Monthly Archives: April 2022

April 30: MOCA & MOCR Ward 4 Meet & Greet

Posted by nextstoprp in Ward 4

From the Mayor’s Office

MOCA & MOCR Ward 4 Meet & Greet
April 30, 2022
Raymond Recreation Center
3725 10th Street NW
10:00 am

RSVP at tinyurl.com/Ward4MeetGreet

The Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) and the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (MOCRS) would like to invite community members of Ward 4 for a Meet & Greet!

This event will give DC residents an opportunity to:

• To learn more about the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs and the services its 12 constituent offices provide.

• To meet and engage with Ward representatives of the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services.

• To meet community partners and organizations to assist in specialized cases.

• Ask questions and share ideas on how our offices can work with the community to achieve Mayoral initiatives.

• To engage community members and learn more about their concerns and challenges.

Entertainment and light refreshments will be provided.

Reminder: LRCA Scholarship Applications Due May 9, 2022

Posted by nextstoprp in Education, Lamond Riggs Citizens Association

The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association is accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors who reside in Lamond-Riggs, attend a DC public school (traditional or charter), and who will attend college full-time in the fall. The application and guidelines are available at http://www.lrcadc.org/scholarships.

The Application Deadline is May 9, 2022. Please spread the word!

Registration for Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers 2022 Summer Camp at UDC

Posted by nextstoprp in Education

Passing along information provided by a resident

Registration is open for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers 2022 Summer Camp at the University of the District of Columbia! 

Details: 

Students must be entering the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the DMV. 

Students must provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination.  

The program offers two 3-week sessions. Your child can only participate in one session. Here are the sessions: 

Session 1: June 20 – July 8 

Session 2: July 11 – July 29 

The camp hours are 9:30am to 3:30pm 

The camp will consist of intensive learning experiences, including augmented and virtual reality courses, coding, 3D design, robotics, electronics, Artificial Intelligence, entrepreneurship, and design thinking principles.  

Camp Location: University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 

There is no cost to attend this camp. 

Application: 

Please complete the application to register for the summer program at UDC. You must select the University of the District of Columbia as the college of choice. 

Register Here: https://sri.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWhKbdmbBshSsJM

Medical Practice Coming to The Modern at Art Place

Posted by nextstoprp in Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten

Apparently, a new medical practice called Hibiscus Medical will be opening this summer at The Modern at Art Place. A few days ago, Dr. Debralee Frederick posted on Nextdoor that she will be opening a primary care practice at 430 Galloway Street NE. Interior buildout of the space is taking place now. Best case scenario, doors will be ready to open in June, but could be as late as August. Just depends how construction goes. More information about Dr. Frederick and her practice can be found at https://hibiscusmedical.com.

It is great to see leasing continue at The Modern.

DC Public Library’s Space and Program Naming Policy – Community Workshop April 28

Posted by nextstoprp in Uncategorized

From DC Public Library

DC Public Library is hosting a virtual community workshop for D.C. residents to provide feedback on the Library’s Space and Program Naming Policy.

Join us on Thursday, Apr. 28 at 6:30 p.m. DC residents can discuss and make recommendations about the Library’s Space and Program Naming Policy. 

Registration is required. A link to the virtual session will be emailed an hour prior to the event. This event is for DC residents only.

April 27: ANC 5A Public Meeting (Virtual)

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 5A

ANC 5A Public Meeting
April 27, 2022
6:45 pm

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84468779532?pwd=VGJCRGhlQUxTdldqbDU2RXVEd2ZUUT09

Meeting ID:  844 6877 9532   Passcode: 097050

Dial In: 301 715 8592

AGENDA ITEMS

  • Commission Business
    • 824 and 828 Taylor Street BZA (5A03)
      •    BZA Application No. 20648 of 824 Taylor Street NE, LLC May 11, 2022 9:30 am
      •    BZA Application No. 20678 of Taylor Lofts, LLC May 11, 2022 9:30 am
  •   Community Updates
    • MPD 
    • Mayor’s Office- Director Eduardo Perdomo of The Mayor’s Office of Latino Affair (MOLA) to present the FY2023 Budget update
    • Councilmember McDuffie’s office  
  •  Reports & Presentations
    • DCPSCB (Charter School Board)

