City Council Legislation: Bills and Local Laws

66983

Enacted

Int 2276-2021

2021/149

Moya

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Construction superintendents.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-02-03T15:09:05.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to construction superintendents

This bill would require additional site safety supervision at major building construction sites. Such sites would be required to designate a full time construction superintendent, who would be responsible for safety and code compliance, along with overall management of the construction project, in addition to a site safety coordinator or site safety manager.

67074

Enacted

Int 2277-2021

2021/167

Powers

Committee on Transportation

Truck loading zones.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-24T00:00:00.000

2021-12-24T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-02-15T22:44:03.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to truck loading zones

The bill would require that all permits of 180 days or more for a street segment with a truck loading zone carry a stipulation that such zone may not be occupied or obstructed. In the event that permitted work necessitates a loading zone obstruction, the Department of Transportation (DOT) may require that the applicant maintain a temporary loading zone, and revoke a permit or refuse to renew a permit for non-compliance. The bill would also amend the Administrative Code to prohibit the use of city-issued parking placards in certain spaces in the central business district of Manhattan, including truck-loading zones. The bill would also codify new and existing regulations for truck loading zones and commercial parking meter areas, including those related to how such spaces are metered or reserved and the lengths of time that they may be occupied, and would allow DOT to authorize cargo bicycles or other sustainable modes to use loading zones and to create reduced rates for zero emission vehicles.

67072

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2280-2021

NA

Reynoso

Committee on Transportation

Requiring secure package storage in certain buildings.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-22T19:41:43.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring secure package storage in certain buildings

This bill would require a secure package storage area in any residential building constructed or undergoing major renovations on or after January 1, 2022. The package storage area could consist of a designated room or locker with access restricted to property personnel, tenants, subtenants and delivery service companies.

67073

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2281-2021

NA

Rivera

Committee on Transportation

Creating an office of sustainable delivery systems and requiring large generator of truck traffic buildings to produce and implement a delivery and servicing plan.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-06-16T16:48:34.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating an office of sustainable delivery systems and requiring large generator of truck traffic buildings to produce and implement a delivery and servicing plan

This bill would require owners of large commercial buildings that are over 500,000 gross square feet in size to produce and submit a delivery and servicing plan to the Department of Buildings (“DOB”), and to implement truck traffic mitigation interventions. The delivery and servicing plan would describe sustainability-focused efforts the building would take to reduce the total number of delivery and service trips to the site, including through delivery consolidation, off-peak deliveries and reservation systems, and providing access to loading docks and package storage facilities. The bill would also create an office of sustainable delivery systems within DOB, tasked with overseeing plan implementation and providing technical assistance to building owners developing delivery and service plans.

66909

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2255-2021

NA

Cabrera

Committee on Contracts

Requiring reporting on participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises in city contracts for services during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T19:03:33.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring reporting on participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises in city contracts for services during the COVID-19 state of emergency, and providing for the repeal of such provision upon the expiration thereof

This bill would require monthly reporting to the Council on participation of minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises in services contracts entered into by the City to provide assistance during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The reports would be prepared by the City Chief Procurement Officer in the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, in consultation with the Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity in the Department of Small Business Services. The information in the reports would be disaggregated by agency and Council District, as well as race/ethnicity and gender. Agencies would be required to provide the City Chief Procurement Officer with information necessary to complete the reports.

66961

Enacted

Int 2268-2021

2021/070

Dromm

Committee on Finance

Amendment to the District Plan of the Queens Plaza/Court Square Business Improvement District.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-06-12T00:00:00.000

2021-06-12T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-07-05T16:18:12.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending the District Plan of the Queens Plaza/Court Square business improvement district to change the method of assessment upon which the district charge is based

This bill would authorize a change in the method of assessment upon which the district charge in the Queens Plaza/Court Square business improvement district is based.

