New York public meetings in 2022

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The New York City Council Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction is scheduled to meet on December 21, 2022. The committee will consider two proposed local laws concerning workforce development for persons with disabilities and requirements for agencies to develop five-year accessibility plans.

• Consideration of Proposed Int. No. 681-A: A local law relating to workforce development for persons with disabilities
• Consideration of Proposed Int. No. 682-A: A local law requiring agencies to develop a five-year accessibility plan

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction approved two amended local laws. These laws relate to workforce development for persons with disabilities and the requirement for city agencies to create five-year accessibility plans.

• Approved Int 0681-2022-A regarding workforce development for persons with disabilities (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Int 0682-2022-A regarding requiring agencies to develop a five-year accessibility plan (7-0, 2 absent)

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation will discuss three proposed local laws: one to report on park capital expenditures, another to survey dead-end streets and vacant lots for potential small parks, and a third to develop a strategy to shorten capital project durations. These bills aim to improve transparency, expand green space, and streamline park project timelines.

• Int 0174-2022: Requires reporting on park capital expenditures
• Int 0680-2022: Surveys dead-end streets and vacant lots for small park feasibility
• Int 0842-2022: Develops strategy to reduce duration of capital projects

The Committee on Parks and Recreation approved three amended local laws. These measures address park capital expenditure reporting, the feasibility of creating green spaces on dead-end streets, and strategies to reduce capital project durations.

• Approved Int 0174-2022-A regarding reporting on park capital expenditures (10-0)
• Approved Int 0680-2022-A regarding a survey for small parks and green spaces on dead-end streets and vacant city land (10-0)
• Approved Int 0842-2022-A requiring a strategy to reduce the duration of park capital projects (10-0)

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts will review a proposed local law that would allow community-based organizations to provide language services for city programs. The bill, Int 0136-2022, aims to amend the administrative code to enhance language access for residents.

• Proposed Int. No. 136-B to amend administrative code for language services
• Community-based organizations to provide language support for city services

The Committee on Contracts approved Int 0136-2022-B. This local law amends the city administrative code regarding the ability of community-based organizations to provide language services for city services.

• Approved Int 0136-2022-B (5-0)

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management is meeting to discuss a proposed local law. The item concerns amendments to the city administrative code regarding the online tracking of street cleaning operations.

• Proposed Int. No. 630-A: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to the tracking of street cleaning operations online

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management approved Int 0630-2022-A. This legislation amends the city administrative code to allow for the online tracking of street cleaning operations.

• Approved Int 0630-2022-A regarding online tracking of street cleaning (9-0)

City Council Stated Meeting

The New York City Council is holding its stated meeting on December 21, 2022, with a lengthy agenda of local laws and resolutions. The Council will consider amendments to several bills, including those on language access services, accessibility plans, park capital reporting, and street cleaning tracking. It will also vote on resolutions approving funding designations, a tax exemption for a Manhattan property, and appointments to the Public Design Commission.

• Resolution approving a real property tax exemption for 505 West 43rd Street, Manhattan (LU 154)
• Resolution approving new designations of organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget (Res 0440-2022)
• Local law requiring agencies to develop a five-year accessibility plan (Int 0682-2022-A)
• Local law requiring the department of parks and recreation to reduce duration of capital projects (Int 0842-2022-A)
• Appointments of Isabel Castilla and James Van Bramer to the Public Design Commission (Res 0452-2022, Res 0453-2022)

The City Council passed a series of local laws improving language access for city services and small business owners, as well as workforce development and accessibility planning for persons with disabilities. The Council also approved appointments to the Public Design Commission and a real property tax exemption in Manhattan.

• Approved Local Law to expand community-based organization language services (Int 0136-2022-B)
• Approved Local Law for workforce development for persons with disabilities (Int 0681-2022-A)
• Approved Local Law requiring agencies to develop five-year accessibility plans (Int 0682-2022-A)
• Approved Local Law for language access for small business owners (Int 0699-2022-A)
• Approved Local Law for online tracking of street cleaning operations (Int 0630-2022-A)
• Approved appointments of Isabel Castilla and James Van Bramer to Public Design Commission
• Approved real property tax exemption for 505 West 43rd Street, Manhattan (Res 0451-2022)
• Approved funding designation changes for organizations in the Expense Budget (Res 0440-2022)

Committee on Governmental Operations

The Committee on Governmental Operations is meeting to discuss three proposed local laws. These items focus on agency settlement offer guidance and the expansion of translation services.

• Int 0382-2022: Requirement for agencies to publish and translate guidance on settlement offers
• Int 0697-2022: Supplemental language access services for temporary language needs
• Int 0700-2022: Translation services for compliance materials

The Committee on Governmental Operations approved three amended local laws. These measures require certain agencies to publish and translate settlement offer guidance and expand language access services for temporary needs and compliance materials.

• Approved Int 0382-2022-A regarding agency guidance on settlement offers (5-0)
• Approved Int 0697-2022-A regarding supplemental language access for temporary needs (5-0)
• Approved Int 0700-2022-A regarding translation services for compliance materials (5-0)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is meeting to consider a resolution regarding organization funding in the Expense Budget. The committee will also review a land use item for a property in Manhattan.

• Resolution 0440-2022: New and changed designations for organizations receiving Expense Budget funding
• LU 0154-2022: Land use item for 505 West 43rd Street, Manhattan

The Committee on Finance approved a resolution to change funding designations for organizations in the Expense Budget. The committee also approved a land use application for a property in Manhattan.

• Approved Res 0440-2022 regarding funding designations in the Expense Budget (16-0, 1 absent)
• Approved LU 0154-2022 land use application for 505 West 43rd Street (16-0, 1 absent)

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections is considering two mayoral appointments to the NYC Public Design Commission, requiring Council advice and consent. The committee will review the nominations of Isabel Castilla and James Van Bramer.

• Mayor's nomination of Isabel Castilla to the Public Design Commission (M 0101-2022)
• Mayor's nomination of James Van Bramer to the Public Design Commission (M 0102-2022)

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections approved the mayoral appointments of Isabel Castilla and James Van Bramer to the New York City Public Design Commission. Both appointments were approved via roll call vote.

• Approved appointment of Isabel Castilla to the NYC Public Design Commission (8-0)
• Approved appointment of James Van Bramer to the NYC Public Design Commission (8-0)

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business is meeting to discuss Proposed Int. No. 699-A. This legislation proposes amendments to the New York City charter and administrative code regarding language access for small business owners.

• Proposed Int. No. 699-A: enhancing language access for small business owners and repealing a related definition in section 17-1501

The Committee on Small Business approved Int 0699-2022-A. This legislation amends the New York City charter and administrative code to improve language access for small business owners and repeal a related definition in section 17-1501.

• Approved Int 0699-2022-A to enhance language access for small business owners (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold an oversight hearing regarding the city's response to migrants. The meeting includes a session for public testimony.

• Oversight hearing on the delivery of services to migrants

The Committee of the Whole conducted an oversight hearing to examine the city's response and delivery of services to migrants. The minutes record that public testimony was held, but no formal votes or policy decisions were documented.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding an oversight hearing to examine the city's response and delivery of services to migrants. Various city agencies will provide testimony throughout the day.

• Testimony from Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and NYC Emergency Management
• Testimony from Mayor’s Office of Contracts
• Testimony from Health + Hospitals and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Testimony from Department of Social Services and Department of Youth and Community Development
• Testimony from Department of Education

The Committee of the Whole conducted oversight hearings to examine the city's response and delivery of services to migrants. Various city agencies provided testimony throughout the day. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will conduct oversight on the timeliness of public benefits processing at the Human Resources Administration. The body will also consider three local laws regarding social services efficiency and rental payment timeliness.

• Oversight of public benefits processing timeliness at the Human Resources Administration
• Int 0641-2022: Efficiency at department of social services/human resources administration centers
• Int 0703-2022: Information on the timeliness of city-funded rental payments
• Int 0704-2022: Receipt of rental assistance payments

The committee held hearings regarding the timeliness of public benefits processing and three proposed local laws. All three introductions were laid over by the committee.

• Oversight on timeliness of public benefits processing at HRA filed
• Int 0641-2022 (HRA center efficiency) laid over
• Int 0703-2022 (city-funded rental payment timeliness) laid over
• Int 0704-2022 (receipt of rental assistance payments) laid over

City Council Stated Meeting

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, votes, or discussion topics are listed in the provided document.

Committee on Environmental Protection

The Committee on Environmental Protection is holding an oversight hearing on New York City's air quality and its effects on public health. The committee will also consider several proposed local laws related to zero-emission vehicle purchases, idling restrictions near parks, power plant monitoring, increased penalties for truck and bus idling, and air quality monitoring on heavy-use thoroughfares.

• Oversight hearing on air quality and public health effects
• Local Law to require city purchase of zero emission vehicles (Int 0279-2022)
• Local Law to restrict motor vehicle idling near parks, green spaces, and playgrounds (Int 0606-2022)
• Local Law to increase civil penalties for idling by trucks and buses (Int 0684-2022)
• Local Law for air quality monitoring at designated 'heavy use' thoroughfares (Int 0707-2022)

The committee held hearings on several introductions regarding air quality, vehicle idling, and zero-emission vehicles. All listed introductions were laid over by the committee following the hearings.

