Public Meetings - New York City, New York

The New York City Council Committee on Public Safety, chaired by Councilmember Oswald Feliz, met on June 30, 2026, to vote on Proposed Introduction No. 929-A, a bill requiring the NYPD to publish a transparency report on its use of security perimeters adjacent to educational facilities during protests. The bill, sponsored by Councilmember Incarnacion, aims to improve communication between the city, school administrators, and protesters while ensuring access to schools. The committee voted 7-2 to approve the bill, with Councilmembers Gutiérrez and Nurse voting in opposition. Key Outcomes - Vote on Int. 0929-2026-A: The committee approved the bill by a vote of 7 in favor (Feliz, Ariola, Banks, Hankerson, Hanks, Sanchez, Wong) and 2 against (Gutiérrez, Nurse). The bill now proceeds to the full City Council for consideration.

On June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the New York City Council convened for a Stated Meeting at City Hall, presided over by Majority Leader Shaun Abreu as Acting President Pro Tempore. The primary focus was the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget, totaling $125.8 billion, along with numerous resolutions, introductions, and land use items. The meeting concluded at 8:07 PM. Consent Calendar - Adoption of the minutes from the June 11, 2026 Stated Meeting (moved by Council Member Feliz). - Land Use Call-Up M 0083-2026 (2950 West 24th Street Rezoning) approved by roll call (51-0). - Mayor's Messages M 0069-2026 (Expense, Revenue, Contract Budget), M 0070-2026 (Executive Capital Budget), M 0074-2026 (Community Development Program), M 0080-2026 (Budget modification MN9), M 0082-2026 (Tax rate report) were all approved with majority votes, many with dissenting votes documented in Key Outcomes. - Preconsidered resolutions setting interest rates for non-payment of taxes (Res 0530-0533) and computing base percentages (Res 0534-0535) were approved with varying votes. - Introduction of bills (Int 0015-A, 0580-A, 0859-A, 0929-A, 0031-A, 0092-A, 0553-A, 0910-A, 0966) were all passed, some with individual roll calls. Public Comments & Testimony - No public testimony was heard. The Majority Leader instructed members of the public to remain silent during the meeting. Discussion Items - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adoption: Speaker Julie Menin highlighted historic investments including: - $300 million committed across FY27-28 for a new rental assistance voucher program (Int 0966) to expand CityFEPS, dropping the administration's lawsuit. - Expansion of Fair Fares to 200% of the federal poverty level, providing half-price transit for nearly 1.3 million New Yorkers. - NYC Kids' Rise: $1,000 college savings accounts for every public school kindergartner. - Record $350 million added to the Rainy Day Fund. - $14.4 million baseline restoration for parks, $20 million for cultural institutions, $5 million for deed theft prevention. - 75 new council terms and conditions for agency transparency. - Council Members gave individual statements of support or opposition. Key criticisms included lack of funding for 580 additional NYPD officers (raised by Council Members Morano and Carr), insufficient NYCHA vacancy repairs, and insufficient support for EMT pay parity. - Street Co-Namings: Int 0956-2026 approved naming 103 thoroughfares and public places across all boroughs, honoring individuals such as Cecile Richards, Dorothy Day, John Hudson Dilgen, and many others. Passage was 50-0-1 (Felder abstained). - Resolutions: Several ceremonial resolutions were adopted by voice vote, including: - Res 0525-2026: Celebrating the New York Knicks' 2026 NBA Championship. - Res 0536-2026: Declaring June 13 as New York Knicks Day. - Res 0538-2026: Temporarily renaming iconic NYC locations for the Knicks. - Res 0005-2026 and 0527-2026: Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. - Res 0069-2026: Opposing President Trump's executive order on transgender student protections (adopted by voice vote; eight council members noted intent to vote negative). - Res 0143-2026-A: Calling for unlimited MTA transfers within two hours. - Res 0528-2026: Calling for African descent history instruction in schools. - Land Use Items: - Monitor Point (Brooklyn, CD 1): Applications LU 0067-2026, LU 0068-2026, LU 0069-2026, LU 0071-2026 were approved with modifications and referred to City Planning Commission. LU 0070-2026 was filed pursuant to withdrawal. - Dewitt Clinton Park North (Manhattan, CD 4): Applications LU 0072-2026 through LU 0077-2026 