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ARTS & INSTITUTIONS Robin Rothstein, Chair
ARTS & INSTITUTIONS Robin Rothstein, Chair
Follow-up presentation by the High Line's programming and art team regarding further details of its 2021 initiatives. Presentation by Chashama on its new initiative, Enliven NYC. (Chashama is a non-profit
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BYLAWS WORKING GROUP Susan Kent, Chair [Note Time Change]
BYLAWS WORKING GROUP Susan Kent, Chair [Note Time Change]
Continued discussion of Rules of Order (Bylaws sect. 4) and discussion of Supplemental Standing Rules. Please register at the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L74dSIPhTeWuQyY0Zj9b_A
1 event,
REOPENING WORKING GROUP Valerie De La Rosa, Chair
REOPENING WORKING GROUP Valerie De La Rosa, Chair
*Brief review of NYC OpenData on Open Restaurants inspections. Open Restaurants Inspections by DOT in CB2 as of 3-28-2021 Direct Link to NYC OpenData Open Restaurants Inspections *Discussion of permanent
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TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION Shirley Secunda, Chair
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION Shirley Secunda, Chair
Overview by NYC Dept. of Transportation (DOT) of upcoming outreach process to gather feedback from the community on how University Place can better meet neighborhood needs. As part of its
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QUALITY OF LIFE Joseph Gallagher, Chair
QUALITY OF LIFE Joseph Gallagher, Chair
1.*Street Activities: 4/22/21 4/23/21 - 5/7/21 5/8/21 - Kith Pop Up installation (Prodject): 1 Lafayette St. between Bleecker St. and Jones Alley 5/04/21 - 5/20/21 - HSBID Reconnect - Lunch
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SLA LICENSING 1 Robert Ely, Co-Chair and Donna Raftery, Co-Chair
SLA LICENSING 1 Robert Ely, Co-Chair and Donna Raftery, Co-Chair
1a.* Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Corporate Change to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses: 1b.*
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PARKS/WATERFRONT Rich Caccappolo, Chair
PARKS/WATERFRONT Rich Caccappolo, Chair
*Update from the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation on the current renovation project at the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and closure of the outdoor pool. Please register at the
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SLA LICENSING 2 Robert Ely, Co-Chair and Donna Raftery, Co-Chair
SLA LICENSING 2 Robert Ely, Co-Chair and Donna Raftery, Co-Chair
1a.* Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Corporate Change to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses: C7
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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION Patricia Laraia, Chair
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION Patricia Laraia, Chair
*Discussion of NYC Independent Budget Office, “Carter Case” Spending for Students With Special Needs Continues to Grow Rapidly, published March 2021. *Discussion of Federal and State Funds for Smaller Classes
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(MEETING CANCELED) REOPENING WORKING GROUP Valerie De La Rosa, Chair
(MEETING CANCELED) REOPENING WORKING GROUP Valerie De La Rosa, Chair
*Continued discussion of permanent outdoor dining program. Please register at the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IYIR2kjMShK8_uQXNnmHuw
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1 event,
(MEETING CANCELED) – LANDMARKS 1 Chenault Spence, Chair
(MEETING CANCELED) – LANDMARKS 1 Chenault Spence, Chair
(MEETING CANCELED) Please register at the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iemP5AxhRHqqkxDZbfGTtQ
