Tonight: Friday Night Live Jazz features Crush Funk Brass Band at 5:30pm at Eastern Market Metro Plaza
by Larry Janezich
Posted Friday, July 12
Crush Funk Brass Band is a popular DC area band formed in 2022 and inspired by the brass music of the New Orleans second line parades organized by the Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs. Crush Funk adds an “urban Capital City modern fun(k) twist” according to their FB page. (Funk is the rhythmic, danceable music synthesized from a mixture of musical genres.) Here’s a link to their FB page. https://www.facebook.com/crushfunk
The concert series comes to Eastern Market Metro Plaza through the efforts of Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks and Recreation. CM Charles Allen secured funding in the current FY DC Budget to program the performance space at the Plaza.
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ANC6C held a virtual monthly meeting on Wednesday night.
Update on Cease and Desist for Two H Street NE Weed Shops
by Larry Janezich
Posted July 11, 2024
At ANC6C’s monthly Commission meeting on Wednesday night, Commission Chair Mark Eckenweiler gave the board members an update on ABCA’s cease and desist orders issued to two illegal H Street NE weed gifting shops last week: “American Papers [at 504 H Street, NE] has apparently shuttered its operation – at least I’m unaware that any activity has occurred. Safe House at 335 H Street is in open defiance and there will be further proceedings to address that. But the uncontrolled chaos and the adverse impacts that we’ve had on H Street from some of these operations will be drawing to a close shortly – I’m very confident – and I’m very very pleased that the ABCA board took this step. I also want to recognize that CM Charles Allen was key to getting us to this point in terms of sponsoring the amendments in the emergency legislation passed this spring to fill some gaps clarifying enforcement authorities for the enforcement agencies, but then also pressing for… the enforcement. “
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R.I.P. Raiford Gaffney – Community Builder and Benefactor
by Larry Janezich
Posted July 10, 2024
Capitol Hill community builder Raiford Gaffney passed away on Friday, July 5, at her home across the street from Tyler Elementary School. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
Raiford will be remembered by friends and neighbors for her community stewardship, much of which centered around St. Mark’s church, on Capitol Hill. She started attending services at St. Mark’s in 1997. Gaffney was an integral part of the St. Mark’s community, serving stints on the staff and participating in committee and stewardship activities to support the church.
Gaffney also contributed a great deal to the Southeast Library. At the July 8th meeting of ANC6B’s Southeast Library Taskforce, Chair David Sobelsohn noted that Raiford “was the original vice chair and stalwart member of the Taskforce and came to every meeting. She attended the meeting with CM Charles Allen where we were able to get funds for the Arthur Capper interim SE Library facility.” Sobelsohn also mentioned the Gaffney assisted the AARP in their free tax preparation service. “We will miss her terribly,” Sobelsohn said, before observing a moment of silence in her honor.
CHC reached out to Neal and Janice Gregory, members of St. Mark’s for some 50 years. Neal remembered Raiford: “We knew Raiford primarily through her work at St. Mark’s. She seemed to be involved in every aspect of a very active congregation. I wondered how she got the time and energy to perform the many services she rendered at the church as well as at other neighborhood spots where I encountered her such as the Hill Center, the Folger, and the Marine Corps Parade. She was a real ball of fire.”
Susan Sedgewick of the Capitol Hill Village (CHV) Advocacy Steering Committee recalled that Raiford “was a CHV member but most of her volunteer efforts with regards to Village-like activities were with St. Mark’s parishioners, many who did not live on the Hill.”
Gaffney was also a music lover. She was instrumental in bringing early music concerts to Washington venues, including St. Marks.
According to a biography supplied by St. Mark’s, Blanche Raiford Gaffney was born August 25, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia.
She had a long career in the federal government, working for the Army Intelligence School in Dundalk, MD; the National Security Agency; the Commodities Future Trading Commission; and, finally, the IRS, where she remained until retiring in 1998. Gaffney was extremely proud of her work for the IRS. In a letter to the editor of the Washington Post, she said, “I was honored to work at the Internal Revenue Service for 15 years… and was amazed to learn how nonpolitical the IRS was compared with other agencies…Above the main entrance, a quote from Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. is carved: “Taxes are what we pay for a civilized society.”
