New York Council Calendar for the week of 10/17/2005 to 10/21/2005

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New York Council Calendar for the week of 10/17/2005 to 10/21/2005:
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DATE: Monday, October 17, 2005
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COMMITTEE: ADDITION* Aging, Chairperson(s):Maria Baez
TIME: 9:45 AM LOCATION: Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 14th Floor
DETAILS:
Int. 722 - By Council Members Gentile, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Addabbo Jr., Baez, Brewer, Comrie, Fidler, Gennaro, Gerson, Gonzalez, James, Liu, McMahon, Monserrate, Nelson, Recchia Jr., Sanders Jr., Seabrook, Stewart, Weprin and Yassky - A Local Law - to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to allowable income deductions for determining income eligibility under the Senior Citizen Homeowners Exemption (SCHE).

Int. 726 - By Council Members Recchia Jr., The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Addabbo Jr., Baez, Barron, Brewer, Comrie, Fidler, Gerson, Gonzalez, James, Koppell, Liu, McMahon, Monserrate, Nelson, Seabrook, Stewart and Weprin - A Local Law - to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to rent increase exemptions for senior citizens.


COMMITTEE: ADDITION* Joint Meeting. Aging; Health , Chairperson(s):Christine C. Quinn, Maria Baez
TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 14th Floor
DETAILS:

Oversight - Getting Help with Legal Instruments Related to Health Care Decision-Making--What Resources Are Available to Seniors in New York City?


COMMITTEE: DEFERRED* Cultural Affairs, Libraries & International Intergroup Relations, Chairperson(s):Domenic M. Recchia, Jr.
TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Committee Room - City Hall
DETAILS: Agenda to be announced


COMMITTEE: DEFERRED* Fire & Criminal Justice Services, Chairperson(s):Yvette D. Clarke
TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 16th Floor
DETAILS: Agenda to be announced


COMMITTEE: Public Safety, Chairperson(s):Peter F. Vallone, Jr.
TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Council Chambers - City Hall
DETAILS:
*Topics Addition
Oversight - The effectiveness of city, state and federal sex offender laws
*Int. 648 - By Council Members Oddo, Gallagher, Lanza, Avella, McMahon, Nelson, Clarke, Comrie, Gentile, Gonzalez, Liu, Sanders, Jr., Stewart and Vallone, Jr. - A Local Law - to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting Level 2 and Level 3 convicted sex offenders from living or passing within a quarter mile of a public or private school, park, playground, or day care center.
*Res. 976 - By Council Members Oddo, Gallagher, Avella, Nelson, Comrie, Gennaro, Gentile, Gonzalez, McMahon, Recchia Jr., Vallone Jr. and Lanza - Resolution - calling upon the New York State Legislature to adopt legislation that provides for the civil commitment of sexually violent predators to protect the public from those whose mental abnormalities makes them likely to commit sexually violent crimes.
*Res. 979 - By Council Members Vallone Jr., Avella, Gennaro, Gentile, Gonzalez, McMahon, Nelson, Sanders Jr., Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo - Resolution - urging support for New York State legislation requiring all sex offenders to register for life.
*Res. 980 - By Council Members Vallone Jr., Gennaro, Gonzalez, Nelson, Sanders Jr., Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo - Resolution - calling on the New York State Legislature to enact sex offense provisions similar to those adopted in Florida, as part of the Jessica Lunsford Act.
*Res. 1089 - By Council Members Vallone Jr., Gentile, McMahon, Monserrate, Sanders Jr. and Oddo - Resolution - in support of U.S Senate bill S.1086, which improves the national program to register and monitor individuals who commit sex offenses.


COMMITTEE: Civil Service & Labor, Chairperson(s):Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: Committee Room - City Hall
DETAILS:

Oversight - Review of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services' annual report generated pursuant to Local Law 50 of 2004, regarding civil service eligible lists, civil service examinations and provisional appointments and promotions.


