Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/11/2020 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall
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    1.ROLL CALL      Roll call Video Video
    2.INVOCATION - Delivered by: Pastor Brenda Starks-Ross, spiritual leader of Trinity Pentecostal House of Prayer located at 548 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Motion to spread the Invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Barron.      Video Video
    3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES - Motion that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of December 19, 2019 and Charter Meeting of January 8, 2020 be adopted as printed by Council Member Maisel.      Video Video
    4.MESSAGES & PAPERS FROM THE MAYOR      Video Video
M 0210-2020 *  FinanceSubmitting February 2020 Financial Plan Detail for Fiscal Years 2020-2024Mayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0211-2020 *  FinanceSubmitting Preliminary Expense, Revenue, and Contract Budget for FY'21.Mayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0212-2020 *  FinanceSubmitting Geographic Reports for Expense Budget for FY'21.Mayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0213-2020 *  FinanceSubmitting Departmental Estimates for FY'21.Mayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0214-2020 *  FinanceSubmitting the Preliminary Capital Budget, FY'21.Mayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0215-2020 *  FinanceSubmitting the Preliminary Capital Commitment Plan, FY'20, Volumes 1, 2, 3, & 4.Mayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0216-2020 *  FinanceSubmitting Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report (PMMR) for FY'20.Mayor's Message Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council  Action details Not available
M 0217-2020 *  Rules, Privileges and ElectionsNisha Agarwal, Conflicts of Interest BoardMayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0218-2020 *  Rules, Privileges and ElectionsWayne Hawley, Conflicts of Interest BoardMayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
    5.COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY, COUNTY & BOROUGH OFFICES - None      Video Video
    6.PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS      Video Video
M 0219-2020 *  Received, Ordered, Printed and FiledSubmitting an annual report pursuant to rule 2.75b in relation to complaints of sexual harassment as defined by the Council’s Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy.Communication Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council  Action details Not available
M 0220-2020 *  Received, Ordered, Printed and FiledCouncil Member Rafael L. Espinal, Jr. ResignationCommunication Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council  Action details Not available
    7.LAND USE CALL-UPS      Video Video
M 0221-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, Lenox Terrace, Manhattan (C 200050 ZSM, C 200054 ZSM, N 200051 ZRM and C 200052 ZMM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0222-2020 *Keith Powers  Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, Trattoria Dell’Arte, Manhattan (20205106 TCM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0223-2020 *Helen K. Rosenthal Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, Bluestone Lane, Manhattan (20205180 TCM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
          Pass Not available
    8.COMMUNICATION FROM THE SPEAKER      Video Video
    9.DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ORDERS      Video Video
    10.REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None      Video Video
    11.REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES      Video Video
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT      Not available
Int 1664-2019 AVanessa L. Gibson Amended and Coupled on GORequiring the office of food policy to formulate a 10-year food policy plan.IntroductionThis bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy (MOFP) to consult with relevant agencies, community based organizations, community leaders and food system stakeholders that focus on food policy, food equity, food justice and food insecurity. The plan would set goals to reduce hunger, improve nutrition, increase access to healthy food, reduce food waste, develop and improve food and farm economies, and increase urban agriculture and sustainability. The MOFP would also be required to submit to the Mayor, the Speaker of the Council, and post on its website a report assessing the city’s progress toward the identified goals.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1666-2019 ABen Kallos Amended and Coupled on GOEstablishment of an office of food policy.IntroductionThis bill would establish an Office of Food Policy. The office would be responsible for, among other things, providing recommendations to the mayor and agencies regarding food policy; coordinating multi-agency initiatives relating to food policy; performing outreach to food policy advocates, community based organizations, academic institutions, and other entities to advance the city’s food policy; and supporting initiatives that are designed to promote access to healthy food.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE      Not available
