CAPITOL HILL CORNER

ANC6B Piqued at City Over Gambling, Eastern Market & the Boys and Girls Club

by Larry Janezich

Posted November 11, 2020

ANC6B’s met virtually for 4 and ½ hours last night and there was plenty of grumbling about the short shrift city government gives the community representatives.  Resentments flared on the city council’s failure restrict sports gambling from setting up shop in neighborhood commercial districts, on DGS’s lack of response to community concerns on Eastern Market, and on DMPED’s lack of transparency and response to ANC concerns on development of Reservation 13. 

Handle 19 – Sports Wagering. 

ANC6B voted 6 – 2 – 1 last night to formally protest ABRA issuing a liquor license with a gambling endorsement to Handle 19, the sports book/restaurant that owner Shane August wants to open at 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  The protest was made on the basis of peace, order, and quiet and parking and vehicular/pedestrian safety.

The proposed business is in Commissioner Jennifer Samolyk single member district.  She said proponents and opponents handled the controversy well, and said, “Unfortunately, this is just not the right location (because there are too many close by schools.” 

The proposed hours for Handle 19 are 11:00am until 1:00am, Sunday thru Thursday, and 11:00am until 2:30am Friday and Saturday.  Gambling would have to cease at midnight every night. 

Handle 19’s attorney Ian Thomas said he couldn’t speculate on what would happen if the protest is successful and the liquor license is denied, but could say that Handle 19 doesn’t need an alcohol license to have sports wagering or serve food.  He said the Handle 19 has partnered with a restaurant group that has a number of restaurants throughout the city to run the food and beverage side of the business. 

As the process plays out over the next few months, there is a slim chance that a Settlement Agreement might be reached as the result of ABRA required mediation.  It is also likely that if the protest fails and ABRA grants a liquor license, the agency will impose some operating restrictions on Handle 19 to address community concerns.

Commissioners Kelly Waud and Corey Holman voted against the protest, the former saying she had a hard time seeing how Handle 19 differed from a restaurant, and the latter supporting a settlement agreement noting that although poorly implemented, “it’s the law.”  

Commissioner Steve Holtzman responded, saying the high volume of traffic in and out of Handle 19 would burden an already stressed traffic infrastructure and present a danger associated with conditions that accompany that.

Commissioner Jerry Sroufe said “the City Council didn’t do us any favors, and should have considered where sports betting establishments can occur.”

Eastern Market

ANC6B also took umbrage at the recently released Eastern Market Strategic Study for not specifying the ANC’s a role in the future governance of Eastern Market, voting 8 – 0 – 1 to send a letter to DGS and to Councilmember Charles Allen asserting that the ANC expects to have a significant role in any future governing structure.  Further, the ANC will clarify its expectations once DGS responds to questions submitted to them by the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee, which features ANC representation. 

The $300,000 study, commissioned by DEMPED, outlines a process for implementing a recommendation that Eastern Market transition to a joint public/non-profit governing body, but was vague about community representatives who would be participating both in the implementation and ultimately in governing the Market.  One of the questions the ANC wants an answer to – as expressed in the EMCAC letter to DGS referenced above – is a request for details about how members of the implementation committee will be selected. 

Commissioner Chander Jayaraman spoke for most commissioners when he said, “I’m very concerned that the role of the ANC is being marginalized.  We have a greater role to play in the governance of the Market.” He called for setting a marker with a letter to DGS and Allen, expressing the ANC’s concerns.

EMCAC Chair Donna Scheeder was on hand to offer reassurances.  She said it was “shocking” that the study team did not consult the ANC during the writing of the report, but that the process of figuring out how to govern Eastern Market would be a long one and would involve writing new legislation, providing plenty of opportunities for the ANC to make its position known. 

