White Plains, New York

Common Council

The Common Council will hold first readings of multiple ordinances, including a $3.53 million bond for city-owned building repairs and a $656,500 bond for Renaissance Fountain rehabilitation. They will also schedule a public hearing for a zoning amendment to allow mini-storage facilities in the CB-3 district. Additionally, the Council will consider agreements for legal case management software, audit services, a joint terrorism task force with the FBI, and various grants and contracts for youth programs and other services.

• Bond ordinance for $3,530,000 to finance city-owned building construction/reconstruction
• Bond ordinance for $656,500 to rehabilitate the Renaissance Fountain
• Public hearing scheduled for August 3, 2026 on zoning amendment to permit mini-storage in CB-3 district
• Joint terrorism task force agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Grants from New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital and County of Westchester for Youth Bureau programs

Common Council

The Common Council will hold first readings on ordinances authorizing $3.53 million in bonds for city-owned building reconstruction and $656,500 for Renaissance Fountain rehabilitation. A public hearing is scheduled for August 3 on a zoning amendment to allow mini-storage facilities in the CB-3 district. The Council also will consider multiple contracts, grants, and appointments.

• $3.53 million bond for construction or reconstruction of city-owned buildings
• $656,500 bond for Renaissance Fountain rehabilitation
• Zoning amendment to permit mini storage facilities in CB-3 (Core-Business) District as special permit use
• Agreement with FBI for joint terrorism task force memorandum
• Grant from New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital for Youth Bureau programs

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four variance applications on July 1, 2026. The most significant is a proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane, requiring a wetlands buffer variance and multiple other variances, adjourned from a prior meeting. Other items include a rear yard addition at 98 Ralph Avenue, a garage conversion and porch at 27 Rose Street, and a pool installation at 2 Seymour Place, each needing area variances.

• Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane: wetland buffer encroachment and 10 area variances, adjourned to September 2, 2026
• Rear yard addition at 98 Ralph Avenue: variance for combined side yards setback of 1.22 feet
• Garage conversion and front porch at 27 Rose Street: variances for side yard (0.1 ft) and front yard (5.65 ft) setbacks
• In-ground pool at 2 Seymour Place: variances for accessory structure separation (14 ft) and pool fencing (34 ft)

The Zoning Board of Appeals did not vote on any applications during the July 1, 2026 meeting. Three items were adjourned to a future date: a Buddhist temple project, a rear addition, and a pool installation.

• Z-2024-20 Buddhist temple project adjourned to 09/02/2026
• Z-2026-13 Rear addition application adjourned to 09/02/2026
• Z-2026-14 Garage conversion and porch addition adjourned to 09/02/2026
• Z-2026-15 Pool installation application adjourned to 09/02/2026

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to appoint board members, consider first-reading ordinances for multiple capital projects, and discuss future capital projects including library parking structure and fountain rehabilitation. The council will also hear a presentation on a zoning ordinance amendment petition by 275 Main Street Associates, LP.

• Bond ordinance for $5,277,000 to finance heavy-duty vehicles
• Bond ordinance for $2,348,000 to rehabilitate Public Safety Building prisoner elevator
• Bond ordinance for $505,000 to replace Orchard Street Pump Station roof
• Budget amendments for White Plains Soccer Fest, snow removal, and school bus purchases
• Discussion on Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation and Renaissance Fountain Rehabilitation

Common Council

At this special meeting, the Common Council adopted several bond ordinances and capital project fund amendments, including a $5,277,000 bond for heavy-duty vehicles, a $2,348,000 bond for Public Safety Building prisoner elevator rehabilitation, and a $505,000 bond for Orchard Street Pump Station roof replacement. They also discussed two capital projects (Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation and Renaissance Plaza Fountain) and received a presentation on a proposed zoning amendment for 275 Main Street. Appointments to the Ethics Board were tabled.

• Bond ordinance for $5,277,000 for acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles (adopted 7-0)
• Bond ordinance for $2,348,000 for Public Safety Building prisoner elevator rehabilitation (adopted 7-0)
• Bond ordinance for $505,000 for Orchard Street Pump Station roof replacement (adopted 7-0)
• Establishment of capital projects for street reconstruction, fire facilities, city facilities, overhead door replacement
• Discussion of Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation and Renaissance Plaza Fountain

White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

The White Plains Urban Renewal Agency will consider a resolution authorizing an amended declaration of covenants and restrictions for a parking garage on East Post Road. The amendment would allow a 49-year ground lease to LC Post Road Garage LLC and extend the use restriction to 49 years, to accommodate financing and brownfield tax credits. The garage would provide 1,950 parking spaces for White Plains Hospital and 180 spaces for Brookfield Commons residents.

• Resolution 07-2026 authorizing amended declaration for East Post Road garage
• Amendment extends ground lease term to 49 years for financing and brownfield cleanup
• Use restriction on garage extended from 30 to 49 years
• Developer East Post Road LLC requests changes to accommodate WCIDA benefits
• Garage will include 180 reserved spaces for Brookfield Commons residents

The White Plains Urban Renewal Agency approved Resolution 07-2026, amending the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the East Post Road parking garage. The change extends the allowable third-party lease and financing structure from 5 to 49 years to meet lender and WCIDA requirements for tax exemptions. The garage will provide 1,950 spaces for White Plains Hospital and 180 discounted spaces for housing authority residents.

• Approved Resolution 07-2026 authorizing amended Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for East Post Road parking garage (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 31, 2026 meeting (3-0)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will discuss submitted Annual Statements of Financial Disclosure for the 2025 reporting year, likely entering executive session for that portion. The agenda also includes new business and adjournment. This is a routine procedural meeting with no specific proposals or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of Annual Statements of Financial Disclosure for Reporting Year 2025 (with anticipated executive session under Public Officers Law §105)
• New business

Transportation Commission

The White Plains Transportation Commission will meet on June 16, 2026, to review a resident request for a 2-hour parking restriction on Thompson Avenue near McBride Avenue. Staff recommends limiting parking to 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekdays on the west side and banning parking entirely on the east side to improve pedestrian visibility. The agenda also includes an update on vegetation trimming at Davis and Bolton Avenues and routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Request from Angela Romano for a 2-hour parking restriction on Thompson Avenue near McBride Avenue
• Staff recommendation for "2 Hour Parking 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday" on the west side and "No Parking Any Time" on the east side
• Update on Code Enforcement trimming vegetation at Davis Avenue and Bolton Avenue for sight lines
• Approval of minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting
• Review of Common Council referrals and addendum items

Planning Board

At its May 19 meeting, the White Plains Planning Board approved a site plan for a 12-unit condominium at 510 North Broadway. The board also listed several other pending applications, including a subdivision extension at 60 South Broadway and a 27-unit residence at 98 Broad Parkway. The next meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026, but no specific agenda items for that meeting are provided in this document.

• Approved site plan for 12-unit condominium at 510 North Broadway
• One-year extension (fifth) of two-lot subdivision approval at 60 South Broadway listed
• Site plan amendment for driveway, patio, and walls at 101 Hillair Circle listed
• Preliminary subdivision for 10 lots at Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Avenue listed
• Site plan application for six-story, 27-unit residence at 98 Broad Parkway listed

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a petition to amend the zoning ordinance to allow mini-storage facilities as a special permit use in the CB-3 district, subject to being entirely below grade. They will also hold public hearings on a site plan amendment for a swimming pool at 1148 Mamaroneck Avenue and schedule hearings for new single-family houses at 1020 and 1024 Hall Avenue. Other items include extensions of approvals and a subdivision for a 27-unit residence at 98 Broad Parkway.

