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

 

March Minutes

 

The regular monthly meeting of ANC1B was held on Thursday, March 1, 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, Spalding, R. Wright, Akinmboni.

 

Commissioner Hunter called meeting to order with quorum at 7:10 p.m., and called for introductions.

 

Officers Reports & Announcements:

 

There was no treasurer’s report. The minutes were approved unanimously.

 

Commissioner Hunter called for community announcements. Commissioners Moss, and Spalding made announcements. Audience members from Level2 Development, Councilmember Graham’s staff, CSOSA, and the Fire Department.

 

Commission Business:

 

Commissioner Spalding gave an ABRA protest update, during which time Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission write to ABRA withdrawing the protest against International Grill and sign the voluntary agreement. Commissioner Nadeau seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 6-0. Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission withdraw the protest against 14th Street Café and sign the voluntary agreement. Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 6-0.

 

Commissioner Hunter gave an update on the Black Cat hearings, during which time he explained a need for a technical expert to assist with the protest. Commissioner Hunter moved that the Commission appropriate up to $2000 to retain an expert to assist in the preparation of a sound, noise and impact study concerning the proposed roof deck on the Black Cat; and to attend the ABRA hearings on behalf of the Commission. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 5-0-1 (Spalding abstaining).

 

Commissioner Moss reported on ABRA case 76289 indicating a lack of communication from the applicant, Ninth Street Café, and negative feedback from the community members. Commissioner Moss moved that the Commission protest the application of the Ninth Street Café citing concerns about peace, order and quiet. Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 6-0 and Commissioners Moss and Spalding were designated to represent the Commission at the hearing.

 

Grants and Presentations:

 

The Commission heard a presentation from the Shaw Main Streets Initiative regarding banners. Commissioner Moss moved that the Commission support the Shaw Main Streets Banner Initiative. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 6-0.

 

The Commission heard a presentation from Cultural Development Corporation regarding their NIF Grant application. Commissioner Hunter moved that the Commission support the application of Cultural Development Corporation for an NIF grant of 250,000 for improving the façade and other aspects of the theatre. Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 6-0.

 

The Commission heard a presentation from the Green Team regarding their NIF Grant application. Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission support the application of Green Team for an NIF grant of 250,000 to continue and expand their neighborhood initiative. Commissioner Moss seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 6-0.

 

The Commission heard a presentation from the Studio School regarding their gardening program. Commissioner Hunter moved that the Commission support a grant in the amount of $1,000 for the gardening program. Commissioner Moss seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 5-1 (Spalding voting nay).

 

The Commission heard presentations regarding the Appletree Institute for Education, the Mural Project in LeDroit Park, and from the Office of the People’s Counsel regarding utility rate hikes.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.