8/10/2020 WORKSHOP MEETING
/August 10, 2020
7:00pm
City Council Agenda
Roll Call
Workshop Agenda Items
Executive Session Items: Personnel Discussion
Roll Call
Workshop Agenda Items
Executive Session Items: Personnel Discussion
Roll Call
Workshop Agenda Items
Executive Session Items:
1.Notice of Change in Public Meeting Location (0)
2.Role of the Beacon Police Department in the Community (Continuation) (60)
3.Public Art Proposal (10)
4.416-420 Main Street Project Introduction (20)
5.Viewsheds (20)
6.Human Resources Director (10)
7.Natural Resource Inventory (20)
8.River Ridge Townhouses Sidewalk Easement (10)
9.Resolution in Support of Rescinding Authorization for Bonds Related to the Justice and Transition Project, Delay of Issuance of Contract & Recommending Creation of a Commission to Consider Alternatives to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center (15)
1.Community Forum on Policing and Public Safety Guidelines
On Monday night, June 8th, the City of Beacon Police Chief will join the City Council for a conversation on best practices and training for the Beacon Police Department. If you wish to listen in on conversation, I have included an invitation to the virtual meeting below. Also please see this link to a video from June 1st of City Council members commenting on the protests https://vimeo.com/425223009
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Workshop Agenda Items: Duration (Minutes)
1.Notice of Change in Public Meeting Location
2.Role of the Beacon Police Department in the Community with Police Chief Kevin Junjulas
3.Climate Smart Internship Program
4.Natural Resource Inventory
5.Public Art Proposal
6.Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 223 and 210 of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding Zoning and a Proposed Local Law to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Beacon
7.Proposed Local Law to Create Section 223-26.5 and Amend Section 223-63 of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding Short Term Rentals
8.Viewsheds
9.Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Approve License Agreements for Outdoor Business Operations on Public Property
10.Proposed Local Law to Create Chapter A228 of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding Outdoor Permits
11.Intermunicipal Agreement Between the City of Beacon and Town of Fishkill for Shared Human Resources Services
12.Recreation Committee Reappointment of Larry Clark
13.Agreement for Maintenance, Repair and Energizing of Highway Signals
Workshop Agenda Items: Duration (Minutes)
1.Notice of Change in Public Meeting Location
2.Proposed Changes to the City of Beacon Zoning Map (20)
3.Proposed Local Law Regarding Short Term Rentals (20)
4.Moratorium and Well 2 (15)
5.Veteran's Place Loading Zone (15)
6.Stormwater Agreements (10)
Executive Session:Duration (Minutes)
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN PUBLIC MEETING LOCATION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that effective immediately and based upon notices and health advisories issued by Federal, State and Local officials related to the COVID-19 virus, the City Council will not hold in-person meetings. Until further notice, all future City Council meetings (including public hearings) will be held via videoconferencing, as permitted by the NYS Open Meetings Law. Due to public health and safety concerns, the public will not be permitted to attend at the remote locations where the City Council members will be situated. The public, however, will be able to fully observe the videoconference meeting. To access the meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82213722793?pwd=TmNqcjkyb3YxMm9wcVRzZ0RmZmp2dz09 (Webinar ID: 822 1372 2793 Password: 548320). To the extent internet access is not available, the public can attend via telephone by dialing + 1 929 205 6099 (Webinar ID: 822 1372 2793 Password: 548320). The City Council’s agenda is available online in advance of meetings at http://www.cityofbeacon.org/index.php/agendas-minutes/. The public can email written comments or questions for regular City Council Meetings by 5pm on the day of the meeting addressed to cityofbeacon@cityofbeacon.org. Any member of the public who has questions should contact the City Administrator in advance of the meeting at 845 838 5010 or aruggiero@cityofbeacon.org.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that any Executive Session of the Council will be initiated with the Council first convening on the public videoconferencing site, and then adopting a motion to go into Executive Session.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the City Council Workshop of Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 7:00pm can be accessed live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPpigGwZDeR7WYmw- SuDxg
Workshop Agenda Items: Duration (Minutes)
1.May 11 City Council Workshop Videoconference Access and Phone Number
2.Tioronda Bridge (20)
3.Waterfront Development and Linkage Districts (20)
The public is invited to attend the meeting virtually via Zoom or telephone. The meeting will also be streamed to YouTube Live with a 20 second delay.
