Yonkers, NY

Rules Committee

Public Hearing Notice

The City of Yonkers is holding a public hearing regarding an amendment to the city's zoning code. The proposal specifically targets Section 43-33(j)(2) concerning setbacks for through lots.

• Amendment to Chapter 43 (Zoning Ordinance)
• Public hearing on front yard setback requirements for through lots

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council is considering several budget adjustments for litigation, snow control, and tree salaries. They are also reviewing various inter-municipal agreements with Westchester County regarding elderly services and nutrition programs.

• Amending garbage and refuse collection fees
• Adding 'Vehicles in Parks' ordinance to the city code
• $31,549.29 in Title III-C/NSIP nutrition services funding
• $76,487 for Wellness in Nutrition Program (WIN) services
• Affordable housing developer agreement for 636 South Broadway

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City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will consider local laws authorizing the lease of part of 610 Nepperhan Avenue and the conveyance of three Warburton Avenue properties. Environmental significance determinations under SEQRA are also on the agenda for both transactions. The council will additionally vote on a $24,000 lawsuit settlement, a zoning amendment for front yard setbacks on through lots, and several ceremonial resolutions.

• Local law authorizing lease of city-owned property at 610 Nepperhan Avenue
• Local law authorizing sale of city property at 607, 579, and part of 583 Warburton Avenue
• $24,000 settlement with Allstate Insurance Group a/s/o Pablo Arias v. City of Yonkers
• Zoning amendment to Section 43-33(J)(2) regarding front yard setbacks for through lots, with public hearing to be set
• Resolution declaring June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth in the City of Yonkers

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City Council of Yonkers Special Meeting Call

The City Council will vote on adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, including tax levy, salary schedule, and capital budget. They will also consider multiple bond ordinances totaling over $102 million for tax certiorari judgments, school equipment, school facilities, and city capital projects. Additionally, they will discuss increasing water rents and authorize up to $290 million in revenue and tax anticipation notes for cash flow.

• General ordinance to increase water rents
• Bond ordinance for $15,000,000 in tax certiorari judgments
• Bond ordinance for $6,500,000 for Board of Education books and equipment
• Bond ordinance for $17,300,000 for school facilities capital projects
• Authorization of $140,000,000 in revenue anticipation notes and $150,000,000 in tax anticipation notes

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider and likely approve several ordinances to adopt the city's 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, including tax, capital, grant, and salary schedules. They will also authorize bond issuances for tax certiorari judgments ($15M), school equipment and capital projects ($23.8M), and city capital projects ($63.9M), plus revenue anticipation notes ($140M) and tax anticipation notes ($150M). A separate ordinance proposes increasing water rents.

• General ordinance to increase water rents (positive fiscal impact)
• Bond ordinance for tax certiorari judgments ($15M)
• Bond ordinances for school equipment and capital projects ($23.8M total)
• Bond ordinance for city capital projects ($63.9M)
• Two ordinances for $140M revenue and $150M tax anticipation notes

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will vote on a general ordinance to amend Chapter 68 of the city code regarding smoking. The council will also consider three settlement resolutions totaling $57,900 for property damage and personal injury claims. Additionally, several resolutions declaring awareness months and recognizing events are on the agenda.

• General ordinance amending Chapter 68 (Smoking)
• Settlement resolution – $10,900 for property damage (Johnson v. City of Yonkers)
• Settlement resolution – $20,000 for slip and fall (Espinoza v. Gorton High School)
• Settlement resolution – $27,000 for pedestrian struck by police vehicle (Carpintero v. City and Officer)
• Resolution recognizing August 9 as Indigenous People’s Day

The Yonkers City Council unanimously adopted a general ordinance amending Chapter 68 of the City Code regarding smoking, and approved three settlement resolutions totaling $57,900 for claims against the city. The council also adopted several ceremonial resolutions, including recognizing August 9 as Indigenous People's Day, declaring June 2026 as Brain and Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Men's Health Month, and LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and honoring the late Earl 'DMX' Simmons with a street corner renaming. All votes were unanimous with all seven members present voting aye.

