New York public meetings in 2025

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health will meet to consider a local law that would prohibit calf roping and the use of electric prods and flank straps in rodeos. The meeting is scheduled for December 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

• Int 1255-2025: Local law to ban calf roping and electric prods in rodeos
• Committee on Health meeting at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1
• Lynn C. Schulman, Chair, presiding

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will meet to discuss Int 1261-2025, a local law intended to correct excess pay differentials for paraprofessionals resulting from pattern bargaining practices. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Int 1261-2025: Local law to amend the administrative code regarding paraprofessional pay differentials
• Committee on Civil Service and Labor meeting
• Council Chambers at City Hall
• Carmen N. De La Rosa, Chair

City Council Stated Meeting

The New York City Council will consider a resolution to appropriate $512.1 million of new city revenues for fiscal year 2026. The meeting also includes a series of local law proposals covering community hiring standards for city‑assisted housing, an AI impacts task force for civil service, expanded licensing for mobile vendors, and the creation of a land bank. Additional items address the sale, transfer, and reporting of tax liens and several property‑tax exemption resolutions.

• M 0207-2025 – Appropriation of $512.1 million in new city revenues for FY 2026
• Int 1407-2025 – Sale of tax liens
• Int 1419-2025 – Reporting on unresolved tax liens and creation of a temporary task force
• Int 0570-2024-B – Creation of a land bank
• Int 1066-2024-A – Creation of a task force to review AI impacts on civil service employees

The City Council approved eight local law introductions covering community hiring standards for city‑assisted housing projects, a study on algorithmic employment tools, support for street vendors, mobile‑food licensing, delivery worker protections, security guard compensation, and contract conflict‑of‑interest rules. All measures passed by roll call with vote totals ranging from 39‑9 to 47‑1. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Int 0910-2024-B (community hiring and compensation standards for housing projects) – 47‑1
• Approved Int 1066-2024-A (study on algorithmic tools and automated employment decisions) – 47‑1
• Approved Int 0408-2024-A (division for street vendor assistance within Small Business Services) – 47‑1
• Approved Int 0431-2024-B (expanded licensing for mobile food and general vendors) – 39‑9
• Approved Int 1251-2025-A (licenses for mobile food and general vendors) – 40‑8
• Approved Int 1332-2025-A (protection for app‑based delivery workers) – 40‑8
• Approved Int 1391-2025-A (compensation standards for security guards) – 41‑7
• Approved Int 0479-2024-A (conflict‑of‑interest standards for city contracts) – 47‑1

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management will consider four proposed local laws. Two bills would require annual reporting on fire department vehicles and equipment and on emergency medical services units. Two other bills would address fire‑fighter personal protective equipment that contains per‑ and poly‑fluoroalkyl substances, including notice to personnel and a program for collection, exchange, and disposal. All items are listed as proposed legislation (Int. Nos. 1140‑A, 1229‑A, 1452‑A, and 1453‑A).

• Int. 1140‑A: Amend the administrative code to require annual reporting on fire department vehicles and equipment.
• Int. 1229‑A: Amend the administrative code to require reporting on emergency medical services units.
• Int. 1452‑A: Amend the administrative code to require notice and provision of fire‑fighter PPE containing per‑ and poly‑fluoroalkyl substances.
• Int. 1453‑A: Create a collection, exchange, and disposal program for PFAS‑containing fire‑fighter PPE and require reporting on the program.

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management approved four introductions to local law: Int 1140‑2024‑A on fire department vehicle reporting, Int 1229‑2025‑A on EMS unit reporting, Int 1452‑2025‑A on protective‑equipment PFAS notice, and Int 1453‑2025‑A on PFAS equipment collection. Each motion passed by roll call with six members voting affirmative and two members absent.

• Approved Int 1140‑2024‑A (annual fire vehicle/equipment reporting) – 6 affirmative, 2 absent
• Approved Int 1229‑2025‑A (annual EMS unit reporting) – 6 affirmative, 2 absent
• Approved Int 1452‑2025‑A (PFAS protective‑equipment notice) – 6 affirmative, 2 absent
• Approved Int 1453‑2025‑A (PFAS equipment collection and disposal program) – 6 affirmative, 2 absent

Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

The Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts will consider a local law requiring the inspection and cleanup of catch basins and the reporting of maintenance activities. The committee will also vote on a resolution supporting the Climate Museum.

• Local Law to inspect and clean catch basins
• Resolution supporting the Climate Museum

The Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts approved Introduction Int 0403-2024-A, a local law amending the city code on catch‑basin inspection and cleanup, by roll‑call vote of 7 affirmative members with 2 absent. The Committee also approved Resolution 0082-2024-A supporting the mission and growth of the Climate Museum, by the same 7‑0 vote with 2 members absent. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved Int 0403-2024-A (catch‑basin cleanup law) (7‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Res 0082-2024-A (Climate Museum resolution) (7‑0, 2 absent)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is meeting to discuss several land use applications and legislative proposals. The body will review the appropriation of new revenues for Fiscal Year 2026 and various laws regarding tax liens and land banks.

• Appropriation of $512.1 million in new City revenues for Fiscal Year 2026
• Int 0570-2024: Legislation to create a land bank
• Int 1427-2025: Establishment of the Coney Island business improvement district
• Int 1407-2025, 1411-2025, 1419-2025, and 1420-2025: Laws regarding the sale, reporting, and transfer of tax liens
• Land use reviews for 129 23rd Street, Tysens Park Apartments, and Longfellow Hall

The Committee on Finance approved Introduction 1411‑2025‑A with a unanimous 15‑0 vote. The same committee also approved Introductions 1419‑2025‑A and 1420‑2025‑A, each by a 15‑0 vote. Earlier items such as Introduction 0570‑2024‑B and 1407‑2025‑A were approved with 14‑1 votes.

• Approved Introduction 1411‑2025‑A (15 affirmative, 0 negative)
• Approved Introduction 1419‑2025‑A (15 affirmative, 0 negative)
• Approved Introduction 1420‑2025‑A (15 affirmative, 0 negative)
• Approved Introduction 0570‑2024‑B (14 affirmative, 1 negative)
• Approved Introduction 1407‑2025‑A (14 affirmative, 1 negative)

Committee on Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will consider two proposed local laws. The first would amend the city’s administrative code to provide contracted ferry service at a reduced cost to middle school students. The second would amend the code to improve language accessibility for ferry service users. Both proposals are pending committee action.

• Int 1121-2024 A: Local Law to amend the administrative code to provide contracted ferry service at reduced cost to middle school students
• Int 1149-2024 A: Local Law to amend the administrative code to require language accessibility for ferry service

The Committee approved Introduction 1121-2024-A and Introduction 1149-2024-A. All seven members—Farías, Avilés, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Riley, Salamanca Jr., and Vernikov—voted affirmatively on each. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction 1121-2024-A (7-0)
• Approved Introduction 1149-2024-A (7-0)

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider Local Law T2025-4612, which proposes naming 77 thoroughfares and public places across the five boroughs, including names such as Laura Friedman Way, Eddie Palmieri Way, and Argentina Way. The agenda also includes a proposal to repeal sections 5, 10, 103, and 104 of Local Law 121 (2025) and sections 16, 80, and 99 of Local Law 10 (2025). The committee will discuss and potentially adopt these measures at its December 18, 2025 meeting.

• Local Law T2025-4612 to name 77 thoroughfares and public places (e.g., Laura Friedman Way, Eddie Palmieri Way, Argentina Way).
• Repeal of sections 5, 10, 103, and 104 of Local Law 121 for 2025.
• Repeal of sections 16, 80, and 99 of Local Law 10 for 2025.

The Committee on Parks and Recreation voted to approve the introduction as a P‑C Item. The motion passed with five affirmative votes and three members absent. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved introduction as P-C Item (5-0)

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management will consider Int. 1279-2025, a proposed amendment to the city’s administrative code. The amendment would modify the Department of Sanitation rule that governs supplemental sanitation service providers placing out refuse or recycling. The committee will vote on the proposed Int. 1279‑B.

• Int. 1279-2025: amendment to sanitation rule for supplemental service providers (Proposed Int. 1279‑B)

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management approved Introduction 1279-2025-B, a Local Law amendment concerning supplemental sanitation service providers placing refuse or recycling. The motion passed by roll call with ten votes in favor and one vote against; two members were absent. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved Introduction 1279-2025-B (Local Law amendment) (10-1)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings is reviewing several proposed local laws. These include studies on housing feasibility, property purchase opportunities for qualified entities, and updates to city building and energy codes.

• Int 0571-2024: Study on the feasibility of building affordable housing on Wards Island
• Int 0902-2024: First opportunity for qualified entities to purchase certain properties
• Int 0994-2024-A: Regulations regarding cooling systems in tenant-occupied dwellings
• Int 1120-2024: Timelines for cooperative corporations to approve or deny apartment sales
• Int 1490-2025: Conforming the NYC energy conservation code to the NY state energy code

The Committee on Housing and Buildings approved four introductions. Int 0571-2024-A to study affordable housing on Ward's Island passed with all seven members voting affirmative. Int 0902-2024-B, granting qualified entities first opportunity to submit interest and purchase properties, passed with six affirmative votes and one abstention. Int 0994-2024-A, amending the code on cooling systems in tenant‑occupied dwellings, passed unanimously. Int 1120-2024-B, setting timelines for co‑ops to approve or deny apartment sales, also passed unanimously.

• Approved Int 0571-2024-A (affordable housing feasibility study) – 7 affirmative votes
• Approved Int 0902-2024-B (first opportunity for qualified entities to submit interest/purchase) – 6 affirmative, 1 abstain
• Approved Int 0994-2024-A (cooling systems amendment) – 7 affirmative votes
• Approved Int 1120-2024-B (co‑op sale timeline amendment) – 7 affirmative votes

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business is meeting to discuss Int 1350-2025. This proposed local law would amend the administrative code of the city of New York regarding resources for small business loan readiness.

• Int 1350-2025: A Local Law relating to small business loan readiness resources

The Committee on Small Business voted to approve Introduction No. 1350-2025-A. All six members present voted affirmative, with one member absent and no negative votes recorded.

• Approved Introduction No. 1350-2025-A (6-0)

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use is discussing several proposed local laws regarding affordable homeownership and rental unit requirements for city-assisted projects. The body is also considering resolutions for public communications and street furniture franchises, as well as a specific tax exemption for a property in Brooklyn.

• Int 0958-2024-A: Local Law regarding affordable homeownership opportunities
• Int 1433-2025-A: Requirements for 2- and 3-bedroom units in city-assisted projects
• Int 1443-2025-A: Rental unit affordability for extremely low- and very low-income households
• Res 1157-2025: Coordinated street furniture franchise for all five boroughs
• LU 0414-2025: Real property tax exemption for 2149-2153 Pacific Street, Brooklyn

The Land Use Committee approved Introduction 0958‑2024‑A and Introduction 1433‑2025‑A unanimously (10‑0). Introduction 1443‑2025‑A was approved by a 9‑1 vote. Resolutions 1109‑2025 and 1157‑2025 were each approved unanimously (10‑0). No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved Introduction 0958‑2024‑A (10‑0)
• Approved Introduction 1433‑2025‑A (10‑0)
• Approved Introduction 1443‑2025‑A (9‑1)
• Approved Resolution 1109‑2025 (10‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1157‑2025 (10‑0)

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts will consider two proposed local laws that would amend the New York City administrative code. One law (Int. 0479-2024) addresses standards and procedures for identifying conflicts of interest and misconduct in city contracts. The other law (Int. 1401-2025) deals with voluntary labor and human‑rights disclosures in city procurement.

• Int. 0479-2024 – amendment to require standards and procedures to detect conflicts of interest and misconduct in city contracts
• Int. 1401-2025 – amendment to require voluntary labor and human‑rights disclosures in city procurement

The Committee on Contracts approved Introduction 0479-2024-A with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved Introduction 1401-2025-A with a 4‑1 vote, the lone dissent from Councilmember Vernikov.

• Approved Introduction 0479-2024-A (5-0)
• Approved Introduction 1401-2025-A (4-1)

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations will consider Int. No. 472‑A, a local law amendment to the city’s administrative code. The proposal would require each borough president to provide equal‑employment‑opportunity training for members of community boards. The committee will discuss and vote on the measure during the meeting.

• Int. No. 472‑A – local law amendment requiring borough presidents to provide equal employment opportunity training to community board members

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation voted to approve Introduction Int 0472-2024-A. The motion passed with eight affirmative votes and one negative vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Introduction Int 0472-2024-A (8-1)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises is reviewing two resolutions regarding citywide infrastructure. The body will discuss extending a franchise for public communications structures and authorizing a coordinated street furniture franchise.

• Res 1109-2025: Extension of agreement for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Public Communications Structures
• Res 1157-2025: Authorization for Department of Transportation to enter into a coordinated street furniture franchise

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved Resolution 1109-2025, authorizing the Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications to extend its public communications franchise. It also approved Resolution 1157-2025, authorizing the Department of Transportation to enter a coordinated street‑furniture franchise. Both motions passed by roll‑call with six members voting affirmative and one member absent.

• Approved Res 1109-2025 (IT & Telecom franchise extension) – 6 affirmative, 1 absent
• Approved Res 1157-2025 (Transportation street‑furniture franchise) – 6 affirmative, 1 absent

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection is reviewing several proposed laws regarding vendor licensing and worker protections. The meeting includes discussions on street vendor assistance and compensation standards for security guards.

• Int 0408-2024-A: Creating a division within the Department of Small Business Services for street vendors
• Int 0431-2024-B and Int 1251-2025-A: Mobile food and general vendor licensing and regulatory compliance
• Int 1332-2025: Wrongful deactivation of app-based contracted delivery workers
• Int 1391-2025: Compensation standards for security guards
• Res 0499-2024: Resolution calling for the Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act

The Consumer and Worker Protection Committee approved five introductions that require agency rule‑making. Each introduction—Int 0408‑2024, Int 0431‑2024, Int 1251‑2025, Int 1332‑2025, and Int 1391‑2025—was approved by roll call with all six members voting affirmative. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved Int 0408‑2024 (6‑0)
• Approved Int 0431‑2024 (6‑0)
• Approved Int 1251‑2025 (6‑0)
• Approved Int 1332‑2025 (6‑0)
• Approved Int 1391‑2025 (6‑0)

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider four proposed local laws. One addresses the wrongful deactivation of high‑volume for‑hire vehicle drivers. Another creates a pilot program for parking for‑hire vehicles. The remaining two focus on planting vegetation on bicycle‑lane medians and studying the commuter van industry.