Int 0113-2018 ABrad S. Lander Amended and Coupled on GOCreation of a database to track capital projects citywide, and to repeal section 18-145 of such administrative code.IntroductionThis bill would require the establishment of an interagency task force consisting of representatives of at least seven Mayoral agencies and offices to create and implement a public online capital projects database. The database would consist of an interactive and searchable public database (updated on a triannual basis) containing information about capital projects citywide. The bill would also require an advisory board, consisting of representatives from the Mayor’s office, the Council, and the Comptroller, that would advise the task force on the development of the public online capital projects database. To the extent deemed practicable by the task force, the database would include information for each project including the name, location and current phase, as well as information related to the project schedule and cost. Upon publication of the database, this bill would require any agency implementing a capital project for which information or data is published in the database to include a link to the public online capital projects database on that agency’s website.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0611-2020 *Daniel Dromm   528 East 11th Street HDFC, ManhattanLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1242-2020 *Daniel Dromm  Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 611 - 528 East 11th Street HDFC, ManhattanResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0612-2020 *Daniel Dromm   Carroll Gardens Portfolio, BrooklynLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1243-2020 *Daniel Dromm  Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 612 - Carroll Gardens Portfolio, BrooklynResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL WELFARE      Not available
Int 1650-2019 AAdrienne E. Adams Amended and Coupled on GOProvision of information regarding the health bucks program and farmers’ markets.IntroductionThis bill would require the Human Resources Administration to provide information about the Health Bucks program and farmers’ markets in the city to all individuals who receive or apply to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1659-2019 AMargaret S. Chin Amended and Coupled on GOPlan to identify and enroll seniors eligible for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Social Services, working in collaboration with the Department for the Aging, to develop a plan to identify and enroll seniors who are eligible for supplement nutritional assistance benefits, but who are not yet enrolled to receive such benefits.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE      Not available
LU 0597-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Somers Brothers Tinware Factory, Brooklyn (20205054 HIK (N 200195 HIK, DL 515/LP-2640))Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1244-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 597 - Landmarks, Somers Brothers Tinware Factory, Brooklyn (20205054 HIK (N 200195 HIK, DL 515/LP-2640))Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0598-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Central Power Station Engine House, Brooklyn (20205055 HIK (N 200196 HIK, DL 515/LP-2639))Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1245-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 598 - Landmarks, Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Central Power Station Engine House, Brooklyn (20205055 HIK (N 200196 HIK, DL 515/LP-2639))Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0599-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Montauk Paint Manufacturing Company Building, Brookyn (20205056 HIK (N 200197 HIK, DL 515/LP-2641))Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1246-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 599 - Landmarks, Montauk Paint Manufacturing Company Building, Brookyn (20205056 HIK (N 200197 HIK, DL 515/LP-2641))Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0600-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Gowanus Canal Flushing Tunnel Pumping Station and Gate House, Brooklyn (20205057 HIK (N 200198 HIK, DL 515/LP-2638))Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1247-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 600 - Landmarks, Gowanus Canal Flushing Tunnel Pumping Station and Gate House, Brooklyn (20205057 HIK (N 200198 HIK, DL 515/LP-2638))Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0601-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Brooklyn Office, Shelter, and Garage Building, Brooklyn (20205058 HIK (N 200199 HIK, DL 515/LP-2637))Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1248-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 601 - Landmarks, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Brooklyn Office, Shelter, and Garage Building, Brooklyn (20205058 HIK (N 200199 HIK, DL 515/LP-2637))Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0603-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 147-40 15th Avenue Commercial Overlay Rezoning, Queens (C 190029 ZMQ)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1249-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 603 - Zoning, 147-40 15th Avenue Commercial Overlay Rezoning, Queens (C 190029 ZMQ)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0604-2020 *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, 22-60 46TH STREET REZONING, Queens (C 190267 ZMQ)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 0605-2020 *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, 22-60 46TH STREET REZONING, Queens (N 190266 ZRQ)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 0613-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 476-Seat Primary School Q340, Queens (20205259 SCQ)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1250-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 613 - Landmarks, 476-Seat Primary School Q340, Queens (20205259 SCQ)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS      Not available
Res 1235-2020 *Karen Koslowitz Preconsidered - Coupled on GOChanges in Chairs and Membership to the Standing Committees of the Council.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0206-2020 *   Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk, Taxi and Limousine CommissionMayor's Message Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1251-2020 *Karen Koslowitz Coupled on GOM 206 - Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk, Taxi and Limousine CommissionResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION      Not available
