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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_09_04 Town Board Minutes o _ ��9_1_ Town of Mamaroneck // Town Board Minutes m Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Conference Room C, n First Floor of Town Center 5:00 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 William Maker Jr., Town Attorney Marc Romero, Assistant to the Town Administrator CALL TO ORDER The Work Session of the Town Board was called to order by Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney. Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, the Work Session unanimously opened at 5:07 p.m. Carried WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. Discussion - Complete Streets Project - Mike Smeets, Resident Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney introduced Mr. Mike Smeets, noting that the Town would provide feedback to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) on the Complete Streets project following Mr. Smeets' presentation and the Board's subsequent meeting with a proposed consultant. The Complete Streets project encompasses the stretch of Boston Post Road (BPR) from the New Rochelle border to the Rye border. Mr. Smeets outlined the key points of his presentation, advocating for the Town Board to consider a bike lane connecting Hommocks Middle School (Hommocks) with Mamaroneck High School (MHS), noting that would displace only approximately 10 parking spots. Mr. Smeets recommended that the Town of Mamaroneck request the following from NYSDOT: • Reducing the speed limit to 30 mph or below on the Town's sections of BPR. • Narrowing and adding bike lanes with buffers to the BPR between Hommocks and MHS to slow traffic. • Consider redesigning the Hommocks Road/BPR intersection to support a road diet to the west. Councilmember Robin Nichinsky joined the meeting at 5:10pm. In response to whether Mr. Smeets would advise single or bi-directional bike lanes on the Town of Mamaroneck portion of the Post Road, Mr. Smeets deferred to the engineers' expertise. Mr. Smeets mentioned the current budget for the project stands at $20 million, which Supervisor Elkind Eney suggested needed to be increased. Town Board September 4, 2024 Councilmember Jeffery King joined the meeting at 5:24pm. Mr. Smeets then addressed the road diet concept, which is designed to slow traffic. He observed that both the Village of Larchmont and Village of Mamaroneck are considering implementing the road diet strategy. In the Town of Mamaroneck's section of the BPR. He suggested ample space exists for a buffered bike lane, rendering a road diet unnecessary. Mr. Smeets also mentioned the complexity of the Hommocks Road/Weaver Street/BPR intersection. When prompted to clarify the objective, Mr. Smeets stated it includes enhancing cycling routes between Hommocks and MHS, improving safety through traffic calming measures, and fostering a safer commuting perception to encourage more cycling to both schools. Town Supervisor Elkind Eney anticipated the DOT meeting, the forthcoming phase of the project, would occur later in the fall. See Attachment A. 2. Discussion - Amendment to the Noise Ordinance Town Supervisor Elkind Eney clarified that this proposed amendment is identical to what the Town Board reviewed in the last meeting, thus it has met the timing criteria allowing the Town Board to schedule a Public Hearing for September 18th. 3. Discussion - 2024 Capital Budget Amendments In accordance with the Budget Policy, the Town Comptroller had proposed multiple amendments to the 2024 capital budget for Town Board consideration. Town Supervisor Meredith Robson stated that this included extra funding for the Brookside Place Water Main Replacement (H1401) and the Waverly Avenue Bridge (H5162). An increase of$392k from the General Fund's balance is necessary to address out-of- scope activities related to utility coordination, traffic impacts, and mitigation strategies, along with extended services to align with the construction timeline. Administrator Robson confirmed that the intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Mamaroneck specified no accountability for the Village of Mamaroneck for these additional costs on the Waverly Avenue Bridge project. 4. Discussion - GAR Associates Agreement The Town Supervisor said that since 2013 GAR Associates has been providing revaluation services to the Town of Mamaroneck. With the expiration of the previous agreement (2020-2024), a new multi-year plan is crucial to maintain assessment equity at full market value, in compliance with the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services guidelines for cyclical assessment programs. The new contract spans 2025-2028. Despite the prices remaining the same since 2017, and most terms unchanged except for updated dates for upcoming tasks, the Board sought clarification on pricing. Administrator Robson confirmed that the cost per property review has not changed. Town Attorney William Maker noted a decrease in certioraris since we began working with GAR. The Town Attorney now handles only a few each year which reflects GAR's effective performance. 