Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/26/2018 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 ATTACHMENTS, September 26, 2018 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting, Minutes of the Stated Meeting Meeting Items (180) 180 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 Video       2. INVOCATION - Delivered by: Pastor Ann Tiemyer (Pastor Ann), Trinity Lower East Side Lutheran, 602 E. 9th Street. New York, N.Y. 10009. Motion to spread the invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Rivera.           Video       3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - Motion that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of August 8, 2018 be adopted as printed by Council Member Cabrera.           Video       4. MESSAGES & PAPERS FROM THE MAYOR           Video M 0100-2018 *     Preconsidered - Rules, Privileges and Elections Sarah Carroll, Landmarks Preservation Commission Mayor's Message   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available M 0101-2018 *     Received, Ordered, Printed and Filed Submitting the Mayor's Management Report, Fiscal Year 2018. Mayor's Message   Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council   Action details Not available       5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY, COUNTY & BOROUGH OFFICES - None           Video       6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - None           Not available       7. LAND USE CALL-UPS           Video M 0102-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on Call-Up Vote Zoning, 69-02 Queens Boulevard, Queens (C 180267 ZSQ, 180265 ZMQ and N 180266 ZRQ) Land Use Call-Up   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available M 0103-2018 * Andy L. King   Coupled on Call-Up Vote Landmarks, 2050 Bartow Avenue, Bronx (C 180346 PSX) Land Use Call-Up   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available                   Pass Not available       8. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SPEAKER           Video       9. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ORDERS           Video       10. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None           Video       11. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES           Video         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS LICENSING           Not available Int 0723-2018 A Corey D. Johnson   Amended and Coupled on GO Requiring sight-seeing bus operators to submit operating plans to the DOT. Introduction In light of multiple accidents involving sight-seeing buses that occurred in recent years, this bill expands licensing requirements for sight-seeing buses. This bill requires sight-seeing bus businesses to obtain authorization from the Department of Transportation for all of their bus stops prior to applying for a sight-seeing bus license from the Department of Consumer Affairs. This would enable the Department of Transportation to monitor congestion and traffic caused by sight-seeing buses on the road. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0727-2018 A Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.   Amended and Coupled on GO Strengthening the licensing requirements in the sight-seeing bus industry. Introduction In light of multiple accidents involving sightseeing buses that occurred in recent years, this bill expands licensing requirements for sight-seeing bus companies. Sightseeing bus drivers must meet basic requirements, such as not having accumulated nine or more points on their driving record within an 18 month period, not having their licenses suspended or revoked, and not being convicted of an alcohol or drug-related offence over the past three years. Sightseeing bus companies must maintain driving records for each of their drivers and make them available for inspection by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Additionally, the company must notify the Department of Consumer Affairs if any of their drivers is involved in a motor accident or are charged with an alcohol or drug-related offence. The company must also register New York licensed drivers in the Department of Motor Vehicles License Event Notification System. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0959-2018 A Margaret S. Chin   Amended and Coupled on GO Expanding the zone around the World Trade Center in which food and general vendors are prohibited. Introduction This bill expands the prohibited street vending zone around the World Trade Center to include existing security points. The amendments provide a buffer to help keep security points free from crowds and other obstructions, and allow them to maintain clear sightlines. The current prohibited zone now extends to the southerly side of Barclay Street, and includes: 1) the easterly and westerly side of Greenwich Street between Liberty Street and Thames Street; 2) the easterly side of West Broadway between Barclay Street and Park Place; 3) the northerly and southerly side of Liberty Street from Trinity Place to West Street; 4) the easterly side of West Street between Liberty Street and Cedar Street; and 5) the westerly side of Trinity Place between Liberty Street and Cedar Street. Street vendors may still vend on the easterly and westerly sides of Broadway between Barclay Street and Vesey Street. Additionally, they may also vend on the easterly side of West St between Barclay St and Vesey St and on the southerly side of Barclay St between Church St and Broadway. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0969-2018 A Peter A. Koo   Amended and Coupled on GO Obstructions and street vendors in certain areas of downtown Flushing. Introduction Despite recent widening, the sidewalks of downtown Flushing remain very congested. To allow greater pedestrian access and ease sidewalk congestion, this bill would prohibit obstructions and food vendors on certain streets in downtown Flushing and would prohibit general merchandise vendors within certain boundaries of downtown Flushing. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION           Not available Int 0561-2018 A Mark Treyger   Amended and Coupled on GO Requiring the reporting of information regarding parent-teacher association and parent association chapters in public schools. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to report annually regarding the total income and expenditure of Parent Associations and Parent Teacher Associations at each school in the prior school year. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0672-2018 A Mark Treyger   Amended and Coupled on GO DOE to provide information about the department of citywide administrative services civil service examinations to students. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to distribute information about the civil service exams administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to students who will be graduating from high school in the current school year. Required information would include information about the City’s civil service process, including the application process, hiring system, and descriptions of civil service tests; the titles of upcoming exams open to high school graduates and related job descriptions; information about fees and fee waivers; and, a link to find more information online. The bill would increase student awareness of civil service exams, making potential employment information more accessible and encouraging students to pursue an alternative path to employment. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION           Not available Int 0628-2018 A Costa G. Constantinides   Amended and Coupled on GO Requiring a map of areas in the city most vulnerable to increased flooding in the future and a plan to address such flooding. Introduction This bill requires the city to develop and map of areas in the city most susceptible to increased flooding in the future. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0749-2018 A Costa G. Constantinides   Amended and Coupled on GO Developing a pilot program in southeastern Queens County to use dewatering discharge as a means of heating and cooling buildings. Introduction The local law requires an agency designated by the Mayor to study existing city geothermal systems and then, based upon the results of that study, to develop a pilot program, for institutionally used city-owned or subsidized buildings located in the Brooklyn-Queens aquifer to use the groundwater for heating and cooling or electricity generation prior to any discharge of the groundwater into rivers and streams or Jamaica Bay. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0750-2018 A Costa G. Constantinides   Amended and Coupled on GO Creation of a NYC Jamaica Bay task force. Introduction The bill establishes a Jamaica Bay Task Force to provide recommendations to the commissioner and the speaker of the council on the cleanup of Jamaica Bay, the process by which combined sewer overflows are managed for the bay, including the long-term control plan and the effects of climate change on the bay. The task force shall be comprised of eleven members, five of whom will be appointed by the speaker of the council and six members by the mayor. The members shall include a representative from each community board in the groundwater service area as well as representative from the communities adjoin Jamaica Bay. The members shall also include experts in the field of hydrology, biology and geology. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE           Not available Res 0537-2018 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO Approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0230-2018 * Daniel Dromm     Lakeview Apartments, Manhattan Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0541-2018 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO LU 230 - Lakeview Apartments, Manhattan Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE           Not available LU 0151-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Landmarks, Central Harlem Historic District, Manhattan (20185492 HKM [DL 507, LP-2607]) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0542-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 151 - Landmarks, Central Harlem Historic District, Manhattan (20185492 HKM [DL 507, LP-2607]) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0175-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Rule 11.70(b) of the Rules of the Council and Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter. Landmarks, NYPD Evidence Storage, Brooklyn (C 180256 PQK) 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 0184-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Planning, 638-640 Riverside Drive/TMN209G2-Article XI, Manhattan (20195013 HAM (TMN209G2)) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0543-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 184 - Planning, 638-640 Riverside Drive/TMN209G2-Article XI, Manhattan (20195013 HAM (TMN209G2)) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0185-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Planning, 642-644 Riverside Drive/TMN209G-Article XI, Manhattan (20195014 HAM (TMN209G)) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0544-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 185 - Planning, 642-644 Riverside Drive/TMN209G-Article XI, Manhattan (20195014 HAM (TMN209G)) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0192-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Rule 11.70(b) of the Rules of the Council and Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter. Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180216 ZMK) 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 0193-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Rule 11.70(b) of the Rules of the Council and Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter. Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180217 ZRK) 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 0194-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Rule 11.70(b) of the Rules of the Council and Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter. Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180218 ZSK) 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 0199-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 57 Caton Place Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 170213 ZMK) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0545-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 199 - Zoning, 57 Caton Place Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 170213 ZMK) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0200-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 57 Caton Place Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 170214 ZRK) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0546-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 200 - Zoning, 57 Caton Place Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 170214 ZRK) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0201-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 1881-1883 McDonald Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180029 ZMK) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0547-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 201 - Zoning, 1881-1883 McDonald Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180029 ZMK) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0202-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 1881-1883 McDonald Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180030 ZRK) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0548-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 202 - Zoning, 1881-1883 McDonald Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180030 ZRK) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0203-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 27 East 4th Street, Manhattan (N 170115 ZRM) Land Use Application   Disapproved by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0549-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Motion to Disapprove LU 203 - Zoning, 27 East 4th Street, Manhattan (N 170115 ZRM) Resolution   Disapproved by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0204-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 27 East 4th Street, Manhattan (C 170116 ZSM) Land Use Application   Disapproved by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0550-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Motion to Disapprove LU 204 - Zoning, 27 East 4th Street, Manhattan (C 170116 ZSM) Resolution   Disapproved by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0205-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 27 East 4th Street, Manhattan (C 170117 ZSM) Land Use Application   Disapproved by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0551-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Motion to Disapprove LU 205 - Zoning, 27 East 4th Street, Manhattan (C 170117 ZSM) Resolution   Disapproved by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0206-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Rule 11.70(b) of the Rules of the Council and Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter. Zoning, 3122-3136 Victory Boulevard Rezoning, Staten Island (C 170178 ZMR) 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 0207-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, O’Neill’s Rezoning, Queens (C 180138 ZMQ) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0552-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 207 - Zoning, O’Neill’s Rezoning, Queens (C 180138 ZMQ) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0217-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, Sidewalk café, HK Kitchen Corp., Bronx (20185544TCX) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0553-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 217 - Zoning, Sidewalk café, HK Kitchen Corp., Bronx (20185544TCX) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS           Not available M 0100-2018 *       Sarah Carroll, Landmarks Preservation Commission Mayor's Message   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0554-2018 * Karen Koslowitz   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO M 100 - Sarah Carroll, Landmarks Preservation Commission Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS AND ETHICS           Not available Int 0735-2018 A Steven Matteo   Amended and Coupled on GO Advisory opinions of the conflicts of interest board. Introduction This bill would require the Conflicts of Interest Board to report on, and initiate rulemakings for, Advisory Opinions that have interpretive value in construing the provisions of the conflicts of interest law, and that meet certain criteria. It also requires the inclusion of certain informative statements in future Advisory Opinions. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH SERVICES           Not available Int 0713-2018 A James G. Van Bramer   Amended and Coupled on GO Runaway and homeless youth information posting and reporting requirements. Introduction This bill would require prominent signage within runaway and homeless youth (RHY) services funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) indicating where to call 24 hours a day with questions, comments or complaints regarding RHY services. The signage would include where to find rules governing RHY service and participant conduct and phone numbers to access mental health resources 24 hours a day. DYCD would annually report the number of RHY questions, comments and complaints received and their general nature, such as facility conditions, lack of resources, failure to provide information required by law and treatment by RHY staff or service participants. DYCD would also indicate the status of its responses to and any RHY service changes made as a result of reported calls. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available       12. GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR           Video Int 0720-2018 * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ~coupled Laid Over Clarifying the requirements for site safety training providers and persons required to obtain site safety training. Introduction This bill would expand the qualifications for site safety training providers and provide an updated definition of “competent person” to align with the Building Code. It would also amend existing reporting requirements regarding the number of site safety training providers. Laid Over by Council   Action details Not available LU 0175-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Landmarks, NYPD Evidence Storage, Brooklyn (C 180256 PQK) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0555-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Coupled on GO LU 175 - Landmarks, NYPD Evidence Storage, Brooklyn (C 180256 PQK) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0190-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 205 Park Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 170164 ZMK) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0533-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Coupled on GO LU 190 - Zoning, 205 Park Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 170164 ZMK) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0191-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 205 Park Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 170165 ZRK) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0556-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Coupled on GO LU 191 - Zoning, 205 Park Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 170165 ZRK) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0192-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180216 ZMK) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0557-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Coupled on GO LU 192 - Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180216 ZMK) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0193-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180217 ZRK) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0558-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Coupled on GO LU 193 - Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180217 ZRK) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0194-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180218 ZSK) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0559-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Coupled on GO LU 194 - Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180218 ZSK) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0206-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 3122-3136 Victory Boulevard Rezoning, Staten Island (C 170178 ZMR) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0560-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Coupled on GO LU 206 - Zoning, 3122-3136 Victory Boulevard Rezoning, Staten Island (C 170178 ZMR) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available T2018-1849 *   ~coupled Coupled on GO Commissioner of Deeds Commissioner of Deeds   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         COUPLED ON GENERAL ORDER CALENDAR           Not available       ~coupled Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing           Not available Int 0723-2018 A Corey D. Johnson ~coupled A and GO Requiring sight-seeing bus operators to submit operating plans to the DOT. Introduction In light of multiple accidents involving sight-seeing buses that occurred in recent years, this bill expands licensing requirements for sight-seeing buses. This bill requires sight-seeing bus businesses to obtain authorization from the Department of Transportation for all of their bus stops prior to applying for a sight-seeing bus license from the Department of Consumer Affairs. This would enable the Department of Transportation to monitor congestion and traffic caused by sight-seeing buses on the road.     Action details Not available Int 0727-2018 A Rafael L. Espinal, Jr. ~coupled A and GO Strengthening the licensing requirements in the sight-seeing bus industry. Introduction In light of multiple accidents involving sightseeing buses that occurred in recent years, this bill expands licensing requirements for sight-seeing bus companies. Sightseeing bus drivers must meet basic requirements, such as not having accumulated nine or more points on their driving record within an 18 month period, not having their licenses suspended or revoked, and not being convicted of an alcohol or drug-related offence over the past three years. Sightseeing bus companies must maintain driving records for each of their drivers and make them available for inspection by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Additionally, the company must notify the Department of Consumer Affairs if any of their drivers is involved in a motor accident or are charged with an alcohol or drug-related offence. The company must also register New York licensed drivers in the Department of Motor Vehicles License Event Notification System.     Action details Not available Int 0959-2018 A Margaret S. Chin ~coupled A and GO Expanding the zone around the World Trade Center in which food and general vendors are prohibited. Introduction This bill expands the prohibited street vending zone around the World Trade Center to include existing security points. The amendments provide a buffer to help keep security points free from crowds and other obstructions, and allow them to maintain clear sightlines. The current prohibited zone now extends to the southerly side of Barclay Street, and includes: 1) the easterly and westerly side of Greenwich Street between Liberty Street and Thames Street; 2) the easterly side of West Broadway between Barclay Street and Park Place; 3) the northerly and southerly side of Liberty Street from Trinity Place to West Street; 4) the easterly side of West Street between Liberty Street and Cedar Street; and 5) the westerly side of Trinity Place between Liberty Street and Cedar Street. Street vendors may still vend on the easterly and westerly sides of Broadway between Barclay Street and Vesey Street. Additionally, they may also vend on the easterly side of West St between Barclay St and Vesey St and on the southerly side of Barclay St between Church St and Broadway.     Action details Not available Int 0969-2018 A Peter A. Koo ~coupled A and GO Obstructions and street vendors in certain areas of downtown Flushing. Introduction Despite recent widening, the sidewalks of downtown Flushing remain very congested. To allow greater pedestrian access and ease sidewalk congestion, this bill would prohibit obstructions and food vendors on certain streets in downtown Flushing and would prohibit general merchandise vendors within certain boundaries of downtown Flushing.     Action details Not available       ~coupled Education           Not available Int 0561-2018 A Mark Treyger ~coupled A and GO Requiring the reporting of information regarding parent-teacher association and parent association chapters in public schools. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to report annually regarding the total income and expenditure of Parent Associations and Parent Teacher Associations at each school in the prior school year.     Action details Not available Int 0672-2018 A Mark Treyger ~coupled A and GO DOE to provide information about the department of citywide administrative services civil service examinations to students. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to distribute information about the civil service exams administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to students who will be graduating from high school in the current school year. Required information would include information about the City’s civil service process, including the application process, hiring system, and descriptions of civil service tests; the titles of upcoming exams open to high school graduates and related job descriptions; information about fees and fee waivers; and, a link to find more information online. The bill would increase student awareness of civil service exams, making potential employment information more accessible and encouraging students to pursue an alternative path to employment.     