Int 0971-2018 ABrad S. Lander Amended and Coupled on GODangerous drivingIntroductionThe bill will create a "dangerous vehicle abatement program" that requires owners of vehicles with more than 5 red light camera violations or more than 15 speed camera violations within 12 months to take a safe vehicle operation course offered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). If an owner fails to complete the course, their vehicle may be impounded by the Sheriff. Owners who receive a red light or speed camera violation will be notified that those violations will count toward dangerous vehicle abatement program. After receiving notice that a vehicle is covered under the program, an owner will have the opportunity to contest. Defenses will include that: (1) another person was driving the vehicle and will take the course, (2) the vehicle hasn’t accrued a sufficient number of tickets, (3) the owner was not able to enroll in the course, through no fault of their own, and (4) personal circumstances beyond the control of the owner would cause undue hardship and prevent them from completing the course. The program will run for three years. Each year, DOT will report on the number of drivers of who completed the course and the number of vehicles impounded. At least three months before the end of the program, DOT will issue a report on the effectiveness of the program and how certain driving behaviors correlate with traffic crashes.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
    12.GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR      Video Video
LU 0604-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 22-60 46TH STREET REZONING, Queens (C 190267 ZMQ)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1252-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 604 - Zoning, 22-60 46TH STREET REZONING, Queens (C 190267 ZMQ)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0605-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 22-60 46TH STREET REZONING, Queens (N 190266 ZRQ)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1253-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 605 - Zoning, 22-60 46TH STREET REZONING, Queens (N 190266 ZRQ)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
T2018-1849 *  Coupled on GOCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     COUPLED ON GENERAL ORDER CALENDAR      Not available
    ~coupledECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT      Not available
Int 1664-2019 AVanessa L. Gibson~coupledA and GORequiring the office of food policy to formulate a 10-year food policy plan.IntroductionThis bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy (MOFP) to consult with relevant agencies, community based organizations, community leaders and food system stakeholders that focus on food policy, food equity, food justice and food insecurity. The plan would set goals to reduce hunger, improve nutrition, increase access to healthy food, reduce food waste, develop and improve food and farm economies, and increase urban agriculture and sustainability. The MOFP would also be required to submit to the Mayor, the Speaker of the Council, and post on its website a report assessing the city’s progress toward the identified goals.   Action details Not available
Int 1666-2019 ABen Kallos~coupledA and GOEstablishment of an office of food policy.IntroductionThis bill would establish an Office of Food Policy. The office would be responsible for, among other things, providing recommendations to the mayor and agencies regarding food policy; coordinating multi-agency initiatives relating to food policy; performing outreach to food policy advocates, community based organizations, academic institutions, and other entities to advance the city’s food policy; and supporting initiatives that are designed to promote access to healthy food.   Action details Not available
    ~coupledFINANCE      Not available
Int 0113-2018 ABrad S. Lander~coupledA and GOCreation of a database to track capital projects citywide, and to repeal section 18-145 of such administrative code.IntroductionThis bill would require the establishment of an interagency task force consisting of representatives of at least seven Mayoral agencies and offices to create and implement a public online capital projects database. The database would consist of an interactive and searchable public database (updated on a triannual basis) containing information about capital projects citywide. The bill would also require an advisory board, consisting of representatives from the Mayor’s office, the Council, and the Comptroller, that would advise the task force on the development of the public online capital projects database. To the extent deemed practicable by the task force, the database would include information for each project including the name, location and current phase, as well as information related to the project schedule and cost. Upon publication of the database, this bill would require any agency implementing a capital project for which information or data is published in the database to include a link to the public online capital projects database on that agency’s website.   Action details Not available
Res 1242-2020 *Daniel Dromm ~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 611 - 528 East 11th Street HDFC, ManhattanResolution    Action details Not available
Res 1243-2020 *Daniel Dromm ~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 612 - Carroll Gardens Portfolio, BrooklynResolution    Action details Not available
    ~coupledGENERAL WELFARE      Not available
