Commissioners voted to support a stipulated alcohol license for The Hall on H Street at 1258 H St. NE, subject to execution of a settlement agreement. The Hall on H is seeking a Class C Restaurant License from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). The 84-seat hall serves food from various vendors, including Double Up Burger and AunTea Boba. Commissioner Gertz said the business has agreed to ANC 6A’s standard settlement agreement and is seeking permission to serve alcohol while its permanent license application proceeds through the ABCA process. The consent agenda passed unanimously.
DC Dank Appeal Continues
Commissioner Gertz reported that the appeal process continues for DC Dank, a proposed medical cannabis dispensary at 712 15th St. NE. ABCA previously rescinded the business’s placard after determining the location lies within 400 feet of Miner Elementary School (601 15 St. NE), making it ineligible for a new cannabis retailer license under District law. The applicant has appealed that determination. There was no vote.
Transportation Committee Reviews Vision Zero, Gold Line and Micromobility
Transportation and Public Space Committee chair Patrick Bloomstine outlined several issues discussed at the committee’s May meeting. Bloomstine said the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) plans to begin long-delayed Vision Zero safety improvements near Maury Elementary School this summer, including a protected bike lane on the 100 block of 13th Street NE. The project had been delayed approximately 18 months.
The committee also discussed restoration of funding for WMATA’s Better Bus Network redesign and for a protected bicycle facility on 11th Street SE. Both projects had been removed from the mayor’s proposed budget but were restored by DC Council.
Committee members also reviewed WMATA’s proposed Gold Line bus rapid transit project. Members expressed concern that discussion around the project has focused heavily on serving RFK Stadium redevelopment rather than creating a robust transit corridor connecting neighborhoods across the city. The proposed route would eventually run from Benning Road through downtown to Georgetown.
Additional discussion focused on dangerous operation of shared scooters and e-bikes, particularly on sidewalks. The committee plans to continue working with DDOT, DC Council staff and micromobility providers on possible solutions. There was no vote.
Council Budget Restores Childcare, Housing and Arts Funding
Jen DeMayo, constituent services representative for Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen (D), updated commissioners on the FY2027 budget approved on first reading by DC Council. A second vote is scheduled later this month. She said the $21.2 billion budget restored funding for several programs that had been reduced or eliminated in the mayor’s proposal.
Among the restorations were funding for the Pay Equity Fund and Child Care Subsidy Program, which support childcare providers and help stabilize costs for families. The budget also restored most proposed reductions to Paid Family Leave, maintaining six weeks of medical leave and 10 weeks of family leave, while parental leave remains at 12 weeks.
DeMayo said the budget funds 495 new housing vouchers, including vouchers for families exiting Rapid Rehousing, and restores $30 million for Access to Justice programs providing legal assistance to low-income residents. Funding for the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities was also restored, preserving support for institutions including Atlas Performing Arts Center.
Additional investments include $10 million for the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund, continued funding for the new entrance at the NoMa-Gallaudet Metro station, funding for Eighth Street NE activation grants and a feasibility study for an Eighth Street business improvement district. DeMayo also highlighted funding for WMATA, including planned improvements at Stadium-Armory Metro station tied to redevelopment of the RFK campus.
She also announced a July 2 hearing before the Committee of the Whole on legislation introduced by Allen to reform how the District approves medical cannabis dispensaries. The bill follows concerns raised during several recent licensing cases in Ward 6. There was no vote.
Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6A met online via Zoom June 11 with Commissioners Kimberly Butler (6A02), Ashley Blake (6A03), Morgan Conley (6A05), Jeff Gertz (6A06), Steve Kolb (6A07, vice chair) and Scott Burger (6A01, secretary) present. Chair Amber Gove (6A04) was absent.
ANC 6A generally meets monthly on the second Thursday. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, July 9. See www.ANC6A.org for details on upcoming meetings and how to participate.
