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Nov 13, 2018 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

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Date: Nov 13, 2018
Time: 1:30 PM AM
Location: Council Chambers - City Hall
Committee: City Council
Agenda: Final
Minutes: Final

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LU 0231-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180346 PSX submitted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the site selection of property located at 2050 Bartow Avenue (Block 5141, p/o Lot 1085) for use as a full service animal shelter, veterinary clinic and accompanying office space facility, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 10, Council District 12. This application is subject to review and action by the Land Use Committee only if called-up by vote of the Council pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) of the Council and Section 197-d(b)(3) of the New York City Charter.
Approved, by Council
Pass
LU 0241-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180390 HAX (599 Cortlandt Avenue) submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law and Section 197-c of the New York City Charter for the designation of an Urban Development Action Area, an Urban Development Action Area Project and the disposition real property located at 599 Courtlandt Avenue (Block 2410, Lot 43), Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 17.
Approved, by Council
Pass
LU 0242-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180391 PQX (599 Cortlandt Avenue) submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the acquisition of property located at 599 Courtlandt Street (Block 2410, Lot 43) to facilitate an affordable housing development, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 17.
Approved, by Council
Pass
LU 0243-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195160 HAX (599 Cortlandt Avenue) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development pursuant to Article XI of the Private Housing Finance Law for the approval of a new exemption of real property taxes for property located at Block 2410, Lot 43, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 17.
Approved, by Council
Pass
LU 0250-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195149 CCQ (St. Michael’s Cemetery Land Acquisition) submitted by St. Michael’s Cemetery pursuant to Section 1506 of the New York State Not-for-Profit Corporation Law for approval to to acquire from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and to use for cemetery purposes certain real property known as St. Michael’s Park (the “Property’), located at Block 1016, Lot 225, Borough of Queens. Community District 1, Council District 22.
Approved, by Council
Pass
LU 0251-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180174 ZMQ (St. Michael’s Park Rezoning) submitted by NYC Department of Parks and Recreation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos. 9c and 9d, by establishing within a former park (St. Michael’s Park) an R4 District bounded by the northwesterly boundary lines of a former park (St. Michael’s Park), the southerly street line of Astoria Boulevard South, the northwesterly street line of Brooklyn Queens Expressway, and the northerly street line of 30th Avenue, Borough of Queens. Community District 1, Council District 22.
Approved, by Council
Pass
LU 0252-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180175 MMQ (St. Michael’s Park Demapping) submitted by the Department of Parks and Recreation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter for an amendment to the City Map involving: the elimination of parkland within the area bounded by the Grand Central Parkway, 49th Street, 30th Avenue and the Brooklyn Queens Expressway; and the adjustment of grades and block dimensions necessitated thereby; including authorization for any acquisition or disposition of real property related thereto, in accordance with Map No. 5027 dated June 7, 2018 and signed by the Borough President, Borough of Queens. Community District 1, Council District 22.
