ANC 4A DECEMBER 2017 MEETING MINUTES Minutes – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A December 5, 2017 Regular Public Meeting The meeting was held in the community meeting room, MPD 4th District Headquarters, 6001 Georgia Avenue N.W. Commissioner Stephen Whatley, Chair (and ANC 4A03) called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Also present were Commissioners 4a01 Phyllis Green, 4A02 Stacey Lincoln, 4A04 Patience Singleton, 4A05 Deborah Pope, 4A06 Karrye Braxton, 4A07 Marlene Moss and 4A08 Gale Black. A quorum was present for all votes. 1) Approval of the Agenda Commissioner Braxton moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Black seconded the motion. The motion was approved, 8 yes, 0 no. 2) Resolution: Establishing Special Committee on Education Commissioner Lincoln moved that the Commission adopt a resolution establishing a special committee on education. Commissioner Green seconded the motion. Following extensive discussion, Commissioner Braxton moved the previous question. Commissioner Lincoln seconded the motion. The motion was adopted, 8 yes, 0 no. The main motion was approved, 5 yes, 2 no, 1 abstain. The adopted resolution: Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A (the ”Commission”) takes note of the following: o The Commission does not currently have a committee to study and make recommendations to the Commission on issues and concerns affecting education in the District of Columbia. o There are three public schools and eighteen charter schools within the boundaries of the Commission. o Education and educational institutions, both public and charter schools, are of vital importance to the welfare of the community. The Commission’s constituents have many concerns regarding the education of their children, which should be heard and carefully studied. The Commission needs an organized forum for obtaining community input and recommendations on education concerns and issues. RESOLVED: Ø That the Commission hereby establishes a Special Committee on Education. Ø That the Special Committee on Education (the Committee) shall review issues and concerns related to all levels of education (including charter schools) in the District of Columbia, and especially within the boundaries of the Commission, and shall make recommendations to the full Commission on such issues and concerns. Ø The Chairperson shall assure that appropriate matters are referred to the full Commission for review and referral to the Committee. Ø All recommendations of the Committee shall be strictly advisory in nature. The full Commission shall consider such recommendations in a properly noticed public meeting and may approve, amend or reject such recommendations by majority vote. FURTHER RESOLVED: Ø Membership of the Committee shall be open to and limited to all residents of ANC 4A. At least one member of the Committee shall be a currently-serving Commissioner. Ø Membership of the Committee shall be limited to a maximum of nine, including a Chairperson. Ø Committee members shall serve for a period of one year dated from the date of their appointment and may volunteer to renew their membership for additional one-year terms without limit. Ø The Commission shall advertise and recruit members for the Committee from the day following approval of this resolution for a period of sixty days or until the maximum number of members has been recruited, whichever comes first. The Commission shall appoint members to the Committee and appoint a Chairperson for the Committee at the first public meeting following the end of the recruitment period. Appointments shall be approved by majority vote of Commissioners present and voting. Ø Any Committee member who misses three consecutive committee meetings without being excused by the Committee chairperson shall be dismissed from the committee and a replacement shall be recruited from the community. The advertising period for such recruitment shall be at least 30 days. Ø The quorum required to conduct business shall be five members. Ø All votes must be cast by Committee members in person. No proxy voting shall be permitted. Ø Draft resolutions from the Committee shall be presented to the Commission for consideration not less than 14 working days prior to the next public meeting. Ø The Committee shall develop and approve its own rules of procedure. 3) Resolution: Establishing Standing Committee on Transportation Commissioner Lincoln moved that the Commission adopt a resolution establishing the Standing Committee on Transportation. Commissioner Braxton seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 5 yes, 2 no, 1 abstain. The adopted resolution: Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A (the ”Commission”) takes note of the following: o Article IX, Section 2 of the Commission’s by-laws provide for a Standing Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (the Committee). o The by-laws provide no details regarding the structure and mission of the Committee. o As development proceeds in the Georgia Avenue corridor and in other parts of the area represented by the Commission, transportation and infrastructure issues will have an increasing impact on residents. RESOLVED: Ø That the Commission hereby defines the role and structure of the Standing Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Ø That the Committee shall review issues