Peekskill, New York

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several site plan approvals, including residential constructions and a commercial auto repair facility. The body will also discuss a proposed floating solar array and a five-story residential building.

• Proposed five-story 36-unit multi-family residential building at 400-410 Main Street
• Proposed floating solar array on the Camp Field Reservoir at 1000 Lindbergh Place
• Proposed new auto repair facility at 301 N. Division Street
• Area variance for a new library renovation at 41 North Division St.
• Proposed single-family home constructions at 527 Union Avenue and 226 Walnut Street

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Common Council will hold a work session on the city's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes decisions on street closures, public hearing schedules, and several equipment and service contracts.

• Request for street closure on Brown Street
• Public hearing for 418 N. Division Street
• Special permit for 301 N. Division Street
• Public hearing to adopt local law for scooter regulations
• Authorizations for parking kiosks, a CPR device, and 2026 street tree planting

Work Session Meeting

The Peekskill Common Council will consider several items during its work session. Items include a finance audit presentation, a purchase of a parking kiosk, and a public hearing to adopt a local law regulating scooters. The council will also discuss a youth employment program proposal and public input for a community hub facility.

• Finance – Authorize purchase of a parking kiosk
• Fire – Authorize purchase of a CPR device
• Police – Set public hearing to adopt local law for scooters and similar devices
• Planning – Set public hearing for 418 N. Division Street
• Youth Bureau – Authorize submission of Youth Employment Program proposal

Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board will first approve the draft minutes from its May 28, 2026 meeting. It will then consider a signage application for a new business, X‑Treme Care, LLC, located at 1006 Park Street. The applicant is Lino Press NY Inc., on behalf of owner 1006 Park Street LLC, under SBL 33.30‑1‑10.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 28, 2026 meeting
• Signage application for X‑Treme Care, LLC at 1006 Park Street

Industrial Development Agency Meeting

The Industrial Development Agency will review financial reports and provide updates on several ongoing projects. The body will also discuss a contract for Lynn Knight and a proposed board retreat.

• Project update for 41 North Division Street
• Update on Downtown/Waterfront Shuttle
• Lynn Knight contract and PFKI update
• Draft PIDA Assistance Q & A Developer Handout Guide
• Proposed Board Retreat

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Common Council will consider the adoption of the city's Capital Plan and a PILOT agreement for 41 N. Division Street. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a special permit for 301 N. Division Street and votes on various grant acceptances and service agreements.

• Public hearing for a special permit at 301 N. Division Street
• Resolution to adopt the Capital Plan
• PILOT Agreement for 41 N. Division Street
• Acceptance of 2022-2024 CDBG funding awards
• Request for bids for 946 Second Street

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal for a new auto repair facility. The applicant is seeking parking and area variances to meet city zoning requirements for the C-3 General Commercial District.

• Public hearing for Peekskill Property Holdings, LLC regarding 301 N. Division Street
• Request for parking variance pursuant to Section 575-34 H
• Request for area variances regarding setbacks and separating distances from residence districts
• Review of minutes from October 16, 2025, February 19, 2026, March 19, 2026, and May 21, 2026

Work Session Meeting

The Peekskill Common Council will meet to discuss capital projects, including water quality improvements and flood mitigation, and to review zoning proposals for 41 N. Division Street and 418 N. Division Street.

• Authorize agreement with NorWest Regional Special Services for nutrition
• Authorize application for FEMA AFG Grant Air Packs
• Authorize procurement of professional services for Water Quality Improvement Project
• Discuss Riverfront Boat Ramp Area Jet Ski Agreement
• Refer 418 N. Division Street to Planning Commission

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several site plan approvals. Key items include a new multi-family residential building and a floating solar array on the Camp Field Reservoir.

• Proposed five-story 36-unit multi-family residential building at 400-410 Main Street
• Proposed floating solar array on the Camp Field Reservoir at 1000 Lindbergh Place
• Proposed change from single to multiple-occupancy commercial use at 710 Washington Street
• Proposed construction of a single-family home at 527 Union Avenue
• Proposed one-story addition to a residence at 140 Franklin Street

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Common Council will consider construction bids for a garage project and various waterfront agreements. The meeting includes votes on city board appointments, grant acceptances, and a policy for selling surplus city real property.

• Construction bids for Momentum Fund James Street & Nelson Ave Garage
• Water Infrastructure Improvement Bids - EFC Grant #19091
• Agreement with NY Water Sports for Riverfront Boat Ramp Area jet skis
• Policy of sale for Surplus City Real Property
• Parking Administrative Code amendment for Welcher Avenue at Washington Street

Work Session Meeting

The Peekskill City Council will consider adopting a local law regulating scooters, accept a sculpture donation, and review the 2026 Capital Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on prisoner transportation, a new landscaping agreement, and a presentation regarding a property on North Division Street.

• Adopt Local Law for scooter regulations
• Accept Sculpture Donation
• Review 2026 Capital Plan
• Authorize bids for Water Infrastructure Improvement
• Extend 2026 Landscaping Agreement with Manzer’s

Industrial Development Agency Meeting

Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Common Council will discuss the policy for selling surplus city real property and the specific sale of 946 Second Street. The body is also considering a local law amendment regarding cannabis and several service agreements.

• Local Law: Cannabis Text Amendment (#2 of 2026)
• Declaration of 946 Second Street as surplus and authorization for request for bid
• Special Permit for 301 N. Division Street referred to Planning Commission
• Buchanan IMA for Supplemental Police Services 2026-2030
• Agreements for Pontoon Boat and Jet Ski tour operators

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Work Session Meeting

The Common Council will hold a work session to review several items. Topics include a presentation on the city’s first‑quarter budget variance and introduction to the capital plan, a renewal of workers’ compensation coverage, and a proposed amendment to the city’s cannabis ordinance. The council will also consider a special permit for 301 N. Division Street, a plan to activate the riverfront, and a supplemental police services contract covering 2026‑2030. Additional liaison reports will be heard.

• Workers’ Compensation Renewal (Finance)
• Cannabis Text Amendment Approval (Planning)
• 301 N. Division Street – Special Permit, referral to Planning Commission and public hearing
• Activating the Riverfront (Planning)
• Buchanan IMA for Supplemental Police Services 2026‑2030 (Police)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Peekskill Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed floating solar array at 1000 Lindbergh Place. It will also continue hearings on a driveway legalization at 163 Union Avenue and a one‑story addition at 140 Franklin Street. Additionally, the commission will recommend two area variances to the Zoning Board of Appeals for accessory building work at 224 Smith Street and off‑street parking at 921 Bernard Road.

• Floating Solar Array site plan approval – 1000 Lindbergh Place (R‑1A zone)
• Driveway legalization – 163 Union Avenue (R‑2 zone)
• One‑story addition with master suite – 140 Franklin Street (R‑1C zone)
• Area variance recommendation to demolish and replace a two‑car garage – 224 Smith Street
• Area variance recommendation for off‑street parking extension – 921 Bernard Road

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding zoning text amendments for cannabis regulations. The body will also consider resolutions for street closures, grant applications, and professional service agreements.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendments for cannabis regulations
• Resolution for street closure of North Division Street
• Resolution to amend Professional Service Agreement with Westchester County Employee Assistance Program
• Resolution to apply for NYSEFC Wastewater Planning Grant
• Resolution to award engineering services for dam evaluation

Work Session Meeting

The Peekskill Work Session will consider several operational items, including a street closure request for North Division Street and applications for NYSEFC wastewater planning and NY PLAYS grants. It will also award an engineering services contract to evaluate a dam, discuss a local law on red‑light cameras, and accept a community crime prevention grant. Additional agenda items include a planning update for 418 N. Division Street and liaison reports.

• Street Closure for North Division Street
• Apply for NYSEFC Wastewater Planning Grant
• Award Engineering Services for Dam Evaluation
• Discussion of Local Law Redlight Cameras
• Accept Community Crime Prevention Grant

Industrial Development Agency Meeting

The Industrial Development Agency will review a letter from the BID Director about Downtown/Waterfront Shuttle funding, accept minutes from recent meetings, receive monthly financial reports, hear updates on 901 Main Street, 41 North Division, and PFKI, and discuss the Waterfront Shuttle as new business.

• Letter from BID Director regarding Downtown/Waterfront Shuttle funding
• Acceptance of minutes from March 24, 2026 meetings (Annual, Finance and Audit, Governance)
• Monthly financial reports for PIDA and PFKI
• Updates on 901 Main Street, 41 North Division, and PFKI projects
• New business discussion of the Waterfront Shuttle

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider Local Law 1 of 2026 to adopt a tax exemption for senior citizens. The meeting also includes decisions on infrastructure bids, grants, and parking regulations.