Approved, by Council
Pass
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LU 0265-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195182 HAK (JOE Central Brooklyn LLC) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation of Development for the approval of an exemption from real property taxes pursuant to Article XI of the Private Housing Finance Law for property located on 79 lots in the Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownsville neighborhoods, Borough of Brooklyn, Community Districts 2, 3, 8 and 16, Council Districts 33, 35, 36, 41 and 42.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0266-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195181 HAM (464-68 West 51st Street) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation of Development for the approval of an exemption from real property taxes pursuant to Article XI of the Private Housing Finance Law for property located at Block 1060, Lots 61 and 160, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 4, Council District 3.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0267-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195184 TCM submitted pursuant to Section 20-226 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, concerning the petition of T&S Restaurant LLC, d/b/a Gracie's on 2nd Diner for renewal of a revocable consent to maintain, operate, and use an unenclosed sidewalk café located at 300 East 86th Street, Borough of Manhattan, Council District 5, Community District 8.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0268-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195183 TCM submitted pursuant to Section 20-226 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, concerning the petition of K.K. & D of 79th Street Restaurant Corp., d/b/a Nectar Cafe for renewal of a revocable consent to maintain, operate, and use an unenclosed sidewalk café located at 1022 Madison Avenue, Borough of Manhattan, Council District 4, Community District 8.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0269-2018Land Use
Application No. N 180373 ZRM (Special Garment Center Text Amendment) submitted by the New York City Department of City Planning and the New York City Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Article XII, Chapter 1 (Special Garment Center District) and related sections, Borough of Manhattan, Community Districts 4 and 5, Council District 3.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0270-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180347 ZMK (Franklin Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Cornell Realty Management LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 16d: eliminating from within an existing R6A District a C1-3 District, changing from an R6A District to an R8X District, changing from an R8A District to an R8X District, and establishing within the proposed R8X District a C2-4 District, to facilitate the development of two new 16-story mixed-use and residential buildings located at 40 Crown Street (Block 1190, Lots 29, 45, and 50) and 931 Carroll Street (Block 1188, Lot 58), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 9, Council District 35.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0271-2018Land Use
Application No. N 180348 ZRK (Franklin Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Cornell Realty Management LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Appendix F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area in the Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 9, Council District 35.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0272-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180485 HAK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law of New York State for the designation of properties located at 763 Thomas S. Boyland Street (Block 3587, Lot 27) and Livonia Avenue/Chester Street (Block 3588, Lots 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36) as an Urban Development Action Area, Action Area and an Urban Development Action Area Project for such area, and pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter for the disposition of such property to a developer to be selected by HPD, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 42.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0273-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180486 PCK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the site selection and acquisition of property located on Bristol Street between Blake Avenue and Dumont Avenue (Block 3559, p/o Lot 1) for use as a community garden, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 42.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0274-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180487 ZRK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by Brownsville Livonia Associates LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Appendix F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 42.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0275-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180488 ZSK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by Brownsville Livonia Associates LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of special permits pursuant to Zoning Resolution Sections 74-743(a)(1) – to allow the distribution of lot coverage without regard for zoning lot lines; 74-743(a)(2) – to allow for the location of buildings without regard for regulations of Section 23-711 (Standard minimum distance between buildings), Section 23-66 (Height and Setback Requirements for Quality Housing Buildings) and Section 35-65 (Height and Setback Requirements for Quality Housing Buildings) in connection with a proposed mixed-use development, within a Large-Scale General Development, on property generally bounded by Blake Avenue, Rockaway Avenue, Newport Street, and Thomas S. Boyland Street (Block 3559, Lot 1; Block 3560, Lot 1; Block 3573, Lot 1; Block 3574, Lot 1; Block 3575, Lot 11; Block 3587, Lots 1, 27; Block 3588, Lots 1, 27, 32-36; Block 3589, Lot 21; Block 3601, Lot 26; and Block 3602, Lot 12), in R6, R7-2, and R7-2/C2-4 Districts, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 41.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0276-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180489 ZMK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by Brownsville Livonia Associates LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 17d changing from an R6 District to an R7-2 District and establishing within the proposed R7-2 District a C2-4 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 41.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0277-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180490 ZSK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by Brownsville Livonia Associates LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-532 to waive the number of required accessory residential off-street parking spaces required by Section 25-23, in connection with a proposed mixed-use development within a Large-Scale General Development, on property generally bounded by Blake Avenue, Rockaway Avenue, Newport Street, and Thomas S. Boyland Street (Block 3559, Lot 1; Block 3560, Lot 1; Block 3573, Lot 1; Block 3574, Lot 1; Block 3575, Lot 11; Block 3587, Lots 1, 27; Block 3588, Lots 1, 27, 32- 36; Block 3589, Lot 21; Block 3601, Lot 26; and Block 3602, Lot 12) in R6, R7-2, and R7-2/C2-4 Districts, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 41.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0254-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195153 RSY submitted by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the New York City Economic Development Corporation pursuant to the Special Process Agreement approved by the City Council on August 20, 2009, as modified by (first) Amendment to Agreement for Special Process Agreement dated as of the 25th day of April, 2013 (as amended, the “Special Process Agreement”), between the Mayor of the City of New York and the Council of the City of New York, Chapter 281 of the 2011 New York State Session Laws, and Resolution No. 2138 for the year 2009, for the approval of a Second Amendment to Special Process Agreement and disposition of real property located in the Coney Island Amusement Park identified as portions of West 12th Street (Block 8695 Lot 500), Stillwell Avenue (Block 7074 Lot 450) and West 15th Street (Block 7074 Lot 370), all lying south of Wonder Wheel Way, as well as a portion of land identified as Block 7074, Lot 2, formerly p/o Lots 20, 23 and 105, Borough of Brooklyn, Council District 47, Community District 13.
