Council Calendar

Committee of the Whole Regular Meeting

Pursuant to Committee of the Whole Rule 301(a) the Committee of the Whole has a regular meeting on May 21, 2013 in Council Chambers, Room 500.  The first item posted is the draft agenda.  The draft agenda gives a preliminary list of the legislation that will be agendized for a future legislative meeting, gives notice for future hearings, and lists the items that will be marked up and voted out of the Committee of the Whole.

Judiciary and Public Safety: B20-143

Bill 20-143, the Personal Property Robbery Prevention Amendment Act of 2013, would establish a procedure for the Chief of Police to designate and provide notice of high offense contraband, require licensed businesses to maintain records on purchase of high offense contraband, and allow police access to records; to amend the Office of Administrative Hearings Establishment Act to include within its jurisdiction post-deprivation hearings within 72 hours of a business license revocation, suspension, or restriction; and to amend Title 47 of the District of Columbia Code to enable the Chief of Police to request the revocation, suspension, or restriction of business license.

Committee of the Whole: B20-126, B20-69, B20-250, and B20-241

• Bill 20-126, Closing of Public Streets and Alleys and Elimination of Building Restriction Lines in and Abutting Squares 5641, N-5641, and S.O. 07-2117, Act of 2013, would approve the closing of a portion of Akron Place, SE abutting squares 5641 and N-5641 and the removal of the building restriction lines along Akron Place, SE and the south side of Austin Streets, SE in squares 5641 and N-5641 in Ward 7.  This legislation is related to the development of Skyland Town Center. 
• Bill 20-69, Dimitar Peshev Plaza Act of 2013, would approve the designation of the intersection of 22nd and R Streets, NW as Dimitar Peshev Plaza in Ward 2.
• Bill 20-250, Atlas Court Alley Designation Act of 2013, would approve the designation of the intersection 17th Street, NW and New Hampshire Avenue, NW as Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Way in Ward 2.

Government Operations Public Hearing: B20-245, B20-265

• B20-0245, Board of Elections Petition Circulation Requirements Amendment Act of 2013.  The stated purpose of this legislation is to abolish the voter registration and residency requirements for circulators of petitions for the purposes of placing initiative and referendum measures on the ballot, nominating candidates for elected office, and recalling elected officials, and to establish in their place a requirement that circulators of petitions for these purposes be at least eighteen years of age and either residents of the relevant jurisdictions or registered as petition circulators with the Board of Elections.
• B20-0265, District of Columbia Primary Date Alteration Amendment Act of 2013.  The stated purpose of this legislation is to alter the date of District of Columbia primary elections for the President of the United States, the Council of the District of Columbia and the District of Columbia Delegate to the House of Representatives.

Judiciary and Public Safety: B20-143

The purpose of this hearing is to receive public Comments on Bill 20-143, the Personal Property Robbery Prevention Amendment Act of 2013, which would establish a procedure for the Chief of Police to designate and provide notice of high offense contraband, require licensed businesses to maintain records on purchase of high offense contraband, and allow police access to those records.  The bill also would amend the Office of Administrative Hearings Establishment Act to include within its jurisdiction post-deprivation hearings within 72 hours of a business license revocation, suspension, or restriction; and amend Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code to enable the Chief of Police to request the revocation, suspension, or restriction of a business license where the business is involved with high offense contraband.  

Judiciary and Public Safety: PR20-157, PR20-158 and PR20-187

Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety is holding a roundtable on the following legislation:

• PR20-157, Commission on Re-entry and Returning Citizens Affairs Louis B. Sawyer, Jr. Confirmation Resolution of 2013
• PR30-158, Commission on Returning Citizens Affairs Petrina L. Williams Confirmation Resolution of 2013
• PR20-187, Child Fatality Review Committee Laura E. House Confirmation Resolution of 2013

Finance and Revenue: PR20-228, Bill 20-256, and Bill 20-280

• PR 20-228, the See Forever Foundation/Maya Angelou Public Charter School Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2013
• Bill 20-256, the Income Tax Secured Bond Authorization Amendment Act of 2013
• Bill 20-280, the YMCA Community Investment Initiative Real Property Tax Exemption Emergency Act of 2013

Human Services: Homeless Services Reform Amd Act

• Bill 20-281, the Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2013

Transportation and the Environment: PR20-183, PR20-184, PR20-185, & PR20-186

• PR20-183, DC Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Mr. Roderic L. Woodson Confirmation Resolution of 2013
• PR20-184, DC Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Ms. Ellen O. Boardman Confirmation Resolution of 2013
• PR20-185, DC Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Mr. James Bunn Confirmation Resolution of 2013
• PR20-186, DC Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Mr. Keith Anderson Confirmation Resolution of 2013

Legislative Meeting

10th Legislative Meeting

Transportation and the Environment: Safety in Taxicabs

On February 25, 2013 the Committee held its annual oversight hearing on the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission.  During this hearing, the Commission stated that it receives approximately 150 complaints per month, 80% of which are from women who feel threatened, harassed, or unsafe in taxicabs.  The purpose of this hearing is to understand the process by which the Commission evaluates, investigates, and resolves these complaints.

