Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Kings Bay, Gerritsen Beach, Kings Highway, East Gravesend, Madison, Homecrest, and Plum Beach
Brooklyn Community Board 15
Appointed by the Brooklyn Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Theresa Scavo
chair · district manager Laura Singer
Last Tuesday, 7:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
54
budget requests to the city this cycle
What this board asked the city for
From the city’s official register, in the board’s own words, ranked by the board’s own priority. The response is the city’s.
Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library$3 million needed for a new roof Approximately $9.5 million for heating & cooling, fire safety, building management, systems, interior renovations, safety and security enhancements.City response (Brooklyn Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)We need a total of $6 million for Kelly Playground for Phase 2 to convert cracked asphalt field to synthetic turf for a multi-purpose field, including drainage, water service, accessible drinking fountains, mister, goals (recreational lighting) benches, fences, bleachers and landscaping. Phase 3 requires $3 million dollars to renovate the basketball courts and realign fewer handball courts and addCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours or expand and enhance library programsWe would like to see funding to expand our libraries special programming for all ages and their outreach capabilities throughout our community.City response (Brooklyn Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide new or upgrade existing sanitation garages or other sanitation infrastructureBrooklyn Community Board 15's Sanitation garage is a temporary structure of trailers located on Knapp Street. We are requesting a permanent home for our Sanitation garage and encourage more aggressive siting actions by the department.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Assign additional building inspectors (including expanding training programs)Response times have improved but complaints deemed non-hazardous and assigned a C priority by the department still takes months to evaluate. We would like to see all complaints across the board be investigated in a timely manner.City response (Department of Buildings): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Renovate or upgrade an existing health care facilitySouth Brooklyn Health Hospital (at 2601 Ocean Parkway) is the closest hospital to our community district, located on Ocean Parkway and near the Belt Parkway. South Brookly Health Hospital needs additional funding to become a Level 1 Trauma Center. They currently do not have the equipment needed to designate them as such. Brooklyn Community Board 15 would like to see them properly funded to be eligCity response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Clean catch basinsBrooklyn Community Board 15 is prone to flooding during rain events. Periodical cleaning of our storm sewers is desperately needed. Specifically Shore Boulevard (between Pembroke and West End Avenue), Oriental Avenue (between Oxford and West End Avenue) and on Gerritsen Avenue (between Channel Avenue and Seba Avenue).City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Manhattan Beach Park's Baseball Field need $6 Million to reconstruct natural turf baseball field on Oriental Blvd., including all new fencing, horticulture, seating areas, spray mister, backstop, fix drainage issues, and provide filter for water bottles.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense request for DOHMHWe have seen an influx in rat infestations throughout the community and more needs to be done to eradicate this problem. Sheepshead Bay in the municipal lots and behind the restaurants on Shore Parkway the service road of the Belt Parkway are hot spots.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Forestry services, including street tree maintenanceBrooklyn Community Board 15 receives numerous complaints about trees not being pruned, maintained or planted in a timely fashion. More money needs to be allocated to provide better forestry services to our community. New trees should be planted within two-three planting cycles; waiting 4 or 5 years is a ridiculously long time. Tree pruning can take 7-10 years, allowing overgrown and dead branches City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other garbage collection and recycling requestsOur community district is inundated with calls about derelict vehicles being abandoned on our streets. We support the expansion of the Derelict Vehicle Unit which requires additional manpower to decrease response times, improve response rates and enhance productivity for removing these vehicles.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide new emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulancesCommunity Board 15 is a shorefront community, we have Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach and Bungalow areas along Sheepshead Bay. We believe that providing gators to the firehouses in southern Brooklyn that service these areas would be a most helpful and welcome tool. The current cost is approximately $50,000 a piece.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other transit infrastructure requestsSufficient funds are requested for the upgrading and installation of wrought-iron fencing along the transit berms and properties adjacent to the B/Q subway lines including properties (1) across from 2750 Homecrest Avenue to 2735 E 13th Street; and (2) along East 15th Street between Avenue Z and Avenue Y.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsThe 61st Precinct, operates 24/7, 7 days a week and because of the wear and tear on these vehicles and the constant need for servicing, we would like to see new cars purchased for the precinct. We want to make sure their fleet is at a sufficient amount, so that lower priority calls are answered in a timely manner.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other commercial district revitalization requestsWe have a large number of small commercial corridors in our district (i.e.; Avenue U, Sheepshead Bay Road, Avenue P, Gravesend Neck Road and Avenue X) with rents sky-rocketing to ludicrous heights. These storefronts either turnover rapidly, or sit vacant warehoused without attracting new businesses or new investment in the community. Empty storefronts don't entice consumers. They reduce foot traffCity response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