• Public hearing and vote on Local Law 1 of 2026 regarding senior citizen tax exemptions
• Authorization of bids for roadway paving under the CHIPs Program
• Approval of Hudson Engineering proposal for Lower South Street sewer work
• Amendments to the Consolidated Fee Schedule for EV charging rates and incentives
• Parking regulation changes at 638 Central Avenue and removal of a handicapped space at 4 Grant Avenue

Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board is meeting to review new applications for property modifications. The board will consider requests for signage and parking lot renovations at two specific addresses.

• Renovation of parking lot and new signage at 920 First Street (Assumption Church)
• New storefront signage graphics at 982 Main Street (Kathleen’s Tea Room)

Work Session Meeting

The Common Council will consider several departmental items, including a special permit for 400 Main Street and changes to the city's EV charging fee schedule. The meeting also includes award decisions for DPW bids, a fire department equipment procurement, and police parking adjustments. Additional topics are a youth employment program, a Section 8 waitlist opening, and authorization of the second annual Peekskill Mothapalooza.

• Planning – Approve 400 Main Street special permit
• Planning – Amend consolidated fee schedule for EV charging rates and incentives
• DPW – Award Time and Material bid
• DPW – Award HVAC equipment and services bid
• Police – Remove handicapped space at 4 Grant Avenue

State of the City Address & Common Council Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission will vote on extending approvals for a four‑lot commercial subdivision that includes 231 affordable rental apartments and light‑manufacturing uses in the M‑2B Design Industrial District. It will also review a proposed zoning amendment to limit where cannabis dispensaries, consumption sites and delivery services may be located. A SEQRA Negative Declaration and continued public hearing will be considered for a new 36‑unit, five‑story waterfront residential building at 400‑410 Main Street. Additional public hearings will address a mixed‑use conversion at 1050 Lower South Street and a driveway legalization at 163 Union Avenue.

• Extension of approval for P26‑012: 231 affordable rental units and commercial/light manufacturing at 1005‑1017 Lower South Street and part of 120 Travis Lane (M‑2B Design Industrial District)
• Proposed amendment to Section 575‑19.2 to restrict locations of cannabis dispensaries, consumption sites and delivery services
• SEQRA Negative Declaration and continued hearing for P24‑038: 36‑unit, five‑story multifamily building at 400‑410 Main Street (WF‑2 Waterfront District) with special permit and bonus height requests
• Public hearing for P25‑041: interior and site alterations to change single manufacturing use to mixed‑use commercial at 1050 Lower South Street (M‑2B Design Industrial District)
• Public hearing for Z25‑008/P25‑036: driveway legalization at 163 Union Avenue in the R‑2 residential district

Work Session Meeting

The Peekskill Common Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to grant a real estate tax exemption to a senior citizen. A separate resolution will amend the term for the part‑time assistant judge. The meeting also includes standard reports, roll call, and a period for citizens to be heard.

• Resolution to set a public hearing on a real estate tax exemption for a senior citizen
• Resolution to amend the term length for the part‑time assistant judge

Work Session Meeting

The Common Council work session will review departmental updates and several proposals. Items include a professional services agreement with Westchester County Employee Assistance Program, LOSAP 2025 updates for ambulance workers and firefighters, nutrition department transportation and meal contracts, city‑wide playground renovation plans, and a proposal to accept a sewer grant. Additional items cover backflow program maintenance, a stormwater management plan, and scheduling the summer council meeting.

• Professional Services Agreement with Westchester County Employee Assistance Program
• LOSAP 2025 for Firefighters – Final Update
• 2025‑2026 NYS Transportation Contract (Nutrition)
• City Wide Playground Components Renovations
• Accept WQIP Sewer Grant

Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board will first approve the draft minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting. It will then consider two new applications: one for renovation of the parking lot and new signage at 920 First Street (Church of the Assumption), and another for new storefront signage graphics at 982 Main Street (Kathleen’s Tea Room). The board will discuss the proposals under the applicable State Building Law sections.

