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Save the Date Please save the date for some fun events this summer in Manor Park: June 15th @ 1:30pm - Defend Yourself Training Every Thursday in August @ 6pm - Summer in the Park @ Fort Slocum This year, I will be bringing back Screen on the Green.  It is in the very preliminary stages of planning so stay tunes for ways you can get involved!

As a reminder, you can always enter a 311 request independently or I can enter one on your behalf.  If you need assistance, please reach out to me via my SMD website constituent concerns form.

Single Member District Meeting Video and Transcript

The transcript and video from the May 2024 ANC 4B06 Single Member District (SMD) Meeting are now live on my ANC 4B06 website.  As a reminder, the SMD meets the first Monday of every month at 7pm via Microsoft Teams.  

ANC 4B06 Community Clean-up

ANC 4B06 will hold a community clean-up on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 am - 11 am.  We will meet at the corner of 3rd and Madison Streets NW (5700 3rd Street NW).

Click here to register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anc-4b06-community-clean-up-tickets-892964750607?aff=oddtdtcreator

A special thank you to the Mayor's Office of Clean City and the DC Department of Public Works for our supplies (broom, trash bags, gloves, and grabbers).

I will have "Manor Park" lanyards for participants.  Volunteer hours will be offered for high school students.  I hope you will join me.  

Placard Notification

The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) notified ANC 4B06 of a license application that was placarded within the single member district. Below is a copy of the placard that was posted on the applicant’s establishment on May 10, 2024. Fizzesse is an online Class B retailer.  This type of license permits a retailer that does not have a physical location to sell alcohol online for delivery.

Councilmember Lewis George Ward 4 Dispatch This week, WMATA released their Better Bus Network proposal, the first ever bus network redesign since WMATA was created in 1967. After considering public input over the coming months, WMATA will begin implementing the revised plan starting in mid-to-late 2025. WMATA has created several webpages to help District residents understand the new bus lines. Here, you can find a breakdown of the proposed bus routes and compare them to currently operating routes. You can also take a look at the full map of proposed routes here. Finally, to learn more about the overall project, click here. There’s a lot to dig into, but I’m happy to see some route improvements and improved frequency for important routes serving Ward 4. However, the proposed design also raises concerns. For one, community members have raised concerns about the 63 bus route, which serves a large part of Ward 4, being replaced by two separate lines, which may force riders to transfer at Petworth. I’m also concerned about the impact of WMATA’s new naming system, which is a major shift from the current system and may create confusion. WMATA is also proposing route changes which will leave out previously served bus stops, meaning there will be some areas where it’s more difficult to get a bus. Finally, as part of their redesign, WMATA proposes closing certain bus stops, some of which have a lower frequency of use, and others which aren’t safely accessible or pose other safety concerns. Next week, WMATA will be sharing their public engagement schedule and in the following weeks, I’ll be providing many more updates on the opportunities to learn more about the proposed routes and provide input. Now is the opportunity for community members to take a close look at the routes you regularly use and submit feedback. It will be critical to submit comments to ensure the final route plan meets the needs of Ward 4 residents.

DPW Service Level Ward 8 Community Discussion on Food Waste Drop-Off: The Department of Public Works (DPW) is hosting a community discussion on composting and DPW’s food waste programs in Ward 8. Whether you’re a seasoned composter or just curious about making a positive impact, we encourage you to join us to share your thoughts and experiences. This discussion will be moderated by Brenda Lee Richardson of the Anacostia Parks & Community Collaborative (APACC). Register before May 20th to secure your spot. The flyer with the QR code to register is attached. Date:                    Wednesday, May 22nd Time:                    6:30 – 7:30 PM Location:           In-person at Martha’s Table (2375 Elvans Rd. SE Washington, DC 20020) OR Virtual via Webex. Registration:   Visit tinyurl.com/FWDOward8 or https://forms.office.com/g/uAieaftgAK to register. Virtual attendees will be sent a link one day before the event. Register before May 20th to secure your spot.

Curbside Composting Pilot Program: Not in the Pilot Program but interested in participating in the future? Please fill out this waitlist form to be one of the first to hear about program updates and openings: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CompostPilotInterest

Smart Food Waste Bins:  DPW will be installing 30 smart food waste bins across the District. These bins will give residents the ability to drop off food scraps in these lockable bins 24/7, creating greater access to food waste diversion opportunities. Want to help determine where these bins will go?  Fill out this interest form and a member of our team will contact you when the community engagement process begins: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/smartfwbins

The Special Waste Collection Events will be conducted twice quarterly.

