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Meeting Name: Committee on Economic Development Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/13/2026 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2
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Int 0807-2026 *Shaun Abreu Proposed Int. No. 807-AA plan to expand access to temporary public bathrooms at certain special events held during the World Cup.IntroductionThis bill would require the mayor's office of citywide event coordination and management and the department of parks and recreation to require, to the extent practicable, that the organizer of a "special event" during the 2026 World Cup ensure provision of temporary public bathroom access for attendees. A "special event" is defined as an event on city-owned land during the World Cup for which a permit has been issued by either office and where expected attendance exceeds 500 people. As a condition of the permit, the relevant office or department may require the organizer to: post wayfinding signage directing the public to available temporary bathrooms; ensure temporary bathrooms are open and accessible throughout the event; ensure temporary bathrooms are cleaned, maintained, and appropriately staffed; provide accessible bathrooms in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law; and, where feasible, ensure the provision of washbasins or hand disinfectant dispensers near such temporary bathrooms.Hearing Held by Committee  Action details Not available
Int 0807-2026 *Shaun Abreu  A plan to expand access to temporary public bathrooms at certain special events held during the World Cup.IntroductionThis bill would require the mayor's office of citywide event coordination and management and the department of parks and recreation to require, to the extent practicable, that the organizer of a "special event" during the 2026 World Cup ensure provision of temporary public bathroom access for attendees. A "special event" is defined as an event on city-owned land during the World Cup for which a permit has been issued by either office and where expected attendance exceeds 500 people. As a condition of the permit, the relevant office or department may require the organizer to: post wayfinding signage directing the public to available temporary bathrooms; ensure temporary bathrooms are open and accessible throughout the event; ensure temporary bathrooms are cleaned, maintained, and appropriately staffed; provide accessible bathrooms in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law; and, where feasible, ensure the provision of washbasins or hand disinfectant dispensers near such temporary bathrooms.Amendment Proposed by Comm  Action details Not available
Int 0807-2026 *Shaun Abreu  A plan to expand access to temporary public bathrooms at certain special events held during the World Cup.IntroductionThis bill would require the mayor's office of citywide event coordination and management and the department of parks and recreation to require, to the extent practicable, that the organizer of a "special event" during the 2026 World Cup ensure provision of temporary public bathroom access for attendees. A "special event" is defined as an event on city-owned land during the World Cup for which a permit has been issued by either office and where expected attendance exceeds 500 people. As a condition of the permit, the relevant office or department may require the organizer to: post wayfinding signage directing the public to available temporary bathrooms; ensure temporary bathrooms are open and accessible throughout the event; ensure temporary bathrooms are cleaned, maintained, and appropriately staffed; provide accessible bathrooms in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law; and, where feasible, ensure the provision of washbasins or hand disinfectant dispensers near such temporary bathrooms.Amended by Committee  Action details Not available
Int 0807-2026 AShaun Abreu  A plan to expand access to temporary public bathrooms at certain special events held during the World Cup.IntroductionThis bill would require the mayor's office of citywide event coordination and management and the department of parks and recreation to require, to the extent practicable, that the organizer of a "special event" during the 2026 World Cup ensure provision of temporary public bathroom access for attendees. A "special event" is defined as an event on city-owned land during the World Cup for which a permit has been issued by either office and where expected attendance exceeds 500 people. As a condition of the permit, the relevant office or department may require the organizer to: post wayfinding signage directing the public to available temporary bathrooms; ensure temporary bathrooms are open and accessible throughout the event; ensure temporary bathrooms are cleaned, maintained, and appropriately staffed; provide accessible bathrooms in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law; and, where feasible, ensure the provision of washbasins or hand disinfectant dispensers near such temporary bathrooms.Approved by CommitteePass Action details Not available
Int 0808-2026 *Shaun Abreu Proposed Int. No. 808-AThe development of a World Cup events calendar and map of small businesses connected to the participating nations.IntroductionThis bill would require an agency designated by the mayor, or a city tourism and conventions entity designated by the mayor, to develop and publish two digital resources no later than one week before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The first is an events calendar of World Cup activities that have been submitted to the designated agency for inclusion, including viewing parties, street festivals, cultural programming celebrating participating nations, soccer clinics, art installations, and musical performances. The second is a digital map of small businesses hosting World Cup events, offering World Cup promotions, or otherwise connected to participating nations. The designated agency would also be required to conduct outreach to prospective participants, including small businesses and event organizers, to encourage submissions to the calendar and the map.Hearing Held by Committee  Action details Not available
