Past month's Council calendar

Tuesday, December 22, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Government Operations committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Monday, December 21, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public oversight hearing on the status of the Wilson Building renovation project.
Thursday, December 17, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public hearing on public charter schools.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, December 16, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation public hearing on the District of Columbia Public Schools’s proposed long range facilities master plan.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Economic Development committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, December 15, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Immediately following Legislative meeting. Consent agenda: final reading and final vote on proposed bills: “Harris Hinton Designation Act of 1998,” Bill 12-234; “Year 2000 Government Computer Immunity Act of 1998,” Bill 12-732; “Sex Offender Registration Immunity for Liability Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-524; “Hazardous Duty Compensation for Metropolitan Police Department Scuba Divers Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-142; “Compensation Increase for the Chairperson of the Real Housing Commission Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-707; “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 371, S.O. 96-202 Act of 1998,” Bill 12-800; “Housing Finance Agency Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-300; “Georgetown Business Improvement District Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-585; “Home Purchase Assistance Fund Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-617; “Home Purchase Assistance Step-Up Fund Act of 1998,” Bill 12-661; “Procurement Practices Act Bid Notice Period Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-805; “Health Benefits Plan Members Bill of Rights Act of 1998,” Bill 12-501; “Equal Opportunity for Local Small or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-616; “Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-99; “Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-845; “Tax Increment Financing Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-829; “Insurance Fraud Prevention and Detection Act of 1998,” Bill 12-235; “Retired Police Officer Redeployment Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-239; “Reorganization Plan No. 5 for the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections Act of 1998,” Bill 12-452; “Food Stamp Trafficking and Public Assistance Fraud Control Act of 1998,” Bill 12-520; “Criminal Records Check for the Protection of Children Act of 1998,” Bill 12-694; “Sex Offender Registration Act of 1996 Risk Assessment Clarification Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-700; “Metropolitan Police Civilianization Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-710; “Legal Service Establishment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-660; “Home and Community Juvenile Probation Supervision Act of 1998,” Bill 12-596; and “Child Development Home Promotion Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-820. Final reading and final vote on temporary legislation: “District of Columbia Fiscal Year 1999 Disability Compensation Administrative Financing Temporary Act of 1998,” “Redeeming Love Temple of Faith Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Temporary Act of 1998,” “Tax Increment Financing Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-828; “Homestead Housing Prevention Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” “Sex Offender Registration Immunity from Liability Second Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” “Mentally Retarded Citizens Substitute Consent for Health Care Decisions Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-757; “Dedication and Designation of Harry Thomas Way Temporary Act of 1998,” and “District of Columbia Housing Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 1998.” Non-consent agenda, reading and vote on proposed resolutions: “Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia Shirley Rivens Smith Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-104.
Thursday, December 10, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation public hearing on truant and student drop-out prevention.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, December 9, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, December 8, 1998: 11:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on proposed revenue bond project financing by the District of Columbia for American University.
1:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the Medicaid Assistance Administration.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Thursday, December 3, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been sent.
Wednesday, December 2, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation public hearing on special education.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Economic Development committee meeting on locating federal facilities in the District of Columbia.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, December 1, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting on the “Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1997,” Bill 12-99; and the “Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-845.
Immediately following Committee of the Whole legislative meeting. Consent agenda, first reading on “District of Columbia Real Estate Property Seller Disclosure Act of 1998,” Bill 12-648. Reading and vote on proposed resolutions: “Disposition of Lots 90, 91, 92, 105, 106, and 125 in Square 2560 to Adams Morgan Development Limited Partnership Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-723; “Disposition of Lot 824 in Square 1189 to Millennium Georgetown Development, LLC, Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-741; confirmation resolutions to the Apprenticeship Council: Robert M. Brooks, PR 12-372; Arthur G. Taylor, PR 12-373; Fred J. Valentine, PR 12-374; Lois I. Ricks, PR 12-376; Clarence E. Williams, PR 12-377; and Frederick Alfred Howell, PR 123-378; “Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia Shirley Rivens Smith Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-104; confirmation resolutions to the Board of Social Work: Wanda Clark Bacon, PR 12-177; Thelma N. Hauser, PR 12-739; and the “Board of Psychology Pamela T. Anikeef Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-282. Non-consent agenda: first reading of proposed bills: “Anti-Drunk Driving Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-581; and “Presidential Year Standardized Primary Date Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-282. Not on official calendar, but scheduled, “Mayoral Transition Emergency Declaration Resolution of 1998“ and “Mayoral Transition Emergency Act of 1998.”
Monday, November 30, 1998: 4:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting to mark up and vote on the “Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-845.
Wednesday, November 25, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on proposed revenue bond project financing by the District of Columbia, to satisfy requirements of the Federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act, and to receive public comment on the proposed project financing from the applicants, District government, and interested public citizens.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting on the “Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997,” Bill 12-158; the “Insurance Fraud Prevention and Detection Act of 1997,” Bill 12-235; the “Retired Police Officer Redeployment Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-239; the “Reorganization Plan No. 5 for the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections Act of 1997,” Bill 12-452; the “Food Stamp Trafficking and Public Assistance Fraud Control Act of 1998,” Bill 12-520; the “Home and Community Juvenile Probation Supervision Act of 1998,” Bill 12-596; the “Criminal Background Investigation for the Projection of Children Act of 1998,” Bill 12-694; the “Sex Offender Registration Act of 1996 Risk Assessment Clarification Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-700; and the “Metropolitan Police Department Civilianization Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-710.
Tuesday, November 24, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Government Operations committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Monday, November 23, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the “51 Percent District Residents New Hires Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-725.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Finance and Revenue public roundtable on the “Tax Increment Financing Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-829, which provides that the higher sales taxes on hotels, restaurants, and parking, that are designated for Tax Increment Finance projects, will not be allocated to Metrorail/Metrobus accounts. Register to testify by calling Mark Sobo, Committee Clerk, 724-8179 or 724-8107.
Friday, November 20, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the “Metropolitan Police Department Management Reform Act of 1998,” Bill 12-816. Register to testify by calling Schanette Grant, 724-8058, before 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 1998.
Thursday, November 19, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public hearing to identify and resolve concerns that could have an adverse impact on the oeprations of the DC Public Schools, such as the FY 1998 deficit, the status of the FY 1999 budget, the teacher shortage, and food services.; 1:00 p.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the proposed establishment of the District of Columbia Workforce Investment Board, to be the entity responsible for formulating a “strategic workforce development plan” for the District of Columbia. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey, 724-7808, before close of business on November 12, 1998. Also on the agence, the “Apprenticeship Council King J. Thomas Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-899.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, November 18, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the following nominations to the Board of Directors of the Washington Convention Center Authority: Paul J. Cohn, PR 12-1006; and Michael Dickens, PR 12-1007.
12:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable on legislative proposals for business regulatory reform, including occupational and professional licensing, a general business licensing and registration scheme, permitting processes, and land use and development.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, November 17, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting. Consideration of measures in the Committee of the Whole: “Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1997,” Bill 12-99; “Technician Compensation for Police Scuba Divers Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-142; “Compensation Increase for Chairperson of the Rental Housing Commission Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-707; “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 371, S.O. 96-202 Act of 1998,” Bill 12-800; and “Board of Zoning Adjustment Sheila Cross Reid Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-1000. Consideration of measures from other committees: “Sex Offender Registration immunity for Liability Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-524; “Harris Hinton Designation Act of 1997,” Bill 12-234; “Year 2000 Government Immunity Act of 1998,” Bill 12-723; and “Procurement Practices Act Bid Notice Period Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-205.
Monday, November 16, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public hearing on “an application for franchise authority consent to assignment or transfer of control of the District of Columbia cable television franchise.” Register to testify by calling the committee at 724-8052 before 5:00 p.m. on November 12, 1998.
Thursday, November 12, 1998: 1:00 p.m. Committee on Government Operations public oversight hearing on the implementation of DC Law 12-124, “The Omnibus Personnel Reform Administration Act,” and the Defined Contribution Plan for District government employees hired on or after October 1, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, November 11, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting to mark up the “Retired Police Officer Redeployment Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-239; the “Reorganization Plan No. 5 for the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections Act of 1997,” Bill 12-452; the “Food Stamp Trafficking and Public Assistance Fraud Control Act of 1998,” Bill 12-520; the “Home and Community Juvenile Probation Supervision Act of 1998,” Bill 12-596; and the “Metropolitan Police Civilianization Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-710.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, November 10, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Legislative Meeting. Consent agenda: final reading and final vote on proposed bills: “District of Columbia Residential Real Property Seller Disclosure Act of 1998,” Bill 12-648; “Anti-Drunk Driving Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-581; “Day Care Policy Act of 1979 Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-328; and “Child Development Facilities Regulation Act of 1997,” Bill 12-325. First reading on proposed bills: “Confirmation Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-261; “Human Rights Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-690; “Schedule of Heights of Buildings Amendment act of 1998,” Bill 12-170; “Public Schools Nurse Assignment Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-722; and “Adult Education Designation Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-775. Reading and vote on proposed resolutions: “Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Alternate Member Lloyd D. Smith Appointment Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-1024; Confirmations resolutions to the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia for Romona Hoage Edelin, PR 12-921; Timothy L. Jenkins, PR 12-222; Jeffrey Earl Thompson, PR 12-923; Marie C. Johns, PR 12-925; and Marie L. Tukeva, PR 12-926. Final reading and final vote on temporary legislation: “Regulation Enacting the Police Manual for the District of Columbia Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-784; “Reorganization Plan No. 5 for the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-799.
Non-consent agenda: first reading on proposed bills: “Presidential Year Standardized Primary Date Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-282; “Technical Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-804; and “Confirmation Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-261. Reading and vote on proposed resolutions: “Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia Shirley Rivens Smith Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-104; confirmation resolutions to the Board of Social Work for Wanda Clark Bacon, PR-177; and Thelma N. Hauser, PR 12-739; “Board of Psychology Pamela T. Anikeef Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-489; confirmation resolutions to the Historic Preservation Review Board for Gregory McCarthy, PR 12-581; Edward M. Johnson, PR 12-583; and Edith Lampson Roberts, PR 12-738; and confirmation resolutions to the Board of Nursing Home Administrators for Alberta Brasfield, PR 12-674; and Mildred S. Wood, PR 12-675.
Monday, November 9, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on the “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 371, S.O. 96-202, Act of 1998,” Bill 12-800. Square 371 is bounded by K Street, 10th Street, and Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
Thursday, November 5, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public oversight hearing on the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 before the close of business on October 29, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Human Services. The agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, November 4, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the “Public Offering Document to Receive Proposals to Develop the McMillan Sand Filter Plan Site Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-981, and an “Unsolicited Proposal Submitted by the Challenger Court, Inc., for the Acquisition and Development of the Remainder of Parcel 76 in the Former Southwest ‘C’ Urban Renewal Area Resolution of 1998.” Register to testify by calling John McGaw, clerk of the Committee, 724-8152.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
November 2, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on proposed revenue bond project financing by the District of Columbia for Medlantic/Helix Parent, Inc.
Thursday, October 29, 1998: 9:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Economic Development public hearing on the “Council Endorsement of the Washington Baltimore Regional Bid for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-1070. Register to testify by calling John McGaw, clerk for the committee, 724-8152.
10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the Commission on Health Care Finance. Register to testify by calling Roderick Liggens, the Special Assistant to the Committee, at 724-8045, by close of business on October 26, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Government Operations public hearing on confirmation resolutions to the Apprenticeship Council: Tilman L. Gerald, PR 12-898; and King J. Thomas, PR 12-899.
1:30 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the “Procurement Practices Act of 1985 Bid Notice Period Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-805.
Wednesday, October 28, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on proposed revenue bond project financing by the District of Columbia for the National Academy of Sciences. Register to testify by calling Patrick Scott, 724-8153, or John McGaw, 724-8152, by 4:00 p.m. on October 28, 1998
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.; 12:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on the “Reorganization Plan No. 5 for the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections Act of 1997,” Bill 12-452; the “Criminal Background Investigation for the Protection of Children Act of 1998,” Bill 12-694; and the “Sex Offender Registration Act of 1996 Risk Assessment Clarification Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-700. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant, 724-8058, before 5:00 p.m. on October 26, 1998.
3:30 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting on confirmations to the following boards. Barber and Cosmetology Board: Pamela Farrell, PR 12-928; Andrea Louise Mucci, PR 12-932; Florence A. Nebblett, PR 12-929; Lewis T. Powell, PR 12-931; Anwar Shakir Saleem, PR 12-930. Board of Dentistry: Arlen K. Leight, PR 12-1002; Carolyn E. Hackett, PR 12-1003; Robert G. Ray, PR 12-1004; Lydia M. Hudson, PR 12-1001. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: Duane Wang, PR 12-1005. Board of Veterinary Examiners: Ann Stohlman, PR 12-98; Shearon Camille Smith, PR 12-99; Doris E. Hughes, PR 12-100; Alfred W. Montgomery, PR 12-101; Sonyia M. Lesane, PR 12-102; and Betty B. Cheeks, PR 12-103. Board of Medicine: Dr. Estelle Cook-Sampson, PR 12-857; Robert Thomas Grainfield, jr., PR 12-858; and Quintin Wilkinson, PR 12-859. Board of Appraisers: Ali Muhammad, PR 12-458; and Thomas W. Brown, PR 12-687.
Tuesday, October 27, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on the “Technical Compensation for Police Scuba Divers Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-142.
10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
11:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on the ”Compensation Increase for the Chairperson of the Rental Housing Commission Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 707.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Monday, October 26, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services public roundtable on the “Mentally Retarded Citizens Substituted Consent for Health Care Decisions Emergency Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-756.; 3:30 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable to confirm the following appointments to the Barber and Cosmetology Board: Pamela Ferrell, PR 12-928; Louise Mucci, PR 12-932; Florence A. Nebblett, PR 12-929; Lewis T. Powell, PR 12-931; and Anwar Shakir Saleem, PR 12-930; the following appointments to the Board of Dentistry: Arlen K. Leight, PR 12-1002; Carolyn E. Hackett, PR 12-1003; Robert G. Ray, PR 12-1004; and Lydia M. Hudson, PR 12-1001; and to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Duane Wang, PR 12-1005. Register to testify by calling James Abely, Legislative Assistant, 724-8116.
Thursday, October 22, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the “Legal Services Establishment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-660.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services public roundtable on the “Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-555.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, October 21, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the “Georgetown Business Improvement District Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-585. Register to testify by calling John McGaw, clerk of the Committee, 724-8152.; 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Tax-Exempt Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds Resolutions for the Randolph Street Apartments, PR 12-1041; the Fort Stevens Apartments, PR 12-1042; the Burke Park Apartments, PR 12-1043; the Hamlin & Seventh Street Apartments, PR 12-1044; and the Steward Glen Apartments, PR 12-1045.
11:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the “Home Purchase Assistance Fund Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-617; the “Home Purchase Assistance Step Up Fund of 1998,” Bill 12-661; and the “Home Purchase Assistance Program Loan Repayment Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-890.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment. The agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, October 20, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole, consideration of the “Schedule of Heights of Buildings Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-170; the “Technical Amendments Act of 1998”; the ”Board of Zoning Adjustment Sheila Cross Reid Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-1000; the “Board of Directors of the Washington Area Transit Authority Alternate Member Lloyd D. Smith Appointment Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-1024; the “Confirmation Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-261; and the “Human Rights Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-690.
Monday, October 19, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on the “Board of Zoning Adjustment Sheila Cross Reid Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-1000. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee, at 724-8196.
10:30 a.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on the “District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-780, to exempt from zoning the government's use of a portion of the east campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital as a facility for 911 communications. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant, 724-8196, before close of business on Thursday, October 15, 1998.
Thursday, October 15, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public roundtable on the “Director of the Office of Personnel Millicent Few Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-1026.; 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public oversight hearing on the implementation of DC Law 12-124, “The Omnibus Personnel Reform Amendment Act” and the Defined Contribution Plan for District Government Employees Hired on or after October 1, 1987. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 before close of business on October 8, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, October 14, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.; 2:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services public roundtable on the “Assisted Living Facility Regulatory Act of 1998,” Bill 12-727.; 2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, October 13, 1998: 10:45 a.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on the “Compensation Increase for the Chairperson of the Rental Housing Commission Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-707. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee of the Whole, at 724-8196, before close of business on October 8, 1998.
11:30 a.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on the “Technician Compensation for Police Scuba Divers Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-142. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee of the Whole, at 724-8196, before close of business on October 8, 1998.; 3:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable to confirm the following appointments to the Board of Veterinary Examiners: Ann Stohlman, PR 12-98; Shearon Camille Smith, PR 12-99; Doris E. Hughes, PR 12-100; Alfred W. Montgomery, PR 12-101; and Sonyia M. Lesane, PR 12-102; to confirm the following appointments to the Board of Medicine: Dr. Estelle Cook-Sampson, PR 12-857; Robert Thomas Grainfeld, Jr., PR 12-858; and Quintin Wilkinson, PR 12-859; and to confirm the following appointments to the Board of Appraisers: Ali Muhammad, PR 12-458; and Thomas Brown, PR 12-687.
Thursday, October 8, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public oversight hearing on “the Year 2000 Computer Conversion Immunity Act of 1998,” Bill 12-732. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 before the close of business on October 1, 1998.; 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.; 2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services public roundtable on the “Health Care Aide Criminal Background Check Act of 1998,” Bill 12-628.
Wednesday, October 7, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on confirmation of the following reappointments to the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission Board: Marion S. Barry, Jr., PR 12-891; Joseph B. Gildenhorn, PR 12-892; William Lucy, PR 12-893; and Cornelius H. Green, PR 12-894; and the following new appointment to the board: Adam Clayton Smith, PR 12-895. Register to testify by calling John McGaw, clerk of the Committee, 724-8152.; 11:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the “51 Percent District Residents New Hires Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-725, to amend the First Source Employment Act and the Washington Convention Center Act to impose penalties on contractors who fail to comply with the requirement that 51% of new hires shall be District residents. Register to testify by calling John McGaw, clerk of the Committee, 724-8152.; 12:30 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public roundtable to confirm the following appointments to the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia: Ramona Hoage Edelin, PR 19-921; Timothy L. Jenkins, PR 12-922; Jeffrey Earl Thompson, PR 12-923; Dolores E. Cross, PR 12-924; Marie C. Johns, PR 12-925; Maria L. Tukeva, PR 12-926.; 2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, October 6, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Fifty-first legislative meeting. Consent agenda — first reading of the “District of Columbia Real Estate Property Seller Disclosure Act of 1998,” Bill 12-648; reading and vote on: “Disposition of Lots 90, 91, 92, 105, 106, and 125 in Square 2560 to Adams Morgan Development Limited Partnership Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-723; “Disposition of Lot 824 in Square 1189 to Millennium Georgetown Development, LLC Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-741; and the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: Apprenticeship Council: Robert M. Brooks, PR 12-372; Arthur G. Taylor, PR 12-373; Fred J. Valentine, PR 12-374; Lois I. Ricks, PR 12-376; Clarence E. Williams, PR 12-377; and Frederick Alfred Howell, PR 12-378; Real Estate Commission: Shirley Rivens Smith, PR 12-104; Board of Social Work: Wanda Clark Bacon, PR 12-177; Thelma N. Hauser, PR 12-739; Board of Psychology, Pamela T. Anikeef, PR 12-489; Historic Preservation Review Board: Gregory McCarthy, Pr 12-581; Edward m. Johnson, PR 12-583; and Edith Lampson Roberts, PR 12-738; and Board of Nursing Home Administrators: Alberta Brasfield, PR 12-674; Mildred S. Wood, PR 12-675. Nonconsent agenda — first reading of the “Anti-Drunk Driving Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-581; and “Presidential Year Standardized Primary Date Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-282.
Thursday, October 1, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public oversight hearing on the Workers’ Compensation Administration. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 before the close of business on September 24, 1998. Only the first twenty-five public witnesses will be allowed to give oral testimony, although written testimony will be accepted.; 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.; 2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services public roundtable on Bill 12-628, “Health Care Aide Criminal Background Check Act of 1998.”
Wednesday, September 30, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development oversight hearing on Local, Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“LSDBE”) Program; public roundtable on Bill 12-616, “Equal Opportunity for Local, Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Act of 1998.” Register to testify by calling John McGaw, committee clerk, at 724-8152.; 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public oversight hearing on the Workers’ Compensation Administration. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 before close of business on September 23, 1998.
Monday, September 28, 1998: 3:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable on the following nominations to the Board of Veterinary Examiners: Betty B. Cheeks, PR 12-103; Dr. Doris E. Hughes, PR 12-100; Sonyia M. Lesane, PR 12-102; Alfred W. Montgomery, PR 12-101; Shearon Camille Smith, PR 12-99; and Ann Stohlman, PR 12-98; and the following nominations to the Board of Medicine: Estelle Cooke-Sampson, Pr 12-857; Robert Thomas Greenfeild, Jr., PR 12-858; and Quintin Wilkinson, PR 12-859. Register to testify by calling James Abely, Legislative Assistant, at 724-8116 be close of business on September 21, 1998.
Friday, September 25, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations oversight hearing on management reform in personnel, procurement, information technology, and real property asset management. Testimony will be received from invited panels; the public will be allowed to submit written statements. Continuation of previous day’s hearing.
Thursday, September 24, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public oversight hearing on management reform in personnel, procurement, information technology, and real property asset management. Testimony will be received from invited panels; the public will be allowed to submit written statements.; 2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services public hearing on Bill 12-593, ”Mental Health Services Client Enterprise Act of 1998.”
Wednesday, September 23, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.; 11:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs committee meeting to mark up PR 12-901, “Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors Marmadi Diane Confirmation Resolution of 1998.”
Tuesday, September 22, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting. Agenda: PR 12-723, “Disposition of Lots 90, 91, 92, 105, 106, and 125 in Square 2560 to Adams Morgan Development Limited Partnership Approval Resolution of 1998”; “Disposition of Lots 824 in Square 1189 to Millennium Georgetown Development, LLC Approval Resolution of 1998”; and Bill 12-282, “Presidential Year Standardized Primary Amendment Act of 1997.”; Legislative meeting. Final reading and final vote on proposed bills: “Uniform Per Student Funding Formula for Public Schools and Public Charter Schools Act of 1998,” Bill 12-615; “Cathedral Way Designation Act of 1998,” Bill 12-457; “Drug Related Nuisance Abatement Act of 1998,” Bill 12-519; “Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 1997,” Bill 12-154; “Summary Abatement of Life-or-Health Threatening Conditions Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-175; “Office of the Inspector General Law Enforcement Powers Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-622; “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 457, S.O. 90-364, Act of 1998,” Bill 12-543; “Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-521; “Mutual Holding Company Act of 1996 Mergers and Acquisition Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-541; “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Federal Law Conformity Act of 1998,” Bill 12-419; “Opened Alcoholic Beverage Containers Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-612; “Alcoholic Beverage Control Act DC Area Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-294; “Historic Motor Vehicle Vintage License Plate Act of 1998,” Bill 12-8; “Prohibition on Abandoned Vehicles Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-649; “Correctional Treatment Facility Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-584; “Mount Calvary Holy Evangelistic Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997,” Bill 12-205; “Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997,” Bill 12-332; “ARCH Training Center Real Property Tax Exemption and Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1998,” Bill 12-548; “Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church Real Property Tax Exemption and Equitable Real Property Tax Exemption and Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1998,” Bill 12-586; “Salvation Army Harbor Light Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1998,” Bill 12-659.; Reading and vote on proposed resolutions: “Contract Appeals Board Chief Administrative Judge Lorilyn Simkins Career and Excepted Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-825; “Contract Appeals Board Chief Administrative Judge Phyllis W. Jackson Career and Excepted Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-826.; Final Reading and Final Vote on Temporary Legislation: “The Department of Human Services Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Temporary Act of 1998,” Bill 12-689; “The Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-657; “Sex Offender Registration Act of 1996 Risk Assessment Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-699; “Criminal Background Investigation for the Protection of Children Temporary Act of 1998,” Bill 12-722; “Metropolitan Police Department Civilianization Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-709; “Drug Prevention and Children At-Risk Check-Off temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-705; “Regional Airports Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-723; “Public School Nurse Assignment Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-739; “Retired Police Officer Redeployment Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-748; “Special Events Fee Adjustment Waiver Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-740; “Adult Education Designation Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-742; “Correctional Treatment Facility Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-749; “Extension of Time to Dispose of District Owned Surplus Real Property Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-750.; Non-Consent. Final reading and final vote on proposed bills: “Closing of Public Alley in Square 198, S.O. 90-260, Act of 1998,” Bill 12-31. Final reading and final vote on temporary legislation: “Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-557.
Friday, September 18, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Public Works public hearing on Bill 12-582, the “Solid Waste Facility Permit Act of 1995 Amendment Act of 1998.” Register to testify by calling the Committee at 727-8203 before close of business, Monday, September 14, 1998.
Thursday, September 17, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the “Human Rights Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-690. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey before the close of business on September 14, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Human Services committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, September 16, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.; 1:30 p.m. Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs public roundtable on METRO issues, including the Interjurisdictional Funding Agreement for Bus Service and WMATA's Rehabilitation and Replacement Program, follow-up on the June 4th, 1998, roundtable on Metro Green Line construction issues affecting Columbia Heights residents, WMATA’s contracting practices, and the extension of Metrorail to Dulles International Airport. Register to testify by calling Jacques Rondeau, Clerk of the Committee, at 724-8105, by September 14, 1998; 2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting. The agenda has not yet been set.
Monday, August 24, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Council legislative session to consider Control Board recommendations on regulatory reform and budget reprogramming.
Tuesday, July 28, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public roundtable on PR 12-887, “The Disposition of Lot 41 in Square 454 Approval Resolution of 1998.” Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 before the close of business on July 23, 1998.
Wednesday, July 22, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on PR 12-887, “Redevelopment Land Agency Public Offering Document to Dispose of Fourteenth Street Urban Renewal Parcels 15, 24, 26, 27, 29, and 38 Emergency Declaration Approval Resolution of 1998,” and PR 12-888, “Redevelopment Land Agency Public Offering Document to Dispose of Fourteenth Street Urban Renewal Parcels 15, 24, 26, 27, 29, and 38 Emergency Approval Resolution of 1998.” Register to testify by calling John McGaw or Patrick Scott at 724-8152.
Friday, July 31, 1998: 1:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, public roundtable on the planned relocation of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to 941 N. Capitol Street, N.E., Washington, DC.
Friday, July 17, 1998: 9:30 a.m. Special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management, final public hearing, on policies government communication between the Metropolitan Police Department and residents of the District. Invited panels of witnesses will testify at the morning session. For the first and only time, however, public witnesses will be heard at the afternoon session. Register to testify by calling Schanette Grant at 724-8058 before 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 1998.
Wednesday, July 15, 1998: Summer recess begins
Monday, July 13, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on Job Training Partnership Act contracting and on the need for the District to delay procurements under the JTPA until the District is in compliance with the federal statute. Invited panels of witnesses will testify.
1:00 p.m. Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs public roundtable on regional workforce development.
Friday, July 10, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on police service areas. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant at 724-8058 before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 1998
1:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on the “Citizens’ Public Safety Advisory Commission Act of 1998,” Bill 12-580. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant at 724-8058 before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 1998.
1:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable on the following confirmations: Board of Medicine: Ingrid A. Fitzgerald, PR 12-476. Historical Preservation Review Board: Gregory McCarthy, PR 12-581; Edward M. Johnson, PR 12-583. Board of Nursing: Delia I. O’Hara, PR 12-173; Katrina N. Stewart, PR 12-174; Gaurdia E. Banister, PR 12-175; Jamal X. Jones-Dulani, PR 12-176. Board of Nursing Home Administrators: Alberta Brasfield, PR 12-674; Mildred S. Wood, PR 12-675. Board of Psychology: Pamela T. Anikeef, PR 12-489. Real Estate Commission: Shirley Rivens Smith, PR 12-104. Board of Social Work: Thelma N. Hauser, PR 12-739; Charlotte L. McConnell, PR 12-740; Wanda Clark Bacon, PR 12-177. Register to testify by calling Karriem Holman, Legislative Assistant, at 724-8174 by the close of business on July 6, 1998.
Thursday, July 9, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public roundtable on confirmations to the Apprenticeship Council: Robert M. Brooks, PR 12-372; Arthur G. Taylor, PR 12-373; Fred L. Valentine, PR 12-374; Lois I. Rocks, PR 12-376; Clarence E. Williams, PR 12-377; Frederick Alfred Howell, PR 12-378; and Joanne Boxley-May, PR 12-379.; 2:00 p.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public hearing on the “District of Columbia Employees Residency Incentive Tax Credit Act of 1998” Bill 12-549, to provide an income tax credit and real property tax credit to any government employee who is a first-time homebuyer who purchases a home in the District for his or her primary residence. Register to testify by calling Glenda Anderson at 724-8179 before 12:00 p.m., July 7, 1998.
