City Council Legislation: Bills and Local Laws

55760

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1275-2016

NA

Torres

Committee on Public Housing

Reporting on the demolition or disposition of real property owned by public housing agencies.

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:10:50.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on the demolition or disposition of real property owned by public housing agencies

This bill would require public housing agencies operating in the city to report information relating to the demolition or disposition of real property owned by public housing agencies. For a disposition, the report would be due 30 days before the solicitation of any bids or proposals or 60 days before the disposition occurs, whichever is earlier. For a demolition, the report would be due 30 days before the solicitation of any bids or proposals or 60 days before the filing of any construction documents, whichever is earlier. The bill would require the agencies to report the following information about each proposed demolition or disposition: a description of the nature and scope; the address of the real property; a description of the purpose and an explanation of how the demolition or disposition serves the interests of the residents; a description of each stakeholder’s role; the anticipated timeline; and a description of the agency’s plan for engaging residents.

55774

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1270-2016

NA

Richards

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Establishing a tracking system concerning the disposal of yellow and brown grease.

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:09:46.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a tracking system concerning the disposal of yellow and brown grease

This bill would establish a tracking system concerning the disposal of yellow and brown grease.

55891

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1264-2016

NA

Garodnick

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Requiring the dept of correction to publish all of its rules, policies, and directives.

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:08:22.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to publish all of its rules, policies, and directives

This bill would require the Department of Correction to publicly report all of its rules, policies, and directives. The commissioner would be permitted to redact these items as necessary for safety and security purposes.

55761

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1274-2016

NA

Torres

Committee on Public Housing

Reporting on obsolete public housing dwelling units and components and systems of public housing buildings.

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:10:36.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on obsolete public housing dwelling units and components and systems of public housing buildings

This bill would require the New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”) to make publicly available online and submit to the Council an annual report on public housing dwelling units and components and systems of public housing buildings that are, in the determination of NYCHA, obsolete or soon to be obsolete.

56488

Enacted

Int 1262-2016

2016/180

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Regulating the use of uniforms by the department of correction for court appearances.

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2016-12-22T00:00:00.000

2016-12-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-24T17:34:46.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to regulating the use of uniforms by the department of correction for court appearances

This bill requires the Department of Correction to produce inmates for trial or grand jury appearances in their personal clothing, and where such clothing is not available the Department must provide inmates adequate non-uniform clothing. Such clothing must also be provided to inmates released from a court.

56178

Enacted

Int 1267-2016

2017/242

Lancman

Committee on Public Safety

Prohibiting certain disclosures of intimate images.

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-03-20T17:18:28.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting certain disclosures of intimate images

This bill prohibits the nonconsensual distribution of sexually explicit videos or images of another person, with the intent to cause harm to the person depicted in such videos or images. The bill also prohibits any legitimate threat to do so. The bill creates both a criminal penalty and a civil cause of action, and contains limited exceptions.

52195

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1249-2016

NA

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

Public information about city-owned property that may be rented.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:06:27.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to public information about city-owned property that may be rented.

This bill would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (often called DCAS) to include information about which buildings are available for rental by the public in their public list of City-owned real property. It would also require the list or some other website to allow the public to reserve, rent, and make rental payments with respect to the properties where rental is permitted.

52937

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1255-2016

NA

Van Bramer

Committee on General Welfare

Requiring the dept of social services/human resources administration to provide half-fare metrocards to eligible recipients of public assistance.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:07:21.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of social services/human resources administration to provide half-fare metrocards to eligible recipients of public assistance

The bill would require the Human Resources Administration to provide half-fare MetroCards to all public assistance recipients who are required to participate in employment, programs or activities in order to receive public assistance and require transportation to travel to locations related to employment, including but not limited to, job interviews, work activities, places of employment, and education and training. The bill would require such recipients to receive a half-fare MetroCard for the duration of their time on public assistance.

54313

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1252-2016

NA

Maisel

Committee on Transportation

Painting speed humps on city streets yellow.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:07:01.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to painting speed humps on city streets yellow.

