November 27: ANC 4B Public Meeting

From ANC 4B

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 27, 2023, 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/83287696066?pwd=RWpZaEkvK01hQXY1N3NHeVJpWkVBdz09.

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.

Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224.

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call
  2. Administrative Items:
    • Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
    • Consideration and Approval of Agenda
    • Approval of October 2023 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
    • Approval of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B Annual Report 2023 and Recognition of Student Art Submission Winners
  3. Commissioner Updates
  4. Community Concerns
  5. Presentation: Richard R. Bebout, Ph.D., Chief of Crisis Services; District Department of Behavioral Health; Alternative 911 Responses and Community Response Team (10-minute presentation; 10-minute discussion)
  6. Presentation: Nora Ivory, Project WISH Coordinator; Community Health Administration, Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention Bureau, DC Health; Project WISH (10-minute presentation; 10-minute discussion)
  7. Reports:
    • Representative, Metropolitan Police Department (3 min)
    • Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 min)
    • Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 min)
    • Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education Representative (3 min)
    • Housing Justice Committee (2 min)
    • Vision Zero Committee (2 min)
    • Youth Advisory Committee (2 min)
  8. Consent Calendar:
    • Resolution 4B-23-1101: Highlighting Administrative Challenges in Issuing ANC Grants and Requesting Procedural Improvements to Facilitate Commission Grantmaking (Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Gilligan, Commissioner Yeats)
    • Resolution 4B-23-1102: Calling for Parity in Response to Rodent Infestations Across Private Residences, Schools and Parks (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Smith)
    • Resolution 4B-23-1103: Supporting ANC 4D re: Kennedy Street Library (Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Palmer)
    • Resolution 4B-23-1104: Reiterating Calls for Conveniently Located Swing Space for Whittier Elementary School (Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Palmer)
  9. Resolution 4B-23-1105: Supporting and Providing Feedback on B25-0564, the Environmental Justice Amendment Act of 2023 (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks, and Commissioner Smith)
  10. Adjournment

ANC 4B is in recess December 2023.

The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for January 9 at 6:30pm.

The next Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for January 22 at 7:00pm.

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October 23: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 23, 2023, 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/83287696066?pwd=RWpZaEkvK01hQXY1N3NHeVJpWkVBdz09.

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.

Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224.

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call
  2. Administrative Items:
    • Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
    • Consideration and Approval of Agenda
    • Approval of September 2023 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
    • Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Quarterly Financial Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023
    • Approval of Community Grants:
      • Resolution 4B-23-1001: Grant Award for Takoma Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
      • Resolution 4B-23-1002: Grant Award for Ida B. Wells Parent Teacher Organization
      • Resolution 4B-23-1003: Grant Award for Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association Inc. 
      • Resolution 4B-23-1004: Grant Award for Sela Public Charter School Parent Teacher Organization
      • Resolution 4B-23-1005: Grant Award for South Manor Neighborhood Association
  3. Commissioner Updates
  4. Community Concerns
  5. Reports:
    • Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 min)
    • Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 min)
    • Housing Justice Committee (2 min)
    • Vision Zero Committee (2 min)
    • Youth Advisory Committee (2 min)
  6. Presentation: Randi Thorpe, Public Affairs Specialist; District Department of Public Works; Back to Basics Leaf Season and Fall initiatives (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion)
  7. Presentation: Brandon Kemper Seeley, Training and Education Manager; DC Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment (SAFE); Emergency Services, Court Advocacy, and System Reform for Domestic Violence Survivors (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion)
  8. Presentation: Kandice Lous, Senior Director of Programs; District Alliance for Safe Housing; Housing Services and Supports for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion)
  9. Presentation: Tesha Coleman, MS,Bureau Chief; Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention Bureau, Community Health Administration; DC Government Cancer Control Programs (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion)
  10. Consent Calendar:
    • Resolution 4B-23-1006: Providing Feedback on Proposal for the Intersection of 6th and Butternut Streets, NW (NOI 23-200-TESD) and Reiterating Requests for Meaningful Traffic Calming (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks)
    • Resolution 4B-23-1007: SupportingApplication for Zoning Modification to Board of Zoning Adjustment Order No. 19897-B for 5501 1st Street, NW (Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Palmer)
    • Resolution 4B-23-1008: Calling for the District Department of Parks and Recreation to Prioritize the Installation of New Playground Infrastructure at the Lamond Recreation Center (Commissioner Cohen)
  11. Resolution 4B-23-1009: Supporting and Providing Feedback on Proposed Traffic Safety Enforcement Legislation (B25-0421, B25-0422, B25-0425 and B25-0435) (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks)
  12. Adjournment

The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for November 14 at 6:30pm.

The next Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for November 27 at 7:00pm.

September 26: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 7:00pm

Virtual Meeting Details:

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83287696066?pwd=RWpZaEkvK01hQXY1N3NHeVJpWkVBdz09  

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.

Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call
  2. Administrative Items
    • Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
    • Consideration and Approval of Agenda
    • Approval of August 2023 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
    • Treasurer’s Report: Approval of Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
    • ANC 4B Annual Report Art Submission Competition
  3. Commissioner Updates
  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
    • Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 min)
    • Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 min)
    • Representative, Metropolitan Police Department, Fourth District (3 min)
    • Housing Justice Committee (2 min)
    • Vision Zero Committee (2 min)
  6. Presentation: Travois Culpepper, Manager, Strategic Infrastructure & Operations Initiatives, Pepco Rate Case Update (10-minute presentation, 10-minute discussion)
  7. Presentation: Amanda Holloway, Energy Program Specialist, DC Department of Energy and Environment, Clean Energy DC 2.0 Plan (10-minute presentation, 10-minute discussion)
  8. Presentation: Oana Leahu-Aluas, Department of Energy and Environment, & Representative, Office of Planning, Sustainable DC 3.0 Plan (10-minute presentation, 5-minute discussion)
  9. Presentation: Mel Negussie, Managing Member, Developer RE1 LLC re: Application for Zoning Modification at 5501 1st Street NW (BZA Case #19897-B) and 71 Kennedy Street NW Update (10-minute presentation; 10-minute discussion)
  10. Presentation: Planned Unit Development at Elm Gardens (7050 Eastern Avenue, NW) (ZC Case #23-19) (10-minute presentation; 10-minute discussion)
    • Resolution 4B-23-0901: Supporting Planned Unit Development at Elm Gardens (7050 Eastern Avenue, NW) (ZC Case #23-19) (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks)

11. Consent Calendar

  • Resolution 4B-23-0902: Calling for Extended Outdoor Public Pool Season & Hours (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Brooks)
  • Resolution 4B-23-0903: Establishing Youth Advisory Committee (Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Palmer)
  1. Resolution 4B-23-0904: Requesting District Department of Public Works Supervision of Trash Routes (Commissioner Johnson)
  2. Resolution 4B-23-0905: Supporting B25-0258, “Access to Home Amendment Act of 2023” (Commissioner Johnson)
  3. Resolution 4B-23-0906: Calling for Reform to Vacant & Blighted Property Laws and Regulations for Residential and Commercial Properties (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Yeats)
  4. Resolution 4B-23-0907: Recommendations for Improvements and Oversight at the Office of Unified Communications (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Palmer)
  5. Adjournment

The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for October 10 at 6:30pm. 

The next Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for October 23 at 7:00pm.

Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner:

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda – September 26 2023Download

Meet New ANC 4B09 Commissioner Derrick Thompson

Boundary map of ANC 4B09 provided by DC Board of Elections

Residents in ANC single member district 4B09 have a new ANC commissioner. ANC Commissioner Derrick Thompson, who was recently installed by Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, has jumped right in, supporting a number of events in the neighborhood and around the city. I reached out to Commissioner Thompson with a few questions to introduce himself to residents. His responses are below. Commissioner Thompson can be reached by email at 4B09@anc.dc.gov.

1. Please provide a brief introduction of yourself to residents.

Thanks for this opportunity. I’m a Los Angeles native who has lived in D.C. since 2018 with the vast majority of that time being a Riggs Park resident. I work at the National League of Cities in the marketing communications strategy division. In fact, a good half of my professional career has been spent handling marketing communications strategy in the local government space, including time at the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County. I’m an alum of California State University Long Beach (bachelor’s degree in journalism) and University of Texas at Arlington (master’s degree in communications). Also I’m a dog dad, an avid traveler having visited at least 15 countries and I’m studying at Payne Theological Seminary. To learn more, residents can follow me @ThompsonDC4BO9 on Twitter (X) and Instagram.

2. (a) Why are you interested in serving on the ANC? 

(b) Why do you believe you are prepared to represent the residents of ANC 4B09? 

(c) For ANC 4B specifically, how do you propose to improve the representation provided by the commission for residents?

Having worked in the local government space for a decade, it’s very clear that Riggs Park – the place I’ve called home for nearly five years – is at a critical crossroads. I believe Riggs Park has all the potential to be one of the best neighborhoods in the District. So much good has happened in the past few years, and so much is to come, including the Riggs Crossing Senior Residences. However, without intentional direction and a voice to that direction, community progress can be stifled. When coupling my passion for the future of this community with my local government experience, the opportunity to represent the concerns and interests of my neighbors as Commissioner for Single Member District 4B09 seemed like an ideal way to serve my government as well as my community.

3. What are your top 3-5 priorities in finishing out the term? 

My priorities will be the community’s priorities, so I look forward to learning more about what’s important to Riggs Park residents. However, in conversations with neighbors, there seems to be great consensus that public safety is an issue we must get ahead of in Riggs Park. Reimagining What Community Safety Looks and Feels Like seems to be a key priority for this community.

Also, as noted earlier, our community is at a development crossroads. I know there’s significant community support for prioritizing Intentional Retail, Business Development in Riggs Park. 

Thirdly, our community already is home to many senior adults. In fact, Ward 4 is home to one of the highest percentages of senior residents in the District, and in 2025, we’ll have 93 more senior families who will call Riggs Park home. With that in mind, Setting Senior Adults for Successful Living in Riggs Park must be prioritized and top of mind. 

Also, I’ve heard the need to Engage More Riggs Park Constituents in Community Matters as a top priority. Right now, I’m in talks with the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association President about being part of their upcoming membership drive. That being said, whatever steps we can take to involve more people in what’s happening in Riggs Park will help us accomplish so much for the community at large. There’s power in numbers! If there’s community agreement and support for these four priorities, we can call it the Riggs Park Priority RISE Plan.

4. What responsibility do you believe the ANC has in formally responding to citywide proposals?

Our job as commissioners is to brighten the corners where we are. As Commissioner, my commitment is to the residents in Single Member District 4B09. Accordingly, when citywide proposals directly impact our community–or populations significantly represented in our community such as seniors–then I think we should definitely be part of those conversations. 

