March Calendar

Joe Hagelmann chairing.

Agenda:

• International Council of Celebration of Buddha Birthday, application for a birthday event in Union Square Park on Sunday, May 4, 2008
• Hillel at Baruch College, application for a community concert in Madison Square Park on Friday, May 9, 2008
• 2008 Calendar of Madison Square Park Conservancy Arts
• Immaculate Baking Co., application for cookie bake fundraiser in Union Square Park (South Plaza) on Sunday, June 22.
• PETA, application to hold a animal rights display/exhibit in Union Square Park (South Plaza) on Tuesday, April 1.
• The Israelite Church of God in Jesus Christ, application to hold a crusade in Union Square Park (South Plaza) on Sunday, March 30.
• Troup Scout NOW, application to hold a workers right rally in Union Square Park on Thursday, May 1
• MartinoFlynn, LLC, application to hold a promotional  event for Chobani Greek yogurt in Union Square Park (South Plaza) on Tuesday, June 3.

Kevin Finnegan chairing.

Agenda:

• Presentation by the Department of Transporation on the Madison Square Pedestrian Improvement Project.
• Presentation on a distinctive street lighting on the east side of Eighth Avenue on the northside of 42nd Street to 53rd Street.
• 5 East 22 Street, request for a passenger loading and unloading zone.

Joe Hagelmann and Kevin Finnegan co- chairing.

Agenda:

• Greenmarket and the Union Square Construction Project.

Howard Mendes chairing.

Agenda:

• 1 West 54th Street (The University Club), request for a report from the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Section 74-79 of the ZR to facilitate the transfer of approximately 136, 000 square feet of floor area from the University Club to a development site located at 53 West 53rd Street.
• 678 Fifth Avenue (St. Thomas Church), request for a report from the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Section 74-711 of the ZR to facilitate the transfer of approximately 275,000 square feet of floor area from St. Thomas Church to a development site located at 53 West 53rd Street.
• 49 West 23rd Street (Sleepy's), application to modify storefront and install signage.

Susan Baida and John Mills co-chairing.

Agenda:

• School Capacity

Susan Baida chairing.

Agenda:

• Department of Homeless Services - Randy Quezada, Director of Community Relations, attends to hear CB5 concerns
• East Side Alliance Update
• Update on conversion of transient hotels with SRO rent stabilized tenants
• Upcoming events related to School Capacity issue:
  - March 3rd - City Council holding hearing on School Reform lead by Councilman Jackson
  - March 6th - Mayoral Control of DOE after Bloomberg
  - April - Councilman Jackson to issue report to City Council based on above hearing
  - May - Capital Plan Hearing by DOE

John Mills chairing.

Agenda:

• N080177ZAM, 080178ZSM, 080179ZSM, 610 Lexington Avenue/375 Park Avenue - Application seeking (1) a zoning text change to New York City Zoning Resolution ("ZR") Section 81-212, (2) a special permit pursuant to Sections 74-79 and 81-212 to allow the transfer of 200,965 square feet of floor area from the zoning lot containing 375 Park Avenue (a designated landmark known as the Seagram Building) to the zoning lot containing 610 Lexington Avenue and to modify ZR Sections 23-861 (Minimum Distance Between Legally Required Windows and Walls or Lot Lines/General provisions), 36-62 (Required Accessory Off-Street Loading Berths), and 81-45 (Pedestrian Circulation Space) and 37-07 (Requirements for Pedestrian Circulation Space), and (3) a special permit pursuant to ZR Section 81-277 to modify ZR Section 81-27 (Alternative Height and Setback Regulations - Daylight Evaluation).
• Discussion Item: 307 West 43rd Street, proposed development between Clinton Housing Development Company and Tishman Hotel Corporation for a 9-unit, 8-story building.

Layla Law-Gisiko chairing.

Agenda:

Sidewalk Cafe Application:

• Abbey Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Resto, 111 East 29 Street, application for an unenclosed sidewalk cafe with 3 tables and 6 seats

2008 Street Activity Permit Application:

• Epoch Times, on 36th Street, between Seventh & Eighth Avenues, on Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, october 5, 2008.

David Siesko chairing.

Agenda:

• To Be Announced

Vikki Barbero chairing.

209 West 38th Street, 2nd Floor

Conference Room

Agenda:

• MEETING CANCELLED

Public Session:

• Members of the public are encouraged to speak at either the Committee meeting of the Public Hearing session of the monthly Board meeting

Business Session:

• Chair's Report (David Siesko)
• Adoption of February 2008 Minutes

Committee Reports :

Old Business/New Business: