Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/20/2017 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting, Minutes of the Stated Meeting
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    1.       Roll call Video Video
    2.Delivered by: Rev. John King, Assistant to Pastor, (Bishop Darren A. Ferguson) Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 348 Beach 71st. Arvern, Far Rockaway N.Y. 11692. Motion to spread the invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Richards.      Video Video
    3.Motion that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of May 24, 2017 be adopted as printed by Council Member Menchaca.      Video Video
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M 0524-2017 *  Rules, Privileges and ElectionsNasr O. Sheta, Board of Standards and AppealsMayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
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M 0525-2017 *Melissa Mark-Viverito Coupled on Call-Up VoteLandmarks, 207/217 East 127th St to facilitate the relocation of Dept of Sanitation Manhattan 11 District Garage and Lot Cleaning Unit Headquarters, Manhattan (C 170269 PCM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0526-2017 *Margaret S. Chin Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, Sidewalk café, 125 Chambers St, Manhattan (20175332 TCM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0527-2017 *Margaret S. Chin Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, 462 Broadway, Manhattan (C 170192 ZSM and C 170193 ZSM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0528-2017 *Daniel R. Garodnick Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, U.S. Pierhead Line of the East River and the north-bound service road of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive, south of East 34th St, Manhattan (C 170158 ZSM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0529-2017 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, Downtown Far Rockaway Urban Renewal Plan for the Downtown Far Rockaway Urban Renewal Area, Queens (C170248PPQ, C170243(A)ZMQ, N170244ZRQ, C170246HUQ, C170247HDQ and N170245 HGQ)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0530-2017 *Corey D. Johnson Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, Sidewalk café, 183 West 10th St, Manhattan (20175465 TCM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0531-2017 *Rosie Mendez Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, Sidewalk café, 367 Third Ave or 200 East 27th St, Manhattan (20175461 TCM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0532-2017 *Ydanis A. Rodriguez Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, Sidewalk café, 5025 Broadway, Manhattan (20175498 TCM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0533-2017 *Ydanis A. Rodriguez Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, Sidewalk café, 237 Dyckman St, Manhattan (20175444 TCM)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0534-2017 *James Vacca Coupled on Call-Up VoteZoning, Sidewalk café, 3363 E. Tremont Ave, Bronx (20175396 TCX)Land Use Call-Up Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 1519-2017 AKaren Koslowitz Amended and Coupled on GOSupplemental nutrition assistance program enrollment and recertification for seniors.IntroductionThis bill requires the Department of Social Services to coordinate with the Department for the Aging to increase awareness of SNAP through a public campaign targeted at seniors and their caregivers. The bill also requires the Department of Social Services, in coordination with the Department for the Aging, to establish and implement a SNAP enrollment and recertification program. The program must ensure that SNAP enrollment and recertification programming is taking place at all senior centers in the City. In addition, the bill requires the Department of Social Services to provide an annual report to the Council on the department’s public campaign and SNAP enrollment and recertification activity for seniors as well as provide the Council with data on senior SNAP enrollment and recertification.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0214-2014 BMark Levine Amended and Coupled on GOProviding legal services for tenants who are subject to eviction proceedings.IntroductionThe bill would require the Office of Civil Justice Coordinator to establish programs to provide all tenants facing eviction with access to legal services within five years. Low-income individuals with eviction cases in housing court would have full legal representation, while other tenants would receive brief legal assistance. By October 2017, the Office would also establish and begin implementing a program to provide legal services to all New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) tenants in administrative proceedings to terminate their tenancy. Each year, the Office would hold annual public hearings and issue reports on the progress and effectiveness of the programs, as well as the amount of funding needed to continue its implementation.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Res 1589-2017 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland Preconsidered - Coupled on GOApproving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0706-2017 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland  1634 Dean Street; BrooklynLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1590-2017 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 706 - 1634 Dean Street; BrooklynResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 1668-2017 *Rosie Mendez Preconsidered - Coupled on GOExtending the effective date of Int. No. 1233-AIntroductionThis bill would modify the enactment date of Int. No. 1233-A, which was passed by the Council on June 21, 2017. It would change the enactment date of that bill from 120 days after it becomes law, to October 1, 2018.