01M 0193-2019C 190421 ZSKSpecial PermitApproved
City Council · Wednesday, October 30, 2019 · 2h 6m
The one where Corey Johnson stakes his speakership on the Streets Master Plan — and a bloc votes no anyway
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Speaker Johnson made this stated meeting his own, framing the Streets Master Plan (Int 1557) as a generational street-safety reckoning and recalling a constituent hit by an MTA bus in Hell's Kitchen in 2009. The other marquee fight was commercial waste zones (Int 1574), which Johnson sold as eliminating 18 million miles of truck traffic while Koo, Deutsch, Gjonaj and Ulrich warned of lost low-barrier jobs and price-fixing. Specialized-high-school screening (Int 1541) split the room, with Borelli waving a DOE quality snapshot in opposition. An animal-welfare package and a moment of silence roun
From the room
“doctor Martin Luther King delivered the last speech he would ever give on behalf of striking sanitation workers in Memphis”
— Antonio Reynoso
“introduction 14 98 a sponsored by council member Fernando Cabrera would require the New York City Police Department to publish semi annual public reports”
— Corey D. Johnson
“a bill that I was once actually a sponsor of. And after going through the hearing process, I've decided that I no longer support”
— Joseph C. Borelli
“introduction 15 74 a sponsored by council member Antonio Reynoso which authorizes the creation of commercial way zones”
— Corey D. Johnson
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The decisions
1002Int 1541-2019Approved
A Local Law in relation to creating a specialized high school taskforce
Roll-call vote
40 · 7 · 1
Adrienne E. AdamsAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Diana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFarah N. LouisFernando Cabrera Francisco P. MoyaHelen 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.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
Questions & answers
Mark Treyger: How much fair student funding is that school short by? How many full-time social workers/counselors does the school have?
03Int 1750-2019Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in five business improvement districts and one special assessment district
04Int 1202-2018Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the trafficking of wild birds
Roll-call vote
43 · 5
Adrienne E. AdamsAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Diana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFarah N. LouisFernando Cabrera Francisco P. MoyaHelen 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.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
Conditions
- Unlawful taking of a wild bird is a misdemeanor with a fine of no more than $1,000.
05Int 1378-2019Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to banning the sale or provision of certain force-fed poultry products
Roll-call vote
42 · 6
Adrienne E. AdamsAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Diana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFarah N. LouisFernando Cabrera Francisco P. MoyaHelen 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.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
Conditions
- Civil penalty between $500 and $2,000 per offense for foie gras violations.
- phase-in period for impacted businesses to change production approaches
06Int 1425-2019Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making it unlawful to work carriage horses in certain conditions
Roll-call vote
37 · 11
Adrienne E. AdamsAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Diana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFarah N. LouisFernando Cabrera Francisco P. MoyaHelen 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.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
07Res 1141-2019Approved
Resolution amending Rule 7.00 of the Rules of the Council in relation to changes in membership to the Standing Committees of the Council.
Roll-call vote
47 · 1
Adrienne E. AdamsAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Diana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFarah N. LouisFernando Cabrera Francisco P. MoyaHelen 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.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
08Int 1082-2018Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring global positioning systems in certain waste hauling vehicles
Roll-call vote
47 · 1
Adrienne E. AdamsAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Diana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFarah N. LouisFernando Cabrera Francisco P. MoyaHelen 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.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
09Int 1574-2019Approved
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of commercial waste zones, and to repeal sections 16-523 and 16-524 of such code, relating to a pilot of special trade waste removal districts
Roll-call vote
34 · 14
Adrienne E. AdamsAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Diana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFarah N. LouisFernando Cabrera Francisco P. MoyaHelen 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.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
Questions & answers
Chaim M. Deutsch: Will taxpayers shell out more money to support commercial waste zones, given other cities' enormous unexpected costs when waste-zone plans failed?
Chaim M. Deutsch: Why does the bill's text read 'up to 3 carters' per zone rather than fixing it at 3 assigned?
10Int 1557-2019Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to five-year plans for city streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian spaces
Roll-call vote
37 · 9 · 2
Adrienne E. AdamsAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonCosta G. ConstantinidesDaniel Dromm Diana I. AyalaDonovan J. RichardsEric A. UlrichFarah N. LouisFernando Cabrera Francisco P. MoyaHelen 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.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez
Conditions
- Each master plan must include enforceable benchmarks (not merely goals).
- Annual reporting each February on changes to the master plan and progress toward benchmarks.
- DOT required to conduct a public education campaign on the benefits of each master plan.
Opposition & support
Johnson acknowledges significant pushback to the bill, including claims it villainizes people who must drive across NYC, and rebuts that framing.
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The deal
Units
1,590
Mandatory inclusionary housing
Procedure
- 1:20 p.m.
- 4:30 p.m.
- Sergeant-at-arms directs all non-council employees to leave the main floor of the chambers before the stated meeting begins — Sergeant-at-Arms
- Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo opens the stated meeting of 10/30/2019 — Laurie A. Cumbo
+6 more procedural steps
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The people
On the dais · 3
Alan N. MaiselAndy L. KingDeborah L. Rose
Public testimony: 1 in favor
Practitioners & applicants
Laurie A. Cumbo · Adrienne E. Adams · Corey D. Johnson · Fernando Cabrera
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