• Oversight on NYC air quality and public health effects filed
• Int 0279-2022 (zero emission vehicle purchases) laid over
• Int 0606-2022 (motor vehicle idling in parks/green spaces) laid over
• Int 0612-2022 (monitoring power plants performance) laid over
• Int 0684-2022 (civil penalties for truck and bus idling) laid over
• Int 0707-2022 (air quality monitoring at heavy use thoroughfares) laid over

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is meeting to discuss a local law regarding the sale of guinea pigs. The proposal seeks to prohibit their sale as pets and clarify the legal definition of a pet shop.

• Int 0004-2022: Local Law to prohibit the sale of guinea pigs as pets
• Proposed clarification of the term 'pet shop' in the administrative code

The Committee on Health held a hearing on Int 0004-2022, which proposes prohibiting the sale of guinea pigs as pets and clarifying the definition of 'pet shop'. The introduction was laid over by the committee.

• Laid over Int 0004-2022 regarding the prohibition of guinea pig sales as pets

Committee on Public Housing

The Committee on Public Housing will hold an oversight meeting. The session focuses on winter preparedness across NYCHA developments.

• Oversight hearing on Winter Preparedness Across NYCHA Developments

The Committee on Public Housing conducted an oversight hearing. The minutes do not record any specific votes, approvals, or denials.

• Held oversight hearing (T2022-2575)

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging holds an oversight hearing on food insecurity and older adult centers, jointly with the Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity. The meeting reviews existing programs and policies to address hunger among older adults in New York City.

• Oversight hearing on food insecurity and older adult centers (T2022-2379)
• Joint meeting with Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity

The Committee on Aging and the Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity held an oversight hearing regarding food insecurity and older adult centers. The oversight was filed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on Food Insecurity And Older Adult Centers (T2022-2379)
• Filed oversight report (T2022-2379)

Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity

The Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity, chaired by Darlene Mealy, will hold an oversight hearing on food insecurity and older adult centers. The meeting is jointly with the Committee on Aging and is scheduled for December 14, 2022, at 10:00 AM in Committee Room - City Hall.

The Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity held an oversight hearing regarding food insecurity and older adult centers. The oversight was filed by the committee. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Held oversight hearing on Food Insecurity And Older Adult Centers (T2022-2380)

Committee on Environmental Protection

The New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection is holding a meeting to discuss air quality and its public health effects. The committee is also considering local laws regarding zero-emission city vehicles, idling penalties, and air monitoring.

• Oversight regarding New York City's air quality and its effects on public health
• Int 0279-2022: Local Law on the purchase of zero emission vehicles by the city
• Int 0279 equivalent / Int 0279-2022 / related items: motor vehicles idling adjacent to and within New York city parks, green spaces and playgrounds
• Int 0606-2022: Local Law on monitoring power plants performance
• Int 0612-2022: Local Law on increasing civil penalties for idling infractions by trucks and buses

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans is meeting jointly with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction. The body will conduct oversight regarding Veterans Treatment Courts.

• Oversight hearing on Veterans Treatment Courts (T2022-2281)

The Committee on Veterans held a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing (T2022-2281)

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction will hold an oversight hearing on Veterans Treatment Courts. The hearing is jointly conducted with the Committee on Veterans and is scheduled for 1:00 PM in Committee Room at City Hall.

• Oversight hearing on Veterans Treatment Courts (T2022-2282)
• Jointly with Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction held a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Veterans. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology is holding an oversight hearing regarding the New York City Fire Department's emergency dispatch system. This is a joint session with the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management.

• Oversight of New York City Fire Department's Emergency Dispatch System (T2022-2462)

The Committee on Technology and the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management held a joint oversight hearing. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice is holding an oversight hearing on the Department of Correction's progress in complying with the Nunez consent decree, and will consider two local laws: one requiring reporting on medical care for incarcerated pregnant persons, and another establishing jail population review teams.

• Oversight hearing on DOC's Nunez compliance action plan progress
• Intro 0589-2022: reporting on medical care and outcomes for incarcerated pregnant persons
• Intro 0806-2022: establishment of jail population review teams

The committee held an oversight hearing regarding the Department of Corrections' Nunez Compliance action plan. Two proposed local laws regarding medical care for incarcerated pregnant persons and jail population review teams were heard and subsequently laid over.

• Filed oversight on DOC’s Action Plan Progress Update (T2022-2373)
• Laid over Int 0589-2022 regarding medical care for incarcerated pregnant persons
• Laid over Int 0806-2022 regarding jail population review teams

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management is holding an oversight hearing regarding the New York City Fire Department's emergency dispatch system. This is a joint session with the Committee on Technology.

• Oversight hearing on New York City Fire Department's Emergency Dispatch System (T2022-2461)

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management held a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Technology. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Governmental Operations

The Committee on Governmental Operations will hold an oversight hearing on New York City’s Campaign Finance Program for the 2021 citywide elections. Two proposed local laws (T2022-2606 and T2022-2607) aim to amend the city charter to require disclosure of contributors to entities making independent expenditures on municipal ballot proposals or referendums.

• T2022-2606: Proposed law to require disclosure of contributors to independent expenditure entities on ballot proposals
• T2022-2607: Preconsidered proposal related to campaign finance transparency

The Committee on Governmental Operations held an oversight hearing regarding New York City’s Campaign Finance Program in the 2021 Citywide Elections. A proposed local law regarding contributor disclosure for municipal ballot proposals was heard and laid over.

• Held oversight hearing on New York City’s Campaign Finance Program in the 2021 Citywide Elections
• Laid over Introduction T2022-2607 regarding contributor disclosure for municipal ballot proposals

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety, jointly with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, will hold an oversight hearing on public safety in the subway system. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Oversight hearing on public safety in the subway system (T2022-2599)

The Committee on Public Safety conducted an oversight hearing regarding public safety in the subway system. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on Public Safety in the Subway System (T2022-2599)

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold an oversight hearing on public safety in the subway system. The hearing is jointly conducted with the Committee on Public Safety.

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Public Safety held a joint oversight hearing. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights is meeting to conduct oversight on coerced debt. The committee will also consider a local law to expand protections for victims of domestic violence to include economic abuse.

• Oversight hearing on Coerced Debt
• Int 0148-2022: Local Law to expand domestic violence protections to include economic abuse

The committee held a hearing on Int 0148-2022, which proposes expanding protections for victims of domestic violence to include economic abuse. The introduction was subsequently laid over by the committee. An oversight hearing regarding coerced debt was also held and filed.

• Held hearing on Int 0148-2022 regarding economic abuse protections
• Laid over Int 0148-2022
• Held and filed oversight on coerced debt (T2022-2392)

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity will hold an oversight hearing on coerced debt, including a proposed local law to amend the administrative code to expand protections for domestic violence victims to cover economic abuse. The hearing is jointly with the Committee on Civil and Human Rights.

• Local Law to amend administrative code for economic abuse protections (T2022-2391)
• Joint hearing with Committee on Civil and Human Rights (Int 0148-2022)
• Oversight hearing on coerced debt

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity held a joint hearing with the Committee on Civil and Human Rights. The committee held a hearing on Int 0148-2022 regarding economic abuse protections for domestic violence victims, but the item was laid over.

• Held hearing on Oversight - Coerced Debt (T2022-2391)
• Held hearing on Int 0148-2022 regarding economic abuse protections
• Laid over Int 0148-2022

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection is considering a local law (Int 0559-2022) that would restrict eating utensils and extra eating containers, and clarify the definition of third-party courier service. The committee will discuss and possibly vote on the proposal.

• Local Law Int 0559-2022 to restrict eating utensils and extra eating containers
• Clarifies definition of third-party courier service

The committee held a hearing on Int 0559-2022, which relates to restricting eating utensils and extra eating containers and clarifying the definition of third-party courier services. The introduction was subsequently laid over by the committee.

• Held hearing on Int 0559-2022
• Laid over Int 0559-2022

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is holding an oversight hearing to examine the NYPD's Strategic Response Group. The committee will discuss the unit's operations and related matters.

• Oversight hearing on NYPD's Strategic Response Group

Committee on Finance

The New York City Council Committee on Finance is meeting on December 8, 2022, at 1:00 PM in City Hall to hold an oversight hearing regarding the Mayor’s November Financial Plan. The agenda lists no other business or votes.

• Oversight hearing on the Mayor’s November Financial Plan (T2022-2553)

The Committee on Finance held an oversight hearing regarding the November Revenue Forecast Dashboard. The meeting record indicates the oversight was filed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on November Revenue Forecast Dashboard

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations will hold an oversight hearing on equity and civic engagement in libraries. The body will also consider resolutions regarding the Cuban embargo, the Jones Act, and electrical power in Puerto Rico.

• Oversight hearing on Equity, Civic Engagement, and the Role of Libraries
• Resolution T2022-2296 calling to end the Cuban embargo and travel ban
• Resolution 0285-2022 calling to repeal the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act)
• Resolution 0387-2022 and Proposed Res. No. 392-A regarding Puerto Rico electrical power and the LUMA Energy contract

The Committee filed an oversight report regarding equity, civic engagement, and the role of libraries. Three resolutions concerning the Cuban embargo, the Jones Act, and Puerto Rico's electrical power were laid over by the Committee.

