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The package combined 21 items from several standing committees into a single roll-call vote the full board approved. The board move followed committee reviews and a district-wide discussion of outdoor dining, open‑streets logistics and safety.

Why this matters: the omnibus vote bundles many technical, permitting and policy recommendations the board sends to city agencies (Department of Transportation, Department of Parks & Recreation, the New York City Department of Education) and to the State Liquor Authority or to applicants. Approvals and denials affect storefront designs, public‑space layouts, playground changes and which applicants the SLA should scrutinize.

What the board approved
- The full board approved a package that incorporated 2 Landmarks recommendations (including the revised storefront/bracket sign proposal for 340 Bleecker Street), multiple licensing recommendations from the SLA committee, parks improvements and a schools equity resolution. The board also folded into the omnibus a resolution from the reopening working group on outdoor dining and an open‑streets safety position from the Transportation Committee.

Licensing decisions (committee recommendations included in omnibus)
- Several on‑premise or restaurant‑wine applications were recommended for approval with stipulations (committee report summarized each as “recommend approval with stipulations”).
- At least three high‑profile restaurant proposals were recommended for denial by the SLA committee: Felix Roasting (104 Green Street), Restoration Hardware rooftop proposal (Meatpacking), and Bagatelle Downtown (653 Hudson Street). Those denials were advanced to the SLA with committee reasoning recorded in the minutes.
- One SLA‑related advisory recommendation (a committee resolution that addressed state legislation on takeout/delivery of alcoholic beverages) was sent back to the SLA committee for further work after an extended board discussion; the board voted 38–3 with 1 abstention to recommit that advisory item for additional committee consideration.

Other committee items
- Parks: the board supported the presented interim renovation design for Mercer Playground (with operational questions to be addressed by Parks) and a streetscape/sidewalk improvement proposed at 181 Mercer Street.
- Schools: the Schools & Education Committee’s resolution urging district and DOE action on racial equity, restorative practices and digital access was adopted unanimously by the full board and will be forwarded to district and city education officials.

How the board voted
- The omnibus passed on a roll-call vote. Individual committee recommendations (approvals and denials) were moved into the omnibus at the board chair’s request and recorded during the roll call; one quality‑of‑life item (a stoop application) drew at least one dissenting vote but remained part of the omnibus majority.

What comes next
- Committee recommendations for approvals go to the relevant agency (SLA, Landmarks, DOT, Parks or DOE) as the board’s advisory opinion. Denials and concerns will be forwarded with committee findings to help agency review. The SLA committee’s advisory piece about post‑pandemic alcohol takeout/delivery will be reexamined by the committee and brought back to the full board.

Ending note: The board packaged a large number of technical, land‑use and neighborhood policy recommendations into a single vote to expedite agency referrals and to free time for ongoing COVID‑era response efforts and the newly formed Equity Working Group.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Manhattan CB2 June 18, 2020 - Full Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Manhattan Community Board 2 on Thursday adopted a 21‑item omnibus package of committee recommendations, approving multiple storefront, parks and school resolutions and forwarding a mixed set of approvals and denials on restaurant and liquor‑licensing matters to city and state agencies.","taxTitle","Manhattan City, New York County, New York","taxId",3586,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587420,"Councilmember Levine urges residents to answer tracers, use city isolation hotels and keep testing to avoid a second wave",248,3329000,3577000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5600980-dd9c8bb799ebda4332461b407abb7c6d&start=3329&end=3577","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5600980-dd9c8bb799ebda4332461b407abb7c6d/thumbnail_3329000.jpg","/articles/6587420/Manhattan-City/New-York-County/New-York/Councilmember-Levine-urges-residents-to-answer-tracers-use-city-isolation-hotels-and-keep-testing-to-avoid-a-second-wave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587420-3c475529a288d73f6a6c886cf56c1603/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184742&Signature=HAz3rRpwSH9l5Js2X3NqfW5GwaoH30kHhoqDQL51mxrj0aRl1bVEatmS7YpixlnG3QsdvxlJbiICo4V7ZhzKz1o4zqb2lDSU-Mbub5vF-viMaUAX8RCwHU1ZtdsLUo0FQtTguh9aUQBB0l-EiTze4nvMNyBXeyBCCOWnRWUpWUgZFcFIQGx6yKlIxRCndl7j2-nmlMybZNeVWmWZsTu9hadDEaI5MPWPUC2sl8zhzrY2hABiVi6SdsEsJ8v-hqtv8KZXmI9hXkIz3krTwsruFWiyUyvsA0X6gjXhPAuHCj7WHYj9hLj5Tv60PaOqfClGZR2BnuqomZNzgRk~cQMLRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Mark Levine, chair of the City Council Health Committee, told Manhattan Community Board 2 the city must improve contact‑tracing cooperation, encourage testing and make isolation practicable to avoid a second wave of COVID‑19 as the city reopens.

