Yonkers public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 7:00 PM
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
Council to approve $1.35 million settlement for 2011 arrest lawsuit
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
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City Hall – City Council Chambers 4th Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
GO.15-2024 — adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante nay
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 7:00 PM
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
Council considers appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Planning and Development
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
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City Hall – City Council Chambers 4th Floor
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
RES.188-2024 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman absent · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.189-2024 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman absent · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.192-2024 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman absent · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.190-2024 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman absent · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.194-2024 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman absent · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.191-2024 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman absent · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.193-2024 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman absent · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 7:00 PM
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
Yonkers Council considers $3 million bond for school construction design
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
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City Hall – City Council Chambers 4th Floor
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
SO.57-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo absent · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac absent · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
SO.58-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo absent · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac absent · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
SO.59-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo absent · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac absent · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
SO.56-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo absent · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac absent · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
SO.60-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo absent · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac absent · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.183-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo absent · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac absent · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.184-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo absent · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac absent · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.185-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo absent · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac absent · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.186-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo absent · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac absent · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.187-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo absent · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac absent · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 7:00 PM
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
Council considers sale of 337 South Broadway for mixed income housing
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'
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City Hall – City Council Chambers 4th Floor
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
SO.52-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
SO.53-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
SO.54-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
SO.55-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.171-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.177-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.178-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.179-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.180-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.172-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.173-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.174-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.175-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.176-2024 — adopted
6 yea · 1 abstain
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy abstain · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
LL.11-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.181-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
GO.13-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.182-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
GO.14-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 7:00 PM
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
Yonkers Council considers $1.3 million grant and rezoning of 218 South Broadway
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
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City Hall – City Council Chambers 4th Floor
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
SO.51-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy absent · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz absent · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.167-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy absent · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz absent · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.169-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy absent · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz absent · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.168-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy absent · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz absent · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.170-2024 — adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy absent · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz absent · Anthony J. Merante yea
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 6:00 PM
Legislation and Codes
Yonkers considers $3 million capital budget increase
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
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City Hall – City Council Chambers 4th Floor
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 7:00 PM
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
Yonkers City Council to consider $25 million in bond issuances
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
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City Hall – City Council Chambers 4th Floor
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
SO.47-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
SO.48-2024 — adopted as amended
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.148-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.149-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.150-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.151-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.152-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.153-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.154-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.155-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.147-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.142-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.143-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.144-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.145-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea
RES.146-2024 — adopted
7 yea
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy yea · John Rubbo yea · Deana Norman yea · Michael B. Breen yea · Corazon Pineda Isaac yea · Tasha Diaz yea · Anthony J. Merante yea