Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/15/2023 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: CLICK ANY FILE # BELOW (in blue) TO ACCESS LEGISLATION AND ATTACHMENTS, Stated Meeting Agenda, Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting, Minutes of the Stated Meeting Meeting Items (64) 64 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: All agenda items Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Prime Sponsor Agenda # Agenda Note Name Type Summary Action Result Action Details Multimedia       1. ROLL CALL           Roll call Not available       2. INVOCATION - Delivered Bishop Victor Brown, Mt. Sinai United Christian Church, located at 16 Pike Street, Staten Island, NY 10301. Motion to spread the Invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Hanks.           Not available       3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - None           Not available       4. MESSAGES & PAPERS FROM THE MAYOR - None           Not available       5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY, COUNTY & BOROUGH OFFICES - None           Not available       6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - None           Not available       7. LAND USE CALL-UPS – None           Not available       8. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SPEAKER           Not available       9. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ORDERS           Not available       10. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None           Not available       11. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES           Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGING           Not available Int 0564-2022 A Tiffany Cabán   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Establishing a commission on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or any other diverse sexual orientation or gender identity older adults within the department for the aging. Introduction This bill would require the Department for the Aging (DFTA) to establish a commission for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+), or any other diverse sexual orientation or gender identity, older adults within DFTA. The commission’s goals would be to identify challenges, share best practices, and develop expert recommendations on ways to improve the quality of life of LGBTQIA+ older adults. The commission would be required to submit two reports: the first report no later than one year after the appointment of all commission members, and an additional report no later than two years after submission of the first report. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONTRACTS           Not available Int 0511-2022 A Althea V. Stevens   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Study, report and rulemaking regarding procurement process time schedules. Introduction This bill would require the City Chief Procurement Officer to conduct a study and issue a report on the timing and duration of the City's procurement process for human services contracts exceeding the small purchase limit. The report would identify the steps in the procurement process for these contracts and evaluate the time needed to complete each step. It would provide recommendations to the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) for setting procurement timelines as required under the City Charter. The PPB would then review the report and propose rules establishing procurement timelines for human services contracts. The bill would also mandate that the Chief Procurement Officer begin issuing biannual reports starting in October 2026 on agency compliance with the time schedules set by the PPB. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT           Not available Int 1012-2023 A Amanda Farías   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Industrial development strategic plan. Introduction This bill would require the Departments of City Planning and Small Business Services, in coordination with the Economic Development Corporation, to develop a citywide industrial development strategic plan. The plan would need to be completed every eight years and include an overview of city policies to support and grow the industrial sector, an analysis of industrial sector economic trends and the role of the sector in achieving key policy objectives such as the transition to green energy, identification of citywide goals and strategies to support industrial development, analyses of specific economic and land use data, and recommendations for priority job sectors, reform of financial incentives, land use, capital investments and workforce development. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE           Not available Int 1070-2023 A Jennifer Gutiérrez   Amended and Coupled on General Orders A biotechnology credit against the general corporation tax, the unincorporated business tax, and the corporate tax of 2015. Introduction This bill would renew lapsed tax credits against the General Corporation Tax, the Unincorporated Business Tax, and the Corporate Tax of 2015 for New York City-based companies engaged in biotechnology. The credit shall be allowed for the taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2026. The aggregate amount of credit allowable shall not exceed $3,000,000 in a given year. The department of finance shall determine how to allocate the aggregate amount of credit among eligible taxpayers by rule. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1209-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Coupled on General Orders Westchester Square business improvement district. Introduction This bill would authorize a change in the method of assessment upon which the district charge in the Westchester Square business improvement district is based. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1210-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Coupled on General Orders Authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in four business improvement districts. Introduction This bill would authorize four existing business improvement districts throughout the City to increase the amount they expend annually as follows: Village Alliance Business Improvement District, $1,900,000; Brighton Beach Business Improvement District, $300,000; Fordham Road Business Improvement District, $1,510,000; and Meatpacking Area Business Improvement District, $6,200,000 Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0286-2023 * Justin L. Brannan     Parkview Apartments, Block 2940, Lots 1, 6, and 72, Bronx, Community District 3, Council District No. 17. Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0845-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders LU 286 - Parkview Apartments, Block 2940, Lots 1, 6, and 72, Bronx, Community District 3, Council District No. 17. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0287-2023 * Justin L. Brannan     WHGA Dunbar HDFC.HPO.FY24, Block 2035, Lot 1, Manhattan, Community District 10, Council District No. 9. Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0846-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders LU 287 - WHGA Dunbar HDFC.HPO.FY24, Block 2035, Lot 1, Manhattan, Community District 10, Council District No. 9. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS           Not available Int 0348-2022 A Keith Powers   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Classifying credit card processing fees and bank fees as exempt expenditures. Introduction This bill would provide that bank fees and credit card processing fees paid by a campaign for contributions received by the campaign would not count against the expenditure limitation for that campaign. Bank fees are the fees banks charge to demand deposit account holders for the regular use or maintenance of an account, including check fees, monthly fees, overdraft fees, and wire fees. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND BUILDINGS           Not available Int 1031-2023 A Adrienne E. Adams   Amended and Coupled on General Orders A fair housing plan, and to repeal local law number 133 for the year 2018, relating to affordable housing plans. Introduction This bill would require city agencies to create and submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council a fair housing assessment and plan every five years. The assessment would include a citywide fair housing plan that would be coordinated with the requirements of the federal Fair Housing Act and be due by October 1, 2025. One year later, the administering agency would submit an assessment of long-term citywide housing needs, five-year production targets distributed to the community district level, and a strategic equity framework that would report on the progress made towards the housing production targets set, obstacles and strategies for furthering fair housing across community districts, focusing on preservation of affordable housing, anti-displacement resources and neighborhood investments for underserved communities. Annually, a report would have to be submitted on the progress made by the City towards implementing the strategies set out in both parts of the housing assessment. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE           Not available Int 0708-2022 A Alexa Avilés   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Redesigning the city truck route network. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to redesign the city’s truck route network to improve safety, increase visibility, reduce traffic congestion, and reduce vehicle miles traveled. In redesigning the network, this bill would require DOT to consult with City agencies, community boards and business improvement districts, and representatives from businesses, environmental and climate justice organizations, street safety organizations, and the trucking, logistics and last-mile delivery industries. The bill would also require that DOT assess whether daylighting or daylighting barriers should be implemented at intersections on the truck route network, and review and replace truck route signage where necessary. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available       12. GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR           Not available         COUPLED ON GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR           Not available       ~coupled AGING           Not available Int 0564-2022 A Tiffany Cabán ~coupled A and GO Establishing a commission on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or any other diverse sexual orientation or gender identity older adults within the department for the aging. Introduction This bill would require the Department for the Aging (DFTA) to establish a commission for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+), or any other diverse sexual orientation or gender identity, older adults within DFTA. The commission’s goals would be to identify challenges, share best practices, and develop expert recommendations on ways to improve the quality of life of LGBTQIA+ older adults. The commission would be required to submit two reports: the first report no later than one year after the appointment of all commission members, and an additional report no later than two years after submission of the first report.     Action details Not available       ~coupled CONTRACTS           Not available Int 0511-2022 A Althea V. Stevens ~coupled A and GO Study, report and rulemaking regarding procurement process time schedules. Introduction This bill would require the City Chief Procurement Officer to conduct a study and issue a report on the timing and duration of the City's procurement process for human services contracts exceeding the small purchase limit. The report would identify the steps in the procurement process for these contracts and evaluate the time needed to complete each step. It would provide recommendations to the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) for setting procurement timelines as required under the City Charter. The PPB would then review the report and propose rules establishing procurement timelines for human services contracts. The bill would also mandate that the Chief Procurement Officer begin issuing biannual reports starting in October 2026 on agency compliance with the time schedules set by the PPB.     Action details Not available       ~coupled ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT           Not available Int 1012-2023 A Amanda Farías ~coupled A and GO Industrial development strategic plan. Introduction This bill would require the Departments of City Planning and Small Business Services, in coordination with the Economic Development Corporation, to develop a citywide industrial development strategic plan. The plan would need to be completed every eight years and include an overview of city policies to support and grow the industrial sector, an analysis of industrial sector economic trends and the role of the sector in achieving key policy objectives such as the transition to green energy, identification of citywide goals and strategies to support industrial development, analyses of specific economic and land use data, and recommendations for priority job sectors, reform of financial incentives, land use, capital investments and workforce development.     Action details Not available       ~coupled FINANCE           Not available Int 1070-2023 A Jennifer Gutiérrez ~coupled A and GO A biotechnology credit against the general corporation tax, the unincorporated business tax, and the corporate tax of 2015. Introduction This bill would renew lapsed tax credits against the General Corporation Tax, the Unincorporated Business Tax, and the Corporate Tax of 2015 for New York City-based companies engaged in biotechnology. The credit shall be allowed for the taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2026. The aggregate amount of credit allowable shall not exceed $3,000,000 in a given year. The department of finance shall determine how to allocate the aggregate amount of credit among eligible taxpayers by rule.     