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Procedure

Chair Louis excuses applicant panel and opens public testimony

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 0:25:32 · 1 min 23 sec

Chair Louis excuses the applicant panel and asks for public witnesses. Staff reports one in-person and one remote speaker, and Chair Louis explains panel procedures, remote removal after testimony, and the two-minute limit before calling Mitchell Mattson.

Farah N. Louis

Are there any members of this panel's excuse?

Farah N. Louis

Thank you so much for your time today.

Farah N. Louis

We appreciate you all.

Farah N. Louis

Council, are there any members of the public who wish to testify remotely or in person regarding this proposal?

Council Staff

Yes, we actually have one person signed up who is here, and then we also have one person online.

Farah N. Louis

For members of the public here to testify, please note that witnesses will generally be called in panels of three.

Farah N. Louis

If you are a member of the public signed up to testify, please stand by when you hear your name being called and prepare to speak when I indicate that you may begin.

Farah N. Louis

Please also note that once all panelists in your group have completed their testimony, if remotely, you will be removed from the meeting as a group and the next group of speakers will be introduced.

Farah N. Louis

Once removed, participants may continue to view live stream broadcasts of the hearing on the council website.

Farah N. Louis

Members of the public will be given up to two minutes to speak.

Farah N. Louis

Please do not begin until the sergeant at arms has started the clock.

Farah N. Louis

The following individuals who signed up to testify should now come to the witness table.

Farah N. Louis

Mitchell Mattson.

Council Staff

You may begin.