Committees
Committees (regular committees and task forces) consider matters on behalf of the Commission in order to make recommendations for action by the Commission. Committee meetings are designed to allow for extended dialogue about proposed projects and issues. Commissioners and community members are encouraged to participate in these meetings.
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Regular Committees
Alcohol & Cannabis Licensing (AL)
Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm.
The committee may advise the Commission on issues relating to the DC Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Administration (ABCA), including:
Tracking and soliciting community feedback regarding new licenses, license changes, and license renewals within ANC 5F
Working with Commissioners to negotiate and maintain settlement agreements on behalf of the Commission with ABRA-licensed establishments within ANC 5F
Assisting Commissioners and community members on ABCA-related issues; and as designated, representing ANC 5F in ABRA proceedings.
Community Engagement (CE)
The committee may advise the Commission:
Outreach on basic community resources
Development and maintenance of listservs
Delivering updates on Commission activities
Public Safety and Health (PSH)
Meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 6pm.
The next public meeting for the Public Safety and Health committee will take place on Thursday, February 22nd from 6pm - 7:30pm in the Eckington Community Room, Judd & Weiler Building, Quincy Lane NE.
Following Public Safety and Health committee meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6pm - 7:30pm in the Eckington Community Room, Judd & Weiler Building, Quincy Lane NE and also online on zoom at:
Topic: Monthly Public Safety and Health Committee Meeting
Time: Dec 21, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Third Thu, until May 16, 2024, 6 occurrence(s)
Dec 21, 2023 06:00 PM
Jan 18, 2024 06:00 PM
Feb 22, 2024 06:00 PM - moved to February 22nd due to schedule conflicts.
Mar 21, 2024 06:00 PM
Apr 18, 2024 06:00 PM
May 16, 2024 06:00 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Join Zoom Meeting: Here is the Zoom link
Meeting ID: 828 8175 1145
Passcode: 643079
The committee may advise the Commission on issues relating to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and other government agencies, including:
Formulating strategies for community involvement to increase safety
Raising public safety and health issues
Past Public Safety, Health, and (formerly) Community Engagement Meeting Minutes / Agendas (all located at this publicly available folder):
Meeting Minutes for 10-16-2023 Meeting (in progress)
Committee Documents:
Transportation and Public Space (TAPS)
Meets first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm.
The committee may advice the Commission on issues relating to public space permit applications, issues relating to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), or other public transportation or public space related proposals, including:
Hearing from public space permit applicants and making recommendations for support or disapproval of the permit application
Developing transportation and public space related letters and resolutions for the Commission’s consideration.
Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be on April 2nd, 2024 at 7:30pm. It will be virtual.
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82701051621?pwd=3TfXdaA4s08u7tKmZ4VhvUwWw3iaAI.1
Meeting ID: 827 0105 1621
Passcode: 972447
Dial in: +1 312 626 6799
Previous Meetings
Zoning and Development (ZAD)
Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
The committee may advise the Commission on proposed projects that are requesting relief from zoning regulations through the Board of Zoning Adjustment or other entities, including:
Identifying appropriate issues relating to job creation and business and affordable housing
Making recommendations to the Commission to support or oppose requests for zoning relief
Tracking and notifying the Commission of all relevant hearing dates