5. Discussion - DTS Provident Design Engineering, LLP Proposal The Town Supervisor explained DTS Provident Design Engineering, LLP is an engineering group that the Town is considering hiring to develop a brief proposal for traffic engineering services relating to the Complete Streets project on the Boston Post Road to present to the Town Board. Administrator Robson noted that DTS will charge hourly, and this proposal development would involve only a few hours of their time. Town Board September 4, 2024 6. Updates Town Supervisor Elkind Eney announced that she and the Town Administrator have developed a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for a Senior Center generator. Administrator Robson highlighted the cost differences between diesel and natural gas generator options. Councilmember Nichinsky inquired about the possibility of installing solar panels at the Senior Center, while Councilmember Nambiar asked about storing the generated power with batteries. Supervisor Elkind Eney noted that the Senior Center also serves seniors from the Village of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont, in addition to the Town's seniors. The Town Administrator mentioned that the CDBG grant proposal is for a natural gas generator, which has a higher cost of$188,550, with the Town responsible for a 50% match. This allows the Town to ultimately pursue either option. Councilmember King provided the Town Board a brief update on Alma Field, a grant received from the Honorable George Latimer for the field's renovation, and presentation to the Coastal Zone Management Commission. Supervisor Elkind Eney reported on attending the Honorable George Latimer's weekly press conference. The Supervisor said that she had presented the Town's triple A rating, talked about the Town's most recent Award for Excellence in Government Finance from the Government Finance Officers Association, and provided an update on the Town September 11th plans, among other things. Next, Supervisor Elkind Eney presented the proposed criteria for inclusion of names on the Town's new 9/11 First Responders Memorial. 7. Request for Executive Session Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember King, the Town Board agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular individual; pending litigation involving the Tree Law; the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property; and a contract negotiation. Carried Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, the Town Board unanimously agreed to resume the Work Session. Carried 8. Additions to Regular Meeting Agenda The Town Board decided to add the following to the Affairs of the Town portion of tonight's meeting: • Appointment of Mr. Peter Roloff to Coastal Zone Management Commission Member 1 , said appointment to expire August 31 , 2025. • Consideration of the 9/11 First Responders Memorial criteria for inclusion of names. 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 Supervisor Elkind Eney at 8:14 p.m. Supervisor Elkind Eney noted that the Town Board met for a Work Session beginning at five o'clock this evening. Town Board September 4, 2024 SUPERVISOR'S REPORT Welcome to the September 4, 2024, meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck. The Town Board met today for a Work Session in Conference Room D, starting at 5:00pm, which is open to the Public. I am not going to acknowledge that summer is over...we still have two weeks! Westchester Power The Town of Mamaroneck will be participating, once again, in the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program administered by Sustainable Westchester. This program provides competitive, fixed-rate electricity supply options that help residents (and small businesses) power their homes or buildings with green energy. In addition to the Town of Mamaroneck, 28 other municipalities throughout the County are participating in this program. Unless, you are enrolled in another ESCO, you will be receiving a letter in September letting you know you will be automatically enrolled in the 100% renewable supply product beginning November 1, 2024. Please be on the lookout for this letter from Sustainable Westchester in your mailbox. -- it will arrive in September. Remember, you can opt out or opt in to this CCA program at any time with no fee or penalty. The Town has selected the 100% renewable supply option within the program as the default option. You can also choose the 50% renewable supply option within the program. For more information, you can check Sustainable Westchester's website or contact them by phone at 914. 242.4725, extension 118. September 11th Commemoration Ceremony The Town of Mamaroneck, along with the Village of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont, is planning to hold the Annual Tri-Municipal September 11th Commemoration on Wednesday, September 11 , 2024, at 5:00 PM at Girl Scout Rock in Memorial Park. The ceremony is an opportunity for the community to gather together in a cooperative spirit of remembrance and support. Participants will include members of the Fire and Police Departments of the Town of Mamaroneck and Villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont, the Town of Mamaroneck Ambulance District, Veterans, members of the Clergy, local Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, and public officials. All in the community are invited to attend. This year, we will dedicate a new memorial in honor of those first responders from our community whose selfless actions on September 11, 2001 , and the days following led to their related illness and ultimate death. We hope you can join us for this important community gathering. PUBLIC HEARING(S) There was no scheduled Public Hearing. RESIDENT COMMENTS Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Town Board and there was no one. STAFF COMMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS 1. CDBG Application - Senior Center Generator Town Administrator Robson