As mentioned in a prior post (available here), Local 16 has asked to amend their 2 existing Voluntary Agreements with the ANC into 1 new Settlement Agreement. The ANC voted to authorize these discussions at our May 2014 meeting.
Commissioner Noah Smith (representing 2B09, across New Hampshire Ave from Local 16) and I had a publicly-noticed meeting with Local 16 owner Aman in mid-May. In addition to simply combining the agreement into one document, Local 16 seeks three changes: (1) including live music in the existing entertainment endorsement; (2) extending the time a DJ is allowed to perform (on the second floor interior only); and (3) explicitly pre-authorizing the holiday hours extensions that are allowed under current ABRA laws (rather than needing to file a separate, specific approval from ABRA each time).
We will be working up a draft combined VA to negotiate with Local 16, and the goal will be to have it ready for final ANC review at either our July or August 2014 ANC meeting.
Will Stephens - Commissioner 