New York public meetings in 2022

City Council Stated Meeting

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

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

Committee on Contracts

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

• Approved Int 0136-2022-B (5-0)

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

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

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

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

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

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

Committee on Parks and Recreation

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

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

Committee on Governmental Operations

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

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

Committee on Finance

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

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

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

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

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

Committee on Small Business

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

Committee of the Whole

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

Committee on Environmental Protection

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

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

Committee on General Welfare

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

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

Committee on Health

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

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

Committee on Public Housing

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

• Held oversight hearing (T2022-2575)

Committee on Aging

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

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

Subcommittee on Senior Centers and Food Insecurity

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

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

Committee on Veterans

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

• Held oversight hearing (T2022-2281)

Committee on Criminal Justice

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

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

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

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

Committee on Technology

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

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

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

Committee on Governmental Operations

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

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

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

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

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

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

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

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

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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

Committee on Public Safety

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

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

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

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

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

Committee on Finance

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

• Held oversight hearing on November Revenue Forecast Dashboard

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

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

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

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

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

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

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

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

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

City Council Stated Meeting

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

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

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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

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

Committee on Environmental Protection

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

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

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

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

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

Committee on Public Safety

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

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

Committee on Finance

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

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

Committee on Governmental Operations

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

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

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

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

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

Committee on Parks and Recreation

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

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

Committee on Housing and Buildings

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

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

Committee on Hospitals

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

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

Committee on Economic Development

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

• Filed oversight hearing T2022-2403

Committee on State and Federal Legislation

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

City Council Stated Meeting

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

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

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

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

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

Committee on Finance

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

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

Committee on Education

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

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

Committee on Land Use

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

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

Committee on Education

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

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

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

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

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

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

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

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

Committee on Public Housing

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

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

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

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

Committee on State and Federal Legislation

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

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

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

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

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

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

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

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

Committee on Education

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

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

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

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

Committee on Finance

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

• Held oversight hearing on property tax system modernization blueprint

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

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

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

Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

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

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

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

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

Committee on Youth Services

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

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

Committee on Health

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

• Held oversight hearing (T2022-2275)

Committee on Hospitals

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

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

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

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

Committee on Finance

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

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

Committee on Public Safety

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

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

City Council Stated Meeting

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

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

Committee on Finance

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

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

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

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

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

Committee on Higher Education

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

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

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

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

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

Committee on Immigration

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

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

Committee on Small Business

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

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

Committee on Governmental Operations

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

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

City Council Stated Meeting

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

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

Committee on Finance

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

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

Committee on Housing and Buildings

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

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

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

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

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

Committee on Governmental Operations

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

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

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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

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

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

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

• Filed oversight hearing T2022-2148

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

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

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

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

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

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

Committee on Land Use

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

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

Committee on Criminal Justice

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

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

Committee on Youth Services

The Committee on Youth Services conducted an oversight hearing regarding item T2022-2142. The committee subsequently filed the oversight item.

• Held oversight hearing for T2022-2142
• Filed oversight item T2022-2142

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts held hearings on three introductions and one oversight item. All three introductions were laid over by the committee.

• Int 0300-2022 (special inspector for pandemic contracts) laid over
• Int 0301-2022 (conflict of interest standards for city contracts) laid over
• Int 0453-2022 (corruption reporting for city contractors) laid over
• Oversight T2022-2133 (Maintaining Vendor Integrity Through the Pandemic) filed

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations held hearings regarding vendor integrity during the pandemic and three proposed local laws. All three introductions concerning contract oversight and corruption reporting were laid over by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing on Maintaining Vendor Integrity Through the Pandemic (T2022-2134)
• Laid over Int 0300-2022 regarding a special inspector for coronavirus-related contracts
• Laid over Int 0301-2022 regarding standards for conflicts of interest in city contracts
• Laid over Int 0453-2022 regarding corruption reporting requirements for city contractors

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved three applications related to the Ninth Street Rezoning with modifications. Several other rezoning applications for Brooklyn were laid over.

• Approved Ninth Street Rezoning map amendment C 210348 ZMK with modifications (6-0)
• Approved Ninth Street Rezoning resolution amendment N 210349 ZRK with modifications (6-0)
• Approved Ninth Street Rezoning special permit C 210350 ZSK with modifications (6-0)
• Laid over 1571 McDonald Avenue Rezoning applications C 210230 ZMK and N 210231 ZRK
• Laid over Innovative Urban Village applications C 220312 ZMK and N 220313 ZRK
• Laid over 280 Bergen Street Rezoning applications C 220188 ZMK and N 220189 ZRK

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity approved two amended local laws and one resolution. These actions establish a housing stability program, create an online services portal, and call for state-level paid leave for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.

