New York City Council
Stated Meeting
Sep 26, 2024
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01:30 PM
1 hr
Summary
The Stated Meeting happens every 2 weeks (4 weeks in summer), when the council votes on and introduces new legislation.
Notably at this meeting, the council passes several significant bills, including legislation requiring solar power installation on city-owned property, decriminalizing jaywalking, establishing a rat contraceptive pilot program, and a package of bills addressing maternal mental health.
The council also approves multiple land use items and introduces new bills on preserving African American burial grounds, repealing the mayor's form for agency requests, improving reporting on sexual abuse in correctional facilities, and studying siren noise pollution.
Meeting chapters
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Majority Leader Amanda Farías opens the September 26, 2024 stated meeting
Majority Leader Amanda Farías opens the September 26, 2024 stated meeting of the NYC City Council. She welcomes attendees, outlines meeting procedures, and emphasizes the importance of decorum and respect …
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Invocation by Pastor Raymond Serrano of Life Together Works NYC
Pastor Raymond Serrano of Life Together Works NYC delivered the invocation, expressing gratitude for the council members' service and praying for wisdom, unity, and blessings upon the city and its …
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Council Member Amanda Farías introduces and thanks Reverend Raymond Serrano for the invocation
Council Member Amanda Farías introduces Reverend Raymond Serrano, who delivered the invocation for the meeting. She provides background information on Reverend Serrano's work in the Bronx community, highlighting his dedication …
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111 sec
Vote outcome for land use call-ups
The land use call-ups were adopted by the New York City Council. The vote tally was as follows: - Yeas: 48 - Nays: 0
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Opening remarks and acknowledgment of recent tragedies
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams opens the meeting and acknowledges recent tragic events in the city. She mentions the loss of sanitation worker Richard Errico, victims of workplace violence, and a …
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46 sec
NYPD shooting incident at Cedar Avenue L train station
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams addresses a recent NYPD shooting incident at the Sutter Avenue L train station in Brooklyn. She expresses concern over the injuries sustained by civilians and a …
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52 sec
Recognition of awareness days and months
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams acknowledges various awareness days and months, highlighting their importance to the community. She mentions National Opioid Awareness Day, World Alzheimer's Day, and several heritage months coming …
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102 sec
Upcoming events and celebrations at City Hall
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams announces several upcoming events and celebrations at City Hall. She mentions various cultural celebrations, a breast cancer awareness initiative, and acknowledges council members' birthdays. - Highlights …
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88 sec
Voting on land use items
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents several land use items for voting, including development projects and historic district designations across various council districts. These items cover a range of developments from …
0:18:26
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169 sec
Introduction 353-A: Solar power installation on city-owned property
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents Introduction 353-A, sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse, which requires the installation of solar power on city-owned property. The bill sets specific targets and deadlines …
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45 sec
Introduction 346-A: Changes to pedestrian crossing rules
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents Introduction 346-A, sponsored by Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, which aims to legalize jaywalking and modify pedestrian crossing rules in New York City. - Permits pedestrians …
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46 sec
Introduction 736-A: Rat contraceptive pilot program
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents Introduction 736-A, sponsored by Shaun Abreu, which establishes a pilot program for deploying rat contraceptives in New York City. - Requires the Department of Health …
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48 sec
Package of bills and resolutions on maternal mental health
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents a comprehensive package of bills and resolutions aimed at addressing maternal mental health issues in New York City. This package represents the third step of …
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4 min
Council Member Kevin C. Riley discusses bill on pregnancy loss resources
Council Member Kevin C. Riley speaks about his bill, Introduction 651-A, which requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to create and distribute materials addressing pregnancy loss and mental …
0:28:38
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Council Member Sandy Nurse discusses the passage of public solar bill during Climate Week
Council Member Sandy Nurse addresses the council during Climate Week, discussing the imminent passage of Introduction 353, a bill requiring New York City to install 150 megawatts of solar capacity …
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112 sec
