New York public meetings in 2024

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several local laws, including updates to city employee benefits and parking space notifications. The body is also considering tax exemptions for five properties and the appropriation of $255.6 million in new City revenues for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Appropriation of $255.6 million in new City revenues for Fiscal Year 2025 (Res 0700-2024)
• Naming of 109 thoroughfares and public places (Int 1153-2024)
• Real property tax exemptions for properties at Block 1036 Lot 5 (Manhattan), Block 2248 Lot 228 (Queens), Block 3266 Lot 90 (Bronx), Block 2990 Lot 1 (Bronx), and Block 387 Lot 141 (Manhattan)
• Funding application for the Kingsbridge Armory capital project in the Bronx (Res 0706-2024)
• Increase in annual expenditures for 9 business improvement districts (Int 1090-2024-A)

The City Council approved a $255.6 million appropriation of new city revenues for Fiscal Year 2025 and enacted 10 local laws, including measures to improve city employee benefits enrollment, reimburse small nonpublic schools for security guards, and require fire department consultation on open streets and bike lanes. The council also approved several land use applications and tax exemptions for housing developments, and adopted resolutions calling on state and federal action on various issues. All items were approved with recorded votes, with some passing by narrow margins.

• Approved $255.6M FY2025 revenue appropriation (consent)
• Approved Int. 265-A improving benefits enrollment for city employees (consent)
• Approved Int. 1090-A increasing BID spending in 9 districts (49-1)
• Approved Int. 1098 increasing Madison Avenue BID spending (49-1)
• Approved Int. 1111-A adjusting campaign contribution limits for two-year terms (41-9)
• Approved Int. 532-A reimbursing small nonpublic schools for security guards (44-6)
• Approved Int. 103-A requiring notification of parking space removal (35-15)
• Approved Int. 104-A requiring FDNY consultation on open streets and bike lanes (38-11-1)

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider two local law proposals. One would amend the city’s administrative code to require notification when parking spaces are removed. The other would amend the code to require the Department of Transportation to consult the Fire Department before approving open street applications, certain bicycle lane projects, and major transportation projects.

• Int 0103-2024 – Amend admin code to require notification of parking space removals
• Int 0104-2024 – Amend admin code to require DOT to consult Fire Department before approving open street applications, certain bike lane projects, and major transportation projects

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved two local laws. Int. 0103-2024-A requires notification when parking spaces are removed, and Int. 0104-2024-A requires the Department of Transportation to consult with the Fire Department before approving open streets and certain bike lane projects. Both were approved by a 7-1 vote, with Council Member Won voting no and Rivera absent.

• Approved Int. 0103-2024-A, requiring notification of parking space removal (7-1)
• Approved Int. 0104-2024-A, requiring DOT-Fire Department consultation on open streets and bike lanes (7-1)

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation will consider Local Law Int 1111-2024. The proposal would amend the city’s administrative code to adjust contribution and expenditure limits for two‑year council terms. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Local Law Int 1111-2024 – amendment to adjust contribution and expenditure limits for two‑year council terms

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation held a hearing and voted on Int 1111-2024-A, a local law to adjust campaign contribution and expenditure limits to account for two-year council terms. The committee approved the amended introduction by a vote of 5-2, with one member absent and one on parental leave. The measure now advances to the full City Council.

• Approved Int 1111-2024-A, adjusting contribution and expenditure limits for two-year council terms (5-2)
• Amended Int 1111-2024 by committee prior to approval
• Held hearing on Int 1111-2024-A

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration is meeting to discuss two resolutions directed at the New York State Legislature and Governor. These proposals address professional licensing access and tax incentives for immigrant workforce training.

• Res 0468-2024: Support for the Empire State Licensing Act (S.5964/A.8263) regarding professional and business licenses regardless of immigration status
• Res 0576-2024: Proposal for a state tax law amendment to allow NYC to offer tax credits for immigrant workforce development programs

The Committee on Immigration held hearings and approved two resolutions. The first, Res 0468-2024, calls on the state legislature to pass and the governor to sign the Empire State Licensing Act, which would allow all New Yorkers to obtain professional and business licenses regardless of immigration status. The second, Res 0576-2024, calls for state legislation authorizing a city tax credit for businesses that create workforce training programs for newly arrived immigrants. Both resolutions were approved by a 6-0 vote, with Council Member Hanif absent.

• Approved Res 0468-2024 supporting the Empire State Licensing Act (6-0, Hanif absent)
• Approved Res 0576-2024 supporting a tax credit for immigrant workforce training programs (6-0, Hanif absent)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider a Local Law (Int 1090-2024, proposed as Int 1090-A) to authorize an increase in the annual expenditure amount for nine business improvement districts. It will also consider a Local Law (Int 1098-2024) to increase the annual expenditure for the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District and change its assessment method. The committee will hear a resolution (Res 0011-2024) urging Congress to pass and the President to sign H.R. 4052, the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2023. A communication (M 0083-2024) will present an appropriation of $255.6 million in new city revenues for FY 2025 under Section 107(e) of the City Charter.

• Local Law Int 1090-2024 (proposed Int 1090-A) – authorizes increased annual spending for nine business improvement districts.
• Local Law Int 1098-2024 – raises annual spending for the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District and revises its assessment method.
• Resolution Res 0011-2024 – calls on Congress and the President to enact H.R. 4052, the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2023.
• Communication M 0083-2024 – reports $255.6 million of new city revenue appropriated for FY 2025 per Charter §107(e).
• Pre‑considered land‑use items LU 0200-2024 through LU 0204-2024 – site‑specific proposals in Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx.

The Committee on Finance approved an amended bill (Int 1090-A) to increase annual spending in nine business improvement districts, and a separate bill (Int 1098) for the Madison Avenue BID. It also approved a resolution supporting the National Infrastructure Bank Act, an OMB revenue appropriation of $255.6 million, and six land use applications for housing projects. All votes were by roll call with 14-15 affirmative votes and one negative vote on the resolution.

• Approved Int 1090-A to increase annual spending in 9 business improvement districts (15-0)
• Approved Int 1098 for Madison Avenue BID spending and assessment method change (15-0)
• Approved Res 0011 supporting National Infrastructure Bank Act (14-1, Carr negative)
• Approved OMB appropriation of $255.6 million in new FY2025 revenues (15-0)
• Approved land use application for 45th Street Partners, Manhattan (15-0)
• Approved land use application for The Perennial, Queens (15-0)
• Approved land use application for 3044 Albany Crescent, Bronx (15-0)
• Approved land use applications for Crotona VII, Bronx and 73 Loisaida HDFC, Manhattan (15-0)

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will consider a local law to amend the city’s administrative code to improve benefits enrollment processes for city employees. It will also consider a resolution urging the U.S. Department of Labor to increase the number of OSHA‑authorized outreach trainers available in ten designated languages in New York City. A third resolution will call on the New York State Legislature and the Governor to enact the Good Jobs Guarantee Act (A.10225/S.9376) to create workforce training programs and expand employment opportunities.

• Local Law Int. 0265-2024 to amend the administrative code for better city‑employee benefits enrollment.
• Resolution Res 0521-2024 urging the U.S. Department of Labor to expand OSHA‑authorized outreach trainers in ten city languages.
• Resolution Res 0522-2024 urging the New York State Legislature and Governor to pass the Good Jobs Guarantee Act (A.10225/S.9376) for workforce training programs.

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor approved a local law (Int. 0265-2024-A) to improve benefits enrollment processes for city employees, voting 9-0. It also approved two resolutions: one urging the U.S. Department of Labor to expand OSHA outreach trainers in NYC's ten designated languages (Res. 0521-2024), and another calling on the state to pass the Good Jobs Guarantee Act (Res. 0522-2024). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Int. 0265-2024-A, improving benefits enrollment for city employees (9-0)
• Approved Res. 0521-2024, urging expansion of OSHA outreach trainers in ten languages (9-0)
• Approved Res. 0522-2024, supporting the Good Jobs Guarantee Act (9-0)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is meeting to discuss a local law regarding security guard services. The proposal focuses on reimbursing small nonpublic schools for these costs.

• Int 0532-2024: Local Law to amend the administrative code regarding reimbursement for small nonpublic school security guard services

The Committee on Public Safety voted 8-3 to approve Int. No. 532-A, which would reimburse small nonpublic schools for security guard costs. The bill was amended by the committee before approval. Council Member Rivera was absent.

• Approved Int. No. 532-A, reimbursing small nonpublic schools for security guard costs (8-3)
• Amended Int. No. 532-A by committee before approval

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare is meeting to discuss a resolution calling on Congress and the President to pass a renewed Farm Bill. The proposed measure seeks to increase funding for food aid.

• Proposed Res. No. 227-A: Resolution calling for a renewed Farm Bill to increase food aid funding

The Committee on General Welfare held a hearing on Resolution 0227-2024, which calls on Congress to pass and the President to sign a renewed Farm Bill increasing funding for life-saving food aid. The committee proposed and adopted an amendment (Res. No. 227-A) and then approved the amended resolution unanimously (9-0).

• Approved amended Resolution 0227-2024-A calling for renewed Farm Bill with increased food aid funding (9-0)
• Amendment to Resolution 0227-2024 proposed and adopted by committee

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation is reviewing a local law to name 109 thoroughfares and public places across the five boroughs. The proposal also includes the repeal of several sections of previous local laws from 2019, 2022, and 2024.

• Local Law for the naming of 109 thoroughfares and public places
• Proposed names include Thích Nhất Hạnh Way (Manhattan) and David N. Dinkins Drive (Manhattan)
• Proposed names include James Baldwin Way (Bronx) and Jimi Hendrix Way (Manhattan)
• Repeal of sections 107 and 165 of local law 54 (2022)
• Repeal of sections 4, 33, 71 and 83 of local law 41 (2024)

The Committee on Parks and Recreation voted unanimously (8-0) to approve Intro 1153-2024, a local law naming 109 thoroughfares and public places across all five boroughs. The measure includes honorary names such as Thích Nhất Hạnh Way, David N. Dinkins Drive, Jimi Hendrix Way, and Jean-Michel Basquiat Way, and also repeals certain sections of prior local laws. The item was approved by the committee and will proceed to the full Council.

• Approved Int. 1153-2024, naming 109 streets and public places (8-0)
• Approved repeal of sections of local laws 54/2022, 41/2024, 81/2024, and 158/2019 as part of Int. 1153-2024

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans will consider several local laws and resolutions. Items include amendments to support veteran vendors, waive permit fees for mobile food units serving veterans, adjust cure periods for veteran service organizations, and provide rental assistance to homeless veterans. The committee will also consider resolutions urging the Department of Education to observe Veterans Day, requesting a state property tax exemption for 100% service‑connected disabled veterans, and asking the NYC Housing Authority to give admission preference to veterans in its next agency plan.

• Local Law Int 0686-2024: amend the administrative code to support veteran vendors
• Local Law Int 0687-2024: waive permit fees for mobile food unit commissaries reserving space for veteran vendors
• Local Law Int 0688-2024: modify cure periods for certain violations by veteran service organizations
• Local Law Int 0959-2024: provide rental assistance to homeless veterans
• Resolution Res 0311-2024: request NY State Assembly and Governor to enact a property tax exemption for veterans with 100% service‑connected disability

The Committee on Veterans held hearings on several proposals to support veterans, including bills on veteran vendors, permit fee waivers, cure periods, rental assistance, and resolutions on Veterans Day observance, property tax exemptions, and housing preferences. All items were laid over by the committee without final votes.

• Held hearing on Int 0686-2024 supporting veteran vendors, laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0687-2024 waiving permit fees for mobile food commissaries, laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0688-2024 cure periods for violations by veteran service organizations, laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0959-2024 rental assistance for homeless veterans, laid over
• Held hearing on Res 0018-2024 Veterans Day school observance, laid over
• Held hearing on Res 0311-2024 property tax exemption for disabled veterans, laid over
• Held hearing on Res 0465-2024 NYCHA admission preference for veterans, laid over

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management will hold an oversight hearing on preparing for flash flood emergencies. The body will consider a proposed local law to create a pilot program that provides shelter locations during such events.

• Oversight hearing on flash flood emergency response
• Consideration of Local Law T2024-2839: flash flood shelter pilot program

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration is meeting to conduct an oversight hearing regarding protection for immigrant communities. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Oversight hearing on Protection for Immigrant Communities (T2024-2791)

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a joint hearing with the General Welfare, Finance, and Contracts committees. The meeting will examine the mayoral administration's oversight of city‑funded homeless shelter providers. No decisions are listed; the agenda item is for review and discussion.

• Oversight of city‑funded homeless shelter providers (joint with General Welfare, Finance, Contracts committees)

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations, jointly with three other committees, held a hearing on the mayoral administration's oversight of city-funded homeless shelter providers. The committee also heard testimony on a local law requiring reporting on shelter food consumption (Int 0979-2024) and laid the bill over without a vote. No final decisions were made on either item.

• Held hearing on oversight of city-funded homeless shelter providers (T2024-2814)
• Filed oversight report on shelter providers by committee
• Held hearing on Int 0979-2024, shelter food consumption reporting
• Laid over Int 0979-2024 without vote

Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

The committee will hold oversight on the New York City drought. It will preconsider two local law proposals: one to shift liability for engine idling violations to vehicle lessees, and another to create a comprehensive stormwater plan and dashboard. The committee will also consider a resolution urging the state legislature and governor to enact a permanent, citywide voluntary flood‑risk buyout program.

• Preconsideration of Local Law Int 1151-2024 to transfer liability for engine idling violations to vehicle lessees
• Preconsideration of Local Law Int 1150-2024 to create a comprehensive stormwater plan and dashboard
• Resolution Res 0084-2024 urging NY State Legislature and Governor to pass legislation for a permanent citywide voluntary flood‑risk buyout program
• Oversight of the New York City drought (T2024-2818)

The committee held an oversight hearing on New York City's drought response and filed a report on it. It heard testimony on two proposed local laws—one creating a comprehensive stormwater plan and dashboard, another transferring liability for certain engine idling violations to vehicle lessees—and laid both over without a vote. A resolution urging state legislation for a voluntary flood-risk buyout program was also heard and laid over.

• Held oversight hearing on NYC drought (T2024-2818) and filed committee report
• Heard and laid over Int 1150-2024 on stormwater plan and dashboard
• Heard and laid over Int 1151-2024 on engine idling liability transfer
• Heard and laid over Res 0084-2024 on voluntary flood buyout program

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare is holding an oversight hearing regarding how the mayoral administration monitors city-funded homeless shelter providers. This is a joint session with the Committees on Oversight and Investigations, Finance, and Contracts.

• Oversight hearing on mayoral administration's management of city-funded homeless shelter providers (T2024-2813)

The Committee on General Welfare, jointly with three other committees, held an oversight hearing on the mayoral administration's oversight of city-funded homeless shelter providers. The hearing was filed by the committee. The committee also heard testimony on a local law requiring reporting on shelter food consumption (Int 0979-2024), which was laid over without a vote.

• Oversight hearing on shelter provider oversight held and filed by committee
• Intro 0979-2024 on shelter food consumption reporting heard and laid over

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts will hold a joint oversight hearing with the Committees on Oversight and Investigations, General Welfare, and Finance. The focus is the mayor’s administration’s oversight of city‑funded homeless shelter providers. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Oversight hearing (T2024-2811) on the mayor’s oversight of city‑funded homeless shelter providers (joint with Oversight & Investigations, General Welfare, Finance)

The Committee on Contracts, jointly with three other committees, held an oversight hearing on the mayoral administration's oversight of city-funded homeless shelter providers. The hearing was filed by the committee. A local law on shelter food consumption reporting (Int 0979-2024) had a hearing and was laid over by the committee, meaning no final action was taken.

• Held oversight hearing on city-funded homeless shelter providers (filed)
• Held hearing on Int 0979-2024, shelter food consumption reporting
• Laid over Int 0979-2024

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is holding a joint oversight hearing with the Committees on Oversight and Investigations, General Welfare, and Contracts. The body will examine how the Mayoral Administration oversees providers of city-funded homeless shelters.

• Oversight hearing on city-funded homeless shelter providers (T2024-2812)

The Committee on Finance, jointly with three other committees, held an oversight hearing on the mayoral administration's oversight of city-funded homeless shelter providers. The committee also heard testimony on a local law requiring reporting on shelter food consumption (Int 0979-2024) and laid it over without a vote. No final decisions were made on the introduction.

• Held oversight hearing on city-funded homeless shelter providers (filed by committee)
• Held hearing on Int 0979-2024, shelter food consumption reporting
• Laid over Int 0979-2024 without a vote

Committee on Land Use

The Land Use Committee will discuss grant application G 240065 GAX submitted by the City of New York through the NYC Economic Development Corporation. The application seeks a favorable City Council resolution to obtain funding from the New York State Empire State Development Corporation under the Restore New York Communities Initiative. The funding would support the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory (Block 3247, Lot 10) in the Bronx, Community District 7, Council District 14.

• Consider resolution supporting grant for Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment (Block 3247, Lot 10, Bronx)

The Committee on Land Use voted 9-0 to approve a favorable resolution supporting the City's application for state funding from the Restore New York Communities Initiative for the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. The application (G 240065 GAX) was approved with a companion resolution by roll call vote. Councilmember Hanks was absent and Councilmember Sanchez was on parental leave.

