Regular Public Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 24, 2023
- Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:03pm by Commissioner Alison Brooks, Chair (ANC 4B08), presiding. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom. Also present were Commissioners T. Michelle Colson (4B01), Erin Palmer (4B02), Zurick. T. Smith (4B03), Evan Yeats (4B04), Kevin Gilligan (4B05), Tiffani Johnson (4B06), and Michael Cohen (4B07). Audrey Walker (4B09) and LaRoya Huff (4B10) were not present at the start of the meeting. Commissioner Walker joined the meeting during Agenda Item 3 – Commissioner Updates. Commissioner Huff joined the meeting during Agenda Item 4 – Community Concerns.
2. Administrative Items
- Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
3. Consideration and Approval of Agenda
Commissioner Brooks proposed the addition of a presentation from the DC Public Library at the end of Agenda Item 6 – Presentations. Commissioner Cohen asked to withdraw Resolution #4B-23-0405. Commissioner Brooks moved to approve the Agenda, as amended. The motion was adopted 8 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
- Approval of March 2023 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Gilligan moved to approve the March 2023 regular public meeting minutes. The motion was adopted 8 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
- Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Quarterly Financial Report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023
Commissioner Brooks provided the Treasurer’s report. Commissioner Brooks moved to approve the Quarterly Financial Report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023. The motion was adopted 8 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
- Commissioner Updates
Commissioners provided updates regarding their Single Member Districts.
4. Community Concerns
Members of the community were provided the opportunity to present questions or statements.
5. Reports
Sophia Tekola, representing the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services, reported on the upcoming Frank R. Williams Scholarship Fund Walk (April 29), the rescheduled Petworth Porchfest (April 29), and the DC Tax Revision Commission townhalls (in person on May 1 and virtual on May 4).
- Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 min)
Barbara Rogers, representing the Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Lewis George, thanked Commissioners and residents for budget oversight testimony. Councilmember Lewis George will announce her proposed changes to the budget soon. The District Department of Public Works has updated its process for litter can installation. DC residents will need to renew Medicaid coverage.
- Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education (3 min)
Frazier O’Leary, representing the Ward 4 State Board of Education, was not present.
- Housing Justice Committee (2 min)
Commissioner Palmer provided an update on Housing Justice Committee activities. The next meeting is scheduled for May 3 at 7:00pm.
- Vision Zero Committee (2 min)
Commissioner Yeats provided an update on Vision Zero Committee activities. The next meeting is scheduled for May 17 at 6:00pm.
- Community Safety & Support Committee (2 min)
Commissioner Johnson provided an update on Community Safety and Support Committee activities. The next meeting is scheduled for May 18 at 7:00pm.
6. Presentations
- Dr. Lewis Ferebee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools, re: Mayor’s FY24 Budget Proposal (20-minute presentation, 10-minute discussion)
Dr. Lewis Ferebee provided an overview of the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal, expanded on the education budget provisions, and provided an overview of the budget process generally. Commissioners and members of the community asked questions.
- Amanda Zander, Public Outreach Coordinator & Private Space Implementation Manager, DC Clean Rivers Project, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, re: Rock Creek Green Infrastructure Project B (10-minute presentation; 5-minute discussion)
Amanda Zander and Eric Lienhard provided an overview of DC Water’s Rock Creek Green Infrastructure Project B and its impacts on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B. Rock Creek Projects C and D will follow, each an additional 25 acres (2025 and 2027, respectively). Commissioners and members of the community asked questions.
- Ashley Wells, re: DC Smart Street Lighting Project (10-minute presentation; 5-minute discussion)
Ashley Wells and Stanislas Mathieu provided an overview of the DC Smart Street Lighting Project. Commissioners and members of the community asked questions.
- Presentation: DC Public Library (10-minute presentation; 10-minute discussion)
Richard Reyes-Gavilan provided an overview of the DC Library Master Plan and library service areas. Commissioners and members of the community asked questions.
7. Consent Calendar
- Resolution 4B-23-0401: Calling for Legislative or Regulatory Action to Address Collection of Abandoned Shopping Carts (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Gilligan, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Huff)
- Resolution 4B-23-0402: Providing Support on the Request for Special Exception at 5814 9th Street, NW (BZA 20913) (Commissioner Gilligan)
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the consent calendar. The motion was adopted 10 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
8. Resolution 4B-23-0403: Calling on the District Government to Employ Best Practices for Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats)
Commissioners Palmer and Yeats provided an overview of the proposed resolution. Commissioner Cohen proposed an amendment to replace every reference to sexual harassment with harassment. The motion did not receive a second. Commissioner Yeats moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted 9 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention.
9. Resolution 4B-23-0404: Supporting and Providing Recommendations on B25-0195, Lead-Free DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (Commissioner Gilligan, Commissioner Palmer)
Commissioners Gilligan and Palmer provided an overview of the proposed resolution. Commissioner Gilligan moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted 10 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
10. Resolution 4B-23-0405: Supporting Funding of a Public Library in the Brightwood/Manor Park Neighborhood (Commissioner Cohen, Commissioner Johnson)
11. Adjournment
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:09pm.
The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for May 9 at 6:30pm.
The next Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for May 22 at 7:00pm.
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