ANC 4A MAY 2013 MEETING MINUTES MINUTES of May 7, 2013 ANC 4A MEETING Fort Stevens Recreation Center, 13th and Van Buren Streets NW, Washington, DC Commissioners Anderson (4A01), Black (4A08), Bennett (4A04), Braxton (4A06), Mitchell (4A05), Toliver (4A02), Whatley (4A03), and Wilson (4A07) were in attendance. Approximately 30 stakeholders attended the meeting. At 7:08pm, a quorum was established and the meeting commenced. Commissioner Wilson moved to approve the agenda for tonight’s meeting, and seconded by Commissioner Toliver. Hearing no opposition, the agenda was approved. Chairman Toliver provided copies of the DC Council Legislative Summary dated May 7, 2013 and the schedule of hearings for the week beginning May 6 – July 2, 2013. All hearings are subject to change and the public is encouraged to visit the DC council website for more information. Commissioner Whatley moved to approve the minutes as amended from ANC 4A’s April 2, 2013 meeting, and Commissioner Toliver seconded the motion, which was approved without opposition. Commissioner Toliver formally recognized Martha Mitchell as the new ANC for SMD 4A05. Commissioner Whatley provided a summary of receipts and disbursements for the Quarterly Report period covered January – March 2013. The checking account balance is $22,158.58. The savings account balance is $40,242.00. Commissioner Whatley reported that he met with the office of the DC Auditor to discuss the entries and substance of the report prior to its submission. Commissioner Whatley moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Report, and seconded by Commissioner Bennett. The following was the roll call vote on the motion: Anderson Abstain Black Yes Bennett Yes Braxton Yes Toliver Yes Whatley Yes Wilson Yes The motion carried. Commissioner Toliver moved that in light of approval of the Quarterly Report, Commissioner Whatley be authorized to forward the report to the DC Auditor and file appropriately with documentation, and seconded by Commissioner Wilson. The motion was unanimously approved. COMMUNITY CONCERNS Ms. Delores Bondurant (a resident of Shepherd Park) requested an ANC Resolution pertaining to a development in south Silver Spring of a proposed apartment complex. There is a meeting scheduled for May 16th to make a final decision for or against the green space. Former ANC, Jourdinia Brown, reported that a letter has already been sent to the councilmember concerning this development and now requests that a letter from ANC 4A be sent to the Montgomery County Planning Department in support of green space in lieu of the proposed 7-story apartment complex. Commissioner Anderson moved that ANC 4A submit a letter in support of green space addressed to the planning commission, as well as the chair of the city council, and ask our councilmember to sign off on the letter. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Whatley and unanimously approved. Commissioner Toliver will testify and draft a letter. Ms. Patience Singleton asked that Commissioner Bennett address the following questions during her presentation on The Little Green Nest: 1. How many violations? 2. What fines are being assessed? 3. What organizations are receiving donations? 4. Will neighbors be provided information on cars owners who violate the traffic agreement? Mr. Mazi Mutafa, Executive Director of Words Beats & Life (www.wblinc.org ). This small non-profit acts as arts consultant to the Department of Public Works on program called MuralsDC started in 2007. The Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (1375 Missouri Avenue NW) has submitted their wall for consideration for participation in the program. There’s a 6 step process involved: Submit the Wall. Come to a community meeting to let people know that a property owner has expressed interest in participating in MuralsDC. Ask if anyone in the community is interested in joining a focus group to generate ideas for a Mural. The ideas are given to the artist to develop a sketch. A meeting will be held at DPW to review the designs with the ANC and property owner. Members of the community are invited to vote on the final design. Commissioner Whatley requested that Mr. Mutafa provide the ANC with additional information to post on the Brightwood listserv in Commissioner Braxton’s SMD. Monica Goletiani, President of the Brightwood Community Association announced that ABRA (Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration) will appear at the BCA meeting on Tuesday, May 14th at 7PM at St. Johns United Baptist Church (13th and Tuckerman). ABRA was invited to address the growing concerns about the increase in alcohol sales, recent changes to legislation in the district, how the ABRA Board works with licensing of alcohol sales establishments, and how community residents and associations can do to be involved in the process either for or against. PRESENTATIONS Ms. Joy Holland, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Muriel