Police Report. Lt. Johnson said 12 crimes were reported in the past 30-day period compared to 10 for the same period last year. Unfortunately, one of them was a homicide on February 11th. In the 4100 block W Street, a man killed the mother of his 3-year-old child, wounded the woman’s 10-year-old daughter and kidnapped his son. A few hours later, he was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the child was found safe with one of his relatives. Other crimes included a robbery in the 3700 block of Benton Street where a plumber’s van was robbed at gunpoint. The remainder were 5 thefts from auto, four thefts and one motor vehicle theft. The motor vehicle was a 2020 Chevy Tahoe that was recovered the same day because it was equipped with OnStar. A resident of 4000 Tunlaw Road asked about a police action on February 5th on 42nd Street at Edmunds where a man was detained. Lt. Johnson did not have details but would investigate it and let the resident know the details. A resident asked what steps DC MPD was taking to ensure the community’s safety since the number of crimes was up. Lt. Johnson said that the DC crime suppression is active in Glover Park as well as other neighborhoods. For example, they have
Update on the Glover Park Liquor License Moratorium. Vice Chair Rodriguez announced that ABRA had approved ANC 3B’s recommendation. The Glover Park liquor license moratorium on taverns and clubs will be extended for three years with one additional club/tavern license made available.
Briefing and Discussion with Jason Williamson, DC Department of Buildings and Emir Gur-Raventab, DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Commissioner Lane introduced Jason Williamson from DOB and Emir Gur-Raventab from DCLP. They gave an overview of the construction process for residential areas and the process for residents to alert DC about any violations. Specifically, ANC 3B has heard several complaints about the redevelopment of 3900 Edmunds St NW. There have been issues with excessive noise and dust and debris that are negatively impacting nearby neighbors. The builder/developer has been contacted by neighbors but has been hostile and uncooperative. Mr. Williamson said that he had investigated the records about this property and noted at least two complaints have been filed. On the first complaint, the inspector issued a stop work order because the builder had failed to get a required inspection. Another complaint was filed that the builder was having materials delivered to the site in violation of the stop work order. An inspector investigated but no one was on site at the time, so no violation was noted. Current DOB policy is that inspectors must directly witness a violation to issue a citation. (NB: That policy is currently under review. DOB is considering accepting video evidence from residents in the future.) Mr. Williamson has the contact information for one of the nearby neighbors and will escalate the issue in DOB regarding 3900 Edmunds to resolve the problems with the builder/developer. He offered to be the direct contact for mediation rather than for residents to go through the normal 311 or DOB complaint system. Mr. Williamson’s contact information is Jason.williamson@dc.gov.
Discussion and Resolution Regarding DPR Plans to Renovate the Guy Mason Recreation Center Playground. Commissioner Lane introduced a resolution regarding renovation of the Guy Mason playground which is in the early stages. DPR and DGS no longer support sandboxes because of health concerns and difficult maintenance issues. They also will not be installing sandboxes in any new or renovated DC playgrounds. To this end, they asked for a resolution from ANC 3B acknowledging and confirming their decision. The Friends of Guy Mason, the community partner for Guy Mason Recreation Center, has also been apprised of the DPR/DGS decision and agrees with it. Commissioner Lane asked for a motion to approve the resolution which concurs with the new DPR/DGS policy on sandboxes. It was seconded and passed unanimously.
Updates
- Owen Cox, Ward 3 Liaison from the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services, asked that anyone still having issues with trash and recycle pickup to put in a 311 request. Please contact MOCRS (William.cox@dc.gov) if the issue is not resolved and include the 311-request number. Crews are working 7 days a week to get through the backlog. He also announced that the mayor is doing budget engagement forums and that there is an option to attend virtually. The dates are February 18 at 11 am (tele-townhall), February 21 at 11:30 am (Barry Farm Recreation Center) and February 26 at 5:30 pm (Union Market).
- Bruce Morton reminded all about upcoming council oversight hearings. The Public Service Commission hearing is on February 27th. This hearing may be of particular interest because of PSC’s failure to regulate Washington Gas.