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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_03_06 Town Board Minutes o _ ��9_1_ Town of Mamaroneck // Town Board Minutes m Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Courtroom, Second Floor of n Town Center 6:00 PM FOUNDED 1661 PRESENT: Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Supervisor Sabrina Fiddelman, Councilmember Jeffery L. King, Councilmember Robin Nichinsky, Councilmember Anant Nambiar, Councilmember ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Allison May, Town Clerk Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator Connie Green O'Donnell, Deputy Town Administrator William Maker Jr., Town Attorney Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller Marc Romero, Admin Aide 6:00 PM THE TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION CALL TO ORDER The Work Session of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Elkind Eney. Moved by Councilmember Nichinsky, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, the Work Session unanimously opened at 6:01 p.m. WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. OUT OF ORDER: Complete Streets Update Mike Smeets updated the Town Board on the Complete Streets initiative. Mr. Smeets shared that the Village of Mamaroneck passed a resolution in January and the Village of Larchmont passed a resolution on Monday. Mr. Smeets said that the Complete Streets group is hoping to receive resolutions from all the municipalities and schools and will then sit down with all of the stakeholders next month. Mr. Smeets requested that the Town appoint a representative. 2. Tracy Yogman on Post Office Update Town Comptroller Tracy Yogram informed the Board of an issue with checks being stolen and washed while in the postal system. There is also a problem with mail being delivered late, as she just received mail postmarked in February of 2023. In addition, she informed the Board of a trending issue with banking software batching checks and then mailing them in batches without a postmark. The Town Board discussed several ways to possibly address the various issues, educate our residents and prevent mail fraud. Town Board March 6, 2024 3. Presentation - OCRA Affordable Housing Mamaroneck High School students Anna Blanco, Alex Gross, Hannah Mehler and Tyler Prozes presented their Original Civic Research and Action project titled `Inclusionary Zoning' to the Mamaroneck Town Board. See Attachment A. 4. Discussion - Renewal Proposal for Grant Consulting Services 5. Complete Streets Concepts Resolution (Refer To Traffic Committee) 6. Request for Executive Session Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, the Town Board agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss current litigation and the employment history of particular individuals. Carried Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, the Town Board unanimously agreed to resume the Regular Meeting. Carried 7. Updates Town Supervisor Elkind Eney updated the Board on the following: • Plans to begin working on a revision to the Town's Leaf Blower Law. • The Town's Comprehensive Plan has been presented to the Westchester County Planning Board for review. • The Westchester County Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the Westchester Joint Water Works land swap. • There will be a joint meeting with the Recreation Commission on March 12th at 7:15pm at the Senior Center to discuss providing shade at the Memorial Park Playground and the next steps for the Hommocks Pool proposals. 8. Additions to Regular Meeting Agenda The Board added two salary authorizations and the approval of the Larchmont Public Library's operating budget for fiscal year 2024/25 to Affairs of the Town. 8:00 PM TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Town Board meeting convened in the Courtroom Located on the second floor at the Town Center. The Public was to view the meeting on cable access television (Optimum 76/ Fios 35) or on LMCMedia.org CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Town Supervisor Elkind Eney at 8:05 p.m. Supervisor Elkind Eney noted that the Town Board met for a Work Session beginning at six o'clock, which was open to the Public. SUPERVISOR'S REPORT Welcome to the March 6, 2024, meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck. The Town Board met today for a Work Session in Conference Room C, starting at 6:00pm, which was open to the Public. Drainage Evaluation Project - The Town of Mamaroneck's Comprehensive Drainage Evaluation project remains on schedule for completion during spring 2024. Here's where YOU can help! As part of the project, the Town wishes to obtain resident input to help identify and better define the extent and severity of flooding experienced during significant storms. Resident-provided