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Chairs thank HPD and transition to public testimony

New York City Council · Jul 15, 2026 · starts 2:28:55 · 2 min 45 sec

Chairs Sanchez and Lee thank HPD for their testimony and encourage agency staff to stay for public testimony. Lee reviews public testimony rules including two-minute limits and written submission procedures.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

Well, with that, I want to thank you so much for your testimony today, for all of these hours of hanging out with us.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

But we really do look forward to that roundtable and, you know, to make sure that Mitchell Lamas and our affordable developments are, you know, they remain front and center.

Linda Lee

And I say this to all the agencies, but if there are folks that can stay and listen to the public testimony, I think that would be great to hear from some of the residents firsthand.

Linda Lee

It would be wonderful.

Linda Lee

So thank you so much for all of your time today.

Linda Lee

And with that, we are going to move into public testimony.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

Thank you.

Linda Lee

Thank you.

Linda Lee

Okay, so as they transition, I'm now opening the floor to public testimony.

Linda Lee

So before we begin, I remind members of the public that this is a formal government proceeding and that decorum shall be observed at all times.

Linda Lee

And as such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times.

Linda Lee

The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.

Linda Lee

No video recording.

Linda Lee

or photography is allowed from the witness table.

Linda Lee

Further,

Linda Lee

Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony, but may submit transcripts of such recordings to the Sergeant at Arms for inclusion in the hearing record.

Linda Lee

If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with the Sergeant at Arms and wait for your name to be called.

Linda Lee

Once you have been recognized, you will have two minutes to speak on today's hearing.

Linda Lee

If you have a written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit for the record, please provide a copy of that testimony to the sergeant at arms.

Linda Lee

And you may also email written testimony to testimony at council.nyc.gov within 72 hours of this hearing.

Linda Lee

Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.

Linda Lee

So I just want to emphasize that our council staff literally read every single word of your testimonies, and we take that back into consideration and for feedback.

Linda Lee

So I just really encourage you all, if you have other neighbors, friends that live in the residence that you really want to have to submit testimony, please make sure they do that.

Linda Lee

They have up to 72 hours from today.

Linda Lee

To submit it to the email address.

Linda Lee

If you need it again, I can give it to you later.

Linda Lee

Okay, so when you hear your name, please come up to the witness panel.

Linda Lee

Oh, you're good.