5. You will represent an area that is the center of large-scale neighborhood development? In what ways do you believe that the development currently taking place is and/or is not compatible with the Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue Area Development Plan?

Indeed, a lot is happening in Riggs Park and surrounding areas. One of the plan’s items that stands out to me is the call for a diverse retail development and fostering a pedestrian friendly community. That made me think of the recent loss of Culture Coffee TOO, which creates a void as well as an opportunity for our community. There’s a lot of talk about what business will occupy that space, which is warranted because people understand that what occupies that space can and will influence the tenor of the neighborhood. It’s too early for me to get into specifics, I’ll just say that there are certain parts of this plan that are important for us to prioritize now given this critical time in our community’s history. 

6. What specific steps would you propose taking to continue implementing the area development plan?

Coming into the commissioner role mid-term requires me to ramp up on what’s happening in Riggs Park and what’s already in the works before I can discuss specifics. I anticipate steps I take will be informed, intentional and data-supported so we can direct the necessary attention to those plan elements that are of the most importance to Riggs Parks residents.

June 26: ANC 4B Public Meeting Virtual)

Agenda – June 2023

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda

Monday, June 26, 2023, 7:00pm

Virtual Meeting Details:

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83287696066?pwd=RWpZaEkvK01hQXY1N3NHeVJpWkVBdz09  

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.

Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call
  2. Administrative Items
    • Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
    • Election of Treasurer
    • Consideration and Approval of Agenda
    • Approval of May 2023 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
  3. Commissioner Updates
  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
    • Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 min)
    • Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 min)
    • Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education (3 min)
    • Representative, Metropolitan Police Department, 4th District (3 min)
    • Housing Justice Committee (2 min)
    • Vision Zero Committee (2 min)
    • Community Safety & Support Committee (2 min)
  6. Presentations
  • Rosemary McDonnell, Program Manager, DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, Agency Mission and Services (10-minute presentation; 5-minute discussion)
  • Arianna Gard, Director, Growth and Resilience Across Development Lab, University of Maryland, Result of Community and Resilient Environments Project (10-minute presentation; 5-minute discussion)
  • Gragg, Cardona, and Souadi, Affordable Assisted Living Facility, 7709 Georgia Ave, NW (Sq. 2961, Lot 810), Map Amendment from MU-4 to MU-10 (Case No. 23-11) (10-minute presentation; 5-minute discussion)
  • Planned Unit Development by NHPF and the Elm Gardens Tenants Association, 7050 Eastern Avenue NW, Elm Gardens (ZC #22-33) (10-minute presentation; 10-minute discussion)
  1. Consent Calendar
  • Resolution 4B-23-0601: Calling for Timely Maintenance and Stronger Coordination Among DC Government Agencies for Stormwater Management Facilities (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Gilligan, Commissioner Smith)
  • Resolution 4B23-0602: Supporting Safety Improvements on 3rd Street NE Between Riggs Road and 2nd Street NE (NOI 23-110-TESD) (Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Huff)
  • Resolution 4B-23-0603: Requesting Additional District Department of Transportation and Department of Public Works Traffic Calming Measures in the 5900 Block of 2nd Street NW, 200 Block of Peabody Street NW, and 200 Block of Oglethorpe Street NW (Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Cohen)
  • Resolution 4B-23-0604: Calling for Better Maintenance of National Park Service Controlled DC Parks and Accountability to DC Residents (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Gilligan)
  • Letter: Requesting a Community-Driven Process for Park Programming and Design at the Takoma Metro Station Project (HPA-23-288) (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Palmer)
  1. Resolution 4B-23-0605: Opposing Weakening of Police Accountability Measures in B25-014, the Police Officer Recruitment and Retention Act of 2023 & Supporting Recommendations for Recruitment and Retention (Commissioner Johnson)
  2. Adjournment

ANC 4B is in recess for the month of July.

The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for August 8 at 6:30pm. 

The next Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for August 28 at 7:00pm.

Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner:

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda_26JUN2023Download

May 22: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

From ANC 4B

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda

Monday, May 22, 2023, 7:00pm

Virtual Meeting Details:

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83287696066?pwd=RWpZaEkvK01hQXY1N3NHeVJpWkVBdz09.

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.

Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224.

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call
  2. Administrative Items
    • Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
    • Consideration and Approval of Agenda
    • Approval of April 2023 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
  3. Commissioner Updates
  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
    • Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 min)
    • Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 min)
    • Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education (3 min)
    • Representative, Metropolitan Police Department, 4th District (3 min)
    • Housing Justice Committee (2 min)
    • Vision Zero Committee (2 min)
    • Community Safety & Support Committee (2 min)
  6. Presentations
  1. Consent Calendar
  • Letter: Noting Lengthy History of Requests & Calling for Action to Address Illegal Commercial Vehicles (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks)
  • Resolution 4B23-0501: Supporting & Providing Recommendations on B25-0257, Hybrid Meeting Accessibility Act of 2023, to Ensure Accessibility & Inclusivity (Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Gilligan, Commissioner Yeats)
  1. Resolution 4B-23-0502: Calling for Racial & Demographic Impact Analysis of DC Historic Districts (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Colson)
  2. Resolution 4B-23-0503: Calling for Greater Education Oversight and Accountability of DC Government Adherence to the District of Columbia Human Rights Act (Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Cohen)
  3. Letter: Requesting Additional Information Related to Pre-Implementation, Execution, and Follow-Up of Lead Service Line Replacement Work Performed by DC Water (Commissioner Cohen, Commissioner Smith)
  4. Adjournment

The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for June 13 at 6:30pm. 