presented the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for a generator at the Senior Center, emphasizing its many objectives. Firstly, the generator will enable the Town to maintain services for low- income seniors by ensuring the facility remains operational during adverse weather conditions and power outages. Additionally, the generator will support the continuation of the Meals on Wheels program. The Administrator further noted that the Town has been enhancing the storm resilience of its buildings by planning for generators to sustain services during prolonged power outages. This particular generator is intended for the Senior Center, which serves over 350 individuals. Town Board September 4, 2024 The installation of a generator at the Senior Center would facilitate warming and cooling services, as well as the continuation of various other services for our senior population, of whom over 45% are estimated to qualify as low to moderate income based on records for nutrition and transportation services. It is estimated that an additional 15% may also qualify, although their incomes are not recorded as they do not utilize these services. The services provided would include security, general assistance, and companionship at the center, and would ensure the continuation of current meal services to 25 frail and homebound seniors. Furthermore, the generator would enable the Town to offer a suitable warming and cooling site and emergency shelter for the entire community during major weather events and extended power outages. The estimated cost of the generator is $188,550, which encompasses design, purchase, and installation. Given the three-year cycle of the CDBG program, the Town Administrator and Town Supervisor proposed including this request now to avoid waiting for the next cycle. Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to submit the CDBG grant application for the Senior Center Generator for a total project cost of$188,550, 50% of which will be the Town's responsibility, and hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to carry out its implementation. Carried See Attachment B. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Call to Order Commissioner Elkind Eney called the Meeting to order, then on motion of Commissioner King and seconded by Commissioner Nambiar 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 Fiddelman, it was RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby approves the attached list of fire claims for Augustin the amount of$12,527.07. See Attachment C. Carried Town Board September 4, 2024 3. Fire Report Commissioner Elkind Eney read the Fire Report for the Month of August 2024, as follows: ALARM TYPE NUMBER Generals 43 Minors 33 Stills 3 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 2 EMS 44 Drills 3 TOTAL 128 Total number of personnel responding: 825 Total time working: 53 hours and 14 minutes. See Attachment D. 4. Other Fire Department Business Fire Commissioner Elkind Eney reported that the delivery of the Town's two new fire trucks has unfortunately been delayed by an additional four months. We are not alone, she elaborated, as these delays are affecting the industry as a whole. There being no further business to come before the Fire Commission, on motion of Commissioner King, Seconded by Commissioner Nambiar, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK 1. Consideration of DTS Provident Design Engineering, LLP Proposal Moved by Councilmember Nichinsky, seconded by Councilmember Fiddelman, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the submitted proposal from DTS Provident Design Engineering, LLP for traffic engineering services relating to the Complete Streets Project and hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to carry out its implementation. Carried 2. Consideration to Set a Public Hearing - Amendment to the Noise Ordinance Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Fiddelman, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby sets a public hearing for the "Amendment of Local Law No. 1 of 2024"for the September 18, 2024, Town Board meeting. Carried 3. Consideration of Approval - 2024 Capital Budget Amendments Moved by Councilmember Nambiar, seconded by Councilmember King, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make the necessary budget amendments, as attached. See Attachment E. Carried Town Board September 4, 2024 4. Consideration of Approval - GAR Associates Agreement Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the agreement with GAR Associates for revaluation services, effective January 1, 2025, and ending January 1, 2029, and hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to carry out its implementation. Carried 5. Consideration of Appointment to Coastal Zone Commission Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the appointment of Mr. Peter Roloff to the position of Member 1 of the Coastal Zone Management Commission. The appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on August 31, 2025. Carried 6. 