City Council Legislation: Bills and Local Laws

54802

Enacted

Int 0851-2015

2016/077

Cornegy

Committee on Small Business

Curtailing harassment of small businesses and other non-residential tenants.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2016-06-28T00:00:00.000

2016-06-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-08-30T19:51:27.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to curtailing harassment of small businesses and other non-residential tenants

This bill would create a cause of action for harassment of small businesses and other non-residential tenants by landlords. The bill would specify acts and omissions that constitute non-residential tenant harassment when committed with intent to cause the tenant to vacate the leased property or to surrender a right held under the lease agreement. The bill would also specify remedies available to a small business or other tenant that has been the victim of non-residential tenant harassment.

54861

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0862-2015

NA

James

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Establishing an anonymous wage theft hotline, a wage theft advocacy office and an annual wage theft hotline report.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-03T21:19:08.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing an anonymous wage theft hotline, a wage theft advocacy office and an annual wage theft hotline report

This bill would require the Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, or whomever the Mayor designates, to assist the Public Advocate in establishing an Office of Wage Theft Advocacy within the Office of the Public Advocate, to help workers file wage theft complaints with state authorities. This bill would also require the Commissioner or designee to establish a wage theft hotline to inform callers about the New York wage law and available resources for workers and, if the caller so requests, to send information about wage laws, including laws relating to wage theft, to businesses and employers. Finally, this bill would require the Commissioner or other designee to provide an annual report regarding the operation of the hotline and to make recommendations to the State Department of Labor regarding state labor law.

54866

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0852-2015

NA

Crowley

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Mandating that correction officers escort inmates to medical visits in a timely fashion.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:37:16.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to mandating that correction officers escort inmates to medical visits in a timely fashion.

This bill would require the Department of Correction (“DOC”) to ensure that all inmates who require an escort to a medical facility be provided such escort within a reasonable period of time. It also requires the DOC to publish a quarterly report on its website containing both the average and median amount of time between which an escort is requested by an inmate and when such escort actually occurred.

54874

Enacted

Int 0849-2015

2015/076

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Naming of 51 thoroughfares and public places.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-08-10T00:00:00.000

2015-08-10T00:00:00.000

NA

2015-12-02T21:01:47.000

A Local Law in relation to the naming of 51 thoroughfares and public places, Henry “Red” Allen Way, Borough of the Bronx, Tanaya R. Copeland Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, Gregorio Luperón Way, Borough of the Bronx, Dennis Syntilas Way, Borough of Queens, Do The Right Thing Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Detective Clarence M. Surgeon Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Way, Borough of Queens, Frank Kowalinski Way, Borough of Queens, Gus Vlahavas Place, Borough of Brooklyn, Leonard Harper Way, Borough of Manhattan, P.O. Ronald G. Becker, Jr. Way, Borough of the Bronx, Maxine Sullivan Way, Borough of the Bronx, Larry Selman Way, Borough of Manhattan, Sgt. Charles H. Cochrane Way, Borough of Manhattan, Carmen Rosa Way, Borough of the Bronx, Allison Hope Liao Way, Borough of Queens, Briana Ojeda Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Dorothy Skinner Way, Borough of Manhattan, Robert Lowery Way, Borough of Manhattan, Firefighter John P. Sullivan Way, Borough of Manhattan, Peter W. Piccininni Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Captain James McDonnell Way, Borough of Manhattan, William Soto Way, Borough of Manhattan, Dr. Meryl Efron Way, Borough of Staten Island, Mrs. Rosemary Way, Borough of Staten Island, Officer Thomas Choi Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Assistant Principal Linda A. Romano Place, Borough of Brooklyn, Rabbi Sidney Kleiman Way, Borough of Manhattan, Detective 1st Grade Brian Moore Way, Borough of Queens, Vincent Abate Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Mitchell-Lama Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Detective Dennis Guerra Way, Borough of Queens, Sheila Pecoraro Way, Borough of Queens, James English Way, Borough of Queens, Mary’s Way, Borough of Queens, Matty Alou Way, Borough of Manhattan, Albert Blumburg Way, Borough of Manhattan, Bruce Reynolds Way, Borough of Manhattan, EMT Luis De Pena Jr. Square, Borough of Manhattan, Elizabeth Egbert Way, Borough of Staten Island, Dominick (Dom) Lambert Way, Borough of Staten Island, Art Hall Way, Borough of Staten Island, Wayne “Chops” Derrick Way, Borough of Staten Island, Louis Powsner Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Father Connie Mobley Boulevard, Borough of Brooklyn, Seth Kushner Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Bill Twomey Place, Borough of the Bronx, Ptl. Phillip Cardillo Way, Borough of Queens, Matinecock Way, Borough of Queens, Marjorie Sewell Cautley Way, Borough of Queens and Catherine McAuley High School Way, Borough of Brooklyn

This bill would co-name 51 thoroughfares and public places, based on requests of Council Members whose district includes the location.