April 23: UDC Earth Day Event at Bertie Backus Campus – Register to Participate

Posted by nextstoprp in Backus Urban Food Hub

From UDC

UDC Earth Day Event at Bertie Backus
Saturday, April 23, 2022
9:00 am-1:00 pm
5171 South Dakota Avenue, NE, across from the Fort Totten Metro

Register Here: bit.ly/UDCEARTHDAY

Invest in Our Planet and Our Community

UDC Earth Day 2022 is about investing in our planet as global citizens. Come celebrate our success and progress over the past year as we highlight how we, as a community, can revive and renew our relationship with the environment, creating a bright future for ourselves and future generations.

*We will plant trees, bushes, and native plants.

Lunch will be provided to all volunteers.

April 28: DC Council Public Hearing on Recommended ANC & SMD Boundaries

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B, ANC 5A, Ward 4, Ward 5
Ward 4 Task Force Map Recommendation
Ward 5 Task Force Map Recommendation

The ANC redistricting task forces submitted their reports with recommendations for new ANC and SMD boundaries to the DC Council on April 1, 2022. The DC Council Subcommittee on Redistricting held a public hearing on the task force recommendations on April 7, 2022. If you missed the chance to testify at that hearing, there will be another opportunity to testify on April 28, 2022. The deadline to sign up to testify is April 26, 2022. Written testimony will be accepted for the record until 5:00 pm on May 13, 2022. Instructions on how to sign up to testify and how to submit written testimony are in the hearing notice.

The reports from the eight ANC task forces, detailing their recommended new ANC and SMD boundaries, can be found here.

Maps of the recommendations from each ANC task force are available here.

Information from the DC Council Subcommittee on Redistricting is available at https://www.elissasilverman.com/redistricting.

Expected Timeline

Information from the Ward 4 ANC redistricting task force is available at https://janeeseward4.com/redistricting.

Information from the Ward 5 ANC redistricting task force is available at https://kenyanmcduffieward5.wpcomstaging.com/ward-5/ward5redistricting.

April 25: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting 
Monday, April 25, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting Details: 

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81677923881?pwd=bnVWUEM5L0VSZGltQzVNRGs0MENxQT09. Meeting ID: 816 7792 3881. Passcode: 897287. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592. Meeting ID: 816 7792 3881. Passcode: 897287.

Agenda 

1.         Call to Order & Roll Call  

2.         Administrative Items: 

A. Instructions re Participation in Virtual Meeting 

B. Consideration and Approval of April Agenda 

C. Approval of March Regular Public Meeting Minutes 

D. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Quarterly Financial Report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022

3.         Commissioner Updates (if applicable) 

4.         Community Concerns: *Please use the “Raise Hand” button via Zoom or *9 via telephone to speak during community concerns. The Commission will provide additional details regarding how to present community concerns via the virtual meeting at the start of the meeting.* This is the time for questions or statements from members of the public about issues on the agenda or other areas of concern. Please limit your statement or question to one minute. You may also contact members of the Commission before and after Commission meetings. 

5.         Reports:

A. Anthony Mitchell, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)  

B. Tamira Benitez, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 minutes) 

C. Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education Representative (3 minutes) 

D. Metropolitan Police Department, 4th District (3 minutes) 

E. Housing Justice Committee (2 minutes) 

F. Vision Zero Committee (2 minutes) 

G. Community Safety and Support Committee (2 minutes)

6.         Presentation: Tony Dugger, Adjudication Ombudsman, District Department of Motor Vehicles, Adjudicating Tickets in DC (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion) 

7.         Presentation: Caren Garfield, Evan Goldman, and Pamela Lee, EYA, Proposed Takoma Metro Station Development (15 minutes presentation, 10 minutes discussion)  

8.         Consent Calendar:  

Letter: Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Priorities (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks & Commissioner Yeats) 

Resolution 4B-22-0401: Calling for Meaningful Consideration of Traffic Safety Investigation Requests and Traffic Calming Infrastructure Along 5th Street, NW (Commissioner Palmer & Commissioner Yeats) 

Resolution 4B-22-0402: Supporting Special Exceptions for Rear Enclosed Deck at 515 Oglethorpe Street, NW (BZA 20708) (Commissioner Parks) 

9.         Letter of Support for Hellbender Brewing Company (Commissioner Brooks – 2 minutes presentation, 2 minutes discussion)  

10.     Adjournment

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, May 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m. 

Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner: ANC 4B01 Evan Yeats (4B01@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B02 Erin Palmer (4B02@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B03 Jocelynn Johnson (4B03@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B04 Brenda Parks (4B04@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B05 Vacant; ANC 4B06 Tiffani Nichole Johnson (4B06@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B07 Geoff Bromaghim (4B07@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B08 Alison Brooks (4B08@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B09 LaRoya Huff (4B09@anc.dc.gov)

Upcoming Bertie Backus Food Hub Events

Posted by nextstoprp in Backus Urban Food Hub

These volunteer community opportunities are a collaboration between the DC Master Naturalist and the DC Master Gardener programs. Please bring gloves. Tools will be onsite. Register online.

Bertie Backus Native Planting Care and Share a Seed Library Launch-(4/16)

Join us this Saturday for Native Planting Care and the Share a Seed Library Launch at Bertie Backus Urban Food Hub.

When: April 16, 2022, 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Where: 5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

Registration https://forms.gle/629GgbSpuK9KeS1XA

Earth Day Native Planting-(4/23)

Join us on Saturday (4/23) for an Earth Day Native Planting at Bertie Backus Urban Food Hub.

When: April 23, 2022, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Where: 5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

Registration https://forms.gle/jtpj3TeSkMqcNwSw5

April 20: ANC 4B Vision Zero Committee Meeting

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B, Transportation

From ANC 4B

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Vision Zero Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Committee will be meeting virtually. Details about participating in the meeting are included below:

ANC 4B – Vision Zero Committee (April) 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83357712988?pwd=c1ZGUUR5QXhnNk8yNGFZK2pzNzY3UT09

Meeting ID: 833 5771 2988
Passcode: 888621
For participation via phone call 301-715-8592 and enter the meeting ID and passcode.

Additional information is available on the Commission’s website: https://anc4b.com/committees/vision-zero-committee/.

Metro Joint Development Strategic Plan

Posted by nextstoprp in Fort Totten Metro Development, Neighborhood Development

Last week, Metro released a 10-year strategic plan to guide development around Metro stations. View the plan here.

Plan for Fort Totten Metro Station

The plan includes short and long-term action steps to develop more of the area around Fort Totten Metro station. Specifically, Metro anticipates issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for Fort Totten in 2023. There are a number of steps Metro anticipates needing to do before issuing an RFP though.

Near-term actions (2022-2023)
(1) Complete feasibility study.
(2) Coordinate with District of Columbia on funding needs for a parking garage, MTPD precinct, and bicycle/ pedestrian improvements.
(3) Resolve technical barriers (i.e. 1st Place NE ownership).
(4) Complete due diligence & scoping materials.
(5) Conduct the Compact Public Hearing to Amend the Mass Transit Plan.
(6) Secure funding for changes to transit facilities.
(7) Issue Joint Development Solicitation.

Long-term actions (2024-2026)
(8) Execute Joint Development Agreement.
(9) Support developer’s planning & entitlement activities; approve plans.

Recall Aventine Fort Totten apartments was a joint development project. Since that project was completed, Metro has issued proposals for more joint development around Fort Totten Metro station. The first proposal did not get any takers. The second did generate interest and Metro selected Donatelli for the project. That project ended up getting cancelled. Maybe the third time is the charm. And maybe we will actually get to see the proposals before one is selected.

