New York City Council Stated Meeting — April 30, 2026: Minutes and Actions

Roll Call

Invocation

Adoption of Minutes

Messages & Papers from the Mayor

Communication from the Mayor – Veto and disapproval of Introductory Number 175-B of 2026 - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a plan regarding security perimeters adjacent to educational facilities

Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name Lisa Kersavage to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter.

Communications from City, County & Borough Offices

Petitions and Communications

Land Use Call-Ups

By the Speaker of the Council: 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 749 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10019, Borough of Manhattan, Council District 3, Community District 4, related to Application No. D 2650129760 SWM (Chalong) 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 an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2076 Lots 46 and 49, Manhattan, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 59).

Resolution approving an additional period of exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2076, Lots 31 and 38, Manhattan, pursuant to Section 125(1)(a-3) of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No.60).

Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2076 Lots 31 and 38, Manhattan, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 61).

Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 3279, Lot 41, Brooklyn, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 62).

Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 1622, Lot 34, Brooklyn, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 63).

Report of the Committee on General Welfare

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the commissioner of homeless services coordinating with hospitals to distribute informational materials on certain weather events to patients and make services directly available to discharged patients during such events

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the commissioner of homeless services coordinating with hospitals to make certain supplies available to discharged patients during certain weather events

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating an integrated and confidential data system to track all engagement with street homeless individuals

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on warming centers

Report of the Committee on Health

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to distributing information on vaccines to parents of students in New York city schools

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to childhood and adolescent vaccinations

Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass A.3839, and the Governor to sign S.5852/A.3839, requiring insurance to reimburse the total direct and indirect practice expenses associated with vaccinations

Report of the Committee on Land Use

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 250302 ZMQ, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 51).

General Orders Calendar

Commissioner of Deeds

Coupled on General Orders Calendar

Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.7638.B/A.8091.B, providing that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder.

Finance

Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2076 Lots 46 and 49, Manhattan, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 59).

Resolution approving an additional period of exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2076, Lots 31 and 38, Manhattan, pursuant to Section 125(1)(a-3) of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No.60).

Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2076 Lots 31 and 38, Manhattan, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 61).

Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 3279, Lot 41, Brooklyn, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 62).

Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 1622, Lot 34, Brooklyn, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 63).

General Welfare

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the commissioner of homeless services coordinating with hospitals to distribute informational materials on certain weather events to patients and make services directly available to discharged patients during such events

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the commissioner of homeless services coordinating with hospitals to make certain supplies available to discharged patients during certain weather events

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating an integrated and confidential data system to track all engagement with street homeless individuals

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on warming centers

Health

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to distributing information on vaccines to parents of students in New York city schools

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to childhood and adolescent vaccinations

Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass A.3892, the New York State Legislature to pass S.6744A/A.3894A, and the Governor to sign S.4548/A.3892 and S.6744A/A.3894A, legislation authorizing dentists to administer influenza vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, human papillomavirus vaccines, or a vaccine related to a public health emergency

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

Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass A.3839, and the Governor to sign S.5852/A.3839, requiring insurance to reimburse the total direct and indirect practice expenses associated with vaccinations

Land Use

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 250302 ZMQ, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 51).

General Orders Calendar

Commissioner of Deeds

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 to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to install and fill dog waste bag dispensers on public litter baskets

A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program to trial the use of body-worn cameras by outreach workers engaging with unsheltered individuals

Resolution calling upon the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.3352/S.1754, which would establish the New York Public Banking Act

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the online publication of new biographical information relating to past local laws that changed the name of streets or parks

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the inspection and enforcement of street numbers on buildings

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education and outreach campaign regarding the housing choice voucher homeownership program

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a homebuyer financial assistance program and mandating a minimum number of homebuyers to be assisted annually

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.9130/A.10248, which would restore the 20-year service retirement for certain New York city corrections officers and sanitation workers

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing procedures for public notice and comment on certain policies implemented by the police department

A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program for collecting dog feces at dog runs for the purpose of composting

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to post notification signs regarding upcoming disruptive work

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the minimum required distance between a primary building entrance and a sidewalk cafe

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to public notice of open meetings and the online publication of such notice