Boys and Girls Club

ANC6B frustration at lack of response from DMPED about Reservation 13 boiled over on the issue of the Boys and Girls Club development.  As reported earlier in CHC, economic considerations scuttled developer Joel Kelty’s original plan to redevelop the site, and – with the backing of DMPED – Kelty came up with a new 100% affordable housing project instead of the mixed affordable/market value project originally planned.  But authorization for the original project will time out in the next month or so, and the “term sheet” for disposition of the public land needs to be extended by the city council.  Initially, Commissioner Denise Krepp wanted ANC6B to oppose the extension until DMPED responds to a list of questions on Reservation 13 which she and the ANC6B Hill East Task Force sent to DMPED.  Other commissioners thought it unwise to do anything to impede progress on the Boys and Girls Club. 

Commissioner Corey Holman, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee, suggested a letter to the city council, requesting that the city deny the term sheet change unless DMPED responds in writing no later than Friday, November 20, to ANC6B and community questions on Reservation 13.  The letter also requested any city council consideration of the term sheet change not happen before the council’s scheduled December 1 legislative meeting, to allow possible ANC consideration of the matter.  The motion to send the letter was adopted, 7 – 2 – 0. 

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Folger Park Vets & American Legion Post 8 Undaunted by Rain

by Larry Janezich

A sparse crowd turned out on a rainy day for the Veterans Day Commemoration in Folger Park this morning, but American Legion Kenneth H. Nash Post Commander Jason Secrest said it was important that the ceremony be held. 

Ward Six Councilmember Charles Allen spoke to some 25 residents and neighbors who faced down the weather.  Allen spoke of “service – it takes care of others and puts ourselves last, which is what we see in our community and the leadership of the community.”

Featured speaker NBC4 Investigative Reporter Scott MacFarlane reflected on a phrase on a plaque inside the Post, calling on members to “Inculcate individual obligation….”  MacFarlane said this means being civic minded – community minded – being an example of what we all could be.  He went on to say there has never been a more important time to inculcate individual obligation in our community and our nation.   

American Legion Post 8 hosts this annual Veterans Day event in Folger Park, opposite the Post on the corner of 3rd and D Streets, SE. 

The invocation and benediction were provided by the Reverend Alisa Wailoo, Capitol Hill Methodist Church. 

Jason Secrest, Commander, Kenneth H. Nash American Legion Post 8 presided over the ceremony.  Music was provided by The US Army Brass Quintet.

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ANC6B Poised to Formally Protest Sports Gambling on PA Ave SE

By Larry Janezich

Driven by staunch opposition from nearby residential neighbors, last Thursday night, ANC6B’s Alcohol Licensing Committee voted 5 – 0 to protest Handle 19’s application for a liquor license with a sports gambling endorsement to operate at 319 PA Ave SE.  The recommendation will go to the full ANC6B (virtual) meeting for a vote Tuesday, November 10.

The full ANC is all but certain to ratify the protest and convey that decision to the Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA).  That agency will schedule a hearing to hear from both the ANC and neighbor organizations which have joined the protest as well as from the applicant.  Next, ABRA will schedule a mediation to see if the opposing sides can find common ground and agree to limitations on the operation that would resolve residents’ concerns.  If that fails, ABRA will move forward to a full protest hearing where the matter will be litigated –  involving legal counsel, witnesses, and cross examinations before ruling on the case.    

Applicant and owner of Handle 19 Shane August’s position is that gaming is legal in DC and he has every right to open a gaming business and restaurant. 

Brian Wise, representing some 20 nearby neighbors told the Committee that August had refused to meet with them to discuss their concerns.  One neighbors attending the virtual meeting cited a study demonstrating the decrease in property values and increase in community crime associated with gaming establishments.  ANC6B Commissioner Steve Holtzman said the issue is not about gaming but about the impact of the business model on the neighborhood, particularly the increase in traffic on PA Avenue and demand for parking that the business will generate.  Karen Clay, principal at nearby St. Peter School, said the proposed drinking and gambling venue producing winners and losers will present a danger to school children dismissed at 3:30pm. 

