City Council
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:30 p.m. (New York City time), Council Chambers - City Hall
On the agenda
- A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to procedures for early mail and absentee ballots for voters in department of correction custody (Int 0786-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to reporting on voter registration and voting in city jails (Int 0797-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens and persons with disabilities and adjusting the income requirements related thereto (Int 0978-2026)
- Resolution concerning authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in eight business improvement districts and the setting of the date, time, and place for the hearing of the local law increasing the annual expenditure for such districts (Res 0666-2026)
- Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget (Res 0695-2026)
- Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 740, Lot 37, Manhattan, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 155) (Res 0704-2026)
- Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2265, Lots 2 and 3; Block 2282, Lot 12; Block 2620, Lot 34; Block 3107, Lot 29, Bronx, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 156) (Res 0705-2026)
- Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 12334, Lot 273, Queens, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 157) (Res 0707-2026)
- Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2265, Lots 2 and 3; Block 2282, Lot 12; Block 2620, Lot 34; Block 3107, Lot 29, Bronx, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 156) (Res 0706-2026)
- Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 12334, Lot 273, Queens, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 157) (Res 0708-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the operation of horse drawn cabs and establishing a horse drawn cab industry transition plan, and to repeal sections 17-334.1, 19-174, 20-377, 20-377.1, 20-380, 20-381, 20-381.1, 20-381.2, 20-382 and subdivisions b, c, and d of section 20-383 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to carriage horses and horse drawn cabs (Int 0943-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to giving qualified entities a first opportunity to submit a statement of interest and a first opportunity to purchase certain properties (Int 0905-2026)
- Resolution approving an Urban Development Action Area Project pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law for property located at 48 Convent Avenue, 50 Convent Avenue, 453-455 West 125th Street, and 12-14 Old Broadway, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 9, Borough of Manhattan (L.U. No. 129; G 260006 NUM). (Res 0709-2026)
- Resolution approving a tax exemption pursuant to Article XI of the Private Housing Finance Law (L.U. No. 130; Non-ULURP No. G 260007 XAM). (Res 0710-2026)
- Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 220449 ZMK, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 142). (Res 0711-2026)
- Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. N 220450 ZRK, for a Zoning Text amendment (L.U. No. 143). (Res 0712-2026)
- Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 250329 ZMQ, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 144). (Res 0713-2026)
- Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. N 250330 ZRQ, for a Zoning Text amendment (L.U. No. 145). (Res 0714-2026)
- A Local Law in relation to renaming one thoroughfare and public place in the Borough of Queens, Edgemere Avenue, and to amend the official map of the city of New York accordingly (Int 0927-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing access to data regarding gender-based violence (Int 0296-2026)
- Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, S.1768/A.2585, the “Drag Racing and Speeding Enforcement Act,” which would impose five points on a driver’s license for being convicted of participating in speed contests and races (T2026-2295)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the landmarks preservation commission to create a public records online portal (Int 1132-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the application of higher reduced fines to higher-earning participants in the stipulated fine and commercial abatement programs (Int 1133-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to study gambling behaviors and the impact of casino openings (Int 1134-2026)
- Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass A.10829, and the Governor to sign S.8598A/A.10829, legislation to require certain anti-aging dermatological products to contain a warning label (Res 0689-2026)
- Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.9891-B/A.10899-C, legislation regulating cryptocurrency kiosks and establishing statewide consumer protections against fraud and financial loss (Res 0688-2026)
- Resolution declaring the first full week in May "Clubhouse Awareness Week" in the City of New York in alignment with Clubhouse International’s U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action (Res 0690-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to clarifying the prohibition of the sale of menstrual and intimate care products that contain unsafe ingredients (Int 1135-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to adding a 311 complaint category for unattended powered mobility devices in common areas of class A multiple dwellings (Int 1136-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to workforce development for persons with disabilities and establishing a business incubator pilot program for such persons (Int 1137-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of non-public competitor data (Int 1140-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to rodent abatement during certain construction work (Int 1141-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of housing preservation and development to report on unlawful evictions and adding a new 311 complaint category relating to unlawful evictions (Int 1139-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citywide parcel locker program (Int 1143-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to painting curbs adjacent to a fire hydrant or bus stop (Int 1142-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to including violations for idling in the fleet program (Int 1138-2026)
- Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.9144/A.10141, imposing a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new data centers, and requiring the Department of Environmental Conservation to issue environmental impact statements on data centers and to issue orders to ensure that added electricity and gas costs are borne by the data centers (Res 0693-2026)
- Resolution calling on the United States Congress to introduce and pass, and the President to sign, legislation that would require nutrition labels on food and drink products to include consumer education markings (Res 0692-2026)
- Resolution calling on New York State Legislature to introduce and pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation establishing a program to provide up to ten hours of post-trial psychological counseling, at no cost, to jurors who serve in cases involving graphic, gruesome, or highly emotional evidence or testimony (Res 0691-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a report regarding an analysis of gender-based violence in the city (Int 1144-2026)