Approved, by Council
Pass
LU 0253-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180321 ZSX (Hebrew Home) submitted by Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale, Inc., The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale Foundation, Inc., and Hebrew Home Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-901(a) of the Zoning Resolution to modify the use regulations of Section 22-13, to allow a long-term care facility (Use Group 3) in an R1-1 District (Block 5933, Lot 55), on property located at 5701-5961 Palisade Avenue (Block 5933, Lots 55, 210, 224, 225 and 230), in R1-1 and R4 Districts, within the Special Natural Area District (NA-2), Borough of the Bronx, Council District 11, Community District 8.
Approved, by Council
Pass
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Passed The Consent Agenda
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Passed The Consent Agenda
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1.
Roll Call
Roll call
2.
Invocation
3.
Adoption of Minutes
4.
Messages & Papers from the Mayor
5.
Communications from City, County & Borough Offices
6.
Petitions and Communications
7.
Land Use Call-Ups
M 0114-2018Land Use Call-Up
By The Chair of the Land Use Committee (Council Member Salamanca): Pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) of the Council Rules and Section 197-d(b)(3) of the New York City Charter, the Council hereby resolves that the actions of the City Planning Commission on Uniform Land Use Review Procedure Application Nos. C 180486 PCK, C 180488 ZSK, and C 180490 ZSK (Marcus Garvey Village) shall be subject to Council review. These applications are related to Application Nos. C 180485 HAK, C 180487 ZRK, and C 180489 ZMK.
Approved, by Council
Pass
M 0115-2018Land Use Call-Up
By Council Member Kallos: Pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) of the Council and §20-225 of the New York City Administrative Code, the Council resolves that the action of the Department of Consumer Affairs approving an enclosed sidewalk café located at 300 East 86th Street, Borough of Manhattan, Council District 5, Community District 8, Application No. 20195184 TCM shall be subject to review by the Council.
Approved, by Council
Pass
M 0116-2018Land Use Call-Up
By Council Member Powers: Pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) of the Council and §20-225 of the New York City Administrative Code, the Council resolves that the action of the Department of Consumer Affairs approving an enclosed sidewalk café located at 1022 Madison Avenue, Borough of Manhattan, Council District 5, Community District 4, Application No. 20195183 TCM shall be subject to review by the Council.
Approved, by Council
Pass
8.
Communication from the Speaker
9.
Discussion of General Orders
10.
Reports of Special Committees
11.
Reports of Standing Committees
Item 15
Report of the Committee on Finance
Int 1144-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in fourteen business improvement districts
Approved by Council
Pass
Res 0612-2018Resolution
Resolution 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 pursuant to section 1803-a of the real property tax law.
Approved, by Council
Pass
Res 0613-2018Resolution
Resolution 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 pursuant to section 1803-a of the real property tax law.