In her final days, Raiford expressed gratitude to friends and community members who came to offer aid, comfort, and support. According to St. Mark’s: “Raiford has chosen to continue gifting our community by leaving her house to the church [saying], ‘St. Mark’s has been the family around me that I needed.’”
Attempt for largest human Ice Cream Cone Image Misses Mark. According to Brian Ready, Executive Director of Barracks Row Main Street, they had the numbers but a fluctuating crowd size and a partially blocked photo dashed the hopes for verifying Barracks Row Main Street’s attempt to break a Guinness World Record at Eastern Market Metro Plaza on July 4th. The goal was to exceed the largest number of participants creating an image of an ice cream cone. The current record is 478. Sarah Casson, Guinness World Record adjudicator, was unable to verify that 479 people participated in the effort. Ready pointed to a fluid number of participants made restless by the heat and to a partially blocked image taken from a cherry picker – the best organizers could get under city restrictions. Some 700 people answered the on-line call for RSVPs to participate, though the heat and the wait time eroded the numbers as the morning event moved to high noon. In terms of publicity for Barracks Row, however, the attempt was an unqualified success as two local television stations, WTOP and WJLA broadcast television news spots on their local news programs. See here: WTOP https://bit.ly/3XNQTqO and WJLA https://bit.ly/3SmhKH5 Photo Courtesy of Barracks Row Main Street.
Here’s Guinness World Record Adjudicator Sarah Casson and Barracks Row Main Street Executive Director Brian Ready. Photo Courtesy of Barracks Row Main Street.
SE Library Renovation: Here’s an image of the current condition of the lower level of Southeast Library, preceding excavation to add a new floor below the existing lower level. DC Library is presenting a construction update at Monday night’s meeting of the ANC6B Southeast Library Task Force. (See below.) Here’s a link to the latest construction report: https://bit.ly/4eS8l3u Photo courtesy of DC Public Library.
From Capitol Hill BID: “India Person worked as a Hospitality Ambassador at Capitol Hill BID for over 20 years. After a hard fought two year battle with cancer, she passed away on January 25, 2024. She was sunshine on a cloudy day. For 20 years India Person patrolled and cared for our BID members. She fought an amazing battle with cancer for the last 2 years…working up until the last few weeks. She passed away today [January 25, 2024] ~ Bless her beautiful soul.” BID plans to install a memorial bench for India Person on Eastern Market Metro Plaza. ANC6B is expected to support the BID’s public space application on Tuesday night. Photo courtesy of Capitol Hill BID.
Here’s the location where the bench with plaque will be installed. Photo courtesy of Capitol Hill BID.
ICYMI – ComplimentsOnly Sub shop is opening on Barracks Row in the space formerly occupied by Bitter Grace between Ginza Karaoke and Jen’s Ice Cream– part of the building complex at 526 8th Street, SE. . It will be the second location for ComplimentsOnly which has another outlet at 2029 P Street, NW. Here’s a link to their website and the menu featuring subs with quirky names. https://www.complimentsonlysubs.com/ The story was first reported by Washington Business Journal.
The Week Ahead…
Monday, July 8
ANC6B Southeast Library Taskforce will hold a hybrid virtual and in person meeting at 6:30pm. The meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Second Floor (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).
For info on how to join the virtual meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the draft agenda:
Moment of silence in memory of our former vice-chair, Raiford Gaffney.
Update on the renovation of SE Library including a preview of the July construction update which will go public at the end of the week. Jaspreet Pahwa
Reopening of the Arthur Capper interim library facility including effort to expand hours of operation
ANC6B Parks and Public Spaces Taskforce will hold an in-person meeting at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Second Floor, Conference Room 3 (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).
Among items on the draft agenda:
Consideration of a draft letter required to support for the Riverfront Bid application to DC’s Public Art Building Community (PABC) Grant Program – 2nd Street Underpass Artmaking Project for work under the overpass near Garfield Park.
Consideration of Planning and Zoning Committee action approving a commemorative bench in the EMMetro Park honoring BID Ambassador India Person.
Discussion of the Throne installation and planned evaluation reviews.
Consideration of a draft letter to appropriate members of DC Council addressing amplified sound abatement legislation.