• Int 0276-2024-A: Amend code on wrongful deactivation of high‑volume for‑hire vehicle drivers
• Int 1000-2024: Establish a for‑hire vehicles parking pilot program
• Int 1233-2025-A: Amend code to require planting vegetation on new medians separating bike lanes from traffic
• Int 1346-2025: Amend code to require DOT study of the commuter van industry

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to approve four introductions: Int 0276-2024 (6‑2), Int 1000-2024 (7‑1), Int 1233-2025 (7‑1), and Int 1346-2025 (8‑0). All motions were adopted by roll call. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Int 0276-2024 (6‑2 vote)
• Approved Int 1000-2024 (7‑1 vote)
• Approved Int 1233-2025 (7‑1 vote)
• Approved Int 1346-2025 (8‑0 vote)

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will consider two proposed local laws. The first would amend the city’s administrative code to establish community hiring and compensation standards for city‑assisted housing development projects. The second would direct a study and publish a report on the impacts of algorithmic and automated employment decision tools on city employees.

• Proposed Local Law Int 0910-2024-B – amend the administrative code to set community hiring and compensation standards for city‑assisted housing development projects
• Proposed Local Law Int 1066-2024 – require a study and report on the impacts of algorithmic and automated employment decision tools on city employees

The Civil Service and Labor Committee approved Introduction No. 910‑B and Introduction No. 1066‑A. Both motions passed with nine votes in favor and one member absent (Councilmember Hanks). No other actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction No. 910‑B (9‑1)
• Approved Introduction No. 1066‑A (9‑1)

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration will meet to discuss Int 1412-2025. This proposed local law seeks to redefine immigration enforcement terms and prohibit federal immigration authorities from maintaining offices on Department of Correction property.

• Int 1412-2025: Proposed law to redefine immigration enforcement terms
• Proposed prohibition of federal immigration offices on Department of Correction property

The Committee on Immigration met on December 18, 2025. Members Avilés, Bottcher, Brewer, De La Rosa, Hanif and Joseph were present; Krishnan was absent. The committee voted to approve Introduction No. 1412‑2025‑A by roll call. The motion passed with six affirmative votes and one member absent.

• Approved Introduction No. 1412-2025-A (6-0)

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will review an application from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The body is considering a real property tax exemption for a site in Brooklyn.

• Real property tax exemption application G 250088 XAK for 2149-2153 Pacific Street

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions approved a land use application. The vote was four affirmative, one negative, one abstention, and one member was absent. Chair Hanks was absent; members Brannan, Farías, Feliz, and Nurse voted yes; Marte voted no; Salaam abstained.

• Approved land use application (Affirmative: Brannan, Farías, Feliz, Nurse; Negative: Marte; Abstain: Salaam; Absent: Hanks)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is reviewing four proposed local laws concerning police department procedures. These include rules on DNA collection from minors and access to body-worn camera footage.

• Int 0125-2024: Prohibiting NYPD from collecting DNA from minors without consent
• Int 1237-2025: Requiring NYPD to report on all criminal complaints and arrests
• Int 1451-2025: Providing CCRB direct access to officer body-worn camera footage
• Int 1460-2025: Access to encrypted police radio

The Committee on Public Safety approved four introductions (Int 0125-2024, Int 1237-2025, Int 1451-2025, Int 1460-2025). Votes were 9‑0 for Int 0125-2024, 8‑0‑1 (abstain) for Int 1237-2025, 8‑1 for Int 1451-2025, and 9‑0 for Int 1460-2025. All motions passed by roll call.

• Approved Int 0125-2024 by roll call (9 affirmative)
• Approved Int 1237-2025 by roll call (8 affirmative, 1 abstain)
• Approved Int 1451-2025 by roll call (8 affirmative, 1 negative)
• Approved Int 1460-2025 by roll call (9 affirmative)

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education is reviewing Resolution 0500-2024. This resolution calls on the New York State Legislature and Governor to pass legislation requiring SUNY and CUNY campuses to permit remote instruction for autoimmune and immunocompromised students and faculty.

• Res 0500-2024: Resolution regarding the New York State College Safety Act

The Committee on Higher Education voted to approve Resolution 0500-2024. All five committee members—Dinowitz, Bottcher, Brewer, Feliz, and Marte—cast affirmative votes. The resolution was recorded as approved by the committee.

• Approved Resolution 0500-2024 (5-0)

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will consider Int. No. 1366‑A, a proposed local law to amend the city’s administrative code. The bill would require the Department of Social Services to create web‑based application forms for benefits and services. The committee will discuss and vote on the proposal.

• Int. No. 1366‑A – Proposed local law to require web forms for social services benefits applications

The Committee on General Welfare approved Introduction No. 1366-2025-A. All nine council members present voted in favor. No opposition or abstentions were recorded.

• Approved Introduction No. 1366-2025-A (9-0)

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice will consider Resolution 0734-2025. The resolution calls on the New York State Governor to sign S.8415/A.8871, known as the Prison Reform Omnibus Bill. The committee will vote on whether to adopt the resolution.

• Resolution 0734-2025: urge Governor to sign S.8415/A.8871, the Prison Reform Omnibus Bill

The Committee on Criminal Justice voted to approve the amended Resolution 0734-2025-A. All seven members present voted affirmatively. One member was absent and one was on medical leave.

• Approved Resolution 0734-2025-A (7-0)

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education is meeting to discuss several proposed local laws and one resolution. The items focus on Department of Education reporting requirements and youth program outreach.

• Int 0142-2024: Requirement for DOE to report on student access to home internet and electronic devices
• Int 0987-2024: Pilot program for educational materials on reducing surplus food in public schools
• Int 1359-2025: Requirement for DOE to report on manifestation determination reviews
• Int 1360-2025: Outreach regarding NYPD youth programs
• Res 0842-2025: Resolution recognizing March as Music In Our Schools Month

The NYC Council Committee on Education approved four introductions (Int 0142‑2024‑A, Int 0987‑2024‑A, Int 1359‑2025‑A, Int 1360‑2025‑A) and Resolution 0842‑2025. Each motion passed with seven members voting affirmative, five absent, and one member recorded as medical. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction 0142‑2024‑A (7 affirmative, 5 absent, 1 medical)
• Approved Introduction 0987‑2024‑A (7 affirmative, 5 absent, 1 medical)
• Approved Introduction 1359‑2025‑A (7 affirmative, 5 absent, 1 medical)
• Approved Introduction 1360‑2025‑A (7 affirmative, 5 absent, 1 medical)
• Approved Resolution 0842‑2025 (7 affirmative, 5 absent, 1 medical)

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations

The committee will consider two resolutions. The first asks the U.S. Congress and the President to approve legislation that would allocate funds for restoring the historic ocean liner SS United States and relocating it to New York City. The second is a celebratory resolution honoring the New York Knicks' victory in the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Championship.

• Resolution 0649-2024: request for federal legislation to fund restoration and relocation of the SS United States to New York City
• Proposed Int. No. 649-A: resolution celebrating the New York Knicks' 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Championship win

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations voted to approve the amended Resolution 0649‑2024‑A. The committee also approved Resolution 1194‑2025 as a P‑C item. Both approvals were recorded by roll‑call vote.

• Approved amended Res 0649‑2024‑A (Affirmative: Bottcher, Carr, Hudson, Ossé, Ung, Williams – 6 votes)
• Approved Res 1194‑2025 as a P‑C item (Affirmative: Bottcher, Carr, Hudson, Ossé, Ung, Williams – 6 votes)

Committee on Standards and Ethics

The New York City Council Committee on Standards and Ethics will meet on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM in Hearing Room 3, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor. The meeting is called pursuant to Council Rule 10.60. No specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

The Committee on Standards and Ethics met on December 18, 2025 at City Hall. Members Ung, Ayala, Carr, Dinowitz, and Hudson were present. The committee held and filed an oversight hearing (T2025-4649). No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction will hold an oversight hearing to evaluate the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's systems for measuring outcomes and equity in city-funded mental health programs.

• Oversight hearing on DOHMH's mental health outcome measurement systems
• Evaluation of equity in city-funded mental health programs
• Hearing scheduled for December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction met on December 17, 2025 at City Hall. Members present were Chair Linda Lee, Shaun Abreu, Erik D. Bottcher, Tiffany Cabán, Shahana K. Hanif, Farah N. Louis, and Darlene Mealy, with Public Advocate Williams attending. The meeting consisted of an oversight hearing (T2025-4518) and the filing of a committee report; no votes or substantive actions were taken.

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction will consider two proposed local laws. Int. No. 868-A would amend the city’s administrative code to prohibit mobile syringe service programs from distributing hypodermic syringes and needles in specified locations. Int. No. 1169-A would amend the code to address the safe collection and disposal of needles and syringes. Both items are scheduled for discussion at the December 17, 2025 meeting.

• Int. No. 868-A – proposed amendment to prohibit mobile syringe distribution in certain locations
• Int. No. 1169-A – proposed amendment to require safe collection and disposal of needles and syringes

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction approved Introduction 0868‑2024‑A with a 6‑1 vote. The same committee approved Introduction 1169‑2025‑A unanimously, 7‑0. Both motions were adopted by roll‑call vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction 0868‑2024‑A (6‑1 vote)
• Approved Introduction 1169‑2025‑A (7‑0 vote)

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans will consider eight proposed local laws covering reporting on veteran preference in Mitchell‑Lama housing, community‑board veteran committees, procurement for veteran‑owned businesses, support for veteran vendors, fee waivers for veteran food‑unit commissaries, cure periods for veteran service‑organization violations, rental assistance for homeless veterans, and a study of a pilot therapy program for traumatic‑memory reconsolidation. The committee will also hear three 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 Housing Authority to give veterans admission preference in its next agency plan.

• Int 0465-2024 – require DHPD reports on veteran preference in Mitchell‑Lama developments
• Int 0685-2024 – amend code to create procurement opportunities for veteran‑owned businesses
• Int 0687-2024 – waive permit fees for mobile food‑unit commissaries that reserve space for veteran vendors
• Int 0959-2024 – amend code to provide rental assistance to homeless veterans
• Res 0311-2024 – call on NY State Assembly and Governor to enact a property‑tax exemption for veterans with 100 % service‑connected disability

The NYC Council Committee on Veterans approved a series of local law introductions and three resolutions. All approvals were by roll call, with five votes in favor and one member absent, except one bill where one member abstained. The actions cover veteran reporting, community board committees, procurement, vendor support, housing preferences, and commemorations.

• Approved Int 0465-2024 (veteran preference reporting) (5-0)
• Approved Int 0684-2024 (community board veteran committees) (4-0-1)
• Approved Int 0685-2024 (procurement for veteran‑owned businesses) (5-0)
• Approved Int 0686-2024 (supporting veteran vendors) (5-0)
• Approved Int 0687-2024 (waiving permit fees for veteran food vendors) (5-0)
• Approved Res 0018-2024 (Veterans Day observation) (5-0)
• Approved Res 0311-2024 (property tax exemption for disabled veterans) (5-0)
• Approved Res 0465-2024 (NYCHA veteran housing preference) (5-0)

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health will consider Resolution No. 1061-A, which calls on the New York State Legislature and the Governor to enact legislation requiring pain management options for patients undergoing in‑office gynecologic procedures. The council will vote on whether to adopt this resolution.

• Resolution No. 1061-A urging NY State to require pain management options for in‑office gynecologic procedures

The Committee on Health approved Resolution 1061-2025-A. The vote recorded seven members in favor and four members absent.

• Approved Resolution 1061-2025-A (7-0, 4 absent)

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation will hold a hearing on December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM in Hearing Room 1, 250 Broadway. It will consider Int 1493-2025, a local law amendment to the New York City charter that addresses compensation for the mayor, public advocate, city council members, borough presidents, comptroller, and district attorneys.

• Consider Int 1493-2025, a local law amendment to the NYC charter on compensation for mayor, public advocate, city council members, borough presidents, comptroller, and district attorneys

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation held a hearing on Introduction 1493‑2025, a local law to amend the city charter regarding compensation for city officials. The introduction was also laid over by the committee. No votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were recorded.

Committee on Health

The New York City Council Committee on Health will hold an oversight hearing on HealthyNYC and meet to vote on three local laws regarding fertility treatment, blood glucose test strips, and restaurant sodium warnings. The committee will also consider resolutions urging the state legislature to expand colorectal cancer screening and mandate pain management options for gynecologic procedures.

• Oversight hearing on HealthyNYC and Citywide Health Outcomes
• Local Law Int 1303-2025: Require DOHMH to provide fertility treatment information
• Local Law Int 1399-2025: Mandate access to blood glucose test strips
• Local Law Int 1465-2025: Modify sodium warning requirements at chain restaurants
• Resolution Res 1021-2025: Urge state to expand colorectal cancer screening to age 35+

The Committee on Health reviewed T2025-4509, Int. No. 1303, Int. No. 1399, Int. No. 1465, and Resolutions 1021-2025, 1061-2025, and 1136-2025. Each item was noted as a hearing held or laid over by the committee. No votes or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Land Use

The Committee is considering multiple applications for the Herkimer-Williams project, including zoning map amendments and a mandatory inclusionary housing area. The body will also review a commercial overlay in Queens, a sidewalk café in Manhattan, and citywide franchise agreements.

• Zoning changes from M1-2 to C6-4 and M1-6 for Herkimer-Williams in Brooklyn
• Establishment of a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area for Herkimer-Williams
• Acquisition of Block 1555, Lot 19 in Brooklyn for publicly accessible open space
• Zoning map amendment to establish a C1-2 District at 18-15 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Queens
• Revocable consent for a sidewalk café at 37 Canal Street, Manhattan

The Land Use Committee voted 10‑0 to approve the zoning map amendment submitted by Medident Corp., establishing a C1‑2 district within an R3‑2 district in Queens. The same vote approved six other land‑use applications with modifications and referred them to the City Planning Commission. Council member Hanks was the only member absent for all votes.

• Approved LU 0434-2025 zoning amendment (Herkimer‑Williams) with modifications, referred to CPC (10‑0)
• Approved LU 0435-2025 zoning amendment (Herkimer‑Williams) with modifications, referred to CPC (10‑0)
• Approved LU 0436-2025 site selection for public open space, with modifications, referred to CPC (10‑0)
• Approved LU 0437-2025 special permit for retail size change, with modifications, referred to CPC (10‑0)
• Approved LU 0438-2025 special permit for mixed‑use development, with modifications, referred to CPC (10‑0)
• Approved LU 0439-2025 zoning amendment for Medident Corp., with companion resolution (10‑0)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will review several applications to amend the zoning map and resolution for the Herkimer‑Williams site in Brooklyn, including changes from M1‑2 to C6‑4 and M1‑6 districts and the creation of a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area. It will also consider a site acquisition for a publicly accessible open space and special permits for retail development on Williams Place. Additional items include a zoning amendment in Queens, a sidewalk café consent in Manhattan, and resolutions extending franchise agreements for public communications structures and street furniture across the city.

• LU 0434-2025: Amend Zoning Map to change Herkimer‑Williams from M1‑2 to C6‑4 and M1‑6 districts (Brooklyn, CD5, CD37)
• LU 0435-2025: Amend Zoning Resolution to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area in the same district
• LU 0436-2025: Site selection and acquisition for publicly accessible open space at Block 1555, Lot 19 (Brooklyn)
• LU 0437-2025: Special permit to modify size limitation for Use Group VI (Retail) on Williams Place
• Res 1109-2025: Authorize extension of franchise for public communications structures citywide

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises voted to approve six land use applications (LU 0434‑2025 through LU 0439‑2025) with modifications and referred them to the City Planning Commission. The motion passed with six members voting affirmative and one member absent. Resolutions 1109‑2025 and 1157‑2025 were heard and laid over without a recorded vote.

• Approved LU 0434-2025 with modifications, referred to CPC (6-1)
• Approved LU 0435-2025 with modifications, referred to CPC (6-1)
• Approved LU 0436-2025 with modifications, referred to CPC (6-1)
• Approved LU 0437-2025 with modifications, referred to CPC (6-1)
• Approved LU 0438-2025 with modifications, referred to CPC (6-1)
• Approved LU 0439-2025 with modifications, referred to CPC (6-1)
• Resolution 1109-2025 heard and laid over (no vote recorded)
• Resolution 1157-2025 heard and laid over (no vote recorded)

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration will consider four local law proposals that amend the city’s administrative code. The bills address civil immigration detainers, signage about constitutional protections, employer use of E‑Verify, and the presence of federal immigration authorities in correctional facilities. Each proposal seeks to change city policy on immigration enforcement and related practices.

• Int 0214-2024-A – create a private right of action related to civil immigration detainers and cooperation with federal immigration authorities
• Int 1268-2025 – require signage describing certain constitutional and legal protections
• Int 1272-2025 – prohibit employers from using E‑Verify or other verification systems for applicants not yet offered employment
• Int 1412-2025 – redefine immigration enforcement terms and ban federal immigration authorities from maintaining offices on NYC correctional property

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, lists no specific agenda items. The agenda entry reads "AGENDA TO BE ANNOUNCED," indicating that details of discussions or decisions have not been provided. The meeting will proceed with only procedural matters as currently documented.

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations, together with the Committee on Criminal Justice, will hold an oversight session that includes a visit to Rikers Island. The agenda lists this as the sole item for the December 10, 2025 meeting. No legislative actions or votes are indicated.

• Oversight visit to Rikers Island (joint with Committee on Criminal Justice)

The Oversight and Investigations Committee met on December 10, 2025. Members were present and a hearing was conducted. The committee filed an oversight report. No votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were recorded.

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice will hold an oversight visit to Rikers Island, in partnership with the Committee on Oversight and Investigations. The visit is scheduled as agenda item T2025-4468 for the Dec 10, 2025 meeting at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Oversight visit to Rikers Island (joint with Committee on Oversight and Investigations) – agenda item T2025-4468

The Committee on Criminal Justice met on Dec 10, 2025 for an oversight hearing. Roll call listed members present and absent, and other council members attended. The meeting attached a committee report (T2025-4468) and filed the oversight, but no votes, approvals, or other substantive decisions were recorded.

Committee on Standards and Ethics

The City Council Committee on Standards and Ethics will hold an oversight meeting on December 9, 2025, as required by Council Rule 10.60. No specific agenda items are listed for discussion.

The Committee on Standards and Ethics met on December 9, 2025, conducted a hearing and filed an oversight report. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on the issue of social isolation among older New Yorkers. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM in Hearing Room 2, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor. Chair Crystal Hudson and committee members will review oversight item T2025-4501.

• Oversight item T2025-4501: Social isolation among older New Yorkers

The Committee on Aging met on December 9, 2025. An oversight hearing (T2025-4501) was held and an oversight report was filed. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management will meet on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Hearing Room 1, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor. The agenda item T2025-4200 calls for oversight and engagement regarding the City’s 2026 Solid Waste Management Plan. No other items are listed, and the agenda does not specify any decisions or votes.

• T2025-4200 – Oversight and engagement for the City’s 2026 Solid Waste Management Plan

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held a roll call, noting which members were present and absent. An oversight hearing (Item T2025-4200) was conducted and a committee report was filed. No approvals, denials, or motions were recorded.

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights will consider three local‑law amendments that update definitions of identifying and private information, require a gender‑impact AI assessment, and set a top‑level domain rule for city agency websites. It will also hear two resolutions urging the New York State Legislature and Governor to enact the New York Data Protection Act and the Right‑to‑Your‑Own‑Image Act. The meeting is scheduled for Dec 8, 2025 at 1 PM in Hearing Room 3, 250 Broadway.

• Int 1335-2025 – amend definitions of identifying and private information in the city code
• Int 1340-2025 – create an interagency taskforce and reporting on a gendered impact assessment of artificial intelligence
• Int 1367-2025 – require a top‑level domain name for websites maintained by city agencies
• Res 0783-2025 – resolution urging passage of S.4860, the New York Data Protection Act
• Res 1062-2025 – resolution urging passage of A.3924, the Right to Your Own Image Act

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights held oversight hearings on several introductions and resolutions, including Int. No. 1335, 1340, 1367, Res. No. 0783, and Res. No. 1062. Attachments such as reports, fiscal impact statements, and hearing transcripts were noted. No votes, approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology will consider three local‑law proposals that update definitions of identifying information, require a gendered impact assessment for AI, and mandate a top‑level domain for city agency websites. It will also hear two resolutions urging the New York State Legislature and Governor to enact the New York Data Protection Act and the Right to Your Own Image Act. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM in Hearing Room 3, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor.

• Int 1335‑2025: Amend city code definitions of identifying and private information
• Int 1340‑2025: Create an interagency AI taskforce and require a gendered impact assessment
• Int 1367‑2025: Require city agency websites to use a top‑level domain name
• Res 0783‑2025: Call on state legislature and governor to pass S.4860, the New York Data Protection Act
• Res 1062‑2025: Call on state legislature and governor to pass A.3924, the Right to Your Own Image Act

The Committee on Technology conducted hearings and introduced multiple items, including Int. No. 1335, Int. No. 1340, Int. No. 1367, Res. No. 0783, and Res. No. 1062. Attachments such as reports, summaries, and fiscal impact statements were filed. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Immigration

The New York City Council Committee on Immigration will discuss four proposed Local Laws that amend the city’s administrative code. One bill creates a private right of action concerning civil immigration detainers and cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Another requires signage describing certain constitutional and legal protections. A third restricts employers from using E‑Verify or similar systems for applicants who have not been offered employment, and a fourth redefines immigration‑enforcement terms and bars federal immigration authorities from maintaining offices on Department of Correction property.

• Int 0214-2024 – proposes a private right of action related to civil immigration detainers and cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
• Int 1268-2025 – requires signage describing certain constitutional and legal protections.
• Int 1272-2025 – restricts employers from using E‑Verify or any employment eligibility verification system for applicants not yet offered employment.
• Int 1412-2025 – redefines terms concerning immigration enforcement and prohibits federal immigration authorities from maintaining offices on Department of Correction property.

The Immigration Committee considered four introductions: Int 0214-2024, Int 1268-2025, Int 1272-2025, and Int 1412-2025. Each was heard by the committee and then laid over. No votes or final actions were recorded.

• Int 0214-2024 hearing held (no vote)
• Int 0214-2024 laid over (no vote)
• Int 1268-2025 hearing held (no vote)
• Int 1268-2025 laid over (no vote)
• Int 1272-2025 hearing held (no vote)
• Int 1272-2025 laid over (no vote)
• Int 1412-2025 hearing held (no vote)
• Int 1412-2025 laid over (no vote)

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council is considering the acquisition of multiple properties for park use in Brooklyn Community District 5 and Queens Community District 3. The body is also reviewing various local laws regarding public health, building codes, and city charter amendments.

• Acquisition of multiple properties for park use in Brooklyn (Res 1181-2025) and Queens (Res 1182-2025)
• Review of a sidewalk café application at 37 Canal Street (Le Dive)
• Proposed local laws requiring schools to stock airway clearance devices and epinephrine devices
• Real property tax exemptions for properties in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island
• Proposed local law to establish an office of the census

The City Council voted to approve four local law introductions: Int 0982‑2024‑A, Int 0984‑2024‑A, Int 1248‑2025‑B, and Int 1392‑2025‑A. The first two passed 40‑7, the third passed 46‑1, and the fourth was approved by consent. The Council also adopted a land‑use call‑up to review a sidewalk café at 37 Canal Street, with 45 members voting in favor.

• Approved introduction of Local Law Int 0982‑2024‑A (40‑7 vote)
• Approved introduction of Local Law Int 0984‑2024‑A (40‑7 vote)
• Approved introduction of Local Law Int 1248‑2025‑B (46‑1 vote)
• Approved introduction of Local Law Int 1392‑2025‑A (consent)
• Approved land‑use call‑up to review sidewalk café at 37 Canal St (45‑0 vote, 2 non‑voting)

Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

The Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts is meeting to discuss Int 1397-2025. This proposed law would establish construction standards for tanks in stormwater flood risk areas and require the Department of Buildings to provide flood risk information via a portal.

• Int 1397-2025: Proposed standards for tanks in stormwater flood risk areas
• Requirement for Department of Buildings to maintain a flood risk information portal
• Proposed study to recommend new regulations for preventing stormwater flooding

The Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts met on Dec. 4, 2025. Members Gennaro, Avilés, Holden, Marmorato, Nurse, Restler and Zhuang were present; Brannan and Salamanca Jr. were absent. The committee approved the introduction (Int. 1397‑2025‑A) with seven affirmative votes. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved Introduction Int. 1397-2025-A (7‑0 vote; 2 members absent)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will consider two resolutions urging the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act on rent adjustments and minimum notice periods for Mitchell‑Lama rental and co‑op residents. It will also review four proposed local laws that would amend the building and administrative codes on sidewalk shed permits, rat‑related inspection reporting, construction‑site mental‑health safety training, and awning‑sign installation education with fee waivers.

• Int 0796-2024-A – Local Law to amend the building code to require community boards and elected officials to receive notice of sidewalk shed permits
• Int 1217-2025 – Local Law to amend the administrative code on building inspections and reporting after rat‑related complaints
• Int 1384-2025 – Local Law to amend the building code to require construction‑site safety trainings on mental health, suicide risk, and substance‑misuse
• Int 1456-2025 – Local Law to amend the administrative code to require education on awning and accessory‑sign installation and to waive related penalties and fees
• Res 0575-2024 – Resolution calling on the State Legislature and Governor to pass legislation for annual rental and carrying‑charge adjustments for Mitchell‑Lama developments based on the Consumer Price Index

The Committee on Housing and Buildings approved Introduction 0796-2024, Introduction 1217-2025, Introduction 1384-2025, and Introduction 1456-2025. It also approved Resolution 0575-2024 and Resolution 1016-2025. Each item was approved by roll‑call with all seven members voting affirmatively.

• Approved Introduction 0796-2024 (Affirmative: 7)
• Approved Introduction 1217-2025 (Affirmative: 7)
• Approved Introduction 1384-2025 (Affirmative: 7)
• Approved Introduction 1456-2025 (Affirmative: 7)
• Approved Resolution 0575-2024 (Affirmative: 7)
• Approved Resolution 1016-2025 (Affirmative: 7)

Committee on Children and Youth

The Committee on Children and Youth will consider Resolution 0843-2025. The resolution calls on the New York State Assembly and Governor to enact bill A5658A/S378. It directs the State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services to create posters and pamphlets that inform foster youth about higher‑education financial resources.

• Resolution 0843-2025: request state to produce informational posters and pamphlets on college aid for foster youth

The Committee on Children and Youth voted to approve Resolution 0843‑2025. The vote was 5‑0 in favor, with one member absent. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 0843‑2025 (5‑0, 1 absent)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is meeting to consider several property-related items. The agenda consists of preconsidered items for specific locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.

• Wexcor: Block 2133, Lots 26 and 28, Manhattan
• 3505 Broadway: Block 2090, Lot 29, Manhattan
• Breaking Ground – Stewart Hotel: Block 806, Lot 76, Manhattan
• 477-79 Clinton Avenue: Block 1977, Lot 6, Brooklyn
• St. George Plaza, Park Hill I, and Park Hill II: Block 2922, Staten Island

The Finance Committee reviewed land use applications LU 0440‑2025 through LU 0446‑2025. For each application a motion was made to approve it as a P‑C item with a companion resolution. All motions passed by roll call with 16 members voting affirmative and Councilmember Williams absent. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved LU 0440‑2025 land use application (16‑0)
• Approved LU 0441‑2025 land use application (16‑0)
• Approved LU 0442‑2025 land use application (16‑0)
• Approved LU 0443‑2025 land use application (16‑0)
• Approved LU 0444‑2025 land use application (16‑0)
• Approved LU 0445‑2025 land use application (16‑0)
• Approved LU 0446‑2025 land use application (16‑0)

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education will consider Int. No. 1002-2024, a proposed local law amendment that would require all schools to stock airway clearance devices and repeal section two of the existing law after its expiration. It will also consider Res. 0054-2024, a resolution urging the NYC Department of Education and the New York State Education Department to increase training for educators of English Language Learners. Finally, the committee will review Res. 0251-2024, a resolution asking the State Education Department to allow lifeguard certification to substitute for Physical Education credit for high school seniors aged 17 and older.

• Int. 1002-2024: Amend the administrative code to require schools to stock airway clearance devices and repeal section two upon expiration.
• Res. 0054-2024: Call on NYC DOE and NYSED to prioritize increasing the number of educators trained for English Language Learners.
• Res. 0251-2024: Request NYSED to permit lifeguard certification as a substitute for high school PE credit for seniors 17+.

The Committee on Education voted to approve Introduction Int 1002‑2024, including its amendment, by roll‑call. The committee also approved Resolution 0054‑2024 and Resolution 0251‑2024, each by unanimous roll‑call. All 13 members voted affirmatively on each item.

• Approved Introduction Int 1002‑2024 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Amendment to Introduction Int 1002‑2024‑A (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Resolution 0054‑2024 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Resolution 0251‑2024 (unanimous roll‑call)

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation is reviewing four proposed local laws and one resolution. The items focus on water safety, swimming pool information, and park personnel.

• Int 0988-2024: Interactive map of Department of Parks and Recreation swimming pools
• Int 1058-2024: Feasibility of increasing high school student participation in the city lifeguard corps
• Int 1059-2024: Distribution of water safety materials in schools
• Int 1425-2025: Report on urban park rangers
• Res 0469-2024: Recognition of May 15 as International Water Safety Day

The New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation approved five measures by unanimous roll‑call vote. Introductions 0988‑2024‑A, 1058‑2024‑A, 1059‑2024‑A, and 1425‑2025‑A were each approved. Resolution 0469‑2024 was also approved. All eight committee members voted affirmative.

• Approved Introduction 0988-2024-A (unanimous)
• Approved Introduction 1058-2024-A (unanimous)
• Approved Introduction 1059-2024-A (unanimous)
• Approved Introduction 1425-2025-A (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 0469-2024 (unanimous)

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use will review applications for park site acquisitions in Brooklyn and Queens, as well as a proposed rezoning of the MTA 125th and Lexington area in Manhattan. The body will also discuss a local law regarding affordable homeownership.