The next Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for June 26 at 7:00pm.

Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner:

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda_22MAY2023Download

April 29: ANC 4B Earth Day Resource Fair

ANC 4B Earth Day Resource Fair
April 29, 2023
11:00 am-2:30 pm
Whittier Elementary School
6201 5th Street NW

Join neighbors for an Earth Day Resource Fair on April 29, 2023, from 11 am – 2 pm at Whittier Elementary School. Hosted by ANC 4B’s Executive Committee.

The Resource Fair is co-sponsored by Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George and At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson. It will include dozens of government agencies, non-profits, neighborhood groups, and more – with the goal of sharing resources and opportunities for engagement around environmentalism. There will be food trucks, activities for kids, and cherry-blossom themed raffle prizes, so it should be both informative and fun! 

RSVP encouraged but not required. Visit https://rebrand.ly/ANC4BEarthDayFair.

Download flyer to share.

April 24: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda

Monday, April 24, 2023, 7:00pm

Virtual Meeting Details:

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83287696066?pwd=RWpZaEkvK01hQXY1N3NHeVJpWkVBdz09.

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.

Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224.

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call
  2. Administrative Items
    • Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
    • Consideration and Approval of Agenda
    • Approval of March 2023 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
    • Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Quarterly Financial Report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023
  3. Commissioner Updates
  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
    • Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 min)
    • Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 min)
    • Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education (3 min)
    • Housing Justice Committee (2 min)
    • Vision Zero Committee (2 min)
    • Community Safety & Support Committee (2 min)
  6. Presentations
  • Dr. Lewis Ferebee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools, re: Mayor’s FY24 Budget Proposal (20-minute presentation, 10-minute discussion)
  • Amanda Zander, Public Outreach Coordinator & Private Space Implementation Manager, DC Clean Rivers Project, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, re: Rock Creek Green Infrastructure Project B (10-minute presentation; 5-minute discussion)
  • Ashley Wells, re: DC Smart Street Lighting Project (10-minute presentation; 5-minute discussion)
  1. Consent Calendar
  • Resolution 4B-23-0401: Calling for Legislative or Regulatory Action to Address Collection of Abandoned Shopping Carts (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Gilligan, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Huff)
  • Resolution 4B23-0402: Providing Support on the Request for Special Exception at 5814 9th Street, NW (BZA 20913) (Commissioner Gilligan)
  1. Resolution 4B-23-0403: Calling on the District Government to Employ Best Practices for Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats)
  2. Resolution 4B-23-0404: Supporting and Providing Recommendations on B25-0195, Lead-Free DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (Commissioner Gilligan, Commissioner Palmer)
  3. Resolution 4B-23-0405: Supporting Funding of a Public Library in the Brightwood/Manor Park Neighborhood (Commissioner Cohen, Commissioner Johnson)
  4. Adjournment

The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for May 9 at 6:30pm. 

The next Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for May 22 at 7:00pm.

Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner:

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda_24APR2023Download

March 27: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

From ANC 4B

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting Agenda

Monday, March 27, 2023, 7:00pm

Virtual Meeting Details:

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83287696066?pwd=RWpZaEkvK01hQXY1N3NHeVJpWkVBdz09.

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.

Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224.

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call
  2. Administrative Items
    • Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
    • Consideration and Approval of Agenda
    • Approval of February 2023 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
  3. Commissioner Updates
  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
    • Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 min)
    • Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 min)
    • Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education (3 min)
    • Representative, Metropolitan Police Department, 4th District (3 min)
    • Housing Justice Committee (2 min)Vision Zero Committee (2 min)
  6. Presentation: Ingrid Bucksell, Communications Specialist, Office of Unified Communications, Discussion re: Commission Issues and Community Concerns (10-minute presentation; 5-minute discussion)
  7. Consent Calendar
  • Resolution 4B-23-0301: Calling on District Department of Transportation to Assess Need for Bus Shelter Installations and Establish Dedicated Program for Installation and Maintenance of Bus Shelters Across DC (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats & Commissioner Brooks)
  • Resolution 4B23-0302: Calling on District Department of Public Works to Install or Reinstall Public Trash Cans in Locations Within Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B (Commissioner Palmer)
  • Resolution 4B23-0303: Calling on the Executive to Address Gap in Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Gilligan, Commissioner Yeats)
  • Resolution4B-23-0306: Calling for Better Performance and Oversight of the Department of Transportation of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Palmer)
  • Letter: Offering General Support for Proposed Map Amendment from RA-2 to RA-3 Zone for 6634 & 6640 Georgia Avenue, NW (Case No. 22-37) and Providing ANC 4B Housing Goals for Future Development (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Gilligan, Commissioner Yeats)
  1. Presentation: Phillip A. Gardiner, Director of Development, Megan Mitchell, Eric Colbert, and Jessica Bloomfield, Douglas Development, Discussion re: 6901 Willow Street, NW (20-minute presentation; 10-minute discussion)
  • Resolution4B-23-0304: Supporting Proposed Design for New Construction at 6901 Willow Street, NW (HPA 23-178) (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer)
  • Resolution4B-23-0305: Providing Feedback on the Request for Special Exception at 6905 Willow Street, NW (BZA CASE NUMBER TBD) (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer)
  1. Adjournment

The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for April 11 at 6:30pm. 

The next Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for April 24 at 7:00pm.

Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner:

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February 27: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

From ANC 4B

Agenda – February 2023

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting

Monday, February 27, 2023, 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/83287696066?pwd=RWpZaEkvK01hQXY1N3NHeVJpWkVBdz09.