• Approved Kingsbridge Armory ESDC grant application (9-0)
• Approved companion resolution supporting state funding application

Committee on Economic Development

The Committee on Economic Development will hold an oversight session on industrial and commercial business service providers. This agenda item is listed as T2024-2807. No additional details are provided in the agenda.

• Oversight of industrial and commercial business service providers (Agenda item T2024-2807)

The Committee on Economic Development held an oversight hearing regarding industrial and commercial business service providers. The hearing was held and subsequently filed by the committee, with no substantive decisions made.

• Held oversight hearing on industrial and commercial business service providers
• Filed oversight hearing T2024-2807

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing on the NYPD’s use of stop‑and‑frisk and other investigative encounters. Council members will discuss the practice. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Oversight of NYPD’s use of stop‑and‑frisk and other investigative encounters (Item T2024‑2707)

The Committee on Public Safety held an oversight hearing on the NYPD's use of stop-and-frisk and other investigative encounters. The hearing was held and the oversight item was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held oversight hearing on NYPD stop-and-frisk (T2024-2707)
• Filed oversight item on NYPD stop-and-frisk by committee

Committee on Public Housing

The New York City Council Committee on Public Housing will hold an oversight session on weather‑proofing at NYCHA buildings and campuses. Members will examine the status and effectiveness of measures to protect these facilities from weather‑related damage.

• Oversight – Weather‑Proofing at NYCHA Buildings and Campuses (Agenda item T2024-2750)

The Committee on Public Housing held an oversight hearing on weather-proofing at NYCHA buildings and campuses. The hearing was held and the oversight item was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held oversight hearing on weather-proofing at NYCHA buildings and campuses
• Filed oversight item T2024-2750

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The committee will hold an oversight hearing on discrimination in the workplace. Members will also consider five proposed local laws regarding job listings, caregiver accommodations, and pay equity.

• Oversight hearing on Discrimination in the Workplace (T2024-2747)
• Int 0808-2024: Information required in job listings
• Int 0871-2024: Reasonable workplace accommodations for caregivers
• Int 0982-2024: Compliance with equal pay laws
• Int 0984-2024: Study on pay and employment equity for private employees

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights held an oversight hearing on workplace discrimination and heard testimony on five proposed local laws related to job listings, caregiver accommodations, equal pay compliance, pay equity study, and promotional transparency. All five introductions were laid over by the committee without a vote, meaning no final action was taken. The oversight item was filed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on workplace discrimination (T2024-2747)
• Filed oversight report on workplace discrimination (T2024-2747)
• Laid over Int. 0808-2024 (job listing information) without vote
• Laid over Int. 0871-2024 (caregiver accommodations) without vote
• Laid over Int. 0982-2024 (equal pay compliance) without vote
• Laid over Int. 0984-2024 (pay equity study) without vote
• Laid over Int. 1064-2024 (promotional transparency) without vote

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will consider a resolution supporting the City of New York's application for $50 million in funding from the Empire State Development Corporation to redevelop the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx.

• Resolution to support Kingsbridge Armory ESDC funding application
• Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment project in the Bronx
• Restore New York Communities Initiative funding
• City of New York Economic Development Corporation application
• Block 3247, Lot 10, Kingsbridge Armory

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises voted 6-0 to approve a resolution supporting the City's application for state funding from the Restore New York Communities Initiative for the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. The application (G 240065 GAX) was submitted by the City through the NYC Economic Development Corporation. The item was heard and approved by the subcommittee, with one member absent.

• Approved resolution supporting Kingsbridge Armory ESDC grant application (6-0)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will hold an oversight meeting regarding the Mayor’s November Financial Plan. This is the sole item listed on the agenda.

• Oversight of Mayor’s November Financial Plan (T2024-2804)

Committee on Children and Youth

The Committee on Children and Youth will conduct an oversight examination of ACS’s Preventative Services Programming. Members will also consider legislation regarding legal counsel during ACS investigations and a pilot program for free mental health services for children returned home after removal.

• Oversight examination of ACS’s Preventative Services Programming
• Int 0009-2024: Providing information about obtaining counsel during ACS investigations
• Int 0652-2024: Pilot program for free mental health services for children returned home following removal

The Committee on Children and Youth held an oversight hearing on ACS's preventative services programming and filed the oversight. The committee also held hearings on two proposed local laws—one requiring ACS to provide counsel information at first contact, and another creating a pilot program for free mental health services for children returned home after removal—but laid over both introductions without voting. No final decisions were made on the bills.

• Held oversight hearing on ACS preventative services programming
• Filed oversight report on ACS preventative services
• Held hearing on Int. 0009-2024 (counsel info at first ACS contact)
• Laid over Int. 0009-2024
• Held hearing on Int. 0652-2024 (mental health pilot for returned children)
• Laid over Int. 0652-2024

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is holding an oversight hearing on integrating micromobility into street planning. Members are considering legislation regarding the registration of electric bicycles and scooters and the creation of a street design safety task force.

• Int 0606-2024: Local Law requiring licensing and registration of electric assist bicycles, electric scooters, and other legal motorized vehicles
• Int 1131-2024: Local Law to establish a task force studying street design and infrastructure safety for electric bicycles
• Res 0224-2024: Resolution urging New York State to pass the Commercial E-Bike Licensing Act (S.7587/A.7833)
• Oversight hearing: Planning Our Shared Streets in New York City: Integrating Micromobility Options

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held an oversight hearing on integrating micromobility options and heard testimony on three e-bike-related measures. The committee laid over two proposed local laws (Int 0606-2024 on licensing e-bikes and scooters, and Int 1131-2024 on a street safety task force) and a resolution (Res 0224-2024) supporting state commercial e-bike licensing. No final votes were taken; all items remain pending.

• Held oversight hearing on micromobility integration (filed)
• Laid over Int 0606-2024 requiring licensing/registration of e-bikes and scooters
• Laid over Int 1131-2024 establishing a task force on street safety for e-bikes
• Laid over Res 0224-2024 supporting state Commercial E-Bike Licensing Act

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations will hold an oversight meeting. The session focuses on supporting the arts, culture, and history of Indigenous Peoples in New York City.

• Oversight hearing on supporting Indigenous arts, culture, and history (T2024-2636)

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations held an oversight hearing on supporting the arts, culture, and history of Indigenous Peoples in New York City. The hearing was held and the oversight was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions or votes were taken.

• Held oversight hearing on supporting Indigenous arts, culture, and history (T2024-2636)
• Filed oversight by committee

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will consider Local Law T2024‑2795, which would amend the city’s administrative code to add protections for contracted delivery workers. It will also consider Local Law T2024‑2796, which would amend the code to establish minimum payment standards for grocery delivery workers. Both proposals are slated for vote at the December 9 meeting.

• Local Law T2024‑2795 – amendment to add protections for contracted delivery workers
• Local Law T2024‑2796 – amendment to set minimum payments for grocery delivery workers

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection held hearings on two proposed local laws regarding delivery workers: Int 1133-2024 (protections for contracted delivery workers) and Int 1135-2024 (minimum payments to grocery delivery workers). Both introductions were laid over by the committee, meaning no final vote was taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Held hearing on Int 1133-2024 (contracted delivery worker protections)
• Laid over Int 1133-2024 by committee
• Held hearing on Int 1135-2024 (minimum payments to grocery delivery workers)
• Laid over Int 1135-2024 by committee

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging is meeting to discuss two proposed local laws. These items focus on creating a study and plan for naturally occurring retirement communities and a 10-year plan to support aging in place.

• Int 1022-2024: Local Law requiring a study and plan regarding naturally occurring retirement communities and aging in place
• Int 1054-2024: Local Law to amend the administrative code regarding a 10-year plan to support aging in place

The Committee on Aging voted to approve two local laws: Int 1022-2024-A, requiring a study and plan on naturally occurring retirement communities and aging in place, and Int 1054-2024-A, amending the administrative code for a 10-year plan to support aging in place. Both were approved by a roll call vote of 6-0, with Council Member Zhuang absent. The bills now move to the full City Council for consideration.

• Approved Int 1022-2024-A (study and plan on naturally occurring retirement communities) (6-0)
• Approved Int 1054-2024-A (10-year plan to support aging in place) (6-0)

Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

The Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts is scheduled to meet on December 5, 2024, to discuss two proposed local laws. One law aims to amend the administrative code regarding sewer backups, and the other seeks to create a flood risk area map.

• Local Law to amend administrative code regarding sewer backups (Int 0814-2024)
• Local Law to create a flood risk area map (Int 0815-2024)

The Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts held hearings and approved two local laws. Int. 0814-2024-A, addressing sewer backups, was amended and approved by a 7-0 vote. Int. 0815-2024-A, creating a flood risk area map, was also approved by a 7-0 vote. Both now advance to the full Council.

• Approved Int. 0814-2024-A, addressing sewer backups (7-0)
• Approved Int. 0815-2024-A, creating a flood risk area map (7-0)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider a resolution to approve new designations and changes for organizations to receive funding in the city's expense budget. The agenda includes pre‑considered items for the DeKalb Cluster in the Bronx and two Morningside I designations in Manhattan. No other business is listed beyond standard procedural items.

• Resolution 0677-2024: approve new designation and changes for organizations to receive expense‑budget funding
• LU 0197-2024: DeKalb Cluster, Block 3329, Lot 40, Bronx, Community District 7, Council District 11 (pre‑considered)
• LU 0198-2024: Morningside I (Art. V), Block 1943, Lot 1, Manhattan, Community District 10, Council District 9 (pre‑considered)
• LU 0199-2024: Morningside I (Art. XI), Block 1943, Lot 1, Manhattan, Community District 10, Council District 9 (pre‑considered)

The Committee on Finance approved Resolution 0677-2024, which designates organizations to receive Expense Budget funding, by a 16-1 roll call vote with Council Member Won absent. The committee also approved three land use applications (LU 0197-2024, LU 0198-2024, LU 0199-2024) with companion resolutions, each by the same 16-1 vote. All items were approved as P-C (Pre-Considered) items.

• Approved Res. 0677-2024, designating organizations for Expense Budget funding (16-1)
• Approved LU 0197-2024, DeKalb Cluster, Block 3329, Lot 40, Bronx, with companion resolution (16-1)
• Approved LU 0198-2024, Morningside I (Art. V), Block 1943, Lot 1, Manhattan, with companion resolution (16-1)
• Approved LU 0199-2024, Morningside I (Art. XI), Block 1943, Lot 1, Manhattan, with companion resolution (16-1)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will consider four proposed local laws. One would provide tax abatement for alterations to certain multiple‑dwelling buildings. Another would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to report on city property used for affordable housing. A third would launch a pilot to convert existing basement or cellar apartments into legal dwelling units, and a fourth would amend the building and fire codes to allow construction of ancillary dwelling units.

• Int 0654-2024 – tax abatement for alterations and improvements to certain multiple dwellings
• Int 0850-2024 – DHPD reporting requirement on disposition of city property for affordable housing
• Int 1127-2024 – pilot program to convert basement or cellar apartments to habitable units
• Int 1128-2024 – amendment of building and fire codes for construction of ancillary dwelling units

The Committee on Housing and Buildings approved four local laws on December 5, 2024. These include a tax abatement for multiple dwelling improvements, a reporting requirement on city property disposition for affordable housing, a pilot program for basement/cellar apartment conversions, and building/fire code changes for ancillary dwelling units. All votes were 6-0 with one absence.

• Approved Int. 0654-2024-A, tax abatement for alterations/improvements to multiple dwellings (6-0)
• Approved Int. 0850-2024-A, requiring HPD to report on disposition of city property for affordable housing (6-0)
• Approved Int. 1127-2024-A, pilot program to convert basement/cellar apartments to habitable units (6-0)
• Approved Int. 1128-2024-A, building and fire code changes for ancillary dwelling units (6-0)

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and receive communications on the city’s debt‑incurring power and budget projections. It will vote on an appropriation of $255.6 million in new city revenues for Fiscal Year 2025 and consider several tax‑exemption resolutions for properties in the Bronx and Manhattan. Additional items include local laws on aging communities, sewer backups, flood‑risk mapping, and housing‑related tax abatements.

• Appropriation of $255.6 million new city revenues for FY 2025 (Finance)
• Resolution approving a tax exemption for Block 3329, Lot 40, Bronx (Taxation)
• Resolution approving a tax exemption for Block 1943, Lot 1, Manhattan (Taxation)
• Local Law to create a flood risk area map showing rainfall and coastal risks (Environment)
• Local Law to address sewer backups (Environment)

The City Council approved the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning text amendment (31-20), a citywide plan to expand housing opportunities, along with related resolutions. It also passed laws to create a basement/cellar apartment conversion pilot program (41-10) and to allow construction of ancillary dwelling units (40-11). The Council confirmed Muriel Goode-Trufant as Corporation Counsel (42-6-3) and approved several other local laws and land use applications.

• Approved City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning amendment (31-20)
• Approved resolution approving zoning amendment with modifications (31-20)
• Approved basement/cellar apartment conversion pilot program (41-10)
• Approved ancillary dwelling unit construction law (40-11)
• Confirmed Muriel Goode-Trufant as Corporation Counsel (42-6-3)
• Approved local law on sewer backups (consent)
• Approved local law on flood risk area map (consent)
• Approved tax exemptions for Bronx and Manhattan housing properties (consent)

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections will meet on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes a communication from the Mayor submitting the name Muriel Goode‑Trufant for the Council’s advice and consent on her appointment as Corporation Counsel, as required by Sections 31 and 391 of the City Charter.

• Advice and consent on Mayor’s nomination of Muriel Goode‑Trufant as Corporation Counsel (City Charter §§31, 391)

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections held a hearing on Mayor's Message M 0079-2024, which submitted the name Muriel Goode-Trufant for the Council's advice and consent regarding her appointment as Corporation Counsel. The committee voted to approve the appointment by a roll call vote of 8 in favor, 1 against, with 2 members absent. The matter now proceeds to the full Council for consideration.

• Approved appointment of Muriel Goode-Trufant as Corporation Counsel (8-1)
• Held hearing on Mayor's Message M 0079-2024

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity will consider a local law to amend the city’s administrative code for student journalism programming at high schools. It will also discuss several resolutions: urging state legislation for comprehensive K‑12 sexuality instruction, requesting lifeguard certification as a substitute for physical‑education credit for seniors, and calling for age‑appropriate human‑trafficking curriculum in city schools. One item is listed jointly with the Committee on Education without further detail.

• Local Law T2024-2751 to amend the administrative code concerning student journalism programming at city high schools
• Int 1057-2024 resolution urging the New York State Legislature and Governor to pass A.4604 for comprehensive K‑12 sexuality instruction
• Res 0094-2024 resolution urging the New York State Education Department to allow lifeguard certification to substitute for Physical Education credit for high‑school seniors aged 17+
• Res 0251-2024 resolution urging the New York City Department of Education to require age‑appropriate human‑trafficking curriculum for K‑12 students
• Res 0373-2024 joint item with the Committee on Education (no description provided)

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity, jointly with the Committee on Education, held hearings on four items but took no final votes. All items — an oversight on comprehensive sex education, a student journalism bill (Int 1057-2024), and three resolutions on sexuality instruction, lifeguard certification for PE credit, and human trafficking curriculum — were laid over by committee. No substantive decisions were made.

• Oversight on comprehensive sex education heard and filed
• Int 1057-2024 (student journalism) hearing held, laid over
• Res 0094-2024 (sexuality instruction) hearing held, laid over
• Res 0251-2024 (lifeguard PE credit) hearing held, laid over
• Res 0373-2024 (human trafficking curriculum) hearing held, laid over

Committee on Education

The City Council Education Committee will discuss a local law to amend the administrative code concerning student journalism programs at high schools. It will also consider a resolution urging the state legislature to pass a bill requiring comprehensive sexuality education for K‑12 students. Additional resolutions propose allowing lifeguard certification to count for physical‑education credit for seniors and require a human‑trafficking curriculum for K‑12.

• Local Law T2024-2694: amend the administrative code for student journalism programming at city high schools
• Int 1057-2024: resolution urging the New York State Legislature to pass A.4604 for comprehensive K‑12 sexuality instruction
• Res 0094-2024: resolution to allow lifeguard certification to substitute for Physical Education credit for high‑school seniors aged 17+
• Res 0251-2024: resolution to require age‑appropriate human‑trafficking curriculum for K‑12 students

The New York City Council Committee on Education, meeting jointly with the Committee on Women and Gender Equity, held oversight hearings on comprehensive sex education and held discussions on several introductions and resolutions. The committee filed the oversight item and laid over Int 1057-2024, Res 0094-2024, Res 0251-2024, and Res 0373-2024.

• Oversight on providing comprehensive sex education held and filed
• Int 1057-2024 regarding student journalism programming laid over
• Proposed Res 0094-2024 regarding comprehensive sexuality instruction laid over
• Res 0251-2024 regarding lifeguard certification for PE credit laid over
• Res 0373-2024 regarding human trafficking curriculum laid over

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations will evaluate the Board of Elections’ performance in the 2024 General Election and preparation for the June 2025 elections. It will consider several local laws, including prohibiting deceptive election media, improving voter‑registration material access for young adults, providing confidential voting guidance for domestic‑violence survivors, and adjusting contribution limits for two‑year council terms. The committee will also hear resolutions urging the state legislature to move city elections to even‑numbered years and to require language assistance in Bengali, Punjabi, and Hindi for Queens voters.

