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June

Transportation Committee

Wednesday, June 25 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

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Agenda:

1. Updates on 5th Avenue from DOT

2. Updates on the 65th Street project from DOT

3. Committee discussion on Third Avenue and next steps

4. Updates on the Brooklyn Greenway Project under construction

Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 18 @ 6:30 p.m. 

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

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Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call 

3. Opening of the Meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the May 21, 2025 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)

7. Elected Officials and Representatives

8. Committee Reports: A) Parks & Environment - 1. Flooding 101

B) Joint Committee Meeting with Housing and Land Use/Landmarks Committee (Voting expected) - 1. Proposed rezoning of 783 4th Avenue, 2. Resolution to pause RGB rent increases

C) Transportation Committee (Vote expected) - 1. Street co-name request for 5th Avenue and 60th Street in memory of Padre Ruskin Piedra, C.S.R., 2. CarShare proposed new sites for 5501 2nd Avenue, 273 44th Street, and 170 33rd Street, 3. Proposed design for McDonald Avenue, from 20th Street  to Fort Hamilton Parkway, 4. Brooklyn Greenway Plan for 3rd Avenue, 5. 4th Avenue median project

D) Education, Health & Human Services - 1. Brooklyn Rise School's proposed new school development on 40th Street and 4th Avenue

E) Public Safety (Vote expected) - 1. Adult retail dispensary application for 695 5th Avenue, 2. Vendor enforcement operations in CB7, 3. Quality of life unit operating at the 72nd Precinct

9. Chairperson's Report

10. District Manager's Report

11. Old Business

12. New Business

13. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

14. Adjournment

Public Safety

Monday, June 16 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

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Agenda:

1. Discussion on adult retail dispensary application for 695 5th Avenue

2. Update on vendor enforcement operations in CB7

3. Update on the quality of life unit operating at the 72nd Precinct

Education, Health & Human Services

Thursday, June 12 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

1. Discussion with Brooklyn Rise School on proposed new school development on 40th Street and 4th Avenue

Transportation Committee

Tuesday, June 10 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

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Agenda:

1. Street co-naming request for 5th Avenue and 60th Street in memory of Padre Ruskin Piedra, C.S.R.

2. Presentation from DOT on CarShare proposed new sies for 5501 2nd Avenue, 273 44th Street, and 170 33rd Street

3. Presentation from DOT on design for McDonald Avenue, from 20th Street to Fort Hamilton Parkway

4. Update on the construction of the Brooklyn Greenway Plan for 3rd Avenue

5. Update on the 4th Avenue median project

Joint Committee Meeting with Housing and Land Use/Landmarks Committees

Wednesday, June 4 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

1. Discussion and presentation from the developer on the proposed rezoning of 783 4th Avenue

Parks & Environment

Tuesday, June 3 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda: 

1. Flooding 101 presentation by Department of Environmental Protection 

May

Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 21 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to join on Zoom - https://bit.ly/4j04bav

You can view this committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda: 

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the April 16, 2025 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)

7. Chairperson's Report

7A. Approval of Dan Kaminsky as Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, to fill in vacancy by former board member Barbara Lee

8. Elected Officials and Representatives

9. Committee Reports: A) Transportation Committee - 1. Express Bus Inc. application for CB review on 8th Avenue from 60th Street to 61st Streets (Vote expected), 2. NYC CarShare permit review for new sites: 5510 2nd Avenue, 273 44th Street, 170 33rd Street, 3. Eppur Si Muove on safe street programs, 4. DOT delays of the 3rd Avenue redesign. 5. Feedback for Citywide Last Mile Facility Text Amendment (joint committee meeting with Land Use/Landmarks Committee)

B) Education, Health & Human Services - 1. Brooklyn Rise School for new school building on 4th Avenue and 40th Street, 2. NYC No More Menthols on campaign to restrict menthol cigarette sales in NYC, 3. Measles presentation by DOHMH, 4. Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138) (Vote expected)

C) Joint Committee Meeting with Housing and Land Use/Landmarks Committees - 1. Proposed rezoning of 783 4th Avenue on 4th Avenue & 27th Street

D) Parks & Environment Committee - 1.  Beyond Plastics on S1464/A1749 legislation and request for support letter (Vote expected), 2. Blue Horizon Sailing about their programs

E) Joint Committee Meeting with Executive and Membership & Attendance Committees - 1. New board member orientation 

10. Roll Call

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topics)

15. Adjournment

Joint Executive and Membership & Attendance Committee Meeting

Monday, May 19 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

*This will be a welcome/introduction meeting for the new board member appointees

Agenda:

1. Welcome and introductions

2. Introduce board staff and executive committee

3. Review member handbook

4. Review committee assignments

5. Q&A

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You can view this committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Education, Health & Human Services

Thursday, May 15 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda:

1. Presentation on measles from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

2. Presentation on the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138)

You can attend in person or you can register to attend via Zoom - https://bit.ly/4k6NNWC

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Joint Committee Meeting with Transportation and Land Use/Landmarks Committees

Wednesday, May 14 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda:

1. Public Comment

2. Discussion on feedback for Draft Scope of Work for Citywide Last Mile Facility Text Amendment

https://www.nyc.gov/content/planning/pages/our-work/plans/citywide/last-mile-facility-text-amendment

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Parks & Environment Committee

Monday, May 12 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda:

1. Presentation from Beyond Plastics about Senate Bill 1464/Assembly Bill 1749 and request for support letter from CB7

2. Presentation from Blue Horizon Sailing on their programs and education on accessing the waterfront


You can attend in person or register to attend virtually via Zoom - https://bit.ly/3YoBNaL

You can view this committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Joint Committee Meeting with Housing and Land Use/Landmarks

Wednesday, May 7 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda:

1. Discussion on the proposed rezoning of 783 4th Avenue (formerly St. Rocco's) located on 4th Avenue & 27th Street

Filed public documents on this proposal can be viewed here - https://zap.planning.nyc.gov/projects/2023K0368

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You can view the joint committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Education, Health & Human Services Committee

Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 4th Avenue & 43rd Street)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

  1. Presentation from Brooklyn Rise School regarding their new school building to be located on 4th Avenue & 40th Street
  1. Presentation from New York City No More Menthols on their campaign to restrict the sale of menthol cigarettes in NYC

April

Transportation Committee

Monday, April 28 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

  1. Express Bus Inc. Application for CB review on 8th Avenue from 60th Street to 61st Street

  2. NYC DOT CarShare permit review for proposed new sites to be located at 55012nd Avenue, 273 44th Street, and 170 33rd Street

  3.  Presentation from Eppur Si Muove on safe streets programs: Get Women Cycling and Loco MO

  4. Committee discussion on the DOT delays of the 3rd Avenue redesign

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 16 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call
  3. Opening of the meeting
  4. Adoption of the agenda
  5. Adoption of the minutes of the March 19, 2025 board meeting
  6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)
  7. Elected Officials and Representatives
  8. Committee Reports – A) Joint Committee Meeting with Housing and Land Use/Landmarks Committee – 1. Discussion on the Arrow Linen Community Benefits Agreement 
B) Education, Health & Human Services Committee – 1. Citywide Colorectal Cancer Control Coalition, 2. CB2 Health Committee on executing and planning a community health fair
C) Joint Committee Meeting with Transportation and Land Use/Landmarks Committees – 1. Last Mile Facility Text amendment 
  1. Roll Call
  2. Chairperson’s Report
  3. District Manager’s Report
  4. Old Business
  5. New Business
  6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
  7. Adjournment

Joint Committee Meeting with Transportation and Land Use/Landmarks Committees

Monday, April 14 @ 6:30 p.m. 

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

  1. Last Mile Facility Text Amendment presentation by the Department of City Planning
  2. Public Comment on text amendment 
  3. Committee discussion on text amendment
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Education, Health & Human Services Committee 

Tuesday, April 8 @ 6:30 p.m. 

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

  1. Presentation from the Citywide Colorectal Cancer Control Coalition
  2. Presentation from CB2 Health Committee on executing and planning a community health fair

March

Joint Committee Meeting with Housing and Land Use/Landmarks Committee

*Please note new meeting time*

Tuesday, March 25 @ 6:00 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

1. Discussion on the Arrow Linen Community Benefits Agreement with Council Member Shahana Hanif and Fifth Avenue Committee Executive Director Michelle de la Uz

*Please note that Councilmember Shahana Hanif and Fifth Avenue Committee will be attending virtually 

Board Meeting

**Take note of new location**

Wednesday, March 19 @ 6:30 p.m.

P.S. 130 Upper School (The Parkside School) - 713 Caton Avenue

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom - https://bit.ly/4iloHlY

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call
  3. Opening of the meeting
  4. Adoption of the agenda
  5. Adoption of the minutes of the February 19, 2025 board meeting
  6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)
  7. Elected Officials and Representatives
  8.  Committee Reports: A) Parks & Environment Committee (Vote is expected) – 1. Presentation from NYC Parks about community gardens, 2. Presentation and update from NYC Parks on the design for Gonzalo Plascencia Playground 
B) Transportation Committee (Vote is expected) – 1. Street co-naming for 61st Street & 4th Avenue for Blas De Jesus Gonzalez, 2. Dining Out NYC application for Tacos El Bronco located at 4324 4th Avenue, 3. Review proposed Electric Vehicle Charging locations in CB7 

9. Roll Call
10. Chairperson’s Report
11. District Manager’s Report
12. Old Business
13. New Business
14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
15. Adjournment

Transportation Committee

*Due to illness, tonight's Transportation Committee meeting has been POSTPONED to Monday, March 17 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

1. Street co-naming for 61st Street & 4th Avenue for Blas De Jesus Gonzalez

2. Dining Out NYC application for Tacos El Broncos located at 4324 4th Avenue

3. Review proposed Electric Vehicle Charging locations in CB7

February

Parks & Environment Committee 

Tuesday, February 25 @ 6:30 p.m. 

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

  1. Presentation from NYC Parks about community gardens

  2. Presentation and update from NYC Parks on the design for Gonzalo Plasencia Playground

Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 19 @ 6:30 p.m. 

