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PUBLIC FORUMS...FREE...HOUSING FOR THE CITY

What's Next? A New Housing Policy Agenda for DC

Jack Evans, DC Councilmember, Ward 2
Phil Mendelson, DC Councilmember, At-Large
Nina Dastur, Equal Justice Works Fellow, Center for Community Change

Wed., Nov. 19, 2003
6:30 pm, refreshments;  7:00 pm, program
Wilson Building, 1350 Penn. Ave. NW, Rm. 412 (Enter on D St.)*

DC's low- and moderate-income families still face a severe shortage of
affordable housing.  Residents experience rising prices and
displacement in
many neighborhoods, and poverty is concentrating in others.  So, what
can
the city do that it's not yet tried?  Leaders in shaping DC's housing
policy
will tackle the tough questions:  What additional funding sources can
be
tapped for housing?  Can gentrification be slowed and displacement
stopped
in rapidly changing neighborhoods?  What can developers and bankers do
to
help address the housing crisis?  How can we address the urgent needs
of
families living in poverty?  Can Section 8 vouchers really work for
tenants?
How can we entice public employees to make their homes in the city?
Can
rent control be made to work better? ... Come ask your own questions
and
make your own suggestions.

RSVP: WRN, 202-667-5445, or e-mail staff@...
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Housing and Economic Development for DC

Eric Price, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

Wed., Dec. 3, 2003
6:30 pm, refreshments; 7:00 pm, program
Wilson Building, 1350 Penn. Ave. NW, Rm. 412  (Enter on D St.)*

Mayor Williams, Council Members, developers, and housing advocates all
play
a role in shaping DC housing policy, but Deputy Mayor Price, more than
any
other official, is responsible for implementing it.  How does he do
that?
How are priorities set?  How does housing fit with other elements of
economic development?  How do projects actually get put together and
carried
out?  What are the constraints -- financial, institutional, political
--
under which the administration operates?  This is a rare opportunity to
hear
Mr. Price and to ask questions.

RSVP: WRN, 202-667-5445, or e-mail staff@...

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The November and December forums are the last in WRN's fall series,
Housing
in the City, which began with earlier presentations by Alice M. Rivlin
and
Margery Turner.

*Directions -- In the evening, you must enter the Wilson Building at
the
rear, bring a photo I.D.  1350 Penn. NW is on the corner of Penn. and
14th
St. Exit from Metro Center at the 13th St. exit, turn left on 13th,
then
right on Penn., just past the Reagan Building.

The sponsors of the WRN 2003 forum series are the Enterprise Foundation
and
the Fannie Mae Foundation.
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For Immediate Release                       Contact:
Adrian Fenty
Tuesday, November 03, 2003


FENTY POINTS TO PETWORTH METRO RFP RESPONSES AS GEORGIA AVENUE
REVITALIZATION

Today, Councilmember Adrian M. Fenty (D-Ward 4) applauded the submission of
three proposals to develop the area around the Georgia Avenue - Petworth
Metro Station.
  The Request For Proposals (RFP) was released on August 1, 2003 (the
deadline was October 31, 2003), seeking a mixed-use residential and
commercial building for the site, with 20 percent of housing units reserved
for affordable housing and at least 17,000 square feet of retail space.  The
three proposals are from (in alphabetical order):
1. Donatelli & Klein -  Torti Gallas and Partners - CHK
2. Petworth Investment Partners LLC (Urban Development Solutions as
principal)
3. Roadside Development (with Neighborhood Development Co., Banc of America
CDC, United Planning Organization, WDG Architecture, and Whiting Turner)
On Monday, November 17, 2003, the community will have an opportunity to
discuss the three proposals and meet the developers at an evening public
information session.  The final decision is expected before the end of
December, 2003.
"These proposals demonstrate that Georgia Avenue is coming back," Fenty
said. "I am pleased that there is sincere interest in working to revitalize
the Georgia Avenue corridor and Ward 4.  I look forward to the selection of
a development project that meets the needs of the community and helps to
improve this too-long-neglected area."
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Attached, is a copy of a summary of yesterday's legislative session.

Adrian Fenty
Councilmember, Ward 4
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 506
Washington, D.C. 20004
(202)724-8828
F.(202)724-8120
www.dccouncil.us






NINETEENTH LEGISLATIVE MEETING
THE JOHN A. WILSON BUILDING, CHAMBER
Tuesday, November 4, 2003

INTRODUCTIONS

Sense of the Council that the Convention Center Disposition Process
Should be Modified to Include Economic Factors and a Remedy Resolution
of 2003, Orange
To declare the Council's view that the disposition process of the old
Convention Center site should be modified to include economic factors
and a remedy, administered by a new review committee.

Inspector General Appointment and Term Clarification Amendment Act of
2003, Orange
To establish a 6 year term for the IG; and to provide Congressional
approval that, in a non-control year, the IG may be removed for cause by
the Mayor with the approval of 2/3 members of the Council present and
voting.

Office of Employee Appeals Amendment Act of 2003, Orange
To establish oversight of the General Counsel by the Executive Director
of the OEA; to clarify the inclusion of reductions in force within the
jurisdiction of OEA; and to establish a consistent deadline to appeal a
reduction in force to the OEA.

District Government Reemployed Annuitant Offset Elimination Amendment
Act of 2003, Orange
To eliminate the reduction in the pay of a former District government
employee who is a reemployed federal annuitant.

Access RX Act of 2003, Allen & Catania
An omnibus bill to require drug manufacturers and labelers that sell
prescription drugs in the District through a publicly funded
pharmaceutical assistance program to enter into rebate agreements with
the District; and for other purposes related to the lowering of prices
for prescription drugs.

Office of Administrative Hearings Independence Preservation Act of 2003;
Patterson, Chavous, Ambrose
To clarify that the OAH shall not have mandatory jurisdiction to hear
District Public Schools administrative cases, which jurisdiction
threatens to impair the independence of the OAH.

Safe Teenage Driving Amendment Act of 2003, Patterson
To change the applicability of the three-tiered graduated driver's
license program, which currently affects drivers under the age of 21, to
apply only to drivers under 18 years of age; and to change the passenger
limits for holders of provisional permits

Omnibus Government Real Property Assets Management Reform Amendment Act
of 2003, Patterson & Ambrose

Juvenile Justice Task Force Establishment Act of 2003, Brazil
To establish a Task Force to recommend improvements in the DC criminal
justice system as it applies to juveniles.