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2 events,
BYLAWS WORKING GROUP Susan Kent, Chair
BYLAWS WORKING GROUP Susan Kent, Chair
Discussion of Conflicts of Interest rules (new section). Please register at the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L74dSIPhTeWuQyY0Zj9b_A
LAND USE Frederica Sigel, Chair
LAND USE Frederica Sigel, Chair
*Elevate Transit: Zoning for Accessibility (ZFA) Text Amendment - This proposal would expand zoning incentives (i.e., offer increases in bulk) for developments in high-density districts. It would also improve zoning
1 event,
EXECUTIVE Jeannine Kiely, Chair
EXECUTIVE Jeannine Kiely, Chair
Please register at the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-zCElTEcTICxgWvYz3antQ
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1 event,
FULL BOARD Jeannine Kiely, Chair
FULL BOARD Jeannine Kiely, Chair
Virtual speaker cards can be submitted by email before 5:00 p.m. April 22, 2021 to speakerscard@cb2manhattan.org. Please submit your name, agenda topic, and address. Public speakers will be limited to
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ARTS & INSTITUTIONS Robin Rothstein, Chair
ARTS & INSTITUTIONS Robin Rothstein, Chair
1. Members of the acclaimed Tectonic Theater Project will present an overview of a theatrical event entitled SEVEN DEADLY SINS that they are planning for several storefronts in the Meatpacking
1 event,
[MEETING CANCELED] – EQUITY WORKING GROUP Patricia Laraia, Co-Chair & Mar Fitzgerald, Co-Chair
[MEETING CANCELED] – EQUITY WORKING GROUP Patricia Laraia, Co-Chair & Mar Fitzgerald, Co-Chair
*Panel discussion of Collective Trauma in the Asian and Black Communities
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JOINT MEETING: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESS Valerie De La Rosa, Chair and EQUITY WORKING GROUP Patricia Laraia, Co-Chair and Mar Fitzgerald, Co-Chair
JOINT MEETING: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESS Valerie De La Rosa, Chair and EQUITY WORKING GROUP Patricia Laraia, Co-Chair and Mar Fitzgerald, Co-Chair
*Reviving the Chinatown Economy: Small Business Post-Pandemic Outlook Please register at the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0fe8TkGCQrmDqcYsIl2UAA
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SOCIAL SERVICES Susanna Aaron, Chair
SOCIAL SERVICES Susanna Aaron, Chair
Update from Department of Social Services and Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) on development of Paul’s Place, the Safe Haven planned for 112-114 West 14th St. Public discussion regarding
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TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION Shirley Secunda, Chair
Thurs., 4/1 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conferencing
- Overview by NYC Dept. of Transportation (DOT) of upcoming outreach process to gather feedback from the community on how University Place can better meet neighborhood needs.
- As part of its upcoming outreach process to gather feedback from the community, DOT has created a survey it is asking community members to submit.
- *Discussion of process to alert the community about new CitiBike stations.
Please register at the following link:
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Mon., 4/5 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conferencing
- 4/22/21 [setup] 4/23/21 [start date] – 5/7/21 [end date] 5/8/21 [breakdown date] – Kith Pop Up installation (Prodject): 1 Lafayette St. between Bleecker St. and Jones Alley [curb lane only]
- 5/04/21 – 5/20/21 – HSBID Reconnect – Lunch on Little 6th (Hudson Square Business Improvement District): Sixth Ave. between Spring St. and Broome St. (Note: Little 6th Avenue is an existing Open Street and Open Culture Street in Hudson Square) [full street closure]
