BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
GENERAL BOARD MEETING
LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HOSPITAL
339 HICKS STREET
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
T. ALEXANDER B. ATKINS R.S. BASHNER N. BERK-RAUCH L. BLYER S. BURZIO L. CIRANDO N. COX J. DRESSLER P. FLEMING B. GINSBERG D. GIULIANO R. GRAHAM G. KELLY M. KENTON
M. KOLMAN D. KUMMER D. LALLI
R. LEVINE R. LUFTGLASS A. McKNIGHT T.L. MISKEL C. MOLINARI G. O’CONNELL M. RECA-HEYER G. REILLY R. RIGOLLI Y. ROMAN M. RUIZ D. SCOTTO
M. SHAMES E. SHIPLEY L. SONES
E. SPICER J. THOMPSON S. TURET
M. VERRET D. VITO
EXCUSED:
J. BERNARD R. LOHIER V. TWYFORD
D. VITO
ABSENT:
E. FELDER Y. GIRELA H. HUGHES
J. IGNERI A. A. PUGLIESE D. REISS
M. SCOTT
GUESTS
HON. BRAD LANDER, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
L. DEPALMA, BOROUGH PRESIDENT MARTY MARKOWITZ’S REPRESENTATIVE
H. REICHBACH, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LEVIN’S REPRESENTATIVE
A. ALEXIS, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER GONZALEZ’S REPRESENTATIVE
M. CURTIN, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LANDER’S REPRESENTATIVE
T. SMITH, STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER MILLMAN’S REPRESENTATIVE
A. DELISI, STATE SENATOR SQUADRON’S REPRESENTATIVE
D. WILEY, CONGRESSWOMAN VELÁZQUEZ’ REPRESENTATIVE
C. GLOVER, MAYOR BLOOMBERG’S CAU REPRESENTATIVE
(Complete list of meeting attendees on file at the District Office.) 1
Chairperson Richard S. Bashner called the meeting to order at 6:49 pm.
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“CORE OF THE APPLE AWARD”
In recognition of their service to the various communities of the district, Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Julius Spiegel and Prospect Park Alliance President and Park Administrator Tupper Thomas were awarded the CB6 “Core of the Apple Award” on the occasion of their retirements. Congratulatory remarks were made by Chairperson Richard Bashner and Parks/Recreation/Cultural Affairs Committee Chairperson Nica Lalli. Both individuals accepted their awards graciously and thanked the community and the Board for working with them over the years. State Assembly Member James Brennan also presented them with plaques for their years of dedicated service.
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MINUTES
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT……………………………...……..………….....…...RICHARD S. BASHNER
Chairperson Richard S. Bashner began his report by asking all new and old Board Members to introduce themselves.
Chairperson Bashner congratulated Board Member Stephen Burzio on the recent birth of his daughter, Anna Grace Burzio.
Chairperson Bashner thanked Board Member Daniel Kummer for agreeing to chair a task force we established to oversee the Berkeley Carroll School construction project. The task force met twice already in July and August and is proving to be a good venue to keep the neighbors and the school talking to one another throughout the project.
Chairperson Bashner also thanked Board Member David Reiss for agreeing to be our delegate to the Brooklyn Bridge Park’s newly formed Community Advisory Committee, which will be having its first meeting soon. Since the governance of the Brooklyn Bridge Park has transferred from the State to the City, a new Board of Directors was appointed, and a new CAC formed. David was our delegate to the State-run CAC, so I am very happy he has agreed to continue to serve as our representative.
Chairperson Bashner also congratulated District Manager Craig Hammerman who will be honored – along with Dr. John C. Larosa, President of SUNY Downstate and Robert A. Isaksen, Vice President of Bank of America – by the Cobble Hill Health Center at their annual Dinner Dance on November 4, 2010. This year, unlike previous dinner dances, they will be holding a High Roller’s Casino night at Steiner Studios in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. If you would like more details about this event, feel free to ask District Manager Hammerman to put you on the guest list.