• Approve draft minutes from December 4, 2025
• Application: 920 First Street – parking lot renovation and new signage (Applicant: Church of the Assumption; Owner: Fr. Esteban Sanchez; SBL 33.37-3-1)
• Application: 982 Main Street – new storefront signage graphics (Applicant: Joseph G. Thompson; Owner: R.E.C.T. Realty; SBL 33.29-2-14)

Industrial Development Agency Meeting

The Industrial Development Agency will accept the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting and review the FY25 audited financial statements. The board will adopt the Annual Meeting Resolution, which includes ratifying a list of existing policies, the administrative fee schedule, bylaws, and appointing officers and committees. Additional items include a fiduciary duty acknowledgment, project updates, and an executive session.

• Acceptance of February 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of FY25 audited financial statements
• Adoption of Annual Meeting Resolution covering multiple policies and officer appointments
• Presentation of FY26 PILOT billing update
• Updates on 41 North Division and 901 Main Street projects

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Peekskill Common Council will consider a series of resolutions, including authorizing the collection of 2026 taxes, approving several licensing and payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax (PILOT) agreements, and addressing community projects such as a professional services contract for Depew Park. Additional items include street‑closure requests, a bus‑rental agreement for a summer camp, and a consent for the Planning Commission to lead the environmental review of a floating solar project.

• Authorize 901 Main Street PILOT Agreement
• Authorize RMS License Agreement for Fleischmann Pier
• Authorize agreement with Royal Coach Lines, Inc. for 2026 Summer Camp bus rental
• Professional Services Agreement with Saratoga & Associates for Depew Park
• Consent – Planning Commission as lead agency for environmental review of Floating Solar Project

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings regarding land use and parking variances. The board will also elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and review minutes from four previous meetings.

• Appeal regarding legal nonconforming use for inside and outside storage at 711 North Division Street
• Public hearing for area variances to legalize a gravel driveway at 163 Union Avenue
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Work Session Meeting

The Peekskill Common Council will review financial reports, discuss cannabis regulations, and consider street closures for local events. The session also includes agreements for professional services and a police parking space change.

• Finance: Budget to Actual and Capital Budget presentation
• City Clerk: Street closures for Farmers Market, Esther Street Marketplace, and Cinco de Mayo
• Recreation: Professional Services Agreement with Saratoga & Associates
• Police: Removal of handicapped parking at 1217 Lincoln Terrace
• Planning: Cannabis Regulation Discussion

Planning Commission Meeting

The Peekskill Planning Commission will review several applications, including extending site‑plan approval for a light mechanic shop on South Street and renewing a parking‑lot plan for the Church of the Assumption. It will also consider a recommendation to act as lead agency for the SEQRA review of a floating solar array on the Camp Field Reservoir at 1000 Lindbergh Place. Additional items include a continued public hearing on converting storage rooms to apartments at 505 South Street and public hearings for a restaurant conversion at 922 Main Street and a basement/driveway project at 1891 Carhart Avenue.

• Extension of final site‑plan approval for a light mechanic shop at 614 South Street (C‑3 district)
• Renewal of final site‑plan approval for parking‑lot reconfiguration at 920 First Street (C‑2 district)
• Recommendation to act as lead agency for SEQRA review of a floating solar array at 1000 Lindbergh Place (R‑1A district)
• Continued public hearing to convert storage rooms to two one‑bedroom apartments at 505 South Street (R‑6 district)
• Public hearing for restaurant conversion of a bakery at 922 Main Street (C‑2 district)

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Peekskill Common Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding a contract to install a backflow preventer at Fleischmann Pier. Other items include recognizing Irish heritage, approving a street closure for the Fourth of July parade, and addressing various litigation settlements and bond authorizations.

• Award contract for installation of Backflow Preventer for water service at Fleischmann Pier
• Resolution to appoint Jeffrey Grimshaw to IDA
• Resolution for street closure for Fourth of July Parade
• Resolution for Tax Certiorari Settlement – Beecher House
• Resolution for bond to settle litigation – Case No. 21-CV-10644(KMK)(VR)

City of Peekskill Presentation at the HV Gateway Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast 2026

Work Session Meeting

The Common Council will hold a work session to discuss city planning, infrastructure, and public services. Key topics include affordable housing, dam evaluations, and the 2026 summer programs at Depew Park.

• Discussion of Affordable Housing
• Award of Comprehensive Plan Contract
• RFP for Engineering Services for Dam Evaluations
• Con Ed Parking Lot at 800 Central Avenue
• Leaf Blower Regulations

Work Session - Black History Month Recognitions

Industrial Development Agency Meeting

The Peekskill Industrial Development Agency will hold a public hearing for a 901 Main Street project and vote on accepting minutes and financial reports. The board will also consider a new appointment and discuss a project at 41 North Division Street.

