Category Archives: ANC 4B

Neighborhood & ANC Email Lists

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B, ANC 5A, North Michigan PArk

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

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B

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

Posted by nextstoprp 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.

Run for ANC

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B, ANC 5A

Update 7/25/2022: The Greater Greater Washington ANC training is available online at https://ggwash.org/view/86058/so-you-might-want-to-run-for-anc-our-training-is-here-to-help.

If you call yourself a reasonable, respectful person interested in improving where you live, consider running for a seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC). Nominating petitions to run for the ANC in the November general election are available at the DC Board of Elections. They 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. Greater Greater Washington is hosting a training on how to run for ANC tonight July 21 at 6:00 pm. Register at the link.

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.

ANC 4B Boundaries, Effective January 2023

In the redrawn ANC 4B09, there will not be an incumbent commissioner so if you are a reasonable person interested in representing the area covering the Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center, LaSalle-Backus Elementary School, and Fort Totten Square, go ahead and pick up a nominating petition.

ANC 5A Boundaries, Effective January 2023

In ANC 5A, current ANC Commissioners Charles Lockett (5A02) and Gordon Fletcher (5A08) will be in the same SMD beginning January 2023 (5A08). Current ANC Commissioners Derrick Holloway (5A06) and Sandi Washington (5A07) will both be in the redrawn ANC 5A06. Finally, current ANC 5A Chair Ronnie Edwards (5A05) will be in an entirely different commission (ANC 5E) beginning in January 2023. So all that means that even if the current commissioners were inclined to run for re-election, there would still be a few SMDs without an incumbent commissioner, specifically newly drawn ANC 5A02, 5A05, 5A07, and 5A09 (I think I have that right).

I always like to put in a little plug for my SMD, ANC 5A01. I do not know just yet if ANC Commissioner Damion McDuffie (5A01) plans to run for re-election. I hope he does, but if he decides not to, someone pleasant should run. It is a nice manageable area with the Lamond-Riggs Library and UDC-CC Backus campus (the latter will see some small and large changes in the next couple of years, post on that to come). I think the residents in this pocket of the neighborhood are pretty low-key, nice folks.

We really do need good folks to run for ANC seats. ANCs can weigh in on all sorts of matters that affect residents (think planning and development projects, services by District agencies, etc.) so it really can make a difference to have proactive, reasonable people in these positions. If you are a reasonable, respectful person who would not mind doing some unpaid community work and would enjoy interacting with residents, District agencies, and neighborhood businesses to make our neighborhood a bit better, go ahead and run. We all thank you in advance.

July 25: ANC 4B Information Session

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B

From ANC 4B

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B will be hosting an information session on Monday, July 25th at 7:00 p.m. The information session will cover the Commission’s new Single Member District boundaries following redistricting; the role and work of the Commission and Commissioners, including officers and Committee Chairs; and how to run for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. 

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B is a very active Commission. You can read more about the Commission’s work on the Commission website (https://anc4b.com/); in the Commission’s detailed annual reports (https://anc4b.com/annual-reports/); and via the Commission’s resolutions and other official actions on the ANC Resolutions Portal (https://resolutions.anc.dc.gov/Documents.aspx). 

To receive the log-in details for the information session, please fill out the form at http://rebrand.ly/ANCInfoSession. 

June 27: ANC 4B Public Meeting

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting 
Monday, June 27 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 June Agenda 

C. Approval of May Regular Public Meeting Minutes 

D. Treasurer’s Report 

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. 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) 

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

E. Housing Justice Committee (2 minutes) 

F. Vision Zero Committee (2 minutes) 

G. Community Safety & Supports Committee (2 minutes) 

6.         Presentation: Sharon Kershbaum, Deputy Director, District Department of Transportation, Discussion re Commission Issues and Community Concerns (20 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion)  

  • High Turnover of DDOT Community Engagement Specialists 
  • Lack of Transparency and Action for Traffic Safety Investigation Requests 
  • Difficulties with Traffic Safety Investigation Dashboard 
  • Closure of 311 Requests Without Action 
  • Lack of Responses to ANC Resolutions and Changing Standards for ANC Requests 
  • Inability to Seek Action on Neighborhood-Wide Traffic Calming 
  • Hardening of Short-Term Traffic Safety Infrastructure 
  • Placement and Replacement of Traffic Signs 
  • Sidewalk Gaps and Repairs 
  • Specific Outstanding Requests – Commission Resolutions, Traffic Safety Investigations; 311 Requests 

7.         Presentation: Christian Pineiro, District Department of Transportation, Georgia Avenue, NW, Livability Study (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion) 

8.         Presentation: Samer Alhawamdeh, District Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Branch Trail Project from Blair Road, NW, to Piney Branch Road, NW (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion) 

