Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/14/2018 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: CLICK ANY FILE # BELOW (in blue) TO ACCESS ATTACHMENTS, Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, Announcements, Hearing Transcript, Minutes of the Stated Meeting Meeting Items (171) 171 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: Pastor Bishop Earl W. McKay from the Church of God of Prophecy, located at 85 East 165th Street Bronx, New York 10452. Motion to spread the Invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Gibson.           Video       3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - None           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           Video M 0114-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on Call-Up Vote Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180486 PCK, C 180488 ZSK, 180490 ZSK, C 180485 HAK, C 180487 ZRK, and C 180489 ZMK) Land Use Call-Up   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available M 0115-2018 * Ben Kallos   Coupled on Call-Up Vote Zoning, Sidewalk café, 300 East 86th Street, Manhattan (20195184 TCM) Land Use Call-Up   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available M 0116-2018 * Keith Powers   Coupled on Call-Up Vote Zoning, Sidewalk café, 1022 Madison Avenue, Manhattan (20195183 TCM) Land Use Call-Up   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available                   Pass Not available       8. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SPEAKER           Video       9. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ORDERS           Video       10. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None           Not available       11. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES           Video         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE           Not available Int 1144-2018 * Daniel Dromm   Coupled on GO Authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in 14 BIDs. Introduction This bill would authorize 14 existing business improvement districts (“BIDs”) throughout the City to increase the amount they expend annually. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0612-2018 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO Amending and restating the resolution computing and certifying base percentage, current percentage and current base proportion of each class of real property for fiscal 2019 to the state board of real property tax services. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0613-2018 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO Amending and restating the resolution computing and certifying adjusted base proportion of each class of real property for fiscal 2019 to the state board of real property tax services. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0614-2018 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO Amending and restating the resolution to provide the amounts necessary for the support of the government of the city of NY and the counties therein and for the payment of indebtedness thereof, for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2018 and ending on Ju Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0615-2018 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO Establishment of the Throggs Neck BID. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0616-2018 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO Hudson Square BID and an extension of the Hudson Square BID boundaries. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOR-HIRE VEHICLES           Not available Int 0304-2018 A Ydanis A. Rodriguez   Amended and Coupled on GO Create a task force to study the sale prices of taxicab medallions. Introduction The bill would establish a task force to study the sale prices of taxicab medallions. The task force would review sale prices of taxicab medallions and their impact on the City’s budget, then recommend changes to laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to medallions. The task force’s recommendations would be due to the Mayor and Council within six months. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1062-2018 A Barry S. Grodenchik   Amended and Coupled on GO Risk of loss on payments for trips dispatched by high-volume for-hire services. Introduction This bill would require drivers for high-volume for-hire services to be paid the full amount for a trip regardless of whether the payment transaction fails, unless the driver’s account is associated with fraudulent activity. The bill would impose a civil penalty of not less than $250 and up to $500 for each violation. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1068-2018 A Stephen T. Levin   Amended and Coupled on GO Financial education for persons considering purchases or leases of for-hire vehicles or taxicab licenses. Introduction This bill would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission to engage in financial education and outreach for taxi and for-hire vehicle drivers concerning financial arrangements relating to taxi medallions and for-hire vehicles. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1079-2018 A Donovan J. Richards   Amended and Coupled on GO Creating an office of inclusion within the NYC taxi and limousine commission. Introduction This bill would establish an Office of Inclusion within the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission. The Office would be responsible for promoting diversity, inclusion and cultural sensitivity in the taxi and for-hire vehicle industries, and for raising awareness about issues surrounding service refusal. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1081-2018 A Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Amended and Coupled on GO Driver assistance centers. Introduction This bill would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission (“TLC”) to provide TLC-licensed drivers assistance including financial counseling, mental health counseling and referrals to non-profit organizations for additional assistance. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1096-2018 A Ruben Diaz, Sr.   Amended and Coupled on GO Deductions from certain for-hire driver earnings. Introduction This bill would require applicants for a license to provide high-volume for-hire service in the City to affirm that the applicant will not make automatic deductions from driver earnings to make payments for the rental, lease or purchase of a for-hire vehicle, unless the automatic deduction is optional and has been chosen by the driver. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE           Not available LU 0231-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Landmarks, 2050 Bartow Avenue Animal Shelter, Bronx (C 180346 PSX) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0623-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 231 - Landmarks, 2050 Bartow Avenue Animal Shelter, Bronx (C 180346 PSX) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0241-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Planning, 599 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx (C 180390 HAX) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0624-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 241 - Planning, 599 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx (C 180390 HAX) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0242-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Planning, 599 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx (C 180391 PQX) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0625-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 242 - Planning, 599 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx (C 180391 PQX) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0243-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Planning, 599 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx (20195160 HAX) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0626-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 243 - Planning, 599 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx (20195160 HAX) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0250-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, St. Michael’s Cemetery Land Acquisition, Queens (20195149 CCQ) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0627-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 250 - Zoning, St. Michael’s Cemetery Land Acquisition, Queens (20195149 CCQ) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0251-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, St. Michael’s Park Rezoning, Queens (C 180174 ZMQ) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0628-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 251 - Zoning, St. Michael’s Park Rezoning, Queens (C 180174 ZMQ) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0252-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, St. Michael’s Park Demapping, Queens (C 180175 MMQ) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0629-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 252 - Zoning, St. Michael’s Park Demapping, Queens (C 180175 MMQ) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0253-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Rule 11.70(b) of the Rules of the Council and Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter. Zoning, Hebrew Home, Bronx (C 180321 ZSX) Land Use Application   Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.   Action details Not available LU 0254-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 2nd Amendment To Coney Island Amusement Park Special Process Agreement, Brooklyn (20195153 RSY) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0630-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 254 - Zoning, 2nd Amendment To Coney Island Amusement Park Special Process Agreement, Brooklyn (20195153 RSY) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY           Not available Int 1137-2018 A Adrienne E. Adams   Amended and Coupled on GO Creation of an office of data analytics. Introduction This bill would codify into the Charter the mayor’s office of data analytics (MODA). The office uses analytics tools to prioritize risk more strategically, deliver services more efficiently, enforce laws more effectively and increase transparency. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS           Not available Int 0391-2018 A Eric A. Ulrich   Amended and Coupled on GO Benefits counseling services for veterans. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Veterans’ Services to provide counseling services, including advice, evaluation, and information to veterans seeking assistance with federal, state, and city benefits that they may be entitled to based on their military service. Services would be provided by trained staff and would be available, at a minimum, in at least one location in each of the five boroughs, including at each veterans resource center. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0394-2018 A Eric A. Ulrich   Amended and Coupled on GO Creating veterans resource centers. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) to establish at least one Veterans Resource Center in each borough by June 1, 2019. Each center is required to be located in an area easily accessible and in close proximity to public transportation. DVS is also required to provide each borough with a minimum of 20 hours of service per week, including a minimum of 10 hours at each Veterans Resource Center. The Centers would provide veterans with free, current information on the matters described above, as well as housing, public and private social services, and financial assistance and tax exemptions available to veterans. The Centers would also be staffed with a benefits counselor and make available a veterans resource guide. The commissioner of DVS will commence outreach and education efforts to inform veterans about these Centers. Additionally, DVS would be required, beginning January 1, 2020 and every six months thereafter, to submit a report to the Mayor and Council Speaker on the number of veterans utilizing each center, the services offered by each center, those services and/or information most frequently requested by veterans at each center, the number of full and part-time staff working at each center, the amount of funding allocated to each center, and the feedback received by each center with a general description of such feedback. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 0396-2018 A Eric A. Ulrich   Amended and Coupled on GO Creation of a veterans resource guide. Introduction This bill would require the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) to maintain and regularly update a resource guide for veterans. This guide would be available on the DVS website and in written format, if requested. The guide would contain information about eligibility and the process of applying for federal, state, and city veterans’ benefits, special rights accorded to veterans under the law, health programs and services, legal and housing services, small business support, educational and employment opportunities, and other available resources for veterans. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH SERVICES           Not available Int 0376-2018 B Ritchie J. Torres   Amended and Coupled on GO Educational outreach and materials on bullying prevention, awareness and resources. Introduction The proposed bill would require the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to conduct outreach informing as many youth as practicable about the availability of bullying awareness and prevention resources, including those that provide counseling, mental health resources, mobile texting or internet chat functionality and referrals. Outreach would include disseminating resource materials through existing DYCD programs and posting information on DYCD’s website and on any other agency websites as determined by the mayor. The proposed bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to distribute to students information regarding any existing online portal operated by DOE through which students or their parents may report bullying, harassment, intimidation or discrimination. DYCD would also provide information regarding DOE’s portal to youth participating in its programs. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available       12. GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR           Video Int 0720-2018 * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ~coupled Laid Over Clarifying the requirements for site safety training providers and persons required to obtain site safety training. Introduction This bill would expand the qualifications for site safety training providers and provide an updated definition of “competent person” to align with the Building Code. It would also amend existing reporting requirements regarding the number of site safety training providers. Laid Over by Council   Action details Not available LU 0253-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled   Zoning, Hebrew Home, Bronx (C 180321 ZSX) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0631-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Coupled on GO LU 253 - Zoning, Hebrew Home, Bronx (C 180321 ZSX) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available T2018-1849 *   ~coupled Coupled on GO Commissioner of Deeds Commissioner of Deeds   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available       ~coupled COUPLED ON GENERAL ORDER CALENDAR           Not available       ~coupled Finance           Not available Int 1144-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled GO Authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in 14 BIDs. Introduction This bill would authorize 14 existing business improvement districts (“BIDs”) throughout the City to increase the amount they expend annually.     Action details Not available Res 0612-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO Amending and restating the resolution computing and certifying base percentage, current percentage and current base proportion of each class of real property for fiscal 2019 to the state board of real property tax services. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0613-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO Amending and restating the resolution computing and certifying adjusted base proportion of each class of real property for fiscal 2019 to the state board of real property tax services. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0614-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO Amending and restating the resolution to provide the amounts necessary for the support of the government of the city of NY and the counties therein and for the payment of indebtedness thereof, for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2018 and ending on Ju Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0615-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO Establishment of the Throggs Neck BID. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0616-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO Hudson Square BID and an extension of the Hudson Square BID boundaries. Resolution       Action details Not available       ~coupled For-Hire Vehicles           Not available Int 0304-2018 A Ydanis A. Rodriguez ~coupled A and GO Create a task force to study the sale prices of taxicab medallions. Introduction The bill would establish a task force to study the sale prices of taxicab medallions. The task force would review sale prices of taxicab medallions and their impact on the City’s budget, then recommend changes to laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to medallions. The task force’s recommendations would be due to the Mayor and Council within six months.     Action details Not available Int 1062-2018 A Barry S. Grodenchik ~coupled A and GO Risk of loss on payments for trips dispatched by high-volume for-hire services. Introduction This bill would require drivers for high-volume for-hire services to be paid the full amount for a trip regardless of whether the payment transaction fails, unless the driver’s account is associated with fraudulent activity. The bill would impose a civil penalty of not less than $250 and up to $500 for each violation.     Action details Not available Int 1068-2018 A Stephen T. Levin ~coupled A and GO Financial education for persons considering purchases or leases of for-hire vehicles or taxicab licenses. Introduction This bill would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission to engage in financial education and outreach for taxi and for-hire vehicle drivers concerning financial arrangements relating to taxi medallions and for-hire vehicles.     Action details Not available Int 1079-2018 A Donovan J. Richards ~coupled A and GO Creating an office of inclusion within the NYC taxi and limousine commission. Introduction This bill would establish an Office of Inclusion within the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission. The Office would be responsible for promoting diversity, inclusion and cultural sensitivity in the taxi and for-hire vehicle industries, and for raising awareness about issues surrounding service refusal.     