54876

Enacted

Int 0861-2015

2017/008

Miller

Committee on Transportation

Commuter Vans

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-02-15T00:00:00.000

2017-02-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-02-12T16:39:03.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the unlicensed operation of any vehicle as a commuter van and to increasing certain penalties applicable to operators of commuter vans

The bill would make the unlicensed operation of any vehicle as a commuter van punishable by a fine of $1,000-$2,000, imprisonment of up to 60 days, or both. In addition, the bill would set the minimum civil penalty for a first violation involving the operation of a commuter van to $1,000. Currently, the maximum penalty is $1,000, with no minimum. The civil penalty for a violation involving the operation of a commuter van service without the required authorizations or license would be raised from a range $500-$1,000 to $1,000-$3,000 for a first offense and $1,000-$2,500 to $2,000-$4,000 for subsequent offenses within two years.

54883

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0857-2015

NA

Matteo

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Increasing penalties for littering.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:38:10.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing penalties for littering

This bill would increase the fines for littering.

54912

Enacted

Int 0855-2015

2018/060

Kallos

Committee on General Welfare

A study regarding the feasibility of notifying individuals who may be eligible for public assistance.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2018-01-19T00:00:00.000

2018-01-19T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-05-17T15:43:00.000

A Local Law to amend administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a study regarding the feasibility of notifying individuals who may be eligible for public assistance

The bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Operations to produce a study by December 31, 2018, regarding the feasibility and cost of utilizing City administrative data to determine individuals who are likely eligible for public assistance and to provide notice to those individuals of their likely eligibility. The study would include all forms of public assistance for which an individual can apply through the City.

54885

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0853-2015

NA

Dromm

Committee on Environmental Protection

Sale and use of diesel-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:37:32.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sale and use of diesel-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers

This local law prohibits sale or use of diesel powered leaf blowers or lawn mowers after September 1, 2017.

54909

Enacted

Int 0850-2015

2015/092

Constantinides

Committee on Environmental Protection

Use of air conditioning systems.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-10-07T00:00:00.000

2015-10-07T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-08-03T16:08:59.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of air conditioning systems

This bill would expand to small stores (retail or wholesale establishments under four thousand square feet) the prohibition against propping open outside doors while an air conditioner or central cooling system is operating. It would also require that stores which are part of a chain post a notice on each door stating that violations may be reported to 311.

53699

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0863-2015

NA

Rosenthal

Committee on Transportation

Identifying garments worn by those operating a bicycle used for commercial purposes.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:39:15.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to identifying garments worn by those operating a bicycle used for commercial purposes.

The Administrative Code currently requires that commercial cyclists wear a retro-reflective jacket, vest, or other wearing apparel as the outermost garment while on the job. The back of the garment must have the business' name and the bicycle operator's individual identification number in a font not less than one inch in height. Under the bill, the information on such garments would be required to be in a font no less than two inches in height and be reflective.

53912

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0854-2015

NA

Johnson

Committee on Environmental Protection

Requiring that all city-owned buildings be powered by renewable energy sources by 2050.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:37:50.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that all city-owned buildings be powered by renewable energy sources by 2050

The bill would require that all city-owned buildings be completely powered by renewable energy sources by 2050 pursuant to a schedule that would increase the required amount by roughly fifteen percent every five years.

54014

Enacted

Int 0860-2015

2017/007

Miller

Committee on Transportation

Commuter Vans

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-02-15T00:00:00.000

2017-02-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-02-12T16:37:24.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring studies of safety in the commuter van industry and limiting the number of new commuter van licenses

The bill would limit the number of commuter van licenses to 735, provided that the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) could increase the number of available licenses upon a finding that there is a need for additional vans in an annual study. In such study, the TLC would review safety in the commuter van industry, in addition to the demand for commuter van service.

