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December 29, 2024 · 10:18 pm

Another Quiet Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

Another Quiet Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted December 29

Joselito Closes after Seven Years at 660 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  Here’s the notice announcing the closure posted next to the entrance. 

“With a heavy heart, we announce the permanent closure of Joselito Casa de Comidas in Eastern Market on December 28th.

It has been our privilege to serve you for the past seven years.  The laughter shared, the special occasions celebrated, and the community we have built together, especially through the pandemic, have been the highlights of our journey at Joselito.  Each meal, every conversation, and all of the faces we’ve seen have made Joseliro a place my father would have been proud of:  a place of warmth, connection and joy where friends and family gather.

While this closure is necessary, it is not the end of our story.  We are launching “el Rincon de Joselito,” twelve special seats at our chef’s counter at SER, our restaurant in Arlington, where guests will experience tasting menus from Joselito.  Seatings will be available by reservations made at least 24 hours in advance and will begin early in 2025.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and love over the years.  Thank you for being a part of our story and we hope to see you at “el Rincon de Joselito” at SER.

With deepest appreciation,

Javier, Christiana and the entire Joselito Team”

Last October, owner Javier Candon, told Eater DC that he would close once someone signed a new lease.  He said that once he found a tenant, the landlord (Stanton Development) agreed to let them go without any penalties.  No word yet on who Joselito’s successor in the space might be.

And on Barracks Row, Hill Restaurant Group announced that its Playa Ocho Cantina on Barracks Row was up for sale.  The sign says its temporarily closed for renovations.

The week before Christmas, Los Caballeros at 308 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, was celebrating its one year anniversary.

The Furies Collective House on 11th Street, SE, designated a National Historic Landmark.  On December 16, the National Park Service finalized the designation, marking an additional recognition of the significance of the house at 219 11th Street, SE.  The house had previously been listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.  The Furies Collective was a group of 12 lesbian feminist activists who made the house their operational center and published a newspaper called “The Furies.”  Between 1971 and 1973 the group’s publication raised questions about women’s place in society and the nature of the relationship between men and women, women and other women, and women and society.  In Greek mythology, The Furies were three goddesses of vengeance.

The house is now the home of Capitol Hill author Robert Pohl and his wife Antonia.  Here’s a link to Pohl’s Facebook page which follows progress on his latest book, 101 House in a Zeppelin https://www.facebook.com/RobertPohlAuthor

Fencing the Capitol.  Sunday afternoon, the Architect of the Capitol’s securing of the Capitol Complex with 8 foot fencing was underway.  This is the view from 2nd and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  The fencing will eventually encompass the Capitol. 

Status Report on the Inaugural Platform.  Construction continues on the West Front of the US Capitol.  As seen in the photo, the structure on the far left is the radio platform from which audio  correspondents will broadcast live coverage of the ceremony.  Just to the left of center, the narrow white structure is the Center Camera Stand, where the network pool will provide head-on video coverage to other news subscribers who do not have cameras on this platform.  Other occupants of the structure will be network cameras (ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX) providing unilateral coverage as well a C-SPAN camera and official video cameras.  Also on this platform will be still photographers from major news organizations.  On the far right, the South Camera Stand will be home to additional network cameras, video cameras from the major network and independent news organizations, and more still photographers. 

The Week Ahead…

Monday, December 30

ANC6A’s Community Outreach Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the agenda:

  • Announcements & Updates – Reminder of Sunday morning cleanups on I Street – People’s Front of H Street Group – How to join the 6A list serve.
  • ANC 6A Community Outreach Committee Eligibility and Candidates
  • Community Comments & Concerns

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December 22, 2024 · 10:06 pm

A Quiet Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Quiet Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

The Week Ahead…

There are no ANC or other community civic meetings scheduled for the week ahead.  Happy Holidays.