66963

Enacted

Int 2267-2021

2021/069

Dromm

Committee on Finance

Amendment to the District Plan of the Flatbush Avenue Business Improvement District.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-06-12T00:00:00.000

2021-06-12T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-07-21T19:17:57.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending the district plan of the Flatbush Avenue business improvement district to authorize additional services for the district and to change the method of assessment upon which the district charge is based

The bill would authorize additional services for the Flatbush Avenue business improvement district and authorize a change in the method of assessment upon which the district charge is based.

66900

Enacted

Int 2265-2021

2022/044

Cumbo

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Stove safety knobs.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2022-01-15T00:00:00.000

2022-01-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-03-29T14:38:24.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to stove safety knobs.

This bill would amend the Housing Maintenance Code by requiring owners of units in multiple dwellings to provide to tenants with either permanent stove safety knobs with integrated locking mechanisms or stove knob covers for each knob located on the front of each gas-powered stove at the tenant’s option. This bill would also require owners of such units to keep a record of outreach to tenants regarding the installation of permanent stove safety knobs with integrated locking mechanism or stove knob covers.

66951

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2286-2021

NA

Salamanca

Committee on Governmental Operations

Requiring certain city employees to identify themselves during encounters with the public.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-09-27T18:27:50.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring certain city employees to identify themselves during encounters with the public

This bill would require that city employees who can issue summons or notices of violation, when questioning people, provide a business card with identifying information upon request. If a business card it not available, employees could instead provide a hand-written card or provide the identifying information verbally.

66980

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2278-2021

NA

Williams

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Licensing of general contractors.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-02-14T16:37:23.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to the licensing of general contractors

This bill would require general contractors to be licensed by the Department of Buildings (DOB) in a manner similar to how other trades are licensed under DOB, and would prohibit any person from performing general contractor work unless approved by DOB. Applicants for permits from DOB must be licensed general contractors who are “designees” of approved general contracting businesses or, with respect to work performed by city agencies, the “designees” of such agencies. This bill would require applicants for a general contractor license from DOB to meet certain qualifications, including, but not limited to, possessing a valid Site Safety Training Supervisor Card.

66993

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2260-2021

NA

Cornegy

Committee on Environmental Protection

Reporting on air quality in subway stations.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T19:05:51.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on air quality in subway stations

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to test for air contaminants in all underground subway stations on at least five days per year and to study the sources of such air contaminants. In addition, DEP would have to report annually on the results of these tests, its findings about the sources of air contaminants and any recommendations to improve air quality in underground subway stations.

66749

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2273-2021

NA

Kallos

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Installation of solar-powered waste receptacles.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T19:11:14.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of solar-powered waste receptacles

This bill would require the installation of solar-powered waste receptacles on street corners in areas with high population density or high pedestrian traffic. Such waste receptacles would have to be installed on at least 1000 such corners per year and would be also be required to be opened by a foot pedal, have solar panels elevated above the receptacle and be designed to minimize rodent access.

66899

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2256-2021

NA

Cabrera

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

Requiring the dept of cultural affairs to report on access of low-income households to cultural institutions and to develop a plan to improve access.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T19:03:49.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the department of cultural affairs to report on access of low-income households to cultural institutions and to develop a plan to improve access

This bill would require the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) to provide annual reports and develop a plan on the access of low-income households to cultural institutions in New York City. The reports would include the efforts DCLA and cultural institutions have made to improve access, data regarding such access and any challenges with access and the efforts to address such challenges. The plan would include recommendations regarding how to improve access and how DCLA will implement such recommendations. DCLA would provide the report and plan to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council and post it online on its website.

66770

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2258-2021

NA

Cabrera

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Information about certain community land trusts.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T19:04:12.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to information about certain community land trusts

This bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to post on its website and report annually to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, about regulatory agreements executed with community land trusts (CLTs). The report would include information about technical or financial assistance and outreach provided to existing CLTs and to existing organizations seeking to form CLTs. The report would also include the name of each CLT that executed a regulatory agreement with HPD, the address of the property that was the subject of the regulatory agreement, the date the regulatory agreement was executed, became effective, and expired, and a summary of the terms of the regulatory agreement. HPD would also be required to report on any requests for proposals that included preferences for organizations that would utilize CLTs.

