City Council

Agenda (122)

• LU 0206-2024Land Use

  Application number C 240363 ZMQ (Gleason Funeral Home Commercial Overlay) submitted by Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 7d, by establishing within an existing R2A District a C2-2 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 7, Council District 19.

  Approved, by Council

  Pass
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• LU 0225-2025Land Use

  Application number C 240385 MMM (The Beacon) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York City Administrative Code for an amendment to the City Map involving: the elimination, discontinuance, and closing of a portion of East 120th Street between 1st Avenue and Pleasant Avenue; 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. ACC 30274 dated July 25, 2024, and signed by the Borough President, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 11, Council District 8.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0226-2025Land Use

  Application number C 240386 ZMM (The Beacon) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 6b: changing from an R7-2 District to an R8 District and changing from an R7X District to an R8 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 11, Council District 8.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0227-2025Land Use

  Application number C 240387 HAM (The Beacon) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law of New York State for the designation of an Urban Development Action Area and an Urban Development Action Area Project, 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, for property located at 413 East 120th Street (Block 1808, Lot 8, and an approximately 7,260 square foot area of current East 120th Street running south of Lot 7501 (Condo Lots 1001-1003) and Lot 8 for approximately 363 feet), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 11, Council District 8.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0228-2025Land Use

  Application number N 240388 ZRM (The Beacon) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, 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 Manhattan, Community District 11, Council District 8.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0229-2025Land Use

  Application number C 240311 ZMQ (122-03 14th Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Northern 167 Property, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 7b: eliminating from within an existing R4A District a C1-3 District, changing from an R4A District to an R6A District, and establishing within the proposed R6A District a C2-4 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 7, Council District 19.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0230-2025Land Use

  Application number N 240312 ZRQ (122-03 14th Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Northern 167 Property, 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 Queens, Community District 7, Council District 19.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0231-2025Land Use

  Application number C 220305 MMQ (49-39 Van Dam Street Demapping) submitted by JPB Realty Co., LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York City Administrative Code for an amendment to the City Map involving: the elimination, discontinuance and closing of a portion of Gale Avenue 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. 5041 dated April 25, 2024 and signed by the Borough President, Borough of Queens, Community District 2, Council District 26.

  Referred to Comm by Council

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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

• M 0091-2025Mayor's Message

  Communication from the Mayor - Submitting Preliminary Expense, Revenue, and Contract Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, pursuant to Sections 225 and 236 of the New York City Charter.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• M 0092-2025Mayor's Message

  Communication from the Mayor – Submitting January 2025 Financial Plan Detail for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, pursuant to Sections 101 and 213 of the New York City Charter.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• M 0093-2025Mayor's Message

  Communication from the Mayor - Submitting Geographic Reports for Expense Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, pursuant to Sections 100 and 231 of the New York City Charter.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• M 0094-2025Mayor's Message

  Communication from the Mayor - Submitting Departmental Estimates for Fiscal Year 2026, pursuant to Sections 100, 212 and 231 of the New York City Charter.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• M 0095-2025Mayor's Message

  Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the Preliminary Capital Budget, Fiscal Year 2026, pursuant to Section 213 and 236 of the New York City Charter.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• M 0096-2025Mayor's Message

  Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the Preliminary Capital Commitment Plan, Fiscal Year 2026, Volumes 1, 2, 3, & 4, pursuant to Section 219 of the New York City Charter.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• M 0097-2025Mayor's Message

  Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the Preliminary Ten-Year Capital Strategy for Fiscal Years 2026-2035, pursuant to Section 215 of the New York City Charter.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• M 0098-2025Mayor's Message

  Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the Preliminary Certificate, setting forth the maximum amount of debt and reserves which the City, and the NYC Municipal Water Finance Authority, may soundly incur for capital projects for Fiscal Year 2026 and the ensuing three fiscal years, and the maximum amount of appropriations and expenditures for capital projects which may soundly be made during each fiscal year, pursuant to Section 235 of the New York City Charter.

  Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council

• 5.

  Communications from City, County & Borough Offices

• M 0099-2025Communication

  Communication from the Office of Management & Budget - Transfer of City funds between various agencies in Fiscal Year 2025 to implement changes to the City's expense budget, pursuant to Section 107(b) of the New York City Charter (MN-3).

  Referred to Comm by Council

• M 0100-2025Communication

  Communication from the Office of Management & Budget - Appropriation of new City revenues in Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of $1.2 billion, pursuant to Section 107(e) of the New York City Charter (MN-4)

  Referred to Comm by Council

• 6.

  Petitions and Communications

• 7.

