Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/10/2024 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall
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    1.ROLL CALL      Roll call Not available
    2.INVOCATION - Delivered by: Rabbi Aryeh Rockove, Congregation Zkhal Nachlas Avos located at 11325 Myrtle Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11418. Motion to spread the Invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Schulman.      Not available
    3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES - Motion that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of September 26, 2024 be adopted as printed by Council Member Gutiérrez.      Not available
    4.MESSAGES & PAPERS FROM THE MAYOR - None      Not available
    5.COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY, COUNTY & BOROUGH OFFICES      Not available
M 0074-2024 *  Rules, Privileges and ElectionsJose M. Araujo - Democratic Elections Commissioner for Queens County.Communication Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
    6.PETITIONS & 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 CONTRACTS      Not available
Int 0801-2024 AJulie Won Amended and Coupled on General OrdersRequiring an agency to provide an explanation of a denial of approval of a subcontractor.IntroductionThis bill would require city agencies to provide contractors with a written explanation when denying approval of a subcontractor upon the contractor's request. Agencies would have 30 days to provide this explanation after receiving the request. The bill would not apply to denials related to emergency procurements or small purchases.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 0802-2024 AJulie Won Amended and Coupled on General OrdersEstablishing guidelines for insurance requirements for food procurement vendors.IntroductionThis bill would require the mayor to designate an agency or office to establish guidelines for insurance requirements for food procurement vendors. These guidelines would be created in consultation with the office of food policy and shared with the council before being finalized. Agency solicitations for food-related services would need to be consistent with these guidelines. The designated agency or office would be required to review and revise these guidelines every two years.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 0803-2024 AJulie Won Amended and Coupled on General OrdersRequiring the procurement policy board to promulgate rules relating to protests of procurement actions.IntroductionThis bill would require the Procurement Policy Board to establish rules allowing vendors or their representatives to submit protests regarding agency procurement action determinations. The bill excludes determinations related to accelerated procurements, emergency procurements, and small purchases from this protest submission process.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE      Not available
Res 0597-2024 *Justin L. Brannan Preconsidered - Coupled on General OrdersResolution approving 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 0173-2024 *Justin L. Brannan  St. Elizabeth Manor: Block 955, Lot 25, Staten Island, Community District No. 2, Council District No. 50.Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0604-2024 *Justin L. Brannan Preconsidered - Coupled on General OrdersLU 173 - St. Elizabeth Manor: Block 955, Lot 25, Staten Island, Community District No. 2, Council District No. 50.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND BUILDINGS      Not available
Int 0956-2024 CCarlina Rivera  Amended and Coupled on General OrdersDisplay of artwork on temporary protective structures on construction sites.IntroductionThis bill would allow approved or alternative artwork to be painted directly on a sidewalk shed or construction fence. It would also allow approved artwork or alternative artwork remain on display for as long as the sidewalk shed or construction fence has a valid permit. This bill also makes certain technical and clarifying changes.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE      Not available
LU 0130-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Brooklyn Edison Building, Brooklyn (N 240409 HIK).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0605-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on General OrdersLU 130 - Landmarks, Brooklyn Edison Building, Brooklyn (N 240409 HIK).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0148-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 1 Wall Street Banking Room Interior, Manhattan (N 250005 HIM).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0606-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on General OrdersLU 148 - Landmarks, 1 Wall Street Banking Room Interior, Manhattan (N 250005 HIM).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0149-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, 135th Street Rezoning, Manhattan (C 230206 ZMM).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 0150-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, 135th Street Rezoning, Manhattan (N 230207 ZRM).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 0151-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, 135th Street Rezoning, Manhattan (C 230208 ZSM).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 0152-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, 135th Street Rezoning, Manhattan (C 230209 ZSM).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 0153-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 343 West 47th Street Demolition Special Permit, Manhattan (C 240244 ZSM).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0607-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on General OrdersLU 153 - Zoning, 343 West 47th Street Demolition Special Permit, Manhattan (C 240244 ZSM).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0158-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning, Queens (C 240328 ZMQ).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0608-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on General OrdersLU 158 - Landmarks, South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning, Queens (C 240328 ZMQ).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0159-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning, Queens (N 240329 ZRQ).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0609-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on General OrdersLU 159 - Landmarks, South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning, Queens (N 240329 ZRQ).