9.         Presentation: Thomas Pipkin and Kimberly Vacca, District Department of Transportation, Art in the Right of Way Installation, 5th Street, NW, Dahlia Street, NW, and Blair Road, NW (5 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion)  

10.     Presentation: Alyce McFarland, Program Analyst, Education and Outreach, DC Office of the Tenant Advocate, Tenant Services & Eviction Prevention (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion) 

11.     Presentation: Arianna Gard, Ph.D., Director, Growth and Resilience Across Development (GARD) Lab, University of Maryland, Results of Community And Resilient Environments (CARE) Project (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion)  

12.     Presentation: R&A Health and Takoma Wellness, Medical Cannabis Cultivation Center License Applications, 6400 Block of Chillum Place, NW (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion) 

13.     Presentation and Letter: Caren Garfield, Evan Goldman, and Pamela Lee, Application by EYA Multifamily, LLC for a Planned Unit Development at the Takoma Metro Station (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer & Commissioner Bromaghim – 10 minutes presentation, 5 minutes discussion)  

14.     Adjournment 

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, September 26, 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)

June 22: ANC 4B Vision Zero Committee Meeting (Virtual)

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B

From ANC 4B

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Vision Zero Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 22, 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 (June) 
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83644791758?pwd=YkM3TlBqMzZTdm5HYU5WSDB2RW5DQT09

Meeting ID: 836 4479 1758

Passcode: 608192

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/. 

May 23: ANC 4B Public Meeting

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting 
Monday, May 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m. 

Virtual Meeting Details: 

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89234876272?pwd=ekx4MlpxNWgrd014OEZoSENnUWlDUT09. Meeting ID: 892 3487 6272. Passcode: 847782. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592. Meeting ID: 892 3487 6272. Passcode: 847782. 

Agenda 

1.         Call to Order & Roll Call  

2.         Administrative Items: 

A. Instructions re Participation in Virtual Meeting 

B. Consideration and Approval of May Agenda 

C. Approval of April Regular Public Meeting Minutes 

D. Treasurer’s Report

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. 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) 

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

E. Housing Justice Committee (2 minutes) 

F. Vision Zero Committee (2 minutes) 

G. Community Safety & Supports Committee (2 minutes) 

6.         Presentation: Everett Lott, Director, District Department of Transportation, Discussion re Commission Issues and Community Concerns (30 minute presentation; 20 minute discussion) 

  • High Turnover of DDOT Community Engagement Specialists 
  • Lack of Transparency and Action for Traffic Safety Investigation Requests 
  • Difficulties with Traffic Safety Investigation Dashboard 
  • Closure of 311 Requests Without Action 
  • Lack of Responses to ANC Resolutions and Changing Standards for ANC Requests 
  • Inability to Seek Action on Neighborhood-Wide Traffic Calming 
  • Hardening of Short-Term Traffic Safety Infrastructure 
  • Placement and Replacement of Traffic Signs 
  • Sidewalk Gaps and Repairs 
  • Specific Outstanding Requests – Commission Resolutions, Traffic Safety Investigations; 311 Requests 

7.         Consent Calendar:  

Resolution 4B-22-0501: Noting Lengthy History of Requests & Calling for Four-Way Stop Signs at 6th and Butternut Streets, NW (Commissioner Palmer) 

8.         Letter: Supporting Affordable Housing in High-Needs Areas Tax Abatement for Takoma Metro Station Development (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer & Commissioner Bromaghim – 2 minutes presentation, 2 minutes discussion) 

9.         Resolution 4B-22-0502: Maintaining Access to Abortions in Washington, DC (Commissioner Tiffani Nichole Johnson – 2 minutes presentation, 2 minutes discussion)  

10.     Resolution 4B-22-0503: Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage License for Oohh’s & Aahh’s Restaurant, LLC, 5933 Georgia Avenue, NW (ABRA-107879) (Commissioner Parks – 2 minutes presentation, 2 minutes discussion) 

11.     Adjournment

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, June 27, 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) 

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)

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/.

March 28: ANC 4B Public Meeting

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B

ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting 
Monday, March 28, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting Details: 

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89234876272?pwd=ekx4MlpxNWgrd014OEZoSENnUWlDUT09. Meeting ID: 892 3487 6272. Passcode: 847782. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592. Meeting ID: 892 3487 6272. Passcode: 847782.  