Juvenile Justice Act of 2003, Mendelson, Chavous, Graham
To change the law related to transfer hearings to allow the transfer
hearing without the report from the Director of Social Services; to
allow for transfer to the criminal division where it is necessary to
ensure the safety of another person; to include safety of an individual
and impact on victims as transfer factors; to allow for transfer where a
child has 3 or more delinquencies; to require that a parent or guardian
personally attend all court hearings and meetings and participate in all
services; to require the court to consider impact; to allow notification
of the Housing Authority and the Public Schools where a child has a
third or subsequent delinquency; and to require the delinquent child and
his parent or guardian to pay restitution up to $10,000.

District of Columbia Shadow Delegation Statehood Fund Commission
Establishment Act of 2003, Mendelson
To establish the DC Shadow Delegation Statehood Fund Commission as an
independent public instrumentality of the DC to provide financial and
other support to the offices of the District of Columbia's United States
Shadow Statehood Delegation.

Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Submission Requirements Resolution of 2003,
Cropp
To establish the date of September 30, 2005, for the identification of
information and documentation submitted by the Mayor to the Council with
the proposed budget for the District government for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2005.

FINAL READING AND FINAL VOTE ON PROPOSED BILLS

Certified Capital Companies Act of 2003, Committee on Consumer and
Regulatory Affairs
To provide for the creation of certified capital companies to invest in
early stage and start-up enterprises in the District of Columbia and to
provide an insurance premium tax credit for insurance companies making
investments in certified capital companies (passed unanimously)
Ambrose Amendment in the nature of a substitute: Changes deadlines for
fiscal trigger to allow for clean fiscal impact statement and to allow
program to move forward more quickly (passed unanimously)

Nurse Staffing Agency Act of 2003, Committee on Human Services (passed
unanimously)
To provide for procedures and standards for licensing nurse staffing
agencies; to require nurse staffing agencies to submit pertinent
information to the Department of Health; and for other purposes.
Allen Amendment: Adds a fiscal impact statement (budget neutral - passed
unanimously)

Marriage and Family Therapy Amendment Act of 2003, Committee on Human
Services
To require persons practicing marriage and family therapy to be
licensed; to provide exemptions from the licensing requirement; to
establish the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy to regulate the
practice of marriage and family therapy (passed unanimously)
Ambrose Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute: resolves legal concerns
conforming it to existing Health Occupation Boards (passed unanimously)

FIRST READING ON PROPOSED BILLS

Uniform Trust Act of 2003, Committee on the Judiciary (passed
unanimously)
Codifies the law of trust, which currently is almost entirely common
law.  Codification can lead to an increased number of the establishment
of trusts in the District.
Patterson Amendment 1: clarifies trustee's duty to the settlor for a
revocable and an irrevocable trust (passed unanimously).
Patterson Amendment 2: reflects changes to the Uniform Trust Code
approved by the National Conference of Commissioners of Uniform State
Laws in June 2003 (passed unanimously).
Brazil Amendment: strikes UTC references to rules of construction.
Current DC law allows extrinsic evidence to interpret the intent of the
trust settlor (accepted as a friendly amendment).
Evans Amendment #4: eliminates spendthrift exception for child support
earners (accepted as a friendly amendment)
Evans Amendment #6: reinstates current DC law allowing a property owner
to provide that, if a particular charity were not in existence when the
trust corpus was to be distributed to it, allowing the assets to pass to
family or other noncharitable beneficiaries (accepted as a friendly
amendment)
Evans Amendment #1: allows keeping privacy of a trust until age 21 of
the beneficiary (passed 9 - 4, Fenty voted against)
Evans Amendment #3: allows power of appointments to powers that can take
effect during life as well as at death and deletes the exception for
conflicts of interest between the power holder and future beneficiaries
(passed 9 - 4, Fenty voted against)
Evans Amendment #5: would allow a trustee to escape accountability with
notice to the trustor (withdrawn)

READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

Proposed Contract No. POHC-2003-C-1752 with Care Pharmacy (Pharmacies),
Inc. Disapproval Resolution of 2003, Evans, Patterson & Fenty (passed 9
- 4, Fenty voted in favor)
Disapproves contract that would reduce to 21 the number of pharmacies
that provide medicine to AIDS patients through Medicaid.

Transfer of Jurisdiction of Part of U.S. Reservation 357 for the Mayor's
Official Residence Resolution of 2003 (passed 11 - 2, Fenty voted in
favor)
Pursuant to lease to be executed for use of land by Casey Foundation for
exit and entry to Mayoral Mansion on adjacent 16.5 acre site.

Motion to Waive Council Rule 231 (c) to consider the District of
Columbia Retirement Restricted Transactions Exemption Approval
Resolution of 2003, Orange (passed unanimously)
Allows Retirement Board to enter into a cross-trade of securities

Transfer of Site Control of the Old Convention Center Property to the
Washington Convention Center Authority Approval Resolution of 2003,
Committee on Economic Development (withdrawn)

Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation of the District of Columbia
Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2003, Committee on Economic
Development (passed 12 - 1, Fenty voted in favor)
Approves the issuance of up to $30 million in tax exempt bonds for the
renovation of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral.

Modification to the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver for
Individuals with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Disapproval Resolution of 2003, Committee on Human Services (passed
unanimously)
Authorizes the Medicaid program to modify the waiver requirement for
individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

READING AND VOTE ON EMERGENCY LEGISLATION

Citizens with Mental Retardation Substituted Consent for Health Care
Decision Emergency Amendment Act of 2003, Allen (passed unanimously)
Grant, refuse or withdraw consent based on specific conditions would be
allowed.

Rehabilitation Services Program Establishment Emergency Act of 2003,
Allen (passed unanimously)
Authorizes the Mayor to establish an economic needs test for recipients
of vocational rehabilitation services.

Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Emergency Act of 2003,
Schwartz (passed unanimously)
Allows Mayor to promulgate rules concerning towing.

Procurement Practices Vendor Payment Revised Approval Authorization
Emergency Amendment Act of 2003, Orange (passed unanimously)
To modify the conditions under which payment of supplies or services
received by the District government without a valid written contract may
be authorized.

Procedures for Approving and Appealing Contract Solicitations and
Procurements Using Competitive Economic Factors Amendment Act of 2003,
Orange (withdrawn)
Would have set up a protest avenue before the Contract Appeals Board for
real estate dispositions and procurements.