The proposed establishment will seat 60 people but total occupancy would be 199.  Neighbor Joyce Jones pressed August what the 139 patrons who are not dining will be doing.  Handle 19 attorney Ian Thomas said they’d be at the bar.  Jones, replied, “I get it – hanging out.”

Following the 5 – 0 vote to recommend a protest, Chair Brian Ready, a Las Vegas native, asserted that gaming is legal everywhere in Nevada and the quality of life is not worse than in DC.  None the less, he said his constituents overwhelmingly oppose gaming at the proposed location, and as their representative, he would have to vote to protest. 

At the end of the meeting, August said they were steadfast and focused on their game plan and looked forward to being part of the neighborhood.  August then added, almost as an aside, “We’re willing to operate without alcohol.”  The meeting adjourned without discussion of the comment.  Afterward, ABC Committee chair Chander Jayaraman told CHC, “That goes completely contrary to what (Handle 19 attorney) Ian Thomas said they wanted to do, which is to run a restaurant with sports betting as an aside.” 

An issue which has not surfaced in the debate in ANC6B is the potential for other establishments on PA Avenue SE – or new ones – to pursue gaming licenses in order to remain competitive should Handle 19 prove to be successful.  This possibility came up in a discussion of gaming in ANC6C last month.

On October 14, ANC6C discussed games of skill in anticipation of applications for gaming licenses for H Street, NE, establishments.  Commissioner Joel Kelty expressed strong reservations.  He noted that the city council had authorized three forms of gambling:  DC Lottery, games of skill, and games of chance.  He said he was not opposed to gambling but doesn’t want sports betting in H Street bars and restaurants because “licensing gaming establishments will lead to less diversity in retail and more bars and restaurants”.  It would be better located, he said, downtown or in an arts and entertainment district.  In addition, he said he is opposed to the co-existence of alcohol and gambling, and noted that gaming decreases revenue for DC Lottery. 

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The Week Ahead…

Tuesday, November 10

ANC6B will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

• Please go here for instruction on joining the WebEx meeting: https://bit.ly/3lbdbN1

Among items on the draft agenda:

Presentations:

• Jamaal Jordan – Pepco, Governmental and External Affairs.
• Director Robinson – DC Department of Motor Vehicles.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee

• Wine and Butter, 1023 East Capitol Street, SE; Renewal of Class B Retail License.
• Handle 19 Inc., 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; class B license – sport betting. Recommendation to protest. 

Planning and Zoning Committee

• Update on Folger Shakespeare Theater – Presentation from Project Representative.
• ANC Response to Term Sheet Modification to Eastern Branch Boys and Girls Club Disposition.

Transportation Committee

• Letter to DDOT regarding the SE Boulevard NEPA Study.
• (Possible late addition: Kentucky Avenue SE Bike Lanes – DDOT revised drawings).

ANC 6B Response on Eastern Market Strategic Plan.

2020 ANC 6B Service Awards.

Request to City Administrator’s Office and DMPED on the status of the contract with Congressional Aviation Regarding MPD heliport.

Letter to DCPS Regarding November Reopening of Schools and Community Partnerships and Transparency.

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans Day – ANC6C Meeting has been moved to Thursday, November 12.

Thursday, November 12

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

Please go here for instruction on joining the WebEx meeting: https://bit.ly/3p95vNI

Among items on the draft agenda:

Presentations

• Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School – Olatundun Teyibo, Director, NAF Academy of Engineering

Community Outreach

• Recommendation: ANC6A approve a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Ludlow Taylor Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for the continual use of IXL for virtual education.
• Recommendation: That ANC6A approve a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Ludlow Taylor Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for the continual use of City Year to support best educational practices in the classroom.
• Recommendation: That ANC6A approve a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Ludlow Taylor Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for school supplies.