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.
Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224.

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call
  2. Administrative Items
    • Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
    • Consideration and Approval of February Agenda
    • Approval of January 2023 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
    • Treasurer’s Report
  1. Commissioner Updates (if applicable)
  2. 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.
  3. Reports
    • Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)
    • Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 minutes)
    • Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education Representative (3 minutes)
    • Housing Justice Committee (2 minutes)
    • Vision Zero Committee (2 minutes)
    • Community Safety & Support Committee (2 minutes)
  1. Presentation: Christopher Dyer, Community Engagement Manager, Department of Parks and Recreation, Discussion re: Programming and Roving Leaders Activities (20-minute presentation; 15-minute discussion)
  2. Presentation: Linda K. Harllee Harper, Director of Gun Violence Prevention, Office of the City Administrator, Discussion re: Building Blocks DC and Gun Violence Prevention Efforts (20- minute presentation; 15-minute discussion)
  3. Consent Calendar
    • Resolution 4B-23-0201: Calling for Traffic Control & Traffic Safety Plans in Establishing and Siting New DC Schools (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats & Commissioner Brooks)
  4. Letter: Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B Fiscal Year 2024 Housing Justice Budget Priorities (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Gilligan & Commissioner Smith)
  5. Adjournment
    Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, March 27, 2023, 7:00pm

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January 23: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting
Monday, January 23, 2023, 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/83287696066?pwd=RWpZaEkvK01hQXY1N3NHeVJpWkVBdz09.

Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224.

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.

Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224.

Agenda

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call
  2. Administrative Items:
    • Instructions re Participation in Virtual Meeting
    • Election of Officers
    • Appointment of Representative to Walter Reed CAC
    • Consideration and Approval of January Agenda
    • Approval of November 2022 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
    • Approval of 2023 Meeting Schedule
    • Approval of ANC Security Fund
    • Treasurer’s Report and Quarterly Financial Report for First Quarter FY2023
  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:
    • Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)
    • Jim Lewis, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 minutes)
    • Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education Representative (3 minutes)
    • Housing Justice Committee (2 minutes)
    • Vision Zero Committee (2 minutes)
    • Community Safety & Support Committee (2 minutes)
  6. Presentation: Stephen Akyereko, Outreach Coordinator, DC Water, Lead Free DC (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion)
  7. Consent Calendar:
    • Resolution 4B-23-0101: Calling for Greater Transparency and Action to Address Sidewalk Repairs, Sidewalk Gaps, and Pedestrian Infrastructure (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks & Commissioner Johnson)
    • Resolution 4B-23-0102: Highlighting History of Advocacy for and Requesting Stronger Centralized Resources for Successful Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Gilligan, Commissioner Walker& Commissioner Yeats)
    • Letter: Supporting and Providing Additional Feedback on Application of TM Associates, LLC, and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for Consolidated Approval of Planned Unit Development and Map Amendment at Takoma Metrorail Station (ZC Case #22-36) (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer & Commissioner Brooks)
    • Resolution 4B-23-0103: Expanding Membership of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Housing Justice Committee (Commissioner Palmer)
    • Resolution 4B-23-0104: Calling on the Executive to Fully Implement the Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results Act of 2016 (Commissioner Johnson & Commissioner Gilligan)
  8. Adjournment

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, February 27, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

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November 28: ANC 4B Public Meeting

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting 

Monday, November 28, 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/87442231046?pwd=Q3pTLzhiUXBEeGljQmR2cEVoWlJjUT09.  

Meeting ID: 874 4223 1046. Passcode: 737103. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.  

Meeting ID: 874 4223 1046. Passcode: 737103. 

Agenda 

1.         Call to Order & Roll Call  

2.         Administrative Items: 

A. Instructions re Participation in Virtual Meeting 

B. Consideration and Approval of November Agenda 

C. Approval of October Regular Public Meeting Minutes 

D. Treasurer’s Report 

E. Approval of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B Annual Report – 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. Christian Starghill, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)  

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

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

6.     Presentation: Sarah Hofman-Graham & Rachel Manning, Program Analysts, Office of Waste Diversion, District Department of Public Works, Zero Waste DC Plan Draft Framework (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion) 

7.     Presentation: Faye Dastgheib, Legislative & Policy Analyst, District Department of Transportation, Electric Vehicle Curbside Charging Station Program (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion)  

8.     Presentation: Michael Alvino & Samer Alhawamdeh, District Department of Transportation, Update re 30% Design of Metropolitan Branch Trail from Blair Road, NW, to Piney Branch Road, NW (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion)  

9.     Presentation: Caren Garfield & Alexander Collich, EYA Multifamily, LLC, Update re Proposed Development at the Takoma Metro Station (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion) 

10.   Presentation: John Carlos Green, Community Engagement Manager, DC Public Charter School Board, Mission and Work of the Board (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion) 

11.   Consent Calendar:  

Resolution 4B-22-1101: Providing Additional Feedback on DPW Zero Waste Plan (Commissioner Palmer)  

Letter: Requesting Coordinated Approach to Community Concerns Along 6200 Block of Eastern Avenue, NE (Commissioner Brooks) 

Resolution 4B-22-1102: Calling for Urgent School Building Repairs at Whittier Elementary School and Legislative Changes to Ensure Timely School Modernizations (Commissioner Jocelynn Johnson and Commissioner Palmer)

12.   Resolution 4B-22-1103: Supporting Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage License for Jackie Lee’s, 116 Kennedy Street, NW (ABRA-105767) (Commissioner Brooks) 

13.   Adjournment 

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, January 23, 2023, 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

Please note the Commission will be transitioning to an email list to notice Commission meetings. Individuals and listserv administrators can sign up here to be included: https://tinyurl.com/4BEmails

October 24: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

ANC Regular Public Meetin
Monday, October 24, 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/86790925600?pwd=ZTc5M1NuOTVSWmFvOTBYRVZLTEdwZz09.  

