2/18/2020 REGULAR MONDAY (TUES) MEETING

February 18, 2020
7:00 PM
City Council Agenda

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Comment

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.

Community Segment

The 2020 Census and Digital Equity: Preparing for the First Digital Census

Public Hearings

Continuation of a Public Hearing to Discuss a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 134 of the Code of the City of Beacon Concerning the Historic District Landmark Overlay
Continuation of a Public Hearing to Discuss the Designation of 35 Properties as Landmarks Pursuant to the City Code of the City of Beacon Chapter 134, Historic Preservation
Public Hearing to Discuss a Proposed Extension of a Water Moratorium

Reports

  •       Council Member Terry Nelson

  •       Council Member Air Rhodes

  •       Council Member George Mansfield

  •       Council Member Jodi M. McCredo

  •       Council Member Amber J. Grant

  •       Council Member Dan Aymar-Blair

  •       City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero

  •       County Legislators 

  • Mayor Lee Kyriacou

Local Laws and Resolutions - Consent Agenda

1.Resolution Adopting an Amended Municipal Policy on the Naming of Streets and other Municipal Properties
2.Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Real Property on Melio Bettina Place Tax ID # 30-5954-28-942947-00
3.Resolution Setting a Public Hearing to Discuss a Special Use Permit Application for 1182 North Avenue for March 16, 2020
4.Resolution Authorizing the City of Beacon to Enter Into a Contract with SURPASS Chemical Company Inc.
5.Resolution Authorizing the City of Beacon to Enter into a Contract with SNF Polydyne for the Supply and Delivery of Liquid Polymer
6.Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the Supply and Delivery of a Liquid Phase Product
7.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Joe Waring to the Human Relations Commission
8.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Scot Sedley to the Human Relations Commission
9.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Tina Bernstein to the Human Relations Commission
10.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Joseph Linksman to the Recreation Committee

Local Laws and Resolutions

1.Resolution Appointing Dar Sims as a City of Beacon Firefighter
2.Resolution Appointing Kevin Glinski as a City of Beacon Firefighter
3.Resolution Appointing Kari-Leigh Lahey as a City of Beacon Firefighter
4.Resolution Designating Henry Street in Honor of the Scalzo Family
5.Resolution Appointing Ahmed Ismail as a City of Beacon Firefighter
6.Resolution Authorizing the Extension of a Water Moratorium
7.Resolution Granting a Six Month Extension for the Special Use Permit at Edgewater

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.

Adjournment

Upcoming Agenda Items

2/10/2020 REGULAR MONDAY MEETING

City Council Workshop Agenda
February 10, 2020
7:00 PM

Workshop Agenda Items:Duration (Minutes)

1.Main Street Access Initiative Discussion (15)

2.Discussion Regarding a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 134 of the Code of the City of Beacon Concerning the Historic District Landmark Overlay (15)

3.Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 223, Section 61.3C of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding Noticing Public Hearings Discussion (10)

4.Water Moratorium Local Law Discussion (10)

5.Edgewater Special Use Permit Extension Request Discussion (15)

6.Street Name Dedication Discussion (10)

7.Water and Waste Water Bids Discussion (5)

8.LGTBQ Advisory Committee Discussion (10)

Upcoming Agenda Items and Meetings: Duration (Minutes)

1.Community Segment: Presentation on Digital Equity February 18, 2020
2.Community Development Forum February 20th and 29th 

Upcoming Public Hearings: Duration (Minutes)

1.Public Hearing to Discuss a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 134 of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding the Historic District Landmark Overlay Zone February 18, 2020
2.Public Hearing to Discuss the Water Moratorium Local Law February 18, 2020
3.Public Hearing to Discuss the Addition of 35 Proposed Properties to the Historic District Landmark Overlay Zone February 18, 2020 

Executive Session: Duration (Minutes)

1.Personnel
2.Real Estate

2/3/2020 REGULAR MONDAY MEETING

February 3, 2020
7:00 PM
City Council Agenda

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Comment

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.

