Community Board 7 Public Meeting
Wednesday, February
19th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The regular monthly Board Meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, February 19th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CB 7 includes Windsor Terrace and Sunset Park.
Proposed agenda
1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the Meeting
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Adoption of the Minutes of the Board Meeting of January 15, 2020
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports:
A) By-Laws Committee (No Vote Required)
January 22, 2020
1) Continue discussion on by-law changes
2) Review preliminary revisions
3) Feedback strategy for larger board
February 11, 2020
1) Finalize by-law proposals and vote on recommendations
2) Send recommendations to legal counsel for review
3) Send recommendations to full board with the 2 required readings and a May vote for approval
B) Asian Affairs Committee (No Vote Required)
1) Discussion on community impact by Industry City rezoning
2) Discussion on community impact by proposed mega development project at 6208 8th Avenue
3) Discussion on 8th Avenue traffic congestion and pedestrian safety
4) Discussion on sanitation concerns
5) Update on Census 2020
6) Other community issues and concerns
C) Economic Development-Waterfront Committee (No Vote Required)
1) Update on the Bush Terminal site improvements
2) Update on Made in New York campus activation plan
D) Education/Youth Committee (No Vote Required)
1) Review applications for the Youth Recognition Award
2) Hear from Sunset Park parents regarding their concerns around new schools in the community
E) Land Use/Landmarks Committee (Vote Required)
1) Application #C200092 ZMK – 312 Coney Island Avenue – Change from a C8-2 District to an R8A District bounded by Ocean Parkway, Park Circle-Machate Circle, Coney Island Avenue, Caton Place and a line 150 feet easterly of East 8th Street
2) Establish within the proposed R8A District a C2-4 District bounded by Ocean Parkway, Park Circle-Machate Circle, Coney Island Avenue, Caton Place and a line 150 East 8th Street
F) Parks Committee (No Vote Required)
1) Presentation by the Waterfront Alliance to discuss kayaking infrastructure and human-powered boating opportunities at Bush Terminal Piers Park
2) Update on capital projects in CB7 district from the Department of Parks & Recreation
G) Personnel/Internal Budget Committee (No Vote Rquired)
1) Personnel updates
2) Budget updates
3) Executive Session
H) Public Safety Committee (Vote Required)
1) Community concerns regarding Fire Lounge located at 593 3rd Avenue
I) Transportation Committee (No Vote Required)
1) Presentation by DOT to signalize 59th Street and open pedestrian crossing for the new school PS 939/IS936
7. Elected Officials/Representatives
8. District Manager’s Report
9. Chairperson’s Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment
Location
Community Board 7 Office
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street) (map)
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Accessible via the B35 bus, or the B16 bus to the B11, or the F train to the R
phone: (718) 854-0003
fax: (718) 436-1142
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