New Rochelle City Council Regular Legislative Meeting - July 21, 2026

The New Rochelle City Council held its regular legislative meeting on July 21, 2026, which was noted as the last formal meeting before the August recess. The council approved a consent agenda, several resolutions, and discussed two major topics: the Pratt Landing development and the Davenport Neck zoning proposal. No public comments were heard, and the meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session.

Consent Calendar

• Items 2 through 15 were approved unanimously. The mayor noted light edits on item 6 (traffic regulation changes on Nordosi Place and Industrial) - the image was updated to match legislation excluding the Costco parking lot pending a response from Costco. On item 8 (taxicab ordinance), the definition of taxi meter was mechanically removed as discussed and voted on at the CAL.
• Minutes from the regular legislative meeting of May 19, 2026, and the committee of the whole session of June 9, 2026 were accepted. Minutes from the June 16 regular meeting and July 14 committee of the whole were submitted.

Discussion Items

• Item 20: Pratt Landing Update - Councilmember Tarantino requested an update, citing public concern over the project's status. The developer is seeking a site plan amendment in response to a state building code revision (from ASCE 7-16 to ASCE 7-22) affecting structural loading and the subterranean parking structure. The amendment is expected to go before the planning board in October 2026. The city manager stated the developer (now Lincoln Property Group) remains committed and is dealing with financial headwinds and interest rates. Councilmember Tarantino expressed concern that the city is still maintaining the property (costing residents) and is waiting for the $12 million sale payment. He suggested exploring a fee for extensions, similar to downtown projects. The city manager agreed to review options. No vote was taken.
• Item 21: Davenport Neck Zoning - Councilmember Tarantino raised concerns from residents and marina owners about the proposed zoning changes. The plan shifts higher density from secondary roads to the primary corridor (Church Street) to preserve marina uses, while lowering heights and requiring a $35,000 per unit fee for infrastructure improvements. Councilmember Tarantino argued the density increase near residential neighborhoods will worsen traffic, the floodplain restrictions are not absolute, and marina owners were not adequately consulted. City staff and other council members responded that the new zoning is more restrictive than the existing one, the fee will fund traffic and flood mitigation, and the changes protect the maritime character. The building commissioner clarified that building in flood zones (not floodplains) is allowed with elevation requirements. No vote was taken.

Key Outcomes

• Resolution authorizing settlement of Chatham New Rochelle R I L L C vs. City of New Rochelle in the amount of $150,000 – adopted.
• Resolution authorizing the city manager to submit a New York State Consolidated Funding Application and Climate Smart Community Grant for tree planting, with a 20% match of $80,000 – adopted.
• Ordinance accepting the Westchester County 2026 National Night Out Grant Award of $2,472 – adopted. The event will be held August 4, 2026 at police headquarters.
• Ordinance approving the 2026 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan and budget amendments – adopted.
• Meeting adjourned to executive session for a real estate matter; no public session was resumed.