Some Photos from the Past Week

Union Station continues the tradition of erecting The Norwegian Christmas Tree – an annual gift from the people of Norway to the United States in thanks for assistance in WWII.  The tradition dates to 1997 and was proposed by then-Ambassador Tom Vraalsen.

The wreaths on the front of Union Station have become an iconic symbol of the season.

And here’s a reverse shot with the U.S. Capitol in the background.

At the Library of Congress, this year’s tree is on the balcony rather than on the main floor of the Great Hall.  Among the ornaments are small books which have the names of the states in their title. 

Around the base of the tree are books belonging to 14 of those who have served as Librarians of Congress.  Each book has been turned into a paper sculpture, with bundles of pages folded in a way that provides a surface upon which is displayed the names of the books’ owners.  Shown here are books owned by Librarians of Congress Boorstin and Billington.  The current Librarian is Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman and the first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress. 

Attached to the books are examples of the liberty or Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom.  It recurs throughout the Library of Congress Great Hall Space.  (According to Wikipedia, the Phrygian cap is a soft conical cap with the apex bent over which came to signify freedom and liberty first in the American Revolution and then in the French Revolution.) For timed entry passes, go here:  https://www.loc.gov/visit/

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December 20, 2024 · 12:42 am

Rumsey Pool Likely to Close in January 2026 for Demolition/Reconstruction

Rumsey Pool Likely to Close in January 2026 for Demolition/Reconstruction

by Larry Janezich

Posted December 19, 2024

Thursday night, DPR held the first of many community meetings on the modernization of Rumsey Aquatic Court.

CM Charles Allen called the project a once in a generation opportunity.

Thursday night, DPR held its first community meeting to launch the design phase for the construction of a new Rumsey Aquatic Center.  CM Charles Allen told more than 150 attendees that they could swim for about another year while the new building is being designed and before the old building closes for at least 18 months of demolition and construction. 

The meeting was held in the North Hall of Eastern Market and was presided over by DPR External Affairs official, Tommie Jones. 

CM Charles Allen who shepherded the already-appropriated $37 million in funding for the project through the City Council spoke at the meeting.

Allen called the project a once in a generation opportunity and noted the challenges the project faced, being adjacent to the historic Eastern Market, and the importance of designing a structure appropriate for that space.  He said he had met with several swim stakeholder groups and heard one consistent message:  they want more water – more swimming lanes.  He said he heard a lot of ideas about the second floor, including an observation deck where parents can watch their children swim.  The second floor is currently slated to be a senior center with a tech lounge, a business incubator space, and an indoor fitness center.  Another opportunity will be to reimagine the alley between the new building and Eastern Market and activating the dead zone on the C Street side (which used to be the original entrance to the building).  He said, “The building will not be all things to all people,” but “we will turn to the community to ask whether we’re headed in the right or wrong direction – just let us know.”

Plans are under consideration to transport Rumsey swimmers to other pools during the closure.  “The Rumsey users are a community, Allen said, “and we will do everything we can to hold the community together.” 

In addition to ideas mentioned by Allen, DPR’s PowerPoint presentation listed other ideas which have been mentioned, including:

  • Zero Entry Approach to pool (also known as beach entry pool).
  • Locker Room improvements.
  • Explore new ways to activate front plaza.
  • Honoring local history.
  • Multipurpose community spaces.

The preliminary Project Milestone Schedule is as follows: 

  • Dec 2024 Community Meeting 1 – Project kickoff community meeting.
  • (Electronic Community Survey – February/March 2025)
  • Spring 2025 Community Meeting 2 – Concept Review.
  • (Schematic design phase)
  • TBD Community Meeting 3 – Design Update.
  • TBD Community Meeting Final Design.
  • (Permitting Phase)
  • TBD Community Meeting Construction Kick off.
  • (Construction Updates)

During Q&A, some of the concerns which members of the community asked the design team to consider included: 

  • The importance of providing adequate funding for maintenance.
  • Provision for swim meets.
  • Transgender bathrooms. 
  • Expansion of the building footprint.
  • Use of bromine or ozone instead of chlorine water treatment. 
  • Prioritizing use of the new building as an aquatic center. 
  • Keeping pool open until last minute.