54708

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0859-2015

NA

Menchaca

Committee on Environmental Protection

Reducing noise caused by sightseeing helicopters.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:38:45.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing noise caused by sightseeing helicopters.

This bill would prohibit sightseeing helicopters from taking off and landing at heliports owned by the city if those helicopters do not meet the stage 3 noise levels for helicopters as determined by the Federal Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990.

54709

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0858-2015

NA

Menchaca

Committee on Environmental Protection

Reducing noise caused by sightseeing helicopters that meet federal noise reduction standards.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:38:24.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing noise caused by sightseeing helicopters that meet federal noise reduction standards

This bill would prohibit sightseeing helicopters from taking off and landing at heliports owned by the city if those helicopters meet the stage 3 noise limits for helicopters as determined by the Federal Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990, subject to approval by the United States Secretary of Transportation.

54772

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0864-2015

NA

Ulrich

Committee on Recovery and Resiliency

Special flood hazard area notification.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:39:32.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a special flood hazard area notification

This bill would require the office of emergency management to conduct a mailing after the final adoption of a federal flood insurance rate map, informing members of the public whose properties are in the special flood hazard area of flood insurance requirements and other relevant information.

54782

Enacted

Int 0856-2015

2016/018

Levine

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Parks dept recreation center fees for veterans and persons with disabilities.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2016-02-19T00:00:00.000

2016-02-19T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-05-04T16:34:03.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to parks department recreation center fees for seniors, youths, veterans and persons with disabilities

This bill would establish a discounted annual membership fee at Parks Department recreation centers for persons with disabilities and veterans of the armed forces.

54843

Enacted

Int 0865-2015

2017/009

Van Bramer

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

Reporting certain data regarding institutions in the Cultural Institutions Group.

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

2017-02-15T00:00:00.000

2017-02-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-14T21:39:09.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to reporting certain data regarding institutions in the Cultural Institutions Group

This bill would require the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) to report data of the Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) individual organizations’ performance for the previous fiscal year. The data would include total visitor attendance, the number of free or reduced-price visits, the total attendance of public school students through school-organized visits, the number of partnerships with public schools, the total number of free admission hours, the number of programs related to the cultural institution’s mission or discipline and targeted to a general audience, and the number of programs targeted or designed to reach specific groups of people.

CIG includes any cultural institution that is in the CIG as determined by the Department of Cultural Affairs. Members of the CIG are located on City-owned property and receive significant capital and operating support from the City. Members operate as publicly-owned facilities whose mandate is to provide cultural services to all New Yorkers.

54779

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0842-2015

NA

Levin

Committee on Transportation

Temporarily limiting the issuance of new for-hire vehicle licenses.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:35:33.000

A Local Law in relation to temporarily limiting the issuance of new for-hire vehicle licenses

The bill would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to limit the issuance of for-hire vehicle licenses through April 30, 2016. New for-hire vehicle licenses would only be issued in limited numbers to vehicles affiliated with existing bases to allow for some growth, based on the number of vehicles affiliated with a base as of June 15, 2015. Existing for-hire vehicle licenses would continue to be renewed. Street hail livery vehicle and base licenses would not be impacted. Following the completion of the study, the TLC would be required to submit to the Speaker and the Mayor recommendations for mitigating any impacts identified.

54377

Enacted

Int 0847-2015

2015/075

Rodriguez

Committee on Transportation

Requiring a study on the impact of growth in the taxicab and for-hire vehicle industries.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-08-10T00:00:00.000

2015-08-10T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-08-13T20:56:05.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on the impact of growth in the taxicab and for-hire vehicle industries

The bill would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to conduct a study on how growth in the taxi and for-hire vehicle industries has impacted traffic, air quality, noise, and public health. The study would consider factors such as increases in the number of drivers, vehicles, and bases licensed, as well as trips taken. The TLC would be required to post on its website and submit to the Council a copy of the study no later than April 30, 2016.

54723

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0843-2015

NA

Richards

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Increasing transparency around manhole fires and explosions.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-08-13T20:55:45.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing transparency around manhole fires and explosions

This bill would require the Fire Department to submit an annual report to the Council on manhole fires and explosions to which they responded.

