DC Lottery Denies Handle 19’s Application for Gambling License
by Larry Janezich
Posted February 8, 2021
On January 28, the Office of Lottery and Gaming issued an Executive Director’s Order denying Handle 19’s Sports wagering License. Business owner Shane August applied for the license last May to open a sports book gambling outlet at 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.
Once his intention became public, neighbors began organizing to oppose the granting of a liquor license in hopes that a denial would discourage August from opening at the location. The possibility that DC Lottery would deny the license seemed remote. and the conventional wisdom was that August had the right to open the gambling outlet, liquor license license or not. A divided ANC6B weighed in on behalf of the neighbors, voting to protest the liquor license and hired an attorney to represent the ANC at a protest hearing before the Alcohol Beverage Regulatory Administration.
As to why DC Lottery denied the application, the Executive Director’s Order says:
“The Application and supporting documentation were reviewed by the [Office of Lottery and Gaming’s] Regulation and Oversight Division and a due diligence background investigation was conducted on both Handle 19 and its Individual Qualifiers.
Based upon the information contained in the application and the results of the due diligence background investigation, on January 4, 2021, the OLG’s Director of the Regulation and Oversight Division issued a [Recommendation] Memorandum recommending the application be denied…after determining Handle 19 did not meet the requirements for licensure due to investigative findings related (sic) its Individual Qualifiers.
After a review of the Recommendation Memorandum, the Executive Director agrees with and adopts the Recommendation Memorandum in full….”
The Order directed that the Recommendation Memorandum produced by the Regulation and Oversight Division “shall only be sent to Shane August …and not released to the public because [it] contains information that is confidential under D.C. Official Code…”
The order says that if Handle 19 withdraws its application within 15 business days the application status shall be changed from denied to withdrawn. The $100,000 sports wagering application fee is not refundable.
Capitol Hill Corner asked former ANC6B Chair and Alcohol Beverage Committee Chair Chander Jayaraman to comment on the gambling license denial. He said, “I appreciate DC Lottery doing their job investigating applicants and denying applicants who do not meet the standards the city expects.” Though no longer on the Commission, Jayaraman has been heavily involved in the ANC’s protest of Handle 19’s application for a liquor license.
In a related development, on February 3, ABRA granted ANC6B’s motion to delay the protest hearing on Handle’s application for a liquor license until March 31. That issue is separate from the gaming license, and August could continue to pursue a liquor license, though it is unclear whether he desires to limit his business model to a restaurant or whether there is some other avenue to a gaming license approval. ABRA has scheduled a hearing on Wednesday to review the protestant’s January 27 motion to dismiss the protest hearing regarding the liquor license.
Last Monday, DC Council Chair Mendelsohn called the fence around the U.S. Capitol complex “outrageous – antithetical to an open society that is the core of American values – not the solution to terrorism; it creates a tremendous burden on the city and local government”. DC Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton will update on the fencing issue at ANC6C on Wednesday.
Fences will apparently be with us until mid-March. East Capitol and 2nd Streets, Thursday, February 4.
Fire Call Box Protest Art by Fearless Girls 2020, at 2nd and A Streets, NE.
Curious about Fearless Girls 2020? Laura Lyster-Mensh, “author, podcaster, consultant, rabble rouser” tracked down Fearless Girls 2020 and has done two pod casts on their art – the second one featuring an extensive interview. You can also find Lyster-Mensh’s map of Fearless Girls 2020 sculpture sightings. Go here: http://apple.co/3oZsrOa
The Week Ahead – Highlights of Upcoming ANC Meetings – Photos
by Larry Janezich
Highlights of the Upcoming ANC meetings:
Wednesday, ANC6C – DC Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton
Wednesday – Alcoholic Beverage Control Board – Review of Protestant Motion to Dismiss Protest Hearing in Case of Handle 19, Inc.
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Among items on the draft agenda:
Consent Agenda
Planning and Zoning Committee
631 G Street, SE. Historic Preservation Application. Construct second-story addition to existing garage
320 9th Street, SE. Historic Preservation Application. Construct two-story horizontal addition to rear of residential property.
515 10th Street, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application. Special Exception to construct a second story on existing one-story garage.
515 10th Street, SE. Historic Preservation Application. Construct a 2nd story addition to existing one-story garage.
