Council of the District of Columbia

Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Councilmember Jack Evans Meeting
2019-12-10 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Councilmember Jack Evans will hold a 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 a portion of 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.
2019-12-10 Ad Hoc Committee Fourth Meeting

Committee of the Whole & Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing
2019-12-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 23-132, Indoor Mold Remediation Enforcement Amendment Act of 2019
Bill 23-193, Electric Vehicle Readiness Amendment Act of 2019
Bill 23-204, Energy Efficiency Standards Amendment Act of 2019

Those who wish to testify 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 Thursday, December 5, 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 December 5th 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 large 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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Labor & Workforce Development Public Hearing
2019-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B23-494, Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2019

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 Wednesday, December 4, 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 Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 3:00 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.
B23-494

Health Additional Meeting
2019-12-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

B23-0202, Certified Professional Midwife Act of 2019
B23-0214, Direct Support Professional Payment Rate Act of 2019
B23-0467, Student Medical Marijuana Patient Fairness Amendment Act of 2019

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Committee of the Whole & Education Public Oversight Hearing
2019-12-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Education will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

Improving School Attendance: Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism, and the Implementation of Reform Initiatives

Testimony at this hearing is limited to government witnesses. However, citizens and organizations may submit statements. If submitted by the close of business on December 3, 2019, these statements will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing. 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. Written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record. Written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004. The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on December 19, 2019.
Improving School Attendance Truancy Chronic Absenteeism and Implementation of Reform Initiatives

Committee of the Whole & Education Public Oversight Hearing
2019-12-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Education will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

Teacher and Principal Turnover & Retention

Testimony at this hearing will be limited to invited witnesses. For more information about testifying, email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call LeKisha Jordan, Legislative Policy Advisor at (202) 724-8137. Witnesses are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes. Hearing materials, including a draft witness list, can be accessed 24 hours in advance of the hearing at http://chairmanmendelson.com/circulation.
Teacher and Principal Turnover Retention

Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing
2019-12-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B23-228, the Legitimate Theater Sidewalk Cafe Authorization Amendment Act of 2019
PR23-462, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Howard Gibbs Confirmation Resolution of 2019
PR23-463, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Jed Ross Confirmation Resolution of 2019
PR23-464, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Joe Leonard Confirmation Resolution of 2019

PR23-465, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors David Franco 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 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.
B23-228 PR23-462 - 465

Government Operations Public Roundtable
2019-12-04 10:30 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Government Operations will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR23-526 – Executive Director of the Office on African American Affairs Ashley Emerson Confirmation Resolution of 2019

The Committee invites the public to testify at the roundtable. Those who wish to testify should contact Sam Stephens, Legislative Assistant at GovemmentOperations@dccouncil.us, and provide your name, organizational affiliation (if any), and title with the organization by close of business Monday. December 2. 2019. Witnesses should bring 10 copies of their written testimony to the roundtable. The Committee allows individuals 3 minutes to provide oral testimony in order to permit each witness an opportunity to be heard. Additional written statements are encouraged and will be made part of the official record. Written statements may be submitted by e-mail to GovemmentOperations@dccouncil.us or mailed to: Council of the District of Columbia, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 117, Washington D.C. 20004. The record will close at the end of the business day on December 6, 2019.
PR23-526

Labor & Workforce Development Public Hearing
2019-12-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B23-531, Collective Bargaining Fair Compare Amendment Act of 2019

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 Monday, December 2,2019, 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, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Labor Committee of the need as soon as possible, but no later than five (5) business days before the proceeding, or by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26,2019. Those wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to bring 15 copies of written testimony to the hearing. 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.
B23-531

Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Councilmember Jack Evans Meeting
2019-12-03 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 Councilmember Jack Evans will hold a 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 a portion of 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.
2019-12-3 Ad Hoc Committee Third Meeting1

Legislative Meeting
2019-12-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Legislative Meeting.
December 3, 2019 LEG meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2019-12-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
12.3.19 - COW Agenda_ADDITIONAL

Transportation & the Environment Public Roundtable
2019-12-02 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter:

Trees in Public Parking

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. Auklma 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@dccouncll.us.
Trees in Public Parking

Business & Economic Development Public Hearing
2019-12-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Hearing. The following agencies will testify:

B23-564, “Modification of the Freedom Forum, Inc. Real Property Tax Exemption and Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 2004 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 on Business and Economic Development via email at jroberts@dccouncil.us or at (202) 724-8053, and provide their name, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any), by close of business Monday, December 30, 2019. Witnesses who anticipate needing language interpretation or require sign language interpretation are requested to inform the Committee on Business and Economic Development office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five ( 5) business days before proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, however requests received in less than five (5) business days may not be fulfilled and alternatives may be offered. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for oral testimony and individuals speaking in their own capacity will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Witnesses are encouraged to bring five single-sided copies of their written testimony and, if possible, to submit a copy of their testimony electronically to jroberts@dccouncil.us in advance of the hearing. For witnesses who are unable to testify at the hearing, submitted written statements will be made part of the official record. Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee on Business and Economic Development at jroberts@dccouncil.us, or to Nyasha Smith, Secretary to the Council, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 5, Washington, D.C. 20004. The record will close at the end of the business day on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
B23-564

