City Council Legislation: Bills and Local Laws

58409

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1767-2017

NA

Ulrich

Committee on Veterans

Instituting cure periods for certain department of sanitation and department of buildings violations by veterans service organizations.

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:13:53.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to instituting cure periods for certain department of sanitation and department of buildings violations by veterans service organizations

This bill would require that, before the Department of Sanitation or Department of Buildings issues a violation to a veterans service organization (VSO), the VSO has a 120-day warning period in which to cure the violation. The relevant department determines by rule which types of violations qualify for the warning period. After the initial 120-day period, the VSO may submit an extension request, including proof of an attempt to cure the violation, to the relevant department. The bill contains a carve-out for safety-threatening violations. The bill also requires the Department of Veterans’ Services to conduct an outreach campaign to VSOs about the cure periods and to post the cure period information on its website. The bill would protect the funds of and educate financially vulnerable VSOs about city regulations.

58155

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1761-2017

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Health

Testing of soil for the presence of lead.

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:15:34.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the testing of soil for the presence of lead

This proposed law would require the city to perform testing for lead in soil upon the request of the real property owner or tenant if the property is within 300 feet of a state arterial highway or Manhattan crossing.

58354

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1765-2017

NA

Levine

Committee on Transportation

DOT to implement transit signal priority on at least 10 bus routes per year for the next 4 years.

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-29T21:38:24.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the Department of Transportation to implement transit signal priority on at least 10 bus routes per year for the next 4 years

Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a system that is designed to make bus service faster, more reliable and efficient through features such as off-board fare payment, dedicated bus lanes and giving priority to buses at intersections. Since 2012, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) have collaborated on a component of BRT called Traffic Signal Priority (TSP). TSP is a technology that is capable of enhancing traditional transit services by facilitating bus movements through intersections controlled by traffic signals. Since June 2017, TSP is active at 260 intersections on five bus routes.

Due to the myriad of transportation issues facing New Yorkers, this proposed local law would require DOT, to the extent practicable in cooperation with relevant city and state agencies including the MTA, to upgrade at least ten bus routes per year over the next four years to TSP. This would double their current planned pace.

58392

Enacted

Int 1764-2017

2018/052

Grodenchik

Committee on Housing and Buildings

J-51 benefit eligibility

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-10-21T16:13:20.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to J-51 benefit eligibility

This bill would increase the assessed value limitation for eligibility of J-51 improvements to $32,000 per dwelling unit, and would increase each year by the cost-of-living adjustment percentage.

58351

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1760-2017

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Health

Testing for lead in the soil of public parks and remediation of lead-contaminated soil.

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-02-06T22:07:21.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to testing for lead in the soil of public parks and remediation of lead-contaminated soil

This proposed law would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to test for lead in the soil of public parks located near high-traffic roads and bridges. Research suggests that such locations may have a higher concentration of certain heavy metals, with road traffic as the source. The Department of Parks and Recreation would then remediate the lead-contaminated soil after notification by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

58400

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1762-2017

NA

Dromm

Committee on Education

Requiring the DOE and the administration for children’s services to report on educational programming for youth in placement and detention facilities.

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-11-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:15:13.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education and the administration for children’s services to report on educational programming for youth in placement and detention facilities

This bill would require the Department of Education and the Administration for Children’s Services to issue a yearly report on educational statistics and related incidents for youth in placement and detention facilities. This report must include statistics on educational programming enrollment numbers, attendance rates, rates of violence for youth in such facilities, and other related indicators.

58363

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1755-2017

NA

Rodriguez

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Requiring stores and banks to recycle receipts.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-02T20:15:36.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring stores and banks to recycle receipts

This bill would require all stores and banks that issue paper receipts to issue such receipts on recyclable paper. The bill would also require stores of at least 4,000 square feet and all banks to provide recycling receptacles within 15 feet of the location where the receipts are issued. Finally, the bill would establish civil penalties for violations of these requirements.

