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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK<br />
COUNTY OF NEW YORK<br />
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In The Matter <strong>of</strong>the Application <strong>of</strong><br />
LANDMARK WEST!, ARLENE SIMON, SUE MELLINS<br />
and SOPHIA deBOER,<br />
- aga<strong>in</strong>st-<br />
MANHATTAN BOROUGH BOARD,<br />
Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs,<br />
AFFIRMATION<br />
MICHAEL<br />
BURGER IN<br />
SUPPORT OF<br />
DEFENDANT'S<br />
MOTION TO<br />
DISMISS<br />
OF<br />
Index No. 116913/04<br />
Defendant.<br />
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MICHAEL BURGER, an at<strong>to</strong>rney admitted <strong>to</strong> practice before the Courts <strong>of</strong> the<br />
State <strong>of</strong> New York, hereby affirms pursuant <strong>to</strong> Rule 2106 <strong>of</strong> the New York Civil Practice Law<br />
and Rules ("C.P.L.R.")<br />
that the follow<strong>in</strong>g is true and correct:<br />
1. I am an Assistant Corporation Counsel <strong>in</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> MICHAEL A.<br />
CARDOZO, Corporation Counsel <strong>of</strong> the City <strong>of</strong> New York, at<strong>to</strong>rney for defendant Manhattan<br />
Borough Board. I submit this <strong>affirmation</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>support</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>defendant's</strong> <strong>motion</strong> <strong>to</strong> dismiss the<br />
pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs' action pursuant <strong>to</strong> C.P.L.R. § 3211(a)(1) and (7). This <strong>affirmation</strong> is based on<br />
personal knowledge, <strong>in</strong>formation conta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> the books and records <strong>of</strong> the New York City Law<br />
Department, conversations with employees <strong>of</strong> this and other City <strong>of</strong>fices, and the Mfidavit <strong>of</strong><br />
Barbara Baer, sworn <strong>to</strong> December 21,2004 (the "Baer AfC').<br />
2. Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs <strong>in</strong>itiated this action seek<strong>in</strong>g declara<strong>to</strong>ry judgment nullify<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
resolution <strong>of</strong> the Manhattan<br />
Borough Board, dated August 24,2004, approv<strong>in</strong>g the City's sale <strong>of</strong><br />
the build<strong>in</strong>g at 2 Columbus Circle <strong>to</strong> the Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Design (the "Museum"), and an<br />
<strong>in</strong>junction prohibit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
sale <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g based on that resolution.
3. The build<strong>in</strong>g at 2 Columbus Circle, presently owned by the City, sits<br />
vacant and <strong>in</strong> deteriorat<strong>in</strong>g condition on the south end <strong>of</strong> Columbus Circle, a central and<br />
important part <strong>of</strong> the City that has otherwise experienced significant rejuvenation and<br />
redevelopment.<br />
The sale will allow the Museum <strong>to</strong> move from its current location at West 53rd<br />
Street, where there is only enough room <strong>to</strong> host temporary exhibitions, <strong>to</strong> a larger space where<br />
the Museum will be able <strong>to</strong>, among other th<strong>in</strong>gs, display its permanent collection, open an<br />
restaurant, and develop a Center for the Study <strong>of</strong> Contemporary Craft. The sale has already<br />
undergone an extensive public review process pursuant <strong>to</strong> the City's Uniform Land Use Review<br />
Procedure ("ULURP"), <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g public hear<strong>in</strong>gs before Community Board 5 and the City<br />
Plann<strong>in</strong>g Commission,<br />
and has been approved at all levels.<br />
4. The proposal also underwent environmental review <strong>in</strong> accordance with the<br />
State Environmental Quality Review Act and the Rules <strong>of</strong> Procedure for City Environmental<br />
Quality Review. The environmental review for the project was challenged <strong>in</strong> an Article 78<br />
Proceed<strong>in</strong>g commenced<br />
by these same pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs, who claimed that the review did not adequately<br />
address the his<strong>to</strong>ric and architectural value <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g. In an op<strong>in</strong>ion dated April 15, 2004,<br />
Justice Walter B. Tolub determ<strong>in</strong>ed that a thorough environmental review for the project had<br />
been completed, and that the review <strong>of</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ric and architectural<br />
resources was entirely adequate,<br />
and dismissed the proceed<strong>in</strong>g. See Landmark West v. Burden, 2004 NY Slip Op 5033IU, 3<br />
Misc. 3d 1102A (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Cty. 2004). That decision was appealed <strong>to</strong> the First Department,<br />
where arguments were held on December<br />
1, the same day this action was filed.<br />
5. Pursuant <strong>to</strong> Section 384(b)(4) <strong>of</strong> the New York City Charter, f<strong>in</strong>al<br />
disposition <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g requires the approval <strong>of</strong> the Manhattan Borough Board. A public<br />
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meet<strong>in</strong>g was held by the Borough Board on August 24, 2004. At the end <strong>of</strong> the meet<strong>in</strong>g, the<br />
Board passed a resolution approv<strong>in</strong>g the sale <strong>to</strong> the Museum. See Exs. A, B.<br />
6. Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs now claim that the Borough Board violated the New York State<br />
Open Meet<strong>in</strong>gs Law (the "OML"), Article 7 <strong>of</strong> the Public Officers Law, because the public<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g was held <strong>in</strong> late August, and because notice was allegedly not provided <strong>to</strong> the news<br />
media. See Compla<strong>in</strong>t, ~~ 29 - 31.<br />
7. Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs, however, do not have stand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g this action. Section<br />
107(1) <strong>of</strong> the OML states that "[a]ny aggrieved person shall have stand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> enforce the<br />
provisions <strong>of</strong> this article aga<strong>in</strong>st a public body." Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs were provided with ample notice <strong>of</strong><br />
the meet<strong>in</strong>g, and neither allege nor have shown that they were aggrieved by any alleged statu<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
violation. For <strong>in</strong>stance, each pla<strong>in</strong>tiff <strong>in</strong> this case is also a pla<strong>in</strong>tiff <strong>in</strong> the related matter <strong>of</strong><br />
Landmark West! v. Burden, and is represented by the same counsel <strong>in</strong> both cases. A letter from<br />
the New York City Law Department dated August 13, 2004 and copied <strong>to</strong> pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs' counsel,<br />
states that the sale <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g "is on the agenda for the August 24, 2004 meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Manhattan Borough Board." A copy <strong>of</strong>that letter is annexed as Exhibit D.<br />
8. Moreover, telephone conversations, emails, personal meet<strong>in</strong>gs, public<br />
notice and media coverage <strong>in</strong> the weeks lead<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>to</strong> the meet<strong>in</strong>g ensured that pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs were on<br />
notice <strong>of</strong> the meet<strong>in</strong>g date. See Baer Afr, ~~ 5 - 13; Exs. C - G. Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs were thus able <strong>to</strong><br />
mobilize and prepare for the meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
See Baer Aff., ~ 12; Ex. F. Kate Wood, executive direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
<strong>of</strong> Landmark West, who had been personally notified <strong>of</strong> the hear<strong>in</strong>g date by the Manhattan<br />
Borough President's Office, actually appeared at the public meet<strong>in</strong>g on behalf <strong>of</strong> pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs and<br />
read a prepared statement <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the record; Arlene Simon, president <strong>of</strong> Landmark West and an<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividually named pla<strong>in</strong>tiff <strong>in</strong> this proceed<strong>in</strong>g, was also present at the meet<strong>in</strong>g. See Baer Aff., ~<br />
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4; Ex. F. In addition, notice <strong>of</strong> the meet<strong>in</strong>g was published <strong>in</strong> the City Record, and an article<br />
list<strong>in</strong>g the meet<strong>in</strong>g date also appeared <strong>in</strong> the New York Daily News on August 18, 2004. See<br />
Baer Aff., ~~ 11, 13; Exs. E, G.<br />
9. Because pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs and their counsel received actual notice <strong>of</strong> the Borough<br />
Board meet<strong>in</strong>g well <strong>in</strong> advance <strong>of</strong> the meet<strong>in</strong>g date, they cannot properly<br />
argue that they were<br />
"aggrieved"<br />
with<strong>in</strong> the mean<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>the OML provision they now rely upon.<br />
10. Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs have also failed <strong>to</strong> carry their burden <strong>of</strong> show<strong>in</strong>g good cause <strong>to</strong><br />
void the Borough Board's resolution. The August 24 meet<strong>in</strong>g was widely publicized and open<br />
and accessible <strong>to</strong> the public. Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs were <strong>in</strong> no way prejudiced by the meet<strong>in</strong>g's date or by<br />
any alleged failure <strong>to</strong> notify the news media.<br />
Even assum<strong>in</strong>g there was a failure <strong>to</strong> notify the<br />
news media, the fact rema<strong>in</strong>s that the New York Daily News published<br />
an article a full six days<br />
prior <strong>to</strong> the meet<strong>in</strong>g that, among other th<strong>in</strong>gs, listed the meet<strong>in</strong>g date. Accord<strong>in</strong>gly, even if true,<br />
such an omission would be a technical one that is not grounds for validat<strong>in</strong>g the resolution.<br />
11. On <strong>in</strong>formation and belief, litigation commenced by pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs stands as a<br />
significant obstacle <strong>to</strong> the completion <strong>of</strong> the sale <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g at 2 Columbus Circle <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Design, and has the potential <strong>to</strong> negatively impact the transaction. This<br />
compla<strong>in</strong>t, lack<strong>in</strong>g any merit whatsoever, should not be allowed <strong>to</strong> further delay, and thereby<br />
jeopardize,<br />
the broadly <strong>support</strong>ed effort <strong>to</strong> rejuvenate both the build<strong>in</strong>g and the Museum.<br />
12. For these reasons, defendant respectfully requests that the compla<strong>in</strong>t be<br />
dismissed with costs, and such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.<br />
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13. No prior application has been made for the requested relief.<br />
Dated:<br />
New York, New York<br />
December 22, 2004<br />
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In The Matter <strong>of</strong>the Application <strong>of</strong><br />
LANDMARK WEST!, ARLENE SIMON, SUE MELLINS<br />
and SOPHIA deBOER,<br />
AFFIDA VIT OF<br />
BARBARA BAER<br />
- aga<strong>in</strong>st -<br />
MANHATTAN BOROUGH BOARD,<br />
Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs,<br />
Defendant.<br />
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STATEOFNEWYORK )<br />
COUNTY OF NEW YORK )<br />
SS:<br />
BARBARA<br />
BAER be<strong>in</strong>g duly sworn, deposes and says:<br />
1. I am Deputy Borough President for the Manhattan Borough President's<br />
Office. I have been <strong>in</strong> this position for approximately one year. My responsibilities <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
oversight <strong>of</strong> the Borough President Office's policy division; land use, hous<strong>in</strong>g and economic<br />
development division; and communications division. I also serve as chair <strong>of</strong> the Manhattan<br />
Borough Board <strong>in</strong> the absence <strong>of</strong> the Borough President.<br />
2. I understand that the preservation group Landmark West and a few<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals opposed <strong>to</strong> the City's sale <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g at 2 Columbus Circle <strong>to</strong> the Museum <strong>of</strong><br />
Arts and Design have commenced this challenge <strong>to</strong> the Manhattan Borough Board's<br />
authorization <strong>of</strong> the sale, claim<strong>in</strong>g that the notice provided was <strong>in</strong>adequate. I am fully familiar<br />
with the facts <strong>of</strong> this case. I <strong>of</strong>fer this affidavit <strong>in</strong> <strong>support</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Borough Board's response <strong>to</strong> the<br />
challenge. This affidavit is based on personal knowledge, the records <strong>of</strong> the Borough President's<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice, and conversations with employees <strong>of</strong> the Borough President's <strong>of</strong>fice.