LRCA Scholarship Applications Due May 9, 2022

Posted by nextstoprp in Lamond Riggs Citizens Association

The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association is accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors who reside in Lamond-Riggs, attend a DC public school (traditional or charter), and who will attend college full-time in the fall. The application and guidelines are available at http://www.lrcadc.org/scholarships.

The Application Deadline is May 9, 2022. Please spread the word!

Lamond-Riggs Library Baby & Toddler Story Time, Tuesdays April 5-May 3 at The Modern

Posted by nextstoprp in Lamond Riggs Library

Reminder from Lamond-Riggs Library Branch Manager David Gaston

Lamond-Riggs Library Baby & Toddler Story Time

When: Every Tuesday beginning April 5 through May 3  for a total of 5 Weeks

  • April 5 
  • April 12
  • April 19
  • April 26
  • May 3 

Place:  Modern at Art Place – Community Lounge Room, 400 Galloway NE, Washington, DC 20011 ( just enter the lobby and ask for story time)

Time: 10:30 am to 11:00 am

New Constituent Services Contact for CM Janeese Lewis George

Posted by nextstoprp in Ward 4

Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has hired a new constituent services representative, Jim Lewis, who will be the primary constituent services contact for the neighborhood. Mr. Lewis lives in Riggs Park. His contact information is below.

Jim Lewis
Constituent Services Coordinator
Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George
Pronouns: he/him/his
Cell: 202-286-6311
Email: jlewis@dccouncil.us
Connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

April 8: Deadline for Public Feedback on Naming of Lamond-Riggs Library

Posted by nextstoprp in Lamond Riggs Library

Reminder: DC Public Library is accepting public comment on requests to rename the Lamond-Riggs Library until April 8, 2022. Whatever feedback you want to give, whether it is leave the name as is, support for one or both of the requested renaming requests, now is the time to let DCPL know. Send comments to lamondriggs.naming@dc.gov. Below is information about the requests copied from https://www.dclibrary.org/newlamondriggs.

Library Naming Request

The Library has received two requests to rename the Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library. The Library is inviting the community to provide comments on the two requests. Comments may be submitted via email to lamondriggs.naming@dc.gov. The deadline to submit comments is April 8. The Library’s executive director will review all comments and provide a recommendation to the Library Board of Trustees at an upcoming meeting.

Below are bios for the two individuals whose names have been put forward.

Lillian J. Huff was an activist and organizer who, for nearly 20 years led the quest to attain a library in the Lamond-Riggs neighborhood.

 Ms. Huff was a tireless volunteer in the Lamond-Riggs community, devoting thousands of hours to improve education, health care, correctional institutions, community relations with the police force, services to young and elder individuals, and the school lunch and food stamp programs, among other initiatives.

She was instrumental in securing funding from Congress to build the original Lamond-Riggs Library, and, after the library opened in 1983, she served as the first President of the Friends of the Lamond-Riggs Library. 

Other roles in which she served her community included Vice President of the Federation of Friends of DC Public Library and President of the Lamond-Riggs Civic Association.

In 1978, Ms. Huff was elected to lead the District of Columbia’s Delegation to the White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services, and was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to serve as the Vice-Chairperson of the Pre-White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services.

Robert Bryant was an African American architect who, along with his brother, Charles, owned Bryant & Bryant, the firm that designed the original Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library. 

Robert Bryant attended Armstrong Technical High School in D.C. and went on to study architecture at Howard University. He served his country as a US Air Force Architectural Engineer in Clovis, New Mexico from 1954-1956.  

Following his service, he and his brother Charles formed Bryant & Bryant, one of the oldest African American architecture firms in the country. The firm had 600 commissions, including such recognizable projects as the University of the District of Columbia’s Van Ness campus, the Lamond-Riggs Library, the Shepherd Park Library, Dunbar High School, and the New Carrollton Amtrak Station.

Throughout their careers, Robert and his brother encouraged learning and diversity. Their firm served as a training ground for many students from historically black universities. Knowing how difficult it was for minorities to enter the architectural field, the Bryant brothers sought, mentored and trained these students.

Robert Bryant moved to the Lamond-Riggs community in 1961, and lived about a block from the Lamond-Riggs Library for many years.