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2019-11-26 15:30 - 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:

PR23-551, Washington Convention and Sports Authority Board of Directors Brian Kenner Confirmation Resolution of 2019

Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Peter Johnson at (202) 724-8083, and provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Friday, November 22, 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 November 22, 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 large 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 at http://www.chairmanmendelson.com/circulation, 24 hours in advance of the hearing.
PR23-551

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2019-11-26 14:30 - 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:

PR23-542, Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Stephanie Gidigbi Appointment Resolution of 2019

PR23-542

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2019-11-26 11:30 - 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 23-68, Bishop Sherman S. Howard Way Designation Act of 2019
Bill 23-88, Downs Way Designation Act of 2019
Bill 23-104, Tingey Square Designation Act of 2019
Bill 23-172, Alethia Tanner Park Designation Act of 2019
Bill 23-264, Woody Ward Recreation Center Designation Act of 2019
Bill 23-327, James E. Bunn Amphitheater Designation Act of 2019
Bill 23-366, Zaire Kelly Park Designation Act of 2019
Bill 23-449, Kappa Alpha Psi Way Designation Act of 2019
Bill 23-455, Rev. Roy Settles Way Designation Act of 2019

Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Evan Cash at (202) 724-7002, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Friday, November 22, 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 November 22, 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 large 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 at http://www.charrmanmendelson.com/circulation, 24 hours in advance of the hearing.
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Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing
2019-11-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B23-393, The Safe Passage to School Expansion Act of 2019

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.
B23-393

Health Public Hearing (Cancelled)
2019-11-22 11:00 - 17:00 | DC, United States
The Committee on Health has Cancelled this Public Hearing.
Cancellation of B23-325

Committee of the Whole & Education Public Oversight Hearing
2019-11-22 09:30 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Education will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

Academic Achievement in the District of Columbia Public and Public Charter Schools

While testimony is limited to invited and government witnesses, the public and organizations are welcome to submit written statements. If submitted by the close of business on November 20, 2019, these statements will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing. Copies of written statements should be submitted by email to Ashley Strange, astrange@dccouncil.us. or by mail to the Committee on Education, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 116 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004. The record will close Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5pm.
Academic Achievement in the District of Columbia Public and Public Charter Schools

Labor & Workforce Development Public Oversight Roundtable
2019-11-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

A Review of The Department of Employment Services’ Workforce Development Programs: Project Empowerment and DC Career Connections

Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Chamisa Royster at labor@dccouncil.us or (202) 724-7772 by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19,2019, 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 Thursday, November 14,2019, at 5:00 pm .
REVISED 11-21-19 Project Empowerment and DC Career Connections Oversight Roundtable Notice 1

Committee of the Whole Public Oversight Hearing
2019-11-21 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 Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

Implementation of Law 22-307, the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act of 2018

Those who wish to testify 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. Provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any) by the close of business Tuesday, November 19,2019. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. If submitted by the close of business on November 19* 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 at http://www.chairmanmendelson.com/circulation, 24 hours in advance of the hearing at.
Implementation of Law 22-307 the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act of 2018

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Oversight Roundtable
2019-11-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 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:

“The Performance of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability’s Office of Government Ethics”

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 Friday, November 15. 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.
BEGA Performance

Health Public Oversight Hearing
2019-11-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, 3000 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, 20020, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

The Department of Behavioral Health

The Committee invites the public to testify at the hearing. Those who wish to testify should contact Malcolm Cameron, Committee Legislative Analyst at (202) 654-6179 or mcameron@dccouncil.us, and provide your name, organizational affiliation (if any), and title with the organization, preferably by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019. Witnesses should bring 15 copies of their written testimony to the hearing.
DBH Revised

Recreation & Youth Affairs Additional Meeting
2019-11-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Recreation & Youth Affairs will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

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

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Human Services Additional Meeting
2019-11-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Human Services will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

B23-0180, the “On-Site Services Act of 2019”
B23-0214, the “Direct Support Professional Payment Rate Act of 2019”

11-20-19 CHS Meeting Notice B23-0180 and B23-0214

Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Councilmember Jack Evans Meeting
2019-11-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Councilmember Jack Evans will hold a Meeting on the following Matter:

O’Melveny & Myers Report

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 a portion of 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.
2019-11-19 Ad Hoc Committee Second Meeting

Legislative Meeting
2019-11-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Legislative Meeting.
November 19 2019 COW meeting additional

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2019-11-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
11.19.19 - COW Agenda_REGULAR

Government Operations Public Roundtable (Cancelled)
2019-11-18 15:00 - 17:00 | DC, United States
The Committee on Government Operations has cancelled this Public Roundtable.