• Adopted General Ordinance GO.5-2026 amending Chapter 68 (Smoking) (unanimous)
• Approved $10,900 settlement to Cincinnati Insurance Co. for Malik Ahmen Johnson property damage claim (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 settlement to Juana Espinoza for slip-and-fall injury claim (unanimous)
• Approved $27,000 settlement to Stephanie Carpintero for injury involving police vehicle (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recognizing August 9 as Indigenous People's Day (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring June 2026 as Brain and Alzheimer's Awareness Month (as amended, unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring June 2026 as Men's Health Month and June 15-21 as Men's Health Week (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to honorarily rename School St & Brooke St corner as 'Earl 'DMX' Simmons Way' (unanimous)

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City Council of Yonkers Special Meeting Call

The Yonkers City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a local law that would override the tax levy limit set by state law. If passed, this would allow the city to increase property taxes beyond the cap. The agenda indicates a positive fiscal impact.

• Local law to override the tax levy limit under General Municipal Law Section 3-C

The City Council adopted Local Law 6-2026, overriding the tax levy limit set by General Municipal Law Section 3-c. The vote was 6 in favor, with one member absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Local Law 6-2026 to override tax levy limit (6-0)

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will vote on accepting a $546,871 county grant for municipal infrastructure improvements and amending the budget. Other actions include approving agreements for electric vehicle charging stations, anti-trafficking task force funding, and a resolution supporting state bills to allow temporary expanded alcohol service areas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• $546,871 Westchester County Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Initiative Grant
• $45,000 for anti-trafficking task force from USDOJ
• Encroachment authorization on McLean Avenue
• Support for Host Act (S.9405/A.1033) for World Cup alcohol areas
• Correction of tax map ID for 501 Hawthorne Avenue

The City Council adopted 12 items unanimously (5-0, two absent), including acceptance of a $546,871 Westchester County infrastructure grant, agreements for electric vehicle charging stations, anti-trafficking task force funding, and a resolution supporting the 'HOST Act' for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All votes passed without opposition.

• Adopted special ordinance accepting $546,871 county infrastructure grant (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving EV charging station grant agreement (5-0)
• Adopted special ordinance for Title IIIC nutrition services grant ($111) (5-0)
• Adopted special ordinance accepting $45,000 anti-trafficking task force grant (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving anti-trafficking task force agreement (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting NYS 'HOST Act' for 2026 World Cup (5-0)
• Adopted resolution urging timely state payment to nonprofits (5-0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming May 25 as Jordanian Independence Day (5-0)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider a resolution to approve an agreement with Westchester County for a grant to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations. The resolution has a positive fiscal impact. Any additional items may also be discussed.

• Resolution approving agreement with Westchester County for Level 2 EV charging station grant

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Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is discussing a resolution to approve an agreement with Westchester County for a grant to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations. The item has a positive fiscal impact. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Resolution approving agreement with Westchester County for grant for Level 2 EV charging stations

Public Hearing Notice

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances to accept grant funding for public safety, domestic violence prevention, and infrastructure. The body will also review a sewer connection request for a private property and approve inter-municipal agreements with Westchester County.

• Acceptance of $546,871 Westchester County grant for municipal infrastructure improvements
• Acceptance of $420,417 NYS grant for the STRIVE intimate partner violence program
• Acceptance of $75,000 and $15,000 NYS grants for tactical and explosion detection canine teams
• Sewer connection authorization for 125 Wyndcliff Road into Brendan Hill Road
• Agreement with Westchester County for Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations

The City Council adopted seven special ordinances and seven resolutions, including acceptance of a $420,417 state grant for intimate partner violence reduction. Also approved were $15,000 and $75,000 grants for police canine and tactical teams, and a sewer connection permit. Two items were held over: a $546,871 county infrastructure grant and an electric vehicle charging station agreement. Unanimous votes were recorded on all adopted measures.

