0:00:12 18 sec
Procedure
Committee staff opens the hearing and reminds attendees to silence devices
Council staff calls the meeting to order and asks attendees to silence electronic devices and not approach the dais.
New York City Council
Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
The maximum allowable illuminance of residential outdoor lighting fixtures
Sep 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM ET · 4 min 56 sec
Hearing Vote
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0:00:29 41 sec
Remarks
Acting Chair Restler introduces himself and the agenda item
Lincoln Restler, filling in for Chair Jim Gennaro, introduces himself and announces the committee will vote on Proposed Intro 804-A, sponsored by Councilmember Phil Wong, regarding maximum allowable illuminance of residential outdoor lighting fixtures.
0:01:10 30 sec
Remarks
Restler explains the illuminance limit and exemptions in Intro 804-A
Restler explains that the bill sets a one foot-candle illuminance limit for outdoor lighting on one- and two-family homes in low-density residential areas, roughly equivalent to light from a streetlight shining into a window. He notes exemptions for construction safety lights and decorative displays like Dyker Heights.
0:01:39 50 sec
Remarks
Councilmember Wong presents his legislation and describes amendments
Phil Wong thanks Chair Gennaro and describes Intro 804 as a small bill with big quality-of-life impacts. He explains fixes made since the April hearing, including measuring lumens at the nearest neighbor's window, limiting the regulation to low-density districts, and adding a cure period.
0:02:29 36 sec
Remarks
Restler thanks committee staff and recognizes attending members
Restler thanks legislative counsel Natasha Bynum and Sierra Townsend, policy analyst Ricky Chawla, and financial analyst Tanvir Singh. He recognizes attending members Kamillah Hanks, Justin Sanchez, Harvey Epstein, and Chair Jim Gennaro participating remotely.
0:03:05 11 sec
ROLL CALL
Clerk begins roll call vote on Intro 804-A
Committee clerk Ben Jacobs calls the roll for the vote on Intro 804-A, starting with Acting Chair Restler, who votes aye.
0:03:17 1 min 11 sec
Remarks
Councilmember Hanks praises Wong's legislative work before casting her vote
Kamillah Hanks thanks the chair and commends Councilmember Wong for diligently addressing concerns raised at the Democratic conference, calling him a good legislator. She thanks committee staff and enthusiastically votes yes.
0:04:28 10 sec
ROLL CALL
Clerk calls remaining members for roll call vote
Ben Jacobs calls Councilmember Hanks (aye), Councilmember Epstein (aye), and Councilmember Sanchez (aye) to complete the roll call.
0:04:37 7 sec
VOTE OUTCOME
Clerk announces 5-0 vote adopting Intro 804-A
Ben Jacobs announces the vote of five in the affirmative, none in the negative, and no abstentions, and the item is adopted.
0:04:44 11 sec
Procedure
Restler confirms vote is closed and adjourns the meeting
Restler confirms the vote will not be kept open for any additional members and adjourns the committee meeting.