• Petition to amend zoning ordinance to add mini-storage facility as special permit use in CB-3 district, below grade (Common Council referral)
• Public hearing: site plan amendment for in-ground swimming pool at 1148 Mamaroneck Avenue (R1-12.5 zone)
• Schedule public hearings: site plan applications for single-family houses at 1020 and 1024 Hall Avenue (R1-5 zones)
• Site plan application for a six-story, 27-unit residence with 44 parking spaces at 98 Broad Parkway (RM-0.35 zone)
• Preliminary subdivision and conservation development for 10 single-family lots at Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Avenue

Capital Projects Board

The Capital Projects Board will vote on four amendments to the city's Capital Improvement Program. The largest is a $3.5 million increase for the Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation, raising the total to $5.7 million. Other amendments add funding for fire facilities ($200,000), city facilities ($225,000), and the public safety building prisoner elevator ($825,000).

• Amendment to increase Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation by $3,500,000 to $5,700,000
• Amendment to increase Public Safety Building Prisoner Elevator Rehabilitation by $825,000 to $2,325,000
• Amendment to increase Renovations To Fire Facilities by $200,000 to $350,000
• Amendment to increase Renovations To City Facilities by $225,000 to $350,000

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board will consider referrals from the Planning Board for site plan applications at 1020 and 1024 Hall Avenue, both in an environmentally sensitive R1-5 zoning district. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a status-only update on several adjourned projects, plus a discussion of the Open Space Inventory.

• 1020 Hall Avenue – site plan for single-family house in environmentally sensitive R1-5 zone
• 1024 Hall Avenue – site plan for single-family house in environmentally sensitive R1-5 zone
• Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision (336-400 Ridgeway) – 105-lot subdivision status update (no action)
• 101 Hillair Circle – site plan amendment for driveway, patio, walls (no action)
• Congregation Kol Ami (252 Soundview Avenue) – preliminary subdivision for 10 lots on 8.5 acres (no action)

Design Review Board

The White Plains Design Review Board will consider multiple applications for signage and exterior alterations at its June 8, 2026 meeting. Items include resubmitted proposals for a wall sign at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop and storefront changes at Azul Bar & Grill, along with six new applications for signs or facade modifications at various commercial properties.

• 26-08 La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop (66 East Post Rd) – resubmitted wall sign application
• 26-34 Azul Bar & Grill (8 So Kensico Ave) – resubmitted exterior storefront and facade changes
• 26-36 Fidelis Care (200 Martine Ave) – installation of two wall signs (new)
• 26-37 Fogo De Chao (235-245 Main Street) – replacement of existing sign (new)
• 26-41 Mamasushi (172 Mamaroneck Ave) – change to previously approved storefront design (new)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider 15 items, including several area variance requests for residential additions, pools, fences, and a proposed Buddhist temple. The temple application (Z-2024-20) at 1 Sycamore Lane, which requires a wetlands buffer variance, has been adjourned to July 15, 2026. Other notable items include a 7-foot security fence for the Hebrew Institute, pool installations, and extension requests for previously granted variances.

• Buddhist Temple (Z-2024-20) at 1 Sycamore Lane – wetlands buffer and multiple area variances; adjourned to 07/15/2026
• Hebrew Institute of White Plains (Z-2026-6) at 20 Greenridge Avenue – variance for 7-foot perimeter fence in RM-1.5 zone
• Luigi Cerrato (Z-2026-7) at 5 Redwood Road – variance for in-ground pool exceeding building coverage limits
• Stephen James Cole-Hatchard (Z-2026-10) at 71 Smith Avenue – second-story addition requiring side yard setback variances
• Fisher Hill Owner LLC (Z-2026-12) at 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue – one-year extension for variances on a 6-story, 154-unit apartment building

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted multiple area variances for residential projects, including a two-year extension of variances for a 6-story, 154-unit apartment building at 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue. Also granted were variances for a security fence at Hebrew Institute of White Plains, a pool at 5 Redwood Road, and additions at several properties. The application for a Buddhist Temple at 1 Sycamore Lane was adjourned to July. New applications for additions and a pool were scheduled for July hearings.