66903

Enacted

Int 2271-2021

2021/111

Kallos

Committee on Contracts

Environmentally preferable purchasing by city agencies.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-10-24T00:00:00.000

2021-10-24T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-01-25T18:54:05.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to environmentally preferable purchasing by city agencies, and by repealing and reenacting subdivision e of section 6-306 of such code concerning power-supply standards for computer products procured by city agencies, and by repealing subdivision e of section 6-317 of such code concerning a program to recognize certain city agency contractors in connection with packaging reduction guidelines

This bill would make updates to the City’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) laws, including: (1) clarifying definitions and specifying applicability of such EPP laws, including specific exceptions; (2) requiring the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) to regularly review and revise guidelines for green cleaning products, packaging reduction and furniture procured by city agencies; (3) requiring MOCS to promulgate rules promoting additional environmental objectives beyond the original EPP laws; (4) requiring MOCS to post an annual environmental procurement report on its website which would include a list of solicitations for EPP-eligible products and a list of contracts that do not comply with EPP standards; (5) requiring contracting agencies to report whenever meeting an EPP standard would be inconsistent with such agency’s ability to procure the highest quality product at the lowest possible price; and (6) prohibiting city agencies from purchasing computers, servers, tablets or other computer products that do not meet global Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) standards.

66994

Enacted

Int 2284-2021

2021/102

Rosenthal

Committee on General Welfare

Requiring the dept of social services and the dept of homeless services to provide resources for contracted client service providers to deliver a survivor-centered response in addressing gender-based harassment and sexual assault.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-09-26T00:00:00.000

2021-09-26T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-11-12T16:55:28.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of social services and the department of homeless services to provide resources for contracted client service providers to deliver a survivor-centered response in addressing gender-based harassment and sexual assault

This bill would require the Department of Social Services (DSS) to deliver a survivor-centered response to complaints of sexual assault or harassment made by a client or staff of a DSS or Department of Homeless (DHS) provider. DSS would be required to offer sexual assault and harassment resources to each survivor, follow-up with each survivor as appropriate and review each complaint to assess the next steps. The bill would require the Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence to develop a survivor resource guide and provide the guide to DSS. DSS would be required to post the survivor guide and other training resources on its website, and make such materials available to contracted providers. The bill would further require DSS to review whether a provider has entered into a settlement in response to a complaint, or other actions taken in response to complaints. DSS would be required to submit an annual report to the Speaker of the Council on any steps taken to establish procedures pursuant to this bill. Finally, DHS would be required to provide resources, information, outreach materials and online training resources compiled by DSS to DHS’ contracted providers.

66710

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2275-2021

NA

Miller

Committee on Transportation

Bus lane restrictions.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-12-07T17:31:29.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions

This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to post signs on each block of any street subject to bus lane restrictions. The signs would indicate the hours and days when bus lane restrictions are in effect. This bill would also require DOT to publish and maintain on its website the hours and days when bus lane restrictions are in effect for each affected street in the City.

66952

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2269-2021

NA

Gjonaj

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Requiring the use of pet-friendly materials to address ice on roadways.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T19:10:18.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the use of pet-friendly materials to address ice on roadways

This bill would require the Department of Sanitation’s annual snow removal plan to include plans for distributing materials that will be used to address ice on roadways, and prohibits the use of materials that harm or irritate animals for this purpose.

59131

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2285-2021

NA

Rosenthal

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

Establishment of standards and procedures to determine the existence of conflicts of interest and other misconduct concerning city contracts.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

Int 0498-2014

2022-04-26T14:14:06.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the establishment of standards and procedures to determine the existence of conflicts of interest and other misconduct concerning city contracts

This bill would apply to a contractor and a City agency or the Council that are parties to a City contract valued in excess of $100,000. It would require the City Chief Procurement Officer (CCPO) to establish standards and procedures for a contractor to use to determine the existence of a conflict of interest and certain misconduct concerning the contract on the part of its officers or employees and those of its subcontractors. The Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) would have to require the agency or Council as party to a contract to include such standards and procedures in the contract. The contractor would be required to submit a certification of compliance with such standards and procedures, as well as that no conflict of interest or misconduct exists, to MOCS. Finally, the bill would require the CCPO to report on certifications submitted by contractors.