1381 Potomac Avenue, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application. Special Exception to construct a new, two-story rear addition with cellar, to an existing two-story, attached, principal dwelling unit.
102 9th Street, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application. Special Exception to construct a penthouse addition to an existing three-story, attached, principal dwelling unit.
ANC 6B Letter to Historic Preservation Review Board requesting clarification of standards of review for height for garages and alley buildings
Transportation Committee
Send ANC November 2020 Letter on SE Boulevard to DDOT Acting Director.
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Planning and Zoning Committee
Discussion and vote on motion to support Text Amendment to add Inclusionary Zoning Requirements to NC-6 (Lower Barracks Row) Zone.
Transportation Committee
Draft Resolution on Restoring Pedestrian, Bike, & Transit Access Through Capitol Grounds.
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Election of Committee Chairs & Re-establishment of ANC6B Task Forces & Working Group
Election of ANC 6B Representative to the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee
ANC6C Environment, Parks and Events Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Review of Protestant 6B’s Motion to Dismiss Protest Hearing in Case No. 20-PRO00047, dated January 27, 2021. Handle 19, Inc. t/a Handle 19, 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Class CR, License No.: ABRA-117027
In accordance with Open Meetings Act, this meeting will be closed for deliberation and to consult with an attorney to obtain legal advice. The Board’s vote, however, will be held in an open session and the public is invited to attend.
Motion to authorize Co-Chairs of the ABL Committee to negotiate and sign a settlement agreement with representatives of the new establishment seeking a Class C Tavern license for operations at 1378 H Street, NE.
Motion to authorize Co-Chairs of the ABL Committee to submit to ABRA on behalf of the ANC a letter of support for a stipulated license for the new establishment seeking a Class C Tavern license for operations at 1378 H Street, NE, upon completion of a settlement agreement and upon receipt and review of a satisfactory placard for said establishment consistent with the discussion during the January 2021 ABL meeting.
Motion that ANC 6A approve the revised template settlement agreements as reflected in the ABL’s January 2021 meeting package. Recommendation: ANC 6A determine whether to remove from template settlement agreements requiring establishments to ask loiterers to move away from premises and authorize the Co-Chairs of the ABL to make any corresponding changes required.
Economic Development and Zoning Committee
1300 I Street, NE. Motion that ANC 6A send a letter of conditional support to BZA for a special exception to construct a third story, with rear and side additions, and to construct six residential units to an existing, two-story, detached building at 1300 I Street, NE, provided that the caveats that the developer add a bike rack or other amenities to encourage non-car transportation.
Suggested motion: ANC 6A approve an expenditure of $40.00 (plus tax) per month for a subscription to Zoom Webinars to conduct the ANC’s virtual meetings.
Presentation: Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen
MOVEDC Virtual Town Hall
Date and time: Thursday, February 11, 2021 1:30 pm
moveDC is the long-range transportation plan for the District of Columbia. moveDC establishes goals, policies, strategies and metrics for District Department of Transportation to invest in transportation facilities and programs that address the future needs of Washingtonians across all eight wards. Input is being solicited from all residents to ensure that long-range plan reflects the needs and priorities of a world class city like Washington, DC.
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Mayor Bowser at today’s situational briefing. She talked about her feelings while attending the ceremony for fallen US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick at the US Capitol earlier this week, and about the need to keep the Capitol Building and Grounds open to the public.
MPD Chief Robet Contee participated in the briefing and provided new details on the investigation into two deaths resulting from the insurrection at the US Capitol Building as well as the status of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) carrying a handgun on the DC streets.
MPD Chief Says US Attorney “No Where Near” Deciding if Officer Will Be Charged in Insurrection Death
By Larry Janezich
Posted February 4, 2021
Mayor Bowser held a Situational Briefing today along with MPD Chief Robert Contee and Director of the DC Department of Health, LaQuandra Nesbitt. In the Q&A after the Mayor’s presentation on the status of Covid – 19 vaccination efforts, Chief Contee was asked for an update on two deaths which occurred during the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6 – those of Officer Brian Sicknick and Ashley Babbitt. Contee said the US Attorney’s office was “no where near making a determination” whether a US Capitol Police officer will be charged in the shooting of Babbit during the insurrection on January 6. He said that media reports of a preliminary determination that the Capitol Police officer who shot Babbitt will not be charged are “totally false”. The investigation is in the very early stages and MPD is working in “tight coordination” with the US Attorney’s Office. That office did a walkthrough of the scene of the shooting on Friday.
