Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/15/2016 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting, Minutes of the Stated Meeting
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    1.       Roll call Not available
    2.Delivered by: Rev. Robert Lewis Foley, Cosmopolitan Church of the Lord Jesus, 39 W. 190th St. Bronx N.Y. 10468. Motion to spread the invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Cabrera.      Not available
    3.Motion that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of November 16, 2016 be adopted as printed by Council Member Constantinides.      Not available
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M 0463-2016 *  Preconsidered - FinanceTransfer City funds between various agencies in FY'17 to implement changes to the City's expense budget (MN-2)Communication Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0464-2016 *  Preconsidered - FinanceModification to reduce revenues by $105.5 million in FY'17 (MN-3)Communication Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
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Res 1323-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland 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
LU 0540-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland  943-947 Teller Ave Project, BronxLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1335-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 540 - 943-947 Teller Ave Project, BronxResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0541-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland  Jamaica Crossing 147-18 Archer Avenue, QueensLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1336-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 541 - Jamaica Crossing 147-18 Archer Avenue, QueensResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0542-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland  Jamaica Crossing 148-02 Archer Avenue, QueensLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1337-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 542 - Jamaica Crossing 148-02 Archer Avenue, QueensResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0463-2016 *   Transfer City funds between various agencies in FY'17 to implement changes to the City's expense budget (MN-2)Communication Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1338-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland Preconsidered - Coupled on GOM 463 - Transfer City funds between various agencies in FY'17 to implement changes to the City's expense budget (MN-2)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0464-2016 *   Modification to reduce revenues by $105.5 million in FY'17 (MN-3)Communication Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1339-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland Preconsidered - Coupled on GOM 464 - Modification to reduce revenues by $105.5 million in FY'17 (MN3)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0980-2015 AFernando Cabrera  Amended and Coupled on GORealigning contribution limits to transition and inauguration entities with contribution limits to campaigns.IntroductionThis bill would set the contribution limits for transition and inauguration entities of winning campaigns for local office at the same level as the campaign contribution limits for that office. It would also clarify that candidates need not set up separate entities if they wish to self-fund their transition and inauguration entity in part.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 0985-2015 ABen Kallos Amended and Coupled on GOEliminating public matching funds for contributions bundled by people doing business with the city.IntroductionThis bill would eliminate the possibility of matching, with public funds, any contribution to a candidate for local office that is bundled by a lobbyist or person who has, or may have, business dealings with the City.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 0986-2015 ABen Kallos Amended and Coupled on GOEarly public funds payments in local electionsIntroductionThis bill would allow for the earlier disbursement of limited amounts of public money to qualifying candidates who wish to participate in the City’s public matching campaign finance system during their campaigns. It would change the earliest possible date for disbursement from following the finalization of the candidates who qualify for the ballot to shortly after the deadline for certification for participation in the public matching program.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 0987-2015 ABen Kallos Amended and Coupled on GOIncreasing the minimum amount of money raised to participate in the first official campaign finance board debate for local offices.IntroductionThis bill would modify the standard for contributions raised and spent by candidates who participate in the City’s public funding matching program in order to be eligible to participate in the first official debate for the office they seek. It would change the formula for eligibility from having raised 20% of the threshold for public funding for the office they seek to having raised and spent 2.5% of the expenditure limit for such office. The effect of this would be to increase the minimum funds raised to between 300% and 400% of the previous minimums.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 0988-2015 ABen Kallos Amended and Coupled on GOAllowing for flexibility with respect to the voter guide.IntroductionThis bill would allow voters to opt-out of receiving a printed copy of the Campaign Finance Board’s Voter Guide, which is currently prepared and mailed to every household with a registered voter prior to local elections. It would also require the Campaign Finance Board to produce a Voter Guide, though not necessarily in a printed format, for state and federal election races.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 0990-2015 AAndy L. King Amended and Coupled on GOProhibiting contributions from non-registered political committees to candidates who are not participating in the city’s public matching program.IntroductionUnder current law, candidates for local office who choose to participate in the City’s public funds program may receive contributions from a political committee only if such committee has registered with the Campaign Finance Board, but candidates who choose not to participate in the matching program may accept contributions from political committees regardless of whether they are registered with the Campaign Finance Board. This bill would extend the prohibition on the acceptance of contributions from non-registered political committees to non-participating candidates.