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0160-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning, Queens (C 240330 HAQ).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0610-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on General OrdersLU 160 - Landmarks, South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning, Queens (C 240330 HAQ).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0174-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program (MPLP), Article XI Tax Exemption, Brooklyn (G 240058 XUK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0611-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Preconsidered - Coupled on General OrdersLU 174 - Landmarks, MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program (MPLP), Article XI Tax Exemption, Brooklyn (G 240058 XUK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0175-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program (MPLP) Accelerated UDAAP, Brooklyn (G 240064 NUK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0612-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Preconsidered - Coupled on General OrdersLU 175 - Landmarks, MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program (MPLP) Accelerated UDAAP, Brooklyn (G 240064 NUK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0176-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Coney Island Phase III, Article XI Tax Exemption (G 240059 XAK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0613-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Preconsidered - Coupled on General OrdersLU 176 - Landmarks, Coney Island Phase III, Article XI Tax Exemption (G 240059 XAK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0177-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Coney Island Phase III, Article XI Disposition, Brooklyn (G 240060 XAK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0614-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Preconsidered - Coupled on General OrdersLU 177 - Landmarks, Coney Island Phase III, Article XI Disposition, Brooklyn (G 240060 XAK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0178-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes (SBNH), Tax Exemption, Brooklyn (G 240061 XUK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0615-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Preconsidered - Coupled on General OrdersLU 178 - Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes (SBNH), Tax Exemption, Brooklyn (G 240061 XUK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0179-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes II (SBNH), Accelerated UDAAP, Brooklyn (G 240062 XUK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0616-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Preconsidered - Coupled on General OrdersLU 179 - Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes II (SBNH), Accelerated UDAAP, Brooklyn (G 240062 XUK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0180-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes III (SBNH), Accelerated UDAAP (G 240063 XUK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0617-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Preconsidered - Coupled on General OrdersLU 180 - Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes III (SBNH), Accelerated UDAAP (G 240063 XUK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN AND GENDER EQUITY      Not available
Int 0891-2024 AFarah N. Louis Amended and Coupled on General OrdersInformation about the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to annually post online information related to the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee. Such information required for posting would include the names and titles of committee members as well as a report on the committees work for the preceding year. Names and titles of members serving up until 2026 would only be posted with prior consent by current committee members but consent would no longer be required after January 1, 2026.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 0892-2024 AFarah N. Louis Amended and Coupled on General OrdersWritten lactation room accommodation policies.IntroductionThis bill would require employers to distribute their written lactation room accommodation policy when a person is hired and available in an employer’s place of business as well as the employer’s intranet, if one exists.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 0912-2024 BJennifer Gutiérrez Amended and Coupled on General OrdersRequiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop and distribute parenting resource materials to parents and guardians of newborn children.IntroductionThis bill would require the department of health and mental hygiene to develop materials that identify resources for parents and guardians of newborn children and would require the department to distribute such information to new parents and guardians after receiving the registration of any birth. The bill would also require the department of health and mental hygiene to maintain a searchable directory on community-based organizations supporting maternal health available on their website.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
    12.GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR      Not available
LU 0138-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 31-17 12th Street Rezoning, Queens (C 230022 ZMQ).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0618-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on General OrdersLU 138 - Zoning, 31-17 12th Street Rezoning, Queens (C 230022 ZMQ).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0139-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 31-17 12th Street Rezoning, Queens (N 230023 ZRQ).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0619-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on General OrdersLU 139 - Zoning, 31-17 12th Street Rezoning, Queens (N 230023 ZRQ).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0140-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 250 86th Street Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 230354 ZMK).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0620-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on General OrdersLU 140 - Zoning, 250 86th Street Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 230354 ZMK).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
