MOCRS RESULTS Community

Walk-Through Ward 4: Brightwood Park

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Ward 4: Brightwood Park Muriel Bowser, Mayor

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Start: Brightwood Park United Methodist Church – End: 5505 5th Street NW

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Ward 4: Brightwood Park Muriel Bowser, Mayor

Ward 4 Core Team Members • Wilfredo Manlapaz, Fourth District Commander,

Metropolitan Police Department

• Vanessa Winfield, Department of Transportation

• Mark Bjorge, Office on Aging

• Janet Hernandez, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

• Ronald King, Department of Health

• Jackie Stanley, Department of General Services

• Ronald King, Department of Health

• Jerry Stanbeck, Department of Public Works

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• Cassandra Sanchez, District of Columbia Public Schools

• Amit Vora, Department of Motor Vehicles

• Malaika Abernathy, Office of Planning

• Diane Watkins, Department of Employment Services

• Sarah Fashbaugh, Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration

• Jasmin Benab, Ward 4 MOCRS Liaison

• Phillip McAuley, Jr. Ward 4 MOCRS Liaison

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Administration Participants

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• Muriel E. Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia

• Brandon T. Todd, Ward 4 Councilmember

• John Falcicchio, Chief of Staff, Executive Office of the Mayor

• Lindsey Parker, Deputy Chief of Staff, Executive Office of the Mayor

• Kevin Donohue, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & Justice

• Brenda Donald, Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services

• Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of the Department of Health

• Laura Newland, Director of the Department on Aging

• Charon Hines, Director, Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs

• Ana Harvey, Director of Department of Small and Local Business Development

• Leif Dormsjo, Director of District Department of Transportation

• Tommy Wells, Director of Energy & Environment

• Melinda Bolling, Director of Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs

• Wilfredo Manlapaz, Commander of the 4th Police District

• Allison Ladd, Chief of Staff, Department of Housing and Community Development

• Jeffrey Powell, Administrator for Department of Public Works

• Lamont Akins, Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs

• Tommie Jones, Jr., Interim Director, Mayors Office of Community Relations & Services

Community Participants

• Commissioner Nancy Roth (4D02)

• Rev. Gerald Elston (Pastor, Brightwood Park United Methodist Church)

• Natalie Snider(Community Leader)

• Bill Hassan (Community Leader)

• Danielle Pearson (Community Leader)

• Stephen Cooke (Resident/Buisness Owner)

• Evelyn Clark (Resident)

• Kara Tyler(Resident)

• Angela Williams(Resident)

• Tim Silver (Resident)

• David Snider(Resdient)

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• Ben Michael (Resident) • Ashley Colman (Resident) • Tony Williams (Resident) • Evelyn Clark ( Resident) • Vera Smith

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Walk Route

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Issues Identified on Walk:

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Issues Identified Explanation of Issue Address Agency Owner Status

Public Safety Concerns Residents concerned with the uptick in crime in the neighborhood.

Two homicides, drug activity and many shootings where shell

casings found.

Grant Circle/ Jefferson St NW MPD Short Term

Public Safety Concerns Groups of teenagers congregating and smoking marijuana, possibly

selling marijuana

Rear alley behind 732 Longfellow St. MPD Long term

Public Safety Concerns Groups of 15-20 people hanging out in the early to late evenings Corner of 4th and Longfellow Street, NW MPD Long Term

Public Safety Concerns South side of Shepherd St. is a triangular property where vehicles

are being stored illegally/trash /drug sells.

700 Shepherd Road, NW

MPD Long Term

Public Safety Concerns Gunshots and shell casings areas south of Petworth to include the

homicide. ( FYI)

600-800 Blk of Jefferson St NW MPD Long Term

Tree Box repair and maintenance Residential tree boxes were in dismal shape and needed to be

repaired

800 Block of Jefferson St. (Even Side) NW DDOT Short Term

Curb repair Curb had missing gravel and needed to be repair Corner Of 9th and Jefferson NW DDOT Short Term

Curb and Street Repair Broken bricks and crib need repair 710 Kennedy St NW DDOT Long Term

Disabled parking sign requested Business owner requested handicap accessible parking meters near

her business front entrance

730 Kennedy NW DDOT Short Term

Broken Curb and Sidewalk Curb and sidewalk were broken at the intersection 7th & Longfellow NW DDOT Short Term

Side Walk Repair Side walk is uprooting and is need of repair 802 Kennedy St NW DDOT Short Term

Vacant DCHD Lot Sink hole in need to be filled and repaired

Sidewalk repair Sidewalk has breaking cement and is in need of repair 900 Block of Kennedy St NW DDOT Long Term