58361

Enacted

Int 1744-2017

2017/237

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Naming of 70 thoroughfares and public places.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-01T00:00:00.000

2017-12-01T10:27:00.000

NA

2018-01-29T15:33:18.000

A Local Law in relation to the naming of 70 thoroughfares and public places, 1st Lt. Alf Larsen Way WWII Hero, Borough of Staten Island, Police Officer Kelly Korchak Way, Borough of Staten Island, Detective Sean Carrington Way, Borough of the Bronx, Andrew Sandler Way, Borough of the Bronx, Assemblyman Denis J. Butler Way, Borough of Queens, Firefighter Jimmy Lanza Way, Borough of Queens, Firefighter Nicholas J. DeMasi Way, Borough of Queens, Firefighter William Tolley Way, Borough of Queens, Deacon Fabio Flaim Way, Borough of Queens, Frank R. Bell Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Dr. Solly Walker Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Reverend Dr. John L. Pratt Sr. Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Margaret Corbin Way, Borough of Brooklyn, NYS Assemblyman Ivan Lafayette Way, Borough of Queens, Jessie Streich-Kest Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson Square, Borough of Brooklyn, Carole Schaffer’s Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Helen Marshall Blvd, Borough of Queens, Alberto Ingravallo Way, Borough of Brooklyn, EMT Yadira Arroyo Way, Borough of the Bronx, Steve Halfon Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Jack M. Friedman Way, Borough of Queens, Bella Abzug Way, Borough of Manhattan, Ms. Burmadine Hinds Way, Borough of the Bronx, Samuel Simpson Way, Borough of the Bronx, J.W. Smith Way, Borough of the Bronx, The Lucky Corner, Borough of Manhattan, FDNY Firefighter Dennis Heedles Way, Borough of Staten Island, Richard L. Willis Way, Borough of Staten Island, Jackie Robinson Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Richie Perez Way, Borough of the Bronx, Mary Spink Way, Borough of Manhattan, Nicholas Figueroa Way, Borough of Manhattan, Moises Locon Way, Borough of Manhattan, Joseph Papp Way, Borough of Manhattan, Children’s Court Way, Borough of Manhattan, Ms. Magazine Way, Borough of Manhattan, Mother Cabrini Way, Borough of Manhattan, Assemblywoman Barbara Clark Way, Borough of Queens, Doris L. & Rev Walter A. Jones Sr. Way, Borough of Queens, Margie Boyd Way, Borough of Queens, Tuskegee Airman Dabney N. Montgomery Place, Borough of Manhattan, Assemblywoman Geraldine L. Daniels Way, Borough of Manhattan, Manuel “Manny” Fiallo Jr. Way, Borough of Queens, Amanda Clarke Way, Borough of Queens, Santiago Cerόn Way, Borough of Manhattan, Flor Maria Miolan Way, Borough of Manhattan, Bertha Simons Lee Way, Borough of Staten Island, Saxophonist Eric R. Dixon Way, Borough of Staten Island, Firefighter Roy E. Smith Way, Borough of Staten Island, Dennis M. Hogan Way, Borough of Staten Island, Samuel A. Browne Way, Borough of Staten Island, Honorable Louis R. Jerome Way, Borough of Staten Island, Rising Star Coach “Eddie” Watkins Way, Borough of Staten Island, Education Activist Lilian Popp Way, Borough of Staten Island, James and Rina Garst Way, Borough of Manhattan, Detective First Grade Steven McDonald, Borough of Manhattan, Dr. Richard Izquierdo Way, Borough of the Bronx, Rev. Dr. Fletcher C. Crawford Way, Borough of the Bronx, Lorraine Montenegro Way, Borough of the Bronx, Louella Hatch Way, Borough of the Bronx, Association Caggianesi D’America Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Pastor Agustín Quiles Jr. Place, Borough of Brooklyn, Rosia Wyche Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Chief Christian Hoobs Way, Borough of Queens, Frank Skala Way, Borough of Queens, Alphonse “Al” Volpe Way, Borough of Queens, Rev. Dr. Robert J. Johansson Way, Borough of Queens, Lily Gavin Place, Borough of Queens, Vincent Cannariato Jr. Way, Borough of Queens and the repeal of sections 5, 8, 9 ,14, 17, 30, 31 and 53 of local law number 110 for the year 2017 and the repeal of sections 13, 21, 22 and 35 of local law number 45 for the year 2017.