MPD and the Chief Medical Examiner are in charge of investigating deaths in the District of Columbia – in deaths involving an officer it is several months before a determination is made.
In apparent reference to Officer Sicknick, Contee said that the Chief Medical Examiner will make a recommendation about the manner and cause of death once there is a “better understanding” of what we are dealing with.
In response to another reporter’s question, Contee said that MPD had issued a concealed carry permit to Representative Lauren Bobert (R-CO) and that MPD had reached out to Boebert as he said they would do regarding the video she circulated asserting that she would carry her handgun in DC. Contee said much of the video was taped on the US Capitol Grounds and although Boebert allowed the viewer to infer she was armed, she never displayed a weapon. He said that a permit application had been in the works. Asked by a reporter if other members of Congress had concealed carry permits, Contee said he was not sure but given the thousands of permits MPD has issued, there were probably others.
Also during the Q&A, Bowser was asked to comment about the fence which cordons off much of the complex of federal buildings on Capitol Hill and downtown Washington. She said she first she wanted to talk about the solemn ceremony in remembrance of Officer Sicknick at the US Capitol which she and Chief Contee attended. She said she didn’t fully appreciate the trauma that members of Congress and their staff went through and the fear they are living with – members of the Capitol Police force as well experienced trauma as did members of the MPD. “Those people were scared for their lives’, she said, “and I want to say how sorry I am and that my heart goes out to them.” An investigation and security re-boot is under way to consider how to secure the building without locking out the public. Bowser said we want the members, building and ground to be secure – safe but not fenced off. “The fence sends a broader message about democracy from our nation’s Capital to the rest of the world”, she said, “I’m confident the people involved will find a more robust security posture without fencing off the Capitol.”
Other takeaways from the briefing:
Nesbitt: Some federal entities get vaccines from the federal government, including DOD, Homeland Security, Bureau of Prisons, and Veteran Administration. Veterans over 65 years old may be able to get vaccinated through VA medical Centers. Call 202 745 8000 or visit https://www.va.gov/
Nesbitt: It’s very difficult to predict whether we will have a surge caused by a variant in immediate future. It depends on how closely we adhere to non-pharmaceutical interventions. A variant has been presented as dominant in some countries but whether it will become dominant in our region is unknown. Note of the three main variants have been seen in DC yet.
Nesbitt: The percentage of DC residents who have received the vaccine is 0.9% – the higher figures reported by the media do not take into account the number of non-residents we have vaccinated, and are based on the total number of shots administered which gives a higher figure.
Nesbitt: It would not be a good idea to concentrate all manufacturing efforts on the two vaccines currently approved. The greater number of vaccines being produced by a larger number of manufacturers will mean a greater overall supply of vaccine that we can get out to the public as well as provide greater confidence in the supply chain. Having 6 or 7 manufacturers will greatly enhance our ability to vaccinate or population in a shorter time.
Bowser: The DC Hospitality Alliance has special deals at hotels, DC attractions, restaurants and local businesses for the military, law enforcement officers, and first responders. DC wants to invite them and their families to visit DC. See here: https://washington.org/dcsalutesyou
Contee: MPD has formed a Car Jacking Taskforce in partnership with the FBI to address the spike in car jackings which is occurring here but is also widespread across the country. A major cause is people leaving their cars running while unattended. People should use caution and perhaps avoid sitting in their cars to eat or check cell phones.
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Jose Canales founded Canales Delicatessen in 1983, replacing the modest deli which preceded it, expanding the product line with a broad selection of ethnic foods. This photo is from February 2, the day ownership of the deli passed into the hands of …
… the new owner – Marcelo Maturano . He says he will keep the name, “Canales Delicatessen” – the employees and product line will stay the same.
Canales Delicatessen at Eastern Market Is Under New Management
by Larry Janezich
Posted February 3, 2021
After 38 years operating his deli at Eastern Market, Jose Canales has sold Canales Delicatessen. The new owner is Marcello Maturano who owns The Delly in Fairfax. The signing of a new ten year lease at Eastern Market cleared the way for the sale. Canales cited his difficulties with the city as one reason behind his decision to sell the business. The city first suggested a three year lease. Carnales says he was successful in upping the timing to ten years, but it came with a 330% increase in rent – the highest in the Market. As present, he says, the deli is the only business in Eastern Market which has a signed lease. Another reason is that after 38 years and the demands of the business, he is ready to step back and spend more time with his family.