Tuesday, July 9th
ANC6B will hold a hybrid virtual and in person meeting at 7:00pm. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE; First Floor (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).
For info on how to join the virtual meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the draft agenda:
Consent Calendar: TBA
Community & Commission Announcements & Speak Out.
Presentations:
Sean Moore – DC Water, Lead Free DC Presentation/Update for ANC 6BANC.
ANC 6B Resolution on DC Utility Shutoff Ban.
Consideration of Settlement Agreement for DMV Liquors Wines and Beers, 643 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (formerly J.J. Mutts). Renewal of a Class A Liquor License.
629 South Carolina Avenue, SE. Project: To construct a three-story with cellar, rear addition, to an existing, attached, three-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
629 South Carolina Avenue, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application. Project: To construct a three-story with cellar, rear addition, to an existing, attached, three-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
1630 G Street, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application. Project: To construct a front porch addition to an existing, semi-detached, two-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
Letter to the USAO for the District of Columbia Regarding Data Transparency.
Dave Statter, Statter 911 Communications, LLC, 30 minutes w/Q&A.
Community Presentation
Sherry Lumpkin, Noel Kassewitz, and Billy Friebele. River Spirit Project, Social Art and Culture (SAAC). Introduction and presentation of project designs.
DC Government Updates/Presentations
Lawrence Davin, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations & Services (MOCRS) Ward 7 Representative.
Francis Campbell, Office of Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Representatives.
Letter to DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities concerning Spirit of the River Sculpture by Social Art and Culture (SAAC).
Proposed Motion: Commission to consider sending a letter of support to CAH for sculpture installation at Kingman and Heritage Islands.
4337 Douglas Street, NE. (District Properties.com LLC and LNDC, Inc.) Proposed Motion: Commission to consider sending a letter communicating ANC position on BZA Application.
Proposed Motion: Commission to consider sending a letter communicating ANC position on BZA #20769, 4533 Douglas St, NE
Proposed Motion: Commission to consider sending a letter communicating ANC position on BZA #21149, 1801 D St, NE.
Letter to Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray concerning alley naming for Square 1084. Proposed Motion: Commission to suggest 2-3 potential options for DC Council consideration.
Recommendation: ANC 6A sign a letter of support for the substantial change to the Class C restaurant license of Bloom at 1402 H Street, NE.
Recommendation: ANC 6A approve a grant to Maury Elementary School PTO in the amount of $1,000.00 to fund for installation of a crosswalk mural in 200 block of 13th Street, NE, at Tennessee Avenue NE.
Plenary Session
Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter to DDOT in support of the Arts in the Right-Of-Way project at 15th Street, NE, and Constitution Avenue, NE, and reiterating a long-standing request for an all-way stop at this location.
Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter to DDOT in support of an Arts in the Right-Of-Way installation at Maury Elementary School in the crosswalk across the 200 block of 13th Street at the intersection with Tennessee Avenue NE.
Recommendation: ANC 6A oppose the application for a class C restaurant license for AG Restaurant at 816 H Street, NE, unless a settlement agreement is reached and that Commissioner Dooling have the authority to represent the ANC in settlement agreement discussions.
Recommendation: ANC 6A sign a letter of support for a stipulated license for AG Restaurant at 816 H Street NE (ABRA-128831) if a settlement agreement is reached.
Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter of support to the BZA re: Request for a Special Exception from the matter-of-right-uses to construct a detached, two-story accessory garage with accessory dwelling to an existing, attached, two-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone and use the accessory building second floor as a dwelling unit once construction is complete and a certificate of occupancy is obtained at 813 7th Street, NE.
Suggested motion: ANC 6A support the request for a two (2) year time extension to Board of Zoning Adjustment Order in order to construct a third floor with penthouse addition, to an existing, attached, two-story with cellar, mixed use building at 1252 H Street, NE.
Suggested Motion: Nomination of Commissioner Dave Wethington to be Co-Chair of ANC 6A.
Earlier this week, the DC Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) issued cease and desist orders to two illegal weed shops on H Street, NE: All American Paper at 504 H Street, NE, and Safe House at 335 H Street, NE. On Friday morning, there were no signs of activity around the former. There appeared to be a short line on the sidewalk outside the latter.