and concerns related to all aspects of transportation and infrastructure, including traffic management, impact of development projects on traffic and pedestrians, design and placement of bike trails, issues related to the electrical system, water and sewer management and street lighting, and shall make recommendations to the full Commission on such issues and concerns. Ø All recommendations of the Committee shall be strictly advisory in nature. The full Commission shall consider such recommendations in a properly noticed public meeting and may approve, amend or reject such recommendations by majority vote. FURTHER RESOLVED: Ø Membership of the Committee shall be open to and limited to all residents of ANC 4A. At least one member of the Committee shall be a currently-serving Commissioner. Ø Membership of the Committee shall be limited to a maximum of nine, including a Chairperson. Ø Committee members shall serve for a period of one year dated from the date of their appointment and may volunteer to renew their membership for additional one-year terms without limit. Ø The Commission shall advertise and recruit members for the Committee from the day following approval of this resolution for a period of sixty days or until the maximum number of members has been recruited, whichever comes first. The Commission shall appoint members to the Committee and appoint a Chairperson for the Committee at the first public meeting following the end of the recruitment period. Appointments shall be approved by majority vote of Commissioners present and voting. Ø Any Committee member who misses three consecutive committee meetings without being excused by the Committee chairperson shall be dismissed from the committee and a replacement shall be recruited from the community. The advertising period for such recruitment shall be at least 30 days. Ø The quorum required to conduct business shall be five members. Ø All votes must be cast by Committee members in person. No proxy voting shall be permitted. Ø Draft resolutions from the Committee shall be presented to the Commission for consideration not less than 14 working days prior to the next public meeting. Ø The Committee shall draft and approve its own rules of procedure. 4) Approval of Settlement Agreement-Lena Market Commissioner Singleton presented a proposed settlement agreement between Lena Market and the Commission settling conditions for its Class B liquor license. Commissioner Whatley moved that the agreement be approved. Commissioner Braxton seconded the motion. The motion was adopted, 8 yes, 0 no. The approved agreement: SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT This Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on this _____ day of December 2017 by and between Hope Market, Inc. (dba Lena Market), hereinafter "Lena Market" (“Applicant”) , and Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A, (Collectively, the “Parties”). WHEREAS, the Applicant's application for renewal of its ABRA License (ABRA-082376) for premises, 1206 Underwood Street NW, Washington, DC 20012, is now pending before the District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC); and, Whereas, ANC4A is an affected ANC and the Applicant is located in SMD4A04; WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into an agreement governing certain understandings regarding the issue of a Retailer’s Class B License; and Whereas, the Parties are desirous of entering into Settlement Agreement pursuant to D.C. Official Code Section 25-446 for the operation and maintenance of the Establishment in such a manner as to promote the peace, order and quiet of the neighborhood. Both parties recognize the importance of business neighborhoods that are safe, clean, and pedestrian friendly. NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follow: Recitals Incorporated. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference. Applicant shall take all reasonable measures to discourage loitering on its immediate environs. Included in the measures shall be clearly visible "No Loitering" signs (lettering no less than 5 inches) posted on the interior and rear of its establishment. Applicant shall take all reasonable measures to insure that the immediate environs of its establishment are kept free of litter and debris. Applicant shall clean its immediate environs by 10:30 a.m. daily, periodically as needed during the hours of operation, and within one (1) hour before closing. Applicant shall maintain the property in reasonable condition that does not detract from the adjacent residential community and promptly remove or paint over any graffiti on its immediate premises. Applicant shall encourage its customers to obey parking laws and regulations and post signs in establishment directing patrons to avoid parking in front of neighboring homes. Applicant shall reasonably cooperate with the Protestants in efforts to alleviate alcohol abuse problems and loitering. Applicant shall reasonably cooperate with Protestants to improve the overall environment around its establishment to make it a more attractive, pleasant, and a safe area for residents, customers and businesses. Applicant agrees to provide notice by certified mail-return receipt requested, or hand deliver any proposed transfer of its Class B License or change in its operation/management to ANC 4A before any transfer or change