Supplement to the City Record the Council —Stated Meeting of Thursday, September 8, 2011
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE CITY RECORD THE COUNCIL —STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 Abraham says, “If there are 50 righteous THE COUNCIL Within the city, will you destroy and not forgive the place for the 50 righteous who dwell there?” Minutes of the Proceedings of the And God answers, “If I find in Sodom STATED MEETING 50 righteous within the city, of I will forgive the entire place for their sake.” Thursday, September 8, 2011, 2:30 p.m. Why doesn’t God just say if he finds in Sodom the 50, he’ll forgive the entire place? The President Pro Tempore (Council Member Rivera) Why does God add within the city? Acting Presiding Officer Why the need for those three seemingly superfluous words? The great 19 th Century Hasidic Master, Rabbi Simcha Bunam, Council Members gave the following explanation: God was saying that it’s not enough Christine C. Quinn, Speaker that there be righteous sitting on the benches of the study hall. Maria del Carmen Arroyo Sara M. Gonzalez James S. Oddo Yes, they are important, but God was seeking Charles Barron David G. Greenfield Diana Reyna the righteous who were within the city Gale A. Brewer Daniel J. Halloran III Joel Rivera intermingled with their fellow creations, Margaret S. Chin Vincent M. Ignizio Ydanis A. Rodriguez engaged in the realities of the world; and yet nonetheless, remained righteous. Leroy G. Comrie, Jr. Robert Jackson Deborah L. Rose Only then would God forgive the entire place for their sake. In contemporary time is Elizabeth S. Crowley Letitia James James Sanders, Jr. to ensure the future of our city, Inez E. Dickens Peter A. Koo Larry B. Seabrook we too need the bench sitters in the study halls, Erik Martin Dilan G. Oliver Koppell Eric A. Ulrich our scholars and clergy, Daniel Dromm Karen Koslowitz James Vacca but to ensure a secure tomorrow, we must also produce righteous on another level Mathieu Eugene Bradford S. Lander Peter F. Vallone, Jr. —within the city, fully enmeshed, interwoven, Julissa Ferreras Jessica S. Lappin Albert Vann coalesced with the other diverse inhabitants Lewis A. Fidler Stephen T. Levin James G. Van Bramer wrestling with, delving into, addressing Helen D. Foster Melissa Mark-Viverito Mark S. Weprin and remedying the difficult challenges of today Daniel R. Garodnick Rosie Mendez Jumaane D. Williams that we collectively face in our world within our cities. James F. Gennaro Michael C. Nelson Ruben Wills The members of this Council indeed are our righteous within the city, Vincent J. Gentile protecting, defending and legislating toward the improvement of the people’s quality of life and their future and your mission is at times aided Excused: Council Members Cabrera, Mealy, Palma (Medical) and Recchia. by committed, dedicated altruistic individuals such as the late Sally Goodgold, The Majority Leader (Council Member Rivera) assumed the Chair as the who labored all her life to selflessly act President Pro Tempore and Acting Presiding Officer. for the benefit of others and toward the advancement of this great city. After being informed by the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council (Mr. May God confer his blessing upon the Speaker McSweeney), the presence of a quorum was announced by the President Pro and all the members of this Council Tempore (Council Member Rivera). and the holy work in which you are engaged and with Sally at his side, There were 47 Council Members marked present at this Stated Meeting held in the lobby of the Emigrant Savings Bank building at 49-51 Chambers Street, New provide you with divine guidance and wisdom York, N.Y. 10007. to continue to better the lives of the people of the City of New York. INVOCATION Amen. The Invocation was delivered by Rabbi Michael Miller, Executive Director, The Speaker (Council Member Quinn) moved to spread the Invocation in full Jewish Community Relations Council, 711 Third Avenue, NY, NY 10017. upon the Record. In the 18 th Chapter of the Book of Genesis, At this point, the Speaker (Council Member Quinn) asked for a Moment of Silence for the following individual: Sally Goodgold, 82, long time New York City we find the patriarch, Abraham, civic activist, died on August 18, 2011. Born in 1929, she grew up in the Theatre negotiating with God in an effort to save District, graduated Hunter College High School and Bucknell University, and first the wicked city of Sodom and its inhabitants. CC2 COUNCIL MINUTES — STATED MEETING September 8, 2011 became active in civic service during the Lindsay Administration in the 1960s. Ms. Received, Ordered, Printed and Filed. Goodgold was a strong voice on land use issues affecting her community. She served as the first woman president of the City Club, became Chair of Manhattan Community Board 7, and was a member of the Jewish Community