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the January 15, 2025 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)

7. Elected Officials and Representatives

8. Committee Reports: A) Education, Health & Human Services Committee - 1. Presentation from Grand Street Settlement about their Head Start program, 2. Presentation from NY Connects about their senior services

B) Public Safety Committee - 1. Discussion on vendor activity and public safety on the 5th & 8th Avenue corridors, 2. Discussion on an adult retail use dispensary application from Amsterdam PCC to be located at 4814 5th Avenue

C) Joint Committee Meeting with Education, Health & Human Services and Parks & Environment - 1. Presentation from NYS Smoke Free on the Reality Check program. 2. Discussion with Playground NYC on a letter of support for integration an adventure playground into the Brooklyn Army Terminal. with the goal of creating partnerships with nearby schools (Voting expected)

D) Joint Committee Meeting with Transportation and Public Safety - 1. Discuss traffic concerns and critical locations in the district, 2. Discussion and vote on NYC Dining Out applications for Le Paddock, Cafe 58 and Elora's Mexican and Spanish Restaurant, 3. Committee discussion on approach to future NYC Dining Out applications

9. Roll Call

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Public Safety - *Please note new time of meeting*

Wednesday, February 19 @ 5:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

1. Discussion on an adult retail cannabis dispensary application to be located at 4814 5th Avenue

Joint Committee Meeting with Transportation and Public Safety

Monday, February 10 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

1. Discuss traffic concerns and critical locations in the district

This joint committee meeting will end at 7:45 p.m. for the Transportation Committee to meet on the following additional agenda items:
  1. Discussion and vote on NYC Dining Out Applications for Le Paddock, Café 58 and Elora’s Mexican and Spanish Restaurant
  2. Committee discussion on approach to future NYC Dining Out applications 

Joint Committee Meeting with Education, Health & Human Services and Parks & Environment

Wednesday, February 5 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

  1. Presentation from NYS Smoke Free on the Reality Check program

  2. Discussion with Playground NYC on a letter of support for integrating an adventure playground into the Brooklyn Army Terminal, with the goal of creating partnerships with nearby schools

January 

Public Safety

Tuesday, January 28 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

  1. Discussion on vendor activity and public safety on the 5th and 8th Avenues
Representatives from the Department of Sanitation, NYPD, Fire Department, Department of Transportation, Sunset Park 5th Avenue BID, Councilmembers Aviles and Zhuang will be in attendance. Small Business Services has been invited to attend.

Education, Health & Human Services

Monday, January 27 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

  1. Presentation from Grand Street Settlement about their Head Start program
  2. Presentation from NY Connects on their senior services

Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 15 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3PmCoVi

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the December 18, 2024 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)

7. Elected Officials and Representatives

8. Committee Reports: A) Transportation Committee (Vote expected) - 1. Dining Out Applications for:

a) Black Horse Pub, Syko Restaurant, and Hamilton's Restaurant, 2. Street co-naming for 17th Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues for Donna Maxil, 3. Update on the Sunset Park Greenway

B) Joint Committee Meeting with Public Safety and Education, Health & Human Services (Vote is expected) - 1. Discussion on NY for All resolution

9. Roll Call

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment

15. Adjournment

Joint Committee Meeting with Public Safety and Education, Health & Human Services

*Please note new time of joint committee meeting*

Wednesday, January 15 @ 5:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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 You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

1. Discussion on the NY for All resolution

Transportation Committee

Thursday, January 9 @ 6:30 p.m.

**Due to no heat, tonight's committee meeting will be held virtually on Zoom**

Register to attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3VSLI7d

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

  1. Dining Out Application Review for:
   A) Black Horse Pub - 568 5th Avenue

   B) Syko - 126 Windsor Place

   C) Hamiltons - 2826 Fort Hamilton Parkway

2. Street co-naming application for 17th Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues for Donna Maxil

3. Presentation by UPROSE on the Sunset Park Greenway

4. Committee discussion on priorities/agenda items for 2025

2024 Calendar

December

Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 18 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call
  3. Opening of the meeting
  4. Adoption of the agenda
  5. Adoption of the minutes of the November 20, 2024 board meeting
  6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)
  7. Elected Officials and Representatives
  8. Committee Reports – A) Education, Health & Human Services (No vote expected) – 1. NYC Smoke-Free Initiative, 2. Review of Health Issues Selection, 3. Review of Education Priorities for the District
  9. Roll Call
  10. Chairperson’s Report
  11. District Manager’s Report
  12. Old Business
  13. New Business
  14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
  15. Adjournment

Education, Health & Human Services

Tuesday, December 3 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Presentation: NYC Smoke-Free Initiative
  3. Review of Health Issues Selection
  4. Review of Education Priorities for the District
  5. Open Discussion
  6. Closing Remarks

November

Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 20 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

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Agenda:

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call
  3. Opening of the meeting
  4. Adoption of the agenda
  5. Adoption of the minutes of the October 9, 2024 board meeting
  6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in th agenda)
  7. Elected Officials and Representatives
  8. Committee Reports – A) Transportation Committee (Vote expected) – 1. Dining Out application for Good Taste 88 Inc. located at 773 52nd Street,
2. MTA plan for 36th Street ADA accessible elevator design construction plans, 3. Presentation by Bike More on the $5 Citi Bike for Students program, 4. Open Plans on "Daylighting" a tool for safe streets, 5. Dining Out application for The Double Windsor located at 210 Prospect Park West, 6. Dining Out Proposal  for the Adirondak located at1241 Prospect Avenue, 7. Revocable consent application for Greenwood Cemetery, 8. Review of efforts at the intersection of 21st Street & 6th Avenue, 9. BQE South Proposal redesign
B) Education, Health & Human Services Committee  - (vote expected) 1. START Treatment and Recovery Centers request for a letter of support, 2. The committee's intentions and ideas, 3. Committee Chair & Committee Vice Chair's vision for the committee
C) Parks & Environment Committee –
1. Boating & kayaking program at Bush Terminal Piers Park, 2. Community space at Made In NY Campus, 3. Adventure Play NYC, 4. Department of Sanitation plans for a) Residential containerization b) Increase in fines, 5. Updates from the Prospect Park Alliance on new strategic plan, 6. Specific neighborhood locations of persistent street cleanliness issues to the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit, 7. Brainstorming session on committee's priorities and goals 
D) Housing Committee – 1. City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Discussion with Councilmember Alexa Aviles, 2. Committee planning of AMI and fire safety workshops
9. Roll Call
10.Chairperson’s Report
11. District Manager’s Report
12. Old Business
13. New Business
14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
15. Adjournment

Transportation Committee

Tuesday, November 12 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

1. Dining Out Proposal - 1241 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

2. Revocable consent application for Greenwood Cemetery

3. Review of efforts at the intersection of 21st Street & 6th Avenue

4. BQE South Proposal redesign - Review and discuss latest proposal released October 2024

Parks & Environment Committee

Thursday, November 07 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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Agenda:

  1. Updates from the Prospect Park Alliance on new strategic plans for Prospect Park

  2. Identify and recommend specific neighborhood locations of persistent street cleanliness issues to the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit 

  3. Brainstorming session on committee's priorities and goals

October

Housing Committee

Wednesday, October 30 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3YigwhY

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Discuss City of Yes for Housing Opportunity with Councilmember Alexa Aviles

2. Committee planning of AMI and fire safety workshops

Parks & Environment Committee

Wednesday, October 23 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3AcchfM

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Introductions

2. Presentation from Rob Buchanan and Celeste LeCompte: a) Boating & kayaking program at Bush Terminal Piers Park b) Discussion about community space at Made In NY Campus

3. Presentation from Adam Tanaka about Adventure Play NYC


4. Presentation from the Department of Sanitation: a) Residential containerization b) Increase in fines

Education, Health & Human Services

Tuesday, October 22 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3zPy50J

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

  1. Presentation from START Treatment and Recovery Centers and review on request for a letter of support

  2. Open discussion on the committee's intentions and ideas

  3. Overview of the Committee Chair & Committee Vice Chair's vision for the committee

Transportation Committee

Thursday, October 17 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3NaecVk

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

*UPDATED AGENDA*

1. Dining Out application for The Double Windsor located at 210 Prospect Park West (INVITED) 

2. Dining Out application for American Cheez located at 444 7th Avenue (INVITED)

3. Presentation by MTA on 36th Street ADA accessible elevator design construction plans

4. Presentation by Bike More on the $5 Citi Bike for Students program

5. Presentation by Open Plans on "Daylighting" a tool for safe streets

Board Meeting - **Please note new date of board meeting**

Wednesday, October 09 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3BqD9ZL

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the September 9 & September 12, 2024 public hearing (Tabled at the September 18, 2024 board meeting)

6. Adoption of the minutes of the September 18, 2024 board meeting

7. Adoption of the minutes of the September 30, 2024 public hearing

8. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Committee Reports - A) Finance & By Laws Committee (Vote required) - 1. Fiscal Year 2026 Capital and Expense Budget Priorities

B) Public Safety Committee (Vote required) - 1. Adult use cannabis retail dispensary application from DISPO BK LLC to be located at 584 4th Avenue. 2. New liquor license and temporary retail permit application from Two Ninety Four LLC dba La Cafe Nostra and Lounge located at 4106 2nd Avenue, 3. New liquor license application from M&M Deli Restaurant Corp. locate at 5001 4th Avenue, 4. New liquor license applications from El Quetzalito 5 Corp. located at 5507 5th Avenue, 5. New liquor license application from El Quetzalito 6 Corp. located at 4803 5th Avenue

11. Roll Call

12. Chairperson's Report

13. District Manager's Report

14. Old Business

15. New Business

16. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

17. Adjournment

Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, October 1 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/4emdvE0

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:


1. Adult use cannabis retail dispensary application from DISPO BK LLC to be located at 584 4th Avenue

2. New liquor license and temporary retail permit application from Two Ninety Four LLC dba La Cafe Nostra and Lounge located at 4106 2nd Avenue