is implemented. Applicant agrees that no alcoholic beverages will be sold prior to 9:00 am or later than 10:00 pm. Applicant agrees to respond in writing within twelve (12) business days by certified mail, return receipt requested, or hand delivered should there be any written communication from the ANC related to the terms of this Agreement. The initial response may seek additional time to provide a full and complete response. Applicant promises that it shall abide by all Alcoholic Beverage (ABRA) regulations regarding the ownership of the license and all other provisions applicable to liquor licensees. Representatives executing this Agreement on behalf of the respective parties do hereby affirm that they have the authority to do so. In witness whereof, the Parties have executed this Settlement Agreement as of the day and date first written above. LENA MARKET BY: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 4A BY: ____________________________________ Stephen A. Whatley Chairman 5) Resolution: Clean Water Fees Legislation Commissioner Black presented a resolution making comments and recommendations regarding the Clean Water fees being imposed by D.C. Water. Commissioner Green moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Lincoln seconded the motion. The motion was adopted, 7 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain. The adopted resolution: Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A (the Commission) takes note of the following: · The Commission has many single-family, residential (non-commercial) blocks; and places of worship negatively impacted by the rain water tax. District residents are paying more in fees than the actual water/sewer usage. · The Commissioner for single-member district 4A08 has been made aware of the negative impact that the Impervious Area Charge (IAC) has caused the faith community. Churches and cemeteries in particular are being hit hard with the IAC fee increases. · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D hosted a Water Forum on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. They shared the information and concerns with ANC commissioner Gale Black, SMD 4A08. The plight of these fees were also the subject of a Washington Post Local Opinion commentary, dated November 5, 2017,C4. The commentary noted that the fees for the church went from $3,500 per year to $200,000 per year. · These fees pose a serious threat to the financial wellbeing of these institutions as well as residents and those who are being asked to foot the bill for the rain tax. · The DC Cemetery Private Road and Parking Lot Exemption of Clean Water Fees amendment Act of 2017 was introduced on November 7, 2017 by three members of the DC Council (Todd, Gray and Evans). As introduced, the bill exempts cemeteries from a charge assessed by the Water and Sewer Authority, the Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge. · Affected places of worship, non-profits and property owners and residents are being assessed without regard to actual usage; and DC does not assess itself for the runoff from public roads and has delayed fixing the storm water remediation recommended under the Long Term Control Plan for DC for the Rock Creek/ Piney Branch Creek overflows; and · These assessments are inconsistent with fairness and due process; · The Commission has considered this matter at a duly noticed public ANC 4A meeting on December 5, 2017, with a quorum present; · These fees, if not changed, could bankrupt non-profits and our faith community if relief is not provided soon. RESOLVED: That Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A supports the pending legislation, “B 22-0575 DC Cemetery Private Road and Parking Lot Exemption of Clean Water Fees Amendment Act of 2017,” and asks for the Council’s consideration of this resolution in its future deliberations on the bill. The Commission will also support any other proposed legislation which accomplishes the same purpose. FURTHER RESOLVED: That Commissioner Gale Black, Single-Member District 4A08, is hereby authorized to serve as the Commission’s representative. FURTHER RESOLVED: That, in the event the designated representative Commissioner cannot carry out their representative duties for any reason, the Commission authorizes the Chairperson to designate another Commissioner to represent the Commission in all matter relating to this resolution. FURTHER RESOLVED: Consistent with DC Code §1-309, only actions of the full Commission voting in a properly noticed public meeting have standing and carry great weight. The actions, positions and opinions of individual commissioners, insofar as they may be contradictory to or otherwise inconsistent with the expressed position of the full Commission in a properly adopted resolution or letter, have no standing and cannot be considered as in any way associated with the Commission. 6) Resolution: Walter Reed Master Developer MBE; Resolution: Walter Reed – Diversity of Hiring Following discussion of two resolutions presented by Commissioners Braxton and Whatley, the Commission agreed by unanimous consent to consider a consolidated resolution at its January 2018 meeting. Presentations and Reports 1) Commissioner Green moved that the minutes of the November 7, 2017 meeting be approved. Commissioner Braxton seconded the motion. The motion was approved 8 yes, 0 no. 2) Commissioner Lincoln presented the FY 2017 3rd Quarter Report and moved that it be approved. Commissioner Green seconded the motion. The motion was approved 8 yes, 0 no. 3) Commissioner Lincoln reported briefly on the purchase of a new Konica-Minolta multifunction printer/scanner/copier and noted that the Commission has acquired the machine for $5,500, reduced from $6,125. 