Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6B
Regular Meeting
Minutes
December 13,
2011 – 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Francis Campbell, Jared
Critchfield, Brian Flahaven, Neil Glick (Chairing), David Garrison,
1.
Adoption
of Agenda
Commissioner Green requested adding discussion about a Task Force organized by Councilmember Jim Graham concerning changes to liquor laws. Commissioner Pate requested adding a letter to General Services about lead mitigation during maintenance and repair in schools and amending the August 2011 Redistricting Resolution. Commissioner Critchfield requested removing the November Commission minutes from the consent agenda. Commissioner Garrison moved (with a second from Commissioner Flahaven) that the agenda be adopted. The motion passed 9-0.
2.
Community
Speakout
Chip Glasgow of Holland and Knight and Lisa Schreiber of Wagtime announced plans for a new dog care business at
3.
Community
and Commission Announcements
Commissioner Pate announced the December 19 Special Call meeting on Eastern Market legislation and the December 14 Hine Subcommittee meeting.
4.
Presentations
None.
5.
Consent
Agenda
Commissioner Flahaven moved (with a second from Commissioner
Critchfield) that the consent agenda be approved. The motion passed 9-0.
Planning & Zoning Committee
·
HPA
· Cupid’s Undie Run—The Children’s Tumor Foundation, February 11, 2012
· 2012 Capitol Hill Classic 10K/3K Race – May 20, 2012
· Hine Subcommittee website
Transportation Committee
· Letter in support of MPD Proposed Substation Parking Plan
5a. Meeting
Minutes
Commissioner
Critchfield moved (with a second from Commissioner Flahaven) that the November 8, 2011 Commission Meeting
Minutes be approved. The motion passed
9-0.
6.
Alcohol
Beverage Committee
·
18th Amendment, ABRA-072633,
Commissioner Green reported on Councilmember Jim Graham’s Task Force which is making suggestions to revise DC liquor laws as needed.
7.
Planning
and Zoning Committee
· BZA #18275, 1200 Potomac Avenue, Two variances to open a pet supply store and coffee shop in an area zoned R-5-B. Architect John Acker and owner Carl Allen presented justification of the variance requests. Commissioner Critchfield moved (with a second from Commissioner Green) that the Commission support the variance requests. The motion passed 9-0.
· B19-0516—Amendment to the Advisory Neighborhood Councils Act of 1975 – Notification of potential community-based residential facilities. Commissioner Flahaven moved (with a second from Commissioner Garrison) that the Commission support the Bill but request 60 days notice instead of the proposed 30 days notice currently in the Bill. The motion passed 9-0.
8. Transportation Committee
Commissioner Oldenburg
reviewed the Committee meeting discussions on sidewalk repairs and the November
30 CSX VAT (Virginia Avenue Tunnel) Project Public Alternatives Meeting. Commissioner Oldenburg moved (with a second
from Commissioner Pate) that the Commission send a letter to CSX outlining
principles for determining VAT construction options. The motion passed 9-0.
9.
Resolution on
iGaming
Commissioners Glick and Oldenburg introduced the “ANC6B Resolution on Internet Gambling in DC” questioning the process by which iGaming was enacted. Commissioner Critchfield moved (with a second from Commissioner Green) that the resolution be adopted. The motion passed 9-0.
9a. Letter to
Department of General Services
Commissioner Pate moved (with a second from Commissioner
Metzger) that the Commission send a letter reminding the Department of General
Services of requirements of the 2008 Lead Act, due to a recent issue at
9b. Amending ANC 6B’s Redistricting Resolution
Commissioner Pate moved (with a second from Commissioner Green) that the Commission ratify the Executive Committee’s vote to amend the September 13, 2011 resolution on redistricting. The amended resolution removes the resolution’s references to ANC 6A. The motion passed 9-0.
10. Outreach and Constituent Services Task Force
Commissioner Pate moved (with a second from Commissioner Flahaven) that the Commission approve Rodd Santomauro as a Resident Member of the Task Force. The motion passed 8-0-1 (Commissioner Campbell abstained).
