Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/27/2023 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: CLICK ANY FILE # BELOW (in blue) TO ACCESS LEGISLATION AND ATTACHMENTS, LOCATING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW MATERIALS FOR CERTAIN LAND USE APPLICATIONS, Stated Meeting Agenda, Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting, Minutes of the Stated Meeting Meeting Items (146) 146 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: All agenda items Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Prime Sponsor Agenda # Agenda Note Name Type Summary Action Result Action Details Multimedia       1. ROLL CALL           Roll call Not available       2. INVOCATION - Delivered by: Rabbi Yaakov Lehrfield, Young Israel of Staten Island located at 835 Forest Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314. Motion to spread the Invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Carr.           Not available       3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - Motion that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of March 16, 2023 be adopted as printed by Council Member Schulman.           Not available       4. MESSAGES & PAPERS FROM THE MAYOR - None           Not available       5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY, COUNTY & BOROUGH OFFICES - None           Not available       6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - None           Not available       7. LAND USE CALL-UPS – None           Not available       8. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SPEAKER           Not available       9. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ORDERS           Not available       10. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None           Not available       11. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES           Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION           Not available Int 0891-2023 A Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Allowing charitable organizations to conduct games of chance at professional sporting venues, and to repeal subdivision 8 of section 20-435 of such code, which defines the term “Prize.” Introduction This bill would allow sports venues throughout New York City to conduct raffles for charitable purposes during professional or collegiate sporting competitions by providing certain exemptions regarding advertising, the value of prizes, the sale of alcohol on the premises, the cost of admission to the premises, the number of raffles that may occur within one calendar year, and the length of a license period. Raffles may be conducted from two hours before the beginning of play until the end of play. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE           Not available Res 0575-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders 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 0192-2023 * Justin L. Brannan     834 Riverside Drive HDFC.GHPP.FY23, Block 2136, Lot 18, Manhattan, Community District No. 12, Council District No. 7. Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0593-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders LU 192 - 834 Riverside Drive HDFC.GHPP.FY23, Block 2136, Lot 18, Manhattan, Community District No. 12, Council District No. 7. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0193-2023 * Justin L. Brannan     Taino Towers, Block 1787, Lots 1, 60, 70, 80, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0594-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders LU 193 - Taino Towers, Block 1787, Lots 1, 60, 70, 80, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0194-2023 * Justin L. Brannan     Taino Towers-Building 1, Block 1787, Lot 60, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0595-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders LU 194 - Taino Towers-Building 1, Block 1787, Lot 60, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0195-2023 * Justin L. Brannan     Taino Towers-Building 2, Block 1787, Lot 1, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0596-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders LU 195 - Taino Towers-Building 2, Block 1787, Lot 1, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0196-2023 * Justin L. Brannan     Taino Towers-Building 3, Block 1787, Lot 80, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0597-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders LU 196 - Taino Towers-Building 3, Block 1787, Lot 80, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0197-2023 * Justin L. Brannan     Taino Towers-Building 4, Block 1787, Lot 70, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0598-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders LU 197 - Taino Towers-Building 4, Block 1787, Lot 70, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0198-2023 * Justin L. Brannan     West 148th Street Heighliner Portfolio.HPO.FY23, Block 2034, Lot 29, Manhattan, Community District No. 10, Council District No. 9. Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0599-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders LU 198 - West 148th Street Heighliner Portfolio.HPO.FY23, Block 2034, Lot 29, Manhattan, Community District No. 10, Council District No. 9. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0199-2023 * Justin L. Brannan     St. Matthew & St. Timothy's Apartments, Block 1213, Lot 42, Manhattan, Community District No. 7, Council District No. 6. Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0600-2023 * Justin L. Brannan   Preconsidered - Coupled on General Orders LU 199 - St. Matthew & St. Timothy's Apartments, Block 1213, Lot 42, Manhattan, Community District No. 7, Council District No. 6. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL WELFARE           Not available Int 0190-2022 A Public Advocate Jumaane Williams   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Creation and distribution of a statement of rights for persons experiencing homelessness and residing in shelter. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to produce a statement of rights for those living in shelter, which would inform clients experiencing homelessness about the rights and services available to them. In addition, DHS would be required to make this document available on its website and to provide it to shelters and social services offices for distribution to people experiencing homelessness. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0704-2022 A Shaun Abreu   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Receipt of rental assistance payments. Introduction The bill would require the Human Resources Administration to provide landlords the option to accept rental assistance payments via an electronic transfer into a bank account. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS           Not available Int 0984-2023 A Gale A. Brewer   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Eliminating certain outdated and unnecessary temporary programs and pilot programs, unconstitutional provisions and other outdated and unnecessary provisions. Introduction The proposed legislation would repeal 12 provisions from the Administrative Code: Temporary or pilot programs – 7 provisions - Such provisions would be repealed as each of the programs have expired. Some provisions require only the creation of a program for a specific period of time, while others also require submission of an accompanying report by a specific date. Regardless, all the program completion dates and report due dates required under such provisions have long since passed. Unconstitutional provisions – 3 provisions - These provisions of the Administrative Code have been deemed unconstitutional. Outdated provisions – 2 provisions - These two provisions are obsolete due to changed circumstances. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0986-2023 A Amanda Farías   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Eliminating certain outdated and unnecessary advisory boards, task forces and commissions. Introduction The proposed legislation would repeal 17 provisions of the Charter and Administrative Code establishing certain advisory boards, task forces or commissions. Such provisions would be repealed for at least one of the following reasons: the body no longer convenes and has been dormant for a substantial period of time; the provision establishing the body calls for the submission of a one-time report and no further activity; the body no longer provides any useful function; the duties assigned to the body are duplicative of the functions of other City bodies; or the provision was waived by the Report and Advisory Board Review Commission. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1004-2023 A Nantasha M. Williams   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Eliminating certain reporting requirements selected for waiver by the report and advisory board review commission and amending certain outdated and unnecessary reports and studies. Introduction The proposed legislation would repeal 27 provisions of the Charter and Administrative Code requiring certain reports and studies. Such provisions would be repealed for at least one of the following reasons: the due date for submission of the report or study has passed and no further reporting has been required; the report is duplicative of other mandated reporting; the report is no longer necessary in light of changing circumstances; or the provision was waived by the Report and Advisory Board Review Commission. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE           Not available LU 0181-2023 * 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, 25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning, Queens (C 200232 ZMQ) Land Use Application   Approved and Referred to the Department of City Planning   Action details Not available LU 0182-2023 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning, Queens (N 220330 ZRQ) Land Use Application   Filed by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0601-2023 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled to be Filed Pursuant to Letter of Withdrawal LU 182 - Zoning, 25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning, Queens (N 220330 ZRQ) Resolution   Filed by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0183-2023 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 245-06 South Conduit Avenue Commercial Overlay, Queens (C 230006 ZMQ) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0602-2023 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on General Orders LU 183 - Zoning, 245-06 South Conduit Avenue Commercial Overlay, Queens (C 230006 ZMQ) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY           Not available Int 0273-2022 B Mercedes Narcisse   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Requiring police officers to receive training related to recognizing and interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Introduction The bill will require that NYPD to provide officers with training related to recognizing and interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Such training would include: (i) enhancing awareness and a practical understanding of autism spectrum disorder; (ii) development of the interpersonal skills to safely respond to emergencies involving someone with autism spectrum disorder; and (iii) instruction on interview and investigative techniques to utilize in cases involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE           Not available Int 0679-2022 A Rita C. Joseph   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Installation of traffic calming devices in senior pedestrian zones. Introduction This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT), in consultation with the Department for the Aging, to designate certain senior pedestrian zones in the City. DOT must annually install at least one traffic calming device in each zone, and no less than 50 devices across all zones. The Commissioner, after installing at least fifty devices across all zones, may determine to stop further installation in any zone and notify the Speaker of such determination. When any new zone is established or existing zone expanded, DOT shall evaluate the need for any new traffic calming devices in such zones. DOT must report to the Council by February 1, 2024 and annually thereafter on the locations where traffic calming devices have been installed. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0805-2022 A Public Advocate Jumaane Williams   Amended and Coupled on General Orders Pedestrian safety reporting. Introduction Under the bill, the Department of Transportation (DOT) would be required to accelerate the schedule on which the agency conducts the study of traffic crashes involving a pedestrian fatality or serious injury required by local law from every five years to every four years, and to provide such studies and plans arising from such studies to all Community Boards in addition to the Mayor and Speaker. DOT would also be required to submit reports concerning investigations undertaken by its crash investigation and analysis unit to the Speaker and to all Community Boards. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0854-2022 A Selvena N. Brooks-Powers   Amended and Coupled on General Orders New daylighting measures. Introduction This bill requires that the Department of Transportation (DOT) study safety benefits of daylighting and daylighting barriers, and implement daylighting at a minimum of 100 intersections a year beginning on January 1, 2025. DOT would also be required to install daylighting barriers in intersections where daylighting has been implemented, subject to the Commissioner’s determination. The Commissioner may determine to cease implementation of daylighting at 100 intersections a year on or after January 1, 2030 if additional daylighting would not meaningfully contribute to the safety of motorists, pedestrians, or cyclists and the Commissioner notifies the Speaker of such determination. DOT must annually report on the locations at which daylighting has been implemented and discontinued. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available       12. GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR           Not available LU 0181-2023 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning, Queens (C 200232 ZMQ) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0603-2023 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on General Orders LU 181 - Zoning, 25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning, Queens (C 200232 ZMQ) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         COUPLED ON GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR           Not available       ~coupled CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION           Not available Int 0891-2023 A Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled A and GO Allowing charitable organizations to conduct games of chance at professional sporting venues, and to repeal subdivision 8 of section 20-435 of such code, which defines the term “Prize.” Introduction This bill would allow sports venues throughout New York City to conduct raffles for charitable purposes during professional or collegiate sporting competitions by providing certain exemptions regarding advertising, the value of prizes, the sale of alcohol on the premises, the cost of admission to the premises, the number of raffles that may occur within one calendar year, and the length of a license period. Raffles may be conducted from two hours before the beginning of play until the end of play.     Action details Not available       ~coupled FINANCE           Not available Res 0575-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~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 0593-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled Preconsidered – GO LU 192 - 834 Riverside Drive HDFC.GHPP.FY23, Block 2136, Lot 18, Manhattan, Community District No. 12, Council District No. 7. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0594-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled Preconsidered – GO LU 193 - Taino Towers, Block 1787, Lots 1, 60, 70, 80, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0595-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled Preconsidered – GO LU 194 - Taino Towers-Building 1, Block 1787, Lot 60, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0596-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled Preconsidered – GO LU 195 - Taino Towers-Building 2, Block 1787, Lot 1, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0597-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled Preconsidered – GO LU 196 - Taino Towers-Building 3, Block 1787, Lot 80, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0598-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled Preconsidered – GO LU 197 - Taino Towers-Building 4, Block 1787, Lot 70, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0599-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled Preconsidered – GO LU 198 - West 148th Street Heighliner Portfolio.HPO.FY23, Block 2034, Lot 29, Manhattan, Community District No. 10, Council District No. 9. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0600-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~coupled Preconsidered – GO LU 199 - St. Matthew & St. Timothy's Apartments, Block 1213, Lot 42, Manhattan, Community District No. 7, Council District No. 6. Resolution       Action details Not available       ~coupled GENERAL WELFARE           Not available Int 0190-2022 A Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ~coupled A and GO Creation and distribution of a statement of rights for persons experiencing homelessness and residing in shelter. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to produce a statement of rights for those living in shelter, which would inform clients experiencing homelessness about the rights and services available to them. In addition, DHS would be required to make this document available on its website and to provide it to shelters and social services offices for distribution to people experiencing homelessness.     