3. Pursuant <strong>to</strong> § 384(b) <strong>of</strong> the New York City Charter the disposition <strong>of</strong> the<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g by the City <strong>to</strong> the Museum requires the approval <strong>of</strong> the Manhattan Borough Board. The<br />
Manhattan Borough Board consists <strong>of</strong> the Borough President, the district Councilmembers from<br />
the borough, and the chairperson <strong>of</strong> each Community Board <strong>in</strong> the borough. Pursuant <strong>to</strong> § 85 <strong>of</strong><br />
the City Charter, the Board meets and regularly conducts bus<strong>in</strong>ess on a monthly basis throughout<br />
the year.<br />
Pursuant <strong>to</strong> the City Charter, a public meet<strong>in</strong>g was required before the Borough Board<br />
considered the disposition<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2 Columbus Circle.<br />
4. On August 24, 2004, the Manhattan Borough Board held a public meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on the sale <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g at 2 Columbus Circle. Representatives <strong>of</strong> Landmark West, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
its executive direc<strong>to</strong>r Kate Wood and president Arlene Simon, and other <strong>in</strong>dividuals<br />
were present<br />
at the meet<strong>in</strong>g, and were given time <strong>to</strong> voice their op<strong>in</strong>ions regard<strong>in</strong>g the proposed disposition.<br />
A copy <strong>of</strong> the m<strong>in</strong>utes <strong>of</strong> that meet<strong>in</strong>g are annexed as Exhibit A. At the. conclusion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g, the Borough Board passed a resolution approv<strong>in</strong>g the disposition. A copy <strong>of</strong> the<br />
resolution is annexed as Exhibit B. As with all <strong>of</strong> the Borough Board's public meet<strong>in</strong>gs, that<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g was available for broadcast<strong>in</strong>g<br />
or cablecast<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
5. Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs <strong>in</strong> this case were provided ample notice <strong>of</strong> the August 24<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
6. For <strong>in</strong>stance, <strong>in</strong> or around May 2004 this <strong>of</strong>fice was contacted by Ms.<br />
Wood, who requested that the <strong>of</strong>fice notify her when the Borough Board scheduled the hear<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for the disposition <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g. On or about July 23, 2004, this <strong>of</strong>fice received notice from<br />
the New York City Economic Development Corporation ("EDC") that the disposition <strong>of</strong> the<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g was ready <strong>to</strong> come before the Borough Board, and a request that the issue be placed on<br />
the agenda for the August meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the Board. Shortly thereafter, the <strong>of</strong>fice telephoned Ms.<br />
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Wood, and notified her that the disposition<br />
<strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g would be <strong>in</strong>cluded on the agenda for<br />
the August meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the Board. The meet<strong>in</strong>g was orig<strong>in</strong>ally scheduled for August 19.<br />
7. Ms. Wood acknowledged her receipt <strong>of</strong> this notice <strong>in</strong> an email <strong>to</strong> me,<br />
dated July 28, 2004. A copy <strong>of</strong> that email is annexed as Exhibit C.<br />
8. In addition, Ms. Simon, an <strong>in</strong>dividually named pla<strong>in</strong>tiff <strong>in</strong> this case,<br />
personally met with the Borough President on August 5 <strong>to</strong> discuss the disposition<br />
<strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and the upcom<strong>in</strong>g meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
9. On or around August 9, 2004, the scheduled date <strong>of</strong> the Borough Board<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g was changed from August<br />
19 <strong>to</strong> August 24, and notice <strong>of</strong> the change was emailed <strong>to</strong> all<br />
Borough Board members and Community Board District Managers. A rem<strong>in</strong>der <strong>to</strong> the board<br />
members and district managers was sent on August 13. Shortly thereafter,<br />
this <strong>of</strong>fice telephoned<br />
Ms. Wood and <strong>in</strong>formed <strong>of</strong> her <strong>of</strong>the<br />
change.<br />
10. I personally had several conversations with Ms. Simon regard<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
upcom<strong>in</strong>g meet<strong>in</strong>g, dur<strong>in</strong>g which we discussed the substance and procedure<br />
<strong>of</strong> the meet<strong>in</strong>g, and<br />
the August 24 meet<strong>in</strong>g date.<br />
Ms. Simon voiced her objection <strong>to</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g the meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> August.<br />
However, as I <strong>in</strong>formed Ms. Simon, because a major meet<strong>in</strong>g on the Hudson Yards rezon<strong>in</strong>g was<br />
scheduled for the September Borough Board meet<strong>in</strong>g, this <strong>of</strong>fice concluded<br />
that there would be a<br />
greater opportunity <strong>to</strong> discuss the disposition <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g at 2 Columbus Circle at the August<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
11. On Wednesday, August 18, the New York Daily News published an<br />
article titled "Lollipop licked?" <strong>in</strong> which it was noted that "Manhattan's borough board will vote<br />
on Tuesday [August 24] on whether <strong>to</strong> authorize the sale <strong>of</strong> famous - but not landmarked - 2<br />
Columbus Circle." A copy <strong>of</strong> that article, pasted <strong>in</strong> an email, is annexed as Exhibit E. The<br />
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article, which was published six days before the hear<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>cludes a quote purportedly from Ms.<br />
Wood <strong>of</strong> Landmark<br />
West, <strong>in</strong>dicat<strong>in</strong>g her apparent displeasure with the scheduled meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
12. An email dated that same day and directed <strong>to</strong> an undisclosed recipient, but<br />
apparently target<strong>in</strong>g Landmark West members and other members <strong>of</strong> the general public, makes<br />
clear that Landmark West was perfectly aware <strong>of</strong> the August 24 meet<strong>in</strong>g date. A copy <strong>of</strong> that<br />
email is annexed as Exhibit F.<br />
13. F~nally, <strong>in</strong> accordance with the standard practice <strong>of</strong> this <strong>of</strong>fice, Public<br />
Notice was also posted <strong>in</strong> the City Record on August 19, 20,23 and 24. Copies <strong>of</strong> those Notices<br />
are annexed as Exhibit G.<br />
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BARBARA<br />
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Sworn <strong>to</strong> before me this () I day <strong>of</strong><br />
December, 2004.<br />
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Commissioner <strong>of</strong> Deeds<br />
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;\:lIN['TES OFTHE j\;l.\~HATTTA~<br />
August 2.;J. 200~<br />
BOROl"GH BO.-\RD<br />
In Attendance:<br />
Presid<strong>in</strong>g: Barbara Baer, Deputy Borough President, Roxanne Dodds. Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong><br />
Community Affairs and Constituent Senices and Anne Strahle. Deputy Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong><br />
Community Affairs and Constituent Services.<br />
Council Members: Joshua Bocian (Brewer), Dirk ~lcCaH (Gerson). Hon. Robert Jackson.<br />
Karny Santana (Lopez), C<strong>in</strong>dy Esp<strong>in</strong>oza (IVlart<strong>in</strong>ez), Jessica Lapp<strong>in</strong> (Miller). Jenny Sedlis<br />
(Moskowitz),Ed Sullivan (Perk<strong>in</strong>s) and DanieUe DeCevso (Qu<strong>in</strong>n).<br />
Community Boards: David ~lcWater (CB3). \Valter Mank<strong>of</strong>f (CB4). Da\'id Diamond<br />
(CB5)Jordi Reyes-1Vlontblanc(CB9), Daniel Perez (CBIO), L<strong>in</strong>o Rios(CBll), and I\Jart<strong>in</strong><br />
Coll<strong>in</strong>s (CB12).<br />
Guests: Larry IVIcClean (CB9), Ross Moskowitz (Stroock and Stroock),Rick Bell<br />
(American Institute <strong>of</strong> Architects),Rolf Ohlhausen (ODA Architects), Sherida E. Paulsen<br />
(PKSB Architects), Holly Holruer (Nluseum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Design).HollyGreenfield<br />
(Resnicow Schroeder Associates), Toni Eubanks (I\luseum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Design). Barbara<br />
Tuber (Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Design), Hunter Palmer (Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Design). Kale<br />
\Vood (Landmark \Vest), Arlene Simon (Landmark \Vest). Susan Ch<strong>in</strong> (Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Cultural Affairs),8haron Fuchs (CALi) and Michael Henn Adams.<br />
The meet<strong>in</strong>g was called <strong>to</strong> order b}' Barbara<br />
Baer.<br />
The agenda was adopted and the July 200~ m<strong>in</strong>utes \H're apprmed.<br />
Borough President's<br />
Report<br />
Barnara Baer presented the Borough President'" report.<br />
Recently. the Borough President called for a su mrnit <strong>of</strong> cit.\ leader'> [0 review the<br />
recommendations <strong>of</strong> the 9/11 Commission R~port. In \lay. she asked the \L.l: or <strong>to</strong> he mort'<br />
forthcom<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> the city's emergency prep
The 9111 Commission sited several breakdowns <strong>in</strong> the local response <strong>to</strong> the terror attacks<br />
<strong>in</strong>yolY<strong>in</strong>g communications command and control and detailed problems with the city's 9 I I<br />
system. The ylayor has pledged a $1 billion overhaul <strong>of</strong> our 911 system. we need <strong>to</strong> know<br />
what th3t '\.\'iI1entail and how will it <strong>in</strong>corporate the f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> the 9/11 Commission<br />
report.<br />
Also, the Borough President has called for a faster pace for the Citizen Emergency<br />
Response Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g (CERT) program. Only a handful <strong>of</strong> \"ew Yorkers have gone through<br />
the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g program and many citizens cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> wait for tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g. Ha\'<strong>in</strong>g more CERTtra<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
residents could be valuable should an emergency' happen dur<strong>in</strong>g the upcom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Republican National Convention.<br />
\15. Baer stated that the Borough President has aga<strong>in</strong> called upon the \layor <strong>to</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether the Borough Presidents, Cit)" Council \Iembers and other ejected <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>to</strong> brief<br />
them on the City's counter-terrorism efforts and 9/11-related reforms.<br />
Recently, the Borough President released a statement regard<strong>in</strong>g the ongo<strong>in</strong>g issues with the<br />
CFE lawsuit. She believes it is outrageous that the CFE lawsuit issue has <strong>to</strong> go back <strong>to</strong><br />
court. After 11 years <strong>of</strong> discussion we are no closer <strong>to</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g a formula that will reflect<br />
student needs and improve the quality <strong>of</strong> ~ew York City's schools.<br />
The lack <strong>of</strong> leadership from GO\rernor Pataki is disappo<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g and has left ~ew York City<br />
schools underf<strong>in</strong>anced. \Ve look <strong>to</strong> the goyernor for leadership and solutions. Now, we must<br />
aga<strong>in</strong> return <strong>to</strong> court because the Governor has failed <strong>to</strong> reach an agreement with the<br />
legislature <strong>to</strong> resohre this decade-long battle for qU3lity education <strong>in</strong> our schools.<br />
The Borough President and her Helicopter Task Force had a press conference and called<br />
on the Federal Aviation Adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>to</strong> implement new helicopter regulations<br />
immediately'. They have demanded that helicopters will not fly below 1500 feet that they<br />
have filed a flight plan and that air traffic control i~ <strong>in</strong> contact with them. Congressman<br />
We<strong>in</strong>er <strong>in</strong>troduced legislation, but it did not pass.<br />
Also, the Borough President cited a recent report h~ the good gO\ernment organization.<br />
Cood Jobs \"en York and compla<strong>in</strong>ts rece<strong>in</strong>d b~ her <strong>of</strong>fice has called for the SUHt' and<br />
City Comptrollers <strong>to</strong> review Lower \lanhattan De\ elopmrnt Corporation's (1.\ IDC I<br />
records 3S they relate <strong>to</strong> the allocation <strong>of</strong> SepkmhH 11th recO\t'ry funds, The L\lDC<br />
fecci\ed a <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong>S3A billion <strong>to</strong> rnitalizt' lo\\a .\l~<strong>in</strong>hattan folln\\<strong>in</strong>g the Septemher 11th<br />
attacks, Thus far. nearly $1.8 billion has Ol'en npl'nded fOf,U\:h item. __;1." ,~fants <strong>to</strong><br />
residents and bus<strong>in</strong>esses. market<strong>in</strong>g. technical clln"ult<strong>in</strong>g. ;Jnd ft'a.,ihilit.\ "tudies. Of the<br />
rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Sl hillion there are discussions ft'!!;Jfd<strong>in</strong>,!.! ,;llllcal<strong>in</strong>g mom:: for a \\orld I r;Hh'<br />
Center rnt'morial and a rail l<strong>in</strong>k <strong>to</strong> Long Island ;jnd .IFK .\irport. The Borough Pre"idl'nl<br />
\\ ants accountability regard<strong>in</strong>g L\IDC.