66959

Enacted

Int 2261-2021

2021/126

NA

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Amend the administrative code of the city of New York, the NYC plumbing code, the NYC building code, the NYC city mechanical code and the NYC fuel gas code.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-11-07T00:00:00.000

2021-11-07T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-01-07T19:39:19.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, the New York city plumbing code, the New York city building code, the New York city mechanical code and the New York city fuel gas code, in relation to bringing such codes and related provisions of law up to date with the 2015 editions of the international building, mechanical, fuel gas and plumbing codes, with differences that reflect the unique character of the city, clarifying and updating administration and enforcement of such codes and the 1968 code and repealing chapters 2 and 35, appendices K and M, section N102 of appendix N, appendices P and Q, and section R103.3 figures 1A and 1B of appendix R of the New York city building code, chapter 15 and appendix A of the New York city mechanical code and chapter 8 of the New York city fuel gas code in relation thereto

This bill completes the most recent code revision cycle with amendments to the New York City Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, based on the 2015 editions of the International Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes published by the International Code Council, where necessary, modifying or adding new text tailored to the unique needs and characteristics of the City’s built environment. The bill also contains provisions to modify the General Administrative Provisions and New York City Electrical Code. The proposed legislation improves building construction standards for new buildings and resolves issues relating to the application of some provisions of the new codes to the alteration of existing buildings. Focused on preserving the principles of safety, savings, and innovation, this code revision cycle upgrades these concepts to include additional levels of enhancements, such as promoting sustainability along with resiliency, economizing resources, including affordable housing elements, and enhancing the tenant protection plan.

66982

Enacted

Int 2263-2021

2021/147

Cornegy

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Definition of major building.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-02-03T15:08:31.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to the definition of major building

This bill would lower the threshold for a major building construction site to include construction sites that involve existing or proposed buildings 7 or more stories or 75 feet or more in height. This change would trigger additional site safety requirements for more construction sites.

67075

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2282-2021

NA

Rodriguez

Committee on Transportation

Redesigning the truck route network to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion and emissions.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-09-27T17:59:10.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to redesigning the truck route network to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion and emissions

This bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to redesign the city’s truck route network to improve safety, increase visibility, reduce traffic congestion and emissions, and reduce vehicle miles traveled. In redesigning the network, this bill would require DOT to consult with City agencies, affected residents, and representatives from businesses, environmental and climate justice organizations, street safety organizations, industrial business zone administrators, and the trucking, logistics and last-mile delivery industries. The bill would also require that DOT implement daylighting at each intersection adjacent to the truck route network, and review and replace truck route signage where necessary.

66981

Enacted

Int 2262-2021

2021/146

Cornegy

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Final inspections for temporary construction equipment permits and prohibiting stand-off brackets.

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-04-22T00:00:00.000

2021-12-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-02-03T15:08:19.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to final inspections for temporary construction equipment permits and prohibiting stand-off brackets

This bill would no longer require certain final inspections for temporary construction equipment, which would streamline the sign-off process for permits issued in connection with such equipment. It would also prohibit the installation and use of stand-off brackets.

66812

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2249-2021

NA

Louis

Committee on Public Safety

Police department’s duty to provide officer records to the civilian complaint review board.

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T19:00:21.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the police department’s duty to provide officer records to the civilian complaint review board

This bill would require the Police Department to provide the Civilian Complaint Review Board with all records related to the employment history of an officer who is the subject of a complaint of misconduct received by the Board. The Police Department would be required to provide such records to the Board in a digital format whenever practicable, and immediately upon receiving notice from the Board of a complaint of misconduct.

64167

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2251-2021

NA

Rivera

Committee on Transportation

Requiring the DOT to review any changes to the public fees charged by a bike share program.