• Filed oversight on Equity, Civic Engagement, and the Role of Libraries
• Laid over Resolution 0285-2022 calling to end the Cuban embargo and travel ban
• Laid over Resolution 0387-2022 calling to repeal the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act)
• Laid over Resolution 0392-2022 regarding Puerto Rico electrical power and LUMA Energy

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will hold an oversight hearing regarding support for New York City worker unionization drives. The body will also consider resolutions concerning farmworker human rights and union election practices.

• Oversight on Support for New York City Worker Unionization Drives
• Resolution calling on Wendy’s to join the Fair Food Program (Res 0131-2022)
• Resolution affirming the right to union elections free from union-busting practices (Res 0257-2022)

The committee held hearings regarding worker unionization drives and a resolution concerning the Fair Food Program. Two resolutions were laid over by the committee.

• Filed oversight on Support for New York City Worker Unionization Drives
• Laid over Res 0131-2022 calling on Wendy’s to join the Fair Food Program
• Laid over Res 0257-2022 expressing solidarity with unionization drives

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on Int 0632-2022, a bill that would amend the city’s administrative code to prohibit housing discrimination based on arrest records or criminal history. The committee will also hold oversight on Fair Chance Housing policies.

• Int 0632-2022: Prohibits housing discrimination based on arrest record or criminal history (T2022-2397)
• Oversight hearing on Fair Chance Housing policies

The committee held an oversight hearing regarding fair chance housing and a hearing on Int 0632-2022, which proposes prohibiting housing discrimination based on arrest or criminal history. Int 0632-2022 was laid over by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on Fair Chance Housing
• Held hearing on Int 0632-2022 (housing discrimination based on criminal history)
• Laid over Int 0632-2022

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections will consider five mayoral appointments requiring Council advice and consent. Three nominees are for the Local Conditional Release Commission, and two are for the Public Design Commission. The committee will vote on whether to recommend these appointments to the full Council.

• Gregorio Mayers, David Fullard, and Lily Shapiro nominated to the Local Conditional Release Commission (M 0095-2022, M 0096-2022, M 0097-2022)
• Isabel Castilla and James Van Bramer nominated to the Public Design Commission (M 0101-2022, M 0102-2022)

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections approved three mayoral appointments to the New York City Local Conditional Release Commission. Two other proposed appointments to the New York City Public Design Commission were laid over.

• Approved appointment of Gregorio Mayers to Local Conditional Release Commission (7-1-1)
• Approved appointment of David Fullard to Local Conditional Release Commission (6-1-2)
• Approved appointment of Lily Shapiro to Local Conditional Release Commission (7-1-1)
• Laid over appointment of Isabel Castilla to New York City Public Design Commission
• Laid over appointment of James Van Bramer to New York City Public Design Commission

Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity

The Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity, jointly with the Committee on Aging, is holding an oversight hearing on food insecurity and older adult centers. The meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2022, at 10:00 AM in Committee Room at City Hall. No specific legislation or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Oversight hearing on food insecurity and older adult centers (T2022-2380)
• Joint meeting with the Committee on Aging

Committee on Finance

The New York City Council Committee on Finance met on December 7, 2022, chaired by Justin L. Brannan, to consider five preconsidered land use items.

• Consideration of LU 0149-2022 for Yorkville Gardens, Block 1539, Lot 10, Manhattan
• Consideration of LU 0150-2022 for Sherwood LLC.HUDMF.FY23, Block 1909, Lot 1 and Block 1956, Lot 29, Queens
• Consideration of LU 0151-2022 for Briarwood-Black Spruce, Block 9663, Lots 2 and 20, Queens
• Consideration of LU 0152-2022 for 157 West 119 St: Block 1904, Lot 6, Manhattan
• Consideration of LU 0153-2022 for CB WHCO: Block 1831, Lot 53, Manhattan

The Committee on Finance reviewed and approved five separate land use applications for properties in Manhattan and Queens. Each application was approved via roll call vote, including the associated companion resolutions.

• Approved Yorkville Gardens land use application LU 0149-2022 (16-0)
• Approved Sherwood LLC land use application LU 0150-2022 (16-0)
• Approved Briarwood-Black Spruce land use application LU 0151-2022 (15-1)
• Approved 157 West 119 St land use application LU 0152-2022 (16-0)
• Approved CB WHCO land use application LU 0153-2022 (16-0)

Committee on Public Safety

The New York City Council Committee on Public Safety is holding a meeting to conduct an oversight hearing on the NYPD's Strategic Response Group. The agenda consists of this single oversight item.

• Oversight - NYPD's Strategic Response Group (T2022-2310)

Committee on Public Safety

The New York City Council's Committee on Public Safety is holding a meeting to consider a local law regarding a catalytic converter etching program. The session takes place at City Hall on December 7, 2022, led by Chair Kamillah Hanks.

• Consideration of Int 0759-2022 (Proposed Int. No. 759-B), a local law to amend the administrative code relating to a catalytic converter etching program

The Committee on Public Safety approved Int 0759-2022-B, a local law to amend the city's administrative code regarding a catalytic converter etching program. The measure was approved by a roll call vote.

• Approved Int 0759-2022-B regarding a catalytic converter etching program (10-0)

Committee on Environmental Protection

The Committee on Environmental Protection is holding an oversight hearing on New York City's air quality and its effects on public health. The committee will also consider two proposed local laws: one requiring the city to purchase zero-emission vehicles, and another increasing civil penalties for idling by trucks and buses.

• Oversight hearing on NYC air quality and public health effects
• Proposed law on city purchase of zero-emission vehicles (Int 0279-2022)
• Proposed law increasing civil penalties for truck and bus idling (Int 0684-2022)

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding commuter van operations. The body is considering a request for New York State to allow these vans to accept hails from passengers in the street.

• Resolution 0292-2022 regarding S.5320/A.9731 to allow commuter vans to accept street hails

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved Resolution 0292-2022-A. This resolution calls on the New York State Legislature and Governor to pass S.5320/A.9731, which would allow commuter vans to accept hails from passengers in the street.

• Approved Res 0292-2022-A to allow commuter van street hails (13-1)

Committee on Environmental Protection

The Committee on Environmental Protection is meeting to consider two resolutions. These items address the state's Climate Action Council Scoping Plan and the allocation of funds from the 2022 Environmental Bond Act.

• Res 0169-2022: Resolution regarding the Climate Action Council Scoping Plan and CLCPA targets
• Res 0258-2022: Resolution regarding the allocation of Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 funds

The Committee on Environmental Protection approved two resolutions. One calls for a Climate Action Council Scoping Plan that meets CLCPA targets, and the other requests that environmental bond funds be allocated to New York City based on its statewide tax revenue contribution.

• Approved Res 0169-2022 calling for a Climate Action Council Scoping Plan (8-1)
• Approved Res 0258-2022-B regarding allocation of Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 funds (8-1)

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will discuss two items: a bill to require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to establish a civil service ambassador program, and a resolution urging the State Legislature to pass a bill that would annually raise the minimum wage based on inflation and labor productivity.

• A Local Law to amend the administrative code to establish a civil service ambassador program (Int 0658-2022)
• Resolution calling for State Legislature to pass S.3062D/A.7503 to raise minimum wage annually by inflation and labor productivity (Res 0310-2022)

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor approved a local law to establish a civil service ambassador program. The committee also approved a resolution urging the State Legislature and Governor to index the minimum wage to inflation and labor productivity.

• Approved Int 0658-2022-A to establish a civil service ambassador program (9-0)
• Approved Res 0310-2022-A calling for annual minimum wage increases based on inflation and productivity (9-0)

Committee on Aging

The New York City Council Committee on Aging is holding a joint oversight meeting with the Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity to discuss food insecurity and older adult centers. This is a discussion and oversight session rather than a legislative vote. Residents can monitor this hearing to understand local policies affecting senior nutrition and community center services.

• Oversight hearing on Food Insecurity And Older Adult Centers (T2022-2379) held jointly with the Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity

Committee on Governmental Operations

The Committee on Governmental Operations is meeting to consider two local laws. The items involve changes to the New York City Charter and the administrative code.

• Int 0696-2022: Amendment to the New York City Charter regarding ranked choice election ballot design and instructions
• Int 0698-2022 / Proposed Int. No. 698-A: Amendment to the administrative code regarding a public service corps program

The Committee on Governmental Operations approved two local laws. One amends the city charter regarding ranked choice election ballots, and the other amends the administrative code to administer a public service corps program.

• Approved Int 0696-2022 regarding ranked choice election ballot design and instructions (5-0)
• Approved Int 0698-2022-A regarding the administration of a public service corps program (5-0)

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council is meeting to vote on several land use items, including a rezoning in Brooklyn and real property tax exemptions in Manhattan and Queens. The body is also considering new local laws regarding ranked choice election ballots, a catalytic converter etching program, and financial aid for backwater valves.

• Rezoning of 280 Bergen Street, Brooklyn (Res 0437-2022, Res 0438-2022)
• Real property tax exemptions for Yorkville Gardens (Manhattan), Sherwood LLC (Queens), and Briarwood-Black Spruce (Queens)
• Proposed local law for a catalytic converter etching program (Int 0759-2022-B)
• Proposed financial assistance for purchase and installation of backwater valves (Int 0076-2022-A)
• Mayoral appointments of Gregorio Mayers, David Fullard, and Lily Shapiro to the Local Conditional Release Commission

The Council approved several zoning amendments and property dispositions in Brooklyn, as well as real property tax exemptions in Manhattan and Queens. Three mayoral appointments to the Local Conditional Release Commission were confirmed. Additionally, the Council passed local laws regarding catalytic converter etching and backwater valve financial assistance.