These orders, dated Wednesday, July 3, appear to be the first in the long-awaited enforcement effort against illegal weed “gifting shops.”
Two other outlets also received cease and desist orders: Hotbox at 1564 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, and Smoke Island at 1326 Wisconsin Avenue, NW.
Here’s a link to ABRA’s page where the orders reside: https://bit.ly/45VaiZ1 The orders detail the evidence ABRA agents observed while conducting inspections which lead to the board’s finding of illegal activity and the decision to issue the closure orders.
Licensed medical marijuana shops are likely to welcome the strengthened enforcement as will the former illegal “gifting shops” which have taken advantage of the city’s effort to expand the medical cannabis licensing to allow them to convert to legal outlets. Several of these illegal outlets – including Mr. Nice Guys – on Barracks Row, continue to operate illegally, waiting for the hammer to fall, while others such as Mother Blossom across the street have closed their doors.
Capitol Hill Corner asked Commissioner Mark Eckenweiler, Chair of ANC6C where the H Street businesses lie, for comment. Eckenweiler said, “”I welcome this decision by the ABC Board. The over-proliferation of illegal cannabis shops has had significant adverse impacts on the H Street corridor and nearby residents. I look forward to seeing additional enforcement action against these and other illegal cannabis sellers in the area.
Councilmember Charles Allen made these Board orders possible by pushing through Council legislation this spring to clarify and strengthen the agency’s enforcement authority. My constituents and I are deeply grateful for his timely and energetic efforts to address these important issues.”
Asked for comment, Allen told CHC: “I’m very pleased to see the ABCA Board take action. And they need to do more. I wrote the enforcement legislation that they’re now putting into action because while the District has created a thoughtful and successful pathway for licensed, regulated, and legal medical cannabis sales, those businesses that refuse to enter this legal market and continue to thumb their nose at the District’s laws cannot be allowed to continue illegally operating.”
This year’s Barracks Row July 4th Parade was heavily weighted in favor of politicians and civic organizations, giving residents an opportunity to applaud their services to the community. The Mayor, the Marine Band, and the South American dance troupes which have been parade reglulars were otherwise engaged this year, but the crowd was enthusiastic and appreciative.
MPD Chief of Police Pamela Smith and MPD First District Commander Colin Hall led the parade.
City Council Chair and Capitol Hill Resident Phil Mendelson showed up.
The parade brought out a crowd of CM Charles Allen supporters…
… here’s Allen working the crowd.
ANC6B marched in the parade – for the first time in memory. L-R: Commissioners Casey Durkit, Frank D’Andrea, 6B Chair Edward Ryder, and Commissioner David Sobelsohn.
At-Large Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. has been a regular participant, and was back this year.
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb marched in casual attire.
The Eastern High School band continued their long tradition of participating…
…and the Blue and White Marching Machine never fails to please.
The parade’s largest contingent represented Capitol Hill Village – a civic group that seldom gets credit for the influence they wield as a community organization.
The Capitol Hill BID – The Men and Women in Blue – was there. That’s Founder and President Patty Brosmer on the left.
Guerrilla Gardners – founded by Jim Guckert (waving) – continues to beautify unused or untended spaces across Capitol Hill. Here’s a link to the organization’s website – they are always looking for volunteers. https://guerrillagardenersdc.org/
And finally, the retail business community, as represented by Hill’s Kitchen Leah Daniels, and behind, Kathleen Donahue of Labyrinth Puzzles & Games.
Following the parade, Barracks Row MainStreet organized an effort to break the Guinness World Record for the largest human image of an ice cream cone on the 700 block of D Street, SE. CHC will report on how that went tomorrow.
There were a few demonstrators at the Supreme Court last Thursday but over at the so-called “Senate Swamp Site” across from the Senate steps (named by television crews some decades ago for the muddy ground), several networks were broadcasting live programming. The much-awaited decision on Trump’s immunity claim will come down at 10:00am on Monday.
ICYMI. There’s a new public restroom on Eastern Market Metro Plaza. “Throne” is a creation of Thronelabs, the company who DC Department of Public Works has contracted with to launch a public restroom pilot in various locations in the city. There are several ways to access the public restroom:
QR code: Walk up to the restroom and scan the QR code, then press “send” on the pre-populated text message.
