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Leading off the February meeting was a presentation by Councilmember Graham and representatives from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) on the possible extension of the Yellow Line beyond its current endpoint at Mt. Vernon Square to create two lines of service to the U Street-Cardozo-AFACWM station and beyond. CSNA voted to formally support the use of funds to extend the Yellow Line to Fort Totten by early 2007. The letter has been sent to WMATA and DC Government officials. Also of note was a vote of support for a renewed Green Team, a tentative date of April 29th was set for the Spring CleanUp, the Friends of Harrison Recreation Center has been reactivated, and plans for a meeting with the Broadway Atlantic Plumbing developers is in the works. Members also reviewed proposed changes to CSNA's bylaws, which are scheduled to be discussed and voted on at the March General Membership meeting. Read the proposed changes to the CSNA Bylaws. (PDF file) (62 KB)
Please note that the March meeting will be held at an alternate location as the True Reformer Building has a schedule conflict. This issue will be resvoled shortly and announced.
February 2006 · General Membership Meeting MinutesThursday, 9 February 2006 · 7:00 – 8:30 PM True Reformer Building · 1200 U Street, NW www.csnadc.org Welcome and IntroductionsPresident's Remarks - Peter Nevenglosky -
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- There are a few changes being proposed to the bylaws to reflect the current operations of CSNA. These potential changes will be posted on the website for your review. Also, a few changes are being considered to CSNA boundaries. Current boundaries are 9th Street and 15th Street. Further discussion will take place at a later date.
Community Reports & Announcements- Presentation on Green Line Service Improvements/Yellow Line Extension - Councilmember Jim Graham and WMATA's Jim Hughes and Takis Salpeas discussed the proposed changes to improve service on the Green Line and the possible extenstion of the yellow line.
- The presentation identified four options for the off-peak extension. Summaries of these four options are detailed below:
Summaries of Peak Service Improvement Concepts Option | Service Concept and Additional Benefits
| Description | Capital Cost
($millions) | Annual Operating Cost
($millions) | I | Increase Green Line
Service Levels: Increased service to the northern and southern ends of the Green Line as well as the Anacostia Waterfront. | Convert Green Line service to 3 minute headways during peak periods (comparable to Red Line service). | $350 | $10 | II | Extend Yellow Line
Service to Greenbelt: Increased service to the northern end of the Green Line and additional Yellow Line connectivity to the Red Line. | Extend Yellow Line peak period service north of Mt.
Vernon Square to Greenbelt.
| $200 | $5 | III | Extend Yellow Line
Service to Ft. Totten: Additional Yellow Line connectivity to the Red Line. | Extend Yellow Line peak period service north of Mt.
Vernon Square to Fort Totten. | $150 | $3 | IV | Extend Yellow Line
Service to Georgia
Avenue/Petworth: None.
| Extend Yellow Line peak period service north of Mt.
Vernon Square to Georgia Avenue/Petworth.
| $375 | $2 |
Summaries of Off-Peak Service Improvement Concepts | Option | Service Concept and Additional Benefits
| Description | Capital Cost
($millions) | Annual Operating Cost
($millions) | | I | Increase Green Line
Service Levels: Increased service to the northern and southern ends of the Green Line as well as the Anacostia Waterfront. | Convert Green Line service to 3 minute headways during off-peak periods (comparable to Red Line service). | $0 | $10 | | II | Extend Yellow Line
Service to Greenbelt: Increased service to the northern end of the Green Line and additional Yellow Line connectivity to the Red Line. | Extend Yellow Line off-peak period service north of Mt.
Vernon Square to Greenbelt.
| $1 | $5 | | III | Extend Yellow Line
Service to Ft. Totten: Additional Yellow Line connectivity to the Red Line. | Extend Yellow Line off-peak period service north of Mt.
Vernon Square to Fort Totten. | $1.25 | $3 | | IV | Extend Yellow Line
Service to Georgia
Avenue/Petworth: None.
| Extend Yellow Line off-peak period service north of Mt.
Vernon Square to Georgia Avenue/Petworth.
| $2.40 | $2 |
- Another option looked at rerouting every other Blue Line train during peak hours across the 14th Street Bridge to Greenbelt in order to alleviate delays and congestion at the Rosslyn tunnel. This option would use existing rail cars and resources, while providing a solution to an ongoing operational concern ("traffic jams" in the Blue/Orange Line Rosslyn tunnel) and would result in 50% more frequent trains during peak hours.
