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STATED MEETING of Thursday, April 22, 2021, 1:42 P.M THE COUNCIL Minutes of the Proceedings for the STATED MEETING of Thursday, April 22, 2021, 1:42 p.m. held remotely via video-conference The Majority Leader (Council Member Cumbo) presiding as the Acting President Pro Tempore Council Members Corey D. Johnson, Speaker Adrienne E. Adams James F. Gennaro Bill Perkins Alicka Ampry-Samuel Vanessa L. Gibson Keith Powers Diana Ayala Mark Gjonaj Antonio Reynoso Inez D. Barron Barry S. Grodenchik Kevin C. Riley Joseph C. Borelli Robert F. Holden Carlina Rivera Justin L. Brannan Ben Kallos Ydanis A. Rodriguez Selvena N. Brooks-Powers Peter A. Koo Deborah L. Rose Fernando Cabrera Karen Koslowitz Helen K. Rosenthal Margaret S. Chin Bradford S. Lander Rafael Salamanca, Jr Robert E. Cornegy, Jr Stephen T. Levin Mark Treyger Laurie A. Cumbo Mark D. Levine Eric A. Ulrich Darma V. Diaz Farah N. Louis Paul A. Vallone Ruben Diaz, Sr. Alan N. Maisel James G. Van Bramer Eric Dinowitz Steven Matteo Kalman Yeger Daniel Dromm Carlos Menchaca Mathieu Eugene I. Daneek Miller Oswald Feliz Francisco P. Moya Absent: Council Member Deutsch. At the time of this virtual Stated Meeting, there was one vacant seat in the Council pending the swearing-in of the certified winner of the November 2, 2021 General Election for the 22nd District (Queens). The Majority Leader (Council Member Cumbo) assumed the chair as the Acting President Pro Tempore and Presiding Officer for these virtual proceedings. Following the gaveling-in of the Meeting and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, the Roll Call for Attendance was called by the City Clerk and the Clerk of the Council (Mr. McSweeney). 788 April 22, 2021 After consulting with the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council (Mr. McSweeney), the presence of a quorum was announced by the Majority Leader and the Acting President Pro Tempore (Council Member Cumbo). There were 49 Council Members marked present at this virtual Stated Meeting. INVOCATION The Invocation was delivered by Brother Abdelghani Benyaya, spiritual leader of Muslim Center of New York, Inc., located at 137-58 Geranium Avenue, Flushing, N.Y. 11355. In the name of God, the most merciful, the most kind, praise to God, Lord of the universe, most gracious, most merciful, Master of the day of judgment. You alone we worship. You alone we ask for help. Guide us in the right path, the path of those that you bless, not those who earn your anger. The month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance and proof for guidance. And when my servant ask you concerning me and about me, indeed, I am very near to them. Respond to their invocation and supplication, and when he calls upon me so let them respond to me by obedience and faith. Amen. Council Member Koo moved to spread the Invocation in full upon the record. During the Communication from the Speaker segment of this meeting, the Speaker (Council Member Johnson) acknowledged that the number of coronavirus deaths in New York City had reached 32,200 as of April 21, 2021. He noted that many New Yorkers were being vaccinated and that the Federal stimulus package would soon help in the city’s recovery. He reminded everyone that as the city was slowly reopening, it was important to be vaccinated, to wear a mask, and to stay home if one was sick. The Speaker (Council Member Johnson) acknowledged the death of a New Yorker who lost his life during the course of his employment: Angel Aguilar Duran, 52, a sanitation worker for Cogent Waste Solutions, died on April 11, 2021 after being struck by a mini-van in Brooklyn. The Speaker (Council Member Johnson) acknowledged the death of several first responders who had recently passed away from 9/11-related illnesses: retired FDNY Firefighter Joseph Daly, 70; retired NYPD Police Officer Andrew D. Stromfeld; retired FDNY Firefighter James David Shaunessy, 76; retired FDNY Lieutenant James Winters, 83; retired NYPD Detective Michael Dye, 56; retired NYPD Sergeant Thomas A. Byrne, 51; retired NYPD Detective Linda Eaton Louis; and NYPD Police Officer Vincent Ricci, 42. 789 April 22, 2021 The Speaker acknowledged the death of Lori Constantinides, wife of former Council Member Costa Constantinides. She passed away at the age of 47 on April 19, 2021. He noted that although she had been suffering through a long illness, her sudden death was unexpected. He added that it was obvious to all how deeply in love Costa was with his wife Lori. On behalf of the Council, the Speaker (Council Member Johnson) offered his deepest thoughts and prayers to former Council Member Constantinides and his eleven year old son Niko. He reminded his Council colleagues that services for Lori Constantinides would be taking place that evening. The Speaker (Council Member Johnson) acknowledged the death of former Council staffer Christine M. McLaughlin. She passed away in late March 2021. Ms. McLaughlin had served the Council for 17 years before her recent retirement in June 2019. As Director of Events and Production Services in the Community Engagement Division, she had managed more than thirty Council events each year. He described her as a remarkable individual and as a dear friend to many in the Council. On behalf of the Council, the Speaker (Council Member Johnson) offered his deepest condolences to her family, her friends, and her former colleagues. The Speaker (Council Member Johnson) asked for a Moment of Silence in memory of the individuals named above and in memory of those who had lost their lives to COVID-19. At this point, a Moment of Silence was observed. * * * ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Member Vallone moved that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of March 18, 2021 be adopted as printed. 790 April 22, 2021 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY, COUNTY & BOROUGH OFFICES M-296 Communication from the Board of Elections - Submitting the Certification of Election of Eric Dinowitz, as the new Council Member of the 11th Councilmanic District, Bronx. (For text of the New York City Board of Elections Certification for the Special Election held on March 23, 2021 in the 11th Council District in The Bronx, please refer to the attachment section of the M-296 of 2021 file in the legislation section of the New York City Council website at https://council.nyc.gov) Received, Ordered, Printed and Filed. M-297 Communication from the Board of Elections - Submitting the Certification of Election of Oswald Feliz, as the new Council Member of the 15th Councilmanic District, Bronx. (For text of the New York City Board of Elections Certification for the Special Election held on March 23, 2021 in the 15th Council District in The Bronx, please refer to the attachment section of the M-297 of 2021 file in the legislation section of the New York City Council website at https://council.nyc.gov) Received, Ordered, Printed and Filed. 791 April 22, 2021 PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS M-298 Communication from Council Member Costa G. Constantinides - Submitting his resignation from the office of New York City Council Member of the 22nd Council District effective April 9, 2021. Mayor Bill de Blasio New York City Hall New York, NY 10007 Speaker Corey Johnson New York City Hall New York, NY 10007 City Clerk Michael McSweeney 141 Worth Street New York, NY 10013 April 1, 2021 Dear Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Johnson, and City Clerk McSweeney, With a heavy heart, I hereby tender my resignation from the New York City Council effective Friday, April 9th, at noon. Thank you for your commitment to our city. Sincerely, Costa Constantinides New York City Council, 22nd District Received, Ordered, Printed and Filed. 792 April 22, 2021 LAND USE CALL-UPS M-299 By The Chair of the Land Use Committee (Council Member Salamanca): Pursuant to Sections 11.20(b-d) of the Council Rules and Section 197-d(b)(3) of the New York City Charter, the Council hereby resolves that the actions of the City Planning Commission on related Application No. C 210139 ZSK (Acme Smoked Fish/Gem Street Rezoning) be subject to Council review. This item is related to Application No. C 210138 ZMK. Coupled on Call-up vote. The Majority Leader and the Acting President Pro Tempore (Council Member Cumbo) put the question whether the Council would agree with and adopt such motion which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote: Affirmative – Adams, Ampry-Samuel, Ayala, Barron, Borelli, Brannan, Brooks-Powers, Cabrera, Chin, Cornegy, D. Diaz, R. Diaz, Dinowitz, Dromm, Eugene, Feliz, Gennaro, Gibson, Gjonaj, Grodenchik, Holden, Kallos, Koo, Koslowitz, Lander, Levin, Levine, Louis, Maisel, Menchaca, Miller, Moya, Perkins, Powers, Riley, Rivera, Rodriguez, Rose, Rosenthal, Salamanca, Treyger, Ulrich, Vallone, Van Bramer, Yeger, the Minority Leader (Council Member Matteo), the Majority Leader (Council Member Cumbo), and The Speaker (Council Member Johnson) – 48. Present, Not Voting (PNV) - Reynoso. At this point, the Majority Leader and the Acting President Pro Tempore (Council Member Cumbo) declared the aforementioned item adopted and referred this item to the Committee on Land Use and to the appropriate Land Use subcommittee. 793 April 22, 2021 REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES Report of the Committee on Economic Development Report for Int. No. 1673-A Report of the Committee on Economic Development in favor of approving and adopting, as amended, a Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to city agency food waste prevention plans The Committee on Economic Development, to which the annexed proposed amended local law was referred on August 14, 2019 (Minutes, page 2755), respectfully REPORTS: INTRODUCTION On April 22, 2021, the Committee on Economic Development, chaired by Council Member Paul A.
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