New York public meetings in 2021

City Council Stated Meeting

The New York City Council holds a hybrid stated meeting to adopt minutes, hear an invocation, and review mayoral appointments and budget transfers. The body also considers land-use resolutions, including zoning actions for a Manhattan site, and advances multiple local laws on topics such as salary transparency, energy storage safety, and park renamings.

• Zoning review for 415 Madison Avenue, Manhattan (ULURP applications C 210453 ZSM and C 210454 ZSM)
• Mayoral appointment of Gail Nayowith to the Board of Health for Council advice and consent
• Transfer of City funds between agencies in FY2022 (MN-1) and appropriation of new revenues (MN-2)
• Local law on salary transparency requiring minimum and maximum pay ranges in job postings
• Local law advancing energy storage safety standards under the 2015 International Fire Code

The City Council approved a package of local laws, including a measure requiring employers to include minimum and maximum salary information in job listings (Int 1208-2018-B, 41-7). The Council also approved a resolution supporting an undertaking to cover shortfalls in taxi medallion owner loan payments (Res 1870-2021, 47-1) and a resolution approving the mayor's appointment of Gail B. Nayowith to the Board of Health (Res 1878-2021, 45-3). Numerous other land use applications and local laws were approved, including a large batch of street and public place namings (Int 2477-2021, 47-0-1).

• Approved salary transparency law for job listings (41-7)
• Approved resolution supporting taxi medallion owner relief program (47-1)
• Approved appointment of Gail B. Nayowith to Board of Health (45-3)
• Approved naming of 199 thoroughfares and public places (47-0-1)
• Approved rezoning for SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan (43-5)
• Approved River Ring mixed-use development land use applications (48-0)
• Approved Coney Island Amusement Park Project Plan amendment (consent)
• Approved 175 Park Avenue special permits and zoning changes (consent)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will discuss a local law adjusting deadlines for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget process. They will also consider resolutions regarding expense budget funding designations and a debt relief program for taxi medallion owners.

• Int 2470-2021: Adjusting submission dates for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget
• Res 1869-2021: Designating organizations to receive expense budget funding
• Res 1870-2021: Supporting a shortfall payment undertaking for taxi medallion owners
• M 0359-2021: Transferring City funds between agencies for Fiscal Year 2022
• M 0360-2021: Appropriating new City revenues for Fiscal Year 2022

The Committee on Finance approved a local law adjusting the dates for the mayor's preliminary budget submissions and related reports for fiscal year 2023. It also approved two resolutions and two budget communications, all by a 13-0 roll call vote with three members absent. The resolutions concern funding designations and taxi medallion loan relief support.

• Approved Int 2470-2021, adjusting FY2023 budget calendar dates (13-0)
• Approved Res 1869-2021, designating organizations for Expense Budget funding (13-0)
• Approved Res 1870-2021, supporting taxi medallion loan relief shortfall payments (13-0)
• Approved M 0359-2021, transferring FY2022 funds between agencies (13-0)
• Approved M 0360-2021, appropriating new FY2022 revenues (13-0)

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The committee is meeting to review the appointment of Ms. Gail Nayowith to the New York City Board of Health. This session involves providing the Council's advice and consent regarding the mayoral nomination.

• Consideration of M 0358-2021: Appointment of Ms. Gail Nayowith to the Board of Health

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections voted to approve Mayor's Message M 0358-2021, which submits the name of Ms. Gail Nayowith for appointment to the Board of Health. The approval was by roll call vote of 5 in favor, with three members absent. The committee also approved the companion resolution (Res. No. 1878) as part of the same action.

• Approved Mayor's Message M 0358-2021 (Gail Nayowith to Board of Health) (5-0, 3 absent)
• Approved companion Resolution No. 1878 by roll call (5-0, 3 absent)

Committee on Environmental Protection

The Committee on Environmental Protection is meeting to discuss three proposed local laws regarding city illumination and emissions. These items concern reducing unnecessary lighting in city-owned spaces, managing nighttime lighting during bird migration, and regulating substances with specific emissions profiles.

• Proposed Int. No. 271-A: Reducing unnecessary illumination in city-owned spaces
• Proposed Int. No. 274-A: Nighttime illumination during peak avian migration periods
• Proposed Int. No. 2317-A: Use of substances with certain emissions profiles

The Committee on Environmental Protection approved three local laws: reducing unnecessary illumination in city-owned spaces (Int 0271-2018-A), regulating nighttime illumination during peak avian migration periods (Int 0274-2018-A), and restricting substances with certain emissions profiles (Int 2317-2021-A). All three were approved by a roll call vote of 4-0, with Council Member Ulrich absent. The bills were amended by the committee before approval.

• Approved Int 0271-2018-A reducing unnecessary illumination in city-owned spaces (4-0)
• Approved Int 0274-2018-A regulating nighttime illumination during peak avian migration periods (4-0)
• Approved Int 2317-2021-A restricting substances with certain emissions profiles (4-0)

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights is meeting to discuss proposed legislation regarding salary disclosure in job listings and open captioning requirements in movie theaters. The committee will also consider a resolution to designate December 8 as Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Jee Day in New York City.

• Proposed Int. No. 1208-B: Prohibiting employers from posting job listings without salary ranges
• Proposed Int. No. 2020-A: Requiring open captioning at motion picture theaters
• T2021-8374: Resolution declaring December 8 as Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Jee Day

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights approved a local law requiring employers to include minimum and maximum salary information in job postings (Int 1208-2018-B) by a roll call vote of 4-0, with one member absent. The committee also approved a local law requiring open captioning at motion picture theaters (Int 2020-2020-A) by a vote of 3-0, with one abstention and one absence. Additionally, a resolution declaring December 8 as Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Jee Day in New York City was approved by a vote of 4-0.

• Approved Int 1208-2018-B, prohibiting employers from posting job listings without salary ranges (4-0, Perkins absent)
• Approved Int 2020-2020-A, requiring open captioning at movie theaters (3-0, Dromm abstained, Perkins absent)
• Approved Res 1872-2021, declaring December 8 as Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Jee Day (4-0, Perkins absent)

Committee on General Welfare

The New York City Council Committee on General Welfare met on December 14, 2021, to discuss two proposed local laws. The committee considered legislation regarding information on psychiatric medication for youth in foster care and transparency for the emergency assistance grant program.

• Proposed Int. No. 1358-A: A Local Law concerning information about the use of psychiatric medication for youth in foster care
• Proposed Int. No. 2081-A: A Local Law concerning the application for and transparency of the emergency assistance grant program

The Committee on General Welfare approved two local laws. The first (Int 1358-2019-A) requires information about psychiatric medication use for youth in foster care. The second (Int 2081-2020-A) enhances the application and transparency of the emergency assistance grant program. Both were approved by a 6-0 roll call vote, with one member absent.

• Approved Int 1358-2019-A on psychiatric medication info for foster care youth (6-0)
• Approved Int 2081-2020-A on emergency assistance grant transparency (6-0)

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education is holding a remote hearing to consider six resolutions. These resolutions propose declaring May 4th as a recognition day for school staff, and calling on the Department of Education and other governments to add instruction on peaceful conflict resolution, swimming and water safety, Haitian history, and human trafficking prevention to school curricula.

• Resolution 0204-2018: Declaring May 4th as NYC Teachers, Educational Administrators and Education Support Staff Recognition Day
• Resolution 0205-2018: Calling for instruction in peaceful conflict resolution in all schools
• Resolution 0206-2018: Calling for swimming lessons and water safety education in public schools K-12
• Resolution 0207-2018: Calling for adding Haitian history, including the Haitian Revolution, to Black History Month curriculum
• Resolution 0208-2018: Calling for acknowledging Haitian soldiers in the Siege of Savannah in social studies curriculum

The Committee on Education approved five resolutions by roll call vote, each with 16 affirmative votes and 4 absent members. The resolutions cover teacher recognition day, peaceful conflict resolution curriculum, swimming and water safety education, Haitian history in Black History Month and social studies, and human trafficking prevention training for school staff.

• Approved resolution declaring May 4th NYC Teachers, Educational Administrators and Education Support Staff Recognition Day (16-0, 4 absent)
• Approved resolution calling for instruction in peaceful conflict resolution in all schools (16-0, 4 absent)
• Approved resolution calling for swimming lessons and water safety education in public schools K-12 (16-0, 4 absent)
• Approved resolution calling for adding Haitian history to Black History Month curriculum (16-0, 4 absent)
• Approved resolution calling for adding Haitian Revolution and Siege of Savannah to social studies curriculum (16-0, 4 absent)
• Approved resolution calling for human trafficking prevention training for school staff (16-0, 4 absent)

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The New York City Council Committee on Women and Gender Equity is meeting virtually to discuss a local law that would amend the administrative code to establish a street harassment prevention advisory board. This remote hearing takes place on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 1:30 PM.

• Int 2424-2021: Proposed Int. No. 2424-B, a Local Law to establish a street harassment prevention advisory board

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity voted unanimously (7-0) to approve Intro 2424-B, a local law establishing a street harassment prevention advisory board. The bill was amended by the committee before approval and will proceed to the full Council.

• Approved Int. No. 2424-B establishing a street harassment prevention advisory board (7-0)
• Amended the bill by committee prior to approval

Committee on Technology

The New York City Council Committee on Technology is holding a remote hearing to discuss and consider proposed local laws regarding city agency use of algorithmic tools and designating a geospatial information officer.

• Proposed Int. No. 1806-A: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on algorithmic tools used by city agencies
• Proposed Int. No. 2158-A: A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to designating a geospatial information officer

The Committee on Technology voted unanimously to approve two local laws: one requiring city agencies to report on algorithmic tools (Int 1806-2019-A) and another designating a geospatial information officer (Int 2158-2020-A). Both were approved by a 5-0 roll call vote and assigned enactment numbers.

• Approved Int 1806-2019-A on algorithmic tool reporting (5-0)
• Approved Int 2158-2020-A designating a geospatial information officer (5-0)

Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing will hold a remote hearing on three proposed local laws. The first would restrict eating utensils and extra containers, and clarify the definition of third-party courier service. The second would allow the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to issue temporary operating licenses to sidewalk cafe applicants under certain conditions. The third would require plans in connection with petitions for revocable consents for sidewalk cafes.

• Int 1775-2019: Restricting eating utensils and extra eating containers, clarifying third-party courier service definition
• Int 2096-2020: Authorizing temporary operating licenses for sidewalk cafe applicants
• Int 2134-2020: Preparation of plans for revocable consents for sidewalk cafes

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing voted on three local laws. It approved a bill restricting eating utensils and extra containers and clarifying third-party courier service definitions (8-1). It also approved a bill authorizing temporary sidewalk cafe operating licenses (8-1) and a bill on plans for revocable consents for sidewalk cafes (9-0). All were advanced to the full Council.

• Approved Int 1775-C restricting eating utensils and extra containers, clarifying third-party courier definition (8-1)
• Approved Int 2096-A authorizing temporary sidewalk cafe operating licenses (8-1)
• Approved Int 2134 on plans for revocable consents for sidewalk cafes (9-0)

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health will discuss two items: a bill to require added sugar notifications in chain restaurants and a resolution urging the state health department to create isolation centers for infectious diseases. The meeting is a remote hearing held virtually.

• A Local Law to amend the administrative code to require added sugar notifications in chain restaurants (Int 1326-2019)
• Resolution calling on the NY State Department of Health to create stand-alone isolation centers for infectious diseases (Res 0638-2018)

The Committee on Health voted unanimously to approve Intro 1326-B, requiring added sugar notifications in chain restaurants, and also approved a resolution urging the state health department to create isolation centers for infectious diseases. Both items were approved by a 9-0 roll call vote.

• Approved Int. No. 1326-B requiring added sugar notifications in chain restaurants (9-0)
• Approved Res. No. 0638-2018 calling on NY State Dept. of Health to create isolation centers for infectious diseases (9-0)

Committee on Public Housing

The Committee on Public Housing held a remote hearing to consider two resolutions. The first calls on Congress to pass and the President to sign H.R.235, the Public Housing Emergency Response Act. The second urges Congress to pass and the President to sign the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act.

• Resolution calling on Congress to pass H.R.235, the Public Housing Emergency Response Act (Res 1201-2019)
• Resolution calling on Congress to pass the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act (Res 1222-2020)

The Committee on Public Housing held a hearing and voted on two resolutions. Both resolutions were approved by a roll call vote of 9-0, with three members absent. The first resolution, Res 1201-2019-A, was amended by the committee before approval. The second resolution, Res 1222-2020, was approved as introduced.

• Approved amended Res 1201-2019-A calling on Congress and the President to sign H.R.235, the Public Housing Emergency Response Act (9-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Res 1222-2020 calling on Congress and the President to pass the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act (9-0, 3 absent)

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management will discuss a proposed local law to update the city fire code, adopting 2015 international fire safety standards and regulating energy storage systems. The hearing will be held remotely on December 14, 2021.

• Proposed Int. No. 2430-A to amend NYC fire code for energy storage systems
• Adoption of 2015 International Fire Code standards
• Remote hearing in Virtual Room 2 at 11:00 AM

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management voted unanimously to approve Intro 2430-A, a local law amending the NYC fire code to regulate energy storage systems and adopt 2015 international fire safety standards. The bill was amended by the committee before approval and received enactment number 2022/047.

• Approved Int. No. 2430-A, amending fire code for energy storage systems and 2015 international fire safety standards (5-0)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings is meeting to discuss several local laws and a resolution. Topics include office space conversion, stove safety, affordable housing enforcement, construction site penalties, and tax exemptions for building improvements.

• Int 2246-2021: Task force for converting vacant office space
• Proposed Int. No. 2265-B: Stove safety knob requirements
• Proposed Int. No. 2411-A: Enforcement of affordable housing eligibility
• Proposed Int. No. 2449-A: Penalties for hazardous construction site conditions
• Proposed Res. No. 1840-A: Resolution supporting state-level 'good cause' eviction legislation

The Committee on Housing and Buildings approved four local laws and one resolution, all by roll call vote. The laws cover a task force on office-to-other-use conversion, stove safety knobs, enforcement of affordable housing eligibility rules, and penalties for uncorrected hazardous conditions at construction sites. The resolution urges the state legislature to pass a bill prohibiting eviction without good cause. All items were amended by the committee before approval.

• Approved Int 2246-A, creating a task force to study converting vacant or unviable office space (8-0, Perkins absent)
• Approved Int 2265-B, requiring stove safety knobs (8-0, Perkins absent)
• Approved Int 2411-A, enforcing affordable housing eligibility rules (8-0, Perkins absent)
• Approved Int 2449-A, increasing penalties for uncorrected hazardous conditions at construction sites (8-0, Perkins absent)
• Approved Int 2476, exempting alterations to multiple dwellings from taxation (6-1, Rosenthal negative; Perkins and Rivera absent)
• Approved Res 1840-A, urging state to pass good-cause eviction bill (6-1, Gjonaj negative; Grodenchik abstained; Perkins absent)

Committee on Governmental Operations

The Committee on Governmental Operations will discuss three proposed local laws at a remote hearing. The bills address establishing an office for neighborhood safety, posting mayoral executive orders online, and expanding language access in voter materials.

• A Local Law to amend the NYC charter for an Office for Neighborhood Safety and Gun Violence Prevention (Int 0066-2018)
• A Local Law requiring mayoral executive orders posted online within one business day (Int 2117-2020)
• A Local Law expanding language access and adding video content to the voter guide (Int 2438-2021)

The Committee on Governmental Operations approved three local laws by roll call votes of 8-0 (with one absence). The laws establish an office for neighborhood safety and gun violence prevention, require mayoral executive orders to be posted online within one business day, and expand language access and add video content to the voter guide. All three were amended by the committee before approval.

• Approved Int. No. 66-A establishing an office for neighborhood safety and gun violence prevention (8-0, Perkins absent)
• Approved Int. No. 2117-A requiring mayoral executive orders posted online within one business day (8-0, Perkins absent)
• Approved Int. No. 2438-A expanding language access and adding video content to voter guide (8-0, Perkins absent)

Committee on Immigration

The New York City Council Committee on Immigration is meeting to conduct an oversight hearing regarding support for low-wage immigrant workers during the COVID-19 recovery. This session is scheduled to take place remotely.

• Oversight - Supporting Low-Wage Immigrant Workers in a COVID-19 Recovery

The Committee on Immigration held an oversight hearing on supporting low-wage immigrant workers in a COVID-19 recovery. The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee, with no specific decisions or votes recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on supporting low-wage immigrant workers (T2021-8247)
• Filed oversight hearing by committee

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is holding a remote hearing to discuss two items: a proposed local law (Int 2439-2021) that would require NYPD training, review, and reporting on domestic violence, sexual crimes, and human trafficking, and also establish fatality review and advisory committees in the mayor's office; and a resolution (Res 1782-2021) urging the state to pass the Wandering Officers Act, which would bar hiring police officers fired from other jurisdictions.

• Int 2439-2021: Amends city charter and administrative code for police domestic violence, sexual crimes, and human trafficking training, review, and reporting
• Int 2439-2021: Establishes mayor's office to end domestic and gender-based violence fatality review and advisory committees
• Res 1782-2021: Calls on state legislature to pass A7284/S6489 (Wandering Officers Act) to prohibit hiring officers fired from any jurisdiction

The Committee on Public Safety voted 9-0 to approve Int. No. 2439-A, a local law amending the city charter and administrative code to require police department training, review, and reporting on domestic violence, sexual crimes, and human trafficking, and to establish fatality review and advisory committees under the mayor's office. The committee also approved Res. 1782-2021, calling on the state legislature to pass the Wandering Officers Act, which would prohibit hiring police officers fired from other jurisdictions. Both items were approved by roll call with 9 affirmative votes and 1 absence (Rodriguez).

• Approved Int. No. 2439-A (police domestic violence, sexual crimes, human trafficking training/reporting) (9-0)
• Approved Res. 1782-2021 (Wandering Officers Act resolution) (9-0)

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Committee meets to decide on two local laws: one renames Archie Spigner Park in Queens and the other names or renames 199 thoroughfares and public places across all five boroughs. The committee will also consider repealing outdated sections of prior local laws.

• Renaming Archie Spigner Park in Queens (Int 2462-2021)
• Naming 199 streets and public places including Frances Perkins Place, TIN PAN ALLEY, Mother Maude Ford Way, and Police Officer Randolph Holder Way
• Repealing outdated sections of Local Laws 24 (2019), 26 (2020), 17 (1993), and others

The Committee on Parks and Recreation approved two local laws. The first renames Archie Spigner Park in Queens and amends the official city map. The second approves the naming of 199 thoroughfares and public places across all five boroughs. Both were approved by a roll call vote of 15-0, with one member absent.

• Approved Int 2462-2021 to rename Archie Spigner Park in Queens (15-0)
• Approved Int 2477-2021 to name 199 thoroughfares and public places citywide (15-0)

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction held a remote hearing to discuss a local law regarding the reporting of New Yorkers' mental health during the COVID-19 public health crisis. The agenda lists only this single item for review.

• Review of Int 2005-2020 (Proposed Int. No. 2005-A) on mental health reporting during the COVID-19 crisis

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction voted unanimously to approve Int. No. 2005-A, a local law requiring reporting on the mental health of New Yorkers during the COVID-19 public health crisis. The bill was amended by the committee before approval and was assigned Enactment No. 2022/036.

• Approved Int. No. 2005-A on mental health reporting during COVID-19 (6-0)
• Amended Int. No. 2005-A by committee

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will hold an oversight hearing on COVID-19 safety protocols in the workplace. The hearing is led by Chair Daneek Miller and includes six council members.

• Oversight hearing on COVID-19 workplace safety protocols (T2021-8259)

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor held an oversight hearing on COVID-19 safety protocols in the workplace. The hearing was held and then filed by the committee, with no substantive decisions or votes taken.

• Held oversight hearing on COVID-19 Safety Protocols in the Workplace
• Filed oversight hearing on COVID-19 Safety Protocols in the Workplace

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations is holding an oversight meeting to discuss updates on New York City public libraries and their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda lists no specific bills or resolutions, only the oversight topic.

• Oversight hearing on NYC public libraries' COVID-19 recovery

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations held an oversight hearing on December 13, 2021, regarding updates and COVID-19 recovery for New York City public libraries. The hearing was held and then filed by the committee. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Held oversight hearing on NYC public libraries' COVID-19 recovery (T2021-8248)
• Filed oversight hearing on NYC public libraries' COVID-19 recovery

Committee on Youth Services

The Committee on Youth Services, jointly with the Committee on Women and Gender Equity, is holding an oversight hearing to discuss resources to better serve LGBTQI+ New Yorkers in the workforce. The hearing is remote and scheduled for December 10, 2021.

• Oversight hearing on resources for LGBTQI+ New Yorkers in the workforce
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Women and Gender Equity
• Remote hearing held virtually

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity and the Committee on Youth Services will hold a joint remote hearing. The committees will conduct oversight regarding resources available to better serve LGBTQI+ New Yorkers in the workforce.

• Oversight hearing: Resources to Better Serve LGBTQI+ New Yorkers in the Workforce (T2021-8257)

Committee on Technology

The New York City Council's Committee on Technology is holding a remote hearing on Friday, December 10, 2021, to conduct oversight regarding Open Data compliance. The committee is chaired by Robert F. Holden alongside members Brad S. Lander, Eric A. Ulrich, Paul A. Vallone, and Kalman Yeger.

• Oversight - Open Data Compliance (T2021-8268)

The Committee on Technology held an oversight hearing on open data compliance (T2021-8268) and subsequently filed the matter. No substantive decisions were made; the hearing was informational only.

• Held oversight hearing on open data compliance
• Filed oversight on open data compliance

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is holding an oversight hearing on NYPD officer performance indicators. The committee will discuss how officer performance is measured and evaluated.

• Oversight hearing on NYPD Officer Performance Indicators

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business is holding an oversight hearing to discuss regulatory burdens affecting small businesses in New York City. The hearing will examine the impact of regulations and consider potential improvements.

• Oversight hearing on regulatory burdens on small businesses

The Committee on Small Business held an oversight hearing on regulatory burdens facing small businesses. The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee, with no substantive decisions or votes taken.

• Held oversight hearing on regulatory burdens on small businesses
• Filed oversight hearing report

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council held a stated meeting to address various legislative items, including the approval of zoning modifications for the 175 Park Avenue development project. Members also acted on legislation regarding municipal election participation for lawful permanent residents, short-term rental registration, and several property tax exemptions for housing developments. Additionally, the Council processed certifications for newly elected members and leadership changes within the Minority Delegation.

• Approved zoning special permits for 175 Park Avenue (Commodore Owner LLC)
• Passed Int 1867-2020-A allowing permanent residents to vote in municipal elections
• Passed Int 2309-2021 requiring registration for short-term rentals
• Approved property tax exemptions for multiple housing projects (LU 939-943)
• Established an Office of Information Privacy (Int 2459-2021-A)

The City Council approved a local law allowing lawful permanent residents and persons authorized to work in the US to vote in municipal elections (Int. 1867-A) by a vote of 33-14-2. The council also approved a citywide hotels text amendment requiring a special permit for new hotels (46-1), and a short-term rental registration law (42-5). A motion to recommit the noncitizen voting bill to committee was defeated (14-35).

• Approved Int. 1867-A, allowing noncitizens with work authorization to vote in municipal elections (33-14-2)
• Defeated motion to recommit Int. 1867-A to committee (14-35)
• Approved citywide hotels text amendment requiring special permit for new hotels (46-1)
• Approved short-term rental registration law Int. 2309-A (42-5)
• Approved school bus camera enforcement demonstration program Int. 1724-A (44-3)
• Approved CCRB authority to initiate complaints Int. 2440-A (37-9-1)
• Approved appointments of Leah Goodridge and Joseph Douek to City Planning Commission (42-5 and consent)
• Approved multiple land use applications including 175 Park Avenue and SoHo/NoHo rezoning with modifications

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections is meeting to consider two communications recommending appointments to the New York City Planning Commission. The Public Advocate has submitted Leah S. Goodridge, and the Mayor has submitted Joseph Douek. The committee will decide whether to approve these appointments.

• Appointment of Leah S. Goodridge to the NYC Planning Commission (M 0346-2021)
• Appointment of Joseph Douek to the NYC Planning Commission (M 0347-2021)

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections held hearings and approved two communications regarding appointments to the New York City Planning Commission. Leah S. Goodridge was approved for appointment via a communication from the Public Advocate, and Joseph Douek was approved via a communication from the Mayor. Both approvals passed by a roll call vote of 6-0, with two members absent.

• Approved appointment of Leah S. Goodridge to NYC Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Joseph Douek to NYC Planning Commission (6-0)

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use is meeting to discuss and consider various land use applications, including large-scale developments, zoning map amendments, and text changes. Key items include the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan, the River Ring mixed-use project in Brooklyn, and amendments to zoning regulations for artist workspaces and citywide health and fitness facilities.

• SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan (LU 0918-2021, LU 0919-2021)
• River Ring mixed-use development in Brooklyn (LU 0929-2021 through LU 0936-2021)
• 250 Water Street special permits and zoning amendments (LU 0906-2021, LU 0907-2021)
• Citywide Health and Fitness Zoning Text Amendment (LU 0923-2021)
• Bed-Stuy East and Weeksville Mosaic Urban Development Action Area Project (LU 0922-2021)

The Committee on Land Use approved multiple land use applications, including the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan, the River Ring mixed-use development in Brooklyn, and several zoning text amendments. All applications were approved by roll call votes ranging from 15-1 to 16-0, with two members absent. The committee also approved an increase in penalties for illegal artist live-work quarters.

• Approved Int 2443-2021-A increasing penalties for illegal artist joint living work quarters (16-0)
• Approved 250 Water Street special permits with modifications, referred to CPC (15-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan zoning map amendment with modifications, referred to CPC (15-1)
• Approved SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan zoning resolution amendment with modifications, referred to CPC (15-1)
• Approved Bed-Stuy East and Weeksville Mosaic housing project with companion resolution (16-0)
• Approved Health and Fitness Citywide Text Amendment allowing gyms as-of-right (16-0)
• Approved Fresh II Zoning Text Amendment expanding FRESH food store program (16-0)
• Approved River Ring development applications (zoning, landfill, special permits) with modifications, referred to CPC (15-0 to 16-0)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will review multiple zoning applications, including a mixed-use development at 250 Water Street in Manhattan, the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan, and several River Ring proposals in Brooklyn. These items involve special permits, zoning map amendments, and text changes to allow new developments and modify existing regulations.

• Mixed-use development at 250 Water St (Manhattan) with special permits for floor area distribution and height modifications
• SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan proposing zoning map changes and a new Special SoHo-NoHo Mixed Use District
• River Ring project in Brooklyn seeking zoning map amendments, special permits for height/setback modifications, and parking reductions
• Health and Fitness Citywide Text Amendment to allow gyms and spas as-of-right citywide
• FRESH II Zoning Text Amendment to expand food store program areas citywide

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved several land use applications and one local law. All votes were unanimous (7-0) with all members present voting affirmatively. The most significant actions included approving the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan (rezoning and zoning text amendment), the River Ring mixed-use development in Brooklyn (multiple applications), and a local law increasing penalties for illegal artist live-work quarters.

• Approved Int. 2443-A increasing penalties for illegal artist live-work quarters (7-0)
• Approved 250 Water Street special permit application with modifications (7-0)
• Approved 250 Water Street zoning text amendment with modifications (7-0)
• Approved SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan zoning map amendment with modifications (7-0)
• Approved SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan zoning text amendment with modifications (7-0)
• Approved Health and Fitness Citywide Text Amendment (7-0)
• Approved Fresh II Zoning Text Amendment with modifications (7-0)
• Approved River Ring applications (multiple) with modifications (7-0)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will decide on two local laws: one to raise annual spending limits for two business improvement districts and another requiring the Department of Finance to report on parking violations. It will also vote on a resolution to fund specific organizations and preconsider six land-use designations, including housing projects and a HDFC building.

• Increase annual spending limits for two business improvement districts (Int 2458-2021)
• Require Department of Finance to report on parking violations bureau (Int 1520-2019)
• Approve funding for designated organizations in Expense Budget (Res 1839-2021)
• Preconsider land-use designations for six properties, including Hong Ning Senior Housing (LU 0942-2021)
• Preconsider designations for 250 West HDFC (LU 0943-2021)

The Committee on Finance approved several items, including a local law to increase annual spending in two business improvement districts (Int 2458-2021) and a law requiring the Department of Finance to report on the parking violations bureau (Int 1520-2019-A). The committee also approved a resolution for funding designations in the Expense Budget and five land use applications with companion resolutions. All votes were 15-0 with one absence.

• Approved Int 2458-2021 to increase annual spending in two business improvement districts (15-0)
• Approved Int 1520-2019-A requiring Department of Finance report on parking violations bureau (15-0)
• Approved Res 1839-2021 for new designations of organizations to receive Expense Budget funding (15-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0939-2021 (Manhattan, Block 2012, Lots 39, 41, 42, 44) with companion resolution (15-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0940-2021 (Bronx, 1018 E 163rd St) with companion resolution (15-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0941-2021 (Staten Island, Seaview Estates) with companion resolution (15-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0942-2021 (Manhattan, Hong Ning Senior Housing) with companion resolution (15-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0943-2021 (Manhattan, 250 West HDFC) with companion resolution (15-0)

Committee on Environmental Protection

The Committee on Environmental Protection is holding a remote hearing on three proposed local laws. The bills concern a geothermal exchange demonstration program, borough commissioners in the Department of Environmental Protection, and enforcement of environmental remediation plans. The committee will discuss these proposals, which were introduced in prior years.

• Int 0051-2018: creation of a demonstration program for geothermal exchange systems
• Int 2425-2021: requiring borough commissioners in the department of environmental protection
• Int 2460-2021: enforcement of environmental remediation plans and rules of the office of environmental remediation

The Committee on Environmental Protection voted unanimously (4-0, with one absence) to approve three local laws: a geothermal exchange system demonstration program (Int 0051-2018-A), a requirement for borough commissioners in the Department of Environmental Protection (Int 2425-2021-A), and enforcement of environmental remediation plans (Int 2460-2021-A). All were amended by the committee before approval.

• Approved Int 0051-2018-A, creating a geothermal exchange systems demonstration program (4-0)
• Approved Int 2425-2021-A, requiring borough commissioners in the Department of Environmental Protection (4-0)
• Approved Int 2460-2021-A, enforcing environmental remediation plans and rules (4-0)

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare is holding a remote hearing to consider two proposed local laws related to supportive housing. The first would require reporting on supportive housing, and the second would establish a supportive housing tenant's bill of rights. The committee will discuss and potentially vote on these measures.

• Int 0147-2018: Reporting on supportive housing
• Int 2176-2020: Supportive housing tenant's bill of rights

The Committee on General Welfare approved two local laws related to supportive housing. Int. No. 147-A, requiring reporting on supportive housing, was approved by a roll call vote of 6-0 (with one member absent). Int. No. 2176-A, establishing a supportive housing tenant's bill of rights, was also approved by a roll call vote of 6-0 (with one member absent). Both items had been previously heard and amended by the committee.

• Approved Int. No. 147-A, reporting on supportive housing (6-0, Reynoso absent)
• Approved Int. No. 2176-A, supportive housing tenant's bill of rights (6-0, Reynoso absent)

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management is holding a remote hearing to discuss a proposed local law (Int 1949-A) that would amend the city charter to require inter-agency review of emergency plans and public reporting on those plans. The committee will consider the proposal, which was introduced in 2020.

