City Council Legislation: Bills and Local Laws

66739

Enacted

Int 2220-2021

2021/048

Levin

Committee on Public Safety

Creating a right of security against unreasonable search and seizure, and against excessive force regardless of whether such force is used in connection with a search or seizure, that is enforceable by civil action and requiring the law department to post

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-04-25T00:00:00.000

2021-04-25T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-01-26T21:55:56.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a right of security against unreasonable search and seizure, and against excessive force regardless of whether such force is used in connection with a search or seizure, that is enforceable by civil action and requiring the law department to post online certain information regarding such civil actions

The bill would establish a local right of security against unreasonable search and seizure and against excessive force regardless of whether such force is used in connection with a search or seizure. If an NYPD employee, or a person appointed by the Police Commissioner as a special patrolman, allegedly deprives a person of this right, the person would be able to bring a civil action against the employee or appointee, as well as against the employee or appointee’s employer, within three years after deprivation of the right. The employee or appointee (or their employer) would not be allowed qualified immunity, or any substantially equivalent immunity, as a defense. The Law Department would be required to post details of these kinds of civil actions online.

66740

Enacted

Int 2224-2021

2021/049

Rodriguez

Committee on Transportation

Establishment of a crash investigation and analysis unit within the DOT.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-04-25T00:00:00.000

2021-04-25T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-06-22T15:48:39.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a crash investigation and analysis unit within the department of transportation

This bill would require the department of transportation to create a crash investigation and analysis unit tasked with investigating, analyzing and reporting on all vehicle crashes involving significant injury. In addition to its crash investigation functions, the unit created by this legislation would be required to make recommendations for safety-improving changes to street design and infrastructure, and to post reports regarding its crash reviews on the department of transportation website.

59367

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2215-2021

NA

Kallos

Committee on Education

Reporting by the DOE on services provided in public schools related to dental, vision and sexual health and to substance abuse counseling.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

Int 1620-2017

2021-12-27T18:43:46.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting by the department of education on services provided in public schools related to dental, vision and sexual health and to substance abuse counseling

This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to report to the Council and post publicly on DOE’s website a report regarding certain health services offered to students in city schools, specifically dental services, vision services, HPV vaccinations, contraception, and substance abuse counseling. The bill would also require DOE to report on outcomes for schools that offer such services compared with schools that do not. The report would be required annually, starting November 1, 2018.

59648

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2217-2021

NA

Kallos

Committee on Technology

Adding violations to the interactive crime map.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

Int 0362-2014

2021-12-27T18:45:35.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to adding violations to the interactive crime map.

NA

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.

66747

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2226-2021

NA

Treyger

Committee on Education

Requiring annual reports on employment turnover of school safety agents and other school safety personnel.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-14T13:52:42.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring annual reports on employment turnover of school safety agents and other school safety personnel

The proposed bill would require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and, after the transfer of jurisdiction to the Department of Education (DOE), the DOE, to report on employment turnover of school safety agents (SSAs) and other school safety personnel. The reporting would include the number of SSAs or school safety personnel whose employment was involuntarily terminated; the number of transfers for SSAs or school safety personnel; the number of SSA or school safety personnel resignations; and the average length of employment for each SSA or school safety personnel.

66331

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2227-2021

NA

Treyger

Committee on Education

Reporting on school principal evaluations of school safety agents.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:52:54.000

A Local Law in relation to reporting on school principal evaluations of school safety agents

The proposed bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to report on the policies and procedures developed between the DOE and the New York City Police Department (NYPD), that relate to (i) allowing school principals to provide input on the performance of the school safety agents (SSAs) assigned to their school, and (ii) ensuring that school leadership is made aware of any deployment changes to SSAs assigned to their schools. The proposed bill would further require the DOE to report on any changes to such policies and procedures, and to provide a description of the input principals have given regarding the performance of school safety personnel assigned to their schools.

66722

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2210-2021

NA

Ayala

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

Creating an office of community mental health and a citywide mental health emergency response protocol.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-05T16:38:45.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating an office of community mental health and a citywide mental health emergency response protocol

This bill would require the establishment of an Office of Community Mental Health (“Office”) within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, to be headed by a deputy commissioner. This Office would create a citywide mental health emergency response protocol, and a mental health emergency response unit to respond to mental health emergencies within 30 minutes of receiving a mental health emergency call. This bill would also require the Office to identify gaps in mental health provision in New York City, coordinate between City agencies and community-based organization and mental health providers, and provide training to all relevant City agencies regarding the established mental health emergency response protocol. This bill would additionally require the New York City Police Department, in conjunction with the Office of Community Mental Health, to train all members of service, 911 call operators, and new academy recruits in the mental health emergency response protocol. Finally, this bill would require the Office to report monthly and annually about the emergency mental health calls received, and other work that the Office is conducting.