54773

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0835-2015

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Environmental Protection

Establishing requirements for the selection, installation and maintenance of plants for green roof systems

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

Int 0348-2010

2017-12-22T16:30:29.000

A Local Law to amend the building code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing requirements for the selection, installation and maintenance of plants for green roof systems

This bill would mandate that the New York City building code is amended by adding a new reference standard ASTM E 2600, in appropriate order, specifically the Standard Guide for Selection, Installation, and Maintenance of Plants for Green Roof Systems. 2400M-06(2015)e1………..1507.16.5

54338

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0836-2015

NA

Garodnick

Committee on Transportation

TLC to establish a uniform method of calculating suggested tip amounts for taxicab passengers who pay their fare using the taxicab electronic payment system.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:30:47.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the taxi and limousine commission to establish a uniform method of calculating suggested tip amounts for taxicab passengers who pay their fare using the taxicab electronic payment system

This bill would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission (“TLC”) to develop a policy that, among other things, (1) establishes a uniform method of calculating suggested tips for passengers who pay their fares by credit card or debit card, (2) requires TLC to provide notice informing passengers paying their fares and tips by credit card or debit card about how suggested tip amounts are calculated, and (3) requires TLC to give passengers the option to designate their own tip amount instead of paying the tip amounts set by TLC. TLC will also be able to assign civil penalties of not less than $100 and not more than $500 for any violations of the rules it promulgates in connection with this bill.

54767

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0841-2015

NA

King

Committee on Health

Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to post a link on its website to allow for registration to become a bone marrow donor.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:35:17.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to post a link on its website to allow for registration to become a bone marrow donor

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to post a link on its website to the National Marrow Donor program, through which individuals can register to be a bone marrow donor. If New York State creates a state bone marrow registry with an accompanying website, this bill would require that a link be posted to that site instead.

52932

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0840-2015

NA

Kallos

Committee on Transportation

Upkeep of pedestrian ramps defined as curb ramps under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-03-01T22:53:08.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the upkeep of pedestrian ramps defined as curb ramps under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This bill would ensure that curb ramps leading from sidewalks to marked crosswalks are made accessible according to the definitions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone responsible for a curb ramp would follow the ADA guidelines for upkeep, installation, or repair of curb ramps.

54771

Enacted

Int 0834-2015

2017/028

Cohen

Committee on Public Safety

Use of all-terrain vehicles, including dirt bikes.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-03-18T00:00:00.000

2017-03-18T12:00:00.000

NA

2017-05-03T18:34:29.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of all-terrain vehicles, including dirt bikes

This bill prohibits the operation of all-terrain vehicles, including dirt bikes in New York city, unless given consent by the property owner. The first offense is punishable by a fine and/or a civil penalty of up to 500 dollars. Any subsequent offense is punishable by a fine and/or a civil penalty of up to 1000 dollars.

54817

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0837-2015

NA

Garodnick

Committee on Land Use

Requiring the Landmarks Preservation Commission to make available a database of all items designated or under consideration for designation.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:31:04.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the Landmarks Preservation Commission to make available a database of all items designated or under consideration for designation.

This bill would require the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) to publish a database online that provides information on all properties that are designated as landmarks or historic districts, or under consideration for such designation. The database would include information on items under consideration for designation, including the location of properties, the person or organization that submitted a request for consideration, relevant documents, dates of scheduled hearings or meetings and the current status of consideration. Items under consideration for designation include any properties for which the public has requested consideration, properties surveyed by commission staff, and properties calendared for consideration.

54822

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0844-2015

NA

Richards

Committee on Environmental Protection

Mandating the construction of solar canopies in certain parking lots.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-08-13T20:55:51.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to mandating the construction of solar canopies in certain parking lots

This local law would mandate, with respect to all city-owned, or leased or operated parking lots receiving solar radiation, that the Department of Citywide Administrative Services install all solar canopies that would be cost-effective at each city-controlled parking lot. In addition for each city controlled parking lot a number of parking spaces equal to or greater than 50 percent of the parking spaces covered by such canopies shall be equipped with electrical raceways capable of supporting electric vehicle charging stations and shall be installed in each city controlled parking lot where a solar canopy is installed. This local law would require reporting every five years on, among other things, the value of energy produced by solar canopies on city-controlled parking lots and a summary of how such energy was used and a description of each factor that has affected the cost-effectiveness of installing solar canopies on city-controlled parking lots.