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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LU 0682-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, WHITLOCK AND 165TH STREET REZONING, Bronx (C 170087 ZMX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1591-2017 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 682 - Zoning, WHITLOCK AND 165TH STREET REZONING, Bronx (C 170087 ZMX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0683-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, WHITLOCK AND 165TH STREET REZONING, Bronx (N 170088 ZRX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1592-2017 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 683 - Zoning, WHITLOCK AND 165TH STREET REZONING, Bronx (N 170088 ZRX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0684-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, LOWER MANHATTAN PLAZA APPLICABILITY, Manhattan (N 170286 ZRM)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1593-2017 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 684 - Zoning, LOWER MANHATTAN PLAZA APPLICABILITY, Manhattan (N 170286 ZRM)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0689-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, SECTION 93-122 TEXT AMENDMENT, Manhattan (N 170251 ZRM)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1594-2017 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 689 - Zoning, SECTION 93-122 TEXT AMENDMENT, Manhattan (N 170251 ZRM)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0690-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, BEDFORD ARMS, Brooklyn (20175520 HAK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1595-2017 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 690 - Zoning, BEDFORD ARMS, Brooklyn (20175520 HAK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0704-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Planning, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES – PHASE 3, Queens (20175521 HAQ)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1596-2017 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 704 - Planning, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES – PHASE 3, Queens (20175521 HAQ)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0705-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Planning, 233 STUYVESANT AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175523 HAK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1597-2017 *David G. Greenfield Coupled on GOLU 705 - Planning, 233 STUYVESANT AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175523 HAK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0707-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Landmarks, 332-SEAT PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITY - 8TH AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175217 SCK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1598-2017 *David G. Greenfield Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 707 - Landmarks, 332-SEAT PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITY - 8TH AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175217 SCK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0708-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Landmarks, 332-SEAT PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITY - 4TH AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175647 SCK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1599-2017 *David G. Greenfield Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 708 - Landmarks, 332-SEAT PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITY - 4TH AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175647 SCK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 1136-2016 AMelissa Mark-Viverito Amended and Coupled on GOEvaluation of civil actions alleging improper conduct by correction officers.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Law Department to report every six months on data related to lawsuits against correction officers.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0407-2014 AJames Vacca Amended and Coupled on GONotice of changes to capital projects implemented by the department of parks and recreation.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide notice within 30 days to Council Members who allocated funding to a capital project whenever a change order is implemented that has a value greater than 10% of an original contract value greater than $500,000.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1411-2017 AJoseph C. Borelli Amended and Coupled on GOPedestrian access to park facilities.IntroductionThis bill would require that whenever a capital project is occurring on an athletic field under Parks Department jurisdiction, the agency implementing the project would also have to install a walkway linking the field to a public sidewalk if none had existed before.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 1000-2015 BRitchie J. Torres Amended and Coupled on GORequiring the PD to report on seized property data on an annual basis and removing an existing requirement concerning reporting on disposition of certain unclaimed property.IntroductionThis bill requires the NYPD to report on an annual basis on data relating to the property and money the department obtains possession of in the course of an arrest. The bill requires the data be broken down to include the amount of money or the property obtained and retained, the reason why the property or money is being held by the department, and whether or not the rightful owners of the property or money have failed to redeem such money or property. Additionally, the bill requires the NYPD to report on any sale or disposition of money or property seized during an arrest that was retained by the Department. Finally, this bill would repeal a requirement to report on the disposition of certain unclaimed property.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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M 0521-2017 *   Thomas Sorrentino, Taxi and Limousine CommissionMayor's Message Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1600-2017 *Brad S. Lander Coupled on GOM 521 - Thomas Sorrentino, Taxi and Limousine CommissionResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0671-2015 APaul A. Vallone Amended and Coupled on GOPedestrian countdown displays at intersections adjacent to schools and parks.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”), no later than three years after the effective date of the local law, to survey all intersections with traffic control signals that are adjacent to a school (defined as providing full-time instruction to at least 250 students) or park (defined as equal to or greater than one acre and including a playground or active recreational or athletic amenity) and do not currently have pedestrian countdown displays for the purpose of determining whether pedestrian countdown displays should be installed at such intersections. The bill would require DOT to install pedestrian countdown displays at all intersections that the department determines should have such displays within two years of the completion of the survey.