THE COUNCIL Minutes of the Proceedings for the STATED MEETING of Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 2:17 p.m. The Public Advocate (Ms. James) Acting President Pro Tempore and Presiding Officer Council Members Corey D. Johnson, Speaker Adrienne E. Adams Vanessa L. Gibson Keith Powers Alicia Ampry-Samuel Mark Gjonaj Antonio Reynoso Diana Ayala Barry S. Grodenchik Donovan J. Richards Inez D. Barron Robert F. Holden Carlina Rivera Joseph C. Borelli Ben Kallos Ydanis A. Rodriguez Justin L. Brannan Peter A. Koo Deborah L. Rose Fernando Cabrera Karen Koslowitz Helen K. Rosenthal Margaret S. Chin Rory I. Lancman Rafael Salamanca, Jr Andrew Cohen Bradford S. Lander Ritchie J. Torres Costa G. Constantinides Stephen T. Levin Mark Treyger Robert E. Cornegy, Jr Mark D. Levine Eric A. Ulrich Laurie A. Cumbo Alan N. Maisel Paul A. Vallone Chaim M. Deutsch Steven Matteo James G. Van Bramer Ruben Diaz, Sr. Carlos Menchaca Jumaane D. Williams Daniel Dromm I. Daneek Miller Kalman Yeger Rafael L. Espinal, Jr Francisco P. Moya Mathieu Eugene Bill Perkins Absent: Council Member King. The Public Advocate (Ms. James) assumed the chair as the Acting President Pro Tempore and Presiding Officer for these proceedings. 3514 September 26, 2018 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 50 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 Pastor Ann Tiemyer (Pastor Ann), Trinity Lower East Side Lutheran, 602 E. 9th Street. New York, N.Y. 10009. This Invocation is inspired by one of my favorite writer Annie Lamotte who says his favorite prayer is help me, help me, help me and thank you, thank you, thank you. Let is pray. We pray today saying help me, help me, help me, help us, help these elected officials who gather in this place to take on the awesome responsibility of governance. Help them to govern with justice, peace, joy and open hearts, Help me, help me, help me, help us to have open eyes to always see those in need in our city, the homeless, the hungry. Those who struggle with physical or mental illness. Help us to seek systems of support that honor people’s integrity and recognize their strength in the face life’s challenges. Help me, help me, help me, help us to listen with open ears to all survivors of sexual harassment and assault. Help me, help me, help me, help us to seek answers that lift up all people in our city regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, identity or gender, physical ability, immigration or economic status. Help us empower all people in our city, honoring the great diversity of this community, recognizing the value of difference to enhance the whole community. Help me, help me, help me, help us to follow your ways, respect our life, and all creation. Thank you, thank you, thank you, God for those who stepped forward and ran for office, for those who voted and called forth leaders, for those who work beside our elected leaders to support their service. Thank you, thank you, thank you, God for all in this place that they will call upon your goodness, call for your help, value all in the city that we may be a shining light on a hill showing forth justice and love to all the world. Help me, help me, help me, help us. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. Amen. Council Member Rivera moved to spread the Invocation in full upon the record. 3515 September 26, 2018 During the Communication from the Speaker segment of this Meeting, the Speaker (Council Member Johnson) asked for a Moment of Silence in memory of the following individual: John Elges, a retired FDNY firefighter, died of 9/11-related cancer on September 15, 2018 at the age of 60. Firefighter Elges was cited three times for bravery during his career. He leaves behind his wife, Nola, four children, and six grandchildren with another grandchild on the way. The Speaker (Council Member Johnson) offered his thoughts and prayers to Firefighter Elges’s family and his FDNY colleagues. * * * ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Member Cabrera moved that the Minutes of the Stated Meeting of August 8, 2018 be adopted as printed. MESSAGES & PAPERS FROM THE MAYOR Preconsidered M-100 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Sarah Carroll for appointment as a member of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. September 18, 2018 The Honorable Corey Johnson Council Speaker City Hall New York, NY 10007 Dear Speaker Johnson: Pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter, I am pleased to present the name of Sarah Carroll to the City Council for advice and consent in anticipation of her appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission. When appointed, Ms. Carroll will serve for the remainder of a three-year term expiring on June 28, 2019. I send my thanks to you and all Council members for reviewing this Landmarks Preservation Commission appointment. Sincerely, Mayor Bill de Blasio BDB:tf cc: Sarah Carroll Alicia Glen, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Jeff Lynch, Director, Mayor's Office of City Legislative Affairs Referred to the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections. 