Monthly Archives: October 2013

Hearing on the District’s Recommendations on the Height Act (Oct. 28)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC OVERSIGHT HEARING

The District of Columbia’s Recommendations on the Federal Height of Buildings Act of 1910

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public oversight hearing of the Committee of the Whole on the District of Columbia’s Recommendations on the Federal Height of Buildings Act of 1910.  The public oversight hearing will be held Monday, October 28, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The purpose of the oversight hearing is to receive testimony on the District of Columbia’s recommendations to Congress on potential modifications to the federal Height of Buildings Act of 1910 (Height Act).  Since the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform requested a joint study in October 2012, the District of Columbia has been jointly conducting a Height Master Plan with the National Capital Planning Commission in order to assess how the Height Act continues to serve federal and local interests.  In its preliminary findings and recommendations, the National Capital Planning Commission did not recommend substantial changes to the Height Act; its recommendations included allowing for human occupancy of penthouses.  The District of Columbia, however, in separate draft recommendations, proposed increasing the height limits within the L’Enfant City and that Congress should allow the District to determine the maximum height of buildings outside the L’Enfant City.  The Committee invites residents to share their views on the recommendations.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at jjacobs@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Thursday, October 24, 2013.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on October 24, 2013, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013.

Roundtable on Shutdown Impact (Oct. 25)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE

The Impact of the Government Shutdown on the District of Columbia

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public roundtable of the Committee of the Whole on the impact of the recent government shutdown on the District of Columbia.  The public roundtable will be held Friday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The purpose of the oversight roundtable is to receive testimony on the impact on the District of Columbia of the federal appropriations lapse that occurred between October 1, 2013 and October 16, 2013, and how the District can be prepared in the future. Issues to be explored include the following: an itemization of the shutdown’s financial cost to the District; the source and amount of funds that the District obligated or expended during the shutdown; the plan for paying back the reserve accounts; how the District could be affected by future lapses in federal appropriations; what, if any, limitations remain on fiscal year 2014 following the enactment of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014; and any other recommendations that may be presented by the Chief Financial Officer or the Executive.

Testimony for this roundtable is by invitation only by the Committee.  Questions about the hearing may be directed to the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Evan Cash, Committee Director, at ecash@dccouncil.us.

Written statements may be submitted and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013.

UPDATED: Hearing on B20-110/ B20-432/ B20-439/ B20-525 (Nov. 14)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-110 “Belmont Park Designation and Establishment Act of 2013”
Bill 20-432 “Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark Way Designation Act of 2013”  
Bill 20-439 “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 150, S.O. 13-10218, Act of 2013”
Bill 20-525 “Annie’s Way Designation Act of 2013”

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-110, the “Belmont Park Designation and Establishment Act of 2013,” Bill 20-432, the “Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark Way Designation Act of 2013,” Bill 20-439, the “Closing of Public Alley in Square 150, S.O. 13-10218, Act of 2013” and Bill 20-525, the “Annie’s Way Designation Act of 2013.”  The public hearing will be held Thursday, November 14, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  This notice has been revised to reflect the addition of Bill 20-525.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-110 is to approve the designation of the public right-of-way adjacent Lot 197 in Square 2526 in Ward 2 as Belmont Park and establish it as a public park under the auspices of the Department of Parks and Recreation.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-432 is to approve the symbolic designation of the 500 block of Foxhall Place, S.E. in Ward 8 as Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark Way.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-439 is to order the closing of a public alley in Square 150 bounded by Seaton Street, N.W., Florida Ave, N.W., and 17th Street, N.W. in Ward 1.  Approval of Bill 20-439 will allow for the elimination a paper alley located on the applicant’s property.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-525 is to approve the symbolic designation of the 1600 block of Church Street, N.W. in Ward 2 as Annie’s Way.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8126, or e-mail Crispus Gordon, III, Legislative Assistant, at cgordon@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Tuesday, November 12, 2013.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on November 12, 2013, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Copies of Bill 20-110, Bill 20-432, Bill 20-439, and Bill 20-525 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council or on http://dcclims1.dccouncil.us/lims.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2013.

Hearing on PR20-446/ PR20-447/ PR20-448 (Dec. 6)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-446, Historic Preservation Review Board Donald Graham Davidson Confirmation Resolution of 2013;
PR 20-447, Historic Preservation Review Board Nancy L. Pryor Metzger Confirmation Resolution of 2013; and
PR 20-448, Historic Preservation Review Board Maria Casarella Cunningham Confirmation Resolution of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-446, the Historic Preservation Review Board Donald Graham Davidson Confirmation Resolution of 2013, PR 20-447, the Historic Preservation Review Board Nancy L. Pryor Metzger Confirmation Resolution of 2013, and PR 20-448, the Historic Preservation Review Board Maria Casarella Cunningham Confirmation Resolution of 2013.  The public hearing will be held Friday, December 6, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of PR 20-446 and PR 20-447 is to confirm the reappointment of Donald Graham Davidson and Nancy L. Prior Metzger, respectively, as public members of the Historic Preservation Review Board (Board).  The stated purpose of PR 20-448 is to confirm the reappointment of Maria Casarella Cunningham as a licensed architect member of the Board.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of the nominees.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at jjacobs@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Wednesday, December 4, 2013.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Copies of PR 20-446, PR 20-447, and PR 20-448 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or at http://dcclims1.dccouncil.us/lims.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013.

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