• Brooklyn CD 5 Walk to Park Site Selection/Acquisition
• Queens CD 3 Walk to Park Site Selection/Acquisition
• MTA 125th and Lexington Rezoning (Manhattan)
• Int 0958-2024-A: Affordable homeownership opportunities
• HPD tax exemption for 2149-2153 Pacific Street

The Committee on Land Use voted unanimously to approve application LU 0421‑2025 with a companion resolution. It also approved applications LU 0426‑2025 and LU 0427‑2025 with modifications and referred them to the City Planning Commission. Each motion received 11 affirmative votes and no negatives.

• Approved LU 0421-2025 with companion resolution (11-0)
• Approved LU 0426-2025 with modifications and referred to CPC (11-0)
• Approved LU 0427-2025 with modifications and referred to CPC (11-0)

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts will discuss amendments to the New York City Charter regarding an office of contract services and vendor payment schedules. The meeting includes a review of a mayoral veto of Introductory Number 1248-B.

• Int 1248-2025-B: Local Law to amend the New York city charter regarding an office of contract services
• M 0193-2025: Mayoral veto and disapproval of Introductory Number 1248-B
• Int 1392-2025: Local Law regarding quarterly payments to vendors for the department of homeless services and the office of criminal justice
• Proposed Int. No. 1392-A: Pilot program for quarterly payments to vendors under contracts with other agencies

The Committee on Contracts met on Dec. 4, 2025. Members Won, Nurse, Stevens and Vernikov were present; Bottcher was absent. The committee approved Introduction 1248‑2025‑B and Introduction 1392‑2025‑A, each with a 4‑1 vote. Additional procedural steps such as hearings and an amendment proposal for Introduction 1392‑2025‑A were recorded.

• Approved Introduction 1248‑2025‑B (4‑1)
• Approved Introduction 1392‑2025‑A (4‑1)
• Held hearing on Introduction 1248‑2025‑B
• Held hearing on Introduction 1392‑2025‑A
• Amendment proposed for Introduction 1392‑2025‑A
• Amended Introduction 1392‑2025‑A by committee

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will meet to discuss Intro 1372-2025, a local law that would limit the household rent contribution for rental assistance voucher recipients. The Mayor has vetoed this law, and the committee will consider the veto message.

• Intro 1372-2025: Limit household rent contribution for rental assistance voucher recipients
• Mayor's veto of Intro 1372-2025
• Committee on General Welfare hearing
• 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

The Committee on General Welfare held a hearing on Introduction No. 1372 and approved it. The mayor's veto message related to the same introduction was also heard and formally filed. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved Introduction No. 1372 (committee)
• Filed Mayor's veto message on Introduction No. 1372 (committee)

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will consider three applications. One application (LU 0414-2025) seeks a real‑property tax exemption for 2149‑2153 Pacific Street in Brooklyn, submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Two applications (LU 0420-2025 and LU 0421-2025) request acquisition and site selection of multiple properties for park use in Brooklyn Community District 5 and Queens Community District 3, submitted by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (and the Department of Parks and Recreation for the Queens request). The subcommittee will discuss approval of these requests.

• LU 0414-2025 – tax exemption request for 2149‑2153 Pacific Street, Brooklyn (HPD submission)
• LU 0420-2025 – acquisition and park site selection for numerous vacant sites in Brooklyn (e.g., Hinsdale Street, Sutter Avenue, Fountain Avenue, etc.)
• LU 0421-2025 – acquisition and park site selection for numerous vacant sites in Queens (e.g., 22‑42 97 Street, 88 Street, 34‑34 112 Street, etc.)

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions approved Land Use Application LU 0421-2025. The motion passed with five affirmative votes and two members absent. The committee also laid over Land Use Application LU 0420-2025. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved Land Use Application LU 0421-2025 (5 affirmative, 2 absent)
• Laid over Land Use Application LU 0420-2025

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations will consider Int 1225‑2025 A, a proposed local law to amend the New York City charter. The amendment would establish an Office of the Census. The committee will discuss and vote on the proposal at the December 4 meeting.

• Int 1225‑2025 A: Local Law to amend the city charter and create an Office of the Census

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation voted to approve Introduction No. 1225-2025-A. All nine members present cast affirmative votes, resulting in a 9‑0 approval. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Introduction No. 1225-2025-A (9-0)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will hear two applications from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to rezone the 125th and Lexington area in Manhattan. The proposals include changing the zoning map to a C6-11 District and establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area.

• Hearing on MTA 125th and Lexington Rezoning (LU 0426-2025)
• Amendment to Zoning Resolution for Special 125th Street District (LU 0427-2025)
• Establishment of a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area
• Change from C4-4D District to C6-11 District
• Hearing Room 3, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved the land use application with modifications and referred it to the City Planning Commission. All seven members—Riley, Abreu, Carr, Hanks, Moya, Salaam, and Schulman—voted affirmative. No other actions were taken.

• Approved land use application with modifications, referred to CPC (7-0)

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights will receive two communications from the Mayor vetoing Introductory Numbers 982‑A and 984‑A. Both bills would amend the city administrative code—one on pay data reporting by private employers and the other on a study of pay equity for private employees. The committee will discuss the mayor's disapproval of these proposals.

• Intro 0982-2024-A – Local Law to amend the administrative code on pay data reporting by private employers (Mayor veto)
• Intro 0984-2024-A – Local Law to amend the administrative code on a study of pay equity for private employees (Mayor veto)

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights held a hearing on Dec. 4, 2025. It approved Introduction Int 0982-2024-A and Introduction Int 0984-2024-A, each with a 4‑1 vote. The committee also filed the mayor's veto messages for both introductions. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction Int 0982-2024-A (4-1)
• Filed Mayor's Veto Message for Int 0982-2024-A
• Approved Introduction Int 0984-2024-A (4-1)
• Filed Mayor's Veto Message for Int 0984-2024-A

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will consider two proposed local laws and two resolutions. One local law would test high‑visibility pavement markings and start a pilot program. Another would require the Department of Transportation to inventory city‑owned retaining walls. The resolutions request that the MTA provide real‑time GPS data to first‑responder agencies and that the state enact a student fare program for MTA trains and buses.

• Int 1154-2024-A: Local Law to test high‑visibility pavement markings and launch a pilot program
• Int 1423-2025-A: Local Law requiring the Department of Transportation to inventory city‑owned retaining walls
• Res 0498-2024-A: Resolution urging the MTA to give first‑responder agencies real‑time GPS data for all MTA buses
• Res 0773-2025-A: Resolution urging the state legislature and governor to pass A.3024 for a student fare program on MTA trains and buses

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved Introduction No. 1154-2024, Introduction No. 1423-2025, Resolution No. 498-2024, and Resolution No. 773-2025. Each motion passed with seven votes in favor and one member absent (Julie Won). No other actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction No. 1154-2024 (7 affirmative, 1 absent)
• Approved Introduction No. 1423-2025 (7 affirmative, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 498-2024 (7 affirmative, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 773-2025 (7 affirmative, 1 absent)

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is meeting to discuss Proposed Int. No. 895-A. This legislation would amend the city administrative code regarding the stocking of epinephrine devices in child care programs and schools.

• Proposed Int. No. 895-A: requirement for schools and child care programs to stock epinephrine devices

The Committee on Health met on December 4, 2025 at City Hall. Members Schulman, Ariola, De La Rosa, Felder, Feliz, Marmorato, Narcisse and Zhuang were present; Brannan, Gennaro and Menin were absent. By roll‑call the committee approved Introduction Int. 0895‑2024 with eight affirmative votes and no recorded opposition.

• Approved Introduction Int. 0895-2024 (8‑0 vote)

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations will consider two resolutions. One resolution (Res 0987-2025) would declare July 26 as Haitian Konpa Day each year to honor Haitian music and dance. The other resolution (Res 1063-2025) would designate November 12 as Sigma Gamma Rho Day each year to recognize the sorority's contributions. Both items are scheduled for discussion at the December 4, 2025 meeting.

• Res 0987-2025: Declare July 26 as Haitian Konpa Day annually
• Res 1063-2025: Designate November 12 as Sigma Gamma Rho Day annually

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations approved Resolution 0987-2025 and Resolution 1063-2025. Both motions passed by roll‑call vote with seven members in favor and two members absent. Council members Carr, Hanif, Hanks, Hudson, Louis, Ossé and Ung voted affirmative; Chair Bottcher and Williams were absent.

• Approved Resolution 0987-2025 (7‑2 vote)
• Approved Resolution 1063-2025 (7‑2 vote)

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans will hold an oversight hearing to receive an update on how the City Council’s Report Card Initiative recommendations are being implemented. The meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM in Hearing Room 3, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor. No other agenda items are listed.

• Oversight hearing – update on implementing City Council Report Card Initiative recommendations (Agenda item T2025‑4430)

The Committee on Veterans met on December 3, 2025 with Chair Robert F. Holden and members Joann Ariola, Simcha Felder, Sandy Nurse, and Vickie Paladino present; Kristy Marmorato was absent. The meeting consisted of a roll call and an oversight hearing (T2025-4430) with attached committee report. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will meet on December 3, 2025. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific items for decision or discussion.

The Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee conducted hearings on several land use applications and a resolution. After the hearings, the subcommittee laid over several of those items for further consideration. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Hearing held for LU 0426-2025
• Laid over LU 0427-2025
• Hearing held for LU 0436-2025
• Laid over LU 0437-2025
• Hearing held for LU 0438-2025
• Laid over LU 0439-2025
• Hearing held for Res 1157-2025
• Laid over Res 1157-2025

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will hold an oversight hearing on the CityFHEPS program. The body will consider four local laws aimed at improving the application process and reporting for housing vouchers.

• Oversight hearing on CityFHEPS program
• Local Law to require web forms for all CityFHEPS applications
• Local Law to require benefits interview confirmation notices
• Local Law to require reporting of lease-up times for housing vouchers
• Local Law to set CityFHEPS application response times

The General Welfare Committee held hearings on and laid over introductions T2025-4337, Int 1366-2025, Int 1430-2025, Int 1458-2025, Int 1459-2025, and Int 1477-2025. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded for any item. The meeting consisted of procedural oversight and document filings.

Committee on Standards and Ethics

The Committee on Standards and Ethics will meet on December 2, 2025 at City Hall. The meeting is called under Council Rule 10.60 and is listed as an oversight meeting (T2025-4552). No specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

On December 2, 2025, the Committee on Standards and Ethics met at City Hall with Chair Sandra Ung and members Diana I. Ayala, David M. Carr, Eric Dinowitz, and Crystal Hudson present. The committee conducted an oversight hearing and filed the associated oversight documents. No other substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Oversight hearing held (no vote)
• Oversight filing submitted (no vote)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold an oversight hearing on co-op transparency. Members will discuss four introduction bills regarding cooperative apartment sales and shared housing regulations.

• Int 0407-2024: sales of cooperative apartments
• Int 0438-2024: financial information requirements for co-op purchasers
• Int 1120-2024: timelines for co-op sale approvals or denials
• Int 1475-2025: shared housing regulations in city building and fire codes

The Housing and Buildings Committee held hearings on several proposed local laws concerning cooperative apartment sales, financial disclosures, sale timelines, and shared housing. It also reviewed oversight item T2025-4338 on co‑op transparency. No votes, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will meet on December 2, 2025. The provided agenda contains only procedural scheduling information and no specific items for decision or discussion.

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council will consider a $512.1 million appropriation of new city revenues for Fiscal Year 2026 and a transfer of city funds between agencies for the same year. It will also authorize the Department of Finance to evaluate the economic feasibility of developing certain vacant properties. Additional items include a land‑use call‑up for the Herkimer‑Williams project in Brooklyn and several landmark designation resolutions.

• M0207-2025 – Appropriation of $512.1 million in new city revenues for FY 2026
• M0206-2025 – Transfer of city funds between agencies for FY 2026
• M0205-2025 – Authorization for the Department of Finance to assess vacant property feasibility
• M0208-2025 – Land‑use call‑up for Herkimer‑Williams applications in Brooklyn
• Res 1158‑2025 to 1163‑2025 – Landmark designations for multiple Manhattan and Bronx properties

The City Council adopted a resolution placing three City Planning Commission applications (C 250288 PCK, C 250287 ZSK, C 250286A ZSK) under council review, with 47 votes in favor, 1 non‑voting member, and 2 absent. The Council also approved several local‑law introductions and a funding resolution by consent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Land Use Call‑Up for three applications (47‑0 vote)
• Approved Introduction Int 0828-2024-A (civil service careers) by consent
• Approved Introduction Int 0829-2024-A (civil service exams) by consent
• Approved Introduction Int 1049-2024-A (petroleum product disclosure) by consent
• Approved Introduction Int 1241-2025-A (corrections work‑release program) by consent
• Approved Resolution Res 1153-2025 (funding designation) by consent

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity will discuss three proposed local laws and one resolution. The items focus on education reporting, public health resources in businesses, and reproductive rights.

• Int 0691-2024: Annual reporting on racial and gender disparities in high school STEM education
• Int 1216-2025: Requirement for cosmetology establishments to display gender-based violence resources
• Int 1297-2025: Amendments to the gender-motivated violence protection law
• Res 0889-2025: Resolution affirming commitment to reproductive rights access

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity voted to approve Introduction 0691-2024, Introduction 1216-2025, and Introduction 1297-2025, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The committee also approved Resolution 0889-2025 with a 4‑1 vote, with Councilmember Vernikov opposing. All approvals were recorded by roll call.

• Approved Introduction 0691-2024 (5-0)
• Approved Introduction 1216-2025 (5-0)
• Approved Introduction 1297-2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 0889-2025 (4-1)

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will review a communication from the Mayor regarding the veto and disapproval of Introductory Number 1372. This proposed local law seeks to limit the household rent contribution for people receiving rental assistance vouchers.

• Introductory Number 1372: Local Law to limit household rent contributions for rental assistance voucher recipients

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider Resolution T2025-4466, which would approve a new designation and changes to the designation of certain organizations to receive funding from the expense budget. The resolution is listed as a pre‑considered agenda item. The committee will also address agenda item T2024-0001 and any other business deemed necessary.

• Resolution T2025-4466 – approve new designation and changes for organizations to receive expense‑budget funding
• Pre‑considered agenda item T2024-0001
• Other business as may be necessary

The New York City Council Committee on Finance voted to approve Resolution No. 1153. The vote was 13 in favor and 1 against. Councilmember David M. Carr voted negative, Councilmember Keith Powers was absent, and Councilmembers Francisco P. Moya and Chi A. Ossé were on medical leave.

• Approved Resolution 1153 (13-1)

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology will consider four proposed local laws. Two bills (Int 0199-2024 and Int 0926-2024) aim to establish an Office of Algorithmic Accountability and set basic compliance standards for artificial‑intelligence use by city agencies. A third bill (Int 1024-2024) would require a public list of AI systems assessed by that office. The fourth bill (Int 1235-2025) proposes a centralized system for processing Freedom of Information Law requests.

