Council of the District of Columbia

Facilities & Procurement Public Oversight Roundtable
2019-10-03 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Facilities & Procurement will hold a Oversight Roundtable on the following Legislation:

Environmental Hazards in Recreational Spaces and the Facilities Management Division of the Department of General Services

For witnesses who are unable to testify at the hearing, written testimony will be made part of the official record. Copies of written testimony should be submitted to the Committee at facilities@dccouncil.us or to Nyasha Smith, Secretary of the Council, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 5, Washington, DC 20004. The record will close at the close of business on Thursday, October l 71h, 2019.
Environmental Hazards in Rec Spaces...

Judiciary and Public Safety Public Hearing
2019-10-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter:

“Firearms Trafficking in the Washington Metropolitan Region and Legislative Strategies to Respond to Firearm Violence” and
B23-18, “Ghost Gun Prohibition Amendment Act of 2019”

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing should contact the Committee via email at judiciary@dccouncil.us and provide their name, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any), by close of business Monday, September 30. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for oral testimony, and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Witnesses should bring twenty copies of their written testimony and, if possible, also submit a copy of their testimony electronically in advance to judiciary@dccouncil.us. For witnesses who are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements will be made part of the official record. Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee at judiciary@dccouncil.us. The record will close at the end of the business day on Thursday, October 17.
Firearms Trafficking and B23-18

Facilities & Procurement Public Oversight Roundtable
2019-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | KIPP DC College Prep Campus, 1405 Brentwood Parkway, NE, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
The Committee on Facilities & Procurement will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions for Wards 5 & 6

The Committee invites the public to testify in person or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify should contact the Committee via e-mail at facilities@dccouncil.us or at (202) 741-8593, and provide their name, phone number or e-mail, organizational affiliation, and title (if any) by close of business on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. If you require translation or interpretation services, please notify the Committee at least one week prior to the date of the public hearing.
ANCs Wards 5 and 6

Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Public Hearing
2019-10-04 10:30 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

The Single-Family Residential Rehabilitation Program

Those who wish to testify are requested to telephone the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, at (202) 724-8198, or email jtrimboli@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any), by close of business on October 3, 2019. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged to submit 15 copies of written testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to three minutes.
The Single-Family Residential Rehabilitation Program

Legislative Media Briefing
2019-10-07 10:30 - 17:00 | 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 upcoming Additional Legislative Meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2019.
BACKGROUND:
Chairman Mendelson will hold a media briefing to discuss major actions to be taken at the Additional Legislative Meeting to be held October 8, 2019 in the Council Chamber at 11:00 a.m. or immediately following the Committee of the Whole.

Transportation & the Environment & Judiciary & Public Safety Public Roundtable
2019-10-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment & the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter:

Proposed Transfer of the Automated Traffic Enforcement Program from MPD to DDOT

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official Record. Anyone wishing to testify should contact Ms. Aukima Benjamin, Staff Assistant to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, at (202) 724-8062 or via e-mail at abenJamin@dccouncil.us. Persons representing organizations will have five minutes to present their testimony. Individuals will have three minutes to present their testimony. Witnesses should bring eight copies of their written testimony and should submit a copy of their testimony electronically to abenJamin@dccouncil.us.
Proposed Transfer of the Automated Traffic Enforcement Program from MPD to DDOT

Education Public Roundtable
2019-10-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Education will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR23-447, the “Board of Library Trustees Antonio Williams Confirmation Resolution of 2019”

Those who wish to testify may sign-up online at http://bit.do/educationhearings or call the Committee on Education at (202) 724-8061 by 5:00pm on Thursdav. October 3. 2019. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 10-15 copies of written testimony. Witnesses appearing on his or her own behalf should limit their testimony to three minutes; witnesses representing organizations should limit their testimony to five minutes.
PR23-447

Legislative Meeting
2019-10-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Legislative Meeting
October 8 2019 LEG meeting

Education Regular Meeting
2019-10-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Education will hold a Regular Meeting on the following Legislation:

B23-0239 – School Based Budgeting and Transparency Amendment Act of 2019

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Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2019-10-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B23-324, “Restore the Vote Amendment Act of 2019”

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing should contact the Committee via email at judiciary@dccouncil.us and provide their name, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any), by close of business Monday, October 7. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for oral testimony, and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three minutes.Witnesses should bring twenty copies of their written testimony and, if possible, also submit a copy of their testimony electronically in advance to judiciary@dccouncil.us.
B23-324

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2019-10-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 23-304, Closing of a Public Alley in Square 1445, S.O. 11-01980, Act of 2019
Bill 23-328, Closing of a Public Alley in Square 5017, S.O. 16-24507, Act of 2019
Bill 23-331, Closing of a Public Alley in Square 369, S.O. 18003, Act of 2019