Transportation and Public Space

• Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter of conditional support to DDOT for a fence in public parking at 205 15th Street NE, provided that it be placed on the line in the site drawing that the applicant provided to the ANC, that it not exceed 4 feet in height and that it be lattice (as specified in the application) or other open construction (at least 40% open).
• Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter to DDOT of opposition to DDOT for a shed in public parking at 205 15th Street NE, as the useis incompatible with public parking.
• Recommendation: ANC 6A complete the public restroom pilot survey indicating a first choice of locations at 8th and H Street NE and a second choice at 12th and H Street, NE, plus a note in the comments section in support of other locations on H Street NE.
• Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter to DDOT in support of Traffic Safety Assessment Service Request for a red-light camera at the intersection of 9th and C Street, NE.

Economic Development and Zoning

• Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter of support to BZA for special exceptions to permit construction of a second story rear deck addition to an existing semi-detached principal dwelling unit at 722 19^th Street, NE.
• Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter of support to BZA for a special exception to relocate 8 of the required parking spaces to the adjacent street to enlarge the outdoor play area at Maury Elementary School, 1250 Constitution Avenue, NE.

New Business

• Suggested motion: Letter to DDOT in support of the Traffic Safety Assessment Questionnaire submitted by Mr. Burnett, including ANC6A support for the request for installation of speed humps on 18th Street, NE, at Gales Place, NE and Rosedale Street, NE.
• Suggested motion: ANC6A send a letter to DCPS Chancellor Ferebee reflecting community concerns regarding the firing of School Without Walls Principal Trogisch.

ANC6C holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Please go here for instruction on joining the WebEx meeting: https://bit.ly/32nPs4K

Among items on the draft agenda:

Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee

• Giant of Maryland, 30 H Street, NE, Liquor License Renewal.
• Union Kitchen, 600 H Street, NE, Liquor License Renewal.
• Adams Market, 700 F Street, NE, Liquor License Renewal.
• Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., 600 H Street, NE, Liquor License Renewal.
• Old City Market and Oven, 522 K Street, NE, Liquor License Renewal.
• Streets Market, 51 M Street, NE, Liquor License Renewal.
• Games of Skill discussion.
• ABRA notification issues discussion.

Transportation and Public Space Committee

• Traffic calming requests, 5th Street, NE.
• MoveDC 2021 update.
• Feedback on Slow Streets initiative.
• Logan School construction traffic..

Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee

• 1165 3rd Street, NE, special exceptions to construct a three-story rear addition to an existing attached dwelling unit.
• Short-term rental rulemaking, proposed DCRA regulations implementing Council.
• Legislation addressing Airbnb and similar lodging arrangements.

Grants Committee

• TBA.

Environment, Parks, and Events Committee

• Police and fire call boxes update.

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Update on Southeast Library

by Larry Janezich

Posted November 8, 2020

Last Thursday, the Friends of Southeast Library got a status report on DC Library’s plan to renovate SE Library.  Martha Saccocio, Assistant Director, Communications & Community Engagement, DC Library, said that conversations were ongoing between the design team of Quinn Evans and city agencies, including the Office of Planning, the Historic Preservation Office, the Department of Transportation, and the  Board of Zoning Adjustment, among others. Work is scheduled to begin in 2022 with the goal of finishing in 2024.

The Library anticipates a community meeting in December to introduce the design team’s development ideas to the public.  She said the project was on track to achieve the expansion of the library to 18,500 square feet by creating additional space horizontally beneath the building and laterally beneath the north and south gardens, as well as on the parking lot behind the building.  The project will require a zoning adjustment because the current structure already exceeds the allowable lot occupancy.

