February 2013 Minutes

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6E

Public Meeting

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6E convened at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library, 1630 7^th N.W., Washington, DC, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 6:36 p.m.   Chair Rachelle Nigro presided.

Present:

Alexander M. Padro, ANC 6E01

Kevin L. Chapple, ANC 6E02

Frank Wiggins, ANC 6E03

Rachelle P. Nigro, ANC 6E04

Marge Maceda, ANC 6E05

Absent:

Vacant— ANC 6E06

Alfreda Judd, ANC 6E07

1. I.          CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 

   The meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m.  The roll was called and the presence of a quorum was noted.

2. II.         APPROVAL OF AGENDAMOTION:

   Commissioner Nigro moved and Commissioner Chapple seconded that the Agenda be approved as submitted.  The Motion passed unanimously, 5 – 0 – 0.

3. III.        3D & 1D PSA 308 REPORT:  METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT 

   Sgt. Makal of Police Service Area 308, stated that there are no crime statistics due to not having accurate counts city wide. Derrick Gray is the new Lieutenant for PSA 308.  A question and answer period followed.Commissioner Nigro asked about the difference between the loitering with drug bust and regular loitering since the drug bust suspects were arrested for loitering. Sgt. Straussman of PSA 103 said a temporary zone could be established or possibly, if the group was blocking passage, they could be arrested for loitering. Commissioner Wiggins noted teenagers using drugs near 625 Rhode Island Avenue.  Commissioner Nigro noted the possibility of writing a Community Impact Statement for the recent drug bust.

   Sgt. Straussman said the biggest problems in 1D are thefts from coffee shops and restaurants.  He suggested to always be aware where one places personal belongings.  There has been an increase of thefts from bicycles and vehicles in parking garages in residential/retail spaces. PSA 103 currently has the 4^th highest number of robberies, but also the highest number of robbery arrests.

4. IV.       UNITED HOUSE OF PRAYER/FIRST RISING MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH:  REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR EXTENSION OF ANGLED PARKING UNTIL 3:00 P.M. ON SUNDAYS ON THE WEST SIDE OF 1200 BLOCK OF 6^TH STREET, NWClyde Brown, representing the United House of Prayer, proposes the extension by an additional hour of the angled parking due to the length of services on Sunday.  Commissioner Nigro wants strict enforcement after 3:00 p.m.  Commissioner Maceda does not want any double parking. Commissioner Padro stated that he will support the motion, but will not support any changes in his Single Member District.

   MOTION:  Commissioner Wiggins moved and Commissioner Maceda seconded that ANC 6E support the extension of the angled parking on the 1200 block 6th Street, NW until 3:00pm on Sundays, but that strict enforcement take place after 3:00pm.  The Motion passed unanimously, 5 – 0 – 0.

5. V.        460 NEW YORK AVENUE, NW:  REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SPACE PERMIT 

   Duncan Slidell, Vice President of Bozzuto, gave the community an update on the project located at 460 New York Avenue, NW.  The warehouse will be a 63 unit condo building, 11 stories tall. The curb cut on New York Avenue will be closed and the driveway entrance will be on L Street.  In public space, the concrete and brick pavers will continue and more trees will be added.  The building will not be LEED certified.  Commissioner Padro and other members of the community expressed concern over additional L Street traffic with the current traffic from the City Vista residents and the Safeway. 

   MOTION: Commissioner Maceda moved and Commissioner Nigro seconded that ANC 6E support the Public Space Plan and that said support be communicated to the DC Department of Transportation.  The Motion passed unanimously, 5 – 0 – 0. 

6. VI.       SUPPORT OF HISTORIC U STREET AND 14^TH STREET ABC LICENSE MORATORIUM 

   Commissioner Padro discussed the need for ANC 6E to not support the proposed liquor license moratorium.  A small corner of 6E01 is included in the proposed radius.  Commissioner Padro stated the moratorium would limit development.  Many residents want restaurants and restaurants provide jobs.MOTION:  Commissioner Padro moved and Commissioner Nigro seconded that ANC 6E oppose the Historic 14^th and U Streets Moratorium, that Commissioner Padro would represent ANC 6E in future proceedings, and that said support be communicated in writing to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.  The Motion passed, 4 yeas – 0 nays – 1 abstention. 