This bill would co-name 70 thoroughfares and public places, based on requests of Council Members whose districts include the location. Of these 70 co-names, 14 are either a relocation of a previously enacted co-naming or a revision to the street sign installed with respect to a previously enacted co-naming.

58264

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1748-2017

NA

Espinal

Committee on General Welfare

Requiring the dept of homeless services to provide customer service training.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:19:25.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of homeless services to provide customer service training

The proposed bill would require the Department of Homeless Services to provide a biannual customer service training to all staff members, including those working for a provider under contract or similar agreement with the department, who have direct contact with shelter residents.

58265

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1749-2017

NA

Espinal

Committee on General Welfare

Requiring the dept of homeless services to report on short notice resident transfers in shelter.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:19:08.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of homeless services to report on short notice resident transfers in shelter

The proposed bill would require the Department of Homeless Services to submit to the Speaker of the Council and post online, a report regarding the number of resident transfers in shelter made with 72 hours or less notice disaggregated by the reason for the transfer.

57779

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1759-2017

NA

Vallone

Committee on Aging

Requiring the dept of the aging to report on senior centers.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:16:07.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of the aging to report on senior centers

This bill would require the Department of the Aging to report on services, costs, and rates of utilization at senior centers.

58070

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1746-2017

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Finance

Establishment of an online system to access property tax information and receive notification of changes to property tax exemptions.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:19:52.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of an online system to access property tax information and receive notification of changes to property tax exemptions

This local law would require the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) to establish a secure website that permits property owners to view information regarding their applications for property tax exemptions, their property’s tax exemption status, documents submitted by/to DOF and their property tax payment status. The property owner would also be provided the option on the website to receive written or electronic alerts from DOF, including of any changes in their exemption status. Finally, the website would allow property owners to access existing online resources such as those allowing them to apply for an exemption, update their property/individual information, pay their property tax bill, and submit questions to DOF regarding property tax payments and exemptions.

58002

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1753-2017

NA

King

Committee on Education

Reporting student commute times.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:17:59.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting student commute times

The proposed legislation would require the Department of Education to collect information from students in grades six through 12 about their commute times to school, publish such information in the NYC School Survey Report, and submit such information to the Mayor, the Council and Borough Presidents. The data would be disaggregated by community board district, community education council district, council district, school, grade level, English language learner status, race or ethnicity, and gender.

58360

Enacted

Int 1757-2017

2018/051

Treyger

Committee on Education

Requiring DOE to report information on student-to-student bullying, harassment, intimidation and discrimination.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-04-05T17:29:32.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to report information on student-to-student bullying, harassment, intimidation and discrimination

This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to report every six months on the number of material incidents of student-to-student bullying, harassment, intimidation or discrimination in violation of Chancellor’s Regulation A-832, as well as the number of complaints received, disaggregated by community school district and individual high school. The bill would also require the DOE to annually report on supports it provides related to preventing, reporting, and addressing such incidents, any trends seen in the data, any recommendations the DOE has to address such trends, and, for each school, whether the school has completed the training required pursuant to Chancellor’s Regulation A-832. Beginning with the report due on May 31, 2020, the bi-annual reports would be required to include information on the total number of notices provided to parents and the average and median number of days between the receipt of a complaint and the provision of a notice. Additionally, the bill would require the reports to include information on the number of students who have been determined by the DOE to be involved in two or more material incidents within a school year, and of those students, the number of students for whom follow-up action was recommended, and a description of the follow-up action recommended. The information required by the reports beginning in May 2020 would be required to be disaggregated by whether students were targeted by bullying, harassment, intimidation or discrimination, or were engaged in bullying, harassment, intimidation or discrimination.

