May 14, 2014

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

Increasing fines and penalties for owning, conducting or operating a home improvement business without a license.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass and the President to sign into law the Kosher and Halal Food Act of 2013 (S.811/H.R.1794), which would provide for the increased availability of Kosher and Halal food at food banks and modify the labeling of the commodities list to enable Kosher and Halal food bank operators to identify which commodities to obtain from local food banks.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation that would allow New York City's speed cameras to operate at all times.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

Resolution calling for the creation of veterans treatment courts in every county in New York City, including the counties of New York and Richmond, to serve and address the increasing needs of the growing veteran population in the City.

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 140157 ZSM (L.U. No. 49), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-682 of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York to allow the development of a building within the demapped air space above the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive, and in conjunction therewith, modify the rear yard requirements of Section 24-36 (Minimum required Rear Yards), in connection with the proposed expansion of an existing university, within a Large-Scale Community Facility development bounded by York Avenue, the easterly centerline prolongation of East 68th Street, the U.S. Pierhead and Bulkhead line and East 62nd Street and its easterly prolongation (Block 1480, Lots 10 and 9010; and Block 1475, Lots 5 and 9005), within R9 and R10 districts, Borough of Manhattan.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

Into law legislation, which would amend the New York State Criminal Procedure Law to allow prosecutors and defense attorneys to apply for a conditional examination of witnesses who are of advanced age.

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Introduced by Council

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tax benefits pursuant to section four hundred twenty-one-a of the real property tax law and the affordable housing trust fund.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

Creating an interagency task force on electric assisted bicycle safety.

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Introduced by Council

Reporting multiple dwellings with numerous code violations.

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Introduced by Council

Requiring certain documents to be made available on the open data portal.

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Introduced by Council

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign S.6941/A.9297, legislation which would establish the crime of sabotage of rent regulated accommodations.

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Introduced by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign legislation that would grant the City of New York the authority to levy a school impact tax on developers of new or converted non-senior housing on a per-unit basis, to be administered by the New York City Department of Buildings at the time of filing for a certificate of occupancy for such housing, for the purpose of providing funding for the construction of new public K-12 schools, and that such tax be specifically designated for the construction of such schools.

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Introduced by Council

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to seal housing court records until the case has been decided and to permanently seal such records if the tenant prevails.

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Introduced by Council

Resolution calling upon the New York State legislature to pass and the Governor to sign A.9217/S.6893, in relation to the membership and duties of the Board of Trustees and the oversight of the Executive Director and key library executive personnel of the Queens Borough Public Library.

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Introduced by Council

Integrating all interactive agency maps.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

The temporary closing of sidewalks.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation reporting on inclusionary housing programs

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

Requiring parking placards to have a barcode which would allow traffic enforcement agents to confirm their validity.

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Introduced by Council

Door to door commercial solicitations.

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Introduced by Council

Resolution calling upon the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, H.R. 4507, the Pedestrian Fatalities Reduction Act.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

Peer support services for veterans.

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Introduced by Council

Requiring agencies to accept applications for employment by mail.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to, requiring the New York city police department to provide certain security measures for nonpublic schools.

Approved, by Council
Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council
P-C Item Approved by Comm
Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign A.6597/S.4609, legislation which would repeal provisions of law granting a real property tax exemption to Madison Square Garden.

Approved, by Council
P-C Item Approved by Comm

Resolution approving a full exemption from real property taxes for property located at (Block 2483, Lot 5) the Bronx, pursuant to Section 577 of the Real Property Tax Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 60).

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving the site plan for continued use as an approximately 177-Seat Primary School Facility, P.S. 33 Annex- Bronx, located at 2392-98 Jerome Avenue (Block 3188, Lot 8) in Community School District 10, Borough of the Bronx (Non-ULURP No. 20145351 SCX; L.U. No. 56).