66746

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2211-2021

NA

Levin

Committee on Education

Public school safety and security.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:41:53.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to public school safety and security

The proposed bill would ensure that the New York City Police Department (NYPD) will be fully removed from school safety from and after June 2022, except as necessary to address an imminent risk to public safety or property. The proposed bill would require significant reforms to the program and the role of school safety agents (SSAs) by August 2021, so that SSAs no longer make arrests, carry weapons or mechanical restraints, or wear law enforcement uniforms on school grounds. Once under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education, school safety personnel would be retrained, with a focus on areas such as restorative justice, child and youth development, and de-escalation. The proposed bill would additionally expand quarterly reporting to require reporting on complaints made against SSAs and school safety personnel. The proposed bill would require the mayor, the police commissioner, and the DOE chancellor, by August 2021, to submit a plan for implementing the required transfer of all school safety or security functions from the NYPD to the DOE.

66772

Enacted

Int 2225-2021

2021/036

Treyger

Committee on Aging

Establishment of a plan for COVID-19 vaccination of homebound seniors, reporting on such plan, and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-05-04T14:52:07.000

A Local Law in relation to the establishment of a plan for COVID-19 vaccination of homebound seniors, reporting on such plan, and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

This bill would require the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene, or another designated agency, to establish a plan to vaccinate homebound seniors for COVID-19. That plan would be posted on the department’s website and provided to the Council. The Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene, or another designated agency, would also be required to report to the Council on implementation of the plan.

66736

Enacted

Int 2212-2021

2021/047

Gibson

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

Clarifying that the NYC CCRB has the power to investigate bias-based policing and racial profiling.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-04-25T00:00:00.000

2021-04-25T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-06-22T15:46:54.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to clarifying that the New York city civilian complaint review board has the power to investigate bias-based policing and racial profiling, requiring such board to investigate past professional conduct by members of the police department determined to have engaged in acts of bias and to make remedial recommendations and requiring the police department to engage an external consultant to perform a review of certain past work done by the equal employment opportunity division of the police department

This bill would clarify that the Civilian Complaint Review Board has the power to investigate bias-based policing and racial profiling complaints made by the public. It would also provide that based on a final determination by the NYPD, the Board, the Commission on Human Rights, the Department of Investigation or a court that a member of the NYPD engaged in an act of bias, the Board would be empowered to investigate past professional conduct by the member. If the act of bias was “severe” (defined by the Board), the investigation would be required. After the member has had an opportunity to respond to the Board’s findings and recommendations, the Board would be required to provide final versions to the member, the Police Commissioner and others. The Police Commissioner would have to respond in writing. The NYPD would be required to engage an independent consultant to review cases handled by the NYPD’s Equal Employment Opportunity Division between October 1, 2017 and October 31, 2020.

58834

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2216-2021

NA

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

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

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

Int 1248-2016

2021-12-27T18:44:51.000

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

This bill would require that all city agencies post their job vacancies publically online.

66762

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2223-2021

NA

Rivera

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Excluding community land trusts and affordable cooperative rentals from the housing portal.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-14T14:24:06.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to excluding community land trusts and affordable cooperative rentals from the housing portal

This bill would amend Local Law 64 for the year 2018 so that community land trusts and rental units in buildings incorporated as affordable housing cooperatives under certain provisions of state law are exempt from the requirements of the housing portal.

66558

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2219-2021

NA

Koo

Committee on Health

Guidelines for disinfecting and sanitizing clothing worn in medical facilities during public health emergencies.

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:46:18.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to guidelines for disinfecting and sanitizing clothing worn in medical facilities during public health emergencies

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (“DOHMH”) to develop voluntary guidelines for medical facilities regarding the disinfection and sanitation of clothing during public health emergencies. Such guidelines would include recommended best practices of medical facility staff, patients, and visitors to such facilities. Such guidelines would be distributed to medical facilities in the City, posted on the DOHMH website, and submitted to the Mayor and Speaker of the Council. This bill would also require DOHMH to develop voluntary guidelines for medical facilities regarding clothing disinfection and sanitation in response to the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19, by the bill’s effective date.