In a related matter, Saccocio said that reopening of Southeast Library before construction begins would be contingent on the city reaching Phase III in the reopening plan under the Mayor’s COVID Public Health Emergency.  Reopening will be customized for each location and book circulation (and safety) will be prioritized. Currently, Northeast Library has opened but with limitations.  See here:  https://www.dclibrary.org/northeast

Capitol Hill ANC Unofficial Election Results

by Larry Janezich

Posted November 4, 2020

Here are the election results for ANCs 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D, as of 1:57am Wednesday morning.

There are three Single Member Districts (6B07, 6D01, and 6D02) where there were only write-in candidates.  Those votes will be counted and the candidates’ names and vote totals will be posted on the DC Board of Elections website some time next week.

Capitol Hill ANC Election Results

by Larry Janezich

Here are the election results for ANCs 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D.  There are three Single Member Districts (6B07, 6D01, and 6D02) where there were only write-in candidates.  Those votes will be counted and the candidate’s names and vote totals will be posted on the DC Board of Elections website some time next week.

ANC6A01

• Keya Chatterjee                                492      54.42%
• Marie-Claire Brown                         398      44.03%

ANC6A02

Phil Toomajian                                            640      93.84%

• Unopposed

ANC6A03

• Michael Soderman                            632      95.47%
• Unopposed

ANC6A04                             

• Amber Gove                                         591      79.54%
• Ali Gardezi                                            146      19.65%

ANC6A05

• Laura Gentile                                        658      85.34%
• Timothy W. Drake                                 106      13.75%

ANC6A06

• J. Amons, Sr                                               56          6.8%
• Robb Dooling                                           402      48.85%
• Kate Robinson                                          360      43.74%

ANC6A07

• Daniel M. Lee                                           178       27.47%
• Sondra Phillips-Gilbert                           420         64.81%
• Rico Dancy                                                  41          6.33%

ANC6A08

• Brian Alcorn                                             622      94.39%
• Unopposed

ANC6B01                             

• Jennifer E. Samolyk                                  447      91.79%
• Unopposed

ANC6B02                 

• Gerald Sroufe                                              603      94.66%
• Unopposed

ANC6B03

• Brian Ready                                                 490        71.01%
• Gerardo Mijares                                          188         27.25%

ANC6B04

• Kirsten Oldenburg                                      564         94.31%
• Unopposed

ANC6B05

• Steve Holtzman                                            720          98.5%
• Unopposed

ANC6B06

• Corey Holman                                              797       96.49%
• Unopposed

ANC6B07     

• Write In                                                          201           100%

ANC6B08

• Paul Blair                                                         182     25. 71
• Peter Wright                                                     502     70.9%

ANC6B09

• Andre Speaks                                                   329      39.35%
• Alison Horn                                                      494      59.09%

ANC6B10

• Denise Rucker Krepp                                     605       94. 24%
• Unopposed

ANC6C01

• Christine Healey                                             497        95.39%
• Unopposed

ANC6C02                             

• Karen Wirt                                                       315      94.59%
• Unopposed

ANC6C03

Jay Adelstein                                                               679      95.77%

• Unopposed

ANC6C04

• Mark Eckenwiler                                               782      90.82%
• Unopposed

ANC6C05

• Joel Kelty                                                            1,018     94.96%
• Unopposed

ANC6C06

• Drew Courtney                                                 1,775      96.57%
• Unopposed

ANC6D01     

• Write in                                                                 324      100%

ANC6D02

• Write in                                                                 413      100%

ANC6D03

• Ronald Collins                                                       587      94.68%
• Unopposed

ANC6D04                 

• Andy Litsky                                                          909      95.99%
• Unopposed

ANC6D05

• Fredrica Kramer                                                   848     95. 39%
• Unopposed

ANC6D06                             

• Rhonda Natalie Hamilton                                    727      95.91%
• Unopposed

ANC6D07

• Edward Daniels                                                      1,388     65.75%
• Eric S. Blaylock                                                           655      31.5%

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The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

By Larry Janezich

Posted on November 1, 2020

The Week Ahead

Monday, November 2

ANC6C Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Please see https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/ for an attendee link and WebEx meeting instructions.