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1001-2015 AJumaane D. Williams Amended and Coupled on GORequiring disclosure of entities that own entities that do business with the city.IntroductionThis bill would add the names of entities with a ten percent or greater ownership stake in entities that conduct business with the City to the “doing business database” maintained by the City. Individuals with a ten percent or greater stake in entities that conduct business with the City are already included in the database.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1002-2015 AJumaane D. Williams Amended and Coupled on GORequiring the conflicts of interest board to maintain records of compliance with the conflicts of interest law for participants in the city’s public matching program.IntroductionThis bill would require the Conflicts of Interest Board to maintain records of compliance with the annual conflicts of interest law for candidates who participate in the City’s public matching campaign finance program. Such records would be provided to the Campaign Finance Board upon request. This system would replace the current system, in which candidates are required to obtain a receipt of compliance from the Conflicts of Interest Board, and to provide such receipt to the Campaign Finance Board.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1132-2016 AThe Public Advocate (Ms. James) Amended and Coupled on GOEstablishing a public list of commitments made by the city in connection with city planning commission decisions subject to council review. (20165637 LLY)IntroductionThis bill would require the Administration to establish and maintain a publicly accessible, searchable online list of written commitments made by the Mayor to the Council or a Council member in connection with most ULURP applications, including applications for neighborhood rezonings, amendments to the zoning resolution, dispositions of real property, and special permits that involve at least four adjacent blocks of real property. For applications filed by the City or a non-profit controlled by the Mayor, such list shall include all commitments made by letter by the Mayor or a representative designated by the Mayor. For private applications, such list shall include only those commitments for which a funding amount of $1 million or more is specified in the letter establishing the commitment. Commitments shall be logged in the list within 30 days of final approval of the application. Beginning on June 30, 2017 and annually thereafter, the responsible agency shall report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council on the progress of all commitments in the list.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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LU 0531-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 14-18 CARROLL STREET, Brooklyn (C 150360 ZMK)Land Use Application Disapproved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1340-2016 *David G. Greenfield Motion to DisapproveLU 531 - Zoning, 14-18 CARROLL STREET, Brooklyn (C 150360 ZMK)Resolution Disapproved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0532-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 14-18 CARROLL STREET, Brooklyn (N 160379 ZRK)Land Use Application Disapproved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1341-2016 *David G. Greenfield Motion to DisapproveLU 532 - Zoning, 14-18 CARROLL STREET, Brooklyn (N 160379 ZRK)Resolution Disapproved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 1345-2016 AMelissa Mark-Viverito Amended and Coupled on GOConflicts of interest and organizations affiliated with elected officials.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit donations above $400 per year from people who are lobbyists, have city contracts, or who otherwise do business with the city to non-governmental entities controlled by a local elected official or their agents. This limit would only apply to organizations that spend 10% or more of their annual budget on public-facing communications that feature the name or picture of the elected official who controls them. This bill would also require donor disclosure for all non-governmental entities controlled or recently created by a local elected official or their agents, whether or not they engage in public-facing communications that feature the name or picture of the elected official who controls them. This information would be available on the website of the Conflicts of Interest Board, which would be responsible for administering the law.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1349-2016 ADaniel R. Garodnick Amended and Coupled on GOCompatibility of campaign finance board disclosure software.IntroductionThis bill would require that if Campaign Finance Board disclosure software does not enable users to meet their disclosure requirements under State law then the Board shall prepare a compliant file for any requesting candidate and shall issue a report.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1350-2016 ADaniel R. Garodnick Amended and Coupled on GOAdjudication of campaign finance violations.IntroductionThis bill would require that candidates, at their own discretion, have the right to select a hearing before a tribunal of the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings for alleged violations and proposed penalties. It would also establish timeframes for the calendaring of all adjudications.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1351-2016 ADavid G. Greenfield Amended and Coupled on GODeposits of campaign contributions.IntroductionThis bill would require that all contributions be deposited within twenty business days of receipt, except that cash contributions would be required to be deposited within ten business days of receipt.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1352-2016 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOInquiring if a person or entity is doing business with the city.IntroductionThis bill would require that a notice regarding the contribution limits for persons doing business be provided to contributors.