Sense of the Council that the Convention Center Disposition Process
Should Be Modified to Include Economic Factors and a Remedy Emergency
Resolution of 2003, Orange (withdrawn)

The Inspector General Appointment and Term Clarification Amendment
Emergency Act of 2003, Orange (passed 10 - 3, Fenty voted against)
To amend conditions for removal of the IG for cause to include a
resolution by the Council in favor of the Mayor's decision to remove the
IG for cause.

Noise Control Clarification Amendment Emergency Act of 2003, Evans
(passed unanimously)
Clarifies that the District need not take a measurement with a noise
meter to enforce the noise ordinance outside the Central Business
District.

Howard University Hospital Construction Emergency Act of 2003, Cropp,
Catania, Chavous & Allen
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into discussions concerning Howard
University's management of a hospital on the D.C. General campus.

Metropolitan Police Department CB Richard Ellis Disapproval Resolution
of 2003 (passed unanimously)
Disapproves $10 million contract for program management with CB Richard
Ellis, due to the fact that a $4 million expenditure related to Special
Operations Division site assemblage was unexplained to Chair of the
Committee on Judiciary.

Washington Convention Center Authority Term Limit Emergency Amendment
Act of 2003, Brazil (passed 12-1, Fenty voted in favor)
Eliminates the 2-term limit for members serving on the WCCA Board.

OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER ADRIAN M. FENTY
1350 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW, SUITE 506
WASHINGTON, DC 20004
  <http://www.dccouncil.us/> http://www.dccouncil.us/
afenty@... <mailto:afenty@...>

I don't know how accurate this information is, but it was passed along to
me
just now.
Raye
_________________
  I just received a TIP from the County Police. There is a deep Burgundy
Ford Expedition (IMMACULATE CONDITION) with DC tags (Tag # BL 79 or BL 97).
While this vehicle is at a stop light/sign he places his vehicle in Reverse
and backs into your vehicle. At that time you then realize that you have
been involved in an accident. Your first reaction is to switch insurance
information with this individual, however, PLEASE BEWARE - AT THIS POINT -
YOU WILL BE ROBBED. The suspect waits until you are going through your
purse, etc and pulls a knife or a gun. I just wanted to share this
information with you. Thanks.

    Lorraine Shephard
    Prince George's County Government
    Office of Personnel and Labor Relations
    301-883-6390

    Please pass this on to others that you think should be aware of this.
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>
> > Government of the District of Columbia
> > Executive Office of the Mayor
> >
> >  <<...OLE_Obj...>>
> >
> > Office of Communications
> > Tony Bullock
> > Director
> >                     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
> > CONTACT:  Sherryl H. Newman
> > Wednesday, October 29, 2003
> > (Secretary of the District)
> >
> > (202) 727-6306
> >
> > Sharon Gang
> >
> > (202) 302-5369 (cell)
> >
> > Steven Gotfried
> >
> > (National Cathedral)
> >
> > (202) 537-6248
> >
> > Funeral Arrangements for Mayor Walter E. Washington
> >
> > Friday, October 31
> > Mayor Walter E. Washington will lie in state
> > Public is welcome.
> > Noon - 7 p.m.
> > John A. Wilson Building
> > 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, First Floor
> > (Enter via Pennsylvania Avenue.)
> >
> > Saturday, November 1
> > Mayor Walter E. Washington Funeral
> > Public is welcome.
> > 10 a.m.
> > Washington National Cathedral
> > Wisconsin Avenue and Woodley Road, NW
> > (Media should contact National Cathedral for information.)
> >
> > Motorcade procession following the service to Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
> > (via John A. Wilson Building; City Museum; Walter E. Washington home on T
> > Street, NW; Howard University) at 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue; Suitland, Md.
> >
> > ###
> >
> >
> >
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Please forward to the ANC commissioners.  Thank you for your help.

Government of the District of Columbia

Executive Office of the Mayor

<<...OLE_Obj...>>

Office of Communications
Tony Bullock
Director                                       
                                        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                                   CONTACT:  Sherryl H. Newman

Wednesday, October 29, 2003                                                                              (Secretary of the District)

                                                                                                                  (202) 727-6306

                                                                                                                   Sharon Gang

                                                                                                                   (202) 302-5369 (cell)

                                                                                                                   Steven Gotfried

                                                                                                                   (National Cathedral)

                                                                                                                   (202) 537-6248

Funeral Arrangements for Mayor Walter E. Washington

Friday, October 31
Mayor Walter E. Washington will lie in state
Public is welcome.
Noon - 7 p.m.
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, First Floor
(Enter via Pennsylvania Avenue.)

Saturday, November 1
Mayor Walter E. Washington Funeral
Public is welcome.
10 a.m.
Washington National Cathedral
Wisconsin Avenue and Woodley Road, NW
(Media should contact National Cathedral for information.)

Motorcade procession following the service to Lincoln Memorial Cemetery (via John A. Wilson Building; City Museum; Walter E. Washington home on T Street, NW; Howard University) at 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue; Suitland, Md.

###

> Attached are this month's results from the PSC Hearing on October 23,
> 2003.  Please feel free to direct any questions or concerns to myself or
> Denise Wiktor.  Thank you.
>
>  <<10-23-03 Results.doc>>
>
> Sarah E. Latterner, Capital City Fellow
> Public Space Management Administration
> District Department of Transportation
> 941 North Capitol Street, N.W. Suite 2104
> Washington, D.C. 20002
> (202) 535-2338-phone
> (202) 535-2221-fax
>
>

Adrian Fenty
Councilmember, Ward 4
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 506
Washington, D.C. 20004
(202)724-8828
F.(202)724-8120
www.dccouncil.us

