January 2023

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Cancelled - Landmarks

Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

This meeting has been cancelled. Please check the January calendar for the next LM meeting.

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Layla Law-Gisiko, Chair                                                                                                                                                                                Maki Thomas Livesay, Vice-Chair

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Land Use, Housing & Zoning

Wednesday, December 21st, 2022, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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Layla Law-Gisiko, Chair                                                                                                                                                                                Aaron Ford, Vice-Chair

Agenda 

• Manhattan South Traffic Enforcement District, Office Space Acquisition located at 127 West 30th Street (Between 6th and 7th Avenue)
• Thompson Hotel FKA Parker Hotel/Parker Meridian, located at 119 West 56th Street.  Modifications of 2 special permits for POPs and Public Arcade “Through Block” and Legalization of an Indoor Bar and Open Air Cafe within the POPs

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Cancelled - Transportation & Environment

Thursday, December 22nd, 2022, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

This meeting has been cancelled. Please check the January calendar for the next T&E meeting.

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EJ Kalafarski, Chair
Sam Levy, Vice Chair

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Budget, Education & City Services

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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Renee Kinsella, Chair
Julie Chou, Vice Chair

Agenda:

• Department of City Planning (DCP) presentation and review of the annual Community District Needs Statement and Budget Process. 
• Independent Budget Office review of their NYC Fiscal Outlook Report. 
• Council Member Keith Powers to discuss 2023 legislative priorities. 
• New York Civil Liberties Union presentation on the NYPD 's Strategic Response Group.
• New Business.

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State Licenses and Permits

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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Nick Athanail, Chair
Joseph Frewer, Vice Chair

Agenda 

• 1216 Broadway: A method of operation change liquor license application from PRYM 1216 Basement LLC, dba Jewel Thief. They seek to extend their operating hours until 4am, Monday--Sunday.
• 5-7 East 17th Street: A new liquor license application from Mission Ceviche NoMad, LLC, dba Mission Ceviche. They seek indoor operating hours until midnight, Monday--Sunday, and will have recorded music only at a background level. They will use the basement space for seated dining service only. They will implement soundproofing measures based on recommendations from a qualified sound engineer. 
• New Business.

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Parks & Public Spaces

Thursday, January 5th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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Craig Slutzkin, Chair
Kim McCall, Vice Chair

Agenda:

• Presentation of the new 5G LinkNYC kiosk towers by the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) and franchisee, CityBridge, and a review of the specific location proposed at 1335 6th ave between 53-54th streets along with a plaque on the site commemorating the first cell phone call. 
• New Business.

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Executive Committee

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, at 5:00pm
Video Conference

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Agenda (in progress)

• Finalizing Public Hearing and Full Board Agendas.
• New Business.

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Public Hearing and Full Board Meeting

Thursday, January 12th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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• 1216 Broadway: A method of operation change liquor license application from PRYM 1216 Basement LLC, dba Jewel Thief. They seek to extend their operating hours until 4am, Monday--Sunday.
• 5-7 East 17th Street: A new liquor license application from Mission Ceviche NoMad, LLC, dba Mission Ceviche. 
• 5G LinksNYC Kiosk Towers in the CB5 District.
• NY Police Department's Strategic Response Group deployment in more precincts.
• Independent Budget Office review of their NYC Fiscal Outlook Report. 
• Manhattan South Traffic Enforcement District, Office Space Acquisition located at 127 West 30th Street (Between 6th and 7th Avenue)
• Thompson Hotel FKA Parker Hotel/Parker Meridian, located at 119 West 56th Street.  Modifications of 2 special permits for Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) and Public Arcade “Through Block” and Legalization of an Indoor Bar and Open Air Cafe within the POPS.
• Any new business pertinent to the CB5 district.

• Elected's Reports
• Business Session
  • Adoption of December 2022 Minutes
  • Chair's Report - Vikki Barbero
• Committee Reports  
  • Parks & Public Spaces Committee
    • 5G LinkNYC Kiosk Tower proposed for 1335 6th Ave with Street Plaque at same location to commemorate first cell phone call.
  • State Licenses and Permits Committee
    • 1216 Broadway: A method of operation change liquor license application from PRYM 1216 Basement LLC, dba Jewel Thief. 
    • 5-7 East 17th Street: A new liquor license application from Mission Ceviche NoMad, LLC, dba Mission Ceviche.
    • Update on Cannabis Task Force
  • Land Use, Housing and Zoning Committee
    • Manhattan South Traffic Enforcement District, Office Space Acquisition located at 127 West 30th Street (Between 6th and 7th Avenue).
    • Thompson Hotel FKA Parker Hotel/Parker Meridian, located at 119 West 56th Street.  Modifications of 2 special permits for Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) and Public Arcade “Through Block” and Legalization of an Indoor Bar and Open Air Cafe within the POPS.
    • Update on Community-Led Improvement Plan (CLIP) for Penn Station Area.
  • Budget, Education and City Services Committee
    • Report on committee discussion.
• Public Session
  • Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public Hearing at 6pm. However, anyone not able to participate during the Public Hearing may speak to the Board during Public Session on a topic relevant to the CB5 community. Speaking time is 2 min. per speaker.

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Special Meeting of State Licenses and Permits Committee

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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Nick Athanail, Chair
Joseph Frewer, Vice Chair

Agenda

      A Special Presentation from the N Y State Office of Cannabis Management on Retail Cannabis Licenses.

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