Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

TL;DR

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts held an oversight hearing on coastal resilience and introduced two new local laws: one to establish a mobile drinking fountain program and another to create a new Department of Coastal Protection. These initiatives reflect the city's focus on waterfront infrastructure and climate adaptation.

Key Decisions

  • Coastal Resilience Oversight Hearing Hearing held
  • Mobile Drinking Fountain Program Local Law Introduced
  • Department of Coastal Protection Local Law Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-2305 Oversight - Coastal Resilience.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0931-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a mobile drinking fountain program
    Introduction
  3. Int 0936-2026 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment of a department of coastal protection
    Introduction