Action details Not available Int 1081-2018 A Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled A and GO Driver assistance centers. Introduction This bill would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission (“TLC”) to provide TLC-licensed drivers assistance including financial counseling, mental health counseling and referrals to non-profit organizations for additional assistance.     Action details Not available Int 1096-2018 A Ruben Diaz, Sr. ~coupled A and GO Deductions from certain for-hire driver earnings. Introduction This bill would require applicants for a license to provide high-volume for-hire service in the City to affirm that the applicant will not make automatic deductions from driver earnings to make payments for the rental, lease or purchase of a for-hire vehicle, unless the automatic deduction is optional and has been chosen by the driver.     Action details Not available       ~coupled Land Use           Not available Res 0623-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 231 - Landmarks, 2050 Bartow Avenue Animal Shelter, Bronx (C 180346 PSX) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0624-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 241 - Planning, 599 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx (C 180390 HAX) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0625-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 242 - Planning, 599 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx (C 180391 PQX) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0626-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 243 - Planning, 599 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx (20195160 HAX) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0627-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 250 - Zoning, St. Michael’s Cemetery Land Acquisition, Queens (20195149 CCQ) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0628-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 251 - Zoning, St. Michael’s Park Rezoning, Queens (C 180174 ZMQ) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0629-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 252 - Zoning, St. Michael’s Park Demapping, Queens (C 180175 MMQ) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0630-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 254 - Zoning, 2nd Amendment To Coney Island Amusement Park Special Process Agreement, Brooklyn (20195153 RSY) Resolution       Action details Not available       ~coupled Technology           Not available Int 1137-2018 A Adrienne E. Adams ~coupled A and GO Creation of an office of data analytics. Introduction This bill would codify into the Charter the mayor’s office of data analytics (MODA). The office uses analytics tools to prioritize risk more strategically, deliver services more efficiently, enforce laws more effectively and increase transparency.     Action details Not available       ~coupled Veterans           Not available Int 0391-2018 A Eric A. Ulrich ~coupled A and GO Benefits counseling services for veterans. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Veterans’ Services to provide counseling services, including advice, evaluation, and information to veterans seeking assistance with federal, state, and city benefits that they may be entitled to based on their military service. Services would be provided by trained staff and would be available, at a minimum, in at least one location in each of the five boroughs, including at each veterans resource center.     Action details Not available Int 0394-2018 A Eric A. Ulrich ~coupled A and GO Creating veterans resource centers. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) to establish at least one Veterans Resource Center in each borough by June 1, 2019. Each center is required to be located in an area easily accessible and in close proximity to public transportation. DVS is also required to provide each borough with a minimum of 20 hours of service per week, including a minimum of 10 hours at each Veterans Resource Center. The Centers would provide veterans with free, current information on the matters described above, as well as housing, public and private social services, and financial assistance and tax exemptions available to veterans. The Centers would also be staffed with a benefits counselor and make available a veterans resource guide. The commissioner of DVS will commence outreach and education efforts to inform veterans about these Centers. Additionally, DVS would be required, beginning January 1, 2020 and every six months thereafter, to submit a report to the Mayor and Council Speaker on the number of veterans utilizing each center, the services offered by each center, those services and/or information most frequently requested by veterans at each center, the number of full and part-time staff working at each center, the amount of funding allocated to each center, and the feedback received by each center with a general description of such feedback.     Action details Not available Int 0396-2018 A Eric A. Ulrich ~coupled A and GO Creation of a veterans resource guide. Introduction This bill would require the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) to maintain and regularly update a resource guide for veterans. This guide would be available on the DVS website and in written format, if requested. The guide would contain information about eligibility and the process of applying for federal, state, and city veterans’ benefits, special rights accorded to veterans under the law, health programs and services, legal and housing services, small business support, educational and employment opportunities, and other available resources for veterans.     