• Adjourned Buddhist Temple variance application to July (Z-2024-20)
• Granted variance to reconstruct non-conforming front yard stairs at 1 Oak Avenue (Z-2026-4)
• Granted variance for 6-foot security fence at Hebrew Institute of White Plains, 20 Greenridge Avenue (Z-2026-6)
• Granted variances for pool at 5 Redwood Road: building coverage and accessory separation (Z-2026-7)
• Granted variances for addition at 6 Lakeview Drive: front and side yard setbacks (Z-2026-8)
• Granted variances for addition at 15 Blackthorn Lane: side yard setbacks (Z-2026-9)
• Granted variances for addition at 71 Smith Avenue: side yard setbacks (Z-2026-10)
• Granted one-year extension of variances for addition at 3 Stanley Road (Z-2026-11)

Board of Ethics

The White Plains Board of Ethics will hold a regular meeting to nominate and appoint a chair and secretary for 2026, discuss a pending request for an ethics opinion, and review annual financial disclosure statements for 2025 (expected to go into executive session). The agenda also includes new business.

• Nomination and appointment of Board Chair for 2026
• Nomination and appointment of Board Secretary for 2026
• Old Business – Request for an Opinion of the Board of Ethics
• Opening and Review of Submitted Annual Statements of Financial Disclosure for Reporting Year 2025 (executive session anticipated under Public Officers Law §105)
• New Business

Common Council

The Common Council adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions, including a grant from the city's affordable housing assistance fund for a senior housing development at 63 Lake Street, a $10,000 grant for intimate partner violence reduction, and the federally mandated 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan. Also approved were street closures for events, various contracts, and program agreements for youth services and nutrition.

• Grant from affordable housing assistance fund for senior housing at 63 Lake Street
• $10,000 grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for intimate partner violence reduction
• Approved 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding
• Authorization for street closures for 2026 events and celebrations
• Agreements for Youth Bureau programs: Grandpas United, Jumpstart for Dads, SAT prep course

The Common Council adopted several ordinances including funding for affordable senior housing at 63 Lake Street and the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. The council also appointed City Clerk Jill Iannetta as a marriage officer and approved various grants and service agreements.

• Approved funding for affordable senior housing at 63 Lake Street (6-0)
• Adopted the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for HUD (Adopted)
• Appointed City Clerk Jill Iannetta as a marriage officer (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (6-0)
• Authorized agreement with Industrial Appraisal Company for city property appraisals (6-0)
• Approved agreements for WP Soccer Fest with Anheuser Busch and Ambassador Event Production (6-0)
• Authorized grants for Youth Bureau's Grandpas United and Jumpstart for Dads programs (6-0)
• Referred zoning amendment petition for 275 Main Street to Planning Board

Common Council

The Common Council will review several items including a lawsuit against DISH Wireless LLC for unpaid cell tower fees and a tax settlement for 701 Westchester Avenue. Other items include personnel appointments, street closures for summer events, and an affordable housing grant request.

• Litigation against DISH Wireless LLC for breach of contract regarding cell tower fees
• Tax settlement for 701 Westchester Avenue totaling $118,783.50 in refunds
• Appointment of Kevin Hodapp as Building Commissioner and to the Board of Ethics
• Appointment of City Clerk Jill Iannetta as a marriage officer with a $100 fee per marriage
• Street closures for RW250, Jamaican Independence, and Jazzfest events

Common Council

The Common Council held a special meeting for first reading and unanimous adoption (6-0, one absent) of the FY 2026-2027 Tax Budget for the General Fund, along with operating budgets for the Library, Self Insurance, Water, Sewer, and Debt Service funds. The council also approved amendments to the municipal code regarding the Table of Organization and position titles, funding for the White Plains Cable Access Commission, special assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District, and revised water rates.