3. New liquor license application from M&M Deli Restaurant Corp. located at 5001 4th Avenue

4. New liquor license application from El Quetzalito 5 Corp. located at 5507 5th Avenue

5. New liquor license application from El Quetzalito 6 Corp. located at 4803 5th Avenue

September

Public Hearing and Finance & Bylaws Committee Meeting

Monday, September 30 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Following the public hearing, the Finance & Bylaws Committee will meet

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3BccLTz

You can view the public hearing and committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:


1. Discussion on Fiscal Year 2026 Capital & Expense Budget Priorities


Housing Committee

**Please note new time of committee meeting**

Wednesday, September 25 @ 6:00 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom - https://bit.ly/3TVFd2D

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Meet and greet

2. Set agenda/committee priorities for upcoming fall schedule

Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 18 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom - https://bit.ly/4eiWLgD

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

**Due to limited capacity, virtual attendance is strongly encouraged for the September 18 board meeting**

Proposed Agenda:

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call
  3. Opening of the meeting
  4. Adoption of the agenda
  5. Adoption of the minutes of the June 12, 2024 board meeting
  6. Adoption of the minutes of the September 9 & September 12, 2024 public hearing
  7. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)
  8. Elected Officials and Representatives
  9. Committee Reports – A) Land Use/Landmarks Committee (Vote required) – 1. Presentation from Arrow Linen Supply Co., Inc., owner of 441 & 467 Prospect Avenue to request approval of the following actions: 
a) Zoning map amendment changing an R5B zoning district to an R7-1 zoning district on the midblock of Prospect Avenue between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West,
b) Zoning text amendment to zoning resolution to establish the rezoning area as a mandatory inclusionary housing,
c) Zoning special permit pursuant for a waiver of required accessory off street parking spaces to facilitate affordable housing within the transit zone
B) Transportation Committee – 1. Presentation from MTA on the 36th Street ADA elevator project, 2. Presentation from Councilmember Alexa Aviles’ Office on Local Law 171
C) Joint Committee Meeting with Public Safety & Executive Committees (Vote required) – 1. Discussion on an adult-use retail dispensary application from the Brooklyn Green Project located at 512 55th Street, 2. Discussion on an adult-use retail dispensary application from the First Class Cannabis LLC to be located at 754 4th Avenue 
10. Roll Call
11. Chairperson’s Report
12. District Manager’s Report
13. Old Business
14. New Business
15. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
16. Adjournment


Land Use/Landmarks Committee

Monday, September 16 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda:

1. Discussion and review on the land use application for 441 & 467 Prospect Avenue

You can attend in person or register to attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3Xfx3mr

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

View the application by clicking on this link: https://zap.planning.nyc.gov/projects/2021K0375

Public Hearing

**Please note new location of public hearing**

Monday, September 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Holy Name Church-Shepherd's Hall located at 245 Prospect Park West

You can attend in person or you can register to attend virtually -  https://bit.ly/3ykP7Dl

You can view the public hearing on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq 

View the application by clicking on this link: https://zap.planning.nyc.gov/projects/2021K0375

Agenda:

  1. Presentation from Arrow Linen Supply Co., Inc., owner of 441 & 467 Prospect Avenue to request approval of the following actions:

    a) Zoning map amendment changing an R5B zoning district to an R7-1 zoning district on the midblock of Prospect Avenue between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West,

    b) Zoning text amendment to zoning resolution to establish the rezoning area as a mandatory inclusionary housing,

    c) Zoning special permit pursuant for a waiver of required accessory off street parking spaces to facilitate affordable housing within the transit zone

The public hearing will continue on Thursday, September 12 @ 6:30 p.m. virtually only on Zoom. Register to attend the 9/12 continuation of the public hearing - https://bit.ly/4drzZmM 

July

Joint Committee Meeting with Executive and Public Safety Committees 

Wednesday, July 24 @ 6:30 p.m.

Register to attend the committee meeting virtually - https://bit.ly/4cyIR9V

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq 

Agenda:

1. Discussion on an adult-use retail dispensary application from the Brooklyn Green Project located at 512 55th Street

2. Discussion on an adult-use retail dispensary application from the First Class Cannabis LLC to be located at 754 4th Avenue

June

**URGENT** - Transportation Committee 

Monday, June 17 @ 6:30 p.m.

Due to excessive heat and no AC, the committee meeting will be held VIRTUALLY only on Zoom.

Register to attend the committee meeting virtually - https://bit.ly/3KzeMdG

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq 

Agenda:

1. Presentation from MTA on the 36th Street ADA elevator project

2. Presentation from Councilmember Alexa Aviles' Office on Local Law 171

Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 12 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or you can register to attend virtually - https://bit.ly/3XhL6cy

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq 

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the May 15, 2024 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)

7. Elected Officials and Representatives 

8. Committee Reports - A) Nominating Committee - 1. Elections

B) Economic Development & Small Businesses Committee (Vote required) - 1. Presentation from NYC EDC on Pier 6, 2. Presentation on the NYPD Harbor Charlie Waterfront Bulkhead Reconstruction 

C) Public Safety Committee (Vote required)  - 1. Presentation and discussion on the change in the method of operation for Pyramid 369 aka Love 69 located at 4223 2nd Avenue from a bar to a go-go dancing club, 2. Presentation from the Office of Nightlife (Small Business Services), 3. Discussion on nightlife concerns within the community

D) Joint Committee Meeting with Land Use/Landmarks and Housing Committee (Vote required) - 1. Continuing discussion with the Department of City Planning on the City of Yes Housing Opportunities text amendments

E) Transportation Committee (Vote required) - 1. Joint meeting with CB10's Traffic & Transportation Committee for a presentation from NYS DOT on the rehabilitation of the Owl's Head viaduct over 61st Street, 2. Discussion on issues at 60th Street & 3rd Avenue intersection, 3. Committee discussion on the Dining Out Program

9. Roll Call

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Transportation Committee

Wednesday, June 5 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend the committee meeting virtually - https://bit.ly/4aB04gQ

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq 

Agenda:

1. Joint meeting with CB10's Traffic & Transportation Committee for a presentation from NYS DOT on the rehabilitation of the Owl's Head viaduct over 61st Street

2. Discussion on issues at 60th Street & 3rd Avenue intersection

3. Committee discussion on the Dining Out Program

Joint Committee Meeting with Land Use/Landmarks and Housing Committees

Monday, June 3 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend the committee meeting virtually -  https://bit.ly/3USWoBs

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq 

Agenda:

1. Continuing discussion on the Department of City Planning's City of Yes Housing Opportunities text amendments

May

Public Safety Committee

Thursday, May 23 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend virtually - https://bit.ly/4bwtM7B

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:
 


Agenda:

  1. Presentation and discussion on the change in the method of operation for Pyramid 369 Corp aka Love 69 located at 4223 2nd Avenue from a bar to a go-go dancing club
  1. Discussion on nightlife concerns within the community 

Economic Development & Small Businesses Committee

Tuesday, May 21 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend virtually - https://bit.ly/3UZLACZ

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:
 
 
 
Agenda:
 
1. Presentation from NYC EDC on Pier 6
 
2. Presentation on the NYPD Harbor Charlie Waterfront Bulkhead Reconstruction

Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 15 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend virtually - https://bit.ly/3Ux3onl 

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:
 
 
 
Agenda:
 
1. Pledge of Allegiance
 
2. Roll Call
 
3. Opening of meeting
 
4. Adoption of the agenda
 
5. Adoption of the minutes of the April 17, 2024 board meeting
 
6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)
 
7. Elected Officials and Representatives
 
8. Committee Reports - A) Housing Committee (No vote required) - 1. Review & discussion on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity components
 
B) Transportation Committee (Vote required) - 1. Dining Out application for Judy's located at 4022 5th Avenue, 2. Presentation by NYC DOT - Reconnecting Communities Grant Application, 3. Presentation on Greenways by the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, 4. Presentation by NYC Office of Technology & Innovation on LinkNYC kiosk installation at 85 44th Street
 
C) Land Use/Landmarks Committee (No vote required) - 1. Presentation from the Department of City Planning on the City of Yes Housing Opportunities text amendments
 
D) Joint Executive and Membership & Attendance Committees (No vote required) - 1. Welcome and introductions, 2. Introduce board staff and Executive Committee members, 3. Review member handbook, 4. Review committee assignments, 5. Q&A
 
E) Nominating Committee (No vote required) - 1. To discuss nominations for the executive board positions of Chairperson, First Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Community Engagement Officer, Sergeant at Arms, and Assistant Sergeant at Arms, 2. Create a slate of candidates to present to the full board at the upcoming board meetings
 
9. Roll Call
 
10. Chairperson's Report
 
11. District Manager's Report
 
12. Old Business
 
13. New Business
 
14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
 
15. Adjournment

Nominating Committee

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

Agenda:

1. Discussion on nominations for the executive board positions of Chairperson, First Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, Secretary, Assistanct Secretary, Treasurer, Community Engagement Officer, Sergeant at Arms, and Assistant Sergeant at Arms.

2. Create a slate of candidates to present to the full board at the upcoming board meetings

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/2Rl39PO

Joint Executive and Membership & Attendance Committee Meeting

Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

*This will be a welcome/introduction meeting for the new board member appointees

Agenda:

  1. Welcome and introductions
  2. Introduce board staff and executive committee
  3. Review member handbook
  4. Review committee assignments
  5. Q&A

You can attend this committee meeting in person or register to attend virtually - https://bit.ly/3JIzRSM

You can view this committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Land Use/Landmarks Committee

Monday, May 6 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend virtually - https://bit.ly/4aOU6Kf

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:
 
 
 
Agenda:
 
 
1. Presentation from the Department of City Planning on the City of Yes Housing Opportunities text amendments

Transportation Committee 

Wednesday, May 1 @ 6:30 p.m.