T2024-0003 * ~coupledCoupled on General OrdersCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     COUPLED ON GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR      Not available
    ~coupledCONTRACTS      Not available
Int 0801-2024 AJulie Won~coupledA and GORequiring an agency to provide an explanation of a denial of approval of a subcontractor.IntroductionThis bill would require city agencies to provide contractors with a written explanation when denying approval of a subcontractor upon the contractor's request. Agencies would have 30 days to provide this explanation after receiving the request. The bill would not apply to denials related to emergency procurements or small purchases.   Action details Not available
Int 0802-2024 AJulie Won~coupledA and GOEstablishing guidelines for insurance requirements for food procurement vendors.IntroductionThis bill would require the mayor to designate an agency or office to establish guidelines for insurance requirements for food procurement vendors. These guidelines would be created in consultation with the office of food policy and shared with the council before being finalized. Agency solicitations for food-related services would need to be consistent with these guidelines. The designated agency or office would be required to review and revise these guidelines every two years.   Action details Not available
Int 0803-2024 AJulie Won~coupledA and GORequiring the procurement policy board to promulgate rules relating to protests of procurement actions.IntroductionThis bill would require the Procurement Policy Board to establish rules allowing vendors or their representatives to submit protests regarding agency procurement action determinations. The bill excludes determinations related to accelerated procurements, emergency procurements, and small purchases from this protest submission process.   Action details Not available
    ~coupledFINANCE      Not available
Res 0597-2024 *Justin L. Brannan~coupledPreconsidered – GOResolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0604-2024 *Justin L. Brannan~coupledPreconsidered – GOLU 173 - St. Elizabeth Manor: Block 955, Lot 25, Staten Island, Community District No. 2, Council District No. 50.Resolution    Action details Not available
    ~coupledHOUSING AND BUILDINGS      Not available
Int 0956-2024 CCarlina Rivera ~coupledA and GODisplay of artwork on temporary protective structures on construction sites.IntroductionThis bill would allow approved or alternative artwork to be painted directly on a sidewalk shed or construction fence. It would also allow approved artwork or alternative artwork remain on display for as long as the sidewalk shed or construction fence has a valid permit. This bill also makes certain technical and clarifying changes.   Action details Not available
    ~coupledLAND USE      Not available
Res 0605-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 130 - Landmarks, Brooklyn Edison Building, Brooklyn (N 240409 HIK).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0606-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 148 - Landmarks, 1 Wall Street Banking Room Interior, Manhattan (N 250005 HIM).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0607-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 153 - Zoning, 343 West 47th Street Demolition Special Permit, Manhattan (C 240244 ZSM).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0608-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 158 - Landmarks, South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning, Queens (C 240328 ZMQ).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0609-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 159 - Landmarks, South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning, Queens (N 240329 ZRQ).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0610-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 160 - Landmarks, South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning, Queens (C 240330 HAQ).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0611-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledPreconsidered – GOLU 174 - Landmarks, MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program (MPLP), Article XI Tax Exemption, Brooklyn (G 240058 XUK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0612-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledPreconsidered – GOLU 175 - Landmarks, MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program (MPLP) Accelerated UDAAP, Brooklyn (G 240064 NUK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0613-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledPreconsidered – GOLU 176 - Landmarks, Coney Island Phase III, Article XI Tax Exemption (G 240059 XAK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0614-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledPreconsidered – GOLU 177 - Landmarks, Coney Island Phase III, Article XI Disposition, Brooklyn (G 240060 XAK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0615-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledPreconsidered – GOLU 178 - Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes (SBNH), Tax Exemption, Brooklyn (G 240061 XUK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0616-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledPreconsidered – GOLU 179 - Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes II (SBNH), Accelerated UDAAP, Brooklyn (G 240062 XUK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0617-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledPreconsidered – GOLU 180 - Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes III (SBNH), Accelerated UDAAP (G 240063 XUK)Resolution    Action details Not available
    ~coupledWOMEN AND GENDER EQUITY      Not available
Int 0891-2024 AFarah N. Louis~coupledA and GOInformation about the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to annually post online information related to the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee. Such information required for posting would include the names and titles of committee members as well as a report on the committees work for the preceding year. Names and titles of members serving up until 2026 would only be posted with prior consent by current committee members but consent would no longer be required after January 1, 2026.   Action details Not available
