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Apr 10, 2023 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

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Date
Apr 10, 2023
Time
1:30 PM AM
Location
Council Chambers - City Hall
Committee
City Council
Agenda
Final
Minutes
Final

Agenda (157)

  • LU 0179-2023Land Use

    GRAND STREET.HUDMF.FY23, 711 E 6th Street, Block 376, Lot 58, Manhattan, Community District No. 3, Council District No. 2.

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • LU 0180-2023Land Use

    1613-1631 Eastern Parkway.HPO.FY23, Block 1464, Lots 43, 47, 49, 50, and 53, Brooklyn, Community District No. 16, Council District No. 41.

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • M 0130-2023Mayor's Message

    Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Dr. Michael Lindsey to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the Board of Health, pursuant to Sections 31 and 553 of the City Charter.

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • M 0131-2023Mayor's Message

    Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Dr. Angelo Acquista to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the Board of Health, pursuant to Sections 31 and 553 of the City Charter.

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • M 0132-2023Mayor's Message

    Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Dr. Maida Galvez to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the Board of Health, pursuant to Sections 31 and 553 of the City Charter.

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • M 0133-2023Mayor's Message

    Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Dr. Judith Salerno to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the Board of Health, pursuant to Sections 31 and 553 of the City Charter.

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
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  • LU 0181-2023Land Use

    Application number C 200232 ZMQ (25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning) submitted by Queens Realty Holdings of NY LTD, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 31a, by changing an existing R4-1 District to an R6B District, Borough of Queens, Community District 14, Council District 31.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0182-2023Land Use

    Application number N 220330 ZRQ (25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning) submitted by the Queens Realty Holdings of NY LTD, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Queens, Community District 14, Council District 31.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0183-2023Land Use

    Application number C 230006 ZMQ (245-06 South Conduit Avenue Commercial Overlay) submitted by Tire Heaven, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos. 19b and 19d, eliminating from within an existing R3-2 District a C1-3 District and establishing within an existing R3-2 District a C2-3 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 13, Council District 31.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0184-2023Land Use

    Application number C 220283 ZMX (2560 Boston Road Rezoning) submitted by Boston Road Associates, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 4a: changing from an R6 District to an R7-2 District, changing from a C8-1 District to an R7-2 District and establishing within the proposed R7-2 District a C2-4 District, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 11, Council District 13.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0185-2023Land Use

    Application number N 220284 ZRX (2560 Boston Road Rezoning) submitted by Boston Road Associates, 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 the Bronx, Community District 11, Council District 13.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0186-2023Land Use

    Application number C 210317 ZMQ (23-10 Queens Plaza South) submitted by AAGS Holdings LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 9b: by changing from an M1-5/R9 District to an M1-6/R9 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 2, Council District 26.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0187-2023Land Use

    Application number N 210318 ZRQ (23-10 Queens Plaza South) submitted by AAGS Holdings 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 Article XI, Chapter 7 (Special Long Island City Mixed Use District) to add new Area D to the Queens Plaza Subdistrict, Borough of Queens, Community District 2, Council District 26.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0188-2023Land Use

    Application number C 210319 ZSQ (23-10 Queens Plaza South) submitted by AAGS Holdings LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to the Section 117-533 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the distance between buildings requirements of Section 23-711 (Standard minimum distance between buildings), and the street wall location requirements of Section 117-531 (Street wall location), to facilitate a 22-story enlargement of an existing 4-story building on property located at 23-10 Queens Plaza South (Block 425, Lots 1 & 5), in a proposed M1-6/R9 District within the Special Long Island City Mixed Use District (Queens Plaza Subdistrict), Borough of Queens, Community District 2, Council District 26.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0189-2023Land Use

    Application number C 220470 ZMK (Paperific Rezoning) submitted by Stamford LLC and Capri Optics, Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 22c: changing from an M2-1 District to an R6B District, changing from an R6 District to a C4-4A District, changing from an M1-2 District to a C4-4A District and changing from an M2-1 District to a C4-4A District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 12, Council, District 39.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0190-2023Land Use

    Application number N 220471 ZRK (Paperific Rezoning) submitted by Stamford LLC and Capri Optics, Inc., 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 12, Council, District 39.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0191-2023Land Use

    Application number C 220472 ZSK (Paperific Rezoning) submitted by Stamford LLC and Capri Optics, Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-681(a)(2) of the Zoning Resolution to allow a portion of the right of-way or yard where railroad or transit use has been permanently discontinued or terminated to be included in the lot area in connection with a proposed 5-story building on property located at 1463 38th Street (Block 5348, Lots 15, 17, 49 and 54), in a proposed C4-4A District. Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 12, Council District 39.