Ed Sullivan <strong>of</strong> Councilman Perk<strong>in</strong>s <strong>of</strong>fice asked if there was a landmarks Presen
\lr. Smith stated it is just a f<strong>in</strong>ancial mechanism for the :\Iuseum <strong>to</strong> pay the purchase<br />
price. it is a mortgage.<br />
\Is. Brewer stated does it mean the \luseum does not h:ne <strong>to</strong>. pay the Sli million. \lr.<br />
Smith expla<strong>in</strong>ed that the \luseum does have <strong>to</strong> pay and it is just like a mortga~e. a securit!<br />
<strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> the propert~·. There is a penalty if they do not pay. a late fees or takl:' thl:'<br />
property back.<br />
\15. Brewer asked that EDC let the Borough President's <strong>of</strong>fice know on a regular basis if<br />
the \Iuseum does make payments accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> the outl<strong>in</strong>ed schedule attached'? :\lr. Smith<br />
believes that it would not be a problem <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>form the Borough President"s <strong>of</strong>fice and the<br />
Borough Board.<br />
\15. Dodds thanked :VIr. Smith for his presentation.<br />
Barbara Baer proceeded <strong>to</strong> call the public speakers regard<strong>in</strong>g this issue. She expla<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>to</strong><br />
everyone that they had three m<strong>in</strong>utes <strong>to</strong> speak.<br />
Holly Hohlraer, Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the l\'luseum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Design stated that the ~Iuseum has<br />
raised the money and is ready <strong>to</strong> beg<strong>in</strong> construction <strong>in</strong> April 2005. \Ve have out grown our<br />
current space and <strong>in</strong> the last six years, we have <strong>in</strong>creased our visi<strong>to</strong>rs b)' 100 9'c. we sene a<br />
large number <strong>of</strong> students and families and work closely with our communit)'. 'Ve do not<br />
have the space <strong>to</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ue our growth and we are the only <strong>in</strong>stitution that represents the<br />
contemporary crafts decorative arts and design <strong>in</strong> the United States. \,"e are also advocates<br />
for artist and we will have artist studios. Getty and \Iellon foundations along with the<br />
Federal government will probably fund its Center for Arts and Design which will be an<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational project.<br />
Councilwoman Brewer stated that she does <strong>support</strong> the :\luseum and it has a wonderful<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> show its craft and the education programs. but what is the rush. I am one <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>in</strong>dividuals who <strong>support</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g the meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> September. What is the need <strong>to</strong> have the<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g right now.<br />
\15. Hohlraer stated that she could not speak <strong>to</strong> the tim<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the Borough Board. Ho\\ e\ loT.<br />
she believes there was another major issue on the table for September and we might h:H I:'<br />
been moved <strong>to</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>her. \'ie are Yer~' committed <strong>to</strong> heg<strong>in</strong> as soon as pos ..•ible. We ha\t' h'en<br />
delayed for eight months and there is desire h~ the cil! t(1han the Circle completed <strong>in</strong><br />
,\'o\ember. If ••.••. ·e started constructiun <strong>to</strong>da~ Wt \\ ill not he optned ror another l\\ 0 and eLl!i<br />
Years.<br />
Kate \\"ood! Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r Landmark \\"est re~d thl:'
Toni Eubanks.<br />
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Member <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Governors <strong>of</strong> the Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Desion<br />
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stated that the Museum has rational reasons <strong>to</strong> be part <strong>of</strong> Columbus Circle. It will benefit<br />
the community as well as ~ew York and visi<strong>to</strong>rs. The \luseum is plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> expand its<br />
educational programs. research center for students. scholars. artists. etc. Also. the \Iuseum<br />
serves bil<strong>in</strong>gual and disabled students. \Ve urge the Borough Board <strong>to</strong> ,,"ote <strong>in</strong> favor <strong>of</strong> the<br />
sell<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Fredric Bell, Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> AlA .\ew York Chapter read the attached statement.<br />
Sherida E. Paulsen, a pr<strong>in</strong>cipal <strong>of</strong> PasanelJa. Kle<strong>in</strong>, S<strong>to</strong>Izman and Berg Architects. Chair uf<br />
the His<strong>to</strong>ric Build<strong>in</strong>gs Committee <strong>of</strong> the American Institute <strong>of</strong> Architects and former<br />
Chair <strong>of</strong> Landmarks Preservation Commission read the attached statement.<br />
1\Iichael Henry Adams, a his<strong>to</strong>rian architect and who wrote a book titled Harlem Lost and<br />
Found. He stated that 2 Columbus Circle is similar <strong>to</strong> what happened <strong>to</strong> the Audubon<br />
Theater <strong>in</strong> Harlem. The former Manhattan Borough President negotiated <strong>to</strong> presen:e the<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g. Mr. Henry also stated that still <strong>to</strong>day this countr)" has a problem with due<br />
process. The Landmarks Commission was established <strong>to</strong> hold hear<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>to</strong> say if this<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g should be protected or not. In Bos<strong>to</strong>n. it has a law that each time you are go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong><br />
destroy a build<strong>in</strong>g that is over 50 years old au<strong>to</strong>matically there is a hear<strong>in</strong>g. !\Ir. Henry<br />
asked the Board not <strong>to</strong> approve the propose sale <strong>of</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g. Two former chairs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Landmarks Preservation Commission who refused <strong>to</strong> protect this build<strong>in</strong>g and even <strong>to</strong><br />
consider <strong>to</strong> landmark. He stated that this is wrong and he urged the Borough Board <strong>to</strong> do<br />
the right th<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Barbara Tober, Chair <strong>of</strong> the Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Design urged everyone <strong>to</strong> vote <strong>in</strong> favor <strong>of</strong><br />
the build<strong>in</strong>g. The build<strong>in</strong>g sits like a gray lad)', it needs attention and love. "lany non-code<br />
regulations <strong>of</strong> the floors and walls. The build<strong>in</strong>g needs love and attention. The people<br />
<strong>in</strong>voh'ed with this build<strong>in</strong>g understand the need not <strong>to</strong> destroy. but enhance do<strong>in</strong>g it the<br />
right way. \Ve have obta<strong>in</strong>ed a famous architect <strong>to</strong> work with us on the build<strong>in</strong>g. l'rge<br />
eHryone <strong>to</strong> allow us <strong>to</strong> it.<br />
\Ionica Blum President <strong>of</strong> L<strong>in</strong>coln Square Bus<strong>in</strong>ess read the attached statement.<br />
Roxanne Dodds thank the speaker, then read tht:' Resolution and ashd the Borough Board<br />
<strong>to</strong> also read their cop)'. \Is. Dodds asked if there \\as d <strong>motion</strong> <strong>to</strong>~upp()rt the Resolution.<br />
Councilwoman Brewer st.ated <strong>motion</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>support</strong>.<br />
Councilman Jackson asked \\hat the current le:...:al st:Hus <strong>of</strong> the caSe j". hate \\ ood "Llt\:d<br />
that the case is <strong>in</strong> the Appellate Dhision <strong>of</strong> the 'e\\ York St.ate Suprem;.' Court.<br />
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Ed Sulliyan (Councilman Perk<strong>in</strong>s) sUited tha t the explanation that the yote has <strong>to</strong> be <strong>in</strong><br />
August is <strong>in</strong>adequate and a small delay would be appropriate. Also. all code yiolations ca;l<br />
be taken care <strong>of</strong> and there is not reason <strong>to</strong> redesign the build<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Councilman Jackson stated that he is curious that the representatiH <strong>of</strong> the \luseum is a<br />
certified expert by the court. \Vho did she tes tify <strong>in</strong> court on behalf <strong>of</strong>?<br />
.\ls. Paulsen stated that she was asked by the court <strong>to</strong> testify.<br />
C<strong>in</strong>dy Esp<strong>in</strong>oza (Councilman :\lart<strong>in</strong>ez) askerl when was the first request <strong>to</strong> landmark the<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g . .\ls. Paulsen stated it .•••as <strong>in</strong> 1996.<br />
Councilman Jackson stated that read<strong>in</strong>g the documents it shows that Landmarks has<br />
reviewed it several times.<br />
Councilwoman Brewer stated that on Februar:y 21, 2003, she and other elected <strong>of</strong>ficials<br />
wrote a letter <strong>to</strong> the Mayor ask<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>support</strong> any efforts <strong>to</strong> landmark this build<strong>in</strong>g. She<br />
received a repl)' on April 24, 2003, stat<strong>in</strong>g tha t the Landmarks Commission had reviewed<br />
this build<strong>in</strong>g over a period <strong>of</strong> time b)' Landmarks' pr<strong>of</strong>essional staff and agreed not <strong>to</strong><br />
recommend the property for designation. Councilwoman Brewer stated she has called<br />
Commissioner Tierne,y ten times request<strong>in</strong>g a hear<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Councilman Jackson stated that after hear<strong>in</strong>g from Mr. Michael Henry Adams and the<br />
advocates who are ask<strong>in</strong>g that the Borough Board delay the action; that Landmarks has<br />
failed <strong>to</strong> act and there is no <strong>in</strong>dication that they are go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> act.<br />
