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,&qu

City Council Calendar, Council Period 12 1997-1998

City Council Calendar, Council Period 12
1997-1998