54823

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0845-2015

NA

Richards

Committee on Environmental Protection

Establishing five-year benchmarks and periodic progress reports to ensure that the city implements required greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:36:19.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing five-year benchmarks and periodic progress reports to ensure that the city implements required greenhouse gas emissions reductions

This local law would mandate that the Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability set five year benchmarks by sector for greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including the buildings sector, the transportation sector and other sectors identified by the office, to ensure that the city has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by eighty percent by 2050. This local law requires that such benchmarks be updated as needed but at least every five years. This local law also requires progress reports to be issued every two years detailing the emissions reductions and any impediments to further reductions.

54824

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0846-2015

NA

Richards

Committee on Environmental Protection

Creation of an office of solar energy.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-08-13T20:55:59.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to creation of an office of solar energy

This local law requires that the Office of Long Term Planning or such other office as the Mayor may designate to establish a New York City Office of Solar Energy. Such office shall be headed by a director who shall be appointed by the mayor or by the head of such department. The director shall have the power and the duty to. develop and coordinate the implementation of solar policies, programs expanding solar access to ensure it is more equitably distributed by targeting additional assistance for communities that have historically had limited access due to financial hardship, technical constraints, or other reasons and rapidly scaling up innovative solar programs, including community-based group purchasing and shared solar programs, which would provide more New Yorkers with the opportunity to benefit from this renewable energy source. The director shall develop and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive, long-term solar energy implementation plan designed such that the city shall reach its maximum solar energy potential by two thousand thirty. No later than April two thousand eighteen, and no later than every four years thereafter, the director shall develop and submit to the mayor and the speaker of the city council an updated long-term solar energy installation plan, setting forth goals associated with each category established pursuant to paragraph one of subdivision b of this section and any additional categories established by the director. An updated plan shall include, for each four-year period beginning on the date an updated plan is submitted to the mayor and the speaker of the city council, implementation milestones for each policy, program and action contained in such plan. An updated plan shall report on the status of the milestones contained in the immediately preceding updated plan. The director shall post on the city's website, a copy of the updated long term solar energy implementation plan. This local law shall take effect immediately.

53991

Enacted

Int 0848-2015

2017/088

Torres

Committee on Governmental Operations

Requiring the board of elections to send voting histories to voters.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-05-30T00:00:00.000

2017-05-30T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-08-03T20:33:55.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to sending voting histories to voters

This bill would require the Campaign Finance Board to include a copy of each recipient’s recent voter history with the Voter Guide mailed to them every four years.

54765

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0838-2015

NA

Johnson

Committee on Economic Development

Urban agriculture advisory board.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-08-13T20:55:24.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to an urban agriculture advisory board

This bill would establish an urban agriculture advisory board to identify existing and potential agricultural food production sites, opportunities to increase local agricultural food production, impediments to local agricultural food production, and consider means to expand urban agriculture training programs.

54803

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0839-2015

NA

Johnson

Committee on Contracts

Establishing a temporary task force to review City procurement and disposal practices.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-08-13T20:55:31.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a temporary task force to review City procurement and disposal practices

This bill would create a temporary task force to review procurement and disposal practices in the city to determine whether there are negative environmental impacts associated with current practices. The bill would require the task force to report their findings and recommendations to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council. The task force would cease to exist three months after it issues the report.

54696

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0833-2015

NA

Cohen

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Pesticide use reporting manual published by the dept of parks and recreation.

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2015-06-26T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:30:08.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a pesticide use reporting manual published by the department of parks and recreation

This bill would require the department of parks and recreation to publish a manual that sets forth binding policy regarding the reporting of the department’s pesticide use. The bill would require that the manual, any changes to the manual, and any pesticide use reports prepared by the department of parks and recreation be made available online on the department’s website.

54537

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0828-2015

NA

Ulrich

Committee on Veterans

Creation of a veterans resource guide.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:29:07.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a veterans resource guide

This bill would require the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) to maintain and periodically update a resource guide for veterans. This guide would be available on the DVS website and in written format, if requested. The guide would contain information about eligibility and the process of applying for federal, state, and city veterans’ benefits, special rights accorded to veterans under the law, health programs and services, legal and housing services, small business support, educational and employment opportunities, and other available resources for veterans.