Relations Council. M-632 At this point, the Speaker (Council Member Quinn) yielded the floor to Council Members Jackson and Brewer who both also spoke in fond memory of Ms. Communication from the Mayor - Withdrawing the nomination of Dr. Susan Goodgold. Klitzman (M-624) from the City Council for its advice and consent regarding her reappointment to the Board of Health. August 31, 2011 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Honorable Christine Quinn Council Speaker Council Member Jackson moved that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of June City Hall 28, 2011 be adopted as printed. New York, NY 10007 Dear Speaker Quinn: MESSAGES & PAPERS FROM THE MAYOR I hereby request the name of Dr. Susan Klitzman, sent to the City Council for advice and consent prior to her reappointment to the Board of Health, be withdrawn from consideration at this time. M-630 Communication from the Mayor - Withdrawing the nomination of Pamela Brier Thank you for your cooperation. (M-622) from the City Council for its advice and consent regarding her reappointment to the Board of Health. Sincerely, August 31, 2011 Michael R. Bloomberg Mayor Honorable Christine Quinn Council Speaker Received, Ordered, Printed and Filed. City Hall New York, NY 10007 M-633 Dear Speaker Quinn: Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Paula Berry to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the I hereby request the name of Pamela Brier, sent to the City Council for advice Waterfront Management Advisory Board, Pursuant to Sections 31 and and consent prior to her reappointment to the Board of Health, be withdrawn from 1303 of the City Charter. consideration at this time. September 1, 2011 Thank you for your cooperation. Honorable Christine Quinn Sincerely, Council Speaker City Hall Michael R. Bloomberg New York, NY 10007 Mayor Dear Speaker Quinn: Received, Ordered, Printed and Filed. Pursuant to Sections 31 and 1303 of the New York City Charter, I am pleased to present the name of Paula Berry to the City Council for advice and consent prior to his appointment to the Waterfront Management Advisory Board. M-631 Communication from the Mayor - Withdrawing the nomination of Dr. When first appointed to the advisory board, Ms. Berry will serve for a term of Deepthiman Gowda (M-623) from the City Council for its advice and one year. Thank you for reviewing this appointment. consent regarding his appointment to the Board of Health. Sincerely, August 31, 2011 Michael R. Bloomberg Mayor Honorable Christine Quinn Council Speaker City Hall Referred to the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections. New York, NY 10007 Dear Speaker Quinn: M-634 Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Edward Kelly to the I hereby request the name of Dr. Deepthiman K. Gowda, sent to the City Council Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the for advice and consent prior to her reappointment to the Board of Health, be Waterfront Management Advisory Board, Pursuant to Sections 31 and withdrawn from consideration at this time. 1303 of the City Charter. Thank you for your cooperation. September 1, 2011 Sincerely, Honorable Christine Quinn Council Speaker Michael R. Bloomberg City Hall Mayor New York, NY 10007 Dear Speaker Quinn: COUNCIL MINUTES — STATED MEETING September 8, 2011 CC3 Pursuant to Sections 31 and 1303 of the New York City Charter, I am pleased to M-637 present the name of Edward Kelly to the City Council for advice and consent prior to Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Peggy Shepard to the his appointment to the Waterfront Management Advisory Board. Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the Waterfront Management Advisory Board, Pursuant to Sections 31 and When first appointed to the advisory board, Mr. Kelly will serve for a term of 1303 of the City Charter. two years. Thank you for reviewing this appointment. September 1, 2011 Sincerely, Honorable Christine Quinn Michael R. Bloomberg Council Speaker Mayor City Hall New York, NY 10007 Referred to the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections. Dear Speaker Quinn: Pursuant to Sections 31 and 1303 of the New York City Charter, I am pleased to M-635 present the name of Peggy Shepard to the City Council for advice and consent prior to her appointment to the Waterfront Management Advisory Board. Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Roland Lewis to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the Waterfront Management Advisory Board, Pursuant to Sections 31 and When first appointed to the advisory board, Ms. Shepard will serve for a term of 1303 of the City Charter. three years. Thank you for reviewing this appointment. Sincerely, September 1, 2011 Michael R. Bloomberg Honorable Christine Quinn Mayor Council Speaker City Hall New York, NY 10007 Referred to the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections.