Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Monthly Public Safety Call on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Guests will be the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and leadership from MPD’s Third District (Bloomingdale and Truxton Circle) and Fifth District (all Ward 5 neighborhoods east of North Capitol St and south of Michigan Ave NE).
Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/monthlycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.
The Parks Main Street (TPMS), in collaboration with the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) and EYA (developer of Riggs Park Place), is excited to announce the launch of the Traffic Control Box Community Art Project.
This art installation project will create decorative vinyl wraps featuring local artwork on six traffic control boxes in public spaces along the Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue NE corridor. All art designs will reflect community input. The art will be suitable for family-friendly viewing. Artists of community-selected designs will receive $500 for each design.
Your input is needed to select the “Themes” for this community art project. Choose up to 3 of the suggested themes or include others you would like to see.
Individuals will be called on once acknowledged by the Chair.
Commissioners will be let into the meeting room first. Once they are all present, the residents will be let in.
AGENDA
I. Call Meeting to Order 6:45 pm
II. Quorum
III. Agenda Review/Acceptance
IV. Commission Business A. Minutes (November 2023- Regular and Special Meeting, January 2024) B. Treasurer Report C. Annual Report D. Public Safety Committee E. Faith United Church Community Agreement Update
V. Commission Action Items/Updates A. 243 Hawaii Ave BZA (5A07) B. Catholic University of America- Letter of Support (5A04)
VI. Community Updates A. MPD B. Mayor’s Office C. Councilmember Parker’s office
VII. Reports & Presentations A. 4975 South Dakota Ave NE Gas Station E Charging Station (5A08) B. Art Place at Fort Totten Update (5A09) C. UDC Presentation-President Edington (5A01) D. Boys Town Closure (5A02)
For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.
Meeting ID: 82101129078. Passcode: 531002.
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Administrative Items:
A.Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
B.Consideration and Approval of February 2024 Regular Public Meeting Agenda
C. Approval of January 2024 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
D. Treasurer’s Report and Quarterly Financial Report for First Quarter FY2024
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:
A.Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)
B.Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 minutes)
7. Presentation: Dr. Linda McKay, Executive Director, Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School, Petition to Public Charter School Board to Amend Charter Agreement to Relocate from Sixth Presbyterian Church at 5413 16th Street, NW, to Takoma Park Baptist Church at 635 Aspen Street, NW (10-minute presentation; 15-minute discussion)
8. Consent Calendar:
Resolution 4B-24-0201: Authorizing Translation of the Commission’s Website and Related Expenditures (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Smith, and Commissioner Yeats)
Letter: Providing Feedback on the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions’ Strategic Plan (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Smith, and Commissioner Yeats)
Resolution 4B-24-0202: Establishing Community Safety and Support Committee (Commissioner Johnson)
10. Resolution 4B-24-0203: Calling on DMOI to Provide Coordinated Response to Pervasive Nuisance Issues on 6500 Block of Sandy Spring Road, NW (Commissioner Cohen)
11. Adjournment
The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for March 12 at 6:30 p.m.
The next ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for March 25 at 7:00 p.m.
There are a few upcoming opportunities to share budget priorities with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser. If you want something for your neighborhood, now is the time to ask for it. Complete the form at budget.dc.gov or leave a voicemail at 202-442-4755. Attend an upcoming budget engagement forum.
Metro is seeking input on its proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. Potential service cuts/reductions would impact several neighborhood bus routes and rail service. See details of the revised FY2025 budget (with jurisdictional funding) at wmata.com/budget. Submit survey responses and comment letters by 5:00 pm on March 5, 2024.