11. Eastern Market Report
Commissioner Pate announced that EMCAC (Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee) will hold a January meeting to respond to the proposed Eastern Market legislation.
12. Capitol Hill East Task Force
Commissioner Flahaven discussed the recent meeting of the Task Force which focused on the Eastern Branch Boys and Girls Club building at 17th and Massachusetts Avenues, SE.
13. Resolution on Creating a Special
Committee for Bylaws Review
Commissioner Flahaven withdrew the resolution for the Special Committee. Instead a working group will review the bylaws and suggest changes to the Commission.
14. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Attest: Andrew Jared Critchfield Date:
Secretary
Attachments:
Agenda as Adopted
ABC Committee Report
Planning & Zoning Committee Report
iGaming Resolution
Meeting Agenda
The
Agenda
1. Adoption of Agenda
2. Community Speakout
3. Community and Commission Announcements
4. Presentation
5. Consent Agenda
Planning & Zoning
·
HPA #
· Cupid’s Undie Run – The Children’s Tumor Foundation, February 11, 2012
· 2012 Capitol Hill Classic 10K/3K Race – May 20, 2012
· Hine Subcommittee website
Transportation
·
Letter in support of MPD Proposed Substation
Parking Plan
Meeting Minutes
·
November 8, 2011 Commission Meeting Minutes
6. ABC Committee
License Renewal:
(These items will also be considered by the ABC
Committee on December 8, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., and will be held at The
·
18th Amendment, ABRA-072633,
7. Planning and Zoning Committee
· B19-0516 – Amendment to the Advisory Neighborhood Councils Act of 1975 – Notification of potential community-based residential facilities
· BZA #18275, 1200 Potomac Ave, Two variances to open a Pet Supply Store and Coffee Shop in an area zoned R-5-B
· 2012 Sun Trust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon – March 17, 2012 (deferred to 2012)
8. Transportation Committee Report
(These items will be considered by the
Transportation Committee on December 7, 2011, at
7:00 p.m., and will be held at The
· Discussion with DDOT on Sidewalk Repairs
· Discussion on CSX VAT Project Public Alternatives Meeting of Nov 30
9. Resolution on iGaming
9a. Letter to Department of General Services
9b. Amending ANC 6B’s Redistricting Resolution
10. Outreach & Constituent Services Taskforce Report
(These items will be considered by the OCST on
December 20, 2011, 7:00 to 8:00
p.m., and will be held at The
· Approval of Resident Member – Rodd Santomauro SMD 6B05
11. Eastern Market Report
12. Capitol Hill East Taskforce Report
13. Resolution Creating a Special Committee for Bylaws Review
14. Adjournment
*All ABC, BZA,
Zoning, Historic Preservation and Transportation cases on the consent agenda
were fully discussed at the appropriate monthly committee meetings.
NOTE: Late-Breaking ABC, BZA, Zoning,
or Historic Preservation Cases may be added to this Agenda.
For additional information, call 202.543.3344 or
e-mail: office@anc6b.org, website:
www.ancb6.org.
Next Meeting: January 10, 2012
ABC COMMITTEE
The
3rd Floor Conference Room
Report and Recommendations
December 8, 2011
In attendance: Brian
Flahaven, Dave Garrison, Phil Peisch, Tom Woteki,
Jared Critchfield, Claire Palace, Kirsten Oldenburg, Ivan Frishberg, Francis
Campbell, Neil Glick,
Mark Menard, licensee for 18th Amendment, LLC, appeared to ask for a change to his existing VA. Mr Menard has DDOT approval for additional public space to enlarge his sidewalk café. Both abutting neighbors to the 18th Amendment support the change. Now seating 8, Mr. Menard would like 6 additional seats to accommodate customers. Mr. Menard said the sidewalk café is open unless there is heavy rain or snow, as his customers who smoke can be accommodated in that area.