Wednesday, July 8, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the Addictive Prevention and Rehabilitative Administration. Register to testify by calling Roderic Liggens, Committee Special Assistant, at 724-8060 before the close of business on July 8, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting to make up the “Retired Police Officer Redeployment Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-239; the “Government Property Protection Act of 1997,” Bill 12-321; the “Food Stamp Trafficking and Public Assistance Fraud Control Act of 1998,” Bill 12-520; and the “Home and Community Juvenile Probation Supervision Act of 1998,” Bill 12-596.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, July 7, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Legislative meeting. Final reading and final vote on proposed bills: “Oyster Elementary School Construction and Revenue Bond Act of 1998,” Bill 12-683; “Arson Investigation Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-485; the “District of Columbia Government Vendor Payment Temporary Act of 1998,” Bill 12-627; the “Office of the Inspector General Law Enforcement Powers Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-676; the “Drug Related Nuisance Abatement Temporary Act of 1998,” Bill 12-677; the “Uniform Per Student Funding Formula for Public Schools and Public Charter Schools Second Temporary Act of 1998,” Bill 12-680; and the “District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics Subpoena Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-686; the “Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-557; and “The Department of Human Services Employee Mandatory and Alcohol Testing Temporary Act of 1998,” Bill 12-689. First reading on proposed bills: the “Uniform Per Student Formula for Public Schools and Public Charter Schools Act of 1998,” Bill 12-615; “Cathedral Way Designation Act of 1998,” Bill 12-457; “Drug Related Nuisance Abatement Act of 1998,” Bill 12-519; “Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 1997,” Bill 12-154; “Summary Abatement of Life-or-Health Threatening Conditions Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-175; “Office of the Inspector General Law Enforcement Powers Amendment Act of 1998” Bill 12-622; “Election Day Challenge Procedural Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-499; and the “Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-521. Reading and vote on proposed resolutions: the “Director of the Office of Communications Linda Wharton Boyd Confirmation Resolution of 1997,” PR 12-591; and the “District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics Stephen G. Callas Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” Bill 12-690. Reading and vote on matters on an emergency basis: “The Department of Human Services Employee Mandatory and Alcohol Testing Emergency Declaration Resolution of 1998,” and “The Department of Human Services Employee Mandatory and Alcohol Testing Temporary Act of 1998.” Reading and vote on temporary legislation: “The Department of Human Services Employee Mandatory and Alcohol Testing Temporary Act of 1998.”
Monday, July 6, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the “Washington Convention Center Authority Dedicated Tax Revenue Bond Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-840. Register to testify by calling John McGaw or Patrick Scott at 724-8152 before the close of business on July 2, 1998.
12:00 p.m. Committee on Government Operations public oversight hearing on the year 2000 computer conversion. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 by the close of business on July 2, 1998.
Thursday, July 2, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, July 1, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public hearing on proposed revenue bond project financing by the District of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging and of Velocity Acquisition, L.L.C. (“The Velocity Grille”); The Presbyterian Home, the American Council on Education, and the JFK Center for the Performing Arts; and on confirmation of the following appointments to the Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors: Marialice B. Williams, PR 12-678; Ernest McD. Skinner, PR 12-679; Rosalyn P. Doggett, PR 12-680; Sue Marshall, PR 12-681,; and Brenda H. Jones, PR 12-682. Register to testify by calling Patrick Scott at 724-8153 or John McGaw at 724-8152 before 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting to mark up the “Historic Motor Vehicle Tag Act of 1998,” Bill 12-8.
Tuesday, June 30, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management public hearing on the discipline of Metropolitan Police Department Personnel. Only invited witnesses may testify, but written statements may be submitted for the record before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 1998.
Monday, June 29, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on street prostitution in the District of Columbia, and on community and law enforcement efforts to eradicate it. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant, 724-8058, before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 1998.
Friday, June 26, 1998: 12:00 p.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public hearing on DC Public Schools’ student achievement.
Thursday, June 25, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on the “Sense of the Council Regarding the Establishment of an Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-671. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee of the Whole, 724-8196, by the close of business on Tuesday, June 25, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting to mark up the “Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Equitable Relief Act of 1997,” Bill 12-236; the “First Rock Baptist Church Foundation, Inc., Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997,” the “Arch Training Center Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1998,” Bill 548; the “Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church Real Property Tax Exemption and Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1998,” Bill 12-586; and the “Salvation Army Harbor Light Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1998,” Bill 12-659.
Wednesday, June 24, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting to mark up the “Sex Offender Registration Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 269; the “Sex Offender Registration Act of 1996 Amendment Act of 1998” Bill 12-524; and the following confirmation resolutions to the Sex Offender Registration Advisory Council: Ren� J. Molenkamp, PR 12-552; Robert T.M. Phillips, PR 12-554; and Gladys Walton Hall, PR 12-556.; 4:00 p.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public hearing on the DC Tax Revision Commission Final Report and recommendations regarding the utility services tax, real property taxes, recommendations to the Federal government, and other recommendations. Register to testify by calling Glenda Anderson at 724-8179 before 12:00 noon, Monday, June 22, 1998.
Tuesday, June 23, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services public oversight hearing on the United Planning Organization. Register to testify by calling Roderic Liggens, Committee Special Assistant, at 724-8060 before close of business on June 19, 1998.; 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Government Operations committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.; 2:00 p.m. Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs and Committee on Finance and Revenue joint public roundtable on the District of Columbia’s performance in grants management. Register to testify by calling Jacques Rondeau, Clerk of the Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs, at 724-8105, before close of business on Tuesday, June 30, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, June 22, 1998: 1:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable on confirmations to the following boards and commissions. “Commissioner of the Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation,” Patrick E. Kelly, PR 12-705. Alcohol Beverage Control Board: Max Salas, PR 12-814. Board of Appraisers: Thomas W. Brown, PR 12-687; Carol J. Mitten, PR 12-212. Board of Dentistry: Viola B. Leak, PR 12-688; St. Elmo Crawford, Jr., PR 12-179;Rahele F. Razai, PR 12-180. Historical Preservation Review Board: Charles J. Robertson, PR 12-733; Robert C. Sondermann, PR 12-734; Gayle Sylvia Lowe, PR 12-735; Desa J. Sealy-Ruffin, PR 12-736; Edith Lampson Roberts, PR 12-738; James T. Speight, PR 12-737; Edward D. Dunsan, PR 12-585; James S. Kane, PR 12-582; Gregory McCarthy, PR 12-581; Romaine Thomas, PR 12-584; and Edward M. Johnson, PR 12-583. Board of Medicine: Ingrid A. Fitzgerald, PR 12-457. Board of Nursing: Delia I. O’Hara, PR 12-173; Katrina N. Stewart, PR 12-174; Gaurdia E. Banister, PR 12-175; Jamal X. Jones-Dulani, PR 12-176. Board of Nursing Home Administrators: Alberta Brasfield, PR 12-674; Mildred S. Wood, PR 12-675. Board of Psychology, Pamela T. Anikeef, PR 12-489. Real Estate Commission: Shirley Rivens Smith, PR 12-104. Board of Social Work, Thelma N. Hauser, PR 12-739; Charlotte L. McConnell, PR 12-740; Wanda Clark Bacon, PR 12-177. Register to testify by calling James James Abley, Committee Clerk, 724-8116.
Friday, June 19, 1998: 11:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation and Parks public hearing on DC Public Schools’ policies and procedures for public charter schools. Register to testify by calling Regina Hart, Legislative Assistant, at 724-8068 by the close of business on Thursday, June 18, 1998.
Thursday, June 18, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services public oversight hearing on the Agency for HIV/AIDS.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, June 17, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on “Closing of a Public Alley and Establishing Easements in Square 457, S.O. 90-364, Act of 1998,” Bill 12-543.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Economic Development committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting to mark up the “Anti-Graffiti Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-20.
Tuesday, June 16, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting to consider items from other Committees: the “Director of the Office of Communications Linda Wharton Boyd Confirmation Resolution of 1997,” PR 12-591; “Uniform Per Student Formula for Public Schools and Public Charter Schools Act of 1998,” Bill 12-615; “Cathedral Way Designation Act of 1998,” Bill 12-457; “Drug Related Nuisance Abatement Act of 1998,” Bill 12-519; “Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 1997,” Bill 12-154; “Summary Abatement of Life-or-Health Threatening Conditions Amendment Act of 1998” Bill 12-175; “Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia H.R. Crawford Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-586; “Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia Alton E. Duncanson Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-587; “District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics Stephen G. Callas Confirmation Resolution of1998,” PR 12-690; and “Office of the Inspector General Law Enforcement Powers Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-622.
Friday, June 12, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management public hearing on procurement and control of property by the Metropolitan Police Department. Rescheduled for June 1, 1998.
Thursday, June 11, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation and Parks public hearing on DC Public Schools’ student achievement. Register to testify by calling Jerome Johnson, Committee Administrative Assistant, at 724-8068, by the close of business on Wednesday, June 10, 1998.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public roundtable on the status of the DC Drug Prevention and Children at Risk Fund. Register to testify by calling Glenda Anderson at 724-8179 before 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 1998.
Wednesday, June 10, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the “Food Stamp Trafficking and Public Assistance Fraud Control Act of 1998,” Bill 12-520; and the “Correctional Treatment Facility Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-584. Register by calling Schannette Grant at 724-8058 before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 1998
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services roundtable discussion on the “Department of Human Services Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Act of 1998,” Bill 12-625.
Tuesday, June 9, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public hearing on the DC Tax Revision Commission’s final report and recommendations regarding business taxes, personal income taxes, and taxing goods and services. Register to testify by calling Glenda Anderson at 724-8179 before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Monday, June 8, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on proposed revenue bond financing by the District of Columbia for the Maret School, Resources for the Future, the Hospital for Sick Children, and the Washington International School. Register to testify by calling John McGaw at 724-8152 or Patrick Scott by 724-8153 by the close of business on Friday, June 5, 1998.
Thursday, June 4, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the “Sex Offender Registration Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-269; and the “Sex Offender Registration Act of 1996 Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-524.
2:30 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the confirmation of appointees to the Sex Offender Registration Advisory Council: Ren� J. Molenkamp, PR 12-552; Robert T.M. Phillips, PR 12-554; and Gladys Walton Hall, PR 12-556.
6:00 p.m. Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs public roundtable on Metro issues, including Metro infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement needs, Green line construction issues affecting Columbia Heights, Metro security procedures, and Metro bicycle and automobile parking policies. Register to testify by calling Jacques Rondeau, Clerk of the Committee, at 724-8105 before June 2, 1998.
Wednesday, June 3, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services public roundtable on the Rock Creek Manor Nursing Home.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Economic Development committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.; 10:00 a.m. Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs and Committee on Finance and Revenue public roundtable on the District of Columbia’s performance in grants management. Register to testify by calling Jacques Rondeau, Clerk of the Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs, at 724-8105, by May 29, 1998. Reschedules to June 23, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting to mark up the “Anti-Graffiti Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-20.
Tuesday, June 2, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Legislative meeting. The agenda includes final reading and final vote on the proposed bills: “Establishment of Criteria for Council Review of Contracts Act of 1997,” Bill 12-144; “School Transit Subsidy Act of 1978 Amendment Act of 1998” Bill 12-190; “Bishop Aimilianos Laloussis Park Designation Act of 1998,” Bill 12-416; “Whistleblower Reinforcement Act of 1998,” Bill 12-191; “Official Dinosaur Act of 1998,” Bill 12-538; and “Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Act of 1998,” Bill 12-618. It includes the first reading of the proposed bills: “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 185, S.O. 97-106, Act of 1998,” Bill 12-592; “Windshield Wipers and Headlamp Regulation Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-480; and “Old Rock Creek Church Road Designation Act of 1998,” Bill 12-500. It includes the final reading and final vote on temporary legislation: “Uniform Per Student Funding Formula for Public Schools and Charter Schools Temporary Act of 1998,” Bill 12-610; “Assessment and Placement of Special Education Students Temporary Act of 1998,” Bill 12-642; “Abatement of Controlled Dangerous Substances Nuisances Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-643; “Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-557; “Sex Offender Registration Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-646; “Quick Payment Act Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-647; and “Metropolitan Police Department Excepted Service Positions Authorization Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-654. It includes the first reading of the proposed bill, “Election Day Challenge Procedural Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-499. It also includes the reading and vote on proposed resolutions to confirm the following appointees to the Recreation Assistance Board: Betty Jo Gaines, PR 12-533; James A. Dalrymple, PR 12-534; Lisa Brevard, PR 12-535; Samuel LaBeach, PR 12-536; Paula L. Jewell, PR 12-537; Peter Rhodes Easley, PR 12-538; Wilma Raye Harvey, PR 12-539; Austine B. Fowler, PR 12-540; and Evelyn Woolston, PR 12-541.
Monday, June 1, 1998: 10:00 a.m. special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management public hearing on the Metropolitan Police Department’s policies, procedures and practices for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and services; and the management and control of property in the Department’s custody.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Government Operations public roundtable on the “Contract Appeals Board Phyllis W. Jackson Confirmation Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-732.
11:30 a.m. Special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management public hearing on the procurement and control of property by the Metropolitan Police Department. Only invited witnesses may testify, but written statements may be submitted for the record before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 1998.
Friday, May 29, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development and Committee on Finance and Revenue public hearing on the “Washington Convention Center Financing Amendment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-379. Register to testify by calling Glenda Anderson at 724-8180 before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 1998.
Wednesday, May 27, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Public Works and the Environment public hearing on the "Solid Waste Facility Permit Act of 1995 Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-582. Register to testify by calling 727-8203 before the close of business on Friday, May 22, 1998.
12:00 p.m. Committee on Public Works and the Environment public roundtable on Title 17, Subpart C, of Bill 12-618, the “Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Act of 1998”: Motor Vehicle Department Establishment, which establishes a new Department of Motor Vehicles, separate from the Department of Public Works. Register to testify by calling the committee at 727-8203 before close of business on Friday, May 22, 1998.
Tuesday, May 26, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation and Parks public hearing on the DC Public Schools’ repair and procurement. Register to testify by calling Jerome Johnson, Committee Administrative Assistant, at 724-8068, by the close of business on Tuesday, May 26, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Government Operations committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
4:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable on the “Unfair Trade Practices Act of 1997,” Bill 12-418; and the “Opened Alcoholic Beverage Containers Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-612. Register to testify by calling Karriem Holman at 724-8174 before the close of business on Friday, May 22, 1998.
Friday, May 22, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation and Parks public hearing on the DC Public Schools’ repair and procurement. Register to testify by calling Jerome Johnson, Committee Administrative Assistant, at 724-8068, by the close of business on Thursday, May 21, 1998. Rescheduled to May 26.
Thursday, May 21, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services public hearing on the “Health Benefits Plan Grievance Procedure Establishment Act of 1997,” Bill 12-501. This bill would require all health benefit plans operating in the District to establish clear and efficient grievance procedures. Register to testify by calling Roderic Liggens, Research Specialist to the Committee, at 724-8060, before the close of business on Monday, May 18, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, May 20, 1998: 9:30 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the year 2000 issue and the Comprehensive Automatic Personnel Payroll System (CAPPS).
1:00 p.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the “Fiscal Year 1999 Action Plan Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-745, which consolidates grant applications to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 24th Year Community Development program; and on the “Home Purchase Assistance Fund Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-617.
