01M 0890-2012Decided
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The Mayor withdrew Susan Bellingson's name from the Waterfront Management Advisory Board; the communication was received, ordered printed, and filed.
City Council · Monday, September 24, 2012 · 41m
The one where Bloomberg's veto fell and Gennaro alone said no to a bowery bank
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On September 24, 2012 the New York City Council met for 41 minutes under Speaker Christine Quinn. Seventy-seven matters were on the agenda. Most got voted en masse without a word of floor debate. Three things did not.
The first was Intro 730A, the HPD transparency bill that Mayor Bloomberg vetoed and the Council overrode 46 to 0. Recchia sponsored, Dilan shepherded, Quinn talked about home fix-it TV shows: 'Thank goodness George can go in and rescue them on Channel Four.' The bill forces HPD-funded affordable-housing builders to disclose subcontractors and wages, after years of homebuyers being told by HPD that 'there was nothing we could do for you' and by developers that the problem belonged to subcontractors no one could name.
The second was LU 0701, the Bowery Bank of New York Building at 124 Bowery. Eight other Manhattan landmark designations cleared 46 to 0. Bowery Bank cleared 45 to 1. Gennaro of Queens cast the no, with no rationale stated. Five days earlier at the land-use committee, Ignizio of Staten Island had also voted no on this exact item and only this item. Across our 11-meeting NYC corpus, this is the only matter to draw negative votes at two consecutive tiers from two different members. Nobody asked them why.
The third was Lynette Velasco. Inez Dickens took the floor to thank colleagues for support after Velasco, her chief of staff and best friend for years before Dickens came to the Council, died. Velasco 'was a fighter who always always found good in everyone she always had a smile for you even when she was about to fight you.' Quinn followed with farewells for two finance staffers Quinn called 'stolen,' Paki Sangupta to ACS and Shadon Smith to the Metropolitan Museum, deploying her favorite Irish Alzheimer's line: 'you forget everything but the grudges.'
The procedural music ran underneath all of it. Reverend Q English of Bronx Christian Fellowship gave the invocation. Quinn made a point that there were no moments of silence that day, 'which is a great thing.' Three council members built financial-interest disclosures into their roll-call votes: Lappin on the Furman Centre at NYU Law where son Harry attends, Lander on a YMCA where his daughter goes to camp, Nelson on the Mark Twain Middle School CASA program for his two kids. After the calendar closed, Williams pushed Reso 1520 (a Fair Elections Act NYC-style public-financing pitch to Albany, with Citizens United as the foil), Drum advanced Asian Pacific American demographic-data collection and Mr. Softy truck hour limits, Rodriguez denounced the anti-Muslim 'savage' ads launching that day at a Manhattan subway station, and Chin reported on the Saturday rape at Hudson River Park and the morning's 'take back our parks' walk that brought Quinn, Recchia, Ferreras, and Mark-Viverito to her district.
What happened next: the nine LU items voted today close out a five-day three-tier ULURP velocity loop from 11792 zoning subcommittee (Sept 19) to 11799 land-use committee (Sept 20) to 11857 full Council (Sept 24). Yorkville Bank, Bowery Mission, NY Curb Exchange, Park Place Historic District, and the Soundview rezoning all landed. LU 0685 Cafe Select did not, withdrawn before vote. The Bowery Bank question still has no answer.
From the room
“I would like to call my colleagues' attention to Intro nine thirty seven, a local law to amend the New York City Charter in relation to city agencies' collection of demographic data regarding Asian Pacific American sub demographic groups”
— Daniel R. Dromm (a.k.a. Drum)
Intro nine thirty seven, a local law to amend the New York City Charter in relation to city agencies' collection of demographic data regarding Asian Pacific American sub demographic groups
RESO fifteen fourteen sponsored by me and Councilmember Royal calling on the state legislature to amend the education law in relation to allowing licensed physician or certified nurse practitioner to prescribe and order a nonpatient specific regimen to a licensed pharmacist to administer the hepatitis B vaccine to adults
I have two friends at least who have buildings that are caught between a rock and a hard place. They have no ability to uh fix the foundation, the mold and the leaks and the list goes on because HPD says it's not their problem
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The decisions
2702M 0906-2012Approved
By Council Member Chin: Pursuant to Rule 11.20b of the Council and §20-226 or §20-225(g) of the New York City Administrative Code, the Council resolves that the action of the Department of Consumer Affairs approving an unenclosed sidewalk café located at 19 Kenmare Street, Borough of Manhattan, Community Board No. 2, Application no. 20135026 TCM shall be subject to review by the Council.