- 5/15/21 – STONEWALL Village Fair and Expo (STONEWALL Rebellion Veterans Association): Broadway between Waverly Place and East 14th St. [full street closure]
- 5/24/21 – 5/27/21 – The Hang Workshop 1 (HERE Arts Center): Dominick St. between Varick St. and 6th Ave. [full street closure]
- 5/29/21 – 6/06/21 – Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit (Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit Inc.): University Place between Waverly Place and East 13th St. [sidewalk and curb lane closure]
- 6/01/21 – 9/28/21 – Tuesday Lunch on Little 6th (Hudson Square Business Improvement District): 6 Ave between Spring St. and Broome St. (Note: Little 6th Avenue between Spring Street and Broome Street. This is an existing open street. 6/1/2021 6/8/2021 6/15/2021 6/22/2021 6/29/2021 7/6/2021 7/13/2021 7/20/2021 7/27/202 9/7/2021 9/14/2021 9/21/2021 9/28/2021) [full street closure]
- 6/01/21 – 9/28/21 – Tuesday Art Display at Dominick St. (Hudson Square Business Improvement District): Dominick St. between Varick St. and 6th Ave. [full street closure]
- 6/03/21 – 9/30/21 – Thursday After Work Happy Hour at Little 6th (Hudson Square Business Improvement District): 6th Ave between Spring St. and Broome St. (Note: Little 6th Avenue between Spring Street and Broome Street. This is an existing open street.) [full street closure]
- 6/03/21 – 9/30/21 – Thursday Art Display at Dominick Street (Hudson Square Business Improvement District): Dominick St. between Varick St. and 6th Ave. [full street closure]
- 6/05/21 – 9/25/21 – Saturday Family Event at Little 6th (Hudson Square Business Improvement District): 6th Ave. between Broome St. and Spring St. (Note: Little 6th Avenue between Spring Street and Broome Street. This is an existing open street) [full street closure]
- 6/05/21 – 9/25/21 – Saturday Art Display at Dominick Street (Hudson Square Business Improvement District): Dominick St. between Varick St. and 6th Ave. [full street closure]
- 6/09/21– Elizabeth Irwin HS Senior Graduation (LREI): Charlton St. between 6th Ave. and Varick St. [sidewalk and street closure]
- 6/09/21 [setup] 6/10/21 [start date] – 6/13/21 [end date] 6/15/21 [breakdown date] – New York City Flower Show (Meatpacking BID): 1) Gansevoort /13 Gansevoort Pedestrian Plaza: Gansevoort 13 Gansevoort Plaza (Note: Gansevoort Plaza from Gansevoort St. to 15th St.), 2) 13/14 Gansevoort Pedestrian Plaza: 13/14 Gansevoort Pedestrian Plaza, 3) 14/15 Gansevoort Pedestrian Plaza (Chelsea Plaza: 14/15 Gansevoort Pedestrian Plaza (Chelsea Plaza) [full street closure]
- 6/10/21 – The Drawing Center June 2021 Celebration (The Drawing Center): Wooster St. between Broome St. and Grand St. [full street closure]
- 6/21/21 – 6/24/21– The Hang Workshop 2 (HERE Arts Center): Dominick St. between Varick St. and 6th Ave. [full street closure]
- 6/26/21 – PSNY The Alliance and NYC AIDS Memorial presents Kiki Ball (New York City AIDS Memorial): Greenwich Ave. between Bank St. and West 12th St. [full street closure]
- 7/07/21 – 7/28/21 – MorDance Rehearsal (Morballet Inc. dba MorDance): 6th Ave. between Spring St. and Broome St. [full street closure]
- 7/08/21 – 7/11/21 – RAW Festival (HERE Arts Center): Dominick St. between Varick St. and 6th Ave. [full street closure]
- 8/04//21 – 8/25/21 – MorDance Rehearsal (Morballet Inc. dba MorDance): 6th Ave. between Spring St. and Broome St. [full street closure]
- 8/09/21 – 8/12/21 – The Hang Workshop 3 (HERE Arts Center): Dominick St. between Varick St. and 6th Ave. [full street closure]
- 9/08/21 – 9/29/21 – MorDance Rehearsal (Morballet Inc. dba MorDance): 6th Ave. between Spring St. and Broome St. [full street closure]
- 9/19/21 – The Urban Bear Street Festival (Community Health Project, Inc. dba Callen Lorde Community Health Center): Little West 12th St. between 10 Ave. and Washington St. [full street closure]