• Int 0199-2024 – amend charter and administrative code to create an Office of Algorithmic Accountability
• Int 0926-2024 – amend charter to set basic AI compliance standards for city agencies
• Int 1024-2024 – amend administrative code to require a list of AI systems assessed by the office
• Int 1235-2025 – amend charter to create a centralized system for processing FOIL requests

The New York City Council Committee on Technology approved Introduction 0199-2024, 0926-2024, 1024-2024, and 1235-2025. Each motion passed by roll‑call with four members voting affirmative (Gutiérrez, Holden, Paladino, Won) and one member absent (Bottcher). No other actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction 0199-2024 (4‑1 roll call)
• Approved Introduction 0926-2024 (4‑1 roll call)
• Approved Introduction 1024-2024 (4‑1 roll call)
• Approved Introduction 1235-2025 (4‑1 roll call)

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

The New York City Council Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction will discuss two proposed local laws. One would establish accessibility guidelines for printed documents, and the other would require information on wheelchair repair providers. The committee will also consider two resolutions urging higher‑level legislatures to fund community treatment teams and add mental‑wellness training to OSHA courses.

• Int 0163-2024: Local Law to amend the administrative code to set accessibility guidelines for printed documents
• Int 1004-2024: Local Law to amend the administrative code to provide information on wheelchair repair providers
• Res 0736-2025: Resolution urging New York State Legislature and Governor to increase funding for Assertive Community Treatment teams
• Res 1049-2025: Resolution urging U.S. Congress and President to add mental wellness training to OSHA-10 and OSHA-30

The Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction approved Resolution 736-2025 and Resolution 1049-2025 by a 6‑1 vote. The committee also approved Introduction Int. 0163-2024-A and Introduction Int. 1004-2024-A, each with the same 6‑1 vote. All approvals were recorded by roll call.

• Approved Introduction Int. 0163-2024-A (6-1)
• Approved Introduction Int. 1004-2024-A (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 736-2025 (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 1049-2025 (6-1)

Committee on Land Use

The Land Use Committee will consider an application by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation to lease a vacant Bronx parcel at 349 East 140th Street for 49 years with two 25‑year renewal options. It will also review several landmark designation requests for buildings on West 38th, West 29th, West 36th, West 30th, and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Additional items include a rezoning amendment for 1720 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn and a signage amendment for 1551 Broadway in Manhattan’s Theater Subdistrict.

• Lease of 349 East 140th Street (Bronx) – 49‑year ground lease with renewal options, applicant: NYC Health and Hospitals Corp.
• Landmark designation of the Barbey Building, 15‑17 West 38th Street, Manhattan.
• Landmark designation of 29th Street Towers, 214‑226 West 29th Street, Manhattan.
• Rezoning amendment for 1720 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn – change from M1‑1 to R7A, C4‑4D, and creation of C2‑4 district.
• Signage amendment for 1551 Broadway, Manhattan – special permit to modify Times Square signage requirements.

The Land Use Committee voted to approve eleven land‑use applications, each with a companion resolution. Ten members voted in favor and one member (Riley) was absent on each vote. Two applications (LU 0422‑2025 and LU 0423‑2025) were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission.

• Approved LU 0364‑2025 with companion resolution (10‑0, Riley absent)
• Approved LU 0415‑2025 with companion resolution (10‑0, Riley absent)
• Approved LU 0416‑2025 with companion resolution (10‑0, Riley absent)
• Approved LU 0417‑2025 with companion resolution (10‑0, Riley absent)
• Approved LU 0418‑2025 with companion resolution (10‑0, Riley absent)
• Approved LU 0419‑2025 with companion resolution (10‑0, Riley absent)
• Approved LU 0422‑2025 with modifications and referral to CPC (10‑0, Riley absent)
• Approved LU 0423‑2025 with modifications and referral to CPC (10‑0, Riley absent)

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation will consider two proposed local laws. The first would amend the city’s administrative code to require the Department of Education to provide students with coded voter registration forms and related materials. The second would amend the code to require training for local entities on the legislative process and parliamentary procedure. Both items are pending approval.

• Local Law Int. 0441-2024 – require NYC Department of Education to distribute coded voter registration forms to students
• Local Law Int. 1075-2024 – require training for local entities on legislative process and parliamentary procedure

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation approved Introduction 0441-2024-A and Introduction 1075-2024-A. Both approvals were by unanimous roll‑call vote of eight members, with Councilmember Gutiérrez absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction 0441-2024-A (8-0)
• Approved Introduction 1075-2024-A (8-0)

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights will review two communications from the Mayor regarding the veto and disapproval of two bills. Both bills relate to pay data reporting and pay equity for private employees.

• Introductory Number 982-A: pay data reporting by private employers
• Introductory Number 984-A: study on pay equity for private employees

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will consider a 49‑year ground lease request for a vacant parcel at 349 East 140th Street in the Bronx, submitted by NYC Health and Hospitals Corp. It will also review a real‑property tax exemption application for 2149‑2153 Pacific Street in Brooklyn. The committee will vote on landmark designations for several Manhattan buildings—the Barbey Building, 29th Street Towers, Fashion Tower, Furcraft Building, and Lefcourt Clothing Center. Additional items include proposals to acquire and select sites for new parks in Brooklyn Community District 5 and Queens Community District 3.

• LU 0364-2025: 49‑year ground lease of 349 East 140th Street, Bronx (NYC Health + Hospitals Corp to community land stewards).
• LU 0414-2025: Real‑property tax exemption for 2149‑2153 Pacific Street, Brooklyn.
• LU 0415‑0419: Landmark designations for Barbey Building (15‑17 West 38th St), 29th Street Towers (214‑226 West 29th St), Fashion Tower (135 West 36th St), Furcraft Building (242‑246 West 30th St), and Lefcourt Clothing Center (275 Seventh Ave), Manhattan.
• LU 0420-2025: Acquisition and site selection for multiple vacant properties for a “Walk to Park” in Brooklyn CD 5 (e.g., Hinsdale Street, Sutter Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, etc.).
• LU 0421-2025: Acquisition and site selection for “Walk to Park” properties in Queens CD 3 (e.g., 97th Street, 112th Street, Northern Boulevard, Astoria Boulevard, etc.).

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions voted to approve several land‑use applications, including LU 0364‑2025, LU 0414‑2025, and LU 0415‑2025 through LU 0419‑2025. Each approval received six affirmative votes and one non‑voting member. The applications LU 0420‑2025 and LU 0421‑2025 were laid over by the subcommittee. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved LU 0364‑2025 (6 affirmative, 1 non‑voting)
• Approved LU 0414‑2025 (6 affirmative, 1 non‑voting)
• Approved LU 0415‑2025 (6 affirmative, 1 non‑voting)
• Approved LU 0416‑2025 (6 affirmative, 1 non‑voting)
• Approved LU 0417‑2025 (6 affirmative, 1 non‑voting)
• Approved LU 0418‑2025 (6 affirmative, 1 non‑voting)
• Approved LU 0419‑2025 (6 affirmative, 1 non‑voting)
• Laid over LU 0420‑2025 (no approval vote recorded)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will discuss several land use applications. These include rezoning requests for sites in Brooklyn and Manhattan and signage modifications for a property on Broadway.

• Rezoning of 1720 Atlantic Avenue from M1-1 to R7A and C4-4D districts
• Establishment of a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area at 1720 Atlantic Avenue
• MTA rezoning of 125th and Lexington from C4-4D to C6-11 district
• Establishment of a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area for the MTA 125th and Lexington project
• Special permit and zoning amendments for signage at 1551 Broadway

The subcommittee voted 6‑0 to approve land use applications LU 0422‑2025 and LU 0423‑2025 with modifications and refer them to the City Planning Commission. It also approved applications LU 0429‑2025 and LU 0430‑2025. All votes were unanimous with Chair Riley absent.

• Approved LU 0422-2025 with modifications, referred to CPC (6-0)
• Approved LU 0423-2025 with modifications, referred to CPC (6-0)
• Approved LU 0429-2025 (6-0)
• Approved LU 0430-2025 (6-0)

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging will consider four resolutions urging state and federal legislation to expand housing and healthcare benefits for seniors and people with disabilities. The agenda includes calls to lower the age for HIV services, expand Medicare, and freeze rent for SCRIE and DRIE enrollees.

• Resolution urging state to pass S.3563/A.2367 to expand Disability Rent Increase Exemption eligibility
• Resolution urging Congress to lower HIV service eligibility age from 60 to 45
• Resolution urging Congress to expand Medicare to include long-term services and supports
• Resolution urging state to pass A.7851/S.2534 to freeze rent for SCRIE and DRIE enrollees
• Public hearing at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

The Committee on Aging voted to approve Resolution 0106‑2024‑A, Resolution 0452‑2024, Resolution 0850‑2025, and Resolution 0985‑2025. All six present members voted affirmative and one member, Lee, was absent for each vote.

• Approved Resolution 0106‑2024‑A (6‑1)
• Approved Resolution 0452‑2024 (6‑1)
• Approved Resolution 0850‑2025 (6‑1)
• Approved Resolution 0985‑2025 (6‑1)

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections will meet on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 1, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor. The agenda includes two mayoral communications submitting the names Mitchell Katz and Dave Chokshi for the Council’s advice and consent on their reappointment and appointment, respectively, to the New York City Board of Health under City Charter sections 31 and 553.

• Mayor’s submission of Mitchell Katz for reappointment to the NYC Board of Health
• Mayor’s submission of Dave Chokshi for appointment to the NYC Board of Health

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections voted to disapprove the Mayor's message. Six members voted in favor, two abstained, and three were absent. The motion was approved by roll call.

• Disapproved Mayor's message (6 affirmative, 2 abstain, 3 absent)

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will consider two proposed local laws that would amend the city’s administrative code. One bill (Int 0828‑2024) addresses how information about civil‑service careers is distributed at the City University of New York. The other bill (Int 0829‑2024) concerns the promotion of civil‑service examinations. The committee will vote on whether to adopt these proposals.

• Int 0828‑2024 – amendment to the administrative code for distribution of civil‑service career information at CUNY
• Int 0829‑2024 – amendment to the administrative code for promotion of civil‑service examinations

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor approved Introduction 0828‑2024‑A and Introduction 0829‑2024‑A. Both approvals were made by roll‑call vote with all nine members present voting affirmative. Councilmember Erik D. Bottcher was absent. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved Introduction 0828‑2024‑A (affirmative vote by all present)
• Approved Introduction 0829‑2024‑A (affirmative vote by all present)

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice will review and vote on Int. No. 1241‑A, a proposed amendment to the city’s administrative code concerning the Department of Correction work release program. The meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Hearing Room 3, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor. No other agenda items are listed.

• Int. No. 1241‑A – amendment to the administrative code for the Department of Correction work release program

The Committee on Criminal Justice voted to approve Introduction No. 1241-2025-A. The vote recorded five affirmative votes (Nurse, Abreu, Hanif, Marte, Stevens) and four members absent (Ayala, Cabán, Narcisse, Restler). No other actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction No. 1241-2025-A (5 affirmative, 4 absent)

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will consider Int. No. 1049‑A, a local law amendment to the city administrative code. The bill would require sellers of petroleum products for motor vehicles or motor boats to disclose pre‑authorization holds to consumers. The committee will vote on the proposal.

• Int. No. 1049‑A – amendment requiring petroleum sellers to disclose pre‑authorization holds

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection voted to approve Introduction No. 1049-2024-A, which concerns agency rule‑making. The motion passed with four affirmative votes (Menin, Abreu, Brewer, Krishnan); one member was absent and one was on medical leave. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction No. 1049-2024-A (4‑0)

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts will consider a communication from the mayor announcing a veto and disapproval of Introductory Number 1248‑B, a proposed local law to amend the city charter concerning the office of contract services. The item is listed as M 0193‑2025 and is marked “to be filed.” No other agenda items are listed.

• M 0193‑2025 – Mayor’s veto and disapproval of Introductory Number 1248‑B, a local law amendment to the NYC charter for the office of contract services (to be filed).

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation will hold an oversight hearing on the maintenance of drinking fountains and bathrooms in parks. The committee will also consider a local law regarding staffing level reports for park rangers and park enforcement patrol officers.

• Oversight hearing on maintenance of park bathrooms and drinking fountains
• Int 1425-2025: Proposed law regarding staffing level reports for park enforcement patrol officers and park rangers

The Parks and Recreation Committee met on November 24, 2025, with Chair Shekar Krishnan and members present. The session consisted of an oversight hearing and the filing of related reports and attachments. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education is holding an oversight hearing. The body will examine student graduation rates at CUNY campuses.

• Oversight hearing on CUNY student graduation rates (T2025-4433)

The Committee on Higher Education met on November 24, 2025 at City Hall. Members present were Chair Eric Dinowitz, Erik D. Bottcher, Gale A. Brewer, Oswald Feliz, and Christopher Marte; Bottcher was listed as absent. The minutes record only the roll call and contain no substantive actions, approvals, or votes.

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will meet on November 24, 2025 at City Hall, 250 Broadway, Hearing Room 3. The agenda does not list specific items, indicating a procedural or open hearing session. Members include Chair Kevin C. Riley and members Shaun Abreu, David M. Carr, Kamillah Hanks, Francisco P. Moya, Yusef Salaam, and Lynn C. Schulman.

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold an oversight meeting on the Dining Out NYC program and consider several Local Laws regarding sidewalk cafes, autism warning plaques, and civil penalties for sidewalk defects.

• Oversight hearing on Dining Out NYC program
• Local Law to install child with autism warning plaques on streets
• Local Law to impose civil penalties on property owners for sidewalk defects
• Local Law to require paid time off for firearm-related family member deaths
• Local Law to expand access to roadway and sidewalk cafes

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held hearings on several introductions and subsequently laid over multiple items. No votes, approvals, or other substantive actions were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will hold an oversight update on the Dining Out NYC program. The body will also consider several proposed local laws regarding sidewalk cafes, newsrack enforcement, and employer requirements for bereavement leave.

• Oversight update on Dining Out NYC program
• Int 1368-2025: Paid time off for bereavement following firearm related deaths
• Int 1320-2025: Civil penalties for property owners failing to repair sidewalk defects
• Int 1421-2025, 1444-2025, and 1446-2025: Regulations and access for roadway and sidewalk cafes
• Int 1142-2024: Child with autism warning plaques on streets

The Consumer and Worker Protection Committee met on November 24, 2025, and recorded roll call. The committee reviewed several introductions (Int. 1142-2024, 1320-2025, 1368-2025, 1421-2025, 1423-2025, 1426-2025, 1444-2025, 1446-2025). For each, a hearing was held and the item was laid over, but no approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded.

