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Int 2034-2020

Coordinating the use of open space for art and cultural programming.

IntroductionEnactedCommittee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relationsintroduced 2020-08-27Local Law 2021/007

Enacted as Local Law 2021/007.

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Agenda: 2020-08-27Passed: 2021-01-10Enacted: 2021-01-10

Summary

This bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management (CECM), in consultation with the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks), the Department of Information, Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT) and any other relevant agency or office, to create a website that would provide information on open spaces, such as roadways, parks, or pedestrian plazas, designated by the City for art and cultural programming, facilitate the use of such space by art and cultural institutions and allow users to search for such open space on a map. The website would also allow users to search for information about outdoor programs offered by art and cultural institutions that are coordinated by CECM and provide information about other events either hosted by art and cultural institutions or outdoor events held on private property, to the extent such information is provided to CECM.

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup RelationsDepartment of Cultural Affairs, libraries, museums, Art Commission, New York City Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol, Mayor’s Office of Special Projects and Community Events, and to encourage harmony among the citizens of New York City, to promote the image of New York City and enhance the relationship of its citizens with the international community.

How it compares

32% of similar bills passed

16 passed · 34 died

This bill: 104 days in committee

Similar bills: median 369 days · 114 days when passed

Sponsors (12)

Lifecycle

IntroducedIntroduced by Council
2020-08-27 · City Council
ActionReferred to Comm by Council
2020-08-27 · City Council
HeardHearing Held by Committee
2020-09-24 · Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations
HeldLaid Over by Committee
2020-09-24 · Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations
HeardHearing Held by Committee
2020-09-24 · Committee on Economic Development
HeldLaid Over by Committee
2020-09-24 · Committee on Economic Development
HeardHearing Held by Committee
2020-12-10 · Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations
ActionAmendment Proposed by Comm
2020-12-10 · Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations
ActionAmended by Committee
2020-12-10 · Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations
AdvancedApproved by Committee
2020-12-10 · Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations
AdvancedApproved by Council
2020-12-10 · City Council
ActionSent to Mayor by Council
2020-12-10 · City Council
AdvancedCity Charter Rule Adopted
2021-01-10 · Administration
ActionReturned Unsigned by Mayor
2021-01-11 · City Council

Votes (5)

Aye (5)
Francisco P. MoyaJoseph C. BorelliJames G. Van BramerLaurie A. CumboMark Gjonaj

Heard at (5)

City Council · 2020-12-10 · 1:30 PM · - REMOTE HEARING (VIRTUAL ROOM 1) -
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations · 2020-12-10 · 9:00 AM · - REMOTE HEARING (VIRTUAL ROOM 1) -
Committee on Economic Development · 2020-09-24 · 10:00 AM · REMOTE HEARING (VIRTUAL ROOM 1)
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations · 2020-09-24 · 10:00 AM · - REMOTE HEARING (VIRTUAL ROOM 1) -
City Council · 2020-08-27 · 1:30 PM · - REMOTE HEARING (VIRTUAL ROOM 1) -

Attachments (22)

Full text
Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 8 of title 23 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 23-804 to read as follows: � 23-804 Open space coordination platform. a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Art and cultural institutions. The term "art and cultural institutions" means not-for-profit art and cultural groups, organizations, venues or institutions within the city of New York. Office. The term "office" means the mayor's office of citywide event coordination and management established pursuant to executive order number 105, dated September 17, 2007, or another office or agency designated by the mayor. Open space. The term "open space" means a roadway space, park space, or another public outdoor location, including but not limited to a pedestrian plaza or public parking lot, that is made available by the office for use by art and cultural institutions for outdoor performances or as a rehearsal space. b. Website for coordinating the use of open space for art and cultural programming. The office shall, in consultation with any other relevant agency or office, including but not limited to the department of cultural affairs, the department of parks and recreation, and the department of information technology and telecommunications, create a website that: 1. Provides information about open space; 2. Facilitates the use of open space by art and cultural institutions; 3. Allows users to search for open space, by location and on a map; and 4. Allows users to search for information about outdoor programs offered by art and cultural institutions that are coordinated by the office. Such website may also provide information about other events hosted by art and cultural institutions and outdoor events held on private property, to the extent such information is provided to the office for inclusion on such website. � 2. This local law takes effect 90 days after it becomes law. BM LS #15200 & 16104 11/10/20 9:00 pm 2