Bayside, Douglaston, Little Neck, Auburndale, East Flushing, Oakland Gardens, and Hollis Hills
Queens Community Board 11
Appointed by the Queens Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Paul DiBenedett
chair · district manager Joseph Marziliano
First Monday, 7:30pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
48
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 budget request for DEPThe following locations suffer from poor drainage and require additional storm drain infrastructure: 194 St. and 46 Ave., West Dr. between Park Lane to Bayview Ave., Richmond Rd. at Shore Rd., 223 St. between 37 Ave. and 41 Ave., Marathon Pkwy. between Commonwealth Blvd. and 64 Ave., 34 Rd. between 211 St. and 213 St., 57 Ave. between Marathon Pkwy. and 254 St., 246 Crescent and 57 Dr., 200 St. beCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsRehabilitation of the Bayside Hills Malls. Replacement of curbs, restoration of cupolas and landscaping. Funded project, currently in final design.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Funding for a new senior center programFund a senior center in the western part of the district, in Auburndale. Bayside Senior Center and Korean Community Services is located in the center of the district, and Queens Commonpoint serves the eastern end of the district.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Acquire the remaining lots in Udall's Cove which is necessary to preserve wetlands from development. The acquisition of these lots is crucial for the protection of freshwater wetlands and the preservation of natural habitats of wildlife. The lots specifically include the following: Block 8114, Lots 227 and half of 122. Block 8112, Lot 170. Block 8116, Lot 170. Half of Block 8114, Lot 339. And BloCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide new or upgrade existing sanitation garages or other sanitation infrastructure411201601C - The QN11 DSNY garage is funded for renovations due to its inability to handle the load of the collection trucks. We add our continued support to ensure that the project starts.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other FDNY facilities and equipment requestsProvide generators in all fire houses. 411201009C - Only the Battalion headquarters has its own generator. FDNY is installing them in firehouses and we support the continued funding in order for all of our houses to have one. The three fire houses in CB 11 are E-306, E-313 and E-320. The FDNY priority is for E-313.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library411200806C- New Little Neck/Douglaston library branch building. The current building is only 10,200 square feet. There is no room for programming events and shelf space is very limited. New libraries are built with about 18,000 sq. ft. A second story addition will double the size to 20,400 square feet.City response (Queens Borough Public Library): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Address illegal conversions and uses of buildingsIncrease the number of support staff for plans examiners, inspectors, and community affairs to improve service delivery.City response (Department of Buildings): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DCLAThe Bayside Historical Society has been overseeing the Lawrence Cemetery since 1967 and has requested that the City maintain the grounds there. Tours are regularly given there for the community including school groups.City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other educational programs requestsBayside High School has a great athletics program but is underserved by not having a Junior Varsity Soccer Team. Funds should be allocated to the school for this athletic endeavor.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Clean catch basins411201202E - Fund additional crews to clean and maintain catch basins to alleviate backlog of service repair requests.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Install streetscape improvementsProvide a proper NYC Greenway project in the VisionZero corridor between Douglaston Parkway and 223rd St. This landscape and streetscape improvement project will replace the current concrete "jersey dividers" along this corridor, with a beautifully designed pedestrian and bicycle recreational pathway, including an expanded curb, trees and plantings, Street lighting, benches, signage, and other ameCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other programs to address public health issues requestsProvide adequate, comprehensive and effective funding for epidemiology and control of air-borne, water-borne, and vector (mosquito) diseases.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Forestry services, including street tree maintenance411199002E - Street tree pruning is at a 7-year cycle, and must be reduced. Otherwise, the risk of dead limbs and falling trees will cause personal and property damage. The Comptroller's report shows that if the pruning cycle is expanded the number of claims increases. This is especially needed in Parks such as Alley Pond, Crocheron, John Golden, Udalls Cove, Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, and Old Oak City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Conduct traffic or parking studies411201401E - Due to the increase in traffic, there are many more requests for traffic studies for signals, stop signs, and speed bumps. Traffic studies are very backlogged and the Board requests increased funding for the hiring of additional traffic engineers to conduct studies.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
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Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasSeveral locations in the District would benefit from an ARGIS NYPD street camera. One location is at the intersection of 194th Street and 46th Avenue. Another intersection in need is 35th Avenue and Bell Boulevard.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance after school programs for elementary school students (grades K-5)There is only one after-school programming site in this district. An appropriate aim would be to provide free after-school programs for all schools. At least several locations per school district would be adequate in the short-term.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryVertical extension or relocation of Bayside Branch Library. Bayside Library is inadequate to continue providing quality services. The building is only 10,300 Sq ft. In contrast, a standard new library is now up to 18,000 sq. ft. Windows and doors need replacementCity response (Queens Borough Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Hire additional uniformed officersDue to Officer attrition, the 111th Police Precinct has lost at least 10 uniformed officers to attrition.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DEPReplace water mains in Little Neck. Due to topography of area and age of pipes water periodically is brown coming out of the taps.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)Telephone Playground is adjacent to PS 205 on the corner of 75th Avenue and Bell Boulevard. The playground has not been renovated since 1998 and is a high-traffic park in need of updated play equipment and capital reconstruction.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Increase case management capacityAdditional funding is needed to reduce social worker caseloads currently about 65 cases per worker. Reductions in caseload will improve service delivery to the elderly. SNAP serves Community Boards 8, 11, and 13.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)411200902C - PS 130's playground is in poor condition. The asphalt is broken, the safety surface is lifting up, and ball court lines are faded. The broken surfaces are hazardous for children's use.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other transportation infrastructure requestsNoise and fumes from the Long Island Expressway causes a detriment to the quality of life for residents living nearest the highway. The construction of sound pads along the service road has been partially done and should be completed in Community Board 11 to Fresh Meadow Lane.