    Referred to Comm by Council

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    Passed The Consent Agenda

    Pass
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    Passed The Consent Agenda

    Pass
  • 1.

    Roll Call

    Roll call
  • 2.

    Invocation

  • 3.

    Adoption of Minutes

  • 4.

    Messages & Papers from the Mayor

  • 5.

    Communications from City, County & Borough Offices

  • M 0137-2023Communication

    Communication from the Equal Employment Practices Commission - Submitting the Equal Employment Practices Commission’s 2022 Annual Report, pursuant to Chapter 36 Section 831 (d) of the New York City Charter.

    Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council

  • 6.

    Petitions and Communications

  • 7.

    Land Use Call-Ups

  • M 0138-2023Land Use Call-Up

    By The Chair of the Land Use Committee (Council Member Salamanca) Pursuant to Sections 11.20(b-d) of the Council Rules and Section 197-d(b)(3) of the New York City Charter, the Council hereby resolves that the action of the City Planning Commission on Application No. C 210319 ZSQ (23-10 Queens Plaza South) shall be subject to Council review. This item is related to Application Nos. C 210317 ZMQ and N 210318 ZRQ.

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • M 0139-2023Land Use Call-Up

    By The Chair of the Land Use Committee (Council Member Salamanca) Pursuant to Sections 11.20(b-d) of the Council Rules and Section 197-d(b)(3) of the New York City Charter, the Council hereby resolves that the action of the City Planning Commission on Application No. C 220472 ZSK (Paperific Rezoning) shall be subject to Council review. This item is related to Application Nos. C 220470 ZMK and N 220471 ZRK.

    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 Consumer and Worker Protection

  • Int 0008-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the disclosure of total ticket costs in advertisements

    Approved by Council

    Pass
  • Item 17

    Report of the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

  • Int 0239-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to education and outreach regarding solar and green roof systems

    Approved by Council

    Pass
  • Int 0606-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to motor vehicles idling adjacent to and within certain parks

    Approved by Council

    Pass
  • Item 20

    Report of the Committee on Finance

  • Res 0531-2023Resolution

    Resolution authorizing a change in the name of the Flatbush Avenue business improvement district, an increase in the amount to be expended annually in such district, an extension of the boundaries of such district, a change in the method of assessment upon which the district charge in such district is based, and an increase in the maximum total amount to be expended for improvements in such district

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • Res 0569-2023Resolution

    Resolution approving an amendment to a previously approved real property tax exemption pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law for property located at (Block 376, Lot 58) Manhattan (Preconsidered L.U. No. 179).

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • Res 0570-2023Resolution

    Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at (Block 1464, Lots 43, 47, 49, 50, 53) Brooklyn, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 180).

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • Item 24

    Report of the Committee on Health

  • Int 0004-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of guinea pigs in pet shops

    Approved by Council

    Pass
  • Int 0675-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a telemedicine accessibility plan

    Approved by Council

    Pass
  • Item 27

    Report of the Committee on Parks and Recreation

  • Int 0128-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to diaper changing accommodations in parks and redesignating section 18-148

    Approved by Council

    Pass
  • Item 29

    Report of the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

  • Res 0571-2023Resolution

    RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF MICHAEL LINDSEY AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF HEALTH (M. 130-2023).

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • Res 0572-2023Resolution

    RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF ANGELO ACQUISTA AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF HEALTH (M. 131-2023).

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • Res 0573-2023Resolution

    RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF MAIDA GALVEZ AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF HEALTH (M. 132-2023).

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • Res 0574-2023Resolution

    RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF JUDITH SALERNO AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF HEALTH (M. 133-2023).

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • 12.

    General Orders Calendar

  • Item 35

    Coupled on General Orders Calendar

  • ~coupled

    Consumer and Worker Protection

  • Int 0008-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the disclosure of total ticket costs in advertisements

  • ~coupled

    Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

  • Int 0239-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to education and outreach regarding solar and green roof systems

  • Int 0606-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to motor vehicles idling adjacent to and within certain parks

  • ~coupled

    Finance

  • Res 0531-2023Resolution

    Resolution authorizing a change in the name of the Flatbush Avenue business improvement district, an increase in the amount to be expended annually in such district, an extension of the boundaries of such district, a change in the method of assessment upon which the district charge in such district is based, and an increase in the maximum total amount to be expended for improvements in such district

  • Res 0569-2023Resolution

    Resolution approving an amendment to a previously approved real property tax exemption pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law for property located at (Block 376, Lot 58) Manhattan (Preconsidered L.U. No. 179).

  • Res 0570-2023Resolution

    Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at (Block 1464, Lots 43, 47, 49, 50, 53) Brooklyn, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 180).

  • ~coupled

    Health

  • Int 0004-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of guinea pigs in pet shops

  • Int 0675-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a telemedicine accessibility plan

  • ~coupled

    Parks and Recreation

  • Int 0128-2022Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to diaper changing accommodations in parks and redesignating section 18-148

  • ~coupled

    Rules, Privileges, and Elections

  • Res 0571-2023Resolution

    RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF MICHAEL LINDSEY AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF HEALTH (M. 130-2023).

  • Res 0572-2023Resolution

    RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF ANGELO ACQUISTA AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF HEALTH (M. 131-2023).

  • Res 0573-2023Resolution

    RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF MAIDA GALVEZ AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF HEALTH (M. 132-2023).

  • Res 0574-2023Resolution

    RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF JUDITH SALERNO AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF HEALTH (M. 133-2023).

  • ~coupled

    General Orders Calendar

  • 13.

    Introduction & Reading of Bills See Attached

  • 14.

    Discussion of Resolutions

  • 15.

    Resolutions

  • Res 0131-2022Resolution

    Resolution calling on Wendy’s to join the Fair Food Program and support farmworkers’ human rights.

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • Res 0153-2022Resolution

    Resolution calling upon the Department of Education to create a Jewish Heritage Day in New York City public schools.

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • Res 0344-2022Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.4021/S.568A, in relation to establishing a housing access voucher program.

    Approved, by Council

    Pass
  • 16.

    General Discussion

  • 17.

    Extension of Remarks

  • Item 64

    INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS

  • Res 0541-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign legislation that would provide the Civilian Complaint Review Board with access to sealed records in furtherance of its duties and functions.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0542-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to require a prevailing wage for all school aides, whether in public, charter, or private schools.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0543-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York City Housing Authority to improve its public database of awarded contracts through the addition of new search features and inclusion of more contract information in search results.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0544-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the State to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation that would fully fund rent arrears at NYCHA since the start of the pandemic.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0980-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring quarterly reporting on lawful source of income discrimination in housing accommodations

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0545-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York City Housing Authority to change its priority preference for housing to automatically place families and individuals experiencing homelessness at the highest priority level.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0981-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the commercial citywide routing system for sidewalk cleanliness violations and technical amendments thereto, including to repeal and reenact subdivision c of section 16-118.1

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0982-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to interest to be paid on late contract payments to non-profit contractors

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0983-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to mandating the construction of solar canopies in certain parking lots

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0984-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to eliminating certain outdated and unnecessary temporary programs and pilot programs, unconstitutional provisions and other outdated and unnecessary provisions, to repeal section 3-202 of such code, relating to the division of council districts, to repeal section 6-108.2 of such code, relating to contract awards to small business enterprises, to repeal section 6-111.3 of such code, relating to a pilot program for online reverse auctions, to repeal section 6-115 of such code, relating to contracts with entities with connections to Burma, to repeal section 6-124 of such code, relating to the procurement of apparel or textiles from a responsible manufacturer, to repeal section 6-126 of such code, relating to equal employment benefits for employees of city contractors, to repeal chapter 23 of title 11 of such code, relating to a surcharge on off-track winnings and the distribution of revenues received from such surcharge, to repeal section 16-325 of such code, relating to temporary emergency recycling requirements, to repeal section 24-163.10 of such code, relating to a pilot program for use of auxiliary power units in city-operated ambulances, and to repeal subdivision c of section 24-518.1 of such code, relating to a pilot study for the use of food waste disposals in private dwellings and multiple dwellings served by combined storm and sanitary sewer systems

