01M 0171-2023C 230238 ZSMSpecial PermitApproved
Madison Square Garden Special Permit
with 1 related matter · LU 0246-2023
City Council · Thursday, July 13, 2023 · 1h 27m
The one where the Council steamrolled four of Mayor Adams's vetoes and quietly killed a Queens rezoning the applicant ab
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This July 13, 2023 stated meeting opened with a pastor's blessing and memorials for shooting victims in Southeast Queens, then turned combative: the Council took up four bills vetoed by Mayor Adams, with Majority Leader Keith Powers blasting 'the mayor's veto comes as no surprise given the rest of his disastrous' record. A sweeping rent/housing and lead-paint package (Intro 193) passed despite no votes from Paladino, Ariola and Holden. On land use, the 189-10 Northern Boulevard overlay was filed and removed after the applicant withdrew, Vickie Paladino fought the 43rd Avenue demapping over a r
From the room
“I vote I on all items on today's agenda and vote to approve introduction numbers 2 2 9 a, 8 7 8 a,”
— Council Member (41st district, Brooks Powers vicinity roll)
“vote to approve introduction numbers to 2 29 a, 8 78 a, 8 93 a, and 8 94 a, notwithstanding the objections of the mayor”
— Aviles
“So I just encourage everybody in city council who can hear my voice to please go out there and support these youth entrepreneurs”
— Kevin C. Riley
“I just wanted to invite all of my colleagues and everyone to the council's 1st, Colombian independence event next week.”
— Jennifer Gutiérrez
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The decisions
1602Int 0229-2022INT 0229-2022Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to monthly rental assistance payments for households with rental assistance vouchers
Took up Tiffany Caban's Intro 229-A, which lets tenants tap the full value of a city FEPS voucher by barring the Department of Social Services from skimming a utility allowance off the maximum amount except in narrow cases.
Roll-call vote
42 · 8
Adrienne E. AdamsAlexa AvilésAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasAri KaganCarlina Rivera Carmen N. De La RosaCharles BarronChi A. OsséChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyDavid M. CarrDiana I. AyalaEric DinowitzErik D. BottcherFarah N. LouisFrancisco P. MoyaGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJennifer GutiérrezJoann Ariola Joseph C. BorelliJulie MeninJulie WonJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Keith Powers Kevin C. RileyKristin Richardson JordanLincoln RestlerLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMarjorie VelázquezMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPierina Ana SanchezRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rita C. JosephRobert F. HoldenSandra UngSandy NurseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShaun AbreuShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánVickie Paladino
03Int 0878-2023Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the department of social services from requiring an applicant for a rental assistance voucher to have resided or reside in a shelter of any type, and to repeal sections 21-145.1 and 21-145.2 of such code in relation thereto
Roll-call vote
42 · 8
Adrienne E. AdamsAlexa AvilésAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasAri KaganCarlina Rivera Carmen N. De La RosaCharles BarronChi A. OsséChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyDavid M. CarrDiana I. AyalaEric DinowitzErik D. BottcherFarah N. LouisFrancisco P. MoyaGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJennifer GutiérrezJoann Ariola Joseph C. BorelliJulie MeninJulie WonJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Keith Powers Kevin C. RileyKristin Richardson JordanLincoln RestlerLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMarjorie VelázquezMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPierina Ana SanchezRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rita C. JosephRobert F. HoldenSandra UngSandy NurseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShaun AbreuShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánVickie Paladino
04Int 0893-2023INT 0893-2023Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding eligibility for rental assistance to any applicant at risk of eviction or experiencing homelessness
Heard Pierina Sanchez's Intro 893-A, which strips out certain DSS eligibility hurdles for city FEPS and lets a New Yorker prove eviction risk simply by producing a rent demand letter.
Roll-call vote
42 · 8
Adrienne E. AdamsAlexa AvilésAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasAri KaganCarlina Rivera Carmen N. De La RosaCharles BarronChi A. OsséChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyDavid M. CarrDiana I. AyalaEric DinowitzErik D. BottcherFarah N. LouisFrancisco P. MoyaGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJennifer GutiérrezJoann Ariola Joseph C. BorelliJulie MeninJulie WonJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Keith Powers Kevin C. RileyKristin Richardson JordanLincoln RestlerLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMarjorie VelázquezMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPierina Ana SanchezRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rita C. JosephRobert F. HoldenSandra UngSandy NurseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShaun AbreuShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánVickie Paladino
05M 0165-2023Filed
Communication from the Mayor – Mayor’s veto and disapproval message of Introductory Number 893-A of 2023, A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding eligibility for rental assistance to any applicant at risk of eviction or experiencing homelessness.
