Josh Kerns, Court Appointed Receiver for Options School, Provides Update on Options Future to ANC6A
The Week Ahead – And Wrapping Up the Week
&Pizza, Barracks Row Improvements, New Access/Exit SE-SW Freeway
By Larry Janezich
Wrapping Up The Week….
&Pizza – Steve Salis of &Pizza has asked for a delay in further consideration of a request for an exception to the ban on fast food restaurants on Barracks Row. The ANC will take it up again at its July 15 meeting.
Barracks Row/EM Metro Improvements – ANC6B released DDOT grants for non-automotive transportation projects funded under the Performance Parking Community Fund Awards Program. Some of projects include $225,000 for tree box fencing and understory plantings on Barracks Row, $75,000 for paver and brick maintenance and repair on Barracks Row, $54,000 for a Bike Share at 11th and PA Avenue, $14,000 for tree box fencing at Eastern Market Metro Plaza, and a total of $309,700 for Capitol Riverfront BID for intersection enhancement, Sidewalks, trash bins, and bike racks.
Options – Josh Kerns, Options Public Charter School Court Appointed Receiver told ANC6A Thursday night that Options will be open next year with a reduced student body – down from 380 to about 250. While Options will be open to new students, the school administration is not aggressively marketing the school. He announced that teachers and staff are being evaluated and he expects significant turnover in both areas. In addition, since neither the principal nor the Executive Director will be returning, there will be new leadership next year. Kerns also discussed plans to revamp the exterior of the school to make it less welcoming as a gathering place for non-students after hours and encouraged public feedback to that end. Kerns hinted that pending a long term solution to serving the needs of the at risk youths attending the school, that the school would continue to remain open with a reduced student body.
New ANC 6A03 Commissioner Chris Ward, was elected to serve the out the remainder of the term of Commissioner David Holmes, who resigned earlier this year.
New ANC6A Commissioner. At Thursday night’s ANC6A meeting, newly elected Commissioner Chris Ward was introduced. He succeeds Commissioner David Holmes, who resigned earlier this year.
The Week Ahead…….
Note: New Access/Exit for SE-SW Freeway
Starting Saturday, June 21: CLOSED until August 23: 11th Street ENTRANCE Ramp to West Bound Southeast-Southwest Freeway – Use 3rd Street Ramp
OPENING: 11th Street EXIT Ramp for East Bound Southeast-Southwest Freeway
Monday, June 16
The Eastern Market Metro Plaza Task Force working on the redesign of Eastern Market Metro Plaza meets at 5:00pm in Hill Center. The Task Force final plan will be presented to the community at two public meetings: Saturday, June 21, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; and Monday, June 23, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm both of which will be held at Hill Center.
Tuesday, June 17
CHRS Board of Directors meets at 6:30pm in Capitol Hill townhomes, 750 6th Street, SE.
Tuesday, June 17
ANC6A Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee meets at 7:00pm at Sherwood Recreation Center (10th and G Streets, NE)
On the agenda:
Update on requests by Little Miss Whiskey’s, H Street Country Club, Rock N Roll Hotel, and Vendetta to terminate their Settlement Agreements with ANC 6A.
Discussion of request by Smith Commons (1245 H Street NE) for summer garden endorsement and support from ANC for stipulated endorsement.
Discussion of restaurant alcohol beverage license renewal for The Pursuit at 1421 H Street NE.
Discussion of recent incidents at XII, including the ABC Board’s recent suspension decision..
Wednesday, June 18
ANC6B Outreach and Constituent Services Task Force meets a 7:00pm in Hill Center.
On the agenda:
Office of Police Complaints, Nykisha Cleveland, Public Affairs Specialist, & Natasha Smith, Investigations Manager.
Office Overview
How do I file a complaint?
What happens when a complaint is filed?
Complaint trends
OPC studies and reports
Wednesday, June 18
ANC6A Economic Development Committee meets at 7:00pm at Sherwood Recreation Center (10th and G Streets, NE). Agenda not available at press time.
Saturday, June 21
The Eastern Market Metro Plaza Task Force presents its final plan for redesign of Eastern Market Metro Plaza to the community at two public meetings: Saturday, June 21, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; and Monday, June 23, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm both of which will be held at Hill Center.
Saturday, June 21
Access/Exit to Southeast-Southwest Freeway changes:
CLOSED until August 23: 11th Street ENTRANCE Ramp to West Bound Southeast-Southwest Freeway – Use 3rd Street Ramp
OPENING: 11th Street EXIT Ramp for East Bound Southeast-southwest Freeway
CAPITOL HILL CORNER 
When was there an election to fill the ANC6A03 vacancy? Who voted? Was there public notice of this election? If so, where was it published?