The city council’s agenda for its meeting at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 is out. The council will convene at 6:30pm and adjourn into executive session to discuss acquisition of personnel matters, potential acquisition of property, and litigation. The meeting will take place at Rye City Hall in council chambers.
The meeting will also be aired on Cablevision Channel 1310 (formerly 75) and Verizon Channel 39. We’ll also see you on the Internet (live and archive). The city council publishes its office hours on the City website.
Let’s check the batting order and highlights from the 15 agenda items.
- Spotlight.
- A Healthy Beat. In a Heartbeat: Pediatric Screenings.
- Conservation in Review. Annual Report on the Conservation Commission/Advisory Council (CCAC).
- Brian’s Bran. Report of the City Manager.
- Open Mic. Hearing of the Public on Non-Agenda Items.
- Consent Agenda.
- By the Minutes. Approval of the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of October 7, 2026.
- Best of Luck in Your Future Endeavors. Amendment to Employee Separation Agreement.
- Trick or Treat! Consideration of a request for the use of City streets on Saturday, October 31, 2026, on portions of Harding Drive and Lasalle Avenue for a neighborhood block party from 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Patronage. Appointments to Board and Commissions.
- No Turns Left. Consideration to open a public hearing to amend Chapter 191, Article “Traffic Regulations” of the Code of the City of Rye, by amending § 191-9 “Left turns” to prohibit left turns from Apawamis Avenue onto Milton Road from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- A Creative Showcase. Presentation by the Rye Art Center.
- Not Now, Next Time. Items for future meetings.
- Keep’in It Cute. CBD Design Standards – Rye Design Week, October 26, 27, & 28
- Lorax’s Notebook. Update on Natural Resource Inventory – November 4, 2026
- Can You Hear Me Now? Update on Cellular Phone Service Analysis and Plan
- Flood of Ideas. Flood workshop.
- Money, Honey. Budget
- Street Smarts. Update on Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis.
- Painting a Future. Rye Art center.
- Back to the Park. Gagliardo Park Follow-up.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. for executive session and 7:00 pm for the public session at City Hall.
