Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/29/2019 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall Meeting in Recess Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: CLICK ANY FILE # BELOW (in blue) TO ACCESS LEGISLATION AND ATTACHMENTS, Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, Announcements, Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting, Minutes of the Stated Meeting, Minutes of the Recessed Meeting of May 29, 2019 Held on June 13, 2019, Proposed Stated Meeting Agenda 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: Rabbi Andy Bachman, from The Jewish Project, 146 Duane Street, New York, New York 10013. Motion to spread the Invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Chin.           Video       3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - Motion that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of April 9, 2019 be adopted as printed by Council Member Holden.           Video       4. MESSAGES & PAPERS FROM THE MAYOR - None           Not available       5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY, COUNTY & BOROUGH OFFICES           Video         Preconsidered - Finance       Referred to Comm by Council   Not available       6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - None           Not available       7. LAND USE CALL-UPS           Video M 0168-2019 * James G. Van Bramer     Zoning, American Brass, Queens (20195511 TCQ) Land Use Call-Up   Approved, by Council Pass Action details 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 AGING           Not available Int 1180-2018 A Diana I. Ayala   Amended and Coupled on GO Mental health training for senior center caseworkers. Introduction This legislation would require caseworkers providing services at senior centers to complete the mental health first aid training course for older adults offered by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or any successor agency, and to complete a refresher training course at least once every three years. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION           Not available Int 0242-2018 B Antonio Reynoso   Amended and Coupled on GO Requiring the dept of education to report on funding for after school athletics. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to provide a report on after school athletic funding to the Council and post the same report on their website. The report would include data with respect to funding for coaches, referees, athletic directors, equipment, uniforms, and transportation. The bill would also require reporting on student demographic information, athletic teams requests, and athletic facilities used for after school athletics. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1294-2018 A Helen K. Rosenthal   Amended and Coupled on GO Reporting by the DOE on physical education. Introduction This bill would amend Local Law 102 of 2015 to require additional reporting on whether students with disabilities are provided with adaptive physical education including the number of students receiving each of these options per individual school. The bill would also require a summary of key findings in the report issued by the department of education and whether the department is in compliance with state physical education requirements. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1298-2018 A Mark Treyger   Amended and Coupled on GO Requiring the DOE to report on physical education curricula in NYC schools. Introduction This bill would amend Local Law 102 of 2015 to require the New York City Department of Education to report on physical education curricula in New York city schools, including average physical education class size, a description of the department’s physical education scope and sequence, including the topics covered by such physical education scope and sequence. The bill would additionally requiring reporting on professional development received by certified physical education instructors. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE           Not available M 0167-2019 *     Preconsidered - Coupled on GO NYC Banking Commission - Transmitting recommendations of the interest rate to be charged for FY'20. Communication   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0889-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO Establish that the interest rate be 7 percent per annum for FY'20 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of not more than $250,000, or not more than $250,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0890-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO Establish that the interest rate be 18 percent per annum for FY'20 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of over $250,000, or over $250,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0891-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO Establish that the discount percentage for early payment of real estate taxes be set at one-half of one percent per annum for FY'20. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0428-2019 * Daniel Dromm     Fairstead - 48th Street, Manhattan Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0903-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO LU 428 - Fairstead-48th Street, Manhattan Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0429-2019 * Daniel Dromm     Fairstead - 53rd Street, Manhattan Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0904-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO LU 429 - Fairstead-53rd Street, Manhattan Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0430-2019 * Daniel Dromm     Jennings Terrace Gardens, Bronx Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0905-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO LU 430 - Jennings Terrace Gardens, Bronx Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0431-2019 * Daniel Dromm     Walton Avenue, Bronx Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0906-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO LU 431 - Walton Avenue, Bronx Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0432-2019 * Daniel Dromm     Black Spruce - Central Harlem, Manhattan Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0907-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO LU 432 - Black Spruce-Central Harlem, Manhattan Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0433-2019 * Daniel Dromm     Black Spruce - Washington Heights, Manhattan Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0908-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO LU 433 - Black Spruce-Washington Heights, Manhattan Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0434-2019 * Daniel Dromm     5 Teller HDFC, Bronx Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0909-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO LU 434 - 5 Teller HDFC, Bronx Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0435-2019 * Daniel Dromm     Lexington Courts, Manhattan Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0910-2019 * Daniel Dromm   Preconsidered - Coupled on GO LU 435 - Lexington Courts, Manhattan Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND BUILDINGS           Not available Int 0342-2018 A Deborah L. Rose   Amended and Coupled on GO Requirements for portable ramps in prior code buildings where such portable ramps are permissible and signage relating thereto. Introduction This bill would require building owners to post a sign that a portable ramp is available for access to the building at inaccessible building entrances, where that ramp exists. The New York City Building Code already requires directional signage at inaccessible building entrances indicating the route to the nearest accessible entrance. This bill would also establish safety standards for such portable ramps. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE           Not available LU 0397-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter. Zoning, Residential Tower Mechanical Voids, Citywide (N 190230 ZRY) 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 0403-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 47-15 34th Ave Rezoning, Queens (N 180529 ZRQ) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0911-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 403 - Zoning, 47-15 34th Ave Rezoning, Queens (N 180529 ZRQ) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0404-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 47-15 34th Ave Rezoning, Queens (C 180530 ZMQ) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0912-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 404 - Zoning, 47-15 34th Ave Rezoning, Queens (C 180530 ZMQ) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0411-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter. Zoning, Mana Products Text Amendments, Queens (N 180518 ZRQ) Land Use Application   Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.   Action details Not available LU 0412-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 66 Hudson Yards Streetscape Text Amendment, Manhattan (N 190205 ZRM) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0913-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 412 - Zoning, 66 Hudson Yards Streetscape Text Amendment, Manhattan (N 190205 ZRM) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0413-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, East Harlem Neighborhood Rezoning, Manhattan (C 190235 ZMM) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0914-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 413 - Zoning, East Harlem Neighborhood Rezoning, Manhattan (C 190235 ZMM) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0414-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, East Harlem Neighborhood Rezoning, Manhattan (N 190236 ZRM) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0915-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.   Coupled on GO LU 414 - Zoning, East Harlem Neighborhood Rezoning, Manhattan (N 190236 ZRM) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION           Not available Int 0322-2018 A Ydanis A. Rodriguez   Amended and Coupled on GO Street design checklist. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to develop a standard checklist of safety-enhancing street design elements that the department must consider for all major transportation projects. DOT would be required to post such standard checklist on its website, and could amend the standard checklist by rule only to promote vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle safety. For each major transportation project, DOT would be required to complete a checklist stating which street design elements have been applied, and if an element has not been applied, the reason for not applying such element. The bill would require that DOT post each completed checklist on the department’s website prior to the implementation of the applicable project. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available Int 1163-2018 A Carlina Rivera   Amended and Coupled on GO Preserving bicycle lanes during street work. Introduction This bill would require that permits issued by the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) for work affecting a street segment or intersection with a bicycle lane require that the permit holder maintain a temporary bicycle lane. This bill would also require that DOT provide notice of any permit authorizing work affecting a bicycle lane to the affected borough president, council member and community board. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS           Not available Int 1047-2018 A Chaim M. Deutsch   Amended and Coupled on GO Requiring the dept of veterans' services to provide veterans with outreach and education on issues related to higher education. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Veterans’ Services to provide outreach and engagement to veterans about issues related to higher education, including government programs and other resources available to veterans, how to minimize student debt, student loan repayment options, the risks of for-profit or fraudulent colleges and trade schools and how to identify them, and lower-cost alternatives to for-profit higher education. The Department would make the educational materials available on its website, at each Veterans Resource Centers, and in printed form upon request. Approved by Council Pass Action details Not available       12. GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR           Video LU 0397-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled   Zoning, Residential Tower Mechanical Voids, Citywide (N 190230 ZRY) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0916-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Coupled on GO LU 397 - Zoning, Residential Tower Mechanical Voids, Citywide (N 190230 ZRY) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available LU 0411-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled   Zoning, Mana Products Text Amendments, Queens (N 180518 ZRQ) Land Use Application   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0917-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled Coupled on GO LU 411 - Zoning, Mana Products Text Amendments, Queens (N 180518 ZRQ) 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 ON GENERAL ORDER CALENDAR           Not available         AGING           Not available Int 1180-2018 A Diana I. Ayala ~coupled A and GO Mental health training for senior center caseworkers. Introduction This legislation would require caseworkers providing services at senior centers to complete the mental health first aid training course for older adults offered by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or any successor agency, and to complete a refresher training course at least once every three years.     Action details Not available         EDUCATION           Not available Int 0242-2018 B Antonio Reynoso ~coupled A and GO Requiring the dept of education to report on funding for after school athletics. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to provide a report on after school athletic funding to the Council and post the same report on their website. The report would include data with respect to funding for coaches, referees, athletic directors, equipment, uniforms, and transportation. The bill would also require reporting on student demographic information, athletic teams requests, and athletic facilities used for after school athletics.     Action details Not available Int 1294-2018 A Helen K. Rosenthal ~coupled A and GO Reporting by the DOE on physical education. Introduction This bill would amend Local Law 102 of 2015 to require additional reporting on whether students with disabilities are provided with adaptive physical education including the number of students receiving each of these options per individual school. The bill would also require a summary of key findings in the report issued by the department of education and whether the department is in compliance with state physical education requirements.     Action details Not available Int 1298-2018 A Mark Treyger ~coupled A and GO Requiring the DOE to report on physical education curricula in NYC schools. Introduction This bill would amend Local Law 102 of 2015 to require the New York City Department of Education to report on physical education curricula in New York city schools, including average physical education class size, a description of the department’s physical education scope and sequence, including the topics covered by such physical education scope and sequence. The bill would additionally requiring reporting on professional development received by certified physical education instructors.     Action details Not available         FINANCE           Not available M 0167-2019 *   ~coupled Preconsidered - GO NYC Banking Commission - Transmitting recommendations of the interest rate to be charged for FY'20. Communication       Action details Not available Res 0889-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO Establish that the interest rate be 7 percent per annum for FY'20 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of not more than $250,000, or not more than $250,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0890-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO Establish that the interest rate be 18 percent per annum for FY'20 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of over $250,000, or over $250,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0891-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO Establish that the discount percentage for early payment of real estate taxes be set at one-half of one percent per annum for FY'20. Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0903-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO LU 428 - Fairstead-48th Street, Manhattan Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0904-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO LU 429 - Fairstead-53rd Street, Manhattan Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0905-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO LU 430 - Jennings Terrace Gardens, Bronx Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0906-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO LU 431 - Walton Avenue, Bronx Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0907-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO LU 432 - Black Spruce-Central Harlem, Manhattan Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0908-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO LU 433 - Black Spruce-Washington Heights, Manhattan Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0909-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO LU 434 - 5 Teller HDFC, Bronx Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0910-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~coupled Preconsidered - GO LU 435 - Lexington Courts, Manhattan Resolution       Action details Not available         HOUSING AND BUILDINGS           Not available Int 0342-2018 A Deborah L. Rose ~coupled A and GO Requirements for portable ramps in prior code buildings where such portable ramps are permissible and signage relating thereto. Introduction This bill would require building owners to post a sign that a portable ramp is available for access to the building at inaccessible building entrances, where that ramp exists. The New York City Building Code already requires directional signage at inaccessible building entrances indicating the route to the nearest accessible entrance. This bill would also establish safety standards for such portable ramps.     