Meeting ID: 867 9092 5600. Passcode: 737103. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.  

Meeting ID: 867 9092 5600. Passcode: 737103. 

Agenda 

1.         Call to Order & Roll Call  

2.         Administrative Items: 

A. Instructions re Participation in Virtual Meeting 

B. Consideration and Approval of October Agenda 

C. Approval of September Regular Public Meeting Minutes 

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

E. Approval of Community Grants 

  • Resolution 4B-22-1001: Grant Award for Whittier Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
  • Resolution 4B-22-1002: Grant Award for Takoma Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
  • Resolution 4B-22-1003: Grant Award for LaSalle-Backus Elementary School Community
  • Resolution 4B-22-1004: Grant Award for Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association 
  • Resolution 4B-22-1005: Grant Award for South Manor Neighborhood Association 

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. Yamileth Escobar, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)  

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

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

6.         Presentation: District Department of Transportation, Electric Vehicle Curbside Charging Station Program (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion) [invited] 

7.         Presentation: Deloris Ford, Uncle June’s Lighthouse (5 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion)  

8.         Consent Calendar:  

Resolution 4B-22-1006: Supporting Application for Map Amendment for Elm Gardens, 7050 Eastern Avenue, NW (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Bromaghim & Commissioner Brooks) 

Resolution 4B-22-1007: Supporting Construction of Apartment Building at 7050 Eastern Avenue, NW (HPA 22-487) (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Bromaghim & Commissioner Brooks) 

Resolution 4B-22-1008: Supporting Application for Map Amendment for Berean Baptist Church Development Project, 924 Madison Street, NW (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks & Commissioner Yeats) 

Resolution 4B-22-1009: Calling for Maintenance & Hardening of Traffic Safety Improvements to Intersection at Piney Branch Road, Whittier Street & 8th Street, NW (formerly NOI #21-6-TOA) (Commissioner Palmer) 

Resolution 4B-22-1010: Calling for Coordinated Approach & Action by DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment to Address Downed Wires in Public Space (Commissioner Palmer) 

9.         Resolution 4B-22-1011: Supporting & Providing Recommendations on B24-0802, Green New Deal for Housing Amendment Act of 2022 (Commissioner Palmer & Commissioner Yeats)  

10.     Resolution 4B-22-1012: Recommending Improvements to the District’s Kids Ride Free Program (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer & Commissioner Brooks) 

11.     Adjournment

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, November 28, 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

Please note the Commission will be transitioning to an email list to notice Commission meetings. Individuals and listserv administrators can sign up here to be included: https://tinyurl.com/4BEmails

October 5: ANC 4B Housing Justice Committee Meeting

From ANC 4B

Housing Justice Committee Meeting 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 8:00 p.m. 

Virtual Meeting Details: 

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82272910080?pwd=N0hmNHoxbnFWcm10SlRXeS9TSU5WUT09.  

Meeting ID: 822 7291 0080. Passcode: 124185. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.  

Meeting ID: 822 7291 0080. Passcode: 124185.  

[DRAFT] Agenda 

1.         Call to Order & Roll Call   

2.         Approval of October Meeting Agenda 

3.         Presentation: Pastor Robert Childs & HEP Developers, Berean Baptist Church Development Project (senior affordable housing), 924 Madison Street, NW 

4.         Presentation: Michael Simon & John Welsh, NHP Foundation, Map Amendment for Elm Gardens, 7050 Eastern Avenue, NW 

5.         Discussion re Commission Feedback on B24-0802, “Green New Deal for Housing Amendment Act of 2022” (introduced Apr. 29, 2022) 

6.         Administrative Items: 

  • Committee Membership 
     
  • Meeting Leads & Desired Presenters 

7.         Future Business  

8.         Questions/Comments 

9.         Adjournment  

Next Meeting: November 2, 2022 

September 28: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

ANC 4B Public Meeting
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 7:00 pm

Please note the previously scheduled change in date to accommodate those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah.

The Commission will be meeting virtually; details about participating/watching the meeting are included in the agenda.

Regular Public Meeting 

Wednesday, September 28, 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/82778640677?pwd=THJhYU52RGJTQ0hlVERKc0oxUlk1dz09. Meeting ID: 827 7864 0677. Passcode: 723729. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592. Meeting ID: 827 7864 0677. Passcode: 723729.  

