March 2023

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Landmarks

Tuesday, February 21st, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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

Agenda

• 1155 Broadway, application for awning installation.
• 222 5th Avenue, application for proposed addition of a non-visible rooftop addition.
• New Business.

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Land Use, Housing & Zoning

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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

Agenda

• Department of City Planning presentation on an Arena Text Amendment referred with the Madison Square Garden new special permit.
• Review MSG Arena LLC application for a new special permit pursuant to ZR Section 74-41 in order to continue operations of the MADISON SQUARE GARDEN arena that is located in Community District 5, Manhattan. In conjunction with this application, the City is proposing a text amendment to the Section 74-41 arena special permit to update the findings.
• New Business.

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JOINT Transportation & Environment and Parks & Public Spaces Committee

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

Please note Thursday date for this month due to President's Day Holiday

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EJ Kalafarski, Chair T&E
Sam Levy, Vice Chair T&E

Craig Slutzkin, Chair P&PS                                                                                                                                                                          Kimberly McCall, Vice-Chair P&PS       

JOINT Meeting Agenda: 

1. Persian Parade Foundation Inc, application for a post-parade event on Sunday, April 23, on East 26 Street between Madison and Park Avenue.
2. Sikh Cultural Society, application for a post-parade event on Saturday, April 29 at Madison Avenue between East 24 and East 26 Streets and East 26th Street between Madison and Park Avenue South.
3. Philippine Independence Day Council Inc, application for a post-parade event on Sunday, June 4 on Madison Avenue between East 24 and East 26 Streets and East 26 Street between Park Avenue South and Madison Avenue.
4. Federation of Indian Association, application for post-parade events on Sunday, August 20 on Madison Avenue between East 24 and East 26 Streets.
5. Pakistan Day Festival, application for 2 post-parade event on Sunday, August 27 at Madison Avenue between East 24 and East 26 Streets.
6. Muslim Foundation of America, Inc, application for a post-parade event on Sunday, September 24 on Madison Avenue between East 24 and East 26 Streets.

  Transportation & Environment Committee Agenda only:

• Monroe Bus lines application for an inter-city bus stop on the east side of 8th Ave between 46-47th Sts., 766 8th Ave. The bus stop would be shared with Big Bus and the Gray Line sightseeing company with 4 morning drop-offs and 3 afternoon daily pick-ups Monday-Thursday and 1 pick-up/drop-off on Friday.

•  Aurora Tourism, dba NY Iconic Cruises, application for a sightseeing bus stop on the west side of 7th Ave between 56-57th Sts. This is an existing bus stop and this company would have daily pick-ups and drop-offs Monday-Sunday, every 2 hours from 8am-6pm.

• New Business.

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Cancelled - Parks & Public Spaces

Monday, February 27th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

This meeting has been cancelled.

The committee will hold a Joint meeting with the Transportation & Environment Committee on Thursday February 23. Please see that meeting for the Agenda and to register.

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Craig Slutzkin, Chair
Kim McCall, Vice Chair

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Budget, Education & City Services

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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Renee Kinsella, Chair
Julie Chou, Vice Chair

Agenda 

• The NYC Right to Council Coalition (RTC) presentation regarding a $172M budget request to provide legal representation for all tenants in NYS facing eviction and small landlords facing foreclosure. 
• New Business.

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Land Use, Housing & Zoning

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, at 5:00pm
Video Conference

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

Agenda

• 1345 Sixth Ave, Application by 1345 Leasehold LLC for a Chair certification to facilitate two Open Air Cafés located in a POPS at 1345 Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, Community District 5.

• 1185 Broadway, Application by RP 1185 LLC pursuant to ZR 37-73 to allow an Open Air Café within a new plaza in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan, Community District 5.

• 31 W 52nd St, Application requesting a Chair certification pursuant to 37-73(c) to facilitate an Open Air Café at 31 West 52nd Street, Fogo de Chao. This will be the 3rd renewal.
• Review and discussion of the Executive budget proposals as it relates to Housing Proposals.
• Review and evaluation of Penn Station Funding Scheme and Request for funding for Penn Station.
• New Business.

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Canceled - State Licenses and Permits

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

This meeting is canceled.

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Nick Athanail, Chair
Joseph Frewer, Vice Chair

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Executive Committee

Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, at 5:00pm
Zoom

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Vikki Barbero, Chair                                                                                                                                                                                Nick Athanail, Vice-Chair

Agenda

• Review Public Hearing and Full Board agenda.
• New Business

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Land Use, Housing & Zoning Public Hearing

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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This is a special meeting to continue public comment  on the MSG special permit. You can find a video of the presentation and comments from the first meeting HERE. 