This bill would require the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) to paint all speed humps with yellow or high intensity reflective paint. The bill would further require that NYCDOT repaint speed humps with yellow or high intensity reflective paint at least once annually.

55882

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1239-2016

NA

Dromm

Committee on Governmental Operations

LGBTQ cultural competency training for city employees who regularly interact with the public.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:04:28.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to LGBTQ cultural competency training for city employees who regularly interact with the public

This bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Operations to develop and implement cultural competency trainings for all city employees who regularly interact with the public, with the specific purpose of providing those employees with knowledge and skills that will allow them to more effectively serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer New Yorkers.

56331

Enacted

Int 1237-2016

2017/169

Cabrera

Committee on Juvenile Justice

Reviewing the administration for children’s services maintenance of health records for youth in the juvenile justice system.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-09-08T00:00:00.000

2017-09-08T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-11-08T18:43:34.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reviewing the administration for children’s services maintenance of health records for youth in the juvenile justice system

This bill requires ACS to conduct an internal review of the effectiveness of the current system for maintain health records and submit a report, including recommendations for improvements, by December 31, 2017.

56258

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1248-2016

NA

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

Requiring all job vacancies at city agencies to be posted online.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:06:13.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring all job vacancies at city agencies to be posted online

This bill would require that all city agencies post their job vacancies publically online. Doing so would increase the likelihood of attracting a wide range of qualified candidates and increase government transparency.

56300

Enacted

Int 1236-2016

2017/182

Borelli

Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Disability Services

Requiring autism spectrum disorder reporting.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-10-08T00:00:00.000

2017-10-08T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-04-03T15:33:05.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to autism spectrum disorder reporting

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to collect data on the incidence of autism spectrum disorder diagnoses in New York City, by community district, and to post this data on its website.

56346

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1247-2016

NA

Johnson

Committee on General Welfare

Providing medically appropriate shelter to medically frail homeless individuals.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:05:55.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing medically appropriate shelter to medically frail homeless individuals

This bill would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to provide any medically frail homeless single adult with medically appropriate shelter. Medically appropriate shelters would allow individuals to have access to their beds at all times, have on-site medical support staff and provide for 24-hour on call medical staff when such support staff are not on-site, allow residents to easily access their medications, and be fully accessible for individuals who have mobility impairments or other disabilities.

56354

Enacted

Int 1240-2016

2017/031

Dromm

Committee on Technology

Dissemination of electronic emergency notifications.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-18T00:00:00.000

2017-03-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-09-18T17:42:23.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the dissemination of electronic emergency notifications

This bill would require certain electronic emergency notifications to be disseminated in more than one language.

56245

Enacted

Int 1254-2016

2017/073

Treyger

Committee on Education

Expanding college savings plan materials in schools to include pre-kindergarten and to distributing college savings plan materials to parents or guardians with a child’s certificate of registration of birth.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-05-10T00:00:00.000

2017-05-10T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-07-12T18:34:33.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding distribution of college savings plan materials in schools to include pre-kindergarten and to distributing college savings plan materials to parents or guardians within three months after a child’s date of birth

The proposed legislation amends administrative code § 3-209.2 to include pre-kindergarteners among the students to whom the Department of Education (DOE) is required to distribute college savings plans materials. The bill additionally requires the DOE to include in such materials information on other resources available to parents and students regarding financial planning for post-secondary education, including college, university, and vocational schools, and requires DOE to make the materials available in multiple languages. The proposed legislation also adds a new section 17-168.1 to the administrative code to require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to distribute college savings plan materials to parents and guardians within three months of a child’s birth, to make such materials available on its website, and to make such materials available in multiple languages.