>  -----Original Message-----
> From:     Bullock, Tony (EOM)
> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 3:07 PM
> To:   CAB - Cabinet (EOM); EOM - All Personnel (EOM); Members and Staff
> (COUNCIL)
> Subject:  Citizen Summit III rescheduled
>
> Government of the District of Columbia
> Executive Office of the Mayor
>
>  <<...OLE_Obj...>>
>
> Office of Communications
> Tony Bullock
> Director
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                    CONTACT: Tony
> Bullock
> Tuesday, October 28, 2003
> (202) 727-6846
>
> (202) 368-4831 (cell)
>
> Mayor Williams Reschedules Citizen Summit III
> November 1st Date Conflicts with Services for Mayor Walter E. Washington
>
> (Washington, DC)  Mayor Anthony A. Williams announced today that he has
> rescheduled this year's Citizen Summit for Saturday, November 15th.  The
> summit had been scheduled for Saturday, November 1st, 2003.     The time,
> location and other details of the summit remain the same.
>
> The decision to change the date of the summit was made in recognition that
> citizens will want to attend funeral services for the late Mayor Walter E.
> Washington at the Washington National Cathedral that have been scheduled
> for Saturday, November 1st.
>
> "I know that many people throughout the city had planned to attend the
> summit this year.  Hopefully, they can attend on the 15th.  I did not want
> anything to interfere with the services for Mayor Washington so we have
> pushed back the summit two weeks," said Mayor Williams.
>
> This year's summit will be held at the new Washington Convention Center,
> Exhibit Hall A, 801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The
> summit will give citizens an opportunity to help shape the policies of the
> District government on health care, crime, education, housing, economic
> priorities and neighborhood enhancement.  More than 4,000 individuals have
> registered for Citizen Summit III.  They will be contacted individually
> about the change in date.  The Citizen Summit III Website and telephone
> information numbers will be updated to reflect the November 15th date.
>
> ###
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Tony Bullock
> Director of Communications
> Mayor Anthony A. Williams
> Executive Office of the Mayor
> Suite 533
> The John A. Wilson Building
> 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
> Washington, DC 20004
> 202-727-6846
> 202-368-4831 (c)
> 202-727-9561 (fax)
>
>
>
>
>

The topic addressed below is going to be covered by the issue of the Risk Management in Pharmacy newsletter which is at the printers right now. Please scroll down for an "early warning."

Jack Williams, CSP, ARM, ALCM
Risk Manager / Loss Control
Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company
PO Box 370
808 Hwy 18 W
Algona  IA  50511-0370
800-247-5930 x229
515-295-4331(FAX) 
 

The Shell Oil Company recently issued a warning after three incidents in which mobile phones (cell phones) ignited fumes during fueling operations.

In the first case, the phone was placed on the car's trunk lid during fueling; it rang and the ensuing fire destroyed the car and the gasoline pump.

In the second, an individual suffered severe burns to their face when fumes ignited as they answered a call while refueling their car.

And in the third, an individual suffered burns to the thigh and groin as fumes ignited when the phone, which was in their pocket, rang while they were fueling their car.


You should know that:
Mobile Phones can ignite fuel or fumes

Mobile phones that light up when switched on or when they ring release enough energy to provide a spark for ignition

Mobile phones should not be used in filling stations, or when fueling lawn mowers, boat! , Etc.

Mobile phones should not be used, or should be turned off, around other materials that generate flammable or explosive fumes or dust, (i.e. solvents, chemicals, gases, grain dust, etc.)

To sum it up, here are the: Four Rules for Safe Refueling


1) Turn off engine
2) Don't smoke
3) Don't use your cell phone - leave it inside the vehicle or turn it off
4) Don't re-enter your vehicle during fueling

Bob Renkes of Petroleum Equipment Institute is working on a campaign to try and make people aware of fires as a result of "static electricity" at gas pumps. His company has researched 150 cases of these fires.


His results were very surprising:
1) Out of 150 cases, almost all of them were women.
2) Almost all cases involved the person getting back in their vehicle while the nozzle was still pumping gas. When finished, they went back to pull the nozzle out and the fire started, as a result of static.
3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.
4) Most men never get back in their vehicle until completely finished. This is why they are seldom involved in these types of fires.
5) Don't ever use cell phones when pumping gas
6) It is the vapors that come out of the gas that cause the fire, when connected with static charges.
7) There were 29 fires where the vehicle was re-entered and the nozzle was touched during refueling from a variety of makes and models. Some resulted in extensive damage to the vehicle, to the station, and to the customer.
8) Seventeen fires occurred before, during or immediately after the gas cap was removed and before fueling began.

Mr. Renkes stresses to NEVER get back into your vehicle while filling it with gas.

If you absolutely HAVE to get in your vehicle while the gas is pumping,
make sure you get out, close the door TOUCHING THE METAL, before you ever pull the nozzle out. This way the static from your body will be discharged before you ever remove the nozzle.

As I mentioned earlier, The Petroleum Equipment Institute, along with
several other companies now, are really trying to make the public aware
of this danger. You can find out more information by going to <<http://www.pei.org/>> . Once here, click in the center of the screen where it says "Stop Static".

I ask you to please send this information to ALL your family and friends, especially those who have kids in the car with them while pumping gas. If this were to happen to them, they may not be able to get the children out in time. Thanks for passing this along.

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-----Original Message-----
From: GBrown1886@... [mailto:GBrown1886@...]
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 7:25 AM
To: Bodsford, Franklin (OFM)
Subject: Re: Barnard Demolition

Got your E-Mail a little bit too late yesterday. Concur with future meeting, let me know when. Presently the asbestso documentation requested/promised is most important. Let me know when you'll have it available, you can drop it off at 416 Delafield PL., N.W., leave it at the school (Barnard) or forward it to Councilmans Fenty's office (Ron Alston).

You can reach me on 202-744-9292 any time of the day or evening.

 

Thank you

George H. Brown 4C09

Adrian Fenty
Councilmember, Ward 4
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 506
Washington, D.C. 20004
(202)724-8828
F.(202)724-8120
www.dccouncil.us


COUNCILMEMBER ADRIAN FENTY
WARD 4

TOWN HALL MEETING
On
SINGLE SALES, ABC LICENSES
& ALCOHOL-RELATED CRIME in WARD 4

Thursday, October 16, 2003
6:30pm
Emery Recreation Center
5801 Georgia Avenue, NW
(Georgia Ave. & Madison St., NW)

Agenda

1.      Welcome and Introduction of Guests - Councilmember Adrian Fenty

2.      Brief Remarks and Presentation/Briefing - Maria Delaney, Director,
ABRA
                 Charles Burger, Interim Chair, ABC Board
                 Commander Hilton Burton, 4th District Police Station, MPD
                 ANC 4A Commissioner Jourdinia Brown, Member, Ward 4 Single
Sales Negotiating Committee

3.      Questions and Concerns - Community Members

4.      Adjournment - Councilmember Adrian Fenty

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER ADRIAN M. FENTY
1350 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., NW, SUITE 506
WASHINGTON, DC 202-724-8052
e: afenty@...

Your files are attached and ready to send with this message.

Hello everyone:
The September meeting minutes are below and also attached. Please send me any
corrections/additions before Tuesday noon. Please do this so we can breeze
through the minutes approval and on to the rest of the meeting.