information will be considered by the Project Team as Town Board March 6, 2024 part of their modeling of current conditions and feasibility evaluation for potential storm sewer system improvement. Please visit the project's webpage located on the Town website for more information. You may email: floodinfo@townofmamaroneckny.org which has been created to collect this important information for the design team. We would appreciate your input! Town Tree Law Update - On November 15, 2023, the Town enacted a new Tree Law, known as the Town of Mamaroneck Tree Law (the "New Tree Law"). It repealed and replaced the existing tree law which was enacted in 1985 (the "Former Tree law"). The first phase of the New Tree Law, which applies to lots having an area of 7,501 square feet or greater, became effective on February 28, 2024. If your property is 7,501 square feet or greater, before you consider cutting down any tree, please refer to our website, www.townofmamaroneckny.org and click on Departments, then click on Conservation, and then click on Tree Permit Applications. Presidential Primary - This year, the Presidential Primary in New York State is on April 2nd One of the Early voting locations for Westchester residents is here at the Town Center from Saturday, March 23rd through Saturday, March 30th. If you wait to vote until Primary Day, April 2nd, you must vote at your designated polling place. For the daily times for early voting, to find your designated polling place for April 2nd, and for more information on Voter Registration and Absentee Ballots, go to our Town Website at www.townofmamaroneckny.org/268/voter-information. Blood Mobile - On February 22nd, the Westchester Medical Center Mobile Medical Unit arrived at the Town Center parking lot for free blood pressure testing. Employees and residents alike stepped in to the colorful vehicle for their screening. I'd like to thank Westchester Medical Center's Pavan Naidu, Director of Government & Community Relations, for offering this service to the Town free of charge. If you missed it, stay tuned as we will likely offer this and other services again in future months. Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) - This has been a WJWW month. In addition to speaking at the Westchester County Board of Legislators Listening Session on Feb 15th that I mentioned at our last meeting, I attended a Joint Meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee and the Parks & Environment Committees of the Westchester County Board of Legislators on February 29th. I spoke about the critical and urgent need for the Water Filtration Plant, which is being required by the USEPA and NYS DOH and the direct impact on the health and financial stability of our residents; and I answered the questions that the legislators had. Comprehensive (Comp) Plan - Yesterday, Town Administrator Meredith Robson, Tiffany Zezula, Deputy Director of the Pace Land Use Law Center, and I attended a County Planning Board meeting in support of the Comp Plan. The Town is required to refer the Comp Plan to the County Planning Board. We are waiting for their comments. Events - Last week I attended two local events with Councilwoman Robin Nichinsky in support of two local organizations that are essential to the fabric of our community. On February 28, we attended a fundraiser for the CRC, Tapas, and Tequila. Both Robin and I had plenty of Tapas, not much Tequila, and a lot of fun. As most of you know, the CRC is a community-based organization with the mission to empower immigrant and low-income families by providing the resources, education, and advocacy to help them become self- reliant and thriving members of the community. Then on Saturday, March 2, Robin, and I attended the ribbon cutting for the fabulous new LMC Media's studio on the Avenue, which will create a physical public presence for LMC. LMC Media provides an invaluable service to our community. Not only do they broadcast local government meetings so that the public can be informed, but they also broadcast community events, parades, etc. They are the thread that binds all of our communities together. Allison May - I want to congratulate the Town Clerk, Allison May, for earning the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. IIMC grants the CMC designation only to municipal clerks who complete demanding educational Town Board March 6, 2024 requirements and have a record of significant contribution to their local government, community, and state! I know I share with the entire Town Board and Community our pride in this achievement. Dolores Battalia - On Monday, March 4, Dolores Battalia attended her last Housing Authority Meeting as Chair. She has been on the Housing Authority (this round) since February 2021. Dolores has a long, storied history of serving the Town. She was Supervisor from January 1, 1984, to December 31, 1989, and after that, she served as Town Justice from January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2013. On a personal note, she is the one who encouraged me to get involved in government, and I wouldn't be Supervisor without her. We thank her for all of her service to the Town and wish her the best in her well-deserved retirement. Daylight Savings Time: This weekend will be daylight savings time. When you set your clocks forward, remember to check the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. RESIDENT COMMENTS Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Town Board and there was no one that wished to address the board. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Call to Order Commissioner Elkind Eney called the Meeting to order, then on motion of Commissioner Fiddelman, seconded by Commissioner King the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open. Present were the following Members of the Commission: Commissioner: Jaine Elkind Eney Commissioner: Sabrina Fiddelman Commissioner: Jeffery L. King Commissioner: Robin Nichinsky Commissioner: Anant Nambiar 2. Fire Claims Moved by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Nichinsky, it was RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby approves the attached list of fire claims. Carried 3. Fire Report Commissioner King read the Fire Report for the Month of February 2024, as follows: ALARM TYPE NUMBER Generals 22 Minors 9 Stills 3 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 2 EMS 42 Drills 4 TOTAL 82 Total number of personnel responding: 494 Total time working: 36 hours and 13 minutes See Attachment B. Town Board March 6, 2024 4. Other Fire Department Business There being no further business to come before the Fire Commission, on motion of Commissioner Fiddelman, Seconded by Commissioner Nambiar, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened. Carried AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK 1. Consideration of Renewal Proposal for Grant Consulting Services Moved by Councilmember Nambiar, seconded by Councilmember King, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the agreement with Millennium Strategies for grant consulting services from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025, for a monthly retainer fee of$3,500.00 and hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to carry out its implementation. Carried 2. Discussion - Complete Streets Concepts Resolution - To Traffic Town Supervisor Elkind Eney indicated that she spoke with the Complete Streets group about wanting to refer this to the Traffic Committee. The Traffic Committee will review and comment on the item prior to the Town Board voting on the resolution. The Town Supervisor then mentioned where the resolution stands with our neighboring communities. Moved by Councilmember Nichinsky, seconded by Councilmember Fiddelman (REQUESTING THAT THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATE COMPLETE STREETS CONCEPTS FOR PIN 8473.15— RESURFACING OF ROUTE 1 BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE AND THE CITY OF RYE) WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is planning to resurface Boston Post Road(Route 1) in the Village of Larchmont, Town of Mamaroneck, and Village of Mamaroneck in 2026, identified as PIN 8473.15— Resurfacing of Route 1 Between the City of New Rochelle and the City of Rye; and WHEREAS, as part of this program, the NYSDOT is seeking to implement a complete streets concept on Route 1, primarily in the Village of Larchmont between Beach Avenue and ending at Alden Road in the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, "complete streets"are streets designed and operated to enable safe use and support mobility for all users, including people of all ages and abilities, regardless of whether they are travelling as drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, or public transportation riders; and WHEREAS, the concept of complete streets encompasses many approaches to planning, designing, and operating roadways and rights of way with all users in mind to make the transportation network safer and more efficient; and WHEREAS, although the section of Route 1 identified above is characterized by more of a downtown character with small retail shops, the entire corridor carries significant pedestrian traffic, and would likely be more utilized by cyclists if the roadways were designed to accommodate that type of traffic; and WHEREAS, considering that Route 1 is proximal to Hommocks Middle School, Mamaroneck Central School, Hommocks Ice Rink and Athletic Fields, Hommocks Apartments Complex, Town of Mamaroneck Senior Center, Town Board March 6, 2024 commercial shopping centers on Boston Post Road, and nearby recreation and retail centers in the Village of Mamaroneck, the repaving of Boston Post Road presents a generational opportunity to possibly improve this vital corridor. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board requests that the New York State Department of Transportation incorporate the design of complete streets concepts for the entirety of the Route 1 corridor to enhance vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian safety for those residing, visiting, and traversing the Town of Mamaroneck and neighboring communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck forward a copy of this resolution to the Town's State elected officials, State Assemblyman Steve Otis, and State Senator Shelly Mayer, for their information and entreat them for any assistance they can provide in effectuating this request. Carried 3. Salary Authorization A - Carol Murray Deputy Town Engineer Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the appointment of Carol Murray as Deputy Town Engineer at an annual salary of$126,000, effective February 7, 2024. Carried 4. Salary Authorization B - Marc Romero Assistant to the Town Administrator Moved by Councilmember Nambiar, seconded by Councilmember Fiddelman, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the appointment of Marc Romero as Assistant to the Town Administrator at an annual salary of$84,562, effective February 16, 2024. Carried 5. Bond Resolution - Consolidated Water District Facilities Moved by Councilmember Nambiar, seconded by Councilmember Fiddelman, WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions heretofore duly had and taken in accordance with the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town Law, and more particularly an Order dated the date hereof, said Town Board has determined it to be in the public interest to improve the facilities of the Consolidated Water District, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, at a maximum estimated cost of$202,000; and WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which as such, will not have any significant adverse effect on the environment NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and improvement of the Consolidated Water District, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, consisting of the replacement of approximately 170 linear feet of 4" diameter asbestos water main pipe with 6" diameter ductile iron pipe, including incidental equipment and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued$202,000 bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is $202,000, which specific object or purpose is hereby authorized at said maximum estimated cost, and that the Town Board March 6, 2024 plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $202,000 bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 40 years pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. To the extent not paid from monies raised from said Consolidated Water District as applicable in the manner provided by law, there shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as she shall deem best for the interests of said Town, including, but not limited to, the power to sell said bonds to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation;provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, the Supervisor shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 8. The Supervisor is hereby further authorized, at her sole discretion, to execute a project finance and/or loan agreement, and any other agreements with the New York State Department of Health and/or the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, including amendments thereto, and including any instruments (or amendments thereto) in the effectuation thereof, in order to effect the financing or refinancing of the specific object or purpose described in Section 1 hereof, or a portion thereof, by a bond, and/or note issue of said Town in the event of the sale of same to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation. Section 9. The power to issue and sell notes to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation pursuant to Section 169.00 of the Local Finance Law is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be prescribed by said Supervisor consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: Town Board March 6, 2024 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 11. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 12. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in summary form in the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. Carried 6. Larchmont Public Library: Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the 2024/25 budget for the Larchmont Public Library. See Attachment C. Carried REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilmember Nambiar • Attended his first Zoning Board Meeting. • Attended the Larchmont Library meeting with the Village of Larchmont and enjoyed learning more about this community asset. Councilmember Fiddelman • Congratulated LMC Media, the CRC, Delores Battalia, and Town Clerk May and thanked them for their community service and hard work. Councilmember King • Attended a Traffic Committee meeting where they discussed speed humps and Smart Street Concepts. Councilmember Nichinsky • Congratulations to all those mentioned. • Attended a Sustainability Meeting earlier this week and has many events in April. • Thanked the Sustainability Collaborative members who spend so much time volunteering, leading and planning for our community. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Carried REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING - March 20, 2024 Submitted by Allison May, Town Clerk Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A ( ( 1 Inclusionary Zoning Anna Blanco, Alex Gross, Hannah Mehler, Tyler Prozes V f , la cv :: :: • • coco ro 0 oi • l • TABLE OF CONTENTS k,� . 02 03 Our Project Exclusionary Zoning Inclusionary Zoning The OCRA program&the Definition,how it came to Definition,Common work we've done be,Sc common practices Practices,&Effectiveness 04 05 06 Zoning&Land Use Municipal Examination Case Studies of IZ Differences,common Examination of Zoning& IZ from state&municipal aa) practices,and applications Affordable Housing in the level,IZ in New York State �- o three local municipalities 42. co Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) OCRA Original Civic Research&Action,OCRA,is a 4-year program at MHS that helps students become civic entrepreneurs by guiding them as they identify OCIZA needs in their community and,in turn,develop and ORIGINAL CIVIC RESEARCH&ACTION implement community-based civic action projects with the assistance of local mentors 113 m 01 a 0o 0 • INTRO Our Project • Our mission:To support and increase access L to affordable housing within the Larchmont-Mamaroneck community 41:0, :' e • Literature Review -moilbij — o Research + Compiling Information o Meeting with Experts le" 1111,4 a Engagement with CRC, MCAH,WHA m CO CD 0) 0 co O Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) EXCLUSIONARY ZONING History of Exclusionary Zoning • What is Exclusionary Zoning? o "A residential zoning plan whose requirements (such as minimum lot size and house size) have the effect of excluding low-income residents" • How did we get here? o George W.F. McMechen and racial zoning o Buchanan v.Warley o The New Deal Era tra o Redlining m w EXCLUSIONARY ZONING Impact of Exclusionary Zoning • The Fair Housing Act (1968) E. Published 2019 • Long-term impact of EZ practices Other housing • o Persistent segregation • • Common EZ practices utilized in the modern-day :single-family homes • Housing demand - Supply shortages due to EZ co W 0 03 0 Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) EXCLUSIONARY ZONING NIMBY • What is NIMBYism? o Not In My Back Yard o Idiom signifying one's opposition to the locating of something considered undesirable in one's neighborhood • Orginsof NIMBYism o Levittown + Suburbia • Causes of NIMBYism • How can we address NIMBYism? v m 0 0 EXCLUSIONARY ZONING History of Exclusionary Zoning in NYS • Postwar suburban boom. • Urban Development Corporation • Long Island Workforce Housing Act • 3rd most segregated metro area in the nation • Delegated powers. 0 0 00 0 Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) EXCLUSIONARY ZONING NEW YORK STATE HOUSING MARKET DATA Economic Impact of Exclusionary Zoning YLVLY[RMP.RiSpIRL!„UYEMBER • "Affordable housing development IS economic development."-County Housing Needs Assessment • Higher housing costs- housing prices jumped 30% MCDIIa ear s5 P➢1¢-N.OYEMBP! from 2019-2023. • Increased spending. • Lower labor costs. • Increased investment. Mirarl1D2V OF PpMES FOR -NOVEMBER g • Bleeding population -4%working age decline from 2001-2021. 0 • INCLUSIONARY ZONING What is Inclusionary Zoning? • A response to Exclusionary Zoning. o Programs support and incentivize affordable housing development through the private sector. • Locally driven solution. Municipality specific. o Based on local needs o Part of an affordable ecosystem. • Over 400 IZ programs throughout the country-j Urban and suburban. co CD O_ 0) Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) INCLUSIONARY ZONING Common Inclusionary Zoning Practices • Set asides 4 Percentage of floor area required for affordable units. o National average of 10%to 35% o Length of mandated affordability, generally 10-50 years. • Cost offset incentives o Density bonuses o Fee waivers/expedited permitting • Subsidies • Commercial Applications is 0 co 0 • ( C EXCLUSIONARY ZONING IZ in Larchmont/Mamaroneck • Town of Mamaroneck o For purchase: Does not exceed 33%of 80%of AMI o Rental: Does not exceed 30%of 60%of AMI o 1 affordable unit required at 5 units. For 15 or more units,10% • Village of Mamaroneck a Zoning bonuses in C-1 and C-2 districts o 10%of units mandated affordable in C-1 and C-2 - • Village of Larchmont m o Resident income capped at 60%of AMI o 10-14 units,1 affordable.15-24 units,2 affordable. 