New Rochelle City Council approves routine items, accepts MTA easements and amends Montessori school permit before moving into executive session

The New Rochelle City Council convened its February 2026 regular legislative meeting and approved routine business before entering executive session to consider appointments.

The council adopted the minutes for the Dec. 9, 2025 regular meeting and the Jan. 13, 2026 Committee of the Whole session after a motion from Council member Stern and a second from Council member Kaye. The consent agenda covering items 2 through 8 was adopted next, following a motion by Council member Lopez and a second from Kaye. “I have not received any words to pull any out of the consent agenda,” the presiding official said before the vote.

On substantive items, the council approved Resolution 9, authorizing a settlement in a workers' compensation claim that the body had discussed in executive session; corporation counsel had no additional remarks when asked. Council member Peters moved the resolution, and Council member Kaye seconded; the motion passed by voice vote.

The council also approved Resolution 10, accepting offers from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for permanent, exclusive and nonexclusive easements related to Penn Station access. The record notes the easement offers were discussed during executive session; corporation counsel again offered no public comments. Council member Stern moved the resolution, and Council member Kaye seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.

Item 11 amended condition 4 of City Council Resolution 129-2010, the special permit for Hudson Country Montessori School. The presiding official noted the school had presented to the council previously and that a public hearing was held the prior week. With no questions from council members, Council member Kaye moved the amendment and Council member Stern seconded; the amendment was approved by voice vote.

Before adjourning the public meeting, the council voted to enter executive session to consider one item related to appointments. Council member Lopez moved to break into executive session, Council member Stern seconded, and the council voted in favor. The presiding official stated the council did not anticipate returning to the public portion of the meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Adopt minutes (Dec. 9, 2025 & Jan. 13, 2026): Moved by Council member Stern; second Kaye; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Consent agenda (items 2–8): Moved by Council member Lopez; second Kaye; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 9 (workers' compensation settlement): Moved by Council member Peters; second Kaye; outcome: approved by voice vote. Discussed in executive session; no public comment from corporation counsel.
- Resolution 10 (accept MTA easement offers for Penn Station access): Moved by Council member Stern; second Kaye; outcome: approved by voice vote. Discussed in executive session.
- Item 11 (amend condition 4 of City Council Resolution 129-2010 — Hudson Country Montessori School special permit): Moved by Council member Kaye; second Stern; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Motion to enter executive session (appointments): Moved by Council member Lopez; second Stern; outcome: approved by voice vote. Public portion adjourned.

What’s next

The council moved into executive session to consider appointments and did not return to the public meeting. No additional public hearings or future dates were announced on the record.