• Local Law Int 0293-2024: prohibit dissemination of materially deceptive audio or visual media in local elections
• Local Law Int 0441-2024: require the Department of Education and Board of Elections to provide multilingual voter registration materials to students and report on effectiveness
• Local Law Int 0565-2024: provide guidance for survivors of domestic violence on confidential voter registration and special ballot voting
• Local Law Int 1111-2024: adjust campaign contribution and expenditure limits for two‑year council terms
• Resolution Res 0322-2024: request language assistance in Bengali, Punjabi, and Hindi from the Queens Board of Elections

The Committee on Governmental Operations held oversight hearings on the Board of Elections' 2024 general election performance and preparations for June 2025, and held hearings on five proposed local laws and two resolutions. All items were laid over by the committee, meaning no final votes were taken. The proposals include banning deceptive AI media in local elections, improving voter registration for young adults, protecting domestic violence survivors' voter records, adjusting campaign contribution limits for two-year council terms, and resolutions on moving city elections to even-numbered years and adding Bengali, Punjabi, and Hindi language assistance in Queens.

• Held oversight hearing on Board of Elections' 2024 general election performance and June 2025 preparation
• Laid over Int. 0293-2024 (banning deceptive AI media in local elections)
• Laid over Int. 0441-2024 (voter registration materials for young adults)
• Laid over Int. 0565-2024 (voter registration guidance for domestic violence survivors)
• Laid over Int. 1111-2024 (adjusting contribution limits for two-year council terms)
• Laid over Res. 0189-2024-A (moving city elections to even-numbered years)
• Laid over Res. 0322-2024 (language assistance in Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi for Queens BOE)

Committee on Land Use

The agenda for the New York City Council Committee on Land Use on Dec. 4, 2024 includes only the meeting header—date, time, location, chair, and members—and does not list any specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public‑hearing items.

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will meet on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Committee Room 250 Broadway, 16th Floor. Kevin C. Riley chairs the meeting, with members Shaun Abreu, David M. Carr, Kamillah Hanks, Francisco P. Moya, Yusef Salaam, and Lynn C. Schulman. The agenda document does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health will meet to discuss and vote on a Local Law amending nutrition standards for children's meals and establishing a sleep apnea screening pilot program.

• Vote on Local Law T2024-2658: nutrition standards for children's meals
• Vote on Int 0641-2024: sleep apnea screening pilot program
• Oversight hearing on HealthyNYC
• Committee meeting at City Hall
• Committee members include Lynn C. Schulman

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health will conduct oversight of HealthyNYC. The body will also consider two local laws regarding children's meal nutrition and a sleep apnea screening pilot program.

• Oversight of HealthyNYC
• Int 0641-2024: Nutrition standards and beverage options for children’s meals
• Int 1047-2024: Sleep apnea screening pilot program and public education campaign

The Committee on Health held oversight hearings on HealthyNYC and two proposed local laws, but took no final votes. Both Int. 0641-2024 (nutrition standards for children's meals) and Int. 1047-2024 (sleep apnea screening pilot) were laid over by the committee, meaning they remain pending. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held oversight hearing on HealthyNYC (T2024-2658), filed by committee
• Held hearing on Int. 0641-2024 (children's meal nutrition standards), laid over
• Held hearing on Int. 1047-2024 (sleep apnea screening pilot), laid over

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology will consider three local laws related to accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents. The measures would require text-to-911 and next-generation 911 to be available in multiple languages and improve accessibility for the deaf-blind community.

• Local Law to require text-to-911 in designated citywide languages
• Local Law to improve accessibility for deaf-blind community in text-to-911
• Local Law to add sign language PSAs to LinkNYC kiosks

The Committee on Technology held hearings on three proposed local laws related to accessibility for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind residents, but did not vote on any of them. All three introductions were laid over by the committee, meaning no final action was taken. The bills concern sign language public service announcements on LinkNYC kiosks, text-to-911 in citywide languages, and accessibility in text-to-911 implementation.

• Held hearing on Int 0138-2024 (LinkNYC sign language PSAs) and laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0197-2024 (text-to-911 in citywide languages) and laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0646-2024 (text-to-911 accessibility) and laid over

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education will hold an oversight meeting regarding CUNY's response to the Lippman Report.

• Oversight hearing on CUNY's response to the Lippman Report

The Committee on Higher Education held an oversight hearing on CUNY's response to the Lippman Report, then filed the oversight. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, consisting of a hearing and filing.

• Held oversight hearing on CUNY's response to the Lippman Report
• Filed oversight on CUNY's response to the Lippman Report

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction will consider four Local Law proposals that would amend the New York City Administrative Code. The items address a pilot program for mental‑health professionals in middle and high school wellness clubs, toolkits for those clubs, a peer‑to‑peer mental‑health training program, and community outreach after violent or traumatic incidents.

• Local Law Int 0986-2024 – pilot program involving mental‑health professionals and candidates in student wellness clubs at public middle and high schools
• Local Law Int 0989-2024 – amendment to create student wellness club toolkits
• Local Law Int 0996-2024 – amendment to establish a peer‑to‑peer mental‑health training program
• Local Law Int 1103-2024 – amendment for community outreach on mental‑health counseling after violent or traumatic incidents

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction held hearings on four proposed local laws related to student wellness clubs, peer-to-peer mental health training, and community outreach after traumatic incidents. All four introductions were laid over by the committee, meaning no final vote was taken and they remain pending.

• Hearing held on Int 0986-2024 (mental health professionals in student wellness clubs); laid over
• Hearing held on Int 0989-2024 (student wellness club toolkits); laid over
• Hearing held on Int 0996-2024 (peer-to-peer mental health training program); laid over
• Hearing held on Int 1103-2024 (outreach re: mental health counseling after traumatic incidents); laid over

City Council Stated Meeting

The New York City Council will vote on multiple local laws and resolutions, including bills on employment discrimination reporting for older adults, pet shop regulations, and cannabis enforcement. Several zoning actions related to the Port Authority Bus Terminal replacement and Brooklyn developments are also on the agenda, along with multiple real-property tax exemptions for housing projects.

• Int 1025-2024-A: Employment discrimination reporting for older adults workforce programs
• Int 1018-2024-A: Ban on selling dogs and cats in pet shops
• Int 0557-2024-B: New 311 complaint category for unlicensed cannabis retailers
• LU 0181-2024: Citywide zoning changes under 'City of Yes for Housing Opportunity'
• Res 0656-2024 LU 191 to Res 0661-2024 LU 196: Seven real-property tax exemptions for housing projects in Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan

The City Council approved the 'City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity' text amendment with modifications, referring it back to the City Planning Commission. The Council also approved a package of local laws and land use applications, including a ban on pet shop sales of dogs and cats (40-5), and approved the Port Authority Bus Terminal replacement zoning and mapping actions. Several new bills were introduced and referred to committees.

• Approved City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity with modifications, referred to City Planning Commission
• Approved ban on pet shop sale of dogs and cats (40-5)
• Approved Port Authority Bus Terminal replacement zoning text amendment, map amendment, and special permit
• Approved 962-972 Franklin Avenue rezoning and related special permits
• Approved Brooklyn Yards rezoning and related special permits
• Approved 6 property tax exemptions for affordable housing projects
• Approved local laws on older adult workforce info, school bus vendor reporting, 311 cannabis complaints, and domestic violence shelter reporting
• Adopted resolutions designating Shirley Chisholm Day and calling for school bus stop-arm legislation

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use will consider several zoning and map amendment applications, including a citywide housing opportunity amendment, a Port Authority bus terminal replacement, and related street closures. It will also review a special permit that allows a new bus station with ten or more berths and development in demapped airspace. Additionally, the committee will discuss authorization for acquisition or disposition of real property on 40th Street, Tenth Avenue, West 39th Street, and Eleventh Avenue.

• Application N 240290 ZRY – City of Yes zoning amendment to expand housing opportunities citywide.
• Application N 240354 ZRM – Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement zoning amendment in Manhattan Community District 4.
• Application C 240336 MMM – Mapping actions to eliminate and close portions of West 41st Street, West 40th Street, and related avenues.
• Application C 240353 ZSM – Special permit for Port Authority bus terminal replacement permitting 10+ berths and development in demapped airspace.
• Authorization for acquisition or disposition of real property on 40th Street, Tenth Avenue, West 39th Street, and Eleventh Avenue per Map No. 30275.

The Committee on Land Use voted 8-2 to approve the City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity text amendment with modifications, referring it to the City Planning Commission. The committee also unanimously approved three Port Authority Bus Terminal replacement applications, including a zoning text amendment, mapping actions, and a special permit, all with companion resolutions.

• Approved City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity text amendment with modifications (8-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement zoning text amendment (11-0)
• Approved Port Authority Bus Terminal Mapping Actions (11-0)
• Approved Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement special permit (11-0)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises is reviewing a citywide proposal to expand housing opportunities. The body is also discussing multiple applications from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey regarding the replacement of the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

• City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity (N 240290 ZRY) to expand housing in all zoning districts citywide
• Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement zoning amendment (N 240354 ZRM)
• Port Authority Bus Terminal Mapping Actions (C 240336 MMM) to close portions of West 41st and West 40th Streets
• Special permit application (C 240353 ZSM) for a bus station with 10 or more berths
• Proposed modifications to height, setback, and pedestrian circulation requirements for the Port Authority Bus Terminal site

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held hearings and voted on several land use applications. It approved the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity text amendment with modifications (4-3) and referred it to the City Planning Commission. It also unanimously approved three Port Authority Bus Terminal replacement applications (7-0 each). A motion by Council Member Carr was defeated (2-5).

• Approved LU 0181-2024 (City of Yes for Housing Opportunity) with modifications, referred to CPC (4-3)
• Approved LU 0185-2024 (Port Authority Bus Terminal replacement) (7-0)
• Approved LU 0186-2024 (Port Authority Bus Terminal replacement) (7-0)
• Approved LU 0187-2024 (Port Authority Bus Terminal replacement) (7-0)
• Defeated Motion 0008-2024 by Council Member Carr (2-5)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will meet to discuss a proposed local law regarding electric vehicle supply equipment. The proposal involves amendments to the city's administrative code and the electrical code.

• Proposed Int. No. 436-A regarding electric vehicle supply equipment in open parking lots and parking garages

The Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing and voted unanimously to approve Intro 436-A, which updates the city's electrical code and Local Law 55 of 2024 regarding electric vehicle supply equipment in open parking lots and parking garages, and repeals chapter 3 of title 27 of the administrative code. The bill was amended by the committee before approval.

• Approved Int. No. 436-A, amending electrical code and Local Law 55 for EV supply equipment in parking lots/garages (7-0)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider two Local Law proposals: one to add a 311 complaint category for unlicensed cannabis retailers (Int 0557-2024) and another to require reporting on enforcement of unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products and illicit cannabis (Int 0981-2024). The committee will also preconsider six land‑use applications for properties in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx. No decisions have been made yet; the items are scheduled for discussion.

• Int 0557-2024: Add a 311 complaint category for unlicensed cannabis retailers
• Int 0981-2024: Require reporting on enforcement of unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, e‑cigarettes, tobacco and illicit cannabis
• LU 0191-2024: Sunset Gardens, Block 729, Lot 72, Brooklyn, CD 7, Council District 38
• LU 0192-2024: Harbor Hill, Block 837, Lot 1, Brooklyn, CD 7, Council District 38
• LU 0193-2024: Three Arts Club, Block 1246, Lot 49, Manhattan, CD 7, Council District 6

The Committee on Finance approved two local laws and six land use applications. Int. 0557-2024-B adds a 311 complaint category for unlicensed cannabis retailers, and Int. 0981-2024-A requires reporting on enforcement against unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, tobacco, and illicit cannabis. Both were approved 14-0 with three members absent. Six land use applications (Sunset Gardens, Harbor Hill, Three Arts Club, Eastchester Heights, 551 West 149th Street, and 142 West 139th Street) were also approved with companion resolutions, all by the same 14-0 vote.

• Approved Int. 0557-2024-B adding 311 complaint category for unlicensed cannabis retailers (14-0)
• Approved Int. 0981-2024-A requiring enforcement reporting on unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, tobacco, and illicit cannabis (14-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0191-2024 (Sunset Gardens, Brooklyn) with companion resolution (14-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0192-2024 (Harbor Hill, Brooklyn) with companion resolution (14-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0193-2024 (Three Arts Club, Manhattan) with companion resolution (14-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0194-2024 (Eastchester Heights, Bronx) with companion resolution (14-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0195-2024 (551 West 149th Street, Manhattan) with companion resolution (14-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0196-2024 (142 West 139th Street, Manhattan) with companion resolution (14-0)

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is meeting to discuss a proposed local law regarding the sale of pets. The proposal seeks to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops and repeal specific sections of the administrative code related to pet shop permits and standards.

• Proposed Int. No. 1018-A: Prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops
• Repeal of administrative code section 17-373, subdivision d, paragraph 5
• Repeal of administrative code sections 17-1703, 17-1704, and 17-1705

The Committee on Health voted 8-1 to approve Intro 1018-A, a local law prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops and repealing related recordkeeping and permit requirements. The bill was amended by the committee before the vote. Council Member Marmorato voted no, and Yeger was absent.

• Approved Int. 1018-A banning pet shop dog/cat sales (8-1, Marmorato no, Yeger absent)
• Amended Int. 1018-A prior to approval

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education will consider a local law (Int 0515‑2024) that would amend the city’s administrative code to require the Department of Education to report information about employees of school‑bus transportation vendors. The Committee will also consider Resolution 0250‑2024, which calls on the New York State Legislature and the Governor to enact legislation requiring all school buses in the state to have functioning stop‑arms on each side and to prohibit operation without them.

• Local Law Int 0515‑2024: require DOE to report employee information for school‑bus vendor staff
• Resolution 0250‑2024: request state legislation for mandatory stop‑arms on both sides of all school buses and ban buses lacking functional stop‑arms

The Committee on Education held hearings and unanimously approved two items. Proposed Int. No. 515-A was amended by the committee and then approved, along with Res. No. 250. All 13 members present voted affirmatively on both items.

• Approved Int. No. 515-A (amended) (13-0)
• Approved Res. No. 250 (13-0)

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will consider two proposed Local Laws that would amend the city’s administrative code. The first bill (Int 1070‑2024, proposed Int. No. 1070‑A) would expand reporting requirements for exits from domestic‑violence shelters. The second bill (Int 1071‑2024, proposed Int. No. 1071‑A) would add reporting requirements for domestic‑violence emergency and tier II shelters. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Local Law Int 1070‑2024 (proposed Int. No. 1070‑A): amend code to expand reporting on domestic‑violence shelter exits.
• Local Law Int 1071‑2024 (proposed Int. No. 1071‑A): amend code to require reporting on domestic‑violence emergency and tier II shelters.

The Committee on General Welfare approved two local laws, Int 1070-A and Int 1071-A, both amended by the committee, to expand reporting on domestic violence shelter exits and on emergency and tier II shelters. Both were approved by roll call vote of 6-0, with three members absent. The bills now move to the full Council for consideration.

• Approved Int 1070-A, expanding reporting on domestic violence shelter exits (6-0)
• Approved Int 1071-A, expanding reporting on domestic violence emergency and tier II shelters (6-0)

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging is meeting to discuss two proposed local laws. These include requirements for information on employment discrimination and a feasibility study for older adult service centers.

• Int 1025-2024: Information regarding employment discrimination and older adult workforce programs
• Int 1053-2024: Study and report on the feasibility of creating older adult information and service centers

The Committee on Aging approved two amended local laws. One relates to employment discrimination and workforce programs for older adults, and the other concerns a feasibility study for older adult information points.

• Approved Int 1025-2024-A regarding employment discrimination and older adult workforce programs (6-0)
• Approved Int 1053-2024-A regarding a study on the feasibility of creating older adult information points (6-0)

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts will consider a series of local law amendments that modify the city’s administrative code on waste storage, organic waste collection, and related sanitation requirements. The items include amendments identified as T2024-2464, Int 0057-2024, Int 0498-2024, Int 0698-2024, Int 0781-2024, Int 0949-2024, Int 1108-2024, T2024-2744, T2024-2746, and T2024-2775. The Committee will also consider Resolution 0284-2024, which calls on the New York State Legislature and Governor to enact S.5713/A.3249 requiring composting programs at SUNY, CUNY, and related facilities.

• Local Law T2024-2464 – penalties for failure to store waste properly or place it curbside early
• Local Law Int 0057-2024 – requires Department of Sanitation to collect organic waste from community gardens
• Local Law T2024-2744 – stationary on‑street containers for storage and collection of residential waste
• Local Law T2024-2775 – official waste bins for residential buildings with nine or fewer units
• Resolution 0284-2024 – urges state legislation (S.5713/A.3249) for composting programs at SUNY, CUNY, and related institutions

The Committee on Contracts, jointly with the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management, held an oversight hearing on containerization of refuse and organic waste. The committee heard testimony on multiple proposed local laws related to waste storage, organic waste collection, and street cleanliness, but laid over all of them without a vote. No final decisions were made on any of the introduced legislation.