• Adoption of the FY 2026-2027 Tax Budget for the General Fund
• Approval of operating budgets for Library, Self Insurance, Water, Sewer, and Debt Service funds (each 6-0)
• Amendment to municipal code (Table of Organization and position titles) (Ordinance 8 & 11)
• Ordinance authorizing funding to White Plains Cable Access Commission for FY 2026-2027
• Fixing special assessments for Downtown Business Improvement District and revising water rates

The Common Council adopted the operating budgets for the General Fund, Library Fund, Debt Service Fund, Self-Insurance Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Rent Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The tax rate for the General Fund was set at $257.64 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

• Adopted General Fund operating budget (6-0)
• Adopted Library Fund operating budget (6-0)
• Adopted Debt Service Fund operating budget (6-0)
• Adopted Self-Insurance Fund operating budget (6-0)
• Adopted Water Fund operating budget (6-0)
• Adopted Sewer Rent Fund operating budget (6-0)
• Adopted Downtown BID special assessments (6-0)
• Adopted water rate ordinance (6-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will deliberate an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code by adding a Communications Director (Grade 19) and deleting the Coordinator of Economic Development & Public Information (Grade 17) in the Mayor's Office. The personnel restructuring was recommended by the Personnel Officer.

• Personnel restructuring: replace Coordinator of Economic Development & Public Information (Grade 17) with Communications Director (Grade 19) in Mayor's Office.

Recreation & Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss old business including the Funny Bunny event, Court Street Market, and Jill Solomon Bike Helmet Day. New business includes a new membership system, a letter of support for My Brother's Keeper, and ice bumper cars. The committee will also acknowledge the retirement of Community Center Director Sia Tofano on July 17. Upcoming events such as Rock the Block and the Pride Festival will be reviewed.

• Sia Tofano, Community Center Director, retiring July 17
• New membership system for recreation programs
• My Brother's Keeper letter of support
• Ice Bumper Cars and RW250 program discussion
• Tennis Courts opening update

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will discuss two resident requests held over from previous meetings: a review of sight lines and signage at Davis Avenue and Bolton Avenue, and a proposed 2-hour parking restriction on Thompson Avenue to address a bus blocking visibility. No decisions are expected; staff will provide updates and recommendations. New business items from the Common Council are listed but not detailed.

• Update on sight lines and signage request at Davis Avenue and Bolton Avenue (resident Jonathan Kava)
• Proposed 2-hour parking restriction on Thompson Avenue near McBride Avenue due to a parked bus (resident Angela Romano)
• April 2026 minutes approve previous actions including 'No Turn on Red' at Water Street and Ferris Avenue
• Previous approval of 'No Stopping Any Time' on North Lexington Avenue between Hamilton Avenue and Water Street

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board will consider several site plan applications and amendments at its May 19, 2026 meeting, with no public hearings scheduled. Items include a 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway and a 105-lot subdivision at Farrell Estates. The previously scheduled 27-unit project at 98 Broad Parkway has been adjourned to June 16.

• Site plan for 12-unit apartment at 510 North Broadway (RM-1.5 zone)
• One-year extension of two-lot subdivision at 60 South Broadway (fifth extension)
• Site plan amendment for driveway, patio, and walls at 101 Hillair Circle (R1-20, environmentally sensitive)
• 105-lot subdivision at Farrell Estates (R1-30, environmentally sensitive)
• Preliminary subdivision for 10 single-family lots at Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Avenue

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a three-story, 12-unit condominium building at 510 North Broadway in the RM-1.5 zoning district. The board also accepted environmental findings and declared itself lead agency for the project. Other items discussed include extensions, amendments, and subdivision proposals for various properties, but no public hearings were scheduled.

• Approval of 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway
• One-year extension of two-lot subdivision approval at 60 South Broadway (fifth extension)
• Site plan amendment for driveway, patio, and walls at 101 Hillair Circle
• Preliminary subdivision and conservation development for 10 single-family lots by Congregation Kol Ami at 252 Soundview Avenue
• Site plan application for a six-story, 27-unit residence with 44 parking spaces at 98 Broad Parkway

The Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a 12-unit condominium building at 510 North Broadway. The board also declared itself lead agency and accepted environmental findings for the unlisted action. No other substantive votes were taken; several other applications were listed without discussion or decision.

