New York City Council
Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions
Feb 14, 2024
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11:00 AM
1 hr 21 min
Summary
Presentations, hearings, and testimony on the Timbale Terrace project in East Harlem and landmark designations for Joseph Rodman Drake Park, Barkin Levin Office Pavilion, and the Modulator Building.
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Council Member Kamillah Hanks Opens Landmarks Subcommittee Meeting
Council Member Kamillah Hanks presides over the first meeting of the Subcommittee of Landmarks, Public Siting, and Dispositions for the session. She outlines the hybrid meeting format, registration instructions for …
0:00:19
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161 sec
Kate Lemos-McHale Present Joseph Rodman Drake Park Landmark Designation
Kate Lemos-McHale, Director of Research at NYC LPC, and Steven Thompson, Director of Community and Intergovernmental Affairs at NYC LPC, present the landmark designation of Joseph Rodman Drake Park and …
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6 min
Kate Lemos-McHale Presents Barkin Levin Office Pavilion Landmark Designation
Council Member Kamillah Hanks introduces Kate Lemos-McHale and Steven Thompson from the NYC LPC, who present the landmark designation of the Barkin Levin Office Pavilion in Long Island City, Queens. …
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3 min
Kate Lemos-McHale Presents the Modulator Building Landmark Designation
Kate Lemos-McHale and Steven Thompson from the NYC LPC highlight the Modulator Building's designation as the city's youngest landmark, acknowledging its significance in American architecture and its contributions by Paul …
0:14:07
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3 min
Procedure: Recognizing Council Members and Public Testimonies
Council Member Kamillah Hanks recognizes colleagues who have joined the meeting and opens the floor for any questions or remarks from them. Following no inquiries, she inquires about public attendees …
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111 sec
Agata Naklicka, Manhattan Borough Planner at HPD, Presents the Timbale Terrace Affordable Housing Project
Agata Naklicka, Manhattan Borough Planner at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, introduces the Timbale Terrace project. This affordable housing initiative aims to construct a 19-story building with 341 …
0:20:56
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118 sec
Michelle Ponce from Mega Contracting Group Presents Timbale Terrace's Affordability Plan
Michelle Ponce from Mega Contracting Group elucidates the comprehensive plan for the Timbale Terrace project, aiming to deliver 100% affordable housing, along with a new home for the Afrola and …
0:22:55
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4 min
Jorge Chang Presents Timbale Terrace's Sustainable Design and Resiliency Features
Jorge Chang, Principal at Urban Architecture Initiatives, presents the sustainable design and resiliency features of Timbale Terrace. With a focus on energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction, the project incorporates …
0:27:55
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89 sec
Michelle Ponce Discusses Timbale Terrace's Community-Based Job Opportunities
Michelle Ponce, Development Project Manager at Mega Contracting Group, outlines the plan to partner with community organizations for economic development around the Timbale Terrace project. This includes posting construction job …
0:29:23
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70 sec
Council Member Hanks Asks Dan Kent, CEO of Lantern Organization, About Supportive Housing Unit Populations
Council Member Kamillah Hanks inquires about the target populations for Timbale Terrace's supportive housing units. Dan Kent, CEO of Lantern Organization, explains the allocation of 97 studio apartments for single …
0:30:34
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31 sec
Council Member Hanks Asks Lantern Organization About Integrating Adult and Youth Populations
Council Member Kamillah Hanks inquires about Lantern Organization's experience with integrating adult and youth populations in their housing projects. Dan Kent, CEO of Lantern Organization, references Schaefer Hall's success in …
0:31:05
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23 sec
Council Member Hanks Asks Lantern Organization About Distribution of Supportive and Affordable Units
Council Member Kamillah Hanks inquires about the distribution methodology for supportive and affordable housing units within the Timbale Terrace project. Dan Kent, CEO of Lantern Organization, confirms that the units …
0:31:28
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14 sec
Council Member Hanks Asks Lantern Organization About Trade-Offs for Family Unit Sizes
Council Member Kamillah Hanks inquires about the decision-making process behind increasing larger family units in the Timbale Terrace project. Dan Kent of the Lantern Organization explains the community's input as …
0:31:42
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31 sec
Council Member Amanda Farias Asks Mega Contracting About Local Employment Goals
Council Member Amanda Farias inquires about the specific employment goals for local hires in the Timbale Terrace project, particularly in construction and trade certifications. Michelle Ponce from Mega Contracting Group …
0:32:13
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93 sec
Council Member Amanda Farias Asks Mega Contracting About MWBE Subcontractor Participation
Council Member Amanda Farias inquires about the participation of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) subcontractors in the local area for the Timbale Terrace project. Michelle Ponce from Mega Contracting …
0:33:47
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41 sec
Council Member Nurse Asks About Tenant Education for Passive House Maintenance
Council Member Sandy Nurse raises concerns about tenant education on maintaining passive house elements in new buildings, specifically mentioning issues with mold, water leaks, and the need for regular maintenance …