• Adopted SO.15-2026: $15,000 state grant for explosion detection canine team (unanimous)
• Adopted SO.16-2026: $75,000 state grant for tactical team (unanimous)
• Adopted SO.17-2026: $420,417 state grant for intimate partner violence reduction (unanimous)
• Held over special ordinance for $546,871 county infrastructure grant
• Adopted SO.18-2026: sewer connection at 125 Wyndcliff Road (unanimous)
• Adopted RES.84-2026: inter-municipal agreement for elderly case management (unanimous)
• Held over resolution for Level 2 EV charging station grant
• Adopted RES.93-2026: appointed Nuryel Benitez to Human Rights Commission (unanimous)

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City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The Yonkers City Council will discuss amendments to the zoning code to promote affordable housing, including environmental review and referral. They will also vote on labor agreements with two unions, a special use permit for Tesla charging stations, and settlements for two lawsuits. Additionally, the council will consider a graffiti ordinance amendment and resolutions on unfunded mandates and proclamations.

• Amend Chapter 72 (graffiti) to strengthen enforcement and establish penalties
• Budget amendment transferring funds for contractual settlements
• Special use permit for Tesla charging stations at 193 Market Street
• Settlement of $25,000 for a police vehicle accident
• Settlement of $52,000 for a DPW vehicle rear-end collision

The City Council adopted a general ordinance amending Chapter 72 of the City Code to strengthen enforcement, establish penalties, and provide for restitution related to graffiti vandalism. The vote was 5-1, with District 5 Minority Leader Breen voting nay and District 4 Majority Leader Rubbo absent. The council also approved several other measures, including budget amendments, zoning actions for affordable housing, union contracts with SEIU Local 704B and AFSCME Local 1897, a special use permit for Tesla charging stations, settlement agreements for personal injury claims, and multiple proclamations.

• Adopted graffiti ordinance with penalties and restitution (5-1)
• Approved budget amendment for contractual settlements (6-0, 1 absent)
• Issued positive determination under SEQRA for affordable housing zoning amendment (6-0, 1 absent)
• Referred proposed affordable housing zoning amendment to lead agency (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved agreement with SEIU Local 704B (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved agreement with AFSCME Local 1897 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved special use permit for Tesla charging stations at 193 Market St (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved settlements: $25,000 for police vehicle accident claim and $52,000 for DPW vehicle accident claim (both 6-0, 1 absent)

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Real Estate Committee

The Real Estate Committee will consider a local law that amends Chapter 43 of the City of Yonkers Zoning Ordinance to reclassify and rezone a list of specific parcels for affordable housing. The City Council has adopted a resolution designating the committee as the lead agency for this amendment and directing it to refer the proposal to the Westchester County Planning Board. A public hearing on the proposed amendment will be scheduled.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 43 (Zoning) to rezone numerous parcels for affordable housing
• Resolution declaring the Real Estate Committee the lead agency for the zoning amendment
• Referral of the amendment to the Westchester County Planning Board per Section 239-M
• Requirement to set a public hearing on the proposed amendment
• Specific parcels listed for rezoning (e.g., Block 446 Lot 201, Block 472 Lots 11‑20, etc.)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will review two special ordinances to accept Empire State Development regional capital funds totaling $11,000,000. The agenda also includes proposed local law amendments regarding water supply connections and the vacant building registry.

• $2,000,000 Empire State Development grant acceptance
• $9,000,000 Empire State Development grant acceptance
• Local law amendment regarding private water supply connections
• Local law amendment to the Vacant Building Registry

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will consider several legislative items including zoning amendments for affordable housing and animal ordinance penalties. The meeting also includes discussions on state grant funding and proposed improvements to Washington Park.

• Local law amending Chapter 43 (Zoning) regarding affordable housing
• General ordinance amending Chapter 65 (Animals and Dogs) regarding sidewalk clearance penalties
• Special ordinance for $9,000,000 in Empire State Development Regional Capital Funds
• Inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for EISEP case management services
• Resolution seeking lead agency status for SEQRA review of Washington Park improvements

The City Council adopted multiple items including zoning amendments, animal ordinance changes, and a $9 million grant acceptance. The council also approved various resolutions regarding historic districts, park improvements, and community proclamations.