Rumsey opened in 1970 as the Capitol East Natatorium – the first year round, racially integrated public swimming pool in the district.  The facility renamed in honor of Dr. William H. Rumsey, former Director of the DC DPR and co-founder of the Black History Invitational Swim Meet.  For more, see here:  https://bit.ly/3RCTY70

The project website where Thursday night’s Power Presentation will be posted is here:  https://dgs.dc.gov/page/rumsey-acquatic-center    DPR says it will go live on December 20.   

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December 18, 2024 · 1:23 pm

Mott’s Community Owned Market Hopes to Open in Early Spring

Mott’s Community Owned Market Hopes to Open in Early Spring

by Larry Janezich

Posted December 18, 2024

Mott’s Market Winter Wonderland Celebration and Holiday Market on Saturday, December 14. 

Payton Sherwood, the vendor and operator of the new Capitol Hill’s Mott’s Market at 232 12th Street, SE, says he “likes to believe the Market will open in early spring.”  That’s Payton on the right – also pictured at far left is Michael Skinner, President of Mott’s Market Neighborhood LLC.  The occasion was last Saturday afternoon’s Winter Wonderland Event at Mott’s.    Neighbors gathered for a celebration of the season and to view progress on the market’s buildout as the building takes shape for reopening. 

Sherwood says that the LLC has received its liquor license and funding is in place for the final push.  What remains is finishing the plumbing and electrical and inspections, then finishing the interior, final inspections and getting a certificate of occupancy. 

Mott’s Market closed as a neighborhood mom and pop store in 2022.  A group of neighbors organized by Skinner raised money to purchase and restore the store to preserve it as a community market.  The market is owned by an LLC comprised of 90 community members.  For more, go here:  https://www.mottsmarket.com/

Here’s a photo of the interior looking toward the street.  There’s room for inside seating (as well as outside).  More than a grocery, the carry out or eat on premises menu will feature sandwiches, pastries, prepared food, coffee, wine and beer.  True to it’s original function, the shop will stock household staples. 

Saturday’s holiday market at Mott’s included two artist’s stands offering ideal holiday gift ideas.  Here’s Erin Thompson Studio’s with Capitol Hill inspired art works.  https://erinthompsonstudio.com/

And here’s Medieval Scribe Saoirse (Seer-sha) Hosman’s exceptionally well crafted handbound books.  https://sites.google.com/hosman.us/saoirses-portfolio

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December 16, 2024 · 5:12 pm

Photo Essay:  New Congressional Cemetery Tradition Debuted Saturday

Photo Essay:  New Congressional Cemetery Tradition Debuted Saturday

by Larry Janezich

Posted December 16, 2024

Saturday marked the debut of a new annual ceremonial tradition at Congressional Cemetery with the remembrance of fallen veterans and those who continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.  For the first time ever, the cemetery participated in a national ceremony and laying of wreaths on the graves of those who have served in every branch of the United States military.  Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun in 1992.  On Saturday, more than two million volunteers gathered nation-wide to “Remember, Honor, and Teach” at more than 4,600 participating locations in all 50 states.  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

There are over 1,700 veterans from almost every American armed conflict dating back to the American Revolution interred at historic Congressional Cemetery and volunteers placed 350 wreaths on veteran’s graves.  Wreaths were donated by community members who ordered them online on the Wreaths Across America website at $17 each.               

The ceremony came to Congressional Cemetery owing to the efforts of Jim Guckert, founder and Executive Director of Guerrilla Gardeners DC.  After volunteering for wreath-laying in Arlington National Cemetery, Guckert thought that Congressional Cemetery warranted its own service.  He put Wreaths Across America in conversation with representatives of Congressional Cemetery and Saturday’s first commemoration event was the result.

