City Council · Thursday, April 11, 2024 · 1h 21m

The one where the Council greenlights NYC's first soccer stadium at Willets Point — over one member's lone 'no

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At the April 11 stated meeting, the Council gave final adoption to Willets Point Phase 2 , the city's first privately financed electric soccer stadium, plus a 250-room hotel, school, and affordable housing on city-owned land. Francisco Moya, who launched a Willets Point task force in 2011, took a victory lap; Shekar Krishnan was the dissent, arguing public land for a billionaire-backed stadium paying near-zero rent demanded special scrutiny. The Speaker also moved a slate of rezonings (removing MIH Option 2, adding deep affordability), EMT-safety bills honoring fallen first responders, and mem

From the room

“controlled by 1 of the wealthiest men on the planet whose riches were generated by a monarchy exploiting and suppressing its people”
— Shekar Krishnan

“authorizing a 40 article 11 tax exemption for the preservation of 2 rent stabilized buildings in council member Abreu's and Salaam's districts.”
— Adrienne E. Adams

“authorizing a 40 year article 11 tax exemption for the preservation of 20 rent stabilized buildings in council member Feliz's”
— Adrienne E. Adams

“I am proud to co prime intros 1 26 a and 1 27 a, providing them with essential tools such as body armor and comprehensive self defense training.”
— Kevin C. Riley

The decisions

01M 0036-2024Approved

Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Ms. Maria Almonte-Weston to the City Council for advice and consent regarding her appointment as a Commissioner of the New York City Local Conditional Release Commission, pursuant Section 9-207 of the New York City Administrative Code and Section 271 of the New York State Correction Law.

Roll-call vote

38 · 9 · 1

Questions & answers

Amanda C. Farías: Presiding officer asks Hudson 'Do you abstain?' on M 36/M 37

Legislation →

02M 0037-2024Approved

Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Mr. George Goodmon to the City Council for advice and consent regarding his appointment as a Commissioner of the New York City Local Conditional Release Commission, pursuant Section 9-207 of the New York City Administrative Code and Section 271 of the New York State Correction Law.

Roll-call vote

38 · 9 · 1

Legislation →

03M 0039-2024C 230148 ZSKSpecial PermitApproved

Council Member Salamanca

with 1 related matter · M 0038-2024

04Int 0069-2024Approved

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting provisions in employment agreements that shorten the period in which claims and complaints of unlawful discriminatory practices, harassment or violence may be filed and in which civil actions may be commenced

Roll-call vote

47 · 1

Legislation →

05Int 0126-2024INT 0126-2024Approved

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring provision of body armor to fire department employees within the bureau of emergency medical services providing emergency medical services

An amended bill advanced to mandate that FDNY equip its EMS Bureau employees with body armor meeting ballistic and stab-resistance standards, sponsored by Minority Leader Joseph Borelli.

Roll-call vote

Approved By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).

Procedure

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management reports Int 0126-A (body armor) and Int 0127-A (de-escalation training), amended and coupled on general orders — City Clerk

The one where the Council greenlights NYC's first soccer stadium at Willets Point — over one member's lone 'no

The decisions

Council Member Salamanca

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring provision of body armor to fire department employees within the bureau of emergency medical services providing emergency medical services

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing de-escalation and self-defense training to fire department employees within the bureau of emergency medical services providing emergency medical services

L.U. No. 30

L.U. No. 31

L.U. No. 32

L.U. No. 33

L.U. No. 34

30-11 12th Street Rezoning

23-01 Steinway Street Rezoning

396-400 Avenue X Rezoning

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT COUNCIL MEMBER JENNIFER GUTIERREZ AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION.

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR MARIA ALMONTE-WESTON AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY LOCAL CONDITIONAL RELEASE COMMISSION.

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR GEORGE GOODMON AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY LOCAL CONDITIONAL RELEASE COMMISSION.

Resolution recognizing April 17 annually as Giovanni da Verrazzano Day in the City of New York.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lobbying prohibitions in connection with campaign-related fundraising or political consulting

Willets Point Phase II

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The one where the Council greenlights NYC's first soccer stadium at Willets Point — over one member's lone 'no

The decisions

Council Member Salamanca

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring provision of body armor to fire department employees within the bureau of emergency medical services providing emergency medical services

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing de-escalation and self-defense training to fire department employees within the bureau of emergency medical services providing emergency medical services

L.U. No. 30

L.U. No. 31

L.U. No. 32

L.U. No. 33

L.U. No. 34

30-11 12th Street Rezoning

23-01 Steinway Street Rezoning

396-400 Avenue X Rezoning

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT COUNCIL MEMBER JENNIFER GUTIERREZ AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION.

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR MARIA ALMONTE-WESTON AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY LOCAL CONDITIONAL RELEASE COMMISSION.

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR GEORGE GOODMON AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY LOCAL CONDITIONAL RELEASE COMMISSION.

Resolution recognizing April 17 annually as Giovanni da Verrazzano Day in the City of New York.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lobbying prohibitions in connection with campaign-related fundraising or political consulting

Willets Point Phase II

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