Canales said he had mixed feelings about leaving the Market – “It has been blessed for me – watching kids in the neighborhood grow up – meeting great people who became friends and not just customers – you get attached.” He will be around for two weeks to help with the transition. After that, you can find him at Tortilla Café, across the street, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, helping out his daughter Catalina, who owns and runs that operation.
Mayor Bowser’s Situational Briefing on Monday, February 1
by Larry Janezich
Posted February 1, 2021
Mayor Bowser held a situational briefing Monday afternoon. Here are the main COVID take-aways:
10,975 doses of the vaccine will be delivered to DC this week. (8,775 last week)
83,125 doses have been delivered to DC and 62,219 have been administered. The difference is the number of vaccines for scheduled appointments.
The doses received by the city are split three ways every week, as follows: 1) Portal and call center, 2) Health care providers and hospitals and community health centers, 3) Special populations – essential employees, seniors living at home or in senior residential buildings, teachers, MPD, FEMS, and DDS populations.
Licensed child care providers and teachers and staff of independent schools in DC are eligible to schedule appointments this week when the portal opens.
All DCPS teachers and staff have been offered the vaccine. Approximately 3100 teachers and staff have received the first dose.
22.8% of the 86,000 individuals over 65 have been vaccinated.
Vaccinations lag in Wards 5, 7, and 8. Vaccine confidence appears to be a leading factor.
On Thursday morning at 9:00am priority zip codes in Wards 5, 7, and 8 will be eligible to schedule appointments.
The city has 200 people taking calls to assist residents with making appointments. Here’s the Vaccination portal number 855-363-0333.
According to the CDC, the second dose may be administered up to 42 days after the first dose.
The city is not using second doses to vaccinate more people with their first dose.
If you receive any messages or calls about the private sale of a vaccine, report this as an illegal scam. Report a scam to MPD: (202) 727-4159.
Last Monday, Mayor Bowser became eligible for vaccination, falling into the category of continuity of government personnel. She got the shot at the Kaiser Permanente facility at 700 2nd Street, NE.
The Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee held a virtual meeting last week and Market Manager Barry Margeson informed the Committee that the Department of General Services would meet with the office of the Dempty Mayor for Planning and Economic Development this week regarding the implementation plan for the $300,000 Strategic Study completed last year.
The Department of General Services updated the Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park Advisory Taskforce last week on the status of the project. Here’s the latest – but not final – interation of the monumental wayfinding sign scheduled for the project.
The loosely organized city-wide convention of ANC Commissioners met last Monday night and reached a consensus to press the city on creating a process to fill empty ANC seats during the pandemic when it is not possible to comply with current procedures, and to press for increased funding for speed cameras for areas where they are most needed. Correspondence is in the process of being drafted for consideration at the next meeting on February 8.
More protest art from Guerrilla Girls 2020 – this one in the fire call box at 2nd and C Street, NE, across from the Hart Senate Office Building.
The Week Ahead…And Some Photos from the Past Week
Monday, February 1
ANC6C Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee will not meet in February.
Tuesday, February 2
ANC 6B Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
1381 Potomac Avenue, SE [6B07] Two-story rear addition. Special exceptions for lot occupancy (53% Current, 60% by right, 70% proposed) and 10 foot rule (10’8” past one adjoining property, 11’3” past the other.
102 9th Street SE [6B05] Penthouse addition for a stairway to roof deck. Special exceptions for general penthouse regulations in RF-1 zone.
515 10th St SE [6B04] Historic Preservation Application – concept for second story addition to existing accessory buildings/garage and stairwell. Special exception to lot occupancy (63.4% existing, 60 by right, 64.6% proposed. Concept review for addition on alley.
631 G St SE [6B03] Historic Preservation Application – concept for second story addition to existing garage.
320 9th Street, SE [6B05] Concept for two-story side and rear addition.
Consideration of proposal to remove Inclusionary Zoning Exemption for NC-6 Zone. Text amendment to add Inclusionary Zoning bonus height to NC-6 Zone (45 feet by right, 55 feet with IZ).