 The hearing will also consider the implementation of DC Law 19-184, the Taxicab Service Improvement Amendment Act of 2012.  Among other things, this law requires taxis to accept credit cards, maintain a digital manifest, install passenger and driver security devices, install a passenger information display with GPS navigation, and adopt a uniform color scheme and cruising lights.  The law also increases training for drivers and hack inspectors, encourages taxis that are environmentally friendly and accessible to persons with disabilities, and seeks to increase taxi service to underserved areas in the District.

Committee of the Whole: B20-71

Bill 20-71, Boards and Commissions Reform Act of 2013, would abolish or merge certain boards and commissions that the Executive has deemed no longer necessary for the functioning of the District Government.

Transportation and the Environment: B20-61, B20-177, B20-231, B20-275, B20-279

• Bill 20-61, the Non-Driver's Identification Card/Driver's Licensed Amendment Act of 2013, would prohibit the Mayor from requiring a Social Security number from residents who apply for a driver's license or identification card.
• Bill 20-177, the Older Adult Driver Safety Amendment Act of 2013, would lower from 55 or 50 the eligible age for residents to take a driver safety course that qualifies them for an insurance discount, allow the course to be taken online, and reduce the required hours for course.
• Bill 20-231, the Veteran Status Designation on Driver's License Amendment Act of 2013, would require the District to indicate a resident's veteran status on his or her driver's license.
• Bill 20-275, the District of Columbia Drivers Safety Amendment Act of 2013, would authorize the Mayor to issue a driver's license to a person who is unable to present documentation authorizing the person's presence in the country.
• Bill 20-279, the Commercial Driver's License Skills Test Amendment Act of 2013, would decrease the time that an applicant must wait to retake a commercial driver's license skills test and increase the number of times a year that an applicant may take the test.

Committee of the Whole: B20-125

Bill 20-125, Social Impact Financing Amendment Act of 2013, would amend the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 to establish that Social Impact Bond contract agreements may be used by the District of Columbia government to procure specific social or human care services. 

Committee of the Whole: PR20-263, PR20-265, PR20-267, PR20-269, PR20-271, and PR20-273

• PR 20-263, Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia Government and Compensation Units 1-2, FY 2013-2017 Emergency Approval Resolution of 2013
• PR 20-265, Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the District of Columbia DOT, OSSE and the Teamsters Local 639 Emergency Approval Resolution of 2013
• PR 20-267, Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia Department of Mental Health and NUHHCE 1199, AFSCME Local 3758, Emergency Approval Resolution of2013
• PR 20-269, Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia Department of Mental Health and 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East MD/DC Region Emergency Approval Resolution of 2013
• PR 20-271, Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia Department of Mental Health and Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU, CTW, CLC Emergency Approval Resolution of 2013
• PR 20-273, Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia and AFSCME Local 2095 and AFGE Local 383 Emergency Approval Resolution of 2013

Administrative Meeting

Regular Administrative Meeting.

Committee of the Whole Progress Report on the Fiscal Year 2012 (CAFR) Audit Recommendations

The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony on the progress made by the District government on addressing significant deficiencies identified by the Independent Auditors' report Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and other matter based on an Audit of Financial Statments released in conjunction with the FY 2012 CAFR. 

Finance and Revenue: Regular Meeting

Regular  Meeting

Government Operations: B20-49, B20-116, B20-117

• Bill 20-49, Workplace Wellness Act of 2013
• Bill 20-116, Board Of Ethics and Government Accountability Amendment Act of 2013
• Bill 20-117, Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Amendment Act of 2013

Human Services: Status of the Evans v. Gray case and DDS exit plan

The purpose of the roundtable is to discuss the status of the Evan v. Gray class action litigation and the progress and plans of the Department on Disability Services to come into compliance and exit the longstanding litigation.  The Committee will be receiving testimony from the Department of Disability Services Director, the Court-Appointed Independent Compliance Monitor and the Court-Appointed Monitor in the case, as well as from all interested stakeholders.

Committee of the Whole Regular Meeting

Pursuant to Committee of the Whole Rule 301(a) the Committee of the Whole has a regular meeting on June 18, 2013 in Council Chambers, Room 500.  The first item posted is the draft agenda.  The draft agenda gives a preliminary list of the legislation that will be agendized for a future legislative meeting, gives notice for future hearings, and lists the items that will be marked up and voted out of the Committee of the Whole.

Committee on Health Regularly Scheduled Committee Meeting

Regularly scheduled committee meeting.

Transportation and the Environment: DC Streetcar System

The District Department of Transportation has planned an 8-line, 37 –mile streetcar system throughout the District.  Passenger service is expected to begin on the initial H Street/Benning Road segment by the end of 2013.  The District is already spending tens of millions of dollars on the streetcar system and has budgeted an additional $400 million during the next 6 years.  At the same time, the Mayor has convened a task force to consider the future governance and financing of the system, and has solicited private companies to help build, operate, and maintain the first 22-miles of streetcar service.  The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the status of the initial segment, plans for future lines, proposals from the private sector, governance alternatives, and financing options for the streetcar system.  

Judiciary and Public Safety: B20-216, B20-217, B20-218, B20-219, B20-221

• Bill 20-216, the Uniform Deployed Parents Visitation and Custody Act of 2013
• Bill 20-217, the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act of 2013
• Bill 20-218, the Uniform Asset Freezing Orders Act of 2013
• Bill 20-219, the Uniform Partition of Heirs Act of 2013
• Bill 20-221, the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act of 2013

Legislative Meeting

11th Legislative Meeting