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission for the grant of an authorization, pursuant to Section 62-822(a) of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, to modify the location, area and minimum dimensions requirements of Section 62-50 (GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VISUAL CORRIDORS AND WATERFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS) in connection with a proposed mixed use development on property generally bounded by Grand Street and its northwesterly prolongation, Kent Avenue, South 3rd Street, a line 100 feet northwesterly of Wythe Avenue, South 4th Street, Kent Avenue, South 5th Street and its northwesterly prolongation, and the U.S. Pierhead line (Block 2414, Lot 1; and Block 2428, Lot 1), in R6/C2-4, R8/C2-4 and C6-2 Districts, within a large-scale general development in Community District 1, Borough of Brooklyn (Non-ULURP No. N 140136 ZAK; L.U. No. 33).

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving an amendment to a real property tax exemption granted pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law to a previously approved Urban Development Action Area Project located at 365 Jay Street (Block 147/Lot 2), Borough of Brooklyn (L.U. No. 37; 20145358 HAK).

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving with modifications the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 130339 ZSM (L.U. No. 42), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Sections 13-45, 13-451 and 13-454 of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York to allow a public parking garage with a maximum capacity of 500 spaces, on portions of the ground floor, P1, P2 and P3 levels of a proposed mixed-use development on property located at 606 West 57th Street (Block 1104, Lots 31, 40, 44 and 55), in a C4-7 District, within the Special Clinton District, Borough of Manhattan.

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 130336 ZMM, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 41).

Approved, by Council

A.9036/S.6516, authorizing local governments to establish and enforce higher levels of minimum wage.

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving with modifications the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 130337 ZRM, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, relating to Article IX, Chapter 6 (Special Clinton District) and Appendix F concerning regulations in Northern Subarea C1 and Inclusionary Housing designated areas within Community District 4, Borough of Manhattan (L.U. No. 43).

Approved, by Council

S.1218 and A.1790, legislation that would link income threshold increases for the senior citizen rent increase exemption (SCRIE) program to changes in the consumer price index.

Approved, by Council

Resolution calling upon the United States Congress to pass, and the President of the United States to sign S.2182, the Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, legislation expanding and improving care provided to veterans and service members with mental health disorders or are at risk for suicide.

Approved, by Council
Approved by Committee
Amended by Committee
Amendment Proposed by Comm
Hearing Held by Committee

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation that would allow New York City to lower its speed limit to 25 miles per hour.

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 140134 ZSK (L.U. No. 30), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-745(a) of the Zoning Resolution to allow the distribution of required or permitted accessory off-street parking spaces without regard for zoning lot lines, in connection with a proposed mixed use development on property generally bounded by Grand Street and its northwesterly prolongation, Kent Avenue, South 3rd Street, a line 100 feet northwesterly of Wythe Avenue, South 4th Street, Kent Avenue, South 5th Street and its northwesterly prolongation, and the U.S. Pierhead line (Block 2414, Lot 1; and Block 2428, Lot 1), in R6/C2-4, R8/C2-4 and C6-2 Districts, within a large-scale general development,, Borough of Brooklyn.

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 140131 ZRK, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, concerning Section 62-352 (Inclusionary Housing) and Section 74-745 (Location of accessory parking spaces and loading births) relating to the inclusionary housing program and loading requirements within large scale general developments in the Community District 1, Borough of Brooklyn (L.U. No. 32).

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

An office of food policy.

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 140068 (A) MMM, an amendment to the City Map (L.U. No. 50).

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving with modifications the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 140132 ZSK (L.U. No. 28), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to the following sections of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York: Section 74-743(a)(1)to allow the distribution of total allowable floor area and lot coverage under the applicable district regulations without regard for zoning lot lines; and Section 74-743(a)(2)to modify the yard requirements of Sections 62-332 (Rear yards and waterfront yards) and 33-23 (Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents), and to modify the height and setback requirements of 62-341 (Developments on land and platforms); in connection with a proposed mixed use development on property generally bounded by Grand Street and its northwesterly prolongation, Kent Avenue, South 3rd Street, a line 100 feet northwesterly of Wythe Avenue, South 4th Street, Kent Avenue, South 5th Street and its northwesterly prolongation, a...