Those who wish to testily are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us. or to call Blaine Stum, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8092, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any) by the close of business Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. If submitted by the close of business on October 8, 2019 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing. Witnesses should limit their testimony to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a larger number of witnesses. Copies of the legislation can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us. Hearing materials, including a draft witness list, can be accessed 24 hours in advance of the hearing at http://www.chairmanmendelson.com/circulation.
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Transportation & the Environment Public Roundtable
2019-10-10 11:30 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR23-122, the Food Policy Council Evangelos (Spike) Mendelsohn Confirmation Resolution of 2019
PR23-123, the Food Policy Council Emil Reyes Confirmation Resolution of 2019
PR23-377, the Food Policy Council Beverley Wheeler Confirmation Resolution of 2019
PR23-466, the Food Policy Council Andre Towner Confirmation Resolution of 2019
PR23-467, the Food Policy Council Philip Sambol Confirmation Resolution of 2019
PR23-468, the Food Policy Council James Huang Confirmation Resolution of 2019
PR23-469, the Food Policy Council Kristy McCarron Confirmation Resolution of 2019
PR23-470, the Food Policy Council Winnie Huston Confirmation Resolution of 2019

The Committee Invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official Hearing Record. Anyone wishing to testify should contact Ms. Auklma Benjamin, Staff Assistant to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, at (202) 724-8062 or via e-mail at abenjamin@dccouncll.us. Persons representing organizations will have five minutes to present their testimony. Individuals will have three minutes to present their testimony. Witnesses should bring eight copies of their written testimony and should submit a copy of their testimony electronically to abenjamin@dccouncll.us.
Food Policy Confirmations

Government Operations Public Hearing
2019-10-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Government Operations Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B23-0130 – District of Columbia Office of Resilience Establishment Act of 2019
B23-0147 – Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Establishment Amendment Act of 2019

If you are unable to testify at the public hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record. The official record will remain open until close of business Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee on Government Operations, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 117 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.
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Facilities & Procurement Public Oversight Roundtable
2019-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | RISE Demonstration Center, 2730 Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States
The Committee on Facilities & Procurement will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions for Wards 7 & 8

The Committee invites the public to testify in person or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify should contact the Committee via e-mail at facilities@dccouncil.us or at (202) 741-8593, and provide their name, phone number or e-mail, organizational affiliation, and title (if any) by close of business on Monday. October 2019. If you require translation or interpretation services, please notify the Committee at least one week prior to the date of the public hearing.
ANCs 7 and 8

Facilities & Procurement Public Hearing
2019-10-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Facilities and Procurement will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B23-245, the “Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Participation in Planning Amendment Act of 2019”
B23-308, the “Development Expertise for ANCs Amendment Act of 2019”

For witnesses who are unable to testify at the hearing, written testimony will be made part of the official record. Copies of written testimony should be submitted to the Committee at facilities@dccouncil.us or to Nyasha Smith, Secretary of the Council, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Suite 5, Washington, DC 20004. The record will close at the close of business on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019.
B23-245 and 308

Labor & Workforce Development Public Oversight Roundtable
2019-10-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Legislation:

Implementation of Law 21-264, The Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016

Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Charnisa Royster at labor@dccouncil.us or (202) 724-7772 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11 , 2019, to provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any), as well as the language of oral interpretation, if any, they require. Witnesses who anticipate needing language interpretation, including American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, are requested to inform this office of the need as soon as possible but no later than Monday, October 7, 2019 at 5 :00 pm. Those wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. Those representing organizations will have five minutes to present their testimony, and other individuals will have three minutes to present their testimony; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.
Implementation of Law 21-264, The Universal Paid Leave Act Amendment Act of 2016

Business & Economics Development Committee Meeting
2019-10-16 11:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business and Economic Development will hold a Committee Meeting. The following agencies will testify:

B23-227, “Alcoholic Beverage Enforcement Amendment Act of 2019”
B23-254, “Alcoholic Beverage Control Board License Categories, Endorsements and Hourly and Percentage Rate Amendment Act of 2019”
B23-255, “Alcoholic Beverage Procedural and Technical Amendment Act of 2019”
B23-277, “Manufacturer and Pub Permit Parity Amendment Act of 2019”

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Housing & Neighborhood Public Oversight Roundtable - Cancelled
2019-10-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

Resident Safety on Public Housing Properties

Those who wish to testify are requested to telephone the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, at (202) 724-8198, or email housing@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any), by close of business on October 15, 2019. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged to submit 15 copies of written testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to three minutes.
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Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2019-10-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 23-0318, the “Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019”

