Council of the District of Columbia

Transportation & the Environment Public Roundtable
2024-01-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR25-567, the “District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Richard Jackson Confirmation Resolution of 2023”
PR25-568, the “District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Keith Anderson Confirmation Resolution of 2023”

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.18 TE RNDTBLE notice PR25-567, PR25-568

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on Health
2024-01-18 09:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing.
The following agencies will testify (Public Witnesses Only):

Department of Health

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

Business & Economic Development Oversight Roundtable
2024-01-18 09:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold an Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

Sports Wagering in the District

Invited witnesses are encouraged to submit their written testimony in advance using the Council’s Hearing Management System (HMS) at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings. The record for this roundtable will close at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.18 CBED RDTBLE 1st Oversight Roundtable Notice

Executive Administration & Labor Public Roundtable
2024-01-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR25-0492 – “District of Columbia Board of Elections James Caleb Boggs, III Confirmation Resolution of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024. Persons may also register by emailing the Committee at ceal@dccouncil.gov or by telephoning the Committee at (202) 724-8198 at least two business days before the hearing and provide their name, address, telephone number, email address, organizational affiliation and title, if any. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes for those testifying on behalf of an organization and 3 minutes for those testifying on behalf of themselves. Witnesses who anticipate needing language interpretation or require sign language interpretation are encouraged to inform the Committee of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing ceal@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.17 EAL RNDTBLE Roundtable Notice - Board of Elections JC Boggs III Confirmation Resolution

Judiciary & Public Safety Additional Committee Meeting
2024-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold an Additional Committee Meeting on the following Legislation:

B25-345, the “Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024”

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.16 JPS ADL CMT MTG Additional Meeting Notice

Business & Economic Development Regular Committee Meeting
2024-01-17 10:15 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Committee Meeting on the following Legislation:

PR25-0506, the “Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Nina Albert Confirmation Resolution of 2023”
B25-0056, the “Restaurant Revitalization and Dram Shop Clarification Amendment Act of 2023”

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.17 CBED CMT MTG Markup Notice

Committee of the Whole & Judiciary & Public Safety Joint Public Hearing
2024-01-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Joint Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-309, “Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-461, “Leading Education Access for Reentry and Necessary Success (LEARN) Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Bijan Verlin, Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8196 or bverlin@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.16 COW JPS Bill 25-309, Bill 25-461 (LEARN) Hearing Notice

Executive Administration & Labor Public Hearing
2024-01-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0475, “the Initiative Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0610, the “Retired Firefighter and Police Officer Redeployment Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Persons may also register by emailing the Committee at ceal@dccouncil.gov or by telephoning the Committee at (202) 724-8198 at least two business days before the hearing and provide their name, address, telephone number, email address, organizational affiliation and title, if any. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes for those testifying on behalf of an organization and 3 minutes for those testifying on behalf of themselves. Witnesses who anticipate needing language interpretation or require sign language interpretation are encouraged to inform the Committee of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing ceal@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.11 EAL Initiative Amendment.Retired FEMS Hearing Notice_REVISED

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-01-11 10:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter & Legislation:

School Safety
Bill 25-234, School Safety Enhancement Amendment Act of 2023
Bill 25-420, Conflict Resolution Education Amendment Act of 2023

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact LeKisha Jordan, Senior Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8137 or ljordan@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.11 COW HRNG School Safety, Bill 24-234 School Safety, and Bill 25-420 Conflict Resolution

Business & Economic Development Public Roundtable
2024-01-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR25-0520, the “People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye Confirmation Resolution of 2023”

The Committee invites the public to testify, in-person or virtually, and to submit written testimony. Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All public witnesses will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to testify. At the discretion of the Chair, the length of time provided for oral testimony may be reduced or extended.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.11 CBED Public Roundtable Notice SECOND REVISED

