Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/22/2018 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: The Operating Budget of the Council of the City of New York, Res. No. 250, Res. No. 251 - Lump sum OTPS Unit of Appropriation of the Operating Budget of NYC, Stated Meeting Agenda, Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting, CLICK ANY FILE # BELOW (in blue) TO ACCESS ATTACHMENTS, Minutes of the Stated Meeting, Proposed Stated Meeting Agenda
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    2.Delivered by: Father Jonathan Morris, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 627 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458. Motion to spread the invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Torres.      Video Video
    3.Motion that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of February 14, 2018 be adopted as printed by Council Member Miller.      Video Video
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M 0027-2018 *  Received, Ordered, Printed & FiledSubmitting Executive Order No. 31 of 2018 - Regarding the creation of the Office of Nightlife within the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment in accordance with LL 78 of 2017.Mayor's Message Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council  Action details Not available
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M 0028-2018 *  Preconsidered - FinanceThe Operating Budget of the Council of the City of New York.Communication Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0029-2018 *  Preconsidered - FinanceSchedule detailing the lump sum OTPS Unit of Appropriation of the Operating Budget of the Council of the City of NY.Communication Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0030-2018 *  FinanceTransfer City funds between various agencies in FY'18 to implement changes to the City's expense budget. (MN-6)Communication Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
M 0031-2018 *  FinanceAppropriation of new revenues in FY'18, pursuant to Section 107(e) of the NYC Charter (MN-7)Communication Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
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Int 0262-2018 *Donovan J. Richards Coupled on GORequiring 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.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Res 0239-2018 *Daniel Dromm  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 0045-2018 *Daniel Dromm   346 East 21st Street, ManhattanLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0245-2018 *Daniel Dromm  Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 45 - 346 East 21st Street, ManhattanResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0046-2018 *Daniel Dromm   Red Hook Gardens, BrooklynLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0246-2018 *Daniel Dromm  Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 46 - Red Hook Gardens, BrooklynResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0047-2018 *Daniel Dromm   Manhattanville Phase I-Unit A, ManhattanLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0247-2018 *Daniel Dromm  Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 47 - Manhattanville Phase I-Unit A, ManhattanResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0048-2018 *Daniel Dromm   Manhattanville Phase II-Unit B, ManhattanLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0248-2018 *Daniel Dromm  Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 48 - Manhattanville Phase II-Unit B, ManhattanResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0049-2018 *Daniel Dromm   Manhattanville Phase II-Unit C, ManhattanLand Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0249-2018 *Daniel Dromm  Preconsidered - Coupled on GOLU 49 - Manhattanville Phase II-Unit C, ManhattanResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0028-2018 *   The Operating Budget of the Council of the City of New York.Communication Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0250-2018 *Daniel Dromm  Preconsidered - Coupled on GOM 28 - The Operating Budget of the Council of the City of New York.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
M 0029-2018 *   Schedule detailing the lump sum OTPS Unit of Appropriation of the Operating Budget of the Council of the City of NY.Communication Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0251-2018 *Daniel Dromm  Preconsidered - Coupled on GOM 29 - Schedule detailing the lump sum OTPS Unit of Appropriation of the Operating Budget of the Council of the City of NY.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0600-2018 ACorey D. Johnson Amended and Coupled on GOExtending the rent stabilization laws.IntroductionThis bill reaffirms and repromulgates the findings and declaration set forth in section 26-501 relating to a public emergency in housing.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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LU 0021-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Samuel H. and Mary T. Booth House, Bronx (20185148 HKX (N 180166 HKX))Land Use Application Disapproved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0252-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Motion to DisapproveLU 21 - Landmarks, Samuel H. and Mary T. Booth House, Bronx (20185148 HKX (N 180166 HKX))Resolution Disapproved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0022-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Stafford “Osborn” House, Bronx (20185149 HKX (N 180169 HKX))Land Use Application Disapproved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0253-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Motion to DisapproveLU 22 - Landmarks, Stafford “Osborn” House, Bronx (20185149 HKX (N 180169 HKX))Resolution Disapproved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0031-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180121 ZMX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0254-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 31 - Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180121 ZMX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0032-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (N 180122 ZRX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0255-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 32 - Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (N 180122 ZRX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0033-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180123ZSX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0256-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 33 - Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180123ZSX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0034-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180124 ZSX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0257-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 34 - Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180124 ZSX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0035-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180126 