56098

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1256-2016

NA

Van Bramer

Committee on Environmental Protection

Installing pumpout facilities to establish the city’s coastal waters as no-discharge zones.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:07:36.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pumpout facilities to establish the city’s coastal waters as no-discharge zones

Federal law requires sufficient vessel waste pumpout facilities for a body of water to be designated a no-discharge zone for water protection purposes. This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection to create a plan for establishing the city’s coastal waters as vessel no-discharge zones, to install at least three pumpout facilities per year until all coastal waters in the city are designated as no-discharge zones, to report annually on progress regarding the foregoing, and to ensure that no-discharge zones maintain their status as no-discharge zones once they are established.

56113

Enacted

Int 1253-2016

2017/067

James

Committee on Civil Rights

Prohibiting employers from inquiring about a prospective employee’s salary history.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-05-04T00:00:00.000

2017-05-04T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-11T22:00:33.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting employers from inquiring about or relying on a prospective employee’s salary history

This bill would prohibit employers from inquiring about a prospective employee’s salary history during all stages of the employment process. In the event that an employer is already aware of a prospective employee’s salary history, this bill would prohibit reliance on that information in the determination of salary. When employers rely on salary histories to determine compensation, they perpetuate the gender wage gap. Adopting measures like this bill can reduce the likelihood that women will be prejudiced by prior salary levels and help break the cycle of gender pay inequity.

56097

Enacted

Int 1257-2016

2017/241

Van Bramer

Committee on Transportation

Requiring an annual school safety implementation report, and providing for the repeal of such report.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-02-07T19:21:20.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring an annual school safety implementation report, and providing for the repeal of such report

This bill would require the Department of Transportation to develop strategies for enhancing pedestrian and traffic safety near schools in the city and to provide a report on a biennial basis describing such strategies, including information on whether the safety strategies have been implemented and their implementation status.

56102

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1238-2016

NA

Cornegy

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Security services in certain multiple dwellings.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-03T17:14:50.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to security services in certain multiple dwellings

This bill would require owners of multiple dwellings of nine or more units to provide security services overnight.

55622

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1246-2016

NA

Greenfield

Committee on Environmental Protection

Incentivizing water leak reporting.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:05:40.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to incentivizing water leak reporting

This bill would grant the Commissioner of Environmental Protection discretionary authority to offer rewards to the public for reporting water leaks in taps or service pipes.

56246

Enacted

Int 1241-2016

2018/034

Espinal

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Diaper changing accommodations.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2018-01-09T00:00:00.000

2018-01-09T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-10-22T20:41:53.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to diaper changing accommodations

This bill would require that new or renovated buildings that contain places of public accommodation include diaper changing tables that are accessible to persons regardless of their gender.

56319

Enacted

Int 1259-2016

2017/119

Williams

Committee on Civil Rights

Prohibiting discrimination on the basis of uniformed service.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-04T18:13:53.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of uniformed service

The New York City Human Rights Law (HRL) prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of certain protected statuses in connection with employment, apprentice and other job training programs, the operation of certain places of public accommodation, the sale or rental of housing accommodations, land or commercial space, lending practices, real estate services and related transactions, the granting of licenses and permits, and certain boycott activities. This bill would add actual or perceived uniformed service as a protected status under the HRL. Uniformed service would include current or prior service in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Services, the Army and Air National Guard, the organized militia of the state of New York or the organized militia of any other state, territory or possession of the United States, membership in any reserve component of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, or being listed on the state reserve list or the state retired list or comparable status for any other state, territory or possession of the United States.

52749

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1245-2016

NA

Greenfield

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Increasing penalties for illegally erected radio, television and telecommunications towers.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

Int 0440-2010

2017-12-23T04:05:27.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing penalties for illegally erected radio, television and telecommunications towers

This bill would make it an immediately hazardous violation for a person to illegally erect a radio, television, or telecommunication tower. The bill would establish civil penalties for these violations as follows: $10,000 for a first violation, $25,000 for a second violation, and $100,000 for a third or subsequent violation.