Ed Sullivan (Councilman Perk<strong>in</strong>s) stated he was concerned that Landmarks refused <strong>to</strong><br />
have a hear<strong>in</strong>g on this matter. He believes a vote by the Borough Board <strong>to</strong> go forward<br />
ratifies this notion. \"e are tak<strong>in</strong>g a step allow <strong>in</strong>g agencies <strong>to</strong> make decisions without<br />
hear<strong>in</strong>gs -it is a Hr}' dangerous step.<br />
Councilman Jackson ,",,'asconcerned why this meet<strong>in</strong>g could not he held <strong>in</strong> Septemher.<br />
\ls. Baer st.ated that <strong>in</strong> September we will he hear<strong>in</strong>g ten l'LCRP applications for the<br />
\\"estside (Hudson Yards). Also, ",,·ereall:- did consider Septemher and it wa...•our op<strong>in</strong>ion<br />
that the question was un the sale <strong>of</strong> the properl~ and that there \-\-ould he adequate<br />
representation on both sides <strong>of</strong> the issue <strong>to</strong> hol d the meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Jt.'SSiC3 Lapp<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong> Speaker \liller's <strong>of</strong>fice stated thi ...i...• -.;uedid not just (orne up. Thi" j" ...u\.'<br />
has heen <strong>in</strong> the press for several yenrs. This i" eln important pLlrt <strong>of</strong> the proce and till'n'<br />
has heen community hoard. city council and ci I~ pL.Hln<strong>in</strong>;.: l'ornmis-.;ion hear<strong>in</strong>~s.<br />
\ Is. Dodds read the question and <strong>to</strong>ok the" ok:<br />
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Councilwoman Brewer - Yes- Stated that she jo<strong>in</strong>s her colleagues for a September yote and<br />
that she called the Borough President <strong>to</strong> have the meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> September .. -\150. stated that<br />
the Westside is gallop<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> fast for development and that the build<strong>in</strong>g rema<strong>in</strong>s a cultural<br />
center. Councilwoman Brewer stated that she <strong>support</strong>ed the Resolution.<br />
Councilman Gerson - Yes<br />
Councilwoman Lopez - Yes<br />
Councilman Mart<strong>in</strong>ez- Yes<br />
Councilman Miller- Yes<br />
Councilwoman ~loskowitz- Yes<br />
Councilman Perk<strong>in</strong>s- ~o<br />
Ed Sullivan stated that the Councilman asked that if the<br />
questions he asked were not answered <strong>to</strong> vote no.<br />
Councilwoman Qu<strong>in</strong>n- Yes<br />
Councilman Reed- Absent<br />
Community Board 5- Yes<br />
Councilman Jackson - Yes<br />
He stated that he read the materials and listened <strong>to</strong> all the<br />
parties, the reasons and wishes there was a solution. In<br />
the City Council we vote with the Council person,<br />
and this is <strong>in</strong> Gale's district.<br />
The "'ote was n<strong>in</strong>e (Yes) and one (No).<br />
Barbara Baer thanked everyone for attend<strong>in</strong>g and stated it was a great meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Roxanne Dodds also thanked ever)'one and moved the agenda <strong>to</strong> request the Communit~·<br />
Board Reports.<br />
Communitv Board Reports<br />
.lordi Reyes-:\lontblanc <strong>of</strong> CB9 stated that the Board's Piers& Economic Committee h~...<br />
been meet<strong>in</strong>g throughout the summer. Also. the 197.-\ Committt'e has
Roxanne Dodds thanked :\1r. Reyes-;\Iontblanc for his comments and stated that the<br />
Borough President has a :-;YCHA Task Force and \ls. Johnson is the Chair <strong>of</strong> the Task<br />
Force.<br />
Dahd McWater <strong>of</strong> CB3 stated that he and the District \Ianager are try<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> get the <strong>of</strong>tice<br />
organized. The Board has been meet<strong>in</strong>g with EDC on the waterfront issues. The Board is<br />
concerned with the buses park<strong>in</strong>g In the community.<br />
\Valter Mank<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> CB4 stated that he Board has been extremely act<strong>in</strong> and \\:ork<strong>in</strong>g also<br />
on Sundays. The reason is the rezon<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> Hudson Yards. He distributed copies <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Board's comments (46 pages) that they submitted <strong>to</strong> City Plann<strong>in</strong>g regard<strong>in</strong>g Hudson<br />
Yards. The report was completed by volunteers (community board members) and a small<br />
staff. The City did not limit height on build<strong>in</strong>gs and the first time the City is dispos<strong>in</strong>g land<br />
without public review. \Ve have a major campaign for affordable hous<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Roxanne Dodds stated that the Borough President appreciates all their work and thanks<br />
the community board members.<br />
1\lr. i.\lank<strong>of</strong>T stated that the Board is short <strong>of</strong> communit~· board members. Currently', they<br />
only have 42 members <strong>in</strong>stead <strong>of</strong> 50 members.<br />
Dirk ylcCall <strong>of</strong> Councilman Gerson's <strong>of</strong>fice stated that the Councilman and the City<br />
Council passed legislation regard<strong>in</strong>g Dignity <strong>in</strong> all schools. The Councilman and<br />
Community Board 2 opposed hav<strong>in</strong>g the l\ew York Book Country' Fair <strong>in</strong> \Vash<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Square Park.<br />
Dan Perez <strong>of</strong> CBlO stated that this is the first time <strong>in</strong> IS years the Board was <strong>of</strong>f for the<br />
summer.<br />
Daivd Diamond <strong>of</strong> CBS no meet<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> Au~ust. However. <strong>in</strong> July voted on Hudson Yards<br />
and submitted <strong>in</strong> their recommendations <strong>to</strong> Community Board .t. Also. ~athy K<strong>in</strong>sdla.<br />
District :\Ianager will be resign<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. He stated Ihat the Board is really go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong><br />
miss her and she has been a great asset <strong>to</strong> the Board.<br />
L<strong>in</strong>o Rios <strong>of</strong>-cBll stated that the Board has h'ld it."firq
Roxanne Dodds requested that Mr. Coll<strong>in</strong>s follow-up with Carlos Rodriguez on this matter.<br />
she is also available for assistance.<br />
Lee Chong <strong>of</strong> the Borough President's Office spoke about the upcom<strong>in</strong>g public hear<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
Hudson Yards. It will be held on r\Ionday. September 13. at FIT School. It beg<strong>in</strong>s at 6:p.m.<br />
:\Is. Dodds spoke about the upcom<strong>in</strong>g Community Board tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g. It will be held on<br />
;\Ionday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 4, at Baruch College at 5:30p.m. Information was distributed <strong>to</strong> all the<br />
board members. She also stated that the <strong>of</strong>fice will try <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>dividual communit~<br />
boards for special cus<strong>to</strong>mized tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Ms. Dodds thanked everyone for attend<strong>in</strong>g and adjourned<br />
the meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
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THE CITY OF NEW YORK<br />
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT<br />
BOROUGH<br />
OF MANHATTAN<br />
C. VIRGINIA FIELDS<br />
BOROUGH PRESIDENT<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> August 24, 2004<br />
MANHATTAN BOROUGH<br />
BOARD<br />
RESOLUTION<br />
NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROPOSAL TO<br />
ACQUIRE FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK BLOCK 1030, LOT 1 FOR<br />
CONVEYANCE TO THE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN, INC. OR AN<br />
AFFILIATED ENTITY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SECflON<br />
384(b)(4).<br />
WHEREAS, the City <strong>of</strong> New York ("City") is the owner <strong>of</strong> certa<strong>in</strong> real property<br />
(the"Property") located with<strong>in</strong> Community District #5 consist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> a certa<strong>in</strong> parcel <strong>of</strong> land<br />
identified as Block 1030, Lot 1 on the Tax Map <strong>of</strong> the Borough <strong>of</strong> Manhattan;<br />
WHEREAS, the Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Design, Inc. (or an affiliate there<strong>of</strong>) desires <strong>to</strong><br />
acquire the Property <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> rehabilitate the build<strong>in</strong>g thereon for use as a museum;<br />
WHEREAS, The Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts and Design, Inc. plans <strong>to</strong> rehabilitate<br />
Property <strong>in</strong> connection with its mission as a cultural <strong>in</strong>stitution;<br />
and use the<br />
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that New York City Economic Development Corporation<br />
("EDC") will acquire title <strong>to</strong> the Property for conveyance <strong>to</strong> The MQseum <strong>of</strong> Arts and<br />
Design, Inc. or an atrlliated entity, pursuant <strong>to</strong> Section 384(b)(4) <strong>of</strong> the City Charter;<br />
WHEREAS, EDC has notified Community Board No.5 regard<strong>in</strong>g the proposed<br />
conveyance <strong>of</strong> the Property, and said Community Board has recommended approval <strong>of</strong> the<br />
conveyance;<br />
WHEREAS, the purchase price for the property is $17,050,000.<br />
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Manhattan Borough Board hereby approves<br />
the above-described transaction.<br />
MUNICIPAL BUILDING • 1 CENTRE STREET • NEW YORK, NY 10007<br />
PHONE(212)669-8300 FAX (212)6694305<br />
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Anne Strahle<br />
From: Kate Wood [katewood@landmarkwest.org)<br />
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:06 PM<br />
To: bbaer@manhattanbp.org<br />
Cc: Ichong@manhattanbp.org; astrahle@manhattanbp.org<br />
Subject: 2 Columbus Circle<br />
Dear Barbara:<br />
This even<strong>in</strong>g I spoke <strong>to</strong> Anne Strahle, who mentioned that you were <strong>in</strong>vestigat<strong>in</strong>g whether there is any time clock<br />