Chairperson Bashner reported that District Manager Hammerman is an invited panelist as part of a two-day symposium hosted by the Museum of the City of New York and Baruch College on public management during the Lindsay Years. Since the Community Boards of the City of New York began as an experiment under Mayor Lindsay, our District Manager will participate in a panel discussion about the evolution of Community Boards as our City’s form of participatory government. He will send out an email with the details if anyone would like to attend.
Chairperson Bashner welcomed our new liaison from the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, Charles Glover, who is replacing Jamarah Harris who left us in June, and has relocated back to the West coast. 2
Chairperson Bashner announced a number of committee meeting that are scheduled for our fall calendar: September 16th - Transportation Committee is hosting a presentation by Taxi & Limousine Commissioner David Yassky on the Administration’s proposal to supplement the former B71 bus service with group ride van service.
September 28th - Joint meeting with CB6 and CB8 Transportation Committees to review the scope of the North Flatbush Avenue BID area streetscape improvements Capital project.
October 18th - Economic/Waterfront/Community Development & Housing Committee will be hosting a Public Hearing on a proposal to establish a business improvement district on Atlantic Avenue.
October 25th - Public Safety/Environmental Protection/Permits & Licenses Committee will be hosting an information presentation updating us on the Gowanus Canal Facilities Upgrade Project, which began last fall to see how the project is progressing.
Chairperson Bashner announced that Board Member Peter Fleming has agreed to serve as the Chair of our Elections Committee, replacing Board Member Joanne Foulke who had resigned last spring. This year both David Reiss as Treasurer and I, as Chair, are both facing the end of our respective terms so neither of us will be able to run for those positions again. 1st Vice Chairperson Raymond Lohier, 2nd Vice Chairperson Nica Lalli and Secretary Elly Spicer are not term limited in their offices because of their respective start dates. All Board members will be receiving a letter shortly explaining our elections process fully.
Chairperson Bashner ended his report by reminding the Board Members that at next month’s meeting we will be discussing and adopting our annual Capital and Expense budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2012. We already have scheduled an Executive Committee meeting for Monday, October 4th to review our requests and I would invite all Board Members who are interested to attend and participate at that meeting. It is generally a lot easier for us to get into a fuller discussion at the committee level then is often possible to do at a general meeting so this would be a good chance to open up the discussion to all board members. District Manager Hammerman will email out the details of the meeting as a reminder.
_________________________________________________________________________________________ DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT……………..................................................…CRAIG HAMMERMAN
District Manager Craig Hammerman began his report by informing the Board that we have a new Commanding officer at the 76th Police precinct, Captain John Lewis.
District Manager Hammerman ended his report by congratulating Office Manager Liza Santiago on the birth of her son Devin Joseph Sierra. He also informed the Board that we would be hiring a temporary worker while she is on maternity leave.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ Chairperson Bashner recognized elected officials and their representatives.
Luke DePalma, representing Borough President Marty Markowitz invited everyone to participate in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) hearings to solicit public comment on fare and toll modifications proposed for implementation on or about January 1, 2011. On September 28 the Borough President with the New York City Department of Small Business will be hosting a meet and greet with small business and banking
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lending institutions. The Brooklyn Parent Academy will hold its next meeting on October 19 to discuss Special Education and knowing your rights.
Hope Reichbach, representing Council Member Seven Levin stated that over the next few weeks the Councilman will be conducting a survey “Standing on the Street Corners” to solicit views from constituents about the new bike lane on Prospect Park West.
Alex DeLisi, representing State Senator Daniel Squadron stated that the Senator has released his annual Parent Resource Guide, a compilation of accessible and important resources available to families throughout the community. The guide includes information regarding educational resources, health care resources, government agencies, and cultural and recreational programs. For a copy of the guide please go to www.nysenate.gov/senator/daniel-l-squadron or email Mary Cooley at mcooley@nysenate.gov.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Board Member Robert Levine made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Board Member Elly Spicer.