4) A representative of the Metropolitan Police Department 4th District reported on current crime, the presence of MS 13 in ANC 4A, and other safety issues within ANC 4A. 5) Mr. Phillip McCauley, Mayor Bowser’s office, reported on legislative and other issues of concern to the Mayor. 6) Ms. Sheryl Newman, Councilmember Todd’s office reported on issues of current concern to the Councilmember. 7) Mr. Paul Hoffman, District Department of Transportation, presented information on the reconstruction of the 16th Street Bridge. 8) Mr. Mansoor Aboumi presented information on the financing of the renovation of Takoma Place. Commissioner Green moved that the meeting be adjourned. Commission Singleton seconded the motion. The motion was adopted, 8 yes, 0 no. 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ANC 4A OCTOBER 2012 MEETING MINUTES MINUTES of October 2, 2012 ANC 4A MEETING Fort Stevens Recreation Center, Van Buren and 13th Streets, NW, Washington, DC Roll Call: Commissioners Bennett, Toliver, Whatley, Wilson, Kennedy, Boyd, and Black were in attendance. Approximately 50 people were in attendance from the community. Having determined that there was a quorum; Commissioner Toliver called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. I. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS a. AGENDA. Commissioner Whatley moved to accept the agenda of tonight’s meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Black. Hearing no objections, the motion was passed unanimously. b. MINUTES. Commissioner Whatley moved to accept the minutes as amended from the September 11, 2012 meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bennett. Hearing no objections, the motion was passed unanimously. c. TREASURER’S REPORT. No monthly report this month because of the budget discussions. Commissioner Toliver suggested that Commissioner Whatley go back and scrub the draft budget. The motion to continue temporarily with the current budget was passed unanimously. II. COMMUNITY CONCERNS a. Councilmember Bowser and Commander Kim Chisley-Missouri. i. A fatal shooting on September 27, 2012 at the 7400 block of Georgia Avenue occurred at 2:20 AM. ii. An arrest of a suspect involved in robberies from Florida Avenue to Crestwood. The suspect is being charged with at least two counts of burglary. iii. There has been an increase in thefts from Autos in Shepherd Park. Commander Chisley-Missouri reminded residents to not leave any valuables in their vehicles. b. Keith Holman from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Engagement asked all residents to contact him with any concerns or requests. He can be reached at 202-340-7853 or via email at Keith.holman@dc.gov . III. PRESENTATIONS a. Brightwood resident, Chloe Wood has a petition with 60 signatures supporting a proposed dog park at Ft. Stevens. i. Frances Taylor 6716 Luzon Avenue is opposed to a dog park. Thinks its fine to have dogs but people come before dogs. Ms. Taylor has not seen a petition and just learned about it this morning. ii. Heidi Glenn from 6701 Luzon Avenue (house appears in photograph circulated by Chloe Wood) is also opposed. She has lived there 12 years and has two small children. Made point that area is not under utilized. iii. Verona Gibbons of 16th and Underwood Street. Ms. Gibbons has a petition that has been signed by many members that frequent the facility in the neighborhood that are against a dog park in our area. She is a dog owner but no interested in having a dog park in her neighborhood. Commissioner Toliver asked she get the petition to Commissioner Whatley. iv. Sheryl Tyler at 1363 Somerset Place NW. Tired of stepping over dog mess on the street in front of her house. Past president of the community. In support of the dog park. Would like to see it cleaned up. v. 6722 14th Place – Monica G. (see email). Created a petition against the dog park. vi. Commissioner Whatley will hold a meeting for Brightwood and Shepherd Park residents to discuss a proposed dog park on the old horseshoe field at Fort Stevens Recreation Center. vii. Councilmember Bowser supports the establishment of another Ward 4 dog park and advised that a sponsoring group would have to maintain the park. b. Commissioner Marian Bennett announced she will hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss a proposal to expand The Little Green Nest daycare center so it can host 12 children instead of the current six. The change would require a special exception from the D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment, which will hold a hearing on the issue on November 13, 2012. i. Attorney Jason Zeigler addressed the crowd on behalf of the owners. ii. A representative from Mary’s Center also appeared on behalf of the owners stating there is considerable unmet demand for childcare in this area. iii. Gerri Adams-Simmons, President-Elect of the Brightwood Community Association, is circulating a petition opposing the change. Ms. Adams-Simmons lives at 6409 13th Street, NW. IV. COMMISSIONER DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Commissioner Kennedy reported on Mayor Gray’s recent announcement that the district is seeking public comment on the elimination of 38 Boards & Commissions. Commissioner Kennedy urged residents to visit www.OBC.dc.gov to learn more about this topic. b. On October 18, 2012 there will be a Crestwood Association meeting that will include the issue of a two-story addition at 2007 Trumbull Terrace, NW. Commissioner Black feels this is something that should come to the ANC, but we often don’t have the opportunity to weigh in. c. Commissioner Wilson reported on a recent School Libraries Bill that addresses the 57 public schools serving 16,000 kids with no libraries. Commissioner Wilson will come back at a later time with any other information he learns about the bill. d. Commissioner Whatley gave summary of what happened with the Lincoln Thomas Day grant request. e. A community meeting will be held on October 23 to discuss the 16th Street and Military Road and the Kalmia Road Culvert connecting East Beach and West Beach drives. The meeting will take place at the Lowell School at 6:30 PM. f. The next ANC 4A meeting will be held at 7 PM on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 after Election Day. The Fort Stevens location remains unchanged. Meeting adjourned at 9:07 PM. Moved by Bennett. Seconded by Wilson 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 and Crestwood North _________________________________ Respectfully Submitted by, Kim Boyd (ANC 4A06), Secretary

ANC 4A JANUARY 2012 MEETING MINUTES MINUTES of January 3, 2012 ANC 4A MEETING Fort Stevens Recreation Center, Van Buren and 13th Streets, N.W., Washington, DC Roll Call: In attendance were Commissioners Black, Bennett, Whatley, Wilson, Boyd, Toliver, and Kennedy. Absent was Commissioner Snow-Israel. Approximately 10 persons were in attendance from the community. Having determined that there was a quorum, Commissioner Whatley called the meeting to order at 7:15pm. Chair’s Introductions Roll call and introduction of seated commissioners. Commissioner Whatley thanked his fellow commissioners and community for entrusting the position of chair to him over the past few years and invited former ANC Commissioner, Mr. Joseph Hairston, to the podium to conduct the 2012 ANC 4A Election of Officers. ANC 4A Elections Commissioner Hairston proceeded without objection to conduct the election of officers beginning with the position of the ANC 4A Chair. Commissioner Dave Wilson nominated Commissioner Dwayne Toliver for the office of Chair. Commissioner Toliver accepted the nomination. Commissioner Kim Boyd nominated Commissioner Gale Black for the office of Chair. Commissioner Black accepted the nomination. There being no further nominations, nominations were closed with each nominee allowed a three minute speech. Commissioner Dwayne Toliver was elected and assumed the position of ANC 4A Chair. The Commissioners cast 5 votes for Commissioner Dwayne Toliver and 2 votes for Commissioner Gale Black. Commissioner Hairston proceeded without objection to conduct the election of the ANC 4A Vice-Chair. Commissioner Steve Whatley nominated Commissioner Marian Bennett for the office of Vice-Chair. Commissioner Bennett accepted the nomination. No voting is required if there is only one nominee. There being no opposition, nominations were closed. Commissioner Marian Bennett remains the ANC 4A Vice-Chair. Commissioner Hairston proceeded without objection to conduct the election of the ANC 4A Secretary. Commissioner Gale Black nominated Commissioner Kim Boyd for the office of ANC 4A Secretary. Commissioner Boyd accepted the nomination. No voting is required if there is only one nominee. There being no opposition, nominations were closed. Commissioner Kim Boyd remains the ANC 4A Secretary. Commissioner Hairston proceeded without objection to conduct the election of the ANC 4A Treasurer. Commissioner Steve Whatley nominated Commissioner Karl Kennedy for the office of ANC 4A Treasurer. Commissioner Kennedy respectfully declined the nomination. Commissioner Gale Black nominated Commissioner Stephen Whatley for the office of ANC 4A Treasurer. Commissioner Whatley accepted the nomination. No voting is required if there is only one nominee. There being no opposition, nominations were closed. Commissioner Stephen Whatley was elected and assumed the position of ANC 4A Treasurer. The Commissioners cast 6 votes for Commissioner Stephen Whatley and 1 vote for Commissioner Karl Kennedy. Commissioner Toliver thanked Mr. Hairston for his service and stated he will only serve as ANC 4A Chair for a period of one year and will not seek re-election. ANC Minutes, Treasurer’s Report, Administrative Actions Commissioner Toliver moved for acceptance of the December 6, 2011 minutes after a review by the seated commissioners. Commissioner Wilson requested clarification on whether the balance of $62,151.62 was that of checking or savings. Commissioner Black confirmed the balance was from checking and provided a copy of the monthly report of financial activity (Period: November 1 to December 1, 2011) to be appended to last month’s minutes. Commissioner Whatley moved the minutes be accepted as amended and was seconded by Commissioner Wilson. All were in favor. Motion passed. Commissioner Whatley will present Treasurer’s Report at the February 7 meeting. Presentations Paul Public Charter School (Genee Robinson, Development Associate) Paul Public Charter School requested $2000 in support of its three extended day programs: Men In Training, Distinguished Gentlemen of Tomorrow, and Boys' Book Club. The grant would cover stipends for facilitators and materials for students. Since a grant cannot replicate services already provided by the District government, Commissioner Toliver asked Ms. Robinson to confirm whether or not these programs currently receive funding and to look for alternative school programs not supported by the city for the commission to consider at a future meeting. In the meantime, Ms. Robinson was advised to ask ANC 4B for support, which is where the school resides. It was noted that ANC 4A could not give a grant directly to a school. The grant request must come from an affiliated organization such as a PTA. 14th Street Development (Taulib-Din Uqdah) Taulib-Din Uqdah, President and Executive Director of the 14th St. Uptown Business Association presented a complete listing of every business and commercial property in the Ward 4 community. The report includes properties for sale and/or lease, vacant and occupied, church storefronts, as well as office and apartment/condominium/co-op complexes located on commercially zoned streets, with listings of homes that are also zoned commercial. Mr. Uqdah requested that the commission keep this document and review it for any errors/omissions or changes that need to be made so that the next publication can be as current as possible. Visit www.14UBA.org for more information. Commissioner Discussions/Presentations Board of Zoning Public Hearing on 12/22/11 (Commissioner Black) On December 22, Commissioner Black presented the ANC 4A resolution opposing the changes to the zoning map because it could open the door for changes that had not been anticipated by the district. The Board of Zoning has offered to brief the ANC on January 11, 2012 at 11a.m. and has postponed action until ANC 4A is satisfied with their explanation for the proposed changes. ANC Residential Facility Notification Amendment Act of 2011 (Commissioner Whatley) There is a proposal before the city to notify all Advisory Neighborhood Commissions when a Community-Based Facility (CBF) will be located within a commission area. Commissioner Whatley testified as an individual ANC and not for ANC 4A as a commission, supporting the passage of this act. 2012 Meeting Dates (Commissioner Black) ANC 4A adopted the 2012 meeting schedule with all meetings being held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm at Fort Stevens Recreation Center. There are two exceptions to the schedule due to primary and general election days. In the months of April and November, the ANC 4A will meet on Wednesday, April 4 and Wednesday, November 7. Should any meeting require rescheduling due to inclement weather, appropriate notice will be given via neighborhood listserves and the ANC 4A website. Commissioner Bennett moved for approval of schedule subject to confirmation of dates and was seconded by Commissioner Boyd. Motion passed without opposition. ANC Security Fund (Commissioner Black) Commissioner Whatley moved that ANC 4A approve participation in the ANC Security Fund and authorize spending the $25 participation fee as required by DC law. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Boyd. All in favor. Motion passed. Community Concerns Joy Holland, Chief of Staff for Muriel Bowser On Monday, January 9, 2012 there will be a hearing on the senior citizens property tax exemption to $125k from the $100k that it is now. Commissioner Wilson asked for an analysis on the inflation adjustment for this exemption that was set approximately 25 years ago and how much revenue has been lost. The council is moving in emergency session on the ethics bill due to the upcoming primary election on April 3. This bill is focused only on the Mayor and the Council and not on ANCs. The ethics bill is available online on the council website. Commissioner Douglass Sloan, ANC 4B Commissioner Sloan appeared requesting a resolution from ANC 4A to get the council to allocate a majority of the iGaming revenue toward education initiatives rather than depositing all revenue into the general fund. The Council convenes on this matter on January 26, 2012. Commissioner Judi Jones spoke out in support of Commissioner Sloan in his efforts and due diligence. It was the consensus of the commissioners that there was not enough information to properly vote on this matter. Andrew Samuels, Principal of McFarland Middle School Located at 4400 Iowa Avenue in ANC 4C, McFarland is the only DCPS middle school in Ward 4 and they are starting student recruitment next week. Michael Sindram Metro Requested the commission sponsor a candidates forum Asked if any nuisance law has been enforced concerning the Occupy DC movement Claimed Pepco has not paid $779 million into the city coffers and believes Pepco is retaliating against his claims by disconnecting his service. Meeting adjourned at 8:42pm. 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 Commissioner Habieba Snow-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 Crestwood, Crestwood North and portions of 16th Street Heights _________________________________ Respectfully Submitted by, Kim Boyd (ANC 4A06), Secretary