ANC 6B Letter on HPRB Treatment of heights of alley and accessory buildings. Draft Letter: https://bit.ly/36rTfzW
Wednesday, February 3
ANC6B Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
622 Eye Street, NE. Further-revised application of VBS Community Builders LLC, for a special exception to convert an existing residential building into a five-unit apartment house and for variance relief from the lot area requirements.
Proposed rulemaking (Proposed text of amendments to accessory-building regulations.) ANC 6C previously considered this at the hearing stage in December and provided testimony; the rulemaking text reflects a number of changes, including in response to ANC 6C’s comments. Comment deadline: Feb. 8, 2021. (The ZC Secretary has suggested a mechanism for ANC 6C to provide comments after its Feb.10 vote.)
Upcoming Council oversight hearings – The DC Council begins its annual agency oversight hearings in February. The PZE will discuss appropriate topics for ANC6C testimony. (Preliminary schedule as of Jan. 19)
Thursday, February 4
ANC6BB Transportation and Public Safety Committee will hold a virtual meeting 7:00pm.
Updates from DDOT on recent ANC6C transportation items. The Committee will follow up with DDOT on recent ANC6C items sent over the past year. This includes, but may not be limited to the following: safety concerns along H Street, NE; Maryland Avenue, NE, bike lane around Stanton Park; recent traffic safety assessments submitted for 5th and 7th Streets, NE; and truck issues around 4th and 5th Streets, NE. Andrew DeFrank, DDOT Ward 6 Community Engagement Specialist
Uncle Kenny’s Smokehouse, 732 Maryland Avenue, SE. Public Space application for a Sidewalk Café. The proposed 875 sq. ft. cafe will include a total of 13 tables, or 46 seats total with fence and planters. Hours listed on the application are from 7am to 10:30pm, 7 days a week.
111 K Street, NE. Public Space application for a Sidewalk Café. New application for an unenclosed sidewalk cafe at the southeast corner of K Street NE and 1st Street, NE. The proposed 216 sq. ft. cafe will include a total of 10 tables, or 27 seats total, with umbrellas. Hours listed on the application are from 8am or 10am until 11pm or midnight, 7 days a week.
North Capitol Street Concept Study sign-on letter. The Committee will review a sign-on letter from ANC6E to request the city to fund a concept study for the redesign of North Capitol Street between Massachusetts and Michigan Avenue, NE, in the FY22 budget. ANC 6C previously signed onto a letter from ANC 6E noting safety concerns along North Capitol Street and to request DDOT to take action in implementing the recommendations from NoMa BID’s North Capitol Needs Assessment.
Second proposed rulemaking on Visitor Parking Pass Program. The Committee will review the second proposed rulemaking on the visitor parking pass program. ANC6C previously commented on the first rulemaking in October 2020.
(For the March meeting: Baltimore-Washington SCMAGLEV Project DEIS: http://bit.ly/3cpXQ9O )
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Mayor Bowser’s Situational Update on Thursday, January 28
Mayor Bowser’s Situational Briefing – Shake Up in Top Aides – COVID – Security
By Larry Janezich
Posted January 28, 2021
Mayor Bowser announced personnel changes in the top levels of her administration.
Kevin Donahue, interim City Administration, has been named City Administrator.
Roger Mitchell, interim Deputy Mayor for Safety and Justice and Chief Medical Examiner is leaving for an academic post at Howard University.
Christopher Geldhart, Director of DPW, has been named Deputy Mayor for Safety and Justice.
Christine Davis, General Counsel for the Department of Public Works, has been named Director of DPW.
Francisco Diaz, Chief Deputy Medical Examiner City, has been named Chief Medical Examiner.
Other takeaways from remarks by Mayor Bowser and by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, DCDOH:
Bowser: This week the Biden Administration committed to increasing DC’s vaccine allocation by 15% for the next three weeks. The increase will be allocated according to the strategy currently in place.
Bowser: DC is now vaccinating:
Individuals who work in health care settings Members of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
Residents of long-term and intermediate care facilities and residents of community residential facilities/group homes
DC residents who are 65 years old and older
Individuals experiencing homelessness
Members of the Metropolitan Police Department
Teachers and staff who are, or will be, working in person at a DCPS school or a DC public charter school
Department of Corrections employees
Continuity Government Operations personnel
Nesbitt: DC Department of Health remains opposed to creation of a waitlist because it makes it impossible to apply an equity model to insure people at highest risk get the vaccine.