• Proposed Int. No. 1949-A: amends city charter for inter-agency review of emergency plans
• Requires public reporting on emergency plans
• Remote hearing held virtually on December 8, 2021

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management voted unanimously to approve Intro 1949-A, a local law amending the city charter to require inter-agency review of emergency plans and public reporting on those plans. The bill was amended by the committee before approval and received an enactment number (2022/012).

• Approved Int. 1949-A, amending city charter on emergency plan review and public reporting (5-0)
• Amended Int. 1949-A by committee before approval

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation is holding a remote hearing to discuss a proposed local law (Int 2366-2021) that would amend the city's administrative code regarding tree health assessments and inspections. The committee will consider the proposed legislation, which is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Proposed Int. No. 2366-A: Local Law to amend administrative code in relation to tree health assessments and inspections

The Committee on Parks and Recreation voted 15-1 to approve Intro 2366-A, a local law amending the administrative code regarding tree health assessments and inspections. The bill was amended by the committee before approval and has been assigned Enactment No. 2022/020. Council Member Moya was absent for the vote.

• Approved Int. No. 2366-A, tree health assessments and inspections (15-1, Moya absent)
• Amended the proposed local law by committee before approval

Committee on Public Safety

The New York City Council Committee on Public Safety is meeting to consider two proposed local laws. The committee will review legislation regarding police department service qualifications and the authority of the Civilian Complaint Review Board to initiate complaints.

• Proposed Int. No. 2297-A: Amending administrative code regarding police department service qualifications
• Proposed Int. No. 2440-A: Amending city charter and administrative code regarding Civilian Complaint Review Board complaint initiation

The Committee on Public Safety voted to approve two local laws. Int. 2297-A, amending police department service qualifications, was approved unanimously (10-0). Int. 2440-A, authorizing the Civilian Complaint Review Board to initiate complaints, was approved 7-2 with one abstention.

• Approved Int. 2297-A on police service qualifications (10-0)
• Approved Int. 2440-A authorizing CCRB to initiate complaints (7-2, 1 abstention)

Committee on Governmental Operations

The Committee on Governmental Operations will hear three proposed local laws. Two would amend the city charter: one to allow lawful permanent residents and work-authorized persons to vote in municipal elections, and another to create an Office of Information Privacy. A third would establish an advisory committee on nuclear disarmament and a nuclear weapons-free zone.

• Int 1621-2019 (A): Nuclear disarmament and nuclear weapons-free zone advisory committee
• Int 1867-2020 (A): Allow lawful permanent residents and work-authorized persons to vote in municipal elections
• Int 2459-2021 (A): Establish an Office of Information Privacy

The Committee on Governmental Operations approved three local laws. Int 1621-A creates a nuclear disarmament and nuclear weapons-free zone advisory committee (6-0, 1 abstention). Int 1867-A allows lawful permanent residents and persons authorized to work in the U.S. to vote in municipal elections (6-1). Int 2459-A establishes an Office of Information Privacy (7-0). All were approved by roll call and will proceed to the full Council.

• Approved Int 1621-A creating a nuclear disarmament and nuclear weapons-free zone advisory committee (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Int 1867-A allowing lawful permanent residents and authorized workers to vote in municipal elections (6-1)
• Approved Int 2459-A establishing an Office of Information Privacy (7-0)

Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing is meeting to discuss Proposed Int. No. 2130-A. This legislation proposes amending the administrative code to require that notice regarding student loan forgiveness programs be provided to certain employees and job applicants.

• Proposed Int. No. 2130-A: Notice requirements for student loan forgiveness programs

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing voted 7-0 to approve Int. No. 2130-A, a local law requiring the city to provide notice about student loan forgiveness programs to certain employees and job applicants. The bill was amended by the committee before approval. Two members were absent.

• Approved Int. No. 2130-A, requiring notice of student loan forgiveness programs to certain employees and applicants (7-0)

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will hold a remote hearing to discuss two items: a bill to amend the city’s collective bargaining law (Int 2454-2021) and a resolution urging the NYC Comptroller to divest pension funds from companies tied to nuclear weapons production (Res 0976-2019). The committee will also hear from members and the public on these proposals.

• A Local Law to amend NYC collective bargaining law (Int 2454-2021)
• Resolution calling for NYC pension funds to divest from nuclear weapons companies (Res 0976-2019)
• Remote hearing in Virtual Room 1 at 12:00 PM on December 8, 2021

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor voted unanimously to approve Int. No. 2454, amending the NYC collective bargaining law, and Res. No. 976-A, calling on the Comptroller to divest pension funds from nuclear weapons companies. Both items were approved by a 7-0 roll call vote.

• Approved Int. No. 2454, amending the NYC collective bargaining law (7-0)
• Approved Res. No. 976-A, calling for divestment from nuclear weapons companies and joining ICAN Cities Appeal (7-0)

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The committee is meeting to discuss and vote on proposed legislation regarding legal services for domestic violence survivors and the statute of limitations for gender-motivated violence claims. This remote hearing will address amendments to the city's administrative code.

• Proposed Int. No. 1085-B: Civil legal services for domestic violence survivors in divorce proceedings
• Proposed Int. No. 2372-B: Two-year look-back window and statute of limitations extension for the Gender-Motivated Violence Act

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity approved two local laws. The first, Int 1085-2018-B, relates to civil legal services for domestic violence survivors in divorce proceedings. The second, Int 2372-2021-B, creates a two-year look-back window to the gender-motivated violence act and extends its statute of limitations. Both were approved by a roll call vote of 6-0, with Council Member Lander absent.

• Approved Int 1085-2018-B on civil legal services for domestic violence survivors in divorce proceedings (6-0)
• Approved Int 2372-2021-B creating a two-year look-back window to the gender-motivated violence act and extending its statute of limitations (6-0)

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is considering a local law (Int 1625-B) that would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to offer FDA-approved non-surgical contraception and long-acting reversible contraception at its facilities. The committee will discuss and potentially vote on the proposal during this remote hearing.

• Int 1625-2019: Requires DOHMH to provide FDA-approved non-surgical contraception and LARC at health centers, stations, clinics, and other facilities

The Committee on Health voted unanimously to approve Intro 1625-B, which requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to offer FDA-approved non-surgical contraception and long-acting reversible contraception at its facilities. The bill was amended by the committee before approval and was assigned enactment number 2022/009.

• Approved Int. 1625-B requiring contraception availability at city health centers (9-0)
• Amended Int. 1625-B by committee before approval

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use met to review items reported out of subcommittees. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or public hearings were listed on the agenda.

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts is holding a remote hearing to discuss a proposed local law (Int 1624-2019) that would amend the city's administrative code to track certifications of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) and emerging business enterprises. The committee is considering the proposed version, Int. No. 1624-A, which was printed on December 7, 2021.

• Proposed Int. No. 1624-A: A local law to amend the administrative code in relation to tracking certifications of minority and women owned business enterprises and emerging business enterprises

The Committee on Contracts voted 5-0 to approve Int. No. 1624-A, a local law to track certifications of minority- and women-owned business enterprises and emerging business enterprises. The bill was amended by the committee before approval. Councilmember Perkins was absent. The measure now heads to the full Council.

• Approved Int. No. 1624-A, tracking M/WBE and EBE certifications (5-0, Perkins absent)
• Amended Int. No. 1624-A by committee before approval

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings held a remote hearing to discuss Int 2309-2021. The proposed local law would amend the administrative code to require registration for short-term rentals in New York City.

• Hearing on Int 2309-2021 to require registration for short-term rentals

The Committee on Housing and Buildings voted to approve Int. No. 2309-A, a local law requiring registration for short-term rentals. The vote was 7 in favor, 1 abstention (Louis), with Perkins absent. The bill was amended by the committee before approval and assigned Enactment No. 2022/018.

• Approved Int. No. 2309-A requiring short-term rental registration (7-0-1, Louis abstaining)
• Amended Int. No. 2309-A by committee before approval

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction will consider two proposed local laws. One will amend the city charter to establish an office of community mental health. The other will amend the charter and administrative code to remove outdated clinical language and repeal a specific paragraph related to the department of health and mental hygiene.

• Int. 2141-2020: amend charter and administrative code to remove outdated clinical language and repeal paragraph 2 of subdivision a of section 555
• Int. 2442-2021: amend charter to establish an office of community mental health

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction voted unanimously (6-0) to approve two local laws. The first (Int 2141-2020-A) removes outdated clinical language from the city charter and administrative code and repeals a reporting requirement. The second (Int 2442-2021-A) establishes an Office of Community Mental Health in the city charter. Both were amended by the committee before approval.

• Approved Int 2141-2020-A, removing outdated clinical language and repealing a reporting requirement (6-0)
• Approved Int 2442-2021-A, establishing an Office of Community Mental Health (6-0)

Committee on Veterans

The New York City Council Committee on Veterans is meeting to discuss two proposed local laws. The committee will consider legislation concerning discharge upgrade assistance for LGBTQ service members and updates to the definition of veteran for the veterans’ advisory board.

• Proposed Int. No. 479-A: Discharge upgrade assistance and benefits for LGBTQ service members
• Proposed Int. No. 2354-B: Amendments to the definition of veteran and veterans’ advisory board membership

The Committee on Veterans approved two local laws. Int. 0479-2018-A, offering discharge upgrade assistance and extending veteran benefits to LGBTQ service members, was approved 4-0. Int. 2354-2021-B, amending the definition of 'veteran' and the veterans' advisory board membership, was also approved 4-0. Both were amended by the committee before approval.

• Approved Int. 0479-2018-A, discharge upgrade assistance for LGBTQ veterans (4-0)
• Approved Int. 2354-2021-B, amending veteran definition and advisory board (4-0)

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation is holding an oversight hearing on access to recreational programs. The meeting will discuss how residents can access these programs, though no specific proposals or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Oversight hearing on access to recreational programs

The Committee on Parks and Recreation held an oversight hearing on access to recreational programs. The hearing was held and then filed by the committee, with no substantive decisions made.

• Held oversight hearing on access to recreational programs
• Filed oversight hearing on access to recreational programs

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use will hear and vote on multiple zoning applications, including special permits and rezonings for a commercial building at 175 Park Avenue in Manhattan, a Brooklyn Navy Yard district expansion, and several school facility proposals across the city.

• Special permits for 175 Park Avenue commercial building (C 210412 ZSM, C 210413 ZSM, C 210414 ZSM, C 210415 ZSM)
• Brooklyn Navy Yard rezoning to M2-1 district (C 210462 ZMK)
• Bed-Stuy East and Weeksville housing project tax exemption (20225007 HAK)
• Van Wyck Expressway rezoning to R6B/C2-3 districts (C 210164 ZMQ)
• Coney Island Amusement Park project plan amendment extending lease term to 2037 (20225010 RSY)

The Committee on Land Use voted to approve a package of six land use applications for the proposed commercial building at 175 Park Avenue, submitted by Commodore Owner LLC, with modifications, and referred them to the City Planning Commission. The applications include special permits for floor area increases, a transient hotel use, and modifications to zoning regulations, as well as a zoning text amendment and the disposition of city-owned property. All six motions were approved by a roll call vote of 13 in favor, with 5 members absent.

• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: Special permit for 175 Park Avenue (LU 0899-2021) to modify zoning regulations for a commercial building.
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: Special permit for 175 Park Avenue (LU 0900-2021) to allow transient hotel use.
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: Special permit for 175 Park Avenue (LU 0901-2021) to increase floor area for subway/rail improvements.
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: Special permit for 175 Park Avenue (LU 0902-2021) to increase floor area and modify loading berth requirements.
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: Zoning text amendment for East Midtown Subdistrict (LU 0903-2021).
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: Disposition of city-owned property at 175 Park Avenue (LU 0904-2021).
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: Zoning map amendment establishing Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District (LU 0914-2021).
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: Zoning resolution amendment establishing Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District (LU 0915-2021).

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises is reviewing multiple zoning applications, including special permits and rezonings for properties at 175 Park Avenue in Manhattan and several sites in Queens and Brooklyn. The meeting includes public hearings for applications that could modify zoning rules, allow new uses, or extend development timelines.

• Special permit applications (C 210412 ZSM to C 210416 ZSM) for 175 Park Avenue to modify zoning rules for a commercial building
• Rezoning application (C 200299 ZMQ) for Beach 79 Self Storage in Queens, changing from M1-1 to M1-2 District
• Rezoning application (N 210232 ZRQ) for 160-05 Archer Avenue in Queens to modify Special Downtown Jamaica District rules
• Third Amendment to Coney Island Amusement Park Project Plan (20225010 RSY) to extend lease terms to 2037
• Rezoning applications (C 210166 ZMK, N 210167 ZRK) for 79 Quay Street in Brooklyn, changing districts and establishing Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved a series of land use applications for the 175 Park Avenue development, including special permits for a commercial building and a transient hotel, as well as zoning text amendments. All applications were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission (CPC) by a 5-0 roll call vote, with two members absent. The subcommittee also approved several other rezoning and zoning text amendment applications across Queens and Brooklyn, all with the same 5-0 vote.

• Approved 175 Park Avenue special permit for commercial building with modifications, referred to CPC (5-0)
• Approved 175 Park Avenue special permit for transient hotel with modifications, referred to CPC (5-0)
• Approved 175 Park Avenue floor area increase special permit with modifications, referred to CPC (5-0)
• Approved 175 Park Avenue floor area and loading berth special permit with modifications, referred to CPC (5-0)
• Approved 175 Park Avenue East Midtown Subdistrict zoning text amendment with modifications, referred to CPC (5-0)
• Approved 175 Park Avenue city-owned property disposition with modifications, referred to CPC (5-0)
• Approved Beach 79 Self Storage rezoning (M1-1 to M1-2) in Queens, referred to CPC (5-0)
• Approved Coney Island Amusement Park special process agreement amendment extending interim leases to 2037 (5-0)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings, jointly with the Committee on Contracts, will hold an oversight hearing on minority affordable housing development. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 10:00 AM, and will be conducted remotely. No specific legislation or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Oversight hearing on minority affordable housing development (T2021-8254)
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Housing and Buildings, jointly with the Committee on Contracts, held an oversight hearing on minority affordable housing development (T2021-8254). The hearing was held and then filed by the committee. No substantive decisions were made; the item was an oversight hearing only.

• Held oversight hearing on minority affordable housing development (T2021-8254)
• Filed oversight hearing on minority affordable housing development (T2021-8254)

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts meets to conduct oversight of a minority affordable housing development project identified as T2021-8255. This hearing is held jointly with the Committee on Housing and Buildings and will take place remotely via Virtual Room 2.

• Oversight hearing for minority affordable housing development T2021-8255

The Committee on Contracts, jointly with the Committee on Housing and Buildings, held an oversight hearing on minority affordable housing development (T2021-8255). The hearing was held and then filed by the committee. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Held oversight hearing on minority affordable housing development (T2021-8255)
• Filed oversight on minority affordable housing development by committee

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will consider the Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s application for an Urban Development Action Area Project in Bed‑Stuy East and Weeksville Mosaic. The proposal seeks a waiver of designation requirements and an exemption from real‑property taxation for a list of properties in Brooklyn. The subcommittee will also review several other applications, including a disposition area in Staten Island and several school facility site selections.

• Urban Development Action Area Project for Bed‑Stuy East & Weeksville Mosaic, tax exemption for multiple Brooklyn properties
• Stapleton Beacon Article XI Disposition for property at Block 487, Staten Island
• New York City Law Department Office Space at 162‑10 Jamaica Avenue, Queens
• New Supportive Space for Existing School Facility at 129 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island
• 572‑seat primary school facility at Water’s Edge Drive and 24th Avenue, Queens

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions approved two land use applications by a 5-0 roll call vote. The first (LU 0922-2021) is an Urban Development Action Area Project for the Bed-Stuy East and Weeksville Mosaic, submitted by HPD, covering multiple Brooklyn properties. The second (LU 0931-2021) approves the disposition of a previously approved area in Staten Island's Stapleton Beacon project. The subcommittee also approved four school facility site selections and filed one item (LU 0944-2021) with a companion resolution, while one application (LU 0944-2021) was withdrawn.