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse advocates for decriminalizing jaywalking
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse speaks in support of Introduction 346-A, which aims to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. She argues that the current enforcement disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic …
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132 sec
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduces legislation for rat contraceptive pilot program
Council Member Shaun Abreu presents legislation (Introduction 736) to create a pilot program for rat contraceptives in New York City. He emphasizes the need for alternative, non-toxic pest management strategies …
0:34:19
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74 sec
Council Member Linda Lee discusses maternal mental health legislation
Council Member Linda Lee addresses the City Council about recent efforts to address the city's mental health crisis, focusing on maternal mental health legislation. She highlights the importance of postpartum …
0:35:39
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71 sec
Yusef Salaam explains vote on Malcolm X Shabazz Harlem Plaza development
Council Member Yusef Salaam explains his vote in favor of the Malcolm X Shabazz Harlem Plaza development, highlighting its importance for the community's economic empowerment and social justice. He emphasizes …
0:43:25
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52 sec
Vote results for general order calendar items
The City Council voted on several items during the meeting. Here's a summary of the outcomes: - Most items on the general order calendar were adopted unanimously with 48 votes …
0:46:09
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22 sec
Resolution 402 on maternal mental health passes by voice vote
Resolution 402, which calls on the New York State legislature to pass legislation requiring health insurance plans to implement maternal mental health quality management programs, was put to a voice …
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26 sec
Resolution 403 on paranatal mental health fellowship programs passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 403, which calls upon the New York State legislature to pass and the governor to sign legislation mandating all accredited psychiatric …
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23 sec
Resolution 404 on maternal mental health screening passes
Resolution 404, which calls on the New York State legislature to pass and the governor to sign legislation requiring obstetricians and gynecologists to conduct maternal mental health screenings during pregnancy …
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24 sec
Resolution 405 on Medicaid managed care organizations reporting prenatal and postpartum depression screenings passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 405, which calls upon the New York State legislature to pass and the governor to sign legislation mandating Medicaid managed care …
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24 sec
Resolution 406 designating May as maternal mental health awareness month passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 406, which designates May annually as maternal mental health awareness month in New York City. The resolution also calls on the …
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8 sec
Council Member Kamillah Hanks introduces the Benjamin Prine Act for preserving African American burial grounds
Council Member Kamillah Hanks introduces Introduction 1051, known as the Benjamin Prine Act, which aims to establish a formal process for identifying, recognizing, and preserving African American burial grounds across …
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135 sec
Council Member Lincoln Restler introduces bill to repeal mayor's form for agency requests
Council Member Lincoln Restler introduces Introduction 1062, a bill to repeal the mayor's form that council members must use to request agency services. Restler emphasizes the broad support for the …
0:51:42
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100 sec
Council Member Farah Louis introduces bill to improve reporting on sexual abuse in correctional facilities
Council Member Farah Louis introduces Intro 1061, a bill aimed at improving the Department of Corrections' reporting on allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in correctional facilities. She highlights the …
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106 sec
Council Member Rita Joseph introduces bill on student journalism programs in NYC high schools
Council Member Rita Joseph introduces Introduction 1057, a bill requiring annual reporting on student journalism programs in New York City high schools. The bill aims to ensure all high school …
0:55:20
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80 sec
Council Member Sanchez introduces Housing Rescue and Resident Protection Act
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez introduces the Housing Rescue and Resident Protection Act, a bill aimed at addressing the issue of distressed buildings in New York City while rectifying past …
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90 sec
Council Member Vickie Paladino pays tribute to fallen sanitation worker Richard Everico
Council Member Vickie Paladino delivers a heartfelt tribute to Richard Errico, a sanitation worker from her district who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. She expresses deep …
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48 sec
Council Member Gale Brewer introduces bill to study siren noise pollution
Council Member Gale Brewer introduces and explains Intro 1048, a bill aimed at addressing siren noise pollution in New York City. The bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection to …
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