Int 1650-2019 AAdrienne E. Adams~coupledA and GOProvision of information regarding the health bucks program and farmers’ markets.IntroductionThis bill would require the Human Resources Administration to provide information about the Health Bucks program and farmers’ markets in the city to all individuals who receive or apply to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.   Action details Not available
Int 1659-2019 AMargaret S. Chin~coupledA and GOPlan to identify and enroll seniors eligible for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Social Services, working in collaboration with the Department for the Aging, to develop a plan to identify and enroll seniors who are eligible for supplement nutritional assistance benefits, but who are not yet enrolled to receive such benefits.   Action details Not available
    ~coupledLAND USE      Not available
Res 1244-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 597 - Landmarks, Somers Brothers Tinware Factory, Brooklyn (20205054 HIK (N 200195 HIK, DL 515/LP-2640))Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1245-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 598 - Landmarks, Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Central Power Station Engine House, Brooklyn (20205055 HIK (N 200196 HIK, DL 515/LP-2639))Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1246-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 599 - Landmarks, Montauk Paint Manufacturing Company Building, Brookyn (20205056 HIK (N 200197 HIK, DL 515/LP-2641))Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1247-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 600 - Landmarks, Gowanus Canal Flushing Tunnel Pumping Station and Gate House, Brooklyn (20205057 HIK (N 200198 HIK, DL 515/LP-2638))Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1248-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 601 - Landmarks, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Brooklyn Office, Shelter, and Garage Building, Brooklyn (20205058 HIK (N 200199 HIK, DL 515/LP-2637))Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1249-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 603 - Zoning, 147-40 15th Avenue Commercial Overlay Rezoning, Queens (C 190029 ZMQ)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1250-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 613 - Landmarks, 476-Seat Primary School Q340, Queens (20205259 SCQ)Resolution    Action details Not available
    ~coupledRULES, PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS      Not available
Res 1235-2020 *Karen Koslowitz~coupledPreconsidered - GOChanges in Chairs and Membership to the Standing Committees of the Council.Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1251-2020 *Karen Koslowitz~coupledGOM 206 - Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk, Taxi and Limousine CommissionResolution    Action details Not available
    ~coupledTRANSPORTATION      Not available
Int 0971-2018 ABrad S. Lander~coupledGODangerous drivingIntroductionThe bill will create a "dangerous vehicle abatement program" that requires owners of vehicles with more than 5 red light camera violations or more than 15 speed camera violations within 12 months to take a safe vehicle operation course offered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). If an owner fails to complete the course, their vehicle may be impounded by the Sheriff. Owners who receive a red light or speed camera violation will be notified that those violations will count toward dangerous vehicle abatement program. After receiving notice that a vehicle is covered under the program, an owner will have the opportunity to contest. Defenses will include that: (1) another person was driving the vehicle and will take the course, (2) the vehicle hasn’t accrued a sufficient number of tickets, (3) the owner was not able to enroll in the course, through no fault of their own, and (4) personal circumstances beyond the control of the owner would cause undue hardship and prevent them from completing the course. The program will run for three years. Each year, DOT will report on the number of drivers of who completed the course and the number of vehicles impounded. At least three months before the end of the program, DOT will issue a report on the effectiveness of the program and how certain driving behaviors correlate with traffic crashes.   Action details Not available
    ~coupledGENERAL ORDER CALENDAR      Not available
Res 1252-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 604 - Zoning, 22-60 46TH STREET REZONING, Queens (C 190267 ZMQ)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1253-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 605 - Zoning, 22-60 46TH STREET REZONING, Queens (N 190266 ZRQ)Resolution    Action details Not available
T2018-1849 *  GOCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds    Action details Not available
          Pass Not available
    13.INTRODUCTION & READING OF BILLS (SEE BELOW)      Not available
    14.DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTIONS      Video Video
    15.RESOLUTIONS      Video Video
Res 1024-2019 AFarah N. Louis Amended and Adopted by the Committee on General WelfareCalling upon the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to expand eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to public college students.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1025-2019 *Farah N. Louis Adopted by the Committee on General WelfareOpt into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Restaurant Meals Program to allow disabled, elderly and homeless SNAP recipients to use their benefits on hot meals and other prepared foods at participating grocery stores, delis and restauranResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
    16.GENERAL DISCUSSION      Video Video
    17.EXTENSION OF REMARKS      Video Video
     INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS      Not available