VOTE: 39 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:19 P.M.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ Chairperson Bashner recognized Council Member Brad Lander who began by informing the Board that the Department of Transportation will be installing the first countdown pedestrian signals in Park Slope. The clocks count down the number of seconds remaining before the flashing hand on a pedestrian crossing sign turns solid red and the traffic light changes. These clocks make it so much easier and safer for anyone crossing the street and it alerts cyclists and motorist when the light is about to change so they can make safer decisions. He ask everyone to attend tomorrow’s CB6 Transportation meeting to discuss with a representative for the Taxi & Limousine Commission on the City's plans to institute "group ride" service along the former B71 bus route on Union Street. He also informed the Board that he wrote a letter to DOT asking them to provide the follow information to the public about the PPW bike lane study so that the study period could be transparent and objective: What is the duration of the study? What data will be collected? How will the information be presented to the community? How will the public have an opportunity to provide input and feedback? How will the data be evaluated for possible changes? He also stated that the Port Authority would be implementing a clean truck program to prevent the dirtiest trucks from using the port starting next year. The Coalition for Healthy Ports (a national group of labor, environmental and community advocates) thinks they could go farther and adopt a model that the Port of Los Angeles has put into place that phases out old, dirty trucks quicker, and addresses key workers’ rights issues facing the truckers. He further stated that the NYC Economic Development Corporation has informed him that they are in the final stages of negotiating with Carnival Cruise ships to plug in to shore power rather than have them idling in the port. This will help with making the environment healthier in and around the ports. The Councilmember invited everyone to participate in the Department of City Planning’s public meeting on October 12 to hear and discuss their draft recommendations on “Vision 2020” – NYC comprehensive waterfront plan. The meeting will be held at the NYU Kimmel Center for University Life, Rosenthal Pavilion located at 60 Washington Square South, 10th Floor, New York, NY. For more information, please go to http://nyc.gov/html/dcp/home.htm. He ended by inviting everyone to participate in a
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conference he was sponsoring called “School Food Rocks”- a symposium that seeks to bring together parents, educators, the Department of Education, students and food activists to achieve healthier and more sustainable school lunches in District 15. The conference will be on October 23 at MS 51.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE………..……..………………….THOMAS L. MISKEL, CO-CHAIR
…………………………………….STEPHEN BURZIO, CO-CHAIR
Transportation Co-Chairperson Stephen Burzio reported to the Board that the committee reviewed the Department of Transportation’s ParkSMART program.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to approve adjustments to the Department of Transportation’s ParkSMART program, specifically a) to expand the program area to include i) 7th Avenue between Lincoln Place and 15th Street, ii) 5th Avenue between Dean Street and 15th Street, including spur streets and iii) 9th Street between 4th and 6th Avenues; b) to extend the hours parking meters are in affect from 7pm to 9pm; c) to extend the peak pricing from 12-4pm to 12-7pm; and d) to change meter regulations from 1-hour to 2- hour stays at select locations.
Board Member Nica Lalli asked why they were extending the hours of operation to 9pm. Transportation Co- Chairperson Thomas Miskel stated that DOT felt it was better for the businesses, particularly restaurants, to extend the hours to promote turnover.
Transportation Co-Chairperson Burzio stated that the point of the program is to induce turnover to free up spaces.
Board Member Judith Thompson asked if they were going to be raising the rate of the meters. Transportation Co-Chairperson Burzio stated that we have not settled on that issue yet and that it will be addressed at the committee’s October meeting.
VOTE: 28 YEAS, 10 NAYS, 1 ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:40 P.M.
Transportation Co-Chairperson Burzio also reported to the Board that the Committee discussed asking the Department of Transportation to come up with a plan to improve pedestrian safety in the Atlantic Avenue/Columbia Street/Furman Street area.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation that the Department of Transportation come up with a plan to improve pedestrian safety in the Atlantic Avenue/Columbia Street/Furman Street area as an approach to Pier 6 given the significant increase in pedestrian activity attracted to the newly opened Brooklyn Bridge Park facilities at Pier 6.
