01M 0168-2019Approved
American Brass
with 1 related matter · LU 0438-2019
City Council · Wednesday, May 29, 2019 · 1h 26m
The one where the Council banned the 'billionaire voids' — empty mechanical floors built to lift luxury views over affor
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The Council's May 29, 2019 stated meeting turned into a referendum on luxury excess. Members adopted the mechanical-voids text amendment (N 190230 ZRY), capping the empty filler floors developers stacked to push penthouse views skyward , Ben Kallos framed it as saying no to 'empty buildings filled with voids simply to give the 1% better views.' Sponsor Helen Rosenthal grumbled the final draft had 'not 1 change'; Inez Barron voted no because it 'didn't go far enough.' The Council also launched Reynoso's commercial-waste-zone reform, adopted Queens and Brooklyn rezonings carrying affordable unit
From the room
“Resolution 8 29 sponsored by council member Keith Powers would call upon the state to pass the accompanying senate and assembly bills known as the less is more act”
— Corey D. Johnson
“the council's adopting a point 5% discount rate. For property owners who pay late, the council's up adopting a 7% rate”
— Corey D. Johnson
“the Department of Education spent 14% less on the average black and Latino student than on any students of other races.”
— Antonio Reynoso
“committee on finance, preconsidered m 1 67 through preconsidered 8 91 discount rate and property taxes. Coupled to general orders.”
— clerk
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The decisions
1502Int 1180-2018Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to mental health training for senior center caseworkers
03Int 1294-2018Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting by the department of education on physical education
04Res 0889-2019Approved
Resolution to establish that the interest rate be 7 percent per annum for Fiscal Year 2020 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of not more than $250,000, or not more than $250,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments.
Roll-call vote
35 · 13
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFernando Cabrera Helen K. RosenthalI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronJames G. Van BramerJoseph C. BorelliJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Karen KoslowitzKeith Powers Laurie A. CumboMargaret S. ChinMark Gjonaj Mark LevineMark TreygerMathieu EugenePaul A. VallonePeter A. KooRafael L. Espinal, Jr.Rafael Salamanca, Jr.Ritchie J. TorresRobert E. Cornegy, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Steven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
05Res 0890-2019Approved
Resolution to establish that the interest rate be 18 percent per annum for Fiscal Year 2020 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of over $250,000, or over $250,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments.
Roll-call vote
37 · 11
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFernando Cabrera Helen K. RosenthalI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronJames G. Van BramerJoseph C. BorelliJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Karen KoslowitzKeith Powers Laurie A. CumboMargaret S. ChinMark Gjonaj Mark LevineMark TreygerMathieu EugenePaul A. VallonePeter A. KooRafael L. Espinal, Jr.Rafael Salamanca, Jr.Ritchie J. TorresRobert E. Cornegy, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Steven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
06Res 0905-2019Approved
Block 2962, Lots 52, 54, and 60
07Int 0342-2018Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code and the building code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for portable ramps in prior code buildings where such portable ramps are permissible and signage relating thereto
08LU 0397-2019N 190230 ZRYZoning TextApproved
Residential Tower Mechanical Voids
Roll-call vote
47 · 1
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFernando Cabrera Helen K. RosenthalI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronJames G. Van BramerJoseph C. BorelliJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Karen KoslowitzKeith Powers Laurie A. CumboMargaret S. ChinMark Gjonaj Mark LevineMark TreygerMathieu EugenePaul A. VallonePeter A. KooRafael L. Espinal, Jr.Rafael Salamanca, Jr.Ritchie J. TorresRobert E. Cornegy, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Steven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
Conditions
- Modify application to restore 25-foot height threshold for counting enclosed mechanical space as zoning floor area
Land-use review
Mandatory inclusionary housing
Citations & precedent
section 197-d of the New York City Charter · clerk
09Res 0911-2019N 180529 ZRQZoning TextApproved
L.U. No. 403
Roll-call vote
47 · 1
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFernando Cabrera Helen K. RosenthalI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronJames G. Van BramerJoseph C. BorelliJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Karen KoslowitzKeith Powers Laurie A. CumboMargaret S. ChinMark Gjonaj Mark LevineMark TreygerMathieu EugenePaul A. VallonePeter A. KooRafael L. Espinal, Jr.Rafael Salamanca, Jr.Ritchie J. TorresRobert E. Cornegy, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Steven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