4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend virtually - https://bit.ly/49JYt8e

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:
 
 
 
Agenda:
 
1. Public Comment
2. Dining Out application for Judy's located at 4022 5th Avenue
3. Presentation by NYC DOT - Reconnecting Communities Grant application
4. Presentation on Greenways by the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
5. Presentation by the NYC Office of Technology & Innovation on LinkNYC kiosk installation at 85 44th Street

April

Housing Committee 

Wednesday, April 24 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend virtually - https://bit.ly/3W2Xe0B

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:
 
 

Agenda:

The Housing Committee will host a working meeting to review previously recorded DCP presentations on City Yes for Housing Opportunity components including:
 
- Public scoping meeting 
- Missing Middle Housing Types
- Diverse Housing Types
- Universal Affordability Preference   
 
Please note we will be meeting to review online presentations on CoY for Housing Opportunity prior to DCPs in person presentation to the board in May. We’ll be reviewing the presentation portion only and not the Q&A segments of each session. We hope carving out time to review these presentations will help provide additional context in advance of DCPs in person presentation.   
 
If you’d like to review these presentations on your own, you can do so via the Department of City Planning’s website here:

https://www.nyc.gov/site/planning/plans/city-of-yes/city-of-yes-housing-opportunity.page 

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 17 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or register to attend virtually - https://bit.ly/3PXBLCr

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:
 

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2.  Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the March 20, 2024

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)

7. Elected Officials and Representatives

8. Committee Reports - A) Executive Committee (No vote required) - Protecting Your Generational Wealth workshop

B) Transportation Committee (No vote required) - 1. 1st and 2nd Avenue one-way conversions, recommendations, and next steps, 2. Discussion on BQE revisioning for BQE South

9. Roll Call

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Transportation Committee

Wednesday, April 3 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda:
  • 1st & 2nd Avenue one-way conversions, recommendations and next steps
     
  • Discussion on BQE revisioning for BQE South 
You can attend in person or you can register to attend the committee meeting virtually - https://bit.ly/43uDG7c

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:
 

March

Protecting Your Generational Wealth Workshop sponsored by the Executive Committee

Wednesday, March 26 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend in person or you can register to attend the workshop virtually - https://bit.ly/3VqzIum

You can view the workshop on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel -

https://bit.ly/2Rl39PO

Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 20 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the meeting in person or register to attend virtually -  https://bit.ly/3IxfCGY 

You can view the board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: 

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda: 

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the February 21, 2024 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered on the agenda)

7. Elected Officials and Representatives

8. Committee Reports - A) Executive Committee (Vote required) - 1. Discuss hybrid/virtual attendance resolution, 2. Discuss resolution calling for a ceasefire

9. Roll Call

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Executive Committee

Tuesday, March 12 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda: 

1. Discuss hybrid/virtual attendance resolution

2. Discuss resolution calling for a ceasefire

Register to attend the committee meeting virtually - https://bit.ly/49J57fQ

You can view this committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: 

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

February

Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 21 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Register to attend the board meeting virtually - https://bit.ly/42DGkqy

You can view this board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: 

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda: 

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the December 20, 2023 board meeting

6. Adoption of the minutes of the Special Meeting on February 1, 2024

7. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered on the agenda)

8. Elected Officials and Representatives

9. Committee Reports - A) Transportation Committee (Vote required) - 1. Congestion pricing presentation by MTA, 2. Updates on IBX & 36th Street subway ADA improvements, 3. Committee vote on 3rd Avenue redesign proposal

10. Roll Call

11. Chairperson's Report

12. District Manager's Report

13. Old Business

14. New Business

15. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)\

16. Adjournment

January 

Transportation Committee

Monday, January 29 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda - 1. Congestion pricing presentation by MTA, 2. Updates on IBX & 36th Street subway ADA improvements, 3. Committee vote on 3rd Avenue redesign proposal

Register to attend the committee meeting virtually - https://bit.ly/3He5TEX

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: 

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 17 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the board meeting in-person or register to attend virtually:

 

You can view this board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: 

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the December 20, 2023 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered on the agenda)

7. Elected Officials and Representatives

8. Committee Reports: A) Joint Committee Meeting with Land Use/Landmarks, Transportation and Economic Development & Small Businesses Committees - 1. Continued discussion on the City of Yes Economic Opportunity

9. Roll Call

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

CB7 Joint Committee Meeting with Land Use/Landmarks, Transportation, and Economic Development & Small Businesses Committees

Wednesday, January 10 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the joint committee meeting in-person or register to attend virtually:

You can view this board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: 

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Continued discussion on the City of Yes Economic Opportunity

2023 Calendar

December

Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 20 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the board meeting in-person or register to attend virtually: https://bit.ly/41klH22

You can view this board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: 

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the November 15, 2023 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered on the agenda)

6A. Presentation from the Department of Sanitation - Updates on curbside composting, updates to bulk items collections, future plans for containerization

7. Committee Reports: A) Joint Committee Meeting with Parks & Environment and Economic Development & Small Businesses (Tabled at the November board meeting. Vote required) - 1. Presentation from Steiner Studio on their Steiner Sequel building and park plans located at the Made in New York Campus

B) Land Use/Landmarks Committee - 1. Presentation from NYC Planning on City of Yes Economic Opportunity ULURP application

C) Parks & Environment Committee (Vote required) - 1. Presentation from New Yorkers for Parks - 1% for Parks campaign, 2. Presentation from NYC Parks & Recreation on the reconstruction of D'Emic Playground (3rd Avenue between 34th & 35th Streets, adjacent to Sunset Park High School)

D) Public Safety Committee (Vote required) - 1. Liquor and cabaret license for Family Hall Events Inc. located at 201 46th Street, 2. Cannabis license application for an adult-use retail dispensary to be located at 700A 5th Avenue (between 22nd & 21st Streets), 3. Cannabis license application for an adult-use retail dispenary to be located at 585 5th Avenue (between 16th Street & Prospect Avenue), 4. 2 cannabis license applications for an adult-use retail dispensary to be located at 584 4th Avenue (between Prospect Avenue & 16th Street, 5. Cannabis license application for an adult-use retail dispensary to be located at 4403 5th Avenue (between 44th & 45th Streets)

E) Transportation Committee - 1. NYC Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice - Presentation on topics related to transportation, last-mile trucking facilities, 2. Public comment on 3rd Avenue and BQE proposals, 3. Committee discusssion 3rd Avenue and BQE proposals

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Community Land Trust Virtual Workshop

Presented by the CB7 Housing Committee

Tuesday, December 19 @ 6:30 p.m.

Click on the link provided to register to attend the virtual workshop as an attendee on Zoom - https://bit.ly/3Rd1ve0

**This is not a formal meeting of the CB7 Housing Committee. No official action can be taken during the workshop** 
 
Agenda: 
  1. Presentation by Elise Goldin from the New Economy Project - Community Land Trusts: What are they? How do they work? 
 

**CANCELED** - Membership & Attendance Committee

The CB7 Membership & Attendance Committee Meeting for December 12 is canceled

Transportation Committee

Monday, December 11 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the committee meeting in-person or you can register to attend virtually:

https://bit.ly/3G8AFOY

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. NYC Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice - Presentation on topics related to transportation, last-mile trucking facilities

2. Public comment on 3rd Avenue and BQE proposals

3. Committee discussion on 3rd Avenue and BQE proposals

Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, December 5 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue

You can attend the committee meeting in-person or you can register to attend virtually:

https://bit.ly/3MQPhWN

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Liquor and cabaret license for Family Hall Events Inc. located at 201 46th Street

2. Cannabis license application for an adult-use retail dispensary to be located at 700A 5th Avenue (between 22nd & 21st Streets)

3. Cannabis license application for an adult-use retail dispensary to be located at 585 5th Avenue (between 16th Street & Prospect Avenue)

4. 2 cannabis license applications for an adult-use retail dispensary to be located at 584 4th Avenue (between Prospect Avenue & 16th Street)

5. Cannabis license application for an adult-use retail dispensary to be located at 4403 5th Avenue ( between 44th & 45th Streets)

November

Parks & Environment Committee

Tuesday, November 28 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue

You can attend the committee meeting in-person or you can register to attend virtually:

https://bit.ly/3FTBuet

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

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Agenda:

1. Presentation from New Yorkers for Parks - 1% for Parks campaign

2. Presentation from NYC Parks & Recreation on the reconstruction of D'Emic Playground (3rd Avenue between 34th & 35th Street, adjacent to Sunset Park High School)

Land Use/Landmarks Committee

Monday, November 27 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the committee meeting in-person or you can register to attend virtually:

https://bit.ly/46hO6qm

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Presentation from NYC Planning on City of Yes Economic Opportunity ULURP application

Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 15 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the committee meeting in-person or you can register to attend virtually:

: https://bit.ly/3MBz6MW 

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:
 
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Opening of the meeting
4. Adoption of the agenda
5. Adoption of the minutes of the October 18, 2023 board meeting
6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered on the agenda)
7. Committee Reports: A) Housing Committee (Tabled in September and October) - 1. Working meeting to organize Community Land Trust Informational(s)
 
B) Transportation Committee (Vote required) - 1. Presentation by NYCDOT on the 3rd Avenue feedback session and proposals, 2. Street co-naming proposal for 24th Street between 4th & 5th Avenues

C) Executive Committee  - 1. Discussion related to committee meetings, 2. Discussion on quorum at CB7 meetings

D) Joint Committee Meeting with Parks & Environment and Economic Development & Small Businesses (Vote required) -1.Presentation from Steiner Studio on their Steiner Sequel building and park plans located at the Made in New York campus

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Joint Committee Meeting with Parks & Environment and Economic Development & Small Businesses 

Tuesday, November 14 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

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https://bit.ly/40v7RJY

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:
 
1. Presentation from Steiner Studio on their Steiner Sequel building and park plans located at the Made in New York campus

Executive Committee

Monday, November 13 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the committee meeting in-person or you can register to attend virtually:

https://bit.ly/3MBz6MW

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Discussion related to committee meetings

2. Discussion on quorum at CB7 meetings

Transportation Committee

Thursday, November 2 @ 6:30 p.m.