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-18T17:41:12.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to review any changes to the public fees charged by a bike share program

This bill would require the Department of Transportation to conduct a public hearing regarding any proposed changes to Citi Bike charges or fees. This hearing would occur pursuant to the DOT’s contractually stipulated opportunity to consult with the bike share operator regarding price adjustments. In addition, any subsequent contracts or contractual amendments would require the department to approve prices and price adjustments.

63939

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2250-2021

NA

Reynoso

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Goal of zero waste to landfill.

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-20T15:17:54.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to the goal of zero waste to landfill

The proposed legislation would require the Department of Sanitation to report on the City’s progress toward sending zero waste to landfill.

66874

Enacted

Int 2246-2021

2022/043

Brannan

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Establishment of a task force to study and make recommendations regarding the potential conversion of vacant or commercially unviable office space to other uses.

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2022-01-15T00:00:00.000

2022-01-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-03-29T14:38:11.000

A Local Law in relation to the establishment of a task force to study and make recommendations regarding the potential conversion of vacant or commercially unviable office space to other uses

This bill would establish an Office Conversions Task Force (“Task Force”) to study options and make recommendations for converting vacant or commercially unviable office space to other potential uses, including affordable housing. The Task Force would be comprised of the Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”), the Director of the Department of City Planning (“DCP”), the President of the Economic Development Corporation, the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings, or their respective designees. Additionally, the Task Force would include eight appointed members with knowledge or expertise relevant to office conversions: one by the Speaker of the Council, one by the Public Advocate would appoint one member, and six by the Mayor, at least one of whom must be a union representative. The Task Force would be required to report its findings and recommendations to the Mayor, the Speaker and the Public Advocate no later than two years after the effective date of this local law and would publish the report on HPD and DCP’s websites.

66925

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2245-2021

NA

Barron

Committee on Public Safety

Creating an elected civilian review board and repealing the civilian complaint review board and independent police investigation and audit board.

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-06-01T17:47:02.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating an elected civilian review board and repealing the civilian complaint review board and independent police investigation and audit board

This bill would repeal the current Civilian Complaint Review Board and create an Elected Civilian Review Board elected by seventeen designated districts. The bill would set the term limits and eligibility requirements for board members, establish the subject matter jurisdiction of the agency, and grant the agency full control over its disciplinary process. The bill would also establish an elected independent prosecutor for criminal cases against officers acting under the color of law in New York city. Finally, the bill would repeal the independent police investigation and audit board.

66926

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2244-2021

NA

Ayala

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Admission to recreational facilities.

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-02-04T18:52:17.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to admission to recreational facilities

This bill would require the City to make memberships for recreation centers under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation free for young adults between 18 and 24 years old.

66745

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2247-2021

NA

Cabrera

Committee on Transportation

Adding two commissioners to the New York city taxi and limousine commission board.

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-09-14T16:38:22.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to adding two commissioners to the New York city taxi and limousine commission board

This bill would increase the size of the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) board from nine to eleven commissioners. The two additional commissioners would be required to hold a valid TLC driver license and would be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council.

66932

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2248-2021

NA

Louis

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring the civilian complaint review board to conduct an investigation of any injury or death caused by police action.

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-03-25T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-19T14:35:56.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the civilian complaint review board to conduct an investigation of any injury or death caused by police action

This bill would require the Civilian Complaint Review Board to investigate all instances in which an injury or death to a civilian occurs during a police action. It would also require the New York Police Department to notify the Board of all such instances.

66902

Enacted

Int 2243-2021

2021/050

Rivera

Committee on Small Business

Extending temporary personal guaranty protection provisions for commercial tenants impacted by COVID-19.

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-04-25T00:00:00.000

2021-04-25T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-07-15T19:02:34.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending temporary personal guaranty protection provisions for commercial tenants impacted by COVID-19

The bill would amend Local Law 98 of 2020, which temporarily prohibits the enforcement of personal liability provisions in commercial leases or rental agreements involving certain COVID-19 impacted tenants, to extend this protection from March 31, 2021 to June 30, 2021.