54570

Enacted

Int 0810-2015

2016/047

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

Providing for the denial of an application for, or the suspension, termination or revocation of, a license, permit or registration based on unpaid civil penalties imposed by the environmental control board or a tribunal of the office of administrative tri

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-10-19T15:19:56.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to providing for the denial of an application for, or the suspension, termination or revocation of, a license, permit or registration based on unpaid civil penalties imposed by the environmental control board or a tribunal of the office of administrative trials and hearings

This bill would require city agencies that issue notices of violation returnable to the Environmental Control Board (ECB) and that issue licenses, permits or registrations to promulgate rules to implement their authority to deny, suspend, terminate or revoke licenses, permits and registrations based on unpaid civil penalties imposed by ECB. The bill would require such rules to include certain factors for agencies to consider when making the determination to deny, suspend, terminate or revoke, including (1) whether the applicant, licensee, permittee or registrant has other debt owed to the city; (2) the amount of unpaid civil penalties owed; (3) whether the underlying violation is one of a series of violations and the nature of the underlying violation; and (4) whether the unpaid civil penalties were imposed due to a finding of default decision that was then vacated, or whether the applicant, licensee, permittee or registration has made a request to vacate a default and obtain a new hearing. The bill would clarify that such agencies would not be limited to the considerations required by the bill and may consider any additional factors in making a determination. The bill would exempt agencies that have adopted a rule or policy prior to the effective date of the bill that substantially meets the requirements of the bill. The bill would also require agencies to provide an annual report to the Council including the number of applications received; the number denied pursuant to such rules; the number of licenses, permits or registrations suspended, terminated or revoked; and list of the types of licenses, permits or registrations issued by such agency and the time period for which such licenses, permits or registrations are issued.

54576

Enacted

Int 0807-2015

2016/046

Ferreras-Copeland

Committee on Governmental Operations

Notices of violation adjudicated by the environmental control board and issued generically to the "owner of" a business, organization or premises.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-06-13T14:58:55.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to notices of violation adjudicated by the environmental control board and issued generically to the "owner of" a business, organization or premises

Agencies that issue notices of violation for referral to the Environmental Control Board (ECB) for adjudication sometimes issue those notices to a generic “owner of” a specified business, organization or premises when the issuing officer does not know the actual name of the respondent. This bill would clarify that the ECB should treat a generic notice in the same manner as if the notice had cited the owner of the specified entity or premises by name. This bill would also require an agency that issues a generic notice to make reasonable efforts to learn the respondent’s name after issuing the notice. Finally, the bill would provide that where a default decision is rendered on a generic notice and the judgment is given to the Department of Finance for collection, the Commissioner of Finance must make reasonable efforts to learn the respondent’s name.

54599

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0826-2015

NA

Rosenthal

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Civil penalties for illegal conversions of dwelling units from permanent residences.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:28:39.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to civil penalties for illegal conversions of dwelling units from permanent residences

This bill increases the penalty amount that the Department of Buildings (DOB) can issue when an owner is found to have illegally converted a dwelling unit that is classified for permanent residential use. The civil penalties will now range from $10,000 to $50,000 for each violation. In addition, a $2,000 civil penalty can be issued for each day that the violation is not corrected.

54618

Enacted

Int 0832-2015

2016/038

Williams

Committee on Civil Rights

Prohibiting discrimination in housing accommodations on the basis of an individual’s status as a victim of domestic violence.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2016-03-28T00:00:00.000

2016-03-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-05-04T16:33:06.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting discrimination in housing accommodations on the basis of an individual’s status as a victim of domestic violence.

This bill makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for landlords and other agents of real estate to refuse to sell, rent or lease, or otherwise deny or withhold an interest in a housing accommodation because of an individual’s actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking.

54623

Enacted

Int 0814-2015

2016/035

Lander

Committee on Civil Rights

Construction of the New York city human rights law.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2016-03-28T00:00:00.000

2016-03-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-05-16T15:52:29.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to construction of the New York city human rights law

The 2005 Restoration Act provided that the New York City Human Rights Law is to be interpreted liberally and independently of similar federal or state provisions. This bill would recognize certain court cases that have given the Human Rights Law an independent construction as required by the Restoration Act. The bill also would require that exemptions and exceptions from the general provisions of the Human Rights Law be construed narrowly in order to maximize deterrence of discriminatory conduct.