Commissioner Frishberg said the area between the sidewalk café and the tree box, required to be a minimum of 6 feet, often is less than 6 feet. In fact, two Commissioners visited the tavern before the committee meeting and after measuring, were able to verify that part of the fence surrounding the sidewalk café had encroached into the restricted area. Mr. Menard said that he will improve employee training to ensure all his employees understand how important it is to leave that space clear for pedestrians, strollers and wheel chairs to pass on the sidewalk. He also offered to give his phone number to all Commissioners so that when a problem is observed, Commissioners can call Mr. Menard to fix it. Dave Garrison said that puts the onus on the ANC, while it should be on the licensee.
Mr. Menard then offered to write a letter to the ANC, promising to improve training and monitoring his fence to ensure compliance with the 6 foot setback. The ANC can then document any infractions and determine whether to protest when the license comes up for renewal. Commissioner Frishberg was not satisfied with this solution and wants Mr. Menard to pull his application back for a period of time to show that he can comply. Mr. Menard did not agree. Commissioner Frishberg also is concerned that the diagram Mr. Menard provide showing the expanded seating is inaccurate.
By a vote of 9-1, the Committee voted to take no position until Mr. Menard brings an accurate drawing of the expanded space and a letter promising better compliance with the 6 foot setback to the ANC meeting. Commissioner Frishberg voted in opposition.
Report of the Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting
December 6, 2011
St. Coletta of Greater
Commissioners attending: Campbell (chairing), Critchfield,
Frishberg, Glick, Green, Metzger, Oldenburg.
Commissioners Garrison and Flahaven arrived late. Resident members
attending:
BZA #18275, 1200
Potomac Avenue SE, Two variances to open a Pet Supply Store and Coffee Shop in
an area zoned R-5-B
Presenting Carl Allen & John Acker. The owners are seeking two (2) variances for the property. The last use of the property was as a grocery store and has been closed for more than three years. Applicants state that for a number of reasons the requirement to make this a residential property, as per zoning, would not be feasible.
One reason is that the yard space is all public space and that the only area deemed private or usable space for an owner is a small lot in the rear of the property which would not be sufficient for gardening or yard space. That the structure does not tend towards development as a residential property due to the shape and size of the doors and windows which are more typical of a commercial property. That the structure is in the historic district of Capitol Hill and that there would be a "high level of difficulty of getting the historic authorities to grant the necessary changes to the exterior facade".
Per the applicants the aforementioned problems would impose a peculiar and exceptional practical difficulty in developing this as a residential property and the resultant financial difficulty in converting a commercial site into a residential site presents a financial hardship.
The applicant cites that allowing this to remain a commercial site would not cause any detriment to the public good, would create a "safe environment for residents to drink coffee, eat pastries and fruits" and additionally fulfill a need for pet owners to purchase "high quality pet food and accessories " for their pets. Lastly the owners see this as an opportunity to create jobs in the local community.
Owing to the concerns of the Committee and additional questions, the Committee voted to take no action on this application until the full ANC can meet to further discuss this by a vote of 9-0-1 (Commissioner Garrison abstained as he missed the discussion; Ms. Eads Role voted for 6B05).
HPA #
Presenting Terry Hindermann
of
Applicants are proposing to renovate and convert the buildings, church and rectory, into 12 residential units total with underground parking. They will remove the white paint on both buildings and return them to the brick appearance after they have been repointed. The rear church building will be removed. The plexiglass windows will be replaced with insulated wood windows. The masonry openings will be enlarged to accommodate the replacement windows. The rowhouse windows will be removed and replaced and the front door will be removed and relocated. The fire escape will be removed and replaced by a two-story addition on the rear of the rowhouse. 6 to 10 parking spaces will be located under the existing church building. The lot has not been subdivided so the two buildings are considered one lot and will be integrated into one condo association.
Excavation of the existing church building to place the underground parking will require underpinning of the church.
Gail Kohn, Executive Director of Capitol Hill Village, appeared to voice support by her organization. Applicants also stipulate that they will conform to all fair housing and accessible requirements.
Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second by Commissioner
Critchfield) that the Committee recommends supporting the application. The
motion passed 10-0-0. The 10th vote was by
Cupid's Undie Run - The Children's Tumor Foundation, February 11,
2012
Presenting Tamara Forys and Brendan Hanrahan of Cupid Charities. The run will start at the Pour House and go
west on
The motion to place this on the consent calendar by Commissioner Metzger and seconded by Commissioner Glick passed by a vote of 10-0-0.
Capitol Hill Classic
10k/3k race - May 20, 2012
Presenting Mike Soderman. The race
route moved from
2012 Sun Trust Rock
‘n’ Roll
Presenting Chris Browne. The applicant will appear again before the Committee in February 2012 after the race route is finalized.
B19-0516 Amendment to
the Advisory Neighborhood Councils Act of 1975 - Notification of potential
community-based residential facilities
No notice for this amendment was sent to the ANC. Commissioners found no evidence of it on the DC website. Our discussion centered around the fact that the ANC is not notified of the placement of these residential facilities and that there should be notice provided. . Without the actual amendment there was no informed conversation or decision as it relates to the amendment subsequently there is no recommendation to the full ANC.
Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second from
Commissioner Green) that the Hine Subcommittee be empowered to set up a website
with content specific to the
December 27, 2011
Mr.
Division Administrator
Faisal Hameed, Chief
Project Development, Environment & Sustainability Planning
DC Department of Transportation
55 M Street, SE
David Maloney, SHPO
DC Historic Preservation Office
RE: CSX VAT NEPA/Section 106 Public Meeting, November 30, 2011
Advisory
Neighborhood Commission 6B wishes to thank the leadership of the CSX VAT
NEPA/Section 106 Review for the content of and format used at its November 30,
2011, Public Concepts Meeting. The 11
conceptual options presented at the meeting for addressing the Purpose and
Needs provided the community with information upon which to base constructive
comments and questions during the hour devoted to Q&A. And, the format allowed all present to hear
the concerns of others.
As
the Commission said in its letter of November 8, 2011, construction during the
Virginia Avenue Tunnel project will have a huge impact on transportation,
economic development, and quality of life issues for many ANC 6B residents and
businesses. We understand that, as the
review process moves forward, the review team will be evaluating the 11
conceptual options to ascertain which will be retained for more thorough
engineering study.
The
Commission requests that the following principles be among those selected to
evaluate Options 2 through 7, which involve rebuilding the tunnel:
1.
Minimize transportation
disruptions and risks.
This includes the disruption of
existing vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, and other travel patterns in the
area. Specifically, how does each
“rebuild” option affect the use of
2.
Minimize damage to homes
and businesses.
This is especially true for those situated close
to the “limits of disruption” zone. And,
includes but is not limited to those within the Capitol Hill Historic District. (The Commission is aware of damage that
occurred to houses during the building of underground Metro lines using the
“cut and cover” method.)
3.
Minimize Environmental
Impacts.
At this stage of evaluation, we understand that
the myriad details of the Environmental Assessment cannot be employed but
expect a general consideration of these impacts to be considered.
4.
Minimize the length of
construction.
Unless other factors suggest differently, the
shortest construction period may be least disruptive to the community.
At
the next public meeting, planned for February 2012, the Commission expects to
learn the details of how these principles (and other criteria that may be
applied) affect the reduction in number of Rebuild options and how the
feasibility of the “No Action” and “Rerouting” options are evaluated.
And,
as always, the Commission looks forward to learning about specific plans for
returning
Sincerely,
Neil Glick
Chair, ANC 6B
CC: Steve Plano, Parsons Brinckerhoff
Stephen Flippin, Director of Federal Affairs, CSX
C.