Bowser presented on the following: All interested individuals are invited to attend the budget markup with the chair of the economic development committee tomorrow (May 8th) at 3PM in Room 500. The Chairman is having his own budget meetings on May 14th and 15th starting at 9:00am. All interested individuals are invited attend. This will also be live streamed as well as on cable TV. Saturday, May 11th is “Run with Muriel – 5K!” Call office for details. Save the date for June 15th for the Annual family Fun Day. Location TBD. Scheduled work on the 16th Street and Military Road Bridge and Kalmia Culvert has been pushed back to September and October 2013. Commissioner Black attended Ward 4 meeting with DCWASA that the councilmember had convened regarding contamination. Commissioner Black advised against asking the Department of Justice if DC could get out of the consent decree [court order] pertaining to Rock Creek and Piney Branch Creek as it would not benefit Ward 4. Mr. Michael Sindram stated that he wrote to Councilmember Bowser in 2011 and has not received a reply to date. Ms. Nadine Parker, Director of the DC Prevention Center for Wards 3 &4. This prevention center is funded by the Department of Health and is designed to work collectively throughout the community to educate residents on substance abuse issues within our community. Reginald Williamson, Staff Attorney for the Community Defender Division announced that the Public Defender’s Community Reentry and Expungement Summit 2013 will be held at the DC Convention Center on Tuesday, June 4 from 10am – 2pm. The Summit is a place where people can come who’ve had contact with the criminal justice system and whose record is getting in the way of them smoothly reentering the community. Attendees can receive free legal consultation and there will be a host of representatives from a number of community service organizations throughout the district. Commissioner Black spoke in support of the historic landmark nomination of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (4300 16th Street NW – Case #13-04). Commissioner Braxton moved that ANC 4A support this nomination, and seconded by Commissioner Whatley. In full disclosure, Commissioner Toliver made clear that Commissioner Black is a member of the church and that past ANC 4A meetings have been held there. The following was the roll call vote on the motion: Anderson Yes Black Abstain Bennett Yes Braxton Yes Toliver Yes Whatley Yes Wilson Yes The motion carried. Commissioner Braxton spoke in support of the Concord Apartments’ Tenant Association in their preservation and redevelopment project of 81 units of affordable housing at 5807-5825 14th Street NW, Washington, DC. Commissioner Toliver disclosed that he represented the development company (NexDevco) when working at Nixon Peabody and would abstain from voting in the interest of fairness. Commissioner Whatley moved that ANC 4A approve the letter to be sent regarding the Concord Apartments’ Tenant Association as amended, and seconded by Commissioner Bennett. The following was the roll call vote on the motion: Anderson Yes Black Yes Bennett Yes Braxton Yes Toliver Abstain Whatley Yes Wilson Yes The motion carried. Verizon representative, Mario Acosto Velez appeared with other colleagues as part of a city-wide effort to reach increase community outreach to address concerns regarding Verizon service. Mr. Velez serves as the primary point of contact for elected government officials in the District and can be reached at 202-515-2580. Commissioner Toliver inquired about the availability of FIOS within the Shepherd Park neighborhood. FIOS availability is not based by Ward, but by address and the central office. To find out if you are eligible for FIOS service, you must Ms. Jamie Eaddy is the DC District Manager for Verizon who heads a newly formed customer care team to address all issues residents have. Ms. Eaddy can be reached by phone at 202-636-0403; and email at VZ.DCCARES@VERIZON.COM . Commissioner Black asked if Verizon has responded to the various concerns and issues submitted by residents to the Office of the People’s Counsel at the recent formal hearing. All of the public filings that were made as a result of the case brought by OPC have been submitted to the PSC which will issue an order some time in the near future. Commissioner Bennett provided a status update on the compliance between The Little Green Nest (“LGN”) with the neighborhood cooperation agreement entered into by LGN and the ANC 4A. Provision 1 – Driver will not drive through or into any of the Tuckerman Streets between 13th and 14th Street NW alleys to either pick up or drop off children. In reviewing the file of complaints from the residents, there were no complaints to be found concerning this. Provision 2 – A placard must be placed in the windshield of motor vehicles used to bring the children to and from the center. This had several complaints (7 in February 2013). According to the owners, these violations were due to a misunderstanding on their part as to when the agreement was to take effect. Commissioner Bennett suggested to the center that they enlarge the placards to increase visibility. Provision 3 – Staff must be posted at certain times in the morning and evening to direct drivers to park legally when walking the children to and from the center. There have been no written complaints about improper parking. The only complaint about the posting is that no staff have been witnessed on the street directing traffic. This point is in contention and Commissioner Bennett suggests a committee be formed to mediate. Ms. Patience Singleton inquired why no fines have been assessed since the LGN has violated certain provisions of the agreement and urged that they be held accountable. Commissioner Whatley provided an update on Walter Reed LRA and Development: 1. The LRA has published a PowerPoint presentation of the results of the ULI TAP April 1-2, 2013 meetings for your information. Commissioner Whatley will provide a link online. 2. There have been five developers selected as candidates to become the master developer. A Community Open House to meet these developers has been proposed for mid-July. 3. The TAP presentation concerning the preliminary ideas for interim use is available at www.walterreedlra.com . 4. Councilmember Muriel Bowser has proposed legislation to expand the CAG from the 6 participants named by the Mayor to include more people. 5. ANC 4A will have great weight in the decision-making process. 6. The WR Small Area Plan has been approved and includes the 7-story building that we opposed at the corner of 16th and Aspen. 7. There are no plans for a rise in property taxes in the immediate area. Commissioner Anderson announced that ANC 4A01 has invited all five of the Walter Reed Master Developer candidates to the May 13th SMD 4A01 meeting at 7PM at the Washington Ethical Society. Residents were encouraged to attend. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. ANC 4A COMMISSIONERS ANC 4A01 Commissioner Acqunetta Anderson North Portal Estates, Colonial Village, and portions of Shepherd Park ANC 4A02 Commissioner Dwayne Toliver, Chair Shepherd Park ANC 4A03 Commissioner Stephen A. Whatley, Treasurer Portions of Shepherd Park and Brightwood ANC 4A04 Commissioner Marian C. Bennett, Secretary Brightwood ANC 4A05 Commissioner Martha Mitchell Brightwood ANC 4A06 Commissioner Karrye Braxton, Vice-Chair Brightwood ANC 4A07 Commissioner Dave Wilson 16th Street Heights ANC 4A08 Commissioner Gale Black Crestwood, Crestwood North and portions of 16th Street Heights _________________________________ Respectfully Submitted by, Marian Bennett (ANC 4A04), Secretary

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TITLE PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, §48, page 468, the minutes of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A are a record of the actions taken by the Commission, not a record of what people said during the meeting. Accordingly, comments made by commissioners or members of the public will not be recorded in detail in the minutes. The meeting was held in the community meeting room, Metropolitan Police Department Fourth District Headquarters, 6001 Georgia Avenue N.W. Commissioner Gale Black, Chair (and ANC 4A08) called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Also present were Commissioners 4A01 Phyllis Green, 4A02 Stacey Lincoln, 4A03 Stephen Whatley, 4A04 Patience Singleton, 4A06 Candace Nelson and 4A07 Marlene Moss . A quorum was present for all votes. 1. Approval of Administrative Matters (Agenda, Minutes, and Consent Agenda) a. The agenda was approved as amended. b. Commissioner Whatley moved that the October 1, 2019 and November 5th , 2019 minutes be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Moss. 2. Resolutions and Letters: 1. 4A-12-03-19-01-- Commissioner Green moved that ANC 4A support the request from 7407 16th Street NW. Seconded by Commissioner Whatley(?) The motion passed 7 ayes, 0 nays and O abstention. 2. 4A-12-03-19-02 -- Commissioner Green moved that ANC 4A oppose the request for 7551 16th Street NW. Seconded by Commissioner Whatley(?) The motion passed 7 ayes, 0 nays and O abstention . 3. 4A-12-03-19-03 - Commissioner Black moved that ANC 4A submit the ANC 4A Comprehensive Plan comments that were presented, considered and discussed at the December meeting and authorized that they be sent to the Office of Planning. Seconded by Commissioner Green. The motion passed 7 ayes, 0 nays, and O abstentions. 4. 