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the committee meeting in-person or you can register to attend virtually:

https://bit.ly/3FfYJyR

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:
 
1. Presentation by NYCDOT on the 3rd Avenue feedback session and proposals 
 
2. Street co-naming proposal for 24th Street between 4th and 5th Avenues

October

Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 18
6:30 p.m 

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the board meeting in-person or you can register to attend virtually:

https://bit.ly/3tvaL4Y

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the September 20, 2023 board meeting

6. Adoption of the minutes of the October 11, 2023 public hearing

7. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered on the agenda)

8. Committee Reports: A) Housing Committee (Tabled in September) - 1.Working meeting to organize Community Land Trusts Informational(s)

B) Parks Committee (Voting required) - 1. Presentation from NYC Parks & Recreation on the redesign of the Pena Herrera Playground

C) Transportation Committee (Voting required) - 1. Street co-naming 36th Street & 5th Avenue for Dr. Antonia Pantoja, 2. Presentation from the Taxi & Limousine Commission on expanding awareness for passengers on unlicensed vehicles or refusals from licensed operators, 3. Presentation/Discussion on trucking, safety, heatlh, environment concerns related to last mile trucking and 3rd Avenue

D) Joint Committee Meeting with Sanitation/Environment and Transportation Committees - 1. Presentation by Con Edison: Reliable Clean Citieis Project: Gowanus to Greenwood, 2. New York State Air Survey - South Brooklyn Update from Neighbors Helping Neighbors/5th Avenue Committee, 3. Local Air Quality Research presentation from UPROSE

E) Finance Committee (Voting required) - 1. Discussion on F.Y. 2025 Capital and Expense Budget Priorities

F) Public Safety Committee - 1. Application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary located at 251 47th Street, 2. Application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary located at 6123 5th Avenue

9. Roll Call

10. Elected Officials and Representatives

11. Chairperson's Report

12. District Manager's Report

13. Old Business

14. New Business

15. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

16. Adjournment

Public Safety Committee 

Thursday, October 12
6:30 p.m 

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda:

  1. Application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary located at 251 47th Street
  2. Application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary located at 6123 5th Avenue
You can attend the CB7 Public Safety Committee Meeting in-person or you can register to attend the meeting virtually: https://bit.ly/3RKcWvC
 
You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Public Hearing and Finance Committee

Wecdnesday, October 11
6:30 p.m

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda:

1. Discussion on F.Y. 2025 Capital and Expense Budget Priorities

Following the public hearing, the Finance Committee will meet. 

You can attend in-person or you can attend virtually by registering as an attendee: https://bit.ly/451haSn

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7 YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Joint Committee Meeting with Sanitation/Environment and Transportation Committees

Tuesday, October 10
6:30 p.m

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda:

  1. Presentation by Con Edison: Reliable Clean Cities Project: Gowanus to Greenwood
  2. New York State Air Survey - South Brooklyn Update from Neighbors Helping Neighbors/5th Ave Committee 
You can attend this meeting in person or you can join the meeting virtually by registering at this link: https://bit.ly/466fF6D
 

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7 YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Transportation Committee

Tuesday, October 3
6:30 p.m

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda:

1. Street co-naming 36th Street & 5th Avenue for Dr. Antonia Pantoja

2. Presentation from the Taxi & Limousine Commission on expanding awareness for passengers on unlicensed vehicles or refusals from licensed operators

3. Presentation/Discussion on trucking, safety, health, environment concerns related to last mile trucking and 3rd Avenue

You can attend in-person or register as an attendee: https://bit.ly/48iOGGN
 
You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7 YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

September

Parks Committee

Wednesday, September 27
6:30 p.m

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda: 

1. Presentation from NYC Parks & Recreation on the redesign of the Pena Herrera Playground

You can attend this committee meeting in person or register to join virtually as attendee:

https://bit.ly/3Pwv6iP

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7 YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 20
6:30 p.m 

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can attend the meeting in person or register to attend the meeting virtually: https://bit.ly/3qZhV0b

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Proposed agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the June 21, 2023 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered on the agenda)

7. Committee Reports: A) Public Safety Committee - 1. Basic CPR training from the FDNY Mobile CPR Unit, B) Housing Committee - 1. Working meeting to organizze Community Land Trusts

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

August

Housing Committee

**HYBRID COMMITTEE MEETING**

Monday, August 21
6:30 p.m 

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda: 1. Working meeting to organize Community Land Trust Informational(s)

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/45it7U9

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Housing Committee

**HYBRID COMMITTEE MEETING**

Monday, August 7
6:30 p.m 

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda: 1. Working meeting to organize Community Land Trust Informational(s)

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3OirqPI

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

July

Housing Committee

**HYBRID COMMITTEE MEETING**

Tuesday, July 25
6:30 p.m 

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda: 1. Working meeting to organize Community Land Trust Informational(s)

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3pQTkKz

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Housing Committee

**HYBRID COMMITTEE MEETING**

Wednesday, July 12
6:30 p.m 

CB7 Office - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda: 1. Working meeting to organize Summer 2023 Community Land Trust Informational(s)

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/46EPk08

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

June

Housing Committee

**HYBRID COMMITTEE MEETING**

Thursday, June 29
6:30 p.m 

Office of Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes - 4907 4th Avenue, #1A

Agenda: 1. Open discussion on committee topics.

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3JPC1Az

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Public Safety Committee

**IN-PERSON MEETING**

Monday, June 26
6:30 p.m - 4201 4th Avenue in the CB7 meeting room (entrance on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

Agenda: 1. Free Automated External Defibrillator (AED) & basic CPR training from the FDNY Mobile CPR Unit

**Space is limited** To reserve a spot, send an email to bk07@cb.nyc.gov

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Board Meeting

**IN-PERSON MEETING**

Wednesday, June 21
6:30 p.m - 4201 4th Avenue in the CB7 meeting room (entrance on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue)

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Proposed agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting 

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the May 17, 2023 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Special Item: Executive Committee - Videoconference Resolution to allow virtual attendance during an extenuating circumstance (Vote required)

8. Committee Reports: A) Parks Committee (Vote required) - 1. Update from NYC Parks & Recreation on the design of the Greenwood Playground Handball Reconstruction, 2. Update on renovation of the Sunset Park basketball courts

B) Housing Committee (Vote required) - 1. Presentation from Community Service Society - "Financial Resources for Housing Justice"

C) Transportation Committee - 1. MTA Brooklyn Bus Redesign Discussion; 2. Update on ADA projects, 3. Q&A

D) Joint Committee Meeting wih Sanitation/Environment, Land Use/Landmarks, and Transportation Committees - 1. Presentation from the Department of City Planning on City of Yes Carbon Neutrality

9. Roll Call

10. Elected Officials and Representatives 

11. Chairperson;s Report

12. District Manager's Report

13. Old Business

14. New Business

15. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

16. Adjournment

Joint Committee Meeting with Sanitation/Environment, Land Use/Landmarks Committee, and Transportation Committees

**There will be Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese translation for this committee meeting**

Wednesday, June 14
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

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You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the Department of City Planning on the City of Yes Carbon Neutrality

Transportation Committee

Thursday, June 8
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/41XsyNv

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. MTA Brooklyn Bus Redesign Discussion

2. Update on ADA projects

3. Q&A

Housing Committee

Thursday, June 1
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

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You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Presentation from Community Service Society  - "Financial Resources for Housing Justice"

May

Parks Committee

Tuesday, May 30
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee:https://bit.ly/3Ig7B9N

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Agenda:

1. Update from NYC Parks & Recreation on the design of the Greenwood Playground Handball Reconstruction

2. Update on renovation of the Sunset Park basketball courts

Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 17
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/427G6ak

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Proposed agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the April 19, 2023 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Committee Reports: A) Housing Committee - 1. Introduction to Community Land Trusts and Land Banks, 2. Presentation by Will Spisak from the NYC Community Land Initiative (NYCCLI)

B) Education/Youth Committee - 1. School renaming of PS 958, 2. Update and review of Sunset Park High School

C) Joint Committee Meeting with Executive and Membership & Attendance Committees - 1. Welcome and introductions, 2. Introduce board staff and Executive Committee, 3. Review member handbook, 4. Review committee assignments, 5. Q&A

D) Transportation Committee (Vote required) - 1. Seeley Street Study, 2. Discussion on street renaming for 47th Street between 4th & 5th Avenues, 3. Discussion on Neighborhood Loading Zones

E) Economic Development-Waterfont Committe (Vote tabled at April 2023 board meeting) - 1. Percent for Art Conceptual Design for Bush Terminal MiNY Campus

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Transportation Committee

Monday, May 15
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Seeley Street Study

2. Discussion on street-renaming for 47th Street between 4th & 5th Avenues

3. Discussion on Neighborhood Loading Zones

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3UYR0wh

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ

**IN-PERSON MEETING**

Joint Committee Meeting with Executive and Membership & Attendance Committees

Tuesday, May 9
6:00 p.m
4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue) CB7 Meeting Room

Agenda:

1. Welcome and introductions

2. Introduce board staff and Executive Committee

3. Review member handbook

4. Review committee assignments

5. Q&A

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ

Education/Youth Committee - **IN-PERSON MEETING**

Monday, May 8
6:30 p.m. - 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street and 4th Avenue) CB7 meeting room

Agenda:

1. School renaming of PS 958

2. Update and review of Sunset Park High School

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ

April 

Housing Committee 

Monday, April 24
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3L9bYp2

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel:

https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Community Land Trusts and Land Banks

2. Presentation by Will Spisak from the NYC Community Land Initiative (NYCCLI)    

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 19
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Register to join the webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3ZHemHi

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the March 15, 2023 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee)

7. Committee Reports: A) Joint Committee Meeting with Public Safety and Education/Youth Committees - 1. Meet and greet with 72nd Precinct Captain Suarez, 2. Discussion on safety concerns in the community, 3. Discussion on school safety concerns and youth violence in the community, 4. Discussion on new school safety concerns

B) Executive Committee (Vote required) - 1. Hybrid meeting resolution, 2. Review FY 2023 Expenses Report, 3. Executive Session to review financial and employment history of board staff

C) Housing Committee - 1. Discussion on agenda priorities for the Housing Committee

D) Joint Committee Meeting with Education/Youth and Parks Committees - 1. Presentation from Pop-Up Forest about a city-wide wildflower campaign to engage local schools