Roll-call vote
Filed By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
Opposition & support
Council member sharply criticizes the mayor's veto and broader housing approach: imposing annual rent hikes via his handpicked board, starving HPD of staff through budget cuts, underfunding right-to-counsel, and forcibly removing homeless neighbors. Frames the mayor's 'city of yes' as 'yes to big real estate and a big fat no to working class and low income New Yorkers.'
06Int 0894-2023INT 0894-2023Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to income and work requirements for rental assistance
Took up Sanchez's Intro 894-A, which rebases city FEPS voucher eligibility from 200% of the federal poverty level to 50% of area median income and softens the work and source-of-income requirements.
Roll-call vote
42 · 8
Adrienne E. AdamsAlexa AvilésAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasAri KaganCarlina Rivera Carmen N. De La RosaCharles BarronChi A. OsséChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyDavid M. CarrDiana I. AyalaEric DinowitzErik D. BottcherFarah N. LouisFrancisco P. MoyaGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJennifer GutiérrezJoann Ariola Joseph C. BorelliJulie MeninJulie WonJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Keith Powers Kevin C. RileyKristin Richardson JordanLincoln RestlerLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMarjorie VelázquezMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPierina Ana SanchezRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rita C. JosephRobert F. HoldenSandra UngSandy NurseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShaun AbreuShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánVickie Paladino
Mandatory inclusionary housing
07Int 0193-2022INT 0193-2022Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lead-based paint hazards in common areas of dwellings
Heard Intro 193, which creates an immediately hazardous violation for lead-based paint in any common area of a multiple dwelling housing a child under 6, when that paint is peeling or sits on a deteriorated surface.
Roll-call vote
42 · 7
Adrienne E. AdamsAlexa AvilésAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasAri KaganCarlina Rivera Carmen N. De La RosaCharles BarronChi A. OsséChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyDavid M. CarrDiana I. AyalaEric DinowitzErik D. BottcherFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJennifer GutiérrezJoann Ariola Joseph C. BorelliJulie MeninJulie WonJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Keith Powers Kevin C. RileyKristin Richardson JordanLincoln RestlerLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMarjorie VelázquezMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPierina Ana SanchezRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rita C. JosephRobert F. HoldenSandra UngSandy NurseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShaun AbreuShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánVickie Paladino
Who spoke
Carlina Rivera
08Res 0721-2023C 220285 ZMKZoning MapApproved
L.U. No. 237
Roll-call vote
48 · 1
Adrienne E. AdamsAlexa AvilésAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasAri KaganCarlina Rivera Carmen N. De La RosaCharles BarronChi A. OsséChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyDavid M. CarrDiana I. AyalaEric DinowitzErik D. BottcherFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJennifer GutiérrezJoann Ariola Joseph C. BorelliJulie MeninJulie WonJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Keith Powers Kevin C. RileyKristin Richardson JordanLincoln RestlerLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMarjorie VelázquezMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPierina Ana SanchezRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rita C. JosephRobert F. HoldenSandra UngSandy NurseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShaun AbreuShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánVickie Paladino
09Res 0722-2023N 220286 ZRKZoning TextApproved
L.U. No. 238
Roll-call vote
48 · 1
Adrienne E. AdamsAlexa AvilésAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasAri KaganCarlina Rivera Carmen N. De La RosaCharles BarronChi A. OsséChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyDavid M. CarrDiana I. AyalaEric DinowitzErik D. BottcherFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJennifer GutiérrezJoann Ariola Joseph C. BorelliJulie MeninJulie WonJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Keith Powers Kevin C. RileyKristin Richardson JordanLincoln RestlerLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMarjorie VelázquezMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPierina Ana SanchezRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rita C. JosephRobert F. HoldenSandra UngSandy NurseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShaun AbreuShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánVickie Paladino
10Int 1018-2023INT 1018-2023Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on involuntary removals
Advanced Intro 1018-A, which forces the Office of Community Mental Health to publish an annual public report on the mayor's involuntary-removal directive. The report must break out the number and legal basis of removals, 911 calls that ended in a removal, where people were picked up and transported, and their demographics.
Roll-call vote
Approved By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
11Int 1019-2023INT 1019-2023Approved
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring maintenance of access to an interactive map of mental health service providers in New York city
Moved Intro 1019-A, requiring OCMH to keep an interactive public map of mental health services. The map must show each location's contact info plus payment details, including which insurance is accepted.
Roll-call vote
Approved By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
12Int 1022-2023INT 1022-2023Approved
A Local Law in relation to establishing clubhouses for individuals with serious mental illness
Advanced Intro 1022-A to stand up 5 new clubhouse safe havens offering wraparound services for serious mental illness. The bill widens the covered conditions to include schizophrenia, mood disorders like bipolar and major depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD, and builds interagency pathways with DOHMH and the mayor's office of community health.