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1234-2016 ARafael Salamanca, Jr. Amended and Coupled on GONotifying council members and community boards of muni-meter installations.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to provide notice to affected council members and community boards of the installation of new muni-meters covering at least four contiguous blockfaces prior to such installation. The bill would also allow affected council members and community boards to submit recommendations and/or comments to DOT about the notice, and would require DOT to review recommendations and/or comments prior to the installation. Community boards would also be allowed to request a presentation on the installation.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 1646-2017 AYdanis A. Rodriguez Amended and Coupled on GOGratuity for for-hire vehicles.IntroductionThis bill would require for-hire vehicle bases to provide a means to allow passengers to provide drivers with a tip (gratuity) using the same method of payment passengers use to pay for the fare. This bill would also require that if a for-hire vehicle base allows passengers to book and pay for a trip through a website, smartphone application, or any other passenger-facing booking tool, such website, smartphone application, or passenger-facing booking tool must provide passengers with preset tip options that include at least one option that is at least 20% of the fare, and would permit passengers to manually enter another tip amount or percentage at their discretion. A for-hire vehicle base would be required to remit to the driver the entirety of anything designated as a tip. Finally, the bill would impose a civil penalty of not less than $250 and up to $500 for each violation.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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LU 0651-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 1350 BEDFORD AVENUE REZONING, Brooklyn (C170070ZMK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1601-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledCoupled on GOLU 651 - Zoning, 1350 BEDFORD AVENUE REZONING, Brooklyn (C170070ZMK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0652-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 1350 BEDFORD AVENUE REZONING, Brooklyn (N170071ZRK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1602-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledCoupled on GOLU 652 - Zoning, 1350 BEDFORD AVENUE REZONING, Brooklyn (N170071ZRK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0654-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 125 EDGEWATER STREET DEVELOPMENT, Staten Island (C150402ZMR)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1603-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledCoupled on GOLU 654 - Zoning, 125 EDGEWATER STREET DEVELOPMENT, Staten Island (C150402ZMR)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0655-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 125 EDGEWATER STREET DEVELOPMENT, Staten Island (N150401ZRR)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 1604-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledCoupled on GOLU 655 - Zoning, 125 EDGEWATER STREET DEVELOPMENT, Staten Island (N150401ZRR)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
T2014-0002 * ~coupledCoupled on GOCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 1519-2017 AKaren Koslowitz~coupledA and GOSupplemental nutrition assistance program enrollment and recertification for seniors.IntroductionThis bill requires the Department of Social Services to coordinate with the Department for the Aging to increase awareness of SNAP through a public campaign targeted at seniors and their caregivers. The bill also requires the Department of Social Services, in coordination with the Department for the Aging, to establish and implement a SNAP enrollment and recertification program. The program must ensure that SNAP enrollment and recertification programming is taking place at all senior centers in the City. In addition, the bill requires the Department of Social Services to provide an annual report to the Council on the department’s public campaign and SNAP enrollment and recertification activity for seniors as well as provide the Council with data on senior SNAP enrollment and recertification.   Action details Not available
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Int 0214-2014 BMark Levine~coupledA and GOProviding legal services for tenants who are subject to eviction proceedings.IntroductionThe bill would require the Office of Civil Justice Coordinator to establish programs to provide all tenants facing eviction with access to legal services within five years. Low-income individuals with eviction cases in housing court would have full legal representation, while other tenants would receive brief legal assistance. By October 2017, the Office would also establish and begin implementing a program to provide legal services to all New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) tenants in administrative proceedings to terminate their tenancy. Each year, the Office would hold annual public hearings and issue reports on the progress and effectiveness of the programs, as well as the amount of funding needed to continue its implementation.   Action details Not available
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Res 1589-2017 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~coupledPreconsidered - GOApproving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1590-2017 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 706 - 1634 Dean Street; BrooklynResolution    Action details Not available
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Int 1668-2017 *Rosie Mendez~coupledPreconsidered - GOExtending the effective date of Int. No. 1233-AIntroductionThis bill would modify the enactment date of Int. No. 1233-A, which was passed by the Council on June 21, 2017. It would change the enactment date of that bill from 120 days after it becomes law, to October 1, 2018.   Action details Not available
