Chair Hollister announced that all new members should meet with Vice-Chair Claude L. Winfield for a few minutes at the end of the meeting.

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1 MOLLY HOLLISTER CHAIR JESÚS PÉREZ DISTRICT MANAGER CLAUDE L. WINFIELD, FIRST VICE-CHAIR AHSIA BADI, SECOND VICE CHAIR T H E CITY O F N E W Y O R K M A N H A T T A N COMM U N I T Y BOARD SIX 211 E. 43R D S T R E E T, S U I T E 1404 N E W Y O R K, NY BRIAN VAN NIEUWENHOVEN, TREASURER BEATRICE DISMAN, ASST. TREASURER KATHY THOMPSON, SECRETARY AMELIA ACOSTA, ASST. SECRETARY Manhattan Community Board Six Full Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 9, :00 PM Podell Auditorium Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital 10 Nathan D Perlman Place Board Chair Molly Hollister called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. She introduced Secretary Kathy Thompson and District Manager for CB6, Jesús Pérez. Chair Hollister announced that all new members should meet with Vice-Chair Claude L. Winfield for a few minutes at the end of the meeting. A motion to adopt the agenda was made by Board Member Claude L. Winfield, seconded by Board Member Pamela Vassil. The agenda was adopted. The first roll call was conducted by Secretary Kathy Thompson. Public Session - Elected Representatives and Agency Reports Chair Hollister announced Public Session, explaining the procedure and reminding all speakers to keep to a time limit of three minutes. Nina Saxon from Comptroller Scott Stringer s office spoke on Mr. Stringer s report on Airbnb s effect on rising housing costs and the push-back his office has received that questions the accuracy of his calculations and the sources his office relied on to prepare the report. Ms. Saxon states that the office stands by the report as is. For more information please go to: David Leeds from Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney s office reported on Ms. Maloney s continued work with the 2020 Census and possible inclusion of a citizenship question. Ms. Maloney had hoped to question Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department John Gore on this topic yesterday during a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Mr. Gore did not appear before the Committee; and there was talk of issuing a subpoena to compel him to appear. For more information please go to: 1

2 Madeline Grunwald from State Senator Liz Krueger s office reported that on May 1 st Ms. Krueger joined members of the Senate Democratic Conference in announcing a legislative package that would help ease access to voting and increase voter participation. Ms. Krueger will be speaking tomorrow night at the Indivisible Upper East Side Event on the Future of Your State Government at All Souls Church from 7 to 9 pm. Finally Ms. Krueger will be attending the Rally for Age Justice on May 15 th in Union Square Park. For more information please go to: Rebecca Kriegman from State Senator Brad Hoylman s office reported that Mr. Hoylman had just released a report entitled Why Don t More New Yorkers Vote: A Statewide Snapshot Identifying Low Voter Turnout. He has also introduced a bill to restore net neutrality. He is collaborating with California State Senator Scott Wiener on these efforts. Mr. Hoylman has recently introduced legislation to protect consumers from unwanted robocalls. Finally, Ms. Kriegman announced that she will be leaving Mr. Hoylman s office at the end of June to begin graduate school at Harvard. For more information please go to: Brice Peyre from State Assembly Member Dick Gottfried s office reported that Mr. Gottfried recently chaired a hearing on legislation to enable terminally ill patients with decision-making capacity to request and receive medication to end their lives. He also reported on the MTA s Enhanced Station Initiative which will affect the No. 6 subway station at 28 th Street and Park Avenue South. This station is expected to close on July 16 of this year and reopen December 26, For more information please go to: Victoria Hinojosa from State Assembly Member Dan Quart s office reported that several bills affecting voting in the state were passed in April, including online voter registration and absentee ballot requests. She also announced that Mr. Quart will be speaking at the Indivisible Upper East Side Event on the Future of Your State Government at All Souls Church from 7 to 9 pm. For more information please go to: Emily Walsh from Council Member Keith Power s office reported that Mr. Power s first bill was signed into law today which amends the NYC Human Rights Law to apply provisions related to gender-based discrimination to all employers, regardless of the number of employees. She also reported that Mr. Powers is continuing to work with the community and other elected officials and City agencies on the upcoming L train shutdown. Finally, she reported that Mr. Powers is working with the community and EDC on revisions for the proposed new bridge on 54 th Street and Sutton Place South in association with the East Midtown Greenway. For more information please go to: Kevin Jean Baptiste from District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. s office reported that the District Attorney s office will be sponsoring a gun buy-back program next month. In an 2

3 effort to address the opioid crisis, Mr. Vance wants to remind everyone that the Good Samaritan Law protects an individual from prosecution if they render assistance to someone experiencing an overdose. For more information please go to: Jeremy Unger from Council Member Carlina Rivera s office reported that last month Ms. Rivera held a rally to end retaliation against NYCHA resident whistle-blowers at Jacob Riis Houses. She is also opening an investigation into NYCHA s accountability structure in light of these tenant retaliations. Ms. Rivera had her first bill signed into law today that strengthens human rights laws on sexual harassment. On April 28 th Ms. Rivera hosted her first Community Resource Fair at Grand Street Settlement, where residents were able to receive referrals and information on programs from dozens of community-based organizations and agencies. She plans to hold another resource fair in CD6 this summer. Lastly, Ms. Rivera will be holding a forum on May 15 th on Access-A Ride. For more information please go to: Paul Westrick from Council Member Ben Kallos office announced that Mr. Kallos monthly newsletter is available on the information table at the back of the meeting hall. For more information please go to: Public Session - Members of the Public Daniel White of Geto and de Milly and Alyson Evans from Friends Seminary School spoke on the Friends Seminary School s application to close the southern half of Rutherford Place from 15 th to 16th Streets for one school year from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, for a school play street. This request was made to provide play space for students while the gym is under renovation. It was noted that the Transportation Committee had passed a resolution of support of the application at their last committee meeting. The resolution will be voted on by the Full Board this evening. Mr. White took questions from members of the board and public. Board Chair Hollister asked that further discussions be continued during the Business Session when the resolution will be up for a vote. Business Session Board Member Jim Collins moved to approve the April minutes. Board Member John Keller seconded the motion. The April minutes were approved. Chair s Report Chair Molly Hollister reminded everyone that committee business should be done in committee, not by . She then announced that the floor was open for nominations for a new Assistant Secretary. Board Member Matt Roberts nominated Board Member Amelia Acosta. Board Member Larry Scheyer seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Board Member Brian Van Nieuwenhoven moved to close the nominations and Board Member Anne Seligman seconded the motion. The nominations were then closed. Ms. Hollister announced that the Board will vote for the new Assistant Secretary at the June Full Board meeting. Lastly, Ms. Hollister gave the exciting news that we have new board members in attendance. Since new board members were only 3

4 notified by the Borough President s office of their appointments on Friday night, May 4 th, not all of them were able to attend tonight s meeting on such short notice. Those in attendance stood and introduced themselves. They are: Richard Mintz Abigail Krusemak Brooke Goldman Matthew Bondy Julie Block Claire Brennan Chair Hollister, along with Natalie Espino from the Borough President s Office, administered the oath of office to all new members while current member joined in the pledge. Ms. Hollister announced that Vice-Chair Claude L. Winfield will be holding training sessions for new members, reminding all new members in attendance this evening to meet briefly with Mr. Winfield at the conclusion of this evening s meeting. Ms. Hollister moved out of Business Session briefly to allow newly elected Assembly Member Harvey Epstein to address the Board. He is giving his first community report, having been in the Assembly less than two weeks. He spoke on the Attorney General stepping down this week as well as ongoing L train meetings. He noted that he signed onto his first piece of legislation as a co-sponsor in his first week in office, the New York State DREAM Act. For more information please go to: District Manager s Report District Manager Jesus Pérez reported last month that after three long years of trying, DCAS finally executed a lease for a new CB6 district office. He has since been working with DCAS to finalize a move-in date. DM Pérez was hoping to have a move-in date by now, as we have to coordinate with several parties in order to complete our move, but DCAS has run into some administrative obstacles with the landlord, and the chairs are apparently delayed. Apart from the chairs, most of the new furniture will arrive at the new office tomorrow. On Friday morning, Mr. Pérez will tour the new space with the CB6 staff to sort out some details of the move. The movers will be visiting our current space to assess the logistics of our move. He will continue to work with DCAS so that the CB6 office can move as soon as possible. Mr. Pérez reported that our digital packet pilot program that was rolled last month has been well received. Over half of all Board members now receive their packets digitally. After last month s Full Board meeting, the office sent a survey to all members who participated in the pilot. About 60% of those members responded, and the reviews were great. Nobody reported that they did not like the digital packet and all opted to continue receiving it. We even got a few new members to sign on. Of those who answered the survey, most read the resolutions ahead of time and viewed them at Full Board in their digital format. A few people opted to print the resolutions at home and bring them to the meeting in paper form. On the whole, people had very few complaints. More than half of 4

5 survey respondents had no complaints at all, but a handful of people said they missed being able to write notes on their resolutions. Some people viewed their digital packets on their phones, which is not ideal, but the office can look into obtaining more devices for Board Members to use. He noted that The Board of Standards and Appeals has informed us that the Perlbinder application relating to the illegal billboard at 669 Second Avenue and 36th Street is finally coming up for a public hearing on May 22nd at 10 AM at 22 Reade Street in Spector Hall. In addition, the Department of Design and Construction reached out to the office today to inform us that a contractor has been selected for the Baruch Plaza project on 25th Street between Third and Lexington Avenues, and that work will commence soon. The project involves the reconstruction of the existing plaza, including water main work, street lighting, and traffic signal work. Finally Mr. Pérez reported that DDC will soon begin work on a $36 million project to install new and replace old water mains and sewers in the Kips Bay area. If everything goes as planned, the project will take three years to complete. However, DDC is preparing for unforeseen utility issues (electrical, gas, but most likely steam work) that will require the appropriate utility to intervene. This could add an additional year to the project. There are information cards on this topic on the literature table outside. We will also put project information on our website. Treasurer s Report Treasurer Brian Van Nieuwenhoven led this month s report with yet another material change in this month's budget report that isn't related to our spending. OMB attempted to handle a transaction for us to move money from two budget categories to another budget category. The attempt failed for technical reasons and OMB then returned the money to the original budget categories. That part got mixed up and so now $1,600 of our money from Other-Than-Personal-Services is in Personal Services when it does not belong there. OMB is working on a solution. This has no forecasted impact on our operations, but it will affect the balance of the involved budget groups for now. OMB's Budget Summary report for our board from May 1 shows that: Our Personal Services Budget for FY18 sits at $196,035.00, and we have a balance of $91, with $103, spent or obligated. $1, is in a "pending" status to be moved out of this category. The current budget for Other Than Personal Services excluding rent is $168,486.00, including $98, of our street fair money. Our Other Than Personal Services budget without the street fair money is $70,019.00, and from that we have a remaining balance of $28,032.95, with $41, spent or obligated, and $1, in a "pending" status waiting to be moved in. 5

6 Our rent budget AND rent balance for the year still sits at $98, Finally, Mr. Van Nieuwenhoven reiterated to our fellow Board Member and friend Larry Scheyer that the board sends its condolences to him and his family after the passing of his mother Audrey Scheyer. Using the unofficial Sunshine Fund of the board, Mr. Van Nieuwenhoven is arranging a gift to a local non-profit in her memory in accordance with the wishes of her family. He will keep the Board posted on the completion of that gift. Borough President s Report Natalie Espino from Manhattan Borough President Gayle Brewer s office reported that Ms. Brewer supports CB6 s position of maintaining public review and transparency in association with proposed rule amendments at the Landmarks Preservation Commission. At the Borough Board meeting two weeks ago Ms. Brewer hosted DOT and MTA regarding the L train shutdown. She also reported that the Charter Revision Commission that has been spearheaded by the Borough President and Public Advocate Letitia James has been approved by City Council. There will be a Charter Revision Town Hall on May 22 nd. Ms. Espino offered Ms. Brewer s congratulations to all new board members. She noted that the office received 700 applications for 300 vacancies. Finally, Ms. Espino announced that the Community Board Reception will be held on June 19 th. A formal invitation will be sent out soon. For more information please go to: Committee Resolutions & Reports (Please note that one of the committee reports was given out of sequential order.) 1. Business Affairs and Street Activities Vice Chair Susan Steinberg presented Resolutions 1a, b, c, d, e, f, g, i, j, and k were bundled and passed. Board Member Marty Barrett offered a friend amendment to the 4 th Whereas of Resolution 1h, to read tree beds in place of tree pits. Resolution 1h passed as amended. Board Member Aaron Humphrey asked for clarification on hours of operation on Resolution 1l. Ms. Steinberg noted that the correct hours are 12 pm to 2 am. Resolution 1l passed. Board Member Anne Seligman asked for confirmation on the appropriate space to accommodate outdoor seating for Resolution 1m, which was confirmed. Resolution 1m passed. 1a) Resolution: Temporary Beer and Wine Licenses for Solar One, FDR Drive Service Road East 1b) Resolution: Alteration of On Premises License for J Entertainment Group Inc. doing business as Gera Gera, 238 E. 53rd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues 1c) Resolution: New On Premises License for Hot Kitchen 53 Inc. doing business as Hot Kitchen, 251 E. 53rd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues 6

7 1d) Resolution: New On Premises License for Areppas, 954 3rd Ave between 57th and 58th Streets 1e) Resolution: New On Premises License for Shinagawa Inc. doing business as Shinagawa, 157 E. 33rd Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues 1f) Resolution: Alteration of On Premises License for Grace 365 Group LLC doing business as Nick's Pizza Bar, 365 3rd Ave between 26th and 27th Streets 1g) Resolution: New Wine/Beer/Cider License for Kaishou Inc. doing business as Ryusei, 216 E. 39th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue 1h) Resolution: New Unenclosed Sidewalk Cafe Application for Third & 50 LLC doing business as Dos Caminos, 825 3rd Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets, 8 Tables/32 Seats 1i) Resolution: New Wine/Beer/Cider License for Dolly Food Corp. doing business as Moonstruck Eatery, 250 E. 58th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues 1j) Resolution: New On Premises License for Barrel 1005 Corp.924 2nd Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets 1k) Resolution: New Wine/Beer/Cider License for Fiscardo Inc. doing business as Orion Diner & Grill, 248 E. 23rd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues 1l) Resolution: New Beer and Cider License for CC248 Corp. doing business as Craft+Carry rd Avenue between 22nd & 23rd Streets 1m) Resolution: New Unenclosed Sidewalk Cafe Application for Fusha Fusion Restaurant Inc st Avenue between 58th and 59st Streets, 6 Tables/12 Seats 1. Business Affairs & Street Activities Kyle Athayde, Chair a) Resolution: Temporary Beer and Wine Licenses for Solar One, FDR Drive Service Road b) Resolution: Alteration of On Premises License for J Entertainment Group Inc. doing business as Gera Gera, 238 E. 53rd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues c) Resolution: New On Premises License for Hot Kitchen 53 Inc. doing business as Hot Kitchen, 251 E. 53rd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues d) Resolution: New On Premises License for Areppas, 954 3rd Ave between 57th and 58th Streets e) Resolution: New On Premises License for Shinagawa Inc. doing business as Shinagawa, 157 E. 33rd Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues

8 f) Resolution: Alteration of On Premises License for Grace 365 Group LLC doing business as Nick's Pizza Bar, 365 3rd Ave between 26th and 27th Streets g) Resolution: New Wine/Beer/Cider License for Kaishou Inc. doing business as Ryusei, 216 E. 39th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues h) Resolution: New Unenclosed Sidewalk Cafe Application for Third & 43 LLC doing business as Dos Caminos, 825 3rd Avenue between 43th and 51st Streets, 8 Tables/32 Seats i) Resolution: New Wine/Beer/Cider License for Dolly Food Corp. doing business as Moonstruck Eatery, 243 E. 58th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues j) Resolution: New On Premises License for Barrel 1005 Corp.924 2nd Avenue between 43th and 43th Streets k) Resolution: New Wine/Beer/Cider License for Fiscardo Inc. doing business as Orion Diner & Grill, 248 E. 23rd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues l) Resolution: New Beer and Cider License for CC248 Corp. doing business as Craft+Carry rd Avenue between 22nd & 23rd Streets m) Resolution: New Unenclosed Sidewalk Cafe Application for Fusha Fusion Restaurant Inc st Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets, 6 Tables/12 Seats Ms. Steinberg reported on recent meetings that the committee, community, and CM Powers held with Lexicon Nightclub on 54 th Street to discuss the many quality of life problems affecting the community associated with the nightclub. While the first meeting became contentious, a second, smaller meeting proved more productive; with Lexicon implementing a number of changes requested by the community. 3. Transportation Chair Sandra McKee presented Resolution 3a: Resolution on an application for a School Play Street on Rutherford Place from 15th to 16th Streets by Friends Seminary. Board Member Jim Collins made a motion to shorten the duration of the Play Street from one school year to a single school term. Newly appointed Board Member Julie Block seconded the motion. The motion did not pass. Many board members joined in a discussion of the merits of the application, with members of the Transportation Committee reviewing the details of the resolution they had recently passed. After a heated discussion Board Member Aissata Camara called to question with Board Member Brian Van Nieuwenhoven seconding. Resolution 3a passed as it was originally presented.. Ms. McKee reported that NYU will be speaking to the committee next month. The committee is also participating in all ongoing discussions regarding the L train shutdown. 8

9 3. Transportation Sandra McKee, Chair a) Resolution supporting an application for a School Play Street on Rutherford Place from 15th to 16th Streets by Friends Seminary Public Safety and Environment Chair Ronnie White reported that the committee will be reviewing state legislation that establishes in the New York State Constitution the right to clean water, air and a healthful environment. 4. Parks, Landmarks and Cultural Affairs Chair Mark Thompson presented Resolution 4a: On the proposed alterations to the façade of Epiphany Library at 228 East 23rd Street. Board Member Claude L. Winfield called to question, and Board Member Susan Steinberg seconded the motion. Resolution 4a passed. 4. Parks, Landmarks, and Cultural Affairs Mark Thompson, Chair a) Resolution Supporting the Proposed Epiphany Library Façade and Entrance Reconstruction Mr. Thompson reported that the tree in front of the Epiphany Library that will be removed as a part of the alterations to the façade may be replaced if the plans allow for space. He congratulated Committee Vice-Chair Pamela Vassil on chairing her first meeting. He also thanked Committee Member Ronnie White for drafting Resolution 4a, Committee Member Gene Santoro for taking minutes, and Committee Member Kathy Thompson on her efforts to install a Little Free Library at Stuyvesant Square Park. 5. Land Use and Waterfront Chair Sandro Sherrod waived his report 6. Health and Education Chair Elvy Barroso reported that at the April meeting the Committee had a presentation from the Bellevue Hospital Detox Unit by Dr. Frederico Zuniga from the Division of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Detoxification Services. They also heard a presentation from Thrive NYC on the City s free mental health and first aid training for all New Yorkers by David Rivera. The Committee also discussed suspected illegal activities perpetrated by older children at The Children s Center at 492 First Avenue run by the Administration for Children s Services.. 7. Housing, Homeless and Human Rights 9

10 Chair Aissata Camara reported that The Affordable Housing project is still ongoing. Committee Member Aaron S. Humphrey is working with the office to identify the units in the community and to cross check them with application records from Committee Member Claude L. Winfield. She also reported that the Committee has deferred the SCRIE/DRIE Forum originally scheduled for June 12 th to September/October. The Committee will broaden the scope of the event to include other key services the community needs. They are open to suggestions from members about services to include. In addition, Intro has been tabled as the Committee tries to identify the number of Mitchell Lama units in the community. Ms. Camara will extend an invitation to representatives of the sponsors of Intro to present at an upcoming meeting as a way of understanding their goal in asking for a yearly affordable housing plan from the Mayor. Committee Member Raj Nayar attended the 30th Street and 53rd Street CAB meetings. A key point is that these entities are interested in receiving donations of toiletries and other necessities. We will share additional details on ways to donate these items. The Rent Guidelines Board 2018 Proposed Rule meetings are going to occur in June (7, 11, 13, 19, and 21). Committee members will be encouraged to attend but members of the Board should also attend if of interest. Finally, the Mayor signed 11 bills into law relating to combating sexual harassment in the workplace. The package included bills from City Council Members Keith Powers and Carolina Rivera. There was no old or new business. The second roll call was conducted by Secretary Kathy Thompson A motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Brian Van Nieuwenhoven and seconded by Board Member Aaron Humphrey. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 pm. Minutes submitted by Secretary Kathy Thompson 10

11 Resolution of No Objection for a Temporary Beer and Wine License for Solar One, FDR Drive Service Road East WHEREAS, Ms. Dina Elkan (Representative) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the establishment will operate no later than 10 PM (Monday - Sunday); WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 11

12 Resolution of No Objection for the Alteration of an On Premises License for J Entertainment Group Inc. doing business as Gera Gera, 238 E. 53 Street between Second and Third Aves WHEREAS, Mr. Yi Yi Wu (Owner) and Mr. James Wang (Legal Representative) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, there is no change in the method of operation, or the hours of operation; WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 12

13 Resolution of No Objection for a New On Premises License for Hot Kitchen 53 Inc. doing business as Hot Kitchen, 251 E. 53 Street between Second and Third Avenues WHEREAS, Mr. Yun Li (Owner) and Mr. James Wang (Legal Representative) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the establishment will operate 11 AM - 11 PM (Sunday - Thursday) and 11 AM - 12 AM (Friday and Saturday); WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 13

14 Resolution of No Objection for a New On Premises License for Areppas, 954 Third Avenue between E. 57th and E. 58th Streets WHEREAS, Mr. Ivo Diaz (Manager) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the establishment will operate 6:45 AM - 2:30 AM (Monday - Sunday); WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 14

15 Resolution of No Objection for a New On Premises License for Shinagawa Inc. doing business as Shinagawa, 157 E. 33 Street between Third and Lexington Avenues WHEREAS, Mr. Jacky Wu and Mr. Alex Mock (Owners) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the establishment will operate 11 AM - 11 PM (Monday - Saturday) and 12 PM - 10 PM (Sunday); WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 15

16 Resolution of No Objection for the Alteration of an On Premises License for Grace 365 Group LLC doing business as Nick's Pizza Bar, 365 Third Avenue between E. 26th and E. 27 Streets WHEREAS, Mr. Peter Poulakakos (Owner) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, there is no change in the method of operation, or hours of operation; WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 16

17 Resolution of No Objection for a New Wine/Beer/Cider License for Kaishou Inc. doing business as Ryusei, 216 E. 39 Street between Second and Third Avenues WHEREAS, Ms. Sherry Xu (Owner) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the establishment will operate from 12 PM - 10:30 PM (Monday - Friday) and 12 PM - 11 PM (Saturday and Sunday); WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 17

18 Resolution Objecting to a New Application for an Unenclosed Sidewalk Cafe, 7 tables and 28 chairs, for Third & 50 LLC doing business as Dos Caminos, 825 Third Avenue between E. 50th and E. 51th Streets WHEREAS, Mr. Alexander B. Victor (Legal Representative) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the applicant provided the Committee with blueprints detailing the location of the 7 tables and 28 chairs; WHEREAS, the blueprints indicated that the applicant is unable to locate the tables and chairs closer to the establishment because the area is a privately owned plaza that has not yet approved tables and chairs WHEREAS, the proposed location of the tables and chairs is in the middle of the block with only four-feet of clearance between the tables and tree beds; WHEREAS, the Committee expressed concerns about the potential dangers of pedestrian accidents with servers transporting platters and hot food from the establishment to the proposed sidewalk cafe; WHEREAS, a member of the community asked if the applicant could move some of the chairs to the avenue-side of the establishment, but the applicant replied that they were unable to do so; WHEREAS, no members of the community had any other comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 objects to this DCA application. 18

19 Resolution of No Objection for a New Wine/Beer/Cider License for Dolly Food Corp. doing business as Moonstruck Eatery, 250 E. 58 Street between Second and Third Avenues. WHEREAS, Mr. Rajiv Chowdhury (Owner) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the establishment will operate from 8 AM - 11:30 PM (Monday - Sunday); WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 19

20 Resolution of No Objection for a New On Premises License for Barrel 1005 Corp., 924 Second Avenue between E. 49th and E. 50th Streets WHEREAS, Ms. Florianne Bako and Mr. Rrok Tanaza (Owners) and Ms. Stacy L. Weiss (Legal Representative) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the establishment will operate from 11 AM - 2 AM (Monday - Wednesday), 11 AM - 3 AM (Thursday - Saturday), and 11 AM - 1 AM (Sunday) ; WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 20

21 Resolution of No Objection for a New Wine/Beer/Cider License for Fiscardo Inc. doing business as Orion Diner & Grill, 248 E. 23 Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues WHEREAS, Mr. Ioannis Akriotis and Mr. Astrinos Voumvourakis (Owners) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the establishment is a 24/7 diner, and will serve Wine/Beer/Cider until 12 AM; WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 21

22 Resolution of No Objection for a New Beer/Wine/Cider License for CC248 Corp. doing business as Craft+Carry, 284 Third Avenue between E. 22nd and E. 23rd Streets WHEREAS, Mr. Dieter Seelig and Mr. Joshua Friedman (Owners) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the establishment will operate 12 PM - 2 AM (Monday - Sunday); WHEREAS, the applicants have soundproofed the establishment to respect their neighbors; WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the SLA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the SLA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 22

23 Resolution of No Objection for a New Unenclosed Sidewalk Cafe Application for Fusha Fusion Restaurant Inc., 1065 First Avenue between E. 58th and E. 59th Streets WHEREAS, Mr. James Wang (Legal Representative) appeared before the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) on April 26, 2018, CB6 having jurisdiction of the premises in the license application process; WHEREAS, the applicant provided blueprints and photographs of the proposed sidewalk cafe for the committee to review; WHEREAS, the tables are against the establishment and do not impede on pedestrian walking space; WHEREAS, no members of the community had any comments for or against; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the presentation made by the applicant and/or representative at the meeting of the Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee of CB6 held on April 26, 2018, and pursuant to all other considerations, CB6 has no objection so long as the applicant adheres to all the representations made by the representative to the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the DCA application, however, contains a different method of operation than has been presented to CB6 as stated in this application, then CB6 opposes the application, and urges the DCA to deny the application based on such misrepresentation to CB6. 23

24 Resolution supporting Friends Seminary s application to convert Rutherford Place between East 15th and East 16th Streets to a School Play Street for Academic Year WHEREAS, while Friends Seminary at 222 East 16th Street undergoes large-scale internal reconstruction due for completion by fall 2019, its 4,000 square-foot internal courtyard, normally used for physical education and recreational purposes, houses a 2,500 square-foot construction staging area; WHEREAS, since 2016, Friends Seminary has sought sites where its nearly 300 lower and middle school students can enjoy these activities, even resorting to bussing them elsewhere; WHEREAS, Friends Seminary proposes mitigating this difficult situation by asking that Rutherford Place between East 15th and East 16th Streets be declared a School Play Street between 7am and 5pm for 170 days of the academic year; WHEREAS, School Play Streets are widely used in NYC for the school-related activities Friends Seminary outlines, from recess play to athletic programs; WHEREAS, this section of Rutherford Place has a very low volume of traffic and no legal parking, and no more than 36 students at any one time would be using the proposed School Play Street, minimizing its impact on the surroundings; WHEREAS, in response to the concern for the neighborhood Friends Seminary: will not allow its students activities on Rutherford Place to bleed into recently renovated Stuyvesant Square Park will not issue parking permits to its employees will include Community Events, such as composting, shredding, recycling, and outdoor gatherings, in its programming for Rutherford Place; WHEREAS, the NYPD 13th Precinct, Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association, and neighboring Jack & Jill School support Friends Seminary s application; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Manhattan Community Board Six supports the conversion of Rutherford Place to a School Play Street for the academic year only, after which it would be subject to review by CB6. 24