Sidewalk Repair Side walk need of repair 440 Longfellow NW DDOT Long Term

Pot hole repair Pot were throughout the residential road and need to be filled 400 Block Of Shepard St NW DDOT Short Term

Landscaping Vacant building has long grass and need of regular maintenance 3417 9th St NW DDOT Short Term

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Issues Identified on Walk (continued):

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Issues Identified Explanation if Issue Address Agency owner Status

Tree Trimming request for tree trimming along the corridor 810 Longfellow NW DDOT Short Term

Street Light assessment Request for a lighting assessment along residential corridor 400 block of Longfellow St. NW DDOT Short Term

Street Light assessment Request for a lighting assessment along residential corridor 500 block of Longfellow St. NW DDOT Short Term

Street Light assessment Request for a lighting assessment along residential corridor 600 block of Longfellow St. NW DDOT Short Term

Street Light assessment Request for a lighting assessment along residential corridor 400-700 Block of Decatur St. DDOT Short Term

Street Light assessment Request for a lighting assessment along residential corridor 400-700 Block of Emerson St. DDOT Short Term

Side Walk Repair Broken and uneven side walk in need of repair 400 block of Longfellow St NW DDOT Short Term

Parking investigation Illegal commercial vehicle parking throughout 4D Police Station. A review

has been requested to better accommodate MPD

6100 9th St NW between Quackenbos &

Peabody

DDOT/ DPW Short Term

Sod replacement When sod was installed on tree boxes it was very faded. Residents

requesting new sod installation

5200/5300 Blk. 4th

St. NW DDOT Short Term

Sod replacement When sod was installed on tree boxes it was very faded. Residents

requesting new sod installation

600 Blk Decatur St DDOT Short Term

Alley Repair Brick alley is crumbling and is in need of repair 800 block of Jefferson St.NW DDOT Long Term

Alley Repair Alley crumbling in need of repair 500 blk of Jefferson St. NW DDOT

Curb and Street Repair Broken curb at crosswalk needing repair Intersection of Jefferson & 9th Street NW DDOT Short Term

Vacant property Vacant building has long grass and need of regular maintenance 531 Kennedy St NW DCRA Short Term

Vacant Property Vacant building has long grass and need of regular maintenance 525 Kennedy St NW DCRA Short Term

Open Utility Box Residential commercial building had open utility box Longfellow and 8th St NW DCRA Short Term

Trash Removal Request for mediation involving adjacent apartment buildings trash removal

service

9th and Kennedy NW MOCRS/DPW Short Term

Trash Dumpster Residents were complaining of the inconsistent private trash collection 7th & Longfellow NW DPW Short Term

Issues Identified Explanation of Issue Address Owner agency Status

Trash Dumping Illegal trash dumping and cars are parking in the residential

alley way.

500-600 Shepard Rd NW DPW Short Term

Parking investigation Illegal commercial vehicle parking throughout 4D Police

Station. A review has been requested to better

accommodate MPD

6100 9th St NW between

Quackenbos & Peabody

DDOT/ DPW Long Term

Trash Dumpster Residents were complaining of the inconsistent private

trash collection

812 Jefferson St NW DPW Short Term

Broken Water Meter Water meter is broken and is need of repair 802 Kennedy St NW DC Water Short Term

Graffiti Removal Commercial business had graffiti along its business

/Rainbow Market

626 Kennedy St NW DPW Short Term

Bus shelter repair and cleaning Bus terminal located at Kennedy St & 7th St NW needs to

be cleaned and repaired

Kennedy St & 7th St, NW WMATA Short Term

Empty DHCD lot Future mantainence and future planning for space which

vacant ( Commissioner Roth)

802/813 Kennedy St NW DDOT Short Term

Condemned building Completion date/ pros/cons of fixing entire building or half

of units for residents to move in. F.R.E.S.H. thinking to

determine next steps

5509 9th

St. NW DCHD Long Term

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Before: 5509 9th Street

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Property was barricaded by DCRA, Vacant Building Enforcement and EOM on 03/08/16. Notice of violations were issued.

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Abandoned/stolen vehicles left on empty lot, notice of violations issued.

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Before: 700 block of Shepherd St. NW

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Pre Walk Photos:

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8th and Longfellow St.

8th and Jefferson St. NW

9th and Jefferson St. NW

7th and Kennedy St. NW

7th and Kennedy St. NW

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Walk Photos: Mayor Bowser engaging with businesses and residents on Kennedy Street.

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Mayor Bowser visiting Tropimart International Foods, 607 Kennedy Street NW

Mayor Bowser visiting with children at the Children's Hut Daycare, 510 Kennedy St. NW