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Res 1591-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 682 - Zoning, WHITLOCK AND 165TH STREET REZONING, Bronx (C 170087 ZMX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1592-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 683 - Zoning, WHITLOCK AND 165TH STREET REZONING, Bronx (N 170088 ZRX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1593-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 684 - Zoning, LOWER MANHATTAN PLAZA APPLICABILITY, Manhattan (N 170286 ZRM)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1594-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 689 - Zoning, SECTION 93-122 TEXT AMENDMENT, Manhattan (N 170251 ZRM)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1595-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 690 - Zoning, BEDFORD ARMS, Brooklyn (20175520 HAK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1596-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 704 - Planning, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES – PHASE 3, Queens (20175521 HAQ)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1597-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 705 - Planning, 233 STUYVESANT AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175523 HAK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1598-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 707 - Landmarks, 332-SEAT PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITY - 8TH AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175217 SCK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1599-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 708 - Landmarks, 332-SEAT PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITY - 4TH AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175647 SCK)Resolution    Action details Not available
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Int 1136-2016 AMelissa Mark-Viverito~coupledA and GOEvaluation of civil actions alleging improper conduct by correction officers.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Law Department to report every six months on data related to lawsuits against correction officers.   Action details Not available
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Int 0407-2014 AJames Vacca~coupledA and GONotice of changes to capital projects implemented by the department of parks and recreation.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide notice within 30 days to Council Members who allocated funding to a capital project whenever a change order is implemented that has a value greater than 10% of an original contract value greater than $500,000.   Action details Not available
Int 1411-2017 AJoseph C. Borelli~coupledA and GOPedestrian access to park facilities.IntroductionThis bill would require that whenever a capital project is occurring on an athletic field under Parks Department jurisdiction, the agency implementing the project would also have to install a walkway linking the field to a public sidewalk if none had existed before.   Action details Not available
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Int 1000-2015 BRitchie J. Torres~coupledA and GORequiring the PD to report on seized property data on an annual basis and removing an existing requirement concerning reporting on disposition of certain unclaimed property.IntroductionThis bill requires the NYPD to report on an annual basis on data relating to the property and money the department obtains possession of in the course of an arrest. The bill requires the data be broken down to include the amount of money or the property obtained and retained, the reason why the property or money is being held by the department, and whether or not the rightful owners of the property or money have failed to redeem such money or property. Additionally, the bill requires the NYPD to report on any sale or disposition of money or property seized during an arrest that was retained by the Department. Finally, this bill would repeal a requirement to report on the disposition of certain unclaimed property.   Action details Not available
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Res 1600-2017 *Brad S. Lander~coupledGOM 521 - Thomas Sorrentino, Taxi and Limousine CommissionResolution    Action details Not available
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Int 0671-2015 APaul A. Vallone~coupledA and GOPedestrian countdown displays at intersections adjacent to schools and parks.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”), no later than three years after the effective date of the local law, to survey all intersections with traffic control signals that are adjacent to a school (defined as providing full-time instruction to at least 250 students) or park (defined as equal to or greater than one acre and including a playground or active recreational or athletic amenity) and do not currently have pedestrian countdown displays for the purpose of determining whether pedestrian countdown displays should be installed at such intersections. The bill would require DOT to install pedestrian countdown displays at all intersections that the department determines should have such displays within two years of the completion of the survey.   Action details Not available
Int 1234-2016 ARafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledA and GONotifying council members and community boards of muni-meter installations.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to provide notice to affected council members and community boards of the installation of new muni-meters covering at least four contiguous blockfaces prior to such installation. The bill would also allow affected council members and community boards to submit recommendations and/or comments to DOT about the notice, and would require DOT to review recommendations and/or comments prior to the installation. Community boards would also be allowed to request a presentation on the installation.   Action details Not available
Int 1646-2017 AYdanis A. Rodriguez~coupledA and GOGratuity for for-hire vehicles.IntroductionThis bill would require for-hire vehicle bases to provide a means to allow passengers to provide drivers with a tip (gratuity) using the same method of payment passengers use to pay for the fare. This bill would also require that if a for-hire vehicle base allows passengers to book and pay for a trip through a website, smartphone application, or any other passenger-facing booking tool, such website, smartphone application, or passenger-facing booking tool must provide passengers with preset tip options that include at least one option that is at least 20% of the fare, and would permit passengers to manually enter another tip amount or percentage at their discretion. A for-hire vehicle base would be required to remit to the driver the entirety of anything designated as a tip. Finally, the bill would impose a civil penalty of not less than $250 and up to $500 for each violation.   Action details Not available