Lede: Levine said the city has multiplied testing capacity since March and anyone can now be tested, but only about one‑third of people who test positive currently provide contacts to tracers — a shortfall that undermines the tracing program.

Why this matters: Tracing and the ability to isolate exposed people are central to preventing new outbreaks as the city reopens for business and public life. Levine emphasized the city’s offers of paid hotel isolation, food and laundry services for people who cannot quarantine at home — services he said too few residents were using.

Key points from the presentation
- Testing: Diagnostic testing capacity is substantially expanded from March and is available to anyone; Levine recommended people who are in regular public contact seek testing every 1–2 weeks.
- Tracing uptake: Only roughly a third of people with positive tests are sharing contacts with tracers; Levine stressed that community leaders can encourage neighbors to cooperate.
- Isolation support: The city is offering free hotel rooms with food, prescriptions and laundry for people who cannot isolate at home. Levin said only a small fraction (about 40 people in hotels at the time of the meeting) were using those rooms and urged outreach and financial supports so hourly workers can accept isolation without losing wages.

Direct quote
\"Only a third of the people who get positive tests are sharing contacts with the contact tracers. The program is not going to work unless we improve that,\" Levine told the board.

Ending: Levine asked community leaders to spread the word that tracer calls are legitimate, to encourage testing and to press for income‑replacement policies that would make isolation feasible for hourly and essential workers.","Councilmember Mark Levine, chair of the City Council Health Committee, told CB2 the city’s testing capacity has improved but contact‑tracing uptake is low; he urged residents to take tracer calls, use free city hotel isolation options and called for financial supports to make isolation practicable for hourly workers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587426,"CB2 announces Equity Working Group and posts letter to community on systemic racism",857,11176000,12033000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5600980-dd9c8bb799ebda4332461b407abb7c6d&start=11176&end=12033","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5600980-dd9c8bb799ebda4332461b407abb7c6d/thumbnail_11176000.jpg","/articles/6587426/Manhattan-City/New-York-County/New-York/CB2-announces-Equity-Working-Group-and-posts-letter-to-community-on-systemic-racism","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587426-8aad866c00dbcc6b8bcd474f705e9e56/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184742&Signature=X41tRFKJZZNTttt62Halh9o8Vd1U9tY8KATPh0zdpp2HbzfiNpVNCZYWZUaW3Q-4DlPcvUTeQtY4tHISosBpMFnsJhWA8SQkI4aFpfvcvH1TJHj-94Hmeat4b1Y2etFVvloYnTDajdWmXUCRMiwGIbidowzZnnEgfQ~ln3eBebzDP1hLGwtNZ35GSSQw4uq9wVBuq29YR9cwhHWwgeJCshCFFs7DTfAGeJHYDwT-647VI~VghbDpL36paeDusuVEaBSc2cvLctcp0jHqQGECkYfKu~OHxzwCn-k8XcuL7UCH2Azz5rxQLnP4DjUtkrtpbvzYEEB8Mu5y9MCSgQC3GQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Manhattan Community Board 2 announced the formation of an Equity Working Group and circulated a letter to the district inviting feedback, public comment and signatures from board members.

Why this matters: In the wake of widespread protests following the killing of George Floyd and local incidents that renewed focus on racial justice, CB2’s leaders said the board should examine internal policies and local procedures and recommend specific changes to address systemic racism and disparate outcomes.

What the board said
- The letter notes Juneteenth as the historical context for launching the effort and asks the community to submit comments and suggestions that will inform the Equity Working Group’s first meeting on June 30.
- The working group’s objectives include reviewing CB2 policies, collecting community input, and proposing steps the board can take to promote racial equity in its own procedures and in local affairs.

How residents can participate
- CB2 will post the letter and a public comment path on its website and distribute it to the board’s contact lists. The Equity Working Group will hold its first convening June 30; the board invited residents and stakeholders to send written comments in advance.

Quote from the meeting
\"This letter signifies our commitment to end the widespread systemic injustice and violence targeting Black people in America by pledging our commitment to racial justice within Community Board 2,\" the working group said as it introduced the statement.