• Approved appointment of Gregorio Mayers to Local Conditional Release Commission (38-8-4)
• Approved appointment of David Fullard to Local Conditional Release Commission (32-8-10)
• Approved appointment of Lily Shapiro to Local Conditional Release Commission (37-8-5)
• Approved 280 Bergen Street rezoning (49-1-0)
• Approved Livonia Avenue Urban Development Action Area and property disposition
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Brownsville II Urban Renewal Plan
• Approved Local Law for catalytic converter etching program
• Approved Local Law for backwater valve installation financial assistance

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings is holding an oversight hearing on the city’s tools for enforcing the Housing Maintenance Code. Six proposed local laws would add photographic documentation requirements, raise inspection fees, mandate safety notices, expand heat sensors, and increase penalties for violations.

• Int 0163-2022: Require photographic documentation for certain HPD violations
• Int 0204-2022: Raise inspection fees for certain housing inspections
• Int 0243-2022: Require landlords to post electric space heater safety notices
• Int 0243-A: Publish annual lists of open HMC violations to tenants
• Int 0583-2022: Increase HPD penalties and create a certification-of-correction watch list

The committee held hearings on several proposed local laws regarding housing maintenance, inspections, and safety. All introduced legislation was laid over by the committee following the hearings.

• Oversight on Housing Maintenance Code enforcement tools filed
• Int 0163-2022 (HPD photographic documentation) laid over
• Int 0204-2022 (housing inspection fees) laid over
• Int 0243-2022 (electric space heater safety notices) laid over
• Int 0337-2022 (annual lists of open maintenance violations) laid over
• Int 0434-2022 (heat sensors program expansion) laid over
• Int 0484-2022 (DOB photographic documentation) laid over
• Int 0583-2022 (HPD violation penalties and watch list) laid over

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation is holding an oversight hearing on the efficiency of parks capital projects. The body will also consider three local laws regarding capital expenditure reporting, micro park feasibility, and project duration reduction.

• Oversight on improving the efficiency of Parks Capital Projects
• Int 0174-2022: Reporting on park capital expenditures
• Int 0680-2022: Feasibility survey for micro parks on vacant city land near dead ends and highway ramps
• Int 0842-2022: Strategic blueprint to reduce capital project durations by at least 25 percent

The committee held hearings on several items related to park capital projects and green spaces. All three introduced local laws were laid over by the committee.

• Oversight T2022-2438 on Parks Capital Projects efficiency filed
• Int 0174-2022 regarding park capital expenditure reporting laid over
• Int 0680-2022 regarding feasibility survey for small parks on dead-end streets laid over
• Int 0842-2022 regarding strategy to reduce capital project duration laid over

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold an oversight hearing regarding the city's response to migrants. The meeting includes a session for public testimony.

• Oversight hearing on the delivery of services to migrants

City Council Stated Meeting

This is the agenda for the New York City Council stated meeting on December 1, 2022, at 1:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting header and no specific items, so it is procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions or discussions.

Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Hospitals is meeting to conduct oversight regarding the state of nursing in New York City. The discussion will focus on staffing and retention.

• Oversight hearing on State of Nursing in NYC – Staffing and Retention

The Committee on Hospitals conducted an oversight hearing. The record indicates that the oversight was held and subsequently filed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing T2022-2378
• Filed oversight T2022-2378

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use is meeting to discuss items listed on the Land Use Calendar. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific items for decision.

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations will hold an oversight hearing on how NYC libraries advance equity and civic engagement. The hearing is chaired by Council Member Chi A. Ossé and includes eight other council members.

• Oversight hearing T2022-2296 on equity, civic engagement, and the role of libraries

Committee on State and Federal Legislation

The New York City Council Committee on State and Federal Legislation is holding a joint meeting with the Committee on Economic Development to conduct an oversight hearing on New York City heliport operations. No legislative votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Oversight hearing on New York City Heliport Operations (T2022-2453), held jointly with the Committee on Economic Development

The Committee on State and Federal Legislation held a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Economic Development. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Economic Development

The Committee on Economic Development, jointly with the Committee on State and Federal Legislation, is holding an oversight hearing on New York City heliport operations. The agenda lists no specific bills or resolutions, only the oversight topic.

• Oversight hearing on New York City Heliport Operations (T2022-2403)

The Committee on Economic Development and the Committee on State and Federal Legislation held a joint oversight hearing. The record indicates that the oversight was filed by the committee.

• Filed oversight hearing T2022-2403

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding an oversight hearing to examine the city's response and delivery of services to migrants. Various city agencies will provide testimony throughout the day.

• Testimony from Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and NYC Emergency Management
• Testimony from Mayor’s Office of Contracts
• Testimony from Health + Hospitals and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Testimony from Department of Social Services and Department of Youth and Community Development
• Testimony from Department of Education

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The New York City Council Committee on Civil and Human Rights is scheduled to meet on November 23, 2022, to hold an oversight hearing and discuss proposed legislation regarding housing discrimination.

• Oversight hearing on Fair Chance Housing (T2022-2397)
• Int 0632-2022: A Local Law to amend the administrative code to prohibit housing discrimination based on arrest record or criminal history

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council is considering several land use applications, including a large-scale rezoning in Queens. The body is also reviewing proposed local laws regarding catalytic converter purchases and suicide lifeline information in schools.

• Innovation Queens Rezoning and LSGD in Queens (LU 0126-2022 through LU 0134-2022)
• Int 0525-2022-B: Local law regarding the purchase of second-hand catalytic converters
• Int 0610-2022-A: Requiring DOE to provide 988 suicide and crisis lifeline information
• Int 0789-2022: Increasing annual expenditures for two business improvement districts
• LU 0135-2022: Designation of Urban Development Action Area for Livonia4 in Brooklyn

The Council approved a series of rezoning applications and special permits for the Innovation Queens project. It also passed local laws regarding catalytic converter purchases, suicide lifeline information in schools, and a needle buyback pilot program. Several other land use applications in Brooklyn and Staten Island were approved.

• Approved local law on second-hand catalytic converter purchases (Consent Roll Call)
• Approved local law requiring DOE to provide 988 suicide lifeline information (Consent Roll Call)
• Approved local law increasing annual expenditures for two business improvement districts (46-1)
• Approved needle, syringe, and sharps buyback pilot program (40-6-1)
• Approved Innovation Queens rezoning and associated special permits (46-1)
• Approved real property tax exemption for Brooklyn properties (46-1)
• Approved site plan for 252-seat Early Childhood Center at 1 Virginia Avenue (Consent Roll Call)
• Filed 1571 McDonald Avenue Rezoning application following withdrawal (Consent Roll Call)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is meeting to discuss legislation regarding catalytic converters. The session focuses on a proposed program for etching converters and laws concerning their unlawful possession and sale.

• Int 0759-2022: A Local Law relating to a catalytic converter etching program and the unlawful possession and sale of catalytic converters

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection is meeting to discuss a proposed local law. The item concerns amendments to the city administrative code regarding the purchase of second-hand catalytic converters.

• Proposed Int. No. 525-B: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the purchase of second-hand catalytic converters

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection approved Int 0525-2022-B. This local law amends the administrative code of the city of New York regarding the purchase of second-hand catalytic converters.

• Approved Int 0525-2022-B regarding second-hand catalytic converter purchases (9-0)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is meeting to consider a local law regarding annual expenditure increases for two business improvement districts. The body will also review funding designations for organizations in the Expense Budget and a land use item in Brooklyn.

• Int 0789-2022: Increase in annual expenditures for two business improvement districts
• T2022-2490: New and changed designations for organizations receiving Expense Budget funding
• LU 0147-2022: Land use item for Block 2396, 2409, 2420, and 2434 in Brooklyn Community District No. 1

The Committee on Finance approved an increase in annual expenditures for two business improvement districts. The committee also approved changes to organization designations for Expense Budget funding and a land use application for multiple lots in Brooklyn Community District 1.

• Approved Int 0789-2022 to increase annual expenditures for two business improvement districts (16-1)
• Approved Res 0388-2022 regarding new and changed designations for organizations receiving Expense Budget funding (17-0)
• Approved LU 0147-2022 land use application for multiple lots in Brooklyn Community District 1 (16-1)

Committee on Education

The New York City Council Committee on Education met on November 22, 2022, to discuss proposed legislation. The committee considered a local law requiring the department of education to provide information on the local 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and related resources.

• Consideration of Proposed Int. No. 610-A to require the department of education to provide information on the local 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and other related resources.

The Committee on Education approved Proposed Int. No. 610-A. This legislation requires the Department of Education to provide information regarding the local 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and other related resources.

• Approved Proposed Int. No. 610-A (18-0)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for decision or discussion. The document refers readers to the Land Use Calendar for further details.

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use will hear applications for major rezonings in Astoria, Queens and Brooklyn, including mixed-use developments and large retail expansions. It will also consider urban renewal plans and zoning changes for affordable housing projects in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

• Astoria rezoning (C 220364 ZMQ) to change M1-1/M1-4/R7-3/R9 districts and create Special Mixed Use District MX-24
• Brownsville urban renewal (C 220427 HAK) for Livonia Avenue properties between Christopher Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard
• Brooklyn rezoning (C 210230 ZMK) at 1571 McDonald Avenue to convert R5 to C4-4L and C2-3 districts
• Brooklyn rezoning (C 220188 ZMK) at 280 Bergen Street to change M1-2 to R7A/R7D districts and add C2-4
• Brooklyn mixed-use development (C 220314 ZSK) at 12020 Flatlands Avenue with 500-space public parking garage

The Committee on Land Use approved several applications for the Innovation Queens Rezoning, the Livonia4 project in Brooklyn, and the Innovative Urban Village. The committee also approved a site for a new 252-seat Early Childhood Center in Staten Island.