58364

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1752-2017

NA

Greenfield

Committee on Transportation

Creating a class B misdemeanor for road rage.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:18:22.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a class B misdemeanor for road rage

This bill would create a class B misdemeanor for road rage. Road rage would be defined as engaging in violent or threatening behavior towards the operator or occupants of a qualifying vehicle, or against a pedestrian, while or immediately after operating a qualifying vehicle, or as a passenger thereof. Qualifying vehicles would include cars, motor vehicles and bicycles. Road rage could lead to property damage, personal injury and even death for participants and bystanders. This risk is significantly increased on city streets and highways, where motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic is particularly concentrated. Creating a road rage offense could deter and reduce the occurrence of these events and lead to safer streets for city drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians alike.

58333

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1751-2017

NA

Ferreras-Copeland

Committee on Finance

Establishing a capital projects task force.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-03T21:00:40.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a capital projects task force

This legislation would create a capital projects task force to examine the City’s capital project process and to develop a report containing recommendations and best practices to ensure that capital projects are funded, initiated, constructed and completed in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner. The task force would consist of 13 members, seven of whom would be appointed by the Speaker of the Council. The remaining members would consist of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Commissioner of the Department of Design and Construction, the Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and two additional members appointed by the Mayor.

The task force would be required to meet quarterly to examine issues such as the alignment of the capital commitment plan to the city’s ability to execute capital projects, any laws, policies or rules that may be impeding the efficiency of the capital project process, the certificate to proceed and contracting processes, and the establishment of a citywide capital project tracking system, among others.

The taskforce must submit a report to the Mayor and the Speaker by March 1, 2018, and revisit and revise such report every two years, containing an analysis of the capital projects process, recommendations for best practices, and a suggested timeline for implementation of any recommendations. In addition, the task force must submit an annual report to the Mayor and the Speaker detailing any progress made on the recommendations contained in the biennial report.

58358

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1758-2017

NA

Ulrich

Committee on Governmental Operations

Requiring council approval before the removal of a statue on city property.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-03T21:05:25.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring council approval before the removal of a statue on city property

This bill would make the removal of a statue on City property subject to approval by a majority vote in the Council, limiting the ability of the mayor or City agencies to remove statues independently of Council input.

58359

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1754-2017

NA

Maisel

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Conducting a study on the decline of the number of gas service stations in the city and exploring methods to prevent their further decline.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:17:43.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to conducting a study on the decline of the number of gas service stations in the city and exploring methods to prevent their further decline

The number of gas service stations appears to be declining in the city, especially in Brooklyn and Queens, creating more difficulties for motorists seeking locations where they can fuel their vehicles. This bill would require the Department of Consumer Affairs to conduct a study on the decline of the number of these gas service stations in the city and to explore and make recommendations for reducing or preventing further decline in the number of such stations.

58362

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1747-2017

NA

Dromm

Committee on Technology

Reporting on the feasibility of 911 caller identification information and 911 confirmation numbers.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:19:40.000

A Local Law in relation to reporting on the feasibility of 911 caller identification information and 911 confirmation numbers

When 911 operators or dispatchers need to call an individual back, the number displayed is not “911” or a working phone number, which may cause individuals to miss or ignore 911 return calls. This bill would require the Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, in its annual report on the implementation of the NextGeneration 911 system, to include a description of the feasibility of providing accurate 911 caller identification information when 911 call takers or dispatchers return 911 calls and a description of the feasibility of providing confirmation numbers for 911 calls. These features may help to promote the safety and protection of New Yorkers by allowing individuals to easily identify return calls from 911 and have a record of calls made to 911.

58365

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1756-2017

NA

Rodriguez

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Restricting the use of BPA- or BPS-coated paper and requiring that all receipts and tickets be printed on recyclable material.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:17:11.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restricting the use of BPA- or BPS-coated paper and requiring that all receipts and tickets be printed on recyclable material

This bill would prohibit the manufacture, sale, offering for sale or distribution of thermal paper in the City except where the thermal paper does not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol S (BPS) and is designated by the Commissioner of Sanitation as recyclable in the City. The bill would also prohibit the printing or issuance of receipts or tickets on a non-recyclable material, would set penalties for violations, and would grant enforcement authority to the Commissioner of Sanitation, the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Commissioner of Consumer Affairs.