were approved with modifications and referred to City Planning Commission. - New Introductions: 11 new bills were introduced and referred to committees, including bills on rip current signs (Int 0957), boom barriers (Int 0958), algorithmic tools in schools (Int 0959-0960), battery charging safety (Int 0961), and banning live fish as prizes (Int 0963). Key Outcomes - FY2027 Budget Adoption: The Executive Expense, Revenue, Contract Budget and Capital Budget were adopted at 8:07 PM. The overall consent calendar passed 51-0, but individual items had split votes: - Intro 0031-A (organic waste): 45-6 (Ariola, Carr, Morano, Paladino, Stevens, Vernikov opposed). - Intro 0092-A (alternate side stickers): 41-10 (Ariola, Carr, De La Rosa, Mealy, Morano, Paladino, Riley, Stevens, Vernikov, Wong opposed). - Res 0529 (expense budget designations): 45-6. - Res 0530-0532 (interest rates): 44-7 (Felder joined opposition on 530-532; additional dissenters on 532). - Res 0534-0535 (base percentages): 43-7-1 (Zhuang abstained). - M 0069 & Res 0539-0540 (expense budget): 45-6. - M 0070 & Res 0541-0542 (capital budget): 50-1 (Stevens opposed). - M 0074 & Res 0543 (community development): 45-6. - M 0080 & Res 0544 (budget modification MN9): 46-5. - M 0082 & Res 0546 (tax rate): 46-5. - Intro 0553-A (small business security): 44-4-3 (Avilés, Cabán, Santosuosso, Won opposed; Gutiérrez, Ossé, Sanchez abstained). - Intro 0929-A (NYPD school perimeter transparency): 39-10-2 (Avilés, Cabán, De La Rosa, Gutiérrez, Hanif, Nurse, Ossé, Santosuosso, Stevens, Wong opposed; Hudson, Sanchez abstained). - Intro 0956 (street co-namings): 50-0-1 (Felder abstained). - Res 0533 (2.5% interest rate for installment agreements): 50-1 (Felder opposed). - Land Use Call-Up M 0083-2026: Approved 51-0, subjecting the 2950 West 24th Street rezoning to Council review. - Rental Assistance Voucher Program (Int 0966): Passed with a message of necessity, establishing a new program for households up to 50% AMI, with $300 million allocated for FY27-28. - Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned to meet again on July 16, 2026.

The New York City Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management, chaired by Justin Sanchez, met on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The committee voted on two proposed bills—Intro 31-A and Intro 92-A—both of which had been previously heard on May 19, 2026. After brief statements from sponsors, the committee approved both measures by a vote of 10–1, with Councilmember Inna Vernikov casting the sole dissenting vote. Discussion Items - Intro 31-A: Expanding Commercial Organic Waste Requirements - Sponsored by Majority Leader Shauna Abreu (statement read by Chair Sanchez), the bill requires the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) to designate additional categories of establishments subject to organic waste separation and disposal by December 1, 2026. Those establishments must comply by June 1, 2027, or when their commercial waste zone takes effect. - The bill also mandates that commercial waste zone awardees provide information on donating excess edible food to establishments receiving organic waste collection. - Councilmember Abreu argued that the bill reduces environmental strain, supports the city's composting goals, and lowers business costs because commercial waste carters must charge less for organic collection than general refuse. - Intro 92-A: Restoring Adhesive Stickers for Alternate Side Parking Enforcement - Sponsored by Councilmember Gail Brewer, the bill allows DSNY, the Department of Transportation, or any department designated by DSNY to place a sticker (no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches) on the window of vehicles violating alternate side parking rules. - Councilmember Brewer noted that similar stickers were used effectively from 1987 until a 2012 council ban, and that street sweeping requires car movement. She stated that the sticker program is a proven, low-cost tool to improve compliance, and could be replaced later by cameras if Albany approves that technology. Key Outcomes - Both bills were adopted by the committee: - Affirmative (10): Sanchez, Hanif, Hankerson, Louis, Maloney, Santosuosso, Thomas-Henry, Ung, Wilson, Zhuang. - Negative (1): Vernikov. - No abstentions. - The approved versions of the bills (marked as Int. No. 31-A and Int. No. 92-A) will now proceed to the full City Council for a vote at a stated meeting. - Committee Chair Sanchez noted that the next sanitation committee hearing would occur on the following day, July 1, 2026.