- 10/02/21 – 10/23/21 – MorDance Rehearsal (Morballet Inc. dba MorDance): 6th Ave. between Spring St. and Broome St. [full street closure]
10/16/21 – Waverly Place Festival plan B (Greenwich House): Washington Square North between Washington Square West and 5th Ave. [full street closure](laid over)
*FYI Street Activities Renewals:
- 4/2/21 – 12/31/21 – Old Cathedral Outdoor Market (St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral Basilica): Prince St. between Mott St. and Mulberry St. [partial sidewalk closure]
Please register at the following link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jK9cw6ygQcm6e74q_JyiNg
Tuesday., 4/6 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conferencing
1c. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Alteration Application to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1d.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for New Beer and Cider license (RBC):
1e.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for New Beer and Wine license (RW/TW):
- Isabella 196 Spring, LLC d/b/a Piccola Cucina, 196 Spring St. 10012 (RW-Restaurant)
- Charley St., Inc. d/b/a Charley St., 41 Kenmare St. 10012 (RW-Restaurant) (Sidewalk Café) (previously unlicensed)
APQ Bleecker NY, LLC, d/b/a Le Pain Quotidien, 65-69 Bleecker St., West Store 10012 (RW-Restaurant) (previously unlicensed)(laid over)
1f.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for Full Liquor On-Premise (OP):
Pro Action NY, LLC d/b/a TBD, 195 Spring St. 10012 (OP-Restaurant) (Sidewalk Café)(withdrawn)- Sum Yung Gai, LLC, 17 E. 13th St. 10003 (OP-Restaurant)
An Entity to be Formed by Justin Grant d/b/a TBD, 356 Bowery 10012 (OP-Bar/Tavern) (DJ)(withdrawn)St. Tropez SoHo, LLC d/b/a St. Tropez SoHo, 194-196 Spring St. 10012 (OP-Restaurant, upgrade) (Sidewalk Café)(withdrawn)- VEM 15, LLC, d/b/a Ed’s Lobster Bar, 155 Grand St. 10013 (OP-Restaurant) (Seeking 4am closing)
- Forge One Fifth, LLC, 1 Fifth Ave. 10003 (OP-Restaurant)
- Entity to be Formed by Marcello Assante d/b/a Local 92, 244 Mulberry St., So. Store 10012 (OP-Restaurant)
Herm, LLC, 203 Spring St. 10012 (OP-Bar/Tavern) (Sidewalk Café)(withdrawn)- ZMZ Spring Tavern, Inc. f/k/a
Michael Zieleniewski or Entity to be Formedd/b/a Pending, 201 Spring St. 10012 (OP-Bar/Tavern) (Sidewalk Café-Open Restaurants Program) - Café Habana NYC, LLC d/b/a Café Habana, 17 Prince St. 10012 (OP-Restaurant (Transfer)
1g. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Removal and Relocation Application to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1f. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for a Temporary/Seasonal Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) License:
FYI/Renewals: Corner Deli aka La Esquina, 114 Kenmare St. (aka 106 Kenmare St. and 199 Lafayette St.) (OP); Da Nico, 164 Mulberry St. (OP); Seamore’s, 390 Broome St. (OP); ZZ’s Clam Bar, 169 Thompson St. (OP); 20 7th Avenue, LLC, 20 7th Ave. So. (OP); Umberto’s Clam House, 132-138 Mulberry St. (OP); Benito’s I, 174 Mulberry St. (OP); Terra Blues, 149 Bleecker St, 2nd Fl. (OP); MarieBelle, 484 Broome St. (RW); Left Bank, 117 Perry St. (OP); Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St. (OP); Dos Toros, 11 Carmine St. (RW); The Green Treehouse, 46 Greenwich Ave. (OP); E.A.K. Ramen, 469 Ave. of Americas (RW); Lan Larb Soho, 227 Centre St. (RW); Houseman, 508 Greenwich St. (OP); The Other Room Inc., 143 Perry St. (OP); John’s Pizza, 276-8 Bleecker St. (RW); L’Artusi, 228 W. 10th St. (OP); 8th Street Winecellar, 28 W. 8th St. (OP); Musket Room, 265 Elizabeth St. (OP); Lelabar, 422 Hudson St. (TW); Bohemian NY, 57 Great Jones St. (OP); Minetta Tavern, 111-113 Macdougal St. (OP); Sushi Nakazawa, 3 Commerce St. (RW); Soho Park, 62 Prince St. (OP); Wild Ginger Vegetarian Kitchen, 380 Broome St. (beer & cider); Decoy, 529 Hudson St. (Bsmt.) (OP); Redfarm, 529 Hudson St. (1st Fl.) (OP); The Mercer & Mercer Kitchen, 147 Mercer St. aka 99 Prince St. (OP); Automatic Slim’s, 753 Washington St. aka 131 Bank St. (OP);
