New York City Council Stated Meeting (April 16, 2026)

Roll Call

Invocation

Adoption of Minutes

Messages & Papers from the Mayor

Communications from City, County & Borough Offices

Petitions and Communications

Land Use Call-Ups

By Council Member Epstein: Pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) of the Council Rules and Section 19-160.2 of the New York City Administrative Code, the Council resolves that the action of the Department of Transportation approving a sidewalk café located at 93 Macdougal Street, New York, NY 10012, Borough of Manhattan, Council District 2, Community District 2, related to Application No. D 2650094566 SWM (Denino’s) shall be subject to review by the Council.

Communication from the Speaker

Discussion of General Orders

Reports of Special Committees

Reports of Standing Committees

Report of the Committee on Finance

Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget

Report of the Committee on Land Use

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 250318 ZMR, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 45).

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. N 250320 ZRR, for a Zoning text amendment (L.U. No. 46).

Resolution approving the petition for a revocable consent for an enclosed sidewalk café located at 1200 Castle Hill Avenue, Borough of the Bronx (Non-ULURP No. D 2650051365 SWX; DOT No. 20260106020001; L.U. No. 49).

Resolution approving the petition for a revocable consent for a sidewalk café located at 185 Howard Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn (Non-ULURP No. D 2650179761 SWK; DOT No. 20251219030001; L.U. No. 50).

Report of the Committee on Parks and Recreation

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a map of trails in parks or properties under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation

A Local Law in relation to a study on increasing the amount of green space in various community districts

A Local Law in relation to the development of a citywide wildlife management plan

A Local Law in relation to a cool pavement pilot project in parks

Report of the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to organic waste recycling by city agencies

General Orders Calendar

Coupled on General Orders Calendar

Finance

Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget

Land Use

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 250318 ZMR, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 45).

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. N 250320 ZRR, for a Zoning text amendment (L.U. No. 46).

Resolution approving the petition for a revocable consent for an enclosed sidewalk café located at 1200 Castle Hill Avenue, Borough of the Bronx (Non-ULURP No. D 2650051365 SWX; DOT No. 20260106020001; L.U. No. 49).

Resolution approving the petition for a revocable consent for a sidewalk café located at 185 Howard Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn (Non-ULURP No. D 2650179761 SWK; DOT No. 20251219030001; L.U. No. 50).

Parks and Recreation

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a map of trails in parks or properties under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation

A Local Law in relation to a study on increasing the amount of green space in various community districts

A Local Law in relation to a cool pavement pilot project in parks

A Local Law in relation to the development of a citywide wildlife management plan

Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

General Orders Calendar

Introduction & Reading of Bills See Attached

Discussion of Resolutions

Resolutions

General Discussion

Extension of Remarks

INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS Pursuant to Section 33-a of the New York City Charter, the New York City Council may vote on the following items no earlier than 30 days from the date of this notice. The New York City Council reserves the right to vote without the notice required pursuant to Section 33-a on any proposed local laws that do not relate to the public safety operations of the New York City Police Department, the Fire Department or the Department of Correction.

A Local Law in relation to a plan to expand access to public bathrooms during the World Cup

A Local Law in relation to the development of a World Cup events calendar and map of cultural corridors and small businesses connected to the participating nations

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to clean and maintain all city-owned vacant lots

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to create and implement policies to address medical needs during and after lock-ins

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting triple tours of duty for department of correction custodial officers

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.514/S.454, which would amend the New York State Executive Law in relation to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated individuals aged fifty-five years of age or older

Resolution calling on The City University of New York to ensure that all campuses award an appropriate number of college credits to students who earned a New York State Seal of Civic Readiness in high school

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to wellness checks on older adults during certain weather events

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lighting controls for street lighting fixtures

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citizen enforcement program for illegal disposal of household or commercial refuse in public litter baskets

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to refusing to renew, suspending, or revoking a license of a tobacco retail dealer that has violated certain authorization requirements of the cannabis law

Resolution calling on the New York State Government to take the steps necessary to amend the constitution and applicable statutory law to increase New York City’s debt limit

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the documentation of housing history required as part of a family’s application for shelter

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring monthly reports on scheduled construction work on capital projects

A Local Law in relation to the creation of an interagency derelict housing and neglected property task force, and providing for the repeal of such local law upon the expiration thereof