• Approved Innovation Queens Rezoning and LSGD applications (C 220364, N 220367, C 220365, C 220366, C 220368, C 220369, C 220371, C 220373, C 220374) with modifications (11-0)
• Approved Livonia4 project applications (C 220427, C 220428, C 220429, N 220430) with modifications (11-0)
• Approved Innovative Urban Village applications (C 220312, N 220313, C 220311, C 220314) (11-0 or 12-0)
• Approved 280 Bergen Street Rezoning applications (C 220188, N 220189) with modifications (11-0)
• Filed 1571 McDonald Avenue Rezoning applications (C 210230, N 210231) with companion resolution (11-0)
• Approved site selection for a 252-seat Early Childhood Center at 1 Virginia Avenue, Staten Island (11-0)

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education is meeting jointly with the Committee on Oversight and Investigations. The body will conduct an oversight review of school bus transportation services.

• Oversight hearing on School Bus Transportation Services (T2022-2401)

The Committee on Education and the Committee on Oversight and Investigations held a joint oversight hearing. The record indicates that the oversight was filed by the committee.

• Held joint oversight hearing (T2022-2401)
• Filed oversight report (T2022-2401)

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations will jointly meet with the Committee on Education to review oversight of school bus transportation services. The meeting will examine T2022-2402, a council oversight item related to this topic.

• Oversight hearing on school bus transportation services (T2022-2402)
• Joint meeting with Committee on Education

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations, jointly with the Committee on Education, held an oversight hearing regarding school bus transportation services. The oversight was filed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on school bus transportation services (T2022-2402)

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction is meeting to discuss two proposed local laws. These items concern the tracking of opioid settlement funds and the creation of a sharps buyback pilot program.

• Int 0404-2022: Local Law regarding a report tracking funds from the New York opioid settlement sharing agreement
• Int 0609-2022: Local Law to establish a needle, syringe, and sharps buyback pilot program

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction approved two amended local laws. These include a requirement to track funds from the New York opioid settlement and the establishment of a needle, syringe, and sharps buyback pilot program.

• Approved Int 0404-2022-A regarding opioid settlement fund tracking (8-0)
• Approved Int 0609-2022-A establishing a needle, syringe, and sharps buyback pilot program (8-0)

Committee on Public Housing

The Committee on Public Housing is meeting to conduct oversight regarding resident engagement and outreach. No other legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Oversight hearing on Resident Engagement and Outreach

The Committee on Public Housing conducted an oversight hearing. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice will hold an oversight hearing. The body is reviewing the Department of Correction's progress update regarding the Nunez compliance action plan.

• Oversight hearing on DOC’s Action Plan Progress Update for Nunez Compliance

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The New York City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection is holding a hearing on oversight concerning student debt as a barrier to generational wealth. The committee will also consider two local laws regarding financial empowerment centers, reporting requirements, and banning fees for federal student debt relief services.

• Oversight hearing on student debt as a barrier to generational wealth (T2022-2206)
• Proposed local law requiring Department of Consumer and Worker Protection reports on financial empowerment centers and student debt distress (Int 0366-2022)
• Proposed local law banning companies from charging fees for federal student debt relief and creating a private cause of action (Int 0621-2022)

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection held an oversight hearing regarding student debt as a barrier to generational wealth. Two legislative introductions regarding financial empowerment center reporting and student debt relief scams were heard but laid over.

• Held oversight hearing on Student Debt as a Barriers to Generational Wealth (T2022-2206)
• Laid over Int 0366-2022 regarding reporting on financial empowerment centers and student debt distress
• Laid over Int 0621-2022 regarding banning fees for federal student debt relief and creating a private cause of action for scam victims

Committee on State and Federal Legislation

The Committee on State and Federal Legislation will hold an oversight hearing on student debt as a barrier to generational wealth. The body will also consider legislation regarding student debt distress reporting and the banning of student debt relief fee scams.

• Oversight hearing: Student Debt as a Barriers to Generational Wealth
• Int 0366-2022: Requirement for Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to report on financial empowerment centers and student debt distress
• Int 0621-2022: Proposal to ban companies charging fees for federal student debt relief and create a private cause of action for victims

The Committee on State and Federal Legislation and the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection held hearings regarding student debt and debt relief scams. Two legislative introductions were laid over by the committee following these hearings.

• Held oversight hearing on Student Debt as a Barriers to Generational Wealth (T2022-2205)
• Laid over Int 0366-2022 regarding reporting on financial empowerment centers and student debt distress
• Laid over Int 0621-2022 regarding banning fees for federal student debt relief services

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will review eight rezoning applications and special permits for large-scale mixed-use developments in Queens and Brooklyn. The Queens items focus on the Innovation Queens project near Astoria, including zoning map amendments, bulk modifications, and special permits for retail floor area flexibility. Brooklyn items include rezonings for mixed-income housing and a public parking garage proposal in Flatlands.

• Queens rezoning map amendments for Innovation Queens project (C 220364 ZMQ, C 220365 ZSQ)
• Special permits for bulk modifications in Innovation Queens area (C 220366 ZSQ, C 220368 ZSQ, C 220369 ZSQ)
• Brooklyn rezoning for 1571 McDonald Avenue (C 210230 ZMK)
• Brooklyn rezoning for 280 Bergen Street (C 220188 ZMK)
• Flatlands Avenue mixed-use development with 500-space parking garage (C 220314 ZSK)

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved several land use applications for the Innovation Queens Rezoning and the Innovative Urban Village projects. Three applications regarding 1571 McDonald Avenue and 280 Bergen Street were laid over. All approvals passed with a 7-0 vote, with one member absent.

• Approved Innovation Queens Rezoning map amendments and special permits with modifications (7-0)
• Approved Innovative Urban Village map amendment C 220312 ZMK (7-0)
• Approved Innovative Urban Village zoning resolution amendment N 220313 ZRK (7-0)
• Approved Innovative Urban Village special permit C 220311 ZSK for yard and height modifications (7-0)
• Approved Innovative Urban Village special permit C 220314 ZSK for a 500-space parking garage (7-0)
• Laid over 1571 McDonald Avenue rezoning applications C 210230 ZMK and N 210231 ZRK
• Laid over 280 Bergen Street rezoning applications C 220188 ZMK and N 220189 ZRK

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee is reviewing several applications from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development regarding the Livonia4 project. The body will discuss property dispositions, urban renewal plan amendments, and zoning changes in Brooklyn. The meeting also includes a site selection proposal for a new early childhood center in Staten Island.

• Designation of an Urban Development Action Area and property disposition on Livonia Avenue (C 220427 HAK)
• Fourth amendment to the Brownsville II Urban Renewal Plan (C 220428 HUK)
• Zoning Map amendment changing an R6 District to an R7-2 District and establishing a C2-4 District (C 220429 ZMK)
• Establishment of a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area in Brooklyn (N 220430 ZRK)
• Proposed site selection for a 252-seat Early Childhood Center at 1 Virginia Avenue, Staten Island (G 220024 SCR)

The Subcommittee approved four applications related to the Livonia4 project in Brooklyn, including zoning changes and property disposition. Additionally, the Subcommittee approved the site selection for a new Early Childhood Center in Staten Island.

• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC the designation of an Urban Development Action Area and property disposition at Livonia Avenue (6-0)
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC the fourth amendment to the Brownsville II Urban Renewal Plan (6-0)
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC the Zoning Map amendment changing R6 to R7-2 and establishing a C2-4 District at Livonia Avenue (6-0)
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC the establishment of a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area at Livonia Avenue (6-0)
• Approved the site selection for a 252-seat Early Childhood Center at 1 Virginia Avenue, Staten Island (6-0)

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education is holding an oversight hearing regarding the NYC Department of Education. The session focuses on how federal COVID-19 relief funds are being spent.

• Oversight of NYC Department of Education’s spending of federal COVID-19 relief funds

The Committee on Education conducted an oversight hearing. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management will conduct oversight on the city's sanitation fleet and the DSNY 2022-2023 Snow Plan. The body will also consider legislation regarding sidewalk snow and ice removal penalties.

• Oversight of the City’s Sanitation Fleet and DSNY’s 2022-2023 Snow Plan
• Int 0020-2022: Increasing penalties for chain businesses failing to remove snow, ice and dirt from sidewalks
• Int 0100-2022: Exempting or partially exempting seniors and certain persons with disabilities from snow and ice removal penalties

The Committee held an oversight hearing regarding the city's sanitation fleet and the 2022-2023 snow plan. Two introductions regarding snow removal penalties for chain businesses and exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities were heard and subsequently laid over.

• Filed oversight on the City’s Sanitation Fleet and DSNY’s 2022-2023 Snow Plan
• Laid over Int 0020-2022 (increasing penalties on chain businesses for snow/ice removal failure)
• Laid over Int 0100-2022 (exempting seniors and persons with disabilities from snow/ice removal penalties)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is holding an oversight meeting. The body will discuss recommendations from the Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform.