PPX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0258-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 35 - Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180126 PPX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0039-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 612-Seat Primary School (P.S. Q375), Queens (20185068 SCQ)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0259-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 39 - Landmarks, 612-Seat Primary School (P.S. Q375), Queens (20185068 SCQ)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0040-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, 572-Seat Primary School (P.S. Q341), Queens (20185069 SCQ)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0260-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr. Coupled on GOLU 40 - Landmarks, 572-Seat Primary School (P.S. Q341), Queens (20185069 SCQ)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0605-2018 AStephen T. Levin Amended and Coupled on GORequiring the PD to submit reports on the enforcement of marijuana possession.IntroductionThis bill would require the NYPD to report on arrests and criminal summonses for marijuana possession, disaggregated by demographic information.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0720-2018 *Public Advocate Jumaane Williams~coupledLaid OverClarifying the requirements for site safety training providers and persons required to obtain site safety training.IntroductionThis bill would expand the qualifications for site safety training providers and provide an updated definition of “competent person” to align with the Building Code. It would also amend existing reporting requirements regarding the number of site safety training providers.Laid Over by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0015-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Sea Park North Rezoning, Brooklyn. (C 170240 ZMK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0261-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledCoupled on GOLU 15 - Zoning, Sea Park North Rezoning, Brooklyn. (C 170240 ZMK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0016-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Sea Park North Rezoning, Brooklyn. (N 170241 ZRK)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0262-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledCoupled on GOLU 16 - Zoning, Sea Park North Rezoning, Brooklyn. (N 170241 ZRK)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0017-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Jerome Avenue Rezoning, Bronx. (N 180050 (A) ZRX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0263-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledCoupled on GOLU 17 - Zoning, Jerome Avenue Rezoning, Bronx. (N 180050 (A) ZRX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0018-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Jerome Avenue Rezoning, Bronx. (C 180051 (A) ZMX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0264-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledCoupled on GOLU 18 - Zoning, Jerome Avenue Rezoning, Bronx. (C 180051 (A) ZMX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0019-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, Jerome Avenue Rezoning, Bronx. (C 170305 MMX)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0265-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledCoupled on GOLU 19 - Zoning, Jerome Avenue Rezoning, Bronx. (C 170305 MMX)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0028-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 35-10 Astoria Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (C 170299 ZMQ)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0266-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledCoupled on GOLU 28 - Zoning, 35-10 Astoria Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (C 170299 ZMQ)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0029-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Zoning, 35-10 Astoria Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (N 170300 ZRQ)Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0267-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledCoupled on GOLU 29 - Zoning, 35-10 Astoria Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (N 170300 ZRQ)Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0262-2018 *Donovan J. Richards~coupledGORequiring 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.   Action details Not available
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Res 0239-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~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 0245-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 45 - 346 East 21st Street, ManhattanResolution    Action details Not available
Res 0246-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 46 - Red Hook Gardens, BrooklynResolution    Action details Not available
Res 0247-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 47 - Manhattanville Phase I-Unit A, ManhattanResolution    Action details Not available
Res 0248-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 48 - Manhattanville Phase II-Unit B, ManhattanResolution    Action details Not available
Res 0249-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~coupledPreconsidered - GOLU 49 - Manhattanville Phase II-Unit C, ManhattanResolution    Action details Not available
Res 0250-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~coupledPreconsidered - GOM 28 - The Operating Budget of the Council of the City of New York.Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0251-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~coupledPreconsidered - GOM 29 - Schedule detailing the lump sum OTPS Unit of Appropriation of the Operating Budget of the Council of the City of NY.Resolution    Action details Not available
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Int 0600-2018 ACorey D. Johnson~coupledA and GOExtending the rent stabilization laws.IntroductionThis bill reaffirms and repromulgates the findings and declaration set forth in section 26-501 relating to a public emergency in housing.   Action details Not available
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Res 0252-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledDisapprovedLU 21 - Landmarks, Samuel H. and Mary T. Booth House, Bronx (20185148 HKX (N 180166 HKX))Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0253-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledDisapprovedLU 22 - Landmarks, Stafford “Osborn” House, Bronx (20185149 HKX (N 180169 HKX))Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0254-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 31 - Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180121 ZMX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0255-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 32 - Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (N 180122 ZRX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0256-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 33 - Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180123ZSX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0257-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 34 - Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180124 ZSX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0258-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 35 - Planning, Spofford Campus Redevelopment, Bronx (C180126 PPX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0259-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 39 - Landmarks, 612-Seat Primary School (P.S. Q375), Queens (20185068 SCQ)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0260-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 40 - Landmarks, 572-Seat Primary School (P.S. Q341), Queens (20185069 SCQ)Resolution    Action details Not available