Among items on the draft agenda:

• Giant, 300 H St. NE, Renewal of Class B Liquor License. 
• Union Kitchen, 600 H St. NE, Renewal of Class B Liquor License.
• Adams Market, 700 F St. NE, Renewal of Class B Liquor License.
• Whole Foods Market, 600 H St. NE, Renewal of Class B Liquor License.
• Old City Market and Oven, 522 K St. NE, Renewal of Class B Liquor License.
• Streets Market, 51 M Street, NE, Renewal of Class B Liquor License.

Games of Skill Discussion

ABRA Notification Issues Discussion

Tuesday, November 3

The ANC6B Planning & Zoning Committee will NOT meet this month. 

ANC6C Environment, Parks and Events Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm, but has not released an agenda. 

Wednesday, November 4

ANC 6C Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm.

Please see https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/ WebEx meeting instructions.

Among items on the draft agenda:

14 5th Street, NE – Zoning Adjustment Application for special exceptions to construct a one-story accessory structure with a new principal dwelling unit in the RF-3 zone.

1165 3rd Street, NE – Zoning Adjustment Application for special exceptions to construct a three-story rear addition to an existing attached dwelling unit.

Short-term rental rulemaking – Proposed DCRA regulations implementing the 2019 Council legislation regulating Airbnb and similar lodging arrangements. Deadline for comments: November 16.

ANC 6B Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00p. 

Please see https://anc6b.org/calendar/ for WebEx meeting instructions.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Presentation:  Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2019.  Chris Laskowsky, Ward 6 Councilmember Allen’s Legislative Director.

Requests for support of the 17th Street, SE, Traffic Safety Assessment.

Letter to DDOT on FY22-25 Capitol Plan Funding for widening the eastbound exit off SE/SW Freeway onto 11th Street, SE.

Thursday, November 5

ANC 6B Alcohol Beverage Control Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

Please see https://anc6b.org/calendar/  for WebEx meeting instructions.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Handle-19, 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE – New liquor license with sports gambling endorsement. 

Renewal of Class B Liquor Licenses for grocery stores.

ANC 6C Transportation and Public Space Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00 pm. 

Please see https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/  for an attendee link and WebEx meeting instructions.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Traffic calming requests for 5th Street, NE.  Neighbors along 5th Street NE have noted that 5th Street is frequently being used by drivers to cut through the neighborhood to get to/from Florida Avenue to H Street, NE. A traffic safety assessment for 5th Street, NE,  between K and M Streets, NE, was submitted to DDOT last August and results are still pending. In the meantime, neighbors are requesting the ANC’s support for additional and/or reconfigured speed humps along 5^th Street, NE. Speed humps already exist between L and M Streets,  NE, but neighbors have noted that drivers will quickly accelerate/brake in between the traffic calming measures.

MoveDC 2021 update.  DDOT is updating its long-range transportation plan through an effort called move DC 2021 and recently held virtual town halls and continues to hold telephone office hours for the general public. The Committee will review and provide feedback on: (1) the stated goals/policies; and (2) the interactive “Mobility Priority Network” maps for transit, bicycle, and freight.

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Eastern Market Advisory Committee Supports Major Changes for Market

by Larry Janezich

Posted October 29, 2020

Last night the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) voted overwhelmingly to endorse the $300,000 strategic plan commissioned by the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to ensure the future of Eastern Market and “reestablish the central place of the Eastern Market on Capitol Hill in the midst of a rapidly changing economy.”  The long-awaited plan was made public on October 7^th and recommends major changes.

The letter to the Department of General Services (DGS) – drafted by EMCAC Chair Donna Scheeder and ANC6B representative Jerry Sroufe – recommended that the agency officially approve the implementation of the report and sought details on some issues which the report did not specifically address. 