0:34:29
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88 sec
Testimony: Zachal Farrell, Community Liaison, from Belongo on Park Avenue Project
Zachal Farrell, representing Belongo as a community liaison, proudly testifies about the organization's deep connection to various parts of Harlem and their enthusiasm for their involvement in the Park Avenue …
0:37:16
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128 sec
Testimony: Cynthia Stewart, COO, from Supportive Housing Network of New York on Timbale Terrace Project
Cynthia Stewart, Chief Operating Officer of the Supportive Housing Network of New York, provides testimony on the Timbale Terrace project. Representing a network of 200 nonprofits running 60,000 supportive housing …
0:39:24
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147 sec
Testimony: Julius Tajiddin on Project Affordability Concerns in East Harlem
Julius Tajiddin, an East Harlem resident, testifies about the Timbale Terrace project, emphasizing the affordability mismatch for the community. Highlighting NYU Freeman report data, Tajiddin criticizes the project for not …
0:41:51
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3 min
Council Member Marte Asks Julius Tajiddin About Addressing Affordability for Long-Standing Residents
In this exchange, Council Member Christopher Marte asks Julius Tajiddin to expand on his previous claims regarding the Timbale Terrace project's affordability for long-standing black and brown community residents. Tajiddin …
0:44:58
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66 sec
Council Member Yusef Salaam Asks About AMI Calculation for Housing Projects
Council Member Yusef Salaam questions the panel about the Area Median Income (AMI) calculation used for housing projects, seeking clarification on the AMI percentages and their impact on affordability categories. …
0:46:12
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84 sec
Testimony: David Gilchrist Testifies on Timberlake Terrace Project Support
David Gilchrist, a longtime resident of Community Board 11 and former director of Hope Community, expresses emphatic support for Timberlake Terrace during the testimony. Highlighting the critical need for affordable …
0:48:39
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141 sec
Testimony: Alfredo Colon on the Impact of the Afrilatin Jazz Alliance
Alfredo Colon, a saxophonist, composer, and music curator from New York, delivers a testimony on the transformative influence of the Afrilatin Jazz Alliance. Growing up in Harlem and participating in …
0:51:04
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81 sec
Testimony: Shams De Barron on Support for Timbale Terrace Project in Harlem
Shams De Barron, identifying as a housing hero from Harlem, testifies in support of the Timbale Terrace project for offering unique benefits to the community, including supportive services, workforce housing, …
0:53:12
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167 sec
Testimony: Aldo Alfolores on Timbale Terrace and Music Education
Aldo Alfolores, an author, artist, and Latin music educator, testifies on the significant impact of the Timbale Terrace project. He emphasizes its dual focus on affordable housing and music education …
0:57:04
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146 sec
Testimony: Brian Dickerson, Clinical Social Worker, on the Impact of Lantern and Its Housing Projects
Brian Dickerson, a clinical social worker with 15 years of experience working with Atlanta, testifies about the transformative effects of Lantern's housing projects. He shares personal narratives of individuals overcoming …
0:59:33
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150 sec
Testimony: George James Testifies on Supporting Timbale Terrace
George James, Consulting Planner for Community Board 11, provides a testimony in support of Timbale Terrace, emphasizing its alignment with the East Harlem Neighborhood Plan. Highlighting the project's critical role …
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126 sec
Testimony: Doreen Burton on Benefit of Supportive Housing
Doreen Burton shares her personal story of transitioning from homelessness to becoming a tenant in Prospero Hall, a supportive housing project by Lantern. She highlights the importance of stability in …
1:04:57
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160 sec
Testimony: Lisa Jackson Boyle from FTE Builders on Mega Contracting's MWBE Involvement
Lisa Jackson Boyle from FTE Builders, a state-certified MWBE subcontractor, testifies on Mega Contracting's track record of incorporating MWBEs into projects like the Randolph Houses renovation in Harlem. She highlights …
1:07:37
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145 sec
Testimony: Maulin Mehta, New York Director, from Regional Plan Association, on Timberlake Terrace Housing
Maulin Mehta, the New York Director from the Regional Plan Association, testifies in support of the Timberlake Terrace project, highlighting the critical need for affordable housing in East Harlem. Mehta …
1:10:05
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128 sec
Testimony: Alex Rodney, Director of New Construction Finance at HPD, on AMI Calculations
Alex Rodney, serving as the Director of New Construction Finance at HPD, responds to Council Member Salam's inquiry about Area Median Income (AMI) calculations for housing projects. Rodney clarifies how …
1:13:02
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88 sec
Council Member Hanks Asks Alex Rodney About AMI Adjustments in Housing Projects Over Time
In this discussion, a council member seeks clarification on how Area Median Income (AMI) adjustments impact qualifying income levels for housing projects as they transition from construction to tenant occupancy, …
1:14:30
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109 sec
Council Member Yusef Salaam Asks About Alternatives to the AMI Model
Seeking clarity on the affordability measures used in housing projects, Council Member Yusef Salaam inquires about the reliance on the Area Median Income (AMI) model and its implications for local …
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3 min