55813

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1258-2016

NA

Van Bramer

Committee on Transportation

Requiring DOT to report on its PARK Smart program.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:07:56.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to report on its PARK Smart program

PARK Smart NYC was a program that was intended to free up parking spaces, increase public safety, and reduce congestion. DOT launched the initiative in October 2008, and added an additional pilot program in 2013. Since 2013 DOT has taken no action. This bill requires DOT to report its timeline and progress on this program.

55373

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1244-2016

NA

Greenfield

Committee on Environmental Protection

Increasing the penalties for the unlawful opening of fire hydrants.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:05:13.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for the unlawful opening of fire hydrants.

This bill would increase the minimum penalties for the unlawful opening, use, operation, or tampering with a fire hydrant from 50 to 250 dollars.

56320

Enacted

Int 1251-2016

2018/008

Maisel

Committee on Transportation

Repairing of ponding conditions on roadways.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:05:00.000

NA

2018-02-26T15:39:24.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to repairing of ponding conditions on roadways

This local law seeks to ameliorate the problem of ponding in streets. After storms, water tends to linger in dirty puddles, which can also allow mosquitos to breed.

56339

Enacted

Int 1242-2016

2016/148

Ferreras-Copeland

Committee on Finance

Greater JFK Business Improvement District, Queens

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-11-16T00:00:00.000

2016-11-16T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-03-22T14:17:06.000

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

This bill would establish the Greater JFK Business Improvement District (“BID”) in Queens.

54329

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1243-2016

NA

Garodnick

Committee on Transportation

Taxi and limousine commission licensing of drivers with multiple license suspensions

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-04-30T19:16:52.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to taxi and limousine commission licensing of drivers with multiple license suspensions

This bill would prohibit the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) from granting a new or renewal taxicab or for-hire vehicle driver’s license to any driver who has received three or more suspensions of either their Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)-issued license or their TLC-issued taxicab or for-hire vehicle driver’s license within the ten-year period prior to their application. For purposes of this bill, suspensions imposed pursuant to failure to answer or pay penalties for violations of toll collection regulations, failure to make child support payments or to comply with a summons, subpoena or warrant relating to a paternity or child support proceeding, failure to pay past-due tax liabilities, and suspensions for certain drug offenses except for those related to the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence, would not apply.

55357

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1250-2016

NA

Kallos

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Licensing tenant screening bureaus.

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:06:43.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to licensing tenant screening bureaus

This bill would require persons who assemble or evaluate screening reports containing court history of residential tenants and applicants for residential housing to be licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). The bill would also require that all tenant screening reports contain certain information about each court proceeding referenced in the report. Finally, the bill would grant DCA enforcement authority, would establish civil penalties for violations, and would create a private right of action for tenants and prospective tenants injured by violations.

56262

Enacted

Int 1227-2016

2016/092

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Naming of 65 thoroughfares and public places.