• Oversight of Recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform

The Committee on Finance conducted an oversight hearing regarding 'The Road to Reform - A Blueprint for Modernizing and Simplifying New York City's Property Tax System'. The record indicates the oversight was filed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on property tax system modernization blueprint

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The New York City Council Committee on Fire and Emergency Management is holding an oversight hearing on e-bikes and lithium-ion battery fire safety. The committee is also considering six local laws related to public education campaigns, battery sales regulations, fire department safety reports, safety information for food delivery workers, and prohibitions on second-use lithium-ion batteries.

• Oversight - E-Bikes and Lithium-ion Battery Fire Safety
• Int 0656-2022: Informational campaign on fire risks from powered mobility devices
• Int 0663-2022: Regulation of storage battery sales for powered mobility devices
• Int 0722-2022: Fire department reporting on safety measures for powered mobility devices
• Int 0749-2022: Safety information for food delivery workers regarding powered mobility devices

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management held an oversight hearing and hearings on five separate introductions regarding powered mobility device safety. All five legislative introductions were laid over by the committee following the hearings.

• Oversight on E-Bikes and Lithium-ion Battery Fire Safety (T2022-2144) filed
• Int 0656-2022 (FDNY public education campaign on powered mobility devices) laid over
• Int 0663-2022 (sale of storage batteries for powered mobility devices) laid over
• Int 0722-2022 (FDNY reporting on safety measures for powered mobility devices) laid over
• Int 0749-2022 (safety information for food delivery workers on powered mobility devices) laid over
• Int 0752-2022 (prohibiting sale and assembly of second-use lithium-ion batteries) laid over

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections will consider three mayoral appointments for the New York City Local Conditional Release Commission. Each nominee requires council advice and consent under state and city law.

• Advice and consent vote for Gregorio Mayers as Commissioner (M 0095-2022)
• Advice and consent vote for David Fullard as Commissioner (M 0096-2022)
• Advice and consent vote for Lily Shapiro as Commissioner (M 0097-2022)

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections held hearings regarding the appointment of three individuals to the New York City Local Conditional Release Commission. All three mayoral messages were subsequently laid over by the committee.

• Hearing held and message laid over for Gregorio Mayers (M 0095-2022)
• Hearing held and message laid over for David Fullard (M 0096-2022)
• Hearing held and message laid over for Lily Shapiro (M 0097-2022)

Committee on Youth Services

The Committee on Youth Services is meeting jointly with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction. The body will conduct an oversight hearing regarding how NYC youth access mental health services.

• Oversight hearing on Accessing Mental Health Services for NYC Youth (T2022-2313)

The Committee on Youth Services held a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction. The minutes record that the oversight was held and filed, but no specific votes or policy decisions were documented.

• Held joint oversight hearing with Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
• Filed oversight report

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans and the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction are holding a joint oversight meeting. The body will evaluate the City’s Veterans Treatment Courts.

• Oversight hearing on Veterans Treatment Courts (T2022-2281)

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction, jointly with the Committee on Veterans, is holding an oversight hearing to evaluate the City's Veterans Treatment Courts. The agenda lists no specific legislation or action items, only the oversight topic.

• Oversight hearing on Veterans Treatment Courts (T2022-2282)

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction is meeting jointly with the Committee on Youth Services. The body will conduct oversight regarding how NYC youth access mental health services.

• Oversight hearing on Accessing Mental Health Services for NYC Youth (T2022-2312)

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction held a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Youth Services. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is holding an oversight hearing to evaluate present challenges regarding COVID-19 in New York City. This is a joint session with the Committee on Hospitals and the Subcommittee on COVID Recovery and Resiliency.

• Oversight hearing on COVID-19 in NYC (T2022-2275)

The Committee on Health, jointly with the Subcommittee on COVID Recovery and Resiliency and the Committee on Hospitals, held an oversight hearing. The record indicates the oversight was filed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing (T2022-2275)

Committee on Hospitals

The New York City Council Committee on Hospitals meets to hold an oversight hearing on COVID-19 in NYC, evaluating present challenges. This meeting is held jointly with the Subcommittee on COVID Recovery and Resiliency and the Committee on Health.

• Oversight hearing on COVID-19 in NYC: Evaluating the Present Challenges (T2022-2294)

The Committee on Hospitals, jointly with the Committee on Health and the Subcommittee on COVID Recovery and Resiliency, held an oversight hearing titled 'COVID-19 in NYC: Evaluating the Present Challenges.' The oversight was filed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing T2022-2294 regarding COVID-19 challenges in NYC

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations, jointly with the Committee on Finance, will hold an oversight hearing. The session focuses on how New York City spent federal Covid-19 relief funds.

• Oversight hearing on New York City’s spending of federal Covid-19 relief funds

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations and the Committee on Finance held a joint hearing. The minutes record the attendance of members and the filing of a committee report, testimony, and transcript. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is holding an oversight hearing regarding how New York City spent federal Covid-19 relief funds. This is a joint session with the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

• Oversight hearing on New York City’s spending of federal Covid-19 relief funds (T2022-2360)

The Committee on Finance and the Committee on Oversight and Investigations held a joint oversight hearing regarding item T2022-2360. The record indicates the oversight was filed by the committee.

• Held joint oversight hearing on T2022-2360
• Filed oversight for T2022-2360

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing regarding providers serving the City’s Crisis Management System (CMS). The body will also consider two local laws concerning the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice.

• Oversight of providers serving the City’s Crisis Management System (CMS)
• Int 0439-2022: Requirement for Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to evaluate funded criminal justice programs
• Int 0756-2022: Requirement for Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to provide training and support to CMS not-for-profit providers

The committee held hearings on the city's crisis management system and criminal justice program evaluations. Two proposed local laws were laid over by the committee following these hearings.

• Oversight on providers serving the Crisis Management System (CMS) filed
• Int 0439-2022 regarding evaluation of criminal justice programs laid over
• Int 0756-2022 regarding training for CMS not-for-profit providers laid over

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider a resolution to increase the annual expenditure for the 125th Street and DUMBO Business Improvement Districts. The meeting will also set the date, time, and place for a public hearing on the local law to raise these fees.

• Resolution 0362-2022 to increase annual expenditure for 125th Street and DUMBO Business Improvement Districts
• Setting hearing date, time, and place for local law on fee increases

The Committee on Finance approved Resolution 0362-2022. This action increases the annual expenditure for the 125th Street and DUMBO Business Improvement Districts.

• Approved Res 0362-2022 to increase annual expenditure for 125th Street and DUMBO BIDs (16-0)

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider several local laws related to the fire department, including establishing a recruitment and retention plan, requiring a survey of firehouse upgrades for mixed-gender use, reporting demographic data, implementing diversity training, and reporting on equal employment opportunity complaints. The agenda also includes a resolution to increase annual expenditures for the 125th Street and DUMBO Business Improvement Districts, and the introduction of new bills on topics like newsrack requirements, no-rehire provisions, and human rights law statutes of limitations.

• Int 0516-2022-A: Establishing a recruitment and retention plan for firefighters
• Int 0519-2022-A: Requiring a survey of permanent firehouse upgrades for mixed-gender workforce
• Int 0552-2022-A: Reporting demographic information of fire department members
• Res 0362-2022: Increase in annual expenditure for 125th Street and DUMBO Business Improvement Districts
• Int 0813-2022: Exemptions for third-party food delivery services from fee limits

The Council approved five local laws regarding FDNY recruitment, training, and reporting. It also approved a resolution to increase annual expenditures for the 125th Street and DUMBO Business Improvement Districts. Several other bills and resolutions were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved increase in annual expenditure for 125th Street and DUMBO BIDs (48-1)
• Approved Local Law 116: FDNY recruitment and retention plan
• Approved Local Law 117: Survey of firehouse upgrades for mixed gender workforce
• Approved Local Law 118: Reporting demographic information of FDNY members
• Approved Local Law 119: FDNY training on diversity, inclusion, and anti-harassment
• Approved Local Law 120: Annual reporting on FDNY equal employment opportunity complaints
• Adopted minutes of the October 12, 2022 Stated Meeting

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The New York City Council Committee on Fire and Emergency Management met on November 3, 2022, to discuss and consider multiple proposed local laws regarding the fire department. The committee reviewed legislation concerning firefighter recruitment and retention, firehouse upgrades for a mixed gender workforce, demographic reporting, and diversity training.

• Proposed Int. No. 516-A: A Local Law to establish a recruitment and retention plan for firefighters
• Proposed Int. No. 519-A: A Local Law requiring a survey of permanent firehouse upgrades for a mixed gender workforce
• Proposed Int. No. 552-A: A Local Law regarding reporting demographic information of fire department members at fire companies and special operations units
• Proposed Int. No. 553-A: A Local Law requiring training on diversity, inclusion, anti-discrimination, and anti-harassment
• Proposed Int. No. 560-A: A Local Law requiring annual reporting on equal employment opportunity complaints

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management approved five amended local laws. These measures address firefighter recruitment, firehouse facility upgrades for mixed-gender use, and diversity and demographic reporting within the fire department.

