Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C

General Meeting

Minutes – May 10, 2011

 

Call to Order

A general meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C was held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Chairman, Commissioner, Joseph Vaughan called the meeting to order at 6:38 pm in the Roosevelt Senior High School Library at 4301 13th Street, N.W.

 

Roll Call of Commissioners

Commissioners present included:  Joseph Vaughan (4C05), Janet Myers (4C02), Michael Yates (4C01), Joseph Martin (4C09), Jean Badalamenti (4C03), Steve Leraris (4C04), David Tumblin (4C06), Shanel Anthony (4C07), Timothy Jones (4C08), Robert H. Mandle (4C10).   A quorum was established.

 

Approval of Agenda

 

Items to be revisited in June           

1.      Kids and Culture LLC, Inc., - Summer Camp Support (Commissioner Jones) 

2.   Relocation of ANC 4C’s Monthly Meetings to Petworth Library 

3.   Howard University Colon Cancer Awareness Program

              

 A motion by Commissioner Martin to adopt the amended agenda was seconded and  approved unanimously by the Commission.

 

Reading and approval of April Minutes

A motion by Commissioner Mandle to adopt the minutes was seconded by Commissioner Tumblin and passed unanimously by the Commission.

 

Treasurer’s Reports

Expenditures totaled: $36,000.00

Newsletter and Grants: $20,000.00

ANC 4C received allotments totaling $26,000.00.

 

Motion by Commissioner Martin to approve monthly budget was seconded by Myers and passed unanimously.

 

Motion by Commissioner Yates to approve the Qtr Report (Jan 2011- March 2011) was seconded by Commissioner Anthony.

 

Grants:

Quarterly report is missing receipts from Tivoli and Sharp Health grants.

 

Correspondence & Announcements

·         El Haynes, 7th & Buchanan, new playground open to the Community. 

·         70 parking spots at adjacent church for the AMADA employees.

·         Grand opening for the Upshur pool, June 4, 12 pm-4:00 pm. 

·         Friends of the Park celebrating opening of Upshur Playground, May 14, 2011. 

·         Petworth Community Market to begin on May 20 thru September 30, 2011.

·         Petworth Community Market fundraiser at Domku to assist in the purchasing of an EBT machine and implementing a SNAP benefits matching program.

·         Councilmember Bowser and Commissioner Vaughan to participate in a community clean up with COSA, 1300 Quincy, Springroad, and Randle, from 9:00am until 3:00pm. 

·         Mayor proposed $6 million for Sharpe Health School to maintain special education for students. (Councilmember Bowser)

·         Fundraising perimeters on DPR property will change to include the reinvesting of proceeds into DPR budget.  (Councilmember Bowser)

·         DPR will seek out partnerships with major advertising agency that request to advertise on Recreation property.  (Councilmember Bowser)

·         Declining enrollment in DCPS may lead to possible closures of schools.

·         Mayor to eliminate 8,000 summer jobs for the youth.  (Councilmember Bowser)

·         The current budget for the city does not include money for the Historic Grant Funds.  (Councilmember Bowser)

·         Walmart discussion on May 12, 2011, 7pm at Emery Church.

·         Reentry Community fair, June 2 at the Washington Convention Center.

     

MPD Department

No representative from the MPD Department attended the meeting.

Fire Department/EMS

No representative from the Fire Department/EMS attended the meeting. 

 

Community Comments

 

·         Domku Fundraiser, Double dollars program, raffle prizes to include tickets for a tour of the Abraham Lincoln Cottage and golf tickets. 

·         Peace building Team (Latin American Youth Center) June 8 at the Petworth Library.  Community Listening Project, 202-319-2237.

·         S.A.T. Tutoring at Upshur Recreation Center on Wednesday evenings

·         Mary Center located at 3912 Georgia Ave., provides WIC, Social Services, Medical and dental on a sliding fee schedule and will accept many insurances.

·         Community Project of 1340 Hamilton Street will host a pool party and Grand Opening on June 4 from 12pm-4pm.

·         Neighborhood Planner , Coordinator of Ward 4, Malaika K. Abernathy to discuss the 14th St., Corridor/Commercial nodes  on May 21 at Powell Elementary School from 10am, open house format.

·         Community Fair at MarFarland on May 21, 2011.  

 

New Business

 

Presentation by Friends of the 16th Street Heights Parks, Maria Berry for Upshur shades structure.  DPR will install the shade for free and maintain structure.  Commission requires a letter of commitment to maintain the structure from DPR to be attached to grant request.

Motion by Commissioner Myers to support the grant by Friends of the 16th Street Heights Parks, was seconded by Commissioner Martin and passed unanimously.

 

Presentation by Jania Otey of Kids & Culture Camp, summer camp program serving children ages 3-12, M-F; 9am-3pm, June 27-July 22, 2011.  For more information visit www.mykidsandculture.com or call 202-345-7909.  Decision pending the ruling of the Attorney General’s Office on location. 

 

Presentation by Safeway, Marc Dubick, requesting a Letter of Support for Safeway PUD Application , Duball Petworth, LLC ( Z.C. Case No. 11-09).

Motion by Commissioner Tumblin to support Safeway PUD Application was seconded and passed with Commissioner Jones in opposition.

 

Presentation by Safeway, Marc Dubick, requesting a Letter of Support in Duball Petworth, LLC/S.O., 11-4751, Alley Closing in Square 2905.

Motion by Commissioner Tumblin to support the Alley Closing in Square 2905 was seconded and passed unanimously.

 

Presentation by Highland Café, Carlos Gray, requesting a Letter of Support for the Public Space Permit Application that would allow 12 outdoor seating for its sidewalk café.

Motion by Commissioner Myers to support the Public Space Permit Application was seconded by Commissioner Tumblin and passed unanimously.

 

Presentation by Andromeda Center, requesting a Letter of Support to acquire a Certificate of Need that would allow for compensation of services.  

Motion by Commissioner Myers to support the Certificate of Need was seconded and passed unanimously.

 

Presentation by Commissioner Mandle to support the proposed Capital Bikeshare Station in the vicinity of the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street NW and its placement at the southeastern corner of the intersection. 

Motion by Commissioner Mandle to support the proposed Capital Bikeshare station was seconded and passed unanimously.

 

Presentation by Jackie Mitchell, requesting a Letter of Support in the zone variance of 1314 Decatur St., NW to convert a garage into living space.

Motion by Commissioner Myers to support the zone variance was seconded and passed unanimously. 

 

Motion by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the meeting, the motion was seconded, the motion was passed and the meeting was adjourned at 9:14pm