Int 0892-2024 AFarah N. Louis~coupledA and GOWritten lactation room accommodation policies.IntroductionThis bill would require employers to distribute their written lactation room accommodation policy when a person is hired and available in an employer’s place of business as well as the employer’s intranet, if one exists.   Action details Not available
Int 0912-2024 BJennifer Gutiérrez~coupledA and GORequiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop and distribute parenting resource materials to parents and guardians of newborn children.IntroductionThis bill would require the department of health and mental hygiene to develop materials that identify resources for parents and guardians of newborn children and would require the department to distribute such information to new parents and guardians after receiving the registration of any birth. The bill would also require the department of health and mental hygiene to maintain a searchable directory on community-based organizations supporting maternal health available on their website.   Action details Not available
    ~coupledGENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR      Not available
Res 0618-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 138 - Zoning, 31-17 12th Street Rezoning, Queens (C 230022 ZMQ).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0619-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 139 - Zoning, 31-17 12th Street Rezoning, Queens (N 230023 ZRQ).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0620-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 140 - Zoning, 250 86th Street Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 230354 ZMK).Resolution    Action details Not available
T2024-0003 * ~coupledGOCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds    Action details 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 0133-2024 AJulie Menin Amended and Adopted by the Committee on Women and Gender EquityIncrease Medicaid reimbursement to cover eight pre- and post-natal visits, as well as delivery support by doulas.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0293-2024 AAlthea V. Stevens Amended and Adopted by the Committee on Women and Gender EquityChisholm Chance Act (S.2898A/A.4017A)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
    16.GENERAL DISCUSSION      Not available
    17.EXTENSION OF REMARKS      Not available
     INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS      Not available
Res 0596-2024 *Joann Ariola ~SPONSORCultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup RelationsDesignating March 14 annually as Innocent 11 Remembrance Day in the City of New York.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1070-2024 *Diana I. Ayala~SPONSORPreconsidered - General WelfareExpanding reporting on domestic violence shelter exits.IntroductionThis bill would expand the current reporting requirements on exits from domestic violence shelters to include both domestic violence emergency shelter exists as well as domestic violence tier II shelter exits. This report would also be required monthly.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1071-2024 *Diana I. Ayala~SPONSORPreconsidered - General WelfareReporting on demand for domestic violence emergency and tier II shelters.IntroductionThis bill would amend the existing reporting requirements regarding multi-agency emergency housing assistance to include reporting on applications for domestic violence emergency shelters and applications for domestic violence tier II shelters by household size.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1072-2024 *Justin L. Brannan~SPONSORGovernmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationPress access in city hall.IntroductionThis bill would establish that Room 9 in City Hall is reserved for the press. It would require adequate space in Room 9 to be made available for members of the press and would allow additional space in City Hall to be allocated to the press as needed. It would establish that no changes to press access to Room 9 be made without the joint approval of the Mayor and the Council Speaker.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0597-2024 *Justin L. Brannan~SPONSORPreconsidered - FinanceResolution approving 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 1073-2024 *Tiffany Cabán~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsRequiring bird friendly materials in certain existing buildings.IntroductionThis bill would require that by January 1, 2030, buildings that are classified as business, mercantile, or residential under the city Building Code would be required to comply with the bird-friendly windows and exteriors requirements of the Building Code, except for detached one and two family dwellings, which would not be required to comply. Buildings replacing any exterior glazing would be required to replace the specific glazing being altered with bird-friendly materials.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0598-2024 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORCivil Service and LaborNew York City health care institutions to contract with industrial laundry companies that respect workers’ legal rights and adhere to area standards for wages and benefits.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1074-2024 *Amanda Farías~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsLimited hoist machine operator license requirements for rotating telehandlers.IntroductionThis bill would require that any limited hoist machine operator license requirements established via rule by the commissioner of the Department of Buildings not take effect prior to November 7, 2025.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1075-2024 *Amanda Farías~SPONSORGovernmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationRequiring borough presidents to provide trainings on legislative processes and rules of parliamentary procedure to local entities.IntroductionThis bill would require each borough president, in coordination with the Civic Engagement Commission, to conduct annual trainings on the legislative processes of the New York City Council and New York State Legislature and on rules of parliamentary procedure, including Robert’s Rules of Order, for members and district managers of community boards within their respective borough. The bill would also require that each borough president make these trainings available to members of precinct community councils and members of community district education councils, and to the boards of directors of district management associations for business improvement districts, within their respective borough.