City Council meeting
March 10, 2026, 1:30 PM
The Council approved nine land use items at its March 10 Stated Meeting, including the 395 Flatbush Avenue Ext Redevelopment in Brooklyn (five related applications), a rezoning at 14-10 Beach Channel Drive in Queens, and a rezoning at 33-01 11th Street in Queens for the Catholic Medical Mission Board. The Council also confirmed Stephen Loffredo to the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board and approved an Office of Management and Budget fund transfer between city agencies. Dozens of new bills and resolutions were introduced and referred to committee, with several others withdrawn before vote.
What was discussed
- Roll call, invocation, and land use call-ups Majority Leader Shaun Abreu gaveled in the March 10 Stated Meeting, the Council took the roll and the Pledge, Pastor Jay Gooding of Miracle Revival Fellowship Tabernacle Church (introduced by Council Member Shirley Aldebol for Women's History Month) delivered the invocation, the minutes were
- Speaker Menin reports a suspicious device, an economic forecast, and honors Ronnie Eldridge Speaker Julie Menin told the chamber that a suspicious device had just been found in Carl Schurz Park in her district and that NYPD was investigating, announced a new Council economic forecast released with Finance Chair Linda Lee, marked Women's History Month and upcoming cultural holidays, and
- Members speak on the bills and rezonings up for a vote During General Orders, members explained the day's measures: Council Member Justin E. Sanchez hailed his first bill, Intro 416-A on bus-shelter cleanliness and snow removal; Council Member Gale A. Brewer described Intro 87-A creating a Library and Archival Review Advisory Board; Council Member Kevin
- Council adopts the rezonings, bills, and the Loffredo COIB confirmation The Council adopted the General Orders calendar 49-0, including the 395 Flatbush Avenue Extension, 14-10 Beach Channel Drive, and 33-01 11th Street rezonings, the FY2027 Council operating budget, and confirmation of Stephen Loffredo to the Conflicts of Interest Board. Two bills drew dissents: Intro
- General discussion: weekend bombing, and new bills and resolutions In general discussion, Minority Leader David M. Carr condemned a weekend bombing by 'two terrorists,' stressing that violence is never an answer to speech. Members previewed new measures: Council Member Yusef Salaam on tracking NYPD vehicle speeding, Council Member Kevin C. Riley on
Agenda
121 items
- M 0043-2026 Communication from the Office of Management & Budget - Transfer of City funds between various agencies in Fiscal Year 2026 to implement changes to the City's expense budget, pursuant to Section 107(b) of the New York City Charter (MN-3). Approved, by Council
- M 0049-2026 Schedule detailing the lump sum OTPS Unit of Appropriation of the Operating Budget of the Council of the City of New York Approved, by Council
- LU 0044-2026 Norgate Plaza: Block 1812, Lot 42, Brooklyn, Community District 3, Council District 36 Approved, by Council
- M 0038-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Stephen Loffredo to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board pursuant to Section 2602 of the New York City Charter Approved, by Council
- LU 0012-2026 Application number C 260038 ZMK (395 Flatbush Avenue Ext. Redevelopment) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 16c, changing from a C6-4 District to a Approved, by Council
- LU 0013-2026 Application number N 260039 ZRK (395 Flatbush Avenue Ext. Redevelopment) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending provisions of Article X Approved, by Council
- LU 0014-2026 Application number C 260040 PPK (395 Flatbush Avenue Ext. Redevelopment) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the disposition of one city-owned Approved, by Council
- LU 0015-2026 Application number C 260041 HUK (395 Flatbush Avenue Ext. Redevelopment) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Section 505 of Article 15 of the New York State General Municipal Law (Urban Renewal) and Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the Approved, by Council
- LU 0016-2026 Application number C 260042 PCK (395 Flatbush Avenue Ext. Redevelopment) submitted by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for a site selection and acquisition of property for use Approved, by Council
- LU 0028-2026 Application number C 240079 ZMQ (14-10 Beach Channel Drive Rezoning) submitted by 14-10 Beach LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 25b, changing from an R5 District to an R6A district and establishing within the proposed Approved, by Council
- LU 0029-2026 Application number N 240080 ZRQ (14-10 Beach Channel Drive Rezoning) submitted by 14-10 Beach LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Approved, by Council
- LU 0033-2026 Application number C 240334 ZMQ (33-01 11th Street Rezoning) submitted by Catholic Medical Mission Board, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 9a, changing from an R5 District to an M1-4/R7A District, and establishing a Approved, by Council
- LU 0034-2026 Application number N 240335 ZRQ (33-01 11th Street Rezoning) submitted by Catholic Medical Mission Board, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Approved, by Council
- LU 0045-2026 Application number C 250318 ZMR (37-59 Hamilton Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Hamilton Property Holdings LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 21c: eliminating a Special Hillsides Preservation District (HS); changing from Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0046-2026 Application number N 250320 ZRR (37-59 Hamilton Avenue) submitted by Hamilton Property Holdings LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending the Appendix to Article XII, Chapter 8 (Special St. George District) Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0047-2026 Application number D 2650119000 SWM (Le Dive) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 37 Canal Street, New York, NY 10002, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 3 Referred to Comm by Council
- M 0048-2026 The Operating Budget of the Council of The City of New York. Referred to Comm by Council
- M 0050-2026 Communication from the Comptroller - Submitting Statement of Debt Service as of January 17, 2026, in accordance with Section 242 of the New York City Charter. Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council
- M 0051-2026 Communication from the Comptroller – Submitting the name of Wayne G. Hawley to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board pursuant to Section 2602 of the New York City Charter Referred to Comm by Council
- M 0052-2026 By Council Member Marte: Pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) of the Council Rules and Section 19-160.2 of the New York City Administrative Code, the Council resolves that the action of the Department of Transportation approving a sidewalk café located at 37 Canal Street, New York, NY 10002 Borough of Approved, by Council