Yonkers public meetings in 2024

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The Yonkers City Council will vote on several items, including an ordinance for a sewer connection at 103 University Ave, an inter‑municipal agreement to create a new waterfront park on Fernbrook Street, and a resolution to fund a transportation project eligible for federal or state aid. The council will also consider tax certiorari settlements and reappointments to various boards. Two law‑department settlements—$1,350,000 for Jamar Smythe and $70,000 for Michael Cohen—will be approved. A proclamation designating January 9, 2025 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day will be adopted.

• Ordinance authorizing a long‑house sewer connection at 103 University Ave (no city expense)
• Resolution approving inter‑municipal agreement for a new waterfront park on Fernbrook Street
• Settlement by Law Department – Jamar Smythe – $1,350,000
• Settlement by Law Department – Michael Cohen – $70,000
• Resolution authorizing funding for a transportation project eligible for federal or state aid

The Yonkers City Council approved a general ordinance rezoning nine properties on Alexander Street and Babcock Place from I to D-MX district, allowing a maximum building height of 325 feet. The vote was 6-1, with Council Member Merante voting nay. The council also adopted resolutions for a new waterfront park at Fernbrook Street, several board reappointments, and two legal settlements.

• Adopted GO.15-2024 rezoning Alexander Street and Babcock Place properties to D-MX, max height 325 ft (6-1, Merante nay)
• Adopted RES.195-2024 approving inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for Fernbrook Street waterfront park
• Adopted RES.196-2024 issuing SEQRA determination for Fernbrook Street park
• Adopted RES.197-2024 authorizing funding for transportation project eligible for Bridge NY funds
• Adopted RES.198-2024 approving tax certiorari settlements
• Adopted RES.204-2024 approving $1,350,000 settlement for Jamar Smythe
• Adopted RES.205-2024 approving $70,000 settlement for Michael Cohen
• Adopted RES.207-2024 canceling delinquent tax interest/penalties for 10 Woodworth Ave

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council of Yonkers will meet to vote on several resolutions, including a personnel appointment and a request for road safety studies. The body will also discuss the removal of a portion of McMahon Avenue from the city's official map.

• Appointment of Mark V. Territo as Deputy Commissioner of Planning and Development
• Opposition to MTA's Central Business District Tolling Program (congestion pricing)
• Request for NYSDOT safety measures on Northbound Central Park Avenue access ramp to Sprain Brook Parkway
• Review process for removing the easternmost portion of McMahon Avenue at Central Park Avenue from the official map
• Acceptance of a bequest from Joseph P. McLaughlin

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council is meeting to vote on several grant acceptances and a bond ordinance for school modernization. The body will also address land acquisition for a waterfront park and specific zoning and street-naming requests.

• Bond ordinance of $3,000,000 for design plans and specifications for Yonkers City School District projects
• Acceptance of USDOJ Byrne Justice Assistance Grant of $47,102 and NYS De-escalation Grant of $70,000
• Acceptance of Title IIIC/NSIP Nutrition Services Grant funding of $245,623
• Acquisition of leasehold interest for the Waterfront Park at Fernbrook Street
• Denial of a special use permit for a 24-hour convenience store and gas station at 1250 aka 1176 Nepperhan Avenue

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council is meeting to decide on the sale of city-owned property for housing and parking, a $3 million capital budget increase, and the discontinuation of portions of Yerks Place and Pier Street. The body is also reviewing a $105,000 settlement and various grant funding ordinances.

• Sale of 337 South Broadway to Industrial Development Agency for mixed income housing and parking
• Special ordinance increasing the FY 2024/2025 capital budget by $3,000,000
• Discontinuation of public street portions of Yerks Place and Pier Street
• Settlement of $105,000.00 for Maria Gomez and Gino Emanuel Guglielmi v. Coy
• Honorary renaming of Halley Street between Mile Square Road and Crescent Place to 'Patrick Quinn Way'

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will consider accepting a $1.3 million state grant for community resiliency and technology. The body is also reviewing a zoning change for a property on South Broadway and the appointment of a Planning and Development Commissioner.

• Acceptance of $1,300,000 DASNY CREST grant for the FY 2024/2025 budget
• Appointment of Carolina Neubern De Freitas Fonseca as Commissioner of Planning and Development
• Proposed rezoning of 218 South Broadway from SB-Central Subdistrict to C Commercial District
• Authorization for New York State to install street lighting systems
• Public hearing set for October 22, 2024, regarding the FY 2024/2025 capital budget

Legislation and Codes

The Legislation and Codes committee will discuss a special ordinance to increase the 2024/2025 capital budget. The body will also review a $1.3 million grant for community resiliency and economic sustainability.

• Special ordinance to increase the FY 2024/2025 capital budget by $3,000,000
• Acceptance of a $1,300,000 DASNY CREST grant
• SEQRA resolution for the design of Grant Park School
• Resolution for State of New York installation of street lighting systems

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The Yonkers City Council will consider several zoning amendments, including updates for senior housing parking requirements and electric vehicle charging stations. The Council will also vote on accepting grants totaling $21,660 for youth employment and tennis programs, and a resolution to rezone 218 South Broadway to match neighboring commercial zoning.

• Amend zoning for senior housing parking requirements
• Require EV charging stations in new buildings
• Accept $4,436 USTA-Eastern tennis grant for FY2025
• Accept $17,224 Westchester County youth employment grant for FY2025
• Rezone 218 South Broadway from SB-Central Subdistrict to C Commercial District

The Yonkers City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances amending the zoning code: one easing parking requirements for senior citizen housing, and two related to electric vehicle charging stations. The council also accepted two grants, approved several resolutions including a rezoning referral and SEQRA actions, and declared multiple October awareness months. All votes were unanimous with all seven members present voting aye.

• Adopted GO.10-2024 amending zoning for senior citizen housing parking requirements (unanimous)
• Adopted GO.11-2024 amending green buildings code for EV charging stations (unanimous)
• Adopted GO.12-2024 amending zoning for EV charging stations (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,436 Growing Tennis Together grant from USTA-Eastern (unanimous)
• Accepted $17,224 Summer Youth Employment Program grant from Westchester County (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution seeking SEQRA lead agency status for rezoning 218 South Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for youth employment program (unanimous)
• Referred proposed zoning amendment to eliminate SROs in single-family zones to planning boards (unanimous)

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council is meeting to vote on several financial ordinances, including bond issuances and a federal grant. The body will also consider legal settlements and a proposed zoning amendment for a film and educational development use.

• Bond ordinance for $13,760,000 School Serial Bonds-2024C and $11,455,000 General Obligation Serial Bonds-2024D
• Special ordinance to accept $1,000,000 USDA Forestry Service grant funding
• Legal settlements totaling $375,000 for cases involving Nelly Bautista, Jazmin Seminario, and Ercilia Perez
• Proposed zoning amendment to add 'Planned Film & Educational Development Use' to the MG District
• Inter-municipal agreements with Westchester County for prisoner transportation and National Night Out funding

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will vote on accepting a $1,000,000 federal grant from the USDA Forestry Service for urban forestry projects and amend the city’s grant budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. The committee will also consider two bond ordinances totaling $25,215,000 for school and general obligation purposes.

• Settlement approvals totaling $375,000 for three personal injury claims
• Acceptance of $1,000,000 USDA Forestry Service grant for urban and community forestry
• $13,760,000 school serial bonds-2024C issuance
• $11,455,000 general obligation serial bonds-2024D issuance