Health Public Roundtable
2024-01-10 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR25-0560: “Board of Long-Term Care Administration Dr. Bretha Harris Confirmation Resolution of 2023”
PR25-0561: “Board of Long-Term Care Administration Judy Brinckerhoff Confirmation Resolution of 2023”
PR25-0574: “Board of Professional Counseling Rhonda Brown Confirmation Resolution of 2023”
PR25-0575: “Board of Professional Counseling Victoria Sherk Confirmation Resolution of 2023”
PR25-0576: “Board of Professional Counseling Giovanna Di Lauro Confirmation Resolution of 2023”
PR25-0578: “Board of Occupational Therapy Omololu Majekodunmi Confirmation Resolution of 2023”

Witnesses may appear either in-person and virtually using the Zoom platform. Public witnesses will have 5 minutes to speak if they are representing an organization, and 3 minutes if they are speaking for themselves. The public should sign up at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings by 5pm on Monday, January 8, 2024. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email Ashley Strange, Legislative Assistant at astrange@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.10 CHLTH RNDTBLE Nominee Roundtable Notice

Business & Economic Development Oversight Roundtable
2024-01-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold an Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

The Future of the Capital One Arena

Invited witnesses are encouraged to submit the written version of their testimony through the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings. Written testimony will be publicly accessible upon Committee review and be made a part of the official record. The record for this roundtable will close at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.10 CBED RNDTBLE Oversight Roundtable Notice

Business & Economic Development Public Roundtable
2024-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR25-0506, the “Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Nina Albert Confirmation Resolution of 2023”

The Committee invites the public to testify, in-person or virtually, and to submit written testimony. Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024. All public witnesses will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to testify. At the discretion of the Chair, the length of time provided for oral testimony may be reduced or extended.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.10 CBED RNDTBLE Public Notice REVISED

Committee of the Whole Public Roundtable
2024-01-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR25-543, the “District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission Marie Johns Reappointment Resolution of 2023”
PR25-581, the “Historic Preservation Review Board Marnique Heath Confirmation Resolution of 2024”

The purpose of the roundtable is to receive testimony from the nominees as well as from public witnesses as to the fitness of these appointees. Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director, at (202) 724-7002 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.10 COW RNDTBLE NC Johns and HPRB Heath Nominations

Legislative Meeting
2024-01-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Legislative Meeting.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

January 9, 2024 LEGISLATIVE MEETING

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2024-01-09 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.9.24, COW Agenda_ADDITIONAL

Committee of the Whole Public Roundtable
2024-01-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR25-569, the “Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, CtW Approval Resolution of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact LeKisha Jordan, Senior Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8137 or ljordan@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.8 COW Roundtable on PR25-549, UDC and SEIU contract

Legislative Media Briefing
2024-01-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Office of Chairman Mendelson
Council of the District of Columbia
MEDIA ADVISORY
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN MENDELSON TO HOLD LEGISLATIVE MEDIA BRIEFING
WHO/WHAT:
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson will hold a Media Briefing to preview the Council’s Committee of the Whole and Legislative Meetings scheduled for Tuesday January 9, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
Chairman Mendelson will hold a media briefing to discuss major actions to be taken at next week’s Legislative Meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting.

Health Public Oversight Roundtable
2024-01-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

DC Health Grant to Children’s School Services to Staff School Health Suites

Public witnesses will be given the option to present in-person or virtual testimony. DC Health and Children’s School Services will testify in person. Public witnesses will have 5 minutes to speak if they are representing an organization, and 3 minutes if they are speaking for themselves. Please note that depending on the length of the list, the amount of time to testify will vary. The public should sign up at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings by 5pm on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email Ashley Strange, Legislative Assistant at astrange@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.04 CHLTH RNDTBLE School Health Suites Roundtable Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Roundtable (RECONVENED)
2023-12-21 14:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
*This roundtable was originally convened on December 20, 2023*
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR 25-542, the “Ombudsperson for Children Petrina Jones-Jesz Appointment Resolution of 2023”
PR 25-543, the “District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission Marie Johns Reappointment Resolution of 2023”
PR 25-507, the “District of Columbia Sentencing Commission Joel Caston Appointment Resolution of 2023”

The purpose of the roundtable is to receive testimony from public witnesses as to the fitness of these appointees. Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Christian Washington, Special Counsel, at (202) 724-8083 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.21 COW OFC JNC Appointments HN v2 (RECONVENED) v2 (REVISED RECONVENED)

