East New York, Cypress Hills, Highland Park, New Lots, City Line, Starrett City, and Ridgewood
Brooklyn Community Board 5
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.
Alice Lowman
chair · district manager Melinda Perkins
Fourth Wednesday, 6:30pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
42
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.
Other capital requestBudget Request for OTI - expand LinkNYC kiosks along Pennsylvania Avenue. The investment in the initial Link kiosks were implemented through funding from the ENY Rezone. However, there is a need to expand the kiosks in areas of the district where there is greater pedestrian traffic. Most residents of the district don't know that we have some installations of Link, therefore they are not servingCity response (Dept of Information Technology & Telecommunication): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours or expand and enhance library programsPlease increase personnel budget to invest in hiring additional staff to accommodate extended library hours for all BPL branches in Brooklyn, Community Board 5 - Spring Creek, New Lots, Cypress Hills, and Arlington.City response (Brooklyn Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DPRSecure funding to Construct the East New York Recreation Center (ENYRC) Explanation: The district is still in need of a stand alone, full-service community center, that provides state-of-the art amenities, youth, family, and senior programming, and swimming pool. The existing model for this facility is the Brownsville Recreation Center (BRC) in CB16. CB5 RESPONSE TO THE AGENCY: The Community City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other senior center program requestsProvide additonal funding for mental wellness programming in existing senior centers and social day care facilities.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more public artCoordinate with MTA to provide more public art installations on the exterior of transit stations and transit hubs. These are the spaces that are frequented most by residents through daily commuting. Spaces need to be activated with cultural artwork from local artists in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs. This provides community enhancement and results in greater neighborhoCity response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Investigate air quality complaints at specific locationPlease conduct air quality assessments at the intersection of Eldert Lane and Drew Street in CB5. This intersection houses an empty lot that houses diesel trucks and other large vehicles that are now driving in and out of the site. There was no public notification and residents are concerned with the amount of exhaust and smells from fumes resulting in the presence of the vehicles.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide new or increase number of sanitation trucks and other equipmentSecure an additional haulster to accommodate the 20+ miles of narrow streets in the district. This is the only way we can successfully ensure that those residents will receive the same quality service that our garage provides throughout the district. RESPONSE TO AGENCY: Thank you for your consideration. We are re-submitting this request in anticipation of the need for this addition to our BK5 City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other programs to address public health issues requestsFunding to further the SHOP Healthy Brooklyn (NYC) program in CB5, to include zip code 11239. The original study completed in CB5 only included zip code 11207 and 11208. The results of the program outlined the great need for healthy food options in local groceries and bodegas. The Epi Data Brief generated from the initiative also showed that bodegas make up 51% of the food establishments inCity response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingStop sign installation on Loring Avenue & Amber Street 4-Way Stop Sign on Loring & Emerald StreetCity response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Other expense budget request for DPRBased on Agency Response: Is the allowance for an increase in headcount something that OMB will be doing to accommodate this request? Please increase personnel budget to include more park rangers for our district. CB5 has over 50 parks/playgrounds and the need for care and consistent maintenance and management of these spaces are vital. RESPONSE TO AGENCY: Following the previous fiscal year'sCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for EDCSecure funding for the construction or utilization of existing available space within the Industrial Business Zone, for a Green Initiative / Trade & Labor Training Facility. CB5 RESPONSE TO THE AGENCY: The recent opening of the "ENY Industrial Building", which is based in CB16, is a great resource and will be utilized for cooperative spaces for small business owners and entrepreneurs. However,City response (Economic Development Corporation): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide a new or expanded health care facilityDue to the ongoing expansion of large housing developments in the district, the population and increase in family size is evident. We are in need of a new hospital based in the district to provide the necessary medical needs of existing and new residents. RESPONSE TO AGENCY: CB5 is resubmitting this request to emphasize the obvious need to conduct a study to assess the need based on existing City response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or upgrade subway stations or other transit infrastructureExterior upgrades and lighting at the New Lots Avenue "L" station underpass. This line is a major feed between Brooklyn Community Boards 5 and 16 and provides ridership for thousands of customers daily. However, the underpass