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ANC 4B06

THANK YOU!!!

Dear Neighbors,

I am deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving as your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for SMD 4B06. Your trust and support mean the world to me, and I am committed to working tirelessly on behalf of our community.

Together, we have made strides in addressing key quality-of-life issues, improving public spaces, and advocating for the resources our community needs and deserves. But there is still more work to be done, and I am eager to continue collaborating with you to build on our progress.

Over the next term, I remain dedicated to:

• Enhancing neighborhood safety and accessibility,
• Supporting affordable housing and sustainable development, and
• Fostering open communication and inclusive decision-making to ensure every voice in our community is heard.

I welcome your input, ideas, and feedback as we move forward together. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with your concerns or suggestions—I am here to represent and serve you.

Thank you once again for your vote of confidence. It is an honor and privilege to be your ANC Commissioner, and I look forward to continuing our partnership to make SMD 4B06 an even better place to live, work, and thrive.

Warm regards,
Tiffani Nichole Johnson
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, SMD 4B06

Missed Recycling Collection in Manor Park

It appears that our DPW recycling collection did not occur this week.  As you know, our normal trash collection is on Wednesday, but when a holiday falls on a Monday, it slides to Thursday.  

I have alerted DPW of the missed collection and I expect it to be remedied in the upcoming week.  However, if you would also like to report your missed collection, feel free to contact DPW through:

• The 311 service (online at 311.dc.gov, via the DC 311 mobile app, or by calling 311).
• Selecting "Missed Recycling Collection" as the issue.
• Providing the address, collection date, and any relevant details.

Or feel free to use my constituent services form and I can submit a request on your behalf.

To prevent future missed collections, I will be requesting DPW review the underlying cause of the missed collection and take corrective measures, such as better route planning or staff training. I requested more supervision of our trash and recycling routes in ANC 4B in my Resolution 4B-23-0904.  

I also suggest you download the DPW application or subscribe to alerts for schedule changes.

What's in the Free Library and Pantry?

ANC 4B November 21, 2024, Community Safety and Support Committee Meeting

On behalf of ANC 4B, I invite you to attend our next Community Safety and Support Committee meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7pm.

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will be in attendance to discuss the upcoming hearing on the Secure Apartments for Everyone (SAFE) Regulation Amendment Act of 2024 scheduled for a hearing on December 10, 2024, at 11:30am.

Virtual Meeting Details:

https://rebrand.ly/addif76
Meeting ID: 289 691 286 189
Passcode: PXYr2u

Dial in by phone
202-594-9550

https://anc4b.com/2024/11/14/community-safety-support-committee-november-2024/

December 2, 2024, ANC 4B06 SMD Meeting

Please mark your calendars for our December Single Member District (SMD) 4B06 Meeting!

🗓️ Date: December 2, 2024
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Virtual - Zoom Link to Follow

Join us as we discuss important updates and initiatives for our community, including:

• Topic 1: Addressing Vacant Properties and the Vacant to Vibrant Act
• Topic 2: Recycling Collection Updates and Waste Management

This is your opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of SMD 4B06.

Stay tuned for more details, including the agenda and meeting materials.

I look forward to seeing you there!

October 2nd Board of Zoning and Adjustment Hearing - 21101 (245 Peabody Street NW)

On November 13, 2024, I attended the 2nd BZA hearing on behalf of ANC 4B in support of Estrellitas Montessori's application for a special exemption.  The Commissions resolution in support of this application can be found here.  The hearing video can be found here.  The relevant portion of the daylong hearing begins at the 4:45 mark.  

A follow-up hearing will be held before the BZA on December 4, 2024, at 9:30am.  The notice is below. 