that would require the Borough Board meet<strong>in</strong>g regard<strong>in</strong>g 2 Columbus Circle <strong>to</strong> go forward on August 19. I<br />
compiled the follow<strong>in</strong>g timel<strong>in</strong>e <strong>to</strong> help clarify the sequence <strong>of</strong> events <strong>to</strong> date (please note that these dates are<br />
from 2003, over a year ago!):<br />
March 31, 2003: Disposition <strong>of</strong> 2 Columbus Circle from City <strong>to</strong> EDC certified for ULURP<br />
May 8, 2003: Manhattan Community Board 5 voted <strong>to</strong> approve disposition, 18-8-1<br />
May 27,2003: Borough President issued a report recommend<strong>in</strong>g approval <strong>of</strong> the disposition, but rais<strong>in</strong>g several<br />
concerns <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g that there was (and still does not seem <strong>to</strong> be) a f<strong>in</strong>al design<br />
July 2, 2003: City Plann<strong>in</strong>g Commission voted <strong>to</strong> approve disposition<br />
In July 2003, the Borough President's <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>in</strong>formed us that a Borough Board hear<strong>in</strong>g was required accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong><br />
Section 384 <strong>of</strong> the City Charter. We anticipated that the hear<strong>in</strong>g would happen <strong>in</strong> August 2003 and have kept <strong>in</strong><br />
contact with Anne Strahle each month s<strong>in</strong>ce then. But, EDC did not move forward. Anne called me on July 14,<br />
2004, <strong>to</strong> tell me that EDC had just requested that 2 Columbus Circle be put on the Borough Board's agenda for<br />
August 19, 2004.<br />
EDC has allowed this project <strong>to</strong> languish for more than a year after the City Plann<strong>in</strong>g Commission's vote. It's hard<br />
<strong>to</strong> imag<strong>in</strong>e that any applicable time clock, if such existed, would not have already expired. Postpon<strong>in</strong>g the hear<strong>in</strong>g<br />
by another month or two could hardly be considered a hardship for the applicant.<br />
Please let me know if there is any additional <strong>in</strong>formation that might be helpful <strong>to</strong> you. Thank you very much for<br />
your efforts.<br />
Kate<br />
Kate Wood<br />
Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Landmark West!<br />
45 West 67th Street<br />
New York, NY 10023<br />
0: 212-496-8110<br />
F: 212-875-0209<br />
~atewood @Iandmarkwest.orq<br />
8/23/2004
MICHAEL A. CARDOZO<br />
Corporation Counsel<br />
THE CITY OF NEW YORK<br />
LAw DEPARTMENT<br />
100 CHURCH STREET<br />
NEW YORK. N.Y. 10007-2601<br />
(212) 788-1159<br />
August 13, 2004<br />
Honorable Cather<strong>in</strong>e O'Hagan Wolfe<br />
Appellate Division<br />
First Department<br />
27 Madison Avenue<br />
New York, New York 10010<br />
Re:<br />
Landmark West! v. Burden. et aI.<br />
(NY Co. Clerk's Index No. 119036/03)<br />
Dear Ms. Wolfe:<br />
I am <strong>of</strong> counsel <strong>to</strong> Michael A. Cardozo, Corporation Counsel <strong>of</strong> the City<br />
<strong>of</strong> New York, the at<strong>to</strong>rney <strong>of</strong> record for municipal respondents-respondents <strong>in</strong> the aboveentitled<br />
appeal, as <strong>to</strong> which there is currently a <strong>motion</strong> and two cross-<strong>motion</strong>s pend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
before this Court. I am writ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>form the panel that is consider<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>motion</strong>s about<br />
recent relevant developments.<br />
I have been <strong>in</strong>formed by Senior Counsel for respondent-respondent the<br />
New York City Economic Development Corporation ("EDC") that the EDC Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>rs approved the proposed saIe<strong>of</strong> 2 Columbus Circle by the City <strong>of</strong> New York <strong>to</strong><br />
EDC and by EDC <strong>to</strong> respondent-respondent the Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts arid Design, at its<br />
August 3, 2004 board meet<strong>in</strong>g. Additionally, the project is on the agenda for the August<br />
24, 2004 meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the Manhattan Borough Board. Municipal respondents-respondents<br />
will keep this Court <strong>in</strong>formed <strong>of</strong> further developments.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
~
...<br />
cc:<br />
Marcus Rosenberg & Diamond LLP<br />
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Page 1 <strong>of</strong> 1<br />
Roxanne Dodds<br />
From: Stephanie Kal<strong>in</strong>owski<br />
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 200410:18 AM<br />
To; Comty Affairs & Const Svcs<br />
Subject: FYI-NY Daily News-Lollipop licked?<br />
New York Daily News - http://www~nydailynews.com<br />
Lollipop licked?<br />
Wednesday, August 18th, 2004<br />
The city's sale <strong>of</strong> the lollipop build<strong>in</strong>g is mov<strong>in</strong>g forward, despite a pend<strong>in</strong>g appeal <strong>of</strong> a preservationists' lawsuit.<br />
Manhattan's borough board will vote Tuesday on whether <strong>to</strong> authorize the sale <strong>of</strong> famous - but not land marked <br />
2 Columbus Circle, which got its nickname from its lollipop-shaped columns. The board is expected <strong>to</strong> give its<br />
approval; sources said. It's the f<strong>in</strong>al government action required before the controversial sale can take place.<br />
The buyer, the Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts & Design, plans <strong>to</strong> tear down the build<strong>in</strong>g's white-marble facade - which <strong>in</strong>furiates<br />
preservationists. So does the board's schedul<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the vote <strong>in</strong> late summer, when many <strong>of</strong> the lollipop build<strong>in</strong>g's<br />
<strong>support</strong>ers are out <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn.<br />
"This is a dog-day sneak attack,· said Landmark West's Kate Wood.<br />
8/18/2004
----Orig<strong>in</strong>al Message----<br />
From: LANDMARKWEST! [mail<strong>to</strong>:landmarkwest@landmarkwest.org]<br />
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 4:56 PM<br />
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:,<br />
Subject: 2 Columbus Circle: City Poised <strong>to</strong> Approve Sale<br />
August Dog Days Sneak Attack: City Set <strong>to</strong> Decide on Sale <strong>of</strong> 2 Columbus Circle<br />
After a year <strong>of</strong> unexpla<strong>in</strong>ed delays, the City is poised <strong>to</strong> give f<strong>in</strong>al approval <strong>to</strong> the sale <strong>of</strong> 2 Columbus Circle. On<br />
August 24, at 8:30 AM, the Manhattan Borough Board will convene <strong>to</strong> authorize a plan that will utterly destroy<br />
Edward Durell S<strong>to</strong>ne's orig<strong>in</strong>al 1964 design, which lead<strong>in</strong>g preservationists at the city, state, and national levels all<br />
agree deserves at least an open, public hear<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> determ<strong>in</strong>e its merits for landmark status. To date, over 1000<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals and organizations have signed on <strong>to</strong> urge the NYC Landmarks Commission <strong>to</strong> schedule this<br />
hear<strong>in</strong>g. Our pleas have fallen on deaf ears.<br />
2 Columbus Circle deserves the chance for survival that a fair and due process is supposed <strong>to</strong> provide. The<br />
message we've received -loud and clear - has been, "Due process be damned'"<br />
If this sounds extreme, just remember - common NYC political wisdom has it that schedul<strong>in</strong>g a hear<strong>in</strong>g on a major<br />
public issue dur<strong>in</strong>g the last week <strong>of</strong> August is a deliberate effort <strong>to</strong> avoid mean<strong>in</strong>gful public participation.<br />
Many community <strong>support</strong>ers <strong>of</strong> preserv<strong>in</strong>g 2 Columbus Circle are not able <strong>to</strong> attend Tuesday's meet<strong>in</strong>g (the<br />
second <strong>to</strong> last week before Labor Day, the week before the Republican Convention takes over NYC). Those<br />
<strong>of</strong> us who are <strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn feel strongly that we should not dignify this farcical meet<strong>in</strong>g with our presence. Therefore,<br />
we plan <strong>to</strong> send down a s<strong>in</strong>gle spokesperson <strong>to</strong> read the statement below. As one <strong>of</strong> the 1000 advocates for 2<br />
Columbus Circle <strong>to</strong> receive the due process it deserves. please em ail us and let us know that you would like <strong>to</strong><br />
co-sign this statement.<br />
In unity, there's strength! Please contact us immediately: landmarkwest@landmarkwest.org or 212-496-8110.<br />
Many thanks for your cont<strong>in</strong>ued <strong>support</strong> <strong>of</strong> this landmark effort!<br />
We, the undersigned, fOlmally protest the schedul<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> a Borough Board meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> review the proposel<br />
sale 01'2 Columbus Circle for August 24,2004, and request that it be rescheduled <strong>to</strong> a date <strong>in</strong> September.<br />
It is common New York political wisdom that <strong>to</strong> schedule a public matter <strong>in</strong> late August (<strong>in</strong> the<br />
absence <strong>of</strong> a real emergency) is a deliberate effort <strong>to</strong> avoid mean<strong>in</strong>gful public participation. It is
particularly outrageous <strong>in</strong> this <strong>in</strong>stance s<strong>in</strong>ce neither the Economic Development Corporation<br />
CEDC)nor the City has moved this process forward <strong>in</strong> the full year s<strong>in</strong>ce the City Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Commission's vote on July 2, 2003. Indeed, on February 27,2004, counsel for the City <strong>in</strong>formed the<br />
Supreme Court for the State <strong>of</strong> New York that the Borough Board was expected <strong>to</strong> act <strong>in</strong> May 2004.<br />
In view <strong>of</strong> the forego<strong>in</strong>g, this sudden rush <strong>to</strong> judgment is unseemly at best - and highly<br />