Thanks,
Kristen


ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 4C
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2003

A regular meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C was held on
Tuesday, July 8, 2003. The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Timothy
A. Jones, Chair, at approximately 7:05 PM in the MPD Northern Regional Operation
Command Center (ROC), 801 Shepherd Street, NW.

Commissioners present included: Alfreda "Chi" Mauuso ANC 4C01 (Co-Chair), Jackie
Mitchell 4C02, Shawn Fenty 4C03, Kristen Barden 4C05 (Secretary), David
Jannarone 4C06, Timothy Jones 4C08 (Chair). These members constituted a quorum.

The following members were absent: Steve Leraris 4C04 (Treasurer), Karen Archer
4C07, George Brown 4C09 (Parliamentarian), Janis Williams 4C10.

Treasurer's Report - No report. Treasurer was absent.

July 2003 Meeting Minutes

The minutes from the July 2003 general meeting were read and approved with
corrections. Mr. Fenty motioned to accept minutes as read with corrections, Mr.
Jannarone seconded, and vote was unanimous.

Committee Reports

Small Grants Committee Report

     Ms. Barden presented copies of three forms the committee has developed for
small grant applicants. The forms are: 1) Small Grant Guidelines 2) Small Grant
Application Form 3) Small Grant Report Form. Attached to each of these is the
Auditor's Statutory Guidelines for ANC Small Grants.
     Ms. Mitchell motioned to accept amendment to "Small Grant Guidelines" under
reporting requirements to read: "Applicants who are selected for a grant award
must provide (within 60 days from the day the check is cash) a report to ANC4C
describing the use of the funds. Funds must be spent within 90 days of the date
of the check." Mr. Fenty seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
There was a discussion about the maximum amount for small grants. The "Small
Grant Guidelines" suggested increasing the maximum to $2,000 for each grant. Ms.
Mitchell motioned to accept all three small grant documents (guidelines,
application form, and report form) with the amendment that the maximum amount
remain $1,000 and that the amount be revisited after we have a budget for ANC4C.
Ms. Mauuso seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.

Bylaws Committee Report

     Mr. Jannarone mentioned that the Bylaws Committee has met and will present
their suggestions at the next executive session. The changes to the bylaws
should be ready for vote at the next public meeting.

Budget Committee Report

     None

Correspondence

Mr. Jones read correspondence in reference to the following:

1) ANC5A sent a copy of their resolution in support of non-citizen voting in DC
elections and CAPS statement opposing DC public school vouchers.
2) ANC3/4G send a copy of their resolution on the Right of Way at Crosswalks
Amendment Act of 2003.
3) Leadership training sponsored by the Inclusion Research Institute
4) Herb Leonard (WMATA Office of Government Relations) will be retiring. His
retirement luncheon will be 9/17 from 111:30 to 2 PM at Angelo and Maxie's
Restaurant. Call 962-2501 for more information.
5) Ms. Mauuso read a list of crime in the area she received.
6) Shawn gave out the ANC4C web address and mentioned where to find the ANC4C
calendar on the web page.

Special Guests

1) Sonya Chance, Sanitation Inspector for Ward 4, DPW, spoke to the Commission
about DC Municipal regulations regarding bulk trash. First step is to call
727-1000 and request a bulk trash pick-up. Maximum 7 items will be picked up
each visit. Trash needs to be inside containers. If trash is in bags next to
container, fines will be applied. If there is overgrowth that hinders garbage
collection, residents are responsible for taking care of this * the sidewalk and
tree boxes, etc*If you dispose of a refrigerator or other large item, the doors
must be removed when left for pick-up. DPW has two household hazardous waste
collections * at 16th and Kennedy Streets, NW Carter Barron parking lot. The
next one is October 11.
2) No abandoned auto presentation.

Community Forum

1) Misty Brown from Sweet Mango Café (3701 New Hampshire Ave, NW) told the
commission about their Class C liquor license application. Class C licenses are
for consumption on the premises * no carry-out. The establishment will be
placarded on Friday 9/12 for 45 days. Ms. Brown has 250 signatures in support of
her ABRA application. She gave Mr. Jones a letter detailing their plans. Each
Commissioner also received a copy of that letter. Mr. Jannarone suggested that
they get in contact with all the community groups nearby. Ms. Brown said she
would do so.

2) There was a question about how to deal with a neighbor's loud music. It was
suggested that the police are called if the problem persists.

3) Ms. Gretchen Swisher expressed concern about her apartment building * 5521
Colorado Avenue, NW * the Longfellow Building. She feels she is getting forced
out of her apartment and that the landlord is not maintaining the building to
health code specifications.

4) Another resident in ANC4C09 lives across the street from Barnard Elementary
School and is concerned about the overgrowth outside. They have done a lot of
work inside the building but the outside is a mess. Also their Public Address
(PA) system is too loud. It can be heard across the street from the school. The
resident has spoken to the school about it but hasn't been corrected.

5) It was recommended that ANC4C have a microphone for its public meetings.

6) Residents involved with the Petworth Library beautification project thanked
the ANC4C Commissioners for the small grant.

7) Ms. Mauuso is writing a letter about lack of action by the MPD officers when
they refused to take a report when called to 1209 Madison Street when
unauthorized men arrived to remove air conditioning units from the roof of the
building.

Old Business

1) Presentation of small grant request from 14th Street Heights Main Street. Ms.
Laurie Ballenger presented a request for $1,000 for the purchase of wrought iron
hanging planters, which would b affixed to the streetlights along the west side
of 14th Street between Buchanan and Decatur Streets (4600 and 4700 blocks). Ms.
Ballenger has spoken with most of the businesses along 14th Street and most will
support the project by watering the planters. She passed out photos and
signatures from the businesses. John Wilson of Decatur Liquors sent a letter of
support. Ms. Ballenger met with Judy Tiger of Garden Resources of Washington and
she suggested flowers and perennials versus annuals.

Question raised about approving this project, given the new guidelines approved
earlier which stipulate that "funds must be spent within 90 days of the date of
the check" and the end of the growing season approaching. Ms. Ballenger said
they will purchase the planters now while they are on sale but won't plant them
until the Spring. Note: The cost of the planters and installation is $1000
without the plants. Public space permits are required for installation of the
hanging baskets. Rob Edwards, Executive Director of 14th Street Heights Main
Street, knows the public space permit process. Mr. Jannarone motioned to approve
the application with receipt of the public space permit. Check will be issued
when the public space permit is received. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Vote
was unanimous.