• Approved Int 0153-2022-A to establish a housing stability program for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence (6-0)
• Approved Int 0154-2022-A requiring the office to end domestic and gender-based violence to create an online services portal and guide (6-0)
• Approved Res 0111-2022 calling on New York State to provide job-protected, paid leave for domestic violence survivors and their families (6-0)

Committee on Economic Development

The Committee on Economic Development, jointly with the Committee on Higher Education, held an oversight hearing on October 20, 2022. The hearing was filed by committee, meaning no further action was taken. No decisions, approvals, or votes on legislation were recorded in the minutes.

• Held oversight hearing on economic development (filed by committee)

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education, jointly with the Committee on Economic Development, held an oversight hearing on CUNY student debt and financial aid. No votes or decisions were taken; the matter was filed by committee.

• Oversight hearing held on CUNY student debt and financial aid
• Matter filed by committee

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection, jointly with the Committee on Public Safety, held an oversight hearing on secondhand auto dealers and theft prevention. Two proposed laws regarding catalytic converters were heard and laid over without a final vote.

• Held oversight hearing on secondhand auto dealers and theft prevention (filed by committee)
• Heard and laid over Int. 0525-2022, a local law on the purchase of catalytic converters (amendment proposed)
• Heard and laid over Int. 0759-2022, a local law on a program to distribute catalytic converter etching kits

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety, jointly with the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection, held an oversight hearing on secondhand auto dealers and theft prevention. Two bills were heard: Intro 525-A, which would regulate the purchase of catalytic converters, and Intro 759, which would create a program to distribute catalytic converter etching kits. Both bills had hearings and were laid over by committee without a vote.

• Held oversight hearing on secondhand auto dealers and theft prevention (filed by committee)
• Held hearing on Intro 525-A (purchase of catalytic converters)
• Proposed amendment to Intro 525-A
• Laid over Intro 525-A without a vote
• Held hearing on Intro 759 (catalytic converter etching kit program)
• Laid over Intro 759 without a vote

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held hearings on seven proposed local laws but did not vote on any of them. All introductions were laid over by the committee, meaning no final action was taken. The bills covered topics including a searchable dashboard for sanitation violation notices, requiring photos with violations, daily emptying of public waste receptacles, removal of storm debris, holiday recycling collection, online tracking of street cleaning, and sufficient solid waste receptacles.

• Hearing held on Int 0032-2022 (searchable dashboard for DSNY violation notices) — laid over
• Hearing held on Int 0033-2022 (photo required with DSNY violation notices) — laid over
• Hearing held on Int 0110-2022 (daily emptying of public waste receptacles) — laid over
• Hearing held on Int 0145-2022 (DSNY removal of storm debris from streets/sidewalks) — laid over
• Hearing held on Int 0238-2022 (recyclable collection after holidays) — laid over
• Hearing held on Int 0630-2022 (online tracking of street cleaning operations) — laid over
• Hearing held on Int 0693-2022 (sufficient solid waste receptacles) — laid over

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education held an oversight hearing on October 19, 2022. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. The hearing was filed by the committee.

• Held oversight hearing (no vote recorded)
• Filed oversight hearing by committee

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held hearings on all nine applications for the Innovation Queens Rezoning and Large-Scale General Development, submitted by Kaufman Astoria Bedrock I, LLC and Silverstein Astoria Member, LLC. Each application was then laid over by the subcommittee, meaning no final decision was made. The applications include zoning map amendments, zoning text amendments, and special permits for parking, floor area distribution, signage, loading berths, and large retail establishments in Queens Community District 1.

• Held hearing and laid over Application C 220364 ZMQ (zoning map amendment).
• Held hearing and laid over Application N 220367 ZRQ (zoning text amendment and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area).
• Held hearing and laid over Application C 220365 ZSQ (special permit for off-street parking).
• Held hearing and laid over Application C 220366 ZSQ (special permits for floor area distribution and yard/setback modifications).
• Held hearing and laid over Application C 220368 ZSQ (special permit for signage modifications).
• Held hearing and laid over Application C 220369 ZSQ (special permit for loading berth reduction).
• Held hearing and laid over Application C 220371 ZSQ (special permit for large retail on Block 668, Lot 5).
• Held hearing and laid over Applications C 220373 ZSQ and C 220374 ZSQ (special permits for large retail on other blocks).