Here are the dates for the future special waste collection events:

• Thursday, June 27^th from 10am to 2pm @ Anacostia Skate Park 1500 Anacostia Drive SE)
• Saturday, June 29^th from 8am to 2pm @ Cater Barron Tennis Center 1698 Kennedy St NW
• Thursday, September 19^th from 10am to 2pm @ Anacostia Skate Park
• Saturday, September 21^st from 8am to 2pm @ Carter Barron Tennis Center

The Department of Energy and Environment will still have E-cycling events. Visit https://doee.dc.gov/ecycle for more information

Join the Mayor's Office of the Clean City at their "Roll-Off Days." Roll-off days rotate to different wards on Saturdays each month and allow residents to responsibly dispose of bulk trash, debris, and electronics to E-Cycle! For additional information visit Cleancity.dc.gov

Here's the schedule: 

Truck Touch: Join us for a day of excitement and innovation at the Annual Citywide Truck Touch 2024 on Saturday, June 1^st, 8 AM – 2 PM at RFK Lot 8 2400 East Capitol Street SE. Scan the QR Code to register. Scan the QR Code on the flyer to register. *See attached file as well*

Spring Services

Street cleaning, alley cleaning, mowing/grounds maintenance, and graffiti removal spring services resumed on April 1^st. Please contact 311 to request an alley cleaning or street cleaning.  For more information regarding DPW spring services visit dpw.dc.gov/page/spring-operations

Assigned Mechanical Street Sweeping resumed on March 4^th. March 11^th parking enforcement began issuing $45 tickets and $100 relocation fines for vehicles parked on Assigned Mechanical Street Sweeping streets during sweeping hours. If your street is missed, please contact 311 to submit a Signed Street Sweeping Missed service request.

Unified Communication Center UCC

DPW is committed to delivering efficient and effective services to our residents and quickly resolving issues. As our partner in providing streamlined and effective resolutions, we wanted to share the best channels for residents to utilize.

In order to improve our customer service and our internal tracking mechanisms, DPW launched the Unified Communication Center (UCC) in November 2023 aimed at decreasing our response and resolution times. Through the UCC, we have consolidated our call centers and phone numbers into one accessible line. In February 2024, our average hold time was under 2 minutes, affirming our swift assistance for all callers. We also consolidated our emails into one central address. Each contact, whether by phone or email, is provided a Service Request (SR) if they don’t already have one. For a service inquiry, our representatives offer service information and pass along Service Level Agreement (SLA) benchmarks. In instances where an SR is past our SLA benchmarks, our operational escalation team intervenes to quickly resolve the outstanding request.  

To ensure smooth communication for everyone, as a first step, we kindly request you share the contact details of the UCC with all members in your office and constituents who reach out to you. This will make the service resolution process quicker for residents and raise awareness about DPW's new communication center. DPW’s leadership team is here to address continual issues or problems that have not been addressed satisfactorily by the UCC.  

The UCC is still new, and staff are still learning. If you have used the UCC, please share feedback on what’s working well and what needs improvement. We’d love to hear from you so we can continue to improve!  

UCC Phone: (202) 673-6833 (Mon – Fri) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm  

Central Email: dpw@dc.gov. 

2024 Rodent and Vector Control Academy Invitation The DC Health Rodent and Vector Control Division would like to cordially invite your constituents to the 2024 Rodent and Vector Control Academy. This academy is open to all residents, businesses, or private/public stakeholders in the District of Columbia. This 2-day on-site event hosted by the renowned Urban Rodentologist, Dr. Bobby Corrigan of RMC Pest Management Consulting will cover the most current rodent control principles and practices. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with relevant agency directors and representatives of DC Health, DC Department of Public Works (DPW), DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), and the Georgetown Business Improvement District. DC Health's Health Regulation and Licening Administration (HRLA) Senior Deputy Director Arian R. Gibson will be providing opening remarks. The academy is free and will be held in-person at George Washington University (University Student Center -Room 307) located at 800 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052. The dates of this event are July 10, 2024 (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and July 11, 2024 (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM). To register for this event please click on the link below or scan the QR Code and fill out the required fields with your information in order to receive full credit. Please feel free to share this information to your respective constituents. Lunch will not be provided. Thank you! For questions concerning registration please email me and I would be gladly to assist. https://arcg.is/0T4uXb

DPR Summer Program Registration Opens on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15 Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that registration for DPR 2024 Summer Programs will begin on Tuesday, May 14 for aquatics programs and Wednesday, May 15 for all other programs. Registration opens at noon on both days. “The Department of Parks and Recreation knows how to make summer fun – not only for our young people, but for residents of all ages,” said Mayor Bowser. “Summer is just around the corner, and these programs are one more way we can help everyone, especially our kids, have a safe, happy, and healthy summer.” DPR Programs open for registration include: Aquatics programs including summer swim league, senior swim team and senior aquatics, learn-to-swim, and youth water polo. Cultural arts programs such as drawing and painting, piano, and hip-hop dance. Sports encompassing gymnastics, pickleball, kickball, tennis, futsal, soccer, and intro to lacrosse. Fitness classes like spin, cardio kick, bootcamp, tai chi, yoga, Zumba, and more. Registration for summer programming is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and DPR will utilize a virtual “waiting room” on both program registration days in order to manage the high demand for programs. Residents are encouraged to create an account online with DPR’s registration system in advance to save time once program registration opens. To create an account, visit dpr.dc.gov/DPRaccount. DPR offers programming at reduced rates to qualifying DC residents. Complete the online reduced rates application here. Residents must be approved for reduced rates by DPR before registering for programs.  For more information and to view a complete list of DPR programs, visit DPRprograms.com.  Should you have any additional questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at the email below or call our Customer Care Center during normal business hours at (202) 673-7647 or send an email to dprcustomercare@dc.gov