Int 1870-2020 *Justin L. Brannan~SPONSORHealthProvision of information about pediatric emergency rooms.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to maintain a list of pediatric emergency rooms, including information about their locations and available medical services. The list would be posted on DOHMH’s website and the website of the 311 customer service center, and would be provided to callers to 311 who request information about pediatric emergency rooms. DOHMH would be required to coordinate with hospitals to provide the list to parents of infants born in the city and to provide the list to pediatricians for distribution to parents. DOHMH would also be required to provide the list to the Department of Education and child care programs to be distributed to parents and guardians of children enrolled in child care programs and grade 3-K through grade 8, at least once a year.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1233-2020 *Justin L. Brannan~SPONSORFinanceAmending Section 1402 of the NYS Tax Law to raise the minimum threshold for imposition of the “Mansion Tax” from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 in NYC and increasing the tax due on transfers exceeding $2,000,000.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1871-2020 *Fernando Cabrera ~SPONSORGovernmental OperationsSeparability of unconsolidated local laws.IntroductionThis bill would provide by default that the Council intends to preserve portions of enacted unconsolidated local laws, or unconsolidated local law sections, if a court strikes down other provisions of such laws. Similar severability clauses already exist governing consolidated provisions of the Charter and Administrative Code.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1872-2020 *Fernando Cabrera ~SPONSORGovernmental OperationsOnline publication of unconsolidated local laws.IntroductionThis bill would require the Corporation Counsel to make available through the City’s website a true a complete compilation of unconsolidated local laws enacted after January 1, 1985. Unconsolidated portions of local laws enacted after that date must be presented as annotations to relevant amended sections of the Charter or Administrative Code, except that such annotations shall not include any unconsolidated provision of local law that relates solely to the effective date of such local law or that solely establishes as severable any part or provision of such local law.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1873-2020 *Margaret S. Chin~SPONSOREnvironmental ProtectionMercury poisoning prevention, including the remediation of elemental mercury from contaminated properties adjacent to schools, child care facilities and facilities providing day care services.IntroductionThis bill would create a New York City standard for mercury vapor exposure on sites adjacent to schools, child care facilities, or facilities providing day care services. This standard would be 750 nanograms per cubic meter of air, averaged over an eight-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week for adults or 16 hours or less per week averaged over the school year for children. The bill would also require the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to develop a procedure for property owners to identify the presence of elemental mercury on a property, and would require the Commissioner to create mercury vapor remediation standards for owners of properties located adjacent to schools, child care facilities, or facilities providing day care services.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1874-2020 *Margaret S. Chin~SPONSORGovernmental OperationsPermitting interested parties to receive notification of items published in the City Record.IntroductionThis bill would permit individuals to sign up to receive email notifications on items in the City Record. The purpose of this legislation is to increase public access to up-to-date information about City political processes.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1234-2020 *Margaret S. Chin~SPONSORFinanceProviding a tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses. (A.7209/S.5100)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1875-2020 *Laurie A. Cumbo~SPONSORTransportationExtending the grace period for parking violations after a change in parking restrictions.IntroductionThis bill would extend the grace period for parking violations after a change in parking restrictions in New York City in two ways. It would extend the affirmative defense period after notice of a change in parking restrictions from five days to fifteen days, and additionally require that no vehicle may be towed as a result of a violation of a new parking restriction for a period of thirty days after posting notice of the change unless towing the vehicle is determined to be necessary for public safety.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1235-2020 *Karen Koslowitz~SPONSORPreconsidered - Rules, Privileges and ElectionsChanges in Chairs and Membership to the Standing Committees of the Council.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1876-2020 *Kalman Yeger ~SPONSOREnvironmental ProtectionRequiring notice after a water main break.IntroductionThis bill would provide that when a City or private water main breaks, the Department of Environmental Protection would be required to e-mail a notice to each Council Member, Borough President and Community Board whose district is affected by the break. The notice would have to be given within three hours after the break and include information about the time and location of the break, road closures, and other known adverse effects.