has extremely poor lighting, leaks, and consistent trash scattered about. The station is in need of an overhaul and a collaboration with the Department of Cultural AffairsCity response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other enforcement requestsIncrease frequency of street inspection to remove abandoned vehicles and illegally parked vehicles. There are some locations that are targeted more than others, specifically in auto body/repair shops. - EXPLANATION: CB5 has the highest rate of 311 complaints for illegally parked and abandoned vehicles. We need a collaborated agency approach to address the issue. RESPONSE TO AGENCY: Please seCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other business regulatory assistance requestsRESUBMISSION - Request that SBS implement a mandate policy to inform Community Board offices of any and all new lease holders or business owners in IBZ. Business updated reports should come from the contracted non-profit organization that manages the BIDs and the IBZ sites. Our understanding is that SBS is the agency that oversees the IBZ sites through a contractual relationship with a non-profCity response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
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Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsBrooklyn Community Board 5 respectfully requests urgent capital funding to address critical infrastructure needs at the NYPD Community Center and CB5 District Office located at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue. Although the building was renovated and reopened in 2019, ongoing structural deficiencies,including ceiling leaks and related water damage,pose significant safety hazards to staff and the public. TCity response (Police Department): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Add street signage or wayfinding elementsReplace Stop sign at the intersection of Emerald Street and Sapphire Street and install approaching stop sign signal/indicator on Emerald. RESPONSE TO AGENCY: Following the previous fiscal year's budget submissions, has there been any funding identified to address this need?City response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Other expense budget request for EDCCreate a report from community input/feedback for the Broadway Junction site plans. The report should include feedback from the original Broadway Junction Working Group as well as more recent communication from community members and any capital/expense funding that has been secured to date. Report details should also include initial community requests for capital investments in street infrastructuCity response (Economic Development Corporation): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide more firefighters or EMS workersImplement additional funding to increase Firefighter personnel and EMS personnel. We need greater incentives and promotional campaigns to increase awareness of open positions within the Fire Department, with an emphasis on promotion in communities of color and high schools seniors.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for HPDConduct comprehensive study of the results of the East New York Basement Legalization Pilot initiative. What were the results and how did it impact the homeowners who participated in the pilot? If results favored homeowners and provided greater opportunities for rental incomes, how can we continue the funding to implement the initiative as permanent program within HPD?City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for MOCJIncrease and extend budget for Cure Violence programming and the NYC Crisis Management System. Although we have had a decline in gun violence and gun-related incidents in varying neighborhoods in our city - it was proven through COVID, these numbers have the potential of increasing with a vengeance given the climate. We must continue to invest in the men and women who make a difference in prevenCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other NYPD staff resources requestsPlease provide update - has there been any movement within the last and/or current administration to accommodate this request? CB5 has the highest incidences of illegally parked vehicles and abandoned vehicles in the city. Our numbers have risen due to the amount of local auto shops and garages that park their junk or for-sale vehicles on public streets; and other abandoned vehicles that are ranCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more community board staffIncrease community board personnel budget to allow for experienced, skilled staff hires to assist in data preparation, district assessments, research, procurement document processing, and other community-centered supports.City response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkSecure funding for construction of Public Restroom at Lion's Pride Playground - EXPLANATION: Funding has been allocated to renovate the upgrade the playground and adjacent site but a Public Restroom is still not included in the renovation. CB5 RESPONSE TO AGENCY: The recent renovations at Lion's Pride Playground can be complimented with the install of a comfort station. We are requesting that City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Increase transportation services capacityIdentify funding to return the DFTA MY Ride pilot program. Many older adults in CB5 participated in the DFTA My Ride initiative and viewed the program as a much needed resource to provide transportation access.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatmentInvest in expanding and enhancing mental health programming and Mental Health First Aid Training in Brooklyn, Community Board 5.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingRequest for implementation of traffic light and other traffic calming tools at Stanley Avenue & Crescent Street - due to youth fatality. This is also near Hale A. Woodruff Elementary School (P.S. 224). The area should be designated as a school zone.City response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 2Forestry services, including street tree maintenanceIncrease tree pruning cycles to accommodate growing community and newly developed areas of Brooklyn, Community Board 5 - i.e. Spring Creek / Gateway section which includes the Spring Creek Nehemiah Homes/Gateway Elton, etc. RESPONSE TO AGENCY: Following the previous fiscal year's budget submissions - has there been any funding identified to address the need to increase personnel for the ForestryCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Repair or upgrade subway stations or other transit infrastructureRequest to fund overall upgrades, street-scape improvements, and beautification of the station and surrounding area of New Lots Avenue "L" line.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide a new NYPD facility, such as a new precinct house or sub-precinctRequest for an extension of existing precinct - 75th pct. or new precinct to accommodate growing population in the district.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Address traffic congestionAddress traffic congestion on Fountain Avenue between Sutter Avenue and Linden Boulevard It has become a congested area of the district due to the Fountain Avenue bike lanes that were implemented. We are requesting that DOT conduct a study to revisit the Fountain Avenue stretch to assess traffic flow and determine how it can be addressed. It is an important avenue that feeds into Linden BoulevCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for EDCCreate greater incentives for developers to incorporate cooperative work spaces within mixed used development and other initiatives that would assist with securing local business tenants. CB5 has large mixed-use development that was created to encourage revitalized and walkable commercial areas but rents are too high for local businesses to take advantage of the new spaces. Therefore commercial spCity response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for DPRPlease install lighting at the Soccer Field in Lower Highalnd ParkCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DPRPlease conduct a study to determine the feasibility of installing a comfort station at parks/playgrounds in Brooklyn, Community Board 5. The study should include total amount of parks currently outfitted with comfort stations, criteria for installment, and cost for outfitting qualifying park sites, with new comfort stations. This study will support CB5's ongoing advocacy to ensure our park sitesCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasRequest to have cameras near the public community gardens to alleviate illegal dumping, vandalism, theft, and other public safety matters that can cause damage to the sites and impede the necessary resources that our community gardens provide.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Improve parking operationsAssess the traffic, parking, and pedestrian safety conditions of the installed protected bike lanes on Cozine Avenue and Wortman Avenue. Since the installation of the protected bike lanes, the longest protected bike lane project in ENY, there have been a number of complaints from neighboring residents. Not only did the neighborhood lose 200 parking spaces, but it has caused accidents for residenCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Improve access to a building in a parkRequest capital funding to have stairway access to middle basin of Ridgewood Reservoir and Boardwalk for outer basins.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Conduct traffic or parking studiesPlease conduct a study to determine the feasibility of converting Malta Street between Linden Boulevard and Stanley Avenue to a one-way street, going South. There has been an increased amount of speeding violations due to traffic calming methods implemented on surrounding blocks, so drivers are speeding through Malta to avoid speed control.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 4Conduct traffic or parking studiesPlease conduct a study to determine the feasibility of converting Malta Street between Linden Boulevard and Stanley Avenue to a one-way street, going South. Due to traffic calming measures implemented on surrounding blocks, drivers are increasingly speeding through Malta to avoid controls.City response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 5Other traffic improvement requestsPlease conduct a traffic study to determine the feasibility of a traffic signal a the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Arlington Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 6Conduct traffic or parking studiesPlease conduct a traffic study to determine safety improvements at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and N. Conduit Boulevard. Currently the traffic pattern merges Atlantic Avenue and N. Conduit Boulevard and they meet at the intersection of Logan Street which also encompasses turning signals. There is a need to implement signage or an additional traffic light to calm merging vehicles.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Other expense budget request for DOTLighting on Chestnut Street & Atlantic Avenue. This is a newly developed area - with the Chestnut Commons housing development and the new Cypress Hills/ENY Community Center. It is now flooded with hundreds of families, older adults, and children and lighting is essential for the safety & well being of the new residents in this area.City response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 8Reach the board
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