Full Board Meeting 1/08/25
8 January 2025/ 6:30 PM / Van Alen Institute + Zoom
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In Person David Briggs, Doug Gordon, Tony Melone, Katie Bishop, Laura Osorio, Marc Torrence, Jules Block, Mandi Shipshak-Thomas, Catherine Vaughn, Scott Middleton, Anna Hippee, Ed Sawyer, Brandon West, Arif Sunmonu, Dillon Cruz, Kathleen Addison, Alec Shierenbeck On Zoom Leroy Branch, Tiffany Reid-Brown, Pauline Blake, Reema Sharma, Aurelia Casey, Hildegaard Link, Katie Muhlenkamp, Bob Levine, Van Krishnamoory, Peter Fleming, Jacqui Painter, Karyn Broughton, Thomas Trocco,
AGENDA
1. Adoption of Minutes II. Chair Report * Congestion Pricing finally began! * Eric reelected as Chair * BP Reynoso named Mike Racioppo as his appointee to the City Council charter revision commission III. DM Report * Tenants rights: apartments must be 68 degrees during the day and 62 at night minimum * Arrow Linen call for support by CM Hanif (testimony written, in-person, or virtual, January 9) IV. Committee Meetings 1. Land Use, Landmarks + Housing 1. 14 Sterling Pl 1. Exterior change to multifamily in Park Slope Extension II 2. Motion to approve by Katie, seconded by Kathleen 3. Unanimous, minus Alec abstaining for cause 2. 28 7th Ave 1. New construction, 4 unit condo 2. Motion to approve by Katie, seconded by Jerry 3. Unanimous, minus Alec abstaining for cause 2. Business Affairs and Licenses 1. 305 Smith St 1. Owners of Inga’s Bar
V. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
Electeds: Talia (Jo Anne Simon) * First day of session today * Student loan forgiveness * Universal daylighting (remove city exemption from state law) * Litch bill vetoed * Leaf bags at office on Smith St * Hosting toiletry drive through Gowanus Mutual Aid Christina (CM Avilez) * NYCHA PACT oversight bill * Fire education * Upcoming immigration hearing Jan 16 * Applications for discretionary funding open * Free tax appointments/session January-April * BMT session January 11 Marya (Rep Goldman) * Office changed location: now in Sunset Park 254 36th St in Industry City, Room E29, not yet open to the public for walk-ins or constituent casework. Krista (Sen. Myrie) * 718.284.4700 office number, 1077 Nostrand Ave Anastasia (Mayor office) * State of the City tomorrow, join virtually at nyc.gov VI. Community Session No sign-ups