54626

Enacted

Int 0824-2015

2016/088

Rose

Committee on Public Safety

NYPD to report in relation to deployment.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2016-08-03T00:00:00.000

2016-08-03T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-08-31T12:14:31.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to report in relation to deployment

This bill will require the NYPD to post an annual report of the total number and percentage of officers in each precinct that (1) have two or more substantiated CCRB complaints in the last 3 calendar years; (2) have been the subject of an IAB investigation that resulted in a suspension in the last 5 years; (3) used excessive force in the last 3 years; or (4) have been arrested in the last 10 years for police-related behavior.

54627

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0808-2015

NA

Gentile

Committee on Public Safety

Prohibiting the public use of portable devices that can receive or transmit signals on the frequencies designated for police or fire dept use.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:23:26.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the public use of portable devices that can receive or transmit signals on the frequencies designated for police or fire department use

Section 10-102 of the New York city Administrative Code regulates the use of radio receiving sets that can receive signals on police frequencies. This bill would amend section 10-102 to prohibit the public use of any portable device for the purposes of receiving or transmitting signals on police or fire department frequencies. This bill would define portable devices to include radio receiving and transmitting sets, cellular phones, tablets and other mobile devices equipped with electronic applications that enable the user to transmit, receive or translate signals, received on frequencies allocated to the police or fire department. The bill would exempt police or peace officers acting under official capacity, individuals with a valid permit issued by the Police Commissioner, and individuals with an Armature Radio Operator’s License issued by the Federal Communications Commission. The proposed legislation would increase the current fine of twenty-five dollars to five hundred dollars.

54630

Enacted

Int 0830-2015

2015/074

Vallone

Committee on General Welfare

Adult protective services training for certain employees of the city of New York.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-08-10T00:00:00.000

2015-08-10T00:00:00.000

NA

2015-12-02T21:00:26.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to adult protective services training for certain employees of the city of New York

This bill would require the Human Resources Administration to conduct biannual trainings on best practices in identifying persons who may be eligible for adult protective services (APS) and on how to refer individuals to APS. This training will be made available to appropriate employees of several agencies, and will also be made available to employees of New York City’s civil and criminal courts and the New York City Housing Authority.

54631

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0811-2015

NA

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

Requiring agencies to amend notices of violations if they are aware of deficiencies therein.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:23:48.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring agencies to amend notices of violations if they are aware of deficiencies therein

This bill would require that, when an agency issues a notice of violation to an individual or entity that does not meet the standard for a valid notice of violation established by the Environmental Control Board or Office of Administrative Tribunals, as applicable, the agency amend the notice of violation if possible. The notice of violation would then be provided to the alleged violator in the same manner as an original notice of violation and a new hearing date would be assigned.

54655

Enacted

Int 0819-2015

2016/037

Mendez

Committee on Civil Rights

Repeal of subdivision 16 of section 8-107 of such code relating to the applicability of provisions of the human rights law regarding sexual orientation.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2016-03-28T00:00:00.000

2016-03-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-05-16T15:53:03.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the repeal of subdivision 16 of section 8-107 of such code relating to the applicability of provisions of the human rights law regarding sexual orientation

This bill would repeal Administrative Code § 8-107(16), which addresses how the New York City Human Rights Law’s (HRL) protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation should be construed. The subdivision to be repealed provides that the HRL should not be construed to (a) restrict an employer’s right to insist than an employee meet bona-fide job qualifications; (b) authorize or require affirmative action on the basis of sexual orientation; (c) limit or override any exemptions from the provisions of the HRL; (d) make lawful any act that violates the New York Penal Law; or (e) “[e]ndorse any particular behavior or way of life.”

54656

Enacted

Int 0812-2015

2016/048

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

Requiring the inclusion of unique identifiers for buildings and lots in notices of violation adjudicated by the environmental control board.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-06-13T15:03:02.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the inclusion of unique identifiers for buildings and lots in notices of violation adjudicated by the environmental control board

This bill would require city agencies that issue notices of violation that are returnable to the Environmental Control Board for adjudication to, where the alleged violation occurred in or on a building or lot, include the borough, block and lot number and building identification number, as applicable, of the building or lot. Finally, the bill provides that a notice of violation is still enforceable even if it does not include the required identifying information.