• Oversight hearing on containerization of refuse and organic waste held and filed by committee
• Int. 0057-2024 (waste storage penalties) hearing held, laid over
• Int. 0498-2024 (organic waste from community gardens) hearing held, laid over
• Int. 0698-2024 (organic waste drop-off site definition) hearing held, laid over
• Int. 0781-2024 (organic waste recycling by city agencies) hearing held, laid over
• Int. 0949-2024 (sufficient receptacles for solid waste) hearing held, laid over
• Int. 1108-2024 (street cleanliness for concessionaires) hearing held, laid over
• Res. 0284-2024 (SUNY/CUNY composting) hearing held, laid over

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management is discussing several proposed local laws regarding waste storage and organic waste. The meeting includes an oversight session on the containerization of refuse and organic waste.

• Int 0057-2024: Penalties for improper waste storage and early curb placement
• Int 0498-2024: Requirement for Department of Sanitation to collect organic waste from community gardens
• Int 1108-2024: Street cleanliness requirements for city concessionaires and franchisees
• T2024-2744 and T2024-2746: Stationary on-street containers for residential and city-owned buildings
• Res 0284-2024: Resolution calling for composting programs at SUNY and CUNY facilities

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management, jointly with the Committee on Contracts, held oversight hearings on containerization of refuse and organic waste and on several proposed local laws. All introductions and the resolution were laid over by the committee, meaning no final votes were taken. The committee also filed an oversight report on containerization.

• Held oversight hearing on containerization of refuse and organic waste (T2024-2463)
• Filed committee report on containerization oversight
• Laid over Int. 0057-2024 (penalties for improper waste storage)
• Laid over Int. 0498-2024 (organic waste collection from community gardens)
• Laid over Int. 0698-2024 (definition of organic waste drop-off site)
• Laid over Int. 0781-2024 (organic waste recycling by city agencies)
• Laid over Int. 0949-2024 (sufficient receptacles for solid waste)
• Laid over Int. 1108-2024 (street cleanliness for concessionaires)

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections will meet to review the Mayor's nomination of Muriel Goode-Trufant for the position of Corporation Counsel. The body will provide advice and consent to the appointment, which requires approval under the City Charter.

• Nomination of Muriel Goode-Trufant for Corporation Counsel
• Advice and consent required for appointment
• Meeting at City Hall, Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections held a hearing on Mayor's Message M 0079-2024, which submits the name Muriel Goode-Trufant for the Council's advice and consent regarding her appointment as Corporation Counsel. The committee laid over the message, meaning no final action was taken at this meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Held hearing on Mayor's Message M 0079-2024 (Corporation Counsel appointment)
• Laid over Mayor's Message M 0079-2024

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will consider three Local Laws and one resolution. One law (Int 0850-2024) would mandate the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to report on how city property is used for affordable housing development. Another (T2024-2764) addresses construction of ancillary dwelling units, and a third (T2024-2765) creates a pilot program to convert existing basement or cellar apartments into habitable units. The resolution (Res 0524-2024) urges the state legislature and governor to enact legislation on legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions.

• Local Law Int 0850-2024 – require DHPD to report on disposition of city property for affordable housing
• Local Law T2024-2764 – amend code regarding construction of ancillary dwelling units
• Local Law T2024-2765 – establish pilot program to convert basement or cellar apartments to habitable units
• Resolution Res 0524-2024 – call on NY State Legislature and Governor to pass A.8591/S.1709 on legal representation in mortgage foreclosures

The Committee on Housing and Buildings held hearings on three items but did not approve any of them. All discussed introductions and resolutions were laid over by the committee.

• Int 0850-2024 regarding city property reporting for affordable housing laid over
• Int 1127-2024 regarding a basement/cellar apartment conversion pilot program laid over
• Int 1128-2024 regarding construction of ancillary dwelling units laid over
• Res 0524-2024 regarding legal representation in mortgage foreclosure actions laid over

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging will conduct an oversight hearing regarding deed theft. The body will also consider two local laws aimed at protecting homeowners from unsolicited property offers and providing financial empowerment assistance.

• Oversight hearing on Deed Theft (T2024-2681)
• Int 0888-2024: Requirement for market value disclosures on unsolicited residential property offers
• Int 0901-2024: Requirement for the office of financial empowerment to provide homeowner assistance

The Committee on Aging, jointly with the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection, held an oversight hearing on deed theft and heard testimony on two proposed local laws. Both bills—one requiring market value disclosures in unsolicited home purchase offers and another requiring financial empowerment assistance to homeowners—were laid over by the committee without a vote. No final decisions were made on the legislation.

• Held oversight hearing on deed theft (T2024-2681)
• Laid over Int. 0888-2024 requiring market value disclosures for unsolicited offers
• Laid over Int. 0901-2024 requiring financial empowerment assistance to homeowners

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration will receive an update on the city's implementation of the 30‑ and 60‑day rules for asylum seekers. It will consider a resolution urging the New York State Legislature and the Governor to enact a Working Families Tax Credit. The meeting is held jointly with the Committee on General Welfare.

• Oversight update on implementation of the 30‑ and 60‑day asylum seeker rules
• Resolution (T2024‑2642) urging NY State Legislature and Governor to pass Working Families Tax Credit
• Joint session with the Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on Immigration, jointly with the Committee on General Welfare, held an oversight hearing on the implementation of the 30- and 60-day rules for asylum seekers. The committee also held a hearing on a resolution calling for a New York State Working Families Tax Credit, which was laid over without a vote. No final decisions were made on either item.

• Held oversight hearing on 30/60-day rules for asylum seekers (filed)
• Held hearing on Resolution 0041-2024 for Working Families Tax Credit
• Laid over Resolution 0041-2024 without action

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will receive updates on the implementation of the 30‑ and 60‑day rules for asylum seekers. It will consider Resolution T2024-2641 urging the New York State Legislature and the Governor to enact a New York State Working Families Tax Credit. The resolution is presented jointly with the Committee on Immigration.

• Oversight update on implementation of the 30‑ and 60‑day asylum seeker rules
• Resolution T2024-2641 calling on the state legislature and governor to pass a Working Families Tax Credit
• Joint resolution with the Committee on Immigration (Res 0041-2024)

The Committee on General Welfare, jointly with the Committee on Immigration, held an oversight hearing on the implementation of the 30- and 60-day rules for asylum seekers. The hearing was filed by the committee. A resolution calling for a New York State Working Families Tax Credit had its hearing held and was laid over by the committee.

• Oversight hearing on 30/60-day asylum seeker rules held and filed by committee
• Resolution for NYS Working Families Tax Credit (Res 0041-2024) hearing held and laid over

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations will vote on a resolution urging the New York State Legislature and the Governor to amend the Public Officers Law so non‑citizens may hold civil offices. It will also consider two local laws that require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to post a workforce information webpage and to provide civil‑service exams in plain language. Additional resolutions call on the U.S. Department of Labor to expand OSHA outreach trainers in ten city languages.

• Local Law T2024-2643: require an interactive webpage on the city workforce and semiannual reports
• Int 0075-2024: require plain‑language civil‑service exams
• Proposed Int. No. 212‑A (Res 0078‑2024): ask NY State Legislature and Governor to allow non‑citizens to hold civil offices
• Res 0521‑2024: ask U.S. Department of Labor to expand OSHA outreach trainers in ten designated languages
• Joint consideration with the Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation, jointly with the Committee on Civil Service and Labor, held an oversight hearing on the state of the city workforce. All proposed legislation and resolutions were heard and laid over by the committee, with no final votes taken. Items included a local law on a workforce webpage, a local law on plain-language civil service exams, and resolutions on non-citizen civil office and OSHA trainers.

• Held oversight hearing on state of city workforce (filed)
• Laid over Int. 0075-2024 on DCAS workforce webpage
• Laid over Int. 0212-2024 on plain-language civil service exams (amendment proposed)
• Laid over Res. 0078-2024 on non-citizens holding civil office
• Laid over Res. 0521-2024 on OSHA outreach trainers in ten languages

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will consider two local law amendments that would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to create an interactive workforce webpage with semiannual reports and to provide civil‑service exams in plain language. It will also consider two resolutions: one urging the New York State Legislature and the Governor to amend the Public Officers Law to permit non‑citizens to hold civil offices, and another urging the U.S. Department of Labor to increase the number of OSHA outreach trainers available in ten city‑designated languages. The items will be reviewed jointly with the Committee on Governmental Operations on state and federal legislation.

• Local Law amendment (T2024-2644): require an interactive webpage on the city workforce and semiannual reports
• Local Law amendment (Int 0075-2024): require civil‑service exams in plain, simple language
• Resolution (Res 0078-2024): urge NY State Legislature and Governor to allow non‑citizens to hold civil offices
• Resolution (Res 0521-2024): urge U.S. Department of Labor to expand OSHA outreach trainers in ten designated languages

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor, jointly with Governmental Operations, held oversight hearings on the state of the city workforce and on several proposed laws and resolutions. All items—including a bill to require an interactive workforce webpage, a bill for plain-language civil service exams, and resolutions on non-citizen civil officers and OSHA trainers—were laid over by committee, meaning no final action was taken. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held oversight hearing on state of city workforce (T2024-2644)
• Laid over Int. 0075-2024 (interactive workforce webpage)
• Laid over Int. 0212-2024 (plain-language civil service exams)
• Laid over Res. 0078-2024 (non-citizens in civil offices)
• Laid over Res. 0521-2024 (OSHA trainers in ten languages)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold an oversight session on deed theft (T2024-2683). It will also consider Local Law Int 0888-2024, which would require disclosures of market value for unsolicited offers to purchase residential properties. Additionally, the committee will review Local Law Int 0901-2024, directing the Office of Financial Empowerment to provide assistance to homeowners.

• Oversight – Deed Theft (T2024-2683)
• Local Law Int 0888-2024 – require market‑value disclosures for unsolicited residential purchase offers
• Local Law Int 0901-2024 – require Office of Financial Empowerment to assist homeowners

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will hold an oversight hearing on deed theft. The body will also consider two local laws regarding residential property purchase disclosures and homeowner assistance.

• Oversight hearing on Deed Theft (T2024-2682)
• Int 0888-2024: Requirement for market value disclosures on unsolicited residential property offers
• Int 0901-2024: Requirement for the office of financial empowerment to provide homeowner assistance

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection, jointly with the Committee on Aging, held an oversight hearing on deed theft and filed the oversight report. The committee also held hearings on two proposed local laws—Int. 0888-2024 (requiring disclosure of market value in unsolicited home purchase offers) and Int. 0901-2024 (requiring the Office of Financial Empowerment to assist homeowners)—but laid both over without a vote. No final decisions were made on the bills.

• Held oversight hearing on deed theft (T2024-2682) and filed committee report
• Held hearing on Int. 0888-2024 (market value disclosure for unsolicited offers) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int. 0901-2024 (homeowner assistance from Office of Financial Empowerment) and laid it over

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction will discuss three local law items. One proposes a pilot program that places mental‑health professionals and candidates in student wellness clubs at public middle and high schools. Another seeks to amend the city’s administrative code regarding student wellness club toolkits. The third aims to amend the code to create a peer‑to‑peer mental‑health training program.

• Pilot program to involve mental‑health professionals and candidates in student wellness clubs (Int 0986-2024)
• Amendment to the administrative code for student wellness club toolkits (Int 0989-2024)
• Amendment to create a peer‑to‑peer mental‑health training program (Int 0996-2024)

Committee on Education

The City Council Committee on Education will hold an oversight discussion on subway surfing safety and consider two resolutions. Resolution T2024-2713 asks the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact study of the proposed QueensLink project. Resolution Res 0059-2024 asks the MTA to prepare an environmental statement for the Gun Hill Road electric bus depot charging facility.

• Oversight discussion: "Riding Safely: Addressing the Dangers of Subway Surfing."
• Resolution T2024-2713 – request for MTA environmental impact study of QueensLink project.
• Resolution Res 0059-2024 – request for MTA environmental statement for Gun Hill Road electric bus depot charging facility.
• Joint effort with the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Public Safety, and Children and Youth.

The Committee on Education met jointly with the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Public Safety, and Children and Youth. The committees conducted an oversight hearing regarding subway surfing and held hearings on two resolutions concerning environmental impact studies for transit projects. No final votes were taken on the resolutions, which were laid over.

• Oversight hearing on subway surfing held and filed
• Hearing held for Res 0059-2024 regarding QueensLink project
• Res 0059-2024 laid over by committee
• Hearing held for Res 0187-2024 regarding Gun Hill Road bus depot
• Res 0187-2024 laid over by committee

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing on the dangers of subway surfing. The body will also consider resolutions regarding environmental studies for the QueensLink project and the Gun Hill Road Electric Bus Depot Charging Facility.

• Oversight hearing on subway surfing
• Resolution T2024-2712: Environmental Impact Study for QueensLink project
• Resolution Res 0187-2024: Environmental Impact Statement for Gun Hill Road Electric Bus Depot Charging Facility

The Committee on Public Safety, jointly with three other committees, held an oversight hearing on the dangers of subway surfing and filed the oversight. The committee also held hearings on two resolutions regarding MTA environmental studies—one for the QueensLink project and one for the Gun Hill Road Electric Bus Depot Charging Facility—and laid both resolutions over without a vote.

• Held oversight hearing on subway surfing dangers (T2024-2712)
• Filed oversight on subway surfing dangers by committee
• Held hearing on QueensLink environmental impact study resolution (Res 0059-2024)
• Laid over QueensLink resolution by committee
• Held hearing on Gun Hill Road bus depot environmental impact statement resolution (Res 0187-2024)
• Laid over Gun Hill Road resolution by committee

Committee on Children and Youth

The Committee on Children and Youth will hold an oversight hearing on subway surfing. The body will also consider resolutions regarding environmental studies for the QueensLink project and the Gun Hill Road Electric Bus Depot Charging Facility.

• Oversight hearing on subway surfing dangers
• Resolution T2024-2714: Environmental Impact Study for QueensLink project
• Resolution Res 0059-2024: Environmental Impact Statement for Gun Hill Road Electric Bus Depot Charging Facility

The Committee on Children and Youth held an oversight hearing regarding the dangers of subway surfing. Additionally, the committee held hearings on two resolutions concerning environmental impact studies for the QueensLink project and the Gun Hill Road Electric Bus Depot. Both resolutions were laid over for future consideration.

• Oversight hearing on subway surfing held and filed
• Res 0059-2024 regarding QueensLink project hearing held
• Res 0059-2024 laid over by committee
• Res 0187-2024 regarding Gun Hill Road bus depot hearing held
• Res 0187-2024 laid over by committee

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights will consider Resolution 0280-2024, which designates November 30 each year as Shirley Chisholm Day in New York City. The resolution seeks to recognize Shirley Chisholm’s contributions as an educator, activist, and elected official.

• Resolution 0280-2024: Designate November 30 annually as Shirley Chisholm Day

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights approved a resolution designating November 30 annually as Shirley Chisholm Day in New York City. The vote was 4-0 with one member absent. The resolution now moves to the full Council.

• Approved Res 0280-2024 designating November 30 as Shirley Chisholm Day (4-0, Salamanca absent)

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health will consider a Local Law to amend the city’s administrative code regarding nutrition standards and beverage options for children’s meals served in food‑service establishments. It will also review a Local Law establishing a pilot program for sleep‑apnea screening along with a public education and outreach campaign. Both items are scheduled for discussion at the November 18 meeting.

• Amend nutrition standards and beverage options for children’s meals in food‑service establishments (Local Law HealthyNYC.T2024‑2658)
• Establish a sleep‑apnea screening pilot program and public education outreach campaign (Local Law Int 0641‑2024)

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will discuss subway safety concerns related to subway surfing. It will consider three resolutions: one directing the MTA to conduct an environmental impact study for the proposed QueensLink project (T2024-2711); another directing the MTA to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Gun Hill Road Electric Bus Depot Charging Facility (Res 0059-2024); and a joint resolution with the Public Safety, Education, and Children and Youth committees (Res 0187-2024).

• Oversight discussion on subway surfing safety
• Resolution T2024-2711: MTA environmental impact study for QueensLink project
• Resolution 0059-2024: MTA environmental impact statement for Gun Hill Road Electric Bus Depot Charging Facility
• Joint Resolution Res 0187-2024 with Public Safety, Education, and Children and Youth committees

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held an oversight hearing regarding the dangers of subway surfing. Two resolutions requesting environmental studies from the MTA were laid over.

• Held oversight hearing on subway surfing (T2024-2711)
• Laid over Res 0059-2024 regarding QueensLink Environmental Impact Study
• Laid over Res 0187-2024 regarding Gun Hill Road Electric Bus Depot Charging Facility Environmental Impact Statement

Committee on Economic Development

The Committee on Economic Development will consider a Local Law that would amend the New York City Charter. The amendment would require the Office of Urban Agriculture to develop and implement a plan to convert unused industrial areas into urban agriculture sites. The item is listed under oversight of citywide access to fresh produce.

• Local Law amendment (T2024-2639) directing the Office of Urban Agriculture to create a plan for converting unused industrial areas into urban agriculture sites

The New York City Council Committee on Economic Development held an oversight hearing on citywide access to fresh produce and a hearing on a local law regarding urban agriculture. No final legislative votes or approvals were made during the meeting. The oversight item was filed and the proposed local law was laid over.