Community Segment

Comprehensive Plan Discussion

Public Hearings

Public Hearing to Discuss a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 134 of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding Historic Preservation

Reports

  •       Council Member Terry Nelson

  •       Council Member Air Rhodes

  •       Council Member George Mansfield

  •       Council Member Jodi M. McCredo

  •       Council Member Amber J. Grant

  •       Council Member Dan Aymar-Blair

  •       City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero

  •       County Legislators 

  • Mayor Lee Kyriacou

Local Laws and Resolutions - Consent Agenda

1.Resolution Amending the 2020 City of Beacon City Council Meeting Schedule
2.Resolution Approving the Reappointment of Michael Deane to the Human Relations Commission
3.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Faye Leone to the Conservation Advisory Committee
4.Resolution Approving the Reappointment of Brian DiFeo to the Conservation Advisory Committee

Local Laws and Resolutions

1.Resolution Setting a Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the Proposed Local Law to Extend for Three Months the Moratorium Imposed by Local Law 6 of 2019 for February 18, 2020
2.Resolution Setting a Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the Special Use Permit Application for 3 Water Street for March 16, 2020
3.Resolution Authorizing the City of Beacon to Enter into a Contract with David Church for Professional Services
4.Resolution Authorizing the City of Beacon to Enter into a Contract with Mitchell Associates Architecture PLLC for Architectural Design Services

Approval of Minutes

City Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2020

Budget Amendments

Budget Amendments

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.

Adjournment

Upcoming Agenda Items

1/21/2020 REGULAR MONDAY MEETING

January 21, 2020
7:00 PM
City Council Agenda

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Comment

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.

Community Segment

Comprehensive Plan Discussion

Public Hearings

Public Hearing to Discuss a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 134 of the Code of the City of Beacon Concerning Historic Preservation
Public Hearing to Discuss a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 223, Section 41.18.E(7) of the Code of the City of Beacon Concerning Building Height Special Permits in the Central Main Street District
Public Hearing to Discuss a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapters 223 and 210 of the Code of the City of Beacon Concerning the City’s Schedule of Regulations and Associated Amendments Regarding Permitted Uses in the City of Beacon

Reports

  •       Council Member Terry Nelson

  •       Council Member Air Rhodes

  •       Council Member George Mansfield

  •       Council Member Jodi M. McCredo

  •       Council Member Amber J. Grant

  •       Council Member Dan Aymar-Blair

  •       City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero

  •       County Legislators 

  • Mayor Lee Kyriacou

Local Laws and Resolutions

1.Resolution Appointing Tyler Rath as a City of Beacon Police Officer
2.Resolution Setting a Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on the 1182 North Avenue Special Use Permit Application for March 2, 2020
3.Resolution Adopting the City of Beacon Inventory of Community and Municipal Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Approval of Minutes

City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2020

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.

Adjournment

Upcoming Agenda Items

1/6/2020 REGULAR MONDAY MEETING

January 6, 2020
7:00 PM
City Council Agenda

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Comment

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.

Reports

  •       Council Member Amber J. Grant

  •       Council Member Air Rhodes

  •       Council Member Dan Aymar-Blair

  •       Council Member George Mansfield 

  •       Council Member Jodi M. McCredo 

  •       Council Member Terry Nelson

  •       City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero

  •       County Legislators 

  • Mayor Lee Kyriacou

Local Laws and Resolutions

1.City Council Rules and Procedures
2.Resolution Designating the Poughkeepsie Journal as the Official Newspaper of the City Council
3.Resolution Establishing City Council Meeting Dates for the Year 2020
4.Resolution Authorizing the City of Beacon to Enter into a Contract With Keane & Beane, PC for Legal Services for the Year 2020
5.Resolution Authorizing the City of Beacon to Enter into a Contract with Lanc & Tully for Engineering Services for the Year 2020
6.Resolution Authorizing the City of Beacon to Enter into a Contract with John Clarke Planning and Design
7.Resolution Authorizing the City of Beacon to Enter into a Contract with Video Ventures for Video Services for the Year 2020
8.Resolution Authorizing the City of Beacon to Enter into a Contract with Choice Words LLC for Grant Writing Services for the Year 2020
9.Resolution Adopting the City of Beacon Investment Policy
10.Resolution Adopting the City of Beacon Procurement Policy
11.Resolution Approving the Mayor's Designation of Amber Grant as Acting Mayor
12.Resolution Approving the Reappointment of John Gunn to the Planning Board
13.Resolution Approving the Reappointment of Richard Muscat to the Planning Board
14.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Kevin Byrne to the Planning Board
15.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Karen Quiana to the Planning Board
16.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Leonard Warner to the Planning Board
17.Resolution Approving the Appointment of David Jenson as the Chair Person of the Zoning Board of Appeals
18.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Elaine Ciaccio to the Zoning Board of Appeals
19.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Marcia Frahman to the Conservation Advisory Committee
20.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Michal Mart to the Human Relations Commission
21.Resolution Approving the Appointment of Arthur Camins to the Board of Ethics
22.Resolution Accepting Dedication of Riding Ridge Trail Polo Fields
23.Resolution In Support of the Paris Agreement

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.

Adjournment

Upcoming Agenda Items