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Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThe waiting list to install an approved speed hump is excessive. With the hiring of additional crews to perform this necessary task we can expedite the installation time and reduce crashes and speeding violations.City response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Hire additional uniformed officersStaffing levels are low. We are losing seasoned officers to retirement and promotions. We are seeking funding to entice people into police service. We need more money for recruitment and perhaps financial incentives or better starting salaries.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library$4 million for new heating and cooling systems. Approximately $9.5 million for multiple building systems and infrastructure repairs.City response (Brooklyn Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Investigate and address water quality complaints at an address or on specific street segmentsIn both Sheepshead Bay and Gerritsen Creek we are asking for periodic maintenance to remove floatables. This preventable pollution source (CSO outfalls) are a health and environmental hazard, as well as making these popular locations undesirable and unsightly for the community and its visitors to fully enjoy. We need a better plan to address these outfalls.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Pat Parlato playground is in poor condition and in need of a total upgrade in recreational equipment.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other street trees and forestry services requestsWe have many defective sidewalk flags causing serious trip hazards in our community district in need of repair due to City trees uprooting them. Current funding levels is inadequate. We are requesting additional funding to address this growing sidewalk hazard.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other cleaning requestsAdditional Manual Litter Patrols (MLP) is needed to keep up with the demands of our district. The traffic medians along Emmons Avenue are constantly collecting debris.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasArgus Cameras would be advantages for areas where the police cannot patrol 24/7. These cameras would aid the department in solving crimes quicker,City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Address traffic congestionWe need to take another look at Sheepshead Bay Road and develop a plan that will alleviate the heavy flow of traffic compounded by illegally parked cars and trucks. The area suffers from extreme congestion and mobility challenges. NYC Transit buses can barely navigate the tightness of Sheepshead Bay Road. Our commercial area doesn't flow correctly.City response (Police Department): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 2Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsAll of our commercial corridors are severely congested. Additional traffic enforcement is needed along Coney Island Avenue (between Avenue P and Avenue Z), on Avenue U (between McDonald Avenue and Nostrand Avenue), on Sheepshead Bay Road (between East 14th Street and Emmons Avenue) and on Kings Highway (between McDonald Avenue and Ocean Avenue).City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library$3.4 million long-term for heating, cooling and other building systems.City response (Brooklyn Public Library): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Provide a new, or new expansion to, a building in a parkBrigham Park, a newly constructed park located on Emmons Avenue and Brigham Street, does not have adequate funding to provide a comfort station. Given its remote location, for the seniors and children of our community, the inclusion of a comfort station would be a necessity.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide better park maintenanceOur parks need more personnel to maintain them on a daily basis.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide more frequent garbage or recycling pick-upOur litter baskets throughout our commercial corridors are overflowing with household waste and illegal dumping creating health hazards and eyesores throughout the area. More frequent basket pickup should be properly funded. Including but not limited to Avenue U (between Coney Island Avenue and Nostrand Avenue), Kings Highway (between Ocean Parkway and Ocean Avenue) and Sheepshead Bay Road (betweCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsWe would like to see that all UMOS have the best radio equipment available as they are our first responders.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Hire additional crossing guardsAll of the schools in our community district would benefit from additional crossing guards. With the severe traffic around many of our schools particularly at dismissal times, crossing guards provide an essential service to ensure the safety of our students and community members as they navigate these congested and often chaotic public spaces. Currently, when a crossing guard is out sick, a uniforCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library$3.7 million long-term needs not included in the upcoming renovation: plumbing, facade work, energy improvements and safety & security enhancements.City response (Brooklyn Public Library): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Funding in the amount of $6.5 Million is requested for the Reconstruction of Galapo Playground to completely reconstruct the playground with equipment for older and younger children of all abilities, safety surfaces, spray shower, benches, fencing, lighting, landscaping, water and drainage systems.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Enhance park safety through more security staff (police or parks enforcement)Manhattan Beach Park is a remote location in a quiet residential area often trespassed upon after hours by young people who can be mischievous. We have had fires, illegal fireworks, loud music and noise complaints about the park late at night and would like to see more regular patrols of this area to discourage these behaviors.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Increase enforcement of dirty sidewalk/dirty area/failure to clean area lawsWe need more officers along Avenue U to enforce these commercial businesses to keep the areas in front of their businesses clean. Overgrown tree pits, illegal dumping, excessive litter and filthy sidewalks exist perpetually along this corridor.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Renovate or upgrade existing precinct housesThe 61st Precinct needs an upgrade to their facility, currently the facility is antiquated and not ADA compliant.City response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Other NYPD staff resources requestsPolice Officers are given a yearly stipend to purchase uniforms and personal equipment which falls short of their actual needs. Flashlights, handcuffs, gloves and boots, aside from their uniforms can cost more than what they are allotted. The city should be properly supplementing their work equipment needs.City response (Police Department): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 4Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsWe need funding to replace the sidewalk adjacent to Holocaust Park on the Sheepshead Bay side. The sidewalk is broken up, a trip hazard and appears to be sinking in certain spots. Our main concern is that it's over water, so we need to locate the source of the sidewalk failure and correct and restore it as soon as possible.