New York City Council
Stated Meeting
Jan 08, 2025
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12:00 PM
37 min
Summary
The Stated Meeting happens every 2 weeks (4 weeks in summer), when the council votes on and introduces new legislation.
Several council members introduced new legislation and resolutions, including bills on pay equity reporting, suicide data collection, camera enforcement of street cleaning rules, and a resolution calling for increased renewable energy targets. The meeting also featured discussions on congestion pricing and immigration policies.
Meeting chapters
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Majority Leader Amanda Farías opens the Charter meeting and explains meeting rules
Majority Leader Amanda Farías opens the January 8, 2025 Charter meeting of the NYC City Council, welcoming attendees and explaining the rules and expectations for the meeting. She emphasizes the …
0:03:36
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41 sec
Majority Leader Amanda Farías manages interruptions and introduces invocation
Majority Leader Amanda Farías addresses interruptions in the City Council chamber and introduces the invocation for the meeting. She firmly requests the removal of a disruptive individual from the public …
0:08:18
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116 sec
Invocation by Bishop Calvin Rice, Senior Pastor of New Jerusalem Worship Center
Bishop Calvin Rice delivers an invocation, praying for blessings upon Speaker Adams, council members, and their families. He asks for guidance, wisdom, and compassion in the council's decision-making process, emphasizing …
0:10:22
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106 sec
Majority Leader Amanda Farías addresses interruptions
Majority Leader Amanda Farías addresses interruptions in the chamber, instructing sergeants to remove disruptive members of the public and threatening to clear the gallery if interruptions continue.
0:12:17
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52 sec
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams praises Bishop Calvin Rice and his contributions
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams delivers remarks praising Bishop Calvin Rice, the senior pastor of New Jerusalem Worship Center in Jamaica, Queens. She highlights his contributions to the community, including advancing …
0:13:09
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71 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: 49 - Nays: 0
0:17:32
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6 sec
Speaker Adams reflects on council leadership and diversity
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams opens the meeting by reflecting on her role as the first Black speaker of the most diverse city council in New York City's history. She emphasizes …
0:17:44
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147 sec
Addressing the housing and affordability crisis in New York City
Speaker Adams addresses the critical issue of housing and affordability in New York City, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to create more affordable housing and homeownership opportunities. - The …
0:20:12
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45 sec
Addressing childcare costs and strengthening early childhood education
Speaker Adams highlights the challenge of prohibitive childcare costs in New York City and emphasizes the need to strengthen the early childhood education system. - High childcare costs prevent working …
0:20:58
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42 sec
Expanding public transit access and economic opportunities
Speaker Adams emphasizes the importance of expanding public transit access and creating economic opportunities for New Yorkers, highlighting the council's efforts in these areas. - The council has repeatedly increased …
0:21:42
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71 sec
Addressing health and safety challenges in New York City
Speaker Adams discusses the city's health and safety priorities, focusing on maternal health, mental health, and the need for comprehensive solutions to these challenges. - The council recognizes maternal mortality …
0:22:55
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79 sec
Improving public safety and supporting crime victims
Speaker Adams emphasizes the need for comprehensive public safety solutions and highlights the council's efforts to support crime victims and address trauma. - The council created New York State's first …
0:24:14
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35 sec
Supporting K-12 students and addressing senior citizens' needs
Speaker Adams discusses the council's priorities for K-12 students and senior citizens, emphasizing the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and the need for comprehensive support. - K-12 students are still …
0:24:51
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51 sec
Promoting democratic governance and collaboration
Speaker Adams emphasizes the importance of democratic governance and collaboration in addressing the city's challenges and moving forward into the new year. - The council has the opportunity to model …
0:25:42
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60 sec
Recognizing cultural celebrations and commemorating tragic events
Speaker Adams acknowledges various cultural celebrations and commemorates tragic events that have impacted the city. - Haitian Independence Day on January 1st is recognized - Three Kings Day celebration on …
0:26:52
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83 sec
Addressing the recent mass shooting in Queens
Speaker Adams addresses the tragic mass shooting that occurred in southeast Queens, emphasizing the need to combat gun violence. - The shooting took place at Amazurah nightclub, with 10 people …
0:28:15
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36 sec
Personal announcements and birthday wishes
Speaker Adams concludes her remarks with personal announcements and birthday wishes for council members. - The birth of Council Member Lincoln Wressler's son, Elliott Wressler, is announced - Birthday wishes …
0:28:54
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43 sec
Council Member Farah Louis introduces legislation on pay equity and suicide reporting
Council Member Farah Louis introduces two pieces of legislation: one expanding pay and employment equity data reporting for city contractors, and another requiring annual reporting on suicides in New York …
0:29:58
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97 sec
Council Member Gale Brewer discusses Resolution 707 on street cleaning enforcement
Council Member Gale Brewer presents Resolution 707, which calls for state legislation to allow camera systems on New York City street sweepers for more effective parking enforcement during street cleaning. …
0:31:41
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93 sec
Council Member Sandy Nurse introduces resolution for increased renewable energy targets
Council Member Sandy Nurse introduces a resolution calling on the New York Power Authority to increase its public renewable energy capacity targets to at least 15 gigawatts by 2030. She …
0:33:19
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61 sec
Council Member Chris Banks opposes congestion pricing toll plan
Council Member Chris Banks delivers remarks strongly opposing the recently implemented congestion pricing toll plan in New York City. He argues that the plan unfairly burdens working and middle-class New …
0:34:24
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121 sec
Council Member Cabán introduces resolution supporting immigrants and opposing mass deportations
Council Member Tiffany Cabán introduces a resolution, co-sponsored with Council Member Aviles, that opposes mass deportations and reaffirms New York City's commitment to protecting immigrant residents. She emphasizes the importance …
0:36:32
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41 sec