City Council meeting
April 30, 2026, 1:30 PM
At the April 30 Stated Meeting, the Council passed seven bills covering homeless services reporting (Int 0726, Int 0727), integrated shelter management (Int 0778), warming center reporting (Int 0790), and childhood vaccination information distribution (Int 0260, Int 0693). Several land use items were approved, including affordable housing developments in Upper Manhattan and Brooklyn (Hudson View II/III, St. Nicks Alliance), while two Brooklyn rezonings at 9201 4th Avenue and 46 Nelson Street were approved with modifications and returned to the City Planning Commission. About 35 new bills and resolutions were introduced and referred to committees, and the Mayor's veto of Int 175-B was received.
What was discussed
- Call to Order, Roll Call, and Invocation Majority Leader Abreu opened the April 30 Stated Meeting. The Clerk conducted roll call across the full 51-member Council, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Bishop Mitchell G. Taylor of Center of Hope International.
- Adoption of Minutes, Messages from Mayor, and Land Use Call-up Vote The Council adopted minutes of the April 16 Stated Meeting on motion by Council Member Dinowitz. The Speaker referred two Mayoral messages—including a veto of Int 175-B (combating hate)—to committee. The Council then voted unanimously 48-0 to adopt a Land Use Call-up.
- Speaker Menin's Opening Remarks and Recognition of Departing Senior Staff Speaker Menin welcomed interns from Senator Schumer's office and Assembly Member Jordan Wright, recognized International Labor Day, and honored departing senior staff member Sasha for her years of service from intern to Senior Community Liaison.
- Discussion of General Orders — Legislation on Medical Conditions, Mental Health, and Children's Safety Council Members spoke before the vote on the General Order calendar. Dinowitz described Int 693, which would require public health awareness of settled medical conditions. Restler highlighted Int 778-A on mental health supports. Krishnan and Joseph each spoke about protecting vulnerable populations
- General Order Calendar Roll Call Vote The Council conducted a full roll call vote on all items coupled on the General Order calendar. All items passed 50-0. Two Council Members (Ariola and Morano) voted no on specific bills (Int 260 and Int 693-A); Council Member Pierina Sanchez explained her vote. Bills were referred to committee as
- Resolutions on Tourette Syndrome and Vaccines: Public Advocate and Member Discussion Public Advocate Jumaane Williams introduced resolutions on Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month and related health topics. Council Member Schulman tied the resolutions to World Immunization Week. Voice votes passed all resolutions unanimously.
- General Discussion and Member Statements Council Members addressed a range of local and national issues during General Discussion. Topics included Learning to Work youth programs, affordable homeownership bills, gun violence near Council Member Pierina Sanchez's office, the federal budget, CityFHEPS expansion advocacy (Zhuang), and a
Agenda
83 items
- LU 0064-2026 Application number G 260001 XAX (351 Powers Avenue) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Section 576-a(2) of the Private Housing Finance Law, for the proposed sale of 351 Powers Avenue (Block 2571, p/o Lot 1) to a developer to be selected by HPD Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0065-2026 Application number HPD 260001 PPX (351 Powers Avenue) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Section 197-e of the New York City Charter, for the disposition of one city-owned property located at 351 Powers Avenue (Block 2571, p/o Lot 1), Borough of the Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0066-2026 Application number D 2650129760 SWM (Chalong) 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 749 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10019, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 4 Referred to Comm by Council
- Res 0456-2026 Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 1622, Lot 34, Brooklyn, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 63). Approved, by Council
- LU 0059-2026 Hudson View II, Block 2076, Lot 46 and 49, Manhattan, Community District No. 9, Council Districts No. 7. Approved, by Council
- LU 0060-2026 Hudson View III, Block 2076, Lot 31 and 38, Manhattan, Community District No. 9, Council District No. 7 (Article V). Approved, by Council
- LU 0061-2026 Hudson View III, Block 2076, Lot 31 and 38, Manhattan, Community District No. 9, Council District No. 7 (Article XI). Approved, by Council
- LU 0062-2026 TBK 1001B St. Nicks Alliance - 315 Harman Street, Block 3279, Lot 41, Brooklyn, Community District No. 4, Council District No. 37. Approved, by Council
- LU 0063-2026 TBK 1001B St. Nicks Alliance - 984-988 Greene Avenue, Block 1622, Lot 34, Brooklyn, Community District No. 3, Council District No. 36. Approved, by Council
- LU 0051-2026 Application number C 250302 ZMQ (St. Francis Prep Commercial Overlay) submitted by St. Francis Preparatory School, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 11b, establishing within an existing R4 District a C1-2 District, Borough Approved, by Council
- M 0060-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Veto and disapproval of Introductory Number 175-B of 2026 - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a plan regarding security perimeters adjacent to educational facilities Referred to Comm by Council
- M 0061-2026 Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name Lisa Kersavage to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter. Referred to Comm by Council
- M 0062-2026 By the Speaker of the Council: 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 749 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10019, Borough of Approved, by Council
- Int 0791-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending the district plan of the Fulton Street business improvement district to change the method of assessment upon which the district charge is based Approved by Council
- Int 0873-2026 A Local Law in relation to the date of submission by the Mayor of the proposed executive budget and budget message, the date of submission by the Borough Presidents of recommendations in response to the Mayor’s executive budget, the date of publication of a report by the director of the independent Approved by Council
- Res 0452-2026 Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2076 Lots 46 and 49, Manhattan, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 59). Approved, by Council
- Res 0453-2026 Resolution approving an additional period of exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2076, Lots 31 and 38, Manhattan, pursuant to Section 125(1)(a-3) of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No.60). Approved, by Council
- Res 0454-2026 Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 2076 Lots 31 and 38, Manhattan, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 61). Approved, by Council
- Res 0455-2026 Resolution approving an exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 3279, Lot 41, Brooklyn, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law (Preconsidered L.U. No. 62). Approved, by Council
- Int 0726-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the commissioner of homeless services coordinating with hospitals to distribute informational materials on certain weather events to patients and make services directly available to discharged patients during such Approved by Council