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to freight rail expansion

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a child care workforce grant and services program

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department for the aging to maintain non-digital access to forms and services

Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that notices of violation issued by the department of sanitation be accompanied by a photograph of the alleged violation

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the department of social services issuing replacement transit benefit cards

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment and development of school gardens

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to anti-discrimination training on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression for senior service providers

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring agencies that issue vacate orders to provide documentation of vacate orders to affected occupants upon request

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making available training and operational support to staff of food pantries

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.8689/A.10055, authorizing the New York State Office for the Aging to establish, operate, and maintain programs for transportation services

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding and decentralizing the landlord management unit

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to cats in retail food stores

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing leave for bone marrow and living organ donation and establishing a city bone marrow and living organ donor honor roll

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the fire department to provide mental health support services to emergency responders

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restrictions on the location of buildings and other structures on Eastern parkway

Resolution calling upon the New York State Public Service Commission to issue an emergency rule restricting Con Edison’s ability to apply its interconnection methodology which has increased costs for battery storage facilities located in networks that the company deems constrained

A Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.1749/S.1464, also known as the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, which would establish an extended producer responsibility system for packaging.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on minority- and women-owned business participation in subcontracts for human services contracts

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment and maintenance of a school bus performance dashboard

Resolution declaring January 5 as Kappa Alpha Psi Day in the City of New York to recognize the fraternity’s long-standing tradition of fostering brotherhood, academic achievement, leadership development, and community service

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a public outreach and education program regarding Hajj-related scams

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the distribution of information regarding the availability of halal and kosher food in schools

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making the certification of no harassment pilot program permanent and adding criteria for inclusion of certain buildings in the program

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring health insurance coverage for pre-implantation testing for city employees

A Local Law in relation to a pilot program to establish a pet food pantry

Resolution calling on Congress to pass, and the President to sign, S.1202/H.R.2512, the “Hot Foods Act of 2025,” to permit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be used to purchase hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption

Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4786/A.8345A, to enact the “New York affordable drug manufacturing act”

Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass A.8824A, A.9648, and A.9060C, and for the Governor to sign S.8334A/A.8824A, S.8853/A.9648, and S.8496C/A.9060C, legislation requiring vaccines to be regulated, recommended, administered, and insured based on the recommendations of various nationally and internationally recognized healthcare organizations alongside the federal advisory committee on immunization practices

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a program to provide public notification of school emergencies

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring quarterly reporting on lawful source of income discrimination in housing accommodations

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to ferry service to Willets Point

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to licensing massage therapy businesses

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines

Resolution celebrating the arrival of the 2026 World Cup in the City of New York

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing penalties for excessive noise from speakers and motor vehicles

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing outreach and education on consumer protection issues that affect tourists

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking the disposal of lead water service lines

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring certain contracted entities to develop and implement a cultural passport program encouraging visitation to participating sites in each borough

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the 311 customer service center to indicate that an agency is unable to respond to a service request or complaint and implement protocols providing proof of action

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring housing developers that receive public financing to assume financial responsibility for repairs required within 10 years of construction

Resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Alvin Ailey and honoring his contributions to American dance and the founding of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign S6892/A7878, the Lead Pipe Replacement Act, which requires water utilities across New York State to replace all lead pipes, regardless of the ownership status, at no cost to customers

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a SNAP anti-fraud officer and fraud awareness campaign

A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs, income, and geographic location affect access to special education programs and services

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting or partially exempting seniors and certain persons with disabilities from penalties for failing to remove snow or ice from sidewalks, crosswalks, curbs and other locations

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing safety signs near schools

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation authorizing property tax incentives for property owners who dedicate twenty percent of existing housing stock to senior citizens and individuals experiencing homelessness

Application number C 260048 ZMK (9201 4th Avenue Rezoning) submitted by 9201 LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 22b, changing from a C8-2 District to a C4-4D District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 10, Council District 47.

Application number N 260049 ZRK (9201 4th Avenue Rezoning) submitted by 9201 LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 10, Council District 47.

Application number C 250094 ZMK (46 Nelson Street Rezoning II) submitted by 46 Nelson LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 3c: changing from an M1-1 District to an M1-2A/R6A District; changing from an M1-1 District to an M1-2A/R7A District; and establishing a Special Mixed Use District (MX-5), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 6, Council District 38.

