April 2023

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Transportation & Environment

Monday, March 20th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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EJ Kalafarski, Chair
Sam Levy, Vice Chair

Agenda: 

• POSTPONED TO NEXT MONTH - Application from Taxi Tours, dba Big Bus Tours, for a sightseeing bus stop on 8th Ave between 55th-56th St. This is an existing bus stop and it will be shared with Gray Line. This sightseeing company would have daily pick-ups and drop-offs Monday-Sunday, every 15 minutes from 8am-6pm.

• Flatiron/NoMad Partnership presentation on their proposed sidewalk planter program. 
• New Business.

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Landmarks

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

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

Agenda 

• 1260 Broadway aka 49 West 32nd Street aka 54 West 33rd Street, Hotel Martinique, Master plan for new storefronts on the ground and second floors of 32nd Street, Broadway, and 33rd Street, 32nd Street marquee replacement, Stone façade restoration, awnings, lighting and signage.
• 222 Central Park South, application for window installation.
• 154 Lexington Avenue, First Moravian Church, Demolition discussion.
• 44 Union Square East (Tammany Hall) an individual landmark applying for interior, transparent LED displays set back from second-floor windows.
• New Business.

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Land Use, Housing & Zoning

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

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

Agenda 

• MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-  MSG Arena LLC application for a new special permit pursuant to ZR Section 74-41 in order to continue operations of the MADISON SQUARE GARDEN arena that is located in Community District 5, Manhattan. In conjunction with this application, the City is proposing a text amendment to the Section 74-41 arena special permit to update the findings.

• Review and Discussion of the NY State Budget as it relates to Housing Proposals.
• New Business.

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Parks & Public Spaces

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

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Craig Slutzkin, Chair
Kim McCall, Vice Chair

Agenda - item order may change

• Union Square Partnership Update on Spring and Summer Programming and lawn repair.
• Application for a 10 block event commemorating "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" on 5th Avenue from 46th-56th streets running along both the east and west sidewalks to be held on April 14th. 
• Bryant Park Corporation and 34th St Partnership Update on Spring and Summer Programming. 
• NYC Parks Department Update on a Temporary Public Art Exhibition along Park Ave from 53rd-63rd Streets.
• New Business

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Budget, Education & City Services

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

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Renee Kinsella, Chair
Julie Chou, Vice Chair

Agenda (in progress)

• Independent Budget Office presentation on retirement policy implications for the NYC Budget.
• Update from the New York Public Library on proposed NYC budget cuts to the library system.
• The NYC Right to Council Coalition (RTC) presentation regarding a $172M budget request to provide legal representation for all tenants in NYS facing eviction and small landlords facing foreclosure. 
• New Business

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Cancelled - State Licenses and Permits

Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, at 6:00pm

This meeting is cancelled.

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Nick Athanail, Chair
Joseph Frewer, Vice Chair

While there will not be a meeting this month, the Committee is constantly working on incoming applications and seeks comment on the following: 

• 127 West 26th Street: an application for a new liquor license at the stated location. The bar seeks indoor operating hours until 1:00 am, Sunday through Wednesday, and 2:00 am, Thursday through Saturday. The bar will have recorded music and karaoke at a background level. They plan to hold 10-20 private events per year. 
• 274-276 5th Avenue: an application for the removal of a liquor license from 1 East 28th Street to the stated location on 5th Avenue. The bar seeks indoor operating hours until 1:00 am on Sunday nights, 2:00 am on Monday through Wednesday nights, and 4:00 am on Thursday through Saturday nights. The bar will have recorded music and live jazz music at a background level. They plan to hold several private events per week. 

Please send all comments to office@cb5.org or call (212) 465-0907.