Board Member Ben Atkins spoke in favor of the motion stating that we should do whatever we can to encourage DOT to improve pedestrian safety in the area.
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Board Member Constance Molinari asked if DOT could make the “No Right Turn on Red’ sign at the corner of Columbia Street and Atlantic Avenue more prominent by adding lights. Chairperson Bashner stated that we could add it to the letter.
VOTE: 39 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:44 P.M.
Transportation Co-Chairperson Burzio further reported to the Board that the Committee reviewed DOT’s proposed changes on Union Street to make it safer and allow traffic to flow better.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to approve the Department of Transportation’s plan to place lane markings on Union Street for a second lane eastbound at Plaza Street West and exchange "No Standing" from 7-10am and 4-7pm, Monday through Friday to “No Parking”, 7am-10pm everyday on the south curb of Union Street between 8th Avenue and PPW/GAP.
Board Member Daniel Kummer asked if they were going to change the parking lane into a driving lane. Transportation Co-Chairperson Burzio stated yes during the posted hours.
Board Member Elizabeth Shipley stated that this will not solve the problem of congestion or bottlenecking on 8th Avenue, but it is a start.
Board Member Gary Reilly stated that this is part of the larger redesign of Grand Army Plaza.
Board Member Constance Molinari asked why the hours went to 10pm. Chairperson Bashner stated that DOT wanted to go to midnight but after talking with the committee, they compromised at 10pm.
Board Member Elly Spicer asked if it would be two travel lanes. Transportation Co-Chairperson Miskel stated yes in the eastbound direction.
Board Member Kummer asked if DOT tried to change the traffic light pattern to improve the situation. Transportation Co-Chairperson Miskel stated yes, but it did not work and this is the best solution they could come up with at this time.
Board Member Monique Verret asked if the Board could ask MTA not to allow the group ride vehicles to stop on Union Street between 8th Avenue and PPW to avoid further congestion. Chairperson Bashner stated that we should ask that question at tomorrow’s night Transportation meeting.
VOTE: 38 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:51 P.M.
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PARKS/RECREATION/CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE…………………..NICA LALLI, CHAIR
Parks Committee Chairperson Nica Lalli reported to the Board that the Committee reviewed a presentation by the representatives for the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation on the park and public space plan for Governors Island. 6
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to thank GIPEC for advocating for the Pier 6 ferry service and request that they continue to monitor visitor data to accommodate the Brooklyn visitor populations and make adjustments to ensure further visitors from Brooklyn.
VOTE: 39 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:53 P.M.
Parks Committee Chairperson Lalli also reported to the Board that the Committee discussed greater representation from Brooklyn on the GIPEC Board.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to ask the Mayor for greater representation from Brooklyn on the GIPEC Board at least proportionate to the amount of visitors using Governors Island coming from Brooklyn.
Board Members Elly Spicer and Ben Atkins both asked how many Board Members are there now, who appoints them and where do they live? Parks Committee Chairperson Lalli stated that the Mayor makes the majority of the appointments and that she was not sure where the members live.
VOTE: 39 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:56 P.M.
Parks Committee Chairperson Lalli further reported to the Board that the Committee discussed a specific appointment slot for Brooklyn Community Board 6 on the GIPEC Board.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation that the Mayor specifically create an appointment slot for Brooklyn Community Board 6 on the GIPEC Board particularly given the proximity of Governors Island to Brooklyn and the growing interest that visiting Brooklynites have shown in Governors Island.
