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Acting Chair Restler introduces himself and the agenda item

New York City Council · Sep 10, 2026 · starts 0:00:29 · 41 sec

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.

Lincoln Restler

You want me to do real work?

Lincoln Restler

Okay.

Lincoln Restler

We're doing work.

Lincoln Restler

Good morning.

Lincoln Restler

All right.

Lincoln Restler

My name is Lincoln Ressler, and I am inadequately filling in for our distinguished chair, Jim Gennaro, who is unable to be here today.

Lincoln Restler

We are voting at the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts on proposed introduction 804A, sponsored by my colleague,

Lincoln Restler

Councilmember Phil Wong, in relation to the maximum allowable illuminance of residential outdoor lighting fixtures on one- and two-family homes.

Lincoln Restler

This committee first heard the bill on April 6th of this year, and I really want to commend Councilmember Wong for working so thoughtfully with colleagues to advance this final legislation.