February 2023

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Transportation & Environment

Monday, January 23rd, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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EJ Kalafarski, Chair
Sam Levy, Vice Chair

Agenda:

• Mosdot Shuva Israel Synagogue request for a No Parking Anytime sign at 122 E 58th Street. 
• 2 Sightseeing Bus Stop requests from GO New York Tours Inc, dba Topview Sightseeing:                                                        - 7th Ave, west side, between  40-41st St. with pickups/drop-offs every 30 minutes from 8:10am-6:10pm                - 7th Ave, west side, between  47-48th St. with pick-ups/drop-offs every 30 minutes from 8am-6pm.
• 2 Sightseeing Bus Stop requests from Aurora Tourism Services, dba New York Iconic Cruises:                                                -  42nd St, south side,  between 6th Ave and Broadway with pick-ups/drop-offs every 2 hours from                                                  8am-11:45pm                                                                                                                                                                          - 7th Ave, west side, between  47-48th St. with pick-ups/drop-offs every 2 hours from 8am-11:45pm.

Please note that there is overlap at the 7th Ave between 47th-48th st location and that these 2 operators would potentially share the location with a third bus company, Gray Lines, already operating at the site. 

• Presentation by Gerry Bogacz, New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Assistant Director of Planning and Program Management, on infrastructure planning and funding in NY.
• New Business.

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Cancelled - Landmarks

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

This meeting is cancelled for this month.

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

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Land Use, Housing & Zoning

Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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

Agenda

• JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and The Vestry of St. Bartholomew’s Church in the City of New York are seeking a certification pursuant to 81-642 to facilitate the transfer of 13,000 sf of unused landmark floor area from St. Bartholomew's church, which would facilitate a new 121,000 sf, commercial development, which is being sought by a private applicant at 410 Madison Ave in East Midtown, Community District 5, Manhattan.
• Public Restroom Working Group's proposal for a POPS Zoning Text Amendment. 
• New Business.

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Parks & Public Spaces

Monday, January 30th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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Craig Slutzkin, Chair
Kim McCall, Vice Chair

Agenda:

• Madison Square Park Conservancy 2023 Annual Programming Plan.
• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT/SUNY) amendments to design elements of the exterior pavers to the entrance of the new academic building at W 28th st. .
• Visit Orland Activation at Bryant Park Le Carousel on Saturday, Feb 18th.
• New Business.

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Budget, Education & City Services

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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Renee Kinsella, Chair
Julie Chou, Vice Chair

Agenda:

• Health & Hospital update on the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERC) sites in the CB5 district for asylum seekers.
• Mayor's Office on Immigrant Affairs update on services for asylum seekers.
• Discussion of Mayor's Preliminary Budget.
• New Business.

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State Licenses and Permits

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

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Nick Athanail, Chair
Joseph Frewer, Vice Chair

Agenda

• Recommendations from CB5's Cannabis Task Force regarding how CB5 will review adult-use retail dispensary and on-site consumption cannabis applications
• Proposing revisions to CB5's comments on the Office of Cannabis Management's proposed Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations
• New Business

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Executive Committee

Tuesday, February 7th, 2023, at 5:00pm
Video Conference

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Agenda (in progress)

• Finalizing Public Hearing and Full Board Agendas.
• New Business.

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Public Hearing and Full Board Meeting

Thursday, February 9th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Video Conference

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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

• MAYOR'S PRELIMINARY BUDGET (Video)
• Mosdot Shuva Israel Synagogue request for a No Parking Anytime sign at 122 E 58th Street. (Video)
• 2 Sightseeing Bus Stop requests from GO New York Tours Inc, dba Topview Sightseeing: 7th Ave, west side, between  40-41st St. with pickups/drop-offs every 30 minutes from 8:10am-6:10pm AND 7th Ave, west side, between  47-48th St. with pick-ups/drop-offs every 30 minutes from 8am-6pm. (Video)
• 2 Sightseeing Bus Stop requests from Aurora Tourism Services, dba New York Iconic Cruises:42nd St, south side,  between 6th Ave and Broadway with pick-ups/drop-offs every 2 hours from 8am-11:45pm  AND 7th Ave, west side, between  47-48th St. with pick-ups/drop-offs every 2 hours from 8am-11:45pm. (Video)
• JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and The Vestry of St. Bartholomew’s Church in the City of New York are seeking a certification pursuant to 81-642 to facilitate the transfer of 13,000 sf of unused landmark floor area from St. Bartholomew's church, which would facilitate a new 121,000 sf, commercial development, which is being sought by a private applicant at 410 Madison Ave in East Midtown, Community District 5, Manhattan. (Video)
• Public Restroom Working Group's proposal for a POPS Zoning Text Amendment. (Video)
• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT/SUNY) amendments to design elements of the exterior pavers to the entrance of the new academic building at W 28th st. (Video)
• 'Visit Orlando' Activation at Bryant Park Le Carousel on Saturday, Feb 18th.(Video)
• Recommendations from CB5's Cannabis Task Force regarding how CB5 will review adult-use retail dispensary and on-site consumption cannabis applications. (Video)
• Proposed revisions to CB5's comments on the Office of Cannabis Management's proposed Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations. (Video)
• Any new business pertinent to the CB5 district.

• Elected's Reports
• Business Session
  • Adoption of December 2022 and January 2023 Minutes
  • Chair's Report - Vikki Barbero
• Committee Reports  
  • Parks & Public Spaces Committee
    • Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT/SUNY) amendments to design elements of the exterior pavers to the entrance of the new academic building at W 28th st.
    • 'Visit Orlando' Activation at Bryant Park Le Carousel on Saturday, Feb 18th.
  • State Licenses and Permits Committee
    • Recommendations from CB5's Cannabis Task Force regarding how CB5 will review adult-use retail dispensary and on-site consumption cannabis applications.
    • Proposed revisions to CB5's comments on the Office of Cannabis Management's proposed Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations.
  • Land Use, Housing and Zoning Committee
    • JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and The Vestry of St. Bartholomew’s Church in the City of New York are seeking a certification pursuant to 81-642 to facilitate the transfer of 13,000 sf of unused landmark floor area from St. Bartholomew's church, which would facilitate a new 121,000 sf, commercial development, which is being sought by a private applicant at 410 Madison Ave in East Midtown, Community District 5, Manhattan.
    • Public Restroom Working Group's proposal for a POPS Zoning Text Amendment.
  • Transportation and Environment Committee
    • Mosdot Shuva Israel Synagogue request for a No Parking Anytime sign at 122 E 58th Street.
    • 2 Sightseeing Bus Stop requests from GO New York Tours Inc, dba Topview Sightseeing: 
      • 7th Ave, west side, between  40-41st St. with pickups/drop-offs every 30 minutes from 8:10am-6:10pm;
      • 7th Ave, west side, between  47-48th St. with pick-ups/drop-offs every 30 minutes from 8am-6pm.
    • 2 Sightseeing Bus Stop requests from Aurora Tourism Services, dba New York Iconic Cruises:
      • 42nd St, south side,  between 6th Ave and Broadway with pick-ups/drop-offs every 2 hours from 8am-11:45pm;
      • 7th Ave, west side, between  47-48th St. with pick-ups/drop-offs every 2 hours from 8am-11:45pm.
  • Budget, Education and City Services Committee
    • Report on committee discussion.
• 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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