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0546-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York City Rent Guidelines Board to adopt a rent decrease for one- and two-year leases beginning on or after October 1, 2023 and on or before September 30, 2024.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0547-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling upon the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) and the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) to reconsider their decision to substitute precast concrete wall panels in place of traditional handset brick and block walls in public projects in New York City.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0985-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to provision of senior citizen rent increase exemption application forms pre-populated with applicable data to eligible persons living in city-supervised Mitchell-Lama housing

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0986-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to eliminating certain outdated and unnecessary advisory boards, task forces and commissions, to repeal subdivision f of section 1403 of such charter, relating to the resource recovery task force, to repeal subdivision j of section 2704 of such charter, relating to the mayor’s task force on service delivery, to repeal section 3-111 of such code, relating to the mayor’s drug enforcement and drug abuse task force, to repeal section 10-117.1 of such code, relating to an anti-graffiti task force, to repeal subdivision c of section 10-160 of such code, relating to a temporary task force on limited access entry door requirements for automated teller machines, to repeal chapter 3 of title 15 of such code, relating to an arson strike force, to repeal subdivision h of section 17-196 of such code, relating to an advisory panel and report on an electronic death registration system, to repeal section 17-349 of such code, relating to a dangerous dog advisory board, to repeal section 17-361 of such code, relating to an advisory committee on health issues related to tattooing, to repeal subdivisions c, d, and e of section 18-136 of such code, relating to an advisory committee on surfacing materials used around play equipment, to repeal section 19-101.5 of such code, relating to an advisory committee on electric vehicles, to repeal section 19-306 of such code, relating to a temporary citywide boater safety and wake reduction task force, to repeal section 20-521 of such code, relating to an interagency advisory council on tow truck licenses, to repeal section 21-118 of such code, relating to a commission for the foster care of children, to repeal section 21-120.3 of such code, relating to a temporary task force on child care funding, to repeal section 21-123 of such code, relating to a temporary commission on childhood and child caring programs, and to repeal chapter 8 of title 21 of such code, relating to day laborer job centers

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0548-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the Commissioner of Citywide Administrative Services to implement the band scoring method for establishing eligible lists for competitive civil service titles.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0987-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0988-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0549-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422, also known as ‘Sammy’s Law,’ in relation to allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights, as well as the other bills of the package known as the SAFE Streets Act.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0989-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of citywide administrative services to provide civil service exams in languages other than English

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0550-2023Resolution

    Resolution recognizing May as Lupus Awareness Month in the city of New York.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0990-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to shelter sleeping areas

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0991-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to cure periods for certain violations by veterans service organizations

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0992-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a process to divert young people to community-based organizations in lieu of arrest

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0993-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a universal after school program plan

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0551-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, the Predatory Marketing Prevention Act (S7487C), which relates to false or misleading advertisements of food and food products; provides factors to determine whether an advertisement is false or misleading; provides for enforcement and a private right of action.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0552-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.1150/A.1422, which would permit other qualifying members of a household to qualify for the Disability Rent Increase Exemption program.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0553-2023Resolution

    Resolution celebrating the contributions of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera to the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0554-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Department of Education to mandate bystander intervention training for all staff, educators and administrators, require annual training for students in grades 6-12, and resources for parents around the issues of harassment and bullying.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0555-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2475, to protect access to gender-affirming care in New York State and combat policies of other states that attempt to ban gender-affirming care.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0556-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign A.170/S.999, also known as the Access to Representation Act, which establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings and provides for the administration thereof.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0994-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to education and outreach on building emissions requirements

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0557-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign legislation to increase the current qualifying income limit for seniors and persons with disabilities who are eligible for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption program on the basis of the regional consumer price index.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0995-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a public awareness campaign on the dangers of purchasing cannabis or cannabis products from unlicensed cannabis retailers

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0558-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4097 requiring a New York State health benefit plan hospital pricing report.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0559-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.1305/A.1321, which establishes a legal framework that may facilitate the timely removal of sidewalk sheds.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0560-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4924/A.1303, to remove the minimum wage and hours requirements for applicants of child care assistance.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0561-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.200/S.3380 to provide a business tax credit for employer provided day care.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0996-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to access to blood pressure machines