58374

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1745-2017

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Environmental Protection

Green Buildings

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:20:08.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to green buildings

This bill would establish limitations on onsite fossil fuel consumption and whole building energy usage for certain buildings.

58321

Enacted

Int 1750-2017

2018/026

Ferreras-Copeland

Committee on Finance

Requiring the dept of finance to provide new homeowners with information about real property taxes and exemptions.

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:05:00.000

NA

2018-02-26T15:12:34.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of finance to provide new homeowners with information about real property taxes and exemptions

The Department of Finance (DOF) is required to publish a property tax informational brochure for class 1 and class 2 properties describing the way those properties are valued and assessed, explaining how those values affect property tax bills, providing information about property tax exemptions, and setting forth the timeline of relevant property tax deadlines. This local law would require that, whenever a document transferring ownership of a one-to-four family home or a residential cooperative and condominium is recorded with the City Register or Richmond County Clerk, DOF would have to mail or email a copy of the property tax informational brochure to the new homeowners.

58237

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1728-2017

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Environmental Protection

A pilot project for installing moss wall units in the city.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:36:14.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a pilot project for installing moss wall units in the city

This bill would require the installation of at least three moss wall units (vertical structures of moss cultures used for the purpose of reducing airborne particulate matter and pollution) throughout the city, and a study of the effectiveness of the said moss wall units in reducing airborne pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as recommendations on whether to install more moss wall units in the near future. The study and installation of moss wall units in the city is intended to further the goal of continuing to improve air quality in the city.

58284

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1741-2017

NA

Rosenthal

Committee on Finance

Increasing transparency and accountability in the real property tax assessment process.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:20:59.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing transparency and accountability in the real property tax assessment process

Currently, property tax assessors from the Department of Finance (DOF) are required to conduct a personal examination of every parcel of taxable real property once every three years and every parcel of non-taxable real property once every five years. This local law would require DOF to annually publish the list of all parcels that were personally examined by a property tax assessor identified by borough, block and lot and street address, the date on which the examination occurred, whether the parcel is taxable or non-taxable and the method by which the parcel was examined.

In addition, the local law would require assessors to document the valuation method used to assess a parcel, including the reason such valuation method was chosen, and, where applicable, to document the comparable properties used to assess a parcel, including the reason such comparable properties were chosen.

The local law would also require that DOF annually publish on its website the guides, manuals, protocols, policies or procedures used by the assessors to assess and value property.

Lastly, this local law would require that the Notice of Property Value (NOPV) sent to cooperatives and condominiums to list the comparable properties used to assess the value of the property and, where the comparable properties are different than those used in the prior tax year, the NOPV should indicate the fact of such change and the reason for the change.

57952

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1734-2017

NA

Espinal

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring photographic documentation evidencing certain violations enforced by the DOB.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:22:30.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring photographic documentation evidencing certain violations enforced by the department of buildings

The bill would require that the Department of Bulidings submit photographic documentation when issuing a notice of violation for violations where the underlying condition is visual and capable of being captured by photograph. The Department would be tasked with promulgating and publishing rules regarding which violations will be subject to the photograph requirement.

58220

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1740-2017

NA

Rodriguez

Committee on Transportation

Issuance of nontransferable taxicab licenses.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:21:15.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the issuance of nontransferable taxicab licenses

The proposed local law would create a new nontransferable taxicab license to allow current taxicab owners to operate one additional vehicle under a single existing medallion license. Presumably, under this proposal, the medallion owners would have an additional stream of revenues, and thus, theoretically, make taxi medallions a more attractive investment.

58222

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1726-2017

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Environmental Protection

Creation of wind maps demonstrating wind energy generation potential within the city.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:35:30.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of wind maps demonstrating wind energy generation potential within the city.

This bill amends the Administrative Code of the City of New York § 24-806 to develop a detailed wind resource assessment for buildings taller than 100 feet and on waterfront blocks in medium or higher density residential, commercial or manufacturing districts located in the areas identified in the Zone Green Text Amendment.