Roll-call vote
Approved By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
13Int 1120-2023Decided
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a raised speed reducer feasibility assessment at speed camera locations
14LU 0237-2023C 220285 ZMKZoning MapApproved
1656 WEST 10 STREET
with 1 related matter · LU 0238-2023
Heard the rezoning of 1656 West 10th Street in Justin Brannan's district, which would clear the way for a 6-story residential building with ground-floor community facility space. The project pencils out to 24 apartments, roughly 6 of them affordable under MIH Option 1, plus 10 accessory off-street parking spaces.
Roll-call vote
96 · 2
Adrienne E. AdamsAlexa AvilésAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasAri KaganCarlina Rivera Carmen N. De La RosaCharles BarronChi A. OsséChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyDavid M. CarrDiana I. AyalaEric DinowitzErik D. BottcherFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJennifer GutiérrezJoann Ariola Joseph C. BorelliJulie MeninJulie WonJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Keith Powers Kevin C. RileyKristin Richardson JordanLincoln RestlerLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMarjorie VelázquezMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPierina Ana SanchezRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rita C. JosephRobert F. HoldenSandra UngSandy NurseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShaun AbreuShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánVickie PaladinoAdrienne E. AdamsAlexa AvilésAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasAri KaganCarlina Rivera Carmen N. De La RosaCharles BarronChi A. OsséChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyDavid M. CarrDiana I. AyalaEric DinowitzErik D. BottcherFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJennifer GutiérrezJoann Ariola Joseph C. BorelliJulie MeninJulie WonJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Keith Powers Kevin C. RileyKristin Richardson JordanLincoln RestlerLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMarjorie VelázquezMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPierina Ana SanchezRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rita C. JosephRobert F. HoldenSandra UngSandy NurseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShaun AbreuShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánVickie Paladino
The deal
Site
1656 WEST 10 STREET
Affordable
6
Stories
6 fl
District
Mandatory inclusionary housing
Option 16 affordable
Properties1656 WEST 10 STREET
15LU 0231-2023C 210323 MMQCity MapApproved
43 AVENUE
Took up an application to demap and dispose of a slice of 43rd Avenue in Paladino's district, where an existing structure already encroaches on the roadbed. The move would formalize the disposition of city land around that encroachment.
Roll-call vote
Disapproved By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
Opposition & support
The existing retaining wall encroaches on public land, undermines the design, obstructs pedestrian access, and conflicts with current neighborhood conditions; the property owner should rebuild the wall within his own property lines instead of legalizing an unlawful encroachment. Privatizing public land for 2 homeowners should not take precedence over the neighborhood's well-being.
The deal
Site
43 AVENUE
District
Properties43 AVENUE
16LU 0230-2023C 220218 ZMQZoning MapFiled
NORTHERN BOULEVARD
The applicant pulled the plug on the proposed commercial overlay at 189-10 Northern Boulevard in Vickie Paladino's Queens district, withdrawing the application before any council action. No overlay will be mapped.
Roll-call vote
Filed By Council — adopted without a recorded per-member roll-call (coupled calendar or voice vote).
The deal
Site
NORTHERN BOULEVARD
District
PropertiesNORTHERN BOULEVARD
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Procedure
- 2:05 p.m.
- 3:50 p.m.
- Pledge Of Allegiance
- Invocation
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The people
On the dais · 51
Francisco P. MoyaKamillah HanksMarjorie VelázquezShaun AbreuAdrienne E. AdamsAlexa AvilésAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasAri KaganCarlina Rivera Carmen N. De La RosaCharles BarronChi A. OsséChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyDavid M. CarrDiana I. AyalaEric DinowitzErik D. BottcherFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJennifer GutiérrezJoann Ariola Joseph C. BorelliJulie MeninJulie WonJustin L. BrannanKalman Yeger Keith Powers Kevin C. RileyKristin Richardson JordanLincoln RestlerLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPierina Ana SanchezRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rita C. JosephRobert F. HoldenSandra UngSandy NurseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánVickie Paladino
Public testimony: 6 in favor
Practitioners & applicants
Carlina Rivera · Keith Powers · Charles Galbraith · Linda Lee · Oswald J. Feliz · Rafael Salamanca, Jr. · Selvena N. Brooks-Powers · Adrienne E. Adams
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The intelligence
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Owner portfolios, open OATH/ECB violations, 311 & DOB permits across every parcel discussed, developer track records, and an “ask this meeting” chat. For this meeting: 39 oath/ecb hearings across the 3 sites discussed.