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1877-2020 *Ydanis A. Rodriguez~SPONSORTransportationReplacement of pavement markings after street resurfacing work.IntroductionThis bill would require that any person, including utility companies, private developers and other business entities, but not including the Department of Transportation, must repaint all pavement markings within seven days after paving or resurfacing a street. The maximum civil penalty for a violation would be $2,500.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1878-2020 *Keith Powers ~SPONSORGovernmental OperationsCity administrative procedure act.IntroductionThis bill would amend the City Administrative Procedure Act to grant New York City agencies, as a default, express authority to promulgate rules before a local law’s effective date. The Council would retain the power to prohibit or require pre-effective date rulemaking.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1879-2020 *Keith Powers ~SPONSORGovernmental OperationsDesignation of administering offices or agencies.IntroductionThis bill would provide that any designation by the Mayor of one or more offices or agencies to administer or enforce any provision of the Charter or Administrative Code made pursuant to a law that requires or authorizes the Mayor to make such a designation, and any change to any such designation, shall be made in writing. Within 10 days of such designation or change, a copy of such writing shall be published on the City’s website and on the website of such agency or office, and shall be electronically submitted to the Speaker.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1880-2020 *Public Advocate Jumaane Williams~SPONSORHealthParental notification of unexpected absences in day care services.IntroductionThe proposed legislation would require day care services to make confirmed contact with parents or legal guardians in cases of unexpected absences. When a parent or legal guardian cannot be reached, day care services would be required to document that no less than three attempts were made to reach all contacts for the parents or legal guardians on file. Furthermore, day care services would be required to have at least two emergency contacts, in addition to the contacts for the parents or legal guardians, on file. When parents or legal guardians cannot be reached, day care service would be required to try to contact all emergency contacts on file.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1881-2020 *Public Advocate Jumaane Williams~SPONSORJustice SystemRequiring the DOC to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining school transcripts, social security cards, and driver’s licenses upon request, and to report on the issuance of such items.IntroductionThis bill requires the Department of Correction to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining education records, to require issuance of birth certificates to all people in custody upon request, and to report on the issuance of education records and birth certificates.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1236-2020 *Public Advocate Jumaane Williams~SPONSORJustice SystemEnsure all people in custody have the right to vote and require the DOC and Community Supervision to collaborate state and local board of elections to facilitate voter registration and voting among all incarcerated people. (S.6821)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1237-2020 *Public Advocate Jumaane Williams~SPONSORPublic SafetyRequire MTA police officers to wear body-worn cameras. (S.6793/A.8943)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1882-2020 *Antonio Reynoso~SPONSORPublic SafetyUse of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to report additional data in quarterly and annual reporting on officers’ use of force. Current reporting requirements create various categories for “use of force incidents,” but do not specifically name motor vehicles as a means of such force. This bill would add “use of a motor vehicle to gain control of a subject” as a reporting category.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1883-2020 *Adrienne E. Adams~SPONSORPublic SafetyRequiring the PD to conduct an annual security assessment at each NYCHA building.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) to conduct an annual security assessment at each New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”) building, and provide the results of such assessments to NYCHA within 15 days of completion. NYPD would also be required to report quarterly on the number of such building assessments completed by the Department to the Mayor, the Speaker of the Council and NYCHA.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1884-2020 *Adrienne E. Adams~SPONSORPublic SafetyRequiring the DOT, in consultation with the PD, to create a comprehensive plan to address problems of inadequate parking at any precinct or other building of the NYPD.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Police Department (“NYPD”), to create a comprehensive plan to address problems of inadequate parking at any NYPD precinct or other building used by the NYPD. The bill provides that the Commissioner of Transportation must also consult with other New York City agencies as necessary in developing the plan.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1238-2020 *Carlina Rivera ~SPONSORHealthIncreasing membership on the public health and health planning council and directing the appointment of members representing particular areas of concern. (A4071/S870)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1239-2020 *Carlina Rivera ~SPONSORHealthMaking doulas more accessible to individuals with Medicaid and those without health insurance.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1885-2020 *Deborah L. Rose~SPONSORHealthOnline portal for child care services.IntroductionThe proposed legislation would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to create an online portal that childcare providers can access to submit required documentation for background checks. This portal is intended to streamline and shorten the background check process for childcare providers in the City.