1. To watch in real time:
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2. To attend via telephone: US: +1 929 205 6099
Webinar ID: Password: 645911
3. To watch via YouTube Live (with a 20 second delay):
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1.Notice of Change in Public Meeting Location
2.Zoning Tables and Transition District (20)
3.Linkage District and Waterfront Development District (20)
4.Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 223 Section 41.18.E(7) of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding 4th Floors in the Central Main Street District (20)
5.Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 223 Section 61.3 of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding Noticing Public Hearings (15)
6.Greenway Trail Projects (10)
7.Proposed Amendment to an Easement for a Pedestrian Walkway at the West End Lofts (10)
8.Board of Ethics Appointment (5)
9.Chazen Phase I Proposal: West Main Street Pump Station
10.Resolution Accepting Dedication of Water Infrastructure in Rombout Avenue (15)
11.Polo Fields Acceptance of Water and Sewer Infrastructure; Acceptance of Fairways Pump Station (20)
1.Real Estate
2.Personnel
1.Sustainable Beacon Initiative Update (10)
2.Farmer's Market (15)
3.Zoning Tables: Transition District (20)
4.Short Term Rentals (15)
5.Saint Luke's Place Proposed Dedication and Sight Easement (10)
6.Towing Contract (10)
1.City Council Virtual Meeting Instructions
2.Zoning Tables: Transition District (20)
3.Craig House Presentation (15)
4.Scenic Hudson Presentation: Danskammer Project Update (15)
5.16 West Main Street Lead Agency Status (10)
6.Short Term Rentals (15)
7.Ferry Landing Easements (15)
8.Green Street Park
1.Main Street Access Initiative (20)
2.City of Beacon Census Participation (10)
3.Green Beacon Initiative (30)
4.Flea Market Contract (10)
5.Discussion Regarding the Sale of Real Property on Melio Bettina Place Tax ID # 30-5954-28-942947-00 (15)
6.Noticing of Public Hearings (10)
7.City Council Meeting Dates (10)
March 9, 2020 Building Height in the Central Main Street District
Resolution to Adopt a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 223, Section 41.18(7) Regarding Building Height in the Central Main Street District March 16, 2020
Resolution to Adopt a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapters 223 and 210 of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding the Schedule of Regulations and Permitted Uses March 16, 2020
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 March 16, 2020
Public Hearing to Discuss a Special Use Permit Application for 1182 North Avenue March 16, 2020.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 April 20, 2020
1.3 Water Street Special Use Permit Application
2.City Council Meeting Dates 2020
3.Reappointment of Michael Deane to the Human Relations Commission
4.Development Forum Consultant
5.Extension of Water Moratorium
6.Main Street Access Initiative
7.Conservation Advisory Committee, Natural Resource Inventory Presentation, Green Beacon Initiative Proposal
8.Historic Preservation
Disposition of Real Property2.Contract Negotiations
1.Green House Gas Inventories Presentation from Climate Smart Coordinator
2.Water Supply Update
3.City Council Meeting Schedule
4.Development Forums
5.Special Use Permit Application Discussion for 1182 North Avenue
6.Discussion of 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 CMS District
7.Discussion of 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
8.Discussion of a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 134 of the Code of the City of Beacon Concerning Historic Preservation
City Council Workshop Agenda
January 6, 2020
7:00 PM
Workshop Agenda Items:
1.Tax Warrant
2.City Council Rules and Procedures
3.City Council Meeting Dates 2020
4.Resolution Designating the Poughkeepsie Journal as the Official Newspaper of the City Council
5.City Attorney Contract Discussion
6.City Planner Contract Discussion
7.Videographer Contract Discussion
8.Grant Writer Contract Discussion
9.City Engineer Contract Discussion
10.City of Beacon Procurement Policy Discussion
11.City of Beacon Investment Policy Discussion
12.Acting Mayor Discussion
13.Acting City Administrator Discussion
14.Reappointment of John Gunn as the Chair Person of the Planning Board
15.Reappointment of Richard Muscat to the Planning Board
16.Appointment of Kevin Byrne to the Planning Board
17.Appointment of Karen Quiana to the Planning Board
18.Appointment of Leonard Warner to the Planning Board
19.Appointment of David Jenson as the Chair Person of the Zoning Board of Appeals
20.Appointment of Elaine Ciaccio to the Zoning Board of Appeals