    

7. VII.     Harry’s Wine and Liquor request for Support of license 

   A representative of the I Street Cellar stated the store would be a fine wine and spirits store with gourmet food. They will do wine tastings on occasion. 

   MOTION:  Commissioner Maceda moved and Commissioner Padro seconded  that ANC 6E support I (Eye) Street Cellars ‘ABC license application and that this support be communicated to ABRA.  The Motion passed, 4 yeas – 1 nay – 0 abstentions. 

8. VIII.    SUPPORT OF SHAW’S TAVERN ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL FOR STREET CLOSURE 1800 BLOCK OF 6^TH STREET, NWShaw’s Tavern will be having a St. Patrick’s Day Festival on March 17^th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  There will be children’s activities, music, and neighborhood groups. They have received support from DDOT and ABRA.

   MOTION: Commissioner Chapple moved and Commissioner Padro seconded that ANC 6E support the street closure on the 1800 block of 6th St., NW, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2013 for the Shaw’s Tavern St. Patrick’s Day Festival and that this support be communicated to DDOT and the Mayor’s Special Events Task Force.  The Motion passed unanimously, 5 – 0 – 0.

    

9. IX.       OTHER NEW BUSINESS 

   The vacancy in Commissioner Dixon’s seat (6E06) has been announced by the District Board of Elections and nominating petitions can be picked up. 

10. X.        OLD BUSINESS 

    Office Space Update:  The Department of General Services verbally told Commissioner Nigro no for office space from the DC Government.  Commissioner Maceda looked at space at 5^th and K Streets. 

11. XI.       GRANTS 

    There were concerns from Commissioner Maceda about the length of time for the grants approval and if it is necessary to show the auditor the grant application. Commissioner Padro and Commissioner Chapple would like to continue with the procedure of showing the auditor the grant applications. Commissioner Padro would like to get notice out to the community about grants.MOTION:  Commissioner Nigro moved and Commissioner Wiggins seconded that the ANC 6E grant form be approved.  The Motion passed unanimously, 5 – 0 – 0.

     

12. XII.     BUDGET DISCUSSION 

    Commissioner Chapple stated that 6E does not have its allotment and will receive over $51,000. The budget will be prepared after the Commission receives its allotment. 

13. XIII.    QUARTERLY REPORT 

    MOTION: Commissioner Chapple motioned and Commissioner Padro seconded that the first quarter FY 2013 quarterly report for ANC 6E be approved by the Commission.  The Motion passed unanimously, 5 – 0 – 0. 

14. XIV.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 1/2/13 ANC 6E MEETING 

    MOTION:  Commissioner Nigro moved and Commissioner Padro seconded that the Minutes of the ANC 6E Public Meeting of January 2, 2013 be approved as submitted with corrections.  The Motion passed unanimously, 5 – 0 – 0. 

15. XV.    ANNOUNCEMENTSA.

    Two Bake Sales will be held in 6E04 at the DC Eagle.B.  ANC Commissioner Chapple reported that he will have a social meeting for his constituents at Shaw’s Tavern on March 13, 2013.

    C.  Commissioner Padro advised that Walgreens’ Job Fair will be held on February 13^th at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library and that the Chinese New Year’s Parade will be held on February 10^th.

    D.  Commissioner Maceda is working with Mid City DC paper to have an ANC 6E page.

    E.  Eric Reilly of the Shaw Library would like residents to grade the library via grade.dc.gov.

     

16. XVI.   NEXT MEETING:       Wednesday, March 6, 2013
    Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library 
17. XVII.  ADJOURNMENT 

    MOTION:    There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Nigro moved and Commissioner Padro seconded that the meeting be adjourned.  The Motion passed unanimously, 5 – 0 – 0.  The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.