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Neighbors,

Below please find a few quick updates on important neighborhood issues.

Redistricting concludes

Many of you may be aware that last week CM Wells publicized his final map submission to the Council Redistricting Sub-Committee.? His plan restores the original boundary of ANC 6B, a positive development in my eyes. ??While redistricting may seem largely like inside baseball, it can significantly impact how political institutions represent residents on the issues that matter most to them (or whether they have any substantive representation at all), thus it is important to take an active stance on the matter.?? Stretching back to the often vitriolic Ward redistricting battles earlier in the year, I am happy to put the long, tedious and sometimes oblique process of redistricting in the rear view mirror.

Liquor license renewals?

Both P&C Market (Corner of East Cap and 11^th St) and Mott’s Market (200 block of 12^th St) seek to renew their class B liquor licenses.? Class B licenses authorize the sale of wine and beer, and are most frequently associated with convenience stores and grocers.?? The ANC’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) committee will review the applications this Thursday, beginning at 7PM, at the Southeast Library.? I am not aware of any issues with either market and intend to support the renewal applications. ?If you are aware of any issues or have any concerns about either market, please contact me or Tom Woteki? (drwo@...).? Tom recently became our Single Member District (SMD) resident member of the ABC Committee (thank you Tom!).

Mr. Dent, continuing smash and grabs and the next neighborhood walk

My colleague, Commissioner Kirsten Oldenburg, provided an update on the status of Mr. Dent, our recently apprehended car thief.? Here’s the update, “Lt. Fowler and others have informed me that Mr. Dent, whose case has been "papered", is being held in jail pending his status hearing scheduled for 29 November.? According to the PSA 103 arrest posted on the 1D MPD Yahoo group, Mr. Dent is facing a felony charge of "destruction of property".?? Lt. Fowler also told me that another individual arrested for theft from auto crime has been released so we may not be able to expect a decrease in thefts from auto on the Hill since 10/14 when Mr. Dent was picked up.? I will send out details with my monthly crime report next week.“

I’ve also received a few new reports of recent smash and grabs in the neighborhood.? Clearly continued vigilance is required.? We’ll conduct our next neighborhood walk on November 9^th, from 11PM to 1AM, rallying at Meg Krause’s house for coffee and cider prior to the walk.? Please let Meg (mkrause@...) or I know if you are interested in joining the walk.?

Eastern Market Legislation

Last Thursday, ANC6B and the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee conducted a joint community session to gather feedback on the Eastern Market Preservation and Development Act.? The act, if passed, will make significant amendments to current city laws governing the market.? The most significant change is that the Act will transfer operational control and accountability for the market from the city to a non-profit Trust (the Eastern Market Preservation and Development Trust).? Approximately 85 members of the Eastern Market community (residents and vendors) attended the session, offering constructive feedback on a broad range of issues.? You can find the original law, a copy of the proposed amendments and a side-by-side functional comparison of the original and amended laws at .??

The legislation sets the foundation of the future of the Market, therefore it's important to get this right. ?What is your vision for the future of the Market?

Results of SMD Walk Around

A week ago Friday I had an opportunity to review a number of issues in the SMD with the Mayor’s Ward 6 Liaison, Chris Fitzgerald, DDOT representative Mark Bjorge and DCRA Inspector, Gil Davidson.? ?Our survey focused predominantly on sidewalks, alleys and tree trimming.? I’ll be posting a “punch list” of issues and their status in the next few days.??

Kim Brenegar Memorial Park Meeting

The Friends of Kim Brenegar are hosting a community meeting to discuss the status of "Kim's Garden" this Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30 at Christ Our Shepherd Church (801 North Carolina Ave). ?Child care and light refreshments will be provided.

SMD05 Resident Committee and Task Force Members

Make sure to thank Jim Rowland, Susan Eads Role, Rodd Santomauro and Tom Woteki for volunteering to serve as voting members on various ANC task forces (Jim-Transportation, Susan-Planning & Zoning, Tom-ABC and Rodd-Outreach). ?They will each add immeasurably to the ANC's capacity and talents. ?

Lastly, be on the look out for a pre-Thanksgiving SMD meeting to discuss the latest on the Hine Development, performance parking and other items of neighborhood interest. ?More to come.

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any issues, ideas or concerns.

Regards,

Brian