9/11 First Responders Memorial Criteria Moved by Councilmember Nambiar, seconded by Councilmember Fiddelman RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approve the criteria for inclusion of names on the 9/11 First Responders Memorial, as attached. See Attachment F. Carried REPORTS OF MINUTES 1. Report of Minutes of September 6, 2023 Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Fiddelman, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the minutes of September 6, 2023. Carried REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilmember Nambiar • Expressed enthusiasm for resuming Town liaison meetings now that summer has concluded. • Reminded residents that school tax payments are due by the end of the month. Councilmember Fiddelman • Recently was interviewed by a student participating in the Mamaroneck High School Original Civic Research and Action (OCRA) program. Extended her gratitude to Mr. Joe Liberti for his efforts in promoting civic education and democratic participation. • Noted that some residents had opted out of the Westchester power green energy program over the past two years. Encouraged residents who may have done so to contact Sustainable Westchester/Westchester Power to learn about the new, improved, and greener rates, which are now more competitive with ConEd, and potentially re-enroll. Councilmember King Town Board September 4, 2024 • Acknowledged the day's tragic event in Georgia, expressing hope for national consensus on gun control to prevent any further such incidents. He urged parents to keep their children safe and to hug them. Councilmember Nichinsky • Shared her enjoyment of the final weeks of summer and expressed eagerness to attend several upcoming Town liaison meetings. TOWN CLERK'S REPORT The 2024-25 Washington Square Area and Lester Place parking renewal notices will be emailed out soon. The Town parking portal will be open for renewals starting September 16th, and then we will begin mailing out the new 2024-25 permits on October 1st. With all of the current problems with regular mail, please consider stopping by to pick up your permit from the Town Clerks office in October! Also, the Town will host another round of poll worker training September 17th through 20th at the Town Center. Please reach out to the Town Clerk's office or the Westchester County Board of Elections for further information. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT • Looking forward to seeing how Iron Rodney's season unfolds; it's a sprint to the finish. • Mentioned Aaron Judge and Silvia Bitani, noting the lack of dominant teams this season. • Highlighted a poignant sign at the Baltimore game: "Please don't get injured." • Reminded everyone that school is open again and emphasized the importance of driving safely, humorously adding that the only exception is if you're being chased by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Safe driving can save lives! ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Carried NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING — September 18, 2024 Submitted by Allison May, Town Clerk Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A Boston Post Road Repaving Town of Mamaroneck September 4th, 2024 Larchmont Mamaroneck41,et gill' (o) Bike Lane Project Safe Streets for Our kids 41 91 92. 93 Summary Existing Conditions Route 1 Safety Focused on schools 94 OS 96 Target I: Mamaronech Incremental Target 2: Rye Nedh Opportunities Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Complete Streets for Boston Post Road • Larch mont/Mamaroneck/Rye Neck's geography is ideal for biking . Boston Post Road connects many of our local schools together . Where it is safe, many kids already bike... . ... but many kids do not because their route is risky . Boston Post Road is a big reason — it is very dangerous . There is ample room to make it safer Boston Post Road deserves Complete Streets Treatment with Bike Lanes The 2 target areas offer great benefits at a low cost 3 Existing Conditions Focus on schoolsfoe Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) The decline of walking and biking There has been a dramatic decline in More Cars,More Chaos Private vehicles top 50%for first time students walking and biking to school over the past 50 years, with a Share of transit methods to school for corresponding increase in private children age 6 and up driving and traffic. • private vehicle • public transit school bus ■ bike or foot School drop-off is a major source of 75 friction for parents and schools 50 25 0 1970 '09 '17'22 Note:Data from 1970 were collected 1969-1970 and include 5 year-old students. Source:Federal Highway Administration.National Household Travel Survey Core Data. 5 Sources:WSJ:°Tantrums and Turf Wars:The School Car Line Is Chaos°2/14/2023,Saferoutesinfo.org,NHTS Our geography is ideal for bikin - Larchmont I Mamaroneck is over 200 years old and is compact, less than 3 Town of Mamaroneck miles in most directions Using the Hammocks middle school as 'mod an example, the vast majority of ■ 15 Minute Walk students could bike to school within 15 15 Minute Bike ' Via' minutes (green), a much larger number than those who can walk (blue) Wage nlLa rhmonr i 6 . Sources:TravelTime.com;Westchester County GIS 4 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Survey work backs up this intuition ▪ 92% of respondents live 2 miles or less from their schools • A large fraction of those close enough walk • Walk share correlates to distance; as walk share declines private driving replaces it • 1-2 miles is the sweet spot for biking and the key area of focus Distance vs transport share too°i° 90% IIMM -T 60% III - III 70% •Drive I 60% - ■Carpool 50% I D Bus 30% -f- °Bike 30% ©Walk I 20% I 10% - - - I % Less than 0.5 miles 0.5-1.0 miles �' ,�0-1.5 miles 1.5-2.0 mikes/ 2.0-2.5 miles More than 2.5 miles Share of respondents 24% 29% 25% 14% 6% 2% 7 Sources:2023 Mamaroneck School Survey Safety is the main reason kids don't walk or bike What are the main reasons your children do not walk or bike to school? -.ti m •It's too dangerous -- - y 106 •It's too far \ •It doesn't fit into daily schedule-need car to do things before/after drop-off l l I simply prefer to drive m ■Child is too young 1 • Don't have equipment Sources:2023 Mamaroneck School Survey 8 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Route I. is the main road for our schools More than 6,000 students attend schools along Boston Post Road 3 q ; f ; [ 6 t [[ f +.-.1�r9 i _ L 1 r . L -) l j E� P'-, I S. ! I} _'�' Larchmont Mamaroneck Schools on Route 1 Chatsworth 634 FE Bellows 349 Central 487 Rye Neck Middle School 357 Hammocks 1,259 Rye Neck High School 517 Mamaroneck High School 1,662 FASNY Manor 228 Daniel Warren 322 FASNY Harbor Campus 228 Total Enrollment 6,043 9 School dropoff is a major trip generator School drop-off is a major source of traffic in any neighborhood because Total vehicles through intersection at 8-9AM peak hour 3/7f24 Control 2,075 Delta 1 -33% each student requires 4 daily trips ,13/6/24 Superintendent's day} 1,390 (drop-off, return, pick-up, return) 89 469 143 (88) (417) (40) ro 47 (11) -77% We used the J recent School _1'% -li% -72% z 4I 152 (24) -84% Superintendent's dayG I- 89 (17) -8196 p (when classes were canceled) to estimate the impact i on morning traffic volume —overall Weaver Street Hammocks Road traffic declined 33% 121 (115) -5% 182 (76} -58% .-0 ,:l itr Intuitively, there are 6,000 students 96 (96} -% n c 86 503 98 along BPR, many of which are driven, _ ( ) (416i ( ' tn -23% -17% -76% compared to AADT 19.8K trips per day m Sources NYSDOT Traffic Date Viewer(https//maw dot ny.gov,9dv) 10 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Variation from typical American Community In Larchmont / Mamaroneck school traffic is disproportionately higher than other typical American towns because other normal trip generators are smaller. More than 50% of commuters don't COMMUTING TO WORK-Town of Mamaroneck 2O22AC5 Volume % Car,truck,or van--drove alone 6,456 40% use cars —they take the train (24%), Car,truck,or van--carpooled 1,047 7% work from home (21%), or walk (7%) Public transportation(excluding taxicab) 3,783 24% Walked 1,158 7% Other means 102 1% Worked from home 3,406 21% Total 15,952 100% Boston Post Road also has less through traffic than a typical arterial because there are two major highways (Interstate 95 and The Hutchinson River Parkway) that run parallel to it less than 3 miles away i1 Sources:2022 American Community Service—US Census,NYSDOT Traffic Date Viewer(https://wwwdotnygov/tdv) Shifting students from private vehicles to walking and biking is the easiest way to reduce traffic and congestion Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) 193 Boston Post Road is ;.41fi 111 unsafe 41b Boston Post Road's design is unsafe Speed limit is too high Road is too wide Boston Post Road from the Critical parts of Boston Post Road are Larchmont border to the High School 55 feet wide for 4 travel lanes with is the only part of Route 1 in New no parking, encouraging speeding York state with a 35 mph speed limit ttt�� Boston Post Road Speed Limits • .44 rt ,� 55 Fee - •_ ,.. Sources:NYSDOT Roadway Inventory System Viewer(https://gis.dot.ny.gov/html5viewer/?viewennswewer),Google Maps Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Boston Post Road is Deadly There have been 5 fatalities in 3 deadly crashes in less than 10 years on 1.5 miles of road dillol2021—2 Fatalities — 1 Injured ! I 4 - * rfir'i '4''' 1\ \I 3t4ft e2a -„, .- 2023—1 Fatality r Y ' �+ - 1InjuredA. 4' 1\'"' ,fit 1 f r-f_. _ 7' --" 2017—2 Fatalities 15 There are many near misses While some crashes are minor, there are many near-misses. There were two serious two roll-ovens Last summer during broad daylight in good conditions steps from schools 41 to& .:.a,,;, a, l __ tar. 4/470' 4. ' - _.. Mid-day rollover at Bank of America Mid-day rollover at Dunkin Donuts 16 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Buffered bike lanes or greater are needed A simple stripe on the road is not adequate protection on a busy street like Boston Post Road. The perception of safety is critical so a buffered bike lane or greater is required. If a buffer space is specified in the initial design,it can always be hardened later .1100 `` > !p , r . f i4- k \ , 11 + r I. L Ili Ade- 2 Stripe Buffer Flexible Separator Hardened Separator IMIMIE SAFETY PERCEPTION iimmomin , ,,, , ... 01 Ir Target I.• Mamaroneck ... ( .,k __ Alr - IF ,,,44*lb 18 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Hommocks Middle School to High School There are many low traffic backroads west of Hommocks Middle School and w �°� ,,fit, east of the High School that students i r _-- - ,.. ,_ use to bike and walk LF^4 f '..? However the area between Middle , School and the High School forms a ,,, barrier because the only connection are 2x high traffic, deadly arterials Mamaroneck A protected bike lane would connect Hommocks High School our town and enable kids to bike to and Middle School from every school 19 No Parking provides ^ ¢ , Mamaroneck Section of Boston Post Road ample room P • Boston Post Road between the p /: Hammocks and the High School is \ Pr• approximately 55' wide . It has no parking on either side for a Mamaroneck ' High School most of its length and 90 or 30 minute parking for businesses that have off- # P / street parking in small sections s • between Richbelt and the High School P `? ...tea Parking Map .