Metro has released a revised FY25 proposed Budget based on public funding commitments that keeps operating spending flat with Fiscal Year 2024 and minimizes service changes. Pending this funding, the FY25 Budget proposal would severely limit service and increase costs for customers. These include:
Fares
Up to 25 percent fare increase
20 percent parking rate increase
Metrobus
Eliminate service on 83 of 184 routes
Reduce service on 51 of 184 routes
Shorten routes with rail service
Metrorail
Close 10 lower ridership stations
Turn back every other Red Line train at Grosvenor-Strathmore and Silver Spring
Turn back Silver Line trains at Stadium-Armory
Decrease service on all lines – weekdays every 15 minutes, weekends every 20 minutes
Decrease Hours of operation: Close the rail system at 10pm; or
Keep existing rail system hours and open earlier and close later weekends: open at 6am on Saturdays and Sundays, close at 2am on Fridays and Saturdays
MetroAccess
Reduced service area due to a reduction in fixed route bus service
Approximately 20 percent of MetroAccess trips would no longer be served
How to provide feedback
Take the Survey
Take the survey and upload documents, letters, and written comments
Public Hearings
Metro will host three in-person and one virtual public hearing. Information about the FY25 Proposed Budget will be available during a “Your Metro” Open House along with staff to answer your questions. The Open House will begin one hour prior to the start of the hearing.
If you’re interested in providing in-person testimony at a hearing, pre-registration is strongly encouraged, but not required. Email speak@wmata.com or call 202-962-2511 by 12 p.m. the day of the hearing.
Monday, Feb. 26 Open House at 5 p.m. and Public Hearing begins at 6 p.m.
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans’ Plaza 1 Veterans Pl Silver Spring, MD
Nearest rail station: Red Line Silver Spring Station
Bus routes: Metrobus Z6, Z8; Ride On 9, 12, 15, and Flash
Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. Open House at 5 p.m. and Public Hearing begins at 6 p.m.
Metro L’Enfant Plaza HQ 300 7th Street SW Washington, DC
Virtual only (via telephone or video) on Microsoft Teams*.
To provide video testimony, pre-register by emailing your name and organizational affiliation, if any, to speak@wmata.com or calling 202-962-2511 by 5 p.m. the day before the hearing.
To take part by phone, call 206-899-2028 during the hearing and enter meeting code 164 729 013. No advance registration available.
*You do not need to download Teams or have a Microsoft account to join the meetings.
Watch the Public Hearings Live
You can watch the Public Hearings live on our YouTube channel.
The Parks Main Street (TPMS), in collaboration with the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) and EYA (developer of Riggs Park Place), is excited to announce the launch of the Traffic Control Box Community Art Project.
This art installation project will create decorative vinyl wraps featuring local artwork on six traffic control boxes in public spaces along the Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue NE corridor. All art designs will reflect community input. The art will be suitable for family-friendly viewing. Artists of community-selected designs will receive $500 for each design.
Your input is needed to select the “Themes” for this community art project. Choose up to 3 of the suggested themes or include others you would like to see.
Slide from Metro board presentation on planned outages, February 8, 2024.
Metro is planning to shut down the red line between Fort Totten and Glenmont from June to September 2024. Metro will provide more details about the planned outage at a later date. At its board meeting on February 8, Metro stated this closure is needed to support Maryland’s work on the purple line:
June 2024 – September 2024: Fort Totten Metrorail Station to Glenmont Metrorail Station Red Line service will be shutdown to allow the Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) access to construct the Purple Line mezzanine at Silver Spring. The work must be completed during a shutdown as the scope of work involves both tracks for extended timeframe. Additional work scheduled includes leak mitigation, automatic train control system replacements, traction power cables installation, drain pumping station replacement, tunnel standpipe replacement, and elevator/escalator maintenance. Shuttle Bus Service will be provided to customers.
Metrorail weekend service for Saturday, February 10 through Sunday, February 11
Advisory Effective: 2/10/24 – 2/11/24
Hours: Sat 7 a.m. – 1 a.m.; Sun 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Service-At-A-Glance
Red Line
Free shuttle buses replace trains between Rhode Island Ave and Takoma. No Red Line service at Brookland-CUA and Fort Totten stations. Trains operate Normal Service frequencies between Shady Grove and Rhode Island Ave and between Takoma and Glenmont.