• Approved LU 0922-2021 (Bed-Stuy East and Weeksville Mosaic) by roll call, 5-0.
• Approved LU 0931-2021 (Stapleton Beacon Article XI Disposition) by roll call, 5-0.
• Approved LU 0945-2021 (new supportive space at 129 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island) as a P-C item with companion resolution, 5-0.
• Approved LU 0946-2021 (572-seat primary school at Water's Edge Drive and 24th Avenue, Queens) as a P-C item with companion resolution, 5-0.
• Approved LU 0947-2021 (801-seat high school at 165-18 Hillside Avenue, Queens) as a P-C item with companion resolution, 5-0.
• Approved LU 0948-2021 (572-seat primary school at 24 Shelley Avenue, Staten Island) as a P-C item with companion resolution, 5-0.
• Filed LU 0944-2021 (NYC Law Department office space at 162-10 Jamaica Avenue) as a P-C item with companion resolution.
• Withdrawn: LU 0944-2021 (withdrawal letters attached).

Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing is holding a remote hearing to consider a proposed local law (Int 1775-B) that would amend the city's administrative code regarding eating utensils. The committee will discuss and potentially vote on the bill, which aims to regulate the distribution of plastic utensils by food service establishments.

• Proposed Int. No. 1775-B: A local law to amend the administrative code in relation to eating utensils

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing held a hearing on Int. 1775-2019, which would restrict eating utensils and extra containers and clarify the definition of third-party courier service. The committee proposed an amendment (1775-B) and then laid the bill over, meaning no final vote was taken at this meeting.

• Hearing held on Int. 1775-2019
• Amendment proposed by committee (Proposed Int. No. 1775-B)
• Laid over by committee

Committee on Education

The New York City Council Committee on Education is holding a remote hearing on December 6, 2021, led by Chair Mark Treyger. The committee is scheduled to hold an oversight hearing regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on arts instruction, extracurriculars, and school-related social activities.

• Oversight hearing on the impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic on Arts Instruction, Extracurriculars, and School-Related Social Activities (T2021-8253)

The Committee on Education held an oversight hearing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on arts instruction, extracurriculars, and school-related social activities. The hearing was held and the oversight was filed by the committee. No votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on COVID-19's impact on arts instruction, extracurriculars, and school-related social activities
• Filed the oversight by committee

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing regarding NYPD officer performance indicators. Additionally, the committee will consider a resolution urging the New York State Legislature to pass S6760, which would grant civilian oversight entities access to sealed police misconduct records.

• Oversight hearing on NYPD officer performance indicators
• Resolution 1762-2021: Access to sealed police misconduct records for oversight entities

The Committee on Public Safety held an oversight hearing on NYPD officer performance indicators and filed the related committee report. The committee also held a hearing on Resolution 1762-2021, which calls on the state to allow civilian oversight access to sealed records for police misconduct investigations, and then laid the resolution over without a vote.

• Held oversight hearing on NYPD Officer Performance Indicators (T2021-8246)
• Filed committee report on NYPD Officer Performance Indicators
• Held hearing on Resolution 1762-2021 (access to sealed records for civilian oversight)
• Laid over Resolution 1762-2021 without a vote

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare is holding a remote oversight hearing to examine the current state of single adult homelessness in New York City. The hearing will review policies, programs, and funding related to this issue.

The Committee on General Welfare held an oversight hearing on the state of single adult homelessness in New York City. The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee, with no substantive decisions or votes taken.

• Held oversight hearing on single adult homelessness (T2021-8249)
• Filed oversight hearing by committee

Democratic Conference of the Council of the City of New York

The Democratic Conference of the Council of the City of New York held a remote hearing on December 6, 2021. The agenda includes the appointment of Ms. Jodi Morales, Esq. as the NYC Board of Elections' Democratic Elections Commissioner for Bronx County.

• Appointment of Ms. Jodi Morales, Esq. as the NYC Board of Elections' Democratic Elections Commissioner for Bronx County (T2021-8279)

The Democratic Conference of the NYC Council approved the appointment of Jodi Morales, Esq. as the NYC Board of Elections' Democratic Elections Commissioner for Bronx County. The vote was 34 in favor, with 13 members absent. No other substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved the appointment of Jodi Morales, Esq. as Democratic Elections Commissioner for Bronx County (T2021-8279) by a roll-call vote of 34-0, with 13 members absent.

Committee on Aging

The New York City Council Committee on Aging scheduled a remote hearing for December 3, 2021, at 11:00 AM. The session focuses on oversight regarding housing for New York City seniors. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Remote hearing on oversight of housing for NYC seniors
• Agenda item T2021-8245

The Committee on Aging held an oversight hearing on housing for New York City seniors. The hearing was held and the related oversight item was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Held oversight hearing on housing NYC's seniors
• Filed oversight item T2021-8245

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health will conduct an oversight hearing on New York City's Nutrition Recovery and Long-Term Nutrition Resiliency program. The hearing will review progress, challenges, and future plans for the initiative. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• Oversight hearing on New York City's Nutrition Recovery and Long-Term Nutrition Resiliency program

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education is holding an oversight hearing on the CUNY School of Medicine and implicit bias in healthcare. The committee will discuss the topic but no specific legislation or vote is listed on the agenda.

• Oversight hearing on the CUNY School of Medicine and implicit bias in healthcare

The Committee on Higher Education held an oversight hearing on the CUNY School of Medicine and implicit bias in healthcare. The hearing was held and then filed by the committee. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on CUNY School of Medicine and implicit bias in healthcare (T2021-8252)
• Filed the oversight hearing by committee

Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Hospitals will hold a remote hearing to discuss Int 2141-2020, a bill that would amend city law by replacing the term 'mental retardation' with 'intellectual disability' in the New York City Charter and Administrative Code. The hearing is jointly held with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction.

• Int 2141-2020: Bill to replace 'mental retardation' with 'intellectual disability' in city law
• T2021-8251: Oversight hearing on access to mental health services in NYC hospitals

The Committee on Hospitals, jointly with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction, held an oversight hearing on access to mental health services in NYC hospitals. The committee also held a hearing on Intro 2141-2020, which would remove outdated clinical language and repeal a reporting requirement, and laid the introduction over without a vote.

• Held oversight hearing on access to mental health services (T2021-8251)
• Filed oversight report on access to mental health services
• Held hearing on Intro 2141-2020 (removing outdated clinical language)
• Laid over Intro 2141-2020 without a vote

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The New York City Council's Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction is holding a remote hearing on December 3, 2021, to conduct oversight regarding access to mental health services in city hospitals. The committee will also consider a local law, jointly with the Committee on Hospitals, to replace the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in the city charter and administrative code.

• Oversight hearing on access to mental health services in New York City hospitals (T2021-8250)
• Consideration of Int 2141-2020: A Local Law removing the term "mental retardation" and substituting "intellectual disability" (jointly with the Committee on Hospitals)

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction, jointly with the Committee on Hospitals, held an oversight hearing on access to mental health services in New York City hospitals. The committee also held a hearing on Intro 2141-2020, a local law to remove outdated clinical language from the city charter and administrative code, and laid it over. The introduction was later enacted as Local Law 2022/014.

• Held oversight hearing on access to mental health services in NYC hospitals (T2021-8250).
• Filed the oversight report on access to mental health services.
• Held hearing on Intro 2141-2020, removing outdated clinical language.
• Laid over Intro 2141-2020 by committee.
• Intro 2141-2020 was enacted as Local Law 2022/014.

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business will hold a remote hearing to discuss oversight of programs supporting veteran entrepreneurship. The hearing is jointly held with the Committee on Veterans and will take place on December 2, 2021, at 1:00 PM.

• Oversight hearing on supporting veteran entrepreneurship (T2021-8262)
• Jointly with Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Small Business, jointly with the Committee on Veterans, held an oversight hearing on supporting veteran entrepreneurship. The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on supporting veteran entrepreneurship (T2021-8262)
• Filed the oversight hearing by committee

Committee on Veterans

The New York City Council Committee on Veterans, jointly with the Committee on Small Business, is holding a remote oversight hearing. The session focuses on strategies for supporting veteran entrepreneurship. No specific bills, contracts, or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Oversight hearing on Supporting Veteran Entrepreneurship (Item T2021-8261)
• Joint session with the Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Veterans, jointly with the Committee on Small Business, held an oversight hearing on supporting veteran entrepreneurship. The hearing was held and the related oversight item was filed by the committee. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on supporting veteran entrepreneurship (T2021-8261)
• Filed the oversight item by committee

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will consider several zoning applications, including the Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District rezoning, the 103‑16 Van Wyck Expressway rezoning, and multiple River Ring development permits. It will also review a Coney Island Amusement Park Project Plan amendment extending lease terms to 2037. The agenda lists several pre‑considered rezoning and special permit applications for mixed‑use and waterfront developments.

• Application No. C 210462 ZMK: rezoning Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District to M2-1
• Application No. C 210164 ZMQ: 103‑16 Van Wyck Expressway rezoning to R6B and C2‑3
• Application No. C 220061 MLK: River Ring landfill of 6,230 sq ft
• Application No. N 220065 ZAK: River Ring authorization to modify waterfront requirements
• Application No. 20225010 RSY: Coney Island Amusement Park Project Plan Third Amendment extending leases to 2037

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved four land use applications with modifications and referred them to the City Planning Commission (CPC). These include the Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District (C 210462 ZMK, N 210463(A) ZRK) and the 103-16 Van Wyck Expressway Rezoning (C 210164 ZMQ, N 210165 ZRQ). All votes were unanimous (7-0). The subcommittee also held hearings and laid over several other applications, including the River Ring project and various other rezoning proposals.

• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District zoning map amendment (C 210462 ZMK), 7-0.
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District zoning resolution amendment (N 210463(A) ZRK), 7-0.
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: 103-16 Van Wyck Expressway Rezoning zoning map amendment (C 210164 ZMQ), 7-0.
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC: 103-16 Van Wyck Expressway Rezoning zoning resolution amendment (N 210165 ZRQ), 7-0.
• Laid over: River Ring landfill application (C 220061 MLK).
• Laid over: River Ring special permit application (C 220064 ZSK).
• Laid over: River Ring authorization application (N 220065 ZAK).
• Laid over: River Ring parking special permit application (C 220070 ZSK).

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights will hold a remote hearing to discuss proposed local laws regarding salary transparency in job listings and open captioning requirements in movie theaters. The committee will also consider resolutions calling for state and federal commissions to study reparations for African Americans.

• Proposed Int. No. 1208-A: Prohibiting job listings without salary ranges
• Int 2020-2020: Requiring open captioning at motion picture theaters
• Proposed Res. No. 1039-A: Supporting a New York State Commission on Reparations Remedies
• Res 1040-2019: Supporting a federal Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights met and held hearings on three items: a local law to require salary information in job listings (Int 1208-2018), a local law on open captioning at motion picture theaters (Int 2020-2020), and two resolutions on reparations (Res 1039-2019 and Res 1040-2019). All items were laid over by the committee without a vote, meaning no final decisions were made. The minutes record no substantive approvals or denials.

• Held hearing on Int 1208-2018 (salary transparency) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int 2020-2020 (open captioning) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Res 1039-2019 (state reparations commission) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Res 1040-2019 (federal reparations commission) and laid it over

Committee on Environmental Protection

The Committee on Environmental Protection held a remote hearing to review six local laws. The agenda focused on amending the administrative code to reduce light pollution, including restrictions during bird migration, and to improve noise inspection reporting. It also included a bill regarding the enforcement of environmental remediation plans.

• Int 0265-2018: Limit nighttime illumination for certain buildings
• Int 0271-2018: Reduce unnecessary illumination in city-owned spaces
• Int 0274-2018: Limit nighttime illumination during peak avian migration
• Int 2180-2020 and Int 2190-2020: Amend rules for noise inspection results and reports
• Int 2460-2021: Enforce environmental remediation plans and rules

The Committee on Environmental Protection held hearings on six proposed local laws but did not vote on any of them; each was laid over by the committee. The bills covered limiting nighttime illumination for certain buildings, reducing illumination in city-owned spaces, nighttime illumination during bird migration, noise inspection results and reports, and enforcement of environmental remediation plans. No final decisions were made at this meeting.

• Held hearing on Int 0265-2018 (nighttime illumination for certain buildings) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int 0271-2018 (reducing illumination in city-owned spaces) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int 0274-2018 (nighttime illumination during avian migration) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int 2180-2020 (noise inspection results) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int 2190-2020 (noise inspection reports) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int 2460-2021 (environmental remediation enforcement) and laid it over

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor is holding a remote hearing on two proposed local laws. One bill would add protections for restaurant, food service, and airport workers displaced due to the COVID-19 emergency. The other would amend the city's collective bargaining law. The committee is discussing these proposals, not voting on them.

• Intro 2325-2021: protections for restaurant, food service, and airport workers displaced due to COVID-19
• Intro 2454-2021: amendment to the New York City collective bargaining law

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor held hearings on two proposed local laws: Int 2325-2021, which would protect restaurant, food service, and airport workers displaced due to COVID-19, and Int 2454-2021, which would amend the city's collective bargaining law. After the hearings, the committee laid over both introductions, meaning no vote was taken and action was postponed.

• Held a hearing on Int 2325-2021, a local law to protect restaurant, food service, and airport workers displaced due to COVID-19.
• Laid over Int 2325-2021 by committee, postponing any vote.
• Held a hearing on Int 2454-2021, a local law to amend the New York City collective bargaining law.
• Laid over Int 2454-2021 by committee, postponing any vote.

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights will consider legislation requiring employers to include salary ranges in job postings and mandating open captioning at movie theaters. The committee will also discuss resolutions calling for state and federal commissions to study reparations for African-Americans.

• Proposed Int. No. 1208-A: Salary range requirements for job listings
• Int 2020-2020: Open captioning requirements for motion picture theaters
• Proposed Res. No. 1039-A: Support for New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies
• Res 1040-2019: Support for federal Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans

Committee on Governmental Operations

The Committee on Governmental Operations will hold an oversight hearing regarding independent expenditures in New York City elections. The committee will also discuss several proposed local laws concerning city agency data collection, property maintenance, campaign finance, and the establishment of an office of information privacy.

• Oversight hearing on independent expenditures in NYC elections
• Int 1901-2020: Expanding demographic data collection by city agencies
• Int 1937-2020: Cleaning and maintenance of city property
• Int 2409-2021: Budget of the campaign finance board
• T2021-8057: Establishing an office of information privacy

The Committee on Governmental Operations held hearings on an oversight matter and seven proposed local laws, then laid over all of them without a vote. No bills were approved or denied at this meeting. The committee also filed its report on the independent expenditures oversight hearing.

• Held oversight hearing on independent expenditures in NYC elections (T2021-8141); filed committee report
• Held hearing on Int 1901-2020 (disclosure of contributors to independent expenditure entities); laid over
• Held hearing on Int 1937-2020 (demographic data collection by city agencies); laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2409-2021 (cleaning and maintenance of city property); laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2429-2021 (campaign finance board budget); laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2438-2021 (language access and voter guide video content); laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2453-2021 (increasing expenditure limits in response to independent expenditures); laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2459-2021 (establishing an office of information privacy); laid over

Committee on Contracts

The New York City Council Committee on Contracts is meeting to conduct an oversight hearing. The committee will evaluate large modifications made to emergency procurements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Oversight hearing: Evaluating Large Modifications to Emergency Procurements During the Pandemic (T2021-8115)

The Committee on Contracts held an oversight hearing to evaluate large modifications to emergency procurements during the pandemic. The hearing was held and then filed by the committee. No substantive decisions were made; the item was procedural in nature.