On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:30 AM, the New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations, chaired by Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams, convened at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3 to vote on seven resolutions. Six members were present (Williams, Hudson, Louis, Maloney, Ossé, Ung); Councilmember Stevens was absent. Councilmembers Marte and Joseph also attended. The committee first voted on two previously heard resolutions, then heard and voted on five preconsidered resolutions. All items were approved unanimously (6-0-0, with 1 absent). Discussion Items - Res 0005-2026 – Sponsored by the Speaker and Councilmember Carr, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. This resolution had been heard at a prior meeting and was approved by the committee. - Res 0015-2026 – Sponsored by Councilmember Ariola, declaring July 2 annually in New York City as Freedom Day to commemorate the vote of the Second Continental Congress to declare independence in 1776. This resolution had been heard previously and was approved. Chair Williams remarked on the importance of telling a fuller story, referencing Frederick Douglass's "What to the slave is the Fourth of July?" - T2026-2108 – Preconsidered resolution sponsored by Councilmember Rita Joseph, calling on the New York State Legislature to amend Education Law to require instruction on the history, contributions, and experiences of people of African descent in public schools. Councilmember Joseph expressed support, stating that teaching African descent history is essential and that inclusive education fosters critical thinking and cultural understanding. - T2026-2123 – Preconsidered resolution sponsored by Councilmember Gennaro, commemorating the pivotal political and military role of New York City in the birth of the United States 250 years ago. - T2026-2124 – Preconsidered resolution sponsored by Councilmember Marte, celebrating historical documents on display at the New York Public Library as part of the nation's 250th anniversary. Councilmember Marte spoke in support, noting that NYC was a battleground of the American Revolution and that the exhibition includes Jefferson's handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, urging honest reflection on the nation's founding. - T2026-2140 – Preconsidered resolution sponsored by Councilmember Maloney and others, declaring June 13 as New York Knicks Day in New York City to celebrate the team's contributions to culture and civic identity. Councilmember Maloney expressed strong support, describing how the Knicks' 2026 NBA championship brought the city together across boroughs. - T2026-2142 – Preconsidered resolution sponsored by the Speaker and Councilmembers Maloney, Farias, Marte, Riley, and Lewis, celebrating the “Knicks in five” as the New York Knicks win the 2026 NBA Championship. Key Outcomes - All seven resolutions were approved unanimously by a vote of 6 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative, with no abstentions. Councilmember Stevens was absent. - The committee accepted no public testimony; no members of the public spoke. - Chair Williams thanked committee staff, particularly Regina, the senior policy analyst who drafted six of the resolutions.