66699

Enacted

Int 2204-2021

2021/025

D. Diaz

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Amend LL #49 for the year 2019, establishing a demonstration program to facilitate the creation and alteration of habitable apartments in basements and cellars of certain one- and two-family dwellings.

2021-01-28T00:00:00.000

2021-01-28T00:00:00.000

2021-02-28T00:00:00.000

2021-02-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-03-31T14:29:12.000

A Local Law to amend local law number 49 for the year 2019, relating to establishing a demonstration program to facilitate the creation and alteration of habitable apartments in basements and cellars of certain one- and two-family dwellings, in relation to extending the time limit for filing construction documents for such program

This bill would amend Local Law 49 for the year 2019, which established the basement legalization pilot program, to extend the deadline for applicants to submit necessary construction documents by six months.

66724

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2205-2021

NA

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

Early voting.

2021-01-28T00:00:00.000

2021-01-28T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:35:10.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to early voting

This bill would require polls to be open for early voting from at least 8:00am to 8:00pm on weekdays, and at least 9:00am to 5:00pm on weekends. In addition, this bill would require the New York City Board of Elections to designate at least two polling places for early voting in each council district. Beginning on January 1, 2023, the minimum number of early voting locations per council district would increase to four.

66717

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2207-2021

NA

Powers

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Permitting dwelling occupants to postpone indoor allergen hazard inspections until after the COVID-19 state of emergency, and providing for the repeal of such provision upon the expiration thereof.

2021-01-28T00:00:00.000

2021-01-28T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-02-25T18:11:17.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to permitting dwelling occupants to postpone indoor allergen hazard inspections until after the COVID-19 state of emergency, and providing for the repeal of such provision upon the expiration thereof

This bill would permit an occupant of a dwelling unit to request the owner of the unit to postpone an annual investigation for indoor allergen hazards until a maximum of one year after the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency. However, an owner would not be relieved of the requirement to investigate a unit absent an occupant’s request for postponement.

65101

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2208-2021

NA

Rivera

Committee on Transportation

Requiring the DOT to develop a map of current bicycle infrastructure conditions.

2021-01-28T00:00:00.000

2021-01-28T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-25T16:34:06.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to develop a map of current bicycle infrastructure conditions

This bill would require the Department of Transportation to create a searchable map that shows all of the City’s bike lanes as well as conditions present in bike lanes including obstructions caused by street construction, maintenance or repair, weather and other hazards.

65888

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2206-2021

NA

Lander

Committee on Small Business

Provision of financial grants to small businesses and non-profit organizations to be used for cleaning expenses.

2021-01-28T00:00:00.000

2021-01-28T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:35:38.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation the provision of financial grants to small businesses and non-profit organizations to be used for cleaning expenses

This bill would require the Department of Small Business Services to create a financial grant program for small businesses and non-profit organizations to assist with the purchasing of cleaning supplies and services to minimize the spread of infectious diseases during a public health emergency.

66604

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2203-2021

NA

Van Bramer

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

Establishment of a drag laureate program.

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-16T16:45:34.000

A Local Law in relation to the establishment of a drag laureate program.

This bill would require the establishment of a drag laureate program, pursuant to which the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Director of the Office of Nightlife, would annually choose a drag laureate. The drag laureate would act as an ambassador to local businesses and LGBTQ+ spaces and would promote arts and culture in the City.

66634

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2196-2021

NA

Louis

Committee on Environmental Protection

Study of the health impacts from gas stoves.

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-02-28T16:50:57.000

A Local Law in relation to a study of the health impacts from gas stoves

This legislation would require an agency or office designated by the Mayor to conduct a study of the health impacts of gas stoves and to make a recommendation as to whether it would be appropriate to create a phase-out policy of gas stoves.

54328

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2202-2021

NA

Treyger

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

Requiring the dept of cultural affairs to provide greater transparency on department spending.

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-09-14T16:39:40.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the department of cultural affairs to provide greater transparency on department spending.

This bill would require the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) to submit to the Speaker of the New York City Council and post on its website information regarding DCLA’s spending to support cultural organizations and institutions as well as DCLA’s spending on direct agency expenses. The information should be provided no later than July 1, 2019 and on or before July 1 annually. The information would be disaggregated by zip code, borough, community board, and council district.