66816

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2238-2021

NA

Holden

Committee on Transportation

Requirements for maintenance of a civil action against the city for damages or injuries sustained in consequence of unsafe conditions on streets, sidewalks or similar public spaces.

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-02T21:22:50.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the requirements for maintenance of a civil action against the city for damages or injuries sustained in consequence of unsafe conditions on streets, sidewalks or similar public spaces

Currently, in order to maintain a civil action against the City for damages or injuries sustained due to unsafe conditions on streets, sidewalks or similar public spaces, the City must have had notice of the unsafe condition and must have failed to repair it within fifteen days of the receipt of the notice. This bill would reduce that period from fifteen to seven days.

66449

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2241-2021

NA

Lander

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

Rehire of workers laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:57:10.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the rehire of workers laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

This bill would require that employees laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic be offered the same or similar position first, once the position from which they were terminated or another similar position becomes available. Managers, supervisors, confidential employees, and those required to possess an occupational license would not be covered by the rehire requirement. Existing anti-retaliation and enforcement provisions would apply to this legislation. A private right of action would be authorized, as would enforcement by the Commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection and the Corporation Counsel. The bill would further require that any successor business retain the rehiring requirements of the prior business.

66708

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2239-2021

NA

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

Establishing a poll site task force.

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:56:00.000

A Local Law in relation to establishing a poll site task force

This bill would establish a Poll Site Task Force to promote efficiency and accessibility at polling places in New York City. The task force would be required to review poll sites considered and used in the 2020 presidential election, and make recommendations for poll sites for future elections.

66871

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2240-2021

NA

Kallos

Committee on Public Safety

Prohibiting the police department from using a robot armed with a weapon.

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:56:38.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the police department from using a robot armed with a weapon

This bill would prohibit the New York City Police Department (NYPD) from using or threatening to use robots armed with a weapon or to use robots in any manner that is substantially likely to cause death or serious physical injury.

66881

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2237-2021

NA

Holden

Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing

A study and report on the ownership and maintenance of utility poles.

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-14T13:54:23.000

A Local Law in relation to a study and report on the ownership and maintenance of utility poles

This bill would require an office or agency designated by the Mayor to study ways to increase transparency regarding the ownership of utility poles and to improve maintenance of these poles. This bill would require a report to be delivered to the Council within six months of its effective date that would include a list of the locations of all utility poles in the city and the owners of such poles as well as ways to identify and improve maintenance of poorly maintained utility poles.

66894

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2242-2021

NA

Levine

Committee on Health

Giving local residents priority for COVID-19 vaccination appointments at city vaccination sites and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-03-18T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:57:38.000

A Local Law in relation to giving local residents priority for COVID-19 vaccination appointments at city vaccination sites and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

This bill would require that residents of the 15 zip codes closest to, and within the same borough as, each COVID-19 vaccine site operated by the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene be given priority for at least 50 percent of the appointments at that site.

66819

Enacted

Int 2233-2021

2021/080

Gibson

Committee on Small Business

Reducing penalties and allowing opportunities to cure for certain violations.