The full presentation can be found here: Full WMATA Presentation. - Councilmember Jim Graham Update – www.grahamwone.com or 202-724-8181, Councilman Graham submitted proposal to mayor to allocate 1.5 million in operations $ for Yellow Line extension for 6 months a pilot program. Graham would like CSNA to sign-on to this proposal and write a letter the mayor supporting this proposal.
There is money available ($1.5 million in capital costs), from monies that have been set aside for U Street parking issue alleviation. President Nevenglosky motioned that CSNA draft a letter to the Mayor supporting the $1.5 million dollars in operational funds for Yellow Line extension for 6 months (this letter has since been delivered). Motion passes 12:0:0 - ANC 1B Update – Phil Spalding - A meeting took place last weekand the minutes are on website. The ANC managed to get an extra $100,000 out of Broadway Atlantic Project. People are encouraged to write letters on how to appropriate funds to provide for community benefits.
Committee Business and Regular ReportsTreasurer’s Report: Chuck Baxter, Treasurer - Balance as of Jan 1. - $6,494.07; Dues paid- $372.00; Available for use: $6,118.31 Membership & Communications: Sommer Mathis -
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- Membership Drive Update - 35 members have paid dues for 2006. Developing a plan to reach out to larger complex’s for recruitment. Many complements on Pay Pal option for dues on website.
- Social Event @ Cue Bar - Social event has been rescheduled for March (date TBA).
- Location for March CSNA Meeting - President Nevenglosky will look into options for March CSNA meeting since True Reformer will be unavailable. Ideas were the Reeves Building, the Saloon, and Tim Arnold's condo meeting room.
Transportation and Parking: Cheryl Cort -
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- Tentative plan for meeting on transportation issues around Broadway Project. Meeting is currently unscheduled.
- Ward 1 Transportation Quality Committee meeting is scheduled for Feb.14. Committee will discuss how they will host community forums. Transportation issues will be discussed at that time. Funds for design of circle are being provided by developer.
- The Broadway Development Project is being planned for intersection of Florida Avenue, Vermont Avenue, and 8th Street. Seven hundred units are being proposed.
Business Development and ABC: Jon Kardon -
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- Source Theater has been sold to owner of Buffalo Billiards and will become Restaurant; Georgia Shoe repair now located across the street from Results; Cue Bar has opened; Ethiopian Restaurant opened on 19th Street at U Street; Owners of Subway opened Jewelry store on top of Wild Women Wear Red.
- Green Team - Introduced “Green Team” Appropriations Support Resolution. Resolution seeks use of DC funding to support Green Team as part of the Neighborhood Investment Fund Proposal scheduled to hear on February 23, 2006 by the City Council Economic Development Committee. The proposed legislation requests that $350,000 be designated to fund this program and bring it back into existence for the expanded service area of 14th, 9th, 7th, and U Street. President Nevenglosky motioned to approve resolution, seconded by Phil Spalding. Motion passes 12:0:0
- MidCity Business Association Update – Scott Pomeroy - preparing for Jazz appreciation month. MBA will be marketing events on U Street. Theme this year honors Duke Ellington.
Cleanin and Green: Laura Bridge -
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Cherry Blossom Planting Update - Cherry Blossom application is in to DC Green Works. Discussion has begun on where to plant trees, currently considering corner of Vermont and U Street. Spring Cleanup - In the process of selecting a date for spring clean-up. Tentative date is April 29, 2006. Friends of Harrison Recreation Center - Friends of Harrison Recreation Center are interested in getting more involved. Many groups can potentially become engaged. Laura will explore opportunities for collaboration
Historic Preservation and Development: Ernest Springs -
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Update on Broadway Atlantic PUD - In contact with attorney for the project, invited attorney to CSNA meeting, however they were unable to attend. Zoning Commission has approved the PUD but left record open for ANC to support/oppose project. Placards for historic district are in the process of being purchased. Placards are costing $250 each. It’s possible to ask ANC for support. The building on the NW corner of Ninth and U Street was condemned. There is a possibility of that building being torn down.
Public Safety: Kenny Barnes -
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- PSA Meeting Update on Recent Crime Issues - The public safety meeting are always the first Tuesday of each month. At this month's meeting, the Deputy Mayor for Pubic Safety attended and he has committed to attending next month's meeting as well. In the process of organizing a committee. Seeking funding from ANC for an intern to coordinate efforts.
- Orange Hat Patrol with Ledroit Park, Feb 16th 6:30 pm, please attend to work with police to identify neighborhood and policing issues. Also, Ernest Springs mentioned that there is an Orange Hat at 14th & W. Details will be announced on this as well in the future.
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Questions, Comments, ConcernsREMINDER: Please Pay Your Dues for 2006
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