59928

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2197-2021

NA

Lander

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Disposition of real property of the city.

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-08-11T15:16:00.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the disposition of real property of the city

This bill would require that when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) disposes of City-owned land for affordable housing, they prioritize not-for-profit organizations whose missions include affordable housing with a commitment to permanent affordability and with a record of preserving or creating affordable housing.

62033

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2199-2021

NA

Rivera

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

Requiring covered entities to maintain a record of requests from persons requesting a reasonable accommodation.

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-16T19:40:18.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring covered entities to maintain a record of requests from persons requesting a reasonable accommodation

This bill would require covered entities to maintain a written record of requests for reasonable accommodations, to maintain those records for a minimum period of three years following the initial request, and to make those records available to the New York City Commission on Human Rights upon reasonable notice.

65192

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2200-2021

NA

Rivera

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring the PD to report on vehicles towed due to registration-related violations.

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-12-27T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-16T19:44:57.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the police department to report on vehicles towed due to registration-related violations

This bill would require the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) to develop and publish guidance for determining whether a motor vehicle with an alleged registration-related violation shall be towed. This bill would also require NYPD to issue a quarterly report on the number of vehicles towed due to an alleged registration-related violation. Such report would be submitted to the Mayor and City Council and would be posted on the NYPD website. The first report would be due on August 1, 2021.

65194

Enacted

Int 2201-2021

2022/016

Rivera

Committee on Transportation

Allowing motorcyclists to challenge parking violations electronically with photographic evidence.

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2022-01-09T00:00:00.000

2022-01-09T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-17T20:19:15.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to allowing motorcyclists to challenge parking violations electronically with photographic evidence

This bill would permit owners and operators of motorcycles to digitally provide photographic evidence that parking was paid for at the time of an alleged parking violation. Such photographic evidence would be submitted to the Department of Finance through their website and serve as an affirmative defense to the alleged violation.

66642

Enacted

Int 2198-2021

2021/043

Matteo

Committee on Resiliency and Waterfronts

Additional freeboard for structures in the floodplain.

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-01-06T00:00:00.000

2021-04-18T00:00:00.000

2021-04-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-06-22T15:46:03.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to additional freeboard for structures in the floodplain

This bill would require that most structures located in the floodplain be elevated an additional one-to-two feet, or by the 500-year flood elevation, depending on the type of structure, to provide additional floodproofing of those structures.

66605

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2194-2020

NA

Van Bramer

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

Requiring the dept of cultural affairs to study the real estate issues impacting cultural spaces.

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:29:02.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of cultural affairs to study the real estate issues impacting cultural spaces

This bill would require the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) to conduct a study of the forces driving the displacement of cultural spaces in the city and means of combatting them and incentivizing the creation of new cultural spaces. The study would include the input of various constituencies—from the arts, real estate and affected communities—as well as an assessment of policy solutions, such as the creation of an independent real estate holding company.

62242

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2188-2020

NA

Ayala

Committee on Education

Police department’s response to students in emotional crisis in public schools.

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-02-04T18:57:13.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the police department’s response to students in emotional crisis in public schools

This bill would regulate the Police Department’s response to children in emotional crisis within public schools. Specifically, the bill establishes procedures for department personnel responding to children in emotional crisis and limits the use of mechanical restraints on children in emotional crisis. Additionally, school safety personnel would be required to receive training on identifying and responding to children in emotional crisis.

65016

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2191-2020

NA

Rivera

Committee on Governmental Operations

Reporting on surveillance data.

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-02T19:48:22.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on surveillance data

This bill would require City agencies, with the exception of the Police Department, to submit annual reports to the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Operations about surveillance technology data including, but not limited to, the collection, use, purchase, and sale of this data. The Director of the Mayor’s Office of Operations would then compile these reports and submit them to the Speaker of the Council and the Mayor, and post them online, annually.

66544

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2193-2020

NA

Vallone

Committee on Technology

Assessment of the feasibility of storing city agencies’ electronic data on cloud computing systems.

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-11-02T13:47:04.000

A Local Law in relation to an assessment of the feasibility of storing city agencies’ electronic data on cloud computing systems

The proposed legislation would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications to conduct an assessment of the feasibility of transferring city agencies’ electronic data to the cloud computing systems. The Department would also be required to submit a report of the results of the assessment to the Council.