• Approved Int 0516-2022-A regarding a firefighter recruitment and retention plan (7-0)
• Approved Int 0519-2022-A requiring a survey of firehouse upgrades for a mixed gender workforce (7-0)
• Approved Int 0552-2022-A regarding reporting demographic information of FDNY members (7-0)
• Approved Int 0553-2022-A requiring FDNY training on diversity, inclusion, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment (7-0)
• Approved Int 0560-2022-A requiring annual reporting on equal employment opportunity complaints (7-0)

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education is holding an oversight hearing on accommodations for college students with disabilities. The committee will also consider a local law (Int 0660-2022) to establish a program providing transition services for students with disabilities entering higher education, jointly with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction.

• Oversight hearing on accommodations for college students with disabilities
• Local Law Int 0660-2022 to establish a transition services program for students with disabilities entering higher education
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The committee held an oversight hearing regarding accommodations for college students with disabilities. Introduction 0660-2022, which proposes a transition services program for students with disabilities entering higher education, was laid over by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on accommodations for college students with disabilities
• Laid over Int 0660-2022 regarding transition services for students with disabilities

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction is holding an oversight hearing on accommodations for college students with disabilities. They will also discuss a proposed local law (Int 0660-2022) to establish a program providing transition services for students with disabilities entering higher education, jointly with the Committee on Higher Education.

• Oversight hearing on accommodations for college students with disabilities
• Proposed local law Int 0660-2022 to establish transition services program for students with disabilities entering higher education
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction held an oversight hearing regarding accommodations for college students with disabilities. Introduction 660, which proposes a transition services program for students with disabilities entering higher education, was laid over by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on accommodations for college students with disabilities
• Laid over Int 0660-2022 regarding transition services for students with disabilities entering higher education

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration is holding an oversight hearing on supporting immigrant small businesses and promoting language access. The committee will also consider several proposed local laws that would require city agencies to translate emergency information, inspection results, and compliance materials into more languages, and establish new offices for translation and small business digitalization.

• Oversight hearing on supporting immigrant small businesses and promoting language access
• Int 0137-2022: requiring agencies to translate and distribute emergency information in designated citywide languages
• Int 0382-2022: requiring written inspection results from DCWP and DOHMH in business owner's language of choice
• Int 0570-2022: establishing an office of translation and interpretation within the office of immigrant affairs
• Int 0685-2022: establishing an office of small business digitalization

The Committee on Immigration held an oversight hearing regarding immigrant small businesses and language access. Several proposed local laws concerning translation services and agency guidance were heard and subsequently laid over by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on Supporting Immigrant Small Businesses and Promoting Language Access (T2022-2166)
• Held hearing and laid over Int 0137-2022 (emergency information translation)
• Held hearing and laid over Int 0382-2022 (settlement offer guidance translation)
• Held hearing and laid over Int 0570-2022 (office of translation and interpretation)
• Held hearing and laid over Int 0685-2022 (office of small business digitalization)
• Held hearing and laid over Int 0697-2022 (supplemental language access services)
• Held hearing and laid over Int 0699-2022 (language access for small business owners)
• Held hearing and laid over Int 0700-2022 (translation for compliance materials)

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business will hold an oversight hearing on supporting immigrant-owned small businesses and improving language access. Six proposed local laws aim to require city agencies to translate emergency information and inspection results into multiple languages, establish a new office of translation, and enhance digital resources for small business owners.

• Int 0137-2022: Require agencies to translate emergency info into citywide languages
• Int 0382-2022: Mandate inspection results in business owner’s language of choice
• Int 0382-2022: Establish Office of Translation and Interpretation in Office of Immigrant Affairs
• Int 0570-2022: Create Office of Small Business Digitalization
• Int 0685-2022: Require translations for languages not covered by existing law

The Committee held hearings on several introductions regarding language access and translation services for small businesses. All listed introductions were laid over by the Committee.

• Oversight on Supporting Immigrant Small Businesses and Promoting Language Access: Hearing held and filed
• Int 0137-2022 (emergency information translation): Laid over
• Int 0382-2022 (inspection results in business owner's language): Laid over
• Int 0570-2022 (office of translation and interpretation): Laid over
• Int 0685-2022 (office of small business digitalization): Laid over
• Int 0697-2022 (translations for languages not in language access law): Laid over
• Int 0699-2022 (enhancing language access for small business owners): Laid over
• Int 0700-2022 (translation services for compliance materials): Laid over

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management will hold an oversight hearing on safety risks posed by powered mobility devices and lithium-ion batteries. Five proposed local laws aim to educate the public, regulate battery sales, and require fire department reports on mitigation measures.

• Int 0656-2022: Require FDNY to develop public education campaign on powered mobility device fire risks
• Int 0663-2022: Regulate sale of storage batteries for powered mobility devices
• Int 0722-2022: Mandate FDNY report on safety measures to mitigate powered mobility device fire risks
• Int 0749-2022: Require food delivery workers receive safety information on powered mobility device fire risks
• Int 0752-2022: Prohibit sale and assembly of second-use lithium-ion batteries

Committee on Governmental Operations

The New York City Council Committee on Governmental Operations, jointly with the Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Immigration, is meeting to conduct an oversight hearing on supporting immigrant small businesses and promoting language access. The committees are also considering several local laws concerning translation services, emergency information distribution, inspection results in preferred languages, and the establishment of an office of translation and interpretation and an office of small business digitalization.

• Oversight - Supporting Immigrant Small Businesses and Promoting Language Access (T2022-2164)
• Int 0137-2022: Requiring agencies to translate and distribute emergency information to community-based organizations
• Int 0382-2022: Inspection communication in business owner's language of choice for Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Int 0382 / Int 0570-2022: Establishing an office of translation and interpretation within the office of immigrant affairs and an office of small business digitalization
• Int 0685, Int 0697, Int 0699, and Int 0700-2022: Local laws regarding translations, language access enhancements, and compliance material translation services for small businesses

The Committee on Governmental Operations held a joint oversight hearing and several introductory hearings regarding language access and immigrant small businesses. All listed introductory legislation was laid over by the committee.

• Oversight on Supporting Immigrant Small Businesses and Promoting Language Access (T2022-2164) filed
• Int 0137-2022 (emergency information translation) laid over
• Int 0382-2022 (inspection results in business owner's language) laid over
• Int 0570-2022 (office of translation and interpretation) laid over
• Int 0685-2022 (office of small business digitalization) laid over
• Int 0697-2022 (translations for languages not in language access law) laid over
• Int 0699-2022 (language access for small business owners) laid over
• Int 0700-2022 (translation services for compliance materials) laid over

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is holding an oversight hearing regarding COVID-19 in NYC. This is a joint session with the Committee on Hospitals and the Subcommittee on COVID Recovery and Resiliency.

• Oversight hearing on COVID-19 in NYC: Evaluating the Present Challenges (T2022-2275)

Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Hospitals is holding an oversight hearing regarding COVID-19 in New York City. This is a joint session with the Committee on Health and the Subcommittee on COVID Recovery and Resiliency.

• Oversight hearing on COVID-19 in NYC: Evaluating the Present Challenges

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management is holding an oversight hearing on fire risks from e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries. The committee will also consider five proposed local laws aimed at public education, battery sales, safety reporting, delivery worker information, and banning second-use batteries.

• Oversight hearing on e-bikes and lithium-ion battery fire safety
• Int 0656-2022: Requires FDNY to develop public education campaign on powered mobility device fire risks
• Int 0663-2022: Regulates sale of storage batteries for powered mobility devices
• Int 0722-2022: Requires FDNY to report on safety measures for powered mobility devices
• Int 0752-2022: Prohibits sale and assembly of second-use lithium-ion batteries

City Council Stated Meeting

The New York City Council is holding its stated meeting to vote on a series of local laws and resolutions, including measures to address rat infestations, housing stability for domestic violence survivors, and several land use items. The agenda includes multiple rezoning proposals in Brooklyn and Queens, as well as approvals for affordable housing projects in the Bronx and Brooklyn. The council will also consider a resolution calling on the state to provide paid leave for domestic violence survivors.

• Rat mitigation laws: Int 0414-2022-A, Int 0442-2022-A, Int 0459-2022-A, Int 0460-2022-A
• Ninth Street Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 210348 ZMK, N 210349 ZRK, C 210350 ZSK)
• Housing stability program for domestic violence survivors (Int 0153-2022-A)
• Citywide greenway plan (Int 0291-2022-A)
• Resolution on paid leave for domestic violence survivors (Res 0111-2022)

The Council passed several local laws targeting rodent mitigation and the establishment of housing stability programs for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. It also approved multiple land use applications for rezoning and tax exemptions for affordable housing projects in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

• Approved Local Law 108, 109, 110, and 111 regarding rat mitigation zones and rodent abatement (44-6-0 for LL 109, 110, 111)
• Approved Local Law 112 establishing a housing stability program for domestic and gender-based violence survivors (44-6-0)
• Approved Local Law 113 requiring an online services portal for domestic and gender-based violence survivors
• Approved Local Law 114 regarding public bathroom location reporting (49-1-0)
• Approved Local Law 115 regarding a citywide greenway plan (49-1-0)
• Approved Ninth Street Rezoning in Brooklyn (L.U. 110, 111, 112) (47-1-2)
• Approved tax exemptions and property dispositions for housing projects in the Bronx and Brooklyn
• Adopted Resolution 0111-2022 calling for state legislation on paid leave for domestic violence survivors (voice vote)

Committee on Finance

The New York City Council Committee on Finance is meeting on October 27, 2022, to consider a preconsidered resolution regarding the designation and changes in designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.

• Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget (T2022-2344)

The Committee on Finance approved Resolution 0363-2022. This action approves new designations and changes to existing designations for organizations receiving funding in the Expense Budget.

• Approved Res 0363-2022 regarding funding designations in the Expense Budget (14-0)

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights will hold an oversight hearing on the Racial Justice Commission and related ballot measures. The meeting is chaired by Nantasha M. Williams and includes members from the New York City Council.

• Oversight hearing on Racial Justice Commission and related ballot measures (T2022-2148)

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights conducted an oversight hearing regarding item T2022-2148. The committee report, hearing testimony, and transcript were filed.

• Filed oversight hearing T2022-2148

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management is considering four proposed local laws aimed at reducing rat populations in New York City. The bills would require rat mitigation in designated zones, mandate rodent abatement for certain construction permits, and address trash receptacles in buildings with high rodent infestation. The committee will vote on whether to advance these proposals to the full Council.

• Int 0414-2022: Rat mitigation progress reporting in rat mitigation zones
• Int 0442-2022: Rodent abatement required for certain construction permits
• Int 0459-2022: Establishes rat mitigation zones
• Int 0460-2022: Receptacle requirements in buildings with high rodent infestation

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management approved four amended introductions aimed at controlling rodent populations. These measures address rat mitigation zones, construction permit requirements, and waste receptacles in infested buildings.

• Approved Int 0414-2022-A regarding rat mitigation progress in rat mitigation zones (10-0)
• Approved Int 0442-2022-A regarding rodent abatement as a requirement for certain construction permits (10-0)
• Approved Int 0459-2022-A regarding rat mitigation zones (10-0)
• Approved Int 0460-2022-A regarding receptacles in buildings with high rodent infestation (10-0)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings is holding an oversight hearing on construction safety. The committee will also consider two proposed local laws: one requiring distribution of employer identification cards at construction sites, and another related to stop work order inspections at worksites with major renovations.

• Oversight hearing on construction safety (T2022-2269)
• Intro 0267-2022: Local law to amend building code on employer ID card distribution at construction sites
• Intro 0268-2022: Local law to amend administrative code on stop work order inspections for major renovation worksites

The committee held hearings on two introductions regarding construction site regulations. Both Int 0267-2022 and Int 0268-2022 were laid over by the committee.

• Int 0267-2022 (employer identification cards at construction sites) laid over
• Int 0268-2022 (stop work order inspections for major renovations) laid over
• Oversight on Construction Safety (T2022-2269) filed

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The New York City Council's Committee on Civil Service and Labor is holding a meeting and oversight hearing on optimizing the city civil service exam system. The committee will also consider local laws regarding civil service exams in department of correction facilities, a civil service ambassador program, a public service corps program, and related resolutions concerning state legislation.

• Oversight - Optimizing the City Civil Service Exam System (T2022-2195)
• Int 0645-2022: Civil service exams in department of correction facilities
• Int 0658-2022: Developing a civil service ambassador program
• Int 0698-2022: Establishing a public service corps program
• Res 0310-2022: Resolution calling for annual minimum wage increases based on inflation (S.3062C/A.7503)

The committee held hearings on several introductions and resolutions regarding civil service exams and labor. All listed introductions and resolutions were laid over by the committee.

• Int 0645-2022 (civil service exams in correction facilities) laid over
• Int 0658-2022 (civil service ambassador program) laid over
• Int 0698-2022 (public service corps program) laid over
• Res 0310-2022 (inflation-based minimum wage increase) laid over
• Res 0311-2022 (civil service exams at DOCCS facilities) laid over

Committee on Governmental Operations

The Committee on Governmental Operations is holding an oversight hearing on optimizing the city's civil service exam system. The committee will also consider several local laws and resolutions related to civil service exams, including measures for correction facilities, an ambassador program, a public service corps, and a resolution supporting a state minimum wage increase.

• Oversight hearing on optimizing the City Civil Service Exam System
• Int 0645-2022: Local law on civil service exams in department of correction facilities
• Int 0658-2022: Local law requiring a civil service ambassador program
• Int 0698-2022: Local law establishing a public service corps program
• Res 0310-2022: Resolution supporting state minimum wage increase tied to inflation

The committee held hearings on several introductions and resolutions regarding civil service exams and labor. All listed legislative items were laid over by the committee following the hearings.

• Oversight on Optimizing the City Civil Service Exam System: Hearing held and filed
• Int 0645-2022 (civil service exams in correction facilities): Laid over
• Int 0658-2022 (civil service ambassador program): Laid over
• Int 0698-2022 (public service corps program): Laid over
• Res 0310-2022 (inflation-based minimum wage increase): Laid over
• Res 0311-2022 (civil service exams at DOCCS facilities): Laid over

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection is holding an oversight hearing on student debt as a barrier to generational wealth. The committee will also discuss two proposed local laws: one requiring the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to report on financial empowerment centers and student debt distress, and another banning fees for student debt relief services already provided by the federal government, creating a private cause of action for scam victims.

• Oversight hearing on student debt as a barrier to generational wealth (T2022-2206)
• Proposed law requiring DCWP to report on financial empowerment centers and student debt distress (Int 0366-2022)
• Proposed law banning fees for federal student debt relief and creating private cause of action (Int 0621-2022)

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held an oversight hearing on the 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. Members discussed a resolution calling for federal legislation to proactively fund FEMA and HUD coastal resiliency projects.

• Resolution calling on Congress to amend the Stafford Act (T2022-2266)
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Resiliency and Waterfronts (Res 0081-2022)

The committee held an oversight hearing regarding the 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. A resolution calling for federal legislation to fund coastal resiliency projects was laid over by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on 10th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
• Laid over Resolution 0081-2022 regarding Stafford Act amendments for coastal resiliency funding

Committee on State and Federal Legislation

The Committee on State and Federal Legislation is holding an oversight hearing on student debt as a barrier to generational wealth. The committee will also consider two local laws: one requiring the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to report on financial empowerment centers and student debt distress, and another banning companies that charge fees for federal student debt relief services and creating a private cause of action for borrowers.

• Oversight hearing on student debt and generational wealth (T2022-2205)
• Intro 0366-2022: Requires DCWP to report on financial empowerment centers and student debt distress
• Intro 0621-2022: Bans fees for federal student debt relief and creates private cause of action for scam victims

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations will hold an oversight hearing on CreateNYC, the city’s comprehensive cultural plan. It will also discuss Int 0590-2022, a proposed local law to amend the city charter regarding the open culture program for art and cultural institutions.

• Oversight hearing on CreateNYC: The NYC Comprehensive Cultural Plan (T2022-2137)
• Discussion of Int 0590-2022: Local law to amend city charter for open culture program

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations held an oversight hearing regarding CreateNYC: The NYC Comprehensive Cultural Plan. Additionally, the committee held a hearing on Int 0590-2022 regarding the open culture program for art and cultural institutions, which was subsequently laid over.

• Held oversight hearing on CreateNYC: The NYC Comprehensive Cultural Plan
• Held hearing on Int 0590-2022 (open culture program for art and cultural institutions)
• Laid over Int 0590-2022

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice is holding an oversight hearing to examine the presence and use of drugs in New York City jails. The meeting is a discussion and review, not a vote on specific legislation.

• Oversight hearing on drugs in city jails

The Committee on Criminal Justice conducted an oversight hearing regarding item T2022-2271. The committee subsequently filed the oversight item.

• Held oversight hearing for T2022-2271
• Filed oversight item T2022-2271

Committee on Veterans

The New York City Council Committee on Veterans is holding a joint meeting with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction to conduct an oversight hearing evaluating the City’s Veterans Treatment Courts.

• Oversight - Evaluating the City’s Veterans Treatment Courts (T2022-2149)

Committee on Land Use

The New York City Council’s Committee on Land Use, chaired by Rafael Salamanca, Jr., meets to review nine land-use applications. Items include rezonings for Ninth Street in Brooklyn and 79-18 164th Street in Queens, plus multiple housing preservation projects in Brooklyn and the Bronx that seek Urban Development Action Area designations and property tax exemptions.

• Ninth Street Rezoning (C 210348 ZMK) in Brooklyn, Community District 6
• Gateway Site 26A Phase 5 housing project (C 220405 HAK) in Brooklyn, Community District 5
• Morrisania Open Door housing project (C 220380 HAX) in the Bronx, Community District 3
• 79-18 164th Street Rezoning (C 220414 ZMQ) in Queens, Community District 8
• Morris Heights NCP housing project (C 220381 HAX) in the Bronx, Community District 5

The Committee on Land Use approved several applications for rezoning, urban development action areas, and real property tax exemptions. These decisions impact mixed-use developments and affordable housing projects across three boroughs.

• Approved Ninth Street Rezoning map amendment and Special Mixed Use District (9-0)
• Approved Ninth Street Rezoning modification for Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (9-0)
• Approved parking space waiver for 153-157 9th Street and 124 8th Street (9-0)
• Approved Gateway Site 26A and Phase 5 Urban Development Action Area (9-0)
• Approved fourth amendment to Fresh Creek Urban Renewal Plan (9-0)
• Approved 79-18 164th Street Rezoning map amendment (9-0)
• Approved Morrisania Open Door and Morris Heights NCP housing projects and tax exemptions (9-0)
• Approved Morrisania Claremont Village Open Door project and tax exemptions (9-0)