• Unanimously approved site plan for 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway
• Declared Planning Board as lead agency for unlisted action
• Accepted environmental findings unanimously

Conservation Board

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider several resubmitted and new applications for signs, exterior changes, and a site plan for a proposed 27-unit condominium building. The condominium project at 98 Broad Parkway would replace a 44-space parking lot on a vacant 11,761-square-foot lot. Other items include sign installations for businesses like La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop and Hot Worx, and a storefront renovation for Azul Bar & Grill.

• Site plan for a 27-unit condominium at 98 Broad Parkway on a vacant lot with 44 parking spaces
• Exterior changes to storefront and facade for Azul Bar & Grill at 8 So Kensico Ave
• Resubmitted wall sign for La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop at 66 East Post Rd
• New illuminated wall sign for Hot Worx at 199 East Post Rd
• Extension request for temporary real estate sign at 25 No Lexington Ave

The Design Review Board approved three sign applications and recommended approval for a new condominium site plan. Two applications were not reviewed due to applicant absence.

• Approved Johnstone Supply sign replacement (as submitted)
• Approved Hot Worx illuminated wall sign (as submitted)
• Approved Toma wall sign (as submitted)
• Approved Delicias wall sign (as submitted)
• Recommended approval for Horizon Technologies 27-unit condo site plan
• Did not review La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop sign (absent)
• Did not review Azul Bar & Grill facade changes (absent)
• Removed GS White Plains temporary sign from agenda (absent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several area variance requests, including a proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane (adjourned to June 3), and decide on applications for a garage alteration, stair reconstruction, legalization of a two-family dwelling, a security fence, a pool, and residential additions.

• Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane seeks variances for wetlands buffer and parking (item Z-2024-20, adjourned)
• Hebrew Institute of White Plains requests variance for 7-foot security fence at 20 Greenridge Avenue
• Legalization of a two-family dwelling at 61 Primrose Street requires multiple area variances
• Pool installation at 5 Redwood Road needs variances for building coverage and accessory structure separation
• Several homeowners seek variances for front and side yard setbacks for additions

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted an application to alter a detached garage at 22 Trenton Avenue. Four other applications were withdrawn, and the remaining items were adjourned to a future date.

• Granted alteration of detached garage at 22 Trenton Avenue
• Withdrawn application to legalize a 2-family dwelling at 61 Primrose Street
• Adjourned application to construct a Buddhist Temple at 1 Sycamore Lane
• Adjourned application to reconstruct stairs at 1 Oak Avenue
• Adjourned application to install a perimeter fence at 20 Greenridge Avenue
• Adjourned application to construct a pool at 5 Redwood Road
• Hearing scheduled for application to construct an addition at 6 Lakeview Avenue
• Hearing scheduled for application to construct an addition at 15 Blackthorn Lane

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will vote on a motion to approve an 18-month extension of the Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 52 North Broadway. Other agenda items are procedural, including roll call, future meeting announcements, and adjournment.

• Motion to approve 18-month extension of Certificate of Appropriateness for 52 North Broadway

Common Council

The Common Council held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and adopted numerous ordinances, including bond authorizations for street reconstruction and traffic signal upgrades. Capital projects were established for Waller Avenue Pocket Park and Water Street Connector. Agreements were approved for Starbucks signage on Mamaroneck Avenue, Allied Universal security at City Hall, and a $75,000 Homeland Security grant. The council also authorized a tax exemption for a parking garage on East Post Road and various event-related contracts.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Bond ordinance authorizing $2,424,000 for miscellaneous street reconstruction
• Capital Project No. C5690 for Waller Avenue Pocket Park established
• License agreement with Starbucks Coffee Company for signs on Mamaroneck Avenue
• Acceptance of $75,000 grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Common Council unanimously adopted a $2,424,000 bond ordinance to finance city street reconstruction and approved numerous other ordinances and resolutions, including establishing two new capital projects (Waller Avenue Pocket Park and Water Street Connector), accepting a $75,000 Homeland Security grant, and authorizing agreements for security services, a Starbucks sign license, and senior transportation funding. All votes were 7-0 except where recusals were noted.

