July 2011

Michael Keane, Chair
Joel Maxman, Vice Chair

• DOT returns to present latest iteration of their Pershing Square pedestrian plaza proposal
• Warwick Hotel, at 65 W. 54th at 6th Ave, requests moving M-5 and M-7 buses 80 ft. north on their block so that the buses do not stop directly in front of an area they have used for an outdoor cafe (currently shuttered)
• Petition by 2 Park Avenue, b/t 32-33rd Sts, for a "No Parking" or "No Standing" zone in front of their building entrance
• Discussion of response to DOT's revised 34th Street Transitway proposal

Layla Law-Gisiko, Chair
Renee Cafaro, Vice Chair

Agenda:

• With CB5's Arts & Culture Task Force, a discussion of a proposed initiative called Remembering Broadway -  which its organizers say will be "a collaborative endeavor that will galvanize Broadway based organizations, professionals, schools, community leaders and city government to jointly celebrate the vibrant culture of Broadway Theater."

Please note change of date

Ron Dwenger, Chair

Agenda:

• 19 East 26th Street, SDNY 19 MAD PARK LLC d/b/a SD26, application for a new unenclosed sidewalk café with 7 tables and 14 seats.
• Metro-North Commuter Railroad, Grand Central Terminal, application to install 219 security bollards on Lexington Ave, 42nd Street, Vanderbilt Avenue and 43rd Street.
• Newsstand Application # 1396472, SWC of 53^rd Street and 6^th Avenue.
• Newsstand Application # 1396318, SWC of Broadway and 37^th Street.

Nicholas Athanail, Chair
Karen Pedrazzi, Vice Chair

Agenda:

• 215 West 28th (7/8), Smithfield - application for an original on-premises liquor license
• 676 6th Ave@ 21st, Studio XXI - application for the renewal of an on-premises liquor license
• 127 West 28th (6/7), Hotel Indigo - application for an alteration to an on-premises liquor license
• 12 West 21st (5/6), Sen - application for an original on-premises liquor license
• 1250 Broadway (24/25), Gaonurri - application for an original on-premises liquor license
• 38 West 32nd (5/BW), 32 Music Studio Corp - application for an original on-premises liquor license
• 155 West 33rd (6/7), Overlook - application for an original on-premises liquor license
• 120 East 28th (PAS/Lex), Park South Hotel - application for an original on-premises liquor license
• 45 East 28th (M/PAS), Michael Traynor - application for an original on-premises liquor license
• 15 West 18th (5/6), Alison Eighteen - application for an original on-premises liquor license

• Bryant Park Corporation - discussion regarding allowing beer and wine to be permitted in Bryant Park during the Bryant Park HBO Summer Film Festival, which runs for 10 Monday nights in Summer. 

Joseph Hagelmann, Chair
Sharon Connelly, Vice Chair

• Presentation by the Madison Sq Conservancy of their plans for the Fall food court returning to Worth Square Sept 23-Oct 21; also, a day of "backyard games" created by kids on Aug 27, 10a-2p
• The Central Park Conservancy will present plans to reconstruct the park entrance landscape and paths at the East 69th Street entrance to Central Park.  The proposed work includes reconstruction of the paths and storm drainage system along with horticultural improvements and new irrigation infrastructure. 
• Blaze Mobile launch party promotional event for their products, Union Sq, Sept 30, 10a-6p
• NFL promotional event - players vs. celebrities game in Bryant Park, July 25, 8a-6p
• Boys and Girls Clubs of America event to raise awareness of educational crisis in USA, Union Square, August 2 and 4, 8a-12 Noon.
• Green City Challenge Race, Union Sq, October 23, 11a-6p

Howard Mendes, Chair
Ed Klimerman, Vice Chair

Agenda:

• 11 West 20^th Street, application for replacement of windows.
• 600 Fifth Avenue, application for the installation of a revolving door and modifications to two storefront bays on the West 49^th Street façade.
• 20 West 23^rd Street, application for the replacement of the ground floor storefront and the replacement of the 2^nd floor windows

• Martha Washington Hotel, 27-31 East 29th St. (AKA 30 East 30th St.) Proposed Designation as an individual NYC Landmark

Kate McDonough, Chair
Giuseppe Scalia, Vice Chair

Agenda:

• 1350 Avenue of the Americas Revised Plaza Plan
• An application for a CPC certification pursuant to ZR Sec. 81-744(a) to allow the transfer of 18,075 sf. of theater development rights from the Broadhurst Theater (Block 1009, Lot 44) to a development site located at 120 W. 57th Street (Block 1016, Lot 11)

Vikki Barbero, Chair

Doreen Seligson, Chair

Public Hearing Agenda:

• District Needs Statement FY 2013

Vikki Barbero, Chair