Ending: The group will name members and begin an agenda of review and public outreach; board members present signed on at the meeting and additional signatories will be collected after the session.","Community Board 2 announced formation of an Equity Working Group and circulated a public letter inviting resident input and sign‑ons; the group will meet June 30 to collect feedback and propose board-level reforms.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587430,"CB2 raises safety and enforcement concerns as city unveils 'Open Restaurants' plan",0,7564000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5600980-dd9c8bb799ebda4332461b407abb7c6d&start=7564&end=7564","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5600980-dd9c8bb799ebda4332461b407abb7c6d/thumbnail_7564000.jpg","/articles/6587430/Manhattan-City/New-York-County/New-York/CB2-raises-safety-and-enforcement-concerns-as-city-unveils-Open-Restaurants-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587430-de3f22f1bfa462302bcb4bf473ab4922/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184742&Signature=FRrchMsxnbJyXwAzfeIbLXesRjKyxAB4w9GbUgSUi6~A5BqM1uZuYIf25NUOX1NYYJJI-YTECBwwxuz6M-XPfbCA4enY0rCOCtI37VC7NN0kuTb5eWOOzOflfOFcuTvmL0OOXNxwEM96SHcEacn-pqN81WrkDoPF7CdmYXGNmJB-gqJvHhtrjqiGWmywmqfSrZ5ngl6ty9~nADeAutFcNDrjr06qxsFjxCkUxjaGqTeKEWJmjr29CnWQUfHbPWKwe45nz7sA4OkqFIddXvq-jWZ~uhI26TSoqEHFimgLLS9zJH401TOdQ88jaSC3sfs18AH6jHeP6wA-lQj89eAC-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Manhattan Community Board 2 told city agencies it supports outdoor dining but needs clearer rules, better barriers and a defined enforcement plan before the city’s Open Restaurants program is widely implemented.

The board’s reopening working group and the Traffic & Transportation Committee told the full board they back outdoor dining as a critical economic step for neighborhood restaurants yet warned that the initial rollout showed gaps. In its advisory letter and a Transportation Committee resolution, CB2 asked the Department of Transportation to test sturdier low‑tech barriers or automated gates, to improve signage and to build enforcement options into deployment plans to prevent drivers from moving barriers and to discourage unsafe congregations.

Why this matters: The program lets restaurants place seating on sidewalks, in curb lanes and on closed streets. In CB2 — an area that includes a high density of sidewalk cafes and bars — board members said the pilot must also protect pedestrians, bicyclists and residents who live above ground-floor businesses.

Key concerns raised by board members and staff
- Barrier design: staff and several committee members said cone‑style or plastic bollard systems are easily displaced and asked DOT to trial alternatives (swing gates, planters, or other traffic‑calming measures).
- Enforcement and responsibility: the meeting flagged inconsistent enforcement across agencies and stressed the need for clear lines of responsibility. CB2 cited a governor statement (executive order effective 06/18/2020) making licensees responsible for social‑distancing violations within 100 feet of their premises; the board said the mayor’s and DOT’s operational guidance still left questions about how enforcement would work in practice.
- Resident impacts: multiple members noted residents above restaurants face noise and privacy impacts if sidewalk and curb seating are expanded without local controls. The board asked for hours, sanitation and restroom mitigation plans.

What the board asked agencies to do
- DOT was asked to pilot more robust barriers or gating solutions and to return to the borough agency meeting with clarified guidance and enforcement details.
- The board requested clearer signage templates and suggested cameras or other accountability measures for drivers who move barriers.
- The reopening working group will host informational webinars and follow‑up sessions with DOT and business groups to track implementation.

Quote from the meeting
\"We fully support an outdoor dining program considering it critical to the survival of our many eating and drinking establishments,\" the Traffic & Transportation Committee wrote in a resolution adopted by the board, \"but careful attention must be given to balancing the needs of diners and non‑diners and ensuring safe passage for pedestrians and cyclists.\"

Ending: CB2 offered conditional support: endorse the program’s goals but press agencies for clearer, enforceable rules and a rapid feedback loop to resolve problems as sidewalks and streets reopen.
","Manhattan Community Board 2 urged clearer guidance and stronger enforcement around the mayor’s new Open Restaurants/open‑streets program, citing lack of consistency between agencies, unclear barrier designs and risks to residents living above busy sidewalks and roadways.","actionData","errors"]

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