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Thursday, April 16, 2026, 1:30 p.m. (New York City time), Council Chambers - City Hall

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By Council Member Epstein: Pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) of the Council Rules and Section 19-160.2 of the New York City Administrative Code, the Council resolves that the action of the Department of Transportation approving a sidewalk café located at 93 Macdougal Street, New York, NY 10012, Borough of Manhattan, Council District 2, Community District 2, related to Application No. D 2650094566 SWM (Denino’s) shall be subject to review by the Council. (M 0059-2026): Approved, by Council
Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget (Res 0420-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 250318 ZMR, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 45). (Res 0432-2026): Approved, by Council
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. N 250320 ZRR, for a Zoning text amendment (L.U. No. 46). (Res 0433-2026): Approved, by Council
Resolution approving the petition for a revocable consent for an enclosed sidewalk café located at 1200 Castle Hill Avenue, Borough of the Bronx (Non-ULURP No. D 2650051365 SWX; DOT No. 20260106020001; L.U. No. 49). (Res 0434-2026): Approved, by Council
Resolution approving the petition for a revocable consent for a sidewalk café located at 185 Howard Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn (Non-ULURP No. D 2650179761 SWK; DOT No. 20251219030001; L.U. No. 50). (Res 0435-2026): Approved, by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a map of trails in parks or properties under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation (Int 0577-2026): Approved by Council
A Local Law in relation to a study on increasing the amount of green space in various community districts (Int 0740-2026): Approved by Council
A Local Law in relation to the development of a citywide wildlife management plan (Int 0806-2026): Approved by Council
A Local Law in relation to a cool pavement pilot project in parks (Int 0805-2026): Approved by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to organic waste recycling by city agencies (Int 0355-2026): Approved by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reimbursing nonpublic schools for the cost of video surveillance cameras (Int 0327-2026): Approved by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring water quality testing and the posting of water quality testing results online (Int 0730-2026): Approved by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the reporting and publication of mental health emergency response data (Int 0722-2026): Approved by Council
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF NADIA SHIHATA AS THE COMMISSIONER OF THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATION. (Res 0436-2026): Approved, by Council
Resolution to recognize the contributions of the federal Endangered Species Act to the natural environment of New York City (Res 0351-2026): Approved, by Council
Application number C 250318 ZMR (37-59 Hamilton Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Hamilton Property Holdings LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 21c: eliminating a Special Hillsides Preservation District (HS); changing from an R6 District to an R7-3 District; and establishing within the proposed R7-3 District a C2-4 District; and establishing a Special St. George District (SG), Borough of Staten Island, Community District 1, Council District 49. (LU 0045-2026): Approved, by Council
Application number N 250320 ZRR (37-59 Hamilton Avenue) submitted by Hamilton Property Holdings LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending the Appendix to Article XII, Chapter 8 (Special St. George District) and APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Staten Island, Community District 1, Council District 49. (LU 0046-2026): Approved, by Council
Application number D 2650051365 SWX (Sabrosura) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 1200 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 9, Council District 18. (LU 0049-2026): Approved, by Council
Application number D 2650179761 SWK (Cicchetti BK) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 185 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 3, Council District 41. (LU 0050-2026): Approved, by Council
Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Ms. Nadia Shihata to the Council for advice and consent regarding her appointment as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigations, pursuant to Section 31 of the New York City Charter. (M 0053-2026): Approved, by Council
A Local Law in relation to a plan to expand access to temporary public bathrooms at certain special events held during the World Cup (Int 0807-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law in relation to the development of a World Cup events calendar and map of small businesses connected to the participating nations (Int 0808-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to clean and maintain all city-owned vacant lots (Int 0811-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to create and implement policies to address medical needs during and after lock-ins (Int 0809-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting triple tours of duty for department of correction custodial officers (Int 0810-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.514/S.454, which would amend the New York State Executive Law in relation to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated individuals aged fifty-five years of age or older (Res 0417-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution calling on The City University of New York to ensure that all campuses award an appropriate number of college credits to students who earned a New York State Seal of Civic Readiness in high school (Res 0418-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to wellness checks on older adults during certain weather events, and to repeal repetitions of the definition of “older adult” in subdivision a of section 21-205.1, subdivision a of section 21-210, subdivision a of section 21-211, subdivision a of section 21-215, and subdivision a of section 21-216 of such code (Int 0812-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lighting controls for street lighting fixtures (Int 0815-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citizen enforcement program for illegal disposal of household or commercial refuse in public litter baskets (Int 0814-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to refusing to renew, suspending, or revoking a license of a tobacco retail dealer or an electronic cigarette retail dealer that has violated certain authorization requirements of the cannabis law (Int 0813-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution calling on the New York State Government to take the steps necessary to amend the constitution and applicable statutory law to increase New York City’s debt limit (Res 0419-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the documentation of housing history required as part of a family’s application for shelter (Int 0816-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring monthly reports on scheduled construction work on capital projects (Int 0817-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law in relation to the creation of an interagency derelict housing and neglected property task force, and providing for the repeal of such local law upon the expiration thereof (Int 0818-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to freight rail expansion (Int 0819-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a child care workforce grant and services program (Int 0820-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department for the aging to maintain non-digital access to forms and services, and to repeal certain repetitions of the definition of “older adult center” in title 21 of such code (Int 0821-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that notices of violation issued by the department of sanitation be accompanied by a photograph of the alleged violation (Int 0827-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the department of social services issuing replacement transit benefit cards (Int 0825-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment and development of school gardens (Int 0824-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to anti-discrimination training on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression for senior service providers (Int 0826-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring agencies that issue vacate orders to provide documentation of vacate orders to affected occupants upon request (Int 0823-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making available training and operational support to staff of food pantries (Int 0828-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution calling on the New York State Governor to sign S.8689/A.10055, authorizing the New York State Office for the Aging to establish, operate, and maintain programs for transportation services (Res 0421-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding and decentralizing the landlord management unit (Int 