- Resolution calling on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to include transparent, enforceable “good jobs” standards in its Request for Proposal for the procurement of new subway cars, as well as any purchase contracts awarded pursuant to the RFP, and to encourage rolling stock manufacturers receiving high-dollar value MTA contracts to enter into Community Benefits Agreements with impacted communities (T2026-2489)
- A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to an annual audit on domestic incident reports (Int 1145-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to public disclosure of data behind the minority and women-owned business enterprise disparity studies (Int 1147-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the performance of fiscal agents (Int 1146-2026)
- Resolution declaring July 28 as World Hepatitis Day in the City of New York to promote prevention, vaccination, testing, and access to care, and to support healthcare providers, agencies, and community organizations working to reduce the disease’s impact on the City (Res 0697-2026)
- Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.8484/A.9106, to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services (Res 0698-2026)
- Resolution calling on the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration to suspend all flights of seaplane operations at the New York City Skyport Seaplane Terminal until a comprehensive safety review of such operations is completed. (Res 0696-2026)
- Resolution calling upon the Mayor to reconsider the decision not to appoint retired Appellate Division Justice John M. Leventhal to the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary and to appoint at least one highly qualified Jewish attorney, former judge, or legal professional to the Committee (Res 0699-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a citywide youth employment program for snow removal (Int 1150-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to quarterly reports on shelters for LGBTQ single adults (Int 1148-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of social services to create shelters for LGBTQ single adults in every borough (Int 1149-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring agencies receiving quality of life complaints to provide complainants with the opportunity to share their personal contact information with a relevant council member (Int 1151-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of automatic license plate readers by licensees of the taxi and limousine commission (T2026-2685)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a demonstration program for the installation and maintenance of intelligent speed assistance devices (Int 1153-2026)
- Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass A.11075, known as the “Who You Gonna Call? Act,” the Senate to introduce and pass a companion bill, and the Governor to sign, legislation that would classify vehicles of the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as authorized emergency vehicles (Res 0700-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to issuing credits and refunds for department of parks and recreation permits (Int 1154-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing water filters to tenants and property owners with lead water service lines (Int 1155-2026)
- Resolution commemorating the life and legacy of Dolly Parton and recognizing her extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, child literacy, entrepreneurship, and American culture (Res 0702-2026)
- Resolution honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of Bob Mackie, whose sixty-year career transformed television, stage, and celebrity costume design, and whose captivating vision forever shaped American fashion and entertainment (Res 0701-2026)
- Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign S.10682/A.11700 to establish multidisciplinary personnel teams to ensure prompt, coordinated, and confidential sharing of information among professionals for effective identification, assessment, and delivery of housing and supportive services (Res 0703-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a watch list for food vendors serving shelters and senior centers (Int 1156-2026)
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restricting the use of police department personnel and resources for precinct community council administration (Int 1157-2026)
- 300 W 17th Street HDFC.HPO.FY27: Block 740, Lot 37, Manhattan, Community District 4, Council District 3. (LU 0155-2026)
- MHANY Cluster 2.NR Rehab: Block 2265 Lots 2 and 3; Block 2282, Lot 12; Block 3107, Lot 29; Block 2620, Lot 34, Bronx, Community Districts 1, 3, and 6, Council Districts 8, 15, and 17. (LU 0156-2026)
- Albans HDFC.PLP.FY27: Block 12334, Lot 273, Queens, Community District 2, Council District 27. (LU 0157-2026)
- A Local Law in relation to requiring the fire department to provide information relating to responses to fires and medical emergencies (Int 1131-2026)
- Resolution declaring October as Reggaeton Heritage Month in the City of New York to honor the legacy of reggaeton as a prominent expression of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American identity and to recognize New York’s pivotal role in facilitating the blend of cultures that is at the heart of this grassroots musical genre (Res 0625-2026)
- Resolution opposing the federally proposed rule change titled, “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs” and calling on the Federal Government to prioritize protecting and growing access to high-quality education for young children (Res 0650-2026)
- Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Anthony Crowell to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his reappointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter. (M 0093-2026)
- Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Julie Stein to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter. (M 0095-2026)
- Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Kenneth Knuckles to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his reappointment as a member and Vice-Chair of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter. (M 0094-2026)
- Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Margaret Anadu to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter. (M 0096-2026)
- Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Meenakshi Srinivasan to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter. (M 0097-2026)
- RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE COUNCIL OF MARRICKA SCOTT-MCFADDEN AS THE BRONX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMISSIONER OF ELECTIONS. (Res 0715-2026)
- Communication from the Bronx County Democratic Committee recommending the name of Marricka Scott-McFadden to the Council regarding her appointment to the office of Commissioner of Elections of the Board of Elections pursuant to § 3-204 (4) of the New York State Election Law. (M 0098-2026)
- 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)