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-08-03T00:00:00.000

2016-08-03T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-27T23:44:08.000

A Local Law in relation to the naming of 65 thoroughfares and public places, Purple Heart Memorial Bridge, Borough of Staten Island, William “Pop” Marsh Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Hy Genee Way, Borough of Manhattan, Grace Belkin Way, Borough of the Bronx, Lieutenant Theodore Leoutsakos Way, Borough of Queens, Emma Brandt Way, Borough of Queens, Tohma Y. Faulkner Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Det. Joseph A. Picciano Way, Borough of Queens, Easter Rising Stair Way, Borough of Queens, Dorothy Neary Way, Borough of Queens, Cecil Collymore Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Dr. Rev. Clarence Norman Sr. and Ellen Norman Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Bishop William Lee Bonner Square, Borough of Manhattan, Judge Constance Baker Motley Lane, Borough of Manhattan, Mary Vavruska Way, Borough of Queens, Dr. Walter A. Kyte Way, Borough of Brooklyn, George’s Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Senator Christopher J. Mega Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Maureen Stramka Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Salvatore (Sal) D’Amato Place, Borough of Brooklyn, Howard Dunn Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Juanita Hamilton Place, Borough of the Bronx, Melanie Rodriguez Place, Borough of the Bronx, Elmo Hope Way - Jazz Pioneer, Borough of the Bronx, Honorable Samuel Bea Jr. Way, Borough of the Bronx, Bishop Joseph H. Bell Sr. Way, Borough of the Bronx, Kings 5 Way, Borough of the Bronx, THE RAMONES WAY, Borough of Queens, Jose “Tuffy” Sanchez Corner, Borough of Brooklyn, Hope Reichbach Way, Borough of Brooklyn, John J. McCarthy Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Kells - Grennie American Legion Post No. 316 Way, Borough of Staten Island, Joe Manfredi Way, Borough of Staten Island, Connor and Breandan Moore Way, Borough of Staten Island, Ingram and Geneva Montgomery Way, Borough of Brooklyn, John Steptoe Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Malik ‘Phife Dawg’ Taylor Way, Borough of Queens, Charles ‘Chuck’ Granby Way, Borough of Queens, Melvin Harris Way, Borough of Queens, Reverend Dr. James C. Kelly Sr. Way, Borough of Queens, Vincent “Vinnie” Abate Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Mary Jane Matos Way, Borough of Manhattan, Renee Mancino Way, Borough of Manhattan, School Safety Agent Sandra P. Cranford Way, Borough of Staten Island, Olympic Silver Medalist Abel Kiviat Way, Borough of Staten Island, Peter Pellegrito Way, Borough of Staten Island, Mark B. Herman Way, Borough of Staten Island, Joseph Russo Way, Borough of Staten Island, John L. Nelson Way, Borough of Manhattan, Lt. Christopher Pupo Way, Borough of the Bronx, Twana Gilliard-Green Way, Borough of the Bronx, Martha Watford Way, Borough of the Bronx, Dr. Serafin Izquierdo Way, Borough of the Bronx, Dr. Luis Felipe Serrano Way, Borough of the Bronx, Nathan and Ida Handwerker Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Captain Michael E. Berdy Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Pastor Debbe Santiago Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Midshipman Justin Zemser Way, Borough of Queens, Alfonse Agovino, Sr. Way, Borough of the Bronx, Coach Stephen Piorkowski Way, Borough of Queens, Alfred J. Vigliante Way, Borough of Brooklyn, D’Aja Naquai Robinson Way, Borough of Queens, Anthony Mason Way, Borough of Queens, 65th Infantry Regiment “Borinqueneers” Way, Borough of Manhattan, Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros Way, Borough of Manhattan and the repeal of sections 4, 23, 30, 38 and 40 of local law number 23 for the year 2016 and the repeal of section 30 of local law number 76 for the year 2015.

This bill would co-name 65 thoroughfares and public places, based on requests of Council Members whose district includes the location. Of these 65 co-names, 6 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.

56253

Enacted

Int 1228-2016

2016/165

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Investigation, review, study, audit of, and recommendations relating to, the operations, policies, programs and practices of the DOC by the commissioner of DOI.

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-03T18:33:13.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the investigation, review, study, audit of, and recommendations relating to, the operations, policies, programs and practices of the department of correction by the commissioner of the department of investigation

This bill would codify the existence and role of the Department of Investigation’s Inspector General for the Department of Correction. This role would be analogous to the role of the Inspector General of the New York City Police Department, and would include submitting a yearly report regarding evaluations and recommendations related to the Department of Correction.

56268

Enacted

Int 1234-2016

2017/132

Salamanca

Committee on Transportation

Notifying council members and community boards of muni-meter installations.

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2017-08-08T00:00:00.000

2017-08-08T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-17T19:35:50.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notifying council members and community boards of muni-meter installations

This bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to provide notice to affected council members and community boards of the installation of new muni-meters covering at least four contiguous blockfaces prior to such installation. The bill would also allow affected council members and community boards to submit recommendations and/or comments to DOT about the notice, and would require DOT to review recommendations and/or comments prior to the installation. Community boards would also be allowed to request a presentation on the installation.