VOTE: 39 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:57 P.M.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ LANDMARKS/LAND USE COMMITTEE.............................ROBERT LEVINE, LANDMARKS CHAIR
…..……..………........PETER FLEMING, LAND USE CHAIR
Land Use Committee Chairperson Peter Fleming reported to the Board that the committee reviewed an application on behalf of High Tech Park, Inc. to permit an extension of time to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy at 70-84 Sullivan Street.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to disapprove an application submitted to the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA Cal. No. 16-92-BZ) on behalf of High Tech Park, Inc. to permit an extension of time to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy and to approve an amendment of 7
the previously issued BSA resolution to allow a tax lot subdivision between the King Street and Sullivan Street portions of the tax lot and facilitate compliance with the 2008 BSA Resolution at 70-84 Sullivan Street (Block 556, Lot Tent. 43) between Van Brunt and Richards Streets.
Board Member Lou Sones spoke in favor of the motion stating that the applicant was trying to “bait and switch” by trying to get a variance on both of the lots instead of separating them.
Board Member Atkins asked if the lot was vacant, or if they using it contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy? Board Member Sones stated that there is a tenant on the Sullivan Street side of the property and they expanded to the King Street side.
Board Member Debra Scotto asked if the owner of the property was at the meeting and if this was to legalize the current use. Land Use Committee Chairperson Fleming stated that the owner’s lawyer made the presentation at the meeting at that this variance was to legalize the building not the use. Board Member Scotto further stated that in these economic times do we want to make it difficult for this owner.
Board Member Robert Levine stated that the owners knew it was illegal when they came before us in 2008 and they are still trying to get around it.
VOTE: 32 YEAS, 1 NAY, 6 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 8:05 P.M.
Land Use Committee Chairperson Fleming also reported to the Board that the committee reviewed Brooklyn Community Boards 6 and 7 joint submission of a 197-a plan application that would preserve the Battle Hill view corridor from the Minerva statue in the Green-Wood Cemetery to the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.
Motion: by Board Member Daniel Kummer, seconded by Board Member Robert Levine; Recommendation to recommit to committee for further consideration.
VOTE: 39 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 8:11 P.M.
Land Use Committee Chairperson Fleming further reported to the Board that the committee discussed an application on behalf of Passiv House Xperimental LLC to allow the construction of a four-story, two-family residence within an M1-1 manufacturing district at 107 Union Street.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to approve an application submitted to the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA Cal. No. 134-10-BZ) on behalf of Passiv House Xperimental LLC to allow the construction of a four-story, approximately 4,570 square foot two-family residence within an M1-1 manufacturing district, pursuant to Section 72-21 of the Zoning Resolution, at 107 Union Street (Block 335, Lot 42) between Columbia and Van Brunt Streets with the following conditions: Reduce curb cut to minimum – approximately 12 feet.
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Applicant should explore different façade but one that is modern and harmonious with the neighborhood. Window louvers should be more harmonious.
Chairperson Bashner asked what the usages were on either side of the property. Land Use Committee Chairperson Fleming stated that there was residence on one side and a one-story garage facility on the other.
Chairperson Bashner then asked why they needed a curb cut. Chairperson Fleming stated that the applicant felt it was needed to make a profit.
Board Member Mark Shames stated that the garage would hold two cars, which would not be on the street. If it held only one car, we would not have approved the curb cut.
Board Member Reilly spoke out against the curb cut.
Board Member Glenn Kelly stated that the applicant felt that the curb cut was necessary to make the project viable.
Board Member Scotto stated that there is already a curb cut there; we just ask them to make it smaller.
VOTE: 37 YEAS, 1 NAY, 1 ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 8:18 P.M.
Landmarks Committee Chairperson Robert Levine reported to the Board that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the creation of a storefront at 194 Atlantic Avenue.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to approve Recommendation to conditionally approve a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the creation of a storefront at 194 Atlantic Avenue (between Court/Clinton Streets), Cobble Hill Historic District. (between Court/Clinton Streets), Cobble Hill Historic District with the following conditions: There would be 70% transparent window (as shown in their drawing number 6).
VOTE: 39 YEAS, 0 NAY, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 8:23 P.M.
