BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MARCH 20, 2014
ATTENDANCE:
D. ABRAHAM J. ARMER D. GORDON
S. LONIAL E. MCCLURE A. MCKNIGHT
T. MISKEL G. REILLY R. RIGOLLI
M. SILVERMAN J. THOMPSON
EXCUSED:
W. BLUM D. DECOSTANZA D. MAZZUCCA
R. SLOANE
ABSENT:
E. ANDERSON J. COHN D. GIULIANO
E. GOTTLIEB R. GRAHAM
GUESTS:
C. HRONES – REP. FOF NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTAITION
B. CONNELL – REP. FOR NYC CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD
I. KISHONI P. BLAKE
***MINUTES***
Presentation and review of a proposal by the Department of Transportation to install a bicycle parking facility (bike corral) in front of 365 Van Brunt Street (southeast corner Van Brunt/Dikeman Streets).
Inbar Kishoni presented the bike corral request for Fort Defiance in Red Hook. - Already 4 bike corrals in CB6. They are in ground bicycle parking on the street - 31 bike corrals in the city. - Done through application. Maintenance partner keeps site clear of snow, debris and responsible for beautification.
The location request now is at Van Brunt and Dikeman Streets with the corral on Van Brunt Street. - It is a busy cycling corridor already. - 5 bike racks, 10 bicycle accommodations - Removes one parking space on southeast side of the street. - Also helps daylight intersection. - Statement of support was distributed and signed by 26 residents nearby as well as owner of Fort Defiance. - John McGettrick of Red Hook Civic Association also expressed support.
Jerry Armer suggested this is a perfect spot for cyclist parking. He made a recommendation to support Fort Defiance bike corral as presented by DOT, to be installed on Van Brunt Street at the SE corner and Dikeman Street at 365 Van Brunt Street for the following reasons: Popular area for cyclists. Daylights corner. Will prevent bikes from being chained illegally. Elimination of one parking spot will not adversely affect neighborhood.
VOTE: 8…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
Roger Rigolli asked for another agenda in the future to include the condition of roads in CB6 – put damaged roads on high priority.
Presentation and discussion with a representative for the Civilian Complaint Review Board about police misconduct and knowing your rights during a police stop, question or frisk.
Presentation on the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), an independent agency that conducts and investigates complaints against police officers. As of two years ago, CCRB also has attorneys and prosecutes.
CCRB is a form of checks-and-balances on NYPD 13 members of CCRB, appointed by the Mayor, Borough President and the NYPD Commissioner. There are strict rules and guidelines for police officers to follow. CCRB reviews if officers follow protocol. CCRB looks for evidence in any complaint filed. 95% success rate during remediation meetings with officer and complainant.
Their web address is: www.nyc.gov/CCRB. They have statistics and take complaints as does 311.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned.
Minutes submitted by Dave Paco Abraham