BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL COURT ROOM
209 JORALEMON STREET
MAY 11, 2016
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
J.ARMER R. BASHNER P. BLAKE
J. BROWN D. BUSCARELLO SR. R. CERVONE
E. FELDER P. FLEMING A. FREEMAN
V. HAGMAN V. HERAMIA J. HEYER
G. KELLY A. KRASNOW R. LEVINE
H. LINK S. LONIAL R. LUFTGLASS
E. McCLURE T. MISKEL L. PINN
M. RACIOPPO R. RIGOLLI D. SCOTTO
M. SHAMES M. SILVERMAN J. SMITH
J. THOMPSON S. TURET D. WILLIAMS
EXCUSED:
P. BELLENBAUM F. BROWN D. BUSCARELLO
F. JEAN D. KUMMER C. PIGOTT
M. RUIZ R. UNDERWOOD
ABSENT:
M. CABALLERO K. GURL A. MEHTA
M. NEUMAN
GUESTS:
HON. BRAD LANDER, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
M. SARCI, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LEVIN’S REPRESENTATIVE
S. CHARLOP, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LANDER’S REPRESENTATIVE
Z. OTT, STATE SENATOR SQUADRON’S REPRESENTATIVE
O. JONAS, STATE SENATOR MONTGOMERY’S REPRESENTATIVE
D. WILEY, CONGRESSWOMAN VELÁZQUEZ’S REPRESENTATIVE
L. BENJAMIN, DISTRICT ATTORNEY THOMPSON’S REPRESENTATIVE
G. LEWENSTEIN, PUBLIC ADVOCATE JAMES’ REPRESENTATIVE
Complete list of meeting attendees on file at District Office.
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Chairperson Sayar Lonial called the meeting to order at 6:50pm.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Board Member Jerry Armer made a motion to accept the minutes of the April general meeting, seconded by Board Member Robert Levine.
VOTE: 27 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 6:51 P.M.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT………………………………………………………..............SAYAR LONIAL
Chairperson Sayar Lonial opened his report by expressing his excitement for the on-going internal review of the Community Board committee mission statement review process, noting that he was encouraged by the feedback he has received thus far.
The Chair thanked Board Member Eric McClure, District Manager Craig Hammerman, and Assistant District Manager Ty Beatty for attending a briefing with EDC and DOT regarding the proposed BQX light rail project. The briefing was a very early stage conversation that mapped out the proposed process for public review and unveiled some potential technical details. There will eventually be a ULURP for BQX that will come before the Community Board.
Mr. Lonial next thanked Board Members Ariel Krasnow and Mike Racioppo as well as District Manager Hammerman for attending a meeting with NYCHA regarding their NextGen plan, which includes a proposal to construct new, market rate housing on portions of the Wyckoff Gardens campus in our district. NextGen will also be subject to ULURP in the future, and NYCHA is currently engaged in a series of intensive listening sessions with Wyckoff Gardens tenants.
The Chairperson also thanked Board Members Jerry Armer, Victoria Hagman, and Mark Shames for attending the kick-off meeting of the board’s ad hoc Resiliency and Sustainability Committee. Mr. Lonial noted that the committee will initially serve as a clearinghouse for information related to numerous projects, programs, services, and policies related to resiliency and sustainability efforts affecting the district.
Chairperson Lonial closed his remarks by announcing that this year’s Youth Acknowledgment Awards nomination process has been extended through the fall with a target of announcing commendations at the December full board meeting.
Chairperson Lonial recognized Councilmember Brad Lander, who was in attendance.
Councilmember Lander opened his brief remarks by commenting on the passing of a five cent tax on single use paper and plastic bags. Mr. Lander noted that others cities around the world which have implemented such a tax saw a relatively rapid decrease in the use of single use bags.
Mr. Lander announced that this coming Saturday, May 14th, is the rescheduled Brooklyn PTA 5k Fun Run at Prospect Park, and he invited all meeting attendees and board members to come out to the event.
Councilmember Lander closed his remarks by announcing several winners of the Participatory Budget process, including a Lake Mess Monster, a machine that cleans the lake, for Prospect Park, and year round freeze-
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resistant drinking fountains in the Park. Mr. Lander directed attendees to his website for a full list of the Participatory Budget process’ winning ideas.
DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT………………………………………….…….CRAIG HAMMERMAN
District Manager Craig Hammerman reported that the affordable housing lottery was about to open for 461 Dean Street at Pacific Park, part of the Atlantic Yards Project. Mr. Hammerman stated that applications are now available online at nyc.gov/housingconnect. The deadline to apply is June 27, 2016.
Mr. Hammerman closed his remarks by updating the Board on DOT’s pending presentation regarding CitiBike implementation. The District Manager stated that DOT would come back to the Transportation Committee on May 19th at PS 58 in Carroll Gardens, beginning at 6:30pm.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PERMITS & LICENSES COMMITTEE
………………...……MARK SHAMES, ENV. PROTECTION CHAIR
…..…………....MIKE RACIOPPO, PERMITS & LICENSES CHAIR
Permits & Licenses Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license at 316 Court Street.
Motion: By Board Member Jerry Armer; seconded by Board Member Glenn Kelly
Approval of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Sovi Kitchen Inc. at 316 Court Street (between DeGraw/Sackett Streets).
VOTE: 30 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:06P.M.
Permits & Licenses Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license at 72 Bowne Street.
Motion: By Board Member Glen Kelly; seconded by Board Member Jerry Armer
Approval a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of LIBERTY BELL LLC at 72 Bowne Street, Ship 2 (between Van Brunt/Imlay Streets).
