01Int 1957-2020INT 1957-2020Approved
A Local Law in relation to temporary space for outdoor dining
Codified the city's outdoor-dining program into law, letting restaurants and bars temporarily use the sidewalk, curb, and street and self-certify the space directly in front of their business.
Roll-call vote
Approved By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
Procedure
- Int 1957-A outdoor dining amended and coupled on general orders — Clerk
02Int 1952-2020INT 1952-2020Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a database to track the expenditure of funds in connection with COVID-19, and to provide for the repeal thereof
Council Member Vanessa Gibson's bill moved forward, mandating a public online database tracking every federal, state, and local dollar spent on COVID-19.
Roll-call vote
Approved By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
Citations & precedent
Local Law 140 of 2013 · Vanessa L. Gibson
Procedure
- Int 1952-A COVID-19 funds tracker amended and coupled on general orders — Clerk
03Int 1964-2020INT 1964-2020Approved
A Local Law to authorize adoption by resolution of an interest rate for nonpayment of taxes on real property with an assessed value over two hundred fifty thousand dollars in fiscal year 2021 for certain property owners adversely affected by COVID-19
Council Member Margaret Chin's bill advanced, authorizing a reduced 7.5% late-payment rate for small rent-regulated and commercial buildings that pay semiannually and were hit by COVID, available July 1 through October 15.
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez Questions & answers
Fernando Cabrera: Cabrera asks the bill sponsor what the hardship provision within the bill is, yielding his remaining time for the answer.
Citations & precedent
Int 1964-2020 · Daniel Dromm
04Int 1974-2020INT 1974-2020Approved
A Local Law to authorize adoption by resolution of an interest rate for nonpayment of taxes on real property with an assessed value of two-hundred and fifty thousand dollars or less in fiscal year 2021 for property owners adversely affected by COVID-19
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams's bill moved forward, authorizing a 0% late-payment rate for COVID-impacted homeowners on their primary residence earning under $150,000 or already in a hardship plan, available July 1 through September 30.
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez Procedure
- Int 1974-A (interest rate / deferral for property owners affected by COVID-19) amended and coupled on general orders WITH a message of necessity — Clerk
05M 0242-2020Approved
Communication from the New York City Banking Commission - Transmitting recommendations of the interest rate to be charged for Fiscal Year 2021 for non-payment of taxes on real estate and for the discount rate to be allowed for early payment of real estate taxes for Fiscal Year 2021, pursuant to the City Charter.
Three annual resolutions were taken up to adopt the property-tax interest rates recommended to the Council by the city's Banking Commission.
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Ritchie J. TorresRobert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez 06Res 1346-2020RES 1346-2020Approved
Resolution to establish that the discount percentage for early payment of real estate taxes be set at one-half of one percent per annum for Fiscal Year 2021.
The early-payment discount rate was held at 0.5%, unchanged from fiscal 2020.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
07Res 1347-2020RES 1347-2020Approved
Resolution to establish that the interest rate be 18 percent per annum for Fiscal Year 2021 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.
The late-payment rate for semi-annual payers, properties assessed over $250,000, mostly investor-oriented and luxury homes, was set at 18%.
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez Procedure
- Gjonaj confirms with counsel that Res 1347 (18% rate) and Res 1348 CAN lawfully be amended ('we have the legal right'); counsel answers 'Yes.' — Mark Gjonaj
08Res 1348-2020RES 1348-2020Approved
Resolution to establish that the interest rate be 3.25 percent for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2021 and 5 percent for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 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.
Set the quarterly-taxpayer late-payment rate at 3.25% for the first quarter of FY21 and 5% for the rest of the year, the lowest historical rate, down from 7%, covering the more than 90% of homeowners who pay quarterly.
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez Questions & answers
Jumaane D. Williams: whether the Res 1348 amendment also lacks valid legal authority
09Res 1349-2020Approved
Resolution to adopt an interest rate of 7.5 percent for a portion of Fiscal Year 2021 for the non-payment of taxes on real property with an assessed value over $250,000 for property owners adversely affected by COVID-19 as authorized by the local law for the year 2020 as proposed in introduction number 1964-A.
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez 10Int 1950-2020INT 1950-2020Approved
A Local Law in relation to the establishment of a task force to recommend policies and protocols relating to the safe reopening and operation of city agencies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo's bill advanced, requiring senior mayoral staff to work with DOHMH and DCAS on policies and protocols for safely reopening and operating individual city agencies.
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez 11Int 1976-2020INT 1976-2020Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring booking services to report short-term housing rental transactions
Amended its 2018 short-term-rental reporting law, narrowing what platforms like Airbnb must report to the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement to listings for an entire dwelling unit and rentals booked for three or more people at the same time.
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez Procedure
- Int 1976 short-term housing rental transactions amended and coupled on general orders — Clerk
12Int 1250-2018Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the operation of certain electric scooters
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez 13Int 1264-2018Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the operation of certain electric bicycles
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez 14Int 1266-2018Approved
A Local Law in relation to a pilot program for shared electric scooters
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez 15LU 0664-2020Approved
3415 Knox Place.GHPP.FY20, Block 3324, Lot 89; Bronx, Community District No. 7, Council District No. 11.
Moved to grant an Article 11 property-tax exemption for 3415 Knox Place, locking in affordability for 25 units in Council Member Cohen's Bronx district.
Roll-call vote
Approved, By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
16Motion 0003-2020Failed
Proposed Amendments:
Int. 1964 - STRIKE all references to 7.5% and insert ZERO instead.
Res. 1347 - STRIKE all references to 18% and insert 2% instead.
Res. 1348 - STRIKE all references to 3.25% and 5% and insert ZERO instead.
Res. 1349 - STRIKE all references to 7.5% and insert ZERO instead.
Roll-call vote
Adrienne E. AdamsAlan N. MaiselAlicka Ampry-Samuel Andrew CohenAndy L. KingAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikBen KallosBill PerkinsBrad S. LanderCarlina Rivera Carlos MenchacaChaim M. DeutschCorey D. JohnsonDaniel Dromm Deborah L. RoseDiana 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 Salamanca, Jr.Robert F. HoldenRory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Stephen T. LevinSteven MatteoVanessa L. GibsonYdanis A. Rodriguez Questions & answers
Helen K. Rosenthal: Requests counsel circulate the text of the amendments Yeger is proposing so members know what they are voting on; she could not absorb it when read into the record
Jumaane D. Williams: Is it one amendment including all of those, or several amendments being voted on?
Brad Lander: Has there been any fiscal analysis of the impact of these resolutions and amendments? Directed to the amendment sponsor (Yeger) or the finance division.