Action details Not available       ~coupled Environmental Protection           Not available Int 0628-2018 A Costa G. Constantinides ~coupled A and GO Requiring a map of areas in the city most vulnerable to increased flooding in the future and a plan to address such flooding. Introduction This bill requires the city to develop and map of areas in the city most susceptible to increased flooding in the future.     Action details Not available Int 0749-2018 A Costa G. Constantinides ~coupled A and GO Developing a pilot program in southeastern Queens County to use dewatering discharge as a means of heating and cooling buildings. Introduction The local law requires an agency designated by the Mayor to study existing city geothermal systems and then, based upon the results of that study, to develop a pilot program, for institutionally used city-owned or subsidized buildings located in the Brooklyn-Queens aquifer to use the groundwater for heating and cooling or electricity generation prior to any discharge of the groundwater into rivers and streams or Jamaica Bay.     Action details Not available Int 0750-2018 A Costa G. Constantinides ~coupled A and GO Creation of a NYC Jamaica Bay task force. Introduction The bill establishes a Jamaica Bay Task Force to provide recommendations to the commissioner and the speaker of the council on the cleanup of Jamaica Bay, the process by which combined sewer overflows are managed for the bay, including the long-term control plan and the effects of climate change on the bay. The task force shall be comprised of eleven members, five of whom will be appointed by the speaker of the council and six members by the mayor. The members shall include a representative from each community board in the groundwater service area as well as representative from the communities adjoin Jamaica Bay. The members shall also include experts in the field of hydrology, biology and geology.     Action details Not available       ~coupled Finance           Not available Res 0537-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO 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 0541-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO LU 230 - Lakeview Apartments, Manhattan Resolution       Action details Not available       ~coupled Land Use           Not available Res 0542-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 151 - Landmarks, Central Harlem Historic District, Manhattan (20185492 HKM [DL 507, LP-2607]) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0543-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 184 - Planning, 638-640 Riverside Drive/TMN209G2-Article XI, Manhattan (20195013 HAM (TMN209G2)) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0544-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 185 - Planning, 642-644 Riverside Drive/TMN209G-Article XI, Manhattan (20195014 HAM (TMN209G)) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0545-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 199 - Zoning, 57 Caton Place Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 170213 ZMK) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0546-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 200 - Zoning, 57 Caton Place Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 170214 ZRK) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0547-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 201 - Zoning, 1881-1883 McDonald Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180029 ZMK) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0548-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 202 - Zoning, 1881-1883 McDonald Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180030 ZRK) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0549-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Disapproved LU 203 - Zoning, 27 East 4th Street, Manhattan (N 170115 ZRM) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0550-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Disapproved LU 204 - Zoning, 27 East 4th Street, Manhattan (C 170116 ZSM) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0551-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Disapproved LU 205 - Zoning, 27 East 4th Street, Manhattan (C 170117 ZSM) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0552-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 207 - Zoning, O’Neill’s Rezoning, Queens (C 180138 ZMQ) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0553-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 217 - Zoning, Sidewalk café, HK Kitchen Corp., Bronx (20185544TCX) Resolution       Action details Not available       ~coupled Rules, Privileges, and Elections           Not available Res 0554-2018 * Karen Koslowitz ~coupled Preconsidered - GO M 100 - Sarah Carroll, Landmarks Preservation Commission Resolution       Action details Not available       ~coupled Standards and Ethics           Not available Int 0735-2018 A Steven Matteo ~coupled A and GO Advisory opinions of the conflicts of interest board. Introduction This bill would require the Conflicts of Interest Board to report on, and initiate rulemakings for, Advisory Opinions that have interpretive value in construing the provisions of the conflicts of interest law, and that meet certain criteria. It also requires the inclusion of certain informative statements in future Advisory Opinions.     Action details Not available       ~coupled Youth Services           Not available Int 0713-2018 A James G. Van Bramer ~coupled A and GO Runaway and homeless youth information posting and reporting requirements. Introduction This bill would require prominent signage within runaway and homeless youth (RHY) services funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) indicating where to call 24 hours a day with questions, comments or complaints regarding RHY services. The signage would include where to find rules governing RHY service and participant conduct and phone numbers to access mental health resources 24 hours a day. DYCD would annually report the number of RHY questions, comments and complaints received and their general nature, such as facility conditions, lack of resources, failure to provide information required by law and treatment by RHY staff or service participants. DYCD would also indicate the status of its responses to and any RHY service changes made as a result of reported calls.     