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1886-2020 *Deborah L. Rose~SPONSORYouth ServicesUniversal summer youth program plan.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Youth and Community Development, in consultation with the Department of Education and the Department of Parks and Recreation, to establish, subject to appropriation, a program of universal summer youth programming for all youths in the city by September 1, 2021. This bill would also require a report on a plan to address the need for expanded summer youth programs for all New York City youth and steps the city will take to establish universal summer youth programming. It would also report on other issues related to after school capacity and participation rates.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1240-2020 *Helen K. Rosenthal~SPONSORCivil and Human RightsUnited Nations Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, to ensure that housing is recognized as a human right.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1887-2020 *Vanessa L. Gibson~SPONSOROversight and InvestigationsEstablishing a special inspector of labor within the department of investigation.IntroductionThis bill would require the Commissioner of the Department of Investigation (DOI) to appoint a special inspector of labor who would be responsible for coordinating the labor enforcement activities of DOI that relate to city contracts. In addition, if a DOI investigation finds that a city contractor or potential city contractor is or has engaged in violations of labor or employment law, the special inspector of labor would be required to make such findings public, unless the information is confidential or would affect an ongoing investigation.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1888-2020 *Mark Treyger~SPONSORParks and RecreationProhibiting vehicles on boardwalks.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit all non-City owned or non-authorized motor vehicles from being used on City elevated boardwalks. It would also require that authorized city employees or contractors only use small utility vehicles under 2,400 pounds for activities on wooden boardwalk unless larger vehicles are necessary for construction, maintenance or public safety needs. Unauthorized persons who operate a motor vehicle on an elevated boardwalk would be subject to a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment or a $1,000 fine or both, and a civil penalty between $500 and $1,000.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1241-2020 *Mark Treyger~SPONSORTransportationMTA to make subways and buses fare free year round.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0611-2020 *Daniel Dromm ~SPONSORPreconsidred - Finance528 East 11th Street HDFC, ManhattanLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0612-2020 *Daniel Dromm ~SPONSORPreconsidred - FinanceCarroll Gardens Portfolio, BrooklynLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0613-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPreconsidred - Landmarks, Public Sitings and DispositionsLandmarks, 476-Seat Primary School Q340, Queens (20205259 SCQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0613-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 476-Seat Primary School Q340, Queens (20205259 SCQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0614-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPreconsidred - Zoning & FranchisesZoning, 2513-2523 Avenue O Rezoning, Brooklyn (20190438 ZMK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0614-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 2513-2523 Avenue O Rezoning, Brooklyn (20190438 ZMK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0615-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Sitings and DispositionsLandmarks, 322-Seat Primary School Facility, Brooklyn (20205150 SCK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0615-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 322-Seat Primary School Facility, Brooklyn (20205150 SCK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0616-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Sitings and DispositionsLandmarks, 272 East 7th Street – UDAAP/Article XI, Manhattan (20205258 HAM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0616-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 272 East 7th Street – UDAAP/Article XI, Manhattan (20205258 HAM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0617-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Sitings and DispositionsLandmarks, NYC Health & Hospitals/Sea View Campus, Staten Island (20205278 HHR)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0617-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, NYC Health & Hospitals/Sea View Campus, Staten Island (20205278 HHR)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0618-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Sitings and DispositionsLandmarks, 47 West 28th Street Building, Tin Pan Alley, Manhattan (20195575 HIM (N 200223 HIM))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0618-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 47 West 28th Street Building, Tin Pan Alley, Manhattan (20195575 HIM (N 200223 HIM))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0619-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Sitings and DispositionsLandmarks, 49 West 28th Street Building, Tin Pan Alley, Manhattan (20195576 HIM (N 200224 HIM))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0619-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 49 West 28th Street Building, Tin Pan Alley, Manhattan (20195576 HIM (N 200224 HIM))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0620-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Sitings and DispositionsLandmarks, 