Nesbitt: The perception that the most affluent neighborhoods are outpacing economic depressed neighborhoods regarding vaccinations does not take into account the distribution of residents over 65 who are found in greater numbers in affluent neighborhoods or the resistance to vaccination in some demographics.
Bowser: The next group eligible for vaccinations is likely to be child care workers and a decision and announcement will be made soon.
Nesbitt: The rate of infection is dropping after a holiday surge. Until we understand more about the virus variants and their increased rate of transmission, we are at risk for an accelerated rate of infection until we get to 10 cases per day or lower.
Bowser: Fencing around the White House and the US Capitol is temporary. There are upcoming potentially volatile events requiring additional security. We want the city and institutions to be safe but we don’t want fences or troops to be long term fixtures.
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The three piece sculpture “Found You” by Beth Nybeck has been funded by Barracks Row Mainstreet for placement in Parcel 4 near the playground.
“Weavings” by Hiroshi Jacob is being considered by Barracks Row Mainstreet as an addition to Parcel 6 – the triangle park at the Corner of 8th and Pennsylvania near Trader Joe’s.
Artist Jay Coleman is in discussions with fabricators regarding the scale of his 5 foot to 7 foot piece “Loveful Hands” before moving to renderings and drawings for the final project. The piece will be oriented so the thumbs are facing the 8th and Pennsylvania Avenue intersection with the proposed pavilion on the south side of the Metro entrance in the back ground.
More Public Art Planned for Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park
by Larry Janezich
Posted January 27, 2021
At a progress briefing on Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park held on Wednesday by Diego Martinez, project manager for the Department of General Services, Martinez announced plans for a second and possibly a third piece of public art for the Plaza/Park. This, in addition to Jay Coleman’s interactive sculpture “Loveful Hands” which will reside in front of the entrance to Eastern Market Metro.
Barracks Row Mainstreet is funding the fabrication and installation of Beth Nybeck’s “Found You” – three 5 & 7 foot metal sculptures of rabbits playing hide and seek. The artist describes the piece as a “hopeful, whimsical, playful experience to help people find the goodness and light existing within each other”. The stainless steel structures are perforated so that light from inside will sprinkle light on the ground at night. The piece will be will be placed near the playground on Parcel 4 of the Plaza/Park.
Another piece which is under consideration for addition to the project is Hiroshi Jacobs” “Weaving”. The 4X20X9 construction of plate steel encourages interaction and can be experienced in different ways. It would be sited on Parcel 6 – the small triangle park in front of Trader Joe’s. The artist says it “represents intersection and interaction among people, providing seating and promoting communication”. David Perry, Chairman of Barracks Row Mainstreet, measured the enthusiasm of the community stakeholders who attended the meeting and said he would take a proposal to fund the piece to the Barracks Row Mainstreet Board.
Artist Jay Coleman’s piece, “Loveful Hands” was selected last year by the Eastern Market Metro Plaza Advisory Taskforce as the first choice for public art located near the Metro entrance on Parcel 4. “Found You” and “Weaving” also enjoyed considerable support from stakeholders in the community resulting efforts to find ways to fund additional pieces for the Park/Plaza project.
For more information on the original 8 artistic concepts submitted for consideration for the project, see here: http://bit.ly/2Hnji1R
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It’s not clear how long Independence, East Capitol, and Constitution Avenues will be closed, but Sunday afternoon, the National Guard announced that 5,000 troops will remain at the Capitol through mid-March. Currently there are sone 7,000 troops and that number will fall to 5,000 in early February. Those troops will remain in place should any demonstrations develop in connection with the Senate impeachment trial of former President Trump scheduled to start the week of February 8 and/or President Biden’s State of the Union Message likely to be scheduled in late February.
The Ugly Mug has applied to add Sports Wagering to their operation. It will probably come up next month before ANC6B.
The Park Kennedy is now leasing on Reservation 13. A window banner proclaims as part of the sales promotion, “Not for the faint of heart.” (What?)
Another banner (upper left) on the wall overlooking the Sunoco Station at Pennsyvania Avenue and 13th Street, SE, announces a forthcoming mural of Cong. John Lewis.
Meanwhile, in the 300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, next to the the proposed Sports Book outlet Handle-19, BB&T has folded its tent and departed its former location at 317 PA Avenue, SE.
