2023 Calendar

February

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: 

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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:

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 36^th Street to the north, the East River to the east, 45^th Street to the south and 3^rd Avenue to the west, 2. Presentation by the Department of Design and Construction on the 4^th 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

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

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Ability and Access Committee 

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

 Agenda:

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

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 Yard

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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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