The New York City Council Committee on Finance, chaired by Councilmember Linda Lee, met on June 30, 2026, at 3:30 PM in City Hall to vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The committee approved a $125.8 billion balanced budget that maintains services without cuts, preserves reserves, and avoids drastic property tax increases. The meeting consisted of roll call votes on a series of preconsidered resolutions related to the expense, contract, and capital budgets, property tax rates, late payment interest rates, community development programs, and budget modifications. Chair's Remarks Chair Lee opened by thanking Speaker Julie Menon, the Council Finance Division, and staff for their work. She highlighted key investments in the FY2027 budget: - Parks: $14.4 million to maintain and optimize green spaces. - Libraries: $1 million to sustain seven-day service. - Mental Health: $4.5 million for ACT teams, $11 million for IMT and step-down mobile treatment centers, and $2.5 million restored for crisis respite centers. - Home-Delivered Meals: $12 million to increase reimbursements for nonprofits providing culturally competent meals seven days a week. - Immigrant Legal Services: $86.4 million restored for nonprofits delivering trusted legal support. - Other programs mentioned: City FEPS, Fair Fares, NYC Kids Rise. Key Outcomes The committee voted on all agenda items as a group, with separate tallies reported for certain resolution categories. Councilmembers disclosed potential conflicts of interest before voting. All items passed with the following vote results: - Preconsidered resolutions (organizations receiving funding, community development program, expense/revenue/contract budgets, MN-9 modification): 14 ayes, 1 nay (Morano voted no). - Interest rate resolutions for properties assessed ≤$250,000 (6%), $250,000–$450,000 (9%), and $450,000 (16%): 13 ayes, 2 nays (Morano and Wong voted no). - Interest rate resolution for installment payment agreements (2.5%): 15 ayes, 0 nays. - Executive capital budget (Resolutions A and B, and related mayoral messages): 15 ayes, 0 nays. - All other items (tax rate, base proportions, budget modifications, etc.) received 15 ayes, 0 nays except where noted. - Councilmembers Gennaro and Marte were absent; their absence did not affect outcomes. Specific Votes - T2026-2198 (organizations receiving funding): Approved 14-1. - T2026-2199, T2026-2200, T2026-2201 (late payment interest rates): Approved 13-2 each. - T2026-2202 (2.5% interest for installment agreements): Approved 15-0. - M 0069-2026, T2026-2192, T2026-2193 (expense and contract budgets): Approved 14-1 each. - M 0070-2026, T2026-2177, T2026-2178 (capital budget): Approved 15-0 each. - T2026-2176, T2026-2174 (real property tax base proportions): Approved 15-0 each. - T2026-2182, T2026-2183 (tax rate resolutions): Approved 15-0 each. - M 0074-2026, T2026-2181 (community development program): Approved 14-1 each. - T2026-2204, T2026-2205 (MN-9 expense budget modification): Approved 14-1. - T2026-2206, T2026-2207 (MN-10 revenue budget modification): Approved 15-0 each. Councilmember Morano voted in favor of capital budget resolutions (T2026-2177, T2026-2178) and the revenue modification (T2026-2206/2207) but against all other items. Councilmember Wong voted against the three higher interest rate resolutions but in favor of the 2.5% rate and all other items. Councilmember Restler disclosed that his wife works at the Mayor's Office of Management and Budget, and his mother serves on boards of funded organizations. Other members disclosed associations with funded entities (e.g., DOE, CUNY, nonprofits). No public comments were heard. The committee concluded its business, and the resolutions will proceed to the full Council for final adoption.

