ANC1B

Government of the District of Columbia

PO Box 73710, Washington, DC 20056

Myla Moss, Phil Spalding, Catherine Hammonds, Deairich R. Hunter, Brianne Nadeau, Meghan Conklin Zachary Wright, Rosemary Akinmboni, Thomas K. D. Smith, Nate Mathews, Raymond Wright

June Minutes

The regular monthly meeting of ANC1B was held on Thursday, June 7, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the True Reformer Building, Commissioner Hunter being present as chair, and Commissioner Nadeau present as secretary. Other Commissioners present, Moss, Smith, Spalding, Conklin, Mathews, and Akinmboni.

Commissioner Hunter called meeting to order with quorum at 7:12 p.m., and called for introductions.

Announcements & Officers Reports:

Commissioner Spalding reported the first public meeting regarding retail space at the Reeves center has been held. There has been a hearing regarding condemning the First African New Church Building. Next Thursday, June 14^th at 7pm CSNA will hold a discussion about the Lincoln Theatre redevelopment as part of their regularly scheduled meeting. The Deputy Mayor’s office has announced tentatively that it is holding a public meeting regarding the Sherman Avenue Building/Howard University Swap. There will be a public meeting June 20 by the 14^th Street Design and Transportation group regarding the Source Theatre. The U Street Transportation Department is having a steering meeting June 19 that is not open to the public. Public meetings will follow.

Commissioner Conklin announced that there will be a special discussion for PSA 304 on Wednesday June 20 at 7pm at the Josephine Butler Center on 15^th Street, regarding the recent crime wave among youth. The Boys & Girls Club will provide information about activities they will be providing this summer.

Commissioner Nadeau announced that the DC Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers. PEPCO will hold public hearings on rate increases on June 12, 14, and 16. Progress has been made on the 1400 block of Belmont Street due to her work with DDOT, the neighbors on Belmont Street and Councilmember Graham. DDOT has promised to repave, rebrick and repair the street during the month of June.

Commissioner Hunter announced that the public meeting regarding the Bowen YMCA was well-received. There will be a public safety meeting regarding the 1400 block of V Street on June 14 at 7pm at the 3D headquarters with Councilmember Graham and the owner of the Geno Baroni building.

Commissioner Moss announced that there will be a presentation of those who have proposed developments for the WMATA parcels on June 19 at 7pm. The first cut will be made by June 29.

Representatives from Cesar Chavez Prep announced the opening of their new school in ANC1B. They will be enrolling 6^th graders this year, and adding one grade each year so that students will not have to switch schools for high school.

Barbara Harrison from Howard University asked for the Commission’s support for the Stop Out Sickle Cell Walk on September 22, which will begin at Howard University, proceed down U Street and end at the Washington Hilton. It will not require any road closures. Commissioner Nadeau moved that the commission submit a letter of support to the Deputy Mayor’s task force on special events. Commissioner Moss seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

As part of the Treasurer’s report, Commissioner Conklin presented a series of documents prepared to bring the Commission up to compliance.

Commissioner Conklin moved that the Commission approve the ANC1B: 2007 Budget as presented. Commissioner Moss seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Commissioner Conklin moved that the Commission approve the ANC1B: 2^nd Quarter 2007 Report as presented. Commissioner Moss seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Commissioner Conklin moved that the Commission approved the January, February, March, April, and May monthly reports in block. Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Commissioner Conklin moved that Commissioner Nadeau be reimbursed for Secretarial and Single Member District Expenses in the amount of $224.06. Commissioner Nadeau seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Commissioner Conklin moved that Nikki Akinyae be compensated for her consulting services in the amount of $220.88. Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

At a later point in the meeting, the minutes were approved unanimously.

Commission Business:

The Commission heard from representatives from the Anthony Bowen YMCA and developers of the new residential project at the site, including Mr. Fred Green, Mr. Chris Collins, and Mr. Woody Bolton. Commissioner Hunter moved that the Commission write a letter of support to HPRB and to DDOT in support of the building design and proposed alley closing. Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 6-2 with Commissioners Smith and Mathews dissenting.

Discussion on 1804 Vermont Street was postponed until the July meeting.

Commissioner Spalding reviewed ongoing ABRA cases, indicating that the Smarta/Broadway case continues; the 9^th Street Café is working with him on the voluntary agreement; the 11^th Street Market hearing was rescheduled; There will be a presentation by the community July 19^th regarding the Black Cat; Manchester Bar will have its hearing July 11; Construction on Marvin is underway; Mercadito and W Street Market will be displaced by the YMCA project and the 7^th Street Market hearing is coming up.

Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission protest Wisdom’s applications for new CT01, EE, Sidewalk licenses on the basis of peace, order, and quiet and that he be designated to represent the Commission. Commissioner Moss seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission support Crème’s application for alcohol service to the sidewalk café as an addition to the existing license and that he be designated to represent the Commission. Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission support Roha’s application for renewal of the existing CR01 license and that he be designated to represent the Commission. Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission protest Sodere’s application for renewal of the existing CR02 license on the basis of peace, order and quite and that he be designated to represent the Commission. Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Commissioner Moss moved that the Commission support the new voluntary agreement as submitted by Town, and withdraw the protest and that she and Commissioner Spalding be designated to represent the Commission. Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission support renewal of existing licenses for Axum, Busboys & Poets, Café Saint Ex, Expo, Duffy’s, Dukem, Al Crostino, Bar Pilar, and the Islander and that he be designated to represent the Commission. Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Grants and Presentations:

Commissioner Moss moved that the Commission approve the grant request for the LeDroit Park Oral History Project in the amount of $2,000, and that the check be issued in August to allow for proper compliance and documentation of expenditures. Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 6-2 with Commissioners Spalding and Conklin dissenting.

Commissioner Smith moved that the Commission write a letter of support, suspend the rules and approve the grant request for the DC Caribbean Carnival Association in the amount of $2,000. Commissioner Mathews seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 6-2 with Commissioners Spalding and Conklin dissenting.

Commissioner Spalding moved that the grant application of Cardozo Shaw Neighborhood Association be withdrawn without prejudice. Commissioner Moss seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 8-0.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.