58262

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1730-2017

NA

Crowley

Committee on Transportation

Requiring seatbelt signage on school buses.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:37:17.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring seatbelt signage on school buses

This bill would require the New York City Department of Transportation and Department of Education to provide seatbelt signage on school buses. Where applicable, such signage would highlight the requirement that buses be equipped with a seat belt for each passenger seat. The signage would also provide information regarding the proper usage of such seatbelts and display language stating “buckle up”. Serious injuries could occur if children fail to use seatbelts on school buses because they or their chaperones are unaware of a seatbelt’s existence or proper usage. Seatbelt signage could therefore help protect children’s safety, health and welfare during transport to and from school.

58263

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1738-2017

NA

Koo

Committee on Technology

311 transmitting image and video data for service requests or complaints.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-21T14:52:29.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to 311 transmitting image and video data for service requests or complaints

This bill would require 311 to accept image and video data during the intake of service requests or complaints other than those related to housing, and then to supply that data to the relevant agencies for use by their inspectors or other appropriate persons.

58190

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1729-2017

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Technology

Requiring an agency designated by the mayor to maintain a database of the occupancy and vacancy of all community facility spaces.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:36:55.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring an agency designated by the mayor to maintain a database of the occupancy and vacancy of all community facility spaces

This bill would require an agency designated by the mayor to maintain a public online searchable database listing all community facility spaces within the city. The database would include such spaces that exist as of the bill’s effective date and locations that are subsequently designated as community facility spaces. The designated agency must update the database within 6 months following any addition or change to any data. The database must also be posted on the city’s website and published to the city’s open data portal. Content-wise, the database must include the location of each community facility space, a description of the type of space, the name and address of current occupants or the vacancy status, and any other information required by the designated agency. The Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications must certify to the designated agency within 1 year of the bill’s effective date that the database is substantially complete.

57953

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1735-2017

NA

Espinal

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring photographic documentation evidencing certain violations enforced by the dept of HPD.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:22:15.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring photographic documentation evidencing certain violations enforced by the department of housing preservation and development

The bill would require that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development submit photographic documentation when issuing a notice of violation for violations where the underlying condition is visual and capable of being captured by photograph. The Department would be tasked with promulgating and publishing rules regarding which violations will be subject to the photograph requirement.

58001

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1742-2017

NA

Rosenthal

Committee on Governmental Operations

Extending, indefinitely, the requirements for monthly reports and requiring biennial recommendations relating to OATH tribunal dismissals of civil penalty violations.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-20T23:20:45.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and local law number 64 for the year 2015, in relation to extending, indefinitely, the requirements for monthly reports and requiring biennial recommendations relating to OATH tribunal dismissals of civil penalty violations

This bill would extend, indefinitely, the provisions of local law number 64 for the year 2015 that require the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings to issue a monthly report analyzing the civil violations dismissed in its tribunals, including the reasons for dismissal for each violation. LL 64 originally required these monthly reports to be issued only until December 2018 and this bill would make the requirement permanent. The monthly report is to be sent to, among others, the agencies whose violations were dismissed. This bill would also make it a permanent requirement that these same agencies work with the Mayor’s Office of Operations to prepare a biennial report documenting each agency’s planned steps to minimize the issuance of violations that are ultimately dismissed.

58189

Enacted

Int 1739-2017

2018/083

Levin

Committee on General Welfare

Exits from domestic violence emergency shelters.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2018-01-19T00:00:00.000

2018-01-19T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-05-17T15:43:01.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exits from domestic violence emergency shelters

The proposed legislation would require the Human Resources Administration (HRA) to issue an annual report on the number of individuals and the number of families who exit domestic violence emergency shelters operated by HRA and the type of housing where the individuals and families would be residing upon exiting emergency shelter.

57948

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1733-2017

NA

Espinal

Committee on Finance

Requiring the department of finance to conduct property assessment education events in each borough.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:38:08.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of finance to conduct property assessment education events in each borough

This local law would require the Commissioner of the Department of Finance (DOF) to organize and conduct annual property assessment education events in two locations in each borough, during which DOF would provide property owners with information regarding the Department’s valuation and assessment of real property. DOF would also be required to submit a report to the Council regarding these events.