• Held oversight hearing T2021-8115 on evaluating large modifications to emergency procurements during the pandemic
• Filed the oversight by committee

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is holding an oversight hearing on New York City's nutrition recovery and long-term nutrition resiliency. The meeting is remote and open to the public, with testimony from officials and stakeholders expected.

• Oversight hearing on NYC's Nutrition Recovery and Long-Term Nutrition Resiliency

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings held a remote hearing to preconsider a local law. The bill proposes amending the administrative code regarding tax exemptions for alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings. No final vote or decision was recorded in this agenda item.

• Local Law T2021-8260: Amend administrative code for tax exemption on multiple dwelling alterations

The Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing on Introduction 2476-2021, a local law to exempt alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings from taxation. The item was heard as a Pre-Considered (P-C) item and then laid over by the committee, meaning no final vote was taken. The meeting was held remotely, with six members present, two absent, and one conflict.

• Heard testimony on Int. 2476-2021, a tax exemption for alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings.
• Laid over Int. 2476-2021 by the committee, deferring any vote.
• Conducted roll call: Cornegy Jr., Chin, Gjonaj, Louis, Rivera, and Rosenthal present; Grodenchik and Perkins absent; Cabrera in conflict.
• Noted other Council Member Yeger attending.

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will hold an oversight hearing regarding the Human Resources Administration's domestic violence shelter system. The committee will also consider two proposed local laws concerning the gender-motivated violence act and the creation of a street harassment advisory board.

• Oversight hearing on HRA domestic violence shelter system
• Proposed Int. No. 2372-A: Amend statute of limitations for gender-motivated violence
• Proposed Int. No. 2424-A: Establish a street harassment advisory board

The Committee on General Welfare, jointly with the Committee on Women and Gender Equity, held an oversight hearing on HRA's domestic violence shelter system, which was filed. The committee also held hearings on two proposed local laws: one creating a two-year look-back window for the gender-motivated violence act (Int 2372-2021) and one establishing a street harassment prevention advisory board (Int 2424-2021). Both introductions had amendments proposed by the committee and were laid over, meaning no final vote was taken.

• Held oversight hearing on HRA's domestic violence shelters; hearing was filed by committee
• Held hearing on Int 2372-2021 (gender-motivated violence act look-back window); amendment proposed by committee
• Laid over Int 2372-2021 by committee
• Held hearing on Int 2424-2021 (street harassment prevention advisory board); amendment proposed by committee
• Laid over Int 2424-2021 by committee

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity will hold an oversight hearing to receive an update on the Human Resources Administration's system of domestic violence shelters. The committee will also consider two proposed local laws regarding the gender-motivated violence act and the creation of a street harassment advisory board. This meeting is held jointly with the Committee on General Welfare.

• Oversight: Update on HRA’s system of domestic violence shelters
• Proposed Int. No. 2372-A: Amend the administrative code regarding the gender-motivated violence act
• Proposed Int. No. 2424-A: Establish a street harassment advisory board

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity, jointly with the Committee on General Welfare, held an oversight hearing on HRA's system of domestic violence shelters, which was filed. The committee also held hearings on two local laws: Int. 2372-2021, creating a two-year look-back window for the gender-motivated violence act and extending its statute of limitations, and Int. 2424-2021, establishing a street harassment prevention advisory board. Both introductions had amendments proposed by the committee and were laid over, with final enactments later recorded as 2022/021 and 2022/046 respectively.

• Held oversight hearing on HRA's domestic violence shelters; filed by committee.
• Held hearing on Int. 2372-2021 (gender-motivated violence act look-back window).
• Proposed committee amendment to Int. 2372-2021.
• Laid over Int. 2372-2021 by committee; later enacted as 2022/021.
• Held hearing on Int. 2424-2021 (street harassment prevention advisory board).
• Proposed committee amendment to Int. 2424-2021.
• Laid over Int. 2424-2021 by committee; later enacted as 2022/046.

City Council Stated Meeting

The New York City Council is meeting to vote on a series of local laws and land use resolutions. Key items include legislation regarding labor peace agreements, paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations, and various zoning amendments for projects across the city.

• Int 2456-2021: Labor peace agreement requirements for city economic development projects
• Int 2448-2021-A: Paid time for employees to accompany children for COVID-19 vaccinations
• LU 0911-2021: Citywide Hotels Text Amendment creating a special permit for new hotels
• LU 0920-2021: Starrett-Lehigh + Terminal Warehouse Rezoning in Manhattan
• Res 1806-2021: Property tax exemption for 1018 East 163rd Street, Bronx

The City Council approved the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan, a large rezoning of Brooklyn Community Districts 2 and 6, along with related city map amendments, park establishment, and property dispositions. The Council also approved a citywide text amendment creating a special permit for new hotels, and several other land use applications, including the New York Blood Center rezoning and the 343 Madison Avenue development. Numerous local laws were enacted, including requiring paid time off for employees accompanying children to COVID-19 vaccinations and requiring labor peace agreements for certain economic development projects.

• Approved the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan rezoning (LU 0869-2021) and related resolutions (Res 1820-2021 through Res 1825-2021) by a 47-1 vote.
• Approved the Citywide Hotels Text Amendment (LU 0911-2021) with modifications and referred it to the City Planning Commission.
• Approved the New York Blood Center rezoning and special permits (LU 0864-2021, LU 0865-2021, LU 0866-2021) by a 43-5 vote.
• Approved the 343 Madison Avenue – MTA/HQ special permits (LU 0867-2021, LU 0868-2021) by consent.
• Enacted Local Law 172, requiring paid time for employees to accompany a child to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or care for a child with side effects, by a 46-2 vote.
• Enacted Local Law 173, requiring labor peace agreements for certain city economic development projects, by a 47-1 vote.
• Enacted Local Law 161, requiring district attorneys to report on criminal prosecutions, by a 36-12 vote.
• Approved the River Ring land use call-up (M 0348-2021) to subject the City Planning Commission's actions to Council review, by a 47-0 vote.

Committee on Land Use

The New York City Council Committee on Land Use held a meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, chaired by Rafael Salamanca, Jr. The agenda text notes to see the Land Use Calendar for details, with no specific land use items or proposals listed in the provided text.

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor held a remote hearing to preconsider Int 2456-2021. The proposed local law would amend the administrative code to require labor peace agreements for certain city economic development projects. No final vote or decision was recorded in this agenda item.

• Int 2456-2021: Proposal to require labor peace agreements for certain city economic development projects

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor voted to approve Intro 2456-2021, a local law requiring labor peace agreements for certain city economic development projects. The motion passed by roll call with six affirmative votes (Miller, Adams, Dinowitz, Louis, Moya, Ulrich) and one absence (Rosenthal). The measure was designated as Enactment No. 2021/173.

• Approved Int. No. 2456-2021, requiring labor peace agreements for certain city economic development projects
• Passed by roll call vote: 6 affirmative, 1 absent
• Designated as Enactment No. 2021/173

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use meets to discuss multiple zoning changes, special permits for community facilities, and property dispositions. Items include a citywide hotel text amendment, rezonings for a Brooklyn site and Manhattan warehouse district, and housing preservation applications in Manhattan and the Bronx.

• Int 1487-2019: Charter amendment to study population and housing changes after neighborhood rezonings
• LU 0881-2021: Special permit for nonprofit housing at 346 Powers Avenue, Bronx (Community District 1)
• LU 0898-2021: Citywide text amendment to allow new hotels in Commercial and M1 Districts
• LU 0916-2021: Zoning map change at 506 Third Avenue, Brooklyn (Council District 39) to C4-4A District
• LU 0917-2021: Rezoning of Starrett-Lehigh + Terminal Warehouse area in Manhattan (Community District 4)

The Committee on Land Use approved a local law to study housing changes in rezoned areas and a citywide text amendment for hotel special permits. Several property dispositions and zoning modifications in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx were also approved.

• Approved Int 1487-2019-A to study population and housing changes in rezoned areas (16-0)
• Approved disposition of city-owned properties for Las Raices in Manhattan (16-0)
• Approved special permit for community facility buildings at 346 Powers Avenue, Bronx (15-1)
• Approved Urban Development Action Area designation at 346 Powers Avenue, Bronx (15-1)
• Approved citywide hotel text amendment with modifications and referred to CPC (16-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 506 Third Avenue, Brooklyn with modifications (16-0)
• Approved Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area for 506 Third Avenue, Brooklyn with modifications (16-0)
• Approved Starrett-Lehigh + Terminal Warehouse rezoning with modifications and referred to CPC (16-0)

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare is meeting to discuss and vote on three proposed local laws. These items concern rental voucher eligibility for former foster youth, transportation for students in temporary housing, and rental assistance for runaway and homeless youth.

• Proposed Int. No. 148-A: Rental voucher eligibility for former foster youth
• Proposed Int. No. 150-A: Task force on transportation for students in temporary housing
• Proposed Int. No. 2405-A: Rental assistance eligibility for runaway and homeless youth

The Committee on General Welfare approved three local laws by roll call votes of 5-0, with two members absent. The laws require the Department of Social Services to count time in foster care toward rental voucher eligibility, create a task force on transporting students in temporary housing, and extend rental assistance eligibility to runaway and homeless youth. All three were amended by the committee before approval.

• Approved Int. No. 148-A (Enactment No. 2021/157) requiring DSS to recognize foster care time for rental voucher eligibility, by a 5-0 roll call vote.
• Approved Int. No. 150-A (Enactment No. 2021/158) creating a task force on transportation of students in temporary housing, by a 5-0 roll call vote.
• Approved Int. No. 2405-A (Enactment No. 2021/170) extending rental assistance eligibility to runaway and homeless youth, by a 5-0 roll call vote.

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education is holding a remote hearing to discuss a proposed local law (Int 0139-2018) that would require the Department of Education to report on student health services in correlation with student housing status for students in kindergarten through grade eight. The agenda contains only this single item, which is a proposed introduction, not a final decision.

• Proposed Int. No. 139-A: requiring DOE to report on student health services correlated with housing status for K-8 students

The Committee on Education voted 17-0 (3 absent) to approve Intro 139-A, a local law requiring the Department of Education to report on student health services in correlation with student housing status for grades K-8. The committee also held a hearing on the bill and proposed and adopted an amendment before approval. The measure was assigned Enactment No. 2021/156.

• Approved Int. No. 139-A by roll call vote, 17 affirmative, 3 absent.
• Held a hearing on Proposed Int. No. 139-A.
• Proposed and adopted an amendment to the introduction.
• Assigned Enactment No. 2021/156 to the approved local law.

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management will hold a remote hearing to discuss Intro 1891-A, a bill that proposes amending the New York City Fire Code to regulate machines used to resurface ice. The hearing will take place in Virtual Room 4 on November 22, 2021, at 12:30 PM.

• Proposed Int. No. 1891-A to amend NYC fire code for ice-resurfacing machines
• Remote hearing in Virtual Room 4 on 2021-11-22 at 12:30 PM

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management voted unanimously to approve Int. No. 1891-A, a local law amending the New York City fire code regarding machines used to resurface ice. The committee first heard the proposal, then proposed and adopted an amendment before the final approval. The measure was assigned Enactment No. 2021/165.

• Held a hearing on Proposed Int. No. 1891-A, a local law to amend the fire code regarding ice-resurfacing machines.
• Proposed an amendment to Int. No. 1891-A by the committee.
• Amended Int. No. 1891-A by the committee.
• Approved Int. No. 1891-A by a roll call vote of 5-0, with all five members present voting affirmatively.
• Assigned Enactment No. 2021/165 to the approved local law.

Committee on Governmental Operations

The Committee on Governmental Operations will discuss two proposed local laws at a remote hearing. One would require certain agencies to issue warnings, and the other would establish an office of not-for-profit organization services.

• A Local Law to amend the NYC charter requiring agencies to issue warnings (Int 0167-2018)
• A Local Law to establish an office of not-for-profit organization services (Int 1784-2019)

The Committee on Governmental Operations voted to approve two local laws. The first, Int. No. 167-B, requires certain city agencies to be capable of issuing warnings, and was approved 7-0. The second, Int. No. 1784-A, establishes an office of not-for-profit organization services, and was also approved 7-0. Both items were amended by the committee before approval.

• Approved Int. No. 167-B (requiring agencies to issue warnings) 7-0
• Approved Int. No. 1784-A (establishing office of not-for-profit services) 7-0

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business holds a remote hearing to review how the film industry affects quality of life in New York City. The hearing is jointly run with the Committee on Technology and focuses on oversight of industry practices.

• Oversight hearing on film industry impact on quality of life (T2021-8213)
• Jointly with Committee on Technology

The Committee on Small Business, jointly with the Committee on Technology, held an oversight hearing on the film industry and its impact on quality of life. The hearing was held and then filed by the committee. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on film industry impact on quality of life (T2021-8213)
• Filed the oversight by committee after the hearing

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology holds a remote hearing to oversee the film industry's impact on quality of life. The hearing is jointly conducted with the Committee on Small Business.

• Oversight hearing on film industry impact (T2021-8212)
• Joint hearing with Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Technology, jointly with the Committee on Small Business, held an oversight hearing on the film industry and its impact on quality of life. The hearing was held and the oversight was filed by the committee. No specific decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on film industry and its impact on quality of life (T2021-8212)
• Filed the oversight by committee

Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing is holding a remote hearing to discuss a proposed local law (Int 2448-2021) that would require employers to provide paid time off for employees who accompany a child to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or care for a child experiencing vaccine side effects. The committee will consider the proposed legislation, which has been amended as Int. No. 2448-A.

• Proposed Int. No. 2448-A: paid time for employees accompanying a child to COVID-19 vaccination or caring for a child with side effects

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing voted 8-0 to approve Int. No. 2448-A, a local law requiring paid time off for employees who accompany a child to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or care for a child with vaccine side effects. The committee also amended the introduction before the vote. The measure was assigned Enactment No. 2021/172. Council Member Koslowitz was absent.

• Approved Int. No. 2448-A by roll call vote of 8-0, with Koslowitz absent
• Amended the introduction (Proposed Int. No. 2448-A) by committee action
• Held a hearing on the proposed introduction
• Proposed an amendment to the introduction by committee

Committee on Public Safety

The New York City Council Committee on Public Safety met on November 22, 2021, to discuss four items regarding police oversight, housing security assessments, and officer qualifications. The committee considered legislation regarding the civilian complaint review board, police department security assessments, and a resolution supporting the Wandering Officers Act.

• Int 2440-2021: Local law to authorize the civilian complaint review board to initiate complaints
• Int 1883-2020: Local law requiring the police department to conduct annual security assessments at each New York City Housing Authority building
• Int 2297-2021: Local law relating to qualifications for service with the police department
• Res 1782-2021: Resolution calling on the State Legislature and Governor to pass A7284/S6489, the Wandering Officers Act

The Committee on Public Safety held hearings on four items but took no final votes, laying over all of them. The items include a bill to let the Civilian Complaint Review Board initiate complaints, a bill requiring annual security assessments at NYCHA buildings, a bill on police department service qualifications, and a resolution supporting the Wandering Officers Act. All were laid over by the committee without further action.

• Held hearing on Int 2440-2021 (CCRB-initiated complaints), then laid over
• Held hearing on Int 1883-2020 (NYCHA annual security assessments), then laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2297-2021 (police service qualifications), then laid over
• Held hearing on Res 1782-2021 (Wandering Officers Act), then laid over

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold a remote hearing to consider two proposed local laws. One would amend the city charter and building code to regulate the display of artwork on temporary protective structures (scaffolding) at construction sites. The other would amend the administrative code to limit fees associated with vacating a premises. The committee will likely vote on these proposals.

• Int 1635-2019: Amends charter and building code regarding artwork on temporary protective structures on construction sites
• Int 2312-2021: Amends administrative code to limit fees for vacating a premises

The Committee on Housing and Buildings approved two local laws. Int. 1635-2019-A, allowing artwork on temporary protective structures at construction sites, was approved 8-0 (Perkins absent) and assigned Enactment No. 2021/163. Int. 2312-2021-A, limiting fees for vacating a premises, was also approved 8-0 (Perkins absent) and assigned Enactment No. 2021/169.

• Approved Int. 1635-2019-A (artwork on temporary protective structures) by roll call, 8-0, with Perkins absent; enacted as 2021/163.
• Approved Int. 2312-2021-A (limiting fees for vacating a premises) by roll call, 8-0, with Perkins absent; enacted as 2021/169.

Committee on Criminal Justice

The New York City Council Committee on Criminal Justice is meeting to receive an update regarding the status of the borough-based jails project. This is an oversight hearing conducted via a remote virtual room.

• Oversight hearing: Update on the Borough Based Jails

The Committee on Criminal Justice held an oversight hearing on the Borough Based Jails program. The hearing was held by the committee and then filed, with the committee report, testimony, and transcript attached. No substantive decisions or votes are recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on Borough Based Jails (T2021-8143)
• Filed the oversight hearing by committee, with attachments

Committee on Contracts

The New York City Council's Committee on Contracts will hold a remote hearing to conduct oversight on evaluating large modifications to emergency procurements during the pandemic. The meeting is led by Chair Ben Kallos alongside committee members Inez D. Barron, James F. Gennaro, Mark Gjonaj, Bill Perkins, and Helen K. Rosenthal.

• Oversight hearing on evaluating large modifications to emergency procurements during the pandemic (T2021-8115)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will vote on resolutions to approve funding designations for organizations and increase annual expenditures for two business improvement districts. Two preconsidered land-use actions are also listed without further context.

• Approve funding designations in Expense Budget (Res 1803-2021)
• Increase annual expenditures for two business improvement districts (Res 1804-2021)
• Land-use action at 1018 East 163rd Street, Bronx (LU 0927-2021)
• Land-use action at 15 Stratford.GHPP.FY22, Brooklyn (LU 0928-2021)

The Committee on Finance met remotely and voted on four items, all approved by a 16-1 roll call vote with Council Member Koslowitz absent. The committee approved Res. 1803-2021, which designates organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget, and Res. 1804-2021, which increases annual expenditures for two business improvement districts and sets a hearing date for the local law. It also approved two land use applications with companion resolutions: LU 0927-2021 for a property at 1018 East 163rd Street in the Bronx and LU 0928-2021 for 15 Stratford in Brooklyn. All items were approved as P-C (Pre-Considered) items.

• Approved Res. 1803-2021, designating organizations to receive Expense Budget funding, by 16-1 roll call.
• Approved Res. 1804-2021, increasing annual expenditures for two business improvement districts and setting a hearing date, by 16-1 roll call.
• Approved LU 0927-2021, a land use application for 1018 East 163rd Street, Bronx, with companion resolution, by 16-1 roll call.
• Approved LU 0928-2021, a land use application for 15 Stratford, Brooklyn, with companion resolution, by 16-1 roll call.

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice is holding a remote hearing on Proposed Int. No. 903-A, a local law that would amend the administrative code regarding funds remaining in commissary accounts when incarcerated individuals are released from custody. The committee will discuss and potentially vote on this legislation.

• Proposed Int. No. 903-A: requires return of commissary account funds upon release
• Public hearing scheduled for November 22, 2021, at 9:00 AM (virtual)
• Committee on Criminal Justice, chaired by Keith Powers

The Committee on Criminal Justice voted 7-0 to approve Int. No. 903-A, a local law amending the administrative code regarding funds remaining in commissary accounts when incarcerated individuals are released from custody. The committee first heard the bill, then proposed and adopted an amendment, before approving the amended version. The measure was assigned Enactment No. 2021/160.

• Held a hearing on Proposed Int. No. 903-A (commissary account funds).
• Proposed an amendment to Int. No. 903-A by committee.
• Amended Int. No. 903-A by committee.
• Approved Int. No. 903-A by roll call vote of 7-0 (all members present voting yes).
• Assigned Enactment No. 2021/160 to the approved measure.

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will hold a remote hearing to discuss Proposed Int. No. 1392-A. This legislation proposes an amendment to the administrative code of the city of New York to require district attorneys to report on criminal prosecutions.

• Proposed Int. No. 1392-A: Reporting requirements for district attorneys regarding criminal prosecutions

The Committee on Public Safety voted 8-1 to approve Int. No. 1392-A, a local law requiring district attorneys to report on criminal prosecutions. The bill was amended by the committee and will be enacted as Local Law 2021/161. Council Member Holden voted no; Miller was absent.

• Approved Int. No. 1392-A (requiring district attorneys to report on criminal prosecutions) by roll call vote of 8-1, with Holden voting no and Miller absent.
• Amended the introduction (Int. No. 1392-A) by committee action.
• Set the enactment number as 2021/161 for the approved local law.

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation is holding an oversight hearing on the Parks Inspection Program and increasing park resources. The meeting will discuss the current state of park inspections and potential ways to boost resources for parks.

• Oversight hearing on Parks Inspection Program
• Discussion on increasing park resources

The Committee on Parks and Recreation held an oversight hearing on the Parks Inspection Program and increasing park resources. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the hearing was filed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on Parks Inspection Program and increasing park resources
• Filed oversight hearing by committee

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging discussed two resolutions to influence state policy on home care and long-term care services. One resolution calls for creating a task force to study the state of long-term care services, while the other proposes limiting the maximum hours a home care aide may be required to work.

• Resolution T2021-8132: Urges state to pass S.598B/A.3922A to create a long-term care task force
• Resolution Res 1783-2021: Calls on state to pass and governor to sign A.3145-A/S.359 to cap home care aide hours

The Committee on Aging held an oversight hearing on home care and caregiving strategy (T2021-8132) and filed the item. Two resolutions were heard and laid over: Res 1783-2021, calling on the state to pass the 'reimagining long-term care task force act', and Res 1784-2021, calling for limits on home care aide work hours. No final votes were taken on the resolutions.

• Held oversight hearing on home care and caregiving strategy (T2021-8132) and filed it.
• Held hearing on Res 1783-2021 (reimagining long-term care task force act) and laid it over.
• Held hearing on Res 1784-2021 (home care aide work hour limits) and laid it over.

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold a remote hearing to conduct oversight on the state of housing resiliency along the waterfront. The committee will also discuss Int 2189-2020, a proposed local law requiring the office of long-term planning and sustainability to study underground power lines.

• Oversight hearing on waterfront housing resiliency
• Int 2189-2020: Study of underground power lines

The Committee on Housing and Buildings, jointly with the Committee on Resiliency and Waterfronts, held an oversight hearing on the state of housing resiliency along the waterfront. The committee also held a hearing on Intro 2189-2020, which would require the office of long-term planning and sustainability to study underground power lines, and then laid the bill over without a vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on the state of housing resiliency along the waterfront (T2021-8137) and filed the oversight by committee.
• Held hearing on Intro 2189-2020, requiring a study of underground power lines.
• Laid over Intro 2189-2020 by committee without a vote.

Committee on Public Housing

The Committee on Public Housing holds a remote hearing to oversee how the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is spending city funds allocated for capital projects. The hearing is co-led with the Subcommittee on Capital Budget.

• Oversight hearing on NYCHA’s Capital Spending of City Funds (T2021-8128)
• Joint hearing with Subcommittee on Capital Budget

The Committee on Public Housing, jointly with the Subcommittee on Capital Budget, held an oversight hearing on November 18, 2021, regarding NYCHA's capital spending of city funds. The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee. No votes or decisions on legislation are recorded in these minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on NYCHA's capital spending of city funds (T2021-8128)
• Filed the oversight hearing by committee

Committee on Youth Services

The Committee on Youth Services will hold a virtual hearing at 1:00 PM on November 18, 2021 to oversee non‑profit contracting. No other substantive items are listed.

The Committee on Youth Services held an oversight hearing on non-profit contracting. The hearing was held and then filed by the committee. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held oversight hearing on non-profit contracting
• Filed oversight hearing on non-profit contracting

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education is holding an oversight hearing regarding the needs of students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee will also consider a resolution urging the New York State Legislature to require a remote learning option in large cities during periods of high COVID-19 transmission.

• Oversight hearing on meeting the needs of students with disabilities in the COVID era
• Resolution S.7381/A.8283 regarding remote learning options in public schools

The Committee on Education held an oversight hearing on meeting the needs of students with disabilities during the COVID era. The hearing was held and then filed by the committee. The committee also heard and laid over a resolution calling on the state to require remote learning options in large cities during high COVID transmission.

• Held oversight hearing on meeting needs of students with disabilities in the COVID era
• Filed the oversight hearing by committee
• Heard Resolution 1805-2021 on remote learning as a P-C item
• Laid over Resolution 1805-2021 by committee

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will hear applications to amend the Zoning Resolution and Zoning Map for several projects, including a citywide hotel text amendment, a special Brooklyn Navy Yard district, and rezonings for 506 Third Avenue in Brooklyn, Starrett-Lehigh in Manhattan, and River Ring in Brooklyn. The meeting will also consider expanding the FRESH food store program citywide.

• Citywide hotel text amendment to create special permits for new hotels, motels, and related uses
• Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District rezoning (Community District 2, Council District 33)
• 506 Third Avenue rezoning to C4-4A and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area (Brooklyn, Community District 6, Council District 39)
• Starrett-Lehigh + Terminal Warehouse rezoning and Special West Chelsea District (Manhattan, Community District 4, Council District 3)
• River Ring rezoning and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area (Brooklyn, Community District 1, Council District 33)

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved the Citywide Hotels Text Amendment (N 210406 ZRY) with modifications, referring it to the City Planning Commission. It also approved the 506 Third Avenue rezoning and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing designation, and the Starrett-Lehigh + Terminal Warehouse rezoning and related text amendment, all with modifications. Several other applications were laid over, including the Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District, the Health and Fitness Citywide Text Amendment, the Fresh II Zoning Text Amendment, the 103-16 Van Wyck Expressway rezoning, and the River Ring applications.

• Approved Citywide Hotels Text Amendment (N 210406 ZRY) with modifications, referred to CPC (7-0).
• Approved 506 Third Avenue rezoning (C 210119 ZMK) with modifications, referred to CPC (7-0).
• Approved 506 Third Avenue Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (N 2100120 ZRK) with modifications, referred to CPC (7-0).
• Approved Starrett-Lehigh + Terminal Warehouse rezoning (C 210408 ZMM) with modifications, referred to CPC (7-0).
• Approved Starrett-Lehigh + Terminal Warehouse text amendment (N 210409 ZRM) with modifications, referred to CPC (7-0).
• Laid over Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District applications (C 210462 ZMK, N 210463(A) ZRK).
• Laid over Health and Fitness Citywide Text Amendment (N 210482 ZRY) and Fresh II Zoning Text Amendment (N 210380 ZRY).
• Laid over 103-16 Van Wyck Expressway rezoning (C 210164 ZMQ, N 210165 ZRQ) and River Ring applications (C 220062 ZMK, N 220063 ZRK).

Committee on Environmental Protection

The New York City Council's Committee on Environmental Protection will hold a remote hearing to discuss oversight of building electrification. The committee will also consider local laws regarding a feasibility study for electrifying existing buildings, a study of health impacts from gas stoves, and the use of substances with specific emissions profiles.

• Oversight - Building Electrification (T2021-8116)
• Int 2091-2020: A Local Law studying the feasibility of electrifying existing buildings
• Int 2196-2021: A Local Law studying health impacts from gas stoves
• Int 2317-2021: A Local Law concerning the use of substances with certain emissions profiles

The Committee on Environmental Protection held oversight hearings and heard testimony on three proposed local laws related to building electrification, gas stove health impacts, and emissions profiles. All three introductions were laid over by the committee, meaning no final vote was taken. The committee also filed an oversight report on building electrification.

• Held a hearing on oversight of building electrification (T2021-8116) and filed the committee report.
• Held a hearing on Int. 2091-2020 (studying feasibility of electrifying existing buildings) and laid it over.
• Held a hearing on Int. 2196-2021 (study of health impacts from gas stoves) and laid it over.
• Held a hearing on Int. 2317-2021 (use of substances with certain emissions profiles) and laid it over.

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction will discuss oversight of mental health services for veterans in response to COVID‑19 and alternative treatments for post‑traumatic stress disorder. It will also consider a local law (T2021‑8121) and an amendment to the city charter (Int 2442‑2021) to establish an office of community mental health. The meeting is held virtually on November 17, 2021.

• Oversight of mental health services for veterans in response to COVID‑19
• Alternative treatments for PTSD
• Local Law T2021‑8121
• Int 2442‑2021 amendment to city charter establishing office of community mental health
• Jointly with Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction, jointly with the Committee on Veterans, held an oversight hearing on mental health services for veterans in response to COVID-19 and alternative PTSD treatments. The hearing was filed by the committee. The committee also held a hearing on a local law to establish an office of community mental health (Int 2442-2021), which was laid over by the committee. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Held oversight hearing on veterans' mental health services and PTSD treatments; hearing was filed by committee.
• Held hearing on Int. 2442-2021 to establish an office of community mental health; introduction was laid over by committee.

Minority (Republican) Conference of the Council of the City of New York

The Minority (Republican) Conference of the New York City Council will appoint Republican Elections Commissioners for five boroughs and elect a new Minority Leader at this meeting.

• Appointment of Republican Elections Commissioner for Richmond County: Michael J. Coppotelli
• Appointment of Republican Elections Commissioner for Kings County: Simon Shamoun
• Appointment of Republican Elections Commissioner for Queens County: Keith Sullivan
• Appointment of Republican Elections Commissioner for New York County: Fred Umane
• Appointment of Republican Elections Commissioner for Bronx County: Gino A. Marmorato

The Minority (Republican) Conference of the NYC Council met and voted on five items: appointing Republican elections commissioners for all five boroughs and electing a Minority Leader. All five items passed with three affirmative votes (Matteo, Borelli, Ulrich) and zero negative votes; the Richmond County appointment (Michael J. Coppotelli) had one abstention. Steven Matteo was re-elected Minority Leader with three affirmative votes and zero abstentions.

• Approved appointment of Michael J. Coppotelli as Republican Elections Commissioner for Richmond County (2 yes, 1 abstention)
• Approved appointment of Simon Shamoun as Republican Elections Commissioner for Kings County (3 yes)
• Approved appointment of Keith Sullivan as Republican Elections Commissioner for Queens County (3 yes)
• Approved appointment of Fred Umane as Republican Elections Commissioner for New York County (3 yes)
• Approved appointment of Gino A. Marmorato as Republican Elections Commissioner for Bronx County (3 yes)
• Re-elected Steven Matteo as Minority Leader of the Republican Conference (3 yes)

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will hear four applications from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Items include property dispositions, zoning modifications for community facilities, and urban development action area designations in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.

• Disposition of four city-owned properties in Manhattan for housing (303 E 102nd St, 338 E 117th St, 505-507 E 118th St, 1761-1763 Park Ave)
• Zoning special permit for non-profit housing at 346 Powers Ave in the Bronx to modify floor area ratio rules
• Designation of Urban Development Action Area and property disposition at 346 Powers Ave in the Bronx
• Approval of Urban Development Action Area Project with tax exemption for multiple Brooklyn properties

The subcommittee held hearings and voted on three land use applications. It approved the disposition of five city-owned properties in East Harlem (Las Raices) unanimously. It approved a special permit and an urban development action area designation for a property at 346 Powers Avenue in the Bronx (WIN Powers), with Council Member Barron voting against both. A third application for a Brooklyn affordable housing project (Bed-Stuy East and Weeksville Mosaic) was laid over without a vote.