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1076-2024 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORContractsRequiring the inclusion of businesses owned by persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent in future disparity studies.IntroductionThis bill would require the inclusion of businesses owned by persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent in any future disparity study conducted for the purpose of determining eligibility for certification in the City’s Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise program.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1077-2024 *Rita C. Joseph~SPONSORChildren and YouthProvision of luggage to foster care youth.IntroductionThis bill would require the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to provide luggage to youth entering the foster care system, transitioning between foster homes, or exiting the foster care system. The bill would also require ACS to report on the number of foster care youth that were provided with luggage, and the demographic information of those youth.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1078-2024 *Linda Lee~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionProhibiting the sale of certain gift cards that lack chip-and-PIN technology.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit any person from selling or offering for sale a physical gift card that is usable at multiple affiliated merchants or at multiple unaffiliated merchants unless it is equipped with chip-and-PIN technology. Any person who violates this prohibition would be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $500 nor greater than $1,000 that would be recoverable in a proceeding before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1079-2024 *Farah N. Louis~SPONSORPublic SafetyPolice department to timely retrieve stored sexual offense evidence collection kits.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to retrieve previously unreported sexual offense evidence collection kits from their storage location within 7 days of a survivor providing consent for such retrieval. This bill would also require NYPD to report annually on the timeframe between receiving a survivor’s consent for the retrieval of a sexual offense evidence kit and the NYPD’s retrieval of such kit.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1080-2024 *Farah N. Louis~SPONSORPublic SafetyRequiring the integration of mental health professionals into public service answering points.IntroductionThis bill would require the Police Commissioner to establish a program to integrate licensed mental health professionals into 911 call centers, or public service answering points (PSAPs). The Police Commissioner would have to staff these professionals at each PSAP in New York City and provide them and 911 operators with training on the handling of 911 callers experiencing mental health crises. These professionals would provide feedback to 911 operators during 911 calls and provide emotional support and guidance to 911 callers experiencing mental health crises. The Police Commissioner would also have to issue to the Mayor and Speaker of the Council, and post online, a report on this program, including the numbers and types of mental health professionals involved, the number of 911 calls involving mental health crises that were handled and how they were handled, and a statement of any challenges encountered during implementation.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0599-2024 *Farah N. Louis~SPONSORWomen and Gender EquityPractice of natural hair care and braiding (S.8573/A.8624-A).Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1081-2024 *Julie Menin~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionRequiring the department of consumer and worker protection to confirm receipt of complaints related to fair work practices and to notify the person or entity under investigation of the receipt of the complaint.IntroductionThis bill would require that the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) confirm receipt of a complaint alleging a violation of the city’s fair work practice laws within 30 days. DCWP would also be required to notify the employer of the complaint within 90 days.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0600-2024 *Julie Menin~SPONSORPublic SafetyCongress to pass and the President to sign a law to set minimum age to buy all firearms from licensed dealers or private individuals at 21.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1082-2024 *Mercedes Narcisse~SPONSORSmall BusinessStudy and report on fees and costs required to start and maintain a small business.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to conduct a study of fees and costs required to start and maintain a small business, and to post online and issue to the Mayor and Speaker of the Council a report that includes recommendations to reduce or offset such fees and costs. The study and report would have a distinct focus on regulatory compliance fees and costs, and on fees and costs unique to small businesses that are minority or women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) and to small businesses located in neighborhoods underserved by public transportation.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1083-2024 *Sandy Nurse~SPONSORSanitation and Solid Waste ManagementCollection and sale of organic waste and compost by community composters.IntroductionThis bill would require DSNY to adopt rules which allow community composters to charge the general public for organic waste collection at drop-off sites. The bill would also allow community composters to sell compost generated from drop-off sites to the public.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1084-2024 *Sandy Nurse~SPONSORTransportation and InfrastructureRequiring the department of transportation to install e-bicycle battery stations.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to install at least 35 electric bicycle (e-bike) battery stations in commercial corridors each year for a five-year period, and at least 25% of those would be installed in the street next to the curb and allow for e-bikes to be parked and secured. DOT would also be required to report on the installation and operation of the battery stations and post the locations of the battery stations on its website.