L.L. 2019/092

Enactment date: 5/19/2019  

Int. No. 276-A

By Council Members Richards, the Speaker (Council Member Johnson), Brannan, Rose, Espinal, Cohen, Rivera, Rosenthal, Rodriguez, Lander, Kallos, Chin, Gibson, Menchaca, King and Levin

A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to requiring that the roofs of certain buildings be partially covered in green roof or solar photovoltaic electricity generating systems

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 2.   a.   The department of housing preservation and development shall study the potential impact of compliance with section 1511.2 of the New York city building code on affordability in connection with construction or renovation of (i) buildings with one or more dwelling units for which occupancy or initial occupancy is restricted based upon the income of the occupant or prospective occupant as a condition of (A) a loan, grant, tax exemption or conveyance of property from any state or local governmental entity pursuant to the private housing finance law or the general municipal law, or (B) a tax exemption pursuant to section 420-c of the real property tax law, (ii) buildings subject to the alternative enforcement program pursuant to section 27-2153 of the administrative code of the city of New York, and (iii) buildings owned by the department of housing preservation and development. Such department shall the results of such study report to the mayor and the speaker of the city council no later than 4 years after the effective date of this section. Such report shall include particularized recommendations for cost-effective pathways for these buildings to comply with section 1511.2 of the New York city building code, and whether the exemption provided for by subdivision b of this section should be continued to maintain affordability.

   b.   For a period of 5 years after the effective date of this section, buildings described in subdivision a of this section shall only be required to comply with section 1511.2 of the New York city building code to the extent determined by the department of housing preservation and development based on considerations of affordability or financial viability. Five years after the effective date of this section, all such buildings shall be required to comply with section 1511.2 of the New York city building code.

§ 3. This local law takes effect on the same date that a local law for the year 2019 amending the New York city building code, relating to requiring that the roofs of certain buildings be covered in green roofs or solar photovoltaic electricity generating systems, as proposed in introduction number 1032, takes effect, except that the commissioner of buildings shall take such measures as are necessary for its implementation, including the promulgation of rules, prior to its effective date.

L.L. 2019/100

Enactment date: 5/19/2019  

Preconsidered Int. No. 1527

By Council Member Lander, the Speaker (Council Member Johnson), and Council Members Chin, Treyger, Reynoso, Constantinides, Kallos, Ayala, Rivera, Rosenthal and Levin

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a paper carryout bag reduction fee, and to repeal chapter 4-F of title 16 of such code, relating to carryout bag reduction

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 2. Within five days of the enactment of this local law, the commissioner of sanitation shall mail a certified copy of this local law by registered or certified mail to the New York state commissioner of taxation and finance and file a certified copy of this local law with the New York state tax commission, the city clerk, the secretary of state and the New York state comptroller pursuant to subdivisions (d) and (e) of section 1210 of the tax law.

§ 3. This local law takes effect on March 1, 2020, except that the commissioner of sanitation and the commissioner of finance may take such measures as are necessary for its implementation prior to such effective date.

L.L. 2019/120

Enactment date: 6/29/2019  

Int. No. 242-B

By Council Members Reynoso, Brannan, Richards, Lander, Torres, Gibson, Holden, Treyger, Cumbo, Ampry-Samuel, Rose, Cohen, Levin, Cabrera, Menchaca, Rivera, Adams, Rosenthal, King, Cornegy, Eugene, Salamanca, Lancman, Powers, Ayala, Kallos, Moya, Constantinides, Barron, Rodriguez and Ulrich

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to report on funding for after school athletics

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 2. This local law takes effect immediately and expires and is deemed repealed upon the issuance of the report due on December 1, 2026 as required by section one of this local law.

L.L. 2019/122

Enactment date: 6/29/2019  

Int. No. 342-A

By Council Members Rose, Ayala, King, Chin, Rosenthal, Adams and Rivera

A Local Law to amend the administrative code and the building code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for portable ramps in prior code buildings where such portable ramps are permissible and signage relating thereto

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 5. This local law takes effect on January 1, 2020, except that prior to such effective date: (i) the commissioner of buildings may take all actions necessary for its implementation, including the promulgation of rules, and (ii) owners may apply for and the commissioner of buildings may grant waivers pursuant to sections 28-313.3.1 and 28-313.3.2 of the administrative code as added by this local law.