10Res 0912-2019C 180530 ZMQZoning MapApproved
L.U. No. 404
Roll-call vote
47 · 1
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFernando Cabrera Helen K. RosenthalI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronJames G. Van BramerJoseph C. BorelliJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Karen KoslowitzKeith Powers Laurie A. CumboMargaret S. ChinMark Gjonaj Mark LevineMark TreygerMathieu EugenePaul A. VallonePeter A. KooRafael L. Espinal, Jr.Rafael Salamanca, Jr.Ritchie J. TorresRobert E. Cornegy, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Steven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
Mandatory inclusionary housing
57 affordable
11Int 0322-2018Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a street design checklist
Roll-call vote
45 · 2 · 1
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFernando Cabrera Helen K. RosenthalI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronJames G. Van BramerJoseph C. BorelliJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Karen KoslowitzKeith Powers Laurie A. CumboMargaret S. ChinMark Gjonaj Mark LevineMark TreygerMathieu EugenePaul A. VallonePeter A. KooRafael L. Espinal, Jr.Rafael Salamanca, Jr.Ritchie J. TorresRobert E. Cornegy, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Steven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
Conditions
- bill will mandate DOT to use the Vision Zero street design checklist
12Res 0916-2019N 190230 ZRYZoning TextApproved
Preconsidered L.U. No. 397
Roll-call vote
47 · 1
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFernando Cabrera Helen K. RosenthalI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronJames G. Van BramerJoseph C. BorelliJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Karen KoslowitzKeith Powers Laurie A. CumboMargaret S. ChinMark Gjonaj Mark LevineMark TreygerMathieu EugenePaul A. VallonePeter A. KooRafael L. Espinal, Jr.Rafael Salamanca, Jr.Ritchie J. TorresRobert E. Cornegy, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Steven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
13Res 0829-2019Approved
Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.1343B/A.5493, which would reform revocation presumptive release, parole, conditional release, and post-release supervision.
14LU 0413-2019C 190235 ZMMZoning MapApproved
East Harlem Neighborhood Rezoning
with 1 related matter · LU 0414-2019
15LU 0403-2019N 180529 ZRQZoning TextApproved
47-15 34th Ave Rezoning
with 1 related matter · LU 0404-2019
Roll-call vote
94 · 2
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFernando Cabrera Helen K. RosenthalI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronJames G. Van BramerJoseph C. BorelliJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Karen KoslowitzKeith Powers Laurie A. CumboMargaret S. ChinMark Gjonaj Mark LevineMark TreygerMathieu EugenePaul A. VallonePeter A. KooRafael L. Espinal, Jr.Rafael Salamanca, Jr.Ritchie J. TorresRobert E. Cornegy, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Steven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. RodriguezAdrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFernando Cabrera Helen K. RosenthalI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronJames G. Van BramerJoseph C. BorelliJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Karen KoslowitzKeith Powers Laurie A. CumboMargaret S. ChinMark Gjonaj Mark LevineMark TreygerMathieu EugenePaul A. VallonePeter A. KooRafael L. Espinal, Jr.Rafael Salamanca, Jr.Ritchie J. TorresRobert E. Cornegy, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Steven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
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Questions & answers
Mark Gjonaj: Gjonaj requests and receives permission to explain his vote
Andy L. King: King offers congratulations to the Fair Play Coalition during his vote
Mark Treyger: Treyger requests permission to explain his vote; majority leader grants permission
The deal
Units
187
Affordable
57
Mandatory inclusionary housing
Citations & precedent
Local Law 102 of 2015 · Corey D. Johnson
PSAL and SSAL · Daniel Dromm
Age Discrimination and Employment Act of 1967 · Margaret S. Chin
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) · Council Member Margaret Chin
Procedure
- 1:18 p.m.
- 1:56 p.m.
- Chair calls for a roll-call vote on the land use call-up; members vote on all land use call-ups and coupled general order calendar items and resolutions by permission — Adrienne E. Adams
- Land use call-ups adopted by a vote of 45 in the affirmative and 0 negative — Corey D. Johnson
+19 more procedural steps
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The people
On the dais · 2
Francisco P. MoyaStephen T. Levin
Public testimony: 3 in favor · 2 opposed
Practitioners & applicants
Vanessa L. Gibson · Deborah L. Rose · Corey D. Johnson · Chaim M. Deutsch · Laurie A. Cumbo · Margaret S. Chin · Adrienne E. Adams · Andy L. King
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