The strategic plan recommends replacing existing governing authority for the market – DGS with EMCAC in an advisory role – with a nonprofit public authority for the market composed of an equal number of representatives from the DC government and existing Eastern Market stakeholders.  The report states, “We do NOT recommend privatizing the market, a sentiment resoundingly reflected in survey responses.”

Among the study’s recommendations:

• Form implementation working group
• Restructure membership of the EMCAC
• Transition management to a nonprofit public authority
• Establish current leases for South Hall merchants
• Build an online ordering system/pickup system
• Set up a pilot for temporary food stalls in the North Hall
• Focus on sourcing locally in origin labeling
• Set up tables and chairs in the North Hall
• Reconfigure the stalls in the south hall

The first step in the plan would be to form an Implementation Group charged with effecting the recommendations of the strategic plan.  The Implementation Group would be made up of representatives from the DC Council, DGS, EMCAC and other stakeholders including the market’s merchants, vendors and farmers, and three representatives from “established substantial Capitol Hill community organizations or commissions that directly interact with Eastern Market Special Use Area operations on a regular basis.”  In addition, members “should demonstrate a resume of professional expertise in relevant fields such as retail, marketing, law, planning, historic preservation, or finance.”

Here’s a link to the Eastern Market Home page: 

http://easternmarket-dc.org/about/eastern-market-strategic-plan/

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The Week Ahead…and Some Photos from the Week Past

By Larry Janezich

Posted October 25, 2020

Monday, October 26

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

Call-in Number: 202-860-2110 – Meeting number (access code): 172 269 2929

For those attending via WebEx: use this link:

https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/onstage/g.php?MTID=e35f9d0b99782378c2344fee9a01848f6

Among items on the agenda:

• Ludlow Taylor Grant Requests:
• A grant in the amount of $1,000 to the Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School (LTES) Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) for the purchase of school supplies for the students of Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School.
• A grant in the amount of $1,000 to the Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School LTES) Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) to purchase IXL supplemental learning software for use at Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School.
• A grant in the amount of $1,000 to the Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School (LTES) Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) to support the LTES City Year Program

Tuesday, October 27

ANC6B Executive Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Agenda:

The agenda for the full ANC Committee meeting on November 10.

For those attending via WebEx: use this link:

https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m272ef78ccedec6a0a272724a914b7d46

Meeting number: 172 082 7218

Password: 3AtXmJanN43

Host key: 284766Join by video system

Dial 1720827218@dcnet.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone

+1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.)

1-650-479-3208 Call-in number (US/Canada)

Access code: 172 082 7218

Wednesday, October 28 Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

A link to access the meeting will be posted as soon as it is released.

Among items on the draft agenda:

• Report of the Nominations and Credentials Committee: Election of Officers, Chuck Burger.
• Eastern Market Strategic Plan study.
• Report of the Market Manager.
  • Covid restrictions at the Market update –
  • Possible return to normal operating hours update –
  • Revenue and expenses –
  • End of fiscal year –
  • HVAC status –
  • Status of the conflict resolution proposal –
  • Holiday Market plans)
• Capital Improvements Report: Monte Edwards.
• Tenant’s Council Report.
• Eastern Market Metro Plaza Update.

DGS will host a virtual public meeting of its briefing for the Eastern Market Metro Park Advisory Team. Among the items on the agenda is a discussion of the 8 public art concepts earlier this week on Capitol Hill Corner.

• Information on the time and on joining the meeting will be posted as soon as it is available.

by Larry Janezich

Last Wednesday, the Department of General Services hosted a virtual public meeting to hear presentations from 8 artists who unveiled their concepts for the public art commission for Eastern Market Metro Plaza.  Members of the Eastern Market Metro Park Advisory Taskforce made up of community stakeholders will each vote for one by Friday, October 23, and then discuss the selection(s) at their regularly scheduled October meeting on Wednesday October 28.

Below are images captured from those offered by the artists in the order of presentation, with excerpts from artist’s remarks explaining the works. 

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