Action details Not available       ~coupled GENERAL ORDER CALENDAR           Not available Res 0555-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 175 - Landmarks, NYPD Evidence Storage, Brooklyn (C 180256 PQK) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0533-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 190 - Zoning, 205 Park Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 170164 ZMK) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0556-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 191 - Zoning, 205 Park Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 170165 ZRK) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0557-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 192 - Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180216 ZMK) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0558-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 193 - Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180217 ZRK) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0559-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 194 - Zoning, 80 Flatbush Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180218 ZSK) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0560-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 206 - Zoning, 3122-3136 Victory Boulevard Rezoning, Staten Island (C 170178 ZMR) Resolution       Action details Not available T2018-1849 *   ~coupled GO Commissioner of Deeds Commissioner of Deeds       Action details Not available                   Pass Not available       13. INTRODUCTION & READING OF BILLS           Video       14. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTIONS           Video       15. RESOLUTIONS           Video Res 0283-2018 * Keith Powers   Adopted by the Committee on Juvenile Justice Review of cases involving persons convicted of a crime at the age of 16 or 17 years of age, before Raise the Age legislation went into effect. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available       16. GENERAL DISCUSSION           Video       17. EXTENSION OF REMARKS           Video         INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS           Not available Int 1114-2018 * Inez D. Barron ~SPONSOR Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Creating a task force to examine the monuments, statues, public art and historical markers on city-owned property. Introduction This bill would create a task force to study and issue recommendations regarding monuments, statues, public art, and historical markers on city-owned property, placing special emphasis on those that have been subject to sustained negative attention or may be viewed as inconsistent with the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. The task force would be chaired by the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs or the Executive Director of the Art Commission. The Commissioners of City Planning, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation would have seats on the task force, as well as the Executive Director of the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The remaining five members of the task force would be representatives from each of the five boroughs respectively and have expertise in one or more of the following areas: history, art and antiquities, public art and public space, preservation, cultural heritage, diversity and inclusion, or education. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1115-2018 * Fernando Cabrera ~SPONSOR Governmental Operations Agencies assisting eligible parolees with voter registration. Introduction This bill would require the Voter Assistance Advisory Committee to develop and distribute guidance for agencies covered by the Agency Based Voter Registration law on the voting rights of formerly incarcerated persons. It would also require such agencies, as part of their required assistance in completing voter registration forms, to, upon request by a parolee applicant, check if such applicant has had their voting rights restored. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1116-2018 * Margaret S. Chin ~SPONSOR Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing Expanding the availability of food vendor permits, creating an office of street vendor enforcement, and establishing a street vendor advisory board. Introduction This bill would gradually expand the number of permits to vend food on the streets and sidewalks of New York City. A number of new permits, now referred to as supervisory licenses, would be issued in batches each year beginning in 2022 until 2032. The new supervisory licenses require at least one supervisory licensee to be present at a pushcart at all times. This new requirement will not be applied to existing permits until 2032, at which time a supervisory licensee must be present at any cart to operate. The bill will also create a new dedicated vending law enforcement unit, which would exclusively enforce vending laws. It would focus on areas of the City with known vending enforcement challenges, but will respond to vending complaints and violations throughout the City. The bill would also create a street vendor advisory board, to assess the effectiveness of the enforcement unit and the roll-out of new permits, and examine and make recommendations pertaining to vending laws. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1117-2018 * Laurie A. Cumbo ~SPONSOR Health Availability of lead hazard testing. Introduction The proposed bill would require certain City agencies to provide a pamphlet or other materials describing, among other things, building owners’ responsibilities under the City’s lead laws, including their duty to remediate all lead-based paint hazards upon turnover of any dwelling unit, to parents or guardians of a child under 7 years of age, when such parents or guardians seek services from such agencies. These agencies would also be required to inform parents or guardians, when they seek services, that they can obtain, without cost or payment, an inspection of their dwelling unit for peeling paint by calling 311, and a lead testing kit for drinking water from the Department of Environmental Protection. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1118-2018 * Chaim M. Deutsch ~SPONSOR Veterans Additional reporting requirements for the department of veterans’ services. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) to submit an annual report to the council and post on its website information about its personnel and the services provided. Specifically, DVS would be required to report, among other metrics, on the services the agency provides in their offices, resource centers, and field service, the number of employees, their functional titles, and a summary of responsibilities under those titles. In addition, this report would include an accounting of the number of veterans who have inquired about DVS’s services, those who have received services from DVS, as well as how veterans and their families learned about the services provided by the agency. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0537-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance 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 1119-2018 * Karen Koslowitz ~SPONSOR Housing and Buildings New nighttime establishments and new residential buildings that face commercial establishments to be fitted with soundproof windows and walls. Introduction This bill would amend the building code by establishing soundproofing requirements in certain circumstances for walls, windows, partitions, entrance and exit doors, and floor-ceiling constructions in new commercial nighttime establishments and new multiple-dwelling residential buildings. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1120-2018 * Mark Gjonaj ~SPONSOR Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing Allowing tobacco retail dealers to change locations within their community district and maintain their retail dealer license. Introduction This bill would allow an additional exception to the retail dealer cap put in place by Local Law 146-2017 by allowing owners of stores with tobacco retail dealer licenses to change business locations within the same community district without forfeiting their tobacco retail dealer license. The licensee could transfer the license to a new location only within the original community district, would have to stop selling tobacco products at the original location and would have to notify the Commissioner of Consumer Affairs 30 days before selling or offering tobacco products at the new location. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1121-2018 * Mark Gjonaj ~SPONSOR Transportation Suspending alternate side of the street parking when there is at least four inches of snow. Introduction This bill would require that alternate side parking is suspended during any snowfall with at least four inches of accumulation. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1122-2018 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Requiring the commissioner of sanitation to report on sidewalk obstruction enforcement. Introduction This bill would require the Commissioner of Sanitation to report to the Council and to the Mayor quarterly on its efforts to enforce against obstructed sidewalks. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1123-2018 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Housing and Buildings Building permit classifications and certificate of occupancy requirements. Introduction This bill would add definitions for the different types of building permits issued by the Department of Buildings. It would also require a new or amended certificate of occupancy when the cost of the alteration of the building exceeds $125,000. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1124-2018 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Housing and Buildings Orders to secure, seal and close Introduction This bill requires the Department of Buildings commissioner to commence proceedings to seal, secure and close a property where $25,000 or more in unpaid fines is owed to the city with respect to the property. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1125-2018 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Housing and Buildings Reporting of foreclosing residential properties to council members. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to report foreclosure data collected under § 27-2109.1 of the Administrative Code to each Council Member, as relevant to their specific districts. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1126-2018 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Housing and Buildings Creating an interagency task force on illegal conversions and occupancies. Introduction This bill would create a permanent interagency illegal conversions and occupancies task force. The task force would report annually on the issue of illegal housing conversions and provide recommendations for related policy changes. The task force would be composed of members from multiple city agencies with functions related to illegal housing arrangements and representatives of the Council, and would hold hearings across the boroughs to assist in the creation of its reports. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1127-2018 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Housing and Buildings Expediting permits Introduction This legislation would require the Department of Buildings (DOB) to expedite work permits where additional permits are required by DOB to proceed with ongoing work, and would also require DOB to expedite amendments to permit applications. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1128-2018 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Housing and Buildings Fences at stalled construction sites. Introduction This bill would require that the green wooden fences at construction sites where work has been stalled for over two year be replaced with chain link fences. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0538-2018 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Economic Development EDC to expand NYC Ferry service to LaGuardia Airport. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0539-2018 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Education DOE to amend its 2017 Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning policy. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1129-2018 * Rory I. Lancman ~SPONSOR Public Safety Provision of information to federal immigration authorities regarding individuals included in the gang database. Introduction This bill would prohibit the NYPD from providing information about whether any individual is included in the NYPD’s gang database to immigration authorities, or to any other person or federal agency if the information is likely to be used for immigration enforcement. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1130-2018 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Transportation Prohibiting certain commercial establishments from parking vehicles on city streets. Introduction This bill would prohibit commercial establishments from parking vehicles on city streets as part of their business. This would include auto body shops, mechanics, car rental businesses, and gas stations, who use street parking for the purpose of dropping-off, picking-up, inspecting, storing, repairing, servicing or displaying a vehicle for sale, lease or rent. The fine for such violation would be between $250 and $400 per day. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0540-2018 * Diana I. Ayala ~SPONSOR Education NYS Education Dept to require, implement and enforce more extensive training and tracking of the training of school bus drivers and attendants who transport students with disabilities. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1131-2018 * Deborah L. Rose ~SPONSOR Small Business Appointment of members to the Waterfront Management Advisory Board. Introduction This bill would change the language concerning appointed members of the Waterfront Management Advisory Board to allow individuals who hold public office, such as community board positions, to serve on the Waterfront Management Advisory Board. This bill would not change the restriction on appointment of public employees. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1132-2018 * Deborah L. Rose ~SPONSOR Transportation Requiring the installation of reflective material on bollards, curbs, posts, and roundabouts. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to install reflective material—defined as material that is capable of reflecting light and that is in compliance with the manual on uniform traffic control devices and the New York supplement to the manual on uniform traffic control devices—on bollards, curbs, posts, and roundabouts. DOT would be required to annually install the material on at least 250 bollards, curbs, posts, and roundabouts in each borough. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1133-2018 * Helen K. Rosenthal ~SPONSOR Technology Creation of a database to track violations from issuance to resolution. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) to create a public online searchable database through which all agencies that issue notices of violation returnable to the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (“OATH”) Hearings Division and through which the Department of Housing Preservation and Development must report on violations from issuance of notice to resolution. The bill would also require DoITT to provide quarterly updates to the Speaker on the completion of the database and require agencies to report to DoITT and the Speaker on the information they are unable to make available in the database. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1134-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Health Creation of a substance abuse assistance mobile application. Introduction This bill would create a substance abuse assistance mobile application that provides information about available drug and alcohol use services. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1135-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Transportation Requiring the use of accessible pedestrian signals. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Transportation to utilize accessible pedestrian signals at all corners of any intersection at which it replaces or installs pedestrian signals. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1136-2018 * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ~SPONSOR Public Safety Requiring the NYPD to issue public reports on the department’s use of body-worn cameras. Introduction This bill would require the Police Department to submit quarterly public reports on information regarding the use of body-worn cameras. Additionally, the department would be required to annually publish information on each incident requiring an officer to engage body-worn cameras in accordance to Department policy. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0230-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Lakeview Apartments, Manhattan Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0231-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses Landmarks, 2050 Bartow Avenue Animal Shelter, Bronx (C 180346 PSX) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0231-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Landmarks, 2050 Bartow Avenue Animal Shelter, Bronx (C 180346 PSX) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0232-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Planning, Dispositions, and Concessions Planning, Park and Elton, Bronx (20195065 HAX) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0232-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Planning, Park and Elton, Bronx (20195065 HAX) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0233-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Planning, Dispositions, and Concessions Planning, Hopkinson/Park Place, Brooklyn (20195067 HAK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0233-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Planning, Hopkinson/Park Place, Brooklyn (20195067 HAK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0234-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Planning, Dispositions, and Concessions Planning, 21 Arden Street, Manhattan (20195066 HAM) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0234-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Planning, 21 Arden Street, Manhattan (20195066 HAM) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0235-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning & Franchises Zoning, 69-02 Queens Boulevard, Queens (C 180265 ZMQ) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0235-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 69-02 Queens Boulevard, Queens (C 180265 ZMQ) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0236-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning & Franchises Zoning, 69-02 Queens Boulevard, Queens (N 180266 ZRQ) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0236-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 69-02 Queens Boulevard, Queens (N 180266 ZRQ) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0237-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning & Franchises Zoning, 69-02 Queens Boulevard, Queens (C 180267 ZSQ) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0237-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 69-02 Queens Boulevard, Queens (C 180267 ZSQ) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available