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1353-2016 ADavid G. Greenfield Amended and Coupled on GOReturn of a contribution to protect a reputational interest.IntroductionThis bill would require that candidates be permitted to return certain campaign contributions to protect a reputational interest.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1354-2016 ADavid G. Greenfield Amended and Coupled on GOTiming of statement reviews.IntroductionThis bill would establish a timeline for statement reviews to be returned to candidates prior to the next disclosure filing deadline, as well as a timeline for candidate responses. The bill would also require a matchable contribution not be invalidated in subsequent statement reviews unless the Campaign Finance Board learns of new information relevant to the eligibility of that contribution.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1355-2016 ADavid G. Greenfield Amended and Coupled on GORequired documentation for contributions.IntroductionThis bill would require that certain records be maintained by candidates or committees for contributions submitted in support of a claim for matching funds. It also would permit candidates or committees to complete a contribution card after a contribution has been made, provided that such card is dated, and signed or electronically affirmed by the contributor after the card was completed. Alterations by a candidate or committee to a signed card would be prohibited.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1356-2016 *Rory I. Lancman Coupled on GOTransfer of non-public campaign funds.IntroductionThis bill would require that a uniform standard be applied to the transfer of funds between a candidate’s City campaign accounts if those accounts are filing timely disclosure statements.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1358-2016 *Brad S. Lander Coupled on GOExpenditures of non-public funds to assist public officers in the performance of their duties.IntroductionThis bill would require that expenditures of non-public funds to assist public officers in the performance of their duties be presumptively permissible.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1361-2016 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOViewing of dates from the doing business database.IntroductionThis bill would require the doing business database to display the date a person is considered doing business. It would also require a list of persons removed from that database to be posted on the City’s website.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1362-2016 ARafael Salamanca, Jr. Amended and Coupled on GOContributions in a special election.IntroductionThis bill would require that contributions in a special election be counted, for the threshold for eligibility and for matching, the same as contributions in a primary or general election.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1363-2016 ARafael Salamanca, Jr. Amended and Coupled on GODeadline for rescinding the written certification of participation in the matching funds program.IntroductionThis bill would require that candidates be permitted to rescind their written certification of participation in the matching funds program until the ninth Monday preceding a primary election or the fourteenth day after the proclamation of a special election, provided they have not already received public funds.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1364-2016 AJames G. Van Bramer Amended and Coupled on GOExecutive sessions of the campaign finance board.IntroductionThis bill would require that no candidate, representative of a candidate or Campaign Finance Board staff, with the exception of a counsel hired for that purpose and not supervised by campaign finance board staff, be present during an executive session of the Board when an adjudication is being discussed.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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LU 0506-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (N160308ZRM)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1342-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledCoupled on GOLU 506 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (N160308ZRM)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0507-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160309ZMM)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1343-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledCoupled on GOLU 507 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160309ZMM)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0508-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160310ZSM)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1344-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledCoupled on GOLU 508 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160310ZSM)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0509-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160311ZSM)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1345-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledCoupled on GOLU 509 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160311ZSM)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0510-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160312ZSM)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1346-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledCoupled on GOLU 510 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160312ZSM)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0511-2016 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160313ZSM)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1347-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledCoupled on GOLU 511 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160313ZSM)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
T2014-0002 * ~coupledCoupled on GOCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Res 1323-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~coupledGOApproving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1335-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 540 - 943-947 Teller Ave Project, BronxResolution    Action details Not available
Res 1336-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 541 - Jamaica Crossing 147-18 Archer Avenue, QueensResolution    Action details Not available