  Land Use Call-Ups

• M 0101-2025Land 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 240385 MMM (The Beacon) shall be subject to Council review. This item is related to Application Nos. C 240386 ZMM, C 240387 HAM, and N 240388 ZRM.

  Approved, by Council

  Pass
• M 0102-2025Land Use Call-Up

  By Council Member Won: 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 220305 MMQ (49-39 Van Dam Street Demapping) shall be subject to Council review.

  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 24

  Report of the Committee on Finance

• Res 0712-2025Resolution

  Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget

  Approved, by Council

  Pass
• Item 26

  Report of the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

• Int 0077-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to post-employment activities of certain former public servants

  Approved by Council

  Pass
• Int 0587-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the 311 customer service center to conduct customer satisfaction surveys after each 311 request for service or complaint is closed and to publish 311 request and survey data each month

  Approved by Council

  Pass
• Item 29

  Report of the Committee on Land Use

• Res 0728-2025Resolution

  Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 240363 ZMQ, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 206).

  Approved, by Council

  Pass
• Item 31

  Report of the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

• Int 0986-2024Bill

  A Local Law in relation to a pilot program to involve mental health professional candidates in student wellness clubs in public middle and high schools

  Approved by Council

  Pass
• Int 0989-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to student wellness club toolkits

  Approved by Council

  Pass
• Int 0996-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to peer-based mental health literacy trainings for students

  Approved by Council

  Pass
• Int 1103-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to community outreach regarding the availability of mental health resources in response to violent and traumatic incidents

  Approved by Council

  Pass
• Item 36

  Report of the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

• Int 0697-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to conduct waste characterization studies

  Approved by Council

  Pass
• Item 38

  Report of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

• Int 0100-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the suspension of alternate side parking regulations on Losar

  Approved by Council

  Pass
• 12.

  General Orders Calendar

• Item 41

  Coupled on General Orders Calendar

• ~coupled

  Finance

• Res 0712-2025Resolution

  Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget

• ~coupled

  Fire and Emergency Management

• Int 0077-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to post-employment activities of certain former public servants

• Int 0587-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the 311 customer service center to conduct customer satisfaction surveys after each 311 request for service or complaint is closed and to publish 311 request and survey data each month

• ~coupled

  Land Use

• Res 0728-2025Resolution

  Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 240363 ZMQ, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 206).

• ~coupled

  Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

• Int 0986-2024Bill

  A Local Law in relation to a pilot program to involve mental health professional candidates in student wellness clubs in public middle and high schools

• Int 0989-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to student wellness club toolkits

• Int 0996-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to peer-based mental health literacy trainings for students

• Int 1103-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to community outreach regarding the availability of mental health resources in response to violent and traumatic incidents

• ~coupled

  Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

• Int 0697-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to conduct waste characterization studies

• ~coupled

  Transportation and Infrastructure

• Int 0100-2024Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the suspension of alternate side parking regulations on Losar

• ~coupled

  General Orders Calendar

• 13.

  Introduction & Reading of Bills See Attached

• 14.

  Discussion of Resolutions

• 15.

  Resolutions

• Res 0678-2024Resolution

  Resolution designating January 31 annually as Cecilia Gentili Day in the City of New York to recognize her significant contributions as an author, performer, policymaker, and activist, who fought for the rights of undocumented immigrants, sex workers, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

  Approved, by Council

  Pass
• Res 0713-2025Resolution

  Resolution recognizing January 27, 2025, as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp and commemorating January 27 annually as Auschwitz Remembrance Day in the City of New York to honor the memories of the over one million Jews and tens of thousands of others who died brutally there at the hands of Nazis during World War II.

  Approved, by Council

  Pass
• 16.

  General Discussion

• 17.

  Extension of Remarks

• Item 66

  INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS

• Int 1164-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring an interagency portal to track street vending enforcement

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1165-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a public awareness campaign for the disability rent increase exemption program

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0712-2025Resolution

  Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1166-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring notification of community boards and elected officials before renewing an emergency shelter contract

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0713-2025Resolution

  Resolution recognizing January 27, 2025, as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp and commemorating January 27 annually as Auschwitz Remembrance Day in the City of New York to honor the memories of the over one million Jews and tens of thousands of others who died brutally there at the hands of Nazis during World War II.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1167-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the resignation of members of boards of directors of business improvement district management associations

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1168-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an affirmative defense for certain tickets issued to maternal health specialists

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1169-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the safe collection and disposal of needles and syringes

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0714-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to reintroduce and pass, and the Governor to sign A.3506/S.2235, also known as the New York for All Act, which would prohibit and regulate the discovery and disclosure of immigration status by New York state and local government entities.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1170-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing ferry service to LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International airports