Approved, by Council
Pass
Res 0614-2018Resolution
Resolution amending and restating the resolution to provide the amounts necessary for the support of the government of the city of New York and the counties therein and for the payment of indebtedness thereof, for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019, by the levy of the taxes on the real property in the city of New York, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution of the state of New York, the real property tax law and the charter of the city of New York
Approved, by Council
Pass
Res 0615-2018Resolution
Resolution concerning the establishment of the Throggs Neck Business Improvement District in the Borough of the Bronx and setting the date, time and place for the public hearing to hear all persons.interested in the establishment of such district.
Approved, by Council
Pass
Res 0616-2018Resolution
Resolution authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in the Hudson Square Business Improvement District, and an extension of the Hudson Square Business Improvement District boundaries, and setting the date, time and place for the public hearing of the local law authorizing such changes as set forth in the amended District Plan of the Hudson Square Business Improvement District.
Approved, by Council
Pass
Item 22
Report of the Committee on For-Hire Vehicles
Int 0304-2018Bill
A Local Law to create a task force to study the sale prices of taxicab medallions
Approved by Council
Pass
Int 1062-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to risk of loss on payments for trips dispatched by high-volume for-hire services
Approved by Council
Pass
Int 1068-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to financial education for persons considering purchases or leases of for-hire vehicles or taxicab licenses
Approved by Council
Pass
Int 1079-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to creating an office of inclusion within the New York city taxi and limousine commission
Approved by Council
Pass
Int 1081-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to driver assistance services
Approved by Council
Pass
Int 1096-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to deductions from certain for-hire driver earnings
Approved by Council
Pass
Item 29
Report of the Committee on Land Use
Res 0623-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180346 PSX (L.U. No. 231), for the site selection of property located at 2050 Bartow Avenue (Block 5141, p/o Lot 1085) for a full-service animal shelter, veterinary clinic and accompanying office space, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 10.
Approved, by Council
Pass
Res 0624-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the application submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) and the decision of the City Planning Commission, ULURP No. C 180390 HAX, for the designation of an Urban Development Action Area, an Urban Development Action Area Project, and the disposition of city-owned property located at 599 Courtlandt Avenue (Block 2410, Lot 43), Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, to a developer selected by HPD (L.U. No. 241; C 180390 HAX).
Approved, by Council
Pass
Res 0625-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180391 PQX (L.U. No. 242), for the acquisition of property located at 599 Courtlandt Street (Block 2410, Lot 43) to facilitate an affordable housing development, Community District 1, Borough of the Bronx.
Approved, by Council
Pass
Res 0626-2018Resolution
Resolution approving a new tax exemption pursuant to Article XI of the Private Housing Finance Law for property located at Block 2410, Lot 43, Community District 1, Borough of the Bronx, (L.U. No. 243; Non-ULURP No. 20195160 HAX).
Approved, by Council
Pass
Res 0627-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the acquisition and use of property located at Block 1016, Lot 225, Borough of Queens for cemetery purposes as part of St. Michael’s Cemetery (Application No 20195149 CCQ; L.U. No. 250).
Approved, by Council
Pass
Res 0628-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180174 ZMQ, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 251).
Approved, by Council
Pass
Res 0629-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180175 MMQ, an amendment to the City Map (L.U. No. 252).
Approved, by Council
Pass
LU 0253-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180321 ZSX (Hebrew Home) submitted by Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale, Inc., The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale Foundation, Inc., and Hebrew Home Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-901(a) of the Zoning Resolution to modify the use regulations of Section 22-13, to allow a long-term care facility (Use Group 3) in an R1-1 District (Block 5933, Lot 55), on property located at 5701-5961 Palisade Avenue (Block 5933, Lots 55, 210, 224, 225 and 230), in R1-1 and R4 Districts, within the Special Natural Area District (NA-2), Borough of the Bronx, Council District 11, Community District 8.
Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.
Res 0630-2018Resolution
Resolution approving an application submitted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, Application No. 20195153 RSY (L.U. No. 254), authorizing a second amendment to a previously executed agreement between the Mayor and Council establishing a Special Process for City Council Review and Approval of the “Coney Island Amusement Park Project Plan”, Community Board 13, Council District 47.
Approved, by Council
Pass
Item 39
Report of the Committee on Technology
Int 1137-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the creation of an office of data analytics
Approved by Council
Pass
Item 41
Report of the Committee on Veterans
Int 0391-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to benefits counseling services for veterans
Approved by Council
Pass
Int 0394-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating veterans resource centers
Approved by Council
Pass
Int 0396-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a veterans resource guide
Approved by Council
Pass
Item 45
Report of the Committee on Youth Services
Int 0376-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to educational outreach and materials on bullying prevention, awareness and resources
Approved by Council
Pass
12.
General Orders Calendar
Int 0720-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to clarifying the requirements for site safety training providers and persons required to obtain site safety training
Laid Over by Council
Res 0631-2018Resolution
Resolution approving with modifications the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180321 ZSX (L.U. No. 253), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-901(a) of the Zoning Resolution to modify the use regulations of Section 22-13 to allow a long-term care facility (Use Group 3) in an R1-1 District on property located at 5701-5961 Palisade Avenue (Block 5933, Lots 55, 210, 224, 225 and 230), in R1-1 and R4 Districts, within the Special Natural Area District, Community District 8, Borough of the Bronx.
Approved, by Council
Pass
T2018-1849Commissioner of Deeds
Commissioner of Deeds
Approved, by Council
Pass
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Coupled on General Order Calendar
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Finance
Int 1144-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in fourteen business improvement districts
Res 0612-2018Resolution
Resolution 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 pursuant to section 1803-a of the real property tax law.
Res 0613-2018Resolution
Resolution 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 pursuant to section 1803-a of the real property tax law.
Res 0614-2018Resolution
Resolution amending and restating the resolution to provide the amounts necessary for the support of the government of the city of New York and the counties therein and for the payment of indebtedness thereof, for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019, by the levy of the taxes on the real property in the city of New York, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution of the state of New York, the real property tax law and the charter of the city of New York
Res 0615-2018Resolution
Resolution concerning the establishment of the Throggs Neck Business Improvement District in the Borough of the Bronx and setting the date, time and place for the public hearing to hear all persons.interested in the establishment of such district.
Res 0616-2018Resolution
Resolution authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in the Hudson Square Business Improvement District, and an extension of the Hudson Square Business Improvement District boundaries, and setting the date, time and place for the public hearing of the local law authorizing such changes as set forth in the amended District Plan of the Hudson Square Business Improvement District.
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For-Hire Vehicles
Int 0304-2018Bill
A Local Law to create a task force to study the sale prices of taxicab medallions
Int 1062-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to risk of loss on payments for trips dispatched by high-volume for-hire services
Int 1068-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to financial education for persons considering purchases or leases of for-hire vehicles or taxicab licenses
Int 1079-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to creating an office of inclusion within the New York city taxi and limousine commission
Int 1081-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to driver assistance services
Int 1096-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to deductions from certain for-hire driver earnings
~coupled
Land Use
Res 0623-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180346 PSX (L.U. No. 231), for the site selection of property located at 2050 Bartow Avenue (Block 5141, p/o Lot 1085) for a full-service animal shelter, veterinary clinic and accompanying office space, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 10.
Res 0624-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the application submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) and the decision of the City Planning Commission, ULURP No. C 180390 HAX, for the designation of an Urban Development Action Area, an Urban Development Action Area Project, and the disposition of city-owned property located at 599 Courtlandt Avenue (Block 2410, Lot 43), Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, to a developer selected by HPD (L.U. No. 241; C 180390 HAX).
Res 0625-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180391 PQX (L.U. No. 242), for the acquisition of property located at 599 Courtlandt Street (Block 2410, Lot 43) to facilitate an affordable housing development, Community District 1, Borough of the Bronx.