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

Agenda

• Public Comment  on MSG special permit.

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Public Hearing and Full Board Meeting

Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Zoom

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All items listed below were presented and discussed at their appropriate committee. You can watch the meetings and see presentations on our YouTube Channel

• Monroe Bus lines application for an inter-city bus stop on the east side of 8th Ave between 46-47th Sts., 766 8th Ave. The bus stop would be shared with Big Bus and the Gray Line sightseeing company with 4 morning drop-offs and 3 afternoon daily pick-ups Monday-Thursday and 1 pick-up/drop-off on Friday. (Video)

•  Aurora Tourism, dba NY Iconic Cruises, application for a sightseeing bus stop on the west side of 7th Ave between 56-57th Sts. This is an existing bus stop and this company would have daily pick-ups and drop-offs Monday-Sunday, every 2 hours from 8am-6pm.  (Video)

• 1155 Broadway, application for awning installation. (Video)

• 222 5th Avenue, application for proposed addition of a non-visible rooftop addition. (Video)

• Post Parade events  (Video)

• 1345 Sixth Ave, Application by 1345 Leasehold LLC for a Chair certification to facilitate two Open Air Cafes located in a POPS at 1345 Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, Community District 5. (Video)

• 1185 Broadway, Application by RP 1185 LLC pursuant to ZR 37-73 to allow an open-air cafe within a new plaza in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan, Community District 5. (Video)

• 31 W 52nd st, Application requesting a Chair certification pursuant to 37-73(c) to facilitate an open-air café at 31 West 52nd Street, Fogo de Chao. This will be the 3rd renewal. (Video)

• Executive budget proposals as it relates to Housing Proposals. (Video)

• Penn Station Funding Scheme and Request for funding for Penn Station. (Video)

• Any new business pertinent to the CB5 district.

• Elected's Reports
• Business Session
  • Adoption of February 2023 Minutes
  • Chair's Report - Vikki Barbero
• Committee Reports  

  •     Land Use, Housing and Zoning Committee

    • 1345 Sixth Ave, Application by 1345 Leasehold LLC for a Chair certification to facilitate two Open Air Cafes located in a POPS at 1345 Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, Community District 5. 
    • 1185 Broadway, Application by RP 1185 LLC pursuant to ZR 37-73 to allow an open-air cafe within a new plaza in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan, Community District 5.
    • 31 W 52nd st, Application requesting a Chair certification pursuant to 37-73(c) to facilitate an open-air café at 31 West 52nd Street, Fogo de Chao. This will be the 3rd renewal. 

    • New York State Funding for Penn Station.

     

    Landmarks Committee

    • 1155 Broadway, application for an awning and signage installation.
    • 222 5th Avenue, application for proposed addition of a non-visible rooftop addition.

     

     

     Joint Parks and Public Spaces and Transportation/Environment Committee

    • Applications for annual Post-Parade Events in and around Madison Square Park  2023:
    • • Persian Parade Foundation Inc, application for a post-parade event on Sunday, April 23, on East 26 Street between Madison and Park Avenue.
      • Sikh Cultural Society, application for a post-parade event on Saturday, April 29 at Madison Avenue between East 24 and East 26 Streets and East 26th Street between Madison and Park Avenue South.
      • Philippine Independence Day Council Inc, application for a post-parade event on Sunday, June 4 on Madison Avenue between East 24 and East 26 Streets and East 26 Street between Park Avenue South and Madison Avenue.
      • Federation of Indian Association, application for post-parade events on Sunday, August 20 on Madison Avenue between East 24 and East 26 Streets.
      • Pakistan Day Festival, application for 2 post-parade event on Sunday, August 27 at Madison Avenue between East 24 and East 26 Streets.
      • Muslim Foundation of America, Inc, application for a post-parade event on Sunday, September 24 on Madison Avenue between East 24 and East 26 Streets.

     

        Transportation and Environment Committee

    • Monroe Bus lines application for an inter-city bus stop on the east side of 8th Ave between 46-47th Sts., 766 8th Ave. The bus stop would be shared with Big Bus and the Gray Line sightseeing company with 4 morning drop-offs and 3 afternoon daily pick-ups Monday-Thursday and 1 pick-up/drop-off on Friday.
    •  Aurora Tourism, dba NY Iconic Cruises, application for a sightseeing bus stop on the west side of 7th Ave between 56-57th Sts. This is an existing bus stop and this company would have daily pick-ups and drop-offs Monday-Sunday, every 2 hours from 8am-6pm.
• 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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