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STATED MEETING of Monday, December 11, 2017, 1:57 P.M THE COUNCIL Minutes of the Proceedings for the STATED MEETING of Monday, December 11, 2017, 1:57 p.m. The Public Advocate (Ms. James) Acting President Pro Tempore and Presiding Officer Council Members Melissa Mark-Viverito, Speaker Adrienne E. Adams David G. Greenfield Antonio Reynoso Inez D. Barron Barry S. Grodenchik Donovan J. Richards Joseph C. Borelli Corey D. Johnson Ydanis A. Rodriguez Fernando Cabrera Ben Kallos Deborah L. Rose Margaret S. Chin Andy L. King Helen K. Rosenthal Andrew Cohen Peter A. Koo Rafael Salamanca, Jr Costa G. Constantinides Karen Koslowitz Ritchie J. Torres Robert E. Cornegy, Jr Rory I. Lancman Mark Treyger Elizabeth S. Crowley Bradford S. Lander Eric A. Ulrich Laurie A. Cumbo Stephen T. Levin James Vacca Chaim M. Deutsch Mark Levine James G. Van Bramer Daniel Dromm Alan N. Maisel Jumaane D. Williams Rafael L. Espinal, Jr Steven Matteo Mathieu Eugene Carlos Menchaca Daniel R. Garodnick I. Daneek Miller Vincent J. Gentile Annabel Palma Vanessa L. Gibson Bill Perkins Absent: Council Members Ferreras-Copeland, Mealy, Mendez, and Vallone. The Public Advocate (Ms. James) assumed the chair as the Acting President Pro Tempore and Presiding Officer for these proceedings. 4472 December 11, 2017 After consulting with the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council (Mr. McSweeney), the presence of a quorum was announced by the Public Advocate (Ms. James). There were 47 Council Members marked present at this Stated Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, New York, N.Y. INVOCATION The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Dr. Jacques Andre DeGraff, Associate Pastor, Canaan Baptist Church, 132 W. 116th St. N.Y. 10026. To some you are the Creator; to others you are my higher power, but I come in the tradition [sic] of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob on this afternoon and we bow our heads and incline our ears and hearts to you just to say thank you, thank you for this opportunity to serve in the great chamber of the greatest city in the world. We are reminded of the song that was sung by a young singer who said, "He's got the whole world in his hands." And on this day, as we face danger in Times Square, we are reminded of the dangers of being a democratic body in a mean and sin-sick world. We as, Father God, that you would consider the men and women who serve here, remember who they are and where they came from and remind them of what they came to do. Father God, we too want to salute and to recognize those whose careers in this room are winding down; we appreciate their sacrifice and their service and their contributions. And while you're passing out blessings, Father God, we pause for one more request and that is, in the tradition of this body, it has been more about deliberation and consideration; it has also been about setting example; not just for New York; not just for the nation, but for the world that watches what we say and do in this room, and in that tradition we have always been barrier-breakers and precedent-setters and so we looked to Astoria at a time for leadership and saw an Italo-American from Astoria, and then looked at Chelsea for leadership and we saw an Irish-American gay person for leadership; we looked at East Harlem and found a Latina, a voice and a vibrant leadership and so now those who once sat in the back of the bus are looking for a coalition of courage that might join together to provide new leadership in 2018. But Father God, whatever you do and however you do it, we ask that you would bless this place with the sunshine of harmony and the melody of justice, empower each person under the sound of my voice to remember whose they are why they're here. We know that as they do these things I am convinced and convicted that the best is yet to come. God bless you and may God bless America. 4473 December 11, 2017 Council Member Perkins moved to spread the Invocation in full upon the record. During the Communication from the Speaker segment of this Meeting, the Speaker (Council Member Mark-Viverito) asked for a Moment of Silence in memory of the following individuals: Maurice “Mickey” Carroll, New York political reporter and pollster, died on December 6, 2017 at the age of 86. The Speaker (Council Member Mark-Viverito) noted that he was not only a renowned figure in local politics and journalism but he was also a mentor to many at City Hall. James F. Hanley, long-time commissioner of the city’s Office of Labor Relations, died on December 6, 2017 at the age of 69. The Speaker (Council Member Mark-Viverito) called him a fearless leader and an extraordinary public servant who proudly represented the hardworking laborers of New York City. Also during the Communication from the Speaker segment of this Meeting, the Speaker (Council Member Mark-Viverito) mentioned the explosion at the Port Authority Bus Terminal that took place earlier in the day. She thanked the first responders at the scene for saving lives through their quick action. The Speaker (Council Member Mark-Viverito) expressed her gratitude for their commitment and professionalism. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES On behalf of Council Member Cabrera, the Public Advocate (Ms. James) moved that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of October 31, 2017 be adopted as printed. MESSAGES & PAPERS FROM THE MAYOR Preconsidered M-562 Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name of Anne Holford-Smith to the Council for its advice and consent in anticipation of her appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter. December 5, 2017 The Honorable Melissa Mark-Viverito Council Speaker City Hall New York, NY 10007 Dear Speaker Mark-Viverito: Pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter, I am pleased to present the name of Anne Holford-Smith to the City Council for advice and consent in anticipation of her appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission. When appointed, Ms. Holford-Smith will serve for the remainder of a three-year term expiring on June 28, 2019. 4474 December 11, 2017 I send my thanks to you and all Council members for reviewing this Landmarks Preservation Commission appointment. Sincerely, Bill de Blasio Mayor BDB:tf cc: Anne Holford-Smith Alicia Glen, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Meenakshi Srinivasan, Chair, Landmarks Preservation Commission Jon Paul Lupo, Director, Mayor's Office of City Legislative Affairs Referred to the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY, COUNTY & BOROUGH OFFICES Preconsidered M-563 Alameda Sky Chapman, Candidate for recommendation by the Council to the Youth Board, pursuant to § 734 of the New York City Charter. (Please refer to the Report of the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections for M-563 & Res. No. 1772 printed in these Minutes) Referred to the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections. M-564 Communication from the New York County Democratic Committee recommending the name of Sylvia Di Pietro to the Council regarding her appointment to the office of Commissioner of Elections of the Board of Elections pursuant to § 3-204 of the New York State Election Law. ELECTION COMMISSIONER CERTIFICATION To the Clerk of the New York City Council: I certify that: At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the New York County Democratic Committee, held on the 29th day of November, 2017, at 1 Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036, under the provision of the Election 4475 December 11, 2017 Law and Rules and Regulations of the County Committee, a quorum being present, Sylvia Di Pietro, residing at 55 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011, was unanimously recommended by said committee as suitable and qualified person for appointment to the office of Commissioner of Elections to fill an existing vacancy in said office for the remainder of the current term expiring December 31, 2020, and that said designee is a registered voter of the County of New York and duly enrolled member of the Democratic Party. Dated at New York, New York November 29, 2017 Benjamin Yee Secretary, New York County Democratic Committee Referred to the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections. M-565 Communication from the Board of Elections - Submitting the Certifications of the Members of the City Council. (For text of the certification, please see the attachment to the M-565 (2017) file on www.council.nyc.gov Received, Ordered, Printed & Filed. 4476 December 11, 2017 REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES Report of the Committee on Civil Rights Report for Int. No. 1186-A Report of the Committee on Civil Rights 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 amending the definitions of sexual orientation and gender in the New York city human rights law. The Committee on Civil Rights, to which the annexed amended proposed local law was referred on May 25, 2016 (Minutes, page 1472), respectfully REPORTS: I. Introduction Today, the Committee on Civil Rights, chaired by Council Member Darlene Mealy, will hold a hearing on Proposed Introduction No. 1186-A (“Int. 1186-A,”) a Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending the definitions of sexual orientation and gender in the New York City human rights law. Int. 1186 was originally heard at a hearing of this committee on June 19, 2017, at which the Committee received testimony from representatives of the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and various advocates, stakeholders, and members of the public.
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