66585

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2195-2020

NA

Van Bramer

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

Certification of artists and the issuance of identity cards for certified artists.

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:28:48.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to certification of artists and the issuance of identity cards for certified artists

This bill would require the Department of Cultural Affairs to establish a process by which artists, other than those who are applying for certification for the purpose of using a joint living-working space, could also apply to become recognized as certified artists. In addition, a certified artist would be eligible to obtain a New York City identity card which would display the cardholder’s status as a certified artist.

66602

Enacted

Int 2187-2020

2021/014

Adams

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Naming of 92 thoroughfares and public places.

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2021-01-17T00:00:00.000

2021-01-17T00:00:00.000

NA

2024-06-28T13:07:15.000

A Local Law in relation to the naming of 92 thoroughfares and public places, Pandit Ramlall Way, Borough of Queens, Henry Clayton Street, Borough of Queens, Little Guyana Avenue, Borough of Queens, Coach Skip Branch Way, Borough of Manhattan, Lou ‘Big Lou’ Torres Way, Borough of the Bronx, Terence Cardinal Cooke Way, Borough of Manhattan, Police Officer Randolph Holder Way, Borough of Manhattan, Akai Gurley Way, Borough of Brooklyn, MaryLou Cerqua Way, Borough of Staten Island, Clifford Holtermann Way, Borough of Staten Island, Peter Catello Way, Borough of Staten Island, Anthony M. Scarpaci Sr. Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Nilda Velazquez Way, Borough of the Bronx, Five Points, Borough of Manhattan, Bishop Michel White Way, Borough of the Bronx, Lt. Paramedic Edith Elida Torres Way, Borough of Queens, Yusuf Kirriem Hawkins Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Richard Wright Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Melquain Jatelle Anderson Drive, Borough of Brooklyn, Ida B. Wells Plaza, Borough of Brooklyn, Jitu Weusi Plaza, Borough of Brooklyn, Dr. Sam Pinn Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Joe Torres Way, Borough of the Bronx, Janta-Połczyńska Polish Heroes Way, Borough of Queens, Dr. Roy Hastick Sr. Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Bishop Ceacer Gooding Road, Borough of the Bronx, Naimah Bilal Way, Borough of the Bronx, Joanne Webb-Dixon Way, Borough of the Bronx, Brandon Hendricks-Ellison Boulevard, Borough of the Bronx, Daniel C. Cestaro Way, Borough of the Bronx, Beatrice Castiglia Catullo Way, Borough of the Bronx, Joe DeSimone Way, Borough of the Bronx, Lorraine Nugent Way, Borough of the Bronx, 5th Bombardment Squadron Memorial Way, Borough of Queens, Council Member Thomas V. Ognibene Way, Borough of Queens, Neir’s Tavern Way, Borough of Queens, Detective Jeffrey A. Lee Way, Borough of Queens, Rabbi Dr. Asher Murciano Way, Borough of Queens, Mary Sansone Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Joseph A. Ferris Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Jose A. Perez Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Pete Hamill Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Firefighter John “Jack” Toomey Way, Borough of Brooklyn, St. Raphael of Brooklyn Place, Borough of Brooklyn, Cecil Corbin-Mark Way, Borough of Manhattan, Lewis A. Fidler Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Mary “Mary C” Cali-Dalton Way, Borough of Staten Island, Floyd H. Flake Boulevard, Borough of Queens, David F. Bluford Way, Borough of Queens, Priscilla Carrow Way, Borough of Queens, Lorena Borjas Way, Borough of Queens, Vera E. Thompson Way, Borough of Queens, Lamont “Big L” Coleman Way, Borough of Manhattan, Calle Frenchie, Borough of Brooklyn, Antoinette Ali-Sanders Way, Borough of Queens, Chanta Howard Way, Borough of Queens, Benjamin Wright Way, Borough of Queens, Jules Taylor Way, Borough of Queens, Harry T. Burleigh Place, Borough of Manhattan, Walther Delgado Way, Borough of Manhattan, Victor Victor Way, Borough of Manhattan, Miguel A. Melenciano Way, Borough of Manhattan, Healthcare Heroes Way, Borough of Manhattan, Hon. Vito J. Titone Way, Borough of Staten Island, Coach John Tobin Corner, Borough of Staten Island, Nurse Patricia Mary Farrington Way, Borough of Staten Island, Educator & Athlete Arnold Obey Way, Borough of Staten Island, Albert “Al” Quinones Way, Borough of the Bronx, Heidi Hynes Way, Borough of the Bronx, Rev. Wendell T. Foster Way, Borough of the Bronx, Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church Way, Borough of the Bronx, Reverend Dr. Henry Bolden Boulevard, Borough of the Bronx, Frederick ‘Fred The Godson’ Thomas Avenue, Borough of the Bronx, Pastor Marie C. Norwood Way, Borough of the Bronx, Carl Reiner Lane, Borough of the Bronx, Anne Bancroft Way, Borough of the Bronx, Joseph Migliucci Way, Borough of the Bronx, Teitel Brothers Lane, Borough of the Bronx, Cosenza Way, Borough of the Bronx, Madonia Way, Borough of the Bronx, Lawrence Fisk Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Carmela ‘Mrs. C’ Casamento Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Glenda Cohen Street, Borough of Queens, Msgr. John C. Tosi Way, Borough of Queens, Don McCallian Way, Borough of Queens, George S. Kaufman Way, Borough of Queens, Luis Alvarez Way, Borough of Queens, Tarlach Mac Niallais Way, Borough of Queens, Edward Charles “Whitey” Ford Way, Borough of Queens, Community Leader William L. Taitt Way, Borough of Staten Island, Big Punisher Way, Borough of the Bronx, Pfc. Luke N. Gasparre Way, Borough of Queens and the repeal of section 16 of local law number 158 for the year 2019 and sections 34, 37 and 45 of local law number 26 for the year 2020.

This bill would co-name 92 thoroughfares and public places, based on requests of Council Members whose district includes the location. Of these 92 co-names, 4 are either a relocation of a previously enacted co-naming or a revision to the street sign installed with respect to a previously enacted co-naming.

66633

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2186-2020

NA

Johnson

Committee on Governmental Operations

Requiring a comprehensive long-term plan.

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-10-30T18:42:49.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring a comprehensive long-term plan

This bill would create a ten-year comprehensive planning cycle connecting budget, land use, and strategic planning processes. The cycle would include a review of City conditions, including racial and socio-economic disparities, access to opportunity, displacement risk, short- and long- term risks, impacts of prior development and budget decisions, and current and projected infrastructure needs. A Citywide Goals Statement would set targets for housing, jobs, open space, resiliency infrastructure, City facilities, schools, transportation, public utilities, and other infrastructure. The plan would include: (1) strategic policies for achieving Citywide goals; (2) an analysis of the Zoning Resolution and recommended changes; (3) District Level Targets to distribute growth, infrastructure, amenities, and services equitably; (4) Community District land use scenarios; and (5) Community District budget needs. Council adoption of the plan and extensive outreach would be required.

66556

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2189-2020

NA

Gjonaj

Committee on Resiliency and Waterfronts

Requiring the office of long-term planning and sustainability to study underground power lines.

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T16:27:58.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the office of long-term planning and sustainability to study underground power lines

This bill would require the Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability to conduct a study on the feasibility of relocating above ground power lines underground.

66603

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2192-2020

NA

Rosenthal

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

Advancing gender, racial, sexual orientation and income equity.

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:27:33.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to advancing gender, racial, sexual orientation and income equity

This bill would require all City agencies to complete gender, racial, sexual orientation and income equity assessments, create action plans based on such assessments and report on efforts undertaken to implement such action plans. This bill would also require that the Mayor’s annual Social Indicators and Equity Report include certain citywide equity metrics and agency-specific data.

66609

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2190-2020

NA

Powers

Committee on Environmental Protection

Providing noise inspection reports.

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2020-12-17T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-10-11T18:44:13.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing noise inspection reports

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection and the Police Department to give a copy of the noise inspection report created after a 311 noise complaint to anyone who requests the report and provides the 311 tracking number. The person requesting the noise inspection report would not have to submit a Freedom of Information Law request to receive the report.

66125

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2184-2020

NA

Salamanca

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring reporting on the police department’s 2020 community ambassador initiative.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-09-27T18:28:27.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring reporting on the police department’s 2020 community ambassador initiative

This bill would require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to issue an annual report about its community ambassador initiative, announced in June of 2020. The NYPD would also be required to post the name and contact information of each community ambassador on its website.

66546

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2173-2020

NA

Dromm

Committee on Criminal Justice

Banning solitary confinement in city jails.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2024-03-27T19:02:28.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to banning solitary confinement in city jails

This bill would ban the use of solitary confinement in city jails.

65606

Enacted

Int 2168-2020

2021/145

Brannan

Committee on Environmental Protection

Creating a water account database.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2021-12-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-02-03T15:05:52.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a water account database

This bill would require the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to create a searchable online database through which anyone who registers and pays a periodic subscription fee may access information relating to water meters, with the exception of 1-3 family homes. Such information will include, but not be limited to, water meter billing data and balances, consumption usage and technical information about the water meter.

58334

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2174-2020

NA

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

A civic participation framework.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:20:26.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to a civic participation framework

This bill would require the adoption of a standard template for the presentation of participation information for government meetings and events. The standard would be studied by a working group and upon adoption would be used for every City government meeting or activity.

61100

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2180-2020

NA

Powers

Committee on Environmental Protection

Results of noise inspections.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-10-11T18:42:16.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to results of noise inspections.

This bill would mandate that the Department of Environmental Protection publish the results of their noise inspections online within 24 hours after they have been completed.

64933

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2181-2020

NA

Rivera

Committee on Transportation

Imposition of civil penalties on property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-08-22T12:40:28.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the imposition of civil penalties on property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects

This bill would subject owners of real property to a maximum civil penalty of $250 if they fail to complete sidewalk repairs as directed by the Department of Transportation. In addition, this bill would subject owners of real property to a maximum civil penalty of $250 upon being issued notice of a sidewalk defect that poses an immediate danger to the public if such owners knew or should have known of the defect unless the Department of Transportation determines that the failure to address such defect before notification is reasonable under the circumstances.

66091

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2177-2020

NA

Levin

Committee on General Welfare

Outreach to unsheltered individuals.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-12-21T14:10:01.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to outreach to unsheltered individuals

This bill would prohibit police officers from engaging in any outreach to unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness.

66473

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2169-2020

NA

Cabrera

Committee on Transportation

Requiring the taxi and limousine commission to study the impact of autonomous vehicles on the city’s taxi and for-hire vehicle industry.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-27T18:18:51.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the taxi and limousine commission to study the impact of autonomous vehicles on the city’s taxi and for-hire vehicle industry

This bill would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to conduct a study, with the assistance of the Department of Transportation, on the anticipated impact of autonomous vehicles on the taxi and for-hire vehicle industry. TLC would be required to submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, and to publish this report on its website.

66485

Filed (End of Session)

Int 2178-2020

NA

Levine

Committee on Transportation

Requiring the DOT to study the impact of e-commerce deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-21T15:22:36.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of transportation to study the impact of e-commerce deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic

This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to work with the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Consumer Affairs and Worker Protection, and Small Business Services to study the impacts of e-commerce deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic. DOT would file with the Mayor and the Council and post on its website an annual report about how the volume of deliveries has changed since the onset of COVID-19, and the impact of such deliveries on traffic, road maintenance, pedestrian spaces, local businesses, air quality, and how the Open Streets program has effected e-commerce deliveries. The commissioner of transportation would be required to submit this report each year until 2023, and include recommendations to reduce detrimental impacts of increased e-commerce deliveries.

66510

Enacted

Int 2176-2020

2022/015

Levin

Committee on General Welfare

Supportive housing tenant’s bill of rights.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2022-01-09T00:00:00.000

2022-01-09T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-13T14:48:11.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a supportive housing tenant’s bill of rights

This bill would require the Department of Social Services to create a written notice for supportive housing residents of their rights pursuant to various state and local laws. The bill would require every provider of supportive housing to provide every resident this notice at the time of an interview, initial occupancy, at each lease or program agreement renewal, and upon request. Additionally, the bill would provide that any provider who violates the requirement to provide notice would be liable for a civil penalty of $250.

66547

Enacted

Int 2170-2020

2021/042

Constantinides

Committee on Environmental Protection

Sustainable energy loan program.

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2020-12-10T00:00:00.000

2021-04-18T00:00:00.000

2021-04-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-06-22T15:45:28.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sustainable energy loan program

This bill would amend the previously enacted sustainable energy loan program to permit the energy efficiency improvements to be incorporated into real property as an improvement or component of a new or existing building. It also defines real property to mean any property, an interest in which is or is eligible to be recorded with the city register or the office of the Richmond county clerk by the possessor of such interest.