• Held hearing and laid over Int. 1142-2024 (no vote)
• Held hearing and laid over Int. 1320-2025 (no vote)
• Held hearing and laid over Int. 1368-2025 (no vote)
• Held hearing and laid over Int. 1421-2025 (no vote)
• Held hearing and laid over Int. 1423-2025 (no vote)
• Held hearing and laid over Int. 1426-2025 (no vote)
• Held hearing and laid over Int. 1444-2025 (no vote)
• Held hearing and laid over Int. 1446-2025 (no vote)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will preconsider two applications submitted by Broadway Junction Partners LLC. The first (T2025-4473) seeks to amend the Zoning Map Section 17c, changing the Herkimer‑Williams area in Brooklyn from an M1-2 district to C6-4 and M1-6 districts. The second (T2025-4474) proposes amending the Zoning Resolution Article VII, Chapter 4 to modify large‑scale development provisions and establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area in the same Brooklyn community district.

• T2025-4473: Amendment of Zoning Map Section 17c – change from M1-2 to C6-4 and M1-6 districts, Brooklyn CD5, Council District 37.
• T2025-4474: Amendment of Zoning Resolution Article VII, Chapter 4 – modify large‑scale development provisions and create a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Brooklyn CD5, Council District 37.

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises received two applications from Broadway Junction Partners LLC: T2025-4473 to amend the zoning map in Brooklyn Community District 5, and T2025-4474 to amend the zoning resolution and establish a mandatory inclusionary housing area in the same district. Both items were noted as hearings on P‑C items and were laid over by the committee. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings is discussing several proposed local laws. These include regulations for short-term rentals in one- and two-family dwellings and updates to the city's building, energy, and plumbing codes.

• Int 0948-2024: Regulations for boarders, roomers, lodgers, and short-term rentals in 1-2 family dwellings
• Int 1107-2024: Regulations for common households for short-term rentals in 1-2 family dwellings
• Int 1217-2025: Building inspections and reporting for rat and pest complaints
• Int 1456-2025: Education on awning and sign installation and waiving of related penalties and fees
• T2025-4492: Conforming the NYC energy conservation code to the NY state energy code

The committee reviewed introductions for bills Int. 0948, 1107, 1217, 1321, 1422, 1456, and 1490. Each item was either heard, amended, or laid over by the committee. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation will meet on November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Hearing Room 3, 250 Broadway. The agenda lists item T2025-4425 titled “Oversight – Protecting New York City from Federal Overreach.” The committee will discuss oversight measures related to federal actions affecting the city.

• T2025-4425 – Oversight – Protecting New York City from Federal Overreach

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation met on Nov. 20, 2025 with five members present and two absent. The committee conducted an oversight hearing titled T2025-4425, focusing on protecting New York City from federal overreach, and filed the accompanying report. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

• Oversight hearing on T2025-4425 (protecting NYC from federal overreach) held

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations will consider three resolutions. One addresses oversight of censorship in the arts and cultural sector. Two resolutions propose designating July 26 as Haitian Konpa Day and November 12 as Sigma Gamma Rho Day, while another urges federal legislation to recognize the ocean liner SS United States as a historic location and allocate restoration funds.

• T2025-4360 Oversight – Censorship in the Arts and Cultural Sector
• Res 0649-2024 Resolution urging Congress to declare the SS United States a historic location and allocate restoration funds
• Res 0987-2025 Resolution declaring July 26 as Haitian Konpa Day
• Res 1063-2025 Resolution designating November 12 as Sigma Gamma Rho Day

The Cultural Affairs Committee heard three resolutions: a federal historic‑preservation request for the SS United States, a Haitian Konpa Day proclamation, and a Sigma Gamma Rho Day designation. After the hearings, each resolution was laid over by the committee, meaning they were not advanced at this meeting.

• Held hearing on Res 0649-2024 (federal historic‑preservation resolution)
• Laid over Res 0649-2024
• Held hearing on Res 0987-2025 (Haitian Konpa Day proclamation)
• Laid over Res 0987-2025
• Held hearing on Res 1063-2025 (Sigma Gamma Rho Day designation)
• Laid over Res 1063-2025

Committee on Land Use

The New York City Council Committee on Land Use will consider three local law proposals that amend the city’s administrative code. The bills would set citywide percentages for 2‑ and 3‑bedroom units in projects receiving city financial assistance, limit the share of studio apartments in city‑funded older‑adult rental projects, and require a minimum share of units affordable to extremely low‑income and very low‑income households.

• Int 1433-2025 – sets required citywide percentage of 2‑ and 3‑bedroom units in city‑assisted rental projects
• Int 1437-2025 – caps the citywide percentage of studio apartments in city‑funded projects for older adults
• Int 1443-2025 – establishes required citywide percentage of units affordable to extremely low‑income and very low‑income households in city‑assisted projects

The Land Use Committee held hearings on three local law introductions concerning rental unit percentages and studio limits in city‑funded projects. After the hearings, each introduction was laid over by the committee. No votes or final approvals were recorded.

• Int 1433-2025: Hearing held; later laid over
• Int 1437-2025: Hearing held; later laid over
• Int 1443-2025: Hearing held; later laid over

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is meeting to discuss four proposed local laws. These items focus on police department reporting requirements and access to evidence and communications.

• Int 1237-2025: Requirement for police to report on all criminal complaints and arrests
• Int 1402-2025: Reporting on police compliance with freedom of information law requests
• Int 1451-2025: Direct access for the civilian complaint review board to body-worn camera footage
• Int 1460-2025: Access to encrypted police radio

The Committee on Public Safety held hearings on four local law introductions (Int 1237-2025, Int 1402-2025, Int 1451-2025, Int 1460-2025). After the hearings, each bill was laid over for further consideration. No votes or final approvals were recorded.

• Int 1237-2025 hearing held and laid over
• Int 1402-2025 hearing held and laid over
• Int 1451-2025 hearing held and laid over
• Int 1460-2025 hearing held and laid over

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education will hold a hearing to oversee and examine student graduation rates at City University of New York campuses. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM at City Hall.

• Oversight hearing on CUNY student graduation rates
• Committee on Higher Education meeting
• City University of New York (CUNY) campuses

Committee on Hospitals

The City Council Committee on Hospitals will hold an oversight session on the state of nursing. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Committee Room at City Hall. No other agenda items are listed.

• Oversight – The State of Nursing (Agenda item T2025-4226)

On November 18, 2025, the NYC Council Committee on Hospitals conducted an oversight hearing titled T2025-4226 on the state of nursing. The committee filed the accompanying report. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology will hold an oversight hearing on privacy protection in the digital age. The body will jointly meet with the Committee on Civil and Human Rights to consider a local law amending the city's administrative code regarding definitions of identifying and private information.

• Oversight hearing on privacy protection in the digital age
• Int 1335-2025: Amends administrative code definitions for identifying and private information
• Joint meeting with Committee on Civil and Human Rights

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights will consider Int 1335-2025, a local law amendment that updates the city’s definitions of identifying and private information. The proposal is part of an oversight effort on privacy protection in the digital age and will be heard jointly with the Committee on Technology. Council members will discuss how the amendment balances technological advancements with privacy safeguards.

• Int 1335-2025 – Local law amendment redefining identifying and private information (joint hearing with Committee on Technology)
• T2025-4420 – Oversight discussion on privacy protection in the digital age

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business is holding a joint hearing with the Committees on Contracts and Women and Gender Equity. The body will discuss the status of the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certification program and proposed legislative changes regarding disparity studies and public contracts.

• Oversight of the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Certification Program
• Int 1076-2024: Proposed law to include businesses owned by persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent in future disparity studies
• Res 0281-2024: Resolution requesting the Mayor's Office to reduce disparities for women of color in public contracts

The Committee on Small Business conducted an oversight hearing on the status of the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise certification program (T2025-4319). It also heard the introduction of Int 1076-2024, a local law amendment concerning businesses owned by persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent, and considered Resolution 0281-2024 calling on the mayor’s office to address disparities faced by women of color in public contracts. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded; the items were laid over for further action.

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity will oversee the status of the Minority and Women‑owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Certification Program (T2025-4318). It will consider Int 1076-2024, a local law amendment requiring future disparity studies to include businesses owned by persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent. The committee will also discuss Res 0281-2024, a resolution urging the Mayor’s Office to identify and implement measures to reduce disparities faced by women‑of‑color businesses in public contracts. The meeting is held jointly with the Committees on Contracts and Small Business.

• T2025-4318 – Oversight of the M/WBE Certification Program status
• Int 1076-2024 – Local law amendment to include Middle Eastern and North African‑owned businesses in disparity studies
• Res 0281-2024 – Resolution asking the Mayor’s Office to address contract disparities for women‑of‑color businesses

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity held hearings on the status of the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise certification program (T2025-4318) and on Introduction Int 1076-2024, which would require inclusion of Middle Eastern and North African-owned businesses in disparity studies. The committee also heard Resolution 0281-2024 calling on the mayor’s office to address disparities faced by women‑of‑color‑owned businesses. No votes or final actions were recorded.

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts will oversee the status of the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Certification Program. It will consider Int 1076-2024, a local law amendment to require inclusion of businesses owned by persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent in future disparity studies. The committee will also discuss Res 0281-2024, a resolution urging the Mayor's Office to identify measures to reduce disparities faced by women of color in public contracts. The hearing is joint with the Committees on Women and Gender Equity and Small Business.

• T2025-4317 Oversight of the M/WBE Certification Program
• Int 1076-2024 Local Law amendment to include Middle Eastern and North African descent businesses in disparity studies
• Res 0281-2024 Resolution calling on the Mayor's Office to reduce disparities for women of color in public contracts
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Women and Gender Equity and the Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Contracts held a hearing on oversight of the Minority and Women‑owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certification program (T2025-4317). It introduced Int 1076‑2024 to require inclusion of Middle Eastern and North African‑owned businesses in future disparity studies. The committee also considered Resolution 0281‑2024 urging the mayor to address disparities faced by women of color‑owned businesses. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management will consider several local law amendments concerning firehouse vehicle and equipment reporting, emergency medical services unit reporting, uniform emergency response maps, and PFAS testing and remediation in firehouse drinking water. It will also discuss a resolution urging the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to install encased, alarmed, publicly accessible fire extinguishers in subway cars and stations.

• Int 1140-2025 – amendment for annual reporting on firehouse vehicles, equipment and supplies
• Int 1229-2025 – amendment for reporting on emergency medical services units
• Int 1243-2025 – amendment to create uniform emergency response maps for city properties
• Int 1454-2025 – amendment for testing and remediating PFAS chemicals in firehouse drinking water
• Res 0837-2025 – resolution calling on the MTA to install encased, alarmed, publicly accessible fire extinguishers in subway cars and stations

The committee heard introductions for several local laws concerning firehouse vehicle reporting, emergency medical services reporting, emergency response maps, after‑action reports, PFAS protection for firefighters, and fire extinguisher installation in the subway system. Each item was either heard or laid over by the committee, but no votes or final actions were recorded.

Committee on Children and Youth

The Committee on Children and Youth will consider an oversight item (T2025-4340) concerning educational access in the city’s juvenile detention centers. It will also review a local law proposal (Int 0987-2024) for a pilot program to develop educational materials on reducing surplus food in public schools. Several resolutions will be considered, including one recognizing March as Music In Our Schools Month and three urging state legislation on educational leadership, student representation, and Open Meeting Law compliance.

• T2025-4340 – Oversight of educational access in NYC juvenile detention centers
• Int 0987-2024 – Local Law pilot program to develop educational materials on surplus food reduction in public schools
• Res 0842-2025 – Resolution recognizing March annually as Music In Our Schools Month
• Res 1017-2025 – Resolution urging NY State Legislature to pass S.3067 and companion bill for a Citywide Educational Leadership Team
• Res 1018-2025 – Resolution urging passage of S.3064/A.505 to require student representatives on District and School Leadership Teams

The Committee on Children and Youth conducted a hearing on oversight item T2025-4340 concerning educational access in NYC juvenile detention centers. It also heard and laid over four education‑related resolutions (Res 0842‑2025, Res 1017‑2025, Res 1018‑2025, Res 1019‑2025). No votes or final approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Held hearing on oversight T2025-4340 – Educational Access in NYC’s Juvenile Detention Centers (no vote)
• Heard and laid over Resolution 0842‑2025 recognizing Music In Our Schools Month (no vote)
• Heard and laid over Resolution 1017‑2025 calling for a Citywide Educational Leadership Team (no vote)
• Heard and laid over Resolution 1018‑2025 requiring student representatives on District and School Leadership Teams (no vote)
• Heard and laid over Resolution 1019‑2025 requiring District Leadership Teams to follow Open Meeting Law (no vote)

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education will hold an oversight hearing on educational access in NYC’s juvenile detention centers. Members will also consider a pilot program for reducing surplus food in public schools and several resolutions regarding school leadership teams.

• Oversight hearing on educational access in NYC’s juvenile detention centers
• Int 0987-2024: Pilot program to distribute materials on reducing surplus food in public schools
• Res 1017-2025: Call for state legislation to establish a Citywide Educational Leadership Team
• Res 1018-2025: Call for state legislation to require student representatives on leadership teams
• Res 1019-2025: Call for state legislation requiring District Leadership Teams to follow Open Meeting Law

The Education Committee heard four resolutions—Res 0842-2025, Res 1017-2025, Res 1018-2025, and Res 1019-2025—and then laid each over for further action. No vote tallies or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Res 0842-2025 heard by committee (no vote recorded)
• Res 0842-2025 laid over by committee (no vote recorded)
• Res 1017-2025 heard by committee (no vote recorded)
• Res 1017-2025 laid over by committee (no vote recorded)
• Res 1018-2025 heard by committee (no vote recorded)
• Res 1018-2025 laid over by committee (no vote recorded)
• Res 1019-2025 heard by committee (no vote recorded)
• Res 1019-2025 laid over by committee (no vote recorded)

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will consider five local laws regarding sidewalk cafes, newsracks, and property repair penalties. The committee will also hear a proposal to inventory city-owned retaining walls.

• Local Law to impose civil penalties for sidewalk defects
• Local Law to expand sidewalk and roadway cafe access
• Local Law to require a city-owned retaining wall inventory
• Local Law to update newsrack requirements and enforcement
• Local Law to set a maximum pedestrian path requirement for cafes

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will consider six local law proposals. Items include imposing civil penalties on property owners who do not fix sidewalk defects, expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafés, requiring an inventory of city‑owned retaining walls, updating newsrack requirements, and setting a maximum pedestrian path width in front of cafés. The committee will discuss each proposal but no decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Int 1320‑2025 – civil penalties for property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects
• Int 1421‑2025 – expand access to roadway and sidewalk cafés
• Int 1423‑2025 – require DOT to inventory city‑owned retaining walls
• Int 1426‑2025 – amend newsrack requirements and enforcement
• Int 1444‑2025 – set a maximum pedestrian path requirement in front of sidewalk cafés

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health will review Local Law Int 0967-2024, which proposes to prohibit the operation of horse-drawn cabs in New York City. The legislation also seeks to repeal multiple sections of the city administrative code related to carriage horses and horse-drawn cabs. The council will decide whether to adopt the amendment and the repeals at this meeting.