Resolution declaring November 25 as the “International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women” in honor of the Mirabal sisters

Resolution declaring April 28 as Willie Colón Day in the City of New York to honor the multi-talented trombone player, bandleader, composer, and producer, who was a New York City pioneer of Latin music and a beloved salsa legend

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to civil penalties for failure to remove snow or ice

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

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a code of conduct applicable to citizen noise complaints

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the police department from using a robot armed with a weapon

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a public education and outreach campaign regarding the removal of dog waste

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, legislation requiring that Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) testing be covered by all public and private health insurance plans in New York State

Resolution calling on the U.S. Congress and the President to increase funding for the Port Security Grant Program and the Homeland Security Grant Program

Resolution calling on each institution within the State University of New York and the City University of New York, with a Master of Social Work program, to offer a maternal mental health elective course

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing timelines for the approval of permits and expanding real time tracking of pending permits

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a legacy business registry and preservation fund

Resolution calling on the New York State Senate to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.7585-A/ A.10137 authorizing mobile barber shops to be licensed in the State

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting businesses from setting a minimum purchase requirement greater than $10 for credit card transactions

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of small business services to conduct a study on the economic impact of film and television production on local businesses and develop a plan to mitigate lost revenue attributable to filming

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation establishing coordination mechanisms between the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and the Department of Motor Vehicles so that operators engaged in illegal towing in New York City do not receive tow truck registration plates, including verification of a City license prior to the issuance or renewal of tow truck registration plates where applicable

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to short-term rentals in one- and two-family dwellings

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the posting of signs on the prohibition of leaving dog waste on the ground

A Local Law in relation to a master plan for the redevelopment of Rikers Island for sustainability and resiliency purposes

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a payment fund for freelance workers

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of sidewalk and roadway cafe sanitation within the department of sanitation

A resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to ensure insurance companies cover the cost of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies

Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass A.3839, and the Governor to sign S.5852/A.3839, requiring insurance to reimburse the total direct and indirect practice expenses associated with vaccinations

Resolution calling on the New York State legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.3394-A/A.3226-A, the ceasing repeated and extremely egregious predatory (CREEP) behavior act

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation reporting on efforts to combat sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity violations at city agencies, and to repeal local law 101 for the year 2018, relating to the climate surveys and action plans to combat sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity violations at city agencies

Resolution declaring June 28 as Maria Antonia Cay Day in the City of New York to honor her enduring role in supporting and celebrating the Puerto Rican community and in preserving and uplifting its rich cultural heritage and traditions

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to monthly reports on animal shelters that are in contract with the city

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to violations of certain requirements for places of assembly

A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program to study increasing the minimum percentage of reclaimed asphalt pavement in asphaltic concrete

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to report on referrals to assisted outpatient treatment programs

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restricting the parking of certain commercial vehicles in residential streets overnight

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to create an online portal to facilitate the comparison of funding and spending across schools

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.9298 and a companion bill in the Senate, which would enact the “Next-Gen Civics Act,” providing hands-on, project-based civic education to students in grades nine through 12

Hudson View II, Block 2076, Lot 46 and 49, Manhattan, Community District No. 9, Council Districts No. 7.

Hudson View III, Block 2076, Lot 31 and 38, Manhattan, Community District No. 9, Council District No. 7 (Article V).

Hudson View III, Block 2076, Lot 31 and 38, Manhattan, Community District No. 9, Council District No. 7 (Article XI).

TBK 1001B St. Nicks Alliance - 315 Harman Street, Block 3279, Lot 41, Brooklyn, Community District No. 4, Council District No. 37.

TBK 1001B St. Nicks Alliance - 984-988 Greene Avenue, Block 1622, Lot 34, Brooklyn, Community District No. 3, Council District No. 36.

Application number G 260001 XAX (351 Powers Avenue) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Section 576-a(2) of the Private Housing Finance Law, for the proposed sale of 351 Powers Avenue (Block 2571, p/o Lot 1) to a developer to be selected by HPD, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 8.

Application number HPD 260001 PPX (351 Powers Avenue) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Section 197-e of the New York City Charter, for the disposition of one city-owned property located at 351 Powers Avenue (Block 2571, p/o Lot 1), Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 8.