Wreaths Across America’s community partners in the effort included the DC National Guard, Post 46 – The American Legion, The Judge Lynn Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and Guerrilla Gardeners of Washington DC. 

In remarks, A.J. Orlikoff, Director of Programming, Historic Congressional Cemetery, cited President Lincoln’s address on the purpose of the struggle to the 166th Ohio Regiment who were visiting the White House on August 22, 1864. 

“It is not merely for to-day, but for all time to come that we should perpetuate for our children’s children this great and free government, which we have enjoyed all our lives. I beg you to remember this, not merely for my sake, but for yours…. The nation is worth fighting for, to secure such an inestimable jewel.”

Here are wreaths for each branch of the United States Armed Forces, waiting placement.

Veterans of the Armed Forces selected to place the wreaths in front of the American Flag in the center of the veterans’ section of Congressional Cemetery. 

The wreaths after placement.

After the ceremony, the volunteers split up into four groups to lay wreaths, each assigned a section of the cemetery.  Section leader Guckert led his group to a pile of wreaths – nearby   was the grave of gay activist Leonard Matlovich who was the first gay service member to purposely out himself to the military to fight their ban on gays. 

Guckert hands out wreaths to volunteers. 

Coast Guard veteran Denise Krepp lays a wreath on Matlovich’s grave. 

For more on The Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery and how to join it, go here:  https://congressionalcemetery.org/

For more on Guerrilla Gardeners DC and how to join, go here:  https://guerrillagardenersdc.org/

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December 15, 2024 · 9:47 pm

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

By Larry Janezich

Posted December 15, 2024

Last Monday, there were signs of progress on the buildout for Dos Toros Taqueria, opening at 215 Pennsylvania Avenue – formerly the Firehook Bakery.  Dos Toros Taqueria – a San Francisco-style taqueria – has announced the opening of three outlets in DC. The enterprise has a dozen locations in NYC.  Here’s a link to the restaurant’s menu at the NYC outlets:  https://www.dostoros.com/menu  Photo credit:  Bob Gellman

Last Friday, CM Charles Allen held community office hours at Pretzel Bakery at 15th and C Street, SE. 

Friday afternoon, DC Public Library posted the December construction update on the modernization of the SE Public Library.  The Library closed on January 4, 2024 and is scheduled to reopen in early 2026. Here are a few photos from the update (see here: https://bit.ly/3ZEo7YL ) The one above shows the lower level, excavated and braced. Photo credit DCPL.

The new addition, lower level, facing South Carolina Avenue. Photo credit DCPL.

Laying of the concrete slab on the lowest level is complete.  The windows mark the original building’s lower level. Photo credit DCPL..

The new opening in the roof for the skylight.  Photo credit DCPL..

The Week Ahead….

Monday, December 16

ANC6B SE Library Taskforce will hold a hybrid meeting at 6:30pm.

The in-person meeting will be held on the 2nd floor of 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  The entrance is adjacent to Trader Joe’s.

 For info on how to join the meeting virtually, go here: https://anc6b.org/

Agenda:  Status of the renovation of the library and how to improve services at the DC Public Library’s Arthur Capper TechExpress, located on the second floor of the Arthur Capper Recreation Center in the Navy Yard neighborhood at 1000 5th Street, SE.  Services include wi-fi access, public computers, printing, copying and scanning as well as item return and holds pick-up.  For more, see here:  https://www.dclibrary.org/plan-visit/arthur-capper-techexpress

Tuesday, December 17

ANC6B’s Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/

Agenda:  To set the agenda for the January 14 meeting of the full commission.

Thursday, December 19

Community Meeting on Rumsey Aquatic Center (Rescheduled from December 12): 

DC Department of Parks and Recreation will host the first community meeting on the demolition and modernization of the Rumsey Aquatic Center, December 19, at 6:30pm in the North Hall of Eastern Market.  The design/build team are expected to take part in the meeting.   For more, see here: https://bit.ly/3ZsHnsv    

ANC6C Grants Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:30pm.