3516 September 26, 2018 M-101 Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the Mayor's Management Report, Fiscal Year 2018, pursuant to Section 12 of the New York City Charter. LETTER FROM THE MAYOR Friends: This Administration came into office determined to preserve the greatness of New York City: today, tomorrow and for generations to come. Now, as I begin my second term, we are determined to make New York the Fairest Big City in America. The Mayor’s Management Report will help us get there. It is how we measure the work we have done and the results it has achieved. It is how we make ourselves transparent to the people we serve and accountable for our actions. It is our report card that comes out twice a year. All New Yorkers should be proud that this report is now entering its fifth decade of existence. It is both a key tool and living symbol of our city’s ongoing commitment to good government. Sincerely, Bill de Blasio, Mayor (For text of the report, please refer to the City Hall Library at 31 Chambers Street, Suite 112, New York, N.Y. 10007 or please see the Mayor’s Office of Operations site at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/operations/performance/mmr.page) Received, Ordered, Printed and Filed. 3517 September 26, 2018 LAND USE CALL-UPS M-102 By the Chair of the Land Use Committee (Council Member Salamanca): Pursuant to Rule 11.20(c) 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 Uniform Land Use Review Procedure application no. C 180267 ZSQ, related to applications C 180265 ZMQ and N 180266 ZRQ, (69-02 Queens Boulevard), shall be subject to Council review. Coupled on Call-Up Vote. M-103 By Council Member King: Pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) 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 Uniform Land Use Review Procedure application no. C 180346 PSX (Bartow Avenue Animal Shelter) shall be subject to Council review. Coupled on Call-Up Vote. The Public Advocate (Ms. James) put the question whether the Council would agree with and adopt such motions which were decided in the affirmative by the following vote: Affirmative – Adams, Ampry-Samuel, Ayala, Barron, Borelli, Brannan, Cabrera, Chin, Cohen, Constantinides, Cornegy, Deutsch, Diaz, Dromm, Espinal, Eugene, Gibson, Gjonaj, Grodenchik, Holden, Kallos, Koo, Koslowitz, Lancman, Lander, Levin, Levine, Maisel, Menchaca, Miller, Moya, Perkins, Powers, Reynoso, Richards, Rivera, Rodriguez, Rose, Rosenthal, Salamanca, Torres, Treyger, Ulrich, Vallone, Van Bramer, Williams, Yeger, the Minority Leader (Council Member Matteo), the Majority Leader (Council Member Cumbo), and the Speaker (Council Member Johnson) – 50. At this point, the Public Advocate (Ms. James) declared the aforementioned items adopted and referred these items to the Committee on Land Use and to the appropriate Land Use subcommittee. 3518 September 26, 2018 REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES Report of the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing Report for Int. No. 723-A Report of the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing 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 requiring sight-seeing bus operators to submit operating plans to the department of transportation The Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing, to which the annexed proposed amended local law was referred on March 22, 2018 (Minutes, page 1277), respectfully REPORTS: I. INTRODUCTION On September 26, 2018, the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing, chaired by Council Member Rafael Espinal, will hold a vote on four pieces of legislation: Proposed Introductory Bill Number 723- A (Int. 723-A), requiring sight-seeing bus operators to submit operating plans to the department of transportation; Proposed Introductory Bill Number 727-A (Int. 727-A), in relation to strengthening the licensing requirements in the sight-seeing bus industry; Proposed Introductory Bill Number 959-A (Int. 959- A), in relation to expanding the zone around the World Trade Center in which food and general vendors are prohibited; and Proposed Introductory Bill Number 969-A (Int.