--No Parking a p w. 90 Min Parking Hommocks \ 30 Min Parking Middle School ma' 20 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Plenty of room for protected bike lanes Boston Post Road-Today BPR- Bidirectional Bike lane BPR- Directional Bike Lane OR um hilt m alli_�i�lli mum There is ample room to turn those empty parking lanes into a protected bike lane, either a single bidirectional lane or a pair of directional lanes. This also improves safety by slowing traffic. Directional lanes are best practice to avoid bicycle collisions, but on Boston Post Road a bidirectional lane might be the better option because it is more space efficient and will avoid interactions with entering and exiting business traffic on one side. We do not have a strong opinion either way and defer to the engineer's judgement. Recommended ToM Ask to NYSDOT • Reduce speed limit to 30mph or below . Narrow Boston Post Road between Hommocks and High School to slow traffic... ▪ ...add bike lanes in that space... ▪ ...those Bike Lanes shoud have buffers . Consider redesign of Hommocks intersection to support road diet to the west Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) eiE) 6)5 A A road diet is an incremental but aspirational opportunty More difficult but worth investigating What is a Road Diet? Four-lane undivided highways have a history Before After of high crash rates as traffic volumes increase I 114 , and as the inside lane is shared by higher i I I speed through traffic and left-turning 1 i F � i vehicles. j_ , , illr I Ir I One option for addressing this safety concern I I is a"Road Diet."A Road Diet involves i i 1 1 converting an existing four-lane undividedI 1 roadway segment to a three-lane segment consisting of two through lanes and a center I i 1 I 1 two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL). 1 i 1 1 11 1 The reduction of lanes allows the roadway cross section to be reallocated for other uses Figure2. Fycicai Road Diet Basic Design such as bike lanes, pedestrian refuge islands, or transit stops. Data sources FHWA Road Diet Informational Guide, Village of Ossining Route 9 Road Diet Study Draft 24 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Reduces conflict points Improves Sightlines Overtaking eliminated Improved visibility for left turn Left lane has one lane to cross crossers because cars are not hidden instead of two Vehicle intentions are clear Four-lane Undivided Three-Lane Four-Lane Undivided Three-Lane °��L'^°r"fre Hidden n9 Inside Lane vef!kkJ 110 1 1 1 1 i 1 I 1 1 , 1 1 I h 1 a I I 1 Flq, Map-Sheet Lelt-Tam Sigfl Dbirma0.'Four dsr!eUndswledPwdwavard!''e^.-!a'!'-+'_er•r I/dapted fimmFhkh 1997 Figurll.LTn FIniCpm9in"min!,Im lmulane Lam. dd Aiw]narmClM1r!•r-i nrz Coma Snrna{Nbp[ed hwn WlkM1,t999) 25 Data source:FHWA Road Diet Informational Guide, Village of Ossining Route 9 Road Diet Study Draft Why do it? OPERATIONAL BENFITS Separated left turns Narrower Crossings Separating left-turn traffic reduces Reduced crossing distance results in delays at signalized intersections faster pedestrian phases The reduction in speed differential provides more consistent traffic flow Eliminates merging/overtaking Provides clear space for side streets to turn left into Think about driving down Boston Post Road in the left lane — is the car in front going to turn left? Is it safe to merge into the right lane if they do? Is the person behind you going to merge in before or after you? Data source:FHWA Road Diet Informational Guide,Village of Ossining Route 9 Road Diet Study Draft 26 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Why do it? REALLOCATE SPA e. Eliminating a travel lane provides 10-12 feet of space that can be reallocated to bike lanes, pedestrian islands, or buffers BPR West of Hommocks - Today BPR West of Hommocks - Road Diet .101, Li — ,.,-- o,... a......... e.,..�.,. Made wltnSl 27 Traffic volumes support Road Diets I could not find a federally established maximum volume for a road diet, but 10-20K Annual Average Daily Traffic("AADT") is regarded as a sweet spot for consideration. Much of Boston Post Road in Larchmont and Rye Neck fit this criteria,while the volume between Weaver and Mamaroneck Avenue is probably too high. o f/ t~J/D o /// ' ■Posadeno.CA New Rochelle to Weaver Weaver to Mamaroneck Ave nii Mamaroneck Ave to Keeler AADT: 12,942 AADT: 19,842 - * AADT: 16,049 Etonung,MI a North Peak:563 North Peak:936 _- North Peak:817 0 MSeatne,WA o South Peak:518 South Peak:838 South Peak:547 a o o O co ' --4 --z. —apt , Keeler to Rye Z _ ' a AADT; 10,178 North Peak:464 73 0 South Peak; 6 Mokimum Volume for Road Diet(ADT) _° figure 1L Road D,et riplementa:ioe Maumue 'dalume thm5,,va,r Agency Data source:2023 NYS Traffic Data Viewer-sites 870005,870122,870006,870007;FHWA Road Diet Informational Guide 28 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Hommocks Intersection is difficult Boston Post Road on Hommocks has 2 travel lanes and a turn lane, _ ,,..,:r . . utilizing the full 55' of BPR 1:1;0 Given traffic volume it's difficult to •,, n , , see removing a travel lane on the ` inbound side,though it may be '' 1 A. possible to remove an outbound lane ~ E? -4iv- "" Creating a mixing zone on the right ;:4 - side lanes is another option,though it z P',; -fir �, 1 creates a lot of traffic stress which w ..42 could be counter productiveolt � tr "` . Nst wit4 t:.'- — it JP, 096 Target 2 : Neck Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Path to Rye Neck Middle and High School Rye Neck school district is compact and many „a„ 1. students use the low traffic backroads to walk 1 ... and bike to school However there is a break in this network on _'!") / iir . i Boston Post Road,forcing pedestrians and " bikes onto the same sidewalk causing conflicts z A bike lane on Boston Post Road would reduce ; 66 ,, o. conflict and increase safety --.