58191

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1731-2017

NA

Crowley

Committee on Environmental Protection

Requiring the department of environmental protection to meet certain standards for fire hydrant repairs.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:37:37.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of environmental protection to meet certain standards for fire hydrant repairs

Inoperable fire hydrants pose a significant safety risk to the lives of New York City residents. Fire hydrant repair is the responsibility of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The identification of and timely repair of inoperable fire hydrants is a priority for the city. This local law would require DEP to repair high-priority hydrants, including those near a hospital, school, senior-citizen housing and others as determined by DEP, within seven calendar days of receiving a complaint and to repair non-priority hydrants within 10 calendar days. This law would also require DEP to establish written standards for handling fire hydrant complaints and to report to the Council.

58223

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1727-2017

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Environmental Protection

Small wind turbines.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-05-30T20:14:21.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city noise control code, the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to small wind turbines

This bill amends the Administrative Code of the City of New York § Section 1. Subchapter 5 of the New York city noise control code is amended by adding a new section 24-232.1 and Chapter 3 of title 28 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new article 319. His bill would authorize the installation of wind turbines of 100 kw or less in designated wind energy generation areas according to the Zone Green Amendment.

58271

Enacted

Int 1722-2017

2017/252

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Finance

Providing notice to class two property owners about registration of rent-stabilized units and housing affordability programs.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-02-07T19:21:06.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing notice to class two property owners about registration of rent-stabilized units and housing affordability programs

This local law would require the New York City Department of Finance to provide notice to owners of Class 2 properties regarding the registration of rent stabilized units with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, as well as information regarding financing programs administered by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to facilitate affordability. This notice shall, when practicable, be included on the property tax bill for the payment of property taxes due January 1 of each year.

58300

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1743-2017

NA

Williams

Committee on Civil Rights

Prohibiting employment discrimination based on an individual’s reproductive health choices.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-30T19:51:12.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting employment discrimination based on an individual’s reproductive health choices.

The bill would prohibit employer discrimination on the basis of sexual and reproductive health decisions. Sexual and reproductive health decisions would be defined as any decision to receive services which are arranged for or offered or provided to individuals relating to the reproductive system and its functions, including, but not limited to, fertility-related medical procedures, family planning services and counseling, including but not limited to, access to all medically approved birth control drugs and supplies, emergency contraception, sterilization procedures, pregnancy testing, sexual transmitted disease testing and treatment, abortion procedures and HIV testing and counseling.

57951

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1732-2017

NA

Espinal

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Requiring photographic documentation evidencing certain violations enforced by the dept of consumer affairs.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:37:51.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring photographic documentation evidencing certain violations enforced by the department of consumer affairs

The bill would require that the Department of Consumer Affairs submit photographic documentation when issuing a notice of violation for violations where the underlying condition is visual and capable of being captured by photograph. The department would be tasked with promulgating and publishing rules regarding which violations will be subject to the photograph requirement.

57916

Enacted

Int 1723-2017

2018/025

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Public Safety

Addressing outstanding criminal warrants.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:05:00.000

NA

2018-02-21T20:42:02.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to addressing outstanding criminal warrants

This bill requires the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to make efforts to address outstanding criminal warrants and to issue an annual report related to these activities. It also requires the Department of Correction to respond to certain requests for records relevant to erroneous warrants within three business days.

58233

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1736-2017

NA

Eugene

Committee on Small Business

Requiring the dept of small business services to report on its Workforce Development Centers.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-08-22T17:28:37.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the department of small business services to report on its Workforce Development Centers

This bill would require the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to report on its Workforce Development Centers. The bill would also require SBS to report on disconnected youth who utilize SBS for workforce development services.

58240

Enacted

Int 1724-2017

2017/236

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring the PD to disclose gun violence information to applicants for firearm licenses and permits.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-01T00:00:00.000

2017-12-01T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-29T15:33:18.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to disclose gun violence information to applicants for firearm licenses and permits

The bill would require that the Police Department provide applicants for firearm licenses and permits with a warning pertaining to the increased risk of suicide, unintentional death and death during a domestic dispute, in households with firearms.