Agenda 

1.         Call to Order & Roll Call  

2.         Administrative Items: 

A. Instructions re Participation in Virtual Meeting 

B. Consideration and Approval of March Agenda 

C. Approval of February Regular Public Meeting Minutes 

D. Treasurer’s Report 

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) 

6.         Presentation: Everett Lott, Director, District Department of Transportation, Mayor Bowser’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (20 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion)  

7.         Consent Calendar:  

Resolution 4B-22-0301: Calling on National Park Service & District Department of Transportation to Make Usable Paper Alley Behind 5400 Block of 1st Street, NE (Commissioner Brooks & Commissioner Palmer) 

Resolution 4B-22-0302: Resolution in Opposition to Confirmation of Karima Holmes as Director of the District Office of Unified Communications (Commissioner Yeats) 

Resolution 4B-22-0303: Providing Feedback on Construction of the Metropolitan Branch Trail from Blair Road, NW, to Piney Branch Road, NW (Commissioner Yeats & Commissioner Palmer) 

8.         Adjournment 

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, April 25, 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 Graham Button (4B05@anc.dc.gov); 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)

March 16: ANC 4B Vision Zero Committee Meeting

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From ANC 4B

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Vision Zero Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 16, 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 (March) 

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85088753001?pwd=Y2wvaU5ocjQ2MGJiRlRhV1JTSmVwdz09

Meeting ID: 850 8875 3001 Passcode: 764372

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/.

March 2: ANC 4B Housing Justice Committee Meeting

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From ANC 4B

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Housing Justice Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, beginning at 8:00 p.m. The Committee will be meeting virtually. Details about participating in the meeting are included below:

ANC 4B – Housing Justice Committee (March)

Hosted by ANC 4B

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

Wednesday, Mar 2, 2022 8:00 pm | 1 hour 30 minutes | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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

Additional information is available on the Commission’s website at https://anc4b.com/committees/housing-justice-committee/.

February 28: ANC 4B Public Meeting

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ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting 
Monday, February 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/84503125430?pwd=Zys4c1YvbUJkSGkvVThMbmhubWgwdz09. Meeting ID: 845 0312 5430. Passcode: 663804. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592. Meeting ID: 845 0312 5430. Passcode: 663804.   

Agenda 

1.         Call to Order & Roll Call  

2.         Administrative Items: 

A. Instructions re Participation in Virtual Meeting 

B. Consideration and Approval of February Agenda 

C. Approval of January Regular Public Meeting Minutes 

D. Treasurer’s Report 

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) 

6.         Presentation: Eduardo Perdomo, Director, Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs, Office Services (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion) 

7.         Presentation: Christopher Dyer, Community Engagement Manager, DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Department Programming (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion) 

8.         Presentation: Amanda Zander, Public Outreach Coordinator & Private Space Implementation Manager, DC Clean Rivers Project, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, Rock Creek Green Infrastructure Project B (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion) 

9.         Presentation: Arianna Gard, Ph.D., Director, Growth and Resilience Across Development (GARD) Lab, University of Maryland, the Community And Resilient Environments (CARE) Project (5 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion)  

10.     Presentation: Ward 4 Redistricting Task Force, Status Update (5 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion)  

11.     Consent Calendar:  

Letter: Feedback Regarding the District Office of Unified Communication’s 311 for City Services (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats & Commissioner Brooks)  

Resolution 4B-22-0201: Calling on the DC Library to Engage in a Community Process for Naming MLK Library Auditorium (Commissioner Yeats) 

Resolution 4B-22-0202: Calling on DCPS to Allocate FY 2023 Funding to Build Swing Space in Ward 4 (Commissioner Brooks) 

Resolution 4B-22-0203: Requesting Completion of Bike Lanes on Kansas Avenue NW between Chillum Place NW and Blair Road NW (Commissioner Bromaghim & Commissioner Tiffani Nichole Johnson) 

Letter of Support to Rename Lamond-Riggs Library in Honor of Lillian Huff (Commissioner Huff) 

Resolution 4B-22-0204: Requesting Vaccine Card Holders (Commissioner Huff) 

12.     Resolution 4B-22-0205: Supporting the District Office of the Attorney General’s Proposed Text Amendment Governing Zoning Commission Orders to Comply with Inclusionary Zoning and Green Area Ratio Requirements in Effect on Date of ANC Vote (Commissioner Palmer)  

13.     Adjournment 

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, March 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 Graham Button (4B05@anc.dc.gov); 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) 

February 2: ANC 4B Housing Justice Committee Meeting

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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Housing Justice Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, beginning at 8:00 p.m. The Committee will be meeting virtually. Details about participating in the meeting are included below:

ANC 4B – Housing Justice Committee (February)
Hosted by ANC 4B

https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=me539cd4ca1c009de50038d6b39c24d74
Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022 8:00 pm | 1 hour 30 minutes | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2314 699 4569
Password: Y79Tnf7ckCu

Join by video system
Dial 23146994569@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: 231 469 94569

Additional information is available on the Commission’s website at https://anc4b.com/committees/housing-justice-committee/.

January 24: ANC 4B Public Meeting

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ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting 
Monday, January 24, 2022, 7:00 p.m. 