On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation, chaired by Ty Hankerson, held a hearing to vote on three items: a local law (Int. 0859-2026-A) requiring the Department of Records and Information Services to publish biographical information for past street and park name changes; a pre-considered bill (T2026-2148) to ceremonially co-name 103 thoroughfares and public places across the city; and a resolution (T2026-2166) calling for famed New York City locations to be ceremonially named for one year in honor of the 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks. Chair Hankerson opened by celebrating a historic baseline for parks in the city budget, thanking advocates and park supporters. Public Comments & Testimony - Sharon Marshall (President-elect, Brooklyn Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) and Leah Cooper (Heritage and Archives Chair) testified in support of co-naming Union Street between Albany and Kingston Avenues in Brooklyn as "Edith Mott Young Way." They explained that Edith Mott Young was a founder of Delta Sigma Theta and devoted her life to education and public service, including helping establish the Brooklyn Alumni Chapter. They requested a favorable vote to honor her legacy. Discussion Items - Int. 0859-2026-A (sponsored by Councilmember Brewer): A local law to specify the process by which the Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) complies with existing law requiring online posting of biographical information for subjects of street and park name changes when such information is not in the legislative record. Councilmember Brewer noted that DORIS had researched over 400 first responders killed on 9/11 to populate the interactive digital map created under Local Law 104 (2023), and this bill formalizes the process. She also highlighted the co-naming of Cecile Richards Way on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. - T2026-2148 (Omnibus co-naming bill): Chair Hankerson explained that the bill would ceremonially co-name 103 thoroughfares and public spaces to honor individuals and organizations making lasting contributions. Councilmember Narcisse spoke in support, highlighting four heroes from her district (Brooklyn’s 46th): John Lindner ("Landi’s Way"), Fred P. Wilken, Audrey Durst, and Gianna Gambino. The list also includes names such as Jimi Hendrix Way, Spider-Man Way, Dorothy Day Way, and John Hudson Dilgen Way across all five boroughs. - T2026-2166 (Resolution honoring the New York Knicks): Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams, the resolution calls for one-year ceremonial naming of iconic locations—including Fifth Avenue as “NYX and Five,” Broadway as “Brunson Way,” Times Square as “Towns Square,” and others—to celebrate the Knicks’ 2026 NBA championship. Chair Hankerson expressed support and noted that more locations could be added. Key Outcomes - All three items were voted on as a coupled set via roll call. - Vote: 11 in favor (Hankerson, Krishnan, Lee, Marte, Morano, Narcisse, Nurse, Salaam, Sanchez, Santosuosso, Ung), 0 against, 0 abstentions. - Councilmember Sanchez explained her vote by uplifting families in her district being honored, including Lisa Piñeiro and Gloria Thomas. Councilmember Salaam voted aye. Councilmember Morano enthusiastically voted aye, thanking colleagues for supporting two Staten Island honorees: Dorothy Day and John Hudson Dilgen. - All items were approved by the committee.

The New York City Council Committee on Education, chaired by Councilmember Eric Dinowitz, met on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Hearing Room 1 at 250 Broadway. The committee considered two pieces of legislation related to child care and early childhood education, both of which were approved unanimously. Discussion Items - Proposed Int. No. 15-A (sponsored by Councilmember Sean Abreu): This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to not conduct a subsequent background check for an individual seeking to work in a center-based child care program if DOHMH has already completed one, unless the individual has not been employed by a child care provider in the city for more than 180 consecutive days in the past five years, a child care program requests a check, or a check is otherwise required by law or necessary for safety. Chair Dinowitz explained that the bill aims to correct inefficiencies in the background check process and reduce administrative burdens on providers. - Proposed Int. No. 580-A (sponsored by Councilmembers Jennifer Gutiérrez and Kevin Riley): This bill would establish an Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education to oversee the planning and implementation of universal child care at no cost to parents, stepparents, guardians, or relatives. The office would coordinate child care provision, develop implementation recommendations, consider costs and potential funding sources, and support agencies in identifying locations for additional programs. Councilmember Gutiérrez spoke briefly, thanking staff, colleagues, and advocates—particularly women of color and providers—for their dedication. She expressed excitement about New York leading in universal child care and thanked the Speaker and Mayor for their commitment. Chair Dinowitz noted that the committee would soon vote on a budget significantly investing in early childhood education and urged support for both bills to improve system functionality and ensure the investment's success. Key Outcomes - The committee voted on both items as a coupled roll call. All 13 members present—Dinowitz, Brewer, De La Rosa, Farías, Gutiérrez, Joseph, Krishnan, Lee, Louis, Narcisse, Schulman, Wong, and Zhuang—voted in the affirmative. There were zero negative votes and no abstentions. Both Proposed Int. No. 15-A and Proposed Int. No. 580-A were adopted by the committee as amended, with reports required (and in the case of 580-A, an other appointment).