Res 0626-2018Resolution
Resolution approving a new tax exemption pursuant to Article XI of the Private Housing Finance Law for property located at Block 2410, Lot 43, Community District 1, Borough of the Bronx, (L.U. No. 243; Non-ULURP No. 20195160 HAX).
Res 0627-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the acquisition and use of property located at Block 1016, Lot 225, Borough of Queens for cemetery purposes as part of St. Michael’s Cemetery (Application No 20195149 CCQ; L.U. No. 250).
Res 0628-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180174 ZMQ, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 251).
Res 0629-2018Resolution
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180175 MMQ, an amendment to the City Map (L.U. No. 252).
Res 0630-2018Resolution
Resolution approving an application submitted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, Application No. 20195153 RSY (L.U. No. 254), authorizing a second amendment to a previously executed agreement between the Mayor and Council establishing a Special Process for City Council Review and Approval of the “Coney Island Amusement Park Project Plan”, Community Board 13, Council District 47.
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Technology
Int 1137-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the creation of an office of data analytics
~coupled
Veterans
Int 0391-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to benefits counseling services for veterans
Int 0394-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating veterans resource centers
Int 0396-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a veterans resource guide
~coupled
Youth Services
Int 0376-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to educational outreach and materials on bullying prevention, awareness and resources
~coupled
General Order Calendar
Res 0631-2018Resolution
Resolution approving with modifications the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180321 ZSX (L.U. No. 253), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-901(a) of the Zoning Resolution to modify the use regulations of Section 22-13 to allow a long-term care facility (Use Group 3) in an R1-1 District on property located at 5701-5961 Palisade Avenue (Block 5933, Lots 55, 210, 224, 225 and 230), in R1-1 and R4 Districts, within the Special Natural Area District, Community District 8, Borough of the Bronx.
T2018-1849Commissioner of Deeds
Commissioner of Deeds
13.
Introduction & Reading of Bills See Attached
14.
Discussion of Resolutions
15.
Resolutions
16.
General Discussion
17.
Extension of Remarks
Item 91
INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS
Res 0608-2018Resolution
Resolution 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.
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0609-2018Resolution
Resolution opposing the newly proposed public charge rule and urging the federal government not to move forward with its adoption.
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1214-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to permitting Access-a-Ride vehicles to use bus lanes
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1215-2018Bill
A Local Law in relation to applications for licenses to sell electronic cigarettes by electronic cigarette retail dealers
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1216-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the New York City police department to study and report on outdoor train crashes involving pedestrians
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1217-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to deployment of traffic enforcement agents near schools during drop-off and pick-up of students
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1218-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a discharge upgrade assistance unit at the department of veterans’ affairs
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0610-2018Resolution
Resolution calling upon the New York City Department of Education’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.
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1219-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing assistance to seniors with bed bugs in their homes
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1220-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity by city agencies during the hiring process
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1221-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to mandating that correction officers escort incarcerated individuals to medical visits in a timely fashion.
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1222-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to post a quarterly report regarding the visitation of incarcerated individuals
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1223-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to legal representation for incarcerated individuals placed outside the general population
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1224-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education, the administration for children’s services and the department of correction to report on educational programming for juvenile delinquents, juvenile offenders and adolescent offenders
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1225-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the collection and maintenance of contact information of real property owners
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1226-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of the Throggs Neck business improvement district
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1227-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in the Hudson Square business improvement district and an extension of the Hudson Square business improvement district boundaries
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1228-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to certain sanitation violations received during declared emergencies or severe weather conditions
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1229-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to modular newsracks
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1230-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to newsrack requirements and to repeal and replace subdivision a of section 19-128.1 of the administrative code of the city of New York
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0611-2018Resolution
Resolution calling upon the New York City Department of Education 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
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0612-2018Resolution
Resolution 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 pursuant to section 1803-a of the real property tax law.