Int 0808-2026 *Shaun Abreu  The development of a World Cup events calendar and map of small businesses connected to the participating nations.IntroductionThis bill would require an agency designated by the mayor, or a city tourism and conventions entity designated by the mayor, to develop and publish two digital resources no later than one week before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The first is an events calendar of World Cup activities that have been submitted to the designated agency for inclusion, including viewing parties, street festivals, cultural programming celebrating participating nations, soccer clinics, art installations, and musical performances. The second is a digital map of small businesses hosting World Cup events, offering World Cup promotions, or otherwise connected to participating nations. The designated agency would also be required to conduct outreach to prospective participants, including small businesses and event organizers, to encourage submissions to the calendar and the map.Amendment Proposed by Comm  Action details Not available
Int 0808-2026 *Shaun Abreu  The development of a World Cup events calendar and map of small businesses connected to the participating nations.IntroductionThis bill would require an agency designated by the mayor, or a city tourism and conventions entity designated by the mayor, to develop and publish two digital resources no later than one week before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The first is an events calendar of World Cup activities that have been submitted to the designated agency for inclusion, including viewing parties, street festivals, cultural programming celebrating participating nations, soccer clinics, art installations, and musical performances. The second is a digital map of small businesses hosting World Cup events, offering World Cup promotions, or otherwise connected to participating nations. The designated agency would also be required to conduct outreach to prospective participants, including small businesses and event organizers, to encourage submissions to the calendar and the map.Amended by Committee  Action details Not available
Int 0808-2026 AShaun Abreu  The development of a World Cup events calendar and map of small businesses connected to the participating nations.IntroductionThis bill would require an agency designated by the mayor, or a city tourism and conventions entity designated by the mayor, to develop and publish two digital resources no later than one week before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The first is an events calendar of World Cup activities that have been submitted to the designated agency for inclusion, including viewing parties, street festivals, cultural programming celebrating participating nations, soccer clinics, art installations, and musical performances. The second is a digital map of small businesses hosting World Cup events, offering World Cup promotions, or otherwise connected to participating nations. The designated agency would also be required to conduct outreach to prospective participants, including small businesses and event organizers, to encourage submissions to the calendar and the map.Approved by CommitteePass Action details Not available
Int 0849-2026 *Nantasha M. Williams Proposed Int. No. 849-ARequiring a designated agency to develop and implement a cultural passport program encouraging visitation to participating sites in each borough.IntroductionThis bill would require an agency designated by the mayor, or a city tourism and conventions entity designated by the mayor, to develop and implement a cultural passport program in consultation with the Department of Small Business Services, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and a city tourism and conventions entity. The program would be required to include identification of at least five participating sites selected for a minimum period of one year in each borough. The program would be designed to encourage public engagement with and visitation to participating sites in each borough.Hearing Held by Committee  Action details Not available
Int 0849-2026 *Nantasha M. Williams  Requiring a designated agency to develop and implement a cultural passport program encouraging visitation to participating sites in each borough.IntroductionThis bill would require an agency designated by the mayor, or a city tourism and conventions entity designated by the mayor, to develop and implement a cultural passport program in consultation with the Department of Small Business Services, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and a city tourism and conventions entity. The program would be required to include identification of at least five participating sites selected for a minimum period of one year in each borough. The program would be designed to encourage public engagement with and visitation to participating sites in each borough.Amendment Proposed by Comm  Action details Not available
Int 0849-2026 *Nantasha M. Williams  Requiring a designated agency to develop and implement a cultural passport program encouraging visitation to participating sites in each borough.IntroductionThis bill would require an agency designated by the mayor, or a city tourism and conventions entity designated by the mayor, to develop and implement a cultural passport program in consultation with the Department of Small Business Services, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and a city tourism and conventions entity. The program would be required to include identification of at least five participating sites selected for a minimum period of one year in each borough. The program would be designed to encourage public engagement with and visitation to participating sites in each borough.Amended by Committee  Action details Not available
Int 0849-2026 ANantasha M. Williams  Requiring a designated agency to develop and implement a cultural passport program encouraging visitation to participating sites in each borough.IntroductionThis bill would require an agency designated by the mayor, or a city tourism and conventions entity designated by the mayor, to develop and implement a cultural passport program in consultation with the Department of Small Business Services, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and a city tourism and conventions entity. The program would be required to include identification of at least five participating sites selected for a minimum period of one year in each borough. The program would be designed to encourage public engagement with and visitation to participating sites in each borough.Approved by CommitteePass Action details Not available