Michael Hicks, Environment/Urban Engineer, DC Division, FHWA
Tommy Wells, Councilmember, Ward 6
Kirsten Oldenburg, Commissioner 6B04, Chair, ANC 6B Transportation Committee
ANC 6B Resolution on the Legalization of Internet Gambling in
Whereas in December 2010, the DC City
Council passed a bill to be the first jurisdiction in the
Whereas inserting and voting on any bill whether in the City Council or ANC’s is contrary to the principles and laws of open and transparent government;
Whereas the legalizing of internet gambling lacked any public hearing process by the City Council in advance of passing this law; all public notification, public debate, and public hearings occurred after the law was passed, which is not a democratic or transparent process;
Whereas at community meetings organized after the law passed and public pressure increased, DC residents were promised that the legalization of internet gambling would create local jobs.
Whereas the company that will create and manage the DC
gaming technology and websites is INTRALOT,
a company headquartered in
Whereas the DC Lottery is not run through an appointed Board like other city agencies, but instead managed alone by a Executive Director who will single handedly make all decisions on whom and where to grant licensing for internet gambling that is outside of a private home. This is an agency with little experience interacting with the ANC’s.
Now therefore be it resolved by ANC 6B that ANC 6B full
supports the immediate repeal of the “Lottery Modernization Amendment Act of
2010” and an immediate moratorium on the implementation of internet gambling in
And that the Chair of ANC 6B or his/her designee be authorized to testify on this before the DC and Federal Government.
Approved this 13 day of December 2011
December 13, 2011
Mr. Brian Hanlon
Interim Director
DC Department of General Services
8th Floor
RE: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
Dear Mr. Hanlon,
During recent repair and replacement of windows at
Fortunately for students, parents and the District, District personnel rapidly responded to concerns and subsequent tests yielded negative results for lead. However, the event underscored the possibility of a more systemic problem and the need for more rigorous enforcement of the 2008 Lead Rule. ANC6B respectfully requests that the Department of General Services: a) require all contractors and sub-contractors competing for renovation contracts on pre-1978 facilities possess the EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm designation
that DGS possess the same designation for itself and its workers and c) that DGS work with other city agencies, such as DDOE and DCRA, to review the 2008 Lead Rule and ensure city-wide compliance with its provisions.
Respectfully,
Neil Glick
Chair
ANC6B
CC: Council Member Tommy Wells
Council
Member David
Chancellor Kaya Henderson, Chancellor, DCPS
Mr. Christophe A.G. Tulou, Acting Director, DDOE
Resolution on Redistricting of Advisory
Neighborhood Commission 6B Boundaries
and Single
Member Districts
WHEREAS the Council of the
WHEREAS, after careful
consideration and gathering input from all those affected, the Ward 6 Redistricting
Task Force adopted, by a vote of 7-0 on August 8, 2011, an initial
redistricting plan for ANC6B that adhered to the guidelines of the Task Force
and which was subsequently endorsed by ANC6B on September 13, 2011; and
WHEREAS the Task Force Final
Report of September 28, 2011, includes a recommendation to move 1,275 residents
from ANC6B to ANC6C that was narrowly adopted by the Task Force on a vote of
5-4-1; and
WHEREAS the residents moved
out of ANC6B have a primary and direct interest in Eastern Market, Eastern
Market Metro plaza, and the redevelopment of the Hine Jr. High School site but
will no longer have elected representation on these and other issues that are
most important to their neighborhood; and
WHEREAS the change in the
boundary between ANCs 6B and 6C removes a distinct boundary along a city
quadrant line that has been in effect for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS a primary
justification for the change presented by ANC6C was to balance its workload,
subsequent research has shown that the initial plan adopted on August 8 would
likely have reduced ANC6C’s workload from its current levels; and
WHEREAS additional
justification presented by ANC6C to increase its number of SMDs
from 6 to 7 to avoid problems stemming from having an even number of SMDs is not a rationale provided for in the Task Force or
other guidelines and for which there is little evidence that an odd or even
number of SMDs affects the productive operation of
any Commissions; and
WHEREAS the SMD boundaries
for ANC6B resulting from the ANC boundaries adopted by the Task Force would
cause substantial disruption within ANC6B; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force redistricting plan works
against the interests of those neighbors impacted and is at odds with the Home
Rule Charter and the fundamental tenets of voting rights in the District that
provide citizens elected representation in the neighborhood where they live;
WHEREAS the U.S. Census
significantly undercounted population in the NoMa
neighborhood, meaning the Council of the
WHEREAS Ward 6 Councilmember
Tommy Wells has recommended that the boundary between ANC6B and ANC6C remain at
NOW IT THEREFORE BE
RESOLVED that
ANC6B requests that the Council of the District of Columbia enact an ANC
redistricting plan that maintains East Capitol Street as the boundary between
ANC6B and ANC6C and reflects the boundary and SMD plan adopted by the Ward 6
Redistricting Task Force at its August 8, 2011 meeting; and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that ANC 6B urges the Council of the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that ANC6B by a vote of 9 to 0 formally adopted this
Resolution at a regularly scheduled and duly noticed monthly meeting on November
8, 2011, and instructs the Chairperson to transmit the Resolution to Ward 6
Councilmember Tommy Wells and to the Council of the
Attest:
Secretary ___________________________________
Date _______________________
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6B
Eastern Market Legislation
Special Call Meeting
Minutes
December 19,
2011 – 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners Present:, Jared Critchfield,
John Gillespie suggested the Board be directed to appoint a Treasurer. He also suggested additional information is needed on specific dollar amounts for maintenance and repairs costs and budgeting and requested defining terms such as “routine maintenance” in the legislation.
Donna Scheeder referenced the Convention Center agreements about auditing and suggested Eastern Market could have similar agreements. She also suggested the Market should not be too dependent on the city for its operation.
Monte Edwards discussed concerns about the anti-deficiency provisions and the capital reserve and need for a maintenance reserve. He said grandfathering or jury selection of vendors should be adopted, but not both.
Anita Jefferson said the Market needs to grandfather vendors who have operated since 1997.
John Wright said references to the Hine site parking lots need to be reconsidered since there are contracts in place for weekend flea markets. He offered concerns about the amount of power the Trust is given in the legislation.
Michael Berman requested the legislation mention independent flea markets.
Joe Snyder requested adding process information to the legislation on selecting Board members.
Commissioner Pate moved (with a second from Commissioner
Oldenburg) that the Commission send a letter addressing Recommended Changes to
the “Eastern Market Preservation and Development Amendment Act of 2011” to the
Council of the
Commissioner Frishberg proposed a friendly, accepted amendment to change page 2, lines 4-5 from “a weekend flea market” to “weekend flea markets.”
Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second from Commissioner Glick) that the mission of the market be clarified by adding “community and commercial” to the statement about uses. The motion failed 4-4 (Commissioners Flahaven, Green, Metzger, and Oldenburg voted no).
Commissioner Pate accepted a friendly amendment to change page 2, line 9 from “northern property line to the southern property line” to “façade of north building to façade of south building.”
Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second from Commissioner Green) to remove “and not be forever more restricted to the legislation’s list of skills” from page 2, line 24. The motion passed 5-3 (Commissioners Critchfield, Flahaven, and Pate voted no).
Commissioner Pate moved (with a second from Commissioner Flahaven) to add “add skills as deemed necessary in the future” to line 25. The motion passed 5-2-1 (Commissioners Glick and Green voted no; Commissioner Frishberg abstained).
Commissioner Green moved (with a second from Commissioner Frishberg) that the residency requirement on pages 2-3, lines 34-35 be struck. The motion passed 5-2-1 (Commissioners Flahaven and Pate voted no; Commissioner Metzger abstained).
Commissioner Pate accepted a friendly amendment to change page 2, line 28 from “self-perpetuating” to “self-selecting.”
Commissioner Green proposed an accepted friendly amendment to change “similar to way” to “similar to the way” on page 3, line 22.