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Introduced by Council

The creation of a remediation of unsafe flooded homes program.

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Introduced by Council

Requiring the provision of advance notice of certain construction-related disruptions.

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Introduced by Council

The creation of a division of LGBT youth services within the department of health and mental hygiene.

Approved, by Council

Commissioner of Deeds

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Introduced by Council

A Local Law to create a senior housing task force.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York City, in relation to creating a land bank.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to replacing references to "mental retardation" with references to "developmental disability".

Sent to Mayor by Council
Approved by Council

Increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

Inspection fees for certain recurring violations of the housing maintenance code.

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Introduced by Council

Improving compliance with the city's pro-voter law.

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Introduced by Council

The alternative enforcement program.

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 140135 ZSK (L.U. No. 31), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-745(b) of the Zoning Resolution to waive the requirements for loading berth for retail or service uses listed in Use Group 6A, 6C, 7B, 8B, 9A, 10A, 12B & 14A, and where no single establishment exceeds 8,500 square feet for a zoning lot (Zoning Lot 3, Block 2428, Lot 1), in connection with a proposed mixed use development on property generally bounded by Grand Street and its northwesterly prolongation, Kent Avenue, South 3rd Street, a line 100 feet northwesterly of Wythe Avenue, South 4th Street, Kent Avenue, South 5th Street and its northwesterly prolongation, and the U.S. Pierhead line (Block 2414, Lot 1; and Block 2428, Lot 1), in R6/C2-4, R8/C2-4 and C6-2 Districts, within a large-scale general development, Borough of Brooklyn.

Approved, by Council
Approved by Committee
Amended by Committee
Amendment Proposed by Comm
Hearing Held by Committee

Resolution to Amend the Rules of the Council in relation to improving the responsiveness, transparency, fairness, and inclusiveness of the City Council.

Approved, by Council

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 140133 ZSK (L.U. No. 29), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-744(b) of the Zoning Resolution to allow residential and non-residential uses to be arranged within a building without regard for the regulations set forth in Section 32-42 (Location within Buildings), in connection with a proposed mixed use development on property generally bounded by Grand Street and its northwesterly prolongation, Kent Avenue, South 3rd Street, a line 100 feet northwesterly of Wythe Avenue, South 4th Street, Kent Avenue, South 5th Street and its northwesterly prolongation, and the U.S. Pierhead line (Block 2414, Lot 1; and Block 2428, Lot 1), in R6/C2-4, R8/C2-4 and C6-2 Districts, within a large-scale general development, Borough of Brooklyn.

Referred to Comm by Council
Introduced by Council

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign into law, A.9108 and S.6452-A, which would amend the election law to consolidate New York's federal, state, and local primaries into one primary which would take place on the fourth Tuesday of June.

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Introduced by Council

The creation of a community advisory review panel for zoning variance and special permit applications.

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Introduced by Council

The creation of the department of early childhood development, and to repeal paragraph 4 of subdivision a of section 617 of such charter in relation thereto.

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Introduced by Council

Remedies for the breach of the duty of an owner to refrain from harassment of tenants

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The creation of a centralized FOIL website.

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Creating a uniform citywide record locator system.

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Introduced by Council

Requiring the department of design and construction to provide notice to residents prior to the scheduled interruption of water service.

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Introduced by Council

Below ground work near flammable materials.

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A Local Law to amend to administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring towed vehicle storage facilities to provide 24 hour access.

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Introduced by Council

Notice for the removal of trees.

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The requirement of food vendors to obtain a certificate of authority to collect sales tax.

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Introduced by Council

Requiring the implementation of technology to allow traffic enforcement agents to issue idling tickets through their hand-held computers.

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Introduced by Council

Fines for failures to comply with commercial waste disposal policies.

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Establishing a panel to review regulations related to child day care programs.

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Resolution calling upon the Mayor to revitalize the Mayor's Office of Industrial and Manufacturing Business and to expand the technical assistance the Office would offer manufacturing and industrial businesses in the City.

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