02 0 Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) INCLUSIONARY ZONING Effectiveness of Inclusionary Zoning • IZ has varying degrees of effectiveness © Programs range in size from municipal to state-wide. o A strong housing market is necessary-* Cross-subsidized market rate units • RAND Corporation Study o IZ policies are typically found in low-poverty neighborhoods and school districts. O 78%of all units studied had sale were 17-39% below market rate. o Adopting an IZ program is not a direct link to increased affordable housing COdevelopment. It must be part of a larger affordable ecosystem. 0 co 0 AMI IZ & Area Median Income (AMI) • Definition • How is AMI calculated o Department of Urban Housing and Development (HUD) 50Mo-80%AMI • How IZ can be applied in regards to AMI *txM% tow,,�°r„o 8096,? • AMI & Low Income Housing Tax Credits aw`' � ° � o'6q • AMI & Density Bonuses Affordable Workforce °Fc .9 Housing -0 • NYC a 3 3 iQ o� ^ ' m o The Voluntary Housing Program M -V. -37 A, Supportive Income and Market-hat. R 6y V Services Housing 0 o R10 districts w Housing Spectrum co 0 Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) 4 ZONING Zoning & Land Use • Zoning o A tool to regulate land by a government o First use- NYC 1916 o Jmoact of home rule-' State grants municipalities local authority to enact zoning • Land Use o How land is used as a result of how it is zoned -o m 0 CO ZONING Categories of Zoning • Major categories of zoning o Residential o Commercial o Industrial o Special (Ex. power plants,sports complexes,airports) • Mixed Use o Vertical vs. horizontal mixed use -o o Walkable mixed use CD 0 0 0 Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) TOWN OF MAMARONECK Overview of the TOM • Population:11,954 ' 4. (a •. '* •iit1i T.41 'I Ix 1'I Iapi, o Including Village:30,943 s , • • ,0„s_ • AM I: $168,045 I 4 • Housing Landscape o Median Home Value: $949,100 k. o 65%singlefamilyunits .. o 7% in 2-9 unit developments ccD m o 28% in 10+unit development co r TOWN OF MAMARONECK Zoning Makeup of the TOM v r k • Areas zoned for multi-family housing ,C•�.,. , '•444 • • :' • Affordable developments in the TOM o" ' ` o The Cambium Workforce Housing Rentals :.., '►4' ilea =M+ �1 r• 1�y` ••���� ` ��i, a Hommocks Park Apartments r' ii + +,►• , o Grand Street Lofts `-•.+ •';- `sof 6:- o Marina Court 0t,4;1 :4��.,� I• �/� CO 0 Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) e VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT- Overview/Zoning of the VOL • E y ; • Population:6,500 (and still below a peak in y 1970) • AM I: $214,186 r • t • Housing landscape ; a • .; l • ■ _S o Median Home Value: $1,425,000 �;1� '• rM `- an CD 0 o 0 VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT Overview of the VOL `` ► . R .��` "r' .� 41+ • Zoning otr % 1 — +� �y�v. „ O Single family homes zoning 's 1$ 7,'f, ` AU)—Ara t. Ott ,iy h� '�40V o High density housing unlikely #R" ; K' .�, o Development in 'Residential Business'Zone • Affordable Developments 4116 1 • Pinebrook I■ up ■n r, • Exclusionary Zoning co N .r 03 Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK Overview/Zoning of the VOM • Population:19,930 • AMI of$121,672 • Housing Landscape: o Median Home Value:$990,000 O 76%single family developments (41%total units) O 23©%2-9 unit developments(29%total units) 0 1%10+ unit developments (29%total units) o m m N W 0 CO O • • • VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK Overview/Zoning of the VOM ,-1' • Zoning O Single family residential i �► �, O Multi family residential o Mamaroneck Towers o Washingtonville Housing Alliance . ` • Affordable Developments o WHA(10 units) mo Mamaroneck Towers CD • Exclusionary Zoning 0 Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) CASE STUDIES State Case Studies of IZ Figure Is Housing Units Permitted(Per 14000 Residents) • MPDU - Montgomery County, Maryland in New York City and Suburban Counties,2014-'°u Hudson County.New Jersey 64.9 • Mt. Laurel Doctrine- New Jersey (1975) Ocean Counry,NewJersey 40.J union County,New.Jersey -31.3 • Chapter 40B- Massachusetts (2004) Bergen County,New Jersey II •• •Ig128.3 Essex Coo.ty%New Jersey 1011.1 27.5 • Pennsylvania Middlesex County.New Jersey 26.0 New York City,New York 23.6 Monmouth County.New Jersey -23.4 Westchester County.New York 13.9 Rockland County,New York 10.8 Nassau County.New York NM 7.0 Suffolk County,New York !5.6 f0 N C71 0OP 0 O • ip CASE STUDIES Municipal Case Studies of IZ -- • `Carrot and stick'- Baltimore (2007) l'. bop o Made the problem worse I 1• o IZ as a "medium-sized tool" — " — "" talk o Effort without effect + {}°F • Ridgefield/Darien/New Canaan -Connecticut ' � o Effects of different policies o Similarities to TOM „�;��. m 0 Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) CASE STUDIES New York State Case Studies of IZ • Bedford o Elderly District in Town r" o Set Aside (20%) and Alternatives �- " --� o 2004Town Ordinance o Wildwood-example of mix-use housing ,, 111 City '11.ji IIII,� • New York Illlli o Urban v.Suburban setting - o Four Paths to Affordable Development m CD a Mandatory v.Optional Policies co • CONCLUSION Conclusion • IZ as a tool 4 Part of a larger affordable housing toolkit • Municipality specific o A strong housing market is necessary. • Future of Literature Review • Thank you! CD CO CD N O CO 0 Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) • THANK YOU! OCRA Affordable Housing Anna Blanco Alex Gross \g/ Hannah Mohler Tyler Prozes ocrahousing@agmail.com .. so m m N CO co Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment B TOWN OF MAMARONECK FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF .craiM Headquarters 205 WEAVER STREET WEAVER LARCH MONT,NEW YORK 10538 834-2100 EMERGENCY �_'� 834-2101-NON EMERGENCY 1 834-2438 CHIEFS OFFICE STREET 834-0922-FAX Zarain.2000\ WWW TMFD ORG To: Board of Fire Commissioners From: Chief Thomas Broderick Date: March 04,2024 Re: Fire Report for the Month of February 2024 The following report outlines response to calls made during the month of February 2024. It summarizes the nature,the number of personnel responding and the total time spent. I have also attached a report showing a further breakdown of these alarms. Alarm Type Number Generals 22 Minors 9 Stills 3 • Out of Town(Mutual Aid) 2 EMS 42 Drills 4 TOTAL 82 Total number of personnel responding: 494 Total time working: 36 hours and 13 minutes Respectfully Submitted, Chief Thomas Broderick Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment C IS N Motion of Second by N K EE LARCHMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY Board of Trustees Library Director Lauren Gottfried,Chair Laura P.Eckley Gaul Lopatin Bordereau Jill Brennick Liaisons Barbara Flickinger Village of Larchmont Barbara Loomis Liptack Dana Post Celeste Sharpe Town of Mamaroneck Linnet Tse Sabrina Fiddelman February 29,2024 The Honorable Jaine Eney The Honorable Sarah Bauer Supervisor,Town of Mamaroneck Mayor,Village of Larchmont Members,Town Council Members,Board of Trustees 740 West Boston Post Road 120 Larchmont Avenue Mamaroneck,New York 10543 Larchmont,New York 10538 Larchmont Public Library:Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25 The Board of Trustees of the Larchmont Public Library is pleased to present you with the Library's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25 in the amount of$2,510,354,a 2.96%increase over the current year's budget.The Library is funded primarily through transfers from the Village of Larchmont and the Town of ghir Mamaroneck;this proposal anticipates a 2.4% increase in the amount of those transfers for FY 24/25. Our Board,including our Finance Committee,maintains very careful oversight of the Library's finances through monthly performance reviews and,working closely with Director Laura Eckley,has developed a budget that allows us to continue providing the exceptional level of service our community has come to expect while being fiscally responsible. Budget Highlights:The following provides an overview of the Library's proposed budget: Expense Increase of 2.96%. For FY 24/25,we project the Library's expenses will increase by 2.96%(or $72,164)largely due to 1)a steep rise in the cost of property insurance and 2)a rise in the Library's salary line due to contractual raises as well as a corresponding increase in the projected contribution to the NYS Employee Retirement System for FY24/25.This increase is partially offset by 1)a decrease in the Library's materials lines as the shift away from materials such as DVDs and even physical books continues and 2)a reduction in utility costs to align with last year's actual usage. Funding Increase of 2.4%. For FY 24/25,we are seeking a 2.4%increase in the amount of funds transferred to the Library from the Village and the Town. The Village's apportionment(42%)is projected to increase by$23,799 to$1,015,416,and the Town's apportionment(58%)is projected to increase by $32,865 to$1,402,2381. The 2.4%funding increase requested from our funding bodies is slightly lower than our projected 2.96% expense increase due to both the reduction of several lines to reflect usage during the prior and current year t Since 1930 Library costs have been apportioned between the Village and the Town based on the number of cardholders residing in each locality.This was ratified by IMA in 1993.As part of their NYS Annual Report our staff conducts an annual review of cardholders and their localities to ensure an accurate apportionment. 