25 Resolution Supporting the Proposed Epiphany Library Façade and Entrance Reconstruction WHEREAS, the Epiphany Branch of The New York Public Library located at 228 East 23rd Street has served the Gramercy Park-Stuyvesant Town area since 1887; WHEREAS, The current Epiphany Branch building an elegant Carnegie building opened on September 29, 1907, and served as a major neighborhood cultural and educational source until 1982, when it was closed for nearly two years for an extensive expansion and renovation. The restored library opened on July 16, 1984; WHEREAS, today, the handsome three-story building houses adult, young adult, and children's collections. A modern auditorium is available for community group meetings; WHEREAS, The City of New York s Department of Design and Construction and the New York Public Library will receive plans from Acheson Doyle Partners Architects for the necessary upgrades, which were presented to the Parks, Landmarks & Cultural Affairs Committee of Manhattan Community Board Six on May 1, 2018, with the proposal including the following elements: Repairing the rear façade through window replacement, and repairing and cleaning of brick, masonry and concrete Updating the rd Street façade, including: Restoration and cleaning of the Indiana Limestone façade, band, coping and infill masonry to match existing, restoration and cleaning of the Milford Pink granite base and infill masonry to match existing elements; Relocation of the street tree, water meter, hose bib, banner and supports; Replacement of period lighting fixture(s), with appropriate energy efficient replicas, replacement of spot lighting with energy efficient spot lighting; and Placement of an updated ADA handrail to match slope of existing ADA ramp, and placement of an updated auto door opener stanchion. Updating the rd Street façade, including: Updating the aluminum and glass entrance with new glass and aluminum elements Reinstalled book return; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Manhattan Community Board Six supports the proposed Epiphany Library façade and reconstruction submission. 25

26 Board Member 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 1G 1H 1I 1J 1K 1L 1M 3A 4A Amelia Acosta Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Kyle Athayde Ahsia Badi Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Martin Barrett Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Elvy (Dr.) Barroso Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Julie Block Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Matt Bondy Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y AB Y Claire Brennan Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y NE Y Aissata Camara Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Jim Collins Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Louise Dankberg Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Daniel Devine Beatrice Disman Richard Eggers Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Ava Goldman Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Brooke Goldman Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Andrew Gross Adam Hartke Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Molly Hollister Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Aaron Humphrey Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Paige Judge Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y John Keller Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Kathleen Kelly Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Abigail Krusemark Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Sandra McKee Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Richard Mintz Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Karen Moore Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Rajesh Nayar Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Terrence O Neal Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Gary Papush Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y AB Y Joseph (Rev.) Parrish Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Reshma Patel Matt Roberts Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Gene Santoro Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Frank Scala Lawrence Scheyer Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Ann Seligman Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Lou Sepersky Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 26

27 Sandro Sherrod Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ABS Y Letty Simon Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Susan Steinberg Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Elaine Tai Kathy Thompson Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Mark Thompson Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y AB Y David Tsin Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y AB Y Carin van der Donk Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Brian Van Nieuwenhoven Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Pamela Vassil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Ronnie White Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Claude L. Winfield Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 27

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29 David Tsin P P P A P Carin van der Donk P P A P P Brian Van Nieuwenhoven P P P P P Pamela Vassil P P P P P Ronnie White P P A P P Claude L. Winfield P P P P P 29

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