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions approved eight land use applications for housing development projects in Brooklyn and the Bronx, all by a 6-0 roll call vote with one absence. The approvals include Gateway Site 26A, Morrisania Open Door, Morris Heights NCP, and Morrisania Claremont Village Open Door projects, involving property dispositions, urban renewal plan amendments, and tax exemptions. Four related Livonia4 applications were heard but laid over without a vote.

• Approved Gateway Site 26A and Phase 5 land disposition (6-0)
• Approved fourth amendment to Fresh Creek Urban Renewal Plan (6-0)
• Approved Morrisania Open Door land disposition at 1312-1314 Chisholm Street, Bronx (6-0)
• Approved Morrisania Open Door Article XI tax exemption (6-0)
• Approved Morris Heights NCP land disposition at 30 West 182nd Street and 1647 Popham Avenue, Bronx (6-0)
• Approved Morris Heights NCP Article XI tax exemption (6-0)
• Approved Morrisania Claremont Village Open Door UDAAP and tax exemption (6-0)
• Approved Morrisania Claremont Village Open Door Article XI tax exemption (6-0)

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business, jointly with the Committee on Veterans, held an oversight hearing on veteran entrepreneurship and public contract opportunities. A local law (Int 0476-2022) to amend procurement rules for veteran-owned business enterprises was heard and laid over by the committee. No final votes or decisions were taken.

• Held oversight hearing on veteran entrepreneurship and public contract opportunities
• Heard and laid over Int 0476-2022 on procurement for veteran-owned businesses

Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans, jointly with the Committee on Small Business, held an oversight hearing on veteran entrepreneurship and public contract opportunities. A proposed local law (Int 0476-2022) to amend the city code regarding procurement opportunities for veteran-owned businesses was heard and then laid over by the committee.

• Oversight hearing on veteran entrepreneurship and contract opportunities held
• Int 0476-2022 on veteran-owned business procurement heard and laid over

Committee on Environmental Protection

The Committee on Environmental Protection held oversight hearings on renewable energy and climate adaptation, and heard testimony on several proposed local laws and resolutions. No final votes were taken; all items were laid over by the committee.

• Oversight hearing on renewable energy and climate adaptation held and filed
• Int. 0315-2022 (identifying municipally-owned sites for renewable energy) hearing held and laid over
• Int. 0330-2022 (database of subsurface conditions for geothermal heat pumps) hearing held and laid over
• Res. 0169-2022 (calling for Climate Action Council scoping plan) hearing held and laid over
• Res. 0189-2022 (supporting NYS Build Public Renewables Act) hearing held and laid over
• Res. 0258-2022 (supporting Environmental Bond Act) hearing held, amendment proposed, and laid over

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing on the state of TLC-regulated industries and heard testimony on two resolutions—one to expand paratransit and another to allow commuter vans to accept street hails—but laid both resolutions over without a vote. No substantive decisions were made.

• Hearing held on oversight of TLC’s regulated industries; no vote taken
• Resolution calling for expansion of MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot Program heard and laid over
• Resolution to allow commuter vans to accept street hails heard and laid over

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare held an oversight hearing on the screening process and eligibility requirements for foster parents. The committee also held hearings on three proposed local laws: creating a juvenile detention advisory board, requiring a child protective caseloads action plan, and mandating quarterly reporting on time children spend in temporary placement. All three bills were laid over by the committee without a vote.

• Held oversight hearing on foster parent screening process (filed by committee)
• Held hearing on Int 0436-2022 (juvenile detention advisory board) and laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0554-2022 (child protective caseloads action plan) and laid over
• Held hearing on Int 0642-2022 (quarterly ACS reporting on children's placement time) and laid over

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted to approve two local laws. Int. No. 258-A, requiring a report on suitable locations for installing public bathrooms, was approved 12-0 with two members absent. Int. No. 291-A, amending the administrative code in relation to a citywide greenway plan, was also approved 12-0 with two members absent.

• Approved Int. No. 258-A — A Local Law in relation to a report on suitable locations for installing public bathrooms (12-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Int. No. 291-A — A Local Law to amend the administrative code in relation to a citywide greenway plan (12-0, 2 absent)

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council approved a package of child care and working-mother support laws, including a Marshall Plan for Moms task force and a child care task force, and authorized increased spending in three business improvement districts. The Council also approved multiple land-use applications, including rezoning for Bruckner Sites in the Bronx and 705 10th Avenue in Manhattan, and recommitted the 79-18 164th Street rezoning back to committee. A resolution calling on the state to pass child care financial assistance legislation was adopted by voice vote.