E) Joint Committee Meeting with Executive & Land Use/Landmarks Committees - 1. Presentation from the Brooklyn Borough President's Office - Draft recommendations from the Brooklyn Comprehensive Plan on health disparities in the borough

F) Economic Development/Waterfront Committee (Vote required) - 1. Percent for Art Conceptual Design for Bush Terminal MiNY Campus, 2. Update on the MiNY project, 3. Presentation from Equinor on the final design project

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Housing Committee

Tuesday, April 18
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda TBD

Economic Development/Waterfront Committee

Monday, April 17
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Percent for Art Conceptual Design for Bush Terminal MiNY Campus

2. Update on the MiNY project

3. Presentation from Equinor on final design project

Register to join the webinar as an attendee:https://bit.ly/42WtHGN

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel:

 https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ

Joint Committee Meeting with Executive & Land Use/Landmarks Committees

Monday, April 3
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation from the Brooklyn Borough President's Office - Draft recommendations from the Brooklyn Comprehensive Plan on health disparities in the borough

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3lmgMgF

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel:

 https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ

March

Joint Committee Meeting with Education/Youth & Parks Committees

Tuesday, March 28
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation from Pop-Up Forest about a city-wide wildflower campaign to engage local schools

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: http://bit.ly/3mNV2KM

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ

Housing Committee

**CHANGE OF DATE**

Thursday, March 23
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Discussion on agenda priorities for the Housing Committee

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3JeAvXr

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel:https://bit.ly/2ROsJw

**SAVE THE DATE** - Housing Commitee Meetings on April 18 and May 16 (Agenda TBD)

Executive Committee

Wednesday, March 22
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Hybrid meeting resolution

2. Review FY 2023 Expenses Report

3. Executive Session to review financial and employment history of board staff

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: http://bit.ly/4056yzY

You can view this meeting on Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/4056yzY

Joint Committee Meeting with Public Safety and Education/Youth

Monday, March 20
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Meet and greet with 72nd Precinct Captain Suarez

2. Discussion on safety concerns in the community

3. Discussion on school safety concerns and youth violence in the community

4. Discussion on new school safety measures

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/405Ct3b

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ

Board Meeting 

Wednesday, March 15
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3kNC2eG

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7 YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2Rl39PO

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the January 18, 2023 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Committee Reports:A) Transportation Committee (No vote required) - 1. Discussion with NYC DOT about the BQE South/Gowanus Expressway project, 2. Update from DOT on BQE community engagement

B) Housing Committee (No vote required) - 1. Roundtable discussion with local elected officails focusing on the housing crisis in CB7 and affordable housing creation and preservation in the CB7 district

C) Joint Committee Meeting with Land Use/Landmarks and Executive Committees (No vote required) - 1. For the grant of an authorization pursuant to Section 42-47 of the Zoning Resolution to allow a three-story residential building at 155 18th Street

D) Executive Committee (Vote required) - 1. Committee membership and leadership, 2. Executive Session to review financial and employment history of a particular person or persons

E) Joint Committee Meeting with Transportation, Health & Human Services, Sanitation/Environment Committees (No vote required) - 1. NYS Air Quality Division Board's Brooklyn Community Air Monitoring Initiative, 2. Neighborhood Air Quality, Trafffice and Noise Sensors Project in Red Hook

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Joint Committee Meeting with Transportation, Health & Human Services, Sanitation/Environment Committees

Monday, March 13
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. NYS Air Quality Division Board's Brooklyn Community Air Monitoring Initiative

2. Neighborhood Air Quality, Traffic, and Noise Sensors Project in Red Hook

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee:  http://bit.ly/3IVuDmS

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7's YouTube Channel: 

https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ

Executive Committee

Thursday, March 9
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Committee membership and leadership

2. Executive Session to review financial and employment history of a particulart person or persons

Register to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3S8c7Li

You can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7 YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2Rl39PO

Joint Committee Meeting with Executive & Land Use/Landmarks Committees  

Tuesday, March 7
6:30 p.m. via Zoom 

Agenda:

1. For the grant of an authorization pursuant to Section 42-47 of the Zoning Resolution to allow a three-story residential building at 155 18th Street

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February  

Housing Committee 

Tuesday, February 28
6:30 p.m. via Zoom 

Agenda:

1. Roundtable discussion with local elected officials focusing on the housing crisis in CB7 and affordable housing creation and preservation in the CB7 district

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Transportation Committee 

Wednesday, February 22
6:30 p.m. via Zoom 

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Agenda:

 1. Discussion with NYC DOT about the BQE South/Gowanus Expressway project

2. Update from DOT on BQE community engagement       

Board Meeting 

Wednesday, February 15
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

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Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the January 18, 2023 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Committee Reports: A) Transportation Committee (Vote required) - 1. Revocable consent for City Harvest to operate at 150 52nd Street, 2. Presentation from NYC Office of Technology & Innovation with CityBridge on the installation of LinkNYC kiosks in CB7, 3. Discussion on neighborhood loading zones in CB7

B) Housing Committee (Vote required) - 1. Presentation from the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens on the Home Sharing Program, 2. Presentation from Reside New York on the application process for affordable housing units at 875 4th Avenue, 3. NYC Voluntary Cleanup Program for 179 22nd Street, 4. Presentation from Right to Counsel

C) Public Safety Committee (No vote required) - 1. Presentation on the NYU Buildings Bridges Security Guard Training Program, 2. Meet and greet with Metropolitan Detention Center/BOP staff

D) Economic Development-Waterfront Committee (No vote required) - 1. Presentation from Equinor - a. Project overview and local opportunities for engagement, b. South Brooklyn Marine Terminal overview and timeline, c. Operations and maintenance base, d. Plan ahead-Future engagement and timeline

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Economic Development-Waterfront Committee 

Wednesday, February 8
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation by Equinor:

  • Project overview and local opportunities for engagement
  • South Brooklyn Marine Terminal overview and timeline
  • Operations and maintenance base
  • Plan ahead-Future engagement and timeline

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Housing Committee 

Tuesday, February 7
6:30 p.m. via Zoom 

Agenda:

 Presentations: 

1.    NYC Voluntary Cleanup Program for 179 22nd Street (20 min) 

·         Shaminder Chawla, Deputy Director, NYC Office of Environmental Remediation   

2.    Presentation from Right to Counsel Coalition (20 min) 

·         VOTE REQUIRED: Right to Counsel Coalition is seeking support of the Right to Counsel Resolution seeking to provide free legal representation for all tenants facing eviction and small landlords facing foreclosure.   

Planning Ahead: 

1.    Review and finalize next steps for Feb 28th Round Table Discussion (30 min) 

2.    Future engagement (20 min) 

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Transportation Committee 

Wednesday, February 1
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation from NYC Office of Technology & Innovation and CityBridge regarding the installation of LinkNYC kiosks in CB7

2. Discussion on neighborhood loading zones in CB7

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January   

Public Safety Committee 

Monday, January 30
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation on the NYU Buildings Bridges Security Guard Training Program

2. Meet and greet with Metropolitan Detention Center/BOP staff

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Housing Committee 

 Wednesday, January 25
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

 Agenda:

 1. Presentation from the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens on the Home Sharing Program

 2. Presentation from Reside New York on the application process for affordable housing units at 875 4th Avenue

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Transportation Committee 

Monday, January 23
6:30 p.m. via Zoom 

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Agenda:

1. Revocable consent for City Harvest to operate at 150 52nd Street     

Board Meeting 

Wednesday, January 18
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

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Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the December 21, 2022 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Committee Reports: A) Executive Committee - 1. Presentation by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection on free tax preparation and financial counseling

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Executive Committee 

Monday, January 9
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

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Agenda:

1. Presentation (English & Spanish) by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection on free tax prep services

2022 Calendar

December

Board Meeting 

Wednesday, December 21
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

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Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the November 16, 2022 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Committee Reports: A) Education/Youth (No vote required) - 1. Presentation by the Brooklyn Transition and College Action Center

B) Public Safety Committee -(No vote required) - 1. Presentation by the Fire Department of NY on general fire safety, holiday fire safety, and lithium-ion batteries (for individuals and businesses), 2. Meet and greet with BOP/Metropolitan Detention Center staff

C) Sanitation/Environment Committee (Vote required) - 1. Presentation from United Redemption to open and operate a bottle redemption center to be located at 84 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 

D) Special Sub-committee on Last Mile Trucking Facilities (No vote required) - 1. Recap from last meeting, 2. Update from Consumer Reports Digital Lab on the air quality in Red Hook, 3. Update on Indirect Source Rule legislation from Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes' Office, 4. Update on Special Text Amendment for City Zoning by the Last Mile Coalition, 5. Updated on related legislation by Councilmember Alexa Aviles' Office

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Special Sub-committee on Last Mile Trucking Facilities Committee Meeting 

Monday, December 19
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda TBA

Sanitation/Environment Committee Meeting 

Tuesday, December 13
6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation from United Redemption to open and operate a bottle redemption center to be located at 84 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Public Safety Committee Meeting 

Monday, December 5
6:30 p.m. 

Agenda:

  1. Presentation by the Fire Department of NY on general fire safety, holiday fire safety, and lithium ion batteries (for individuals and businesses)
  2. Meet and greet with BOP/Metropolitan Detention Center staff

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November

Education/Youth Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 29
6:30 p.m.