suspicious at worst. Two Columbus Circle deserves the chance for survival that a fair and due process is<br />
supposed <strong>to</strong> provide.<br />
• When the nation's premier pr~ervation organization, the National Trust for His<strong>to</strong>ric Preservation,<br />
names 2 Columbus Circle <strong>to</strong> its list <strong>of</strong> America's "Most Endangered His<strong>to</strong>ric Places;"<br />
• When the Preservation League <strong>of</strong> New York State <strong>in</strong>cludes 2 Columbus Circle on its "Seven <strong>to</strong><br />
Save" list;<br />
• When every major preservation group <strong>in</strong> New York City aligns <strong>in</strong> S1.1pport<strong>of</strong> a public hear<strong>in</strong>g<br />
before the Landmarks Preservation Commission <strong>to</strong> determ<strong>in</strong>e 2 Columbus Circle's merits for<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial Landmark status;<br />
• When dist<strong>in</strong>guished architect and Dean <strong>of</strong> the Yale School <strong>of</strong> Architecture Rohert A.M. Stem,<br />
New York Times architecture critic Herbert Muscharnp, artists Chuck Close and LeRoy Neiman<br />
and Franyoise GHot-Salk and Mil<strong>to</strong>n Glaser, New York notables such as Tom Wolfe and Joan K.<br />
Davidson, not <strong>to</strong> mention more than 1,000 other signa<strong>to</strong>ries (see attached document entitled "The<br />
Silent Majority"), United States Congressman Jerold Nadler and Congresswoman Carolyn<br />
Maloney, New York State Sena<strong>to</strong>r Thomas K. Duane, and Assembly Member Scott Str<strong>in</strong>ger and<br />
other local elected <strong>of</strong>ficials have all called for a public Landmarks hear<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> give 2 Columbus<br />
Circle fair and due process (see enclosed copy <strong>of</strong> February 21,2002, letter),<br />
To ignore this public outcry is reprehensible. Furthermore, because <strong>of</strong> the irresponsible tim<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />
the Borough Board's meet<strong>in</strong>g and the fact that, as <strong>of</strong> Wednesday, August 18, only four bus<strong>in</strong>ess days<br />
<strong>in</strong> advance, notice <strong>of</strong> this meet<strong>in</strong>g has not appeared <strong>in</strong> the City Record, many <strong>support</strong>ers <strong>of</strong><br />
preserv<strong>in</strong>g 2 Columbus Circle are not able <strong>to</strong> attend. Such cavalier treatment <strong>of</strong> the important role <strong>of</strong><br />
public participation is a violation <strong>of</strong> the spirit <strong>of</strong> good government and must not be <strong>to</strong>lerated.<br />
Please reconsider you determ<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>to</strong> press fOlward <strong>in</strong> this cynical manner.<br />
Respectfully,<br />
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THE~CITY'RE,CORD<br />
Official Journal<br />
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Youth RULES for '.3508<br />
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THE CITY RECORD<br />
MARTHA K. HIRST. Commisaioner, Department <strong>of</strong> Citywide Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Services.<br />
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND<br />
MEETINGS<br />
BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT<br />
• PUBLIC H&AlUN08<br />
A PUBUC HEARING Ie ham, called ~1 the Preaident <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Borough <strong>of</strong> The Bronx. Hon ••.• ble Adolfo Camon. Jr. OIl<br />
Wedneaday. Aupat 25, 2004 at 10:00 •. m. ill the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Borough i'rHident. 198 Eut 161n Blftet, (one block ••• t <strong>of</strong><br />
the Grand Concoune) 2nd Floor, The Bronx, New York, 10451<br />
on the follow<strong>in</strong>g item:<br />
CD 3 ULURP APPLICATION NO: C 040442 HAlt • IN THE<br />
MATTER or an .ppllcalion aubmltled by the Departmenl <strong>of</strong><br />
Houa<strong>in</strong>J Prne •••••lion and DeYeIop ••••••t (HPD~<br />
11 N~Y:J. 'Sta~~;16 oI'the General Municipal La •• or<br />
')~g;:'38;'E".:a~U:~~lo~~:~U:<br />
Melroae Commona Urban Renewal Aro (Bloclr. 2407, Lou<br />
23,27, and 28), •• an Urban Development Action Area; and<br />
b) An Urban o..elopment ""lion Are. Project for ouch area;<br />
and<br />
2) punuant <strong>to</strong> Section 197-c <strong>of</strong>tbe New York City Charter lor<br />
the diapolition <strong>of</strong> IUch property <strong>to</strong> • developer <strong>to</strong> be<br />
•• Ieeted by HPD;<br />
<strong>to</strong> racilitate coutruet.ion <strong>of</strong> an eilht-a<strong>to</strong>ry build<strong>in</strong>g 'tentatively<br />
known aa Plazoleta Han, with .pproximately 54 unitea for<br />
homele •• families and young adult.l _g<strong>in</strong>« out <strong>of</strong> fNter can. <strong>to</strong> .<br />
be developed. under the HPD Supportive HOUI<strong>in</strong>. Program.<br />
ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK MAY REGISTER AT THE<br />
HEARING. PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS CONCERNING<br />
THIS MATrER TO THE BOROUGH PRESIDENT'S<br />
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AT:<br />
1718) 590-6124.<br />
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MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG, Mayor<br />
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT tIM matHr belo ••<br />
•••• submitted <strong>to</strong> the Counell on Au.,m 12, 2004 ••• d<br />
p_t <strong>to</strong> Seeilon 383-c 0' the Charter. a public<br />
beu<strong>in</strong>. ahall be acbedulttd wltbln n<strong>in</strong>ety day-.<br />
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punuant <strong>to</strong> SeolioD 363 <strong>of</strong> the Charter for the _t<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />
franchiMa for <strong>in</strong>ata1I.lion <strong>of</strong> teleeommunlcaliona equipment<br />
ADd facilltiet OD,over ud UDder the <strong>in</strong>alienable property <strong>of</strong>'<br />
the City In conn_on with the pnwialon <strong>of</strong><br />
tel_Ilona<br />
aarvicea.<br />
WHEREAS. by heculive Order 25. deled Aucual23. 1996.<br />
the Me,..... baa deaicnated the Department <strong>of</strong> Informalion<br />
Technology and Te1eeommunlcationa •• the reaponaible<br />
.pncy for the _w.. or telecommunlcaliona I'nnchlaa; and<br />
WHEREAS. punuanllo Seolion 363 <strong>of</strong> the Charter ("the<br />
Ch.orter'") <strong>of</strong> the City .fN •.•• York ("the City"). the<br />
Commlaaioner <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Information TrcImolou<br />
and Telecommunlcaliona baa made the iDilia! detennlnallOll<br />
<strong>of</strong> the need for fraDchi •• for i:ut.alJ.tion <strong>of</strong><br />
telecommunlcaliona equipment and facilillea "'" over and<br />
under the Inalienable property <strong>of</strong> the City In connoclion with<br />
the pruviaion or znoI>ia le-...w:.liona ...-ricH, and baa<br />
prepared. propoaed .uthorl%<strong>in</strong>g •••• lulion for the _t<strong>in</strong>, <strong>of</strong><br />
auch f'ranchlaea: and<br />
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T<strong>in</strong>, CITY RbCORD<br />
VOLUlIIB CXXXI NUMBER 183<br />
Official Journal <strong>of</strong> The City.oj /yew York<br />
-'iI<br />
MONDAY, AUGUST a3, aOO4<br />
'I'D ern IlECOAD<br />
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PRICE $3.00<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
PUBLIC BEARINGS" MEETINGS<br />
Board Meet<strong>in</strong>p 3515<br />
Brooklyn Borougb President .3515<br />
Brom Borough President 3515<br />
Manhattan Borough President , 3515<br />
City Plann<strong>in</strong>g Commi •• ion 3516<br />
Education 3516<br />
Parka and Recreation 3516<br />
Tranaportation 3516<br />
COUllT NOTICES<br />
SupremeCourl 3517<br />
RichmUhliehear<strong>in</strong>g on the follow<strong>in</strong>g matters<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Community Room, Brooklyn Borough Ball, 209<br />
Jora1emon Street, Brooklyn, New Yorll1l201,<br />
commenc<strong>in</strong>g at lkOO P.M. on Wedneaday, September 1,<br />
2004.<br />
CALENDAR ITEM I<br />
SCHAEFER WATER TAXI DOCKFACILlTY 460 KENT<br />
AVE.<br />
COMMUNITY DISTRICT 1<br />
In the matter <strong>of</strong> an application submitted by the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Park. and RecreatIon reqUeKt<strong>in</strong>g the issuance <strong>of</strong> a special<br />
~~~~:r~ead:;,:I:rer:.:~:~~tA;:~:1J=~f3o..~ ~~1)<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Williamsburg area <strong>of</strong> Community Di5:triC't 1.<br />
(050006ZSK, 05OOO7ZCK) .<br />
CALENDAR ITEM 2<br />
DISPOSITION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY<br />
AMENDMENT OF THE BUSHWlCK II UIlBAN<br />
RENEWAL<br />
pLAl'-l - OZZIE wn..sON RESIDENCES<br />
COMMUNITY Dl8TRICT 4<br />
In the matter <strong>of</strong> an application submitted by the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> HOUJ<strong>in</strong>g PrHervation and Development {HPD}. for an<br />
amendment <strong>to</strong> the Buahwick II Urban Renewal Plan.<br />
designat<strong>in</strong>g 159 Covert Street (Block 3417. Lot 56).186,186<br />
and 190 Elden S1. (Block 3417, Lots 6, 7 and 8), 567, 569,<br />
571,573 and 575 Central Ave. (Blo
~ ' ~r<br />
mr'llIl&'w'JI be '-:lid Iltha MaDhlltIII BorouP Pl'I!lide<br />
0Il'ice located at ODe Centre Street, 191'1_ Sonth. .<br />
The apnda will iDcIwIe the follow<strong>in</strong>g item:<br />
a) _lutloll on P"'J'OOO'! aal. <strong>of</strong> Block 1030, Lot I, 2<br />
Columbus Circle (Community Board '5) <strong>to</strong> Muaeum <strong>of</strong> Arta<br />
and Dea\iD (tha "MuaeumO) or an aftUiated entity by New<br />
Yorlr. City _ IleYe\opment Corpora~ 0<br />
"Community Board Fi'lll and City CoUDdJ Memben are<br />
elltitlo4lO •••lAI••• thia item.<br />
NOTE: ~ ~ aign..J.onguap <strong>in</strong>lAlrpr.tan or<br />
other reaaonahI. a«ommodationa ror diaabilitiet lbould<br />
conlal:t the 0fIIte or the Manhattan Borough President,<br />
1 Centre Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10007,<br />
(212) 669-4400, no lalAlr than lime (3) hua<strong>in</strong> ••• daya prior <strong>to</strong><br />
the public bear<strong>in</strong>aal9-1ot<br />
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION<br />
NOJ'ICB IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT RESOLVTIONS<br />
ha"" been adopted by the Clt)< P11Ul11l••• Ccnnmiaorioa<br />