Adopted 42-0 via a coupled Land Use call-up, clearing the sidewalk café at 19 Kenmare St in Manhattan (LU 0708-2012).
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
03M 0907-2012C 110401 MMXApproved
By Council Member Vacca: Pursuant to Rule 11.20(c) of the Council and Section 197-d(b)(3) of the New York City Charter, the Council hereby resolves that the action of the City Planning Commission on Uniform Land Use Procedure Application no. C 110401 MMX, for an amendment to the City Map, shall be subject to Council review.
Adopted 42-0 via a coupled Land Use call-up, approving the City Map amendment for Marconi Street north of Waters Place in the Bronx (LU 0717-2012, C 110401 MMX).
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
04Res 1518-2012RES 1518-2012Approved
Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.
Adopted en masse as a pre-considered Finance item, approving new and changed organizational funding designations , including the Furman Center at NYU Law, which prompted a recusal disclosure from Council Member Lappin.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
05Int 0730-2011INT 0730-2011Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the disclosure of information regarding certain construction projects.
Overrode Mayor Bloomberg's veto, reviving the HPD construction-disclosure law that Speaker Quinn framed through the broken promises of homebuyers who "bought houses from different developers and did not get what they paid for.
Roll-call vote
Enacted — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
06M 0885-2012Filed
Communication from the Mayor - Mayors veto and disapproval message of Introductory Number 730-A, in relation to the disclosure of information regarding certain construction projects.
The Mayor's veto-and-disapproval message on the HPD transparency bill (Int 0730A) was taken up and overridden by the Council the same day.
Roll-call vote
Filed By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
07Int 0797-2012INT 0797-2012Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a sign at inaccessible building entrances, public toilets, and elevators giving directions to the nearest available accessible entrance or facility for persons with disabilities when such entrance or facility exists.
Deborah Rose's accessibility bill moved forward, requiring signage at inaccessible building entrances that directs people with disabilities to the accessible one , "people with disabilities should not have to search for an accessible entrance into a building.
Roll-call vote
Approved By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
08Int 0935-2012INT 0935-2012Approved
Venezuela
Co-named 41 thoroughfares and public places across the city, with Council Member Lappin abstaining.
Roll-call vote
Approved By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
09Int 0771-2012INT 0771-2012Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that city issued permits, licenses, and registrations that are required to be publicly posted include technology allowing direct access to further information.
Garodnick's bill putting scannable QR codes on publicly posted city permits and licenses , giving New Yorkers smartphone access to permit data in real time , advanced out of the Technology Committee.
Roll-call vote
Approved By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
10Res 1229-2012RES 1229-2012Approved
Resolution recognizing September as Suicide Awareness Month in New York City and calling upon government agencies and non-governmental organizations to focus on teen suicide prevention.
Adopted by voice vote an amended resolution recognizing September as Suicide Awareness Month in New York City and calling on city agencies to act.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
11Res 1514-2012RES 1514-2012Decided
Resolution calling upon the State Legislature to amend the Education Law in relation to allowing a licensed physician or a certified nurse practitioner to prescribe and order a non-patient specific regimen to a licensed pharmacist to administer the hepatitis B vaccine to adults.
Margaret Chin and Council Member Royal advanced a resolution urging the state legislature to let pharmacists administer the Hepatitis B vaccine under a physician's or nurse practitioner's prescription.
12Int 0937-2012INT 0937-2012Decided
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to city agencies’ collection of demographic data regarding Asian Pacific American sub-demographic groups.
Dromm's charter amendment requiring city agencies to collect demographic data on specific Asian Pacific American nationalities and languages advanced, as he argued the city "needs to know more about the various groups" in a growing Asian community.
13Int 0938-2012INT 0938-2012Decided
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restricting the operation of electronic sound devices on food vending vehicles from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dromm introduced a bill to silence the Mr. Softy jingle after hours, restricting the electronic sound devices on food-vending trucks to 9am-9pm; it was referred to committee.
14Res 1520-2012RES 1520-2012Decided
Resolution in support of A.9885-D/S.7036-B, also known as the “2012 Fair Elections Act,” which would create a public campaign financing system for campaigns for New York statewide office, state legislative office and constitutional convention delegate.
Jumaane Williams pushed colleagues to sign on to a resolution backing the 2012 Fair Elections Act (A.9885-D/S.7036-B), pitching New York City's public-financing model as the state's answer to Citizens United , "money is also equal to people, we have to figure out what we want to do.