Action details Not available         LAND USE           Not available Res 0911-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 403 - Zoning, 47-15 34th Ave Rezoning, Queens (N 180529 ZRQ) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0912-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 404 - Zoning, 47-15 34th Ave Rezoning, Queens (C 180530 ZMQ) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0913-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 412 - Zoning, 66 Hudson Yards Streetscape Text Amendment, Manhattan (N 190205 ZRM) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0914-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 413 - Zoning, East Harlem Neighborhood Rezoning, Manhattan (C 190235 ZMM) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0915-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 414 - Zoning, East Harlem Neighborhood Rezoning, Manhattan (N 190236 ZRM) Resolution       Action details Not available         TRANSPORTATION           Not available Int 0322-2018 A Ydanis A. Rodriguez ~coupled A and GO Street design checklist. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to develop a standard checklist of safety-enhancing street design elements that the department must consider for all major transportation projects. DOT would be required to post such standard checklist on its website, and could amend the standard checklist by rule only to promote vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle safety. For each major transportation project, DOT would be required to complete a checklist stating which street design elements have been applied, and if an element has not been applied, the reason for not applying such element. The bill would require that DOT post each completed checklist on the department’s website prior to the implementation of the applicable project.     Action details Not available Int 1163-2018 A Carlina Rivera ~coupled A and GO Preserving bicycle lanes during street work. Introduction This bill would require that permits issued by the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) for work affecting a street segment or intersection with a bicycle lane require that the permit holder maintain a temporary bicycle lane. This bill would also require that DOT provide notice of any permit authorizing work affecting a bicycle lane to the affected borough president, council member and community board.     Action details Not available         VETERANS           Not available Int 1047-2018 A Chaim M. Deutsch ~coupled A and GO Requiring the dept of veterans' services to provide veterans with outreach and education on issues related to higher education. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Veterans’ Services to provide outreach and engagement to veterans about issues related to higher education, including government programs and other resources available to veterans, how to minimize student debt, student loan repayment options, the risks of for-profit or fraudulent colleges and trade schools and how to identify them, and lower-cost alternatives to for-profit higher education. The Department would make the educational materials available on its website, at each Veterans Resource Centers, and in printed form upon request.     Action details Not available         GENERAL ORDER CALENDAR           Not available Res 0916-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 397 - Zoning, Residential Tower Mechanical Voids, Citywide (N 190230 ZRY) Resolution       Action details Not available Res 0917-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~coupled GO LU 411 - Zoning, Mana Products Text Amendments, Queens (N 180518 ZRQ) 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           Video       15. RESOLUTIONS           Video Res 0085-2018 B Antonio Reynoso   Amended and Adopted by the Committee on Education DOE to ensure that all students have equitable access to after-school athletic activities and associated funding. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0143-2018 * Daniel Dromm   Amended and Adopted by the Committee on Criminal Justice Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0714-2019 A Margaret S. Chin   Amended and Adopted by the Committee on Aging Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. (S.485/H.R.1230) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0811-2019 * I. Daneek Miller   Adopted by the Committee on Education Require inclusion of Employee Protection Provisions (EPPs) in all current and future school bus contracts in NYC. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0829-2019 * Keith Powers   Adopted by the Committee on Criminal Justice Reform revocation presumptive release, parole, conditional release, and post-release supervision. (S.1343B/A.5493) Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available Res 0844-2019 * Fernando Cabrera   Adopted by the Committee on Veterans Recognizing the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Resolution   Approved, by Council Pass Action details Not available       16. GENERAL DISCUSSION           Video       17. EXTENSION OF REMARKS           Video         INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS           Not available Int 1557-2019 * Corey D. Johnson ~SPONSOR Transportation Five-year plans for city streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian spaces. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to issue and implement a transportation master plan every five years. The plan’s goals would be to prioritize the safety of all street users, the use of mass transit, the reduction of vehicle emissions, and access for individuals with disabilities. Each plan would include certain benchmarks. The first plan would be due in December of 2021 and would include: • 150 miles of physically or camera-protected bus lanes over five years, with at least 20 miles in the first year and at least 30 miles during each subsequent year; • Transit signal priority at 750 intersections during the first year and 1,000 intersections during each subsequent year; • 250 miles of protected bike lanes over five years, with at least 30 miles in the first year and 50 miles in each subsequent year; • Bus stop upgrades like benches, shelters, and real-time passenger information at 500 bus stops each year; • Redesigning at least 2,000 signalized intersections over five years, with at least 400 redesigns each year; • Accessible pedestrian signals at no fewer than 2,500 intersections, with at least 500 installations each year; • Assessing and amending commercial loading zones and truck routes; • Developing parking policies to promote the master plan’s goals of safety, mass transit use, reduced vehicle emissions, and access for individuals with disabilities; and • Within the first two years, create and maintain one million square feet of pedestrian space. The following master plan, due in 2026, would include the completion of a connected bike lane network, installation of physically or camera-protected bus lanes on all routes where they can be installed, installation of accessible pedestrian signals at no fewer than 2,500 intersections over five years, installation of bus stop upgrades at all bus stops, redesign at least 2,000 intersections over five years, and installation of pedestrian ramps at no fewer than 3,000 street corners. The bill also requires reporting in February of each year regarding an update on any changes to the master plan and the progress towards achieving the benchmarks laid out in the plan. Finally, DOT would be required to conduct a public education campaign on the benefits of each master plan. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1558-2019 * Alicka Ampry-Samuel ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Veterans Making public the mayor’s office of operations’ report on veterans receiving certain city services. Introduction This legislation would require the Department of Veterans’ Services to make publicly available on its website the report on veterans receiving certain city services required by Local Law 23 of 2015. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1559-2019 * Diana I. Ayala ~SPONSOR Health Establishment of an office to provide support to those in need of burial assistance. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Social Services (DSS) to establish an office to provide support and assistance to individuals who have lost a loved one and need information about and help accessing public burial, a burial allowance or any similar program. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1560-2019 * Diana I. Ayala ~SPONSOR General Welfare Creation of an advisory board for accessibility at shelters. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to create an accessibility advisory board to advise the Mayor and the Council on issues relating to accessibility in City shelters. The bill would also require the advisory board to submit an annual report on its review and recommendations. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1561-2019 * Joseph C. Borelli ~SPONSOR Fire and Emergency Management Requiring the fire dept to implement a pilot program for the deployment of motorized scooters for the transportation of emergency medical service personnel. Introduction The bill would require the Fire Department to implement a pilot program for the use of electric scooters by personnel delivering emergency medical services. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1562-2019 * Kalman Yeger ~SPONSOR Health Electronic cigarette advertisements. Introduction This bill would prohibit advertisements for electronic cigarettes within a certain distance of school buildings, child daycare centers, and youth centers. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1563-2019 * Kalman Yeger ~SPONSOR Health Cooling centers Introduction The proposed legislation would codify the City’s cooling center program. The legislation would grant DOHMH, in conjunction with OEM, the discretion of designating the number and location of cooling centers, but would require that there be no fewer than the median number of cooling centers operated during heat-related emergencies in 2017. In designating such centers, the agencies would have to take into account where vulnerable populations reside and where such populations would be likely to use centers. In addition, DOHMH would be required to post information about the cooling center program on its website and would also have to conduct a public education campaign to increase awareness of cooling centers and the risks associated with heat-related emergencies and poor air quality. Finally, DOHMH would have to conduct an annual survey on utilization of the program and submit a report annually to the Mayor and City Council on the program. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1564-2019 * Chaim M. Deutsch ~SPONSOR Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Sale or use of certain expanded polystyrene items. Introduction This bill would allow for the sale or use of expanded polystyrene single service articles to a not-for-profit corporation or a food service establishment, mobile food commissary, or store that is granted a financial hardship waiver in regards to the ban on polystyrene materials. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1565-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Education Requiring the DOE to distribute traffic safety information to students and report on school safety information. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to prepare and distribute traffic safety information to students and parents in the city school district. This bill would also require the Department of Education to report on school safety policies and traffic accidents occurring within 2,000 feet of schools. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0889-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Establish that the interest rate be 7 percent per annum for FY'20 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of not more than $250,000, or not more than $250,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0890-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Establish that the interest rate be 18 percent per annum for FY'20 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of over $250,000, or over $250,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0891-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Establish that the discount percentage for early payment of real estate taxes be set at one-half of one percent per annum for FY'20. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0892-2019 * Mathieu Eugene ~SPONSOR Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Ceremonially designating an area of Brooklyn, within the boundaries of Coney Island Avenue between Church Avenue and Avenue H, as “Little Pakistan”. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1566-2019 * Mark Gjonaj ~SPONSOR Finance Imposing a limit upon the real property tax levy. Introduction This local law would prohibit the City Council from adopting a budget for the ensuing fiscal year that would require a property tax levy to be generated that is either two percent or the rate of inflation larger, whichever is less, than the prior year’s property tax levy. The Council may authorize the passage of a budget with a larger-than-authorized levy, it is passes a resolution with a two-thirds majority stating the reasons why the exception for the ensuing fiscal year is needed. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1567-2019 * Mark Gjonaj ~SPONSOR Health Increased fines and penalties for animal abuse. Introduction This legislation would increase the fine and civil penalties for persons engaging in animal abuse. Specifically, the legislation would increase fines for persons restraining animals outside for longer than three continuous hours in any continuous 12 hour period for up to $500 for the first offense, up to $750 for any subsequent offense, and up to an additional $1000 civil penalty. It would also prohibit animal abuse, punishable with a fine up to $500 for the first offense and up to $750 for any subsequent offense, and an additional civil penalty for up to $1000. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0893-2019 * Mark Gjonaj ~SPONSOR Finance Extending the property tax exemption provisions to veterans who have served in peacetime operations. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0894-2019 * Robert F. Holden ~SPONSOR Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Place a moratorium on psychiatric hospital bed closures and on the NYS Office of Mental Health Transformation Plan and to expand the number of psychiatric-center beds within the city and state. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0895-2019 * Ben Kallos ~SPONSOR Land Use Amend the multiple dwelling law, in relation to the definition of floor area. (A. 5026-A/S. 3820-A) Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1568-2019 * Karen Koslowitz ~SPONSOR Transportation Requiring notice of the taxi and limousine commission’s annual drug testing requirement. Introduction This bill would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission to mail notices reminding drivers who are required to take an annual drug test of the testing requirement and the time in which the test must occur. Such notices would be sent no later than 90 days prior to, as applicable, the license anniversary date or license expiration date. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1569-2019 * Karen Koslowitz ~SPONSOR Transportation Requirement of bases affiliated with no more than 30 vehicles to dispatch trips to accessible vehicles. Introduction This bill would limit the requirements on smaller for-hire vehicle bases for dispatching for-hire vehicle trips to accessible vehicles recently set by the Taxi and Limousine Commission by limiting the percentage of total trips required to be dispatched to and completed by accessible vehicles. The required percentages would increase each year until July 1, 2022, at which point the required percentage of 15 percent would come into effect and would apply thereafter. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1570-2019 * Mark Levine ~SPONSOR Health Bordetella vaccination for dogs. Introduction This bill would ensure that dogs entering kennels, businesses, or establishments need to be in compliance with the New York City Health Code, which requires the dog be vaccinated for bordetella. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1571-2019 * Mark Levine ~SPONSOR Health DOE and the DHMH to individuals who were students, teachers and staff at schools near the World Trade Center during the 2001-2002 school year. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, to submit a report to the Council about outreach to individuals who were students, teachers or staff members at schools near the World Trade Center during the 2001-2002 school year. The report would include information about efforts to inform these individuals about their eligibility for programs to help people who may have been harmed due to the attacks on September 11, 2001, difficulties and issues with these efforts and recommendations for further outreach. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0896-2019 * I. Daneek Miller ~SPONSOR Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019. (S.1186) Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0897-2019 * I. Daneek Miller ~SPONSOR Civil Service and Labor Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. (H.R.1327/S.546) Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0898-2019 * I. Daneek Miller ~SPONSOR Civil Service and Labor The Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act. (S.2837/A.2750) Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1572-2019 * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ~SPONSOR Land Use Requiring a citywide equitable development data tool and racial equity reports on housing and opportunity. Introduction This bill would require an online citywide equitable development data tool with citywide, borough wide, and where statistically reliable data is available, neighborhood level and community district level data. Data would be provided for six specific categories, and be disaggregated by race and ethnicity, where available. Racial equity reports on housing and opportunity would be required for certain land use applications, using data from the equitable development data tool. The substance of racial equity reports would vary by application type, but all would include a statement of how the proposed project relates to the goals and strategies to affirmatively further fair housing and promote equitable access to opportunity. Residential projects would state the expected rents for market rate and affordable units and the incomes needed to afford them without incurring housing cost burden. The equitable development data tool would provide the race/ethnicity for such households. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1573-2019 * Antonio Reynoso ~SPONSOR Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Regulating the trade waste industry. Introduction This bill would add enforcement of environmental, safety and health standards to the powers and duties of the business integrity commission. Additionally, it would add violation of law relating to the safety of the general public to the reasons a trade waste license could be suspended. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1574-2019 * Antonio Reynoso ~SPONSOR Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Establishment of commercial waste zones, and to repeal sections 16-523 and 16-524 of such code, relating to a pilot of special trade waste removal districts. Introduction This bill would mandate the establishment of commercial waste zones. The Department of Sanitation would designate commercial waste zones and enter into agreements with private carters to operate in the zones. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1575-2019 * Antonio Reynoso ~SPONSOR Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Imposition of civil penalties on businesses required to be licensed or registered by the business integrity commission for unsafe driving by persons operating vehicles on behalf of such businesses. Introduction This bill would require the Business Integrity Commission (BIC) to impose civil penalties on businesses that BIC licenses or registers when their drivers commit traffic offenses. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1576-2019 * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ~SPONSOR Environmental Protection Increasing penalties for failure to comply with backflow prevention requirements. Introduction This bill would increase the monetary penalties to be imposed on a building owner or operator who fails to comply with installation and reporting requirements for water backflow prevention devices. For failure to install the device, the civil penalty would be $1,000-10,000 and the criminal fine would be $2,000-10,000. For failure to file an annual report, the civil penalty would be $700-10,000 and the criminal fine would be $1,400-10,000. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1577-2019 * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ~SPONSOR Environmental Protection Establishing a water rate task force. Introduction This local law establishes a water rate task force intended to review concerns affecting water rates, water rate equity and other ratepayer issues such as water and sewer infrastructure construction and maintenance costs. The water rate task force may offer recommendations for water rate improvements and conservation measures, including how to address water leaks and unauthorized or unrestricted water use to protect public health and the environment. The water rate task force must also prepare a biennial report on water rate equity to be delivered by June 1, 2020 to the speaker of the council and the mayor, and posted online on the website of the department of environmental protection. No member of the water rate task force shall be an employee of the city or a member of the water board. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1578-2019 * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ~SPONSOR Housing and Buildings Imposing civil penalties on contractors who perform work after the expiration of a permit. Introduction Building owners are subject to fines when construction work is performed on their buildings after the expiration of a permit. This bill would shift liability for such fines, and for certain related inspection fees, from building owners to contractors who performed the unpermitted work. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1579-2019 * Helen K. Rosenthal ~SPONSOR Transportation Creating a new parking permit for expectant mothers experiencing a difficult or complicated pregnancy. Introduction This bill would require the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a parking permit for vehicles owned or operated by an individual who has been certified by a physician as experiencing a difficult or complicated pregnancy (any pregnancy which results in impaired mobility). The permit would only be used for parking a vehicle where parking is prohibited by sign or rule, or allowing a vehicle to stand where standing is prohibited by sign or rule. Furthermore, the permit would be issued within 30 days after the DOT receives an application, and would expire 30 days after the expected delivery date. The towing of a vehicle bearing this permit would be prohibited when the vehicle is being used in accordance with the purpose of the permit, except when the Police Department determines a public safety emergency exists. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0899-2019 * Costa G. Constantinides ~SPONSOR Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Declaring March 26th as Bangladesh National Flag Day in NYC. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1580-2019 * Deborah L. Rose ~SPONSOR Health Public hearing on public burial and related issues. Introduction This bill would require a public hearing on public burial to allow the public the opportunity to discuss the laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to public burial, to recommend changes to these programs and to consider the feasibility of alternative programs. Following the hearing, the Department of Social Services would submit a report with recommendations to the Mayor and the Council. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0900-2019 * Helen K. Rosenthal ~SPONSOR Women and Gender Equity Anti-sexual harassment legislation. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0901-2019 * Mark Treyger ~SPONSOR Education DOE to require that prior to each Annual Review, schools inform parents of their right to have their child’s individualized education program translated. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1581-2019 * Paul A. Vallone ~SPONSOR Transportation Study on solar-powered traffic control devices. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to study the feasibility of adopting and siting solar-powered traffic control devices and to publish its findings and recommendations, as well as report the same to the Speaker of the Council. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1582-2019 * Paul A. Vallone ~SPONSOR Veterans Annual reporting on the provision of mental health services to veterans. Introduction This bill would require annual reporting on the number of veterans inquiring about, applying for and receiving provision of mental health services from city agencies. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Int 1583-2019 * Paul A. Vallone ~SPONSOR Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing Requiring motor vehicle rental agencies to notify consumers of any damage to a rented vehicle within 72 hours of the return date. Introduction This bill requires motor vehicle rental agencies to notify consumers within 72 hours if a vehicle is returned damaged. The notice must include: The date and location where such vehicle was returned; the year, make, model and license plate number of such vehicle; a description and photo of the damage to such vehicle; an estimate of the cost of the damage; and the relevant contact information where such consumer may seek more information or dispute the contents of the notice. A first violation attracts a penalty of $250, and $500 for subsequent violations. Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available Res 0902-2019 * Paul A. Vallone ~SPONSOR Public Safety Amend the penal code to increase the fine in relation to the crime of forcible touching. Resolution   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0428-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Fairstead - 48th Street, Manhattan Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0429-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Fairstead - 53rd Street, Manhattan Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0430-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Jennings Terrace Gardens, Bronx Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0431-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Walton Avenue, Bronx Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0432-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Black Spruce - Central Harlem, Manhattan Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0433-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Black Spruce - Washington Heights, Manhattan Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0434-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance 5 Teller HDFC, Bronx Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0435-2019 * Daniel Dromm ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Finance Lexington Courts, Manhattan Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0436-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Zoning & Franchises Zoning, 2 Howard Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180292 ZMK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0436-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 2 Howard Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 180292 ZMK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0437-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Preconsidered - Zoning & Franchises Zoning, 2 Howard Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180293 ZRK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0437-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, 2 Howard Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 180293 ZRK) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0438-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr. ~SPONSOR Zoning & Franchises Zoning, American Brass, Queens (20195511 TCQ) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available LU 0438-2019 * Rafael Salamanca, Jr.     Zoning, American Brass, Queens (20195511 TCQ) Land Use Application   Referred to Comm by Council   Action details Not available