21.Appointment of Marcia Frahman to the Conservation Advisory Committee
22.Appointment of Michal Mart to the Human Relations Commission
23.Appointment of Arthur Camins to the Board of Ethics
24.Riding Ridge Trail
25.Resolution In Support of the Paris Agreement
26.Community Forums on Development
Workshop Agenda Items:
1.296 Main Street Special Use Permit Application Discussion
2.Waste Hauler Contract Discussion
3.2 and 4 Cross Street Development Proposal
4.Draft National Resource Inventory
5.Discussion of Lead Agency Designation Regarding 2 and 4 Cross Street
6.Discussion of Lead Agency Designation Regarding 1182 North Avenue
7.Zoning Use Tables
8.Verizon Lease Cross Street Parking Lot
9.Beacon Engine Discussion
1.Climate Smart Communities Update
2.Naming Dedication of Field at Memorial Park
3.City of Beacon Budget Discussion
4.Capital Plan Discussion
5.Historic District Landmark Overlay
6.Four-Story Buildings
7.Zoning Use and Dimensional Tables
8.Lighting Ordinance
9.Noise Ordinance
10.Adopting Names of Private Streets
11.Resolution of Opposition to Metro North Proposed Parking Fare Increases at the Beacon and New Hamburg Train Stations
12.Budget Amendments
1.Public Hearing to Designate 35 Properties as Landmarks Pursuant to City of Beacon Code Chapter 134 Historic Preservation, and Amend the Historic District Landmark Overlay Map and Zoning Map on December 2, 2019
2.Public Hearing to Discuss Various Traffic Safety Signage on December 2, 2019
3.Public Hearing to Discuss a Special Use Permit Application at 296 Main Street on December 2, 2019
4.Public Hearing to Discuss a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 223, Section 14, Subsection B of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding Exterior Lighting on December 2, 2019
5.Public Hearing to Discuss a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 223, Sections 41.4, 41.18 and 41.21 of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding Balconies on December 2, 2019
4.Water and Sewer Budget Discussion
5.Budget Discussion with the City Administrator and Director of Finance
6.Upper Fishkill Avenue Sewer Study
7.Water and Sewer Project Update
11.23-28 Creek Drive Concept Plan Approval
13.Traffic and Safety Committee Recommendations
1.Budget Discussion: Fire Department
2.Budget Discussion: Police Department
3.Budget Discussion: City Administrator and Finance Director
4.Noise Ordinance Local Law
5.248 Tioronda Avenue Concept Plan
6.Central Main Street District: Balconies and Four-Story Buildings
7.Special Use Permit Application for 296 Main Street
8.Board of Ethics Appointment
9.Lighting Ordinance
10.Capital Plan Discussion
1.Budget Discussion: Water and Sewer Department November 12, 20192.Budget Discussion: Highway Department November 12, 2019.
1.Public Hearing Regarding 23-28 Creek Drive Special Use Permit Application November 4, 20192.Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed 2020 City of Beacon Budget November 18, 20193.Public Hearing Regarding the City of Beacon Noise Ordinance November 18, 2019.
1.2020 Budget Presentation from the Building Department
2.2020 Budget Presentation from the Recreation Department
3.General Budget Discussion - Finance Director and City Administrator
4.Proposed Local Law to Deprioritize the Enforcement of Marijuana Laws
5.Discussion Regarding a Special Use Permit for 305 Main Street
6.Proposed Lease with Verizon Wireless at Cross Street Parking Lot
7.Proposed Lease with Verizon Wireless for Mase Hook and Ladder Building Rooftop
1.City of Beacon Nuisance Law
2.Resolution Setting a Public Hearing to Discuss the 2020 Budget for November 18, 2019
1.Public Hearing for a Local Law to Amend Chapter 223, Article III, Section 7 of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding Site Plan Enforcement
2.Public Hearing for a Local Law to Amend Chapter 149 and Chapter 224, Section 29 of the Code of the City of Beacon Regarding the Noise Ordinance
3.Public Hearing Resuming from October 7, 2019 Regarding 248 Tioronda Avenue
4.Public Hearing Regarding Authorizing the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2020 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant Program Application for Construction of a Walkway in Memorial Park Along Wilkes Street
1.Camp Beacon Presentation
2.HDLO Law Discussion
3.Nuisance Local Law
4.Comprehensive Review of Data Related to the Impact of Development on the City
5.Main Street Parking Discussion
6.Teller Avenue Supplemental Agreement
7.Fishkill Avenue Supplemental Agreement
8.Beacon Free Loop Contract
9.City of Beacon Policy Regarding Naming City Property and Other Locations Within the City
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