• Oversight on Citywide Access to Fresh Produce heard and filed
• Int 0693-2024 to convert unused industrial areas to urban agriculture sites heard and laid over

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education will hold an oversight hearing. The session focuses on CUNY's response to the Lippman Report.

• Oversight hearing on CUNY's response to the Lippman Report

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council is discussing the establishment of a charter revision commission to draft a new or revised city charter. The body is also reviewing several land use applications for rezonings in Brooklyn and tax exemptions for Manhattan properties.

• Int 1088-2024-A: Establishing a charter revision commission to draft a new or revised city charter
• LU 0161-0163-2024: Rezoning of 962-972 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn
• LU 0164-0171-2024: Rezoning and special permits for Brooklyn Yards, Brooklyn
• Res 0627-2024 and Res 0630-2024: Expenditure increases for 9 business improvement districts, including Madison Avenue BID
• Int 0360-2024-A: Local law regarding payment of fees for residential real property rentals

The City Council approved several local laws and resolutions, including a charter revision commission to draft a new or revised city charter (Local Law 121) and a law regulating fees for residential rental properties (Local Law 119). It also approved resolutions increasing expenditures for business improvement districts, tax exemptions for affordable housing, and a sidewalk café consent. Land use applications for the 962-972 Franklin Avenue rezoning and the Brooklyn Yards development were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission.

• Approved Int. 0360-A on residential rental fees (42-8), enacted as Local Law 119
• Approved Int. 1088-A establishing a charter revision commission (49-1), enacted as Local Law 121
• Approved Res. 0627 increasing BID expenditures (49-1)
• Approved Res. 0630 increasing Madison Avenue BID expenditures (49-1)
• Approved Res. 0641 designating organizations for Expense Budget funding (consent)
• Approved tax exemptions for Met Council Portfolio and 537 West 149th Street (consent)
• Approved 962-972 Franklin Avenue rezoning with modifications, referred to CPC
• Approved Brooklyn Yards land use applications with modifications, referred to CPC

Committee on Land Use

The Land Use Committee will review several zoning amendment applications. These include a rezoning of 962‑972 Franklin Avenue from R6A to R8A with a C2‑4 district, a mandatory inclusionary housing amendment for the same site, and a special permit to reduce required parking. The committee will also consider rezoning and special permit requests for the Brooklyn Yards development at 1557 60th Street and related large‑scale general development provisions. Additionally, a revocable consent for a sidewalk café at 5275 65th Place in Queens will be discussed.

• Application C 230356 ZMK: rezoning 962‑972 Franklin Ave from R6A to R8A, establishing a C2‑4 district (Brooklyn, CD9, Council District 35).
• Application N 230357(A) ZRK: amendment to create a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area at 962‑972 Franklin Ave (Brooklyn, CD9, Council District 35).
• Application C 230358 ZSK: special permit to reduce required accessory off‑street parking at 962‑972 Franklin Ave (Brooklyn, CD9, Council District 35).
• Application C 230182 ZMK: rezoning Brooklyn Yards site at 1557 60th Street, changing R5 to R6, M1‑1 to R6 and C4‑5, and establishing a C2‑4 district (Brooklyn, CD11/12, Council Districts 43/44).
• Application D 2450141875 SWQ: revocable consent to operate a sidewalk café at 5275 65th Place, Maspeth, Queens (Community District 5, Council District 30).

The Committee on Land Use approved all land use applications on the agenda, each with modifications, and referred them to the City Planning Commission (CPC). This included the 962-972 Franklin Avenue rezoning in Brooklyn (three applications) and the larger Brooklyn Yards mixed-use development proposal (eight applications). The committee also approved a revocable consent for a sidewalk café at La Catrina in Maspeth, Queens.

• Approved 962-972 Franklin Avenue rezoning (C 230356 ZMK) with modifications, referred to CPC (11-0)
• Approved 962-972 Franklin Avenue zoning resolution amendment (N 230357(A) ZRK) with modifications, referred to CPC (11-0)
• Approved 962-972 Franklin Avenue special permit for reduced parking (C 230358 ZSK) with modifications, referred to CPC (11-0)
• Approved Brooklyn Yards rezoning (C 230182 ZMK) with modifications, referred to CPC (11-0)
• Approved Brooklyn Yards zoning resolution amendment (N 230183 ZRK) with modifications, referred to CPC (11-0)
• Approved Brooklyn Yards special permits (C 230184, C 230185, C 230188, C 230189, C 230190, C 230191, C 230196 ZSK) with modifications, referred to CPC (11-0)
• Approved La Catrina sidewalk café revocable consent (D 2450141875 SWQ) with companion resolution (11-0)

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans will consider Resolution 0441-2024, which designates March 29 each year as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York City, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of American service members and recognizing the dedication of their families and caregivers. The resolution will be voted on during the November 13, 2024 meeting.

• Resolution 0441-2024: Designate March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in NYC

The Committee on Veterans held a hearing and unanimously approved Resolution 0441-2024, which designates March 29 annually as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York City. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

• Approved Resolution 0441-2024 designating March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day (5-0)

Committee on Finance

The Finance Committee will consider a resolution to raise the annual expenditure for nine Business Improvement Districts and set a hearing date for the related local law. It will also consider a separate resolution to increase the annual budget for the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District, amend its district plan, and change the assessment method for the district charge. A third resolution will approve new designations and changes for organizations receiving funding in the expense budget. Two land‑use items (LU 0189‑2024 and LU 0190‑2024) are pre‑considered, covering specific Manhattan parcels.

• Resolution 0627‑2024: increase annual expenditure for nine Business Improvement Districts and schedule a public hearing.
• Resolution 0630‑2024: raise Madison Avenue BID annual spending, amend its District Plan, and change the assessment method for the district charge.
• Resolution 0641‑2024: approve new designations and changes for organizations receiving expense‑budget funding.
• LU 0189‑2024 (pre‑considered): land parcels Block 879 Lot 26; Block 886 Lot 63; Block 927 Lot 37; Block 1347 Lot 122; Block 1432 Lot 12; Block 1436 Lot 122; Block 1554 Lot 38 in Manhattan Community Districts 6 and 8, Council Districts 2, 4, 5.
• LU 0190‑2024 (pre‑considered): 537 West 149th Street, Block 2081 Lot 14, Manhattan Community District 9, Council District 7.

The Committee on Finance approved four items by unanimous vote (17-0). These included resolutions to increase annual expenditures for nine business improvement districts and the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District, a resolution approving new designations for organizations receiving expense budget funding, and two land use applications in Manhattan.

• Approved Res 0627-2024 increasing annual expenditure for 9 business improvement districts (17-0)
• Approved Res 0630-2024 increasing expenditure and changing assessment method for Madison Avenue BID (17-0)
• Approved Res 0641-2024 designating organizations for Expense Budget funding (17-0)
• Approved LU 0189-2024 land use application for Met Council Portfolio sites in Manhattan (17-0)
• Approved LU 0190-2024 land use application for 537 West 149th Street in Manhattan (17-0)

Committee on Education

The Education Committee will consider Resolution 0013‑2024, which designates the second Friday in March each year as Social and Emotional Learning Day in New York City. The Committee will also consider Resolution 0095‑2024, which calls on the Department of Education to work with faith‑based organizations to create a city‑wide curriculum on religious diversity, provide related professional development, improve hate‑crime reporting, and address bullying tied to religious expression.

• Res 0013‑2024: Designates the second Friday in March annually as Social and Emotional Learning Day.
• Res 0095‑2024: Requests the DOE to partner with faith‑based groups for a religious‑diversity curriculum for all grades.
• Res 0095‑2024: Calls for professional development on religious diversity for teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Res 0095‑2024: Requires accurate classification and parent notification of school hate‑crime statistics.
• Res 0095‑2024: Directs schools to address bullying related to religious clothing, food, and prayer space.

The Committee on Education held a hearing and approved two resolutions by roll call votes of 11-2. The first designates the second Friday in March as Social and Emotional Learning Day in NYC. The second calls on the DOE to consult faith-based organizations on religious diversity curriculum and related measures.

• Approved Res 0013-2024 designating second Friday in March as Social and Emotional Learning Day (11-2)
• Approved Res 0095-2024 calling for DOE to consult faith-based groups on religious diversity curriculum and hate crime reporting (11-2)

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation is meeting to discuss a local law regarding the city charter. The body will consider legislation to establish a commission to draft a new or revised city charter.

• Proposed Int. No. 1088-A: Local Law to establish a charter revision commission

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation approved Int. No. 1088-A, a local law to establish a charter revision commission to draft a new or revised city charter. The committee amended the bill before approving it by roll call vote of 7-0, with two members absent. The bill now moves to the full City Council.

• Approved Int. No. 1088-A establishing a charter revision commission (7-0)
• Amended Int. No. 1088 by committee before approval

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will consider Local Law Int. No. 360-A, which proposes to amend the city’s administrative code regarding the payment of fees associated with residential rental properties. The proposal would change how such fees are assessed or collected. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Local Law Int. No. 360‑A – amendment to the administrative code on payment of fees for residential rentals

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection voted unanimously to approve Int. No. 360-A, a local law amending the administrative code regarding payment of fees imposed in relation to residential real property rentals. The bill was amended by the committee before approval. All seven members present voted in favor.

• Approved Int. No. 360-A, rental fee payment amendment (7-0)
• Amended Int. No. 360 to proposed Int. No. 360-A

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections will consider two resolutions. The resolutions designate Michael Espiritu of Manhattan and Vanessa Rodriguez of the Bronx for appointment by the Mayor as directors of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation.

• Resolution T2024-2685: designate Michael Espiritu (Manhattan) as NYC Health and Hospitals Corp. director
• Resolution T2024-2686: designate Vanessa Rodriguez (Bronx) as NYC Health and Hospitals Corp. director

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections approved two resolutions recommending Michael Espiritu and Vanessa Rodriguez for appointment by the Mayor as directors of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation. Both resolutions were approved unanimously with 11 affirmative votes.

• Approved resolution designating Michael Espiritu for HHC director appointment (11-0)
• Approved resolution designating Vanessa Rodriguez for HHC director appointment (11-0)

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is meeting to discuss a local law regarding newsrack requirements. The proposal seeks to amend the administrative code and replace a specific subdivision of section 19-128.1.

• Proposed Int. No. 663-A: Local Law to amend newsrack requirements and repeal/replace subdivision a of section 19-128.1

The New York City Council Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing and voted to approve Int 0663-2024-A, a local law amending administrative code regarding newsrack requirements and replacing subdivision a of section 19-128.1. The committee considered proposed amendments and ultimately approved the introduction by a 7-2 roll call vote.

• Approved Int 0663-2024-A regarding newsrack requirements (7-2)
• Proposed and amended Int 0663-2024 (Int 0663-2024-A) in committee

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation is meeting to discuss a local law regarding composting. The body will review Proposed Int. No. 130-A, which seeks to amend the city administrative code to allow composting facilities within parks.

• Proposed Int. No. 130-A: Local law to establish composting facilities in parks

The Committee on Parks and Recreation voted 7-0 to approve Int. No. 130-A, a local law to establish composting facilities in city parks. The bill was amended by the committee before approval. Council Member Paladino was absent. The measure now moves to the full Council.

• Approved Int. No. 130-A, establishing composting facilities in parks (7-0)
• Amended Int. No. 130-A by committee before approval

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will consider several applications related to the Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement, including a map amendment that would close portions of West 40th and West 41st Streets and a special permit to allow a bus station with ten or more berths. The committee will also review rezoning and special permit applications for the Franklin Avenue site in Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Yards development. Each item will be voted on or discussed according to the agenda.

• Application C 240336 MMM – map amendment to eliminate and close portions of West 41st St, West 40th St, Ninth Ave, and related streets in Manhattan (Community District 4, Council District 3).
• Application C 240353 ZSM – special permit to construct a bus station with 10+ berths and related zoning changes for the Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement (Manhattan, Community District 4, Council District 3).
• Application N 240354 ZRM – amendment of the Zoning Resolution for the Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement (Manhattan, Community District 4, Council District 3).
• Application C 230356 ZMK – rezoning of 962‑972 Franklin Avenue from an R6A District to an R8A District and establishment of a C2‑4 District (Brooklyn, Community District 9, Council District 35).
• Application C 230182 ZMK – rezoning of Brooklyn Yards site, changing from R5 to R6, M1‑1 to R6, and establishing a C2‑4 District (Brooklyn, Community Districts 11‑12, Council Districts 43‑44).

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved, with modifications, all three applications for the 962-972 Franklin Avenue rezoning and all nine applications for the Brooklyn Yards development, referring them to the City Planning Commission. The subcommittee also approved a revocable consent for a sidewalk café at La Catrina in Maspeth, Queens. The three Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement applications were laid over without a vote.

• Approved 962-972 Franklin Avenue rezoning (C 230356 ZMK) with modifications, referred to CPC (6-0)
• Approved 962-972 Franklin Avenue zoning resolution amendment (N 230357(A) ZRK) with modifications, referred to CPC (6-0)
• Approved 962-972 Franklin Avenue special permit for reduced parking (C 230358 ZSK) with modifications, referred to CPC (6-0)
• Approved Brooklyn Yards rezoning (C 230182 ZMK) with modifications, referred to CPC (6-0)
• Approved Brooklyn Yards zoning resolution amendment (N 230183 ZRK) with modifications, referred to CPC (6-0)
• Approved Brooklyn Yards special permits (C 230184, C 230185, C 230188, C 230189, C 230190, C 230191, C 230196 ZSK) with modifications, referred to CPC (6-0)
• Approved La Catrina sidewalk café revocable consent (D 2450141875 SWQ) (6-0)
• Laid over Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement applications (N 240354 ZRM, C 240336 MMM, C 240353 ZSM)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will consider several Local Laws that amend the city’s administrative code, including expanding the definition of tenant harassment to cover unlawful evictions and adding related program requirements. Additional bills address injunctive relief for lawful occupants, higher penalties for unlawful evictions, lock‑change procedures after illegal lockouts, and cooling requirements for rent‑stabilized units. The committee will also hear two resolutions urging New York State to block eviction filings by owners with major housing code violations and to require unlawful eviction cases to be heard within five days.

• Local Law T2024-2630: expands tenant harassment definition to include unlawful evictions and expands the certificate of no harassment program
• Local Law Int 0622-2024: provides injunctive relief for lawful occupants of rental units
• Local Law Int 0623-2024: increases penalties for unlawful evictions
• Local Law Int 0993-2024: creates lock‑change procedures in response to illegal lockouts
• Resolution Res 0119-2024: calls on the state legislature to bar owners with substantial pending housing maintenance code violations from filing eviction proceedings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings held oversight hearings on tenant harassment and safety, and held hearings on six proposed local laws and two resolutions addressing unlawful evictions, lockouts, cooling requirements, and rent-stabilized unit notices. All items were laid over by the committee without a vote, meaning no final decisions were made. The meeting was procedural, with no approvals or denials recorded.

• Held oversight hearing on tenant harassment and safety (T2024-2630), filed by committee
• Held hearing on Int 0621-2024 (expanding tenant harassment definition), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0622-2024 (injunctive relief for lawful occupants), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0623-2024 (increasing penalties for unlawful evictions), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0993-2024 (lock change procedures for illegal lockouts), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0994-2024 (cooled and dehumidified air in tenant-occupied dwellings), laid over
• Held hearing on Int 1037-2024 (posting info in buildings with rent-stabilized units), laid over
• Held hearings on Res 0119-2024 and Res 0246-2024 (state legislation on evictions), both laid over

Committee on Economic Development

The Committee on Economic Development will review a proposed Local Law that would amend the New York City charter. The amendment would require the office of urban agriculture to create and implement a plan to convert unused industrial areas into urban agriculture sites. The item is listed under oversight of citywide access to fresh produce.

• Local Law amendment (T2024-2639, Int 0693-2024) directing the office of urban agriculture to develop a plan to convert unused industrial areas to urban agriculture sites

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management will hold a joint session with the Committee on Oversight and Investigations to examine ambulance response times. The agenda item, identified as T2024-2631, is an oversight review. No other items are listed for this meeting.

• Oversight review of ambulance response times (Agenda item T2024-2631)

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, jointly with the Committees on Oversight and Investigations and Hospitals, held an oversight hearing on ambulance response times (T2024-2631). The hearing was held and the oversight was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Held oversight hearing on ambulance response times (T2024-2631)
• Filed oversight on ambulance response times

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a joint meeting with the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management to discuss ambulance response times.

• Oversight hearing on ambulance response times (T2024-2494)
• Joint meeting with Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations, jointly with the Committees on Fire and Emergency Management and on Hospitals, held an oversight hearing on ambulance response times (T2024-2494). Roll call showed Brewer, Banks, Joseph, Restler and Yeger present, with Ayala, Krishnan, Williams and Won absent. The minutes record the hearing as held and filed, but no votes, approvals, denials or other substantive decisions are documented.

Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Hospitals will hold an oversight hearing on ambulance response times. The hearing is joint with the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management and the Committee on Oversight and Investigations. No specific actions or decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Oversight of ambulance response times (T2024-2687) – joint with the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management and the Committee on Oversight and Investigations

The Committee on Hospitals, the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, and the Committee on Oversight and Investigations held a joint oversight hearing regarding ambulance response times. No legislative actions were taken during the meeting, and the item was filed.