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1171-2025Bill

  A Local Law in relation to requiring a study and recommendations on the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to provide reconsolidation of traumatic memories therapy for veterans

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1172-2025Bill

  A Local Law in relation to a pilot program to establish a pet food pantry

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1173-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0715-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling on Congress to pass, and the President to sign, the Educational Choice for Children Act.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0716-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation amending New York State’s animal cruelty laws by codifying them in the Penal Law and increasing penalties

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0717-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign A.270/S.141, 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

• Res 0718-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling on the New York State Education Department to adopt oral health education for all elementary school students.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1174-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation and publicization of an online portal for vulnerable and homebound individuals to voluntarily facilitate their inclusion in outreach and recovery efforts during emergencies

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1175-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to civil legal services for income-eligible domestic violence survivors in divorce proceedings

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0719-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign H.R.9551/S.4875, the “Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024,” otherwise known as the NO FAKES Act, which would protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1176-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to regulating the police department’s response to first amendment events

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0720-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.50/S.1077, known as the New York City Arts Space Act, to promote the development of affordable arts spaces in New York City.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0721-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.1804/A.128, legislation that would eliminate deductibles, copayment, coinsurance, or any other cost-sharing requirements for asthma inhalers

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0722-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling upon the United States Congress to reintroduce and pass, and the President to sign, H.R. 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act, to delay Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payment reductions until Fiscal Year 2026

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0723-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A10660/S9915, also known as the Protecting Animals Walking on the Street (PAWS) Act, to add the term companion animals to the list of possible victim classes should a driver fail to exercise due care to avoid striking pedestrians and to increase the fine for striking a pet with a vehicle and leaving the scene without reporting the incident.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1177-2025Bill

  A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring sodium and added sugar warnings in all restaurants

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Int 1178-2025Bill

  A Local Law in relation to renaming one thoroughfare in the Borough of Queens, The Live End, and to amend the official map of the city of New York accordingly

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0724-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling on Congress to pass, and the President to sign, S.441/HR 1041, also known as the American Opportunity Accounts Act, which would create a federally funded savings account for every American child.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0725-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling upon New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation that would deposit $1,000 into an account that is managed and invested by the state comptroller to be available to eligible children when they reach the age of 18.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0726-2025Resolution

  Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.5765 and a companion bill in the Assembly, to allow designated specialized high schools in New York City to establish their own standards for admission.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• Res 0727-2025Resolution

  Resolution Calling on The New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget that creates targeted and means-tested guaranteed income programs for low-income households including children and families, people residing in homeless shelters, and foster youth.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0225-2025Land Use

  Application number C 240385 MMM (The Beacon) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York City Administrative Code for an amendment to the City Map involving: the elimination, discontinuance, and closing of a portion of East 120th Street between 1st Avenue and Pleasant Avenue; 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. ACC 30274 dated July 25, 2024, and signed by the Borough President, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 11, Council District 8.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0226-2025Land Use

  Application number C 240386 ZMM (The Beacon) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 6b: changing from an R7-2 District to an R8 District and changing from an R7X District to an R8 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 11, Council District 8.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0227-2025Land Use

  Application number C 240387 HAM (The Beacon) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law of New York State for the designation of an Urban Development Action Area and an Urban Development Action Area Project, 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, for property located at 413 East 120th Street (Block 1808, Lot 8, and an approximately 7,260 square foot area of current East 120th Street running south of Lot 7501 (Condo Lots 1001-1003) and Lot 8 for approximately 363 feet), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 11, Council District 8.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0228-2025Land Use

  Application number N 240388 ZRM (The Beacon) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, 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 Manhattan, Community District 11, Council District 8.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0229-2025Land Use

  Application number C 240311 ZMQ (122-03 14th Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Northern 167 Property, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 7b: eliminating from within an existing R4A District a C1-3 District, changing from an R4A District to an R6A District, and establishing within the proposed R6A District a C2-4 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 7, Council District 19.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0230-2025Land Use

  Application number N 240312 ZRQ (122-03 14th Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Northern 167 Property, 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 Queens, Community District 7, Council District 19.

  Referred to Comm by Council

• LU 0231-2025Land Use

  Application number C 220305 MMQ (49-39 Van Dam Street Demapping) submitted by JPB Realty Co., LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York City Administrative Code for an amendment to the City Map involving: the elimination, discontinuance and closing of a portion of Gale Avenue 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. 5041 dated April 25, 2024 and signed by the Borough President, Borough of Queens, Community District 2, Council District 26.

  Referred to Comm by Council