Action details Not available       ~coupled Youth Services           Not available Int 0376-2018 B Ritchie J. Torres ~coupled A and GO Educational outreach and materials on bullying prevention, awareness and resources. Introduction The proposed bill would require the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to conduct outreach informing as many youth as practicable about the availability of bullying awareness and prevention resources, including those that provide counseling, mental health resources, mobile texting or internet chat functionality and referrals. Outreach would include disseminating resource materials through existing DYCD programs and posting information on DYCD’s website and on any other agency websites as determined by the mayor. The proposed bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to distribute to students information regarding any existing online portal operated by DOE through which students or their parents may report bullying, harassment, intimidation or discrimination. DYCD would also provide information regarding DOE’s portal to youth participating in its programs.     Action details Not available       ~coupled GENERAL ORDER CALENDAR           Not available Res 0631-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 253 - Zoning, Hebrew Home, Bronx (C 180321 ZSX) Resolution       Action details Not available T2018-1849 *   ~coupled GO Commissioner of Deeds Commissioner of Deeds       Action details Not available                   Pass Not available       13. INTRODUCTION & READING OF BILLS           Video       14. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTIONS           Not available       15. RESOLUTIONS -None           Not available       16. GENERAL DISCUSSION           Video       17. EXTENSION OF REMARKS           Video         INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS           Not available Res 0608-2018 * Corey D. Johnson ~SPONSOR Immigration Authorizing the Speaker to submit a public comment on behalf of the Council to the Federal Register, concerning the proposed change to the Public Charge rule. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0609-2018 * Corey D. Johnson ~SPONSOR Immigration Opposing the newly proposed public charge rule and urging the federal government not to move forward with its adoption. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1214-2018 * Diana I. Ayala ~SPONSOR Transportation Permitting Access-a-Ride vehicles to use bus lanes. Introduction This bill would permit Access-a-Ride vehicles to use bus lanes when bus lane restrictions are in effect. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1215-2018 * Joseph C. Borelli ~SPONSOR Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing Applications for licenses to sell electronic cigarettes by electronic cigarette retail dealers. Introduction This bill would extend the time period for electronic cigarette retailers that were not licensed by the August 23, 2018 deadline to apply for electronic cigarette retail dealer licenses. Under this extension, they will be permitted to apply for licenses as long as (i) they sold electronic cigarettes before August 28, 2017, when Local Law 144 passed, requiring they obtain a license; (ii) they have not applied for licenses during the initial application period; and (iii) they meet all other legal requirements for licensure. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1216-2018 * Joseph C. Borelli ~SPONSOR Public Safety Requiring the NYPD to study and report on outdoor train crashes involving pedestrians. Introduction This bill would require the New York City Police Department to annually study and report on the circumstances surrounding above-ground subway and outdoor commuter train crashes involving pedestrians and make recommendations for improving pedestrian safety at such crash locations. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1217-2018 * Laurie A. Cumbo ~SPONSOR Public Safety Deployment of traffic enforcement agents near schools during drop-off and pick-up of students. Introduction This bill would require that the New York Police Department deploy at least one Traffic Enforcement Agent (“TEA”) to direct traffic within 100 feet of every public or private school, K-12, with at least 250 students. The TEA would direct traffic two hours before the beginning of the school day, and 30 minutes after the beginning of the school day. The TEA would also direct traffic 30 minutes before the end of the school day and two hours after the end of the school day. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1218-2018 * Kalman Yeger ~SPONSOR Veterans Creation of a discharge upgrade assistance unit at the department of veterans’ affairs. Introduction This legislation would require the department of veterans services to create a unit to assist veterans with discharge characterization upgrades and offer non-binding advisory opinions on meritorious appeals upon request. The department would also engage in outreach and education efforts to inform veterans about the discharge characterization upgrade process and the newly established unit. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0610-2018 * Kalman Yeger ~SPONSOR Education DOE’s Office of Pupil Transportation to expand school busing services to all public and nonpublic elementary and middle school students who live more than a half of a mile away from their school. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1219-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Aging Providing assistance to seniors with bed bugs in their homes. Introduction This bill would require the Department for Social Services (DSS) to work in coordination with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to establish a program to assist low-income seniors with preparations necessary to eradicate bed bug infestations in their dwellings. DSS is also required to work with the Department for the Aging to engage in outreach to eligible seniors regarding the availability of the program. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1220-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Civil and Human Rights Collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity by city agencies during the hiring process. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to provide an anonymous survey form to all persons applying for a vacant position with an agency. The survey would contain questions on the applicant’s sexual orientation and gender identity, but such information would not be included in the person’s application or be disclosed to individuals making employment decisions. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1221-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Criminal Justice Mandating that correction officers escort incarcerated individuals to medical visits in a timely fashion. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Correction (“DOC”) to ensure that all incarcerated individuals who require an escort to a medical facility be provided such escort within a reasonable period of time. It also requires the DOC to publish a quarterly report on its website containing both the average and median amount of time between which an escort is requested by an incarcerated individual and when such escort actually occurred. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1222-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Criminal Justice Requiring the dept of correction to post a quarterly report regarding the visitation of incarcerated individuals. Introduction The Department of Correction is required to report justifications for visitor cancellation. This law would require the department to report on this area with greater specificity. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1223-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Criminal Justice Legal representation for incarcerated individuals placed outside the general population. Introduction The Department of Correction sometimes houses incarcerated individuals separately from the general population in punitive segregation, enhanced supervision housing, and enhanced restraint status. This local law would give such individuals a right to counsel in hearings having to do with changes in housing status. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1224-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Education Requiring DOE, ACS and DOC to report on educational programming for juvenile delinquents, juvenile offenders and adolescent offenders. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education, the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), and the Department of Correction (DOC) to issue a yearly report on educational statistics and related incidents pertaining to juvenile delinquents, juvenile offenders and adolescent offenders in ACS and DOC facilities. This report must include statistics on educational programming enrollment, available services, rates of violence for such delinquents and offenders, and other related indicators. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1225-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Finance Collection and maintenance of contact information of real property owners. Introduction This local law would require the Department of Finance (DOF) to make best efforts to collect the name, telephone number, and email address of all owners of real property and, once such information is received, or equivalent information of an individual authorized to receive communications regarding the property on behalf of the owner. The legislation would require that DOF, at a minimum, solicit the contact information on hard copy and online forms, applications, and other documents created by the department for submission by a property owner related to the recording of deed- or mortgage-related documents, or the administration of real property personal tax exemption programs, the tax lien sale, the real property transfer tax, or the tax on mortgages. Once received DOF must ensure that such contact information is maintained in a computer database used by the Department for purposes of administering the real property tax. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1226-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Finance Establishment of the Throggs Neck BID. Introduction This bill would establish the Throggs Neck Business Improvement District (“BID”) in the borough of the Bronx. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1227-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Finance Hudson Square BID and an extension of the Hudson Square BID boundaries. Introduction   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1228-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Certain sanitation violations received during declared emergencies or severe weather conditions. Introduction This bill would create an affirmative defense for certain sanitation violations during declared emergencies and certain severe weather conditions. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1229-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Transportation Modular newsracks. Introduction Under the bill, owners of single newsracks would be required, prior to installation, to provide the City with identifying information and to certify that they have complied with all related newsrack laws. The owner would be required to resubmit this information annually. The owners would also be required to notify the City prior to the removal of newsracks. The City would grant each newsrack a unique identification number. The bill would also require owners of modular newsracks (a newsrack with multiple publications) to submit a plan to the City for approval and to local community boards for comment, and to comply with any modifications that the City requires. The owners of modular newsracks would be required to consult with existing publications and existing newsrack owners on the same block, and to comply with space, distance and cost and fee requirements. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1230-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Transportation Newsrack Requirements Introduction The proposed legislation would establish standards regarding the placement and maintenance of newsracks. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0611-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Education DOE to implement a curriculum and to acquire textbooks and trade books that include key moments in LGBT history and accurately portray the contributions of LGBT individuals in the history of the United States. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0612-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Amending and restating the resolution computing and certifying base percentage, current percentage and current base proportion of each class of real property for fiscal 2019 to the state board of real property tax services. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0613-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Amending and restating the resolution computing and certifying adjusted base proportion of each class of real property for fiscal 2019 to the state board of real property tax services. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0614-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Amending and restating the resolution to provide the amounts necessary for the support of the government of the city of NY and the counties therein and for the payment of indebtedness thereof, for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2018 and ending on Ju Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0615-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Establishment of the Throggs Neck BID. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0616-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Hudson Square BID and an extension of the Hudson Square BID boundaries. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0617-2018 * Mark Gjonaj ~SPONSOR Cultural Affairs, Libraries & International Intergroup Relations Declaring September 5th as St. Mother Teresa Day in NYC. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1231-2018 * Brad S. Lander ~SPONSOR Governmental Operations Contributions to independent expenditure committees. Introduction This bill would limit the amount that individuals or entities that do business with New York City may contribute to entities that make independent expenditures in connection with city elections. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1232-2018 * Stephen T. Levin ~SPONSOR General Welfare Requiring homeless shelters to post signs and distribute other materials relating to shelter transfers. Introduction This legislation would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to create a sign and other relevant materials that inform residents of homeless shelters of various rights related to shelter transfers including the right to request an agency conference and a fair hearing to challenge the adequacy of their shelter placement. Such signs must be displayed conspicuously at all homeless shelters and related facilities. Such signs must also be available on DHS’ website in each of the designated citywide languages. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1233-2018 * Stephen T. Levin ~SPONSOR General Welfare Providing written notice for shelter transfers. Introduction This legislation would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to provide written notification to shelter residents at least 48 hours prior to any non-emergency shelter transfer. The notification would include a detailed summary of reasons for the transfer, the name and address of the shelter the client is being transferred to, and language about how a client can obtain a copy of their case record. The legislation would also require that the same information be provided to clients affected by emergency transfers no later than 48 hours after the emergency transfer. The legislation would require DHS to submit an annual report on the number of emergency transfers and non-emergency transfers, disaggregated by the shelter type and the reason for transfers. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1234-2018 * Mark Levine ~SPONSOR Public Safety Creating an office for the prevention of hate crimes. Introduction This bill would create an office for the prevention of hate crimes to coordinate responses and outreach amongst city agencies. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1235-2018 * I. Daneek Miller ~SPONSOR Civil Service and Labor Department of citywide administrative services provisional employee reduction plan. Introduction The New York State Legislature has passed a bill (A11241/S8837A) that would provide an extension to the City to reduce its number of provisional employees. This bill also requires the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to submit to the state civil service commission for its approval a comprehensive revision of its provisional employee reduction plan. This bill would require DCAS to also submit this plan to the City Council. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0618-2018 * I. Daneek Miller ~SPONSOR Transportation MTA to allow riders travelling within NYC City limits to pay a fare for commuter rail equal to that of a MetroCard ride on NYC Transit subways and buses. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0619-2018 * I. Daneek Miller ~SPONSOR Transportation Preventing the diversion of funds raised to support the MTA. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0620-2018 * Francisco P. Moya ~SPONSOR Technology Federal Communications Commission to reject the proposed rules put forth in the Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 18-131 and to create provisions that would strengthen public, educational, and governmental access television. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1236-2018 * Keith Powers ~SPONSOR Criminal Justice Requiring the DOC to report on information regarding sick call and clinic production and share such information with correctional health services, and to repeal section 9-108 of the administrative code, relating to health services for incarcerated individ Introduction The law would ensure greater efficiency in Department of Correction production of incarcerated individuals for medical appointments with Correctional Health Services. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1237-2018 * Ydanis A. Rodriguez ~SPONSOR For-Hire Vehicles Requiring taxi and limousine commission licensees to cooperate with police investigations by providing records and information. Introduction This bill would require all owners, drivers, and bases of vehicles licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission to cooperate with police investigations by allowing police to have access to their business records. In emergency situations, owners, drivers, and bases would be expected to comply with a police request immediately, whereas in a non-emergency situation, compliance would be expected following the receipt of a warrant or court order. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1238-2018 * Helen K. Rosenthal ~SPONSOR Contracts Requiring additional disclosure of large contract modifications. Introduction This bill would amend the cost overruns report currently required by Local Law 18 of 2012 by requiring additional reporting for capital contract modifications for revisions of 20% or more of the original value of contracts over ten million dollars. This additional reporting would include detailed explanatory language regarding the nature of such contract modifications, including the total number of proposals submitted prior to awarding the original contract and whether the selected vendor’s other contracts with city agencies were similarly delayed, if applicable. The secondary report required by Local Law 18 of 2012 would now be triggered for subsequent contract modifications of the lower of: (i) ten percent of the revised value or (ii) ten million dollars or more. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0621-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Authorizing the NYC DOT to grant a non-exclusive franchise for the provision of bus service between Manhattan and Staten Island. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1239-2018 * Mark Treyger ~SPONSOR Oversight and Investigations Public disclosure of materially inaccurate statements. Introduction This bill would require the heads of agencies to publicly disclose materially inaccurate statements made by their agency in sworn testimony or official reports. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0622-2018 * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ~SPONSOR Veterans Prohibit the diversion of resources from dedicated funds that support U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing funding. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1240-2018 * Kalman Yeger ~SPONSOR Governmental Operations Abolishing the office of the public advocate. Introduction This is a bill to abolish the office of the Public advocate by removing all operative references to the office in the Administrative Code and the Charter. This bill would amend the Charter such that the Comptroller succeeds the Mayor in the event of a vacancy in the office of the Mayor. This bill would also amend the Charter and the Administrative Code to replace the Public Advocate with the Comptroller on certain boards and commissions. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0264-2018 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Finance 451-455 East 116th Street, Manhattan Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0265-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Planning, Dispositions and Concessions Planning, JOE Central Brooklyn LLC, Brooklyn (20195182 HAK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0265-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Planning, JOE Central Brooklyn LLC, Brooklyn (20195182 HAK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0266-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Planning, Dispositions and Concessions Planning, 464-68 West 51st Street, Manhattan (20195181 HAM) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0266-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Planning, 464-68 West 51st Street, Manhattan (20195181 HAM) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0267-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, Sidewalk café, Gracie’s on 2nd Diner, 300 East 86th Street, Manhattan (20195184 TCM) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0267-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, Sidewalk café, Gracie’s on 2nd Diner, 300 East 86th Street, Manhattan (20195184 TCM) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0268-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, Sidewalk café, Nectar Café, 1022 Madison Avenue, Manhattan (20195183 TCM) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0268-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, Sidewalk café, Nectar Café, 1022 Madison Avenue, Manhattan (20195183 TCM) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0269-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, Special Garment Center Text Amendment, Manhattan (N 180373 ZRM) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0269-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, Special Garment Center Text Amendment, Manhattan (N 180373 ZRM) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0270-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, 1451 Franklin Avenue “Seacrest” Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180347 ZMK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0270-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 1451 Franklin Avenue “Seacrest” Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180347 ZMK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0271-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, 1451 Franklin Avenue “Seacrest” Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180348 ZRK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0271-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 1451 Franklin Avenue “Seacrest” Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180348 ZRK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0272-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180485 HAK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0272-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180485 HAK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0273-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180486 PCK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0273-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180486 PCK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0274-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180487 ZRK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0274-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180487 ZRK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0275-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180488 ZSK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0275-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180488 ZSK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0276-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180489 ZMK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0276-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180489 ZMK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0277-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning and Franchises Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180490 ZSK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0277-2018 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, Marcus Garvey Village, Brooklyn (C 180490 ZSK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available