• Local Law Int 0967-2024 to prohibit horse-drawn cabs and repeal sections 17-334.1, 19-174, 20-377, 20-377.1, 20-380, 20-381, 20-381.1, 20-381.2, 20-382 and subdivisions b, c, d of 20-383 of the NYC administrative code

The Health Committee voted to defeat Introduction No. 967, a local law that would have prohibited horse‑drawn cabs and repealed related code sections. The motion to approve the introduction failed by roll‑call vote. The vote recorded one affirmative, four negatives, two abstentions, and three absences.

• Defeated Int. No. 967 local law proposal (vote: 1 affirmative, 4 negative, 2 abstain)
• Motion to approve the introduction failed (same roll‑call vote)

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee will review five landmark designation applications for Manhattan properties. It will also evaluate site‑selection and acquisition proposals for new parks in Brooklyn and Queens. Additionally, it will consider an Urban Development Action Area project for a property on 108 Avenue in Queens.

• Designation of the Barbey Building at 15-17 West 38th Street (Manhattan)
• Designation of the 29th Street Towers at 214-226 West 29th Street (Manhattan)
• Designation of the Fashion Tower at 135 West 36th Street (Manhattan)
• Brooklyn CD 5 Walk to Park Site Selection/Acquisition – multiple vacant and secondary sites in Brooklyn
• Queens CD 3 Walk to Park Site Selection/Acquisition – multiple vacant and secondary sites in Queens

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions held hearings on eight land‑use applications. Each application was subsequently laid over by the Subcommittee for further consideration. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Barbey Building (LU 0415‑2025): hearing held and laid over
• 29th Street Towers (LU 0416‑2025): hearing held and laid over
• Fashion Tower (LU 0417‑2025): hearing held and laid over
• Furcraft Building (LU 0418‑2025): hearing held and laid over
• Lefcourt Clothing Center (LU 0419‑2025): hearing held and laid over
• Brooklyn CD 5 Walk‑to‑Park sites (LU 0420‑2025): hearing held and laid over
• Queens CD 3 Walk‑to‑Park sites (LU 0421‑2025): hearing held and laid over
• Praise Tabernacle (LU 0433‑2025): hearing held and laid over

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will consider Resolution 1109-2025, which authorizes the Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications to extend the franchise for installation, operation, and maintenance of public communications structures in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. The committee will also review two land‑use applications for 1551 Broadway: LU 0429-2025 to amend sign provisions within the Theater Subdistrict, and LU 0430-2025 to grant a special permit modifying Times Square signage and street‑wall requirements. All items are scheduled for the November 13, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution 1109-2025: extend franchise for public communications structures citywide.
• LU 0429-2025: amendment of sign provisions in the Theater Subdistrict at 1551 Broadway.
• LU 0430-2025: special permit to modify Times Square signage and street‑wall regulations at 1551 Broadway.

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held a hearing on Resolution 1109‑2025 authorizing the Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications to extend its franchise. It also heard two land‑use applications, LU 0429‑2025 and LU 0430‑2025, concerning signage changes at 1551 Broadway. All three items were laid over by the subcommittee with no vote recorded.

Committee on Finance

The Finance Committee will vote on five Local Law proposals. One creates a city land bank, while the others address the sale of tax liens, required notice to condominium boards about tax‑lien sales, reporting on chronically unresolved tax liens, and selling interests in tax liens to a land bank. The items are listed as Int 0570-2024-A, Int 1407-2025, Int 1411-2025, Int 1419-2025, and Int 1420-2025.

• Int 0570-2024-A – Local Law to amend the administrative code to create a land bank
• Int 1407-2025 – Local Law to amend the code regarding the sale of tax liens
• Int 1411-2025 – Local Law requiring notice to condominium boards about tax‑lien sales
• Int 1419-2025 – Local Law on reporting chronically unresolved tax liens and repealing section 11-356
• Int 1420-2025 – Local Law to allow sale of interests in tax liens to a land bank

The Committee on Finance heard introductions for five local laws concerning land banks and the sale of tax liens. No votes were taken; the introductions were either heard or laid over by the committee. The items included Int 0570‑2024 (land bank), Int 1407‑2025, Int 1411‑2025, Int 1419‑2025, and Int 1420‑2025 (tax‑lien related).

• Int 0570‑2024 hearing held by Committee
• Int 0570‑2024 laid over by Committee
• Int 1407‑2025 laid over by Committee
• Int 1411‑2025 hearing held by Committee
• Int 1419‑2025 hearing held by Committee
• Int 1420‑2025 hearing held by Committee

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management will hold an oversight hearing to discuss the City's 2026 Solid Waste Management Plan. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM at City Hall.

• Oversight hearing on the 2026 Solid Waste Management Plan
• Committee meeting at City Hall, 250 Broadway, Room 8
• Scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will conduct an oversight hearing regarding the city's bus network, operations, equity, and redesign. Members will also consider several local laws and resolutions concerning bus lanes, MTA schedules, and fare discounts.

• Oversight hearing on New York City’s Bus System (T2025-4228)
• Int 0339-2024: Prohibiting multiple bus lane tickets for the same infraction within one hour
• Int 1345-2025: Notice to owners regarding creation or removal of bus stops
• Res 0061-2024: Request for MTA to remediate lead in transportation structures
• Res 0964-2025: Request for 50 percent fare discounts for Fair Fares NYC eligible individuals

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee conducted hearings on a bus system oversight, several local law introductions, and multiple resolutions related to the MTA and transit policies. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; items were heard and laid over. The meeting was procedural.

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor will consider two local laws. The first proposes amending the city charter and administrative code to establish a Department of Emergency Medical Services. The second proposes amending the administrative code to correct excess pay differentials for paraprofessionals resulting from pattern bargaining practices. Both items are on the agenda for the November 13, 2025 meeting.

• Amend charter and admin code to create a Department of Emergency Medical Services
• Amend admin code to correct excess pay differentials for paraprofessionals

The Civil Service and Labor Committee held hearings on Introduction 0521‑2024 (establishing a Department of Emergency Medical Services) and Introduction 1261‑2025 (correcting excess pay differentials for paraprofessionals). Both introductions were subsequently laid over by the committee. No votes or final actions were taken.

• Held hearing on Int 0521‑2024 (no vote)
• Laid over Int 0521‑2024 (no vote)
• Held hearing on Int 1261‑2025 (no vote)
• Laid over Int 1261‑2025 (no vote)

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation will consider a local law that amends the New York City charter and administrative code to establish a Department of Emergency Medical Services. It will also consider a local law that amends the administrative code to correct excess pay differentials for paraprofessionals arising from pattern bargaining practices. Both items are listed as introductions Int 0521-2024 and Int 1261-2025.

• Int 0521-2024 – Local Law to amend the city charter and administrative code to create a Department of Emergency Medical Services
• Int 1261-2025 – Local Law to amend the administrative code to correct excess pay differentials for paraprofessionals from pattern bargaining practices

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation heard introductions for Int 0521-2024 (establishing a department of emergency medical services) and Int 1261-2025 (correcting excess pay differentials for paraprofessionals). Both items were laid over by the Committee with no vote recorded.

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will consider three local law proposals that would amend the city’s administrative code regarding cooperative apartment sales. The bills address the sale process, require co‑op corporations to give financial information to prospective buyers, and set timelines for approving or denying sales. A related amendment, Int. No. 1120‑A, is also on the agenda.

• Int 0407‑2024: Amend the administrative code concerning sales of cooperative apartments.
• Int 0438‑2024: Require cooperative corporations to provide financial information to prospective purchasers.
• Int 1120‑2024: Establish timelines for cooperative corporations to approve or deny the sale of cooperative apartments.
• Proposed Int. No. 1120‑A: Additional amendment related to cooperative apartment sale regulations.

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several zoning amendments in Brooklyn and proposed changes to business licensing requirements. The body is also considering tax exemptions for Cold War veterans and updates to business improvement district expenditures.

• Rezoning applications for 58 Nixon Court, 464 Ovington Avenue, 5502 Flatlands Avenue, and 699-703 Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn
• Int 1308-2025-A: Reforming business licensing requirements, including the repeal of locksmith licensing
• Int 0740-2024-A: Establishing a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans
• Int 1410-2025: Increasing annual expenditures for seven business improvement districts and one special assessment district
• Int 1193-2025-A: Requiring home improvement contractors to provide permit information to owners

The New York City Council approved by consent multiple introductory local laws, including measures on home‑improvement contractor disclosures, business licensing reforms, a Cold War veterans property‑tax exemption, and increased spending for business improvement districts. The council also voted 44‑0‑1 to approve a local law expanding BID budgets. Land‑use applications for Henry Phipps Plaza East and a Bronx cluster were approved, along with resolutions granting property‑tax exemptions for those sites.

• Approved Int 1193-2025-A (home‑improvement contractor information) by consent
• Approved Int 1308-2025-A (business licensing reforms) by consent
• Approved Int 0740-2024-A (tax exemption for Cold War veterans) by consent
• Approved Int 1410-2025 (increase BID spending) – 44 affirmative, 0 negative, 1 abstain
• Approved Int 1428-2025 (Lincoln Square BID amendment) by consent
• Approved LU 0431-2025 (Henry Phipps Plaza East) by consent
• Approved LU 0432-2025 (BK Cluster Phase I) by consent
• Approved Res 1137-2025 (property‑tax exemption for Henry Phipps Plaza East) by consent

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation will consider Local Law Int. No. 1250‑A, a proposed amendment to the New York City Charter. The amendment would require borough boards, community boards, and advisory bodies to publish their bylaws. The committee will vote on the proposal at the November 12, 2025 meeting.

• Proposed Local Law Int. No. 1250‑A to amend the city charter to require publication of bylaws by borough boards, community boards, and advisory bodies

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation approved Introduction 1250-2025-A, a local law to amend the New York City charter concerning publication of bylaws by borough boards, community boards, and advisory bodies. The motion passed with seven members voting affirmative and two members absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Intro 1250-2025-A (7-0)

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will consider Introduction 1408‑2025 A, a local law concerning a study and report on burial capacity on Hart Island. Council members will discuss the proposal during the hearing. No other agenda items are listed.

• Intro 1408‑2025 A: local law to study burial capacity on Hart Island

The Committee on General Welfare approved Introduction Int 1408‑2025‑A, a local law to study and report on burial capacity on Hart Island. The motion passed with five members voting affirmative (Banks, Ossé, Restler, Riley, Ung) while four members were absent (Ayala, Avilés, Cabán, Stevens). No other measures were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved Introduction Int 1408‑2025‑A (Hart Island burial capacity study) – 5 affirmative, 4 absent

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use will hear applications to rezone properties in Brooklyn, including changes to zoning districts and the creation of mandatory inclusionary housing areas.

• 58 Nixon Court Rezoning II (CD 13)
• 464 Ovington Avenue Rezoning (CD 10)
• 5502 Flatlands Avenue Rezoning (CD 18)
• 699-703 Lexington Avenue Rezoning (CD 3)
• Special Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan Follow-Up Action (CD 8)

The Land Use Committee voted 9‑2 to approve multiple rezoning and inclusionary‑housing applications across Brooklyn. Several applications were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission. Council members Ayala and Hanks were absent for all votes.

• Approved 58 Nixon Court rezoning to R7A with C2‑4 district (9‑2)
• Approved Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area at 58 Nixon Court (9‑2)
• Approved 464 Ovington Avenue rezoning to R6A and inclusionary housing (9‑2)
• Approved 5502 Flatlands Avenue rezoning to R6A with C2‑4 district, with modifications and referred to CPC (9‑2)
• Approved Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area at 5502 Flatlands Avenue, with modifications and referred to CPC (9‑2)
• Approved 699‑703 Lexington Avenue rezoning to R6A, with modifications and referred to CPC (9‑2)
• Approved Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area at 699‑703 Lexington Avenue, with modifications and referred to CPC (9‑2)
• Approved Special Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan follow‑up action (9‑2)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will review several applications to amend the Zoning Map and Zoning Resolution for properties in Brooklyn. Proposals include rezoning 58 Nixon Court from R5 to R7A with a C2-4 district and establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area. Additional rezoning applications cover 464 Ovington Avenue, 5502 Flatlands Avenue, and 699-703 Lexington Avenue, each changing district designations and adding C2-4 districts. The committee will also consider a follow-up action to amend floor-area regulations for the Special Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use District.

• LU 0405-2025: 58 Nixon Court rezoning from R5 to R7A, creating a C2-4 district (Brooklyn CD13, Council District 47)
• LU 0406-2025: 58 Nixon Court Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area amendment (Brooklyn CD13, Council District 47)
• LU 0407-2025: 464 Ovington Avenue rezoning from R3X to R6A, creating a C2-4 district (Brooklyn CD10, Council District 47)
• LU 0409-2025: 5502 Flatlands Avenue rezoning from R3-2 to R6A, creating a C2-4 district (Brooklyn CD18, Council District 46)
• LU 0424-2025: 699-703 Lexington Avenue rezoning from R6B to R6A, creating a C2-4 district (Brooklyn CD3, Council District 36)

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved several land‑use applications, including the rezoning of 58 Nixon Court. Four members voted in favor, two were absent, and one member voted medically for each motion. Several applications were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission.

• Approved 58 Nixon Court rezoning (R5→R7A) (4‑2‑1)
• Approved Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area for 58 Nixon Court (4‑2‑1)
• Approved 464 Ovington Avenue rezoning (R3X→R6A) (4‑2‑1)
• Approved Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area for 464 Ovington Avenue (4‑2‑1)
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC 5502 Flatlands Avenue rezoning (R3‑2→R6A, C2‑4) (4‑2‑1)
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC Mandatory Inclusionary Housing for 5502 Flatlands Avenue (4‑2‑1)
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC 699‑703 Lexington Avenue rezoning (R6B→R6A) (4‑2‑1)
• Approved with modifications and referred to CPC Mandatory Inclusionary Housing for 699‑703 Lexington Avenue (4‑2‑1)

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management will consider a proposed local law (Int. No. 1123‑B) to amend the New York City Administrative Code regarding stationary on‑street containers for residential refuse collection. The item is listed as Int 1123‑2024 A on the agenda.

• Proposed Local Law Int. No. 1123‑B to amend the code on stationary on‑street residential refuse containers

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management voted to approve Introduction Int 1123-2024-B, a Local Law amending the city code regarding stationary on‑street containers for residential refuse. The motion passed with seven affirmative votes and three negative votes. Members absent were Paladino, Vernikov, and Zhuang.

• Approved Local Law Int 1123-2024-B (stationary on‑street containers) – vote 7‑3

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations will consider two resolutions. Resolution 1133-2025 would declare the first Monday of November as Black Solidarity Day in New York City. Resolution 1134-2025 would declare January 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day in New York City. Both items are listed as pre‑considered for the November 12 meeting.

• Res 1133-2025: Declare first Monday of November as Black Solidarity Day
• Res 1134-2025: Declare January 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations approved Resolution 1133-2025, designating the first Monday of November as Black Solidarity Day (6‑1 vote). It also approved Resolution 1134-2025, designating January 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day (7‑0 vote). Both motions passed by roll‑call.

• Approved Resolution 1133-2025 Black Solidarity Day (6‑1 vote)
• Approved Resolution 1134-2025 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day (7‑0 vote)

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will consider two proposed local laws. The first would require home‑improvement contractors to give owners information about required permits and to conduct public outreach about contractors working without permits. The second would reform several business licensing requirements, including those for locksmiths, process servers, electronic and appliance service dealers, distributors, and electronics stores, and would repeal certain sections of the code. Both items are scheduled for discussion at the November 12, 2025 meeting.

• Int 1193-2025 – Proposed Local Law requiring home‑improvement contractors to provide owners with permit information and to launch public outreach on contractors working without permits.
• Int 1308-2025 – Proposed Local Law reforming licensing for locksmiths, process servers (including fingerprinting and bond rules), electronic/appliance service dealers, distributors (including vehicle identification), electronics stores, and repealing subchapter 15 of title 20, plus related technical amendments.

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection approved Introduction 1193-2025-A, which requires home improvement contractors to provide permit information and includes public outreach. The committee also approved Introduction 1308-2025-A, which reforms various business licensing requirements. Both motions passed by a 5‑1 vote, with one member absent.

• Approved Introduction 1193-2025-A on contractor permit info (5-1)
• Approved Introduction 1308-2025-A on business licensing reforms (5-1)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is meeting to discuss several proposed local laws regarding tax exemptions and business improvement districts. The body will also consider land use items for properties in Manhattan and the Bronx.

• Int 0740-2024: Real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans
• Int 1410-2025: Expenditure increases for seven business improvement districts and one special assessment district
• Int 1427-2025: Establishment of the Coney Island business improvement district
• Int 1428-2025: Assessment method and service changes for the Lincoln Square business improvement district
• LU 0431-2025 and LU 0432-2025: Land use items for Henry Phipps Plaza East and BK Cluster Phase I

The Finance Committee approved Introduction 0740-2024-A, creating a real‑property tax exemption for Cold War veterans. The committee also approved three other introductions affecting business improvement districts and two land‑use applications, each by roll‑call vote with 12 affirmative votes, 2 non‑voting members, and 3 absent members.

• Approved Int 0740-2024-A (tax exemption for Cold War veterans) (12 affirmative, 2 non‑voting, 3 absent)
• Approved Int 1410-2025 (increase spending for seven BIDs and one special assessment district) (12 affirmative, 2 non‑voting, 3 absent)
• Approved Int 1427-2025 (establish Coney Island business improvement district) (12 affirmative, 2 non‑voting, 3 absent)
• Approved Int 1428-2025 (amend Lincoln Square BID district plan) (12 affirmative, 2 non‑voting, 3 absent)
• Approved LU 0431-2025 (Henry Phipps Plaza East) as P‑C item with companion resolution (12 affirmative, 2 non‑voting, 3 absent)
• Approved LU 0432-2025 (BK Cluster Phase I) as P‑C item with companion resolution (12 affirmative, 2 non‑voting, 3 absent)

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a hearing on Int. 0079-2024, a proposed local law to amend the New York City administrative code regarding the installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures. Members will discuss the amendment and decide whether to advance it. The meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Hearing Room 3, City Hall.

• Int. 0079-2024 – Proposed local law to amend the administrative code for pedestrian lighting fixtures

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved Introduction Int 0079-2024-A, a local law to amend the city’s administrative code regarding installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures. The motion was approved by roll call with all eight members voting affirmative. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Introduction Int 0079-2024-A (pedestrian lighting fixtures) – unanimous (8 votes)

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts will hold an oversight hearing on the Office of Technology and Innovation’s role in procuring technology contracts for city agencies. The discussion will be conducted jointly with the Committee on Technology. No specific contracts or budget amounts are listed for approval.

• Oversight hearing on the Office of Technology and Innovation’s role in city agency technology contracts (joint with Committee on Technology)

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology will hold an oversight hearing on the role of the Office of Technology and Innovation in procuring technology contracts for city agencies. The hearing is conducted jointly with the Committee on Contracts. No specific decisions are indicated; the agenda item is for discussion and review.

• Oversight hearing on the Office of Technology and Innovation’s role in city agency technology contract procurement

Committee on Education

The Education Committee will hold a hearing on two proposed local laws. The first, Int 1359-2025, would amend the city’s administrative code to require the Department of Education to report on manifestation determination reviews. The second, Int 1360-2025, would amend the code to require outreach about youth programs provided by the police department. The committee will consider and vote on these proposals.

• Int 1359-2025 – Proposed amendment requiring the Department of Education to report on manifestation determination reviews
• Int 1360-2025 – Proposed amendment requiring outreach on youth programs provided by the police department

The Education Committee conducted hearings on Introduction 1359‑2025, a local law requiring the Department of Education to report on manifestation determination reviews, and Introduction 1360‑2025, a local law concerning police department youth‑program outreach. Both introductions were laid over by the committee after the hearings. No votes or final actions were recorded.

Committee on Children and Youth

The Committee on Children and Youth will review the oversight item T2025-4155, which evaluates ACS Family Enrichment Centers. It will also consider Resolution 0843-2025, which calls on the New York State Assembly and Governor to enact bill A5658A/S378. The resolution directs the State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services to create posters and pamphlets about higher‑education financial resources for foster youth.

• T2025-4155 – Oversight: Evaluating ACS Family Enrichment Centers
• Resolution 0843-2025 – Requesting passage of A5658A/S378 to produce informational materials for foster youth
• Directives to NY State Education Department and OCFS to prepare posters and pamphlets

The Committee on Children and Youth met on Oct. 30, 2025 and conducted an oversight hearing. The meeting reviewed Resolution 0843‑2025 and related committee reports. No actions were approved, denied, or voted on during this session.

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

The New York City Council Committee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing to examine the Right to Counsel program in Housing Court. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Hearing Room 3, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor. The agenda lists the item as T2025-4225.

• Oversight hearing on Right to Counsel in Housing Court (Agenda item T2025-4225)

The Oversight and Investigations Committee met on Oct. 30, 2025. Members present included Brewer, Felder, Krishnan, Morano, Restler, Williams, Ayala, Banks, Joseph, and Won. The committee conducted a hearing on item T2025‑4225 concerning the right to counsel in housing court. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will consider Int 1391‑2025, a local law amendment to the New York City Administrative Code. The proposal would establish compensation and training standards for security guards. The committee will vote on the measure during the meeting.

• Int 1391‑2025 – amendment to set security guard compensation standards
• Int 1391‑2025 – amendment to set security guard training standards

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection held a hearing on Intro. No. 1391‑2025, which would amend the city code to set compensation and training standards for security guards. After the hearing, the committee laid the measure over, meaning it was postponed with no vote taken.

• Held hearing on Intro. No. 1391‑2025 – laid over (no vote)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider Int 0740-2024, a local law amendment to create a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans. The proposal would amend the city's administrative code to provide the exemption. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Int 0740-2024 – local law to establish a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans

The Committee on Finance held a hearing on Introduction 0740-2024, a local law to create a real‑property tax exemption for Cold War veterans. The committee also laid the introduction over. No vote or final decision was recorded.

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council will adopt minutes from its October 9, 2025 meeting and receive the Mayor’s FY 2025 Management Report. Council members will consider mayoral appointments to the Board of Health, Environmental Control Board, and City Planning Commission, and will review three zoning applications for signage and park‑site selections in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. The Finance Committee will vote on increasing annual spending for seven business improvement districts and a special assessment district, along with other tax‑base and district‑plan resolutions.

• Adoption of minutes from the October 9, 2025 stated meeting
• Mayor’s Management Report for Fiscal Year 2025 submitted
• Council review of zoning applications: 1551 Broadway signage amendment (Manhattan), Queens CD 3 Walk‑to‑Park site selection, Brooklyn CD 5 Walk‑to‑Park site selection
• Consideration of mayoral appointments to the Board of Health, Environmental Control Board, and City Planning Commission
• Finance resolution to increase annual spending for seven business improvement districts and one special assessment district

The City Council approved Local Law Int 1231‑2025‑A, requiring tax preparers to give itemized charge statements, by a vote of 40‑7. The Council also approved three land‑use call‑ups—1551 Broadway signage amendment, Queens CD 3 walk‑to‑park site selection, and Brooklyn CD 5 walk‑to‑park site selection—by consent. Introductions for self‑storage fee disclosures (Int 495‑A), firearm consumer warnings (Int 1016‑A), and self‑storage licensing reforms (Int 1290‑A) were likewise approved by consent. Minutes of the Oct 9, 2025 meeting were adopted and several mayoral appointment messages were referred to the Rules Committee.

• Adopted minutes of the Oct 9, 2025 stated meeting
• Approved land‑use call‑up for 1551 Broadway signage amendment by consent
• Approved land‑use call‑up for Queens CD 3 walk‑to‑park site selection by consent
• Approved land‑use call‑up for Brooklyn CD 5 walk‑to‑park site selection by consent
• Approved Introduction Int 495‑A (self‑storage fee disclosures) by consent
• Approved Introduction Int 1016‑A (firearm consumer warnings) by consent
• Approved Introduction Int 1231‑2025‑A (tax preparer itemization) 40‑7
• Approved Introduction Int 1290‑A (self‑storage licensing reforms) by consent

Committee on Land Use

The Land Use Committee will review multiple applications, including a UDAAP amendment for Taylor Wooten Estates in Brooklyn, a tax‑exemption request for several Lincoln Avenue properties, and a series of zoning map changes that reshape districts throughout Long Island City and create a new Special Long Island City District. Additional items include a lease of a 42,000‑sq‑ft parcel at 1225 Gerard Avenue and several dispositions of city‑owned property for redevelopment projects in Queens and the Bronx.

• LU 0345‑2025: amendment of a previously‑approved Urban Development Action Area Project for 984‑998 Lincoln Ave and 985 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn
• LU 0346‑2025: exemption from real‑property taxation for multiple Lincoln Ave and Autumn Ave parcels, Brooklyn
• LU 0373‑2025: extensive zoning map amendments in Long Island City, Queens, including district changes and creation of a Special Long Island City District
• LU 0383‑2025: lease of ~42,000 sq ft at 1225 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, to River Commons Housing Development Fund
• LU 0377‑2025: disposition of city‑owned property on east side of Vernon Boulevard, Queens, for mixed‑use development

The Land Use Committee unanimously approved the Taylor Wooten Estates UDAAP amendment (LU 0345‑2025) and a property tax‑exemption request (LU 0346‑2025). It also approved the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan applications (LU 0373‑2025, LU 0374‑2025, LU 0375‑2025, LU 0376‑2025) with modifications and referred them to the City Planning Commission. All votes were recorded as affirmative by all 11 members.

• Approved LU 0345‑2025 Taylor Wooten Estates UDAAP amendment (11‑0)
• Approved LU 0346‑2025 tax‑exemption request for Lincoln Avenue properties (11‑0)
• Approved LU 0373‑2025 Long Island City Neighborhood Plan zoning amendments with modifications, referred to CPC (11‑0)
• Approved LU 0374‑2025 Long Island City Neighborhood Plan inclusionary housing amendment with modifications, referred to CPC (11‑0)
• Approved LU 0375‑2025 Long Island City Neighborhood Plan UDAAP designation with modifications, referred to CPC (11‑0)
• Approved LU 0376‑2025 Long Island City Neighborhood Plan site‑selection acquisition with modifications, referred to CPC (11‑0)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will consider a series of applications affecting zoning, inclusionary housing, and property disposition in Queens and Brooklyn. Items include a comprehensive amendment to the Long Island City zoning map, a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing designation, several urban development action area proposals, and special permits for the Domino Site B development. The committee will vote on these proposals or refer them for further action.

• LU 0373-2025: amendment of the Long Island City zoning map with numerous district changes and creation of a Special Long Island City District (Queens, CD 1‑2, Council District 26)
• LU 0374-2025: amendment to Appendix F to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area in Long Island City (Queens, CD 1‑2, Council District 26)
• LU 0375-2025: designation of an Urban Development Action Area on Vernon Boulevard block bounded by 45th Avenue, 5th Street, and 44th Drive (Queens, CD 2, Council District 26)
• LU 0392-2025: mapping changes to close and widen portions of 44th Drive, 44th Avenue, and 5th Street in Long Island City (Queens, CD 2, Council District 26)
• LU 0400-2025: grant of special permits for Domino Site B mixed‑use development, modifying height, setback, and balcony regulations (Brooklyn, CD 1, Council District 33)

The Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee voted to approve seven land‑use applications related to the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan, each with modifications and referral to the City Planning Commission. All motions passed unanimously with seven affirmative votes and no opposition. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved LU 0373-2025 Long Island City Neighborhood Plan amendment (7‑0)
• Approved LU 0374-2025 Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area amendment (7‑0)
• Approved LU 0375-2025 Urban Development Action Area designation (7‑0)
• Approved LU 0376-2025 Site selection and acquisition for DCAS/EDC (7‑0)
• Approved LU 0377-2025 Disposition of city‑owned property on east Vernon Blvd (7‑0)
• Approved LU 0378-2025 Disposition of city‑owned property on 42nd Rd/24th St area (7‑0)
• Approved LU 0392-2025 Long Island City Neighborhood Rezoning mapping changes (7‑0)

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions is reviewing several land-use applications. These include zoning changes and property dispositions for the Kingsbridge Armory, senior living in Queens, and housing estates in Brooklyn.

• Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment: Disposition of 25 West Kingsbridge Road and creation of Special Mixed Use District (MX-30)
• Ikos Senior Living: Zoning map amendments and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area for 31-07 31st Street, Queens
• Taylor Wooten Estates: Tax exemption request and UDAAP amendment for properties on Lincoln and Autumn Avenues, Brooklyn
• NYC Health and Hospitals/River Commons: Lease of 42,000 square feet of parking lot at 1225 Gerard Avenue, Bronx
• Kingsbridge Armory: Special permits for a public parking garage and indoor area at 25 West Kingsbridge Road

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions voted to approve seven land‑use applications covering amendments, tax exemption, a lease, and zoning changes. Each motion passed with six members voting affirmative and one member absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved LU 0345-2025 amendment of UDAAP for Lincoln Ave properties (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved LU 0346-2025 tax‑exemption for Lincoln Ave and Autumn Ave properties (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved LU 0383-2025 lease of 42,000 sq ft at 1225 Gerard Ave to River Commons (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved LU 0384-2025 designation of UDAAP for Ikos Senior Living site (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved LU 0385-2025 zoning map amendment for Ikos Senior Living area (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved LU 0386-2025 amendment to create Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved LU 0387-2025 disposition of Kingsbridge Armory property (6‑0, 1 absent)