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Forestry services, including street tree maintenance411198703E - There are about 1,000 tree stumps that still must be removed. They are hazarous obstructions on public property and a standalone citywide stump removal contract is needed.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other traffic improvement requests411198904E - Increase arterial highway maintenance personnel and scheduled times for cleaning; LIE, Cross Island Parkway, Clearview Expy., Grand Central Pkwy.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance after school programs for middle school students (grades 6-8)Provide, expand, or enhance after school programs for middle school students. There is only one after-school program in CB 11City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Hire additional school safety agentsDue to an increase in the number of high school students and the need to better protect students and monitor all entrances to the schools, there is a need for additional school safety officers. There are three overcrowded high schools in CB 11: Cardozo, Francis Lewis, and Bayside. All could use additional officers.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)411201203C - The Underhill Park basketball court on Peck Avenue and 189 Street needs renovation. Baseball fields #4 & 5 located from 189 Street to 192 Street require regrading of the surface. The Basketball courts flood and need renovation, and the splash pads also frequently flood.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Increase transportation services capacityThe senior centers in the district provide transportation for seniors to go to the centers, get to doctors and hospitals as well as for shopping. The centers need additional funding to provide these services for all who need it.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsImprove and repair various green streets and malls on 46th Avenue between 193rd Street and 195th Street. Also on 188th Street between 47th Avenue and 48th Avenue. This also includes 42nd Avenue from 213th Street to the Clearview Expressway Service Road.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct streetsStreets in Douglas Manor, Doug Bay, and Douglaston Hill require a capital project to reconstruct the streets because they have no concrete base and cannot be milled and paved. Especially 244th Street between 43rd Avenue and 44th Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other street trees and forestry services requests411200702E - Tree and Sidewalk Program funding increase. Due to the large number of old city street trees in our district, many sidewalks are lifted by the tree roots. This program has helped to repair these sidewalks and make them safe. A priority system is used and many locations are still not reached with the limit on funds available.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Hire additional crossing guardsThere is a high demand for school crossing guards at all school intersections in the district. Some school locations are near major highway overpasses, such as MS 74, MS 67 and PS 159. It is imperative that crossing guards are available for those locations.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Enhance NORC programs and health servicesFunds are needed from the Federal, State and City government to establish additional NORC's. There is one existing NORC's in the district. It is Deepdale Cares at the Deepdale Gardens complex operated by the Commonpoint Queens Sam Field Center. There are other developments in CB 11 that may qualify as NORCs and its residents would benefit from these services. These programs help keep seniors in thCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)At the Crocheron Park pond- create a boardwalk, repair catch basins, create overlook seating for Little Neck Bay view, repair the pedestrian walk around ball fields, add fencing, and address the runoff into the lake.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)For many years, the City of New York has not had a curb repair project. Community Board 11 is inundated with new and old sidewalks on public and private properties which are not protected by curbs.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Provide better park maintenance411200601E - Provide more park maintenance crews in area parks, as well as increased park enforcement, which is currently understaffed. This includes an allocation for more Urban Parks Rangers, who add wonderful educational programs to the benefit of Parks visitors.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other NYPD staff resources requests411199901E - Increase the number of Civilian Personnel at the 111th Precinct. In order to maintain the security we have obtained, the precinct must be staffed adequately. Adding civilian personnel will allow more uniformed officers on the street.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DFTADFTA - In order to stay in their homes and maintain them, seniors need a referral program for discounted or free reliable minor home repair service. There is currently only one such program citywide. Seniors are afraid of being victims of scams or unscrupulous repair services.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)411200704C - Rehabilitate Potomagetten Pond located north of the Grand Central Pkwy between Bell Blvd. and Springfield Blvd. This park area had once been an active park with a pond and sitting areas. It has since deteriorated and is unusable. It needs restoration in order to be used as a neighborhood park. Parks Dept. recommended that project is ideal for DEP Bluebelt.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Install streetscape improvementsCommonwealth Boulevard between Marathon Parkway and 72nd Avenue does not have a sidewalk installed. Sidewalk installation would allow pedestrians to better traverse the neighborhood.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Other expense budget request for DFTADFTA - As people age they tend to need various legal services to protect themselves and maintain the assets they do have. In Queens, there is only one program that provides legal services to the elderly. More discounted or free services are needed.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The Joe Michaels Mile is an important Greenway for pedestrians and bicyclists enjoying the shoreline from Whitestone to Bayside. Unfortunately, this busy area has no water fountains for residents. CB 11 would like to see 3-in-1 hydration stations (water fountain, bottle filler, and dog spout) installed in multiple locations along the park route.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Reconstruct streets210th Street between 85th Avenue and Hollis Hills Terrace is in need of reconstruction of the street and pedestrian ramps.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 6Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The handball and paddleball courts at Challenge Playground are widely used, and have not been renovated in decades. Currently, the courts are cracked and in need of refurbishment and paint. The fence on top of the handball court wall must also be replaced to prevent balls from going over the wall and interfering with play on the other side.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Repair or construct medians, or other street assetsThe center median on Bell Boulevard from 73rd Avenue to 77th Avenue in Oakland Gardens is in serious disrepair, causing an unsafe condition in the roadway. This liability must be brought back up to City, State, and Federal safety standards.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7New equipment for maintenanceBayside Fields does not have adequate lighting and remains a frequent target for illegal commercial garbage dumping. Council Member Paladino's office has supported this request for capital prioritization.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Reach the board
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