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Int 0605-2018 AStephen T. Levin~coupledA and GORequiring the PD to submit reports on the enforcement of marijuana possession.IntroductionThis bill would require the NYPD to report on arrests and criminal summonses for marijuana possession, disaggregated by demographic information.   Action details Not available
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Res 0261-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 15 - Zoning, Sea Park North Rezoning, Brooklyn. (C 170240 ZMK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0262-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 16 - Zoning, Sea Park North Rezoning, Brooklyn. (N 170241 ZRK)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0263-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 17 - Zoning, Jerome Avenue Rezoning, Bronx. (N 180050 (A) ZRX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0264-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 18 - Zoning, Jerome Avenue Rezoning, Bronx. (C 180051 (A) ZMX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0265-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 19 - Zoning, Jerome Avenue Rezoning, Bronx. (C 170305 MMX)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0266-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 28 - Zoning, 35-10 Astoria Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (C 170299 ZMQ)Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0267-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~coupledGOLU 29 - Zoning, 35-10 Astoria Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (N 170300 ZRQ)Resolution    Action details Not available
T2018-1849 * ~coupledGOCommissioner of DeedsCommissioner of Deeds    Action details Not available
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Res 0188-2018 ACorey D. Johnson Amended and Adopted by the Committee on Housing and BuildingsDetermining that a public emergency requiring rent control in the City of NY continues to exist and will continue to exist on and after April 1, 2018.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
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Int 0722-2018 *Corey D. Johnson~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsImplementation of a tracking system for and a review of expiring affordable housing units.IntroductionThis legislation would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to create a tracking system for start and expiration dates for all department regulatory agreements and affordability requirements. HPD is required to report on a plan to implement such tracking system and to report annually on the progress of creation of the implementation plan. Following the implementation of the tracking system, HPD must audit for the number of expiring affordable housing units in each income band and in each neighborhood tabulation area, and report to the Council annually on the results of that audit and plans for preserving the affordability of the expiring units.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0723-2018 *Corey D. Johnson~SPONSORTransportationRequiring sight-seeing bus operators to submit operating plans to the DOT.IntroductionIn light of multiple accidents involving sight-seeing buses that occurred in recent years, this bill expands licensing requirements for sight-seeing buses. This bill requires sight-seeing bus businesses to obtain authorization from the Department of Transportation for all of their bus stops prior to applying for a sight-seeing bus license from the Department of Consumer Affairs. This would enable the Department of Transportation to monitor congestion and traffic caused by sight-seeing buses on the road.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0724-2018 *Corey D. Johnson~SPONSORConsumer Affairs and Business LicensingRequiring that bail bond agents make certain disclosures.IntroductionThis bill would provide to consumers of bail bond businesses and bail bond referral businesses information regarding their rights and basic information about the businesses themselves. Many bail bond businesses engage in unscrupulous business practices, and this bill would arm consumers with information, in multiple languages, so that they can avoid being taken advantage of.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0238-2018 *Fernando Cabrera ~SPONSOREducationDOE to ban processed meats from being served in NYC public schools.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0725-2018 *Margaret S. Chin~SPONSORConsumer Affairs and Business LicensingLimiting the number of sightseeing bus licenses.IntroductionThis bill requires the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs to issue no more than two hundred and twenty-five sight-seeing bus license plates.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0239-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~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 0726-2018 *Alicka Ampry-Samuel ~SPONSORConsumer Affairs and Business LicensingPrivate employees disconnecting from electronic communications during non-work hours.IntroductionThis bill would make it unlawful for private employees in the city of New York to require employee to check and respond to email and other electronic communications during non-work hours.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0727-2018 *Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.~SPONSORConsumer Affairs and Business LicensingStrengthening the licensing requirements in the sight-seeing bus industry.IntroductionIn light of multiple accidents involving sightseeing buses that occurred in recent years, this bill expands licensing requirements for sight-seeing bus companies. Sightseeing bus drivers must meet basic requirements, such as not having accumulated nine or more points on their driving record within an 18 month period, not having their licenses suspended or revoked, and not being convicted of an alcohol or drug-related offence over the past three years. Sightseeing bus companies must maintain driving records for each of their drivers and make them available for inspection by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Additionally, the company must notify the Department of Consumer Affairs if any of their drivers is involved in a motor accident or are charged with an alcohol or drug-related offence. The company must also register New York licensed drivers in the Department of Motor Vehicles License Event Notification System.