• Public hearing for 901 Main Street PILOT application
• Board Member Appointment Resolution for Dean Bodnar
• Acceptance of January 27, 2026, meeting minutes
• Monthly financial reports for PIDA and PFKI
• Discussion of 41 North Division Street application

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing for an application by ARQ Architecture, P.C. regarding Z24-004/P24-034. The meeting will also include the election of officers and the review of previous meeting minutes.

• Continued public hearing for ARQ Architecture, P.C. application Z24-004/P24-034
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Review of October 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Work Session Meeting

The City of Peekskill will hold a work session to review several planning projects and administrative updates. The body will discuss cannabis regulation, a new city logo, and the awarding of bids for downtown and pier projects.

• Award bids for DRI Civic Hub and Connectivity Project, Downtown Intersection Design, and Fleischmann Pier contracts
• Discussion on Cannabis Regulation
• Street closures for Flea Market, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and Juneteenth Celebration
• Hollowbrook Dam Engineering Proposal
• Special Permit update for 1050 Lower South Street

Work Session Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will conduct a conceptual review of a proposed 24‑unit cluster residential development at 1130 Frost Lane in the R‑1A district. It will consider issuing a SEQRA Negative Declaration for a mixed‑use commercial facility on properties at 1048 and 1050 Lower South Street and 31 Louisa Street in the M‑2B district. Public hearings will be held for a single‑family dwelling expansion at 1510 Maple Avenue and for an amendment converting storage rooms to two apartments at 505 South Street, increasing that building to 53 units. The commission will also review renewal of a special permit to convert office space to a three‑bedroom apartment at 1013 Park Street.

• Conceptual review of 24‑unit residential development at 1130 Frost Lane (R‑1A)
• SEQRA Negative Declaration for mixed‑use commercial facility at 1048 & 1050 Lower South Street and 31 Louisa Street (M‑2B)
• Public hearing for final site plan approval to expand single‑family dwelling at 1510 Maple Avenue (R‑1B)
• Continued public hearing to amend site plan, converting storage rooms to two 895 sq ft apartments at 505 South Street (R‑6)
• Renewal of special permit and final site plan to convert office to three‑bedroom apartment at 1013 Park Street (C‑2)

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Common Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing an agreement for a geothermal feasibility study and awarding a contract for improvements at Depew Park. Additional items include a planning update on DRI and Momentum, a public hearing on a special permit at 1050 Lower South Street, and several appointments to local advisory committees. The meeting also features standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes, and public comments.

• Resolution to award contract for Depew Park Improvements
• Resolution to authorize agreement for Geothermal Feasibility Study
• Planning update: DRI and Momentum
• Public hearing on special permit for 1050 Lower South Street
• Resolutions to appoint members to CAC, IDA, HRC and MOU with Peekskill Racket Association

Work Session Meeting

The Common Council will hold a work session to review a memorandum of understanding and grant writing services. The meeting includes a discussion on immigration enforcement policy and liaison reports.

• MOU with Peekskill Racket Association
• Barton and Loguidice 2026 Grant Writing Services for Water
• Discussion of Immigration Enforcement Policy

Industrial Development Agency Meeting

The Industrial Development Agency will review a PILOT application and preliminary resolution for 901 Main Street. The body will also discuss the Destination Peekskill website and financial reports.

• PILOT Application and Preliminary Resolution for 901 Main Street
• Destination Peekskill website and presentation
• FY25 PARIS Report and Annual Audit Process status
• FY26 PILOT Billing Process status
• City Workforce Development Programs Report

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Common Council will discuss the city's immigration enforcement policy and receive liaison reports. It will consider a series of resolutions including an update to the consolidated fee schedule, reappointments to the Board of Assessment Review and Community Advisory Council, and appointments to the Parks Advisory Board. Additional items include memoranda of understanding with Cumbe Soccer and McNamee Construction, a proposal for Bicycle Sundays in Depew Park, the creation of the Peekskill 250 Advisory Committee, a public hearing for a special permit at 1050 Lower South Street, and renewal of the SPCA of Westchester contract.