• Held oversight hearing on ambulance response times
• Filed oversight item T2024-2687

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will hold an oversight hearing on pathways into New York City’s civil service. The hearing is scheduled for October 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers and is conducted jointly with the Committee on Higher Education.

• Oversight hearing on pathways into civil service (Agenda item T2024‑2499)

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor, jointly with the Committee on Higher Education, held an oversight hearing on pathways into New York City's civil service. The committee filed the oversight item.

• Filed oversight on pathways into New York City's civil service

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education is meeting jointly with the Committee on Civil Service and Labor. The session is dedicated to oversight regarding pathways into New York City's civil service.

• Oversight hearing on Pathways into New York City's Civil Service (T2024-2500)

The Committee on Higher Education, jointly with the Committee on Civil Service and Labor, held an oversight hearing on pathways into New York City's civil service. The hearing was held and the oversight was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held oversight hearing on Pathways into New York City's Civil Service
• Filed oversight on Pathways into New York City's Civil Service

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice will consider two proposed local laws aimed at preventing and addressing sexual assault and harassment in city jails. One bill would require the Department of Correction to use an electronic case management system to track investigations of sexual abuse. The other would require the Commissioner of Correction to develop a comprehensive training program for investigating sexual crimes. An additional item, Int 0830-2024, is listed without a description.

• T2024-2571 – require Department of Correction to use an electronic case management system to track sexual abuse investigations.
• Int 0792-2024 – require Commissioner of Correction to develop a comprehensive training program for investigation of sexual crimes.
• Int 0830-2024 – listed without description in the agenda.

The Committee on Criminal Justice held an oversight hearing on preventing and addressing sexual assault and harassment in city jails. The committee also held hearings on two proposed local laws related to correction department investigations and training, but laid both introductions over without a vote.

• Held oversight hearing on preventing and addressing sexual assault in city jails
• Filed oversight report by committee
• Held hearing on Int. 0792-2024 (electronic case management system for sexual abuse investigations)
• Laid over Int. 0792-2024 by committee
• Held hearing on Int. 0830-2024 (training program for investigation of sexual crimes)
• Laid over Int. 0830-2024 by committee

Committee on Land Use

The October 31, 2024 meeting of the NYC Council Committee on Land Use includes only the committee roster, location, and time. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed in the agenda.

Committee on Public Housing

The Public Housing Committee will hold an oversight discussion on the New York City Housing Authority's HUD agreement and the ongoing federal monitorship. No specific actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Oversight of NYCHA’s HUD Agreement and ongoing Federal Monitorship (Item T2024-2580)

The Committee on Public Housing held an oversight hearing on NYCHA's HUD agreement and ongoing federal monitorship. The hearing was held and filed by the committee; no substantive decisions were made.

• Held oversight hearing on NYCHA's HUD Agreement and Ongoing Federal Monitorship
• Filed oversight hearing by committee

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will consider four applications submitted by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Two applications propose amendments to the Zoning Resolution and City Map for the Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement project in Manhattan. A third application requests a special permit to build a new bus station with ten or more berths and related air‑space development at a site bounded by West 40th Street, 10th Avenue, and adjacent streets. The fourth application seeks a revocable consent for a sidewalk café at 5275 65th Place in Maspeth, Queens.

• Application N 240354 ZRM – amendment of the Zoning Resolution for the Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement, Manhattan, Community District 4, Council District 3.
• Application C 240336 MMM – map amendment to eliminate and close portions of West 41st St, West 40th St, and related streets in Manhattan, Community District 4, Council District 3.
• Application C 240353 ZSM – special permit to construct a bus station with 10+ berths and develop demapped air space above the site bounded by West 40th St, 10th Ave, West 41st St, 9th Ave, etc., in Manhattan.
• Application D 2450141875 SWQ – revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café at 5275 65th Place, Maspeth, Queens, Community District 5, Council District 30.

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation is meeting to discuss a local law. The item involves the creation of a commission to draft a new or revised city charter.

• Int 1088-2024: A Local Law to establish a charter revision commission

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation held a hearing on Intro 1088-2024, which would establish a charter revision commission to draft a new or revised city charter. After the hearing, the committee laid the introduction over, meaning no final vote was taken. The item remains pending for future consideration.

• Held hearing on Int 1088-2024 (charter revision commission)
• Laid over Int 1088-2024 by committee

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections will consider two pre‑considered resolutions. The resolutions approve the Council’s designation of Michael Espiritu, a Manhattan resident, and Vanessa Rodriguez, a Bronx resident, for appointment by the Mayor to the Health & Hospitals Corporation. No other items are on the agenda.

• Resolution T2024-2685 – designation of Michael Espiritu (Manhattan) for mayoral appointment to the Health & Hospitals Corporation (preconsidered)
• Resolution T2024-2686 – designation of Vanessa Rodriguez (Bronx) for mayoral appointment to the Health & Hospitals Corporation (preconsidered)

The committee held hearings regarding the proposed appointments of Michael Espiritu and Vanessa Rodriguez as directors of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation. Both resolutions were laid over by the committee.

• Held hearing on Res 0643-2024 for Michael Espiritu
• Laid over Res 0643-2024
• Held hearing on Res 0644-2024 for Vanessa Rodriguez
• Laid over Res 0644-2024

Committee on Education

The Education Committee will consider three local laws. One would amend the city’s administrative code to develop a college admissions counseling program. Another would amend the code to establish mental health services for two after‑school programs run by the Department of Youth and Community Development. The third would amend the city charter concerning the composition of the Youth Board, and it will be heard jointly with the Committee on Children and Youth.

• Local Law to amend the administrative code for a college admissions counseling program (Int 0700-2024).
• Local Law to amend the administrative code to provide mental health services for two after‑school programs (Int 0729-2024).
• Local Law to amend the city charter regarding the composition of the Youth Board (Int 0794-2024).

The Committee on Education, jointly with the Committee on Children and Youth, held an oversight hearing on the Summer Rising program and held hearings on three proposed local laws. All three introductions—concerning a college admissions counseling program, mental health services for afterschool programs, and the composition of the youth board—were laid over by the committee without a vote. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Held oversight hearing on Summer Rising (T2024-2452)
• Held hearing on Int. 0700-2024 (college admissions counseling) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int. 0729-2024 (mental health services for afterschool programs) and laid it over
• Held hearing on Int. 0794-2024 (youth board composition) and laid it over

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Committee will consider several proposed amendments to the New York City Administrative Code, including penalties for improper waste storage and requirements for organic waste collection, drop‑off site definitions, recycling by city agencies, and provision of receptacles. The committee will also consider a resolution urging the New York State Legislature and Governor to establish a composting program at SUNY, CUNY, and related facilities. These items address how solid and organic waste are handled across the city and its institutions.

• T2024-2463 – amend code on penalties for failure to store waste properly or place it curbside early
• Int 0057-2024 – require the Department of Sanitation to collect organic waste from community gardens
• Int 0698-2024 – clarify the definition of an organic waste drop‑off site
• Int 0781-2024 – require city agencies to recycle organic waste
• Res 0284-2024 – resolution urging state legislation for composting programs at SUNY, CUNY dorms and facilities

Committee on Children and Youth

The Committee on Children and Youth will hold an oversight hearing on Summer Rising and consider three local laws regarding college admissions counseling, mental health services for after-school programs, and the composition of the youth board.

• Oversight hearing on Summer Rising
• Local Law to create college admissions counseling program
• Local Law to establish mental health services for two after-school programs
• Local Law to amend the city charter regarding the youth board composition
• Joint meeting with the Committee on Education

The Committee on Children and Youth, jointly with the Committee on Education, held an oversight hearing on the Summer Rising program and heard testimony on three proposed local laws. No final votes were taken; all three introductions were laid over by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on Summer Rising (T2024-2453)
• Laid over Int. 0700-2024 on college admissions counseling program
• Laid over Int. 0729-2024 on mental health services for afterschool programs
• Laid over Int. 0794-2024 on youth board composition

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts, jointly with the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management, will hold an oversight hearing on the containerization of refuse and organic waste. The body will also consider several local laws regarding waste storage penalties and organic waste collection.

• Oversight on containerization of refuse and organic waste (T2024-2464)
• Int 0057-2024: Penalties for failure to store waste in required receptacles
• Int 0498-2024: Requirement for Department of Sanitation to collect organic waste from community gardens
• Int 0698-2024: Clarifying the definition of organic waste drop off sites
• Res 0284-2024: Resolution calling for composting programs at SUNY and CUNY facilities

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will vote on Local Law T2024-2489 to amend the city code for educating older adults about elder fraud, end‑of‑life preparation, and financial literacy. It will also consider Local Law T2024-2593, which requires the police department to disseminate information and train officers on filing reports of identity theft and related crimes. Additionally, the committee will discuss Resolution T2024-2678, urging the New York State Legislature and Governor to create a statewide public guardianship system, a measure presented jointly with the Committee on Aging.

• Local Law T2024-2489 – amendment for elder‑fraud education and financial literacy for older adults
• Local Law T2024-2593 – amendment requiring police to provide identity‑theft reporting information and officer training
• Resolution T2024-2678 – call for New York State legislation to establish a public guardianship system
• Res 0561-2024 – joint resolution with the Committee on Aging supporting the guardianship initiative

The Committee on Public Safety held hearings regarding elder fraud, proposed local laws on financial literacy and identity theft reporting, and a resolution for a statewide public guardianship system. No final votes were taken on the legislative items, as all were laid over by the committee.

• Held hearing on elder fraud (T2024-2489)
• Filed oversight item T2024-2489
• Held hearing on Int 1092-2024
• Laid over Int 1092-2024
• Held hearing on Int 1101-2024
• Laid over Int 1101-2024
• Held hearing on Res 0561-2024
• Laid over Res 0561-2024

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business is holding an oversight hearing on public space activation and small business revitalization in Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts. This is a joint session with the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations.

• Oversight hearing on public space activation and small business revitalization in Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts (T2024-2518)

The Committee on Small Business, jointly with the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations, held an oversight hearing on public space activation and small business revitalization in naturally occurring cultural districts. The hearing was held and the oversight was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions or votes were taken.

• Held oversight hearing on public space activation and small business revitalization in naturally occurring cultural districts
• Filed oversight T2024-2518 by committee

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations is holding a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Small Business. The discussion focuses on public space activation and small business revitalization within Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts.

• Oversight hearing on public space activation and small business revitalization in Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts (T2024-2517)

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations held a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Small Business. The hearing focused on public space activation and small business revitalization in naturally occurring cultural districts. No legislative actions were taken.

• Held oversight hearing on public space activation (T2024-2517)
• Filed oversight hearing report

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging will hold an oversight hearing on elder fraud. Members will consider local laws regarding financial literacy for older adults and police training on identity theft reports, as well as a resolution for a statewide public guardianship system.

• Oversight hearing on Elder Fraud
• Local Law T2024-2488: Education for older adults on elder fraud, end of life preparation, and financial literacy
• Local Law T2024-2593: NYPD training and information dissemination on identity theft reports
• Resolution Res 0561-2024: Request for New York State to create a statewide public guardianship system

The Committee on Aging held hearings regarding elder fraud, financial literacy, and public guardianship. No final votes were taken on the proposed legislation, as all items were laid over by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on elder fraud
• Filed oversight report on elder fraud
• Held hearing on Int 1092-2024; laid over
• Held hearing on Int 1101-2024; laid over
• Held hearing on Res 0561-2024; laid over

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation will hold an oversight session on the Department of Citywide Administrative Services' leasing practices. The meeting will discuss how DCAS manages its leases and any related policy issues. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda item.

• Oversight of DCAS leasing practices (Agenda item T2024-2638)

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation held an oversight hearing regarding DCAS leasing practices. The hearing was filed by the committee. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Oversight hearing on DCAS leasing practices (T2024-2638) held and filed

Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Hospitals will examine the effects of hospital closures on community needs. It will consider a resolution (Res 0339-2024) that calls on the New York State Governor to sign S.8843A/A.1633B, the Local Input in Community Healthcare (LICH) Act. The resolution is proposed jointly with the Committee on Health.

• Resolution (Res 0339-2024) urging Governor to sign S.8843A/A.1633B, the LICH Act
• Oversight discussion on the effects of hospital closures on community needs
• Joint action with the Committee on Health

The New York City Council Committee on Hospitals, meeting jointly with the Committee on Health on October 29, 2024, held an oversight hearing to examine the effects of hospital closures on community needs. The committee also considered a resolution calling on the New York State Governor to sign S.8843A/A.1633B, the Local Input in Community Healthcare (LICH) Act.

• Oversight on examining the effects of hospital closures on community needs filed by committee
• Proposed Res. No. 339-A regarding the Local Input in Community Healthcare (LICH) Act laid over by committee

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans is meeting for an oversight hearing regarding support for the families of veterans with PTSD. This session is held jointly with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction.

• Oversight hearing on supporting the families of veterans with PTSD (T2024-2475)

The New York City Council Committee on Veterans met jointly with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction to hold an oversight hearing on supporting the families of veterans with PTSD. The oversight item was filed by the committee.

• Oversight hearing on supporting the families of veterans with PTSD filed by the committee

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations will meet jointly with the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management. The session is dedicated to oversight regarding ambulance response times.

• Oversight hearing on ambulance response times (T2024-2494)

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction will conduct an oversight session focused on supporting families of veterans with PTSD. The item is scheduled jointly with the Committee on Veterans. No other agenda items are listed.

• Oversight hearing on supporting families of veterans with PTSD (joint with Committee on Veterans)

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction, jointly with the Committee on Veterans, held an oversight hearing on supporting the families of veterans with PTSD. The hearing was held and the oversight was filed by the committee. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Held oversight hearing on supporting families of veterans with PTSD
• Filed oversight by committee

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Fire and Emergency Management Committee will hold an oversight session on ambulance response times. The item is listed as T2024-2631 and will be conducted jointly with the Committee on Oversight and Investigations. No specific decisions or actions are indicated in the agenda.

• Oversight of ambulance response times (Agenda Item T2024-2631)

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is holding an oversight hearing on how hospital closures affect community needs. The committee will also consider a resolution urging the New York State Governor to sign the Local Input in Community Healthcare (LICH) Act.

• Oversight hearing on effects of hospital closures
• Proposed Res. No. 339-A: Resolution calling on the Governor to sign S.8843A/A.1633B (LICH Act)

The Committee on Health, jointly with the Committee on Hospitals, held an oversight hearing on the effects of hospital closures on community needs. The committee also heard testimony on Resolution 0339-2024, which calls on the Governor to sign the Local Input in Community Healthcare (LICH) Act. An amendment to the resolution was proposed, and the resolution was laid over by the committee without a final vote.

• Held oversight hearing on hospital closures' effects on community needs
• Heard testimony on Resolution 0339-2024 (LICH Act)
• Proposed amendment to Resolution 0339-2024
• Laid over Resolution 0339-2024 by committee

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Civil Service and Labor Committee will consider a local law to amend the city administrative code and set community hiring and compensation standards for city‑assisted housing development projects. It will also discuss a resolution urging the New York State Legislature and Governor to enact the Good Jobs Guarantee Act (A.10225/S.9376), which proposes workforce training programs and expanded employment opportunities for New Yorkers.

• Local Law Int 0910-2024: amend the administrative code to establish community hiring and compensation standards for city‑assisted housing development projects.
• Resolution Res 0522-2024: call on the state legislature and governor to pass A.10225/S.9376, the Good Jobs Guarantee Act, to create workforce training programs and increase employment opportunities.

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor held hearings on Int. 0910-2024, which would establish community hiring and compensation standards for city-assisted housing projects, and Res. 0522-2024, supporting the Good Jobs Guarantee Act. Both items were laid over by the committee without a vote, meaning no final decision was made. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive approvals or denials.

• Hearing held on Int. 0910-2024 (community hiring standards)
• Int. 0910-2024 laid over by committee
• Hearing held on Res. 0522-2024 (Good Jobs Guarantee Act)
• Res. 0522-2024 laid over by committee

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology will review several local law proposals that would amend the city charter and administrative code. The measures aim to create an office of algorithmic data integrity, establish responsible AI use practices, require a centralized list of approved AI tools, and mandate reporting on algorithmic impacts on employees. The committee will discuss each proposal before any vote.

• T2024-2628 – Amend the city charter and administrative code to establish an office of algorithmic data integrity.
• Int 0199-2024 – Amend the administrative code to require creation of appropriate and responsible use practices for AI tools used by city agencies.
• Int 0926-2024 – Amend the administrative code to require a centralized list of AI tools approved for agency use.
• Int 1024-2024 – Amend the administrative code to require reporting on the impact of algorithmic tools on city employees and changes in employment responsibilities.
• Int 1099-2024 – Amend the administrative code to require reporting on the impact of algorithmic tools on city employees and changes in employment responsibilities.

The Committee on Technology held an oversight hearing on automated decision systems and AI use by city agencies. Four proposed local laws related to AI governance were heard and laid over by the committee, meaning no final action was taken. No substantive decisions were made beyond holding the hearing and laying over the bills.