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Executive Committee

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, at 5:00pm
Via Zoom

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Vikki Barbero, Chair                                                                                                                                                                                Nick Athanail, Vice-Chair

Agenda (in progress)

• Review Public Hearing and Full Board agenda.
• Elect Nominating Committee for Board Officer elections.
• New Business

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Public Hearing and Full Board Meeting

Thursday, April 13th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Zoom

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

Agenda:

• 1260 Broadway aka 49 West 32nd Street aka 54 West 33rd Street, Hotel Martinique, Master plan for new storefronts on the ground and second floors of 32nd Street, Broadway, and 33rd Street, 32nd Street marquee replacement, Stone façade restoration, awnings, lighting and signage. (Video) (Draft Resolution)
• 222 Central Park South, application for window installation. (Video) (Draft Resolution)
• 154 Lexington Avenue, First Moravian Church, request for evaluation as Landmark. (Video) (Draft Resolution)
• 44 Union Square East (Tammany Hall) an individual landmark applying for interior, transparent LED displays set back from second-floor windows. (Video) (Draft Resolution)
• MSG Arena LLC application for a new special permit pursuant to ZR Section 74-41 in order to continue operations of the MADISON SQUARE GARDEN arena that is located in Community District 5, Manhattan. In conjunction with this application, the City is proposing a text amendment to the Section 74-41 arena special permit to update the findings. (Video) (Draft Resolution)
• Union Square Partnership Update on Spring and Summer Programming and lawn repair. (Video) (Draft Resolution)
• Application for a 10 block event commemorating "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" on 5th Avenue from 46th-56th streets running along both the east and west sidewalks to be held on April 14th. (Video) (Draft Resolution)
• Bryant Park Corporation and 34th St Partnership Update on Spring and Summer Programming. (Video) (Draft Resolution)
• Update from the New York Public Library on proposed NYC budget cuts to the library system. (Video)
• The NYC Right to Council Coalition (RTC) presentation regarding a $172M budget request to provide legal representation for all tenants in NYS facing eviction and small landlords facing foreclosure. (Video)

• Elected's Reports
• Business Session
  • Adoption of March 2023 Minutes
  • Chair's Report - Vikki Barbero
• Committee Reports  
• • Land Use, Housing and Zoning Committee
  • • MSG Arena LLC application for a new special permit pursuant to ZR Section 74-41 in order to continue operations of the MADISON SQUARE GARDEN arena that is located in Community District 5, Manhattan. (Draft Resolution)
    • Department of City Planning text Amendments in relation to Madison Square Garden. (Draft Resolution)
  • Parks and Public Spaces Committee
  • • Union Square Partnership Update on Spring and Summer Programming and lawn repair. (Draft Resolution)
    • Application for a 10 block event commemorating "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" on 5th Avenue from 46th-56th streets running along both the east and west sidewalks to be held on April 14th. (Draft Resolution)
    • Bryant Park Corporation and 34th St Partnership Update on Spring and Summer Programming.  (Draft Resolution)
  • Landmarks Committee
  • • 1260 Broadway aka 49 West 32nd Street aka 54 West 33rd Street, Hotel Martinique, Master plan for new storefronts on the ground and second floors of 32nd Street, Broadway, and 33rd Street, 32nd Street marquee replacement, Stone façade restoration, awnings, lighting and signage. (Draft Resolution)
    • 222 Central Park South, application for window installation. (Draft Resolution)
    • 154 Lexington Avenue, First Moravian Church, request for evaluation as Landmark. (Draft Resolution)
    • 44 Union Square East (Tammany Hall) an individual landmark applying for interior, transparent LED displays set back from second-floor windows. (Draft Resolution)
  • Budget, Education and City Services Committee
  • • Report on proposed NYC budget cuts to the library system.
    • Report on the NYC Right to Counsel Coalition (RTC) $172M budget request to provide legal representation for all tenants in NYS facing eviction and small landlords facing foreclosure. 

• Public Session
  • Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public Hearing at 6pm. However, anyone not able to participate during the Public Hearing may speak to the Board during Public Session on a topic relevant to the CB5 community. Speaking time is 2 min. per speaker.

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