Action details Not available Int 1209-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled GO Westchester Square business improvement district. Introduction This bill would authorize a change in the method of assessment upon which the district charge in the Westchester Square business improvement district is based.     Action details Not available Int 1210-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled GO Authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in four business improvement districts. Introduction This bill would authorize four existing business improvement districts throughout the City to increase the amount they expend annually as follows: Village Alliance Business Improvement District, $1,900,000; Brighton Beach Business Improvement District, $300,000; Fordham Road Business Improvement District, $1,510,000; and Meatpacking Area Business Improvement District, $6,200,000     Action details Not available Res 0845-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled Preconsidered – GO LU 286 - Parkview Apartments, Block 2940, Lots 1, 6, and 72, Bronx, Community District 3, Council District No. 17. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0846-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled Preconsidered – GO LU 287 - WHGA Dunbar HDFC.HPO.FY24, Block 2035, Lot 1, Manhattan, Community District 10, Council District No. 9. Resolution       Action details Not available       ~coupled GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS           Not available Int 0348-2022 A Keith Powers ~coupled A and GO Classifying credit card processing fees and bank fees as exempt expenditures. Introduction This bill would provide that bank fees and credit card processing fees paid by a campaign for contributions received by the campaign would not count against the expenditure limitation for that campaign. Bank fees are the fees banks charge to demand deposit account holders for the regular use or maintenance of an account, including check fees, monthly fees, overdraft fees, and wire fees.     Action details Not available       ~coupled HOUSING AND BUILDINGS           Not available Int 1031-2023 A Adrienne E. Adams ~coupled A and GO A fair housing plan, and to repeal local law number 133 for the year 2018, relating to affordable housing plans. Introduction This bill would require city agencies to create and submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council a fair housing assessment and plan every five years. The assessment would include a citywide fair housing plan that would be coordinated with the requirements of the federal Fair Housing Act and be due by October 1, 2025. One year later, the administering agency would submit an assessment of long-term citywide housing needs, five-year production targets distributed to the community district level, and a strategic equity framework that would report on the progress made towards the housing production targets set, obstacles and strategies for furthering fair housing across community districts, focusing on preservation of affordable housing, anti-displacement resources and neighborhood investments for underserved communities. Annually, a report would have to be submitted on the progress made by the City towards implementing the strategies set out in both parts of the housing assessment.     Action details Not available       ~coupled TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE           Not available Int 0708-2022 A Alexa Avilés ~coupled A and GO Redesigning the city truck route network. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to redesign the city’s truck route network to improve safety, increase visibility, reduce traffic congestion, and reduce vehicle miles traveled. In redesigning the network, this bill would require DOT to consult with City agencies, community boards and business improvement districts, and representatives from businesses, environmental and climate justice organizations, street safety organizations, and the trucking, logistics and last-mile delivery industries. The bill would also require that DOT assess whether daylighting or daylighting barriers should be implemented at intersections on the truck route network, and review and replace truck route signage where necessary.     Action details Not available       ~coupled GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR           Not available                   Pass Not available       13. INTRODUCTION & READING OF BILLS (SEE BELOW)           Not available       14. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTIONS           Not available       15. RESOLUTIONS           Not available Res 0621-2023 A Chi A. Ossé   Amended and Adopted by the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Designating November 15 annually as Ol’ Dirty Bastard Day in the City of New York and honoring his legacy as a founder of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan and as a unique MC. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available       16. GENERAL DISCUSSION           Not available       17. EXTENSION OF REMARKS           Not available         INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS           Not available Res 0844-2023 * Gale A. Brewer ~SPONSOR General Welfare Renewed Farm Bill that increases funding for life-saving food aid. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1250-2023 * Mercedes Narcisse ~SPONSOR Health Establishing an office of organ transplant equity within the department of health and mental hygiene. Introduction This bill would establish an Office of Organ Transplant Equity (“Office”) within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Office would be responsible for providing, or partnering with organ transplant centers to provide, organ transplant care coordination services to guide people seeking an organ transplant through the organ transplant process. In addition, the Office would be required to distribute informational materials about transplant care and access to people seeking a transplant and to host outreach events, and to offer informational materials and trainings to healthcare providers involved in transplant care. The Office would also be required to compile an annual report detailing its activities and recommending ways to improve access and medical care relating to transplants in New York City. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0286-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Parkview Apartments, Block 2940, Lots 1, 6, and 72, Bronx, Community District 3, Council District No. 17. Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0287-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance WHGA Dunbar HDFC.HPO.FY24, Block 2035, Lot 1, Manhattan, Community District 10, Council District No. 9. Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available