• Held oversight hearing on automated decision systems and AI use by NYC agencies
• Laid over Int. 0199-2024, establishing an office of algorithmic data integrity
• Laid over Int. 0926-2024, requiring responsible use practices for AI tools
• Laid over Int. 1024-2024, requiring a centralized list of approved AI tools
• Laid over Int. 1099-2024, requiring reporting on algorithmic tools' impact on employees

Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

The Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts Committee will consider six proposed local law amendments covering water‑quality notifications, online service postings, base‑rental payment notices, public drinking fountains, and a homeowner flood‑assistance program. It will also vote on a resolution urging the NYC Water Board to give council members and community boards at least 30 days’ notice before any public hearing on annual water‑rate adjustments. All items are pending approval by the committee.

• Int 0033‑2024 – Amend the city code to require notification of discolored water or reduced water pressure.
• Int 0225‑2024 – Amend the city code to require DEP to post online information about scheduled and requested infrastructure services.
• Int 0816‑2024 – Amend the city code to require DEP to notify property owners when the city requests a base rental payment from the NYC Water Board.
• Int 0900‑2024 – Amend the city code to require installation of drinking fountains in public spaces.
• Int 1067‑2024 – Amend the city code to create a homeowner assistance program for groundwater flooding and a Southeast Queens flooding adaptation task force, and repeal certain related amendments.

The Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts held an oversight hearing on the DEP's efforts to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination and heard testimony on six proposed local laws and one resolution. No final votes were taken; all introductions and the resolution were laid over by the committee, meaning they remain pending for future consideration. One bill, Int. 1067-2024, had an amendment proposed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on DEP's Filtration Avoidance Determination efforts
• Laid over Int. 0033-2024 (notification of discolored water or reduced pressure)
• Laid over Int. 0225-2024 (online posting of DEP infrastructure services)
• Laid over Int. 0816-2024 (notification of water board base rental payment requests)
• Laid over Int. 0900-2024 (installing drinking fountains in public spaces)
• Proposed amendment to Int. 1067-2024 (groundwater flooding assistance program) and laid it over
• Laid over Res. 0083-2024 (30-day notice for water rate hearings)

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice will hold an oversight hearing on preventing sexual assault and harassment in city jails. The committee will also consider a local law requiring the commissioner of correction to create a comprehensive training program for investigating sexual crimes.

• Oversight hearing on sexual assault and harassment in city jails
• Int 0830-2024: Local Law regarding training for investigation of sexual crimes

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is meeting to discuss a local law regarding the Department of Transportation. The proposal focuses on how the agency posts information about speed reducer and traffic-control device requests on its website.

• Proposed Int. No. 468-A: Amendment to administrative code regarding DOT website postings for traffic-control device and speed reducer requests

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted 8-0 to approve Int. No. 468-A, a local law that would require the Department of Transportation to post information about traffic-control device and speed reducer requests on its website. The bill was amended by the committee before approval. Council Member Won was absent.

• Approved Int. No. 468-A requiring DOT to post traffic-control device and speed reducer request info online (8-0)
• Amended Int. No. 468-A by committee before final approval

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections will consider Resolution 0579-2024 to approve the Council’s appointment of Dr. Mohammad Khalid as a member of the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board. It will also receive a communication (M 0071-2024) from the Queens Borough President recommending Oudeshram “Raj” Rampershad for reappointment to the City Planning Commission, which requires the Council’s advice and consent under City Charter sections 31 and 192.

• Resolution 0579-2024: appointment of Dr. Mohammad Khalid to the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board
• Communication M 0071-2024: Queens Borough President submits Oudeshram “Raj” Rampershad for reappointment to the City Planning Commission (advice and consent)

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections approved two resolutions. Res 0579-2024, approving Dr. Mohammad Khalid's appointment to the Civilian Complaint Review Board, passed 6-1 with one abstention. M 0071-2024, approving Oudeshram 'Raj' Rampershad's reappointment to the City Planning Commission, passed unanimously 8-0. Both items now move to the full Council.

• Approved Res 0579-2024 appointing Dr. Mohammad Khalid to the Civilian Complaint Review Board (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved M 0071-2024 reappointing Oudeshram 'Raj' Rampershad to the City Planning Commission (8-0)

Committee on Children and Youth

The Committee on Children and Youth will consider a proposed Local Law amendment to the New York City administrative code. The amendment would require the Administration for Children’s Services and the Department of Probation to report juvenile justice statistics. The item is listed as Int 0087-2024, Proposed Int. No. 87-A, for the meeting on October 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

• Proposed Local Law amendment (Int 0087-2024) to require ACS and Department of Probation to report juvenile justice statistics

The Committee on Children and Youth voted 5-0 to approve Int. No. 87-A, a local law requiring the Administration for Children's Services and the Department of Probation to report on juvenile justice statistics. The bill was amended by the committee before approval. Council Member Joseph was absent.

• Approved Int. No. 87-A requiring juvenile justice statistics reporting (5-0, Joseph absent)

City Council Stated Meeting

At the October 23 stated meeting, the City Council will consider several land‑use call‑ups, including Council review of the City Planning Commission’s actions on the Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement applications (C 240353 ZSM, C 240336 MMM, N 240354 ZRM). The Council will also review a sidewalk‑café approval at 5275 65th Place in Maspeth, Queens (Application D 2450141875 SWQ). Additional agenda items include finance resolutions on real‑property tax base percentages for Fiscal 2025, tax‑exemption resolutions for specific properties, and appointments to the Civilian Complaint Review Board and City Planning Commission. The meeting will also adopt local laws on licensing hotels, juvenile‑justice reporting, and translation‑service information.

• Land Use Call‑Up: Council review of Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement applications C 240353 ZSM, C 240336 MMM, N 240354 ZRM
• Land Use Call‑Up: Council review of sidewalk café at 5275 65th Place, Maspeth, Queens (Application D 2450141875 SWQ)
• Finance Resolution Res 0623‑2024 to determine a 0.9 % increase in the current base proportion of real property for Fiscal 2025
• Resolution Res 0633‑2024 granting a tax exemption for the Joseph Belsky House, Block 5423, Lots 6, 9, 14, Brooklyn
• Resolution Res 0579‑2024 approving Dr. Mohammad Khalid as a member of the Civilian Complaint Review Board

The City Council approved a hotel licensing law (Int. 991-C) by a 45-4-1 vote, enacted as Local Law 104/2024. It also approved the 135th Street Rezoning in Manhattan (L.U. 149-152) and several related resolutions by consent. The Council approved multiple other local laws, including juvenile justice reporting (Local Law 112), education reporting requirements (Local Laws 114-116), and DOT traffic device reporting (Local Law 113).

• Approved hotel licensing law Int. 991-C (45-4-1), enacted as Local Law 104/2024
• Approved 135th Street Rezoning (L.U. 149-152) and related resolutions by consent
• Approved juvenile justice statistics reporting law Int. 87-A, enacted as Local Law 112/2024
• Approved career and technical education reporting law Int. 733-A, enacted as Local Law 114/2024
• Approved interpretation/translation services info law Int. 771-A, enacted as Local Law 115/2024
• Approved student clubs reporting law Int. 797-A, enacted as Local Law 116/2024
• Approved DOT traffic-control device reporting law Int. 468-A, enacted as Local Law 113/2024
• Approved Dr. Mohammad Khalid to Civilian Complaint Review Board (48-2)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider a resolution approving new designations for organizations to receive expense‑budget funding. It will also consider several resolutions to adjust the base proportion of real property for Fiscal 2025, including a 0.9 % increase and related amendments to computing and certifying those percentages. Additional land‑use items include designations for the Joseph Belsky House, 272 East 7th Street, and Cathedral Parkway. All items are listed as pre‑considered.

• Resolution approving new designations and changes for organizations to receive funding in the expense budget (Res 0622‑2024)
• Resolution to determine a 0.9 % increase of the current base proportion of any class of real property for Fiscal 2025 (Res 0623‑2024)
• Resolution to amend and restate the computation and certification of base percentages for Fiscal 2025 (Res 0624‑2024)
• Resolution to amend and restate the adjusted base proportion computation for Fiscal 2025 (Res 0625‑2024)
• Land‑use designations: Joseph Belsky House (LU 0182‑2024), 272 East 7th Street (LU 0183‑2024), Cathedral Parkway (LU 0184‑2024)

The Committee on Finance approved several resolutions related to the FY2025 property tax levy, including a 0.9% increase in the base proportion for certain real property classes, and resolutions computing and certifying base percentages and adjusted base proportions. It also approved land use applications for housing projects at Joseph Belsky House, 272 East 7th Street, and Cathedral Parkway. All items were approved with companion resolutions, with some votes split (11-2) on tax resolutions and unanimous (13-0) on land use items.

• Approved Res 0622-2024 designating organizations for Expense Budget funding (13-0)
• Approved Res 0623-2024 determining 0.9% increase in base proportion for FY2025 (11-2)
• Approved Res 0624-2024 computing base percentage and current base proportion for FY2025 (11-2)
• Approved Res 0625-2024 computing adjusted base proportion for FY2025 (11-2)
• Approved Res 0626-2024 amending tax levy resolution for FY2025 (11-2)
• Approved LU 0182-2024 for Joseph Belsky House, Brooklyn (13-0)
• Approved LU 0183-2024 for 272 East 7th Street, Manhattan (13-0)
• Approved LU 0184-2024 for Cathedral Parkway, Manhattan (13-0)

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations will consider four resolutions. One designates October as Youth Empowerment Month annually. Another names October 10 as Casey Benjamin Day. Additional resolutions declare October as Jamaican Heritage Month and October 20 as New York Liberty Day.

• Resolution 0193-2024: Designate October as Youth Empowerment Month annually
• Resolution 0508-2024: Designate October 10 as Casey Benjamin Day
• Resolution 0518-2024: Declare October as Jamaican Heritage Month
• Resolution 0629-2024: Declare October 20 as New York Liberty Day

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations approved four resolutions designating commemorative days and months in New York City. All resolutions passed with unanimous committee support.

• Approved designating October as Youth Empowerment Month annually (9-0)
• Approved designating October 10 annually as Casey Benjamin Day (9-0)
• Approved declaring October as Jamaican Heritage Month (9-0)
• Approved declaring October 20 annually as New York Liberty Day (9-0)

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection is meeting to discuss a proposed local law. The session focuses on amendments to the city administrative code regarding the licensing of hotels.

• Proposed Int. No. 991-C: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to licensing hotels

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection voted 6-0 (with one absence) to approve Int. No. 991-C, a local law amending the city's administrative code to license hotels. The bill had been amended by the committee during the meeting. It now moves to the full City Council for consideration.

• Approved Int. No. 991-C, hotel licensing law (6-0, Won absent)
• Amended Int. No. 991-C by committee

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health and the Committee on Hospitals are holding a joint oversight hearing. The body will examine how hospital closures affect community needs.

• Oversight hearing on the effects of hospital closures on community needs

Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Hospitals will hold an oversight session on the effects of hospital closures on community needs. The session is conducted jointly with the Committee on Health. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Oversight session on hospital closures – community needs (Item T2024-2482)

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education will consider three proposed local laws that would amend the New York City administrative code. One would require the Department of Education to report information on career and technical education programs in public schools. Another would require distribution of information about interpretation and translation services. The third would require reporting on student clubs and organizations.

• Int 0733-2024 – require NYC DOE to report data on career and technical education programs
• Int 0771-2024 – require distribution of information on interpretation and translation services
• Int 0797-2024 – require reporting on student clubs and organizations

The Committee on Education approved three amended local laws requiring the Department of Education to report on career and technical education, interpretation and translation services, and student clubs. Each measure passed by a 12-0 roll call vote, with member James F. Gennaro absent. The committee also held hearings and proposed amendments for each item prior to the final votes.

• Approved Int 0733-2024-A (CTE reporting) by 12-0 roll call
• Approved Int 0771-2024-A (translation services info) by 12-0 roll call
• Approved Int 0797-2024-A (student clubs reporting) by 12-0 roll call
• Amended Int 0733-2024 to Int 0733-2024-A
• Amended Int 0771-2024 to Int 0771-2024-A
• Amended Int 0797-2024 to Int 0797-2024-A

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will consider Application N 240290 ZRY, a City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity proposal submitted by the Department of City Planning. The proposal seeks to amend multiple sections of the New York City Zoning Resolution to increase housing opportunities across all zoning districts citywide.

• Proposed amendment to the Zoning Resolution (multiple sections) to expand housing opportunities citywide (Application N 240290 ZRY)

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held a public hearing on proposed text amendment N 240290 ZRY (City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity), submitted by the NYC Department of City Planning. The application was laid over by the subcommittee, meaning no final decision was made. The hearing included testimony from October 21 and 22, 2024.

• Held public hearing on City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity (N 240290 ZRY)
• Laid over application N 240290 ZRY by subcommittee

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans will hold an oversight session to discuss support for families of veterans with PTSD. The item (T2024-2475) is scheduled jointly with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction. The meeting is set for October 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM in Committee Room, 250 Broadway, 14th Floor.

• Oversight hearing on supporting families of veterans with PTSD (Agenda Item T2024-2475)

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction will hold an oversight hearing on supporting families of veterans with PTSD. The item is presented jointly with the Committee on Veterans. The committee will review existing programs and consider recommendations. No other agenda items are listed.

• Oversight hearing on supporting families of veterans with PTSD (joint with Committee on Veterans)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will review Application N 240290 ZRY, titled “City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity,” submitted by the New York City Department of City Planning. The proposal seeks to amend the Zoning Resolution, modifying multiple sections to expand housing opportunities across all zoning districts citywide. The committee will decide whether to approve the amendment for further council action.

• Application N 240290 ZRY – amendment to the Zoning Resolution to expand housing opportunities citywide

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held a public meeting to receive a presentation from the Department of City Planning on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal (N 240290 ZRY), a citywide zoning amendment to expand housing opportunities. No public testimony was taken, and the application was laid over by the subcommittee without a vote. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Heard presentation on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (N 240290 ZRY)
• Laid over land use application by subcommittee

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will consider three applications for 962‑972 Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. One proposes amending the Zoning Map (C 230356) to change the district from R6A to R8A and add a C2‑4 district. Another (N 230357) seeks to modify bulk regulations and create a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area. The third (C 230358) requests a special permit to reduce required off‑street parking for the development.

• Application C 230356: amend Zoning Map, change from R6A to R8A, add C2‑4 district
• Application N 230357(A): modify bulk regulations and establish Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area
• Application C 230358: special permit to reduce required accessory parking spaces
• All applications pertain to the mixed‑use development at 962‑972 Franklin Avenue, Block 1192, Lots 63 and 66
• Location: Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 9, Council District 35

The subcommittee held hearings on three land use applications for the 962-972 Franklin Avenue rezoning in Brooklyn, then laid them over without a vote. No final decisions were made on the rezoning, zoning resolution amendment, or special permit.

• Hearing held on C 230356 ZMK (Franklin Avenue rezoning), then laid over
• Hearing held on N 230357(A) ZRK (zoning resolution amendment), then laid over
• Hearing held on C 230358 ZSK (special permit for parking reduction), then laid over

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will consider two local law proposals. One would amend the city’s administrative and fuel gas codes to require periodic inspections of gas piping, ordinary plumbing, fire‑suppression piping, emergency work, and to reestablish the plumbing and fire‑suppression piping contractor license board. The other would amend the administrative code to require inspections of steam radiators in multiple‑dwelling buildings.

• Amend administrative and fuel gas codes for periodic inspections of gas piping, plumbing, fire‑suppression work, and to reestablish the contractor license board (Int 0429-2024).
• Amend administrative code to require inspection of steam radiators in multiple‑dwelling buildings (Int 0925-2024).

The Committee on Housing and Buildings held hearings on two proposed local laws: Int. 0429-2024, which would amend the administrative code and fuel gas code regarding gas piping inspections, plumbing work, and related matters, and Int. 0925-2024, which would require inspection of steam radiators in multiple dwellings. Both introductions were laid over by the committee, meaning no final vote was taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Held hearing on Int. 0429-2024 (gas piping inspections, plumbing work, etc.)
• Laid over Int. 0429-2024 by committee
• Held hearing on Int. 0925-2024 (steam radiator inspections in multiple dwellings)
• Laid over Int. 0925-2024 by committee

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration will hold an oversight hearing regarding resources for unaccompanied immigrant youth. The committee will also discuss a resolution requesting New York State legislation to allow a city tax credit for businesses that create training programs for newly arrived immigrants.

• Oversight on resources for unaccompanied immigrant children
• Resolution Res 0576-2024 regarding business tax credits for immigrant workforce development

The Committee on Immigration, jointly with the Committee on Children and Youth, held an oversight hearing on resources for immigrant youth who arrived in the U.S. as unaccompanied children, and the oversight was filed. The committee also heard Resolution 0576-2024, which calls on the New York State Legislature and Governor to authorize a city tax credit for businesses creating workforce development and training programs for newly arrived immigrants; the resolution was laid over. No final approvals or denials were recorded.

• Held oversight hearing on resources for immigrant youth who arrived as unaccompanied children
• Filed the oversight on resources for immigrant youth
• Held hearing on Resolution 0576-2024 (immigrant workforce development tax credit)
• Laid over Resolution 0576-2024 in committee

Committee on Children and Youth

The Committee on Children and Youth will hold an oversight hearing on resources for unaccompanied immigrant youth and consider a resolution urging the state legislature to pass a tax credit for businesses that train new immigrants.

