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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 Stephen Whatley , Chair (and ANC 4A03) called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Also present were Commissioners 4A01 Phyllis Green, 4A02 Stacey Lincoln ,4A06 Candace Nelson, 4A07 Marlene Moss, and 4A08 Gale Black. A quorum was present for all votes. 1) Approval of the Agenda Commissioner Green moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Black seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 6 yes, 0 no. 2) Election of Officers Mr. Gottlieb Simon, Executive Director, Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commission, conducted the election of officers for 2019. It was moved and seconded to allow two minutes for speeches nominating a candidate and two minutes for a speech by each nominee. The motion was adopted, 5 yes, 1 no. Mr. Simon opened the floor for nominations for Chair. Commissioner Moss nominated Commissioner Lincoln for Chair. Commissioner Green nominated Commissioner Black for Chair. There were no other nominations. Both candidates made brief statements regarding their qualifications for the office of Chairperson. Mr. Simon conducted a roll call vote. The vote was: 4A01 Green voted for Black 4A03 Whatley voted for Black 4A02 Lincoln voted for Lincoln. 4A07 Moss voted for Lincoln 4A06 Nelson voted for Black 4A08 Black voted for Black Mr. Simon declared Commissioner Black Chair of the Commission, four votes to two votes for Commissioner Lincoln. Mr. Simon opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair. Commissioner Whatley nominated Commissioner Green. Commissioner Moss nominated Commissioner Lincoln. Commissioner Lincoln declined the nomination. Commissioner Green was elected Vice-Chair by acclamation. Mr. Simon opened the floor for nominations for Secretary. Commissioner Whatley nominated Commissioner Pope. There were no other nominations. Commissioner Pope was elected Secretary by acclamation. Mr. Simon opened the floor for nominations for Treasurer. Commissioner Whatley nominated Commissioner Nelson. There were no other nominations. Commissioner Nelson was elected Treasurer by acclamation. Commissioner Black assumed the Chair. 3) Participation in the ANC Security Fund Commissioner Black moved that the Commission approve participation in the 2019 ANC Security Fund, approve the Security Fund agreement, and approve the payment of a $25.00 participation fee. Commissioner Whatley seconded the motion. The motion was adopted unanimously, 6 yes, 0 no. 4) Establishing a Meeting Schedule for 2019 Commissioner Black moved that the Commission adopt a resolution setting a meeting schedule for 2019. Commissioner Whatley seconded the motion. The motion was adopted, 6 yes, 0 no. The adopted resolution: RESOLVED: That Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A hereby adopts the following meeting schedule for the year 2019 : The first Tuesday of the month, at the Metropolitan Police Department 4th District Headquarters , 6001 Georgia Avenue N. W., beginning at 7:00 PM. February 5 (alternate severe weather date : February 12) March 5 (alternate severe weather date: March 12) April 2 (alternate severe weather date : April 9) May 7 June4 July - No meeting August - No meeting September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3 January 7, 2019 5) Approval of Minutes Commissioner Whatley moved that the minutes of the November 6, 2018 minutes be approved. Commissioner Black seconded the motion. The motion was adopted , 5 yes, 0 no. Commissioner Whatley moved that the minutes of the December 4, 2018 minutes be approved . Commissioner Black seconded the motion. The motion was adopted, 5 yes , 0 no. 6} Resolution Approving Sharing of ANC 4A Office at 7720 Alaska Avenue NW with ANC 4B. Commissioner Whatley moved that the Commission adopt a resolution inviting ANC 48 to share the Commission office at 7720 Alaska Avenue NW. Commissioner Black seconded the motion . The motion was adopted 5 yes, 0 no . 7) Contract for Office Manager Services Commissioner Whatley moved that the Commission extend the contract with James H. Irwin to serve as Office Manager, until June 30, 2019. Commissioner Moss seconded the motion. The motion was adopted, 6 yes, 0 no. Presentations and Reports 1) Capt. Franklin Porter, Metropolitan Police Department, Fourth District, reported on current crimes and law enforcement issues in ANG 4A. 2) Mr. KeShawn Harris, Executive Office of the Mayor, gave a report on current issues and concerns being addressed by the Mayor. 4) Ms. Sheryl Newman, representing Councilmember Todd, gave an update on issues of concern to Ward 4. Commissioner Whatley moved that the meeting be adjourned. Commissioner Nelson seconded the motion. The motion was adopted unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 PM. ANC 4A JANUARY 2019 MEETING MINUTES