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Increase enforcement of dirty sidewalk/dirty area/failure to clean area lawsSheepshead Bay Road, a once thriving retail corridor, has become a neighborhood eyesore and a blight on the community. Very few merchants sufficiently maintain their storefront frontages. We receive numerous complaints from people who live, work and visit the area.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Add NYPD parking facilitiesCurrently, Brooklyn has only one police Tow Pound in Northern Brooklyn and it's often at full capacity. This is a growing problem for our community. Additional car lifts (stackers) at the existing Tow Pound would increase holding capacity and permit more vehicles to be stored as an immediate interim measure. The current pound being located across the borough results in long travel times. It limitsCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other NYPD staff resources requestsWe believe it would be beneficial to provide traffic enforcement agents with smart phones to access and finalize 311 assignments in real time. Traffic agents currently call the precinct to finalize jobs, which can sometimes cause improper reporting and does negatively impact response times.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkFunding in the total amount of $7 Million is requested for the Reconstruction of Bill Brown Playground for Phase 2 to completely reconstruct the playground with play equipment for children of all abilities, safety surfaces, spray shower, benches, fencing, lighting, landscaping, water and draining systems. Phase 3 requires $1 million to repave perimeter sidewalks, which are all in poor condition.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Provide more frequent garbage or recycling pick-upAvenue P from McDonald Avenue to Ocean Avenue is always unkempt and in need of more Sanitation services.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Other NYPD programs requestsCurrently, Explorers must pay a fee of $24 a year to participate in this worthwhile Police program. Ideally, we would like to see that fee paid for or waived by the City of New York to encourage greater participation in the program. We would like to also see the expense of their uniforms covered. We would like to see PAL and other youth programs offered by the NYPD fully funded to get our childrenCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Homecrest Park is in need of a playground expansion for Phase 2 with handball courts for 1 million, because 2 million is already funded for a total of 3 million. Phase 3 requires 4.5 million is needed to convert existing basketball courts to small synthetic turf play area with walking track, benches and water service, Phase 4 - 2 million for Asphalt Field and $6 million for synthetic turf. HomecreCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Increase enforcement of illegal dumping lawsOur underpasses which are dimly lit attract chronic illegal dumpers. If cameras could be placed at these locations to catch dumpers in the act, we would deter this illegal activity from occurring. East 16th Street (between Avenues R and Z), contains tires, furniture, e-waste, construction materials and household trash strewn about regularly by illegal dumpers. More effective enforcement strategiesCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Other NYPD staff resources requestsBrooklyn South could use more of the metal/mesh barricades for the large-scale events that occur in our communities.City response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsShore Boulevard Promenade is in need of a make-over. It needs repaving, new benches, landscaping and new refuse/garbage cans.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Expand opportunities for electronic waste collection and disposalSufficient funds are requested for dedicated curbside e-waste collection days included with recycling schedules to assist our technologically growing community to properly dispose of e-waste and ensure it does not end up on our streets and in our landfills.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8New equipment for maintenanceSections of Homecrest Playground are in need of an upgrades: Phase 2 - $3 Million for Handball Courts and Playground Expansion Phase 3 - $4.5 Million to convert basketball courts to small synthetic turf play area with a walking track, benches and water service. Phase 4 - $2 Million for Asphalt Field; and $6 Million for Synthetic TurfCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 9Increase enforcement of illegal posting lawsOur community is inundated with illegal advertising on all street hardware and public structures. Advertising signage for moving men, and lately "Cash for Cars" signs, have appeared everywhere. There must be more effective deterrents for these acts of vandalism, such as escalating fines for repeat violators, etc. These illegal postings are defacing our entire community.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 9Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsPritchard Mall Green Space located on Corbin Place (between Brighton Beach Avenue and Oriental Boulevard) has become a broken up, hazardous looking eyesore. Crumbling cement can be seen in certain areas and needs to be restored. It could be repurposed as a sitting area.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 10Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Total needed to upgrade $9 million dollars. Phase 1 -$5 million is needed to completely reconstruct the playground with all new play equipment, safety surfaces, spray shower, benches, fencing, lighting, landscape, water and drainage systems. Phase 2 requires $4 million dollars to reconstruct asphalt multipurpose play area to synthetic turf play area, reconstruct handball and basketball courts.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 11New equipment for maintenancePhase 2 - $6 million needed to convert asphalt (or natural) field into synthetic turf for a multipurpose field, including, drainage, water service, accessible drinking fountains, mister, goals, (recreational lighting), benches, fences, bleachers and landscaping. Phase 3 $3 million dollars to renovate basketball courts and realign fewer handball courts and add adult fitness areaCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 12Reach the board
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