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Res 1601-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 651 - Zoning, 1350 BEDFORD AVENUE REZONING, Brooklyn (C170070ZMK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1602-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 652 - Zoning, 1350 BEDFORD AVENUE REZONING, Brooklyn (N170071ZRK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1603-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 654 - Zoning, 125 EDGEWATER STREET DEVELOPMENT, Staten Island (C150402ZMR)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 1604-2017 *David G. Greenfield~coupledGOLU 655 - Zoning, 125 EDGEWATER STREET DEVELOPMENT, Staten Island (N150401ZRR)Resolution    Action details Not available
T2014-0002 * ~coupledGOCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds    Action details Not available
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Res 1586-2017 *Margaret S. Chin~SPONSORImmigrationIncrease penalties for individuals who assault or rob food delivery workers.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1659-2017 *Elizabeth S. Crowley~SPONSOREducationRequiring the DOE to report on school libraries and library media specialists.IntroductionThis bill would require the department of education to report annually on the number of schools with libraries in the school building, whether the library is shared with any co-located schools, the number of certified librarians working in each school, the number of students served by each librarian, the librarian to student ratio in each school, and the duration and frequency that each grade receives library instruction. The goal is to ensure that all students have access to school libraries and are learning sufficient research skills.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1660-2017 *Daniel Dromm ~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsRequiring DOB to conduct education and outreach regarding single-occupant toilet room requirements.IntroductionThis bill would amend the administrative code by requiring the Department of Buildings (“DOB”) commissioner to establish and implement an education and outreach program to increase awareness of the existing requirement that single-occupant toilet rooms be available for use by persons of any gender, as well as the related posting and signage requirements for such toilet rooms. Such program must include, at a minimum: (1) educational materials available to owners required to comply with the requirements and on DOB’s website in English and the six languages most commonly spoken by limited English proficient individuals in the City; and (2) linguistically and culturally competent outreach tailored to such owners. The DOB commissioner must seek the cooperation of certain other City agencies. The commissioner would also be required to submit to the Mayor and Speaker of the Council, and post on DOB’s website, an annual report on the implementation and efficacy of the program.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1587-2017 *Daniel Dromm ~SPONSORState and Federal LegislationTyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act (H.R. 2151/S.954)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1661-2017 *Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.~SPONSORLand UseRequiring the dept of city planning, dept of small business services, and the dept of parks and recreation to develop urban agriculture website.IntroductionThis bill would require the City to develop an urban agriculture website to promote the expansion of urban agriculture in the City. The website would be required to be active by July 1, 2018. The Department of City Planning, the Department of Small Business Services, and the Department of Parks and Recreation would be required to prepare content for the website. Agencies responsible for the construction and maintenance of the website would be required to issue a review of the website’s efficacy to the City Council by January 1, 2019.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1588-2017 *Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.~SPONSORHealthRecognizing September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in NYC.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 1589-2017 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~SPONSORPreconsidered - FinanceApproving 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 1662-2017 *Daniel R. Garodnick~SPONSORTransportationCurtailing solicitation of passengers by certain for-hire vehicles.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit any person from advertising or holding oneself out as being affiliated with a base station or dispatch service provider (“DSP”) unless: (1) such person holds a valid Taxi and Limousine Commission (“TLC”) universal driver’s license; (2) such person operates a TLC-licensed for-hire vehicle (“FHV”); and (3) the base station or DSP is authorized to dispatch the FHV. This bill also prohibits any person who operates a FHV from soliciting or accepting a passenger who has engaged a FHV on the basis of telephone contract or prearrangement, unless a base station or DSP has dispatched such person’s FHV to pick up such passenger and such prearrangement is evidenced by records. Civil penalties for violations of both prohibitions are provided. Further, the bill modifies the two-year period for moving to vacate a default decision by OATH. The bill also clarifies and strengthens provisions related to illegally operating non-TLC licensed vehicles for hire.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1663-2017 *Rory I. Lancman~SPONSORCivil Service & LaborRequiring low-wage workers to enter into covenants not to compete and also to require employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into a covenant not to compete.IntroductionEmployers are increasingly requiring their employees to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of employment, even in low-wage jobs where such provisions do not serve an obvious purpose. These covenants can lead to low-wage employees being unreasonably restricted in finding new jobs. This bill would prohibit employers from requiring low-wage employees to enter into covenants not to compete as a condition of their employment.