ANC 4A JANUARY 2021 MEETING MINUTES 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 virtually through WebEx. Vice Chair Green called the meeting to order at around 7:05 pm. A quorum was present, including the following Commissioners: • Phyllis Green, 4A01 • Stacey Lincoln, 4A02 • Stephen Whatley, 4A03 • Patience Singleton 4A04 • Carolyn C. Steptoe, 4A05 • Candace Nelson, 4A06 • Marlene Moss, 4A07 • Pavan Khoobchandani, 4A08 1. Approval of Administrative Matters (Agenda, Minutes, and Consent Agenda) a. Approval of the agenda as amended was moved by Commissioner Whatley and seconded by Commissioner Nelson. Approved without objection. b. Approval of the December 2020 minutes as amended was moved by Commissioner Whatley and seconded by Commissioner Khoobchandani. Approved 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions c. Officer Elections i. Chair – Commissioner Patience Singleton (5-3) ii. Vice Chair – Commissioner Candace Tiana Nelson by acclamation iii. Secretary – Commissioner Pavan Khoobchandani by acclamation iv. Treasurer – Commissioner Stephen Whatley by acclamation d. Consent Calendar (Approved 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions) i. Resolution 4A-01-05-21-01 Establishment of ANC 4A Regularly Scheduled Meetings ii. Resolution 4A-01-05-21-02 – 4A Participation in the ANC Security Fund 2. Community concerns - Residents raised community concerns, including: a. Resident access to renter assistant funds needed due to pandemic b. Erica Carlsson of DDOE spoke about the Fort Stevens Recreation Center Stormwater Project 3. Non-Consent Calendar Resolutions and Letters: a. None 4. Presentations and Reports a. Captain Porter gave the report for the Metropolitan Police Department, Fourth District, and reported on current law enforcement issues in ANC 4A. Key points were that almost 90% of stolen vehicles in 2020 were stolen while the car was running and the driver stepped out. b. Yamileth Escobar representing the office of the Mayor spoke of how residents can schedule their COVID-19 vaccine. c. New Councilmember Janeese Lewis George introduced members of her team and mentioned an upcoming Ward 4 town hall specifically for seniors to learn about the COVID-19 vaccine. d. State Board of Education Ward 4 Representative Frazier O’Leary spoke on school/education issues. He also discussed DC’s purchase of the former LAMB charter school on Military Road and the proposed use of the building for Lafayette Elementary School Pre-k program. e. Mark Pattison, secretary of the Friends of the Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library presented an opposition to DC’s plan to close the library. Chair Singleton moved that the meeting be adjourned. It was seconded by Commissioner Steptoe and passed without objection. The meeting was adjourned at 9.59 PM.

ANC 4A OCTOBER 2011 MEETING MINUTES MINUTES of October 4, 2011 ANC 4A MEETING Fort Stevens Recreation Center, Van Buren and 13th Streets, N.W., Washington, DC Roll Call: Commissioners Gale Black, Dwayne Toliver, Steve Whatley, Dave Wilson, Kim Boyd, and Marian Bennett were present. Commissioners Karl Kennedy and Habieba Israel were absent. Having determined that there was a quorum; Commissioner Whatley called the meeting to order at 7:26pm. I. ANC ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS a. Agenda: Following a motion by Commissioner Whatley, the commission unanimously adopted the agenda with three omissions: the DCHA presentation, Elizabeth Noel nomination, and Friends of Shepherd Field. b. Minutes: Following a motion by Commissioner Whatley, the commission unanimously adopted the minutes of the September 6, 2011 meeting. II. PRESENTATIONS a. iGaming (Commissioner Doug Sloan, ANC 4B) i. Doug Sloan, ANC 4B Commissioner, is working with a group of ANCs and community leaders to start a grassroots movement to support the implementation of the iGaming law on the basis that a large portion of the revenues will be earmarked for social and education programs in the District and for infrastructure repair. Community meetings have been scheduled for October and November to provide an opportunity for the public to weigh in. Commissioner Toliver moved that ANC 4A table any actions concerning iGaming until the District of Columbia City Council holds public hearings on the law, and provides ANCs at least 60 days prior notice to allow hearings thereon. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bennett and was unanimously accepted. III. COMMISSIONER DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Bylaws (Commissioner Bennett) i. The decision to vote on the amended bylaws for ANC 4A was tabled until next month. In the meantime, any comments or recommendations are to be forwarded to the attention of Commissioner Bennett for the November meeting. b. Budget (Commissioner Black) i. Commissioner Black moved that ANC 4A accept the fiscal year 2012 budget as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Toliver and unanimously approved. The savings account balance was $40,218.35 and the checking account balance was $58,567.27. c. Parking (Commissioner Toliver ) i. Due to increased use of the new Shepherd Elementary field, Commissioner Toliver has approached the Department of Public Works about truncating the hours for Stoddert in an effort to address quality of life issue for residents along Jonquil and between 14th and 16th Streets. There will be another community meeting held on October 25th at Shepherd Elementary to propose compressing weekend field times to 10am – 4pm, with a break between 1 – 3pm where no games will be held. IV. COMMUNITY CONCERNS a. Jourdinia Brown raised concern over the appearance of Eddie’s on the 7700 block of Georgia Avenue as a neighborhood eyesore. Commissioner Toliver has spoken with the owner and plans to send an email to Bill Holland requesting immediate attention to this property. Commissioner Whatley stated there had also been former requests to MPD for special emphasis to the 7700 block of Georgia Avenue over the summer for suspicious activity. b. Joy Holland appeared on behalf of Councilmember Bowser with handouts for the community on a newly introduced bill entitled “Fundraising Accountability and Reform Amendment Act of 2011.” The bill is aimed at identifying and deterring conflicts of interest and would require detailed information about outside income, assets, and associations with businesses and organizations located in and out of the District of Columbia. c. Chairman Whatley made a plea to those present to continue to patronize the businesses along Georgia Avenue. With the closing of Walter Reed, there has been a significant decrease in foot traffic. There will be a meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, October 5) at 6:30 pm at 16th and Jonquil regarding Walter Reed Reuse. Commissioner Toliver urged early arrival as seats will fill up quickly. d. The new traffic circle at 14th and Leegate is poorly designed and dangerous. The signage is not clear and residents urge this be rectified prior to winter. The issue has been reported to the Department of Transportation for remedy. e. Renee Bowser, member and immediate past chair of WPFW’s local station board asked Ward 4 residents to purchase $30 tax deductible tickets to attend U Street Jam. This fundraising event will be held on Saturday, November 12 from 8am – 2pm at Prince Hall Masonic Lodge. WPFW is non-profit radio station (89.3 FM) that needs to relocate and purchase new equipment by July 2012. Call 202-588-0999 ext. 0 to reach volunteer coordinator. f. The final redistricting meeting will be held on Thursday, October 6. ANC 4A will post the listing of the various proposed boundary changes on its website. g. ANC 4A will draft a letter in honor of Everett Scott (“Scotty”), a very active community member. Meeting adjourned at 8:46pm. ANC 4A COMMISSIONERS ANC 4A01 Commissioner Karl Kennedy North Portal Estates, Colonial Village, and portions of Shepherd Park ANC 4A02 Commissioner Dwayne Toliver Shepherd Park ANC 4A03 Commissioner Stephen A. Whatley, Chair Portions of Shepherd Park and Brightwood ANC 4A04 Commissioner Marian C. Bennett, Vice Chair Brightwood ANC 4A05 Commissioner Habieba Israel Fort Stevens and Brightwood ANC 4A06 Commissioner Kim Boyd, Secretary Brightwood ANC 4A07 Commissioner Dave Wilson 16th Street Heights ANC 4A08 Commissioner Gale Black, Treasurer Crestwood, Crestwood North and portions of 16th Street Heights ______________________________________________ Respectfully Submitted by, Kimberly Boyd (ANC 4A06), Secretary

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TITLE ANC 4A did not meet in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ANC 4A APRIL 2020 MEETING MINUTES

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, Milton School 6045 16th Street NW. Commissioner Gale Black, Chair (and ANC 4A08) called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Also present were Commissioners 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 December 3, 2019 minutes be approved . Seconded by Commissioner Moss. Approved unanimously. c. Election of Officers - Conducted by Sherryl Newman (Chief of Staff Councilmember Brandon Todd) a. Chair Commissioner Gale Black (6-0) b. Vice Chair - Tie Commissioner Phyllis Green and Commissioner Stacey Lincoln (3- 3 ). Held over to February meeting. c. Treasurer - Commissioner Candace Tiana Nelson (6-0) d. Secretary - Commissioner Stephen A. Whatley (6-0) d. Resolution 4A-2020-16-01 