• Resolution to update the consolidated fee schedule
• Resolution to appoint Robert Supina and Meredith Ross to the Parks Advisory Board
• Resolution to enter MOUs with Cumbe Soccer and McNamee Construction Corporation
• Resolution to set a public hearing for a special permit at 1050 Lower South Street
• Resolution to renew the SPCA of Westchester contract

Work Session Meeting

The City of Peekskill is holding a work session to discuss a range of administrative and community items. The body will consider an immigration enforcement policy and updates to the consolidated fee schedule.

• Consideration of Immigration Enforcement Policy
• Consolidated Fee Schedule Update
• Public hearing setting for a Special Permit at 1050 Lower South Street
• MOU requests with Cumbe Soccer and McNamee Construction Corporation
• SPCA of Westchester contract renewal

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

The Peekskill Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal by Christopher Warn concerning the property at 711 North Division Street. The board will consider whether the inside and outside storage uses on the site, located in the C‑4 Neighborhood Commercial District, qualify as a pre‑existing non‑conforming use. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting and election of officers.

• Appeal (Z26-001) by Christopher Warn for 711 North Division Street, C‑4 district
• Public hearing on whether storage use is a legal non‑conforming use
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review and recommend to the Common Council a SEQRA review for the Westchester Industrial Complex application to change from single manufacturing to a multi-tenant mixed-use commercial facility with outdoor storage in the M-2B Design Industrial District. The commission will also hold a continued public hearing on a cannabis manufacturing facility application (Grand Street Cannabis) and a public hearing on an amended site plan that adds two one‑bedroom apartments to a 51‑unit condo in the R-6 district. Additional items include a referral to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding storage use at 711 North Division Street, and a renewal of a special permit and parking waiver for converting office space to a three‑bedroom apartment at 1013 Park Street.

• Recommend SEQRA review & special permits for Westchester Industrial Complex (1048 & 1050 Lower South St, 31 Louisa St) to become mixed-use commercial with outdoor storage
• Continued public hearing on Grand Street Cannabis application (710 Washington St) for a new cannabis manufacturing facility in C-3 district
• Public hearing on amended site plan for 505 South St condo, adding two 895 sq ft one‑bedroom apartments, raising units to 53
• Referral to Zoning Board of Appeals for 711 North Division St storage use determination
• Renewal of special permit and parking waiver for 1013 Park St, converting office space to a three‑bedroom apartment in C-2 district

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

The Common Council will discuss the extension of a street closure on Esther Street and the reappointment of Keane and Beane, P.C. as City Attorney. The meeting includes resolutions regarding grant acceptances and a tax certiorari settlement.

• Resolution for Esther Street Closure Extension
• Reappointment of Keane and Beane, P.C. as City Attorney
• Hudson View Peekskill Tax Certiorari Settlement
• Acceptance of grants: Invest in Kids, Build a Boat OCFS, and Summer Lift OCFS
• Termination of Westchester Power ESA Agreement - CCA

Work Session Meeting

The Common Council Work Session will review the 2024 audit financial statements and hear reports from the Conservation Advisory Council, the Fire Department, and the Youth Bureau. It will consider a parking request for Peekskill Stadium, annual dam certifications for Hollowbrook, Upper Wiccopee, and Lower Wiccopee dams, and a grant award for the Invest a Kid program. The council will also discuss extending the Esther Street closure, designate the Lockwood project as the SEQR lead agency, and decide on terminating the Westchester Power ESA agreement with CCA. Liaison reports and other concerns will be presented at the end of the meeting.

• Finance – review of 2024 audit financial statements
• Recreation – parking request at Peekskill Stadium
• Water – annual dam certifications for Hollowbrook, Upper Wiccopee, and Lower Wiccopee dams
• Planning – extension of Esther Street closure
• City Manager – termination of Westchester Power ESA agreement with CCA

2026 Inauguration Ceremony & Common Council Meeting

The Peekskill Common Council will hold its inauguration ceremony and then address several administrative items. Council members will consider resolutions on the order of precedence, the city’s official newspaper, the designated official banks, and the CPL Planning and City Engineering Services. The meeting also includes standard ceremonial components such as the oath of office and public recognitions.

• Resolution on order of precedence
• Resolution designating the city’s official newspaper
• Resolution designating the city’s official banks
• Resolution concerning CPL Planning and City Engineering Services
• Inauguration ceremony with oath of office for Mayor Vivian C. McKenzie and council members