For info on how to access the meeting, go here:   https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/

Agenda:  TBA

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Closure of Downtown Metro Stations Dec. 20-30

WMATA plans to close some Downtown Metrorail stations for the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines between Friday, Dec. 20, and Monday, Dec. 30 to improve tracks and signaling.  During the closure, shuttle buses will replace train service at affected stations, providing customers with alternate access to stations. Stations will reopen Dec. 31.  Work will be completed in two phases:

Dec. 20-26: Farragut West, McPherson Square, and the lower level (Blue, Orange, Silver service) at Metro Center will be closed.

Dec. 27-30: Farragut West, McPherson Square, lower level (Blue, Orange, Silver service) at Metro Center, Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, and the lower level of L’Enfant Plaza (Blue, Orange, Silver service) will be closed.

For more info, go here:  https://bit.ly/3ZE3ZGl

Friday, December 20

Hill Center Event – 7:00pm until 9:00pm – $20

Holiday Music Spanning the Centuries Featuring Vox Pulchra and Celebrated Multi-Instrumentalist Tina Chancey.

For more info, to register and get tickets, go here:  https://bit.ly/3VGqo4H

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December 13, 2024 · 2:46 pm

Saturday Book Sale at NE Library – 10am – 3:00pm

Saturday:  Book Sale at NE Library – 10am – 3:00pm

Posted December 13, 2024

The Friends of the Southeast Library (FOSEL) together with the Friends of the Northeast Library (FONEL) will hold a joint book sale this Saturday, December 14, 2024.  The sale will be at the Northeast Library at 7th & Maryland Avenues NE.

The sale begins when the library opens at 10:00 am. We begin to pack up around 2:45 pm and are done by 3:00 pm. The sale is on the lower level of the library.

Entrance to the sale is through the library (and down the stairs or elevator).

In general, we have new and mostly used books of all types, including children’s books, fiction, best sellers, non-fiction, cookbooks mysteries, science, science fiction, romance, religion, history, biography, self-help, classics, travel, etc.  

Proceeds benefit local libraries, especially the Southeast Library, the Northeast Library, and the DC Library.

And remember, NO text books, NO casebooks, NO magazines, NO foreign language books, NO outdated computer books, NO encyclopedias. We are no longer taking CDs or DVDs.

Got the ability to recirculate this message on other lists?  That would be much appreciated.

Questions? bob@bobgellman.com

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December 10, 2024 · 6:25 pm

Postponed: Rumsey Center Community Meeting

By Larry Janezich

Posted December 10, 2024

Per CM Charles Allen, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation has rescheduled the community meeting on the demolition and modernization of the Rumsey Aquatic Center until Thursday, December 19, at 6:30pm in the North Hall of Eastern Market.  It is anticipated that the design/build team will take part in the meeting.   For more, see here: https://bit.ly/3ZsHnsv   

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December 10, 2024 · 11:13 am

Mezeh Grille Opens at 333 PA Ave SE

The long-awaited opening of Mezah on PA Ave SE came on Monday.

The restaurant is open daily, 10:30am until 9:00pm. These are photos just after it opened on Tuesday morning.

Mezeh is gifting $3 coupons on purchases of at least $10, through the end of the year. Pick up in store.

Mezeh Grille Opens on PA Ave SE

By Larry Janezich

Posted December 10, 2024

Mezeh Mediterranean Grill is open in the space formerly occupied by Roland’s convenience store at 333 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  The store is the latest in the Mezeh’s chain of more than 40 fast casual restaurants in the mid-Atlantic region.

Mezeh specializes in fresh food and natural flavors, made from scratch in-house daily with 100% olive oil halal protein, no hormones, no preservatives, and or additives. The restaurant targets young health conscious professionals, 21 – 45.

The most popular menu item is “create your own bowl” with some 65 toppings that fits any diet – vegetarian, vegan, Keto, gluten free, etc.