54657

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0821-2015

NA

Richards

Committee on Environmental Protection

Backflow prevention device reporting and certification.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:27:26.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to backflow prevention device reporting and certification, and the repeal and replacement of subdivision d of section 24-343.1 of such code

Backflow is when drinking water is contaminated with non-drinkable water, predominately due to plumbing cross-connections. This local law would repeal Administrative Code § 24-343.1(d), relating to backflow prevention device reporting and certification, and replace it with a new subdivision d containing reporting requirements relating to backflow prevention devices. The new provision would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to report annually to the Council on the number of facilities and hazardous facilities estimated to require the installation of backflow prevention devices, the number of such facilities in which backflow prevention devices have already been installed, the number of test reports filed with DEP in the preceding year, and the number of violations issued for failure to install a backflow prevention device and for failure to file a required test report with DEP.

54662

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0827-2015

NA

Torres

Committee on Civil Rights

Expanding the prohibition against source of income discrimination in housing accommodations.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:28:53.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the prohibition against source of income discrimination in housing accommodations

Title 8 of the New York City Administrative Code prohibits source of income discrimination in housing. However, the prohibition against source of income discrimination does not apply to housing accommodations that contain a total of five or fewer housing units unless (1) a housing accommodation is rent-stabilized; or (2) the owner has a right to rent or lease in any building in the City that has six or more units. This bill would amend the Human Rights Law to prohibit source of income discrimination in all cases, regardless of the number of units in the housing accommodation.

54663

Enacted

Int 0815-2015

2016/040

Lander

Committee on Civil Rights

Protecting the right to truthful information under the city human rights law and expressly providing a cause of action for employers and principals whose rights are violated by conduct to which their employees or agents are subjected.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2016-04-06T00:00:00.000

2016-04-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-07-21T16:06:49.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to protecting the right to truthful information under the city human rights law and expressly providing a cause of action for employers and principals whose rights are violated by conduct to which their employees or agents are subjected

The New York City Human Rights Law (“HRL”) bars real estate brokers and salespeople from lying about the availability of housing, land, or commercial space for a discriminatory reason, a protection sometimes called a “right to truthful information.” This bill would broaden or incorporate a right to truthful information for a variety of activity covered by the HRL, including: the availability and terms and conditions of sale or lease for housing, land, or commercial space; admission to or membership in a Multiple Listing Service or similar organizations; lending; employment; and access to public accommodations, which include many providers of goods and services, including restaurants, stores, and even some government entities.

This bill would also give principals and employers a cause of action when their rights are violated by discrimination against their agents or employees, as long as the discrimination happened while the agent or employee was working for the principal or employer.

54664

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0816-2015

NA

Mealy

Committee on Civil Rights

Requiring the Commission on Human Rights to evaluate its tracking system, and develop a formal policy and procedure to handle complaints concerning human rights violations.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:26:47.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the Commission on Human Rights to evaluate its tracking system, and develop a formal policy and procedure to handle complaints concerning human rights violations

Title 8 of the New York City Administrative Code requires the Commission on Human Rights to receive complaints of discrimination. This bill would require the Commission to evaluate the system it uses to track and evaluate complaints and to develop a written policy and procedure to alleviate or reduce delays with its handling of complaints.

54665

Filed (End of Session)

Int 0817-2015

NA

Mealy

Committee on Civil Rights

Clarifying the definition of “place or provider of public accommodation” in the city human rights law.

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T16:27:01.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to clarifying the definition of “place or provider of public accommodation” in the city human rights law

The New York City Human Rights Law prohibits anyone who owns, leases, runs, manages or works for a “place or provider of public accommodation” from discriminating against customers on protected grounds such as race, gender, and age. The law defines “place or provider of public accommodation” broadly, covering “providers” of “goods, services, facilities, accommodations, advantages or privileges of any kind” and covering places that offer those goods, services, and the like. That definition has always covered, but not explicitly listed, government bodies that provide such goods and services to the public. The Human Rights Law currently defines the term “person” to include government bodies. The proposed bill makes clear that any “person” who provides goods, services, facilities, accommodations, advantages or privileges to the public counts as a place or provider of public accommodation.