agenda for the next ANC 5C meeting -- Tuesday, 04/17/2012

Below and attached is the agenda for the ANC 5C Monthly Meeting, Tue, Apr 17, 2012, 7:00pm-9:00pm. [note that new ANC 5C04 Commissioner Mark Mueller will be formally introduced.]

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Franklin Nash UM Church
7:00pm -9:00pm 2001 Lincoln Road NE (at RIA NE)

Notice/Agenda ANC 5C
Monthly Public Meeting

At the appropriate time, all attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in the meeting, offer suggestions and make recommendations for consideration. Unless otherwise noted, floor time is limited to 60 seconds. During deliberations, Commissioners are limited to 5-minute presentations and 90 seconds for comment. Please limit your comments accordingly. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Part I: Opening
Call to Order………………………………………………………….…..Chairman Edwards
Formal Intro of New Commissioner – ANC 5C04
Roll Call/Quorum.………………………………………….……………Commissioner Ransom
Adoption of Agenda
Review/Approval of Minutes…………………………………………….Commissioner Brent
March 20, 2012

Part II: Business Administration
Financial Report...………….………..…………………..……….……….Commissioner Ransom
Report & Pay Bills/Auditor’s Release of Allotment…….…..…….……Commissioner Farmer-Allen
ANC Security Fund Update
Update re: Purchase of Pooper Scooper……………………………….Commissioner Brent

Part III: Community Concerns, Updates and Resolutions
1. Police Report – Update re: Shootings in 5C area………………….…..MPD, 5th District
2. Rhode Island Ave Gateway Development - 2321 4th St NE….....……Commissioner Phillips
Mr. Kenneth Brewer - H Street Community Development Corporation
3. BZA Application for Car Port Variance……………………….…….Commissioner Farmer-Allen
David E. Perkins – Resident/Owner
4. BZA Application for Child Development Center……………..………Commissioner Fournier
(2909 North Capitol Street NE) Christy Moseley Shiker, Partner, Holland & Knight
5. FCC Regulatory Issues…………………………………………….……Commissioner Ransom
Ms. Patricia A. Chew, Sr. Consumer Education & Outreach Specialist
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
6. Update Re: Washington Gas/Pepco Rate Increases………………….Commissioner Ransom
Mr. Laurence Jones – Office of Peoples Counsel
7. Community Garden @ Edgewood Recreation Center………..……………Commissioner Grant
Cassie Phillips
8. 2012 Meeting Schedule…………..………………………………Commissioner Ransom/Pinkney
9. Update on Medical Marijuana Cultivation Centers
& Projected Release of Provisional Dispensary Applicants……………Chairman Edwards
10. Community Concerns
Adjournment…………....………………………………

Stronghold Civic Assn's McMillan concerns; ANC 5C Chair Edwards' response

From ANC 5C07 Commissioner James Fournier:

I`d like to forward for community input the attached letter from the Stronghold Civic Association concerning the proposed McMillan development plans and ANC 5C Chairman Ronnie Edwards` incredible response.

As we all know, there is an important public McMillan Advisory Group meeting this Saturday at The Summit from 2pm-5pm. Commissioner Edwards` response to Stronghold`s concerns, attached below, highlights the importance of attending this meeting.

Without putting too fine a point on it, ANC 5C`s response to the Stronghold Civic Association`s concerns are dismissive and purposefully coerce a ``get in line for your medicine`` response. Yet none - none - of the constituents with whom I`ve spoken support the current proposed development. As the Commissioner in charge of the McMillan site, I have always thought of myself, along with the other Bloomingdale ANC Commissioners, as merely an emissary of constituents` concerns. To be told by the Chair of our ANC that the ANC will vote on development plans regardless of the deep seated concerns of those most affected by the development is very troubling - from both a neighborhood and District-wide perspective. I cannot agree with it.

This Saturday`s meeting at the Summit will discuss some of the first principle problems with the current development plans, including:

(i) the lack of any credible transportation plan to accommodate the high density traffic associated with high rise medical offices, residential properties, and above ground retail malls;

(ii) that the sole stormwater run-off plan solicited by the District states that the well-known flooding occurring throughout Bloomingdale since the 19301s will not worsen under the District`s current plan to pave over McMillan - although DC Water has already conceded that Bloomingdale`s current flooding problems will not diminish for approximately 20 years;

(iii) that there has never been an RFP for the vertical development of McMillan;

(iv) that the current proposed ``developers`` of McMillan are only consultants desperate to become the actual developers following transactions under former Councilman Harry Thomas, Jr.;

Nobody needs to be an engineer to understand that proposing massive, high density development on a 25 acre vacant lot will so increase traffic and flooding throughout Bloomingdale so that the current, non-competiveltle bid plan is unworkable.