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0601-2024 *Lincoln Restler~SPONSORTransportation and InfrastructureAmend the Vehicle and Traffic Law, in relation to registration fees for certain vehicles (S.6657A/A.7978).Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1085-2024 *Lynn C. Schulman~SPONSORPublic SafetyWatch list of commercial landlords determined to have knowingly leased premises to, or otherwise allowed the use of premises by, unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products, or illicit cannabis.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Sheriff to post annually on the Department of Finance’s website a watch list of commercial property owners determined within the past year, through payment of civil penalties or a hearing decision of the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), to have knowingly leased premises to unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products, or illicit cannabis. The Sheriff would have to coordinate with the Police Commissioner, Commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection, and the Chief Administrative Law Judge to produce this list. The list would contain the name of the owner; the address of each premises that is the subject of a violation determination; for each premises, the number of times a determination occurred within the previous year, disaggregated by type of sale; and the number of times the owner was the subject of a violation determination within the past 5 years.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0602-2024 *Lynn C. Schulman~SPONSORTransportation and InfrastructureAmend the New York State Vehicle and Traffic law, in relation to the regulation of the operation of motorized scooters (A.9747/S.9209).Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1086-2024 *Nantasha M. Williams~SPONSORFinanceNotifying interested parties of the recording of certain real estate instruments.IntroductionThis bill would amend Section 7-628 of the Administrative Code by requiring the Department of Finance (DOF) to notify interested parties by e-mail, text message, and postal mail when a deed-related or mortgage-related document has been recorded for the property. DOF would be required to send such notice no later than 30 days after such deed-related or mortgage-related document has been recorded.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1087-2024 *Nantasha M. Williams~SPONSORFinanceStudy on a program to make bridge loans available to awardees of capital funding from the city.IntroductionThis bill would require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct a study on the feasibility of creating a bridge loan program for not-for-profit entities that receive capital funding grants from the city and to report on the findings of the study.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0603-2024 *Nantasha M. Williams~SPONSORGovernmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationFreedom to Vote Act (S.1 and H.R. 11)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0173-2024 *Justin L. Brannan~SPONSORPreconsidered - FinanceSt. Elizabeth Manor: Block 955, Lot 25, Staten Island, Community District No. 2, Council District No. 50.Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0174-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPreconsidered - Landmarks, Public Sitings, and DispositionsLandmarks, MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program (MPLP), Article XI Tax Exemption, Brooklyn (G 240058 XUK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0174-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program (MPLP), Article XI Tax Exemption, Brooklyn (G 240058 XUK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0175-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPreconsidered - Landmarks, Public Sitings, and DispositionsLandmarks, MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program (MPLP) Accelerated UDAAP, Brooklyn (G 240064 NUK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0175-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program (MPLP) Accelerated UDAAP, Brooklyn (G 240064 NUK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0176-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPreconsidered - Landmarks, Public Sitings, and DispositionsLandmarks, Coney Island Phase III, Article XI Tax Exemption (G 240059 XAK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0176-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Coney Island Phase III, Article XI Tax Exemption (G 240059 XAK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0177-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPreconsidered - Landmarks, Public Sitings, and DispositionsLandmarks, Coney Island Phase III, Article XI Disposition, Brooklyn (G 240060 XAK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0177-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Coney Island Phase III, Article XI Disposition, Brooklyn (G 240060 XAK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0178-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPreconsidered - Landmarks, Public Sitings, and DispositionsLandmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes (SBNH), Tax Exemption, Brooklyn (G 240061 XUK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0178-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes (SBNH), Tax Exemption, Brooklyn (G 240061 XUK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0179-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPreconsidered - Landmarks, Public Sitings, and DispositionsLandmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes II (SBNH), Accelerated UDAAP, Brooklyn (G 240062 XUK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0179-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes II (SBNH), Accelerated UDAAP, Brooklyn (G 240062 XUK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0180-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPreconsidered - Landmarks, Public Sitings, and DispositionsLandmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes III (SBNH), Accelerated UDAAP (G 240063 XUK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0180-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes III (SBNH), Accelerated UDAAP (G 240063 XUK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0181-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (N 240290 ZRY)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0181-2024 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (N 240290 ZRY)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available