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Rockaway Beach Civic Association

RBCA has been in existence since 1962. We strive to protect and promote the best interest of the residents; to promote and strive for the improvement and betterment of all public facilities and services; to promote and encourage a better community and civic spirit of Rockaway Beach.

We welcome all who choose to work with us towards this common goal!
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RBCA September Monthly Meeting Agenda

Thursday, September 6, 2018
7:30 pm
Knights of Columbus
333 Beach 90th Street
Rockaway Beach, NY 11693

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Updates from elected officials and representatives
  3. NYC DOT representative and discussion
  4. Discussion regarding proposed parking changes in locations detailed below*
  5. Summary of 8/7/2018 meeting hosted by Queens Borough President, Melinda Katz, regarding beach closures
  6. New Business/Old Business
This meeting is open to the public, all are welcome to attend!
*For discussion regarding parking:
  1. Location: Westside of Beach 99 Street from Rockaway Beach Blvd to Shore Front Parkway.  Change the No Parking Anytime restriction to ‘No Parking on School Days from 7am-4pm’.
  2. Location: Rockaway Freeway from Beach 81 St to Beach 84 Street.  Add parking on the north side of the Rockaway Freeway in front of the Dog Park.

D.O.T. – basic general guidelines –  each street would have to be surveyed for its unique characteristics and conditions:

  • Parking lane requires min 8 feet
  • Driving lane requires min 10 feet
  • ONE Way Street = 18 ft. for parking on one side, 26 ft. for parking on two sides
  • TWO Way Street = 28 ft. for parking on one side, 36 ft. for parking on two side