Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/20/2016 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting, Minutes of the Stated Meeting
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    1.       Roll call Video Video
    2.Delivered by: Rabbi Haskel Lookstein, Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, 125 East 85th Street, New York, N.Y. 10028. Motion to spread the invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Garodnick.      Video Video
    3.Motion that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of March 22, 2016 be adopted as printed by Council Member Barron.      Video Video
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M 0392-2016 *  Preconsidered - Rules, Privileges and ElectionsManuel Miranda, Art Commission (Public Design Commission)Mayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
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M 0394-2016 *  Preconsidered - Rules, Privileges and ElectionsJoseph A. Puma, Civilian Complaint Review Board.Communication Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
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M 0393-2016 *James G. Van Bramer  Planning, Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens (C 050319 MMQ)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 1004-2015 ARobert E. Cornegy, Jr. Amended and Coupled on GORequiring successor employers of buildings to retain eligible employees for a transition employment period.IntroductionThis bill would amend a law from 2002, the Displaced Building Services Worker Protection Act, that provides for a transition period of 90-days when a building is sold, during which employees are retained, evaluated and if found satisfactory, offered continued employment. The amendments in this local law would add some titles to the types of employees covered (including security officers and fire safety director), change the definition of employer to include tenants and amends the law to include insourcing and amends the remedies available if there is a dispute, including adding liquidated damages and reinstatement.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Res 1040-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland Preconsidered - Coupled on GOApproving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0902-2015 ASteven Matteo Amended and Coupled on GORequiring defibrillators at baseball fields where youth leagues play.IntroductionThis bill would require the City to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to youth baseball leagues playing on City-owned land at no cost. It would also require the City to provide training in the use of the AEDs at no cost to coaches or umpires. These leagues would be required to bring an AED to every game and practice, and to make efforts to ensure that a trained coach or umpire is present as well.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0831-2015 AJumaane D. Williams Amended and Coupled on GOPermit filing fees for new buildings and alterations.IntroductionThis bill would alter permit filing fees for new buildings and alterations.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1118-2016 *Jumaane D. Williams Coupled on GOExemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings.IntroductionThis local law would extend the J-51 program through June 30, 2019.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1119-2016 *Jumaane D. Williams Coupled on GOTax exemption and abatement for certain rehabilitated buildings as authorized by section 488-a of the real property tax law.IntroductionThis local law would extend the 488-A program through December 31, 2019.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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LU 0341-2016 *David G. Greenfield Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Rule 11.70(b) of the Rules of the Council and Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160035ZMK)Land Use Application Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.  Action details Not available
LU 0342-2016 *David G. Greenfield Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Rule 11.70(b) of the Rules of the Council and Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160037HUK)Land Use Application Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.  Action details Not available
LU 0343-2016 *David G. Greenfield Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Rule 11.70(b) of the Rules of the Council and Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160042HDK)Land Use Application Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.  Action details Not available
LU 0344-2016 *David G. Greenfield Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Rule 11.70(b) of the Rules of the Council and Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (N160050ZRK)Land Use Application Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.  Action details Not available
LU 0348-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Planning, TWA FLIGHT CENTER HOTEL AT JFK AIRPORT, Queens (C160097 PPQ)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1043-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 348 - Planning, TWA FLIGHT CENTER HOTEL AT JFK AIRPORT, Queens (C160097 PPQ)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0349-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Planning, TIMPSON PLACE ASSOC., Bronx (20165422 HAX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1044-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 349 - Planning, TIMPSON PLACE ASSOC., Bronx (20165422 HAX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0353-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Planning, BRONX SHEPHERDS (AKA CPE EQUITIES), Bronx (20165426 HAX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1045-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 353 - Planning, BRONX SHEPHERDS (AKA CPE EQUITIES), Bronx (20165426 HAX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0354-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, Sidewalk café, PAGANI, 289 Bleecker St, Manhattan (20165357 TCM)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1046-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 354 - Zoning, Sidewalk café, PAGANI, 289 Bleecker St, Manhattan (20165357 TCM)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0355-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, WOODLAWN REZONING, Bronx (C 160065 ZMX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1047-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 355 - Zoning, WOODLAWN REZONING, Bronx (C 160065 ZMX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0356-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Planning, ALBERT GOODMAN PLAZA, Bronx (20165481 HAX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1048-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 356 - Planning, ALBERT GOODMAN PLAZA, Bronx (20165481 HAX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0809-2015 AVanessa L. Gibson Amended and Coupled on GOThe coordination and targeted delivery of social services in high crime areas.IntroductionThis bill would require the NYPD to prepare an annual report to identify the top 35 high crime areas to the mayor, council and support service agencies. The report shall include a map of the high crime area and the total number of major felonies. Appropriate support service agencies shall develop a coordinated, multi-agency plan to provide necessary social services in the high crime areas.