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Meeting Name: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/13/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1
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Int 0655-2026 *Lincoln Restler Proposed Int. No. 655-AExpanding access to roadway cafes.IntroductionThis bill would expand the City’s outdoor dining program by removing seasonal restrictions on roadway cafe operation. This bill would also allow use of weatherproofing and winterizing materials to facilitate the operation of a roadway café year-round. The bill prohibits any DOT rule that would allow a roadway or sidewalk café to operate later than 11:00 PM daily.   Not available Not available
Int 0894-2026 *Gale A. Brewer Proposed Int. No. 894-AVertical winterization coverings for sidewalk cafes.IntroductionThis bill would allow sidewalk cafe operators to enclose their year-round sidewalk cafes annually from November 30 through March 31. The bill also permits weather protection materials that may be used at other times during the year, which DOT shall prescribe by rule.   Not available Not available
Int 0917-2026 *Justin E. Sanchez Proposed Int. No. 917-ASanitation and cleanliness requirements for roadway and sidewalk cafes.IntroductionThis bill would require roadway and sidewalk cafe operators to ensure that their outdoor setups are clear of trash, debris, graffiti, vermin, food scraps and unsanitary conditions. Operators who violate this provision would be subject to civil penalties ranging from $200 for the first offense to $500 for the second and subsequent offenses.   Not available Not available
Int 0918-2026 *Shanel Thomas-Henry  Proposed Int. No. 918-APaying sidewalk and roadway cafe revocable consent compensation in quarterly installments.IntroductionThis bill would allow sidewalk and roadway cafe operators to pay their annual revocable consent fees in quarterly installments to reduce their upfront costs.   Not available Not available