New York City Council
Committee on General Welfare
Aug 15, 2024
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11:00 AM
3 min
Summary
A vote. The committee unanimously passes two bills aimed at improving the shelter intake process for homeless families with children.
- The first bill prevents the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) from requiring all family members to be present at the PATH intake center when seeking shelter placement.
- The second bill requires DHS to report on the feasibility of partnering with community-based organizations to process shelter intake applications for families with children.
Meeting chapters
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Diana Ayala introduces committee meeting and bills to be voted on
Diana Ayala, deputy speaker and Chair of the General Welfare Committee, opens the meeting by introducing two bills up for vote. The bills aim to improve the shelter intake process …
0:00:12
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97 sec
Council Member Sandra Ung's remarks on Intro 460-A for improving shelter intake process
Council Member Sandra Ung expresses gratitude for the committee's support of Intro 460-A, which aims to make the city's shelter system more accessible and compassionate for homeless families and children. …
0:01:50
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48 sec
Committee votes to adopt two bills on homeless shelter intake process
The Committee on General Welfare unanimously adopted two bills related to improving the shelter intake process for homeless families with children. - Votes in favor: 6 - Votes against: 0 …
0:03:35
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9 sec