VOTE: 29 YEAS, 1 NAY, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:12P.M.
Permits & Licenses Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license at 119 5th Avenue.
Motion: By Board Member Roger Rigolli; seconded by Board Member Peter Fleming Approval of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of El Pollito Mexicano at 119 5th Avenue (between Sterling Place/St. Johns Place).
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VOTE: 30 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:13P.M.
Permits & Licenses Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license at 256 5th Avenue.
Motion: By Board Member Eric McClure; seconded by Board Member Peter Fleming Approval of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Brooklyn Oyster Bar Restaurant LLC at 256 5th Avenue (between Carroll Street/Garfield Place).
VOTE: 30 YEAS, 0 NAY, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:15P.M.
Permits & Licenses Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license at 213 Smith Street.
Motion: By Board Member Pauline Blake; seconded by Board Member Jerry Armer Approval of a new of on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Brooklyn Giuseppe Piazzolla at 213 Smith Street (between Baltic/Butler Streets).
VOTE: 30 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:16P.M.
Permits & Licenses Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license at 257 Columbia Street.
Motion: By Board Member Mark Shames; seconded by Board Member Peter Fleming Approval of a new of on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Dekalb Duck LLC at 257 Columbia Street (between Carroll/ President Streets).
VOTE: 30 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:20P.M.
Permits & Licenses Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new unenclosed sidewalk café permit at 195 Smith Street.
Motion: By Board Member Jerry Armer; seconded by Board Member Roger Rigolli Approval of a new of on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Saverio Palumbo at 195 Smith Street (between Baltic/Warren Streets).
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VOTE: 25 YEAS, 1 NAY, 4 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:30P.M.
Permits & Licenses Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new unenclosed sidewalk café at 47 5th Avenue.
Motion: By Board Member Peter Fleming; seconded by Board Member Tom Miskel
Disapproval of new unenclosed sidewalk café permit application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Duke of Montrose Inc. at 47 5th Avenue (between Bergen Street/St. Marks Avenue) to permit 21 tables and 43 seats.
VOTE: 29 YEAS, 1 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:40P.M.
Permits & Licenses Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a renewal of an uneclosed sidewalk café at 442 Court Street.
Motion: By Board Member Glenn Kelly; seconded by Board Member Tom Miskel
Approval of a renewal of an unenclosed sidewalk café permit application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf Abilene 442 Court Street (between 2nd/3rd Place) to permit 8 tables and 32 seats.
VOTE: 29 YEAS, 1 NAY, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:41P.M.
Permits & Licenses Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new unenclosed sidewalk café at 367 7th Avenue.
Motion: By Board Member Hildegaard Link; seconded by Board Member Peter Fleming Approval of a new unenclosed sidewalk café permit application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of One Meatball LLC at 367 7th Avenue (between 10th/11th Streets).
VOTE: 28 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:44P.M.
LANDMARKS/LAND USE COMMITTEE…………………ROBERT LEVINE, CHAIR, LANDMARKS
………………...……PETER FLEMING, CHAIR, LAND USE
Landmarks Chair Robert Levine reported that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application at 181 Lincoln Place.
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Motion: To Conditionally Approve conditionally approve a Certificate of Appropriatenes application submitted to the Landmarks Preservqation Commission for rooftop expansion at the Berkeley Carroll School, 181 Lincoln Place (between 7th/8th Avenues), Park Slope Historic District.
VOTE: 29 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:57P.M.
TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC SAFETY……………TOM MISKEL, CO-CHAIR, TRANSPORTATION
……….ERIC McCLURE, CO-CHAIR, TRANSPORTATION
………MATTHEW SILVERMAN, CHAIR, PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Chair Matthew Silverman reported that the committee reviewed a proposal to install an ambulance charger at the southwest corner of Union Street and 4th Avenue.
Motion: Approval of a proposal by the Fire Department to install an Ambulance Charger near the southwest corner of Union Street/4th Avenue.
VOTE: 24 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 5 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 8:11P.M.
Chairperson Lonial recognized the representatives of elected and public officials who were in attendance.
Metin Sarci, representing Councilmember Stephen Levin, remarked that an open public meeting regarding NYCHA NextGen developments at Wyckoff Gardens would be held on May 24th and referred those interested to a flyer he left at the front table.
Latoya Benjamin, representing the Kings County District Attorney, announced that the DA’s office is in the process of setting up another round of Begin Again amnesty meetings.
Oscar Jonas, representing State Senator Montgomery, read a statement from the Senator regarding decades of public neglect to the local Public Libraries and referred attendees to the Senator’s website for a full transcript of the speech.
Dan Wiley, representing Congresswoman Velazquez, stated that the Congresswoman’s office would be communicating with the EPA regarding their findings during a recent inspection of the Gowanus Canal area.
COMMUNITY SESSION
Mark Rybarun, representing Independence Care System, offered comment regarding his organization’s services for seniors within the district. He referred interested parties to Independent Care System’s website for more details.
Elizabeth Canela, representing Forest City Ratner, thanked District Manager Craig Hammerman for announcing the opening of the Dean Street application process and offered to answer any questions attendees might have after the meeting adjourns.
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NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
Board Member Roger Rigolli asked that board members and attendees take a moment this upcoming Memorial Day to honor those who have been lost in war.
Motion: by Board Member Roger Rigolli; seconded by Board Member Jerry Armer; To adjourn the meeting.
VOTE: 28 YEAS, 0 NAY, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 8:25P.M.
Minutes submitted into the District Office by Assistant District Manager Ty Beatty on May 25, 2016.
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