Public Works & Operations Additional Committee Meeting
2023-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Public Works & Operations will hold an Additional Committee Meeting on the following Legislation:

B25-0005, the “Uniform Commercial Code Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0282, the “Housing Subsidy Contract Stabilization Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-412, the “Litter Control Amendment Act of 2023”

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.21 Notice of PWO Additional Meeting

Committee of the Whole Public Roundtable
2023-12-20 14:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR 25-542, the “Ombudsperson for Children Petrina Jones-Jesz Appointment Resolution of 2023”
PR 25-543, the “District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission Marie Johns Reappointment Resolution of 2023”
PR 25-507, the “District of Columbia Sentencing Commission Joel Caston Appointment Resolution of 2023”

The purpose of the roundtable is to receive testimony from public witnesses as to the fitness of these appointees. Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Christian Washington, Special Counsel, at (202) 724-8083 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.20 COW OFC JNC Appointments HN v2 (REVISED NOTICE)

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing (RECONVENED)
2023-12-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
*This hearing was originally convened on December 11, 2023*
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-478, the “Improving Safety and Emergency Response on Transit Corridors Act of 2023”
Bill 25-483, the “Safe Commercial Corridors Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-357, the “Whole Government Response to Crime Act of 2023”

The Committee invites the public to testify. Those who wish to do so must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 10:00 a.m. on
Friday, December 8. Witnesses who represent organizations will have 5 minutes to speak. All others will have 3 minutes to speak. Witnesses will have the option to testify in person or virtually; witnesses should specify which option they are electing at the time they sign up to testify.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.20 JPS B25-478 and B25-483 and B25-537 Hearing Notice RECONVENED

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing (RECONVENED)
2023-12-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
*This hearing was originally convened on December 12, 2023*
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter:

Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are many witnesses. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will try to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email bverlin@dccouncil.gov or contact Bijan Verlin, at (202) 724-4865.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.19 COW Reconvened Truancy and Absenteeism Oversight Hearing

Legislative Meeting
2023-12-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Legislative Meeting.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

December 19, 2023 additional LEG agenda

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2023-12-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.19.23 - COW Agenda_REGULAR

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-12-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-196, the “Ronald ‘Ron’ Austin Memorial Park Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-346, the “Lee Elder Way Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-349, the “Jesse Mitchell Way Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-415, the “Robert L. Yeldell Way Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-533, the “St. Luke’s Way Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-534, the “Annie’s Way Designation Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-535, the “Pastor John W. Davis Way Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-542, the “Sladen’s Court Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-559, the “Blue & White Marching Machine Way Designation Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director , at (202) 724-8196 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.15 COW HRNG Street Names

Executive Administration & Labor Roundtable
2023-12-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter:

DC Archives Building Project

Persons who wish to testify are requested to register on the Council’s Hearing Management System (https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/), or to email the Committee at ceal@dccouncil.gov or telephone the Committee at (202) 724-8198 at least two business days before the hearing and provide their name, address, telephone number, email address, organizational affiliation and title, if any. Each witness will receive an agenda and Zoom link for the hearing in a separate e-mail. Witnesses are encouraged to submit an electronic version of their testimony to ceal@dccouncil.gov. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes for those testifying on behalf of an organization and 3 minutes for those testifying on behalf of themselves.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.14 EAL RNDTBL DC Archives Roundtable - Final Notice

Facilities & Family Services Public Hearing
2023-12-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Facilities & Family Services will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-39, the “Common Ground Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Testimony is limited to three minutes for individual witnesses and five minutes for one representative of a bona fide organization. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible, but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing facilities@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Will Perkins, Committee Director, at 202-316-7862 or facilities@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

CFFS Public Hearing Notice_B25-39 Common Ground

Business & Economic Development Roundtable
2023-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold an Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Hiring and Promotion Practices and Workplace Culture

Invited witnesses are encouraged to submit the written version of their testimony through the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings. Written testimony will be publicly accessible upon Committee review and be made a part of the official record. The record for this roundtable will close at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.14 CBED Roundtable Notice