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony. Please note that the Committee can accommodate witnesses who do not wish to use their own name or be captured on camera. Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing should contact the Committee via email at judiciary@dccouncil.us and provide their name, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any), by close of business Monday. October 14. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for oral testimony, and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Witnesses should bring twenty copies of their written testimony and, if possible, also submit a copy of their testimony electronically in advance to judiciary@dccouncil.us.For witnesses who are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements will be made part of the official record. Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee at judiciary@dccouncil.us. The record will close at the· end of the business day on Friday, November 1.
B23-318

Recreation and Youth Affairs Public Hearing
2019-10-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee Recreation and Youth Affairs will hold a Public Hearing on the following legislation:

B23-291, “Detained Youth Access to the Juvenile Services Program Amendment Act of 2019”

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made part of the official record. Anyone wishing to testify at the public hearing should contact Veronica Holmes, Legislative Counsel, at (202) 442-4109, or via email at RYA@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any) by close of business Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes for oral testimony, and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes. Witnesses should bring ten copies of their written testimony and, if possible, also submit a copy of their testimony electronically to RYA@dccouncil.us.
B23-291

Judiciary & Public Safety Oversight Roundtable
2019-10-21 10:30 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

“Five Years of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Program: Reflections and Next Steps”

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify at the roundtable should contact the Committee via email at judiciary@dccouncil.us and provide their name, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any), by close of business Wednesday, October 16. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for oral testimony, and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Witnesses should bring twenty copies of their written testimony and, if possible, also submit a copy of their testimony electronically in advance to judiciary@dccouncil.us.
Judiciary Public Safety Committee Public Oversight Roundtable Notice BWCs REVISED 10-21-19

Recreation and Youth Affairs Public Oversight Roundtable
2019-10-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee Recreation and Youth Affairs will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Legislation:

“Access to the Public Field at Jelleff Recreation Center”

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made part of the official record. Anyone wishing to testify at the public oversight roundtable should contact Nathan Fleming, Committee Director, at (202) 727-7903, or via email at RYA@dccouncil.us. and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any) by close of business Friday, October 18, 2019. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes for oral testimony, and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes. Witnesses should bring ten copies of their written testimony and, if possible, also submit a copy of their testimony electronically to RYA@dccouncil.us.
Access to the Public Field at Jelleff Recreation Center

Committee of the Whole & Education Public Hearing
2019-10-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Education will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B23-0094, the “Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Education Amendment Act of 2019”
B23-0392, the “Students’ Right to Home or Hospital Instruction Act of 2019”
B23-0150, “Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities Screening and Prevention Pilot Program Act of 2019”

Those who wish to testify may sign-up online at bit.do/EducationHearings or call the Committee on Education at (202) 724-8061 by 5:00pm on Thursdav October 17. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 10-15 copies of written testimony. Witnesses appearing on his or her own behalf should limit their testimony to three minutes; witnesses representing organizations should limit their testimony to five minutes.
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
2019-10-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
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Legislative Meeting
2019-10-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Additional Legislative Meeting.
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Ad Hoc Committee Organizational Meeting
2019-10-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of CM Evans will hold an Organizational Meeting.
The Committee anticipates that this meeting will be open to the public; however, although the chair does not expect to do so, due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the disciplinary and personnel matters to be discussed, the Committee may enter into Executive Session and close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 504(b) and section 375 of the Rules of Organization and Procedure for the Council of the District of Columbia, Council Period XXIII .
Organizational Meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Councilmember Jack Evans

Recreation & Youth Affairs Public Roundtable
2019-10-22 18:30 | Auditorium, Savoy Elementary School, 2400 Shannon PIace, SE, Washington, DC, 20020, United States
The Committee on Recreation & Youth Affairs will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter:

Strategies to Reduce Youth Violence

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made part of the official record. Anyone wishing to testify at the public roundtable should contact Nathan Fleming, Committee Director, at (202) 727-7903, or via email at RYA@dccouncil.us. and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any) by close of business Friday, October 18,2019. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes for oral testimony, and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes. Witnesses should bring ten copies of their written testimony and, if possible, also submit a copy of their testimony electronically to RYA@dccouncil.us.
Strategies to Reduce Youth Violence

Facilities & Procurement Additional Meeting
2019-10-23 09:30 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Facilities & Procurement will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

PR23-422, the “St. Elizabeths East Parcel 15 Surplus Declaration and Approval Resolution of 2019”

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Business & Economic Development Additional Meeting
2019-10-23 09:45 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

PR23-423, “St. Elizabeths East Parcel 15 Disposition Approval Resolution of 2019”
B23-256, “Charter School Property Tax Clarification Amendment Act of 2019”

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Judiciary Public Hearing
2019-10-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter & Legislation:

Hate Crimes in the District of Columbia and the Failure to Prosecute by the Office of the United States Attorney”
B23-409 the “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2019”
B23-435 the “Tony Hunter and Bella Evangelista Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2019”

Hate Crimes in DC B23-409 and 435