Agenda 

1.         Call to Order & Roll Call  

2.         Administrative Items: 

A. Instructions re Participation in Virtual Meeting 

B. Consideration and Approval of September Agenda 

C. Approval of June Regular Public Meeting Minutes 

D. Treasurer’s Report, Approval of Quarterly Financial Report for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 & Approval of Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 

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. Yamileth Escobar, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)  

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

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

6.         Presentation: Vicki Caudullo, Transportation Planner, District Department of Transportation, Riggs Road Connector Cycletrack (5 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion)  

7.         Presentation: Area Main Street Programs, Programming and Operations (20 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion) 

Laura Barclay, Executive Director, Old Takoma Business Association / Main Street Takoma 
Jessica Mailander, Interim Executive Director, Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street 
Gabriella Mossi, Executive Director, Uptown Main Street 
Edwin Washington, Executive Director, The Parks Main Street 

8.         Presentation: Pastor Robert Childs & HEP Developers, Berean Baptist Church Development Project (senior affordable housing), 924 Madison Street, NW (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion) 

9.         Presentation: Michael Simon & John Welsh, NHP Foundation, Map Amendment for Elm Gardens, 7050 Eastern Avenue, NW (10 minute presentation, 10 minute discussion) 

10.     Consent Calendar:  

Letter of Inquiry: Requesting Additional Information and Action regarding DDOT’s June 27, 2022, Presentation to ANC 4B (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats & Commissioner Brooks) 

Resolution 4B-22-0901: Providing Feedback on DPW Zero Waste Plan (Commissioner Palmer) 

Letter: Requesting Improved Operations at Advance Auto Parts, 6300 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 (Commissioner Brooks) 

Resolution 4B-22-0902: Requesting Funding to Implement Rock Creek East I Livability Study (Commissioner Brooks) 

Resolution 4B-22-0903: Supporting Request for Special Exceptions to Lot Occupancy and Rear Yard Requirements to Replace Rear Deck, 609 Quintana Place, NW (BZA 20788) (Commissioner Parks) 

11.     Adjournment

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, October 24, 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

Please note the Commission will be transitioning to an email list to notice Commission meetings. Individuals and listserv administrators can sign up here to be included: https://tinyurl.com/4BEmails.

Neighborhood & ANC Email Lists

Summer is winding down and that means community meetings are starting up again. Fun times!

Now is a good time to make sure you are on the distribution list for your neighborhood and Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) so that you can stay abreast of meeting notices and neighborhood happenings.

Also, other elected officials and District government agencies have email lists to which you can subscribe if you like getting lots of information in your inbox.

Lamond-Riggs

  • The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) meets at 7:00 pm the 1st Monday of each month from October to June.
  • Coverage area is generally east of Fort Totten Metro red line tracks, from Galloway Street NE to Underwood Street NE/NW.

You can easily join LRCA’s distribution list by filling out the form at the bottom of the organization’s website at https://lrcadc.org.

North Michigan Park

  • The North Michigan Park Civic Association meets at 7:00 pm the 1st Wednesday of each month from September to June.
  • Coverage area is generally from Gallatin Street NE to points south.

To join NMPCA’s distribution list, email NMPCA president Carmen Williams at carm8954@aol.com.

NMPCA is having a public meeting tonight September 7.

ANC 4B

  • ANC 4B meets at 7:00 pm the 4th Monday of each month except July, August, and December.

ANC 4B does a nice job of posting meeting notices & information on its website at http://anc4b.org.

ANC 4B also has a number of committees. Meeting notices for those committees are posted on the ANC’s website.

Commissioner Alison Brooks (4B08) has a single member district (SMD) distribution list. Email her at 4B08@anc.dc.gov.

I understand the ANC is putting together a distribution list.

ANC 5A

  • ANC 5A meets the 4th Wednesday of each month except July & August.

To join ANC 5A’s email list, you can either –

(1) Email ANC 5A Secretary Commissioner Emily Singer Lucio (5A03) at 5A03@anc.dc.gov.

OR

(2) Fill out the contact form on ANC 5A’s website at https://anc5a.org and say you wish to be added to the ANC’s distribution list.

Individual commissioners have their own distribution lists as well, so I recommend reaching out to your commissioner to find out if they have an SMD distribution list. I know that these commissioners have SMD distribution lists:

  • Commissioner Damion McDuffie (5A01) – email 5A01@anc.dc.gov
  • Commission Emily Singer Lucio (5A03) – email 5A03@anc.dc.gov
  • Commissioner Gordon Fletcher (5A08) – email 5A08@anc.dc.gov

I have not inquired about other commissioners in ANC 5A, so feel free to reach out to your commissioner to ask.

Also, Commissioner Lucio helpfully posts notice of her SMD meetings on ANC 5A’s website so you can also look for her meeting notices and minutes there. Commissioner Lucio is having an SMD meeting tomorrow September 8.

Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George

Councilmember Janeese Lewis George distributes a weekly newsletter chock full of information. Sign up at https://www.janeeseward4.com/newsletter.

Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie

It looks like Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie distributes a biweekly newsletter. Sign up at https://kenyanmcduffieward5.wpcomstaging.com/newsroom.

DC At-large Councilmembers & DC Council Chair

Each of the DC At-large Councilmembers and the DC Council Chair distribute a newsletter.

DC Muriel Mayor Bowser & District government agencies

If you find yourself often having questions about certain District government agencies, it is a good idea to subscribe to the distribution lists for those agencies. Visit mayor.dc.gov to subscribe to newsletters and email updates for Mayor Bowser as well as a long list of District government agencies. You can also subscribe to individual agency newsletters by visiting the agency’s website.

DC MOCRS (Mayor’s Office Liaisons)

DC mayor office liaisons (known as MOCRs) typically have a distribution list. There is regular turnover in the MOCR office, as each MOCR typically serves around two years. Reach out to your Ward 4 or Ward 5 MOCR to be added to their list.

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)

The police department has a google group for the Fourth District.