Application number D 2650129760 SWM (Chalong) 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 749 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10019, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 4, Council District 3.

Resolution calling on the New York State legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation disallowing tax exemptions for Article II to XI conversions and establishing related protections to preserve the Mitchell-Lama program

A Local Law in relation to the date of submission by the Mayor of the proposed executive budget and budget message, the date of submission by the Borough Presidents of recommendations in response to the Mayor’s executive budget, the date of publication of a report by the director of the independent budget office analyzing the executive budget, the date by which the Council hearings pertaining to the executive budget shall conclude, the date by which if the expense budget has not been adopted, the expense budget and tax rate adopted as modified for the current fiscal year shall be deemed to have been extended for the new fiscal year until such time as a new expense budget has been adopted, the date by which if a capital budget and a capital program have not been adopted, the unutilized portion of all prior capital appropriations shall be deemed reappropriated, the date of submission by the Mayor of an estimate of the probable amount of receipts, and the date by which any person or organization may submit an official alternative estimate of revenues

Resolution declaring May 15 through June 15 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month and June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in the City of New York

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.

A Local Law in relation to the date of submission by the Mayor of the proposed executive budget and budget message, the date of submission by the Borough Presidents of recommendations in response to the Mayor’s executive budget, the date of publication of a report by the director of the independent budget office analyzing the executive budget, the date by which the Council hearings pertaining to the executive budget shall conclude, the date by which if the expense budget has not been adopted, the expense budget and tax rate adopted as modified for the current fiscal year shall be deemed to have been extended for the new fiscal year until such time as a new expense budget has been adopted, the date by which if a capital budget and a capital program have not been adopted, the unutilized portion of all prior capital appropriations shall be deemed reappropriated, the date of submission by the Mayor of an estimate of the probable amount of receipts, and the date by which any person or organization may submit an official alternative estimate of revenues

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending the district plan of the Fulton Street business improvement district to change the method of assessment upon which the district charge is based

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending the district plan of the Fulton Street business improvement district to change the method of assessment upon which the district charge is based

A Local Law in relation to the date of submission by the Mayor of the proposed executive budget and budget message, the date of submission by the Borough Presidents of recommendations in response to the Mayor’s executive budget, the date of publication of a report by the director of the independent budget office analyzing the executive budget, the date by which the Council hearings pertaining to the executive budget shall conclude, the date by which if the expense budget has not been adopted, the expense budget and tax rate adopted as modified for the current fiscal year shall be deemed to have been extended for the new fiscal year until such time as a new expense budget has been adopted, the date by which if a capital budget and a capital program have not been adopted, the unutilized portion of all prior capital appropriations shall be deemed reappropriated, the date of submission by the Mayor of an estimate of the probable amount of receipts, and the date by which any person or organization may submit an official alternative estimate of revenues

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Application number G 260001 XAX (351 Powers Avenue) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Section 576-a(2) of the Private Housing Finance Law, for the proposed sale of 351 Powers Avenue (Block 2571, p/o Lot 1) to a developer to be selected by HPD, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 8.

Application number HPD 260001 PPX (351 Powers Avenue) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Section 197-e of the New York City Charter, for the disposition of one city-owned property located at 351 Powers Avenue (Block 2571, p/o Lot 1), Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 8.

Application number D 2650129760 SWM (Chalong) 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 749 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10019, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 4, Council District 3.

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Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 1622, Lot 34, Brooklyn, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 63).

Hudson View II, Block 2076, Lot 46 and 49, Manhattan, Community District No. 9, Council Districts No. 7.

Hudson View III, Block 2076, Lot 31 and 38, Manhattan, Community District No. 9, Council District No. 7 (Article V).

Hudson View III, Block 2076, Lot 31 and 38, Manhattan, Community District No. 9, Council District No. 7 (Article XI).

TBK 1001B St. Nicks Alliance - 315 Harman Street, Block 3279, Lot 41, Brooklyn, Community District No. 4, Council District No. 37.

TBK 1001B St. Nicks Alliance - 984-988 Greene Avenue, Block 1622, Lot 34, Brooklyn, Community District No. 3, Council District No. 36.

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.

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