ANC 4B Public Meeting

Monday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. 

Virtual Meeting Details: 

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link:  

https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/81406325863

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial +13017158592, 81406325863#  

Meeting ID: 814 0632 5863 

Public Meeting Agenda 

1. Call to Order & Roll Call 
2. Administrative Items
   1. Instructions for participation in virtual meeting 
   2. Approval of February 2025 Regular Public Meeting Agenda
   3. Approval of January 2025 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
   4. Motion to Ratify 2025 Officer Election Results
   5. Motion to Appoint Representative to Walter Reed CAC
   6. Proposed 2025 Public Meeting Calendar
      • Monday, January 27, 2025
      • Monday, February 24, 2025 
      • Monday, March 24, 2025
      • Monday, April 28, 2025 
      • Tuesday, May 27, 2025 
      • Monday, June 23, 2025 
      • Monday, September 22, 2025 
      • Monday, October 27, 2025 
      • Monday, November 24, 2025 
   7. Treasurer’s Report/FY25 QFR Review Q1
3. Commissioner Updates  

• 4B04 vacancy: 4B still needs a new commissioner for this Single Member District. 4B04 residents can file a DCBOE petition for candidacy 18 Feb – 10 Mar. 

4. Community Concerns  

Please use the “Raise Hand” button via Zoom or *9 via telephone to speak. 

The Commission will provide details regarding how to present community concerns at the start of the virtual 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 

• Yamileth Escobar, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)  
• Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 minutes)  
• T. Michelle Colson, Ward 4 State Board of Education (3 minutes) 
• 4B Community Safety & Support Committee (2 minutes) 

6. Presentation: Chris Dyer, Community Engagement Manager, Department of Parks and Recreation, Summer Camp Lottery (5-minute presentation; 5-minute discussion) 
7. Presentation: Martin Sullivan, Partner, Sullivan & Barros LLP and Newton Lennon, Founder, Newlen Early Childhood Educational Services, BZA 21257 Special Exemption at 405 Riggs Road NE (5-minute presentation; 5-minute discussion) 
8. Consent Calendar 

• Resolution 4B-25-0201: Supporting Application for Special Exemption at 405 Riggs Road NE (BZA 21257) 
• Resolution 4B-25-0202: Calling for Installation of Meaningful Traffic Safety Infrastructure at LaSalle-Backus Elementary School 

9. Resolution 4B-25-0203: Supporting the Secure Apartments for Everyone Regulation Amendment Act of 2025 
10. Resolution 4B-25-0204: Advocating for Full Funding of the Make All Votes Count DC Initiative 
11. Adjournment  

The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 11 at 6:30 p.m.  

The next ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for Monday March 24 at 7:00 p.m.  

The next ANC 4B Community Safety and Support Committee meeting is scheduled Thursday February 20 at 7:00 p.m.  

Please check the Commission’s website for additional information: anc4b.com 

Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner:  

• Commissioner Doug Payton, 4B01@anc.dc.gov 
• Commissioner Shamina Christian, 4B02@anc.dc.gov 
• Commissioner Keenan Courtland, Secretary, 4B03@anc.dc.gov 
• Vacant; 4B04 residents may contact any commissioner and cc: 4B04@anc.dc.gov 
• Commissioner Sophia Tekola, Chair, 4B05@anc.dc.gov 
• Commissioner Tiffani Nichole Johnson, Vice Chair, 4B06@anc.dc.gov 
• Commissioner Michael Cohen, Treasurer, 4B07@anc.dc.gov 
• Commissioner Garrett Moore, 4B08@anc.dc.gov 
• Commissioner Danielle Geong, 4B09@anc.dc.gov 
• Commissioner Jinin Berry, 4B10@anc.dc.gov

4B Full Meeting Agenda – February 2025Download