2) Alethia J. Dandridge presented a small grant application for a beautification
project along the 3800 block of New Hampshire Ave., NW. She requested $680 to
plant flowers, shrubs and landscaping timber but no budget was presented. Ms.
Mauuso expressed concern about tree plantings and suggested she contact William
Beck or Matthew Gana of the Urban Forestry Dept. at DPW - phone number
202-645-6140. Mr. Fenty motioned to approve grant request pending delivery of a
quote from the vendor for materials in the amount of $680. Mr. Jannarone
seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Check should be written to Merrifield
Gardens. Ms. Dandridge was given a copy of the small grant report form to be
completed at the conclusion of the project.

3)  Resolution # 19-2003 supporting Bill 15-186 "District of Columbia Street
Furniture Act of 2003" was reintroduced by Mr. Jannarone after it was tabled at
the July 2003 meeting. This resolution support efforts to open up competition
for street furniture and maintain it. Ms. Mitchell motioned that the resolution
be accepted as written with note of today's date. Mr. Fenty seconded the motion.
Vote was unanimous.

New Business

1) Ms. Mitchell motioned that ANC4C pass a resolution that DC public schools not
use the voucher system. Mr. Fenty seconded the motion. Vote was 4 yes, 1 no, 1
absention. Motion passed.
2) Ms. Barden announced the next small grants committee meeting will be Tuesday
9/23 at 7PM at the Kingsbury Center, 5000 14th Street, NW.
3) Ms. Mitchell motioned to send a thank you letter to Herb Leonard for his
years of service. Mr. Fenty seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
4) Ms. Mitchell would like to invite the DC Public Schools' Superintendent to
the next public meeting.

Disbursements -  There were not any disbursements.

There being no further business, Mr. Fenty motioned to adjourn at 9:15 PM. Mr.
Jones seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the meeting was adjourned.
The next executive session will be September 22 at 7 PM at the ROC North.

_______________________________     ______________________________
Kristen L. Barden, Secretary                Timothy A. Jones, Chair

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Amy Thorn
Casey Trees Endowment Fund
1425 K Street, NW
Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20005

Phone:  202.833.4010 x100
Fax:       202.833.4092
http://www.caseytrees.org <http://www.caseytrees.org/>

Help Plant Neighborhood Trees
We're planting every Saturday through Nov. 22
9:00 a.m. - Noon

October 11th Staging Area and
Planting Headquarters:
Upshur Park at 14th and Upshur St., NW
Petworth/Crestwood

Join your neighbors and volunteers from Casey Trees to plant American
elms this fall along neighborhood streets. These trees will clean and
cool our air, reduce polluted storm water runoff, and help make our
neighborhoods more beautiful and livable.
In addition to helping plant 25 trees each Saturday, volunteers are
needed to monitor the new trees and to water and mulch them for the next
two years.
All this can't happen without your help. So join us at one or more of
eight community planting events this fall and help restore DC's legacy
as the "City of Trees."
All events begin at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers should sign in at the Planting
Headquarters. Refreshments, tools, and instruction will be provided.

For more information and maps of where we will plant, visit
www.caseytrees.org or phone 202-833-4010.
See reverse for complete list of dates and locations.


Oct 4   3 Chevy Chase   Nevada Ave. at Broad Branch Rd., NW; and AU
Nebraska Hall at Ward Circle
Oct 11  4   Petworth/Crestwood  Upshur Park:  14th & Upshur St.,
NW
  Oct 18 5   Brookland/Langdon         Park  18th Street and
Hamlin St., NE
  Oct 25 6   Capitol Hill    Eastern Market Metro Stop
Nov 1   1   Mount Pleasant  Mt. Pleasant St., and Park Rd., NW
Nov 8   2   Dupont Circle   17th St., and New Hampshire Ave., NW
  Nov 15 8 Congress Heights  Martin Luther King Jr.
Elementary School: Alabama Ave., and 6th St., SE
  Nov 22 7   Naylor Gardens  Stanton Elementary School: 2701
Naylor Rd., NE
Casey Trees 2003 Fall Community Planting Events
Visit www.caseytrees.org or call (202) 833- 4010 for more information.

FYI

>>> "Harvey, Damon (DDOT)" <Damon.Harvey@...> 10/9/2003 11:30:39 AM
>>>
Council member Fenty:

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has recently completed
four
Traffic Calming Studies in Ward 4: the 3100-3700 blocks of McKinley
Street;
the 3100-3600 blocks of Rittenhouse Street; the 3200-3300 blocks of
Tennyson
Street; and the 400 block of Randolph Street, NW.  As you know, the
Department's traffic calming guidelines mandate that DDOT notify and
attempt
to gain an Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) resolution of
support
before implementing traffic calming measures.

In July 2003, DDOT provided ANC 3/4G with Final Traffic Calming Studies
for
Tennyson, Rittenhouse, and McKinley Streets.  However, the ANC did not
approve implentation resolutions for Tennyson and Rittenhouse until
their
September 2003 meetings. Furthermore, the ANC has yet to approve the
McKinley study.

DDOT anticipates providing Ward 4 with six speed humps no later than
the end
of October 2003.  Following is the implementation schedule for these
traffic
calming measures:

1.  3100-3600 blocks of Rittenhouse Street, NW: Implementation
appproved by
ANC 3/4G September 2003; Implementation scheduled by DDOT for   October
2003(3 speed humps will be placed)

2.  3100-3300 blocks of Tennyson Street, NW: Implementation approved by
ANC
3/4G September 2003; Implemenation scheduled by DDOT for October 2003
(2
speed humps will be placed)

3.  400 block of Randolph Street, NW: Implementation approved by ANC
4C
October 2003; Implementation scheduled by DDOT for October 2003 (1
speed
hump will be placed)

Presently, DDOT is performing additional Ward 4 Traffic Calming Studies
at
the following locations: the 7800-8000 blocks of 14th Street, NW; the
500-800 blocks of Nicholson Street, NE; and a comprehensive Traffic
Calming
Study of all the Shepherd Park 'flower streets' through a Strategic
Neighborhood Action Plan (SNAP) request.

In terms of speed hump requests in alleys, I will make a field visit to
the
location mentioned in the email below.