establishing meeting dates - Moved Commissioner Black Seconded Commissioner Whatley - Approved (6-0) e. Resolution 4A-2020-16-02 request for traffic speed mitigation on Fern Street NW between Alaska Avenue NW and Georgia Avenue NW. Moved Commissioner Whatley Seconded Commissioner Lincoln. Passed 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain. f. Resolution 4A-2020-16-04-4A participation in the ANC Security Fund - Moved Commissioner Whatley Seconded Commissioner Nelson - Passed without objection g. Resolution 4A-2020-16-05 -Appointing Commissioner Moss as the official 4A representative on the Kennedy Street project - Passed unanimously. (oral) h. Resolution 4A-2020-16-03 - Notification of the church of ANC 4A's intent to release the office . Moved Commissioner Black - Seconded Commissioner Nelson - Passed 5 ayes, 1 nay, 0 abstentions . L Resolution 4A-2020-16-06- Requesting Red RPP signs for the 5800 block of Colorado Avenue. Moved Commissioner Nelson - Seconded Commissioner Singleton - Passed 6 - 0. 2. Resolutions and Letters: 1. Resolution 4A-2020-16-07 -- Commissioner Whatley moved that ANC 4A support the request from Children's National Medical Center to place signage at Walter Reed. Seconded by Commissioner Black The motion passed 6 ayes, 0 nays and O abstention. 2. 4A Annual Report -- Commissioner Black moved that ANC 4A accept the draft annual report. Seconded by Commissioner Whatley The motion passed 6 ayes, 0 nays and O abstention. 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. e) Commissioner Whatley moved that the meeting be adjourned . It was seconded by Chair Black and passed without objection. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM. ANC 4A JANUARY 2020 MEETING MINUTES

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ANC 4A SEPTEMBER 2021 MEETING MINUTES 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 virtually through Zoom. Commissioner Singleton called the meeting to order at 7:08pm. A quorum was present, including the following Commissioners: • Phyllis Green, 4A01 • Stacey Lincoln, 4A02 • Stephen Whatley, 4A03 • Patience Singleton, 4A04 • Candace Tiana Nelson, 4A06 – arrived after CM Lewis George meeting • Marlene Moss, 4A07 • Pavan Khoobchandani, 4A08 1. Approval of Administrative Matters (Agenda, Minutes, and Consent Agenda) a. Approval of the agenda as amended was moved by Commissioner Singleton and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln. Approved 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions. b. Approval of the July 2021 meeting minutes was moved by Commissioner Khoobchandani, seconded by Commissioner Lincoln. Approved 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions. 2. Non-Consent Calendar Resolutions and Letters: a. Resolution #4A-09-09-21-01 – Calling for speed humps on the 1600 block of Allison St. NW. Moved by Commissioner Khoobchandani, seconded by Commissioner Whatley. Approved 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions. b. Resolution #4A-09-09-21-02 – Calling for speed humps on the 7300 block of 13th St. NW. Moved by Commissioner Whatley, seconded by Commissioner Khoobchandani. Approved as orally amended 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions. c. Settlement Agreement with Qategna Café Liquor License - 1207 Tuckerman St NW. Moved by Commissioner Singleton, seconded by Commissioner Whatley. Approved 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions. 3. Presentations and Reports a. Captain Porter gave the report for the Metropolitan Police Department, Fourth District, and reported on current law enforcement issues in ANC 4A. Key point was discussing the recent violence in DC and Ward 4. b. Yamileth Escobar representing the office of the Mayor provided updates regarding Streeteries, DPW yard waste collection, and COVID-19 testing options. c. State Board of Education Ward 4 Representative Frazier O’Leary spoke on school/education issues including repair and maintenance needs of schools in 4A, as well as collecting books for Mrs. O’Leary’s Books For Friends. d. Commissioner Lincoln spoke about construction by right to be performed at 7428 Georgia Avenue NW. e. Joseph Kerwin spoke about the ParkDC parking permit system. f. Alexis Blackmon from Casa Ruby spoke about Casa Ruby moving back into their location at 7530 Georgeia Avenue NW. g. DOEE spoke about the Ft. Stevens Stormwater Retrofit project kickoff meeting on September 21, 2021. h. Commissioner Whatley spoke about a special SMD meeting regarding a curb cut at 1395 Aspen St NW, time and date TBD. Commissioner Singleton moved that the meeting be adjourned, and Commissioner Whatley seconded. It was passed without objection. The meeting was adjourned at 9:01pm.

TITLE ANC 4A did not meet in July 2019. ANC 4A JULY 2019 MEETING MINUTES