Landmarks Committee Chairperson Levine also reported to the Board that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for alterations to lower portion of front areaway, infill on rear elevation third floor, realignment of windows at rear elevation, and dormer addition to attic as 227 Clinton Street.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to disapprove a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for alterations to lower portion of front areaway, infill on rear elevation third floor, realignment of windows at rear elevation,
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and dormer addition to attic as 227 Clinton Street (between Amity/Congress Streets), Cobble Hill Historic District.
VOTE: 33 YEAS, 1 NAY, 4 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 8:11 P.M.
Landmarks Committee Chairperson Levine further reported to the Board that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the construction of a new stoop with railings and fence at 500 12 th Street.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to conditionally approve a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the construction of a new stoop with railings and fence at 500 12th Street (between 8th Ave/PPW), Park Slope Historic District.
VOTE: 38 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 8:28 P.M.
Landmarks Committee Chairperson Levine next reported to the Board that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the reconfiguration of a bluestone and concrete sidewalk at 128 6th Avenue
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to support a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the reconfiguration of a bluestone and concrete sidewalk at 128 6th Avenue (southwest corner of Sterling Place/6th Avenue), Park Slope Historic District.
VOTE: 38 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 8:30 P.M.
Landmarks Committee Chairperson Levine additionally reported to the Board that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the legalization of an existing fence at 102 Park Place.
Motion: by Committee;
Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the legalization of an existing fence at 102 Park Place (between 6th/7th Aves), Park Slope Historic District with the condition that the fence be painted black.
VOTE: 35 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 8:33 P.M.
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ECONOMIC/WATERFRONT/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HOUSING COMMITTEE
…..………..…………...DAVID REISS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIR
……………....… RICK LUFTGLASS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIR
.….……......…….GREG O'CONNELL, WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
………………........ STEPHEN BURZIO, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
……………………………………………..………..BEN ATKINS, HOUSING CHAIR
Economic Development Co-Chair Rick Luftglass reported to the Board that the committee discussed a presentation by representatives for the Coalition for Healthy Ports, a broad alliance of various groups working to support a cleaner, more efficient, 21st century business model for port trucking.
Motion: by Board Member Peter Fleming, seconded by Board Member Suzanne Turet; Recommendation to support of the efforts of the Healthy Ports coalition and to forward to our city, state and federal officials and agencies, including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the NYC Economic Development Corporation, the community board’s recommendation that they consider appropriate legislation and action to facilitate the coalition’s proposals.
Motion: by Board Member Peter Fleming, seconded by Board Member Suzanne Turet; Recommendation to layover.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ Dan Wiley, representing Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, stated that the Department of Transportation has now begun a $259,000, (which the Congresswoman allocated), feasibility analysis of placing streetcar lines in Red Hook, DUMBO and other waterfront areas.
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COMMUNITY SESSION
A representative from Bike New York invited everyone to the International Walk and Bike to School Day on Wednesday, October 6. This free event for kids in grades 3 through 8 targets kids who know how to ride a bike and who have their own bicycle. Our certified instructors help kid’s master fun skills stations targeted toward biking to school. Participants will learn how to adjust their bike and helmet, start and stop, ride in a straight line while scanning and signaling, avoid road hazards, and lock up their bikes. The NYC Department of Transportation will also be distributing free helmets from 10am-2pm while supplies last. Parents should register their kids by going to www.bikenewyork.org/education/classes/bike_to_school.html by September 30, 2010. Please include "Bike like a Driver" in the subject line.
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NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
Board Member Daniel Kummer asked if the Board could ask DOT to defer the implementation of the new bike lanes on Plaza Street until the Board had a chance to review the proposal. Chairperson Bashner stated that he would refer this issue to the Transportation Committee for review at their next meeting on September 28.
Board member Lou Sones invited everyone to attend Atlantic Antic this Sunday.
Motion: by Board Member Roger Rigolli, seconded by Board Member Peter Fleming; To adjourn the meeting.
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VOTE: 32 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 9:00PM
Minutes submitted into the District Office by Assistant District Manager Leroy Branch on September 29, 2010.
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