Councilmember Lewis George Ward 4 Dispatch Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance On Wednesday, November 20th at noon, DC's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will open to new applications. In last week's newsletter, I went into depth about the new changes that have been implemented following legislation passed by the Council in October. However, one important point to keep in mind is that ERAP will no longer run on a quarterly system, meaning that all funds for Fiscal Year 2025 will be allocated beginning on Wednesday, November 20th. That makes it all the more important for applicants to have all their materials ready to submit right at noon. As a reminder, here's what you need to submit a complete application: Proof of DC residency (can be a lease or letter from landlord) Photo ID for all adults in the household (current government-issued ID like a driver’s license or passport) Additionally, DHS recommends having the following documents available to make your application easier to complete: Proof of Income for last 30 days (paystubs, SSI, SSDI, unemployment benefits, retirement, child support, TANF). If you don’t have income, you can sign a 0 Income Statement. Proof of resources or benefits (bank statement from the last 30 days for all accounts, SNAP). For neighbors who need help submitting their ERAP applications on the 20th, I would also encourage you to attend DHS's in-person application clinic on November 20th, which will take place at UDC-CC Lamond-Riggs Campus, 5171 South Dakota Ave NE starting at 12pm. Resuming Interviews for SNAP Benefits On Thursday, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced changes to the application and recertification process for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Starting on December 1st, 2024, interviews will be required (either in-person or by phone) for all District residents applying or recertifying their SNAP benefits. Households in which all adults are 60 and older and/or disabled with no earned income will not be required to complete an interview to recertify their benefits. DHS is currently in the process of conducting outreach to SNAP recipients, including distributing flyers to residents and informing caseworkers. You can find more information on the new SNAP requirements on DHS’s website. 2024 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway The annual Ward 4 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for Ward 4 families in need will take place on Saturday, November 23rd starting at 11am at Riggs LaSalle Rec Center (501 Riggs Rd NE). The event will be first come, first serve while supplies last, and residents will be asked to bring proof of Ward 4 residency (DC ID, lease, utility bill, etc). To ensure we help as many Ward 4 families as possible, each family will be limited to one turkey. I am grateful to be partnering with the Lamond Riggs Citizens Association again this year to co-host this event. Please help us get the word out by sharing the flyer in English, Spanish, or Amharic — or by sharing the flyer on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. If you want to spread the word about other Thanksgiving giveaway events in our community, please send them to us at teamjaneese@dccouncil.gov. Let’s ensure every Ward 4 family has a great Thanksgiving meal. Destiny Church for All Nations Turkey Giveaway On Sunday, November 24th at 9:30am, Destiny Church for All Nations is holding their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at 5209 Georgia Ave NW. The giveaway will be first come, first serve. For any questions, reach out to info@destinychurchnations.org. Weatherization Item Giveaway On Tuesday, December 3rd from 4 to 6pm, the DC Public Service Commission his hosting a Winter Ready DC event at the Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library to help residents get the supplies needed to prepare their homes for the winter. District residents can receive a free home weatherization item (while supplies last) and get information on utility assistance programs. Register to attend for free here. DC Water Updates DC Water has shared several updates on work taking place in Ward 4 neighborhoods. Here are some of this week’s updates, particularly for Manor Park neighbors: Next Wednesday, DC Water is expecting to perform sewer lining activities on the 400 block of Rittenhouse St NW. Throughout next week, DC Water is expecting to perform water service reconnections on the 5500 blocks of 3rd and 4th Sts NW. Throughout next week, DC Water is expecting to perform installation of new water mains, pressure testing, and chlorination of newly installed water mains on the 300 and 400 blocks of Hamilton St NW.

Leaf Collection - Section C The first pass at leaf collection in Section B in Wards 1-8 is underway.  The first pass for Leaf Collection in Section C will begin on Monday, November 25, 2024.  If you live in Section C, have your leaves raked to the tree box or curbside by Sunday, November 24, 2024.     Visit  https://dpw.dc.gov/leaf to learn about leaf collection and when we will be in your neighborhood.      Not sure what section you live in?  Find your section at Leaf Collection | dpw (dc.gov) https://dpw.dc.gov/leaf     Leaf collection schedule updates are made every Friday by 5 pm.  All sections will receive two weekends’ notice of when to rake their leaves out.         Check out our real-time leaf collection tracker https://dcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fa5476e8cedb4eb185c9b30f173fde4b If you see our leaf collection crews out and about, please encourage your constituents to show their support and share their appreciation by posting on our social media pages. Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) - @DCDPW.

The Special Waste Collection Events: DPW Special Waste Collection Events for safe disposal and recycling of household hazardous waste, electronics, and secure document shredding will be conducted twice quarterly. Register at tinyurl.com/hhw-register. For more information on residential special waste, visit the District's Zero Waste

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

• Saturday, November 16, 2024 – 8 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
• Thursday, December 5, 2024 – 10 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
• Saturday, February 1, 2025 – 8 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
• Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 10 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
• Saturday, April 19, 2025 – 8 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
• Thursday, June 19, 2025 – 10 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
• Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 8 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
• Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 10 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)

REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO PARTICIPATE:

To accommodate everyone in a safe and timely manner, DPW is now requiring registration to participate in the Special Waste Collection Events. District residents can sign up for a 15-minute entry slot when residents can arrive anytime in the 15 minute period and a DPW staff member will be there is assist you. Please note that the time selected is the arrival window, not the time of services. Only one ticket is required per vehicle. No entry will be allowed after 2:00 pm. Open to DC residents only. Please bring proof of residency (e.g. driver's license, utility bill, lease agreement) and Eventbrite registration. No commercial waste will be allowed. 

Register here.

The Special Waste Collection event may be delayed or canceled due to inclement weather. If DPW reaches capacity, entrance into the events may be blocked for resident safety. Please check twitter.com/dczerowaste or twitter.com/DCDPW for the most up-to-date information. 

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

Upcoming dates are:

• Saturday, November 16 | 10am-2pm
  Collection vehicle on corner of D St SE & 3rd St SE (southeast of Folger Park) -Ward 6
• Saturday, November 23 | 10am-2pm
  Collection vehicle on Erie St SE, between 17th Pl SE and 18th Pl SE (near Fort Stanton Recreation Center) – Ward 8

Food Waste Drop-Off sites: DPW hosts twelve weekly staffed Food Waste Drop-Off sites across the District. See the locations/hours of operation here: https://zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff

Bring your old, unpainted, glitter-free pumpkins to the nearest Food Waste Drop-Off Site. Let’s keep the spooky season sustainable! Find a drop-off site: https://zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff

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

Free mulch/compost pickup at Fort Totten Transfer Station is back! Residents can fill up to five 32-gal bags (bring your own bags & shovel) from Wed-Fri 10 am-2 pm & Sat 7 am-2 pm at 4900 John McCormack Rd NE.

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.