Please register at the following link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JBbfrmZOQm-qteezkrhy7g
Wed., 4/7 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conferencing
- *Update from the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation on the current renovation project at the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and closure of the outdoor pool.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qkR1p9yHTpeziDqoa7AVQg
Thurs., 4/8 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conferencing
- C7 Ave. South, LLC d/b/a GST Tavern, 1 7th Ave. So. 10014 (OP-Restaurant) (Sidewalk Café)
Francis Louis, LLC d/b/a Frankie’s 570 Spuntino, 570 Hudson St. 10014 (OP-Restaurant) (Sidewalk Café)(withdrawn)
1d.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for New Beer and Cider license (RBC):
1e.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for New Beer and Wine license (RW/TW):
- WJ Café, Inc. d/b/a Luna Café, 628 Hudson St. 10014 (TW-Tavern)
6 Glasses, LLC d/b/a 6 Glasses Apart, 37A Bedford St. 10014 (RW-Restaurant) (Outdoor Area-Covid-Related Only) (previously unlicensed)(laid over)- Mareluna, LLC f/k/a
Dolce Vita Hospitality Group, LLCd/b/a Mareluna, 137 Sullivan St. 10012 (RW-Restaurant) (Sidewalk Café)
Matrix Hospitality, Inc, fka Corp. to be formed by Christopher Nelson d/b/a TBD Intercontinentale, 95 7th Ave. So. 10014 (OP-Restaurant) (Rooftop) (Freestanding Covered Structure)(withdrawn)- 10 Downing Restaurant, LLC d//b/a TBD, 10 Downing St. 10014 (OP-Restaurant (Sidewalk Café)
- Christian Rowan on Behalf of an Entity to be Determined d/b/a To Be Determined, 24 Greenwich Ave. 10011 (OP-Restaurant) (DOT Open Streets Program)
- Ninano, Inc. d/b/a TBD, 61 Grove St., Store #West 10014 (OP-Restaurant)
- Moose Goose Holding, Inc. d/b/a The Grey Dog, 49 Carmine St. 10014 (OP-Restaurant)
- Cornucopia Cruise Line NY, LLC, d/b/a Destiny, Pier 40, 353 West St. 10014 (Vessel/Boat/Ship)
- Cornucopia Cruise Line NY, LLC, d/b/a Horizons Edge, Pier 40, 353 West St. 10014 (Vessel/Boat/Ship)
Cornucopia Cruise Line NY, LLC, d/b/a Majesty, Pier 40, 353 West St. 10014 (Vessel/Boat/Ship)(withdrawn)Cornucopia Cruise Line NY, LLC, d/b/a Princess, Pier 40, 353 West St. 10014 (Vessel/Boat/Ship)(withdrawn)Cornucopia Cruise Line NY, LLC, d/b/a Sundancer, Pier 40, 353 West St. 10014 (Vessel/Boat/Ship)(withdrawn)- Uncle Biagio, LLC d/b/a Pending, 235 W. 12th St. 10014 (OP-Restaurant) (Sidewalk Café)
- Mulberry Hospitality, LLC d/b/a TBD, 310 W. 4th St. 10014 (OP-Restaurant) (Sidewalk Café)
La Dolce Vita, LLC d/b/a Pending, 18 9th Ave. 10014 (OP-Restaurant)(laid over)
1g. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Removal and Relocation Application to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1f. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for a Temporary/Seasonal Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) License:
Please register at the following link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JBbfrmZOQm-qteezkrhy7g
Mon., 4/12 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conferencing.
- *Discussion of NYC Independent Budget Office, “Carter Case” Spending for Students With Special Needs Continues to Grow Rapidly, published March 2021.
- *Discussion of Federal and State Funds for Smaller Classes Next Year. Guest Speaker, Leonie Haimson, Executive Director, Class Size Matters.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QQY9sej3Q0-WFzC3xZgc-A
Tues., 4/13 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conferencing
*Continued discussion of permanent outdoor dining program.