Let`s talk at the Summit on Saturday.

LETTER FROM STRONGHOLD CIVIC ASSOCIATION TO ANC 5C

From: Stronghold Civic Association
To: ANC 5C Chairman
April 2 2012
Subj: Stronghold Community Association does not support the currently proposed Vision McMillan

Partners plan for development of McMillan Park

The Stronghold Civic Association (SCA) earlier respectfully requested your assistance to delay the March 22 2012 scheduled presentation by the firm Vision McMillan Partners (VMP) to the DC Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) of their master development plan, for reasons stated in that letter to you (a copy of which is attached). We thank you for doing so. We understand that the VMP presentation to the HPRB is now scheduled for April 26 2012.

We understand that ANC 5C will meet again to discuss community support (or lack thereof) for the VMP development plan on April 17th. The Stronghold Community Association does not support the current VMP development plan, based on our knowledge of it, or the undue haste or rather irregular procedures used in promotion of this plan. Proposed ten-story buildings in one corner of the site and destruction of much of the park are two particularly strongly felt issues.

The Stronghold Civic Association still feels that we are being pushed to make a decision on a development plan that we do not support, and question the need for such an urgent decision.We have no sitting Ward 5 Councilmember to appeal to, and while we have conferred closely with our own ANC 5C07, who supports our position, there is no sitting ANC 5C04 representing most of our Bloomingdale neighbors.We are aware that neighboring ANCs 5C03, 5C05, and 1B10 share our position on these matters.

We understand that ANC 5C will meet to gather community input on the proposed McMillan development on April 17 2012.The Stronghold community position on this matter remains unchanged from our previous correspondence with you: there is no support for the current VMP plan in the SCA.

In view of the above, SCA cannot support the currently proposed VMP plan for the development of McMillan Park as it is understood, and respectfully requests that you acknowledge this as the Stronghold Community Association position. We would consider further review of this proposed development and process, but the SCA will not meet again until May 7, after the April 17 2012 ANC 5C meeting.

Thank you.

RESPONSE FROM ANC 5C CHAIRMAN RONNIE EDWARDS,

Good Morning,

Thanks very much for your email/letter. I look forward to recieving it once you have accurate information from which to respond. Please know that I appreciate your candor and really look forward to working with you guys to develop a reasonable approach to dealing with the proposed development at McMillan.

Also, please note that - once again - the City has moved the HPRB Hearing Date to May 24, 2012 - which gives us a little more time to consider the application. This was discussed at the MAG meeting last week - unfortunately those in attendance chose not to inform you.

Finally - ANC 5C looks forward to and will acknowledge the position of any and all ANCs/Civic Associations with regards to McMillan. However - at the end of the day - the final decision will be made by a majority of the Commissioners and hopefully with the input of the constituents they represent.

As I discussed at the last MAG meeting - the decision on this will not be unanimous. We must all accept that. It is very unfortunate - and quite frankly - deceptive to try to insinuate that this process is being rushed. After 40 or more years of discussing and re-discussing the proposed development of McMillan - with the full support of our former Councilmember, who was pushing for development - the City has initiated the process to move forward by filing the HPRB Application. Once that happened, its normal that there is a timeline for responding. That's not unique or in anyway different. Its the process.

The fact that 1, 2 or 3 ANCs out of 12 oppose the process - again - nothing unique about that. At the end of the day - because of the process - we will all come together and vote on the application and the majority will prevail. What's unique is that those who are opposed are trying to intimidate everyone else from proceeding.

I am so sorry that you guys feel that way and want to play the game that way - but unless the City withdraws the application - as Chair of ANC 5C I must continue recieving full community input so that we can make an informed decision.

I know that there are those who just want a park over there. But unfortunately, many of us who have been around here for a long time - we want more. We would like to see the area developed and put to a better use for ALL OF US - NOT JUST SOME OF US. Don`t let those who are fighting for a park - with no money - hold you and the entire Ward hostage.

If you guys are really honest - we have a little more time (until May15/22) - and I trust that you will use it to sincerely critique the HPRB Application before us and offer some substantiave comments.

John Salatti's ANC 5C04 position declared vacant by DC BOEE

1) First, from Teri Janine Quinn, President, Bloomingdale Civic Association:

Pursuant to this notice, anyone interested in running for the ANC 5C04 seat vacated by former Commissioner John Salatti may pick up petitions between February 13, 2012 and March 5, 2012.

2) And from ANC 5C Chair Ronnie Edwards:

From: ``Brenda Garner``
Date: Feb 15, 2012 4:24 PM
Subject: 5C04 Notice
To: ``ronnieedwards.5c11@gmail.com``

Hello,

Attached is the 5C04 notice.

Thanks

Brenda Garner
Voter Services Assistant
DC Board of Elections and Ethics
441 4th Street, NW Suite 250N
Washington, DC 20001
202-727-2523 (Office)
202-347-2648 (Fax)
Bgarner @ dcboee.org
www.dcboee.org

BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
CERTIFICATION OF ANC/SMD VACANCIES

The District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics hereby gives notice that there is a vacancy in one (1) Advisory Neighborhood Commission office, certified pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 1-309.06(d)(2); 2001 Ed; 2006 Repl. Vol.

VACANT: 5C04

Petition Circulation Period: Monday, February 13, 2012 thru Monday, March 5, 2012
Petition Challenge Period: Thursday, March 8, 2012 thru Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Candidates seeking the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, or their representatives, may pick up nominating petitions at the following location:

D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics
441 - 4th Street, NW, Room 250N
Washington, DC 20001

For more information, the public may call 727-2525.

ANC 5C meeting tonight, 10-18-2011

See this message from ANC 5C Chair Ronnie Edwards:

Dear Friends/Neighbors:

Attached for your review is the meeting Notice for ANC 5C upcoming October 18, 2011 Meeting. The meeting will be held at Bennett Career Institute, 700 Monroe Street NE.

We have an action packed agenda with several pressing issues, including an update on Redistricting by the Coucilmember`s office and/or Redistricting Taskforce; the pros and cons of iGaiming and an update on ANC 5Cs protest/mediatiation involving the Engine Company 12`s ABRA application. We will also be reviewing our current Grants Procedures to see if improvements are needed.

Please help with immediate distribution and posting throughout the 5C area. Thanks for your assistance and we look forward to seeing you on the 18th.

Ronnie Edwards, 5C11, Chairman
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C
(202) 413-2715


Government of the District of Columbia
ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 5C
PO Box 26183 . Washington, DC 20001 . www.ANC5C.COM

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
7:00pm -9:00pm

Bennett Career Institute
700 Monroe Street NE

Notice/Preliminary Agenda
Monthly Public Meeting

At the appropriate time, all attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in the meeting, offer suggestions and make recommendations for consideration. Unless otherwise noted, floor time is limited to 60 seconds. During deliberations, Commissioners are limited to 5-minute presentations and 90 seconds for comment. Please limit your comments accordingly. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

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Part I: Opening
Call to Order…………………..………………………………….…..Commissioner Edwards, Chairman
Roll Call/Quorum.…………………………………………………….
Adoption of Agenda
Review/Approval of Minutes.………………………………………..

 July 19, 2011 Regular Meeting
 August 4, 2011 Emergency Meeting
 September 20, 2011 Regular Meeting
 October 4, 2011 (Special Meeting)

Chairman`s Report – Summary of Meeting with Mayor
Police/Crime Report

Part II: Business Administration
Financial Report.………..…………………………..……….Commissioner Salatti, Financial Secretary
Review/Update RE: 4th Qtr Financial Report Documents..……Commissioner Ransom, Treasurer
Report & Pay Bills………………………..…………………..………Commissioner Ransom, Treasurer

Part III: Community Concerns, Updates and Resolutions
1. Community Concerns……………………………….……..………………………..
2. Parade Plans for Howard University Homecoming 2011
3. Internet Gaming (iGaming) ``Pros & Cons, Congressional Status; Economical Projections``
4. Update Re: Redistricting…….…….
 Update Re: Ward/ANC Districts
 Consideration of Bates Area Civic Association (BACA) Request for ANC Support for naming BACA as the Community Representative for First Street and Florida Avenue Park Renovation Project
5. Update/Consideration of Progress - Engine Company No. 12 ABRA Application/Mediation
6. Upcoming ABRA Renewal Licenses in 5C Area
7. Committee Reports/Updates…………………….
 Grants Committee Updates/Progress Reports
o Review of Grants Procedures
 Legislation Committee Updates
8. Meeting/Adjournment…………....………………………………………….…………………

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday each month
*Executive Meeting, November 1, 2011
*PUBLIC MEETING, November 15, 2011, (7:00 PM)
Alpha House (Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, 2405 First Street NW
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Visit our web site: www.anc5c.org

alternate McMillan development proposal: but do the numbers work?

I attended last night's McMillan Sand Filtration site community development meeting coordinated by ANC Commissioners Stuart Davenport, Ronnie Edwards, Myla Moss & John Salatti, Howard University Community Association and the McMillan Park Committee.

The last item on the agenda was a presentation and Q & A by Catholic University of America Associate Professor Miriam Gusevich.

A brief jump back in history: Back in 2000 (?), Professor Gusevich and fellow CUA School of Architecture Professor Stanley Hallett, FAIA, gave a public presentation on the CUA campus at the request of the DC Office of Planning on what could be done with the sand filtration site. I happened to attend that session. Believe me, the entire set of participants sat there ooohing and aaahing over the high-level ideas that Professors Gusevich and Hallett were tossing out as possible uses for the site. The central theme of the various ideas was an urban park setting.

Back to last night: Professor Gusevich's presentation proceeded from the original presentation: an urban park space -- this round with residential development along 1st Street NW and office buildings along Michigan Avenue NW.

She indicated that she could make the numbers work in comparison to the current Vision McMillan Partners proposal.

(John Salatti commented after the meeting that most or all of the meeting's presentation materials would be posted soon to the MyMcMillan site.)

I want to see Professor Gusevich's numbers.

community meeting NOT coordinated by DMPED & the development team this Wednesday on the McMillan Sand Filtration site development

This Wednesday, 9/9/2009, there will be a meeting on the development of the McMillan Sand Filtration site (and not the McMillan Reservoir site, which reporters consistently confuse!).

Note that this meeting is NOT NOT NOT being coordinated by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development (DMPED) and the Vision McMillan Partners land development team which has put on the prior community meetings.

It should also be noted that the members of the McMillan Advisory Group (MAG) are not a sponsor of this event.

No agenda for this meeting has been provided.

(Photo of the McMillan sand filtration silos courtesy of hipchikindc: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hipchickindc/1556599315/)

Item #1) See this message from ANC 5C04 Commissioner John Salatti:

A few weeks ago, I announced a community meeting about the McMillan Sand Filtration Site. But because a number of key people were not able to make that date, I postponed the meeting. But now with the help of a new host committee, the meeting has been rescheduled and revamped into a series of meetings.

So on behalf of the host committee consisting of several ANC commissioners, community associations, and residents, I invite you to the attend the first of these meetings to discuss the future of the Sand Filtration Site. This meeting is set for Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at St. George's Episcopal Church, at 2nd & U Streets, NW, starting at 7:00 p.m.

This first meeting will cover some history, the results of a previous community input process in 2000, a slide show of the site, the current development plan that has been discussed over the last year, and other options for developing such a site. While this meeting will mainly present broad information, it will lay the foundation for succeeding ones, which will cover more technical issues and offer ways for participants to develop a consensus for what they would like to see happen at the site.

Because the future of the Sand Filtration Site is complex issue and sometimes contentious, we will have a professional facilitator who will run the meetings.

Also, come early. St.George's only seats about 100 people!

If you have any questions, please let me know.

John

John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
(202) 986- 2592
John.Salatti @ gmail.com
"Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale"

Item #2) I spotted a few fluorescent green leaflets blowing around some sidewalks in the neighborhood, announcing the Wednesday McMillan community meeting.

Here is the text from the leaflet:

ANC Commissioners Stuart Davenport, Ronnie Edwards, Myla Moss & John Salatti

Howard University Community Association

McMillan Park Committee


Our Community, Our Choice
My McMillan


Please become part of a community effort to shape the future of this national treasure in our own backyard.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
7 pm to 9 pm


St. George's Episcopal Church
160 U Street NW

info @ mymcmillan.com
202 - 986 - 2592

http://www.mymcmillan.com/

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And let’s review, once again, what the rules are for posting comments:

1) Identify yourself. A full name would be best, but at least include a first name.

2) Identify your neighborhood.

3) Totally anonymous posts will not be allowed and be deleted, regardless of the content of the comment.

BOTH name and neighborhood name are required! Thanks for honoring the rules.