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-07-18T00:00:00.000

2021-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-09-07T17:47:25.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing penalties and allowing opportunities to cure for certain violations, to repeal chapter 4-B of title 16 of such code, relating to the recycling of plastic carryout bags and film plastic, to repeal section 20-117 of such code, relating to disclosure of a security breach by a licensee of the department of consumer and worker protection, to repeal section 20-118 of such code, relating to notification of the department of consumer and worker protection by a licensee of a judgment regarding identity theft, to repeal section 20-212 of such code, relating to the licenses required to operate an amusement device, gaming café, and amusement arcade, to repeal 20-213 of such code, relating to the fees for such licenses, to repeal subchapter 13 of chapter 2 of title 20 of such code, relating to the licensing of auctioneers by the department of consumer and worker protection, to repeal sections 20-297.2, 20-297.3, and 20-297.4 of such code, relating to the licensing of laundries, to repeal subdivision e of section 20-634 of such code, relating to the collection of written statements from applicants for a license by the commissioner of the department of consumer and worker protection to the advisory task force, to repeal subchapter 16 of chapter 2 of title 20 of such code, relating to the licensing of persons who are conducting a sale of goods, wares or merchandise, to repeal section 20-348 of such code, relating to permitting conduct of games of bingo after 6 p.m. on Sundays, to repeal subchapter 2 of chapter 4 of title 20 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to the sale of charcoal, to repeal subchapter 4 of chapter 4 of title 20 of such code, relating to the sale of chopped meat, to repeal subchapter 6 of chapter 4 of title 20 of such code, relating to the sale of processed meats or meat products, to repeal subchapter 9 of chapter 4 of title 20 of such code, in relation to the sale of plumbing fixtures that do not comply with section 604.4 of the New York city plumbing code, to repeal subchapter 10 of chapter 4 of title 20 of such code, in relation to the sale of water supply control valves, to repeal subchapter 11 of chapter 4 of title 20 of such code, in relation to the sale of gauges that utilize mercury, to repeal section 20-713 of such code, in relation to the display of the current selling price of prescription drugs

This bill would provide civil penalty relief from certain sanitation, health, transportation, consumer affairs, noise control and buildings violations. It would set fixed penalties at the bottom of existing penalty ranges, lower existing penalty ceilings (or sometimes set a lower fixed amount), or lower existing fixed penalties. In certain instances, the bill would allow a cure period for a first violation, or it would eliminate the civil penalty for a first violation. This bill would also clarify that submission of proof of cure for consumer affairs and health violations is an admission of liability only if the proof is accepted by the relevant agency, repeal a number of requirements and prohibitions in the Administrative Code to provide relief for small businesses, and make an administrative change to the storefront registry filing requirement.

63771

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2235-2021

NA

Kallos

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring limited liability business entities to disclose managers, officers and owners on applications for certificates of occupancy and permits from the DOB.

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:54:49.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring limited liability business entities to disclose managers, officers and owners on applications for certificates of occupancy and permits from the department of buildings

This bill would require limited liability business entities (including corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships) to disclose their officers, managers, and owners holding an interest in the business entity in excess of 5 percent on applications for certificates of occupancy and Department of Buildings permits. Building owners would have an ongoing obligation to update this information whenever it changes. The maximum civil penalty for failure to update ownership information on a certificate of occupancy application would be $2,500. Current certificate of occupancy holders that are limited liability business entities would have until December 31, 2024 to update their applications with the required disclosures.

66791

Enacted

Int 2231-2021

2021/038

Dromm

Committee on Finance

Extending to the 2021-22 assessment roll the renewal of certain residential property taxation exemptions received on the 2020-21 assessment roll for persons 65 years of age or over and persons with disabilities, and to provide for the repeal thereof.

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-05-04T14:53:34.000

A Local Law in relation to extending to the 2021-22 assessment roll the renewal of certain residential property taxation exemptions received on the 2020-21 assessment roll for persons 65 years of age or over and persons with disabilities, and to provide for the repeal thereof

In December 2020, the State enacted a law that automatically renewed all properties that had received a senior citizens homeowner property tax exemption or a persons with disabilities homeowner property tax exemption (collectively “SCHE and DHE”) in the 2020-2021 tax year for the 2021-2022 tax year without the need to submit the otherwise required renewal application. Pursuant to that law, this local law would allow the Department of Finance (“DOF”) to require renewal applications where there is reason to believe the property is no longer eligible to receive the exemption because the property owner: 1) changed their primary residence, (2) added another owner to the deed of the property for which such exemption was granted, (3) transferred such property to a new owner, or (4) died, and require DOF to notify the applicable property owners of this requirement.

66818

Enacted

Int 2234-2021

2021/081

Gjonaj

Committee on Small Business

Establish a temporary program to resolve outstanding judgments imposed by the environmental control board.