0829-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to cats in retail food stores (Int 0830-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing leave for bone marrow and living organ donation and establishing a city bone marrow and living organ donor honor roll (Int 0831-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the fire department to provide mental health support services to emergency responders (Int 0832-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restrictions on the location of buildings and other structures on Eastern parkway (Int 0833-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution calling upon the New York State Public Service Commission to issue an emergency rule restricting Con Edison’s ability to apply its interconnection methodology which has increased costs for battery storage facilities located in networks that the company deems constrained (Res 0422-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.1749/S.1464, also known as the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, which would establish an extended producer responsibility system for packaging. (Res 0423-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on minority- and women-owned business participation in subcontracts for human services contracts (Int 0834-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment and maintenance of a school bus performance dashboard (Int 0835-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution declaring January 5 as Kappa Alpha Psi Day in the City of New York to recognize the fraternity’s long-standing tradition of fostering brotherhood, academic achievement, leadership development, and community service (Res 0424-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a public outreach and education program regarding Hajj and Umrah-related scams (Int 0837-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the distribution of information regarding the availability of halal and kosher food in schools (Int 0836-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making the certification of no harassment pilot program permanent and adding criteria for inclusion of certain buildings in the program (Int 0839-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring health insurance coverage for pre-implantation testing for city employees (Int 0840-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law in relation to a pilot program to establish a pet food pantry (Int 0841-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution calling on Congress to pass, and the President to sign, S.1202/H.R.2512, the “Hot Foods Act of 2025,” to permit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be used to purchase hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption (Res 0426-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4786/A.8345A, to enact the “New York affordable drug manufacturing act” (Res 0427-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass A.8824A, A.9648, and A.9060C, and for the Governor to sign S.8334A/A.8824A, S.8853/A.9648, and S.8496C/A.9060C, legislation requiring vaccines to be regulated, recommended, administered, and insured based on the recommendations of various nationally and internationally recognized healthcare organizations alongside the federal advisory committee on immunization practices (Res 0425-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a program to provide public notification of school emergencies (Int 0843-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring quarterly reporting on lawful source of income discrimination in housing accommodations (Int 0842-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to ferry service to Willets Point (Int 0846-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to licensing massage therapy businesses (Int 0844-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines (Int 0845-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution celebrating the arrival of the 2026 World Cup in the City of New York (Res 0428-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing penalties for excessive noise from speakers and motor vehicles (Int 0848-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing outreach and education on consumer protection issues that affect tourists (Int 0847-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking the disposal of lead water service lines (Int 0850-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a designated agency to develop and implement a cultural passport program encouraging visitation to participating sites in each borough (Int 0849-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the 311 customer service center to indicate that an agency is unable to respond to a service request or complaint and implement protocols providing proof of action (Int 0852-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring housing developers that receive public financing to assume financial responsibility for repairs required within 10 years of construction (Int 0851-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Alvin Ailey and honoring his contributions to American dance and the founding of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Res 0429-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign S6892/A7878, the Lead Pipe Replacement Act, which requires water utilities across New York State to replace all lead pipes, regardless of the ownership status, at no cost to customers (Res 0430-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a SNAP anti-fraud officer and fraud awareness campaign (Int 0854-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a study on how social and economic factors affect access to special education programs and services (Int 0853-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting or partially exempting seniors and certain persons with disabilities from penalties for failing to remove snow or ice from sidewalks, crosswalks, curbs and other locations (Int 0855-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing safety signs near schools (Int 0856-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation authorizing property tax incentives for property owners who dedicate twenty percent of existing housing stock to senior citizens and individuals experiencing homelessness (Res 0431-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Application number C 260048 ZMK (9201 4th Avenue Rezoning) submitted by 9201 LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 22b, changing from a C8-2 District to a C4-4D District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 10, Council District 47. (LU 0052-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Application number N 260049 ZRK (9201 4th Avenue Rezoning) submitted by 9201 LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 10, Council District 47. (LU 0053-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Application number C 250094 ZMK (46 Nelson Street Rezoning II) submitted by 46 Nelson LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 3c: changing from an M1-1 District to an M1-2A/R6A District; changing from an M1-1 District to an M1-2A/R7A District; and establishing a Special Mixed Use District (MX-5), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 6, Council District 38. (LU 0054-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Application number N 250095 ZRK (46 Nelson Street Rezoning II) submitted by 46 Nelson LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 6, Council District 38. (LU 0055-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Application number C 220415 ZMQ (147-14 Northern Boulevard Rezoning) submitted by Northern 147-149 LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 10c: eliminating from within an existing R5 District a C1-2 District; changing from an R5 District to an R7X District; and establishing within the proposed R7X District a C2-3 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 7, Council District 20. (LU 0056-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Application number N 220416 ZRQ (147-14 Northern Boulevard Rezoning) submitted by Northern 147-149 LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Queens, Community District 7, Council District 20. (LU 0057-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Application number D 2650094566 SWM (Denino's) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 93 Macdougal Street, New York, NY 10012, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 2, Council District 2. (LU 0058-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a centralized mobile application for accessing city services (Int 0838-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
Application number C 250302 ZMQ (St. Francis Prep Commercial Overlay) submitted by St. Francis Preparatory School, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 11b, establishing within an existing R4 District a C1-2 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 8, Council District 23. (LU 0051-2026): Referred to Comm by Council
A Local Law in relation to the naming of two thoroughfares and public places, Thierry Henry Way, Borough of Manhattan and Pelé Way, Borough of Queens, and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof (Int 0822-2026): Referred to Comm by Council

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