Topic – trash/graffiti, new wine bar, yoga studio, Columbia Heights Day
Presentation by Paul Ruppert/Ben Gilligan, co-owners of new wine bar
Will be located at southwest corner of 11th and Lamont
Construction is underway – expected to open in October
20 seats inside, 28 seats outside
Basic menu – cheeses, meats, soup of the day, salads, desserts
Atmosphere is expected to be comfortable, not rowdy
Multiple partners – all from the neighborhood
Plan on opening at 5pm
Considering weekend brunch
Name of bar TBD
If neighbors want to help, they should email ANC Commissioner Sam Johnson (sjohnson@navy.mil) to express support.
TBD when owners will present to the ANC, possibly September
Presentation by Quiet Mind Yoga Studio
http://www.quietminddc.com/
Located on 14th Street, between Monroe and Newton
Goal of owner, Nicole Foley, is to make yoga more accessible to the masses
Free community class each week – check website for schedule
Considering charity events, including canned food drive
Presentation by Sergio Herrera, Executive Director of Columbia Heights Day Initiative
http://columbiaheightsday.org/
CH Day Initiative was started in 2007
Hopes to grow the event every year
Increased advertising this year – including ANC, local blogs, CityPaper.
This year – Saturday, October 4
Location – Tubman Elementary
Event is open to all, with a focus on Columbia Heights.
Will have music, vendors, etc.
People interested in having a table/volunteering/etc – should email columbiaheightsday@gmail.com
Presentation by Reginald May, Solid Waste Education Department, Dept of Public Works
DPW’s role is to maintain all public space – residents have a responsibility to maintain from their property to the curb, businesses responsible to maintain from property to 18” from curb
Complaints/questions should go to 311 or 727-1000 (make sure you keep tracking number)
Complaints about rats should go to the Dept. of Health; block can get abated for rats with a signed petition with 51% of names from the block
Helping Hands Program – provides community with tools/equipment for cleanups (contact Reginald May or Tom Day for more info)
If new trash cans are needed, call 311
City will remove graffiti from 1st/2nd floors; 3rd floors or higher will be contracted out to a 3rd party
Rapid Response Team is in place to quickly remove graffiti
If recurring graffiti on a particular location, surveillance can be set up to catch offender
DPW only treats vacant lots if they are in public space; DCRA handles if not public space
DPW typically will not add a street trashcan in a residential area – only near businesses or bus stops.
Dog waste – required to be cleaned up by dog owner, both on public space and private.