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1664-2017 *Rory I. Lancman~SPONSORPublic SafetyRequiring the police dept to report on the number of arrests and summonses returnable to the Transit Adjudication Bureau for subway fare evasion.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Police Department to report on the number summons and arrested issued for subway fare evasion.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1665-2017 *Brad S. Lander~SPONSOREducationRequiring the NYC DOE to provide information on establishing afterschool programs.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Department of Education to provide the information and guidelines necessary to establish afterschool programs.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1666-2017 *Brad S. Lander~SPONSORTransportationRemoval of motor vehicles to satisfy parking violations.IntroductionThis bill would increase the monetary threshold for the removal of motor vehicles for the purposes of satisfying parking violation judgments from $350 to $500 dollars. It would also allow motor vehicles to be removed for the purpose of satisfying parking violation judgments where there are more than five parking violations.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1667-2017 *Brad S. Lander~SPONSORCivil Service and LaborProvision of sick time earned by employees.IntroductionThis bill would add a right to file a private civil action to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), which allows most private employees in New York City to earn paid sick time from their employers. Under the current law, employees who are denied their rights under the ESTA are limited to filing a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs. This bill would allow such employees to also file a case with any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce their rights.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1668-2017 *Rosie Mendez~SPONSORPreconsidered - HealthExtending the effective date of Int. No. 1233-AIntroductionThis bill would modify the enactment date of Int. No. 1233-A, which was passed by the Council on June 21, 2017. It would change the enactment date of that bill from 120 days after it becomes law, to October 1, 2018.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1669-2017 *Annabel Palma~SPONSORConsumer AffairsProhibiting new cigarette retailers near schools.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit new retail cigarette dealer licenses from being issued to businesses that are less than 500 feet from a school. This ban would not apply to existing license holders in these areas, who would continue to be able to renew their licenses as long as they met all other requirements.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1670-2017 *The Public Advocate (Ms. James)~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsPosting the number of workers present at a construction site.IntroductionThis bill would require construction sites to post the number of workers present at a jobsite.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1671-2017 *Donovan J. Richards~SPONSOREducationRequiring the DOE to provide school-level data regarding students receiving special education services.IntroductionThe proposed legislation would amend Local Law 27/2015 to require the Department of Education to report on the number of students enrolled who have an individualized education plan, disaggregated by school.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1672-2017 *Ydanis A. Rodriguez~SPONSORGeneral WelfareA plan to achieve free childcare for all city residents.IntroductionThis bill mandate that the city develop and submit to the mayor and speaker of the council a plan to achieve free childcare for all city residents.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 1673-2017 *Helen K. Rosenthal~SPONSORFinanceNotice of the recording of certain real estate instruments.IntroductionThis local law would codify the Department of Finance (DOF)’s Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) Notice of Recorded Document Program, by requiring DOF to establish and maintain a system that would allow individuals to register to receive notifications by email, text message or postal mail whenever certain deed-related or mortgage-related documents affecting an ownership interest in real property are recorded with the City Register or the Office of the Richmond County Clerk (where DOF has received notice from the Clerk). DOF would be required to automatically enroll the named property owner into the system upon recording of such documents (with the ability to opt-out). DOF would also be required to report on utilization of the system and referrals to the Sheriff regarding suspected deed fraud, as well as to engage in outreach to property owners about the system.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0706-2017 *Julissa Ferreras-Copeland~SPONSORPreconsidered - Finance1634 Dean Street; BrooklynLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0707-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Siting and Maritime UsesLandmarks, 332-SEAT PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITY - 8TH AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175217 SCK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0707-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Landmarks, 332-SEAT PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITY - 8TH AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175217 SCK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0708-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Siting and Maritime UsesLandmarks, 332-SEAT PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITY - 4TH AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175647 SCK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0708-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Landmarks, 332-SEAT PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITY - 4TH AVENUE, Brooklyn (20175647 SCK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0709-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, Sidewalk café, HANDCRAFT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS, 367 