• Approved Marshall Plan for Moms task force (Local Law 99)
• Approved child care task force (Local Law 100)
• Approved electronic child care directory (47-1, Local Law 101)
• Approved child care advisory board (Local Law 102)
• Approved child care subsidy information portal (Local Law 103)
• Approved child care grant pilot program (Local Law 104)
• Approved guidance on child care facility requirements (Local Law 105)
• Approved BID spending increase (47-1, Local Law 107)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance voted to approve a local law (Int 0655-2022-A) that authorizes an increase in the annual expenditure amount for three business improvement districts. The vote was 17-0 in favor. The bill had been amended by the committee before the vote.

• Approved Int 0655-2022-A authorizing increased annual spending for three business improvement districts (17-0)

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity voted to approve eight local laws and one resolution aimed at supporting working mothers, parents, and caregivers. All measures passed by a 4-0 roll call vote, with two members absent. The approved items include establishing a Marshall plan for moms task force, a child care task force, an electronic child care directory, a child care advisory board, a child care subsidy information portal, a child care grant pilot program, guidance on facility requirements for child care programs, and a resolution urging state legislation for child care financial assistance.

• Approved Int. 0242-2022-A, establishing a Marshall plan for moms task force (4-0)
• Approved Int. 0477-2022-A, establishing a child care task force (4-0)
• Approved Int. 0485-2022-A, creating an electronic child care directory (4-0)
• Approved Int. 0486-2022-A, establishing a child care advisory board (4-0)
• Approved Int. 0487-2022-A, creating a child care subsidy information portal (4-0)
• Approved Int. 0488-2022-A, establishing a child care grant pilot program (4-0)
• Approved Int. 0489-2022-A, providing guidance on child care facility requirements (4-0)
• Approved Res. 0069-2022, urging state legislation for child care financial assistance (4-0)

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use held hearings and approved 13 applications by roll-call votes of 11-0 (with two members absent). Approved items included zoning map changes and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing areas for 2080 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn and the Bruckner Sites in the Bronx; special permits and tax exemptions for a proposed 8-story mixed-use building at 705 10th Avenue in Manhattan; historic district designations for Cambria Heights-222nd Street and Cambria Heights-227th Street in Queens; and rezonings for properties at 78-46 Metropolitan Avenue, 79-18 164th Street, and 40-25 Crescent Street in Queens. All applications were approved with companion resolutions and referred to the City Planning Commission where noted.

• Approved zoning map amendment for 2080 McDonald Avenue (Brooklyn CD 11) from R5B and M1-1 to C4-4L, with modifications, and referred to CPC (LU 0100-2022).
• Approved Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area for 2080 McDonald Avenue, with modifications, and referred to CPC (LU 0101-2022).
• Approved Bruckner Sites Rezoning (Bronx CD 10) eliminating C1-2/C2-2 districts and changing R4-1/R4A to R5B/R6A, with companion resolution (LU 0102-2022).
• Approved Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area for Bruckner Sites, with companion resolution (LU 0103-2022).
• Approved special permit for 705 10th Avenue (Manhattan CD 4) to include covered railroad right-of-way in lot area for an 8-story mixed-use building, with companion resolution (LU 0104-2022).
• Approved special permit to modify height, setback, and rear yard requirements for 705 10th Avenue, with companion resolution (LU 0105-2022).
• Approved Urban Development Action Area Project designation and property disposition for 705 10th Avenue, with companion resolution (LU 0106-2022).
• Approved real property tax exemption amendment for 705 10th Avenue, with companion resolution (LU 0107-2022).

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held hearings and approved eight land-use applications, all by unanimous 8-0 roll-call votes. The approvals include zoning map changes and mandatory inclusionary housing designations for sites in Brooklyn (2080 McDonald Avenue), the Bronx (Bruckner Sites), and Queens (78-46 Metropolitan Avenue, 79-18 164th Street, 40-25 Crescent Street). Some applications were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission.

• Approved zoning map amendment for 2080 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn (C 210174 ZMK) with modifications, 8-0
• Approved mandatory inclusionary housing area for 2080 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn (N 210175 ZRK) with modifications, 8-0
• Approved Bruckner Sites rezoning, Bronx (C 220007 ZMX), 8-0
• Approved mandatory inclusionary housing area for Bruckner Sites, Bronx (N 220008 ZRX), 8-0
• Approved rezoning at 78-46 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens (C 220133 ZMQ), 8-0
• Approved rezoning at 79-18 164th Street, Queens (C 220414 ZMQ), 8-0
• Approved rezoning at 40-25 Crescent Street, Queens (C 220169 ZMQ) with modifications, 8-0
• Approved mandatory inclusionary housing area for 40-25 Crescent Street, Queens (N 220170 ZRQ) with modifications, 8-0