Action details Not available Int 0704-2022 A Shaun Abreu ~coupled A and GO Receipt of rental assistance payments. Introduction The bill would require the Human Resources Administration to provide landlords the option to accept rental assistance payments via an electronic transfer into a bank account.     Action details Not available       ~coupled GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS           Not available Int 0984-2023 A Gale A. Brewer ~coupled A and GO Eliminating certain outdated and unnecessary temporary programs and pilot programs, unconstitutional provisions and other outdated and unnecessary provisions. Introduction The proposed legislation would repeal 12 provisions from the Administrative Code: Temporary or pilot programs – 7 provisions - Such provisions would be repealed as each of the programs have expired. Some provisions require only the creation of a program for a specific period of time, while others also require submission of an accompanying report by a specific date. Regardless, all the program completion dates and report due dates required under such provisions have long since passed. Unconstitutional provisions – 3 provisions - These provisions of the Administrative Code have been deemed unconstitutional. Outdated provisions – 2 provisions - These two provisions are obsolete due to changed circumstances.     Action details Not available Int 0986-2023 A Amanda Farías ~coupled A and GO Eliminating certain outdated and unnecessary advisory boards, task forces and commissions. Introduction The proposed legislation would repeal 17 provisions of the Charter and Administrative Code establishing certain advisory boards, task forces or commissions. Such provisions would be repealed for at least one of the following reasons: the body no longer convenes and has been dormant for a substantial period of time; the provision establishing the body calls for the submission of a one-time report and no further activity; the body no longer provides any useful function; the duties assigned to the body are duplicative of the functions of other City bodies; or the provision was waived by the Report and Advisory Board Review Commission.     Action details Not available Int 1004-2023 A Nantasha M. Williams ~coupled A and GO Eliminating certain reporting requirements selected for waiver by the report and advisory board review commission and amending certain outdated and unnecessary reports and studies. Introduction The proposed legislation would repeal 27 provisions of the Charter and Administrative Code requiring certain reports and studies. Such provisions would be repealed for at least one of the following reasons: the due date for submission of the report or study has passed and no further reporting has been required; the report is duplicative of other mandated reporting; the report is no longer necessary in light of changing circumstances; or the provision was waived by the Report and Advisory Board Review Commission.     Action details Not available       ~coupled LAND USE           Not available Res 0601-2023 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Filed LU 182 - Zoning, 25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning, Queens (N 220330 ZRQ) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0602-2023 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 183 - Zoning, 245-06 South Conduit Avenue Commercial Overlay, Queens (C 230006 ZMQ) Resolution       Action details Not available       ~coupled PUBLIC SAFETY           Not available Int 0273-2022 B Mercedes Narcisse ~coupled A and GO Requiring police officers to receive training related to recognizing and interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Introduction The bill will require that NYPD to provide officers with training related to recognizing and interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Such training would include: (i) enhancing awareness and a practical understanding of autism spectrum disorder; (ii) development of the interpersonal skills to safely respond to emergencies involving someone with autism spectrum disorder; and (iii) instruction on interview and investigative techniques to utilize in cases involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder.     Action details Not available       ~coupled TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE           Not available Int 0679-2022 A Rita C. Joseph ~coupled A and GO Installation of traffic calming devices in senior pedestrian zones. Introduction This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT), in consultation with the Department for the Aging, to designate certain senior pedestrian zones in the City. DOT must annually install at least one traffic calming device in each zone, and no less than 50 devices across all zones. The Commissioner, after installing at least fifty devices across all zones, may determine to stop further installation in any zone and notify the Speaker of such determination. When any new zone is established or existing zone expanded, DOT shall evaluate the need for any new traffic calming devices in such zones. DOT must report to the Council by February 1, 2024 and annually thereafter on the locations where traffic calming devices have been installed.     Action details Not available Int 0805-2022 A Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ~coupled A and GO Pedestrian safety reporting. Introduction Under the bill, the Department of Transportation (DOT) would be required to accelerate the schedule on which the agency conducts the study of traffic crashes involving a pedestrian fatality or serious injury required by local law from every five years to every four years, and to provide such studies and plans arising from such studies to all Community Boards in addition to the Mayor and Speaker. DOT would also be required to submit reports concerning investigations undertaken by its crash investigation and analysis unit to the Speaker and to all Community Boards.     