*** This meeting was held in the council chambers, started at 7:12 p.m., with virtual participation via
ZOOM and CMVNY Facebook. The meeting was not closed to the public however, the maximum
number of in-person occupant was limited ***
Danielle Browne, President
PRESIDING:
OTHERS:
Nicole Bonilla, City Clerk; Jordan Riullano, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette Anderson,
Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Asst. Corporation Counsel
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council President Browne
Council President Danielle Browne called the meeting to order and provided general house-keeping
rules, including encouraging citizens to share the meeting on social media and what to do “in case of
emergency”. Council President Browne explained the 3-minute-plus-1 public comment rule. A
Councilperson was asked to lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Commissioner Rausse and a representative from Cleary Consulting, Patrick Cleary presented a
powerpoint presentation introducing the Draft Comprehension Plan
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers in-house or online who were "FOR" the draft comprehension plan.
There were six in-house speakers "AGAINST" the draft comprehensive plan. The speakers discussed
issues regarding SEQRA, removal of single-family zones, heightened density, lack of retail in the
Fleetwood business district, lack of use of the advisory comprehensive plan committee, requesting the
public hearing session remain open for consultant review, ADU's, market-rate housing, PILOT's, and
on-going issues with lack of parking.
There were no speakers online who were "AGAINST" the draft comprehensive plan.
The Deputy and City Clerk read eight written comments aloud. The overview; The majority of
respondents oppose zoning and process changes, emphasizing risks to neighborhood stability,
infrastructure, and transparency. While some acknowledge the need for modernization, most urge a
slower, more accountable, and community-driven approach.
Roll Call administered by City Clerk Nicole Bonilla
President Danielle Browne Esq., Pro Tempore Edward Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore
Derrick Thompson, Councilperson Jaevon Boxhill, and Councilperson Cathlin
Gleason
PRESENT
None
ABSENT
FINANCE AND PLANNING
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Code:
FP