Application number N 250095 ZRK (46 Nelson Street Rezoning II) submitted by 46 Nelson LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 6, Council District 38.

Application number C 220415 ZMQ (147-14 Northern Boulevard Rezoning) submitted by Northern 147-149 LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 10c: eliminating from within an existing R5 District a C1-2 District; changing from an R5 District to an R7X District; and establishing within the proposed R7X District a C2-3 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 7, Council District 20.

Application number N 220416 ZRQ (147-14 Northern Boulevard Rezoning) submitted by Northern 147-149 LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Queens, Community District 7, Council District 20.

Application number D 2650094566 SWM (Denino's) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 93 Macdougal Street, New York, NY 10012, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 2, Council District 2.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a centralized mobile application for accessing city services

Application number C 250302 ZMQ (St. Francis Prep Commercial Overlay) submitted by St. Francis Preparatory School, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 11b, establishing within an existing R4 District a C1-2 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 8, Council District 23.

Report of the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

A Local Law in relation to the naming of two thoroughfares and public places, Thierry Henry Way, Borough of Manhattan and Pelé Way, Borough of Queens, and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof

Report of the Committee to Combat Hate

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reimbursing nonpublic schools for the cost of video surveillance cameras

Report of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring water quality testing and the posting of water quality testing results online

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the reporting and publication of mental health emergency response data

Report of the Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF NADIA SHIHATA AS THE COMMISSIONER OF THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATION.

Combat Hate

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reimbursing nonpublic schools for the cost of video surveillance cameras

Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring water quality testing and the posting of water quality testing results online

Mental Health and Substance Use

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the reporting and publication of mental health emergency response data

Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF NADIA SHIHATA AS THE COMMISSIONER OF THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATION.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to organic waste recycling by city agencies

Resolution to recognize the contributions of the federal Endangered Species Act to the natural environment of New York City

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Application number C 250318 ZMR (37-59 Hamilton Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Hamilton Property Holdings LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 21c: eliminating a Special Hillsides Preservation District (HS); changing from an R6 District to an R7-3 District; and establishing within the proposed R7-3 District a C2-4 District; and establishing a Special St. George District (SG), Borough of Staten Island, Community District 1, Council District 49.

Application number N 250320 ZRR (37-59 Hamilton Avenue) submitted by Hamilton Property Holdings LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending the Appendix to Article XII, Chapter 8 (Special St. George District) and APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Staten Island, Community District 1, Council District 49.

Application number D 2650051365 SWX (Sabrosura) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 1200 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 9, Council District 18.

Application number D 2650179761 SWK (Cicchetti BK) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 185 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 3, Council District 41.

Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Ms. Nadia Shihata to the Council for advice and consent regarding her appointment as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigations, pursuant to Section 31 of the New York City Charter.

Application number C 250302 ZMQ (St. Francis Prep Commercial Overlay) submitted by St. Francis Preparatory School, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 11b, establishing within an existing R4 District a C1-2 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 8, Council District 23.

Application number C 260048 ZMK (9201 4th Avenue Rezoning) submitted by 9201 LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 22b, changing from a C8-2 District to a C4-4D District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 10, Council District 47.

Application number N 260049 ZRK (9201 4th Avenue Rezoning) submitted by 9201 LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 10, Council District 47.

Application number C 250094 ZMK (46 Nelson Street Rezoning II) submitted by 46 Nelson LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 3c: changing from an M1-1 District to an M1-2A/R6A District; changing from an M1-1 District to an M1-2A/R7A District; and establishing a Special Mixed Use District (MX-5), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 6, Council District 38.

Application number N 250095 ZRK (46 Nelson Street Rezoning II) submitted by 46 Nelson LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 6, Council District 38.

Application number C 220415 ZMQ (147-14 Northern Boulevard Rezoning) submitted by Northern 147-149 LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 10c: eliminating from within an existing R5 District a C1-2 District; changing from an R5 District to an R7X District; and establishing within the proposed R7X District a C2-3 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 7, Council District 20.

Application number N 220416 ZRQ (147-14 Northern Boulevard Rezoning) submitted by Northern 147-149 LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Queens, Community District 7, Council District 20.

Application number D 2650094566 SWM (Denino's) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 93 Macdougal Street, New York, NY 10012, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 2, Council District 2.

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