• Approved unanimously (5-0) the disposition of city-owned properties at 303 East 102nd Street, 338 East 117th Street, 505-507 East 118th Street, and 1761-1763 Park Avenue in Manhattan (LU 0881-2021).
• Approved 4-1 (Barron opposed) a special permit to modify floor area ratio rules for a community facility at 346 Powers Avenue, Bronx (LU 0897-2021).
• Approved 4-1 (Barron opposed) the designation of an Urban Development Action Area and property disposition for 346 Powers Avenue, Bronx (LU 0898-2021).
• Laid over, without a vote, the application for the Bed-Stuy East and Weeksville Mosaic project in Brooklyn (LU 0922-2021).

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans is meeting to conduct an oversight hearing regarding mental health services for veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic and alternative treatments for PTSD. The committee will also discuss Int 2442-2021, a local law to amend the New York City Charter to establish an office of community mental health, in a joint session with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction.

• Oversight hearing on mental health services for veterans and PTSD treatments
• Int 2442-2021: Establishing an office of community mental health

The Committee on Veterans, jointly with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction, held an oversight hearing on mental health services for veterans in response to COVID-19 and alternative PTSD treatments. The hearing was filed by committee. The committee also held a hearing on Intro 2442-2021, a local law to establish an office of community mental health, and laid it over without a vote.

• Held and filed oversight hearing on veterans' mental health services and PTSD treatments
• Held hearing on Intro 2442-2021 to establish an office of community mental health
• Laid over Intro 2442-2021 without a vote

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The New York City Council's Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held a virtual oversight hearing on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. The committee discussed advancements in residential and commercial solid waste management systems.

• Oversight hearing on advancements in residential and commercial solid waste management systems (T2021-8122)

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held an oversight hearing on advancements in residential and commercial solid waste management systems. The hearing was held and the oversight was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Held oversight hearing on waste management advancements
• Filed oversight on waste management systems

Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing will discuss a proposed local law that would require employers to provide paid time off for employees who accompany a child to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or care for a child experiencing side effects. The hearing is remote and scheduled for November 16, 2021, at 10:00 AM.

• Local Law T2021-8149: Paid leave for COVID-19 vaccine-related childcare

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing held a hearing on Introduction 2448-2021, which would require employers to provide paid time off for employees to accompany a child to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or care for a child with vaccine side effects. The committee heard testimony and then laid the bill over, meaning no final vote was taken at this meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Held hearing on Int. 2448-2021 (paid COVID-19 vaccine leave for parents)
• Laid over Int. 2448-2021 by committee

Committee on Public Housing

The Committee on Public Housing and the Subcommittee on Capital Budget will meet to conduct an oversight hearing regarding NYCHA’s capital spending of city funds. This meeting is scheduled to take place remotely on November 15, 2021.

• Oversight hearing on NYCHA’s capital spending of city funds (T2021-8128)

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

The New York City Council's Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations will hold a remote hearing jointly with the Committee on Economic Development. The meeting features an oversight update regarding NYC's tourism industry and the COVID-19 crisis.

• Oversight hearing on NYC's Tourism Industry and the COVID-19 Crisis - Update (T2021-8114)

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations, jointly with the Committee on Economic Development, held an oversight hearing on November 15, 2021, to discuss the state of NYC's tourism industry amid the COVID-19 crisis. The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on NYC's tourism industry and the COVID-19 crisis
• Filed oversight hearing T2021-8114 by committee

Committee on Economic Development

The New York City Council Committee on Economic Development meets jointly with the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations to hold a remote oversight hearing on an update regarding NYC's tourism industry and the COVID-19 crisis.

• Oversight hearing: NYC’s Tourism Industry and the COVID-19 Crisis – Update (T2021-8113)

The Committee on Economic Development, jointly with the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations, held an oversight hearing on November 15, 2021, to examine the state of New York City's tourism industry amid the COVID-19 crisis. The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on NYC's tourism industry and the COVID-19 crisis
• Filed the oversight hearing by committee

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education will hold a remote hearing to review oversight of adjunct faculty employment at the City University of New York (CUNY). The hearing is chaired by Inez D. Barron and includes members Laurie A. Cumbo, Alan N. Maisel, Ydanis A. Rodriguez, and Eric A. Ulrich.

• Oversight hearing on adjunct faculty employment at CUNY (T2021-8127)

The Committee on Higher Education held an oversight hearing on adjunct faculty employment at the City University of New York (CUNY). The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee, with no substantive decisions made.

• Held oversight hearing on adjunct faculty employment at CUNY
• Filed oversight hearing on adjunct faculty employment at CUNY

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology will consider Int 1894-2020, a bill to amend city rules on automated employment decision tools. The law would regulate how employers use AI in hiring decisions within New York City.

• Int 1894-2020: bill to amend administrative code on automated hiring tools
• Committee on Technology meeting at City Hall, Room 900

The Committee on Technology voted 4-1 to approve Intro 1894-A, a local law regulating automated employment decision tools, after amending it. Council Member Yeger voted no. The bill now moves to the full Council.

• Approved Int. 1894-A, regulating automated employment decision tools (4-1)
• Amended Int. 1894-A by committee before approval

City Council Stated Meeting

The New York City Council met to discuss and advance multiple zoning changes, tax exemptions, and local laws. Key actions included approving zoning modifications for the New York Blood Center site in Manhattan, advancing the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan in Brooklyn, and considering several land-use applications for Brooklyn landmarks. The Council also reviewed funding designations for organizations and discussed COVID-19 reporting requirements for schools.

• Gowanus Neighborhood Plan zoning changes in Brooklyn (Community Districts 2 and 6)
• Zoning changes for New York Blood Center site at 310 East 67th Street, Manhattan
• Tax exemptions for properties in Brooklyn (Block 5295, Lots 4, 104–113) and Manhattan (Block 1630, Lot 41)
• Funding designations for organizations via Res 1785-2021
• COVID-19 school reporting laws (Int 2426-2021-A, Int 2427-2021-A)

The City Council approved the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan rezoning with modifications, sending it to the City Planning Commission. It also passed a law regulating automated employment decision tools (38-4) and a law licensing construction labor providers (40-2). In total, 13 local laws were enacted, and several other land use applications were approved or laid over.

• Approved Gowanus Neighborhood Plan rezoning (LU 0869-0874) with modifications, referred to City Planning Commission
• Approved automated employment decision tools law (Int 1894-A) 38-4, enacted as Local Law 144
• Approved construction labor provider licensing law (Int 2318-A) 40-2, enacted as Local Law 150
• Approved 11 other local laws by consent, including COVID-19 school reporting and shelter transfer notice laws
• Approved River North rezoning (LU 0842) 38-4, with modifications
• Approved 270 Nostrand Avenue rezoning (LU 0859) 41-1
• Laid over Gowanus Canal CSO Facility applications (LU 0884-0888)
• Referred citywide hotels text amendment (LU 0911) to Land Use committee

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will review four proposed local laws that amend the city’s building code and administrative code. Items address temporary construction equipment permits, definitions of major buildings, cold-formed steel construction standards, and site-safety manager requirements. All four bills are listed as proposed and have not yet been decided.

• Int 2262-2021: final inspections for temporary construction equipment permits and stand-off brackets
• Int 2263-2021: definition of major building in the building code
• Int 2264-2021: standards for cold-formed steel construction
• Int 2276-2021: construction superintendent and site-safety manager inspection rules

The Committee on Housing and Buildings approved four local laws amending the NYC building code. All were approved by roll call votes, with most passing 7-0 (two members absent) and one passing 6-1. The amendments address final inspections for temporary construction equipment and stand-off brackets, the definition of major building, cold-formed steel construction, and construction superintendents.

• Approved Int 2262-2021-A on final inspections for temporary construction equipment permits and prohibiting stand-off brackets (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Int 2263-2021-A on the definition of major building (6-1, 2 absent)
• Approved Int 2264-2021-A on cold-formed steel construction (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Int 2276-2021-A on construction superintendents (7-0, 2 absent)

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will consider two local laws at this meeting. One would require homeless shelters to post signs and distribute materials about shelter transfers, and the other would mandate written notice for such transfers. Both items are proposed legislation under review.

• Int 1232-2018: Require homeless shelters to post signs and distribute materials on shelter transfers
• Int 1233-2018: Mandate written notice for shelter transfers

The Committee on General Welfare approved two local laws requiring homeless shelters to post signs and distribute materials about shelter transfers, and to provide written notice for such transfers. Both bills were approved by a roll call vote of 6-0, with one member absent.

• Approved Int. 1232-A requiring homeless shelters to post signs and distribute materials on shelter transfers (6-0)
• Approved Int. 1233-A requiring written notice for shelter transfers (6-0)

Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing

The committee is meeting to discuss and consider two proposed local laws regarding business licensing and security disclosures. These items involve amendments to the administrative code of the city of New York.

• Proposed Int. No. 2318-A: Licensing of construction labor providers
• Proposed Int. No. 2410-A: Agency actions and licensee disclosures for security breaches

The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing voted 8-0 to approve two amended local laws. The first, Int 2318-A, amends the administrative code regarding licensing of construction labor providers. The second, Int 2410-A, amends the code regarding agency actions and licensee disclosures in the event of a security breach. Both were approved by roll call with all eight present members voting yes; Council Member Menchaca was absent.

• Approved Int 2318-A, licensing of construction labor providers (8-0)
• Approved Int 2410-A, agency actions and licensee disclosures in security breaches (8-0)

Committee on Environmental Protection

The New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection held a meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Committee Room at City Hall. The committee discussed Int 2168-2020, a local law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York relating to creating a water account database.

• Int 2168-2020: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a water account database

The Committee on Environmental Protection voted 4-0 to approve Int. No. 2168-A, a local law creating a water account database. The bill was amended by the committee before approval. Council Member Menchaca was absent.

• Approved Int. No. 2168-A, creating a water account database (4-0, Menchaca absent)
• Amended Int. No. 2168-A prior to approval

Committee on Land Use

The New York City Council's Committee on Land Use is meeting to discuss and consider various land use applications, including neighborhood rezonings, urban development action area projects, city map amendments, and special permits across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Projects on the agenda involve major initiatives such as the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan, the New York Blood Center expansion, the Glenmore Manor development, and the Cooper Park Commons project.

• Application No. 20225004 HAM (TMN1002-West Harlem Renaissance) for urban development action area project approval and tax exemption at 101 West 141th Street and 121-23 West 144th Street, Manhattan.
• Applications LU 0847-2021 through LU 0850-2021 for the Glenmore Manor project, involving zoning map and resolution amendments and urban development action area designation in Brooklyn.
• Applications LU 0864-2021 through LU 0866-2021 for the New York Blood Center rezoning, text amendment, and special permit to facilitate a 16-story scientific research and development facility at 310 East 67th Street, Manhattan.
• Applications LU 0867-2021 and LU 0868-2021 for 343 Madison Avenue (MTA/HQ) special permits for floor area and public realm improvements within the Special Midtown District, Manhattan.
• Gowanus Neighborhood Plan applications (LU 0869-2021 through LU 0874-2021 and LU 0884-2021 through LU 0888-2021) concerning comprehensive rezonings, city map changes, park establishments, and combined sewer overflow (CSO) facilities in Brooklyn.

The Committee on Land Use approved the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan, a package of zoning, mapping, and land disposition applications for Brooklyn Community Districts 2 and 6, all with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission. The committee also approved the Glenmore Manor, New York Blood Center, 343 Madison Avenue, 185-17 Hillside Avenue, Cooper Park Commons, and 824 Metropolitan Avenue applications, among others. The New York Blood Center applications were approved with 15 affirmative votes, 2 negative, and 1 abstention; all other applications were approved unanimously (18-0).

• Approved Gowanus Neighborhood Plan zoning map amendment (LU 0869-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (18-0)
• Approved Gowanus Neighborhood Plan zoning resolution amendment (LU 0870-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (18-0)
• Approved Gowanus Neighborhood Plan city map amendments (LU 0871-2021, LU 0872-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (18-0)
• Approved Gowanus Neighborhood Plan land dispositions (LU 0873-2021, LU 0874-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (18-0)
• Approved New York Blood Center zoning map amendment (LU 0864-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (15-2-1)
• Approved New York Blood Center zoning resolution amendment (LU 0865-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (15-2-1)
• Approved New York Blood Center special permit (LU 0866-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (15-2-1)
• Approved 343 Madison Avenue special permits (LU 0867-2021, LU 0868-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (18-0)

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The New York City Council's Committee on Parks and Recreation met on November 10, 2021, to discuss proposed legislation regarding the replacement of city-owned trees. The committee considered Int 0957-2018, a local law to amend the administrative code concerning lawfully removed city-owned trees.

• Consideration of Int 0957-2018, a local law on replacing lawfully removed city-owned trees

The Committee on Parks and Recreation voted 13-0 to approve Intro 957-A, a local law requiring replacement of city-owned trees that have been lawfully removed. The bill was amended by the committee before approval. Three members were absent and did not vote.

• Approved Int. No. 957-A, requiring replacement of lawfully removed city-owned trees (13-0)
• Amended Int. No. 957-A prior to approval

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will review multiple zoning applications, including a proposal to rezone a Manhattan site for a 16-story scientific research building and several applications related to the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan in Brooklyn, which involves zoning map amendments, special permits, and city map changes.

• Rezone Manhattan property at 310 East 67th Street from R8B/C1-9 to C2-7/C2-8 for a 16-story scientific research building
• Amend zoning to allow scientific research facilities in C2-7 districts and establish Mandatory Inclusionary Housing in Manhattan Community District 8
• Approve Gowanus Neighborhood Plan zoning changes in Brooklyn, including new Special Gowanus Mixed Use District and zoning map amendments
• Consider city map changes for Gowanus, including street eliminations and park establishment between Hoyt, Smith, Nelson, and 4th Streets
• Review disposal of city-owned Brooklyn property at 276 4th Avenue for affordable mixed-use development with ~950 units

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved multiple land use applications. The Gowanus Neighborhood Plan, a series of zoning map changes, zoning resolution amendments, city map changes, and property dispositions for Brooklyn, was approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission. The New York Blood Center's three applications for zoning changes and a special permit on the Upper East Side were approved, as were the 343 Madison Avenue MTA/HQ applications and Gowanus Canal CSO facility applications.

• Approved Gowanus Neighborhood Plan zoning map amendment (LU 0869) with modifications, 7-0
• Approved Gowanus Neighborhood Plan zoning resolution amendment (LU 0870) with modifications, 7-0
• Approved Gowanus Neighborhood Plan city map amendments (LU 0871, LU 0872) with modifications, 7-0 each
• Approved Gowanus Neighborhood Plan property dispositions (LU 0873, LU 0874) with modifications, 7-0 each
• Approved New York Blood Center zoning map amendment (LU 0864), 6-1
• Approved New York Blood Center zoning resolution amendment (LU 0865), 6-1
• Approved New York Blood Center special permit (LU 0866), 6-1
• Approved 343 Madison Avenue MTA/HQ special permits (LU 0867, LU 0868) with modifications, 7-0 each

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is meeting to vote on a resolution approving new designations and changes to organizations receiving Expense Budget funding, along with three preconsidered land-use applications. The land-use items cover specific properties in Brooklyn and Manhattan, each tied to a community and council district.

• Resolution 1785-2021 approving Expense Budget funding designations
• LU 0908-2021: Culver El Phase I, Block 5295, Lots 4, 104-108, 111-113, Brooklyn CD 12, Council District 39
• LU 0909-2021: 55 Summit, Block 352, p/o Lot 49 (Tentative Lot 150), Brooklyn CD 6, Council District 39
• LU 0910-2021: Revive 103, Block 1630, Lot 41, Manhattan CD 11, Council District 8

The Committee on Finance approved Resolution 1785-2021, which designates organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget, and approved three land use applications with companion resolutions, all by a 16-0 vote with one absence. The land use items were for properties in Brooklyn and Manhattan, including Culver El Phase I, 55 Summit, and Revive 103.