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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M 0388-2016 *   Frank V. Carone, Taxi and Limousine CommissionMayor's Message Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1049-2016 *Brad S. Lander Coupled on GOM 388 - Frank V. Carone, Taxi and Limousine CommissionResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0389-2016 *   Lauvienska Polanco, Taxi and Limousine CommissionMayor's Message Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1050-2016 *Brad S. Lander Coupled on GOM 389 - Lauvienska Polanco, Taxi and Limousine CommissionResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0390-2016 *   Jeanne Lutfy, Landmarks Preservation Commission.Mayor's Message Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1051-2016 *Brad S. Lander Coupled on GOM 390 - Jeanne Lutfy, Landmarks Preservation Commission.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0392-2016 *   Manuel Miranda, Art Commission (Public Design Commission)Mayor's Message Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1052-2016 *Brad S. Lander Preconsidered - Coupled on GOM 392 - Manuel Miranda, Art Commission (Public Design Commission)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0394-2016 *   Joseph A. Puma, Civilian Complaint Review Board.Communication Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1053-2016 *Brad S. Lander Preconsidered - Coupled on GOM 394 - Joseph A. Puma, Civilian Complaint Review Board.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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LU 0341-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160035ZMK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1054-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 341 - Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160035ZMK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0342-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160037HUK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1055-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 342 - Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160037HUK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0343-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160042HDK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1056-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 343 - Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160042HDK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0344-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (N160050ZRK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1057-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 344 - Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (N160050ZRK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
T2014-0002 * ~coupledCoupled on GOCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds Approved, by Council  Action details Not available
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Int 1004-2015 ARobert E. Cornegy, Jr.~coupledA and GORequiring successor employers of buildings to retain eligible employees for a transition employment period.IntroductionThis bill would amend a law from 2002, the Displaced Building Services Worker Protection Act, that provides for a transition period of 90-days when a building is sold, during which employees are retained, evaluated and if found satisfactory, offered continued employment. The amendments in this local law would add some titles to the types of employees covered (including security officers and fire safety director), change the definition of employer to include tenants and amends the law to include insourcing and amends the remedies available if there is a dispute, including adding liquidated damages and reinstatement.   Action details Not available
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Res 1040-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~coupledPreconsidered - GOApproving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.Resolution    Action details Not available
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Int 0902-2015 ASteven Matteo~coupledA and GORequiring defibrillators at baseball fields where youth leagues play.IntroductionThis bill would require the City to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to youth baseball leagues playing on City-owned land at no cost. It would also require the City to provide training in the use of the AEDs at no cost to coaches or umpires. These leagues would be required to bring an AED to every game and practice, and to make efforts to ensure that a trained coach or umpire is present as well.   Action details Not available
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Int 0831-2015 AJumaane D. Williams~coupledA and GOPermit filing fees for new buildings and alterations.IntroductionThis bill would alter permit filing fees for new buildings and alterations.   Action details Not available
Int 1118-2016 *Jumaane D. Williams~coupledGOExemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings.IntroductionThis local law would extend the J-51 program through June 30, 2019.   Action details Not available
Int 1119-2016 *Jumaane D. Williams~coupledGOTax exemption and abatement for certain rehabilitated buildings as authorized by section 488-a of the real property tax law.IntroductionThis local law would extend the 488-A program through December 31, 2019.   Action details Not available
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Res 1043-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 348 - Planning, TWA FLIGHT CENTER HOTEL AT JFK AIRPORT, Queens (C160097 PPQ)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1044-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 349 - Planning, TIMPSON PLACE ASSOC., Bronx (20165422 HAX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1045-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 353 - Planning, BRONX SHEPHERDS (AKA CPE EQUITIES), Bronx (20165426 HAX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1046-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 354 - Zoning, Sidewalk café, PAGANI, 289 Bleecker St, Manhattan (20165357 TCM)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1047-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 355 - Zoning, WOODLAWN REZONING, Bronx (C 160065 ZMX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1048-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 356 - Planning, ALBERT GOODMAN PLAZA, Bronx (20165481 HAX)Resolution    Action details Not available
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Int 0809-2015 AVanessa L. Gibson~coupledA and GOThe coordination and targeted delivery of social services in high crime areas.IntroductionThis bill would require the NYPD to prepare an annual report to identify the top 35 high crime areas to the mayor, council and support service agencies. The report shall include a map of the high crime area and the total number of major felonies. Appropriate support service agencies shall develop a coordinated, multi-agency plan to provide necessary social services in the high crime areas.   Action details Not available