Third Ave or 200 East 27th St, Manhattan (20175461 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0709-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, Sidewalk café, HANDCRAFT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS, 367 Third Ave or 200 East 27th St, Manhattan (20175461 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0710-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, Sidewalk café, MADE IN PUERTO RICO LATIN CUISINE AND SPORTS BAR, 3363 E. Tremont Ave, Bronx (20175396 TCX)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0710-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, Sidewalk café, MADE IN PUERTO RICO LATIN CUISINE AND SPORTS BAR, 3363 E. Tremont Ave, Bronx (20175396 TCX)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0711-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, Sidewalk café, WHILE WE WERE YOUNG, 183 West 10th St, Manhattan (20175465 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0711-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, Sidewalk café, WHILE WE WERE YOUNG, 183 West 10th St, Manhattan (20175465 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0712-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, Sidewalk café, PRET A MANGER, 125 Chambers St, Manhattan (20175332 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0712-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, Sidewalk café, PRET A MANGER, 125 Chambers St, Manhattan (20175332 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0713-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, Sidewalk café, GUACAMOLE TAQUERIA, 5025 Broadway, Manhattan (20175498 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0713-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, Sidewalk café, GUACAMOLE TAQUERIA, 5025 Broadway, Manhattan (20175498 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0714-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, Sidewalk café, MAMA SUSHI, 237 Dyckman St, Manhattan (20175444 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0714-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, Sidewalk café, MAMA SUSHI, 237 Dyckman St, Manhattan (20175444 TCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0715-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, MANHATTAN WEST-PHASE III TEXT AMENDMENT, Manhattan (N 170317 ZRM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0715-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, MANHATTAN WEST-PHASE III TEXT AMENDMENT, Manhattan (N 170317 ZRM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0716-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, 462 Broadway, Manhattan (C 170192 ZSM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0716-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 462 Broadway, Manhattan (C 170192 ZSM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0717-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, 462 Broadway, Manhattan (C 170193 ZSM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0717-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 462 Broadway, Manhattan (C 170193 ZSM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0718-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, EBENEZER PLAZA, Brooklyn (C170189ZMK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0718-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, EBENEZER PLAZA, Brooklyn (C170189ZMK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0719-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, EBENEZER PLAZA, Brooklyn (N 170190 ZRK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0719-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, EBENEZER PLAZA, Brooklyn (N 170190 ZRK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0720-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, 34TH STREET HELIPORT, Manhattan (C170158ZSM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0720-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, 34TH STREET HELIPORT, Manhattan (C170158ZSM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0721-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (C170243(A)ZMQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0721-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (C170243(A)ZMQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0722-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (N170244(A)ZRQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0722-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (N170244(A)ZRQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0723-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (N 170245 HGQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0723-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (N 170245 HGQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0724-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (C 170246 HUQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0724-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (C 170246 HUQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0725-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (C 170247 HDQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0725-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (C 170247 HDQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0726-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORZoning and FranchisesZoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (C 170248 PPQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0726-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Zoning, DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Queens (C 170248 PPQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0727-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Sitings, and Maritime UsesLandmarks, MANHATTAN DISTRICT 11 GARAGE AND LOT CLEANING UNIT, Manhattan (C 170269 PCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0727-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Landmarks, MANHATTAN DISTRICT 11 GARAGE AND LOT CLEANING UNIT, Manhattan (C 170269 PCM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0728-2017 *David G. Greenfield~SPONSORPlanning Dispositions and ConcessionsPlanning, POLYCLINIC APARTMENTS, Manhattan (20185031 HAM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0728-2017 *David G. Greenfield  Planning, POLYCLINIC APARTMENTS, Manhattan (20185031 HAM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available