51 West 28th Street Building, Tin Pan Alley, Manhattan (20195577 HIM (N 200225 HIM))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0620-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 51 West 28th Street Building, Tin Pan Alley, Manhattan (20195577 HIM (N 200225 HIM))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0621-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Sitings and DispositionsLandmarks, 53 West 28th Street Building, Tin Pan Alley, Manhattan (20195578 HIM (N 200226 HIM))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0621-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 53 West 28th Street Building, Tin Pan Alley, Manhattan (20195578 HIM (N 200226 HIM))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0622-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Sitings and DispositionsLandmarks, 55 West 28th Street Building, Tin Pan Alley, Manhattan (20195579 HIM (N 200227 HIM))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0622-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 55 West 28th Street Building, Tin Pan Alley, Manhattan (20195579 HIM (N 200227 HIM))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0623-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Sitings and DispositionsLandmarks, Public School 31 Landmark Rescission, Bronx (20205522 HIX (N 200236 HIX))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0623-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Public School 31 Landmark Rescission, Bronx (20205522 HIX (N 200236 HIX))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0624-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, Bluestone Lane, Manhattan (20205180 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0624-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Bluestone Lane, Manhattan (20205180 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0625-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, Trattoria Dell’Arte, Manhattan (20205106 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0625-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Trattoria Dell’Arte, Manhattan (20205106 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0626-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, 46-74 Gansevoort Street, Manhattan (M 840260(F) LDM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0626-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 46-74 Gansevoort Street, Manhattan (M 840260(F) LDM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0627-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, 271 Sea Breeze Avenue, Brooklyn (C 190172 ZMK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0627-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 271 Sea Breeze Avenue, Brooklyn (C 190172 ZMK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0628-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, Grand Avenue & Pacific Street Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 190256 ZMK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0628-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Grand Avenue & Pacific Street Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 190256 ZMK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0629-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, Grand Avenue & Pacific Street Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 190257 ZRK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0629-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Grand Avenue & Pacific Street Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 190257 ZRK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0630-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, 8118 13th Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 190295 ZMK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0630-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 8118 13th Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 190295 ZMK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0631-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, Queens Boulevard MIH Text Amendment, Queens (N 190352 ZRQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0631-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Queens Boulevard MIH Text Amendment, Queens (N 190352 ZRQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0632-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, Lenox Terrace, Manhattan (C 200050 ZSM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0632-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Lenox Terrace, Manhattan (C 200050 ZSM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0633-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, Lenox Terrace, Manhattan (N 200051 ZRM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0633-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Lenox Terrace, Manhattan (N 200051 ZRM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0634-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, Lenox Terrace, Manhattan (C 200052 ZMM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0634-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Lenox Terrace, Manhattan (C 200052 ZMM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0635-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, Lenox Terrace, Manhattan (C 200054 ZSM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0635-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Lenox Terrace, Manhattan (C 200054 ZSM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0636-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORZoning & FranchisesZoning, C7 Baychester Avenue Rezoning, Bronx (C 200088 ZMX)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0636-2020 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, C7 Baychester Avenue Rezoning, Bronx (C 200088 ZMX)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available