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0997-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the NYPD to report on use of force incidents that include an officer displaying or unholstering a weapon

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0562-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation that would ease nursing home staffing and capacity constraints by increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates by at least 20 percent.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0998-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to record keeping and reporting on the disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 0999-2023Bill

    A Local Law in relation to the establishment of a task force to study options and make recommendations for a plan to implement a municipal public bank

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0563-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2985 in relation to affordable housing in cities having a population of one million or more.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0564-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation lifting the floor area ratio (FAR) cap.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 1000-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring food delivery companies to be responsible for the safe operation of electric food delivery bicycles

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 1001-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting owners of commercial premises from knowingly leasing a commercial premises to, or otherwise allowing the use of such premises by, unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products, or illicit cannabis, and requiring a quarterly report on enforcement relating to such unlicensed sellers

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0565-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4533/A.416, to expand humane education requirements to secondary schools and require verification from schools that humane treatment of animals is being taught.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0566-2023Resolution

    Resolution approving the Report and Advisory Board Review Commission’s determination recommending waiver of eight reporting requirements that was communicated to the City Council on January 24, 2023.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 1002-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing timelines for cooperative corporations to approve or deny the sale of cooperative apartments.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 1003-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring reusable eating utensils and eating containers at food service establishments and returnable food packaging at fast casual food establishments

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0567-2023Resolution

    Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.5479/A.5260-A, which would increase criminal sanctions against people who assault retail workers.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Int 1004-2023Bill

    A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to eliminating certain reporting requirements selected for waiver by the report and advisory board review commission and amending certain outdated and unnecessary reports and studies, to repeal subdivision b of section 314 of such charter, relating to a report on small purchases, to repeal section 613 of such charter, relating to a report on transitional housing inventory, to repeal subdivision c of section 1063 of such charter, relating to a proposal for cablecasting council and city planning commission proceedings, to repeal subdivisions b and c of section 1075 of such charter, relating to service request calls and directory assistance calls, to repeal paragraph 5 of subdivision e of section 1304 of such charter, relating to an annual report of the commissioner of small business services regarding the activities of the division of economic and financial opportunity, to repeal paragraph (d) of subdivision 1 of section 3-706 of such code, relating to a report of the campaign finance board regarding expenditure limitations, to repeal section 4-207 of such code, relating to an assessment and report of certain clean on-site power generation technologies, to repeal section 5-102 of such code, relating to the comptroller’s annual statement of funded debt of the city, to repeal section 5-605 of such code, relating to the director of management and budget’s annual report on year-end spending of the criminal justice account and status of implementation of the safe streets-safe city omnibus criminal justice program, to repeal paragraph 3 of subdivision c of section 6-139 of such code, relating to a report on development of worker cooperatives, to repeal section 16-316.2 of such code, relating to a study of the economics of recycling and composting, to repeal subdivision b of section 16-428 of such code, relating to a report on electronic waste, to repeal subdivision i of section 17-196 of such code, relating to a report on an electronic death registration system, to repeal paragraph 2 of subdivision d of section 19-177 of such code, relating to a neighborhood slow zones report, to repeal section 19-178.1 of such code, relating to a study of truck driver compliance with truck route rules, to repeal section 19-179 of such code, relating to a study on the feasibility of installing traffic calming measures, to repeal section 19-180.1 of such code, relating to safety audits of crash locations involving pedestrians, to repeal section 19-192 of such code, relating to a study of pedestrian and bicyclist safety on truck routes, to repeal subdivision j of section 19-307 of such code, relating to a report on fuel used in city ferries, to repeal section 20-9017 of such code, relating to a shipboard gambling report, to repeal section 22-226 of such code, relating to a report regarding crime and regulation of the seafood distribution areas including the fulton fish market, to repeal section 22-269 of such code, relating to a report regarding to crime and regulation of wholesale markets, to repeal section 24-504.1 of such code, relating to a study of medical debris in the sewerage system, to repeal paragraph 4 of subdivision b of section 24-526.1 of such code, relating to a report on a sustainable stormwater management plan, to repeal section 28-214.1.6 of such code, relating to the issuance of reports and notices regarding the closure of a building, structure, enclosure, place or premises, and to repeal section 28-420.5 of such code, relating to a report recommending criteria for commencing a proceeding to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a safety registration number