*Elevate Transit: Zoning for Accessibility (ZFA) Text Amendment – This proposal would expand zoning incentives (i.e., offer increases in bulk) for developments in high-density districts. It would also improve zoning rules to allow the MTA to locate access to subway stations within private developments and require property owners of developments near stations to proactively work with the MTA to provide station access easements and improvements. Sponsored by DCP in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), City Council and the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD).*Discussion of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer’s “Report from the Sustainable Affordable Housing Development Task Force”*Discussion of Upzoning SoHo and NoHo: Why the City’s Rezoning Plan Will Decrease Socio-Economic Diversity and Reduce Net Affordable Housing. Presentation by Andrew Berman, Executive Director, Village Preservation.*Discussion of Department of City Planning’s three SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan Information Sessions:Housing (Watch the Meeting), (Meeting Slides), (Submitted Questions)Mixed-Use & Public Realm (Watch the Meeting), (Meeting Slides), (Submitted Questions)Arts & Culture (Watch the Meeting), (Meeting Slides), (Submitted Questions)
LANDMARKS 1 Chenault Spence, Chair – (MEETING CANCELED)
Thurs., 4/15 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conferencing[See amended calendar for agenda.]Please register at the following link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iemP5AxhRHqqkxDZbfGTtQ
Mon., 4/19 @
- Discussion of Conflicts of Interest rules (new section).
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L74dSIPhTeWuQyY0Zj9b_A
Mon. 4/19 (New Date) @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conferencing
- *Elevate Transit: Zoning for Accessibility (ZFA) Text Amendment – This proposal would expand zoning incentives (i.e., offer increases in bulk) for developments in high-density districts. It would also improve zoning rules to allow the MTA to locate access to subway stations within private developments and require property owners of developments near stations to proactively work with the MTA to provide station access easements and improvements. Sponsored by DCP in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), City Council and the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD).
- *Discussion of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer’s “Report from the Sustainable Affordable Housing Development Task Force”
- Presentation by Anthony Drummond (Director of Land Use, Housing and Planning for CM Margaret Chin) of the Councilmember’s Joint Testimony with BP Gale Brewer on the 2020 SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan Draft Scope of Work.
- *Discussion of Upzoning SoHo and NoHo: Why the City’s Rezoning Plan Will Decrease Socio-Economic Diversity and Reduce Net Affordable Housing. Presentation by Andrew Berman, Executive Director, Village Preservation.
- *Discussion of Department of City Planning’s three SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan Information Sessions:
- Housing (Watch the Meeting), (Meeting Slides), (Submitted Questions)
- Mixed-Use & Public Realm (Watch the Meeting), (Meeting Slides), (Submitted Questions)
- Arts & Culture (Watch the Meeting), (Meeting Slides), (Submitted Questions)
EXECUTIVE Jeannine Kiely, Chair
Tues., 4/20 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video ConferencingPlease register at the following link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-zCElTEcTICxgWvYz3antQ
Thurs., 4/22 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video ConferencingVirtual speaker cards can be submitted by email before 5:00 p.m. April 22, 2021 to speakerscard@cb2manhattan.org. [Please note that registering for the Zoom meeting does not register you to speak.] Please submit your name, agenda topic, and address. Public speakers will be limited to 2 minutes or less at the discretion of the Chair. .Please register at the following link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7brN-TQURrmfN1amIhmJRA
Mon., 4/26 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conference
1. Members of the acclaimed Tectonic Theater Project will present an overview of a theatrical event entitled SEVEN DEADLY SINS that they are planning for several storefronts in the Meatpacking District this summer.
2. The City Firm, an independent council of experts creatively solving community and cultural infrastructure issues from the ground up, most notably filling empty retail spaces with arts programming under Wallplay from 2013-2020, will present an overview of their organization and the work they are supporting in our district.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YUXJTW7HRc6APUE_CFhxNg
Tues., 4/27 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conference
*Panel discussion of Collective Trauma in the Asian and Black Communities
Please register at the following link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j7lmO1-oQwWi7yEx0Z15sg
JOINT MEETING: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESS Valerie De La Rosa, Chair and EQUITY WORKING GROUP Patricia Laraia, Co-Chair and Mar Fitzgerald, Co-Chair
Wed., 4/28 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conferencing
- *Reviving the Chinatown Economy: Small Business Post-Pandemic Outlook
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GlJgKFjvRvygCDOrVE3AWQ
Thurs., 4/29 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Video Conference
- Update from Department of Social Services and Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) on development of Paul’s Place, the Safe Haven planned for 112-114 West 14th St.
- Public discussion regarding data that would enhance the work of the Social Services Committee.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SuywKFixQp6nw9XMQfeIcw