Virtual Meeting Details: 

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://bit.ly/ANC4BmeetingJan2022. Meeting ID: 838 5511 0535. Passcode: 907742. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592. Meeting ID: 838 5511 0535. Passcode: 907742.  

Agenda 

1. Call to Order & Roll Call  

2. Administrative Items: 
A. Instructions re Participation in Virtual Meeting 
B. Election of Officers 
C. Appointment of Representative to Walter Reed CAC 
D. Consideration and Approval of January Agenda 
E. Approval of November 2021 Regular Public Meeting Minutes 
F. Approval of 2021 Meeting Schedule (4th Monday, except September; recess in July, August & December)
G. Approval of ANC Security Fund 
H. Treasurer’s Report and Quarterly Financial Report for First Quarter FY2022  

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) 

6. Presentation: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (20 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion)

7. Presentation: Michael Alvino & Charlie Alexander, District Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Branch Trail, Blair Road to Piney Branch Road (10 minute presentation; 10 minute discussion) 

8. Presentation: Stephen Akyereko, Outreach Coordinator, DC Water, Lead Free DC (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion)

9. Consent Calendar:  

Letter: Oversight of the District Department of Transportation (Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Palmer & Commissioner Brooks)  

Resolution 4B-22-0101: Supporting and Providing Feedback on the Walk Without Worry Amendment Act of 2021 and the Safe Routes to School Expansion Regulation Amendment Act of 2021 (Commissioner Palmer & Commissioner Yeats) 

Resolution 4B-22-0102: Supporting Construction of the Metropolitan Branch Trail from Fort Totten to Takoma (Commissioner Yeats) 

Resolution 4B-22-0103: Requesting the District of Columbia Provide High-Quality Masks to Schools and Other Communities in Need (Commissioner Yeats) 

Resolution 4B-22-0104: Reauthorizing Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Housing Justice Committee (Commissioner Palmer) 

Resolution 4B-22-0105: Reauthorizing Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Vision Zero Committee (Commissioner Brooks & Commissioner Yeats) 

Resolution 4B-22-0106: Reauthorizing Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Community Safety and Support Committee (Commissioner Tiffani Nichole Johnson) 

Letter of Support to Rename Lamond-Riggs Library in Honor of Lillian J. Huff (Commissioner Huff) 

Resolution 4B-22-0107: Supporting Rapid Tests to be Delivered to Seniors and Homebound Residents (Commissioner Huff) 10. Resolution 4B-22-0108: Supporting Renovation of 145 Kennedy Street, NW (Commissioner Brooks)  

11. Adjournment  

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, February 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 Graham Button (4B05@anc.dc.gov); 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)

January 19: ANC 4B Vision Zero Committee Meeting

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From ANC 4B

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Vision Zero Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 19, 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 (January) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82130002786?pwd=SzV4cW9Cc0ZKRmJLSFZSL3ZmRWxWdz09.

Meeting ID: 821 3000 2786. Passcode: 054243.

One tap mobile +19292056099,,82130002786#,,,,*054243# US (New York) +13017158592,,82130002786#,,,,*054243# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 821 3000 2786 Passcode: 054243 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyz2FU9uY.

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

January 12: ANC 4B Housing Justice Committee Meeting

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From ANC 4B

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Housing Justice Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, beginning at 8:00 p.m. The Committee will be meeting virtually. Details about participating/watching the meeting are included below:

ANC 4B – Housing Justice Committee (January) 
Hosted by ANC 4B 

https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m03c2c95cf97fb2c147bba09c0c8ebd4a 
Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022 8:00  
Meeting number: 2311 681 1915 
Password: pkMFiRuV247 

Join by video system 
Dial 23116811915@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: 231 168 11915 

Additional information is available on the Commission’s website at https://anc4b.com/committees/housing-justice-committee/.

ANC 4B Community Safety and Support Committee – Call for Committee Members

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From ANC Commissioner Tiffani Nicole Johnson (4B06), Chair ANC 4B Community Safety & Support Committee

I am still on the lookout for additional members to join the ANC 4B Community Safety and Support Committee.  ANC 4B adopted my resolution establishing this Committee on Match 22, 2021. The committee has met a few times, but we need more members, a total of five (5), not including myself, in order to officially be constituted as a functioning Committee.  

So, while I am so grateful for the two constituents who have reached out to me and are on board (one still officially needs to be confirmed by the fully body of the ANC), we still need at least 3 more who will also need to be confirmed by the full body of the ANC.  

We are looking for individuals who live within the boundaries of ANC 4B, but also have an interest or background in holistic approaches to public safety. But our committee will also be focusing on the systemic issues related to public safety such as the need for quality social services (addition/recovery, employment/employment readiness/job training, mental health).  

The committee will also review and make recommendations regarding proposed police reforms, audits, etc. 

The full resolution is [here]. If interested, please reach out to me at 4b06@anc.dc.gov.

Thank you.