Agenda:

  1. Presentation by the Brooklyn Transition and College Action Center

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Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 16
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the October 19, 2022 board meetiing

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Committee Reports: A) Transportation Committee (No vote required) - 1. Presentation by DOT to discuss BQE repairs and the impact on the district, 2. Presentation by DOT on Brooklyn CarShare

B) Parks Committee (No vote required) - 1. Update on the activities and general operations happening in Prospect Park and with the Prospect Park Alliance, 2. Open discussion on Parks Committee priorities

C) Economic Development-Waterfront (Vote required) - 1. Presentation from EDC on the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal final design for the Public Design Commission

D) Joint Committee Meeting with Public Safety and Transportation (No vote required) - 1. Quality of life concerns (including bikes, motorized bikes/scooters, visible drug use and theft), 2. Safety (Streets, transit and in the park), 3. 311 call responses, 4. Community concerns, 5. Enforcement activities in CD7

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

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Joint Committee Meeting with Public Safety & Transportation Committees

Monday, November 14
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Quality of life concerns (including bikes, motorized bikes/scooters, visibile drug use and theft)

2. Safety (Streets, transit and in the park)

3. 311 call responses

4. Community concerns

5. Enforcement activities in CD7

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Economic Development-Waterfront Committee 

Wednesday, November 9
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation from EDC on the final design for the Southwest Brooklyn Marine Terminal for the Public Design Commission

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Parks Committee 

Thursday, November 3
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Update on the activities and general operations happening in Prospect Park and with the Prospect Park Alliance

2. Open discussion on Parks Committee priorities

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October

Transportation Committee 

Monday, October 24
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

 1. Presentation by DOT on the BQE repairs and its impact in CD7
 2. Presentation by DOT on Brooklyn CarShare
 
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Board Meeting 

Wednesday, October 19
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call
  3. Opening of the meeting
  4. Adoption of the agenda
  5. Adoption of the minutes of the September 21, 2022 board meeting
  6. Adoption of the minutes of the October 12, 2022 Finance Committee public hearing
  7. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)
  8. Committee Reports: A) Transportation Committee (No vote required) – Presentation by the Burtis Consulting Group on EDC’s reconstruction project bounded by 36th Street to the north, the East River to the east, 45th Street to the south and 3rd Avenue to the west, 2. Presentation by the Department of Design and Construction on the 4th Avenue Median project

     B) Finance Committee (Vote required) - 1. F.Y. 2024 Capital and Expense Budget Priorities

     C) Public Safety Committee (Tabled) (Vote required) - 1. Community concerns on quality-of-life issues in CB7 and plans for summer safety in the district, 2. Presentation from the Civilian Complaint Review Board, 3. Discussion on liquor license         application for El Rey Pescado Restaurant located at 4515 5th Avenue for a change in the method of operation to add patron dancing

  1. Roll Call
  2. Elected Officials and Representatives
  3. Chairperson’s Report
  4. District Manager’s Report
  5. Old Business
  6. New Business
  7. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
  8. Adjournment

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Ability and Access Committee 

 Tuesday, October 18
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

 Agenda:

  1. Community board needs for translation and interpretation services
  2. Plans for accessibility at future hybrid meetings
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Accessible Accommodations: The meeting will be held via Zoom with automated live captions. To request an interpreter who speaks another language (such as Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, or ASL), CART, or other additional accommodations, please contact the CB7 Office at 718-854-0003 or via e-mail bk07@cb.nyc.gov at least 10 days in advance to ensure that services can be arranged.

Sanitation/Environment Committee 

Thursday, October 13
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation by National Grid on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)

2. Presentation by Greenwood Cemetery on their DEC funded planting project

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Finance Committee Public Hearing 

Wednesday, October 12
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Discussion on F.Y. Capital and Expense Budget Priorities

Following the public hearing, the Finance Committee will meet.

For a copy of the Capital and Expense Budget priorities that will be discussed at the public hearing, send a requst by email to bk07@cb.ny.gov

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Transportation Committee 

Thursday, October 6
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the Burtis Consulting Group on EDC's reconstruction project bounded by 36th Street to the north, the East River to the east, 45th Street to south and 3rd Avenue to the west

2. Presentation by Department of Design and Construction on the 4th Avenue Median project

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September

Board Meeting 

Wednesday, September 21
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

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Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the June 15, 2022 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Committee Reports: A) Public Safety Committee - 1. Community concerns on quality-of-life issues in CB7 and plans for summer safety in the district, 2. Presentation from the Civilian Complaint Review Board, 3. (Vote required) Discussion on liquor license application for El Del Pescado Restaurant located at 4515 5th Avenue for a change in the method of operation to add patron dancing

B) Parks Committee - 1. Update on the reconstruction of the Sunset Park Recreation Center, 2. Discussion on a future tour of Sunset Park 

C) Executive Committee  - 1. Monthly and committee meetings, 2. Streamlining committee minutes, 3. Goals for the year, 4. Additional item TBD

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

Executive Committee 

Tuesday, September 13
6:30 p.m.
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Monthly and committee meetings

2. Streamlining committee minutes

3. Goals for the year

4. Additional items TBD

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August

Public Safety Committee 

Monday, August 15
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Discussion on liquor license application for El Del Pescado Restaurant located at 4515 5th Avenue for a change in the method of operaton to add patron dancing

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June

Parks Committee 

Tuesday, June 28
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Update on the reconstruction of the Sunset Park Recreation Center

2. Discussion on a future tour of Sunset Park

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Public Safety Committee 

Monday, June 27
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Community concerns on quality of life issues in CB7 and plans for summer safety in the district

2. Presentation from the Civilian Complaint Review Board

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Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 15
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the April 20, 2022 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Committee Reports: A) Nominating Committee (Vote required) - 1. Elections

B) Transportation Committee (No vote required) - 1. Update from the MTA on the 8th Avenue ADA project

C) Public Safety Committee (No vote required) - 1. Presentation from the Brooklyn District Attorney's Public Engagement Division on the role, structure, and services provided by the DA's Office and addressing concerns with enforcement issues.

D) Special Subcommittee on Last Mile Trucking Facilities (Vote required)  - 1. Updates on legislative actions, committee/CB7 board members discussion, 2. Background/context and overview of special text amendment - Last Mile Coalition, 3. Discusson with Industrial Jobs Coalition on the Last Mile Zoning Text Amendment, 4. Discussion amongst CB7 board members and presenters

E) Economic Development/Waterfront Committee (No vote required) - 1. Sunset Park Commercial District Needs assessment, 2. Presentation from Los Deliveristas/Workers Justice Project

F) Health Committee (No vote required) - 1. Presentation from Metro Plush Health on their services, 2. Presentation from NYS Department of Health on the Health Plan Marketplace 

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

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Health Committee

Tuesday, June 7
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda:

1.  Presentation from Metro Plus Health on their services (Spanish and Chinese translation provided) 

2. Presentation from NYS Department of Health on the Health Plan Marketplace

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Economic Developmen-Waterfront Committee

Monday, June 6
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda:

1. Sunset Park Commercial District Needs assessment

2. Presentation from Los Deliveristas/Workers Justice Project

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Special Subcommittee on Last Mile Trucking Facilities

Wednesday, June 1
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda:

1.  Updates on legislative actions, committee/CB7 board members discussion

2. Background/context and overview of special text amendment - Last Mile Coalition

3. Discussion with Industrial Jobs Coalition on the Last Mile Zoning Text Amendment

4. Discussion amongst CB7 board members and presenters

5. Public Comment

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May

Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, May 25
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda:

1.  Presentation from the Brooklyn District Attorney's Public Engagement Division on the role, structure, and services provided by the DA's Office and addressing community concerns with enforcement issues

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Transportation Committee

Monday, May 23
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda:

1. Update from MTA on the 8th Avenue ADA project

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Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 18
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the April 20, 2022 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Committee Reports: A) Executive Committee - 1. Community Planning, 2. Hybrid meetings, 3. Non-board members participation on committees

B) Health Committee (No vote required) - 1. Presentation by Live On NY on organ donation, 2. Presentation by the Brooklyn Hospital Center's Cancer Service Program

C) Sanitation/Environment Committee (No vote required) - 1. Presentation by Metropolitan Recycling on their proposal for a facility at the 65th Street Rail Yard

D) Special Subcommittee on Last Mile Trucking Facilities (Vote required) - 1. Discussion among committee members on recent meetings, proposed legislation, and remaining gaps, 2. Department of City Planning presentation in response to CB7 letter, 3. Department of Transportation presentation in response to CB7 letter, 4. Public Comment, 5. Presentation from DH Property and Bridge Development Partners on their plans to develop a four-story last mile trucking distribution center on 3rd Avenue from 19th to 21st Streets, 6. Review and discussion on text for "Last Mile Warehouse Special Permit Requirements", 7. Public Comment, 8. Vote by committe on special zoning text

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

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Nominating Committee

Tuesday, May 17
 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda:

 1. Discussion on nominations for the executive board positions of Chairperson, First Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, Secretary, Assistanct Secretary, Treasurer, Community Engagement Officer, Sergeant at Arms, and Assistant Sergeant at Arms.

2. Create a slate of candidates to present to the full board at the upcoming board meetings.

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Special Subcommittee on Last Mile Trucking Facilities

Monday, May 16
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda:

1. (INVITED) DH Property and Bridge Development Partners on their plan to develop a four-story last mile trucking distribution center on 3rd Avenue from 19th to 21st Streets.