Damon Harvey
Ward 4 Transportation Planner
Transportation Policy and Planning Administration
District Department of Transportation


-----Original Message-----
From: Fenty, Adrian (COUNCIL)
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 12:23 PM
To: Tangherlini, Dan (DDOT); Bobb, Robert (EOM); Tillery, Herbert
(EOM);
Asher, Steve (DDOT); 'isabelmanalo@... ';
'andy.sullivan@...
'; Drucker, Merrit (EOM); Harvey, Damon (DDOT)
Cc: Fenty, Adrian (COUNCIL); 'KBarden@... '
Subject: RE: Speed Bumps in 4th district


  Thank you for copying me on this email.  I support your request
generally
and continue to be appalled that the Department of Transportation has
not
installed one set of speed bumps in Ward 4.  The street you mention,
which
must have newly received these bumps, is in Ward 1 and in the 2nd MPD
District.  It is my understanding that Ward 1 has eight (8) streets
that
have speed bumps.  Mr. Tangherlini: can you confirm that I have
accurately
stated this inequity and provide my constituents and I with any
reason/rationale for the disparity?

Adrian Fenty

FYI

>>> Mary.Myers@... 10/6/2003 10:43:29 AM >>>

It's on the DPW website, it's been in the papers, it's on Ch 16 and
it's
happening on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 am- 3 pm!  It's the Household
Hazardous Waste Collection.  Bring your mercury thermometers,
household
chemicals, paint  - and other materials that shouldn't go into the
regular
trash - to Carter Barron Amphitheatre for safe disposal this Saturday.
Don't forget your old TVs, computers and home office equipment.  There
will
be an electronics recycler on site.  Get a free windshield ice-scraper
on
your way out!

Mary L. Myers
Public Information Officer
Department of Public Works
Government of the District of Columbia
202.671.2375 (Desk)
202.345.2930 (Nextel)

FYI

>>> Mary.Myers@... 10/1/2003 6:17:38 PM >>>

Isabel made quite a mess, knocking down 350 street trees and damaging
hundreds more across the city. The District debris
management crews cleared hundreds of streets and alleys - and we still
have
work to do! Over the next three weeks, we will have contractors hauling
away
those big trees that were pushed to the side following the storm.

Crews will be working in neighborhoods from Oct. 6 - 24. Residents may
take
advantage of this clean-up opportunity  by gathering limbs and branches
from
their own yards and taking them to the curb for collection by Oct. 6.
The
crews can
only collect the debris placed on public space!  Leaves and small
debris can
be bagged and set out with the regular trash.

Residents who don't want to wait for crews can take storm debris to the
Fort
Totten Trash Transfer Station
at 4900 Bates Road, NE from 1 - 5 pm weekdays and from 8 am - 3 pm
Saturdays. The transfer station will also be open to residents on two
Sundays, Oct. 12 and Oct. 19 from 8 am - 3 pm.


Mary L. Myers
Public Information Officer
Department of Public Works
Government of the District of Columbia
202.671.2375 (Desk)
202.345.2930 (Nextel)

For anyone with a great idea, but no money to make it happen...
Think about writing a grant! You can get help writing it and ANCs want to
support good works.
See the attachments for details.
Doug

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Jannarone" <david_jannarone@...>
> To: <north-petworth@yahoogroups.com>; <Petworth-Cares@yahoogroups.com>;
> <petworth@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 6:35 PM
> Subject: [Petworth-Cares] ANC4C Small Grants forms
>
>
> > > Enclosed please find the approved ANC 4C Small
> > > Grants Forms and Guidelines.  Please read the
> > > guidelines before submitting a grant application.
> > > We encourage all 4C residents who have ideas in need
> > > of funding that would better the community to apply
> > > for a Small Grant.  We look forward to working with
> > > you and supporting you to build a stronger
> > > neighborhood.  Thank you all for your continued
> > > support.
> > > -Dave
> > >
> > > David A. Jannarone
> > > Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner
> > > Single Member District 4C06
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Kristen Barden
> > > [mailto:KBarden@...]
> > > Attached are the three forms approved at the 9/9/03
> > > meeting:
> > >
> > > 1) Small grant guidelines (with changes from 9/9/03
> > > meeting)
> > > 2) Small grant application form
> > > 3) Small grant report form
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Kristen
> > >
> >
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>

Adrian Fenty
Councilmember, Ward 4
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 506
Washington, D.C. 20004
(202)724-8828
F.(202)724-8120
www.dccouncil.us

COUNCILMEMBER ADRIAN FENTY

 Presents a Town Hall on

Single Sales ,

 ABC Licenses

And

Alcohol-Related Crime in Ward Four

6:30pm

Thursday, October 16, 2003

Emery Recreation Center

5801 Georgia Avenue, NW

(Georgia Ave. & Madison St., NW)

Invited Guests:

 Maria Delaney, Director, Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration

  Members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

  Fourth District Police Station Representatives

  Fred Moosally, General Counsel, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board*

  Commissioner Jourdinia Brown, ANC 4A, SMD 4A02*

*(Confirmed as of October 1, 2003)

 Please join your Ward 4 Councilmember and neighbors for this important discussion

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER ADRIAN M. FENTY, WARD 4

1350 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., ROOM 506

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004

PHONE: 202-724-8052

E-MAIL: afenty@...

Good Morning Commissioners:
 
The latest update for Tuesday. 

As always, thank you for your work. 
 
Neil Richardson
Deputy Director
Neighborhood Action
727-2823

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Government of the District of Columbia
Executive Office of the Mayor

Office of Communications
Tony Bullock, Director                                 
                                       
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 - 9:30 AM

Contacts:
Tony Bullock
202-727-6846
202-368-4831 (cell)

Jo'Ellen Countee (EMA)
202-727-2985, X1137
202-437-0912 (cell)

DC Government Media Information Center for Hurricane Isabel
202-673-2101, x1158

District of Columbia Government
Hurricane Isabel Status Report

DC Government Status: On Tuesday September 23, 2003, the District of Columbia Government will be open.

School Status: DCPS has announced that public schools in the District will be open on Tuesday, September 23, 2003. However, some schools may not open due to power outages.  They are:

- Ballou SHS
- Douglas EC (CHOICE and Prospect)
- Eaton ES
- Hearst ES
- Leckie ES
- Randle Highlands ES
- Shepherd ES
- Simon ES
- Takoma EC
- Shaed ES
- Key ES
- Burroughs ES
- Taft LC (Lincoln)
- Bunker Hill ES
- P.R. Harris (Patterson)
- Slowe ES

All non-teaching staff must report to work at their usual time at the closed schools.