4A-ll-05-19-04 - Commissioner Singleton moved that ANC 4A submit a letter opposing the Dockless Bike notification . Seconded by Commissioner Black The motion passed 7 ayes 3. Presentations and Reports a) Captain Porter gave the report for the Metropolitan Police Department, Fourth District, and reported on current crimes and law enforcement issues in ANC 4A. b) Gabrielle Priest representing the office of the Mayor spoke of upcoming events. c) Ms. Sheryl Newman, representing Councilmember Todd, gave an update on issues of concern to Ward 4. d) Mr. Frazer O'Leary- spoke on Education issues. Street from Georgia Avenue to 16th Street NW. It was noted that a special meeting was scheduled for December 17th , 2019 at the Emory Heights Community Center . e) Commissioners Black and Moss spoke on the Reconstruction of Kennedy HinesUrban Atlantic-Triden spoke on the Dog Park, Playground , and Arts Center t Walter Reed. f) Commissioner Black spoke on a request for a two-story addition a house located at 4315 Argyle Terrace NW. Tanya Smith made comments g) Wayne Wilson, DDOT spoke on Broad Branch reconstruction . h) Robert Robinson, DPR, spoke on upcoming events in Ward 4. i) Commissioner Whatley moved that the meeting be adjourned. It was seconded by Chair Black and passed without objection . The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 PM. ANC 4A DECEMBER 2019 MEETING MINUTES

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ANC 4A MAY 2012 MEETING MINUTES MINUTES of May 1, 2012 ANC 4A MEETING Fort Stevens Recreation Center, Van Buren and 13th Streets, NW, Washington, DC Roll Call: Commissioners Bennett, Toliver, Whatley, Wilson, Boyd, Kennedy, and Black were in attendance. Approximately 27 people were in attendance from the community. Having determined that there was a quorum; Commissioner Toliver called the meeting to order at 7:28 PM. I. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS a. Commissioner Whatley moved that the commissioners accept the minutes from the April 4, 2012 meeting as amended. Motion seconded by Commissioner Wilson. Hearing no objections, the motion was passed unanimously. b. Discussion of monthly treasurer’s report was tabled due to time limitations and full agenda. c. Commissioner Toliver asked the commissioners to review the following proposed legislation and respond with comments in one week: i. Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Empowerment Act of 2012 ii. Public Notice of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Recommendations Amendment Act of 2012 iii. Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Boundaries Temporary Act of 2012 iv. Advisory Neighborhood Commission Residential Facility Notification Amendment Act of 2011 v. Bill by Council Chairman Kwame Brown and Councilmember Mary Cheh: “Career and Technical Education Plan Establishment Act of 2012” vi. Bill by Councilmember Jack Evans: “Voluntary Agreement Three Strikes Act of 2012” vii. Bill by Councilmembers Mary Cheh and David Catania: “Water Quality Assurance Amendment Act of 2012” d. Commissioner Black requested that an agenda item for the June meeting be added concerning a DCRA permit for a two-story addition at 1731 Crestwood Drive NW. II. PRESENTATIONS a. Marcy Mistrett, Manager of Amazing Life Games Preschool appeared before the commission requesting a letter of support in favor of a special exception approval in accordance with 205 to continue and enlarge an existing child development center located in Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 4300 16th Street NW. Hearing no objections, Commissioner Toliver moved to adopt a resolution in favor of extending BZA Case #18336/Special Use Variance #17368, originally granted in 2006. Motion seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor. Motion was unanimously approved. Commissioner Black will electronically transmit letter by May 22. b. Jeff Newman and Dan Laufer appeared before the commission requesting a letter of support for Lagardere Unlimited on behalf of the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation for the following improvements to the Rock Creek Tennis Center: i. Raising the light poles from their current height of 40 feet to a new height of 50 feet by replacing them with newer/more energy efficient lighting technologies; and ii. Converting five (5), existing clay courts to hard courts for year-round use and reduced maintenance [with the understanding and condition that any future court conversion will occur only with the opportunity for comment and input from the residents of ANC 4A]. Commissioner Wilson moved to provide a letter of support. Motion seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. All were in favor. Motion carried. c. Ernie Marcus of Building Partnerships, LLC appeared before the commission requesting a letter of support for DHCD funding for the renovation of 5940 and 5950 Piney Branch Road. The projected renovation cost will be $100K/unit and tenants will pay no more than 30% of their income. The estimated completion date is 2014. Building Partnerships is searching for temporary housing accommodations in the general neighborhood for tenants during the construction. Commissioner Boyd moved to provide a letter of support to Building Partnerships application for a letter of support. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whatley. All in favor. Unanimously approved. Commissioner Boyd will draft letter of support. d. Reginald Arno from the District Department of Transportation presented their plans for a 20’ x 9’ Kalmia Road culvert install. The road will be totally closed for six months during construction. Commissioner Toliver suggested an in-depth presentation be made directly to the all communities within 4A because of how significantly this project will impact the neighborhoods. Councilmember Bowser is willing to set up a meeting about this to answer any questions. e. Douglas Stallworth, Senior Transportation Planner at WMATA presented the proposed improvement options from the Metrobus 14th Street Line Study. The study focused on routes 53, 53, and 54. This corridor was chosen for the study because the combined routes of the 14th street line have one of the highest riderships in the Metrobus system. The last public meeting for the 14th street line study will take place Thursday, June 21 at the WMATA Northern Division Community Room (4627 14th Street NW) from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. III. COMMISSIONER DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. WOW Market owner, Woundim S. Demissie, did not appear before the Commission to formally request a letter of support for an ABC license for WOW Market (6226 Georgia Avenue NW). i. Brightwood resident, Kevin Jenkins (1236 Underwood Street NW) is vehemently opposed to WOW Market being granted a license. ii. Commissioner Toliver moved that ANC 4A send a contact ABRA advising them that a letter of support will not be sent since the owner did not appear before the commission or the Brightwood Community Association. Motion seconded by Commissioner Boyd. Commissioners Toliver, Boyd, Wilson, Bennett, Whatley, and Black were in favor. Commissioner Kennedy opposed. Motion carried 6 to 1. b. Commissioner Whatley reported that under the current voluntary agreement with Mayfair Liquors, the establishment is prohibited from selling 2 packs. Commissioner Whatley moved that ANC 4A approve a new voluntary agreement with Mayfair Liquors (4A02 and 4A03) as amended by the commissioners to include the sale of 2 packs. Motion seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. All were in favor. Motion carried. c. A number of establishments in or near the boundaries of ANC 4A are up for ABC license renewals, including: Cork N Bottle Wine & Spirits (4B01), S&G Wine & Liquors (4D01), Brightwood Liquors (4A06), Jefferson Liquors (4D01), Morris Miller Liquors (4A02), Victor Liquors (4A06), and S&S Liquors (4B07). Commissioner Wilson moved that a letter be sent to ABRA that ANC 4A will take no action on the renewal application because no owner appeared before the Commission or requested support for their application. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Toliver. All in favor. Motion carried. d. Commissioner Kennedy drafted a letter formally requesting the DC Council Committee of the Whole consider Betty Noel’s nomination to serve in the position of Commissioner on the District’s Public Service Commission. Commissioner Toliver agreed to edit and sign. e. Commissioner Wilson expressed concern over the DC Budget’s lack of adequate financial resources dedicated to homeless services and affordable housing. Commissioner Toliver moved to send a letter to the Mayor and the Council expressing our request for increased financial support and programs in connection with affordable housing in the district, and to restore the funding of the Housing Production Trust Fund to FY2012 levels. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bennett. All in favor. Motion passed. f. Commissioner Black expressed concern over the zoning regulation re-write moving quickly to the zoning board and that there is not enough time to understand what is being proposed. Commissioner Black encouraged all commissioners and residents to review the language. Commissioner Whatley moved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:06pm. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Black. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned. ANC 4A COMMISSIONERS ANC 4A01 Commissioner Karl Kennedy North Portal Estates, Colonial Village, and portions of Shepherd Park ANC 4A02 Commissioner Dwayne Toliver, Chair Shepherd Park ANC 4A03 Commissioner Stephen A. Whatley, Treasurer Portions of Shepherd Park and Brightwood ANC 4A04 Commissioner Marian C. Bennett, Vice Chair Brightwood ANC 4A05 Vacant Fort Stevens and Brightwood ANC 4A06 Commissioner Kim Boyd, Secretary Brightwood ANC 4A07 Commissioner Dave Wilson 16th Street Heights ANC 4A08 Commissioner Gale Black Crestwood, Crestwood North and portions of 16th Street Heights _________________________________ Respectfully Submitted by, Kim Boyd (ANC 4A06), Secretary

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