Action details Not available Int 0854-2022 A Selvena N. Brooks-Powers ~coupled A and GO New daylighting measures. Introduction This bill requires that the Department of Transportation (DOT) study safety benefits of daylighting and daylighting barriers, and implement daylighting at a minimum of 100 intersections a year beginning on January 1, 2025. DOT would also be required to install daylighting barriers in intersections where daylighting has been implemented, subject to the Commissioner’s determination. The Commissioner may determine to cease implementation of daylighting at 100 intersections a year on or after January 1, 2030 if additional daylighting would not meaningfully contribute to the safety of motorists, pedestrians, or cyclists and the Commissioner notifies the Speaker of such determination. DOT must annually report on the locations at which daylighting has been implemented and discontinued.     Action details Not available       ~coupled GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR           Not available Res 0603-2023 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 181 - Zoning, 25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning, Queens (C 200232 ZMQ) Resolution       Action details Not available                   Pass Not available       13. INTRODUCTION & READING OF BILLS (SEE BELOW)           Not available       14. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTIONS           Not available       15. RESOLUTIONS           Not available Res 0460-2023 * Amanda Farías   Adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure NYS Legislature and Governor to fully fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in the State’s upcoming Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0487-2023 * Inna Vernikov   Adopted by the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Recognizing April 29 as End Jew Hatred Day annually in the City of New York. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0566-2023 * Sandra Ung   Adopted by the Committee on Governmental Operations Approving the Report and Advisory Board Review Commission’s determination recommending waiver of eight reporting requirements that was communicated to the City Council on January 24, 2023. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available       16. GENERAL DISCUSSION           Not available       17. EXTENSION OF REMARKS           Not available         INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS           Not available Int 1005-2023 * Diana I. Ayala ~SPONSOR General Welfare Eligibility requirements for renewals of rental assistance vouchers. Introduction This bill would prevent the Department of Social Services from imposing any eligibility requirements on CityFHEPS recipients for renewals of their city-funded rental assistance that are additional to the initial eligibility requirements to participate in the program. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1006-2023 * Erik D. Bottcher ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Providing outreach and education regarding mental health and behavioral health services. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to develop and implement a public awareness campaign and conduct outreach on mental health and behavioral health programs in New York City that provide low-cost and no-cost services, specifically to those who do not qualify for health insurance based on federal guidelines. The awareness campaign and outreach would include explanations on how individuals can access services, such as through referrals from primary care providers. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1007-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Consumer and Worker Protection Increasing maximum charges for towing and storage of motor vehicles. Introduction This bill would increase the maximum fees for towing and storage of vehicles in certain circumstances when the towing company is not chosen by the vehicle owner. The bill would also set a higher rate for storage and towing of vehicles registered at a weight of more than 10,000 pounds. The fees would generally be $225 for towing and $40 per day for storage of vehicles that weigh 10,000 pounds or less, and $700 for towing and $250 per day for storage of vehicles that weigh more than 10,000 pounds. Additional mileage fees would also apply in certain circumstances. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1008-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Governmental Operations Establishing a day-fines pilot program in the office of administrative trials and hearings Introduction This bill would require the office of administrative trials and hearings to collaborate with two or more enforcement agencies designated by the Mayor to establish a pilot program to use day-fines for certain violations of local law. For this purpose, “day-fines” refers to a system for assessing civil penalties that takes into account a respondent’s daily disposable income. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0575-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~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 1009-2023 * Gale A. Brewer ~SPONSOR Consumer and Worker Protection Requiring double decker sight-seeing buses to have at least one employee present on the upper level at all times when passengers are present. Introduction This bill would require double decker sight-seeing tour buses to have at least one employee, who is a licensed guide, present on the upper level of the bus in addition to the driver at all times when passengers are present on the upper level. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1010-2023 * Gale A. Brewer ~SPONSOR Consumer and Worker Protection Adding a 311 complaint category for unlicensed cannabis retailers. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications to create a specific 311 category for complaints related to unlicensed cannabis retailers. These complaints would be routed to the agency responsible for resolving the issue. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1011-2023 * Selvena N. Brooks-Powers ~SPONSOR Public Safety Providing information on the reduced fare programs to persons issued a summons for fare evasion. Introduction This bill would require the department of social services to distribute flyers containing information about reduced fare programs administered by the City to individuals arrested or summoned for fare evasion in the subway system. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0576-2023 * Tiffany Cabán ~SPONSOR Criminal Justice No Slavery in New York Act (S225/A3412) Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0577-2023 * Carmen N. De La Rosa ~SPONSOR Criminal Justice Fairness and Opportunity for Incarcerated Workers Act (S416A/A3481B) Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0578-2023 * Eric Dinowitz ~SPONSOR Education Incorporate arts and music education into the public school curriculum. (S.285/A.1502) Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0579-2023 * Eric Dinowitz ~SPONSOR Education Department of Education to ensure that the New York State Seal of Biliteracy is awarded in all New York City public high schools to eligible students. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0580-2023 * Eric Dinowitz ~SPONSOR Higher Education CUNY to ensure that all campuses award an appropriate number of college credits to students who earned a New York State Seal of Biliteracy in high school and, where required, accept that Seal as fulfillment of any foreign language requirement. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0581-2023 * Eric Dinowitz ~SPONSOR Veterans Recognize November as Veteran Appreciation Month in New York City. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1012-2023 * Amanda Farías ~SPONSOR Economic Development Industrial development strategic plan. Introduction This bill would require the Departments of City Planning and Small Business Services, in coordination with the Economic Development Corporation, to develop a citywide industrial development strategic plan. The plan would need to be completed every eight years and include an overview of city policies to support and grow the industrial sector, an analysis of industrial sector economic trends and the role of the sector in achieving key policy objectives such as the transition to green energy, identification of citywide goals and strategies to support industrial development, analyses of specific economic and land use data, and recommendations for priority job sectors, reform of financial incentives, land use, capital investments and workforce development. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0582-2023 * James F. Gennaro ~SPONSOR Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Declaring July 1 annually as Muslim Appreciation Day in the City of New York to celebrate the culture and history of Muslim Americans and their contributions to New York City communities. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1013-2023 * Shahana K. Hanif ~SPONSOR Consumer and Worker Protection Outreach about fraudulent schemes committed by providers of immigration assistance services. Introduction The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is required to conduct outreach and education about fraudulent schemes committed by providers of immigration legal services. This bill would require the outreach to include information about common fraudulent schemes and how to avoid them and to be conducted through specific media, including television, internet, radio, print, subway advertisements, and LinkNYC kiosks. Outreach materials would also be distributed in public places. The bill would also require the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to report annually on its outreach and education efforts. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1014-2023 * Shahana K. Hanif ~SPONSOR Technology Prohibiting places or providers of public accommodation from using biometric recognition technology and protecting any biometric identifier information collected. Introduction This bill would make it unlawful for any place or provider of public accommodation to use of biometric recognition technology to verify or identify a customer. It would also require places or providers of public accommodation to notify customers if biometric identifier information is collected and to require written consent before any biometric recognition technology could be used. Additionally, the bill would require any such information collected to be protected and for written policies regarding its use to be made available. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1015-2023 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Housing and Buildings Orders to seal, secure, and close. Introduction This bill would permit the Commissioner of Buildings 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 and the property appears to be vacant. The bill would also require 15 days’ notice to the property owner and an opportunity to pay the outstanding fines or to demonstrate that the property is not vacant prior to the property being ordered sealed, secured, and closed. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0583-2023 * Rita C. Joseph ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - NYS to subsidize the education and licensing costs of CUNY students who commit to working in the public sector in the mental health professions, which historically experience high turnover rates and staffing sho Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1016-2023 * Shekar Krishnan ~SPONSOR Civil and Human Rights Interpretation of the New York city human rights law, and the repeal of paragraph f of subdivision 13 of section 8-107 of such code relating to vicarious liability of employers. Introduction This bill would reaffirm the intent of the Council to liberally construe the city human rights law and clarify the interpretation of specific sections of the law as they pertain to punitive damages, mistakenly perceived alcoholism, and municipal immunity. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1017-2023 * Shekar Krishnan ~SPONSOR Parks and Recreation Lifeguards at public beaches and pools under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to submit an annual report to the Mayor and Council on staffing levels and training for the City's pools and beaches programs, including information on the seasonal recruitment of lifeguards, the number of emergencies that occurred at each beach, and pool and the current number of pools that are closed for public use due to maintenance or other issues. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1018-2023 * Linda Lee ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Reporting on involuntary removals. Introduction This bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health, in conjunction with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the New York City Police Department, the New York City Fire Department, and other agencies, to provide an annual report to the Council with information regarding involuntary removals conducted pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law Sections 9.41 and 9.58. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1019-2023 * Linda Lee ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Requiring maintenance of access to an interactive map of mental health service providers in New York city. Introduction This bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health (OCMH) to maintain an interactive map of the locations, contact information, and payment information (including type of insurance accepted) of mental health services providers included in the mental health services database described in Proposed Introduction Number 706-A. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0584-2023 * Linda Lee ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Enter the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the Nurse Licensure Compact, and the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0585-2023 * Julie Menin ~SPONSOR Consumer and Worker Protection Prohibiting substantially similar consumer goods and services from being priced differently based solely on the gender of individuals for whose use or benefit the products and services are intended. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0586-2023 * Julie Menin ~SPONSOR Women and Gender Equity Allow de facto parents to apply to the Supreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus. (S. 5150) Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1020-2023 * Mercedes Narcisse ~SPONSOR Health Establishing a website to request free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and personal protective equipment. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to create a website that allows users to order COVID-19 rapid tests, masks, and gloves. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene would then mail the requested COVID-19 supplies free of charge. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1021-2023 * Keith Powers ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Establishing crisis respite centers. Introduction This bill would require the mayor to establish 4 new crisis respite centers in order to provide individuals with mental illness increased access to community-based, peer-run facilities that are alternatives to hospitalization when such individuals experience psychiatric crises. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0587-2023 * Keith Powers ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - NYS Office of Mental Health to expand enforcement of mental health and substance use disorder insurance parity and apply for federal grants to enforce insurance parity. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0588-2023 * Keith Powers ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Collaborate closely with New York City to achieve their shared goal of developing 35,000 units of supportive housing. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0589-2023 * Keith Powers ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Ensure that calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline program are routed based on geolocation rather than area code. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0590-2023 * Lincoln Restler ~SPONSOR Transportation and Infrastructure Allowing bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, and red lights as stop signs. (S.2643/A.3986) Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1022-2023 * Kevin C. Riley ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Establishing clubhouses for individuals with serious mental illness. Introduction This bill would require the mayor to establish 5 new clubhouses for individuals with serious mental illness, which are community-based facilities designed to support such individuals by providing wraparound services and opportunities for social connection, including group activities, peer support, job readiness skills, and transitional employment opportunities. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1023-2023 * Carlina Rivera ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Health Declaration of a public nuisance by the department of housing preservation and development in connection with lead hazards Introduction This bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to declare a lead hazard a public nuisance where the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issues a commissioner’s order to correct or remediate a condition related to lead hazards. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1024-2023 * Carlina Rivera ~SPONSOR Technology Limiting the use of facial recognition technology in residential buildings. Introduction This bill would make it unlawful for an owner of a multiple dwelling to install, activate or use any biometric recognition technology that identifies tenants or the guest of a tenant. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1025-2023 * Lynn C. Schulman ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Health Assessment of certain children with elevated blood lead levels. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to request that any child determined to have elevated blood lead levels be referred to the Committee on Special Education of the Department of Education for an initial evaluation to determine the child’s eligibility for special education services, including the development of an individualized education program. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0591-2023 * Lynn C. Schulman ~SPONSOR Health Protect New York State’s safety net providers and Special Needs Plans by eliminating the Medicaid pharmacy carve-out. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0592-2023 * Lynn C. Schulman ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Expand the availability of mental health professionals for low and moderate income New Yorkers by increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for behavioral health services. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1026-2023 * Sandra Ung ~SPONSOR Transportation and Infrastructure Requiring a report on potential locations for the construction of a bus transit center in Flushing, Queens. Introduction This bill would require an agency or office designated by the mayor to prepare a report examining options for the potential construction of a bus transit center in or around Flushing, Queens. The report would also estimate the projected costs associated with the construction of such bus transit center, how bus routes may be redesigned to arrive at the transit center, and projected local benefits. The designated agency or office would be required to submit a report to the Council, the Mayor, and the city planning commission with its findings. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1027-2023 * Marjorie Velázquez ~SPONSOR Technology Maintaining a website or other communications platform for local job opportunities in media and entertainment. Introduction This bill would require the mayor’s office of media and entertainment or any successor agency to maintain and regularly update a website or other appropriate communications platform to share local job opportunities in media and entertainment with the public. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1028-2023 * Marjorie Velázquez ~SPONSOR Transportation and Infrastructure Reporting data about electric bicycles. Introduction This bill would require the NYPD and the department of transportation, to compile and report data on electric bicycle and electric scooter usage. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1029-2023 * Marjorie Velázquez ~SPONSOR Consumer and Worker Protection Consumer warnings regarding rifles, shotguns, and firearms. Introduction This bill would require dealers in firearms and dealers in rifles and shotguns to display a warning sign where the rifles, shotguns, or firearms are displayed or where they are transferred to the purchaser. The warning sign would include the following message: “A firearm in the home significantly increases the risk of suicide, homicide, death during domestic disputes, and unintentional deaths to children, household members and others. If you or a loved one is experiencing distress or depression, call the Mobile Crisis Team at 1-888-NYC WELL (1-888-692-9355) or the National Suicide Hotline at 988.” Failure to display the sign would be a violation punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1030-2023 * Nantasha M. Williams ~SPONSOR Transportation and Infrastructure Department of transportation posting information on traffic control device and speed reducer requests on its website. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to post certain information regarding the status of traffic control device and speed reducer requests on its website, thus making the information accessible to the public. The required website would include, but need not be limited to, the following information: case number, general topic, issue, status, resolution, reason for approval or denial of traffic control device, and if approved, the timeline for completion of the traffic control device request. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0192-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance 834 Riverside Drive HDFC.GHPP.FY23, Block 2136, Lot 18, Manhattan, Community District No. 12, Council District No. 7. Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0193-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Taino Towers, Block 1787, Lots 1, 60, 70, 80, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0194-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Taino Towers-Building 1, Block 1787, Lot 60, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0195-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Taino Towers-Building 2, Block 1787, Lot 1, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0196-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Taino Towers-Building 3, Block 1787, Lot 80, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0197-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Taino Towers-Building 4, Block 1787, Lot 70, Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8. Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0198-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance West 148th Street Heighliner Portfolio.HPO.FY23, Block 2034, Lot 29, Manhattan, Community District No. 10, Council District No. 9. Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0199-2023 * Justin L. Brannan ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance St. Matthew & St. Timothy's Apartments, Block 1213, Lot 42, Manhattan, Community District No. 7, Council District No. 6. Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available