October 2025 Meeting Report

Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services. Kendall Gibson, Ward 3 Manager, introduced Charity Beam as the new MOCRS Faith Community Liaison for Wards 1-4. Her contact information is charity.beam@dc.gov, 202.215.1176.
Police Report. Seventeen incidents were reported in the last 30 days period. One was a violent crime. An assault with a deadly weapon (knife) occurred in the 2700 block of Wisconsin Avenue when a customer stabbed a food delivery driver. The case was closed with an arrest. Other incidents included a car theft in the 2100 block of Wisconsin Avenue, 4 thefts from auto and 11 thefts. Asked about the presence of Federal troops, Lt. Johnson said he could only speak for himself but he thought it was helping in some areas. A suggestion was made to have a community relations person from MPD come to a future 3B meeting to discuss the presence of Federal troops. To view DC crime statistics, it was suggested that people consult DC Crime cards at dccrimecards.com.
Presentation from the DC Department of Human Services: David Ross, Chief of Staff, Jenna Cevasco, Deputy Administrator of Permanent Housing and Tyler Edge, Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Stacia Frederick, Homeless Coordinator attended from DHS. Ms. Cevasco gave an overview of the housing programs stating the mission of DHS is “to provide meaningful and equitable services, supports, and access to resources for District residents to realize their goals.” She said her programs focus specifically on addressing homelessness and providing permanent housing. Since 2024, homelessness in DC has declined by 9 percent. Even though it has declined based on the annual count that is done in January, data shows approximately 3800 individuals are still unhoused and 440 families are in shelters. To address the needs of these families and individuals, programs are focused on providing shelter, resources and permanent and/or interim housing to both families and unaccompanied individuals. In 2025, DHS served 9200 households through permanent housing programs including about 7000 who were under the DC Housing Authority voucher program. Ms. Frederick gave more detail on the components of Permanent Support Housing. Under the affordable housing program, tenants pay 30-40% of their income toward rent and utilities ensuring that residents contribute what they can to maintain financial stability. Residents may also opt to work with case managers to access physical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, life skills, training, budgeting, general support and employment services. If people see anyone who needs help, the DC Homelessness Hotline number is 202.399.7093. To help, property managers and those with available rental units who want to partner to provide affordable housing are encouraged to contact DHS. Finally, volunteers are always needed to work with organizations such as Miriam’s Kitchen, Pathways to DC Housing, and Friendship Place. To see presentation details, go to anc3b.org. Much of the discussion following the presentation focused on thanking DHS staff for the great work they do in trying to solve the almost intractable problem of homelessness. Mr. Ross urged anyone who sees emerging tents or other indications of homelessness to contact him at David.ross@dc.gov so they can send someone to provide help.
Grant Request for Miracle in the Alley. This annual event takes place December in the alley between 39^th Street and 38^th Street behind W Street to celebrate Christmas and other holidays. Dan Theisen, one of the event coordinators, said it is attended by about 300. The grant for $2,500 requests funds to defray the costs to install the lights and provide light refreshments. Commissioner Howie, the other event coordinator, recused from the vote. A motion was made to approve the grant. It was seconded and passed 5-0 with 1 abstention.
Discussion of the Glover Park Liquor License Moratorium. Commissioner Turmail gave a brief description of the GP liquor license moratorium which was first implemented in the nineties. With each subsequent renewal, it has been gradually scaled back. Currently, the only type of liquor licenses that are restricted are for taverns and clubs. Commissioner Turmail posted a request for comment on the Glover Park listserv about continuing the moratorium or letting it lapse and received 4 responses to date. Commissioner Lane said that some who live close to the commercial strip are concerned about lifting the restriction on tavern and club licenses for fear that it would potentially increase noise and disruption (N.B., tavern and club licenses do not have the same requirements for selling food that restaurant licenses have). Commissioners Howie, Rodriguez and Lavezzo commented that the strip needs to be revitalized and that lifting the moratorium would help bring “new life” to the area. Commissioner Turmail asked that anyone who has thoughts and comments about the issue contact him and that 3B would continue the discussion and take a vote at our November meeting.
Good Guys Liquor License. Commissioner Turmail asked if there were any comments or concerns about renewal of Good Guys’ liquor license. It was noted that Good Guys had complied with all requests to increase security from ANC 3B and ABCA and that no incidents had been reported since the last renewal. No objections were raised.
Commissioner Rodriguez reported that the leak at 3101 New Mexico that had been a persistent problem had been repaired by DC Water. Coincidentally, the repairs were made following the publication of an article in The Wash, an AU publication, detailing the history of the problem.