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0613-2018Resolution
Resolution 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 pursuant to section 1803-a of the real property tax law.
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0614-2018Resolution
Resolution amending and restating the resolution to provide the amounts necessary for the support of the government of the city of New York and the counties therein and for the payment of indebtedness thereof, for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019, by the levy of the taxes on the real property in the city of New York, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution of the state of New York, the real property tax law and the charter of the city of New York
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0615-2018Resolution
Resolution concerning the establishment of the Throggs Neck Business Improvement District in the Borough of the Bronx and setting the date, time and place for the public hearing to hear all persons.interested in the establishment of such district.
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0616-2018Resolution
Resolution authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in the Hudson Square Business Improvement District, and an extension of the Hudson Square Business Improvement District boundaries, and setting the date, time and place for the public hearing of the local law authorizing such changes as set forth in the amended District Plan of the Hudson Square Business Improvement District.
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0617-2018Resolution
Resolution declaring September 5th as St. Mother Teresa Day in the city of New York.
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1231-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to contributions to independent expenditure committees
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1232-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring homeless shelters to post signs and distribute other materials relating to shelter transfers
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1233-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing written notice for shelter transfers
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1234-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to creating an office for the prevention of hate crimes
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1235-2018Bill
A Local Law in relation to the department of citywide administrative services provisional employee reduction plan
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0618-2018Resolution
Resolution calling upon the MTA to allow riders travelling within New York City limits to pay a fare for commuter rail equal to that of a MetroCard ride on New York City Transit subways and buses; and allow for free transfers between commuter rail and New York City Transit subways and buses.
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0619-2018Resolution
Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation preventing the diversion of funds raised to support the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0620-2018Resolution
Resolution calling on the 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.
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1236-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction 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 of the city of New York, relating to health services for incarcerated individuals
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1237-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring taxi and limousine commission licensees to cooperate with police investigations by providing records and information
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1238-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring additional disclosure of large contract modifications
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0621-2018Resolution
Resolution pursuant to Section 363 of the New York City Charter, authorizing the New York City Department of Transportation to grant a non-exclusive franchise for the provision of bus service between Manhattan and Staten Island.
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1239-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the public disclosure of materially inaccurate statements
Referred to Comm by Council
Res 0622-2018Resolution
Resolution calling upon Congress to pass and the President to sign legislation that shall prohibit the diversion of resources from dedicated funds that support U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing funding, which assists veterans experiencing homelessness with obtaining permanent housing.
Referred to Comm by Council
Int 1240-2018Bill
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to abolishing the office of the public advocate
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0264-2018Land Use
451-455 East 116th Street, Block 1710, Lots 22 and 24; Manhattan, Community District No. 11, Council District No. 8.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0265-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195182 HAK (JOE Central Brooklyn LLC) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation of Development for the approval of an exemption from real property taxes pursuant to Article XI of the Private Housing Finance Law for property located on 79 lots in the Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownsville neighborhoods, Borough of Brooklyn, Community Districts 2, 3, 8 and 16, Council Districts 33, 35, 36, 41 and 42.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0266-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195181 HAM (464-68 West 51st Street) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation of Development for the approval of an exemption from real property taxes pursuant to Article XI of the Private Housing Finance Law for property located at Block 1060, Lots 61 and 160, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 4, Council District 3.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0267-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195184 TCM submitted pursuant to Section 20-226 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, concerning the petition of T&S Restaurant LLC, d/b/a Gracie's on 2nd Diner for renewal of a revocable consent to maintain, operate, and use an unenclosed sidewalk café located at 300 East 86th Street, Borough of Manhattan, Council District 5, Community District 8.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0268-2018Land Use
