BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
P.S. 32 AUDITORIUM
317 HOYT STREET
MAY 10, 2017
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
J. ARMER R. BASHNER P. BLAKE
F. BROWN J. BROWN E. CAUSIL-RODRIGUEZ
S. CIALEK P. FLEMING K. GURL
V. HAGMAN V. HERAMIA J. HEYER
F. JEAN G. KELLY A. KRASNOW
D. KUMMER R. LEVINE P. LI
H. LINK S. LONIAL R. LUFTGLASS
E. MCCLURE T. MISKEL L. PINN
M. RACIOPPO R. RIGOLLI E. SANTOGADE
D. SCOTTO M. SHAMES M. SILVERMAN
J. SKALLER J. SMITH S. TARPIN
J. THOMPSON S. TURET R. UNDERWOOD
D. WILLIAMS
EXCUSED
P. BASILE P. BELLENBAUM D. BUSCARELLO
E. FELDER M. NEUMAN C. PIGOTT
ABSENT:
GUESTS:
HON. BRAD LANDER, COUNCIL MEMBER
J. LOWELL, BOROUGH PRESIDENT ADAMS’ REPRESENTATIVE
K. BROUGHTON, ASSEMBLY MEMBER ORTIZ’S REPRESENTATIVE
J. HARVEY, ASSEMBLY MEMBER SIMON’S REPRESETNATIVE
O. JONAS, STATE SENATOR MONTGOMERY’S REPRESENTATIVE
B. WHITE, STATE SENATOR SQUADRON’S REPRESENTATIVE
D. WILEY, CONGRESSWOMAN VELÁZQUEZ’S REPRENTATIVE
G. KELLY, STATE SENATOR HAMILTON’S REPRESENTATIVE
Complete list of meeting attendees on file at District Office.
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Chairperson Sayar Lonial called the meeting to order at 6:33 P.M.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Board Member Roger Rigolli made a motion to accept the minutes of the April general meeting, seconded by Board Member Jerry Armer.
VOTE: 25 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 6:35 P.M.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT………………………………………….………………….....SAYAR LONIAL
Chairperson Lonial opened his report by offering an update on the status of the Finance, Personnel, and Law committee’s consideration of the District Manager. Mr. Lonial reported that the committee was considering what, if any, action should be taken while working to ensure that the day to day operations of the Board continue. Mr. Lonial reiterated that any action taken by the FPL committee would require a full board vote. The Chair expressed his appreciation for the District Manager’s request for a leave of absence. Mr. Lonial further acknowledged his confidence in the board office, and thanked Assistant District Manager Ty Beatty, Special Project Manager Sarah Phillips, and Office Manager Liza Santiago-Sierra for their efforts. The Chair commented that board members would need to help the district office by tightening up committee motions, letters, resolutions, and recommendations – something he has been stressing for several months now.
The Chair made a request that board members make a greater effort to attend committee meetings, noting that the work of the board is done at the committee level, and attendance of these meetings was critical not just for those committees to properly function, but for the board to function as a whole.
Mr. Lonial closed his comments by offering his congratulations to anyone who has a friend, coworker, or loved one graduating in the coming weeks, noting that graduation season is a beautiful time of year for reflecting on the work people do. He further wished an early Happy Mother’s Day to everyone, noting that without mothers, none of us would be here or would have achieved what we have.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE……………………………………………SAYAR LONIAL, BOARD CHAIR
Board Chair Sayar Lonial reported that the Executive Committee reviewed a request to co-name Union Street between 3rd Avenue and Court Street “Bette Stoltz Way”.
Motion: To approve a request to co-name Union Street between 3rd Avenue and Court Street “Bette Stoltz Way”.
VOTE: 28 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 6:48 P.M.
Board Chair Sayar Lonial reported that the Executive Committee reviewed a proposal to amend its rules.
Motion: Community Board 6 is generally supportive of the effort to decriminalize minor offenses as proposed by the Department of Parks and Recreation, and Community Board 6 will make additional comment for consideration of the Department of Parks and Recreaction.
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VOTE: 29 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 6:49 P.M.
LANDMARKS/LAND USE COMMITTEE………….………ROBERT LEVINE, LANDMARKS CHAIR
………………………..PETER FLEMING, LAND USE CHAIR
Land Use Committee chair Peter Fleming, filling in for Landmarks Committee chair Robert Levine, reported that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 204 6th Avenue.
Motion: Conditionally approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for a rooftop addition at 204 6th Avenue, Park Slope Historic District.
VOTE: 31 YEAS, 2 NAYS, 1 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:03 P.M.
Land Use Committee chair Peter Fleming, filling in for Landmarks Committee chair Robert Levine, reported that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 848 President Street, Park Slope Historic District.
Motion: Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for a rooftop addition at 848 President Street, Park Slope Historic District.
VOTE: 32 YEAS, 2 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:10 P.M.
Land Use Committee chair Peter Fleming, filling in for Landmarks Committee chair Robert Levine, reported that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 191 Baltic Street, Cobble Hill Historic District.
Motion: Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission on 191 Baltic Street, Cobble Hill Historic District.
PERMITS & LICENSES COMMITTEE……………………………………….MIKE RACIOPPO, CHAIR
Permits & Licenses Committee Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license for 257 Smith Street.
Motion: Approval of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Vandrey LLC at 257 Smith Street (between Douglass/Degraw Streets).
VOTE: 35 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:17 P.M.
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Permits & Licenses Committee Chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed an alteration for an on-premises liquor license at 480 Union Street.
Motion: Approval of an alteration to a current on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Pig Beach Brooklyn at 480 Union Street (between Bond/Nevins Streets).
VOTE: 34 YEAS, 1 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:19 P.M.
Vice Chairperson Mike Racioppo recognized representatives of elected officials who were in attendance.
Council Member Brad Lander offered brief updates on the Mayor’s proposed homelessness policy changes, participatory budgeting, and the implementation of the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Law. Mr. Lander also congratulated Board Member Debra Scotto on her appointment by the Mayor to the Environmental Control Board.
Jeff Lowell, representing Borough President Eric Adams, announced that board membership application letters should be sent out soon. He directed attendees to the Borough President’s newsletter for further updates.
Jim Harvey, representing Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, spoke about two op-eds penned by the Assembly Member and noted that they would be hosting their annual senior resource fair on June 30th.
Oscar Jonas, representing State Senator Montgomery, announced a transportation forum to be held June 31st and solicited recommendations for a list of possible locations for a Red Hook Harbor School.
Becky White, representing State Senator Daniel Squadron, updated on the state budget and the Senator’s participation in consideration of traffic and parking issues in Cobble Hill.
Dan Wiley, representing Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, reported that the Congresswoman highlighted her ‘Waterfront of Tomorrow” proposal at the Waterfront Alliance’s annual waterfront conference.
COMMUNITY SESSION
Regina Coleman of Mercy First spoke briefly and offered handouts on the process and prospects of becoming a foster parent.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
Board Member Roger Rigolli made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: by Board Member Roger Rigolli; seconded by Board Member Jerry Armer. To adjourn the meeting.
VOTE: 31 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:54 P.M.
Minutes submitted into the District Office by Assistant District Manager Ty Beatty on May 30, 2017. 4