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0728-2018 *Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsEstablishing temporary programs, conducting education, establishing a task force related to accessory sign violations, waiving penalties for violations for signs that are accessory to a use on the same zoning lot and allowing registered general contractorIntroductionThis bill would establish a temporary program for the resolution of outstanding judgments resulting from accessory sign (awning) violations. It would also establish a two-year moratorium on the issuance of additional accessory sign violations, as well as a temporary assistance program to facilitate the re-installation of accessory signs for respondents who have already paid related penalties. The Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Department of Finance would be required to notify the public of the existence of such programs, and DOB and the Department of City Planning would be required to develop an education program to educate the business community about accessory signs and related regulations. This bill would also establish an interagency task force to explore issues related to accessory signs, and requires DOB to provide a report to the Council that contains information about accessory sign violations. Finally, this bill would establish a waiver of all work without a permit penalties issued in relation to the hanging of an accessory sign from December 28, 2017 going forward.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0729-2018 *Ben Kallos~SPONSOREducationRequiring the department of education to post information regarding the process used in determining identified seat need.IntroductionThe proposed bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to post online the process, data and criteria used by the department and the School Construction Authority (SCA) to calculate the number of seats needed to be built to meet future enrollment needs.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0730-2018 *Ben Kallos~SPONSORGovernmental OperationsAlternate eligibility for designation or nomination of a candidate for an elected office of the city.IntroductionThis bill would amend the New York city charter to provide for an alternative method for candidates for the offices of mayor, comptroller, public advocate, borough president and member of the city council to get onto the ballot by allowing such candidates to get onto the ballot by raising the threshold amount of funding to qualify for participation in the campaign finance board’s small dollar matching program.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0731-2018 *Ben Kallos~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsRequiring landlords to distribute voter registration forms.IntroductionThis bill would require apartment owners to provide a voter registration form to each new tenant signing an apartment lease. The form would be provided at the time that the lease is provided for signing. Apartment owners may provide assistance in completing the form if they wish, and may also mail the form to the Board of Elections. The registration forms provided would be in English unless otherwise requested by the tenant.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0732-2018 *Ben Kallos~SPONSORGovernmental OperationsEstablishing a full public match campaign finance system.IntroductionThis bill would raise the cap on public funds received by participating candidates, to establish a full public match system. It would also amend the Campaign Finance Act (CFA) to incorporate the relevant portions of Ballot Question #1, as approved by the voters in the 2018 general election, into the CFA and to adjust dates and deadlines within the CFA to reflect the earlier June primary date established by State law in 2019. Finally, the bill makes other adjustments to the CFA to facilitate the implementation of the aforementioned changes.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0733-2018 *Ben Kallos~SPONSORGovernmental OperationsImproving young adults’ access to voter registration materials.IntroductionUnder Section 3-209 of the City’s Administrative Code, high schools must make voter registration materials available to students during the year and must provide postage-paid voter registration materials to graduating seniors. This bill would require the city Department of Education to ask for, and the city Board of Elections to provide, registration materials in any available language (as determined by state or federal requirements) that makes sense for a particular school’s student population. The city Board of Elections also must code its registration forms so that it can track which forms come back from each school district. The bill also would require both the city Department of Education and the city Board of Elections to help track and report on whether these student voter registration efforts are effective in getting young adults to register to vote.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0734-2018 *Peter A. Koo~SPONSORHealthSmoking on sidewalks.IntroductionThe proposed bill would prohibit individuals from smoking while walking on sidewalks under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation and several locations under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0735-2018 *Steven Matteo~SPONSORStandards and EthicsAdvisory opinions of the conflicts of interest board.IntroductionThis bill would require the Conflicts of Interest Board to report on, and initiate rulemakings for, Advisory Opinions that have interpretive value in construing the provisions of the conflicts of interest law, and that meet certain criteria. It also requires the inclusion of certain informative statements in future Advisory Opinions.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0240-2018 *I. Daneek Miller~SPONSORCivil Service and LaborAcknowledging workers’ gains through the American labor movement.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0736-2018 *Mark Levine~SPONSORHealthEstablishing a baby box pilot program.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to establish a baby box pilot program to reduce infant mortality rates in New York City.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0737-2018 *Ydanis A. Rodriguez~SPONSORSmall BusinessCreating a small business lease program for establishing an environment for fair negotiations in the commercial lease renewal process in order to determine reasonable lease terms.IntroductionThis bill, known as the “Small Business Jobs Survival Act,” would establish conditions and requirements for commercial lease renewal negotiations, including requirements for lease renewal terms, arbitration-triggering conditions, limits on security deposits, and prohibitions on landlord retaliation.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0241-2018 *Deborah L. Rose~SPONSORTransportationIncreasing federal investment in the nation’s passenger ferry systems.