January 2009

David Siesko, chair.

Agenda:

• Update on Union Square Park Renovation
• Union Square Partnership sponsored events: Harvest in the Square, food and wine tasting, Sept. 24, 2009; Summer in the Square, annual free concert series, June-August, 2009.
• Madison Square Park Conservancy sponsored events: Kids Fest, May 30 & October 17, 2009; Kids Concerts, June 9-Aug 13, 2009; Free Reading Series, June 11-Aug 6, 2009; Wed. Free Concerts, June 17- Aug 5, 2009; Celebrate Flatiron Chefs, July 14, 2009; Sat. Free Concerts, Sept 5-Oct 3, 2009.
• Campfire Orlando – Live Commercial Event in Union Square Park to promote a new video game; Sun, Jan 18th, 10-5pm.
• Way to Happiness Concert – Church of Scientology is sponsoring concerts with Public Service announcements in Union Square Park and Father Duffy Square simultaneously, May 1st, 2009, 4-8pm
• Palestine Action – Demonstrations in Union Square Park, Saturdays in Jan, Feb, March 2009
• NY Loves Mountains – Rally and Press Conference with program of speakers in Union Square Park, Feb. 14th, 2009, 2-3:30pm
• Musical Performance by small band in Union Square Park, April 18th, 2009, 2-3pm
• New York City Rifles – National championship Military Drill Team competition with invited schools from across the nation, all day May 2nd, 2009

Tom Miller, chair.

MEETING CANCELED

Howard Mendes, chair.

Agenda:

• 901 Broadway, application for proposed building lobby entry storefront and awning.
• 11 East 51 Street, the John Pierce Residence, built in 1904-6, is one of three townhouses on a block now characterized by massive, multi-storied commercial buildings. It has been proposed for landmarking.

Kevin Finnegan, chair.

Agenda:

• BSA # 74-49BZ, 515 Seventh Avenue, application pursuant to Section 11-411 of the ZR to request (i) an extension of the term of the variance previously granted, (ii) an amendment to the previously approved plans to increase the number of parking spaces and (iii) a waiver of the BSA's Rules of Practice and Procedure for an extension of time to obtain a C of O.
• Discussion of proposed legislation (Bicycle Access Bill, Intro 871) by David Yassky that would require all commercial office buildings to allow bikes inside.

Layla Law-Gisiko, chair.

Agenda:

2009 Street Permit Applications:

• The West 56th Street Tenants Association, application to hold a block party on West 56th Street, b/t 5th & 6th Avenues, on Saturday, April 25th.

Unenclosed Sidewalk Café Applications:

• Apple Jack Coffee Shop Inc., application for renewal of an unenclosed sidewalk café with 7 tables and 28 seats at 230 West 55th Street.
• MMR Ventures, LLC, d/b/a Mickey Mantle’s, application for an unenclosed sidewalk café with 8 tables and 16 seats at 42 Central Park South.

Newsstand Applications:

• Application # 1305053, SEC of Madison Avenue & East 28th Street.

Revocable Consent Application:

• Columbus Circle and Broadway, application by Museum of Arts and Design to install benches.

Vikki Barbero, chair.

MEETING CANCELED!!

David Siesko, chair.

Agenda:

Magda Aboulfadl and Robin Hatcher, co-chairs.

Agenda:

Planning session for January 26th CB5 Schools Forum

David Siesko, Chairing.

Public Session:

• Members of the public are encouraged to speak

Business Session:

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

Committee Reports :

Old Business/New Business: