BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
PARKS/RECREATION/CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MAY 21, 2014
ATTENDANCE;
PRESENT:
S. ADELS J. FRANCIS G. KELLY
J. OLTMAN SMITH
ABSENT:
E. CAUSIL-RODRIGUEZ I. DUTTON J. HEYER
H. HUGHES N. LALLI E. LIN
R. REILLY J. REISCHEL M. RUIZ
C. RYAN A. SOFILLAS J. STRABONE
GUESTS:
C. MULLIGAN E. COLASACCO J. ACEVES
L. WILSON
*** MINUTES ***
Informational presentation and discussion with representatives for the Department of Transportation on a temporary art installation entitled “Las Bicicletas” involving the installation of sculptures at various parks and open space locations in the district from June through September 2014.
The committee chair, Glenn Kelly said that he will speak to the CB6 Board about getting the mounted screen in the Community Room working and steps outlined in writing attached to it.
Glenn introduced Chris Hrones of the Department of Transportation and artist Gilberto “Juan” Aceves Navarro and Emily Colasacco, of DOT’s Public Art program, and three other DOT members.
Juan introduced the art project, U.S. debut “Las Bicicletas,” a Mexican artist. The bicycles project began in 2008 in Mexico City, 2010 in Monterey in an industrial zone, 2012 in Monterey in 122 black, white, red coming to NYC – 10 locations – planned to be visited by bikers too.
• Atlantic Avenue at Columbia Street – 30 bikes with 3 different installations – 3/8” wide, painted/baked. There will be plaques at every site and smart phone applications. • Bartel Pritchard Square at 15th Street entrance to Prospect Park. • Louis Valentine Park on the pier.
Dates June 27th thru September 30.
Motions (did not have a quorum):
1. CB6 Parks and Recreation Committee asks that the housing proposed for Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park be included in a ULURP process in order to better engage the community in the park’s planning.
The motion was made by Judi Francis and seconded by Joanna Smith. All in favor – unanimous.
2. CB6 adopt a resolution to support New Yorkers for Parks platforms to increase funding for public parks for permanent employees.
The motion was made by Joanna Smith and seconded by Samuel Adels. All in favor – unanimous.
Review the minutes of the previous meeting:
Joanna Smith asked to change the word “imaginary” as in inquiry about imaginary playground to “imagination” station.
Judi Francis moved to accept the minutes and Sam Adels seconded to accept. All in favor with amendments.
Minutes submitted by Judi Francis.