• Oversight hearing on resources for unaccompanied immigrant youth
• Resolution urging state tax credit for immigrant workforce training programs
• Jointly with the Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Children and Youth, jointly with the Committee on Immigration, held a hearing on resources for immigrant youth who arrived as unaccompanied children. The committee filed an oversight report on this topic. A resolution (Res 0576-2024) calling on the state to authorize a tax credit for workforce training programs for newly arrived immigrants was heard and laid over by the committee, meaning no final action was taken.

• Held hearing on resources for unaccompanied immigrant youth (T2024-2493)
• Filed committee report on unaccompanied immigrant youth oversight
• Heard resolution on immigrant workforce training tax credit (Res 0576-2024)
• Laid over resolution on immigrant workforce training tax credit

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings is meeting to consider a local law regarding the display of artwork on temporary protective structures at construction sites. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Int 0956-2024: Proposed law to amend the New York City building code regarding artwork on temporary protective structures

The Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing and voted to approve an amended version of Intro 956, a local law to amend the New York City building code regarding the display of artwork on temporary protective structures at construction sites. The committee first proposed and then adopted amendments to the bill, resulting in Int. No. 956-C. The vote was unanimous, 7-0, with all seven members present voting in favor.

• Approved Int. No. 956-C, amending the building code on artwork display on construction site protective structures (7-0)
• Amended the bill by committee, producing Int. No. 956-C

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts will consider three proposed local laws. One would require agencies to explain denials of subcontractor approvals. Another would set insurance guidelines for food procurement vendors. A third would direct the procurement policy board to create rules on protests of procurement actions.

• Int 0801-2024 – Amend the administrative code to require an agency to provide an explanation of a denial of approval of a subcontractor.
• Int 0802-2024 – Amend the administrative code to establish insurance requirements for food procurement vendors.
• Int 0803-2024 – Amend the city charter to require the procurement policy board to promulgate rules relating to protests of procurement actions.

The Committee on Contracts unanimously approved three amended local laws regarding city procurement procedures. The measures require agencies to explain subcontractor denials, set insurance guidelines for food vendors, and establish rules for protesting procurement actions. All three items passed with a 5-0 roll call vote.

• Approved Int 0801-2024-A requiring agencies to explain subcontractor approval denials (5-0)
• Approved Int 0802-2024-A establishing insurance guidelines for food procurement vendors (5-0)
• Approved Int 0803-2024-A requiring procurement policy board to promulgate protest rules (5-0)

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council will adopt the September 26 minutes, consider several general orders, and vote on a series of resolutions. These include tax‑exemptions for properties in Staten Island and Brooklyn, landmark designations for the Brooklyn Edison Building and the 1 Wall Street Banking Room, and multiple zoning actions for 135th Street in Manhattan. The body will also enact local laws on insurance for food vendors, protest‑related procurement rules, and lactation‑room policies.

• Res 0604-2024: tax exemption for property Block 955, Lot 25 (Staten Island)
• Res 0605-2024: landmark designation of Brooklyn Edison Building, 345 Adams St.
• Application C 230206 ZMM: rezoning 135th St. area from M1‑1 to R7‑2 with a C2‑4 district
• Res 0607-2024: approval of City Planning Commission decision on ULURP C 240244 ZSM (special permit)
• Int 0892-2024‑A: local law amending the code on written lactation‑room accommodation policies

The City Council approved a package of land use applications, including the 135th Street Rezoning in Manhattan (approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission), the South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning in Queens, and several housing tax exemptions and dispositions in Brooklyn. The Council also enacted seven local laws covering subcontractor denial explanations, food vendor insurance guidelines, procurement protest rules, artwork on construction site protective structures, maternal mortality committee information, lactation room policies, and parenting resource materials. Two resolutions calling on the state to expand Medicaid maternal health coverage were adopted by voice vote.

• Approved 135th Street Rezoning (Manhattan) with modifications, referred to City Planning Commission
• Approved South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning (Queens) with related housing applications
• Approved Brooklyn Edison Building landmark designation (345 Adams St)
• Approved 1 Wall Street Banking Room Interior landmark designation
• Enacted Local Law 105: subcontractor denial explanation requirement
• Enacted Local Law 106: food procurement vendor insurance guidelines
• Enacted Local Law 111: artwork on construction site protective structures (49-1)
• Adopted resolutions calling for expanded Medicaid maternal health coverage

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity will consider three proposed Local Laws that would amend the city administrative code on information about the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee, written lactation‑room accommodation policies, and the development and distribution of parenting resource materials for newborns. It will also consider two resolutions urging the New York State Legislature and the Governor to increase Medicaid reimbursement for eight pre‑ and post‑natal visits and doula delivery support, and to pass the Chisholm Chance Act to address severe maternal morbidity in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

• Local Law Int 0891-2024 – amend the administrative code regarding information about the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee
• Local Law Int 0892-2024 – amend the administrative code to require written lactation‑room accommodation policies
• Local Law Int 0912-2024 – amend the administrative code to require the Department of Health to develop and distribute parenting resource materials for newborns
• Resolution Res 0133-2024 – call on the state legislature and governor to increase Medicaid reimbursement for eight prenatal/post‑natal visits and doula delivery support
• Resolution Res 0293-2024 – call on the state legislature and governor to pass S.2898A/A.4017A (the Chisholm Chance Act) to address severe maternal morbidity in Brooklyn and the Bronx

The New York City Council Committee on Women and Gender Equity approved three local laws and two resolutions during its October 10, 2024 meeting. The approved items relate to maternal mortality information, written lactation room policies, newborn parenting resource materials, Medicaid reimbursement for doula services, and the Chisholm Chance Act. All items passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved Int 0891-2024-A regarding maternal mortality and morbidity review committee information (5-0)
• Approved Int 0892-2024-A regarding written lactation room accommodation policies (5-0)
• Approved Int 0912-2024-B requiring parenting resource materials for newborns (5-0)
• Approved Res 0133-2024-A calling for increased Medicaid reimbursement for doula visits and delivery support (5-0)
• Approved Res 0293-2024-A calling for the passage of the Chisholm Chance Act (S.2898A/A.4017A) (5-0)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider Resolution 0597‑2024, which proposes new designations and changes to how certain organizations receive funding from the city's expense budget. The committee will also pre‑consider Land Use application LU 0173‑2024 concerning St. Elizabeth Manor, located at Block 955, Lot 25 in Staten Island’s Community District 2, Council District 50.

• Resolution 0597‑2024: approve new designations for organizations to receive expense‑budget funding
• Land Use LU 0173‑2024: designation change for St. Elizabeth Manor, Block 955, Lot 25, Staten Island

The Committee on Finance approved Resolution 0597-2024, which designates organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget, by a roll call vote of 15-2. The committee also approved Land Use Application LU 0173-2024 for St. Elizabeth Manor (Block 955, Lot 25, Staten Island) with a companion resolution, also by a 15-2 vote. Both items were approved as P-C (Pre-Considered) items.

• Approved Res. 0597-2024, funding designations in Expense Budget (15-2)
• Approved LU 0173-2024, St. Elizabeth Manor land use application (15-2)

Committee on Land Use

The Land Use Committee will hold a hearing on multiple applications, including rezoning and special permits for 135th Street in Manhattan. The agenda also contains landmark designation applications for the Brooklyn Edison Building at 345 Adams Street and the 1 Wall Street Banking Room interior. Additional items include a demolition special permit for 343 West 47th Street and several tax‑exemption and urban development action area proposals in Brooklyn and Queens.

• Application N 240409 HIK: historic landmark designation for the Brooklyn Edison Building at 345 Adams Street (also known as 372‑392 Pearl Street and 11‑17 Willoughby Street).
• Application N 250005 HIM: historic landmark designation for the 1 Wall Street Banking Room interior at 1 Wall Street.
• Applications C 230206 ZMM, N 230207 ZRM, C 230208 ZSM, C 230209 ZSM: rezoning and special permits for 135th Street (701 West 135th Street) establishing R7‑2/C2‑4 districts and a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area in Manhattan Community District 9.
• Application C 240244 ZSM: demolition special permit for 343 West 47th Street to allow demolition of more than 20 % of residential floor area.
• Applications G 240058 XUK, G 240064 NUK, G 240059 XAK, etc.: tax‑exemption and accelerated UDAAP proposals for properties in Brooklyn and Queens.

The Committee on Land Use approved all 18 land use applications on its agenda, including the 135th Street Rezoning in Manhattan, which was approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission. The committee also approved landmark designations for the Brooklyn Edison Building and the 1 Wall Street Banking Room Interior, as well as several housing development and preservation projects across Brooklyn and Queens. All votes were 10-0 in favor, with Council Member Hanks absent.

• Approved 135th Street Rezoning (zoning map amendment) with modifications, referred to CPC (10-0)
• Approved 135th Street Rezoning (zoning resolution amendment) with modifications, referred to CPC (10-0)
• Approved 135th Street Rezoning special permit for 701 West 135th St with modifications, referred to CPC (10-0)
• Approved 135th Street Rezoning special permit for rear yard/lot coverage with modifications, referred to CPC (10-0)
• Approved Brooklyn Edison Building landmark designation (10-0)
• Approved 1 Wall Street Banking Room Interior landmark designation (10-0)
• Approved 343 West 47th Street demolition special permit (10-0)
• Approved South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning and related housing items (10-0)

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections is meeting to review two appointments. The body will consider the appointment of Dr. Mohammad Khalid to the Civilian Complaint Review Board and the reappointment of Oudeshram “Raj” Rampershad to the City Planning Commission.

• Appointment of Dr. Mohammad Khalid to the Civilian Complaint Review Board (Res 0579-2024)
• Reappointment of Oudeshram “Raj” Rampershad to the City Planning Commission (M 0071-2024)

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections held hearings on two appointments: a resolution approving Dr. Mohammad Khalid to the Civilian Complaint Review Board and a communication from the Queens Borough President regarding Oudeshram 'Raj' Rampershad's reappointment to the City Planning Commission. Both items were laid over by the committee, meaning no final action was taken. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Hearing held on Res 0579-2024 (CCRB appointment of Dr. Mohammad Khalid)
• Resolution laid over by committee
• Hearing held on M 0071-2024 (City Planning Commission reappointment of Oudeshram 'Raj' Rampershad)
• Communication laid over by committee

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare is holding an oversight hearing on supporting domestic violence survivors in the city's shelter system. The body is also considering two local laws regarding reporting on shelter exits and demand for emergency and tier II shelters.

• Oversight on supporting domestic violence survivors in NYC’s shelter system
• Local Law T2024-2558: expanding reporting on domestic violence shelter exits
• Local Law T2024-2572: reporting on demand for domestic violence emergency and tier II shelters

The Committee on General Welfare, jointly with the Committee on Women and Gender Equity, held an oversight hearing on supporting domestic violence survivors in NYC's shelter system. The committee also heard testimony on two proposed local laws (Int. 1070-2024 and Int. 1071-2024) related to domestic violence shelter reporting, but laid both over without a vote. No final decisions were made on the proposed legislation.

• Held oversight hearing on supporting domestic violence survivors in NYC's shelter system
• Heard testimony on Int. 1070-2024 (expanding reporting on domestic violence shelter exits)
• Laid over Int. 1070-2024 without a vote
• Heard testimony on Int. 1071-2024 (reporting on demand for domestic violence emergency and tier II shelters)
• Laid over Int. 1071-2024 without a vote

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity will review three local law proposals. One bill (T2024-2557) would amend the city administrative code to expand reporting on domestic‑violence shelter exits. Two pre‑considered bills (T2024-2572 and T2024-2573) would amend the code to require reporting on demand for emergency and tier II domestic‑violence shelters. The committee will discuss these reporting changes as part of oversight for supporting survivors.

• T2024-2557 – Local Law to amend the administrative code to expand reporting on domestic‑violence shelter exits
• T2024-2572 – Pre‑considered Local Law to amend the administrative code to report demand for domestic‑violence emergency shelters
• T2024-2573 – Pre‑considered Local Law to amend the administrative code to report demand for domestic‑violence tier II shelters

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity, jointly with the Committee on General Welfare, held an oversight hearing on supporting domestic violence survivors in NYC's shelter system. The committee also heard and laid over two proposed local laws related to domestic violence shelter reporting. No final votes were taken on the legislation.

• Held oversight hearing on supporting domestic violence survivors in NYC's shelter system
• Laid over Int. 1070-2024 on expanding reporting on domestic violence shelter exits
• Laid over Int. 1071-2024 on reporting on demand for domestic violence emergency and tier II shelters

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection is meeting to discuss two proposed local laws. These items involve amendments to the city administrative code regarding business licensing.

• Int 0970-2024: Licensing of massage therapy businesses
• Int 0991-2024: Licensing of hotels

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection held hearings on two proposed local laws: one to license massage therapy businesses (Int 0970-2024) and another to license hotels (Int 0991-2024). Both introductions were laid over by the committee without a vote. An amendment to the hotel licensing bill (Proposed Int. No. 991-B) was proposed by the committee.

• Hearing held on Int 0970-2024 (massage therapy licensing)
• Int 0970-2024 laid over by committee
• Hearing held on Int 0991-2024 (hotel licensing)
• Amendment proposed to Int 0991-2024 (Proposed Int. No. 991-B)
• Int 0991-2024 laid over by committee

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings is reviewing two proposed local laws. These items address the inspection of gas piping systems and steam radiators in multiple dwellings.

• Int 0429-2024: Local Law regarding periodic inspections of gas piping systems and the plumbing and fire suppression piping contractor license board
• Int 0925-2024: Local Law requiring the inspection of steam radiators in multiple dwellings

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will consider a series of applications to amend the zoning map and grant special permits. Items include a rezoning of 135th Street from M1‑1 to R7‑2 with a new C2‑4 district, several special permits for mixed‑use buildings on 701 West 135th Street, a demolition permit for 343 West 47th Street, and rezoning and parking‑reduction permits for the Brooklyn Yards development. The council will vote on whether to approve or reject each proposal.

• C 230206 ZMM – rezoning of 135th Street (Manhattan) from M1‑1 to R7‑2, creating a C2‑4 district and a Special Manhattanville Mixed Use District
• C 230208 ZSM – special permit to include covered railroad right‑of‑way in lot area for a 7‑story mixed‑use building at 701 West 135th Street
• C 240244 ZSM – demolition special permit for 343 West 47th Street to remove >20% of residential floor area
• C 230182 ZMK – rezoning of Brooklyn Yards from R5 to R6, from M1‑1 to C4‑5, and creation of a C2‑4 district in Brooklyn
• C 230184 ZSK – special permit to reduce required off‑street parking for a mixed‑use development at 1557 60th Street

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved four land use applications related to the 135th Street Rezoning (LU 0149-2024 through LU 0152-2024) with modifications and referred them to the City Planning Commission, approved a demolition special permit for 343 West 47th Street (LU 0153-2024), and laid over nine Brooklyn Yards development applications (LU 0164-2024 through LU 0172-2024). All votes on the decided items passed with 6 affirmative votes and 1 medical absence.

• Approved 135th Street Rezoning zoning map amendment with modifications and referred to CPC (6-1)
• Approved 135th Street Rezoning zoning text amendment with modifications and referred to CPC (6-1)
• Approved 135th Street Rezoning special permit for rail right-of-way platform with modifications and referred to CPC (6-1)
• Approved 135th Street Rezoning special permit for yard and coverage modifications with modifications and referred to CPC (6-1)
• Approved 343 West 47th Street Demolition Special Permit (LU 0153-2024) (6-1)
• Laid over Brooklyn Yards zoning map amendment C 230182 ZMK (LU 0164-2024)
• Laid over Brooklyn Yards zoning text amendment N 230183 ZRK (LU 0165-2024)
• Laid over seven Brooklyn Yards special permit applications (LU 0166-2024 through LU 0172-2024)

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will consider designating the Brooklyn Edison Building and 1 Wall Street Banking Room Interior as historic landmarks. The committee will also review rezoning proposals for South Jamaica Gateway and various housing preservation and tax exemption applications.

• Designation of Brooklyn Edison Building (345 Adams Street) as historic landmark
• Designation of 1 Wall Street Banking Room Interior as historic landmark
• South Jamaica Gateway rezoning to R7A District with C1-4 commercial overlay
• South Jamaica Gateway Urban Development Action Area designation
• MHANY Multifamily Preservation Loan Program tax exemption applications

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions approved two landmark designations and several housing-related land use applications. These include the South Jamaica Gateway rezoning project and various tax exemptions and development projects across Brooklyn and Queens.

• Approved Brooklyn Edison Building landmark designation (5-0)
• Approved 1 Wall Street Banking Room Interior landmark designation (5-0)
• Approved South Jamaica Gateway rezoning (5-0)
• Approved South Jamaica Gateway MIH area (5-0)
• Approved 106-01 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. UDAAP/disposition (5-0)
• Approved MHANY Multifamily Preservation tax exemptions (5-0)
• Approved Coney Island Phase III tax exemptions and disposition (5-0)
• Approved South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes tax exemptions and UDAAP (5-0)