L.L. 2019/128

Enactment date: 7/14/2019  

Int. No. 732-B

By Council Members Kallos, Cabrera, Powers, Cohen, Richards, Constantinides, Levin, Rosenthal, Espinal, Dromm, Lander, Grodenchik, Vallone, Torres, Reynoso, Chin, Cornegy, Menchaca, Rivera, The Public Advocate (Mr. Williams), Ayala, Perkins, Treyger, Lancman, Rose, Van Bramer, Levine, Adams, Ampry-Samuel, Deutsch, Koslowitz, Barron and Brannan

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a full public match campaign finance system

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 29. This local law takes effect immediately, provided that § 26 expires and is deemed repealed on January 1, 2022.

L.L. 2019/131

Enactment date: 7/14/2019  

Int. No. 1114-A

By Council Members Barron and Van Bramer, the Public Advocate (Mr. Williams) and Council Members Rosenthal, Kallos, Cumbo, Ayala and Rivera

A Local Law in relation to creating a task force to examine the monuments, statues, public art and historical markers on city-owned property

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

Section 1. Task force on monuments, statues, public art and historical markers.

   a.   There shall be a task force to examine the monuments, statues, public art and historical markers on city-owned property.

   b.   The task force shall consist of the following members:

      1.   The commissioner of cultural affairs or such commissioner's designee, and the executive director of the art commission or such director's designee, 1 of whom shall serve as chair of the task force as designated by the mayor;

      2.   The commissioner of parks and recreation or such commissioner's designee, the executive director of the landmarks preservation commission or such director's designee, the commissioner of transportation or such commissioner's designee and the commissioner of city planning or such commissioner's designee; and

      3.   Five members representing each of the 5 boroughs, of which 3 such members shall be appointed by the speaker of the council and 2 such members shall be appointed by the mayor, provided that each member shall have relevant expertise in public art, as well as in one or more of the following disciplines: history, art and antiquities, preservation, cultural heritage, diversity and inclusion or education.

   c.   The task force shall conduct a comprehensive review of monuments, statues, public art and historical markers on city-owned property, which have been identified by the chair as inconsistent with the values of diversity, equity and inclusion, or for which the chair is aware of substantial public opposition or concerns. The task force shall also:

      1.   Explore ideas for new permanent monuments and temporary artwork about history;

      2.   Recommend mechanisms for encouraging and increasing community input with regard to the establishment of new monuments, statues, public art and historical markers; and

      3.   Recommend or host discussions, public programs and other educational initiatives related to the complex and nuanced histories of the city's monuments, statues, public art and historical markers.

   d.   The task force shall meet no less than 4 times per year.

   e.   No later than 1 year after the effective date of this local law, the task force shall submit to the mayor and the speaker of the council a report that contains its findings and conclusions and any recommendations for policy or legislation, and post online minutes of task force meetings.

   f.   The task force shall dissolve upon submission of the report required by subdivision e of this section.

§ 2. This local law takes effect January 1, 2020.

L.L. 2019/137

Enactment date: 7/20/2019  

Int. No. 1607

By Council Member Rodriguez

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing the commercial motor vehicle tax for medallion taxicabs

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 3. Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 8 of title 11 of the administrative code of the city of New York to the contrary, the commissioner of finance may issue a refund or credit to any person who has paid the tax or portion thereof imposed under subparagraph (C) of paragraph 2 of subdivision a of section 11-802 of such code with respect to a medallion taxicab for the tax year beginning on June 1, 2019 to the extent such payment exceeds the tax obligation for any tax year beginning on or after June 1, 2019, and to the extent of such excess amount, such person shall not have any obligations under sections 11-807 or 11-808 of such code for any such tax year. The commissioner of finance may issue such a refund or credit without submission of a written application by the taxpayer.

§ 4. This local law takes effect immediately and is retroactive to and deemed to have been in effect as of May 31, 2019.