September 7: ANC 4B Housing Justice Committee Meeting

ANC 4B Housing Justice Committee Meeting – September 2022

Virtual Meeting Details:

Hosted by ANC 4B

https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m98b0184b8ceeb9e78565f61ec2851637

Wednesday, Sep 7, 2022 8:00 pm

Meeting number: 2310 962 8531

Password: pkMFiRuV247

Join by video system

Dial 23109628531@dcnet.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone

+1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.)

1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)

Access code: 231 096 28531

Agenda

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval of September meeting agenda

3. Presentation & Discussion re Social Housing: Zachary Marks, Chief Real Estate Officer, Housing Opportunities Commission, Montgomery County & Rachel M. Cohen, Senior Policy Reporter, Vox Media

4. Administrative Items:

  • Committee Member Potluck
  • Committee Membership
  • Meeting Schedule
  • Meeting Leads & Desired Presenters

5. Future Business

6. Questions/Comments

7. Adjournment

Next Meeting: October 5, 2022

Run for ANC: Seats with No Candidates in ANC 4B & ANC 5A

There is still time to pick up petitions to run for a seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) in ANC 4B and ANC 5A in the November general election. Petitions are due at 5:00 pm on August 10, 2022. Information about how to run for the ANC is available on the Board of Election website at https://dcboe.org/Candidates/ANC-Commissioners.

Each ANC commissioner represents approximately 2,000 residents who make up a single member district (SMD). Redistricting following the 2020 Census adjusted the boundaries of ANC single member districts. These new boundaries will become effective in January 2023. ANC redistricting opens the door for new ANC commissioners in ANC 4B and ANC 5A, the two commissions that cover Riggs Park. You can double check your SMD to make sure you are running in the correct SMD with the Office of Planning 2023 ANC/SMD locator.

For the SMDs covering parts of Riggs Park, individuals have picked up petitions for ANC 4B10 (Stefan Nagey), ANC 5A01 (Duvalier Malone), ANC 5A02 (Karlus Cozart) and ANC 5A09 (Zachary Ammerman). That leaves ANC 4B09 as one Riggs Park SMD without a candidate to date.

[Edited to add: The boundaries of Riggs Park generally are New Hampshire Avenue NE to the north, Eastern Avenue/MD-DC border to the east, Galloway Street NE to the south, & the Metro red line tracks to the west. So The Modern at Art Place and Aventine at Fort Totten are in Riggs Park. I don’t make the rules. Lamond is north of New Hampshire Avenue NE to Underwood Place NE/NW. Together, they make up Lamond-Riggs.]

ANC 4B09

ANC 4B09 includes Fort Totten Square, Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center, LaSalle-Backus Education Campus, the few businesses across from Fort Totten Square, EYA’s Riggs Park Place, and lots of residents east of South Dakota Avenue NE and north of Kennedy Street NE. The second phase of Riggs Park Place is anticipated to break ground sometime in 2023, so it would be great to have someone paying attention to that project. If you live in that area and you have been thinking about running for ANC, there is still time to pick up petitions and get signatures in by 5:00 pm on August 10.

ANC 5A

Maps of ANC single member districts 5A05, 5A06, & 5A07, all of which need candidates to run for ANC.

Outside of Riggs Park, there are a few seats in ANC 5A that still do not have a candidate – ANC single member districts 5A05, 5A06, and 5A07.

Working from north to south.

ANC 5A07

With redistricting, current ANC Commissioner Sandi Washington (5A07) will no longer be in ANC 5A07 in January 2023, so that means someone in the northwestern part of ANC 5A will need to run for ANC 5A07. ANC 5A07 is just west of the Fort Totten Metro red line tracks. This area contains a few apartment buildings (some converted to condos), Mary’s Center Fort Totten location, Mamie D. Lee community garden, and DC Bilingual Public Charter School. DC Bilingual is currently undergoing a big expansion. ANC 5A07 will also include Metro property along 1st Place NE. Metro has revived plans to develop the long-term parking lot at Fort Totten Metro station. Depending on how quickly Metro moves on that effort, it would be useful to have a commissioner in place to help shape that project. The last time Metro sought to develop the long-term parking lot, Metro officials presented the bids they received privately to just the ANC 5A commissioners. That former plan ended up getting shelved but Metro plans to try again soon. In general though, it would be great to have a commissioner who can proactively work with Metro and the National Park Service about perennial issues with those agencies, both of which have properties with large footprints in ANC 5A that they do not do a great job of maintaining.

ANC 5A06

ANC 5A06 has a mix of single family homes and apartment buildings. A few of the apartment buildings have redevelopment plans. Current ANC Commissioners Derrick Holloway (5A06) and Sandi Washington (5A07) will both reside in 5A06 effective January 2023. I am pretty sure neither plans to run for election to represent 5A06, so if a resident was waiting for one of them to announce plans to run, now is the time to pick up petitions to make sure that area has representation.

ANC 5A05

Pocket of residents outside of the AFRH who could run to represent ANC 5A05

Beginning in January 2023, the residents who live in Park Place and The Cloisters, including current ANC 5A Chair Ronnie Edwards (5A05), will be in ANC 5E. ANC 5A05 will largely consist of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (which has large development plans in store), properties for MedStar Washington Hospital Center and VA Medical Center, and a couple of schools. There is a tiny pocket of residents in the northern portion of the SMD west of Hawaii Avenue NE in between Taylor Street and Varnum Street NE in the few single family homes and apartment buildings (including Brookland Ridge) who could conceivably run to represent ANC 5A05. So on the off chance that there is a reader who lives in that tiny pocket who may be interested in running for ANC 5A05, go ahead and pick up petitions to run. Lots of people will thank you.