56133

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1230-2016

NA

Espinal

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring that the roofs of new commercial buildings be partially covered in plants or solar panels.

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-04-27T14:28:34.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that the roofs of certain new buildings be partially covered in green roofs or solar panels

This bill would require that the rooftops of buildings or structures in occupancy groups B, I-4, M, or S-2, as defined in section BC 302 of the New York city building code, be partially covered in plants, known as “green roofs,” solar panels or a combination of both. This legislation promotes energy efficient building practices, as green roofs filter pollutants and add agricultural space, and solar roofs encourage renewable energy generation and reduce air pollution.

56271

Enacted

Int 1231-2016

2016/093

Garodnick

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Vending Tickets

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-08-03T00:00:00.000

2016-08-03T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-02-06T15:23:33.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating an exemption to the rebuttable presumption applicable to vending tickets

The bill would create an exemption to the rebuttable presumption applicable to vending tickets. The rebuttable presumption that violation of any laws or rules relating to ticket selling was caused by the place of entertainment, mode of transportation, or guided tour whose ticket is vended and/or the person on whose behalf the ticket is vended would not apply where the ticket is counterfeit or where the circumstances of the vending were not authorized or subject to the control of such venue.

52490

Enacted

Int 1233-2016

2017/118

Mendez

Committee on Health

Prohibiting the display of wild or exotic animals for public entertainment or amusement.

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

Int 0049-2010, Int 0389-2006

2022-06-11T01:16:40.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to wild or exotic animal circus performances

This bill would prohibit the use of many wild or exotic animals in circuses.

54775

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1235-2016

NA

Williams

Committee on Public Safety

Respecting the right to record police activities.

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-23T16:17:06.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to respecting the right to record police activities

This bill would prohibit New York City police officers or peace officer from taking any steps to prevent the recording of their activities, unless such recording would constitute the crime of obstructing governmental administration in the second degree. The bill also allows any individual who is prevented or discouraged from filming such activities to sue the City in state court.

56264

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1232-2016

NA

Gentile

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Building alteration permits.

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:03:26.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to building alteration permits

This bill classifies alteration permit types.

56265

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1229-2016

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Environmental Protection

Creation of a pilot program for a district-scale geothermal system.

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2016-07-14T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:02:56.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a pilot program for a district-scale geothermal system

This bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, to establish and oversee a pilot program for a district-scale geothermal system. This project could be developed by a third-party developer selected through a request-for-proposals (RFP) process. The bill would establish criteria for choosing a site for the pilot district and would require a geothermal system to be constructed and maintained, and require that geothermal energy be provided to participating buildings through power purchase agreements with building owners. These agreements would give ownership of geothermal system infrastructure to building owners at the conclusion of the agreement term, which could not exceed seven years. The bill would also require detailed reporting on various aspects of the pilot program, including recommendations on whether the program should be expanded.

56126

Enacted

Int 1224-2016

2017/072

Rosenthal

Committee on Contracts

Increasing the contract award threshold requiring a vendor doing business with the city to complete a VENDEX questionnaire.

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2017-05-10T00:00:00.000

2017-05-10T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-07-10T20:46:26.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the contract award threshold requiring a vendor doing business with the city to complete a VENDEX questionnaire

This bill would increase the threshold requiring a vendor doing business with the city to complete a Vendor Information Exchange System (VENDEX) questionnaire from $100,000 to $250,000 in aggregate contracts or subcontracts over the preceding 12 month period.

56189

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1217-2016

NA

Espinal

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Banning the sale of cosmetic talc in the city of New York.

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:38:23.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to banning the sale of cosmetic talc in the city of New York

This bill bans the sale of cosmetic talc in New York City. Some studies have found that perineal use of talc-based products is a possible risk factor for ovarian cancer.

55990

Enacted

Int 1225-2016

2017/117

Torres

Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Disability Services

Requiring the dept of health and mental hygiene to submit a plan for serving the behavioral health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons.

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-04T18:14:11.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to submit a plan for serving the behavioral health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons.