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • Res 0568-2023Resolution

    Resolution designating May 10 annually as National Pan-Hellenic Council Day in the City of New York to recognize the contributions made to social change by members of nine Black sororities and fraternities, known as the Divine Nine.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0179-2023Land Use

    GRAND STREET.HUDMF.FY23, 711 E 6th Street, Block 376, Lot 58, Manhattan, Community District No. 3, Council District No. 2.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0180-2023Land Use

    1613-1631 Eastern Parkway.HPO.FY23, Block 1464, Lots 43, 47, 49, 50, and 53, Brooklyn, Community District No. 16, Council District No. 41.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0181-2023Land Use

    Application number C 200232 ZMQ (25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning) submitted by Queens Realty Holdings of NY LTD, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 31a, by changing an existing R4-1 District to an R6B District, Borough of Queens, Community District 14, Council District 31.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0182-2023Land Use

    Application number N 220330 ZRQ (25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd Rezoning) submitted by the Queens Realty Holdings of NY LTD, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Queens, Community District 14, Council District 31.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0183-2023Land Use

    Application number C 230006 ZMQ (245-06 South Conduit Avenue Commercial Overlay) submitted by Tire Heaven, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos. 19b and 19d, eliminating from within an existing R3-2 District a C1-3 District and establishing within an existing R3-2 District a C2-3 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 13, Council District 31.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0184-2023Land Use

    Application number C 220283 ZMX (2560 Boston Road Rezoning) submitted by Boston Road Associates, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 4a: changing from an R6 District to an R7-2 District, changing from a C8-1 District to an R7-2 District and establishing within the proposed R7-2 District a C2-4 District, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 11, Council District 13.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0185-2023Land Use

    Application number N 220284 ZRX (2560 Boston Road Rezoning) submitted by Boston Road Associates, 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 the Bronx, Community District 11, Council District 13.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0186-2023Land Use

    Application number C 210317 ZMQ (23-10 Queens Plaza South) submitted by AAGS Holdings LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 9b: by changing from an M1-5/R9 District to an M1-6/R9 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 2, Council District 26.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0187-2023Land Use

    Application number N 210318 ZRQ (23-10 Queens Plaza South) submitted by AAGS Holdings 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 Article XI, Chapter 7 (Special Long Island City Mixed Use District) to add new Area D to the Queens Plaza Subdistrict, Borough of Queens, Community District 2, Council District 26.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0188-2023Land Use

    Application number C 210319 ZSQ (23-10 Queens Plaza South) submitted by AAGS Holdings LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to the Section 117-533 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the distance between buildings requirements of Section 23-711 (Standard minimum distance between buildings), and the street wall location requirements of Section 117-531 (Street wall location), to facilitate a 22-story enlargement of an existing 4-story building on property located at 23-10 Queens Plaza South (Block 425, Lots 1 & 5), in a proposed M1-6/R9 District within the Special Long Island City Mixed Use District (Queens Plaza Subdistrict), Borough of Queens, Community District 2, Council District 26.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0189-2023Land Use

    Application number C 220470 ZMK (Paperific Rezoning) submitted by Stamford LLC and Capri Optics, Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 22c: changing from an M2-1 District to an R6B District, changing from an R6 District to a C4-4A District, changing from an M1-2 District to a C4-4A District and changing from an M2-1 District to a C4-4A District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 12, Council, District 39.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0190-2023Land Use

    Application number N 220471 ZRK (Paperific Rezoning) submitted by Stamford LLC and Capri Optics, Inc., 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 12, Council, District 39.

    Referred to Comm by Council

  • LU 0191-2023Land Use

    Application number C 220472 ZSK (Paperific Rezoning) submitted by Stamford LLC and Capri Optics, Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-681(a)(2) of the Zoning Resolution to allow a portion of the right of-way or yard where railroad or transit use has been permanently discontinued or terminated to be included in the lot area in connection with a proposed 5-story building on property located at 1463 38th Street (Block 5348, Lots 15, 17, 49 and 54), in a proposed C4-4A District. Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 12, Council District 39.

    Referred to Comm by Council