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Yonkers City Council adopts package of local laws, grant budgets and resolutions; multiple items passed 6-0
Summary
At its Feb. 11 meeting the Yonkers City Council voted on a slate of 12 items including a scaffolding local law, electric mobility-device rules, several grant budget amendments, intermunicipal agreements, and resolutions urging state action on utility oversight; recorded votes were unanimous with one member absent.
The Yonkers City Council on Feb. 11 adopted 12 agenda items ranging from a local law on scaffolding permits to grant-budget amendments and resolutions addressing utility rates. The council recorded unanimous votes on the items taken that evening; Council Member Diaz was absent.
Key outcomes at a glance:
- Local law amending scaffolding permit requirements (Chapter 56): adopted 6–0, Council Member Diaz absent. The law sets time frames and fees for continued scaffold presence when no work is occurring.
- Ordinance updating rules for electric mobility devices (Chapter 109): adopted 6–0. The ordinance adds equipment and safety requirements for e-bikes and similar devices; sponsors discussed enforcement and safety vests.
- Grant budget amendments accepted: Camp Pride Youth Employment ($22,651); Teen Recreation Program ($20,415); and case-management services for older adults (CSE grant, $108,786). All grant budget amendments were adopted 6–0 and were accompanied by intermunicipal agreements with Westchester County where applicable.
- Intermunicipal agreements and related resolutions (team recreation center, case management services): adopted 6–0; these items were described as correlating with the grant ordinances.
- Resolution urging the New York State Legislature to give the Public Service Commission greater oversight and enforcement powers (bill package citations): adopted 6–0. Sponsors cited rising utility costs for families and small businesses.
- Resolution asking the New York State Public Service Commission to reconsider Con Edison delivery rate increases for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025: adopted 6–0.
- Settlement resolution approving $8,500 payment for a personal-injury claim arising from an incident on Jan. 17, 2020: adopted 6–0.
- Resolution renewing reappointments to the office of commissioner of deeds (two-year terms): adopted 6–0.
Council procedure and discussion: Most items were introduced by the administration or council and had been discussed previously in rules committee meetings on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. Discussion during the Feb. 11 stated meeting was brief; when questions arose, members thanked staff and sponsors and then moved to votes.
Votes and record: The meeting record shows the deputy clerk calling roll votes and announcing items adopted, generally recorded as "Adopted 6 to 0" with Council Member Diaz absent. The meeting minutes reflect that minutes of the Jan. 28 meeting were adopted on motion of Majority Leader Rubo earlier in the session.
Items taken and outcomes are listed in the actions array below for reference.