• Adopted $2,424,000 bond for street reconstruction (7-0)
• Established Capital Project C5690 for Waller Avenue Pocket Park (7-0)
• Established Capital Project C5691 for Water Street Connector (7-0)
• Approved additional $126,250 bond for traffic signal systems (7-0)
• Authorized license agreement with Starbucks for signs on Mamaroneck Avenue (7-0)
• Accepted $75,000 grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Allied Universal for City Hall security services (7-0)
• Authorized no-objection resolution for IDA parking garage tax exemptions (recusals: Frei-Pearson, Simmons)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on ordinances to establish two new parks funded by the state Downtown Revitalization Initiative: the Water Street Connector linear park ($2,250,000) and the Waller Avenue Pocket Park ($745,000). It will also consider SEQR environmental determinations for both projects and approve appointments to the Budget and Management Advisory Committee and the Recreation Advisory Board.

• Ordinance establishing Capital Project C5691, Water Street Connector, a linear park from Hillside Terrace to downtown at a cost of $2,250,000
• Ordinance establishing Capital Project C5690, Waller Avenue Pocket Park at 73 Waller Avenue, converting a municipal parking lot into a park at a cost of $745,000
• SEQR resolution for Water Street Connector designating it an Unlisted Action with a negative declaration
• SEQR recommendation for Waller Avenue Pocket Park as a Type II Action requiring no further review
• Appointments: Michael Stanton (chair), Timothy Sheehan, Mark Mylon, Thomas Caruso, Valerie Simmons to Budget and Management Advisory Committee; Jennifer Cruz and nine reappointments to Recreation Advisory Board

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will consider resident requests and staff recommendations for new parking restrictions, a no-turn-on-red restriction, and a sight-line review. The most concrete proposal is a change on North Lexington Avenue from 'No Parking' to 'No Stopping Any Time' to ease congestion.

• 25 North Lexington Ave: staff recommends changing west-side parking regulation from 'No Parking Any Time' to 'No Stopping Any Time' to reduce travel-lane congestion
• Water Street at Ferris Avenue: staff recommends a 'No Turn on Red' restriction westbound due to high pedestrian activity
• Thompson Ave and McBride Ave: resident requests a 2-hour parking limit; staff recommends polling neighbors first
• Davis Ave at Bolton Ave: resident requests sight-line improvements; staff recommends holding the item

The Transportation Commission recommended a 'No Turn on Red' restriction at Water Street and Ferris Avenue. It also recommended changing parking regulations to 'No Stopping Any Time' on a section of North Lexington Avenue. A request for parking restrictions on Thompson Avenue was deferred pending a resident poll.

• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Held request for sight line review at Davis Avenue and Bolton Avenue
• Deferred Thompson Avenue and McBride Avenue parking request to poll residents
• Recommended 'No Turn on Red' for Water Street westbound at Ferris Avenue
• Recommended changing North Lexington Avenue regulations from 'No Parking Any Time' to 'No Stopping Any Time' between Hamilton Avenue and Water Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board adopted the March 17 meeting minutes, scheduled a public hearing for May 19 on a site plan amendment for an in-ground swimming pool at 1148 Mamaroneck Avenue, and adjourned three site plan applications to the same date: a 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway, a 27-unit residence at 98 Broad Parkway, and a 10-lot subdivision at 252 Soundview Avenue. No public hearings were held at this meeting.