Tuesday, May 19, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting to consider “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 185, S.O. 97-106, Act of 1998,” Bill 12-592; and “Election Day Challenge Procedural Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-499.
3:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Government Operations public roundtable on the “Office of the Inspector General Law Enforcement Powers Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-622, which allows some investigators in the Office of the Inspector General to carry firearms wile investigating felonies. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 by the close of business on Monday, May 18, 1998.
Monday, May 18, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue oversight roundtable on the Office of Tax and Revenue spending of the $13 million additional funding appropriated by the Chief Financial Officer and the Control Board under the 2:1 Authority.
Thursday, May 14, 1998: 9:30 a.m. Committee on Government operations public hearing on the administration of the Disability Compensation Program for DC Employees, focusing on unpaid medical bills and uncompensated disability claims relating to DC employees with work-related injuries or illnesses.
1:00 p.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the “Urban Renewal Plan for the Fourteenth Street Urban Renewal Area Modification Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-691; the “Extension of Time to Dispose of Square 4107, Lots 227 and 900 and Square 4103, Lots 826 and 827 to Crane Rental Company Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-721; the “Extension of Time to Dispose of Square 272, Lot 45 to Donatelli Klein, Inc. Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-722; “Disposition of Lots 90, 91, 92, 105, 106, and 125 in Square 2560 to Adams Morgan Development Limited Partnership Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-723; and “Disposition of Lot 824 in Square 1189 to Millenium Georgetown Development L.L.C. Approval Resolution of 1998,” PR 12-741.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, May 13, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue oversight roundtable on the “Office of Tax and Revenue spending of the $13 million additional funding appropriated by the Chief Financial Officer and the Control Board under the 2:1 authority.” Register to testify by calling Glenda Anderson at 724-8179 before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 1998.
12:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on “Home and Community Juvenile Probation Supervision Act of 1998,” Bill 12-596
1:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the “Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 1997,” Bill 12-154; the “Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997,” Bill 12-158; the “Arson Investigators Amendment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-485; the “Insurance Fraud Prevention and Detection Act of 1997,” Bill 12-519; the “Citizen Complaint Review Act of 1998,” Bill 12-521; and the “Advisory Commission on Sentencing Establishment Act of 1998,” Bill 12-550.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, May 12, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on "Closing of a Public Alley in Square 185, S.O. 97-107, Act of 1998," Bill 12-592. This bill would close a public alley in Square 185, bounded by I Street, 16th Street, K Street, and 17th Street,, N.W., in Ward 2, for 1625 Eye Limited Partnership to build an office building. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee of the Whole, at 724-8196, by close of business on Thursday, May 7, 1998.; 11:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on the "Official State Historical Society Act of 1997," Bill 12-482, to designate the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., as the Official State Historical Society of DC and to repeal the Museum of the City of Washington Act of 1980. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee of the Whole, at 724-8196, by close of business on Thursday, May 7, 1998.
Monday, May 11, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public hearing on the feasibility of the adaptive use of the existing Washington Convention Center. Register to testify by calling John McGaw, Committee Clerk, at 724-8152, before 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, 1998. Cancelled.
Thursday, May 7, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public hearing on the triennial real property tax assessment and the new administrative appeals process. Register to testify by calling Glenda Anderson at 724-8179 before 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 5, 1998.; 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, May 6, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the "BB&T Corporation Acquisition of Franklin Bancorporation, Inc., Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-278; and on the matter of the Beauvoir School Industrial Revenue Bond Project. Register to testify by calling Patrick Scott, Committee Council, at 724-8153, before 12:00 p.m., on Monday, May 4, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting. Mark-up of the "Cathedral Way Designation Act of 1998," Bill 12-457; "Old Rock Creek Church Road Designation Act of 1998," Bill 12-500; and "Windshield Wipers and Headlamp Regulation Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-480.
Tuesday, May 5, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting on the "Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Request Act of 1998," Bill 12-587; and the "Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Act of 1998," Bill 12-618.
Immediately following Legislative meeting. Final Reading and Final Vote on proposed bills and temporary legislation: the "Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney Act of 1998," Bill 12-157; "Public Employee Relations Board Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-259; "Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan Act of 1998," Bill 12-386; "Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 1998," Bill 12-193; "establishment of Criteria for Council Review of Contracts Act of 1997," Bill 12-144; "Library Drug Free Zone Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-10; "International Fuel Tax Agreement Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-422; "District of Columbia Tax Conformity Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-455; "Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Request Act of 1998," Bill 12-587; "Designation of Excepted Services Positions Temporary Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-608; "Moratorium on the Issuance of New Retailer's Licenses Class B Temporary Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-609; "Uniform Per Student Funding Formula for Public Schools and Charter Schools Temporary Act of 1998," Bill 12-610; and "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Federal Law Conformity Temporary Amendment act of 1998," Bill 12-611. First Reading on proposed bills: the "School Transit Subsidy Act of 1978 Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-190; "Bishop Aimilianos Laloussis Park Designation Act of 1998," Bill 12-416; "Assault on an Inspector or Investigator Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-21; "Arrest without Warrant by Law Enforcement Officers Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-279; and "Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Act of 1998," Bill 12-618. Reading and vote on a proposed resolution: the "Board of Real Property Assessment and Appeals for the District of Columbia James L. Powell, Jr., Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-248.
Thursday, April 30, 1998: 1:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services public roundtable on the "Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-556, which is Welfare Reform Phase II Legislation. Register to testify by calling Roderic Liggens, Special Assistant to the Committee on Human Services, at 724-8060, before close of business on Tuesday, April 28, 1998.
Wednesday, April 29, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management public hearing on overtime pay and outside employment for Metropolitan Police Department Officers. Only invited witnesses will testify, by written testimony may be submitted to Phyllis Jones, Secretary of the Council, 441 4th Street, NW, Room 716, Washington, DC 20001, before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 1998.
Wednesday, April 29, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management public hearing on overtime pay and outside employment for Metropolitan Police Department Officers. Only invited witness will testify, but written statements may be sent to Ms. Phyllis Jones, Secretary to the Council, 441 4th Street, N.W., Room 716, before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 1996.
Tuesday, April 28, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on the "Official Dinosaur Designation Act of 1998," Bill 12-538. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant, at 724-8196, before close of business on Friday, April 23, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Government Operations committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; the agenda has not yet been set.
Monday, April 27, 1998: 2:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the "Sex Offender Registration Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-269; and the "Sex Offender Registration Act of 1996 Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-524. Mark-up of the the "Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 19997," Bill 12-154; the "Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997," Bill 12-158; the "Drug-Related Nuisance Abatement Act of 1998," Bill 12-519; the "Advisory Commission on Sentencing Establishment Act of 1998," Bill 12-550; and the "Citizen Complaint Review Act of 1998," Bill 12-521. Also public hearing and mark-up of the following appointments to the Sex Offender Registration Advisory Council: Ren� J. Molenkamp, PR 12-552; Robert T.M. Phillips, PR 12-554; Eliot Sorel, PR 12-555; Gladys Walton Hall, PR 12-556.
Thursday, April 23, 1998: 2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
4:00 p.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation and Parks public hearing on the DC Public Schools safety and security. Register to testify by calling Jerome Johnson, Committee Administrative Assistant, at 724-8068, by the close of business on April 22, 1998.
Wednesday, April 22, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting to mark up the "Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 1997," Bill 12-154; the "Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997," Bill 12-158; the "Insurance Fraud Prevention and Detection Act of 1997," Bill 12-235; the "Drug Related Nuisance Abatement Act of 1998," Bill 12-519; the "Advisory Commission on Sentencing Establishment Act of 1998," Bill 12-550; and the "Citizen Complaint Review Act of 1998," Bill 12-521.
Tuesday, April 21, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole consideration of the "Fiscal Year 1999 Budget of 1998," Bill 12-587; the "Compensation Settlement for Employees in Compensation Units 1 and 2 Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-638, and "District of Columbia Health and Hospital Public Benefit Corporation Board of Directors Lee Partridge Reappointment Resolution of 1998," PR 12-694, "the "Board of Real Property Assessment and Appeals for the District of Columbia James L. Powell, Jr. Confirmation of 1997," PR 12-248, the "Assault on an Inspector or Investigator Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-21; the "School Transit Subsidy Act of 1978 Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-190; the "Arrest without Warrant by Law Enforcement Officers Amendments Act of 1997," Bill 12-279; the "Bishop Aimilianos Laloussis Park Designation Act of 1998," Bill 12-416; the "International Fuel Tax Agreement Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-422; the "District of Columbia General Fund Revitalization Bond Act of 1997," Bill 12-427; and the "District of Columbia Tax Conformity Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-45.
Immediately Following Legislative meeting on the "Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department Charles H. Ramsey Confirmation Resolution of 1998," PR 12-699; the "Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department Salary Adjustment Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-700; and the "Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Act of 1998," Bill 12-587.
Monday, April 20, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on "Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department Charles H. Ramsey Confirmation Resolution of 1998," PR 12-699; and "Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department Salary Adjustment Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-700. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant at 724-8058 before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 1998. Bills are not yet available; Charles Ramsey's r�sum� is available on-line.
11:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the "national Cable Satellite Corporation Revenue Bond Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-724, to authorize up to $13,260,000 in DC revenue bonds for loans to assist the National Cable Satellite Corporation to finance, refinance, or reimburse a project.
12:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Economic Development public hearing on the "Executive Director of the Office of Cable Television Deborah M. Royster Confirmation Resolution of 1998," PR 12-635. Register to testify by calling Patrick Scott, Counsel to the Committee, at 724-8153, before 12:00 p.m., March 30, 1998.
4:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public hearing on the "Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia Edward M. Meyers Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-532; the "Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia H.R. Crawford Resolution of 1998," PR 12-586; the "Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia Alton E. Duncanson, Jr., Confirmation Resolution of 1998," PR 12-587; and the "People's Counsel Elizabeth A. Noel Confirmation Resolution of 1998," PR 12-638.
Wednesday, April 8, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Public Works and the Environment public hearing on the "Anti-Drunk Driving Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-581.
Wednesday, April 8, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on the "Citizens' Public Safety Advisory Commission Act of 1998," Bill 12-580. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant, 724-8058, before 5:00 p.m., April 6, 1998.
Tuesday, April 7, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Legislative Meeting. The consent agenda includes the final reading and final vote on the "DC Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-213; the "DC Unemployment Compensation Federal Conformity Act of 1997," Bill 12-415; "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-156; "Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Act of 1975 Financial Reporting Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-262; the "Parking Meter Fee Moratorium Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-85; the "DC Tax Increment Finance Act of 1997," Bill 12-498; the "Definition of Optometry Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-152; and the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-354. It also includes the first reading of the "Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney Act of 1998," Bill 12-157; "Public Employee Relations Board Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-259; the "Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan Act of 1997," Bill 12-386; and the Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 1997," Bill 12-193; a reading and vote on the "Compensation Settlement for Employees in Compensation Unit 22 Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-629; the "First International Bank of Washington Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-469; the "Friendship Heights Task Force Resolution of 1998," PR 12-672; the "DC Board of Library Trustees Drake M. Wilson Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-577; and three appointment resolutions to the UDC Board of Trustees Nominating Committee – Richard A. Hamilton, Sr., PR 12-684; Roger Wilkins, PR 12-685; and Frank Method, PR 12-686. Final reading and final vote on temporary legislation includes the "Eastern Market Open Air Retailing Temporary Act of 1998," Bill 12-573; the "Public Assistance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-574; the "Motor Vehicle Excessive Idling Fine Increase Temporary Act of 1998," Bill 12-575; the "Children's Defense Fund Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Temporary Act of 1998," Bill 12-576; the "Correctional Treatment Facility Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-578; and the "Medicaid Managed Care Consistency Temporary Act of 1998," Bill 12-579.
The non-consent agenda includes the final reading and final vote on the "National Capital Revitalization Corporation Act of 1998," Bill 12-514; the "Truth in Sentencing Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-523; and the "Residency Requirement Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-137. It includes the first reading of the "Establishment of Criteria for Council Review of Contracts Act of 1997," Bill 12-144; and the "Library Drug Free Zone Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-10. It also includes the final reading and final vote on temporary legislation, the "Georgetown Business Improvement District Temporary Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-577.
Thursday, April 2, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services public roundtable on the "Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-556.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, April 1, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public hearing on the DC Public Schools grant program. Register to testify by calling Jerome Johnson, Committee Administrative Assistant, at 724-8068 by the close of business on March 31, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Economic Development committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Tuesday, March 31, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Legislative meeting to read and vote on two emergency resolutions: the "General Obligation Bond Issuance 1998 Additional Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 1998," PR 12-697; and the "General Obligation Bond Issuance 1998 Additional Authorization Emergency Resolution of 1998," PR 12-698.; 2:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on three nominations to the Zoning Commission: Jerrily R. Kress, PR 12-632; Anthony Jerome Hood, PR 12-633; and Angel F. Clarens, PR 12-634.
Friday, March 27, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management public hearing on the recruitment and training of Metropolitan Police Department officers. Testimony will be heard only from invited witnesses.
Thursday, March 26, 1998: 2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting to mark-up and vote on the "International Fuel Tax Agreement Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-422; the "DC General Fund Revitalization Bond Act of 1997," Bill 427; the "DC Tax Conformity Emergency Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-455; and the "Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals James L. Powell, Jr., Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-248. Also considered will be real property tax exemption and tax relief acts for the Kenneth H. Nash Post #8 American Legion, Bill 12-412; Temple Micah, Bill 12-489; the "Bethea-Welch Post 7284, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bill 12-531; and the Society of the Cincinnati, Bill 12-545.
Wednesday, March 25, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services public hearing on the DC Department of Human Services 1999 fiscal year budget request. Register to testify by calling Roderic Liggins, Special Assistant to the Committee, by close of business on March 23, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting to mark-up the "Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 1997," Bill 12-154; the "Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997," Bill 12-158; and the "Insurance Fraud Prevention and Detection Act of 1997," Bill 12-235.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services budget hearing on the Commission on Mental Health 1999 fiscal year budget request.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment public hearing on the "Cathedral Way Designation Act of 1998," Bill 12-457; the "Old Rock Creek Church Road Designation Act of 1998," Bill 12-500; and the "Windshield Wipers and Headlamp Regulatory Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-480.
3:30 p.m. Committee on Human Services budget hearing on the DC Child and Family Services Administration 1999 fiscal year budget request.
Tuesday, March 24, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on "Closing of a Public Alley and Establishing Easements in Square 457, S.O. 90-364 Act of 1998," Bill 12-543. The location is bounded by D Street, 7th Street, # Street, and 6th Street, NW, in Ward 2.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Government Operations committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:30 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public briefing to hear from Washington Gas Company on the deregulation of the natural gas industry.
