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ANC 6A Report by Elizabeth Nelson Report from Executive Office of the Mayor Seth Shapiro, the Ward 6 liaison, reported that a review of the first six months of Mayor Bowser’s term has been published. He presented an outline of the mayor’s safety plan (details available at mayor.dc.gov/page/saferstronger). Community members are being asked to sign a pledge of support for the mayor’s plan to end homelessness in the District. The pledge forms provided for this purpose focused on collecting extensive contact information and did not include any specific recommendations or suggest any actions one might take or activities one might engage in. The form is available at mayor.dc.gov/homewarddc. Shapiro also reported on FitDC, a health and wellness initiative that links residents to nutrition and physical fitness resources in their communities. A series of Ward Walks is planned, including one through Rosedale (dpr.dc.gov/featured-content/fit-dc).
Presentation by Department of Government Services Jackie Stanley of the Department of Government Services (DGS) explained that DGS has the responsibility for construction and maintenance of all District facilities except libraries. She reported that an RFP has been issued for work on the Madison Shelter project, a women’s facility at 10th and G streets NE. She also reported that a new camera system would be installed to address
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community concerns regarding criminal activity in the immediate vicinity of the shelter. Upgraded security cameras have already been installed at the Sherwood Recreation Center, across the street.
Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee Actions Commissioners voted 7-0-0 to support a request by Kitty’s Saloon, 1208 H St. NE, for a summer garden and entertainment endorsement.
Transportation and Public Space Committee Actions The interior of the block bounded by 15th, 16th, D, and E streets NE is a very large, privately owned, unkempt space with trash and abandoned cars contributing to rodent problems. It is also the scene of public intoxication and other unsafe and possibly illegal activities that are affecting the quality of life for adjacent residents. Those living nearby requested ANC support for turning the area into a community garden – and submitted a petition to that effect. The commissioners voted 7-0-0 to support the residents’ request. Commissioners voted 7-0-0 to send a letter of support for Vendetta’s (1212 H St. NE) public space application, provided the owners agree to these and other conditions: no changes to the hours when the front windows are open, no changes to the current settlement agreement, and maintenance of the adjacent tree box. The commissioners also gave unanimous support for a traffic-calming application for the 400 block of 19th Street NE. Vice-Chair Omar Mahmud announced that Rappaport, the developer of the H Street Con-
nection project, will present updated landscaping plans at the September Transportation and Public Space Committee meeting. Look for them on the homepage at www.anc6a.org.
Economic Development and Zoning actions Commissioners voted 7-0-0 to send a letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in support of an application for funding made by the owners of 1431 E St. NE to support their planned renovation of the 10-unit building at that address. This was the only local request for DHCD funds so there was no need to consider competing claims. Commissioners also gave unanimous support for two cases before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA): a special exception from lot occupancy and rear yard requirements to install a spiral staircase at the rear of 1617 Gales St. NE (BZA 19104) and a variance from off-street park-