COMMITTEE: Joint Meeting. Contracts; Economic Development , Chairperson(s):James Sanders, Jr., Robert Jackson
TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: Council Chambers - City Hall
DETAILS:

Int. 727 - By Council Members Sanders, Jr., Jackson, Monserrate, Rivera, Liu, Clarke, Gonzalez, Foster, Vann, James, Reyna, Martinez, Comrie, Palma, Perkins, Seabrook, Arroyo, Boyland, Stewart, Lopez and Reed - A Local Law - to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the enhancement of opportunities for minority and women owned business enterprises in city contracting.


COMMITTEE: Transportation, Chairperson(s):John C. Liu
TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 14th Floor
DETAILS:

Oversight - The New York State Transportation Bond Act


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DATE: Thursday, October 20, 2005
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COMMITTEE: Zoning & Franchises, Chairperson(s):Tony Avella
TIME: 9:30 AM LOCATION: Committee Room - City Hall
DETAILS: See Land Use Calendar Available Monday, October 17, 2005, Room 5 City Hall


COMMITTEE: DEFERRED* Environmental Protection, Chairperson(s):James F. Gennaro
TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 14th Floor
DETAILS: Agenda to be announced


COMMITTEE: DEFERRED* Governmental Operations, Chairperson(s):Bill Perkins
TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 16th Floor
DETAILS: Agenda to be announced


COMMITTEE: Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse & Disability Services, Chairperson(s):Margarita Lopez
TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Council Chambers - City Hall
DETAILS:

Oversight - Update: Children Under Five Mental Health Initiative

Int. 724 - By Council Members Lopez, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Baez, Barron, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, Fidler, Gerson, Gonzalez, James, Koppell, Liu, McMahon, Monserrate, Nelson, Recchia Jr., Seabrook, Sears, Stewart and Weprin - A Local Law - to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to rent increase exemptions for persons with disabilities.


COMMITTEE: Landmarks, Public Siting & Maritime Uses, Chairperson(s):Simcha Felder
TIME: 11:00 AM LOCATION: Committee Room - City Hall
DETAILS: See Land Use Calendar Available Monday, October 17, 2005, Room 5 City Hall


COMMITTEE: ADDITION* General Welfare, Chairperson(s):Bill de Blasio, Tracy L. Boyland
TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: Council Chambers - City Hall
DETAILS:

Oversight - Services and Policies with Respect to Domestic Violence Survivors


COMMITTEE: Planning, Dispositions & Concessions, Chairperson(s):Miguel Martinez
TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: Committee Room - City Hall
DETAILS: See Land Use Calendar Available Monday, October 17, 2005, Room 5 City Hall


COMMITTEE: Veterans, Chairperson(s):Hiram Monserrate
TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 14th Floor
DETAILS:

Int. 688 - By Council Members Monserrate, Avella, Barron, Gerson, McMahon, Palma and Sanders, Jr. - A Local Law - to amend the New York City Charter, in relation to establishing a chairperson for the Veterans? Advisory Board.


COMMITTEE: ADDITION* Fire & Criminal Justice Services, Chairperson(s):Yvette D. Clarke
TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 16th Floor
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Proposed Int. 456-A - By Council Members Clarke, Barron, Boyland, Brewer, Comrie, Foster, Gerson, Gonzalez, James, Liu, Quinn, Stewart, Avella and The Public Advocate (Ms. Gotbaum) - A Local Law - to amend the New York City Charter, in relation to the creation of an annual report to assess the city?s indigent legal representation.


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DATE: Friday, October 21, 2005
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COMMITTEE: Education, Chairperson(s):Eva S. Moskowitz
TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Council Chambers - City Hall
DETAILS:

Oversight - Textbooks in the Public Schools


COMMITTEE: DEFERRED* Immigration, Chairperson(s):Kendall Stewart
TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Committee Room - City Hall
DETAILS: Agenda to be announced


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