58273

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1725-2017

NA

Barron

Committee on Contracts

Status updates on contracts funded pursuant to discretionary appropriations.

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-03T22:28:01.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to status updates on contracts funded pursuant to discretionary appropriations

This local law would require the City Chief Procurement Officer to issue, upon request of a Council Member, a report to the Council Member (within five days of the request) regarding the status of contracts funded pursuant to the Member’s discretionary appropriations. The report would include, for each contract, the total amount of funds allocated by the contracted entity in each fiscal year for provision of services under the contract and the total amount of funds reimbursed in each fiscal year by the contracting agency. This information would be disaggregated by fiscal year and contracting agency.

58276

Enacted

Int 1737-2017

2018/050

Ferreras-Copeland

Committee on Finance

Morris Park Business Improvement District, Bronx

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2017-10-17T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2020-03-05T17:43:41.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of the Morris Park business improvement district

This local law would establish the Morris Park business improvement district (BID) in the borough of the Bronx.

57947

Enacted

Int 1714-2017

2018/082

Levin

Committee on General Welfare

Educational Continuity

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2018-01-19T00:00:00.000

2018-01-19T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-05-17T15:43:01.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to educational continuity

The proposed legislation would require educational continuity materials and information be provided to families with children applying for shelter during the intake process at an intake facility, such as the Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center. The Department of Homeless would permit Department of Education (DOE) staff access to such intake facilities for the purpose of holding discussions with shelter applicants on educational opportunity. Such staff would inform shelter applicants about the rights of homeless students with respect to educational rights and transportation, early childhood care, early childhood education and early intervention services. Staff would provide families with information on students’ rights under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and any information provided to families would include contact information for DOE. In the event a representative of DOE is unavailable to hold such a discussion, contact information for relevant staff at DOE would be provided to a shelter applicant along with written materials and information.

58011

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1711-2017

NA

Kallos

Committee on General Welfare

Childcare services at public meetings.

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:32:50.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to childcare services at public meetings

This bill would require the provision of childcare services, upon request, for certain meetings open to the public.

57937

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1719-2017

NA

Salamanca

Committee on Transportation

Parking signs near stadiums and arenas.

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:34:51.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to parking signs near stadiums and arenas

The proposed legislation that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to print on parking signs the link of a website where drivers can obtain information regarding scheduled sporting or cultural events that would affect parking regulation around a stadium or arena where the parking sign is located. Currently, vehicles in the vicinity of stadiums or arenas, such as Yankee stadium, can be towed because they are parked while “no parking” regulation are in effect due to a “Stadium Event.” However, owners of these vehicles have no way to know in advance when an event that would necessitate a change in parking regulations is taking place.

58068

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1718-2017

NA

Salamanca

Committee on Land Use

Authorizing the landmarks preservation commission to administer a historic preservation grant program.

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-04T20:09:34.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing the landmarks preservation commission to administer a historic preservation grant program

This bill would authorize the Landmarks Preservation Commission to administer a historic preservation grant program. It would prohibit discrimination against grant applicants based on their religious affiliation or lack thereof. It would also prohibit the use of grant funds to preserve interior rooms used principally for worship, proselytization, or religious education.

57915

Enacted

Int 1712-2017

2018/023

Lancman

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring the mayor’s office of criminal justice to report on city agencies’ usage of criminal summonses.

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:05:00.000

NA

2018-02-21T20:41:37.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the mayor’s office of criminal justice to report on city agencies’ usage of criminal summonses

This bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to issue biannual reports on city agencies’ usage of criminal summonses.

58101

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1717-2017

NA

Salamanca

Committee on Governmental Operations

Requiring attendance records of city agencies be kept at borough board meetings and community board meetings.

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:34:17.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring attendance records of city agencies be kept at borough board meetings and community board meetings

In an effort to improve accountability, this bill would require borough boards and community boards to keep attendance records of city agencies at borough board meetings and community board meetings.