Monday, October 28, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Commissioner Alison Brooks, Chair (4B08), presiding. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom, and a recording of the meeting is available on YouTube and on the Commission’s website. Commissioners present also included Commissioner Erin Palmer (4B02), Commissioner Zurick T. Smith (4B03), Commissioner Evan Yeats (4B04), Commissioner Kevin Gilligan (4B05), Commissioner Tiffani Nichole Johnson (4B06), and Commissioner Jinin Berry (4B10).
Commissioner T. Michelle Colson (4B01) and Commissioner Michael Cohen (4B07) joined after the start of the meeting, and Commissioner Tiffani Nichole Johnson (4B06) and Commissioner Michael Cohen (4B07) left before the meeting concluded. Commissioner Derrick Thompson (4B09) was not present.
2. Administrative Items:
A. Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
Commissioner Brooks provided instructions for public participation in the meeting. Commissioner Brooks reminded residents they can sign up to receive monthly Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B meeting notifications automatically via the Commission’s website.
B. Consideration and Approval of October 2024 Regular Public Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Brooks presented the October 2024 Regular Public Meeting Agenda. The October agenda was approved as presented.
C. Approval of September 2024 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Brooks presented the September 2024 Regular Public Meeting Minutes. The Minutes were approved as presented.
Commissioner Cohen joined the meeting at this time.
D. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Quarterly Financial Report for the Fourth Quarter of FY 2024
Commissioner Yeats provided the Treasurer’s Report. Commissioner Yeats presented and moved to approve the Quarterly Financial Report for the Fourth Quarter of FY 2024. The motion was adopted 8 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
E. Approval of Community Grants & Expenditures:
- Resolution 4B-24-1001: Grant Award for Takoma Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
Commissioner Yeats presented and moved to approve the Resolution. The motion was adopted 8 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
Commissioner Colson joined the meeting at this time.
- Resolution 4B-24-1002: Grant Award for Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association Inc.
Commissioner Palmer presented and read into the record the draft Resolution. Commission Yeats moved to approve the Resolution. The motion was adopted 9 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
- Resolution 4B-24-1003: Grant Award for Ward 4 Mutual Aid
Commissioner Yeats presented and moved to approve the Resolution. The motion was adopted 9 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
- Resolution 4B-24-1004: Authorizing Commission Community Support and Outreach Expenditures
Commissioner Palmer presented and moved to approve the Resolution. The motion was adopted 9 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
3. Commissioner Updates
Commissioners provided updates regarding their Single Member Districts, including community cleanups, office hours, Single Member District and community meetings and events, and neighborhood updates.
4. Community Concerns
Members of the community were provided the opportunity to present questions or statements.
5. Reports:
A. Yamileth Escobar, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services
Leticia Acosta, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services, provided updates on government services and resources, including leaf season, snow shoveling, and graffiti removal, among other issues. Commissioners and members of the community asked questions.
B. Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George
Barbara Rogers, Community Engagement Director, Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, provided legislative updates and information regarding neighborhood events including a utility companies pop up, as well as shared information about the Councilmember’s newsletter and office hours. Commissioners and members of the community asked questions.
C. Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education
Representative O’Leary provided updates on State Board of Education actions related to nurses in schools and cell phone policies, as well as a book drive, among other issues. Commissioners and members of the community asked questions.
Commissioner Palmer provided an update on Committee activities, including the Committee’s October 2nd meeting. The next Committee Meeting is scheduled for November 6th 7:30 p.m.
Commissioner Yeats and Commissioner Brooks provided an update on Committee activities, including the Committee’s October 16th meeting. The next Committee Meeting is scheduled for November 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Brooks and Commissioner Palmer provided an update on Committee activities, including the Committee’s October 20th meeting. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for November 16th at 9:00 a.m.
G. Community Safety & Support Committee
Commissioner Johnson left the meeting at this time and did not provide a report for the Community Safety and Support Committee.
6. Presentation: Matthew Ramos, Communications & Public Affairs Specialist, Office of the Inspector General regarding Work and Mission of the Office
Matthew Ramos, Communications and Public Affairs Specialist, with the Office of the Inspector General, presented regarding the mission and work of the Office. Commissioners and members of the community asked questions.
Commissioner Cohen left the meeting at this time.
7. Consent Calendar:
- Resolution 4B-24-1005: Calling for a Modern Container Deposit-Return Law to Reduce Litter and Improve Recycling Rates (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Smith)
- Letter: Expressing Concerns regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 and Calling for Engagement with Tenant Lawyers and the Tenant Community in Modifying Emergency Rental Assistance (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Smith)
Commissioner Yeats moved to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was adopted 7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
8. Resolution 4B-24-1006: Calling for a Full-Time Nurse in Every Public School and Efforts to Enhance Staffing (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Smith)
Commissioner Palmer presented a draft Resolution calling for a full-time nurse and every public school and efforts to enhance staffing. Commissioner Palmer noted the State Board of Education’s work on this issue. Commissioners and members of the community asked questions and provided comments.
Commissioner Colson moved to approve the Resolution. The motion was adopted 7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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