General Information:
Mayor Williams strongly encourages residents to use public transportation Tuesday as the District still expects traffic problems due to inoperable traffic signals, blocked lanes on our roads, and from flooding this morning. Widespread power outages, downed wires and downed trees have caused severe damage to streets and sidewalks throughout the city.

Local and Federal Declaration of Emergency:
The District's Declaration of Emergency remains in effect.  On Saturday, September 20, President Bush authorized the use of federal disaster funds and emergency resources for the District to help families and business recover from the effects of Isabel.  The declaration covers damage to private property from Isabel beginning on September 18.   Affected residents and business owners in the District may begin the disaster application process by calling (800) 621-FEMA or (800) 462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.  The toll-free numbers are available from 7 a.m. - midnight seven days a week, until further notice.

Metro: Metro is operating on a regular schedule. Visit www.wmata.com for more information.
 
Utilities:
PEPCO reports as of 8 a.m., Tuesday, approximately 32,604 customers were without power in the District and crews remain working. Residents are encouraged to report downed electric wires and power outages at the following numbers:

Number to call for downed wires:        (202) 872-3432
Number to call for power outages:       (877) PEPCO-62

Mayor Williams urges residents to take extreme caution when encountering any downed utility wires.  District government work crews are working with PEPCO to make the streets passable and to restore power.  It will likely take several more days to bring all PEPCO customers back on line.

DC Water and Sewer Authority reports that the Portland Street, SW storm water pumping station has lost power, but crews are on-site with a portable generator.  The 12th and Maine, SW storm water pumping station has also lost power, but flooding at the station is being controlled.

Food and Ice distribution:
The D.C. Emergency Management Agency announced this morning that there are five locations for food and ice distribution today.  The following is a complete list of the current food and ice distribution sites:

Ballou Senior High School
3401 4th Street, S.E.
(food and ice)

Douglass School
2600 Douglass Place, S.E.
(food ONLY; NO ice)

Patricia Roberts Harris Education Center
4600 Livingston Road, S.E.
(food and ice)

Randle Highlands Elementary    
1650 30th Street, S.E.
(food and ice)

John Eaton Elementary
3301 Lowell Street, N.W.
(ice ONLY; NO food)

Food distribution times are 12 noon for lunch and 5 p.m. for dinner.

Ice distribution is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Note: If you are picking up meals or ice for an elderly or homebound neighbor, please bring that resident's identification with you to the distribution site.

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD): Residents are encouraged to reserve 911 for life threatening or other extremely serious emergencies.  Please do not call 911 for non-emergencies.

District Department of Transportation (DDOT): Most major highways, primary and secondary roads have been cleared for traffic.  Some residential roads or portions of roads remain impassable at this time due to downed trees.  Residents should call 202-727-1000 to report road damage.  

Approximately 93 intersections are reported without lights.  MPD is directing traffic at 77 major intersections and temporary STOP signs have been installed at most intersections without lights. Residents must use extreme caution at intersections: All intersections with disabled traffic lights should be treated as four-way stops.

The following streets are closed because of flooding:
-       Kenilworth Ave. and Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE
-       Minnesota Ave. and Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE

The following streets may still be impacted because of earlier flooding today:
-       Portland St., SE
-       1000 block of Thomas Jefferson St., NW
-       2300-2600 blocks of Clavert St., NW
-       Arizona Ave. and Canal Rd. NW
-       Connecticut Ave. and Macomb St., NW
-       Connecticut Ave. and Military Rd., NW
-       Connecticut Ave. and Newark St., NW
-       Southbound lane Case Bridge flooding, slowing traffic
-       Malcom X and South Capitol St.
-       Water St. and K St., NW
-       Canal Rd. and Chain Bridge, NW
-       4600 block of South Capitol St.
-       4th St. and Valley Ave., SE
-       1st St. between U and V Sts.
-       Reno Rd., NW
-       Florida Ave. underpass at 3rd St., NW

Department of Public Works (DPW):
Normal parking enforcement has resumed, including rush hour and metered parking restrictions. Emergency parking restrictions have been lifted.  Trash collection resumed Monday. Street sweeping will resume pending access to streets.  If power lines or trees block a street or alley, trucks will not be able to get to those areas.  Bulk collections are suspended for the remainder of the week. Customers will be contacted to reschedule appointments.  Nighttime littercan collection is on schedule.  Citizens should call (202) 727-1000 if their cars have been towed. 

Debris crews with chain saws, loaders and dump trucks are working citywide every day to pick up tree branches, limbs, trunks and stumps. Residents are asked to place sticks and branches to the curb for collection. Large sections of tree trunks and limbs will be picked up as soon as possible. Rake and bag small debris, like leaves and twigs, and set them out at the regular point of collection.

Food safety:
Food safety is a critical issue for residents who have been without power since the storm, many refrigerated and frozen foods should now be discarded.  Food from refrigerators should be emptied into heavy garbage bags, tied and put into trash containers with tight-fitting lids.

The District of Columbia Department of Health (DOH) has released its recommendations for preparing baby formula during a power outage.  The DOH has set up distribution sites at WIC (Women Infants and Children) clinics for those families in need of bottled water, specialized formulas and disposable bottles. A complete listing of WIC sites and tips on preparing formula can be attained by calling the 1-800-MOM-BABY Healthline.

Shelters: There are no storm-related shelters open at this time.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): On Tuesday, all DC DMV services are available at all sites with the exception of Penn Branch (3214 Pennsylvania Ave., SE), where the power is still out. 

All penalties resulting from failure to transact business on days DMV offices close due to weather emergency will be waived. Booted and towed vehicles can now be retrieved.  Storage fees will be waived for the closure days only.  Vehicles due for inspection or registration renewal during the closure period will be granted a three-day extension and will not be liable for tickets issued for failure to report for inspection and/or failure to display current license plates.

Customers are asked to call 727-5000 or visit our website, www.dmv.dc.gov for questions or additional information.

Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA): DCRA encourages residents to ensure that contractors performing work at or around their homes are properly licensed in DC.  Call (202) 442-4311 for more information.

Department of Mental Health (DMH): Residents needing mental health services to help cope with the effects of the storm can call (888) 7-WE-HELP.

Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR): Recreation centers with power will operate from 11:30am - 8pm.

Volunteers: DC is looking for volunteers to help elderly and homebound residents cope with the storm, assist in medical transports, distribution of food and ice, etc. If you would like to volunteer, please visit www.dc.gov or call (202) 727-1000.

Additional information can be obtained at www.dc.gov