Full Board Meeting 3/12/25
12 March 2025/ 6:30 PM / Van Alen Institute + Zoom
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In Person Karen Broughton, Angelica Ramdhari, Anna Hippee, Jules Block, Aurelia Casey, Alec Shierenbeck, Katie Bishop, Kara Gurl, Dillon Cruz, David Briggs, Arif Sunmonu, Leroy Brown, Erica Cohen, Mandi Spishak-Thomas, Daniel Kummer, Catherine Vaughan, Jacqui Painter, Brandon West, Katie Muehlenkamp On Zoom Thomas Trocco, Tiffany Reid Brown, Bob Levine, Peter Fleming, Hildegaard Link, Reema Sharma, Ed Sawyer, Mark Shames, Pauline Blake, Gaston Melo Felgueres
AGENDA
Adoption of March Minutes Motion by Alec, seconded by Katie. Unanimously approved (minus Daniel Kummer, who abstained) II. Chair Report Council Member Hanif addressed the community, emphasizing the importance of collective action in response to harmful agendas. She discussed recent events, including a town hall and a drag queen story hour, and announced upcoming training sessions to support community members facing harassment. Hanif also introduced legislation to protect transgender rights and simplify access to IDNYC.
III. DM Report Discussed upcoming including a presentation from Open Plans New York and a discussion with Womankind NYC about gender-based violence. Additionally, Speaker 5 mentioned the delay of the Carroll Gardens Library project and efforts to utilize a vacant city building for interim library services. The speaker emphasized the importance of addressing housing needs in the community. IV. Committee Meetings
Business Affairs and Licenses
Motions to approve liquor licenses at the following locations:
219 5th Ave- Japanese Restaurant Liquor License approved. 185 Van Dyke St- Distillery & Restaurant. Liquor License approved. Land Use, Landmarks + Housing 220 Court Street –Motion to approve a Certificate Of Appropriateness (C of A) application that would that would allow for a rear yard extension.
27 Strong Place– Motion to approve a C of A application that would allow for replacement of front door and non-historic stoop railing at the street facade; construction of a set-back addition on the roof and extension of the adjacent chimneys; and reconstruction of the non-historic, stucco-clad rear elevation and rear extension. 155 Warren Street – Motion to approve a C of A application that would allow for the replacement of windows and doors, brownstone repairs, front yard modification, and alterations of openings on the front façade of an existing one-story garage. 168 Pacific Street –Motion to approve a C of A application that would allow for rear & rooftop extension. 229 Kane Street– Motion to approve a C of A application to allow for window replacement Brooklyn Marine Terminal Letter. Discussion on Funding and Housing for Brooklyn Marine Terminal , which relies on market-rate housing to finance port improvements. The proposal's allocation of only 25% affordable housing is seen as inadequate, especially in light of the pressing need for affordable options in Red Hook. Speaker 5 supported this view, emphasizing the Discussion on Waterfront Development and Community Concerns
The conversation focused on the complexities of waterfront development, particularly the need for public infrastructure versus private benefits. Speaker 4 noted the challenges of integrating housing into port operations, while Speaker 11 expressed skepticism about the role of the Economic Development Corporation in managing the project. Speaker 5 suggested framing the initiative as a generational opportunity to secure funding for public improvements. importance of using public land for 100% affordable housing. Letter avaialbable @ bit.ly/cb6bmtconcerns319