Res 1337-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 542 - Jamaica Crossing 148-02 Archer Avenue, QueensResolution    Action details Not available
Res 1338-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~coupledPreconsidered - GOM 463 - Transfer City funds between various agencies in FY'17 to implement changes to the City's expense budget (MN-2)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1339-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~coupledPreconsidered - GOM 464 - Modification to reduce revenues by $105.5 million in FY'17 (MN3)Resolution    Action details Not available
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Int 0980-2015 AFernando Cabrera ~coupledA and GORealigning contribution limits to transition and inauguration entities with contribution limits to campaigns.IntroductionThis bill would set the contribution limits for transition and inauguration entities of winning campaigns for local office at the same level as the campaign contribution limits for that office. It would also clarify that candidates need not set up separate entities if they wish to self-fund their transition and inauguration entity in part.   Action details Not available
Int 0985-2015 ABen Kallos~coupledA and GOEliminating public matching funds for contributions bundled by people doing business with the city.IntroductionThis bill would eliminate the possibility of matching, with public funds, any contribution to a candidate for local office that is bundled by a lobbyist or person who has, or may have, business dealings with the City.   Action details Not available
Int 0986-2015 ABen Kallos~coupledA and GOEarly public funds payments in local electionsIntroductionThis bill would allow for the earlier disbursement of limited amounts of public money to qualifying candidates who wish to participate in the City’s public matching campaign finance system during their campaigns. It would change the earliest possible date for disbursement from following the finalization of the candidates who qualify for the ballot to shortly after the deadline for certification for participation in the public matching program.   Action details Not available
Int 0987-2015 ABen Kallos~coupledA and GOIncreasing the minimum amount of money raised to participate in the first official campaign finance board debate for local offices.IntroductionThis bill would modify the standard for contributions raised and spent by candidates who participate in the City’s public funding matching program in order to be eligible to participate in the first official debate for the office they seek. It would change the formula for eligibility from having raised 20% of the threshold for public funding for the office they seek to having raised and spent 2.5% of the expenditure limit for such office. The effect of this would be to increase the minimum funds raised to between 300% and 400% of the previous minimums.   Action details Not available
Int 0988-2015 ABen Kallos~coupledA and GOAllowing for flexibility with respect to the voter guide.IntroductionThis bill would allow voters to opt-out of receiving a printed copy of the Campaign Finance Board’s Voter Guide, which is currently prepared and mailed to every household with a registered voter prior to local elections. It would also require the Campaign Finance Board to produce a Voter Guide, though not necessarily in a printed format, for state and federal election races.   Action details Not available
Int 0990-2015 AAndy L. King~coupledA and GOProhibiting contributions from non-registered political committees to candidates who are not participating in the city’s public matching program.IntroductionUnder current law, candidates for local office who choose to participate in the City’s public funds program may receive contributions from a political committee only if such committee has registered with the Campaign Finance Board, but candidates who choose not to participate in the matching program may accept contributions from political committees regardless of whether they are registered with the Campaign Finance Board. This bill would extend the prohibition on the acceptance of contributions from non-registered political committees to non-participating candidates.   Action details Not available
Int 1001-2015 AJumaane D. Williams~coupledA and GORequiring disclosure of entities that own entities that do business with the city.IntroductionThis bill would add the names of entities with a ten percent or greater ownership stake in entities that conduct business with the City to the “doing business database” maintained by the City. Individuals with a ten percent or greater stake in entities that conduct business with the City are already included in the database.   Action details Not available
Int 1002-2015 AJumaane D. Williams~coupledA and GORequiring the conflicts of interest board to maintain records of compliance with the conflicts of interest law for participants in the city’s public matching program.IntroductionThis bill would require the Conflicts of Interest Board to maintain records of compliance with the annual conflicts of interest law for candidates who participate in the City’s public matching campaign finance program. Such records would be provided to the Campaign Finance Board upon request. This system would replace the current system, in which candidates are required to obtain a receipt of compliance from the Conflicts of Interest Board, and to provide such receipt to the Campaign Finance Board.   Action details Not available
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Int 1132-2016 AThe Public Advocate (Ms. James)~coupledA and GOEstablishing a public list of commitments made by the city in connection with city planning commission decisions subject to council review. (20165637 LLY)IntroductionThis bill would require the Administration to establish and maintain a publicly accessible, searchable online list of written commitments made by the Mayor to the Council or a Council member in connection with most ULURP applications, including applications for neighborhood rezonings, amendments to the zoning resolution, dispositions of real property, and special permits that involve at least four adjacent blocks of real property. For applications filed by the City or a non-profit controlled by the Mayor, such list shall include all commitments made by letter by the Mayor or a representative designated by the Mayor. For private applications, such list shall include only those commitments for which a funding amount of $1 million or more is specified in the letter establishing the commitment. Commitments shall be logged in the list within 30 days of final approval of the application. Beginning on June 30, 2017 and annually thereafter, the responsible agency shall report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council on the progress of all commitments in the list.   Action details Not available