The restaurant’s name – “Mezeh” – is the company’s twist of a host of similar Eastern Mediterranean words all of which mean some variation of taste, flavor, nibble or small plate.

Here’s a link to Mezeh’s menu:  https://mezeh.com/menu/

The visionaries behind the chair are Saleh Mohamadi, head chef Steve Walker, and Tai Chiao.  The five- partner organization is based in Annapolis, MD.

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December 8, 2024 · 11:57 pm

The Week Ahead…& Some Mostly Restaurant Photo News

The Week Ahead…& Some Mostly Restaurant Photo News

by Larry Janezich

Posted Sunday, December 8

Boxcar Tavern has been purchased and according to a source, is investing in a $200,000 renovation to open an upscale bar called The Lobby Bar.  The owner, the source says, hopes to open in a few weeks.  That seems optimistic. 

On last Monday afternoon, workers were engaged in a substantial demolition and construction project inside Boxcar.  

Lavagna has a new owner who is somewhat vague about his plans for the retail space.  He introduced himself as Daoud and said “we haven’t decided – it might be a smoke shop or maybe we might serve Mediterranean food “– though he acknowledged that the previous tenant had had a restaurant and “it hadn’t worked for them. “  He said he might separate the space on the second floor since there were two entrances in the front.  Asked when he might know what the plans are, he replied he wasn’t sure, but “You’ll know soon enough.”  The owner said he has a smoke shop on Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda. 

The new Popeyes at 409 8th Street, Barracks Row – is shown here on the right adjacent to the build out for Taco Bell.  Despite bending over backwards to address concerns of nearby neighbors and other businesses on Barracks Row, Popeyes has hit a speed bump with their attempt to reopen under a new franchisee.  The problem is with the Department of Buildings (DOB) which is insisting that the restaurant have two restrooms.  Popeyes plan was to use one of the two existing bathrooms for indoor trash storage in accordance with best rodent control practices urged by the neighbors.  DC Code provides an exception for low occupancy restaurants to operate with one restroom.  The code is open to interpretation by DOB, and they’re coming down on the side of the rodents – this despite support for the trash storage plan from the DC Department of Health Rodent Control. 

The neighbors and Popeyes appealed to ANC6B’s Planning and Zoning Committee for advice and assistance at last week’s committee meeting.  The committee voted to write a letter to DOB and CM Allen to urge granting an exception and permit one of the two bathrooms to be used for trash storage.  The recommendation to send the letter will come up before the full ANC6B at its December meeting next Tuesday.  The DC Health Department shut down this Popeye’s in November of 2021 after a video of a rat infestation went viral. 

Barracks Row’s Cafe 8 Mediterranean Bistro wants to more than double its occupancy.  The request to amend their liquor license application to increase occupancy from 88 to 180 comes after the restaurant purchased two adjacent buildings.  Last Tuesday, ANC6B’s Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Committee voted to support the request.  The full ANC will take up the recommendation at next Tuesday’s December meeting of the full commission. 

The café at 424 Eighth Street, SE, is a hookah bar and grille owned and operated by a Turkish family and has been in business on Barracks Row for almost 20 years.

Rosedale Library Update.  Last Tuesday night at Rosedale Library, DC Public Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan, announced at a community meeting on the future of Rosedale Library, that the current site of the Library had been selected to build the new Rosedale Library. The yexpect to open in 2030.

The Week Ahead….

