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DOB's relationship and coordination with LPC
3:22:52
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Commissioner Oddo discusses the Department of Buildings' relationship and coordination with the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC).
- Relationship between DOB and LPC has improved since a past incident
- No regular scheduled meetings, but communication occurs when issues arise
- Emphasis on improved coordination and communication between the two agencies
James "Jimmy" S. Oddo
3:22:52
I I will handle the first part of your questions and and deputy commissioner Sourakis will handle the second part.
3:22:58
In in terms of our relationship with LPC, before getting to the agency, as you recall, I was former deputy mayor Josie's chief of staff.
Gale A. Brewer
3:23:09
Yes.
James "Jimmy" S. Oddo
3:23:09
And we had an unfortunate incident between DOB and LPC where there was an unfortunate incident and the then deputy mayor brought the two agencies together and the idea was to reboot the relationship.
3:23:23
So it's an improved relationship from that point.
3:23:26
We haven't met regularly and there's no series of meetings.
3:23:32
But when an issue arise arises, we certainly communicate.
3:23:36
Okay.
3:23:37
Sure.