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0242-2018 *Deborah L. Rose~SPONSORTransportationMTA to amend its practice to use age rather than height in determining whether to permit children to ride for free on the NYC Transit system.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0243-2018 *Helen K. Rosenthal~SPONSORGeneral WelfareChild Victims ActResolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0738-2018 *Vanessa L. Gibson~SPONSORGeneral WelfareEstablishment of a list of landlords who affirmatively agree not to discriminate based on lawful source of income.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration (HRA) to create a list of “inclusive landlords” who (i) have affirmatively agreed not to discriminate against tenants and potential tenants based on their lawful source of income and have not been determined to have done so in the previous two years and (ii) have an adequate to excellent record of housing maintenance. HRA would be required to proactively ask landlords whether they would like to participate, and participation would be voluntary.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0739-2018 *Ydanis A. Rodriguez~SPONSORTransportationEstablishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the NYCHA.IntroductionThis bill would require the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) (the “Commissioner”) to give priority to senior-only housing developments operated by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), followed by non-senior only NYCHA developments when determining the order of repairs to be made at sidewalks in front of or abutting properties, when the DOT is required by law or has otherwise undertaken to make these repairs. The bill would further establish that this priority would not apply where the Commissioner determines that a non-NYCHA property is in need of critical or emergency sidewalk repairs. In these cases, the Commissioner would be required to provide the reasons for this determination in writing to the council member and community board for the council and community district, respectively, where the NYCHA property that loses priority status is located.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0740-2018 *Mark Treyger~SPONSORTransportationSuspending alternate side parking regulations on primary election day.IntroductionThis bill would suspend alternate side parking regulations on the day a primary election is held.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0244-2018 *Kalman Yeger ~SPONSORPublic SafetyNY Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013, known as the SAFE Act.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0045-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~SPONSORPreconsidered - Finance346 East 21st Street, ManhattanLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0046-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~SPONSORPreconsidered - FinanceRed Hook Gardens, BrooklynLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0047-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~SPONSORPreconsidered - FinanceManhattanville Phase I-Unit A, ManhattanLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0048-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~SPONSORPreconsidered - FinanceManhattanville Phase II-Unit B, ManhattanLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0049-2018 *Daniel Dromm ~SPONSORPreconsidered - FinanceManhattanville Phase II-Unit C, ManhattanLand Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0050-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPreconsidered - Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime UsesLandmarks, TLC Office Space, Bronx (20185223 PXX (N 180239 PXX))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0050-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, TLC Office Space, Bronx (20185223 PXX (N 180239 PXX))Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0051-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORLandmarks, Public Siting and Maritime UsesLandmarks, Montefiore Cemetery, Queens (20185106 CCQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0051-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Landmarks, Montefiore Cemetery, Queens (20185106 CCQ)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0052-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPlanning, Dispositions and ConcessionsPlanning, WEST 108TH STREET WSFSSH, Manhattan (C 180112 ZMM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0052-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, WEST 108TH STREET WSFSSH, Manhattan (C 180112 ZMM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0053-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPlanning, Dispositions and ConcessionsPlanning, WEST 108TH STREET WSFSSH, Manhattan (N 180113 ZRM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0053-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, WEST 108TH STREET WSFSSH, Manhattan (N 180113 ZRM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0054-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPlanning, Dispositions and ConcessionsPlanning, WEST 108TH STREET WSFSSH, Manhattan (C 180114 HAM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0054-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, WEST 108TH STREET WSFSSH, Manhattan (C 180114 HAM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0055-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPlanning, Dispositions and ConcessionsPlanning, PARK HAVEN REZONING, Bronx (C 180130 HAX)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0055-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, PARK HAVEN REZONING, Bronx (C 180130 HAX)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0056-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPlanning, Dispositions and ConcessionsPlanning, PARK HAVEN REZONING, Bronx (C 180131 ZMX)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0056-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, PARK HAVEN REZONING, Bronx (C 180131 ZMX)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0057-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPlanning, Dispositions and ConcessionsPlanning, PARK HAVEN REZONING, Bronx (N 180132 ZRX)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0057-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, PARK HAVEN REZONING, Bronx (N 180132 ZRX)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0058-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPlanning, Dispositions and ConcessionsPlanning, 500 West 174th Street HDFC, Manhattan (20185228 HAM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0058-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, 500 West 174th Street HDFC, Manhattan (20185228 HAM)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0059-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.~SPONSORPlanning, Dispositions and ConcessionsPlanning, 721 VAN SICLEN HDFC, Brooklyn (20185227 HAK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
LU 0059-2018 *Rafael Salamanca, Jr.  Planning, 721 VAN SICLEN HDFC, Brooklyn (20185227 HAK)Land Use Application Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available