NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 8, 2025) — The agenda for the New Rochelle City Council Committee of the Whole Session on June 10, 2025, outlines a set of presentations, public hearings, resolutions, and ordinances aimed at addressing community development, infrastructure improvements, public safety, and economic revitalization. The ambitious agenda covers 169 pages so we thought to break into sections so key points are not buried.
Public Hearings:
- Proposed Reallocation of HOME and HOME ARP Funds: A resolution to reallocate funds for Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and amend the 2021 and 2022 Home Annual Action Plans and Budgets, introduced on 5/6/25, with a public hearing on 6/10/25.
- Proposed Reallocation of CDBG Funds: A resolution to reappropriate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for elevator replacement at the Boys & Girls Club Mascaro Clubhouse, with amendments to the CDBG Annual Action Plans & Budgets, introduced on 5/6/25, and a public hearing on 6/10/25.
- Proposed Amendment to Chapter 331, Zoning Code: An ordinance amending Section 331-4 (specific terms defined) and Section 331-47 (DMU Downtown Mixed Use District) to include various districts (e.g., PWD-3, PWD-5, MUFE) and add regulations for massage establishments, introduced on 5/13/25, with a public hearing on 6/10/25.
- Proposed Local Law on Massage Establishments: Adoption of Chapter 121 to regulate massage establishments in New Rochelle under Local Law No. 3, introduced on 5/13/25, with a public hearing on 6/10/25.
- Citizens to be Heard
Key Highlights:
Massage Establishments: Regulatory changes to ensure safety and legitimacy, building on prior discussions.
Public Hearing Tuesday on New Rochelle Massage Parlor Regulations
Extension of Tax Due Date for Deployed Active Duty Military: A targeted relief measure for deployed service members.
New Rochelle Considering Tax Break for Deployed Troops
Bond Resolutions: A $33.1 million investment in infrastructure, including Quaker Ridge Road and city-owned building renovations, with a possible shift from reserve funding for the Mayor’s office.
New Rochelle’s Bond-Bonanza: $33.1M to Boost Spending
Veterans’ Advisory Committee: Reforms to address attendance issues and enhance functionality.
New Rochelle Aims to Streamline Veterans’ Advisory Committee to Boost Effectiveness
Vanguard Overlay Zone: Expansion to promote diverse commercial uses, complementing but distinct from the Downtown Overlay Zone.
New Rochelle Pushes for Massive Expansion of Vanguard Overlay Zone
Facade Improvement: Continued CDBG funding to enhance business aesthetics.
The New Rochelle Thimblerig — Part XXVII
Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Fee: A discussion item requested by Sara Kaye.
New Rochelle City Council Will Discus Sewer, Stormwater Fee on Tuesday