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-07-18T00:00:00.000

2021-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2024-05-09T19:08:43.000

A Local Law to establish a temporary program to resolve outstanding judgments imposed by the environmental control board

This bill would require the Commissioner of Finance to establish a temporary program to resolve outstanding judgments imposed by the Environmental Control Board. Subject to certain conditions, default penalties and associated accrued interest would be waived, respondents would be able to resolve judgments docketed prior to March 7, 2020 by payment of 75% of the imposed penalties without payment of accrued interest, and respondents would be able to resolve judgments docketed on or after March 7, 2020 by payment of 25% of the imposed penalties without payment of accrued interest. The program would last for 90 days in fiscal year 2022 and the Commissioner would be able to extend the program for an additional 90 days. Judgments entered in the 90 days leading up to the start of the program would be ineligible for resolution. Respondents who made certain partial penalty payments prior to the start of the program would be eligible to resolve the associated judgments.

66430

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2229-2021

NA

Cornegy

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

Establishing a commission to develop and implement a living treasures program.

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:53:41.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing a commission to develop and implement a living treasures program

The proposed legislation would establish a commission to develop and implement a living treasures program to honor and support local groups and individuals who have mastered unique and culturally significant arts. The commission would annually select up to 15 program participants to each serve for a term of three years. During their tenure, participants would be responsible for showcasing their unique traditions, educating the public, and offering instruction in their recognized skill.

65617

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2232-2021

NA

Dromm

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

Establishing an office of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-09-27T18:04:22.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression

This bill would require the Mayor to establish an Office of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (“SOGIE”). The SOGIE Office would promote City programs, and community outreach and education, with respect to issues of concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, gender nonconforming and other individuals identified by the director of the Office.ce.

66780

Enacted

Int 2236-2021

2021/044

Levine

Committee on Health

Creation of a unified scheduling system for COVID-19 vaccinations, and to provide for the repeal thereof.

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-04-18T00:00:00.000

2021-04-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-06-22T15:49:10.000

A Local Law in relation to the creation of a unified scheduling system for COVID-19 vaccinations, and to provide for the repeal thereof

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or another agency designated by the mayor, to develop and maintain a website which operates as a unified scheduling system for COVID-19 vaccinations for all cooperating vaccination locations and providers located in New York City. The website would also allow an eligible user to receive notifications when new vaccination appointments are available, and to pre-register for such appointments.

66790

Enacted

Int 2230-2021

2021/037

Dromm

Committee on Finance

Date by which the council shall submit recommendations in regard to the preliminary budget.

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-02-25T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-10-18T05:06:31.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the date by which the council shall submit recommendations in regard to the preliminary budget

This local law would change the date by which the City Council must submit recommendations in regard to the Preliminary Budget from March 25 to April 1.

66750

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2228-2021

NA

Treyger

Committee on Education

Disclosure of school admissions policies and procedures.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-06-24T17:08:59.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the disclosure of school admissions policies and procedures

This bill would require the Department of Education to provide in plain language on its website the admissions policies and procedures for each school, including the application process, selection criteria and priority groups, the procedures and methods for evaluating applications, and any other relevant information.

66748

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2213-2021

NA

Grodenchik

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Exceptions to the covered buildings definition under local law 97 for the year 2019.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-09-28T15:04:17.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exceptions to the covered buildings definition under local law 97 for the year 2019

This bill would amend Exception 2 to covered buildings in section 28-103.29 of the Administrative Code and Exception 1 to covered buildings in section 28-321.1 of the Administrative Code.

66757

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2222-2021

NA

Williams

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

Creating a three-digit mental health emergency hotline.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-09-14T17:59:19.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a three-digit mental health emergency hotline

This bill would require the Office of Community Mental Health (“Office”) to establish a three-digit hotline, staffed by mental health call operators, for individuals experiencing a mental health emergency. The Office would train call operators in the mental health emergency response protocol and conduct public outreach and education publicizing the three-digit hotline.

66761

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2214-2021

NA

Holden

Committee on Technology

Cable franchise agreements website.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-03-11T18:53:26.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to a cable franchise agreements website

The proposed legislation would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications to create and maintain an online portal containing information related to franchise agreements for the provision of cable television services. The Department would also be required to update the information in the portal every year.