Text message: Text “Throne” to the number on the unit, then respond with the code provided.
Mobile app: Use the Throne app to find a nearby restroom, then select and press the open button.
Access card: Some locations may provide access cards for people without cell phones
According to the website, [the] “Throne offers an elevated experience that uses technology and behavioral science to bring bathrooms into the 21st century.’ The company promotes it as “transportable, self-monitoring re-servicing, clean and touchless, sustainable, plumbed and ventilated, and accessible and completely free to the public.” If the test period works out, the contract could be extended to February, 2025. For more, go here: https://www.thronelabs.co/
This is the Arthur Capper Community Center at 1000 5th Street, SE.
The Arthur Capper DC Library TechExpress Reopens Monday, July 1. The Department of General Services (DGS) has completed the major repairs to the HVAC system at the Arthur Capper Community Center. The TechExpress – offering limited library services during the renovation of SE Library – will reopen on Monday, July 1. Patrons may resume placing items on hold for pick-up at Arthur Capper TechExpress.
The Eastern Market Metro Plaza has its troubles – which stakeholders hope will be mitigated by the upcoming appointment of a DGS Plaza Manager. Meanwhile, the splash pad and playground at Eastern Market Metro Plaza have to be considered unqualified successes.
Here’s Triple Candie’s latest installation at their exhibit space in the former Li’l Pub at 655 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Triple Candie is a research-oriented curatorial agency run by art historian co-founders Shelly Bancroft and Peter Nesbett. Their purpose is to create alternative exhibition methods, making those methods the object of critical focus rather than what is displayed (which for the most part does not include original artworks). Go deeper here: http://www.triplecandie.org/
Here’s a photo of the reflecting pool at the easy-to-miss American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol Building. The National Park Service, manages and maintains the first national memorial dedicated to disabled veterans which opened in October 2014. For more, go here: https://bit.ly/3VNkVs1 For more photos, go here: https://bit.ly/4bqG3de
Here’s where the Memorial is located, across the street from the Bartholdi Fountain.
The Week Ahead…
Monday, July 1
ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting* at 7:00pm.
*Note: This meeting date has been adjusted to avoid conflicts with holidays, religious days, or other events.
229 8th Street SE. Historic Preservation Application. Project: TBD.
629 South Carolina Avenue, SE Historic Preservation Application. Project: To construct a three-story with cellar, rear addition, to an existing, attached three-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
629 South Carolina Avenue, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application. Project: To construct a three-story with cellar, rear addition, to an existing, attached three-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
1630 G Street SE. Zoning Adjustment Application. Project: To construct a front porch addition to an existing, semi-detached, two-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
ANC 6C Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Capitol Hill Corner woult also like you to know about:
July 4th
Barracks Row July 4th Parade kicks off at 10:00am.
July 4th
Free Ice Cream Event:
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® Attempt Event. Barracks Row Main Street is hosting a July 4th attempt to break the Guinness World Record largest human image of an ice cream cone. Participants receive a free scoop of ice cream after the event. 11:00am – 12:30pm, immediately following the July 4th Barracks Row Parade. Location: 8th Street, SE, Barracks Row. For more info, go here: https://www.barracksrow.org/worldrecord
The concert series comes to Eastern Market Metro Plaza through the efforts of Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks and Recreation. CM Charles Allen secured funding in the current FY DC Budget to program the performance space at the Plaza.
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Barracks Row Retailers Oppose DOT Plan to Reduce Parking
By Larry Janezich
Posted June 27, 2024
Image: DDOT
Barracks Row would lose 18 parking spaces under the current concept for the 8th Bus Priority Project
Wednesday night, Andrew Grinberg, DDOT Project Planner for the 8th Street Bus Priority Project, presented the latest concept for the project to the ANC6B Transportation Committee, chaired by Commissioner Frank DeFontaine. The stated goal of the project is to improve bus service, safety, and access on the 8th Street Corridor from East Capitol to M Street, SE. Wednesday night’s focus was on the changes coming to the portion between Pennsylvania Avenue SE and the 8th Street overpass.
