A hearing on the following nominations:

• Raj Ramphershad's reappointment to the City Planning Commission (CPC)
• Dr. Mohammed Khalid's reappointment Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB).

Discussions focused on affordable housing, community input in development projects, environmental reviews, police oversight, and agency independence.

The CPC nominee, Raj Rampershad, discussed his approach to evaluating development projects and concerns about the City of Yes housing proposal.

The CCRB nominee, Dr. Mohammad Khalid, emphasized improving community-police relations and internal communication within city agencies.

A vote. The committee passes several land use items including:

• Modifications to rezoning proposals in Manhattan
• Special permits for building renovations, rezoning and development projects in Queens
• Affordable housing preservation projects in Brooklyn
• Two Landmarks Preservation Commission designations (Brooklyn Edison Building and 1 Wall Street Banking Room)

All items were adopted unanimously.

A hearing on supporting survivors of domestic violence in New York City's shelter system.

Two bills were considered to expand reporting requirements on shelter exits and applications

Discussions focused on:

• Challenges in accessing safe housing and support services
• Shelter capacity and time limits
• Barriers for specific populations like single adults and LGBTQ individuals
• The need for improved data collection and trauma-informed care.

Recommendations included:

• Increasing shelter capacity
• Eliminating time limits
• Improving cultural competency
• Expanding housing voucher programs.

Features testimony from the Human Resources Administration (HRA), Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV), and the public, including domestic violence survivors and advocacy organizations.