Monday, March 23, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations budget hearing on the fiscal year 1999 budget for the Office of Real Property.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on fiscal year 1999 budget support legislation: the "DC Unemployment Compensation Tax Stabilization Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-492; "The Quick Payment Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-517; and the "Designation of Excepted Service Positions Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-554. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 by close of business on March 19, 1998.
Thursday, March 19, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations budget hearing on the fiscal year 1999 budget for the Office on Real Property Management and other agencies. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 by the close of business on March 16, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the "Contract Appeals Board Claudia D. Booker Confirmation Resolution of 1998," PR 12-631.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, March 18, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services budget hearing on the DC Department of Health 1999 fiscal year budget request. Register to testify by calling Roderic Liggens, Special Assistant to the Committee, at 724-8060, by close of business on March 16, 1998
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Economic Development committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services budget hearing on the DC Health and Hospitals Public Benefit Corporation 1999 fiscal year budget request. Register to testify by calling Roderic Liggens, Special Assistant to the Committee, at 724-8060, by close of business on March 16, 1998
Tuesday, March 17, 1998: 10:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole meeting on the "Establishment of Criteria for Council Review of Contracts Act of 1997," Bill 12-144; the "Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan Act of 1997," Bill 12-386; "Compensation Settlement for Employees in Compensation Unit 22 Approval Declaration Resolution of 1998," PR 12-269; "Compensation Settlement for Employees in Compensation Unit 24 Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-630; and on three nominations to the University of DC Board of Trustees Nominating Committee: Richard A. Hamilton, Sr., PR 12-684; Roger Wilkins, PR 12-685; and Frank Method, PR 12-686. The Committee of the Whole will also consider items from other committees: the "Library Drug Free Zone Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-10; "Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney Act of 1998," Bill 12-156; "Public Employee Relations Board Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-259; "Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-354; and "First International Bank of Washington Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-469.; 12:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on three nominations to the Zoning Commission: Jerrily R. Kress, PR 12-632; Anthony Jerome Hood, PR 12-633; and Angel F. Clarens, PR 12-634. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, administrative assistant to the Committee of the Whole, at 724-8196.
2:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole budget hearing on the fiscal year 1999 budget for the Office of Zoning, Office of Planning, and DC Auditor. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee of the Whole, at 724-8169, by the close of business on March 12, 1998.
Monday, March 16, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the "Eastern Market Real Property Asset Management and Outdoor Vending Act of 1997," Bill 12-477.
Friday, March 13, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary budget hearing on the D.C. National Guard, Office of the Corporation Counsel, Settlements and Judgments Fund, Judges' Retirement Fund, Police and Fire Retirement Fund, Office of Emergency Preparedness, Metropolitan Police Department, and Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Register to testify by calling Lyle Blanchard, 724-8033.
Thursday, March 12, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs budget hearing on the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Office of the People's Counsel, Public Service Commission, and Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation. Register to testify by calling Sebrina McClendon, 724-8116.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting to mark-up and vote on the "International Fuel Tax Agreement Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-422; the "District of Columbia General Fund Revitalization Bond Act of 1997," Bill 12-427; and the "District of Columbia Tax Conformity Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-455.
Wednesday, March 11, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services budget hearing on the Department of Health, Office of Aging, Commission on Arts and Humanities, and Energy. Register to testify by calling Roderick Liggins, 724-8045.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting; the agendy has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services budget hearing on the Health and Hospital Public Benefits Corporation and the Public Benefits Corporation Subsidy. Register to testify by calling Roderick Liggins, 724-8045.
Tuesday, March 10, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs public roundtable on the "Sense of the Council on Appointing Elected Officials to the DC Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority Resolution," PR 12-619. Register to testify by calling Jacques Rondeau, 724-8015.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Public Works and the Environment budget hearing on the Department of Public Works, Taxi Commission, and School Transit Subsidy. Register to testify by calling Arline Flournoy, 724-8203.
Monday, March 9, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development budget hearing on the Department of Housing and Community Development, Office of Economic Development, Sports and Entertainment Commission, Washington Convention Center, Tourism, Motion Picture and Television Development, Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Finance Agency, Minority Business Opportunity Commission, Office of Banking and Financial Institutions, Redevelopment Land Agency, Economic Development Financial Corporation, Washington Convention and Visitors Association, DC Public Access Corporation, Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications, DC Chamber of Commerce, DC Committee to Promote Washington, International Business, and Industrial Revenue Bond Program. Register to testify by calling John McGaw, 724-8152.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Government Operations budget hearing on the Department of Employment Services, Contract Appeals Board, Board of Elections and Ethics, Office of Campaign Finance, and Office of the City Administrator. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey, 724-7808.
Saturday, March 7, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services budget hearing on the Department of Human Services. Register to testify by calling Roderick Liggins on 724-8045.
Friday, March 6, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary budget hearing on the DC National Guard, Judicial Nomination Commission, Commission on Judicial Disabilities, Board of Appeal and Review, Board of Parole, and Department of Corrections. Register to testify by calling Lyle Blanchard, 724-8033.; 2:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services budget hearing on the DC Office of Aging 1999 fiscal year budget request, followed at 3:00 p.m. by the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities 1999 fiscal year budget request and at 4:00 p.m. by the DC Energy Office 1999 fiscal year budget request. Register to testify by calling Roderick Liggins, 724-8045.
Thursday, March 5, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue budget hearing on the Board of Real Estate Property Assessment and Appeals, Office of Financial Management, Tax and Revenue, Office of Finance and Treasury, Grants Management, Tax Revision Commission, Recorder of Deeds, DC Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board, Office of Financial Operations and systems, and Chief Information Officer. Register to testify by calling Mark Sobo, 724-8179.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
1:00 p.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation budget hearing on the fiscal year 1999 budget request of the DC public schools, libraries, Recreation and Parks, and the University of the District of Columbia. Register to testify by calling Jerome Johnson, Committee Administrative Assistant, at 724-8068, by the close of business on March 4, 1998.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation budget hearing on public schools, charter schools, teacher retirement, the University of the District of Columbia, the University of the District of Columbia School of Law, libraries, and recreation. Register to testify by calling Jerry Johnson, 724-8068.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Human Services committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, March 4, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations budget hearing on the Executive Office of the Mayor, Office of the City Administrator, Department of Employment Services, Office of the Inspector General, Chief Technology Office, Office on Human Rights, Office of Employee Appeals, Public Employee Relations Board, Office on Latino Affairs, District of Columbia Retirement Board, and Advisory Neighborhood Commissions.
10:00 a.m., Room 700 Committee on Economic Development committee meeting to mark-up and vote on the "First International Bank of Washington Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-469.
2:00 p.m., Room 700 Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting to mark up the "Bishop Aimilianos Latoussis Park Act of 1997," PR 12-416, and the "School Transit Subsidy Act of 1978 Amendment Act of 1997," PR 12-190.
Tuesday, March 3, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Legislative meeting. The consent agenda includes the final reading and final vote on the "Fee Collection Incentive Act of 1997, Bill 12-248; the "Real Property Tax Rates for Tax Year 1998 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-370; the "Omnibus Personnel Reform Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-44; the "Omnibus Sports Consolidation Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-417; and the "District of Columbia Mortgage Lender and Broker Act of 1996 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-426. It also includes the first reading of the "District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-213; the "District of Columbia Unemployment Federal Conformity Act of 1997," Bill 12-416; the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-156; and the "Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Act of 1975 Financial Reporting Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-262.
The non-consent agenda includes the reading and vote on the following proposed resolutions and bills: the "Contract Appeals Board Career and Excepted Services Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-588; the "Office of Emergency Preparedness Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-590; the "Department of Human Rights and Local Business Development Executive Services Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-498; the "Office of Policy and Program Evaluation Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-500; and the "Department of Recreation and Parks Executive Services Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-628. It also includes the final reading and final vote on the following proposed bill and temporary legislation: the "Southeastern University Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997," Bill 12-340. the "Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998 Temporary Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-526, the "Mutual Holding Company Act of 19996 Mergers and Acquisition Amendment Temporary Act of 1998," Bill 12-544; the "Sex Offender Registration Act Emergency Act of 1996 Temporary Act of 1998," Bill 12-525; the "Solid Waste Facility Permit Act of 1995 Temporary Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-546; and the "Real Property Tax Rates and Assessment Initiative Temporary Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-547. It also includes the first reading of the following proposed bills: the "Parking Meter Fee Moratorium Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-85; the "Business Base Regulatory Protection Act of 1997," Bill 12-451; the "District of Columbia Tax Increment Finance Act of 1997," Bill 12-498; and the "National Capital Revitalization Corporation Act of 1998," Bill 12-514.
Monday, March 2, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs public oversight hearing on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) review of fiscal year 1997 spending, fiscal year 1998 budget implementation, and fiscal year 1999 budget request. Register to testify by calling Jacques Rondeau, Committee Clerk, at 724-8105, by the close of business on February 27, 1998.
1:00 p.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the "Presidential Year Standardized Primary Date Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-282; and the "Election Day Challenge Procedural Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-499. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808, by close of business on Thursday, February 26, 1998.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable with respected to a proposed revenue bond sale to assist the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and the National Associations of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges to purchase, renovate, furnish, and add parking to 1321 H Street, N.W. Register to testify by calling John McGaw, 724-8152, or Patrick Scott, 724-8153, by the close of business on Friday, February 28, 1998.
Friday, February 27, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the "Arson Investigators Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-485; the "Government Property Protection Act of 1997," Bill 321; and the "Victim's Rights Establishment Act of 1997," Bill 12-484.
2:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on the "Drug Related Nuisance Abatement Act of 1998," Bill 12-519.
Thursday, February 26, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management public hearing to hear testimony from invited panels of witnesses on allegations of retaliation against whistleblowers in the Metropolitan Police Department.
Wednesday, February 25, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the DC Department of Health 1997 and 1998 fiscal year performance and spending.; 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting to mark-up the "Library Drug Free Zone Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-10; the "Assault on an Inspector or Investigator Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-21; the "Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney Act of 1997," Bill 12-157; the "Arrest Without Warrant by Law Enforcement Officers Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-279; the "Truth in Sentencing Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-523; and the "Advisory Commission on Sentencing Establishment Act of 1998," Bill 12-550.
1:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities 1997 and 1998 fiscal year performance and spending.; 2:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services roundtable discussion on on four Medicaid Managed Care Emergency Approval Resolutions: PR 12-621, Contract No. 7010-AC-NS-2-CR, American Preferred Provider Plan, Inc.; PR 12-623, Contract No. 7010-AE-NS-2-CR, George Washington University Health Plan; PR 12-625, Contract No. 7010-AF-NS-2-CR, Health Right, Inc.; and PR-12-627, Contract No. 7010-AG-NS-2-CR, DC Health Cooperative, Inc. Register to testify by calling Roderick Liggens, Research Specialist, at 724-8060, by close of business on Monday, February 23, 1998.
Tuesday, February 24, 1998: 8:30 a.m. Committee of the Whole oversight hearing; FY98 and FY98 spending and performance review for the Chief Financial Officer, budget, debt service, and short term interest.; 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the "Police Conduct Review Board Act of 1997," Bill 12-360, and the "Citizen Complaint Review Act of 1998," Bill 12-521. Register to testify by calling Ms. Schannette Grant at 724-8058 no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 20, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Government Operations committee meeting; the agenda has not y;et been set.
2:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the "Drug Related Nuisance Abatement Act of 1998," Bill 12-519. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant at 724-8058 before 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Monday, February 23, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on the "Truth in Sentencing Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-523, and the "Advisory Commission on Sentencing Establishment Act of 1998," Bill 12-550.
Friday, February 20, 1998: 2:00 p.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation public oversight hearing on the fiscal year 1997 spending and fiscal year 1998 budget implementation of the DC Public Schools, DC Public Libraries, DC Department of Recreations and Parks, and University of the District of Columbia.
Thursday, February 19, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the Office of Aging.; 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the Department of Human Services Fiscal Year 1997 and 1998 spending and performance. Register to testify by calling Roderic Liggens, Special Assistant, at 724-8060, before close of business on February 17, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the District of Columbia Commission on Mental Health Services 1997 and 1998 Fiscal Year Performance and Spending. Register to testify by calling Roderic Liggens, Special Assistant, at 724-8060 by the close of business on February 17, 1998.
3:30 p.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on "The District of Columbia Child and Family Services Administration 1997 and 1998 Fiscal Year Performance and Spending." Register to testify by calling Roderic Liggens, Special Assistant, at 724-8060 by the close of business on February 17, 1998.
Wednesday, February 18, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Economic Development committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting to mark up the "Bishop Aimilianos Laloussis Park Act of 1997," Bill 12-416, and the "School Transit Subsidy Act of 1978 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-190.
Tuesday, February 17, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting. Consideration of the "Department of Human Rights and Local Business Development Executive Services Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-498; "Office of Policy and Program Evaluation Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," Pr 12-500; "Contracts Appeals Board Career and Excepted Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-588; "Department of Recreation and Parks Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-589; and "Office of Emergency Preparedness Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-590. Also consideration of items from other committees: "Parking Meter Fee Moratorium Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-85; "District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-213; "Business Base Regulatory Protection Act of 1997," Bill 12-451; "District of Columbia Unemployment Federal Conformity Act of 1997," Bill 12-542; "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-156; and "Advisory Neighborhood Commission Act of 1975 Financial Reporting Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-262.
2:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole oversight hearing on the FY97 and FY98 performance of the Chief Financial Officer, budget, debt service, short term interest, auditor, planning, zoning, and Council.
Friday, February 13, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Public Works and the Environment oversight hearing on the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, followed at 2:00 p.m. by the Department of Public Works, DC Taxicab Commission, and School Transit Subsidy.
Thursday, February 12, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public hearing on the District of Columbia Public Schools Academic Plan.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting to mark-up the "District of Columbia Tax Increment Finance Commission Act," Bill 12-498.
Wednesday, February 11, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing on the Department of Corrections, followed at 12:00 noon by the Metropolitan Police Department
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Economic Development committee meeting to mark-up and vote on the "National Capital Revitalization Corporation Act of 1998," Bill 12-514.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
5:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable on the "Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 1997," Bill 12-193. Register to testify by calling Sebrina A. McClendon, Committee Council, at 724-8174 before close of business on February 11, 1998.
Tuesday, February 10, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations oversight hearing on the performance of the Department of Employment Services, Offices of Personnel, Office of Human Rights, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Employee Appeals, Public Employee Relations Board, Office of Latino Affairs, and the DC Retirement Board.
5:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs oversight hearing on the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
Monday, February 9, 1998: 2:00 p.m. Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs oversight hearing on the FY97 spending, FY98 budget implementation, and FY99 budget request for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and Commission and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Friday, February 6, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue oversight hearing on the Board of Real Estate Property Assessment and Appeals, Office of Financial Management, Tax and Revenue, Office of Finance and Treasury, Grants Management, Tax Revision Commission, Recorder of Deeds, D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board, Office of Financial Operations and Systems, and Chief Information Officer.
2:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing on the Office of the Corporation Counsel, "Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1998 for the Office of the Corporation Counsel and the Department of Human Services approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-580; and, at 4:00 p.m., on the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department.
Thursday, February 5, 1998: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations oversight hearing on performance reviews of the following agencies: the Executive Office of the Mayor, the Department of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology, Office of the City Administrator, Office of the Inspector General, Board of Elections and Ethics, Office of Campaign Finance, and Contract Appeals Board.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not been set.
11:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public roundtable on the "District of Columbia Board of Library Trustees Drake M. Wilson Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-557.
Wednesday, February 4, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the "Washington Convention Center Authority Board of Directors Terence C. Golden Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-529.
2:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole public briefing on the Fiscal Year 1997 financial audit.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting to mark up the "Bishop Aimilianos Laloussis Park Act of 1998," Bill 12-416; and the "School Transit Subsidy Act of 1978 Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-190.
Tuesday, February 3, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting on the "Department of Recreation and Parks Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-496; "Office of Emergency Preparedness Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-497; "Department of Human Rights and Local Business Development Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-498; "Board of Parole Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-499; "Office of Policy and Program Evaluation Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-500; "Contract Appeals Board Career and Excepted Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-526; "General Obligation Bond of Fiscal Year 1998 Issuance Authorization Resolution of 1997," PR 12-531.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING Committee of the Whole legislative meeting. Consent agenda: final reading and final vote on the "Wastewater System Regulation Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-229; "Brightwood Methodist Episcopal Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997," Bill 12-226; "Free Gospel Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997," Bill 12-283; "Celestial Church of Christ NW Parish Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997," Bill 12-343; "Dwight Anderson Mosley Athletic Field Designation Act of 1997," Bill 12-256; "District of Columbia Check Cashers Act of 1997," Bill 12-338; and "Reciprocal Insurance Company Conversion Act of 1997," Bill 12-445. First read of the "Fee Collection Incentive Act of 1997," Bill 12-248; and the "Real Property Tax Rates for Tax Year 1998 amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-370. Final reading and final vote on temporary bill, the "Drug Abuse and Mental Illness Insurance Coverage Temporary Amendment Act of 1997."
Nonconsent agenda: first reading of a waiver of Council rule 231(c) to consider two bills, the "Omnibus Sports Consolidation Amendment Act of 1997," and the "District of Columbia Mortgage Lender and Broker Act of 1996 Amendment Act of 1997." First reading of the "Private Participation in the Residential Parking Permit Program Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-258; "Southeastern University Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997," Bill 12-340; and "Omnibus Personnel Reform Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-44. Reading and vote on the waiver of Council rule 231(c) to consider PR 12-542, the "American Public Health Association Revenue Bond Project Approval Resolution of 1997." Reading and vote on confirmation resolutions for members of the Washington Convention Center Authority Board of Directors William H. Simons (PR 12-292) and Monte P. Shepler (PR 12-293).
Monday, February 2, 1998: 11:00 a.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public hearing on the "District of Columbia Tax Increment Finance Commission Act," Bill 12-498, to create a District of Columbia Tax Increment Finance Commission with the power to issue revenue bonds and pledge certain dedicated taxes and fees.
Thursday, January 29, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the "Omnibus Government Real Property Asset Management Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-308; and the "Eastern Market Real Property Asset Management and Outdoor Vending Act of 1997," Bill 12-477. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 by the close of business on Tuesday, January 27, 1998.
4:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole and Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs joint public roundtable on "governance in the District of Columbia."
Wednesday, January 28, 1998: 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting to mark up the "Library Drug Free Zone Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-10; "Assault on an Inspector or Investigator Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-21; "Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 1997," Bill 12-154; "Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney Act of 1997," Bill 12-157; "Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997," Bill 12-158; and "Arrest without Warrant by Law Enforcement Officers Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-279.
2:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole and Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs joint public roundtable on "governance in the District of Columbia."
Tuesday, January 27, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services public roundtable on the District's Children's Health Initiative.; 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Government Operations committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting to mark up the confirmations resolutions for Aida Ramos-Alvarez to the Barber and Cosmetology Board, PR 12-85; Deborah Lee Bernal to the Board of Medicine, PR 12-170; Gregory C. Syphax to the Board of Appraisers, PR 12-231; and John Richardson McGuire and Bertie H. Bowman to the Board of Funeral Directors, PR 12-234 and PR 12-235.
Monday, January 26, 1998: 12:00 noon Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public roundtable on policies and procedures relating to the repair of facilities and staff contracts, and signing and performance bonuses.
Thursday, January 22, 1998: 11:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public roundtable on the appointments of Leroy T. Jenkins, Jr., and Randy S. Rabinowitz to the Public Employee Relations Board, PR 12-465 and PR 12-563.
1:00 p.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on procurement reform. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 by the close of business on Tuesday, January 20, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting to mark-up the "International Fuel Tax Agreement Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-422; the "DC General Fund Revitalization Bond Act of 1997," Bill 12-427; the "DC Tax Conformity Emergency Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-455; and the "Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals for the District of Columbia James L. Powell, Jr., Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-248.
Wednesday, January 21, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the Office of the District of Columbia Medical Examiner. Register to testify by calling Roderic Leggins, Special Assistant to the Committee, at 724-8045, by close of business on Tuesday, January 20, 1998.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Economic Development committee meeting; mark-up and vote on the "Omnibus Sports Consolidation Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-417; the "Mortgage Lender and Broker Act of 1996 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-426; and the "American Public Health Association Revenue Bond Project Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-542.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Public Works and the Environment public roundtable on the "District of Columbia Contract No. OMS-6120-AA-CW/KW (Conversion and Management of Parking Meters – Lockheed Martin IMS) Contract Approval Resolution of 1998," PR 12-577.
Tuesday, January 20, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole consideration of the "Southeastern University Equitable Property Tax Relief Act of 1997," Bill 12-340; "Real Property Tax Rates for Tax Year 1998 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-370; the oversight report on the Board of Elections and Ethics, and confirmation of William H. Simon and Monte P. Shepler to the Washington Convention Center Authority Board of Directors, PR 12-292 and PR 12-293.
3:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the "District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics Stephen G. Callas Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-558.
Friday, January 16, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public oversight hearing on transportation and food services in the DC Public School system. Specifically, the Committee intends to inquire about the safety of school vehicles and the quality of transportation services; the quality of food services; and related issues. Register to testify by calling Jerome Johnson, Committee Administrative Assistant, at 724-8068, by the close of business on Wednesday, January 14, 1998.
Thursday, January 15, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public roundtable on the "International Fuel Tax Agreement Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-422, to provide for membership in the International Fuel Tax Association, Inc., pursuant to the federally mandated reciprocal reporting requirements of 49 USC section 31705; the "District of Columbia General Fund Revitalization Bond Act of 1997," Bill 12-427, to authorize issuing general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the accumulated deficit; and the "District of Columbia Tax Conformity Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-455, to amend Chapter 18 of title 47 of the DC Code to provide for automatic conformity with federal income tax laws.
Wednesday, January 14, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public oversight roundtable on the Department of Employment Services' job training program performance and operations (specifically on the AIM Training Programs of DC, contract number TPK-320; Congress Heights, contract number TEA-220; and United Black Fund, contract number TBF-120) and on the status of the Department's implementation of its JTPF correction action plan and on the status of DOES' procurement of job-training contracts for Program Year 1998 (July 1-1998�June 30, 1999).
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on the Judiciary mark-up of the "Library Drug Free Zone Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-10; "Assault on an Inspector or Investigator Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-21; "Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 1997," Bill 12-154; "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act Amendment of 1997," Bill 12-156; "District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-213; and "Arrest Without Warrant by Law Enforcement Officers Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-279.
Tuesday, January 13, 1998: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on the "Department of Recreation and Parks Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-496; the "Office of Emergency Preparedness Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-497; the "Department of Human Rights and Local Business Development Executive Services Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-498; the "Board of Parole Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-499; the "Office of Policy and Program Evaluation Executive Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-500; and the "Contract Appeals Board Career and Excepted Service Compensation Changes Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-526. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, administration assistant to the Committee of the Whole, 724-8196; no cut-off date is listed.
Thursday, January 8, 1997: 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not been set.; 2:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on the nomination of E. Barrett Prettyman, Jr., as a temporary Inspector General. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, administration assistant to the Committee of the Whole, 724-8196, by the close of business on Wednesday, January 7, 1998.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Human Services committee meeting; the agenda has not been set.
Wednesday, January 7, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on an "Unsolicited Proposal Submitted by 400 Twelfth Street, L.L.C. for the Acquisition and Development of Parcel 51 in the Southwest Area Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-524. Register to testify by calling John McGaw, clerk for the Committee on Economic Development at 724-8152 before 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 16, 1997.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Public Works and the Environment public hearing on the "Bishop Aimilianos Laloussis Park Act of 1997," Bill 12-416, to designate the park located at 36th Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and Garfield Street, NW, the Bishop Aimilianos Laloussis Park. Mark-up of the "Parking Fee Moratorium Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-85, to create a fee moratorium for parking at parking meters on Saturdays and on evenings between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 am.
2:30 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Public Works and the Environment public hearing on the "School Transit Subsidy Act of 1978 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-190, to permit participation in the school transit subsidy program by disabled students over the age of 19 and under the age of 22.
Tuesday, January 6, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Thirty-fourth legislative meeting. Final reading and final vote on: "Check Identification Fraud Prevention Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-22; "Department of Corrections Criminal Background Investigation Authorization Act of 1997," Bill 12-29; "Collateral Reform Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-98; "Drug House Abatement Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-141; "Suspension of Liquor Licenses Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-83; "Procurement Reform Amendment act of 1997," Bill 12-363; "Advisory Neighborhood Commission Act of 1997," Bill 12-263; "Life Insurance Special Contingency Reserve Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-407; "Defined Contribution Transition Vesting Clarification Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-407; "Dave Clarke School of Law Designation Act of 1997," Bill 12-189; "Illegal Dumping Enforcement Amendment Act of 1998," Bill 12-167; "Natural and Artificial Gas Gross Receipt Tax Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-150; and "Commercial Mobile Telecommunication Service Tax Clarification Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-425.; First reading on proposed bills: "Wastewater System Regulation Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-299; "Private Participation in the Residential Parking Permit Program Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-258; "Brightwood Methodist Episcopal Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997," Bill 12-226; "Free Gospel Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997," Bill 12-283; "Celestial Church of Christ NW Parish Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1997," Bill 12-343, and "Dwight Anderson Mosley Athletic Field Designation Act of 1997," Bill 12-256.
Final reading and final vote on temporary legislation: "Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-365; "New Washington Convention Center Neighborhood Stability Temporary Act of 1997," Bill 12-448; "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act Temporary Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-472; "Real Property Tax Reassessment Second Temporary Act of 1997," Bill 12-473; "Mortgage Lender and Broker Act of 1996 Second Temporary Act of 1997," Bill 12-475; and "Equal Opportunity for Local, Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Second Extension Temporary Act of 1997," Bill 12-476.
Thursday, December 16, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Public Works and the Environment public roundtable on Title 7 and Title8, Section 801, of the "Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-258, "to establish a simplified and unified overall business regulatory structure for the District of Columbia."
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation; the agenda has not yet been set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Human Services committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, December 17, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public hearing on the "Omnibus Sports Consolidation Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-417.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on the Judiciary; the agenda has not yet been set.
11:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public oversight roundtable on the administration of the Office of Cable Television.
12:00 p.m. Committee on Economic Development public hearing on the "Mortgage Lender and Broker Act of 1996 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-426, to clarify certain requirements of the act and to conform certain definitions to federal law; the DC Real Estate Licensure Act of 1982 to exempt mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers from the requirements of that act, and to add certain exemptions to the regulation of the business of loaning money on security of any kind by persons, firms, and corporations other than national banks, licensed bankers, trust companies, savings banks, building and loan associations, and real estate brokers.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation public oversight roundtable on the proposed sale of the Hardy School Property and the DC Public School's disposition of surplus school property.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Public Works and the Environment public hearing on the "Bishop Aimilianos Laloussis Park Act of 1997," Bill 12-416; and the "School Transit Subsidy Act of 1978 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-190, to permit disabled students from age 19 to 22 to participate in the school transit subsidy program. Also mark-up of the "Parking Meter Fee Moratorium Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-85, to create a fee moratorium for parking at parking meters on Saturdays and on evenings between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 16, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting on the "Children's Island Disposition and Amended Lease and Restated Cooperative Agreement Between the District of Columbia National Children's Island, Inc., and Island Development Corporation Approval Resolution," PR 12-487; the "Washington Convention Center Authority Street and Alley Closing Act of 1997," Bill 12-199; and the "New Washington Convention Center Neighborhood Stability Permit Review Act of 1997," Bill 12-449.
Thirty-third additional legislative meeting, immediately following, on the three preceding bills and the "Chief Procurement Officer Qualification Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-366.
Monday, December 15, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation public oversight hearing on special education policies, and the implications of those policies, in DC Public Schools. The Committee will also acquire information about DCPS's adaptation to new federal requirements, the status of the compliance agreement, and student/teacher ratios.
1:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Government Operations committee meeting to mark up the "District of Columbia Comprehensive Government Merit Personnel Act of 1980 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-3. The bill redefines the purview of the Office of Employee Appeals, enacts a new pay classification system, requires training goals, strengthens the performance management system, establishes individual and department performance award programs, enacts changes in the health benefits system, reforms the grievance and adverse action process, and reforms the role of collected bargaining.
Friday, December 12, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing on the progress of the Metropolitan Police Department's new operating model and the performance and restructuring of the Homicide Division. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant, 724-8058, by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 1997.
Thursday, December 11, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the nominations of Benjamin Wilson, Lenora Cole Alexander, and Anne Meister to the Board of Elections and Ethics.
1:30 p.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the "Public Employee Relations Board Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-259, which would authorize the Public Employee Relations Board to designate a three-member panel to hear any matter and would require the Board of Arbitration is issue an award within 45 days after it has been appointed; and on three appointments to the Public Employee Relations Board: David W. Wilmot, PR 12-464; Leroy T. Jenkins, Jr., PR 12-465; and Leroy D. Clark, PR 12-466.
4:00 p.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public oversight hearing on "The District of Columbia Fiscal Year 1997 Revenue Initiatives and Actual Revenues in Comparison with the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget."
Wednesday, December 10, 1997: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the American Public Health Association Industrial Revenue Bond Issuance TEFRA Hearing.
10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public oversight hearing on the administration of the Office of Cable Television.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting to mark up the "Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 1997," Bill 154; the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-156; and the "Library Drug Free Zone Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-10.
4:00 p.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation public roundtable on high school students' recommendations for the DC Public Schools. All high school students are invited to speak on their personal experiences, on what is and is not working within the system, and on what can be done to address specific issues.
Monday, December 9, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public roundtable on the District of Columbia Tax Revision Commission's preliminary reports regarding the following matters: the effects of taxes on economic development, the effects of taxes on employment and population, and the President's economic and tax incentive package.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. The Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Monday, December 8, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the "District of Columbia Worker's Compensation Act of 1979 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-192.
Friday, December 5, 1997: 9:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary roundtable hearing on the "Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-14; the "Assault on an Inspector or Investigator Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-21; and the "Arrest with Warrant by Law Enforcement Officers Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-279.
3:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on whistleblowers at the Metropolitan Police Department.
Thursday, December 4, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public oversight roundtable on updating the fiscal status of the DC Department of Recreation and Parks. The previously scheduled hearing on special education in DC Public Schools has been postponed. Register to testify by calling Lori Dalizu, Committee Administrative Assistant, at 724-8068 by the close of business on Tuesday, December 2, 1997.; 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Human Services; the agenda has not yet been set.
1:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole meeting; consideration of "Children's Island Disposition and Amended Lease Restated Cooperative Agreement between DC and Children's Island and Children's Development Corporation Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-487; "Washington Convention Center Authority Street and Alley Closing Act of 1997," Bill 12-199; and "New Washington Convention Center Neighborhood Stability Permit Review Act of 1997," Bill 12-449. In addition, first readings, final readings, and votes will be taken on 39 proposed bills, resolutions, and temporary bills.
4:00 p.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing on the "Declaration of Cedar Knolls School as Surplus District of Columbia Real Property Resolution of 1997," PR 12-299.
Wednesday, December 3, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public hearing the the "District of Columbia Workers' Compensation Act of 1979 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-192; the "District of Columbia Workers' Compensation Assessment Improvement Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-208; and the executive branch legislation on workers' compensation. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808, by the close of business on Monday, December 1, 1997.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Economic Development committee meeting to mark up and vote on the "First International Bank of Washington Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-469; the "District of Columbia Check Cashers Act of 1997," Bill 12-338; and two confirmations to the Washington Convention Center Board of Directors, William H. Simons, PR 12-292, and Monte P. Shepler, PR 12-293.; 2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Public Works and the Environment public hearing on the "Historic Motor Vehicle Tag Act of 1997," Bill 12-8.
Monday, December 1, 1997: 11:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting, making-up confirmation resolutions to the Board of Appeals and Review for Patricia R. Williams, PR 12-380; Claude L. Matthews, jr., PR 12-381; MaryAnn Miller, PR 12-382; James L. Thorne, PR 12-383; Antoinette Barksdale, PR 12-384; Irving E. Daniels, Jr., PR 12-385; Samuel E. Sharpe, PR 12-386; and Angel Luis Irene, PR 12-388.
Wednesday, November 26, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public roundtable on the DC Tax Revision Commission's preliminary reports on "Aspects of the Real Property Tax System of the District of Columbia " and "Current Conditions of Sales Taxes and Policy Options." These reports are available on the Tax Revision Commission web site; see the links page. Register to testify by calling Glenda Anderson, 724-8179, before 12:00 noon on Friday, December 6, 1997.
Tuesday, November 25, 1997: 4:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public hearing on the "Enforcement of the Prohibition of Tobacco Product Sales to Minors Act of 1997," Bill 12-281; and the "Prevention of Child Consumption of Alcohol Beverage Act of 1997," Bill 12-320. Register to testify by calling Sebrina A. McClendon, Committee Council, at 724-8174 before the close of business on Monday, November 24, 1997.
Monday, November 24, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the "Retired Police Officer Redeployment Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-239, which repeals the expiration of the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department's authority to rehire a retired member of the Department without liability for annuity offset or negative impact on the unfunded liability of the DC Police Offices and Firefighters Retirement Fund.
Friday, November 21, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the DC Financial Responsibility and Management Authority's Department of Human Services Management Reform Efforts. Register to testify by calling Karen Reddon, Research Specialist to the Committee on Human Services, at 724-8060 before the close of business on Wednesday, November 19, 1997.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting; discussion on the mission and activities of the Truth-in-Sentencing Commission.
Thursday, November 20, 1997: 9:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation, public oversight hearing on the Auditor's report on the library's procurement and financial management practices and on the DC Public Schools system to count students. Register to testify by calling Lori Dalizu, Committee Administrative Assistant, at 724-6068 before noon on Tuesday, November 18, 1997.
2:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on confirmations to the Board of Appeals and Review: Patricia R. Williams, PR 12-380; Claud L. Matthews, Jr., PR 2-381; MaryAnn Miller, PR 12-382; James L. Thorne, PR 12-383; Antoinette Barksdale, PR 12-384; Irving E. Daniels, Jr., PR 12-385; Samuel E. Sharpe, PR 12-386; Jeffrey M. Villet, PR 12-387; and Angel Luis Irene, PR 12-388.; 2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Human Services committee meeting; the agenda has not be set.
Wednesday, November 19, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation public oversight hearing on the status of the University of the District of Columbia. Register to testify by calling Lori Dalizu, Committee Administrative Assistant, 724-8068, by the close of business, Monday, November 19, 1997.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the confirmation of William H. Simons and Monte P. Shepler to the Washington Convention Center Authority Board of Directors, PR 12-292 and PR 12-293.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs, Committee on Economic Development and Committee on Public Works and the Environment public roundtable on the Regional Mobility Plan for bus services in the Washington metropolitan area. Topics will include plans for regional and non-regional bus routes, coordination between WMATA and local authority, service improvements and new services under the Plan, and how to insure funding for bus and rail maintenance and rehabilitation. Register to testify with Jacques Rondeau, Clerk of the Committee on Local, Regional and Federal Affairs, at 724-8105, by November 17, 1997.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting to mark up the "Dwight Anderson Mosley Athletic Field Designation Act of 1997," Bill 12-256.
Tuesday, November 18, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting on the "Defined Contribution Transition Vesting Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-407, "DC Retirement Board Betty Ann Kane Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-389; "Children's Island Disposition and Amendment Lease Restated Cooperate Agreement between DC and Children's Island and Children's Development Corporation Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-487; and "Washington Convention Center Authority Street and Alley Closing Act of 1997," Bill 12-199.; 4:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable on confirmations to Boards: Humphrey Don Germaniuk, John Richardson McGuire, and Bertie H. Bowman to the Board of Funeral Directors (PR 12-233, PR 12-234, and PR 12-235); Gregory C. Syphax to the Board of Appraisers, PR 12-231; Aida Ramos-Alvarez to the Barber and Cosmetology Board, PR 12-85; and Deborah Lee Bernal to the Board of Medicine, PR 12-170.
5:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on the "New Washington Convention Center Neighborhood Stability Permit Review Act of 1997," Bill 12-449. Bill 12-449 is the permanent version of the bill; the emergency version (PR 12-486 and Bill 12-447) and the temporary version (Bill 12-448) will be considered at the same time. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, administration assistant to the Committee of the Whole, 724-8196; no cut-off date is listed.
Monday, November 17, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Authority's Organizational and Program Assessment of the DC Department of Health. Register to testify by calling Karen Redden, research specialist to the Committee on Human Services, at 724-8060, before close of business on Friday, November 14, 1997.; 2:00 p.m. Committee on Human Services oversight hearing on the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Authority's Organizational and Program Assessment of the DC Youth Services Administration. Register to testify by calling Karen Redden, research specialist to the Committee on Human Services, at 724-8060, before close of business on Thursday, November 13, 1997.
Friday, November 14, 1997: 11:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation Committee public oversight hearing on truancy and student drop-out prevention. Register to testify by calling Lori Dalizu, Committee Administrative Assistant, at 724-8068, by the close of business, Wednesday, November 12, 1997.
2:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary hearing on the "Arrest without Warrant by Law Enforcement Officers Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-279. The bill authorizes police officers to make arrests without warrants for disorderly conduct, defacing public or private property, and drinking alcohol in a public place. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant at 724-8058 before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 1997.
Thursday, November 13, 1997: 2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Finance and Revenue committee meeting; the agenda has not been set.
Wednesday, November 12, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Government Operations public oversight hearing on Department of Employment Services' on-the-job training contracts: AIM Training Programs of DC, contract number TPK-320; Congress Heights, contract number TEA-220; United Black Fund, contract number TBF-120. Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-8062 by close of business, Monday, November 10, 1997.; 2:00 p.m. Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs and Committee on Finance and Revenue public roundtable on the District of Columbia's Performance in Grants Management. Individuals, organizations, and government agencies are invited to express their views and concerns about the present management of federal and other grants. Register to testify by calling Jacques Rondeau, Clerk of the Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs, 724-8105, by close of business on November 19, 1997.
3:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting; mark-up of the "Definition of Optometry Act of 1977," Bill 12-152; the "Access to Emergency medical Services Act of 1997," Bill 12-193; "Alcoholic Beverage Control DC Arena Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-294 (which provides for the initial issuance of one or more retailer's licenses Class Arena C/X for the DC Arena and to provide for the initial issuance of other class C retailer's licenses at the DC Arena); and the "Abatement of Nuisances Properties Dedicated Fund Establishment Act of 1997," Bill 12-28" (which provides that 75% of Housing Regulation or Building Code fines shall be deposited in a separate fund for boarding and bricking up vacant or abandoned nuisance properties).
4:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable on the "Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings Reform Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-33, to amend an act to create a board for the condemnation of insanitary buildings, to streamlining and strengthen the process of condemning insanitary buildings, and to authorize the Board for the Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings to seize and sell condemned properties; and the "Fraternal Benefit Societies Act of 1997," Bill 12-381, to enact a Model Fraternal Code, and to repeal 35-1201 through 35-1228 in Chapter 12 of Title 35 of the DC Code.
6:30 p.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public roundtable on the short-term facilities problems in DC public schools.
Friday, November 7, 1997: 2:00 p.m. Committee on Public Services public hearing on "The Independent Personnel System and Procurement Rules and Regulations on the Health and Hospitals Public Benefit Corporation," PR 12-460.
Thursday, November 6, 1997: 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Education Libraries and Recreation committee meeting; the agenda has not been set.
10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public meeting on the "Evidence of Battered Spouse Syndrome Act of 1997," Bill 12-15, to allow courts to admit evidence of battered spouse syndrome as a defense in crimes against the alleged abuser.
11:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public meeting on the "Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 1997," Bill 12-154; the "Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney Act of 1997," Bill 12-157; the "Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997," Bill 12-158; and the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-156.; 2:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the Misdemeanor Streamlining Amendment Act of 1997, Bill 12-140, which amends the "Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Amendment Act of 1994," and provides a term of imprisonment not more than 180 days for misdemeanor threats (DC Code �22-507), unlawful entry on property (DC Code �22-3102), and disorderly conduct or destruction of property (DC Code �22-3111). Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant at 724-8058 by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 1997.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Human Services committee meeting; the agenda has not yet been set.
Wednesday, November 5, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary, public hearing on the "Library Drug Free Zone Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-10; and the "Banning of Portable Pager, Beeper or Similar Communications Device on Public School Property Act of 1997," Bill 12-11. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant at 724-8058 before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 1997.; 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Economic Development public hearing to receive public comment on the establishment and chartering of the First International Bank of Washington. The Bank's application is available on-line and at the Office of Business and Financial Institutions, 717 14th Street, N.W., 727-1563. Register to testify by calling Patrick Scott, Counsel to the Committee, 724-8153, before noon, Monday, November 3, 1997.; 11:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Economic Development public hearing on the "District of Columbia Check Cashers Act of 1997," Bill 12-338, to provide for the licensing and regulations of check cashers by the Superintendent of the Office of Banking.
11:00 a.m., Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on the "Library Drug Free Zone Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-10; and the "Banning of Portable Pager, Beeper or Similar Communications Device on School Property Act of 1997," Bill 12-11.
2:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on the "District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-213, which would (1) allow the Mayor to change the schedules of controlled substances through rulemaking without Council review, (2) clarify restrictions on registrants, and (3) allow for administrative enforcement of the act without first requiring action by a professional licensing board, the federal government, or a criminal conviction. Register by calling Schannette Grant at 724-8058 before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 1997.
2:00 p.m., Room 700, Committee on Public Works and the Environment committee meeting on the "Private Street Participation in the Residential Parking Permit Program Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-258, to define the term "street" for purposes of the residential permit parking program; the "Air Pollution Control Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-240, to amend the DC Air Pollution Control Act of 1984 to authority the Mayor to issue or amend the air pollution control rules to implement the Act; and the "Wastewater System Regulation Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-299, to amend the Wastewater System Regulation Amendment Act of 1985 to update the uniform requirements for discharges into DC's wastewater system and to conform to federal statues and regulations.
Tuesday, November 4, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole consideration of the "Washington Convention Center Authority Street and Alley Closing Act of 1997," Bill 12-199; the "District of Columbia Retirement Board Betty Ann Kane Reappointment Resolution of 1997," PR 12-389; the "Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefits Replacement Plan Act of 1997," Bill 12-386; and the "Defined Contribution Transition Vesting Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-407.
10:00 a.m., immediately following the Committee of the Whole meeting, Council legislative session.
Monday, November 3, 1997: 2:00 p.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public hearing on the "Real Property Tax Rates for Tax Year 1998 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-370, which establishes the FY1998 real property tax rates and special tax rates; the "Natural and Artificial Gas Gross Receipts Tax Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-150, which imposes a gross receipts tax on the retail sale of natural or artificial gas by other than a public utility, and exempts these sales from the sales tax; and the "Fee Collection Incentive Act of 1997," Bill 12-248, which requires that a limited amount of surplus funds collected by an agency over the revenue projected to be collected in that year's appropriated budget be returned to that agency's budget through a newly created Fee Collection Incentive Fund. Register to testify by calling Deborah Scott at 724-8179 before 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 1997.
Wednesday, October 29, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the "Sale of the Former Thompson's Dairy Site Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-268. This site is located in Ward 1 (Square 304, Lot 823), at 1125 U Street, N.W., and the proposed sale is to the same developer, AMB Enterprises, Inc., that has had development rights to the site for the past two and a half years.
2:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole and Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs, public roundtable on the Rock Creek Park Management Plan.
Tuesday, October 28, 1997: 10:30 a.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on "Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefits Replacement Plan Act of 1997," Bill 12-386; and "Defined Contribution Transition Vesting Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-407. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the committee of the Whole, at 724-8196, by close of business on Thursday, October 23, 1997.
Monday, October 27, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation public roundtable on PR 12-405, "School Construction, Modernization, Maintenance, and Management Authority Establishment Amendment Act of 1997." Register to testify by calling Lori Dalizu, Committee Administrative Assistant at 724-8068, by noon, Friday, October 24, 1997.