The Committee on Housing and Buildings, chaired by Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez, convened on June 30, 2026, to vote on a preconsidered introduction (agenda number T2026-2197) that establishes a new rental assistance voucher program for New Yorkers facing eviction or living in shelters. The legislation is part of a settlement among the City Council, the Mamdani administration, and the Legal Aid Society, resolving over two years of litigation. The committee voted 11-0 in favor of the measure. Discussion Items Chair Sanchez delivered extensive opening remarks, describing the legislation as a "historic win for vulnerable New Yorkers." Key discussion points included: - The voucher program will be funded with $175 million in Fiscal Year 2027 and a $125 million baseline starting the following year, serving approximately 9,600 families. - Eligibility for shelter residents is expanded to those earning above 200% of the federal poverty level and below 50% of area median income (AMI), maintaining the income threshold from the 2023 CityFHEPS reform laws. - The program also covers runaway and homeless youth in DYCD shelters, individuals in HPD shelters, and those in MOCJ shelters. - For individuals in the community facing eviction (those actively in housing court and living in rent-stabilized apartments), eligibility is extended at the 50% AMI threshold. - No work requirements are imposed. The legislation includes a provision allowing future expansion if additional funds become available. - Funding will be evenly allocated between the in-shelter and in-community eligible populations. - The law codifies earlier reforms: ending the 90-day rule (sponsored by then-Council Member Diana Ayala) and reforming the utility allowance (sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Caban). Note: The agenda lists the legislation as T2026-2197, while the transcript references T2026-2097. This may be a transcription error; the committee report and minutes use the agenda number. Key Outcomes - Vote: 11 in the affirmative (Sanchez, Abreu, Feliz, Hudson, Joseph, Maloney, Riley, Salaam, Williams, Wilson, Zhuang), 0 in the negative, 0 abstentions. The item was adopted by the committee. - Council Members Hudson and Wilson offered congratulatory remarks; Hudson noted the result is "not exactly where we wanted to be" but acknowledged the hard work. - The legislation will now proceed to the full City Council for consideration.

The New York City Council Committee on Small Business, chaired by Councilmember Shanel Thomas-Henry, met on June 30, 2026, to vote on two proposed introductions: Int. No. 553-A (Small Business Protection Act) and Int. No. 910-A (repealing security grille visibility requirements). Both bills were approved, with Int. 553-A passing 6-1 and Int. 910-A passing unanimously 7-0. Discussion Items - Int. No. 553-A – Small Business Security System Assistance: Proposed by Councilmember Felice, this bill would establish a program to provide financial assistance to small retail businesses for purchasing and installing security system technology, including cameras and plexiglass. Councilmember Felice emphasized that small businesses are the heart of the economy and need protection from public safety threats. The bill aims to help businesses afford security upgrades. - Int. No. 910-A – Repeal of Security Grille Visibility Requirements: Proposed by Councilmember Stevens, this bill repeals the requirement from Local Law 75 of 2009 that mandated 70% visibility for security grilles on certain buildings by July 1, 2026. Chair Thomas-Henry noted that the original law aimed to address graffiti but lacked outreach, causing surprise for businesses facing a looming deadline. The repeal relieves businesses from costly unplanned compliance. Key Outcomes - Int. No. 553-A was approved by the committee with a vote of 6 in favor (Thomas-Henry, Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Maloney, Morano, Salaam) and 1 against (Santosuosso). No abstentions. - Int. No. 910-A was approved unanimously with a vote of 7 in favor (all members present, including Santosuosso). No abstentions. - Both bills were adopted and will proceed to the full City Council. No public testimony or consent calendar items were presented.