121 Larchmont Avenue.Larchmont,NY 10538 1914.834.2281 I LarchmontLibrary.org Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment C (Cont'd) We are proud of these statistics comparing the Larchmont Public Library to the other Westchester libraries.2 In FY21/22,we served 19,480 residents of the Village of Larchmont and the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck. Our library ranked 14th by population among the 38 Westchester libraries, a change from 16th due to new census data. Our statistics show that we continue to be among the busiest Libraries in the county. • Circulation. We ranked 7th highest in number of total items checked out (259,799), 5th in number of items checked out per hour open(95 items per hour open) and 8th in circulation per capita(13.34). • Reference. We ranked 10th highest in number of reference questions answered by our staff(28,601) and 8th in reference questions per capita(1.65). • Programming. We ranked 9th highest in number of adult programs held and 7th highest in number of teen programs held. • Children's Room. Our award-winning Children's Room ranked 4th in number of books circulated(102,827) and 12th highest in number of children's programs held. Cost-effectiveness. Our cost per item checked out ($8.61)is the 7th lowest in the county due in large part to the far-sighted and successful partnership between the Town and the Village and to the Library Board's careful oversight. CPO 2 Library rankings are from FY21/22,the most recent period for which county-wide statistics are available. I I Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment C (Cont'd) OW Larchmont Public Library Proposed Budget FY22123-Summary Sheet Proposed Budget-Expenses FY22/23 FY23/24 FY24/25 Budget Budget Proposed Change S Change% Notes SPECIAL ITEMS Subtotal 24,500 24,500 34,500 10,000 40.82% Insurance,Taxs PERSONNEL Subtotal 1,276,000 1,268,500 1,304,200 35,700 2.81% Staffing EQUIPMENT S LIBRARY MATERIALS Subtotal 179,500 179,000 170,000 (9,000) -5.03% Materials CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES - Subtotal 292,250 326,900 341,400 14,500 4.44% Facilities,Utilities Prof Services INTERFUND TRANSFERS - Subtotal 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 000% EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Subtotal 577,391 589,290 610,254 20,964 3.56%. Benefits TOTAL 2,399,641 2,438,190 2,510,354 72,164 2.96% Proposed Budget-Revenue FY22123 FY23"24 FY24/25 Budget Budget Proposed Change$ Change",. Notes Town of Mamaroneck 1,339,895 1,369,373 1,402,238 32,865 2.40% Village of Larchmont 970,272 991,817 1,015,416 23,799 2.40% Library Unrestricted Fund Balance 40,000 30,000 30,000 - 0.00% Friends of Larchmont Library 12,000 14,000 17,000 3,000 21.43% Additional misc revenue excluding tax levys 37,474 33,200 45,700 12,500 37.65% REVENUE TOTAL 2.399,641 2,438,190 2,510,354 72,164 2,96% TOTAL REVENUE EXCLUDING TAX LEVI'S 89,474 77,200 92,70D 15,500 20.08% i Town Board March 6, 2024 Attachment C (Cont'd) 212"1i,024 Larchmont Public Library Proposed Budget- Revenue r FY22123 FY 23124 FY24125 Budget Actual Budget YTD 12/31/23 Proposed Change Notes CULTURE AND RECREATION Library Charges-Fines 10,000' 15,467 10,000 8,404 12,000 2,000 Library Services-Other Govts 1,339.895 1,339,895 1,369.373 0 1,402,238 32,865 TOM 2.4%increase _ 1 I subtotal 1,349,895 1,355,362 1,379,373 8,404 1,414,238 34,865 USE MONEY 0 Interest Earnings 800 2,830 800 4l83� 2,500 1,700_ ] subtotal 800 2,830J 800 40 2,500 1,700 SALE PROPERTY 0 Minor Sales(Books*printers:copiers) 1,000 3,2164 1,000 1,231 3,000 2,000 book mdelprinting -Safe of Instructional Materials 1,000 1,256 1,000 942 1,000 0 teal end paid Items Insurance Recoveries 0 0 0 0 0 D1sabillylnsursnce subtotal 2,000 4,472 2,000 2,173 4,000 2,000 MISC 0 Refund of appropriations 0 0_ 0 0 0 0 Gifts&Donations 7,500 2,837 3,000 3,055 3,000 0 Facility Rental 12,000 18,483 12,000 7,499 18,000 6,000 Miscellaneous 12,000 14,000 14,000 17,000 17,000 - 3,000 GM from FLL Unrestricted Fund Balance 40,000 14,069 30,000 0 30,000 0 subtotal - 71,5001 49,389 59,000 2T,554 68,000 9,000 - 0 INT FD REV 4 Transfer from Trust 0 01 Transfer from general fund 970,271 970,271 991,617 991,617 1,015,416 23,799 VOL 2.4%k efieSe subtotal 970,271 970,271 991,617 991,617 1,015,416 23,799 STATE AID - - - 0 State Aid 5,175 5,772 5,400 5,207 6,200 800 subtotal 5,175 5,772 5,400 5,207 6,200 - 800 0 REVENUE TOTAL 2,399,641 2,388,095 2 438,190 1,035,418 2,510,354 _ 72,164 J l0 Total Revenue Exciudl •Tax 89,475 77,929 77,200 43,801 92,700 15,500