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Res 1049-2016 *Brad S. Lander~coupledGOM 388 - Frank V. Carone, Taxi and Limousine CommissionResolution    Action details Not available
Res 1050-2016 *Brad S. Lander~coupledGOM 389 - Lauvienska Polanco, Taxi and Limousine CommissionResolution    Action details Not available
Res 1051-2016 *Brad S. Lander~coupledGOM 390 - Jeanne Lutfy, Landmarks Preservation Commission.Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1052-2016 *Brad S. Lander~coupledPreconsidered - GOM 392 - Manuel Miranda, Art Commission (Public Design Commission)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1053-2016 *Brad S. Lander~coupledPreconsidered - GOM 394 - Joseph A. Puma, Civilian Complaint Review Board.Resolution    Action details Not available
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Res 1054-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 341 - Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160035ZMK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1055-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 342 - Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160037HUK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1056-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 343 - Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (C160042HDK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1057-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 344 - Zoning, East New York Rezoning, Brooklyn (N160050ZRK)Resolution    Action details Not available
T2014-0002 * ~coupledGOCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds    Action details Not available
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Res 0375-2014 *Costa G. Constantinides Adopted by the Committee on EducationDOE to include lessons on climate change in K-12 schools’ curriculum.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1013-2016 AYdanis A. Rodriguez Amended and Adopted by the Committee on TransportationMake Earth Day 2016 a car-free day for private and all non-essential city vehicles.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Res 1035-2016 *Melissa Mark-Viverito~SPONSORGeneral WelfareNYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to promulgate a rule which would increase the current public assistance shelter allowance amounts in NYC.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1158-2016 *Joseph C. Borelli~SPONSORTechnologyRouting of cellular 9-1-1 calls near the geographic boundaries of the city of NY.IntroductionThis bill would require the Commissioner of Information Technology and Telecommunications to report on the misrouting of cellular 9-1-1 calls near the geographic boundaries of the city.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1159-2016 *Costa G. Constantinides~SPONSORGovernmental OperationsInstallation of solar water heating and thermal energy systems on city-owned buildings.IntroductionThis bill amends the Administrative Code of the City of New York Chapter 2 of title 4 of the administrative code of the city of New York by adding a new section 4-209 defining City-owned buildings and requiring a feasibility study of the costs of installing solar thermal energy systems on all buildings or structures owned by the city of New York, its agencies or departments, and where they are cost effective mandating the installation of city-owned solar hot water systems or thermal energy generation systems on those city-owned buildings where the feasibility study has found such systems to be cost-effective. The bill also requires the department shall mail to property owners, together with the first property tax bill sent each year, a flyer that educates property owners as to the benefits of using solar hot water systems, including the financial, tax, and environmental benefits of installing such a system on their property.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1160-2016 *Costa G. Constantinides~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsInstallation of sub-meters in certain tenant spaces.IntroductionCurrently, by January 1, 2025, owners of building 50,000 gross square feet or larger are required to have installed electrical sub-meters in all tenant spaces which are 10,000 gross square feet or larger (other than dwelling units). The proposed bill would expand the requirements to owners of buildings 25,000 gross square feet or larger and to tenant spaces (other than dwelling units) 5,000 gross square feet or larger.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1161-2016 *Elizabeth S. Crowley~SPONSORHealthReporting on HPV vaccination rates.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to report to the Council, either as part of the Mayor’s Management Report or as a standalone report, data on immunization rates of New Yorkers for the Human Papillomavirus, often referred to as HPV.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1162-2016 *Elizabeth S. Crowley~SPONSORHealthReporting on the use of contraceptive methods.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to report to the Council, either as part of the Mayor’s Management Report or as a standalone report, data on the use of contraceptives.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1036-2016 *Laurie A. Cumbo~SPONSOREducationDOE to include age-appropriate gun violence prevention curriculum in all schools.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1037-2016 *Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.~SPONSORFinanceCreate a tax incentive for small businesses to hire from within the communities in which they are located.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1038-2016 *Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.~SPONSORFinanceProvide tax benefits to individuals working in the creative arts industry and to property owners who construct or lease commercial space to creative artists or creative arts organizations.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1039-2016 *Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.~SPONSORHealthEnsure that participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children may receive foods from any vendor approved by such program, including infant formula. (S.7049/A.9648)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1040-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~SPONSORPreconsidered - FinanceApproving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1163-2016 *Daniel R. Garodnick~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsExpanding the list of buildings required to be benchmarked for energy and water efficiency.IntroductionCurrently, buildings 50,000 gross square feet or larger are required to benchmark annually. This bill would expand the City’s benchmarking requirement to buildings 25,000 gross square feet or larger and require the Department of Buildings to establish a system to assist such buildings in meeting their benchmarking requirements.