Application No. 20195183 TCM submitted pursuant to Section 20-226 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, concerning the petition of K.K. & D of 79th Street Restaurant Corp., d/b/a Nectar Cafe for renewal of a revocable consent to maintain, operate, and use an unenclosed sidewalk café located at 1022 Madison Avenue, Borough of Manhattan, Council District 4, Community District 8.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0269-2018Land Use
Application No. N 180373 ZRM (Special Garment Center Text Amendment) submitted by the New York City Department of City Planning and the New York City Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Article XII, Chapter 1 (Special Garment Center District) and related sections, Borough of Manhattan, Community Districts 4 and 5, Council District 3.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0270-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180347 ZMK (Franklin Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Cornell Realty Management LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 16d: eliminating from within an existing R6A District a C1-3 District, changing from an R6A District to an R8X District, changing from an R8A District to an R8X District, and establishing within the proposed R8X District a C2-4 District, to facilitate the development of two new 16-story mixed-use and residential buildings located at 40 Crown Street (Block 1190, Lots 29, 45, and 50) and 931 Carroll Street (Block 1188, Lot 58), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 9, Council District 35.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0271-2018Land Use
Application No. N 180348 ZRK (Franklin Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Cornell Realty Management LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Appendix F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area in the Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 9, Council District 35.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0272-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180485 HAK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law of New York State for the designation of properties located at 763 Thomas S. Boyland Street (Block 3587, Lot 27) and Livonia Avenue/Chester Street (Block 3588, Lots 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36) as an Urban Development Action Area, Action Area and an Urban Development Action Area Project for such area, and pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter for the disposition of such property to a developer to be selected by HPD, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 42.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0273-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180486 PCK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the site selection and acquisition of property located on Bristol Street between Blake Avenue and Dumont Avenue (Block 3559, p/o Lot 1) for use as a community garden, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 42.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0274-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180487 ZRK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by Brownsville Livonia Associates LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Appendix F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 42.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0275-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180488 ZSK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by Brownsville Livonia Associates LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of special permits pursuant to Zoning Resolution Sections 74-743(a)(1) – to allow the distribution of lot coverage without regard for zoning lot lines; 74-743(a)(2) – to allow for the location of buildings without regard for regulations of Section 23-711 (Standard minimum distance between buildings), Section 23-66 (Height and Setback Requirements for Quality Housing Buildings) and Section 35-65 (Height and Setback Requirements for Quality Housing Buildings) in connection with a proposed mixed-use development, within a Large-Scale General Development, on property generally bounded by Blake Avenue, Rockaway Avenue, Newport Street, and Thomas S. Boyland Street (Block 3559, Lot 1; Block 3560, Lot 1; Block 3573, Lot 1; Block 3574, Lot 1; Block 3575, Lot 11; Block 3587, Lots 1, 27; Block 3588, Lots 1, 27, 32-36; Block 3589, Lot 21; Block 3601, Lot 26; and Block 3602, Lot 12), in R6, R7-2, and R7-2/C2-4 Districts, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 41.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0276-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180489 ZMK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by Brownsville Livonia Associates LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 17d changing from an R6 District to an R7-2 District and establishing within the proposed R7-2 District a C2-4 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 41.
Referred to Comm by Council
LU 0277-2018Land Use
Application No. C 180490 ZSK (Marcus Garvey Village) submitted by Brownsville Livonia Associates LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-532 to waive the number of required accessory residential off-street parking spaces required by Section 25-23, in connection with a proposed mixed-use development within a Large-Scale General Development, on property generally bounded by Blake Avenue, Rockaway Avenue, Newport Street, and Thomas S. Boyland Street (Block 3559, Lot 1; Block 3560, Lot 1; Block 3573, Lot 1; Block 3574, Lot 1; Block 3575, Lot 11; Block 3587, Lots 1, 27; Block 3588, Lots 1, 27, 32- 36; Block 3589, Lot 21; Block 3601, Lot 26; and Block 3602, Lot 12) in R6, R7-2, and R7-2/C2-4 Districts, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 16, Council District 41.
Referred to Comm by Council