--i •• • • 4. I y I 7► I i Car/Pedestrian/Bike conflict on typical day 31 Parking in Rye Neck rarely used ,./ .,,, \ A Boston Post Road in Rye Neck is 50- Rye Neck Section of Boston Post Road 'w 55 feet wide ,... �!i Rye Neck Middle ei While there is parking on much of this - '`'' &High School section of Boston Post Road, the a / businesses all have off street parking `" \ A and the section east of Stuart and w Frank Avenue is rarely used (<1/3 at " °7 . e peak). The majority of usage is from 1 �/ .f , ' business (nursery) that has off-street vaitng Map parking. _NoParaing / ) —"90 Min PaMltg / /// -.60 Min Parking i M0 Overnight 32 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Plenty of room for protected bike lanes Rye Neck BPR-Today Rye Neck BPR-Bidirectional Rye Neck BPR-Road Diet OR BEI fit,- f MN 1� alt� lllr�lilif�n >�,r = Rye Neck's section of Boston Post Road is narrower and does have greater parking usage than the Mamaroneck section. However, it also has about half the volume (10,178 AADT vs 19,842 in Mamaroneck) and a road diet (removing 2 travel lanes and replacing them with a turning lane) would preserve one parking lane while providing enough space for bike lanes. Rye's section of Boston Post Road is directly adjacent to this one and successfully implemented a similar road diet (from 4 travel lanes down to 2) in 2008 33 Sources:NYSDOT Traffic Date Viewer(https://wawv dot ny.gowtdv) Recent Rye Neck Survey supports bike lanes Rye Neck's Safe Routes to School committee recently conducted a survey on potential bike routes on Boston Post Road ▪ It achieved a 26% response rate (390/1,481) with a representative sample from each school . 65% of respondents feel that Boston Post road is unsafe to walk or bike on • 64% said that a safe bike path would increase their child's likelihood of biking to school How safe do you feel it is for your child to walk or bike to/from school on Boston Post If a safe bike path was created on Boston Post Road as part of this NYSDOT Road? project,would this increase your child's likelihood of biking toffrom school? 390 responses •Ns my child some sae mm:saw µ;,-.... •y.�mychild woum bike to school mare x mare was a sate rourb w, •Very safe ,� •NA.My cbnd already Mkes m soaa regeiady •Somewhat safe •other 914 •M1b.my sew rw.ae ee drnenrmrve msohedr.ew* •Neutral •Somewhat unsafe •Very unsafe / / 20."s% /f0.0% Sources:Rye Neck Safe Routes to School Survey 34 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment A (Cont'd) Suggestions from parents Suggestions to improve safety for pedestrians/bikers near RN Middle/High School included: • The creation of a safe bike path would help fix the current problem of people biking on the sidewalks. • There must be a protected bike lane, which separates the bike lanes and the cars physically (not just with paint, etc.). • Eliminating some parking on Boston Post Road would create room for a designated bike lane. • Decreasing the number of lanes on Boston Post Road would create room for a designated bike Lane. • A school zone with slower speed limits should be established by RN Middle/High School. • There need to be more safe crosswalks across Rte. 1, as well as more crossing guards/police presence, as there are long stretches of Boston Post Road between Mamaroneck Ave and Hornidge Road without crosswalks. • Additional safety measures (e.g., traffic lights) are needed at other dangerous intersections with Rte. 1. \ ;! ,. - 9 l t 41.t \ ti/ _ s \ Thanll yollif Do you have any '�,�. � , ✓ "! ' - _ \ questions? 1 /' r i /may` / ` # \S(i i\ ; �%`, � t; Please join our email list: r�fe� * �71i . / L lmbikelanes.com ._0\...„-\:-\-N ,, ,, f y- .,,4:,4`-,.,;,'‘. ! ' :„ . -e..' `\r-1\'" ;,�,- Or email directly: %, -•; t 4 " %, , i,' lmbikelanes@gmail.com - ,/_l-/, •,, i `" ,, 0 @LM Bikelanes • r !:i ` r ` , 1 ../ 4 -- \\ f Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment B w Q ' Town of Mamaroneck Town Center • 740 West Boston Post Road,Mamaroneck,NY 10543-3353 OFFICE OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TEL: (914)381-7810 FAX: (914)381-7809 mrobson@townofinamaroneckNY.org To: Supervisor and Town Board From: Meredith S.Robson,Town Administrator Re: CDBG Application-Senior Center Generator Date: September 4,2024 As you know, we have been preparing our buildings for storm resilience by planning for generators that will allow us to continue services in the event of long term power outages. One such generator is for the senior center which serves over 350 individuals. A 100kW senior center generator would allow us to continue a variety of services for our seniors, over 45% of whom are estimated to qualify at low-moderate income levels as recorded for nutrition and transportation services. We estimate another 15% may also qualify, but don't use the nutrition and transportation services so their incomes are not recorded. Services would include security and general assistance and companionship while at the center and continuation of current meal services to 25 frail and homebound seniors. In addition, a generator would allow us to provide an appropriate warming and cooling site and emergency shelter for the entire community, as needed, during major weather events and long-term power outages. The estimated cost of the generator is $188,550, which includes design, purchase and installation. We originally intended to put this on the capital plan in a few years,but the Community Development Block Grant("CDBG")program has a three year cycle and I'd like to be able to include the request and not have to wait for the next cycle. Action Requested: Resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to submit the CDBG grant application for the Senior Center Generator for a total project cost of $188,550, 50% of which will be the Town's responsibility, and hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to carry out its implementation. Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment C IIITown of Mamaroneck From: Tracy Yogman-Town Comptroller Re: Fire Claims Date: SEPTEMBER 04,2024 The d>rowing Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department claims have been certified by Chief Thomas Broderick and submitted to the Comptroller's Office for payment: MINIM!, DESCRIPTION Amount AAA Emergency Supply Co.,Inc Fire extinguisher maintenance $ 52.00 Replacement laptop battery,portable radio chargers,water shutoff Amazon keys for spigots,drip hose 50',watering sytem timer $ 310.90 Elevator/door lock key sets,32'velcro cinch straps,air hose reel, plumbing partss,AAA&AA batteries,sump pump&supplies,100'of Amazon piping for air reel in Apparatus Bay,garden watering system $ 1,481.82 FireCompanies.Com Website Hosting&Maintenance 8/1/2024 $ 209.97 Galls Uniform-shirts,lenses,boots,pants,logo,belt,sweatshirt,Polo $ 919.63 Cord reels for Apparatus Bays,liquid detergent,deaner,brush& Grainger handle,cooler $ 1,177.32 Ilhby Home Depot Concrete for slab $ 23.40 Munldpal Emergency Services Inc. Equipment servidng $ 1,234.80 Optimum Cable services for 8/23-9/22/24 $ 284.12 Ready Refresh Water Cooler rental 7/19-8/18/24 $ 195.96 Sound Shore Pest Control Pest control 7/29/24 $ 70.00 Town of Mamaroneck FD Flowers for Memorial Day $ 79.96 UniFirst Corporation Cleaning supplies-7/5,7/19,8/9,8/16/24 $ 1,028.13 Verizon Fire Department Redundant Circuit 7/25/2024 $ 289.99 Verizon Fire HQ service 8/10-9/9/24 $ 292.59 Village Pizza&Pasta Food for storm 8/6/24 $ 93.30 Food for Vehicle Extraction Drill 8/20,Engine Company OPS meeting • Villa Maria Pizza 8/7/24 $ 283.18 li Westchester Cty Dept of Emergency Career Fire Academy Tuition,Fall 2024-Kevin Mumane $ 4,500.00 Total $ 12,527.07 Page 74 of 159 Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment D TOWN OF MAMARONECK FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE .c.r/114111"71#7Headquarters CHIEF 205 WEAVER STREET LARCH MONT,NEW YORK 10538 WEAVER 834-2100 EMERGENCY (t(1_iJi 834-2101-NON EMERGENCY 834-2438 CHIEF'S OFFICE STREE 834-0922-FAX WWW.TMFD.ORG demiL•13.00\ To: Board of Fire Commissioners From: Chief Thomas Broderick Date: September 03,2024 Re: Fire Report for the Month of August 2024 The following report outlines response to calls made during the month of August 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 43 Minors 33 Stills 3 Out of Town(Mutual Aid) 2 EMS 44 Drills 3 TOTAL 128 Total number of personnel responding: 825 Total time working: 53 hours and 14 minutes Respectfully Submitted, Chief Thomas Broderick Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment E CAPITAL FUND (FUND H) Amount 1 Expense H1401-0400 Brookside Water Main Increase 36,879.52 %. Revenue H1401-5038 Transfer from Water Fund Increase 36,879.52 2 Expense H5162-0400 Waverly Ave Bridge Increase 392,000.00 Revenue H1401-5038 Transfer from General Fund Increase 392,000.00 GENERAL FUND (FUND A) 2 Expense A9900-9950 Transfer to H(H5162) Increase 392,000.00 Revenue A9999-5995 Appropriated Fund Balance (H5162) Increase 392,000.00 WATER FUND (SW) 1 Expense SW8340-4050 Contingency(H1401) Decrease (36,879.52) Expense SW9900-9950 Transfer to Water Fund (H1401) Increase 36,879.52 • Town Board September 4, 2024 Attachment F • Criteria for Selection for the Memorial for Persons who Died as a Result of 9/11 Related Illnesses The Town Board will create a Committee to be known as the "Town of Mamaroneck 9/11 First Responder's Memorial Committee" which will be responsible for determining the persons whose names will be installed on the Town's 9/11 First Responder's Memorial in Memorial Park dedicated to the memory of those First Responders from our community who responded to the Terrorist Attack of September 11, 2001 and who later died from illnesses that can be traced to the environmental conditions in lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001 and the days following. The Committee shall consist of three members,each of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. The Town Board shall select the Chairperson of the Committee. No member of the Town Board shall serve on the Committee;nor shall the Town Board,as a whole, or any member of the Town Board be involved with the Committee's selection of the persons commemorated. The Committee shall determine eligibility based upon the criteria set forth below. The Committee's decision shall be made by majority vote of the members present at a meeting of the Committee provided at least two Committee members are in attendance. The decision of the Committee shall be final and cannot be overturned by either the Town Board or any other agency, authority,board, commission,department,elected official,employee or volunteer of the Town. A deceased person shall be eligible for commemoration on the Town's First Responder's Memorial if that person: (i) is honored by having his/her name installed on the memorial for responders maintained by the Westchester County 9/11 First Responders Memorial,and (ii) resided,worked or performed volunteer services within the Town on September 11, 2001. August 29,2024 S Page 70 of 159