Highlights

  • Tuesday, ANC6B:  Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management – Pre-Inauguration Briefing
  • (Postponed until December 19.) Thursday, DPR Community meeting on Rumsey Aquatic Center

Monday, December 9

ANC6D will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to access the meeting, go here:  https://www.anc6d.org/virtual-meetings/  

Among items on the draft agenda:

Introduction of Commissioners

Community Announcements (Commissioners and Audience

Public Safety Report (PSA 103,105,106)

Community Concerns

Presentations

  • Illegal Cannabis Enforcement (ABCA Dir. Moosally, CM Allen, Capt. Hrebanek)
  • DCPS Amidon-Bowen Swing Space
  • Pepco Stacks Substation Repairs, Renovation
  • DOEE – Lead Safe and Healthy Housing

Consent Agenda

Development, Planning, and Transportation

  • 501 I Street SW

Commission Updates & Administrative Matters

***POSTPONED*** ANC6B Parks and Public Spaces Taskforce will meet at 7:00pm at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Second Floor, Conference Room 3 (Main Entrance Adjacent to Trader Joe’s)

Among items on the agenda:  TBA

Tuesday, December 10

ANC6B will hold a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm. Meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE; First Floor (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).

For info on how to access the virtual meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/

Among items on the draft agenda:

Introductions

Consent Agenda

Administrative Consent Items

  • Amendment of Standing Rules
  • Annual Report for ANC 6B 2024
  • January 2025 ABC Committee – Orthodox Christmas Conflict (Move to January 6th, 2025)

Community & Commission Announcements and Speak Out

Presentations

  • Green New Deal for Social Housing Presentation – Connor Laughland
  • Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management – Pre-Inauguration Briefing

ANC 6B Input on Other Items of Concern

  • Presentation of 2024 Outstanding Public Service Award
  • Letter to Council to Support Funding for Initiative 83

Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee

  • Café Bistro Med – 424 8th Street SE. Request to amend settlement agreement to allow for greater occupancy. (Capacity from 88 to 180)

Planning and Zoning Committee

  • Letter to DOB, CM Charles Allen, et. al;, supporting Popeyes appeal for an exception from regulations requiring two bathrooms in order to free up space for indoor trash storage in accordance with neighbor’s request for this rodent control measure. 

Public Safety Committee

  • Resolution Regarding Implementation of the Gun Violence Reduction Strategic Plan

ANC7D will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:

Agenda:  TBA

Wednesday, December 11

ANC6C will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/

Among items on the draft agenda:

Announcements

  • Commissioner announcements
  • Other community announcements
  • Citizen comments on problems/issues of concern (up to 2 mins. each)

Consent Calendar

Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee

  • 717 5th Street, NE.  Zoning Adjustment Application. 
  • Council oversight testimony (years of delays in BZA issuance of written decisions in two cases)

Thursday, December 12

 ANC6A will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda: 

Introduction of New ANC 6A Commissioners

  • Paul Spires (ANC 6A01)
  • Jeff Giertz (ANC 6A06)
  • Stephen Kolb (ANC 6A07)

Motion to renew service agreements for package prep/web services and notetaker for FY2025.

Single Member District reports (2 minute each)

Community Comments (2 minutes each)

***DPR Community Meeting*** (Postponed until December 19.)

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a community meeting on the demolition and modernization of the Rumsey Aquatic Center at 6:00pm in the North Hall of Eastern Market.  It is anticipated that the design/build team will take part in the meeting.   For more, see here: https://bit.ly/3ZsHnsv   

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about: 

Hill Center Event

Our City. Our Music. Our Writers., Featuring Daniel Boomhower and Carol Oja.  Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  In-person at the Hill Center.  $10.00.  Register here:  https://bit.ly/3Bem7hX

Hill Center Event

“SONG OF SOLSTICE” A Celtic Christmas Celebration Featuring: OCEAN Celtic Quartet.  Sunday, December 15 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm.   In-person.  $20.00.  Register here:  https://bit.ly/49seW2g

Folger Library Free Event

Free community singalong with Choral Director and The Voice contestant (season 25) L. Rodgers.  Friday, December 13, 5:30pm – 7:30pm.  Great Hall of the Folger Library. 

The Folger is ringing in the season with favorite festive tunes at our next Folger Friday!  Join for a cheerful evening of songs, crafts, and warm beverages as we celebrate in community.  Free Register here:  https://bit.ly/3Vp8t2n

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