Committees

Executive Committee

Primary Committees

Health, Seniors, & Human Services / Youth, Education, & Human Rights

This committee addresses the needs and issues of the youth, adults, and senior citizens of our community. It works to identify and advocate for services, supports, and policies that promote the wellbeing of and protect the rights of the diverse populations in Community District 3. It works with government agencies, elected officials, institutions, and organizations towards this end. The committee also hears requests to support/take positions on programs and policies in this area.

Land Use, Zoning, Public & Private Housing

This committee deals with the use and disposition city-owned property, ULURP (Uniformed Land Use Review Procedure), UDAAP (Urban Development Action Area Program), and BSA (Board of Standards and Appeals) applications, City Planning Zoning Amendments, the New York City Housing Authority, and the New York City Housing Preservation and Development Department.

Parks, Recreation, Waterfront, & Resiliency

This committee deals with proposals for parks, block parties, recreation programs, and waterfront development.

SLA & DCA Licensing

This committee deals with applications for wine/beer and full liquor licenses for restaurants/bars, complaints regarding the operation of these businesses and applications for sidewalk cafe and cabaret permits.

Transportation, Public Safety, Sanitation & Environment

This committee addresses transportation issues including traffic, congestion, public transit, pedestrian and cyclist safety, and the review of transportation-related capital projects and streetscape improvements. It also reviews applications for street co-naming, bus stops, Open Streets, and block parties.

The committee considers public safety and environmental concerns such as crime, noise, and air and water quality. It also addresses sanitation issues, including street cleanliness, litter conditions, waste management practices, and the implementation of containerization to improve public space conditions and reduce vermin.

Secondary Committees

Arts & Cultural Affairs

This committee is a hub for local artists and cultural institutions in CB 3 and organizes an annual town hall to assess needs of local arts community in CB 3.

Economic Development

This committee works to strengthen the local economy through support of small businesses, advocate for local hiring practices, and seeking to ensure that all residents' goods and services needs can be met locally in the District. Recent work has focused on enhancing diversity among CB 3's small businesses and supporting local merchants' organizing efforts.

Landmarks

This committee reviews Certificates of Appropriateness applications. These applications are for work that affects the significant, protected features of a landmarked building or any proposed changes that do not meet Landmarks Preservation Commission guidelines for staff approval. The applicant is required to notify the community board for advisory recommendation before the Commission holds a public hearing. The committee may also hear and vote to support recommendations for landmarking buildings and historic districts.

Task Forces

By-Laws

This Task Force reviews the by-laws.

Cannabis Control

This Task Force reviews cannabis applications.

Outreach

This Task Force is updating and creating new outreach literature and creating a plan to engage CB 3 members in outreach in the community.

Personnel and Board Member Matters

This Task Force reviews personnel and board member matters.

Community Advisory Boards

Get the list of advisory boards and members