Blue Line
Modified service with trains operating between Foggy Bottom and Franconia-Springfield only. Trains single track between McPherson Sq and Smithsonian and run every 20 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Franconia-Springfield.
Silver Line
Trains single tracking between McPherson Sq and Smithsonian. Trains run every 20 minutes between Ashburn and Downtown Largo.
Orange Line
Trains single tracking between McPherson Sq and Smithsonian. Trains run every 20 minutes between Vienna and New Carrollton.
Green Line
Trains run every 6 minutes between approximately 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and 8 minutes all other times.
Yellow Line
Trains run every 6 minutes between approximately 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and 8 minutes all other times.
Join Faith Moravian Church for an exhilarating West African Dance Class at Faith Moravian Church! Get ready to move your body and immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and energetic dance styles of West Africa.
Led by Ashanté Green, Creative Director of Dance Institute of Washington, you’ll have the opportunity to learn traditional dance steps, explore the rich cultural heritage of West Africa, and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts. She will guide you through the movements, ensuring an enjoyable and inclusive experience for all skill levels.
Whether you’re a beginner or have previous dance experience, this class is open to everyone who wants to have fun and embrace the spirit of West African dance. So, mark your calendars for Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM (EST), and get ready to let loose and groove to the infectious beats!
This morning there was a house fire on the 5500 block of Chillum Place NE. Fortunately, the home had working smoke alarms, according to DC Fire & EMS. I will share any information I receive about requests for assistance for the family.
Eligible DC homeowners may apply to receive one free smoke alarm through DC 311.
Join Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, government agencies, and representatives from the Metropolitan Police Department and Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George’s office for a crime prevention training and resource fair on Saturday, February 10th from 10 am to noon at Friendship Ideal Academy PCS, 6200 Kansas Avenue, NE (community room).
DC Aikido and Defend Yourself will provide hands-on self defense and bystander intervention trainings. Learn practical skills, get information, and access resources. We will be raffling air tags as part of the event.
Please stay tuned as we confirm participants.
There is no requirement for tickets for this event. Please just come if you are interested!
For accommodations, please email the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Secretary, Erin Palmer at 4B02@anc.dc.gov at least 72 hours in advance.
This event is hosted by Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Executive Committee.
Councilmember Parker’s office is also accepting emails and letters from residents, civic association, PTAs, and ANCs “highlighting concerns in more details.” Send those emails/letters to Conor Shaw at cshaw@dccouncil.gov by February 9, 2024.
If you prefer to share your priorities with Councilmember Parker’s office by phone, contact 202-724-8028.
If you want something for your neighborhood, now is the time to ask for it.
· Call to Order · Opening Prayer – Silent · Roll Call of Officers
Meeting Protocol
Meeting Protocol is Robert’s Rules of Order
Phone call should remain on mute unless asked to unmute.
Respect others when speaking
Respect our guest.
Raise your hand if you have a question and wait to be acknowledged.
Community Development Task Force
Community meeting will be scheduled next week regarding the request for a gas station at the 4Mart. Hearing canceled until April. The representative/owner must meet with Community and the ANC before the hearing. – The store has reopened for business. Representative on the agenda tonight
Faith United Church hypothermia site – President update
Home fire in the 600 Blk of Faraday St NE (January) two homeowners displaced
Community Crime Activity
Criminal activity in the North Michigan Park Area since December. Have requested Captain Chatmon from 4D for the March meeting.
Armed carjacking in the 5000 Blk 8th St NE
Armed carjacking in the 5000 Blk 12th St NE
Homicide 5000 Blk South Dakota Ave NE
Shooting in the 4900 Blk of 12th St NE
Guest Speakers for this evening:
Mark-Anthony Tynes – Account Manager with the DC Department of Building
Sara Bardin – Director with the Department of Zoning
Bhoopendra Prakash – Representative for 4Mart and gas station project
Community Leader Reports
Mayor’s Office – MOCR – Christian Starghill / Christopher Ingram
Next Stop...Riggs Park 