2. Committee members review and discuss the text and request to support "Last Mile Warehouse Special Permit Requirements"

3. Public Comment

4. Vote by committe on special zoning text

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April

Special Subcomittee on Last Mile Trucking Facilities

Wednesday, April 27
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda:

1. Discussion among CB7 Special Sub-Committee on Last Mile Trucking Committee members on recent meetings, proposed legislation and remaining gaps 

2. Public Comment

3. (CONFIRMED) Department of City Planning presentation in response to CB7 letter

4. (CONFIRMED) Department of Transportation presentation in response to CB7 letter

5. (INVITED) DH Property and Bridge Development Partners on their plan to develop a four-story last mile trucking distribution center on 3rd Avenue from 19th to 21st Streets

6. Public Comment

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Sanitation/Environment Committee

Tuesday, April 26
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda:1. Presentation by Metropolitan Recycling on their proposal for a facility at the 65th Street Rail YardRegister to join the Zoom webinar as an attendee: https://bit.ly/3vccJEvYou can view this meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board #7 YouTube Channel:www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAZ1cECSeZI8iNyQDKuX5Q

Health Committee

Monday, April 25
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presenation by Live On NY on organ donation

2. Presentation by the Brooklyn Hospital Center's Cancer Service Program

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Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 20
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the March 16, 2022 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)

7. Committee Reports: A) Education/Youth (No vote required) - 1. Presentation from Emily Shapiro, New School Project of PS 958

B) Public Safety Committee (No vote required) - 1. Resident concerns on the infestation of drugs on 4th Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets, 2. Spike in crime within the 72nd Precinct sections and the plans to address the spike, 3. 72nd Precinct data and response to complaints about illegal parking/traffic/driver misconduct that are subitted to 311, 4. Resident concerns on illegal parking and abandoned vehicles under the Gowanus Expressway from 18th to 36th Streets, 56th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues, and 4th Avenue between 25th and 26th Streets, 5. Resident concerns on quality-of-life complaints adjacent to the homeless shelters in CD7, 6. Heroin use activities on 5th Avenue in the 50's, 7. Sexual assault incident on February 26, 2022 stemming from the 45th Street train station

C) Special Subcommittee on Last Mile Trucking Facilities (No vote required) - 1. Legislative updates from Councilmember Alexa Aviles and Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes' Offices on trucking/last-mile facilities, 2. Updates from the NYC Last Mile Coalition and how to get involved

D) Parks Committee (No vote required) - 1. Update on capital projects in CD7, 2. Presentation from NYC Parks on a temporary art installation slated for Pena-Herrera Park

E) Executive Committee (No vote required) - 1. Community planning, 2. Hybrid meetings, 3. Non-board members participation on committes

F) Joint Housing and Sanitation/Environment (No vote required) - 1. Overview of the Brownfield Site Cleaup program and application process, 2. Rundown on the public comment period for 737 4th Avenue

G) Health Committee (No vote required) - 1. Presentation by NYU Langone for a research study focusing on the resilience and mental health of teenagers of Chinese and Mexican heritage in Sunset Park and the experiences of US-born children of immigrants 

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

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Health Committee

Tuesday, April 12
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation by NYU Langone for a research study focusing on the resilience and mental health of teenagers of Chinese and Mexican heritage in Sunset Park and the experiences of US-born children of immigrants.

There will be live Spanish translation at this meeting. There will be a pre-recorded Chinese translation description of the NYU Langone study made available at the meeting.

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Joint Housing and Sanitation/Environment Committee

Monday, April 11
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Overview of the Brownfield Site Cleanup program and application process

2. Rundown on the public comment period for 737 4th Avenue

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March

Executive Committee

Thursday, March 24
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Community planning
  2. Hybrid meetings
  3. Non-board members participation on committees

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Parks Committee

Thursday, March 17
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Update on capital projects in CD 7
  2. Presentation from NYC Parks on a temporary art installation slated for Pena-Herrera Park

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Special Subcommittee on Last Mile Trucking Facilities

Wednesday, March 23
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Welcome
  2. Public Comment (3 minutes each)
  3. Legislative updates from Councilmember Alexa Aviles and Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes' Offices on trucking/last-mile facilities
  4. Updates from the NYC Last Mile Coalition and how to get involved
  5. Invitation to DOT to speak (Tentative)
  6. Public Comments (3 minutes each)

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Public Safety Committee - **NEW DATE**

Tuesday, March 22
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Resident concerns on the infestation of drugs on 4th Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets
  2. Spike in crime within the 72nd Precinct sectors and the plans to address the spike
  3. 72nd Precinct data and response to complaints about illegal parking/traffic/driver misconduct that are submitted to 311
  4. Resident concerns on illegal parking and abandoned vehicles under the Gowanus Expressway from 18th to 36th Streets, 56th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues, and 4th Avenue between 25th and 26th Streets
  5. Residents concerns on quality-of-life complaints adjacent to the homeless shelters in CD7
  6. Heroin use activities on 5th Avenue in the 50's
  7. Sexual assault incident on February 26, 2022 stemming from the 45th Street train station

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Education/Youth

Monday, March 21
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation from Emily Shapiro, New School Project Director of PS 958 located at 36th Street and 5th Avenue

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Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 16
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda: 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call
  3. Opening of the meeting
  4. Adoption of the agenda
  5. Adoption of the minutes of the February 16, 2022 board meeting
  6. Adoption of the minutes of the February 23, 2022 public hearing
  7. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)
  8. Committee reports:
    1. Sanitation/Environment Committee (No vote required)
      1. Update on green infrastructure scheduled to be installed in the Windsor Terrace community,
      2. Update on curbside composting in Community District 7
    2. Land Use/Landmarks Committee Meeting (Vote required) 
      1. Board of Standard and Appeals Application #2022-3-BZY - to extend the time to complete construction of a new cellar and 9 story mixed used building to contain a transient hotel (Use Group 50) and ambulatory diagnostic treatment health care facility (Use Group 4) within an M1-2D zoning district located at 4923 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
    3. Joint Committee Meeting with Transportation and Education/Youth (No vote required)
      1. Discussion with the School Construction Authority and the Department of Transportation on safety measures adjacent to new schools in CD7 located at 4th Avenue and 43rd Street, 5th Avenue and 36th Street, and 8th Avenue and 46th Street
    4. Housing Committee (No vote required)
      1. Discussion with the Department of Homeless Services and Samaritan Village on the opening of a shelter to be located at 5113 2nd Avenue to house 92 single adults with mental health challenges
    5. Transportation Committee
      1. Discussion with EDC on anticipated roadway and sidewalk changes on 3rd Avenue and 39th Street,
      2. Discussion with Seeley Street residents on their concerns about safety and transportation issues on Seeley Street
    6. Ability and Access Committee
      1. Presentation from disability service provider AHRC about their services in the district and how we can support their work,
      2. 2. Finalize CB7 2022 priorities for disability services, rights and inclusion for letter to elected officials and agencies
  9. Roll Call
  10. Elected Official and Representatives
  11. Chairperson' Report
  12. District Manager's Report
  13. Old Business
  14. New Business
  15. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
  16. Adjournment

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Ability and Access Committee

Tuesday, March 15
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Presentation from disability service provider AHRC about their services in the district and how we can support their work
  2. Finalize CB7 2022 priorities for disability services, rights and inlcusion for letter to elected officials and agencies

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Transportation Committee

Monday, March 14
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Discussion with EDC on anticipated roadway and sidewalk changes on 3rd Avenue and 39th Street
  2. Discussion with Seeley Street residents on their concerns about safety and transportation issues on Seeley Street

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Housing Committee

Tuesday, March 1
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Discussion with the Department of Homeless Services and Samaritan Village on the opening of a shelter to be located at 5113 2nd Avenue to house 92 single adults with mental health challenges.

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February

Joint Committee Meeting: Transportation and Education/Youth

Monday, February 28
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Discussion with the School Construction Authority and the Department of Transportation on safety measures adjacent to new schools in CD7 located at 4th Avenue and 43rd Street, 5th Avenue and 36th Street, and 8th Avenue and 46th Street

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Public Hearing and Land Use/Landmarks Committee

Wednesday, February 23
6:00 p.m. 
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Board of Standards and Appeals Application #2022-3-BZY - To extend the time to complete construction of a new cellar and 9 story mixed used building to contain a transient hotel (Use Group 5) and ambulatory diagnostic treatment health care facility (Use Group 4) within an M1-2D zoning district located at 4923 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 

Following the hearing, the Land Use/Landmarks Committee will meet.

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Sanitation/Environment

Tuesday, February 22
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Update on green infrastructure scheduled to be instaled in the Windsor Terrace community
  2. Update on curbside composting in Community District 7

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Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 16
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call
  3. Opening of the meeting
  4. Adoption of the agenda
  5. Adoption of the minutes of the January 19, 2022 board meeting
  6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)
  7. Committee Reports:
    1. Public Safety Committee (No vote required) 
      1. Presentation from FDNY Fire Safety and Prevention,
      2. Update on Go Fund Me fundraiser for the 475 43rd Street fire victims
    2. Executive Committee (No vote required) -
      1. Discussion on return to in-person/hybrid meetings,
      2. CB7's role in comprehensive waterfront plan,
      3. New Administration
  8. Roll Call
  9. Elected Officials and Representatives
  10. Chairperson's Report
  11. District Manager's Report
  12. Old Business
  13. New Business
  14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
  15. Adjournment

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Executive Committee

Thursday, February 10
6:00 P.M.
Via Zoom

Agenda: 

  1. Discussion on return to in-person/hybrid meetings
  2. CB7's role in comprehensive waterfront plan
  3. New Administration

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Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, February 9
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Presentation from FDNY Fire Safety and Prevention
  2. Update on Go Fund Me fundraiser for the 475 43rd Street fire victims

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January

Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 19
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call
  3. Opening of the meeting
  4. Adoption of the agenda
  5. Adoption of the minutes of the December 15, 2021 board meeting
  6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the committee reports)
  7. Committee Reports:
    1. Land Use/Landmarks Committee (Vote required) -
      1. Continued discussion on the Board of Standards and Appeals Application #2021-56-BZ for 341 39th Street,
      2. Discussion on community efforts to preserve Grand Prospect Hall
    2. Health Committee (Vote required) -
      1. Presentation by Under Angel's Wings on their proposed recovery center to be located at 4802 5th Avenue in the CB7 district,
      2. Request from the Genesis Detox of Brooklyn for a support letter for their NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports application to operate an outpatient treatment program to be located at 443 39th Street in the CB7 district
  8. Roll Call
  9. Elected Officials and Representatives
  10. Chairperson's Report
  11. District Manager's Report
  12. Old Business
  13. New Business
  14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
  15. Adjournment

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Health & Human Services Committee

Thursday, January 13
6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom 

Agenda: 

  1. Presentation by Under Angel's Wings on their proposed recovery center to be located at 4802 5th Avenue in the CB7 district
  2. Request from the Genesis Detox of Brooklyn for a support letter for their NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports application to operate an outpatient treatment program to be located at 443 39th Street in the CB7 district

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Land Use/Landmarks Committee

Wednesday, January 12
6:00 p.m. 
Via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Continued discussion on the Board of Standards & Appeals Application #2021-56-BZ - 341 39th Street
  2. Discussion on community efforts to preserve Grand Prospect Hall

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For meetings prior to 2022 please see our Calendar Archive