Recently, Barracks Row merchants have expressed concern to DDOT and ANC6B Commissioners that the plan would have a negative impact on their businesses because it would reduce the amount of 8th Street parking – parking which, they say, is utilized by patrons of their stores and restaurants. The plan would also reduce the space currently available for loading, and in the case of Yes! Organic, eliminate it entirely. Several of the merchants and restaurateurs attended last night’s virtual meeting to express their concerns to the committee and to Grinberg.
DDOT’s PowerPoint presentation showed a total of 18 spaces which would be lost between Pennsylvania Avenue and Eye Street, SE. Much of the eliminated parking will come from converting angled parking to parallel parking. The parking spaces currently being used for streateries would be unaffected.
DDOT is skeptical of the claims that this loss of parking will have a significant effect on the Barracks Row businesses, noting that the 54 parking spaces in the lot under the freeway are underutilized and that there are plans to make the lot more accessible and user friendly.
DDOT is in the process of finalizing the concept which will lead to construction beginning in 2025. The next step is for DDOT to engage in a collaborative process with the Barracks Row stakeholders to establish new curbside regulations. These could include:
Increase or move loading zones
Addition of short term parking in some locations to facilitate turnover
Addition of handicap parking spaces
Moped/scooter parking zones
Here’s a link to the 8th Street Bus Priority Project which has a link to the PowerPoint presentation to the ANC6B Transportation Committee last night: https://buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/8thstse
Ribbon Cutting Reopens the Folger Library. Folger Director Michael Witmore (left) and CM Charles Allen led the ribbon cutting on Friday morning, officially reopening the Folger Library after a four year, $80.5 million renovation. A videotape of the entire ceremony is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S4qaD_ZYiA&t=9s
Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the United States, reads an address from King Charles III.
The ceremony began with music from the Crush Funk Brass Band.
In another venue on Friday night, the Rock Creek Kings kicked off a weekend commemoration of the anniversary of Eastern Market’s reopening after the 2007 fire. The rock band brought a menu of classic rock & roll to the North Hall …
which brought a crowd to the market…
and despite record heat temperatures, happy feet to the dance floor.
Over on Barracks Row, the past week brought a sign which revealed the name of the new medical cannabis outlet at 727 8th Street: Miel Wellness. The building was formerly the home Soul to Summit sports clothing outlet.
The Week Ahead…
Monday, June 24
ANC6B Public Safety Committee holds a virtual meeting at 6:30pm.
Action: Final Proposed Letter to the USAO Regarding Data Transparency.
Informational Presentation: Presentation and discussion led by Anne Seymour (Resident Member, 6B04) and Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) regarding victim rights and services.
Discussion or Action (TBD): Input on or consideration of a Joint Resolution with ANCs in support of the full Implementation of the Gun Violence Reduction Strategic Plan.
Community Partner Request for Support Announcements: Open forum for any community partner organizations in attendance to request support from the community.
ANC6A will hold a virtual meeting of the Community Outreach Committee at 7:00pm.
Motion to support Taco Bell’s Zoning Adjustment Application to permit a fast-food establishment use in an existing, attached, two-story commercial building on Barracks Row.
Motion to support Historic Preservation Application for HPA 718 7th Street, SE, Project: Additions and alterations to an existing two-story structure.
ANC6B will hold a virtual Executive Committee Meeting at 7:00pm following the preceding Special Call meeting.
Agenda: To set the agenda for the July 9th monthly meeting of the full Commission. Following this meeting a link will be available for the July 9th, Full Commission Meeting and the monthly agenda for all Committees and Taskforces.
Wednesday, June 26
Wednesday, June 26
ANC6B Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting a 7:00pm. Note: This meeting date has been adjusted to avoid conflicts with holidays, religious days, or other events.
Update on trail alignment for the Kenilworth Park South Connector of the Anacostia River Trail (David Balick, Trail Planner, DDOT)
Arts in the Right of Way Ground Mural Installation (AROW) at Intersection of 15th and Constitution NE (Kimberly Vacca, Public Space Activation Coordinator, DDOT)
Further Discussion about Alley Naming Suggestions for 16/17 & E Capitol & A NE – Squarw 1084
Thursday, June 27
ANC 6C Grants Committee Meeting will hold a virtual meeting at 7:30pm.
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