Res 1340-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledDisapprovedLU 531 - Zoning, 14-18 CARROLL STREET, Brooklyn (C 150360 ZMK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1341-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledDisapprovedLU 532 - Zoning, 14-18 CARROLL STREET, Brooklyn (N 160379 ZRK)Resolution    Action details Not available
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Int 1345-2016 AMelissa Mark-Viverito~coupledA and GOConflicts of interest and organizations affiliated with elected officials.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit donations above $400 per year from people who are lobbyists, have city contracts, or who otherwise do business with the city to non-governmental entities controlled by a local elected official or their agents. This limit would only apply to organizations that spend 10% or more of their annual budget on public-facing communications that feature the name or picture of the elected official who controls them. This bill would also require donor disclosure for all non-governmental entities controlled or recently created by a local elected official or their agents, whether or not they engage in public-facing communications that feature the name or picture of the elected official who controls them. This information would be available on the website of the Conflicts of Interest Board, which would be responsible for administering the law.   Action details Not available
Int 1349-2016 ADaniel R. Garodnick~coupledA and GOCompatibility of campaign finance board disclosure software.IntroductionThis bill would require that if Campaign Finance Board disclosure software does not enable users to meet their disclosure requirements under State law then the Board shall prepare a compliant file for any requesting candidate and shall issue a report.   Action details Not available
Int 1350-2016 ADaniel R. Garodnick~coupledA and GOAdjudication of campaign finance violations.IntroductionThis bill would require that candidates, at their own discretion, have the right to select a hearing before a tribunal of the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings for alleged violations and proposed penalties. It would also establish timeframes for the calendaring of all adjudications.   Action details Not available
Int 1351-2016 ADavid G. Greenfield~coupledA and GODeposits of campaign contributions.IntroductionThis bill would require that all contributions be deposited within twenty business days of receipt, except that cash contributions would be required to be deposited within ten business days of receipt.   Action details Not available
Int 1352-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOInquiring if a person or entity is doing business with the city.IntroductionThis bill would require that a notice regarding the contribution limits for persons doing business be provided to contributors.   Action details Not available
Int 1353-2016 ADavid G. Greenfield~coupledA and GOReturn of a contribution to protect a reputational interest.IntroductionThis bill would require that candidates be permitted to return certain campaign contributions to protect a reputational interest.   Action details Not available
Int 1354-2016 ADavid G. Greenfield~coupledA and GOTiming of statement reviews.IntroductionThis bill would establish a timeline for statement reviews to be returned to candidates prior to the next disclosure filing deadline, as well as a timeline for candidate responses. The bill would also require a matchable contribution not be invalidated in subsequent statement reviews unless the Campaign Finance Board learns of new information relevant to the eligibility of that contribution.   Action details Not available
Int 1355-2016 ADavid G. Greenfield~coupledA and GORequired documentation for contributions.IntroductionThis bill would require that certain records be maintained by candidates or committees for contributions submitted in support of a claim for matching funds. It also would permit candidates or committees to complete a contribution card after a contribution has been made, provided that such card is dated, and signed or electronically affirmed by the contributor after the card was completed. Alterations by a candidate or committee to a signed card would be prohibited.   Action details Not available
Int 1356-2016 *Rory I. Lancman~coupledGOTransfer of non-public campaign funds.IntroductionThis bill would require that a uniform standard be applied to the transfer of funds between a candidate’s City campaign accounts if those accounts are filing timely disclosure statements.   Action details Not available
Int 1358-2016 *Brad S. Lander~coupledGOExpenditures of non-public funds to assist public officers in the performance of their duties.IntroductionThis bill would require that expenditures of non-public funds to assist public officers in the performance of their duties be presumptively permissible.   Action details Not available
Int 1361-2016 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOViewing of dates from the doing business database.IntroductionThis bill would require the doing business database to display the date a person is considered doing business. It would also require a list of persons removed from that database to be posted on the City’s website.   Action details Not available
Int 1362-2016 ARafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledA and GOContributions in a special election.IntroductionThis bill would require that contributions in a special election be counted, for the threshold for eligibility and for matching, the same as contributions in a primary or general election.   Action details Not available
Int 1363-2016 ARafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledA and GODeadline for rescinding the written certification of participation in the matching funds program.IntroductionThis bill would require that candidates be permitted to rescind their written certification of participation in the matching funds program until the ninth Monday preceding a primary election or the fourteenth day after the proclamation of a special election, provided they have not already received public funds.   Action details Not available
Int 1364-2016 AJames G. Van Bramer~coupledA and GOExecutive sessions of the campaign finance board.IntroductionThis bill would require that no candidate, representative of a candidate or Campaign Finance Board staff, with the exception of a counsel hired for that purpose and not supervised by campaign finance board staff, be present during an executive session of the Board when an adjudication is being discussed.   Action details Not available
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Res 1342-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 506 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (N160308ZRM)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1343-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 507 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160309ZMM)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1344-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 508 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160310ZSM)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1345-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 509 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160311ZSM)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1346-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 510 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160312ZSM)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1347-2016 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 511 - Zoning, 550 Washinton Street/Special Hudson River Park District, Manhattan (C160313ZSM)Resolution    Action details Not available
T2014-0002 * ~coupledGOCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds    Action details Not available
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Int 1405-2016 *Andrew Cohen~SPONSORTransportationMandating the use of identification tags for easier attribution of improperly restored pavement.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Transportation to mandate the placement of identification tags in pavement that was restored after being removed while opening a street. The purpose of the tags is to simplify the identification of individuals or entities responsible for poor or improper repaving restoration work. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Transportation to promulgate rules for the provision and proper placement of such tags.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1406-2016 *Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.~SPONSORConsumer AffairsRequiring certain security measures at nonbank ATMS.IntroductionThis bill would require merchants and distributors that provide nonbank ATMs at convenience stores, gas stations and other commercial establishments to ensure certain security measures at those nonbank ATMs. These security measures include surveillance cameras, adequate lighting and periodic inspection for skimming devices.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1407-2016 *Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsRequiring hotels to periodically inspect for bedbugs.IntroductionThis bill would require hotels with 30 or more sleeping rooms to conduct inspections for bedbugs every six months, and to include documentation of such inspections in their annual property registrations. Upon receipt of a complaint of bedbugs, or an inspection that identifies bedbugs, hotels would be required to conduct inspections every three months for a period of one year.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1408-2016 *Daniel R. Garodnick~SPONSORPublic SafetyRequiring the NYPD, the 311 customer service center, and the NYC TLC to collect and report disaggregated data on sexual harassment and sex offenses.IntroductionThis bill would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), the 311 Citizen Service Center and the Police Department to report on complaints of sexual harassment or sex offenses, as defined in article 130 of the New York State Penal Law, occurring in TLC licensed vehicles. The TLC, as the lead agency, must produce a report that includes complaint data compiled from its records, all TLC licensed entities, and from the reports of the 311 Citizen Service Center and the Police Department. The TLC report must disaggregate the data by the type of complaint, the type of TLC licensed vehicle, and the licensed entity or city body receiving the complaint. The TLC report must be provided to the Mayor and the City Council on December 1st, and posted on the Commission’s website. The purpose of the report is to provide greater clarity on the number of alleged sex offenses and complaints of sexual harassment occurring in TLC licensed vehicles.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1409-2016 *Ritchie J. Torres~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsInstallation of temperature reporting devices in multiple dwellings.IntroductionThis bill would require all residential multiple dwellings to have temperature reporting devices installed. These devices would automatically record the temperature in living spaces at least once an hour and report or record that information. That temperature information would then be viewable, for at least ninety days, by both tenants and property owners.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0540-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~SPONSORPreconsidered - Finance943-947 Teller Ave Project, BronxLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0541-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~SPONSORPreconsidered - FinanceJamaica Crossing 147-18 Archer Avenue, QueensLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0542-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~SPONSORPreconsidered - FinanceJamaica Crossing 148-02 Archer Avenue, QueensLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0543-2016 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~SPONSORFinancePenn South, ManhattanLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available