15LU 0707-2012Approved
Kings Highway Brooklyn
Approved 46-0 as a pre-considered item, granting the Ahi Ezer tax abatement on Kings Highway in Brooklyn under Res 1522-2012.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
The deal
Site
Kings Highway Brooklyn
PropertiesKings Highway Brooklyn
16LU 0704-2012N 130003 HKKApproved
Park Place Historic District Brooklyn
Approved 46-0, establishing the Park Place Historic District in Brooklyn under Res 1531-2012.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
The deal
Site
Park Place Historic District Brooklyn
PropertiesPark Place Historic District Brooklyn
17M 0882-2012Approved
Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Paula Berry to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her re-appointment to the Waterfront Management Advisory Board, Pursuant to Sections 31 and 1303 of the City Charter.
Approved 46-0 , Paula G. Berry was reappointed to the Waterfront Management Advisory Board under Res 1532-2012.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
18M 0883-2012Approved
Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Henry Wan to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his re-appointment to the Waterfront Management Advisory Board, Pursuant to Sections 31 and 1303 of the City Charter.
Approved 46-0 , Henry Wan was reappointed to the Waterfront Management Advisory Board under Res 1533-2012.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
19M 0884-2012Approved
Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Susan Grossman to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her re-appointment to the New York City Tax Commission, Pursuant to Sections 31 and 153 of the City Charter.
Approved the mayoral reappointment of West Side resident Susan Grossman to the NYC Tax Commission via Res 1534-2012, with Brewer offering congratulations.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
20LU 0684-2012Approved
Kelly Street Apartments, Block 2711, Lots 6, 7, 8, & 10, Block 2703, Lot 18, Bronx, Community District No. 2, Council District No. 17.
Approved 46-0 as part of the en-masse Land Use vote, clearing the way for the Kelly Street Apartments in the Bronx under Res 1521-2012.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
21LU 0669-2012N 120412 HKMFiled
1151 Third Ave Manhattan
with 1 related matter · LU 0700-2012
Filed administratively after a clerical correction , the Yorkville Bank Building landmark application had the wrong address (1151 Third Ave), so the Council closed this version and carried the real designation forward under LU 0700 with the corrected 1511 Third Ave.
Roll-call vote
Filed By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
The deal
Site
1151 Third Ave Manhattan
Properties1151 Third Ave Manhattan
22LU 0685-2012Filed
131 Seventh Ave South Manhattan
Filed without a vote after the applicant submitted a letter of withdrawal , the unenclosed sidewalk café at 131 Seventh Ave South in CB 2 was pulled before it reached the Council floor.
Roll-call vote
Filed By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
The deal
Site
131 Seventh Ave South Manhattan
Properties131 Seventh Ave South Manhattan
23LU 0686-2012Approved
86 Kenmare St Manhattan
Approved 46-0 on general orders, greenlighting the sidewalk café for Toby's Public House at 86 Kenmare St , cleared only after pre-meeting negotiation with Council Member Chin's office.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
The deal
Site
86 Kenmare St Manhattan
Properties86 Kenmare St Manhattan
24LU 0687-2012C 120173 ZMXZoning MapApproved
Block 3515 Lot 1 Bronx Soundview
Approved 46-0 on general orders, advancing a Soundview zoning map amendment (C 120173 ZMX) that paves the way for an 8-story residential building with 238 affordable units on Block 3515, Lot 1 in the Bronx.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
The deal
Site
Block 3515 Lot 1 Bronx Soundview
Land-use review
Mandatory inclusionary housing
PropertiesBlock 3515 Lot 1 Bronx Soundview
25LU 0701-2012N 130005 HKMApproved
124 Bowery (aka 124-126 Bowery and 230 Grand St) Manhattan
Adopted 45-1, the lone dissent of the day , the Bowery Bank of New York Building at 124 Bowery won landmark status over Council Member Gennaro's no vote.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
The deal
Site
124 Bowery (aka 124-126 Bowery and 230 Grand St) Manhattan
Properties124 Bowery (aka 124-126 Bowery and 230 Grand St) Manhattan
26LU 0702-2012N 130006 HKMApproved
227 Bowery Manhattan
Approved 46-0, granting landmark designation to The Bowery Mission at 227 Bowery, the long-running homeless shelter and mission, under Res 1529-2012.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
The deal
Site
227 Bowery Manhattan
Properties227 Bowery Manhattan
27LU 0703-2012N 130004 HKMApproved
86 Trinity Place Manhattan
Approved 46-0, landmarking the former NY Curb Exchange (American Stock Exchange) at 86 Trinity Place in the Financial District under Res 1530-2012.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
The deal
Site
86 Trinity Place Manhattan
Properties86 Trinity Place Manhattan
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Land-use review
Mandatory inclusionary housing
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