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1164-2016 *Corey D. Johnson~SPONSORGeneral WelfareInformation regarding unlawful evictions.IntroductionThe bill would require the Human Resources Administration (HRA) to provide rental subsidy recipients with a written statement explaining the protections of Section 26-521 of the Administrative Code, which prohibits unlawful evictions. The bill would require HRA to provide the notice when the applicant initially applies for the subsidy and at any point HRA determines to be appropriate. If the applicant chooses, HRA may send the notice electronically.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1165-2016 *Donovan J. Richards~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsUpgrading lighting systems in certain buildings.IntroductionCurrently, by January 1, 2025, owners of building 50,000 gross square feet or larger are required to upgrade the lighting systems in their buildings so that they are in compliance with the standards for new systems set forth in the New York city energy conservation code. This bill would expand the upgrade requirements to owners of buildings 25,000 gross square feet or larger.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1166-2016 *Donovan J. Richards~SPONSORGeneral WelfareReporting on violations issued to three-quarter housing.IntroductionThis bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Operations to publish a quarterly report on its website about the findings of the Mayor’s Three-Quarter Housing Task Force. The Task Force is comprised of inspectors from the Human Resources Administration, Department of Buildings, the Fire Department, and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and is tasked with inspecting dwellings suspected to be three-quarters houses. The reports would include information on the number of violations issued to each building, and the number of individuals relocated from each building, disaggregated by the type of assistance each individual received. The first report would cover data from June 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1041-2016 *Donovan J. Richards~SPONSORFinanceExtend the property tax abatement for the installation of a solar electric generating system to the installation of a solar thermal system.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1167-2016 *Ritchie J. Torres~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsPosting of a vacate order, re-occupancy of vacated dwellings, and the provision of relocation services.IntroductionThis bill would remove the time limitation for applying for relocation assistance and make clear that any tenant who moves out while a vacate order is in effect is entitled to appropriate relocation assistance from HPD. This legislation would also require posting of a sign at properties subject to a vacate order and would impose a penalty of at least $5,000 for each dwelling unit that is reoccupied while a vacate order is still in effect.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1168-2016 *Ritchie J. Torres~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsImproperly conditioning residential occupancy on medical treatment.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit landlords from mandating medical treatment as a condition of occupancy, with the exception of family members and legitimate programs, such as rehabilitation clinics. This bill would also provide a cause of action to tenants who face such a mandate, allowing them to receive damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. This legislation also includes the imposition of such a mandate in the definition of harassment under the Housing Maintenance Code.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1042-2016 *Mark Treyger~SPONSORHigher EducationReinstate the Barbara Clark Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships funded by the New York Lottery.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1169-2016 *Jumaane D. Williams~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsEnergy conservation code.IntroductionThe State Energy Law permits municipalities to promulgate local energy conservation construction codes, provided that those codes are at least as stringent as the State Energy Code. The State recently amended certain provisions of the State Energy Code. This bill would update certain provisions of the local energy code to match the new State standards. Further, the bill would make several New York City-specific amendments to the updated State Energy Code.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1170-2016 *Jumaane D. Williams~SPONSOREducationRequiring the DOE to provide information requiring school compliance with the americans with disabilities act.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Education to report on the degree to which indoor and outdoor school facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This bill will make public the contact information for each school’s ADA coordinator, the protocol for requesting an accommodation, and information regarding the extent to which zoned schools have the capacity to accommodate students and employees with disabilities.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1171-2016 *Jumaane D. Williams~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsVerification of occupancy for relocation services.IntroductionThis legislation makes clear that a tenant can verify occupancy by, at a minimum, submitting a lease or any two of the following documents: • A valid government-issued identification showing the tenant’s address; • A valid record from any government agency showing the tenant’s address; • A valid record relating to medical treatment (including a prescription) showing the tenant’s address; • A notarized written statement from the building owner; • A valid utility bill to the tenant at the building in question; • A notarized statement from a third-party, non-governmental service provider verifying that services were provided to the tenant at the building in question; and • Any other form of verification that HPD determines to be appropriate. Additionally, this legislation would require HPD to provide tenants who are denied relocation services with a written notice of such decision, the basis for such decision, and information on how to appeal such decision.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0357-2016 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORPlanning, Dispositions, and ConcessionsPlanning, MADISON STREET CLUSTER, Brooklyn (20165533 HAK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0357-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Planning, MADISON STREET CLUSTER, Brooklyn (20165533 HAK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0358-2016 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORPlanning, Dispositions, and ConcessionsPlanning, Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens (C 050319 MMQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0358-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Planning, Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens (C 050319 MMQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available