The Marine Barracks about 3:00pm on Wednesday, January 20.
The Week Ahead…
By Larry Janezich
Posted January 24, 2021
The Week Ahead…
Monday, January 25
ANC6A Community Outreach holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Representatives from CM Charles Allen’s office, DC Board of Education, and all DCPS and charter schools in ANC6A have been invited to present at the meeting.
Laura Marks, Chief of Staff, Office of CM Charles Allen
Jessica Sutton, Ward 6 Member, State Board of Education (SBOE)
Eastern Senior High School
Sah Brown, Principal
Elizabeth Braganza, IB Coordinator
Regina McClure, NAF Director, Eastern Academy of Health Sciences
Antwanette Starks
Benjamin Davis
Heather Schoell, PTO President
Apple Tree PCS -Lincoln Park
Shirvon Smith, Acting Principal
Jamie Miles, Chief of Schools
Eliot Hine Middle School
Marlene Magrino, Principal, (invited)
Lena Heid (invited)
Robert Campbell (invited)
Kingsman Academy
Kennesha Kelly, Head of School (invited)
Maury Elementary School
Helena Payne Chauvenet, Principal (invited)
Jean Kohanek (confirmed)
Monument Academy
Jeffrey Grant, Principal (invited)
Ludlow Taylor Elementary School
Shaunte Daniel, Principal (invited)
Rachel Turow, PTO President
Miner Elementary School
Bruce Jackson, Principal (invited)
School within School @ Goding
John Burst, Principal (invited)
Nick Rutar, (invited)
ANC6A Transportation and Public Space Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Discussion with DDOT of traffic calming options for 1300-1400 block of North Carolina Avenue, NE and related bike lane connectivity issues as part of C Street NE redesign plans.
Status update and discussion with DDOT on pending Traffic Safety Assessments and other critical areas of concern previously identified by the ANC.
Tuesday, January 26
ANC6B Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm to set the agenda for the February 9 meeting of the full ANC.
Discussion of a request for support for application for a stipulated license for new establishment at 1378 H Street NE, subject to existing June 21, 2004 settlement agreement with Rose’s Dream, Inc.
Discussion of additional conforming changes to template settlement agreements identified while making updates as identified at December meeting.
Wednesday January 27
Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Mayor Bowser’s Situational Update, Thursday, January 21, 2021
Vaccines and Security – Mayor Bowser’s January 21 Situational Briefing
by Larry Janezich
Posted January 21
On Friday, January 22, at 9:00 a.m., 740 additional appointments will become available to any DC resident who is 65 and older or any individual who works in a health care setting in DC.
If you previously attempted to get an appointment and you did not receive a notification with a confirmation code, date and location, you must re-register.
Here are some highlights from today’s briefing.
Next week, DC will receive 8,775 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and 5,600 doses of Moderna vaccine.
Going forward: Appointments will be released every Friday a 9:00am for eligible groups in ALL DC zip codes. Appointments will be released every Thursday at 9:00am for eligible residents in PRIORITY zip codes – most of Wards 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8.
Vaccinations are prioritized based on two factors: Prevention of morbidity and mortality and preservation of societal functions.
Vaccinations to prevent morbidity and mortality are well underway for those over 65 and others. (See CHC post from January 11.)
Preservation of societal functions vaccinations have also started – including health care workers, EMS workers, and frontline public health workers.
Beginning the week of January 25, additional groups will become eligible under preservation of societal functions including teachers and support staff at DC Public Schools and DC Public Charter Schools, members of the MPD, and “Continuity of DC Government” personnel.
Public school teachers and staff will receive direct communication to schedule their appointments far vaccinations at Dunbar High School.
DC Public Charter Schools will receive guidance from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Restaurants will be able to resume indoor dining up to 25% capacity as of Friday, January 22.
Inaugural Security
The out-of-state National Guard is beginning to return home starting today.
DC National Guard will remain in DC through January 30.
The Mayor will make a to-be-determined request for National Guard assistance for the State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress, likely to occur in late February.
Right wing extremism will continue to be a persistent threat and the city is planning for a short, medium, and long range posture to counter the threat.
Fences lining DC Streets are being taken down and most will be removed by tomorrow. The fences around the Capitol Building – maybe the Capitol Complex – are likely to remain through the end of the month.
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