Commissioner Green proposed a friendly, accepted amendment to change “bi-annual” to “semi-annual” on page 6, line 13. Similarly, Commissioner Pate accepted friendly amendments to remove “or semi-annually” from lines 11-12 on page 6 and change “bi-annual” to “semi-annually” on line l3 of page 6.
Commissioner Pate changed “or” to “and” on page 6, line 29.
Commissioner Pate moved (with a second from Commissioner Frishberg) that the Commission use Monte Edward’s language of “by having the Trust budget process as a part of the City’s exposes the Trust to shut-down under anti-deficiency restrictions. The City should, as landlord, assume responsibility under the lease for the expenses enumerated in the proposed legislation. The goal should be for the Trust to use an surplus to establish not only a capital reserve, but also a maintenance reserve. The goal is financial self-sufficiency of the Trust. The bi-annual reports to the Council will provide oversight of the progress to achieve this. At the end of 10 years, there should be a review of whether the City’s obligation for these expenses should continue. The proposed legislation requirement that the City’s financial obligations sunset after 10 years should not be automatic” as a third recommendation. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Glick abstained).
Commissioner Oldenburg
moved (with a second from Commissioner Frishberg)
that “the lease shall provide that the District government” on page 13, line 10
of the Wells document. The motion
passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Glick abstained; Commissioner Metzger departed
earlier).
Commissioner Frishberg proposed an accepted, friendly amendment to strike lines 31-39 on page 6.
Commissioner Flahaven proposed an accepted, friendly amendment to add “which correlates with the beginning and end of the fiscal year” at the end of line 21, page 7.
Commissioner Frishberg proposed an accepted, friendly amendment that to add “Further, the City shall not engage in further rule making pursuant to this legislation” to line 21, page 7.
Commissioner
Oldenburg moved (with a second from Commissioner Frishberg)
that “Comment: Historically, the Saturday farmers’ line
outside market has consisted of farmers and other vendors of agricultural
products. Over the last few years,
especially during the DC government management of Eastern Market, the number of
farmers has declined and empty stalls have been rented to crafts vendors. This has changed the aura of the Saturday
farmers’ market and seems inexplicable during a time when there has been an
increased desire among consumers for local farm foods.
Recommendation: In
order to improve the experience of the Saturday market and provide an incentive
for the Trust and its market manager to actively seek farmers and/or vendors of
agricultural products to Eastern Market, ANC6B recommends that the following text
be added to the end of (j)(1) on line 7, page 12:
“On Saturdays during the growing season, the
farmers’ line stalls under the shed shall be for the exclusive use of farmers
and other market vendors of agricultural products.”
Be added at page 6, line 30. The motion passed 5-1-2 (Commissioner Critchfield voted no; Commissioners Glick and Green abstained).
Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second from Commissioner Pate) that “The Trust shall direct the Market Management to provide the established Saturday and Sunday flea market management entities the first opportunity to enter into an agreement(s) to provide the weekend flea markets, and should terms not be satisfactory for either party, the Trust and its management may solicit other entities to fulfill that function in the best interests of the market” be added at WHERE?. The motion passed 7-0.
Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second from Commissioner Pate) that the resolution include suggesting changing Section 3a., (a)(1) so that it reads community arts, public space for the community, and related activities.” The motion passed 7-0.
Commissioner Pate moved (with a second from Commissioner Frishberg) that the Board appoint a 1 year Treasurer on page 8, line 36 and that “selected by the Ward 6 Councilmember from among the Board members” be added. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Oldenburg voted no).
The motion by Commissioner Pate (with a second from Commissioner Oldenburg) that the Commission send a letter addressing Recommended Changes to the “Eastern Market Preservation and Development Amendment Act of 2011” to the Council of the District of Columbia passed 7-0.
Commissioner Glick moved (with
a second from Commissioner Green) that the Commission Chair or designee be able
to represent the Commission’s position before the Council of the
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Attest: Andrew Jared Critchfield Date:
Secretary