The city council’s agenda for its public meeting at 7:00pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 is out. The Council will convene at 6:30pm and adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation and potential acquisition of property. The meeting will also be aired on Optimum Channel 1310 (formerly Cablevision Channel 75) and Verizon Channel 39. We’ll also see you on the Internet (live and archive).
The new Mayor and council are expected to publish office hours (not available as of press time).
Let’s check the batting order and highlights from the 18 agenda items.
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- Wednesday, Bloody Wednesday. Presentation by Brian Harper on the New York Blood Center and ongoing Blood Emergency.
- Cash Flowing to Nature Center. Presentation by Christine Siller on DEC Grant for the Rye Nature Center’s Blind Brook restoration project to improve wetland habitat and flood mitigation.
- Cupp of History. Presentation by Alison Relyea, Chair of the Landmarks Advisory Committee, on a new initiative
- Brian’s Bran. Report of the City Manager.
- Open Mic. Hearing of the Public on Non-Agenda Items.
- Consenting Adults. Consent Agenda.
- All in Favor. Approval of the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of January 7, 2026
- Rising Rates, Legal Gates. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to retain attorney Joel R. Dichter Law LLC for an amount of $9,000 for professional fees and services regarding Veolia water rate increases.
- A Frightfully Fun Closure. Consideration of a request by Rye Recreation for the closing of Purchase Street for the 73rd annual Halloween Window Painting Event on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with a rain date of Sunday, October 25, 2026. This event will require the City to close Purchase Street from the Square House to Purdy Ave from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Run, Turkey, Run. Consideration of a request from Rye Recreation for the use of City Streets on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. for the 49th annual Turkey Run.
- Swim, Bike, Rye. Consideration of a request from Westchester Endurance Corp., for the use of City Streets on September 19 & 20, 2026, for the Toughman Westchester Triathlon.
- Seal the Deal. Consideration of employment agreements.
- Oh, Counting Deer. Authorization for the transfer of $7,000 from the General Contingency line to the City Council Consultants line for a drone deer population survey.
- Patronage. Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
- By the Book. Proposed additions to the Rules and Regulations of the City of Rye Police Department.
- Policy 310 – Foot Pursuits
- Policy 705 – Personal Protective Equipment
- Policy 1008 – Communicable Diseases Public Safety Commissioner.
- Policy 1011 – Safety Belts
- Policy 1012 – Body Armor
- Defining the Holidays. Open a public hearing for Local Law No. 2-2026 to amend Chapter 1-12 “Definitions” by amending the definition of “Holidays” to conform the definition throughout the City Code.
- Out of Gas: Battery Operated Change. Open a public hearing to consider Local Law No. 1-2026 to repeal sections of Chapter 133 “Noise” § 133-7 “Lawn maintenance equipment regulations” in its entirety and amend Chapter 122 “Leaf Blower Regulations” of the Code of the City of Rye to prohibit the use of gas leaf blowers with certain exceptions and to amend the penalties for violations of the Chapter.
- We The People. Westchester County Communication and City Policies Related to Immigration Enforcement.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6:30pm for executive session and 7:00pm for public session.