• Adopted local law amending zoning for affordable housing
• Adopted ordinance amending penalties for failure to keep sidewalks clear
• Adopted special ordinance accepting $9,000,000 in New York State grant funding
• Adopted resolution for an inter-municipal agreement regarding elderly in-home services
• Adopted resolution seeking lead agency status for Washington Park improvements
• Adopted resolution requesting state legislation for school construction aid
• Adopted resolutions proclaiming April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month and Autism Awareness Month
• Adopted resolution recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, 2026

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Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider amending city charter to ban dynamic pricing, approve a contract with Local 456, and request state legislation for higher taxes on vacant properties.

• Local Law amending Chapter 31 to add 'Dynamic Pricing Prohibited' section
• Resolution approving agreement with Local 456, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
• Resolution requesting New York State create a 'True 80' retirement eligibility standard
• Resolution requesting state legislation authorizing higher tax rates on vacant or abandoned properties
• Approval of agreement between City of Yonkers Board of Education and Local 456

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will consider a special ordinance to accept a $6,666,667 NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation Resilient Watersheds Grant for Troublesome Brook resiliency improvements and amend the city's grant budget. They will also vote on resolutions to seek lead agency status for SEQRA review of the brook project, approve an inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for a firing range, and ratify a collective bargaining agreement with Local 456 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Several ceremonial proclamations and requests for state legislation on retirement eligibility and NYSHIP aid are also on the agenda.

• Special ordinance authorizing acceptance of $6,666,667 NYS EFC Resilient Watersheds Grant for Troublesome Brook resiliency improvements
• Resolution declaring Council's intent to seek lead agency status for SEQRA review of Troublesome Brook improvements
• Resolution approving inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for use of firing range facility for training
• Resolution approving agreement between Yonkers Board of Education and Local 456, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
• Resolutions requesting NYS create a 'True 80' retirement eligibility standard and provide recurring aid to municipalities for NYSHIP costs

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Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will vote on confirming the 2026 tax roll, authorizing the sale of former Public School #9, and approving settlements with GTL Construction LLC.

• Confirming 2026 Westchester County tax roll
• Authorizing sale of former Public School #9 (53 Morningside Avenue)
• Approving settlement with GTL Construction LLC
• Approving certain tax certiorari settlements
• Approving agreement with Local 456 Teamsters

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will consider authorizing the sale of former Public School #9 at 53 Morningside Avenue and amending zoning to increase affordable housing. The body will also approve a $15,682 state grant for transportation services and settle a $10,000 personal injury claim.

• Local Law authorizing conveyance of former Public School #9 for redevelopment
• Local Law amending zoning for affordable housing
• Resolution authorizing $15,682 NNORC grant funding
• Settlement Resolution for $10,000 personal injury claim
• Resolution approving agreement with Local 456 Teamsters

The Yonkers City Council adopted a local law to convey the former Public School #9 at 53 Morningside Avenue for redevelopment. It also passed a zoning amendment to promote affordable housing and confirmed the 2026 tax roll for Westchester County taxes. Additional actions included accepting a $15,682 state grant for transportation services and approving several resolutions on settlements, street status, and a labor agreement.

• Adopted Local Law authorizing conveyance of former Public School #9 (53 Morningside Ave)
• Adopted Local Law amending Chapter 43 Zoning for affordable housing
• Adopted Special Ordinance confirming 2026 Westchester County tax roll
• Adopted Special Ordinance accepting $15,682 NNORC grant for transportation services
• Adopted Resolution determining significance of the sale of 53 Morningside Ave
• Adopted Resolution approving certain tax certiorari settlements
• Adopted Resolution initiating review to declare a street public
• Adopted Resolution approving agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Local 456)

Public Hearing Notice

The Yonkers City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law that would amend Chapter 43 of the City Code, which governs zoning. The amendment would change Article XV to address affordable housing.

• Proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 43 (Zoning) Article XV for affordable housing