..,_aIlq pubUcr beariap on the foI1owl ••• matten <strong>to</strong><br />
be bald at S-"", u.u. II Rud. Street, New York,<br />
N •••• YorIIl0007, on Wedaetlday, AIIpIt IS, JOO4,<br />
comme-pciul at UhOO LIDo<br />
CD 13<br />
136.<br />
BOROUGH OF QVEBNS<br />
C08<br />
C040358PPQ<br />
IN THE MATI'ER OF an a~tion<br />
Department or Citywide Adm<strong>in</strong>iatratiY.<br />
oubmitted by tha<br />
s.m-, punuant <strong>to</strong><br />
Section 197 .•• <strong>of</strong>tha New Yortr. City Charter, rorthe<br />
d1"l'Ooitlon <strong>of</strong> •••••• (1) ciiy-owned property located at<br />
82-66 llKth Street (Block 66l58, Lot 1). purauant <strong>to</strong> zon<strong>in</strong>lJ.<br />
COB<br />
C0403S7ZSQ<br />
EDUCATION<br />
• mETING<br />
BOBOUGH<br />
OF BROOKLYN<br />
C040llIlIPQK<br />
IN THE MATI'ER OF an applicatio..lubmltted by the<br />
Depaztmcrat <strong>of</strong> Sanitatioo and the Departmont or Citywide<br />
Adm<strong>in</strong>iatrati'lll Serriaa, punuant lO Soc:tion 197 .•• <strong>of</strong> the<br />
New York City Charter, fitrthe ac:qulaition <strong>of</strong>~<br />
located at 2012 Neptulle Avenue (Block 7018,.].ot I), for<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued. UN U • garap.<br />
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN<br />
CD4 C_a_<br />
IN THE MATI'ER OF ••• appU_ oubmIued by<br />
Vcrri_ New York, IIle. _t <strong>to</strong> SecrtI ••••• I97 ..••_<br />
201 or the New YorII Clt)< Cbarter far •••••••••••••••••• t or<br />
the ZonIat'Map, _OIl No. tier. crIuuIPq fIona aa MI.a<br />
Diatrlet <strong>to</strong> a CI-4 Diatrlet ptDJI8I'ty boUDded by • l<strong>in</strong>e<br />
m1d_y benreaII W•• 4lInd Streetlllld W•• .tIrd<br />
Street, a1ille.cao teet waioterIy orBleY1tath A •••••••••<br />
Weat.tlrd lItreet, _ El_th A•••••••• wlthlu the<br />
Special CU_ Dbtrlet, u ohown em a dIacnm «or<br />
llIuotrati'lll ~ ocr1y) dated Juae 7, 2004, and oUbjeet <strong>to</strong><br />
the conditlODa <strong>of</strong>CEQR Declaration E-13e.<br />
CD4<br />
C __<br />
IN THE MATI'ER OF an aUlllicatiem lubmitted by Verizon<br />
New York.1nc. punuant <strong>to</strong> s.ictiooa 197 .•• and 201 <strong>of</strong>tha<br />
New York City Charter lor aD ameadmeat <strong>of</strong> the ZoniDfJ<br />
::£i~on NO.::;' c~..= b; ~ ~~ct <strong>to</strong><br />
Street, Twe~ .•• n~eat 48th Street, _EI ••••_th<br />
Av_ •••• with<strong>in</strong> the Special CIia_ D1otrict, u abown<br />
2&:.:b~~U:-':'~~=~=~<br />
IN THE MATI'ER 011' an application auhmltted by the N_<br />
Margaret Yorlr. City Tiets HealthNurl<strong>in</strong>g and Hoopita1a and Rehabilitation Corporation Center and thep\lZllWUlt<br />
~~~~~~~~f~i~L~Of<br />
the ~ Reoolution <strong>to</strong> allow a 40-_ ••_ ••• home<br />
i::'a=~~4~::J:::ml~~l.r;t~r~J~<br />
Di.trict.<br />
bo~~i::-.:d~:se: ~ea::~N,<br />
New York.. N.Y. 10007.<br />
YVE'M'E V, GRUEL. Calendar Officer<br />
City Pla=<strong>in</strong>g Commioaion<br />
22 Reade Street, Room 2E<br />
New York. New York 10007<br />
Telephooe No. (212) 720-3370<br />
~\::n~~t.<br />
al2-28<br />
The Committee on Contracta will hold it. next meet<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
Augult 26, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. Item> <strong>to</strong> be diacu •• ed ana other<br />
details are svailable onl<strong>in</strong>e at<br />
httpd/www.nyeenet.edulopmlaward&icontractnew.html<br />
&20-28<br />
PARKS<br />
• JOINI" PlJBUC JlXAJUNG<br />
AND RECREATION<br />
NOTICE OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING between the<br />
Franchise and Concession Review Committee and the<br />
·1·JfJ!;CITY RECORD MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2004<br />
'1 l: ......•••. '~.<br />
I Ilepll'llllellt<strong>of</strong>PU'b ami lla:ruliDn <strong>to</strong> be lleJd on Moaday, • ll'iDgwiU be held at 40 Worth Street, Room 814,<br />
, ~1~ FIOoI:•••••••••••• 2004 <strong>of</strong> Manhattan, at Spec<strong>to</strong>r comm_ Hall, 22 !IeJOde at 10:00 Street, un. Ma<strong>in</strong> Wodaeaday, B••• "IiI <strong>of</strong> Mauhattan, September C01IlJDeIlCInr 8, 2004. lntenated 2:00partiea p.m. oncan obta<strong>in</strong><br />
re1atiYe <strong>to</strong>: copita <strong>of</strong> propooed apeementa or requett aign-hmgulge<br />
ll'ITENT TO AWARD . tha tion and <strong>in</strong>terpretera (with at I•••• tleveu daya prior notice) aHO<br />
maiIltellanc:e <strong>of</strong> two (2;r~=:." on1:'Hu~ Worth Street, 9 South, New York, NY 10013, or by call<strong>in</strong>g<br />
lUver Parkway •••••• lhe Weatchater A•••••••• em, In the (212) ~O.<br />
Bnmx,!or a U-lermatlUleell (15) yean <strong>to</strong> StJlICON,<br />
North 1ne.. ~pa1 Ha ••••• CT <strong>of</strong>fic:er: 06430. DaYid Monk) 75 Wuh<strong>in</strong>t<strong>to</strong>n Avenue, 'lID 910 Fifth the matter Avezo•••• or. Corp. propoHd <strong>to</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> ewcable and we consetit tha exiat<strong>in</strong>g authoriz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Ammmt·<br />
Year 1,'72,000 _ K <strong>of</strong> _ ftOeip<strong>to</strong><br />
Y•••••• ''13,440 •••••• 8\{' 0( _ ftOeip<strong>to</strong><br />
Year" '74,9011.80 _ /I\{, or •••••• racelpta<br />
Year 41 $711,408.97 _ /I\{, <strong>of</strong>_ receipta<br />
Yaar I< '77,935.11 'Ill"'" <strong>of</strong> _ receipta<br />
Year. t80,273.18'11lnU1 <strong>of</strong>_ racelpta<br />
Year 7. $82,881.35 _ or _a racelp<strong>to</strong><br />
Year.$85,181.7he ••••• K o(_"lfteipta<br />
Yaar" $87,718.1K _!lll. or_" .-ipta<br />
Year 1111$91,225.30 YOnua /I\{,o( _ receipta<br />
Year III $94,874.31 'IIlrIUI or _ raceipta<br />
Year 121$sa,/l69.28 v•••••• 0(""" raceipta<br />
Year 1. '103,602.74 •••••• K <strong>of</strong> _ ftOeip<strong>to</strong><br />
Yaar 141'108,782.87 veroua 6-. <strong>of</strong>_ ftOeipta<br />
YaarU, $114,222.01_ 6-. <strong>of</strong>_ ftOeipta<br />
Aatlcipated CapltallaY1tatmeDb "12,000.00<br />
LOCATION<br />
XlOl.o·R<br />
lnlans<strong>to</strong>ol putiea may _ a copy <strong>of</strong> tho propooed_<br />
_t <strong>in</strong> Room 318 at tha Anenal, Centre! ParIr., 830<br />
Fifth A_ •••• NY. NY 10021. _ CODtact tha Lop!<br />
Department at (212) 380-1313 <strong>to</strong> oat up en appo<strong>in</strong>tment.<br />
TELECOMMUNICATION DEVIcE FOR THE DEAF (TOO)<br />
1 800-281-5722.<br />
alk13<br />
NO'1'ICE OF AJOlNT PUBUC HEARING _ the<br />
FranclIioe and Conceao;an R..-lew Committee and the<br />
Department olParIr.o and Recreation <strong>to</strong> be bald ••• Monday.<br />
~~r~~~:.-m<br />
•• laUn <strong>to</strong>:<br />
iNTENT TO AWARD •• a __ tha coa.str=tioll,<br />
=~;P:;d:,~~~rr::<br />
U-lAIrm <strong>of</strong>tweaty (2O»)'eaR <strong>to</strong> Io1and TeDnia"-;tP. dIbIa<br />
SPORTlME (~om.en: Claude Ok<strong>in</strong>, Jeff Crowne,<br />
Laurie HarIiIi, Baa Sch1anab. Jay Karl, and ~<br />
KIcrpr) 11930. 32 Abrabama Path, 1'.0. Box 778, AmapnIett, NY<br />
Amoaat·<br />
~-:-~,ooo=~oltlyn. The propooed<br />
_hie conaent II fitr a term <strong>of</strong> eJe.en yean !'rom July I.<br />
2004 <strong>to</strong> June 30, 2015 and provideo, _ oth.r tenDO aod<br />
coaditicml. for eompelllation pa,..ble <strong>to</strong> the City aceord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong><br />
tha folJow<strong>in</strong>a ochedula:<br />
For lhe period July 1, 2004 <strong>to</strong> June 30, 2005·116,541<br />
For the period July 1, 2005 <strong>to</strong> June 30. 2006 - 116.954<br />
Portbe period July 1, 2006 <strong>to</strong> J\Ul. 30, 2007 -'17,367<br />
For the period July 1, 2007 <strong>to</strong> June 30, 2008 - $17.780<br />
For the period July 1, 2008 <strong>to</strong> June 30, 2009 • '18.193<br />
For tha period July 1, 2009 <strong>to</strong> June 30, 2010 • '18,606<br />
For tho period July I, 2010 <strong>to</strong> June 30, 2011 • '19,019<br />
For the period July I, 2011 <strong>to</strong> June 30, 2012 • '19,432<br />
For the period July 1, 201210 June 30. 2013 • $19.84G<br />
For the period July 1, 2013 <strong>to</strong> J\Ule 30, 2014 • '20,258<br />
For lhe period July 1, 2014 <strong>to</strong> June 30, 2015 - '20.671<br />
the ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> a eecurity depooit <strong>in</strong> tha Iwn or '30.000,<br />
aM the fllJ". <strong>of</strong> an <strong>in</strong>ourao
THE CITY RLCORD<br />
Official Journal <strong>of</strong> The City <strong>of</strong> New' York<br />
,... CI'I'T 1IaCO&D<br />
'0' .• , •••••••••••<br />
VOLtIMB CXXXJ NUMBER 184<br />
~AY,<br />
~ ><br />
AUGUST 1M,IIOCK<br />
PRICE $3.00<br />
TABLB OJ' CONTENTS<br />
PUBLIC HEARINGS. MBBTINOS<br />
Brooklyn Borouah Pruident 3531<br />
Bronx Borough Pruldent 3531<br />
Manhattan Borough Pruident 3531<br />
City Plann<strong>in</strong>g Commioion 3531<br />
Education 3532<br />
Pariu and Recno.tion 3532<br />
Tl'llmJIOrtation 3532<br />
COURT NOTICES<br />
SUpl'l!lDl!(Aurt 3532<br />
Richmond (Aunt)' 3532<br />
CD"" Hoela Mopo ...••.••••.. 3U1-3549<br />
PROPDT1' D18J'08lTION<br />
CltyWida AdmInittratiYt Strrieta 3533<br />
Vi"ilion 0( MUIIlt:ipolSupp/iu<br />
&rvi:Procurrment;<br />
A,.ne:l' Rul ••<br />
BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT<br />
• PUBIJC II1UJNlllI<br />
UNlJ'ORM LAND USE REVIEW PROCEDURE<br />
Noticei. hereby Pen that. punuant <strong>to</strong> 8eCtion. 82 and 197..c<br />
<strong>of</strong> the New York City Charter, the Brooklyn Borough<br />
President will bold • public hear<strong>in</strong>. on the follow<strong>in</strong>c matten<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Community Roo •••• Brooklyn Borough BaI1, 2011<br />
JoralemoD Street, Brooklyn, Ne.••••York 11201,<br />
commenc<strong>in</strong>g at 8:00 P.M. OD WednNday, September 1,<br />
ZOO4t<br />
CALENDAR lTEM 1<br />
SCHAEFER WATER TAXI DOCK FAcn.1TY 480 KENT<br />
AVE.<br />
COMMUNITY DISTRJCT 1<br />
In the matter <strong>of</strong> &11appllcetion aubrnitted by the Ilepe.rt:ment<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pariu and Recreation requeot.lnl the iaautnee <strong>of</strong> a epecial<br />
permit for the development oC. water t.ui I.and<strong>in</strong>g on the<br />
Eut River at a lite •••• t <strong>of</strong>knt Avenue (Block 2134, Lot 1)<br />
:~~i1~~icK)<strong>of</strong>Community Diatrid 1.<br />
CALENDAR rrEM 2<br />
DlSPOSmON OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY<br />
AMENDMENT OF TH1Il BUSHWICK 0 URBAN<br />
RENEWAL PLAN • OZZIB WILSON RESIDENCES<br />
COMMUNrrY DlSTRICT 4<br />
In the matter <strong>of</strong> en applieation aublnitted by the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Houe<strong>in</strong>g Preeervation end Denlopment (HPD), for an<br />
amendment <strong>to</strong> the Buahwick n Urban lIen •••. aI PIan,<br />
designat<strong>in</strong>g 159 Covert Street (B1oc:k 3411, Lot 56),186,188<br />
Iarp.ecaIa de¥eIopment <strong>in</strong> the DUMBO area <strong>of</strong> Community<br />
Diatri Floor South. Preaident'l<br />
The ,genda •• ill <strong>in</strong>clude the follow<strong>in</strong>g item:<br />
a) Resolution on proposed lale <strong>of</strong> Block 1030, Lot 1, 2<br />
Columbul Circle (Community Boend tS) <strong>to</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />
and Design (the "Museum") Dr an affiliated entity by New<br />
York City Economic Development Corporation.'"<br />
"'Community Board Five and City Council Members are<br />
entitled <strong>to</strong> vote on this item.<br />
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT RESOLUTIONS<br />
have been adopted by the City Plann<strong>in</strong>ll Commi.tion<br />
~hedul<strong>in</strong>. public hear<strong>in</strong>g. on the follow<strong>in</strong>g matters <strong>to</strong><br />
be held at Spec<strong>to</strong>r Hall, 22 Reade Street, New Yorlt,<br />
New York 10007, on Wedneaday, Augutt 28. 2004,<br />
commene<strong>in</strong>g at tChOO a.m.<br />
CD 13<br />
BOROUGH<br />
OF BROOKLYN<br />
C040198PQK<br />
IN TH1Il MA'lTER OF en .ppllcation aublnittad by the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Sanitation and the Department <strong>of</strong> Citywide<br />
Adm<strong>in</strong>i.atrative Servicea, punuant <strong>to</strong> Section 197-c <strong>of</strong> the<br />
New York City Charter! for the acqui.ition or property<br />
loeated at 2012 Neptune Avenue (Block 1018, Lot I). for<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ued UN U a garage .<br />
CD4<br />
CD4<br />
CDS<br />
~g;TE~e~~~~~~lea~sc~~=~:~~~btit~~ili:Y:{. or<br />
<strong>to</strong><br />
CD8<br />
BOROUGH<br />
BOROUGH<br />
OF MANHATI'AN<br />
OF QUEENS<br />
C040249ZMM<br />
IN THE MA'lTER OF an. application aubmitted by<br />
Verizon New York, IDe. punuant <strong>to</strong> Sectiona197-e and<br />
201 <strong>of</strong> the New York City Charter for an amendment <strong>of</strong><br />
~~~~:N~8c,~~u:!~m~1i~a3<br />
midw.y~ Weal; 42nd ~ and welJt:Jrd<br />
Street, al<strong>in</strong>e 450 feet; wNterIy <strong>of</strong> Eleventh Avenue,<br />
Wed "rei Street, and Eleventh Avenue, with<strong>in</strong> the<br />
Special Cl<strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong>n District, aa shown on a diagram ({or<br />
i1Iu.at.rative purpoee. only) dated June 7, 2004. and subjeet <strong>to</strong><br />
the conditione <strong>of</strong>CEQR Declaration E-135.<br />
YVETTE V. GRUEL, Calendar Officer<br />
~~tk;2~~~~e~.O=~8J~n<br />
New York, New York 10007<br />
Telephone No. (212) 720·3370<br />
C040280ZMM<br />
IN THE MA'lTER OF en application aubrnitted by Vemon<br />
New York, Inc. pureua1lt <strong>to</strong> Sectione 191.., and 201 <strong>of</strong> the<br />
New York City Charter for All amendment <strong>of</strong> the- Zon<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Map, SediOll No. Be. ehanJllDlIlrom an M2-S diotriet <strong>to</strong><br />
an MI-5 Diotriet, property bounded by Wett 47th<br />
Street, Twelfth Avenue, We. 48th Street, and Eleventh<br />
Ayen •••• with<strong>in</strong> tbe Special Cl<strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong>n Dietrlet, •• Ihown<br />
on. di.ap-am (for illustrative purpoaes ocly) dated June 7.<br />
2004, and eubject <strong>to</strong> the conditione <strong>of</strong> CEQR Declaration E<br />
136.<br />
C040356PPQ<br />
IN TH1Il MA'lTER OF en application eubmitted by the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Citywide Adm<strong>in</strong>iatrative Services, pursuant<br />
<strong>to</strong> Section 191.., <strong>of</strong> the Ne •• York City Charter, for the<br />
diepotitlon <strong>of</strong> ODe (1) clty-owned property located at<br />
82-68 164th Street (Block 6858, Lot I), punuant <strong>to</strong> •• n<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
C040357ZSQ<br />
IN THE MATl'ER OF an application submitted by the New<br />
York City Health and Hospitals Corporation and the<br />
Margan:t Tieb Nunr<strong>in</strong>g and Rehabilitation Center pursuant<br />
<strong>to</strong> Sectlona 191.., and 201 <strong>of</strong> the Ne •• York City Charter for<br />
the grant <strong>of</strong> a special permit pursuant <strong>to</strong> Section 74-90 <strong>of</strong><br />
the Zon<strong>in</strong>g Resolution <strong>to</strong> allow. 4()..bed nurs<strong>in</strong>g home<br />
use with<strong>in</strong> an eDat<strong>in</strong>g l()"s<strong>to</strong>ry build<strong>in</strong>g on a 2:on<strong>in</strong>g<br />
lot located at 82--68164th Street (Block 6858, Lot i), <strong>in</strong> an<br />
R4 District.<br />
Plans for this proposal are on file with the City Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
'Commission and may be seen <strong>in</strong> Room 3N I 22 Reade Street,<br />
New York, N.Y. 10007.
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK<br />
COUNTY OF NEW YORK<br />
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In The Matter <strong>of</strong> the Application<br />
LANDMARK WEST!, ARLENE SIMON, SUE MELLINS<br />
and SOPHIA deBOER,<br />
- aga<strong>in</strong>st-<br />
MANHATTAN BOROUGH BOARD,<br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs,<br />
ORDER TO SHOW<br />
CAUSE<br />
Inde}( No. 116913/04<br />
Assigned Judge:<br />
IAS Part:<br />
Defendant.<br />
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Upon read<strong>in</strong>g and fil<strong>in</strong>g the anne}(ed affidavit <strong>of</strong> Barbara Baer, sworn <strong>to</strong><br />
December 21, 2004, and the exhibits anne}(ed there<strong>to</strong>; the <strong>affirmation</strong> <strong>of</strong> Michael Burger, dated<br />
December 22,2004, and the e}(hibits annexed there<strong>to</strong>; and the annexed memorandum <strong>of</strong>law, it is<br />
hereby:<br />
ORDERED that pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs or their at<strong>to</strong>rneys show cause at the IAS Part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Supreme Court <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> New York, County <strong>of</strong> New York, located at the New York County<br />
Courthouse, 60 Centre Street, New York, New York 10007, Room __ , on the 6th day <strong>of</strong><br />
January, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, why an order should<br />
not be made: (1) pursuant <strong>to</strong> C.P.L.R. § 3211(a) dismiss<strong>in</strong>g the action on the grounds that a<br />
defense is founded upon documentary evidence and pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs have failed <strong>to</strong> state a cause <strong>of</strong><br />
action, and (2) grant<strong>in</strong>g such other relief as the Court deems just and proper; and it is further<br />
ORDERED that sufficient cause appear<strong>in</strong>g therefore, let service <strong>of</strong> a copy <strong>of</strong> this<br />
order, <strong>to</strong>gether with the papers submitted <strong>in</strong> <strong>support</strong> there<strong>of</strong>, upon David Rosenberg, Esq., at<br />
Marcus Rosenberg & Diamond LLP, 488 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, at<strong>to</strong>rney for
pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs, on or before the 23rd day <strong>of</strong> December, 2004, be deemed good and sufficient notice <strong>of</strong><br />
this application; and it is further<br />
ORDERED that any papers <strong>in</strong> opposition <strong>to</strong> <strong>defendant's</strong> <strong>motion</strong> <strong>to</strong> dismiss are <strong>to</strong><br />
be served, by hand, on <strong>defendant's</strong> counsel at 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007<br />
no later than 5 p.m. on the 4th day <strong>of</strong> January, 2005, and it is further<br />
ORDERED<br />
that any reply papers be served, by hand, on pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs' counsel no<br />
later than 5 p.m. on the 5th day <strong>of</strong> January, 2005, and it is further<br />
ORDERED<br />
that oral argument is directed on the Order <strong>to</strong> Show Cause on the 6th<br />
day <strong>of</strong> January, 2005, at _o'clock _.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard.<br />
ENTER<br />
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AFFIRMATION<br />
OF SERVICE<br />
STATEOFNEWYORK )<br />
: SS.:<br />
COUNTY OF NEW YORK )<br />
MICHAEL H. BURGER, an at<strong>to</strong>rney admitted <strong>to</strong> practice law <strong>in</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> New York, affirms<br />
that on the 23rd day <strong>of</strong> December, 2004, he caused <strong>to</strong> be served by hand the annexed Order <strong>to</strong><br />
Show Cause, Affirmation <strong>of</strong> Michael Burger, Affidavit <strong>of</strong> Barbara Baer, Support<strong>in</strong>g Exhibits,<br />
and the Memorandum <strong>of</strong> Law <strong>in</strong> Support <strong>of</strong> Defendant's Motion <strong>to</strong> Dismiss upon David<br />
Rosneberg, at<strong>to</strong>rney for Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs, at 488 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, be<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
address with<strong>in</strong> the State theret<strong>of</strong>ore designated for that purpose.<br />
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MICHAEL H. BUR ER<br />
Assistant Corporation Counsel<br />
New York City Law Department
Index No. 116913/04<br />
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK<br />
Corporation New COUNTY Tel: 100 At<strong>to</strong>rney Counsel Church York, (212) N.Y. OF 788-0905 Street for <strong>of</strong>NEW the 10007 the City YORK <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> NewYork<br />
York<br />
AI/orney New MANHA -aga<strong>in</strong>st- TT AN BOROUGH.................................... OfBOARD, Counsel: York. for N. .................................................................................................<br />
Y...................................................................................... Michael Burger<br />
.................... Defendant. Pla<strong>in</strong>tiffs, 200 Esq. ...<br />
In the Matter <strong>of</strong> LANDMARK WEST!, et at.<br />
ORDER TO SHOW Due CAUSE and timely service MICHAEL is hereby admil/ed. A. CARDOZO<br />
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