• Approved Resolution 1785-2021 on funding designations (16-0, 1 absent)
• Approved LU 0908-2021 for Culver El Phase I, Brooklyn (16-0, 1 absent)
• Approved LU 0909-2021 for 55 Summit, Brooklyn (16-0, 1 absent)
• Approved LU 0910-2021 for Revive 103, Manhattan (16-0, 1 absent)

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education will discuss two bills that would require the Department of Education to regularly report COVID-19-related data, including attendance, vaccination, testing consent, and quarantine information from city schools. The bills are Int 2426-2021 and Int 2427-2021.

• Int 2426-2021: Requires DOE to report school attendance, vaccination, testing consent, and quarantine data related to COVID-19
• Int 2427-2021: Requires DOE to report on COVID-19 within city schools

The Committee on Education approved two local laws requiring the Department of Education to report COVID-19 data. Int. 2426-A mandates reporting on attendance, vaccination, testing consent, and quarantine data. Int. 2427-A requires reporting on COVID-19 within city schools. Both were approved by a roll call vote of 13-0, with 7 members absent.

• Approved Int. 2426-A, requiring DOE to report on school attendance, vaccination, testing consent, and quarantine data (13-0)
• Approved Int. 2427-A, requiring DOE to report on COVID-19 within city schools (13-0)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will discuss and vote on nine proposed local laws addressing electric vehicle charging infrastructure, community land trusts, office-to-housing conversions, tenant fees, and zoning enforcement. The meeting includes preconsidered items on penalties for hazardous construction violations and distressed property transfers.

• Increase electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots and garages (Int 0277-2018)
• Establish task force to convert vacant commercial office space to affordable housing (Int 2246-2021)
• Limit fees for vacating premises (Int 2312-2021)
• Create Office of the Homeowner Advocate within HPD (Int 2436-2021)
• Transfer distressed properties to third parties (T2021-8133)

The Committee on Housing and Buildings held hearings on nine proposed local laws, including bills on electric vehicle charging stations, community land trusts, converting vacant offices to affordable housing, and limiting vacate fees. All introductions were laid over by the committee, meaning no final votes were taken and no bills were approved or denied at this meeting.

• Held hearing on Int 0277-2018 (EV charging stations in parking lots/garages), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 1613-2019 (community land trusts), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2246-2021 (task force on converting vacant offices to affordable housing), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2312-2021 (limiting fees for vacating premises), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2378-2021 (HPD audit of violations), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2411-2021 (zoning enforcement for affordable housing), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2436-2021 (office of homeowner advocate), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2444-2021 (transfer of distressed properties), laid over

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises meets to discuss and consider various zoning map amendments, special permits, and text amendments across multiple boroughs. Agenda items include proposed rezonings for 185-17 Hillside Avenue in Queens, 824 Metropolitan Avenue and 1045 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, 624 Morris Avenue in the Bronx, and 175 Park Avenue, Starrett-Lehigh + Terminal Warehouse, and the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan in Manhattan. The committee is also reviewing a local law regarding penalties for using artist joint living-work quarters contrary to zoning.

• Int 2443-2021: Local Law amending penalties for using artist joint living-work quarters contrary to zoning
• Application No. C 210192 ZMQ: 185-17 Hillside Avenue Rezoning, Queens
• Application No. C 200314 ZMK: 824 Metropolitan Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn
• Application No. C 210412 ZSM: 175 Park Avenue Special Permits, Manhattan
• Application No. C 210422 ZMM: SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan, Manhattan

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held hearings and voted on several land use applications. It approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission (CPC) the rezoning applications for 185-17 Hillside Avenue (Queens), 824 Metropolitan Avenue (Brooklyn), 1045 Atlantic Avenue (Brooklyn), and 624 Morris Avenue (Bronx), all by a 7-0 roll call vote. The subcommittee also heard and laid over several applications, including the New York Blood Center proposals, 175 Park Avenue, Starrett-Lehigh + Terminal Warehouse, 506 Third Avenue, and the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan, meaning no final action was taken on those items.

• Approved 185-17 Hillside Avenue rezoning with modifications, referred to CPC (7-0)
• Approved 824 Metropolitan Avenue rezoning with modifications, referred to CPC (7-0)
• Approved 1045 Atlantic Avenue rezoning with modifications, referred to CPC (7-0)
• Approved 624 Morris Avenue rezoning, referred to CPC (7-0)
• Laid over New York Blood Center zoning map amendment and special permit applications
• Laid over 175 Park Avenue special permit and zoning amendment applications
• Laid over Starrett-Lehigh + Terminal Warehouse rezoning applications
• Laid over SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan rezoning applications

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management is holding a remote hearing to discuss a proposed local law that would amend the New York City fire code to advance and regulate energy storage systems and adopt current fire safety standards from the 2015 international fire code. The committee will consider the proposal, which is identified as T2021-8056.

• Proposed local law to amend NYC fire code regarding energy storage systems
• Adoption of 2015 international fire code fire safety standards

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management held a hearing on Intro 2430-2021, which would amend the NYC fire code to regulate energy storage systems and adopt 2015 international fire safety standards. After the hearing, the committee laid the bill over without voting, meaning no final action was taken.

• Held hearing on Int. 2430-2021 (energy storage systems and fire safety standards)
• Laid over Int. 2430-2021 by committee

Committee on Small Business

The New York City Council Committee on Small Business is meeting to conduct an oversight hearing regarding the Key to NYC program. The committee will discuss the implementation and impact of this policy on local businesses.

• Oversight - Key to NYC (T2021-8030)

The Committee on Small Business held an oversight hearing on the Key to NYC program and subsequently filed a committee report on the matter. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on Key to NYC (T2021-8030)
• Filed committee report on Key to NYC

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor is holding an oversight hearing to discuss changes to the Municipal Retirees' Healthcare Plan. The meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2021, at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Oversight hearing on changes to Municipal Retirees' Healthcare Plan (T2021-8037)

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor held an oversight hearing regarding changes to the Municipal Retirees' Healthcare Plan. The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee. No substantive decisions were made; the item was limited to oversight and discussion.

• Held oversight hearing on changes to Municipal Retirees' Healthcare Plan
• Filed oversight on changes to Municipal Retirees' Healthcare Plan

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use is meeting to consider and vote on items reported out of its subcommittees, including potential zoning changes and land use actions. The agenda lists no specific items, only the general category of subcommittee reports and other necessary business.

• Vote on items reported from subcommittees
• Potential zoning changes and land use actions

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology is holding an oversight hearing regarding NYC 311. Members will also discuss four proposed local laws concerning the submission of image and video data, reporting illegal towing, simplifying the service request process, and updating complaint types.

• Oversight hearing on NYC 311
• Int 0101-2018: 311 image and video data transmission
• Int 1356-2019: Reporting illegal towing to 311
• Int 2077-2020: Reducing steps for 311 service requests
• Int 2303-2021: Updating 311 complaint types

The Committee on Technology held oversight hearings on NYC 311 and four proposed local laws related to 311, including transmitting image/video data, reporting illegal towing, reducing steps for service requests, and updating complaint types. All four introductions were laid over by the committee, meaning no final vote was taken. The oversight hearing was filed, and no substantive decisions were made.

• Held oversight hearing on NYC 311 (T2021-8051)
• Filed oversight on NYC 311 by committee
• Held hearing on Int 0101-2018 (311 image/video data) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int 1356-2019 (illegal towing reports) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int 2077-2020 (311 website steps) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int 2303-2021 (311 complaint types) and laid it over

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management holds a remote hearing to oversee how NYC hospitals are prepared for weather emergencies. The hearing is jointly conducted with the Committee on Hospitals.

• Oversight hearing on NYC hospitals' preparedness for weather emergencies (T2021-8040)
• Joint hearing with Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, jointly with the Committee on Hospitals, held an oversight hearing on NYC hospitals' preparedness for weather emergencies. The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee, with no substantive decisions or votes recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on NYC hospitals' preparedness for weather emergencies
• Filed oversight hearing by committee

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education will hold a remote hearing to oversee the Department of Education’s academic recovery plans. It will also discuss a proposed local law to amend classroom capacity rules.

• Oversight hearing on DOE's Academic Recovery Plans (T2021-8038)
• Proposal to amend classroom capacity rules (Int 2374-2021)

The Committee on Education held an oversight hearing on the DOE's Academic Recovery Plans and filed the oversight. The committee also held a hearing on Intro 2374-2021, a local law related to classroom capacity, and laid the bill over without a vote.

• Held oversight hearing on DOE's Academic Recovery Plans (T2021-8038)
• Filed oversight on DOE's Academic Recovery Plans
• Held hearing on Intro 2374-2021 (classroom capacity)
• Laid over Intro 2374-2021 (classroom capacity)

Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Hospitals, jointly with the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, is holding an oversight hearing on how NYC hospitals prepare for weather emergencies. The meeting is a discussion and review, not a vote on specific legislation.

• Oversight hearing on NYC hospitals' preparedness for weather emergencies (T2021-8039)

The Committee on Hospitals, jointly with the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, held an oversight hearing on NYC hospitals' preparedness for weather emergencies. The hearing was held and the oversight item was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Held oversight hearing on NYC hospitals' preparedness for weather emergencies
• Filed oversight item T2021-8039

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a joint hearing with the Committee on Transportation to discuss Vision Zero, illegal parking, and vehicle reliance. The committees will also consider several proposed local laws regarding traffic signals, pedestrian rights-of-way, parking violation challenges, and license plate obstruction.

• Oversight hearing on Vision Zero, illegal parking, and pedestrian safety
• Int 0009-2018: Requiring traffic signals or stop signs at school intersections
• Int 2073-2020: Pedestrian crossing and right-of-way guidelines
• Int 2201-2021: Electronic challenges for motorcycle parking violations
• Int 2417-2021: Prohibiting the sale of license plate obscuring materials

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations, jointly with the Committee on Transportation, held an oversight hearing on Vision Zero, focusing on illegal parking, reducing vehicle reliance, and pedestrian/cyclist safety. Five proposed local laws were heard and laid over by the committee, meaning no final action was taken on them. The bills covered stop signs near schools, pedestrian crossing guidelines, motorcycle parking violation challenges, license plate obscuring materials, and parking meter regulations.

• Held oversight hearing on Vision Zero: illegal parking, vehicle reliance, pedestrian/cyclist safety
• Laid over Int 0009-2018 (stop signs near schools)
• Laid over Int 2073-2020 (pedestrian crossing guidelines)
• Laid over Int 2201-2021 (motorcyclist parking violation challenges)
• Laid over Int 2417-2021 (prohibiting license plate obscuring materials)
• Laid over Int 2422-2021 (parking meter regulations)

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

The New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations is meeting to discuss a local law establishing a drag laureate program. The committee will also consider resolutions recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance and Transgender Day of Visibility, as well as calling for the passage of the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020.

• Int 2203-2021: A Local Law in relation to the establishment of a drag laureate program.
• Res 1487-2020: Resolution recognizing November 20th annually as Transgender Day of Remembrance and March 31st annually as Transgender Day of Visibility.
• Res 1543-2021: Resolution calling on Congress to pass, and the President to sign, the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020, H.R. 8113.

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations held hearings on three items: a local law to establish a drag laureate program (Int 2203-2021), a resolution recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance and Visibility (Res 1487-2020), and a resolution calling on Congress to pass the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act (Res 1543-2021). All three items were laid over by the committee, meaning no final action was taken. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Hearing held on Int 2203-2021 (drag laureate program), then laid over
• Hearing held on Res 1487-2020 (Transgender Day of Remembrance/Visibility), then laid over
• Hearing held on Res 1543-2021 (Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act), then laid over

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans holds a remote hearing to examine oversight of city services provided to foreign-born veteran families. The hearing is jointly conducted with the Committee on Immigration.

• Oversight hearing on city services for foreign-born veteran families (T2021-8042)
• Joint hearing with Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Veterans, jointly with the Committee on Immigration, held an oversight hearing on city services for foreign-born veteran families. The hearing was held and then filed by the committee, with no substantive decisions or votes recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on city services for foreign-born veteran families
• Filed oversight on city services for foreign-born veteran families

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will hear applications from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development and others regarding zoning map amendments, Urban Development Action Area designations, and property dispositions for housing projects in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. The meeting includes requests for tax exemptions, special permits, and zoning modifications for developments like HAM (TMN1002-West Harlem Renaissance) and Glenmore Manor.

• Waiver of designations and tax exemption for 101 West 141st St (aka 621-23 Lenox Ave) and 121-23 West 144th St in Manhattan
• Zoning map amendments for Glenmore Manor in Brooklyn (R6 to R7A/R7D, C2-4 districts)
• Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area designation for Glenmore Manor and Cooper Park Commons in Brooklyn
• Urban Development Action Area designation and disposition for 305-309 Mother Gaston Blvd and adjacent properties in Brooklyn
• Special permit for WIN Powers development at 346 Powers Ave in the Bronx to modify floor area ratio rules

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions approved several land use applications related to housing developments. The West Harlem Renaissance application (LU 0847-2021) was approved with a vote of 3-0-1 (Riley, Koo, Treyger in favor; Barron abstained; Miller absent). The Glenmore Manor and Cooper Park Commons applications (LU 0848-0851, 0889-0893) were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission, each with a vote of 4-0-1 (Miller absent). The Las Raices (LU 0881-2021) and WIN Powers (LU 0897-0898) applications were laid over by the subcommittee.

• Approved West Harlem Renaissance land use application (LU 0847-2021) (3-0-1, Barron abstained)
• Approved Glenmore Manor zoning map amendment (LU 0848-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (4-0-1)
• Approved Glenmore Manor zoning resolution amendment for Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (LU 0849-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (4-0-1)
• Approved Glenmore Manor Urban Development Action Area designation and disposition (LU 0850-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (4-0-1)
• Approved Glenmore Manor third amendment to Brownsville II Urban Renewal Plan (LU 0851-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (4-0-1)
• Approved Cooper Park Commons zoning map amendment (LU 0889-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (4-0-1)
• Approved Cooper Park Commons special permit (LU 0890-2021) with modifications, referred to CPC (4-0-1)
• Laid over Las Raices (LU 0881-2021) and WIN Powers (LU 0897-0898) applications

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration and the Committee on Veterans will meet to conduct an oversight hearing regarding city services available to foreign-born veteran families. This is a remote hearing scheduled for October 26, 2021.

• Oversight hearing on City Services for Foreign-Born Veteran Families (T2021-8041)

The Committee on Immigration, jointly with the Committee on Veterans, held an oversight hearing on city services for foreign-born veteran families. The hearing was held and the oversight item was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Held oversight hearing on city services for foreign-born veteran families
• Filed oversight item T2021-8041

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will meet to discuss seven proposed local laws regarding social services, foster care, and detention facility oversight. These items cover policies for homeless services, child welfare, and domestic violence shelter requirements.

• Int 1304-2018: Inspection of detention facilities by council members
• Int 1829-2019: Shelter intake requirements for families with children
• Int 1992-2020: Pilot program for specialized disability case worker training
• Int 2405-2021: Rental assistance eligibility for runaway and homeless youth
• Int 2379-2021: Creation of a domestic violence shelter designated for men

The Committee on General Welfare held hearings on seven proposed local laws covering detention facility inspections, homeless shelter intake, case worker training, rental assistance, foster care reporting, and a men's domestic violence shelter. All seven introductions were laid over by the committee, meaning no final action was taken on any of them.

• Held hearing on Int 1304-2018 (detention facility inspections), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 1829-2019 (homeless shelter child presence), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 1992-2020 (case worker disability training pilot), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2405-2021 (runaway/homeless youth rental assistance), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2419-2021 (ACS quarterly reporting on children's center time), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2420-2021 (foster care placement notice audit), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 2379-2021 (men's domestic violence shelter), laid over