Proposed Int. No. 1225-A would mandate that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in consultation with the office of the mayor and other agencies, create and submit to the Mayor and City Council a plan to serve the behavioral health needs of LGBTQ persons, including young people under 24 and elders over 65. Such plan would be due on June 1, 2018.

56027

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1221-2016

NA

King

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Raising the maximum age to apply to become a firefighter.

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:38:55.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to raising the maximum age to apply to become a firefighter

This bill would raise the maximum eligible age for applying to become a firefighter from 29 to 31, and establish that the maximum eligible age to begin working as a firefighter is 36.

56114

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1222-2016

NA

Lancman

Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Disability Services

Required notice of the rights of people with disabilities to use service animals in public accommodations.

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:39:07.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to required notice of the rights of people with disabilities to use service animals in public accommodations

This bill would require public accommodations to post notices visible to employees and customers that people with disabilities may be accompanied by service animals in accordance with federal and state laws. A violation of this requirement would carry a civil penalty of fifty dollars for every employee not provided such notice.

53245

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1220-2016

NA

Kallos

Committee on Technology

Use of web analytics for city agency websites.

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:38:42.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of web analytics for city agency websites

This bill would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT) to require City websites to use web analytics to help optimize their websites. Web analytics are tools used to measure a website’s use, traffic, traffic sources and analyze other web data for the purposes of improving the effectiveness of a website.

56190

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1226-2016

NA

Williams

Committee on Technology

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

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:02:38.000

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

This bill would require 311 to accept image and video data during the intake of certain service requests or complaints, and then to supply that data to the relevant agencies for use by their inspectors.

56194

Enacted

Int 1223-2016

2016/081

Lander

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Reducing the use of carryout bags.

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-28T00:00:00.000

2016-06-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-31T16:42:47.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing the use of carryout bags

The bill would extend the effective date of Local Law 63, which imposes impose a minimum fee of five cents for plastic or paper bags at retail, convenience, and grocery stores, with limited exceptions.

56219

Enacted

Int 1219-2016

2017/116

Greenfield

Committee on Land Use

Reporting and publication of information about privately owned public spaces.

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-11-13T16:48:13.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting and publication of information about privately owned public spaces

This bill would create a definition of privately owned public spaces (POPS) that includes POPS established pursuant to the Zoning Resolution in exchange for floor area bonuses in private developments, POPS listed in the POPS data set available through the City’s open data portal, and POPS established pursuant to discretionary actions and approvals (such as special permits, variances, and certifications) rendered on or after January 1, 2001.

The bill would require the Department of City Planning to report to the Council and make available on a publicly available website information about POPS, including their locations, the required amenities, and operating requirements. It would require an agency designated by the Mayor to inspect POPS on a regular basis, and to report annually on enforcement actions taken against non-compliant building owners. The bill would also require all covered POPS to display signage including hours of operation and required amenities.

56220

Enacted

Int 1218-2016

2017/094

Gentile

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Illegal conversions

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2016-06-21T00:00:00.000

2017-05-30T00:00:00.000

2017-05-30T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-08-02T14:41:24.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to illegal conversions

This bill would increase the penalties for illegally converting residential space so that it contains three or more dwelling units above the amount legally allowed. The bill contains a one-time exception for owners that reasonably did not know of such conversion and who promptly took steps to correct the condition. The bill would also require that the Department of Buildings (DOB) seek to obtain an access warrant where it is unable to obtain access to a building where it suspects an illegal conversion has occurred.

53016

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1208-2016

NA

Kallos

Committee on Contracts

Establishment of a centralized procurement database.

2016-06-08T00:00:00.000

2016-06-08T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:36:53.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a centralized procurement database.

This bill would require the mayor to establish and maintain a public online database to contain certain information for every agency procurement that exceeds the small purchase limits. This information includes applicable requests for proposals or public notices, submitted responses, and details about the awarded contract (such as the name of the contractor, term of the contract, and dollar amount of the contract).