Friday, October 24, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on "Insurance Fraud Prevention and Detection Act of 1997," Bill 12-235, which would impose stricter criminal and civil penalties, make insurance fraud a crime of moral turpitude for professional and trade licensing groups, and require insurers to submit insurance fraud prevention and detection plans. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant at 724-8058 by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 1997.
11:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary oversight roundtable on the Department of Corrections; issues will include operational issues at the Correctional Treatment Facility and the implementation of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Improvement Act. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant, 724-8058, before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 1997.
Thursday, October 23, 1997: 2:00 p.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public hearing on the "Fee Collection Incentive Act," Bill 12-248, which requires that a percentage of funds collected by an agency that are over the projection revenues be returned to that agency's budget for its operations; and the "Natural and Artificial Gas Gross Receipt Act," Bill 12-150, to impose a gross receipts tax -- and to eliminate the sales tax -- on the retail sale of natural or artificial gas delivered by other than a public utility.
Wednesday, October 22, 1997: 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on the Judiciary committee meeting; the agenda has not been set.
1:30 p.m. Committee on Government Operations public roundtable on Bill 12-261, the "Confirmation Amendment Act of 1997." Register to testify by calling Jeremy Coffey at 724-7808 by the close of business on Monday, October 20, 1997.
Tuesday, October 21, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole consideration of the "Technical Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-408; "Criminal Code Technical Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-406; and "Washington Convention Center Authority Street and Alley Closing Act of 1997," Bill 12-199.
11:00 a.m. Twenty-ninth legislative meeting, first reading of "Fiscal Year 1998 Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes Act of 1997," PR 12-362; "General Obligation Bond Act of 1997," PR 12-371; and "District of Columbia Housing Authority Amendment Act of 1997," PR 12-43. Reading and vote on emergency bills: "Sense of the Council on the Need for Consistent Funding for Capital Improvements at DC Public Schools Emergency Resolution of 1997" and "District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation New Hire Directory Emergency Amendment Act of 1997."
Monday, October 20, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary public roundtable on the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-156.; 2:00 p.m. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on the "Housing Finance Agency Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-300. Register to testify by calling John E. McGaw, Clerk for the Committee, at 724-8152, before 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 1997.
Friday, October 17, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Human Services public hearing on "Child Development Facilities Regulation Emergency Act of 1997," Bill 12-323, to create on an emergency basis a statutory framework for the regulation of child development facilities and delegation of rulemaking authority to the Mayor; and the "Day Care Policy Act of 1979 Amendment Emergency Act of 1997," Bill 12-326, to amend on an emergency basis the Day Care Policy Act to comply with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, PL 104-193; to eliminate the requirement that the Department pay the full cost of day care; to revise the eligibility criteria for the Mayor to supplement the payment for day care services; to eliminate the requirement that child development centers provide services to children who are 2 years or older; to eliminate the requirement that the District pay a child development center that has maintained a 90% attendance rate for District subsidized children; and to provide that day care cots will be supplemented with funds appropriated and available for such purposes.
Thursday, October 16, 1997: 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation committee meeting. Mark-up of confirmation resolutions for Marie Harris Aldridge to the Board of Library Trustees and of the following people to the Recreation Assistance Board: Lisa Brevard, James A. Dalrymple, Betty Jo Gaines, Samuel LaBeach, Austine B. Fowler, and Evelyn Woolston.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public roundtable on the "Alcoholic Beverage Control DC Arena Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-294, to amend the DC Alcoholic Beverage control Act and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Regulations to establish and provide for the initial issuance of one or more retailer's licenses Class Arena C/X for the DC Arena and to provide for the initial issuance of other class C retailer's licenses at the DC Arena; and the "Alcohol Awareness Training Program Act of 1997," Bill 12-318, to provide that sellers of alcoholic beverages in the District receive training on alcohol awareness.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Human Services committee meeting; the agenda has not been set.
Wednesday, October 15, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation public oversight hearing on student achievement in District of Columbia Public Schools. Register to testify by calling Lori Dalizu, Committee Administrative Assistant,724-6068, by close of business on Monday, October 13, 1997.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Economic Development committee meeting; the agenda has not been set.
2:00 p.m. Committee on Public Works and the Environment public hearing on "Harris Hinton Place Designation Act of 1997," Bill 12-234; "Dwight Anderson Mosley Athletic Field Designation Act of 1997," Bill 12-256; "Private Street Participation in the Residential Parking Permit Program Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-258; and mark-up of "Air Pollution Control Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-240.
Tuesday, October 14, 1997: 9:00 a.m. This hearing has been postponed indefinitely. Committee on Economic Development public roundtable on Bill 12-379, "Washington Convention Center Financing Amendment Act of 1997," which allows the Washington Convention Center Authority to buy and sell derivatives; institutes a surtax with an unlimited ceiling on all businesses except hotels and restaurants to finance the Convention Center, eliminates Council oversight over Convention Center spending and financing, extends the financing term of the Convention Center from thirty to forty years, gives the Washington Convention and Visitors Association a ten-year contract to promote conventions and tourism, gives the DC Chamber of Commerce a ten-year contract for unspecified duties; among other measures.; 11:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on "Closing of a Public Alley System in Square 749, S.O. 94-139, Act of 1997," Ward 6. Bill 12-166. Ronald Cohen Investments wishes to close public alleys bounded by 2nd, 3rd, K, and L Streets, NE, to develop an office building and a 200-unit residential building. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, administrative assistant to the Committee of the Whole, 724-8196; no closing registration date is listed.
12:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole public hearing on the "Schedule of Heights of Buildings Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-170. This would allow a building to be constructed on the Portals development site, adjacent to 14th and D Streets, SW, in Ward 2, to be 30 feet taller than the 80-foot height limit under the existing Schedule of Heights. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, administrative assistant to the Committee of the Whole, 724-8196; no closing registration date is listed.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting; the agenda has not been set.
Friday, October 10, 1997: 1:00 p.m. Committee on the Judiciary public hearing on Metropolitan Police Department reform. Testimony will be limited to two topics: the progress of the MPD's new operating model, including changes to scout car beats and police district boundaries; and the performance and restructuring of the Homicide Division.
Thursday, October 9, 1997: 2:00 p.m. Committee on Finance and Revenue public roundtable on "Small Business Personal Property Tax Exemption Act of 1997," Bill 12-273; and "Income Tax Credit for Restoration and Rehabilitation of Older Buildings Act of 1997," Bill 12-278.
Wednesday, October 8, 1997: 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on the Judiciary meeting, agenda not set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Local, Regional, and Federal Affairs meeting, agenda not met.; 5:00 p.m. Committee on the Whole and Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public hearing on the Business Regulatory Reform Commission's Recommendations on Improving Building and Land Regulation in the District of Columbia. The hearing will include suggestions from the BRRC, the business community, and District Residents on ways to improve and streamline building and land regulation in the District of Columbia, including reinstatement of the Office of Consumer Education and Information, zoning and the Office of Planning, fire inspections and the role of the Fire Marshall, historic preservations, environmental regulation. Register to testify by calling Sebrina A. McClendon, Committee Counsel of the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, at 724-8116 by close of business on October 1, 1997.
Tuesday, October 7, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole meeting, followed by legislative meeting.
Thursday, October 2, 1997: 10:00 a.m., Room 700. Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation, agenda not set.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Human Services meeting, agenda not set.
Wednesday, October 1, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee on Economic Development, public hearing on PR 12-208, "To Approve Modifications to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Downtown and Shaw School Urban Renewal Areas," pertaining to the construction of a new convention center on the Mt. Vernon Square site. Register to testify by calling John E. McGaw, Clerk of the Committee on Economic Development, 202-724-8152, before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 1997. The Committee will also hear testimony on, mark-up and vote for the reconfirmation of William H. Simons and Monte P. Shepler as members of the Board of Directors of the Washington Convention Center Authority. Last minute addition: The Committee will also consider Bill 12-379, "Washington Convention Center Financing Amendment Act of 1997," which allows the Washington Convention Center Authority to buy and sell derivatives; gives the Washington Convention and Visitors Association a ten-year contract to promote conventions and tourism, gives the DC Chamber of Commerce a ten-year contract for unspecified duties; and extends the financing period for the Convention Center from thirty to forty years, among other measures.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Committee on Public Works and the Environment, public hearing, agenda not set.
Tuesday, September 30, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on "Closing of a Public Alley in Square 5157, S.O. 95-107, Act of 1997," Ward 7, Bill 12-212. The First Baptist Church of Deanwood wishes to close a public alley bounded on the east by 45th Place, NE, on the south by Sheriff Road, NE, on the north by Lee Street, NE, and on the west by Square 5125, in order to build a community outreach center. Register to testify by calling the Committee of the Whole, 724-8121; no closing registration date is listed.
11:00 a.m. This bill has been withdrawn, and the hearing cancelled. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on "Closing of Girard Street, Fairmont Street, and Howard Place, between Georgia Avenue and 6th Street, N.W.; Sixth Street, N.W., between Girard Street and Bryant Street; College Street from 6th Street to one block east of Fourth Street; and public alleys in Squares 3057, 3058 and 3064, S.O. 94-213, Act of 1997," Ward 1, Bill 12-307. Howard University wishes to close several public streets and alleys that are surrounded by Howard University buildings.
12:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on "Closing of a Public Alley in Square 5405, S.O. 96-135, Act of 1997," Ward 7, Bill 12-329. Manna, Inc., wishes to close a public alley bounded on the north by East Capitol Street, SE, on the east by Texas Avenue, SE, and on the west by Fort Chaplin Park, in order to build a townhouse development. Register to testify by calling the Committee of the Whole, 724-8121; no closing registration date is listed.
5:00 p.m. Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs public hearing on the Business Regulatory Reform Commission's Recommendations on Improving the Operations of Boards and Commissions and the Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration in the District of Columbia. The meeting will include suggestions from the BRRC, the business community, and District residents on how to improve occupational and professional licensing boards in the District, including dedicated funding for the various professional and occupational boards, problems with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, rent control, staff training and development of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, and reductions of the number of Boards and Commissions. Register to testify by calling Sebrina A. McClendon, Committee Counsel of the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, 202-724-8116, before close of business on September 25, 1997.
Monday, September 29, 1997: 5:00 p.m. Public roundtable on the Business Regulatory Reform Commission's Recommendations on Improving Business Regulation in the District of Columbia. The meeting will include suggestions from the BRRC, the business community, and District residents on ways to improve and streamline business regulation in the District, including business licensing and registration, business inspections, automation and dedicated funding for the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, and housing codes and regulations. Register to testify by calling Sebrina A. McClendon, Committee Counsel of the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, 202-724-8116, before close of business on September 25, 1997.
Friday, September 26, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Education, Libraries and Recreation Committee oversight roundtable on District of Columbia Public School Facilities. Rescheduled for November 12, 1997.
Thursday, September 25, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Public Roundtable of the Government Operations Committee on the "District of Columbia Comprehensive Government Merit Personnel Act of 1980 Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-3; the "Omnibus Personnel Reform Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-44; the "Residency Requirement Reinstatement Act of 1997," Bill 12-137; and the "District of Columbia Whistleblower Reinforcement Act of 1997," Bill 12-191.
2:00 p.m., Room 700. Finance and Revenue Committee committee meeting. Mark-up of "Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes of 1997," Bill 12-21; "Fiscal Year 1998 Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes Act of 1997," Bill 12-362. and six property relief acts, five for churches and one for a VFW Post.
Wednesday, September 24, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Judiciary Committee meeting, Room 700. Agenda no set.
2:00 p.m. Public Roundtable of the Public Works and the Environment Committee on the "District of Columbia Environmental Policy Act of 1989 Proposed Rulemaking Approval Resolution of 1997," PR 12-290.
Tuesday, September 23, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Government Operations Committee meeting, Room 700. .Agenda not set.
10:00 a.m. Public roundtable on the financial stability and operational competence of the District of Columbia lottery. Finance and Revenue Committee.
2:00 p.m. Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Committee meeting, Room 700. Mark-up of "Abatement of Nuisance Properties Dedicated Fund Establishment Act of 1997," Bill 12-28; the "District of Columbia Housing Authority Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-43, and the "Suspension of Liquor Licenses Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-83.
Friday, September 19, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Judiciary Committee public roundtable on the Metropolitan Police Department Citizen Complaint Review Process. The hearing is on a proposed bill calling for the creation of an independent office of citizen complaint review and related matters. Register to testify by calling Schannette Grant, 724-8058, by close of business on Thursday, September 18, 1997.
Thursday, September 18, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Human Services Committee oversight hearing on "District of Columbia Contract No. JB/03-7-04-JW (OB/GYN Services -- Medical Services Group, Inc.), CA 12-29." The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the contract for OB/GYN services at DC General Hospital. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee on Human Services, 724-8032, before close of business on September 16, 1997.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Education Libraries and Recreation Committee meeting; agenda not set.
2:00 p.m. Human Services Committee oversight hearing on Medicaid Managed Care Multiyear Contracts Nos. 7010-AA-NS-2-CR, 7010-AB-NS-2-CR, 7010-AC-NS-2-CR, and 7010-AD-NS-2-CR, with DC Chartered Health Plan, Capital Community Health Plan, American Preferred Provider Plan, and Prudential Health Care Plan. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee on Human Services, 724-8032, by close of business on Tuesday, September 16, 1997.
Wednesday, September 17, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Government Operations Committee public hearing, "DC Professional Athletic Teams Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-337, to amend the District of Columbia Worker's Compensation Act of 1979, to clarify the intent with respect to certain professional athletic teams.
10:00 a.m., Room 700. Economic Development Committee public roundtable on the economic development program of the Department of Housing and Community Development.
2:00 p.m. Public Works and the Environment Committee public roundtable on (1) "The David A. Clarke Law School Designation Act of 1997," Bill 12-189, to rename the UDC School of Law as the David A. Clarke Law School, (2) mark-up of the "Make a Difference Act of 1997," Bill 12-90, to authorize the Make a Difference Foundation to install granite stones on DC sidewalks and public spaces for their honorees, (3) mark-up of "The District of Columbia Traffic Adjudication Act of 1978 Fleet Adjudication Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-297, to authorize a separate process for the administration adjudication and enforcement of parking infractions incurred by fleet owners during the regular course of business. .
Tuesday, September 16, 1997: 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole, "Felony Murder Amendment Act of 1997," Bill 12-139
Following 10:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole public roundtable on "Board of Zoning Adjustment Betty King Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-295. Register to testify by calling Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee of the Whole, 724-8196, before close of business on Friday, September 12, 1997.
3:00 p.m. Judiciary Committee hearing, "Corporation Counsel John M. Ferren Confirmation Resolution of 1997," PR 12-351.

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City Council Calendar, Council Period 12 1997-1998

City Council Calendar, Council Period 12
1997-1998