• Public hearing scheduled for May 19 on site plan amendment for a swimming pool at 1148 Mamaroneck Avenue (R1-12.5 zone, environmentally sensitive site)
• Adjourned to May 19: 12-unit apartment building site plan at 510 North Broadway (RM-1.5 zone)
• Adjourned to May 19: 27-unit, six-story residence with 44 parking spaces at 98 Broad Parkway (RM-0.35 zone)
• Adjourned to May 19: preliminary subdivision and conservation development for 10 single-family lots at Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Avenue (R1-30 zone)
• Extensions noted for 60 South Broadway (fifth), 101 Hillair Circle (driveway/patio/walls), and Farrell Estates 105-lot subdivision

Common Council

The Common Council will hear an overview of the 2026-2027 budget, followed by presentations on budgets for the Youth Bureau, Recreation and Parks, Library, Parking, Public Works, and Public Safety departments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.

• Overview of 2026-2027 Budget
• Youth Bureau budget
• Recreation and Parks budget
• Library budget
• Parking Department budget

The Common Council held a special meeting to review the proposed 2026-2027 budget, which includes a projected tax levy increase of 1.65%. Presentations were provided for the city's general fund and specific department budgets including Public Safety, the Library, and the Youth Bureau.

• Reviewed 2026-2027 proposed budget overview
• Reviewed Department of Public Safety budget presentation
• Reviewed White Plains Public Library budget presentation
• Reviewed Youth Bureau budget presentation

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board will hear project status reports on the Galleria TD-2 zoning amendment and several site plan amendments, with no formal action taken. A new referral from the Planning Board for a preliminary subdivision and conservation development at Congregation Kol Ami (252 Soundview Avenue) to create 10 single-family lots will be introduced. The board will also discuss an update on the Open Space Inventory using county GIS.

• New referral: Congregation Kol Ami (252 Soundview Ave) – preliminary subdivision for 10 single-family lots
• Project status: District Galleria – TD-2 zoning amendment (no action)
• Project status: 10 Gilbert Place – site plan amendment for two-story addition on environmentally sensitive site
• Project status: 4 Hewitt Avenue – site plan amendment for basement extension on environmentally sensitive site
• Discussion: Open Space Inventory update and Natural Resources Inventory using GIS

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review several resubmitted and new applications, including a standalone battery energy storage facility at 118 Oakley Avenue and multiple sign installations at commercial properties.

• 25-86: New Leaf Energy proposes a standalone battery energy storage facility at 118 Oakley Ave (resubmitted)
• 26-29: Comstock 510 Corp seeks site plan approval for a 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway
• 26-08: La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop requests a wall sign at 66 East Post Rd (resubmitted)
• 26-27: Elevate Cannabis requests a color change to existing sign at 130 Westchester Ave (new)
• 26-28: Drunken Taco seeks to reface wall sign and recover awning at 91 Mamaroneck Ave (new)

The Design Review Board approved a battery energy storage facility at 118 Oakley Ave and multiple sign applications, but did not review two items due to applicant absence. The Board also reviewed and recommended approval of a site plan for a 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway, with final design and material samples to be reviewed before a building permit is issued.

• Approved battery energy storage facility at 118 Oakley Ave as revised
• Approved wall sign for Barber Shop & Salon at 28 West Post Rd with conditions (no visible wires, opaque background, separate permits required)
• Approved additional sign lighting for Kyka's Ice Cream at 3 So Kensico Ave as submitted (no visible wires, separate electrical permit required)
• Approved color change of 'White Plains' sign for Elevate Cannabis at 130 Westchester Ave from blue to red as revised
• Approved sign reface and awning recovery for Drunken Taco at 91 Mamaroneck Ave as submitted (only text to illuminate)
• Recommended approval of site plan for 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway, conditioned on final design review
• Did not review wall sign for La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop at 66 East Post Rd – applicant not present
• Did not review temporary real estate sign extension for GS White Plains Owner, LLC at 25 No Lexington Ave – applicant not present