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Hearing on PR20-603 – Gutierrez School Way (Nov. 13)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-603, Sonia Gutierrez Way Designation Act of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-603, the “Sonia Gutierrez Way Designation Act of 2013.”  The hearing will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-603 is symbolically designate the 500 block of V Street, NE, as Sonia Gutierrez Campus Way to honor the legacy and impact of Sonia Gutierrez as an innovative educator at the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School in in the larger District of Columbia community.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or email Evan Cash, Committee Director, at ecash@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Monday, November 10, 2014.  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 10, 2014 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.  A copy of Bill 20-603 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November17, 2014.

Hearing on B20-826, B20-831 & B20-893 – Street Designations (Oct 16)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-722, Percy Battle Way Designation Act of 2014
Bill 20-831, D.C. No Taxation Without Representation Way Designation Act of 2014
Bill 20-893, D.C. Statehood Now Boulevard Designation Act of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-722, the “Percy Battle Way Designation Act of 2014,” Bill 20-831, the “D.C. No Taxation Without Representation Way Designation Act of 2014,” and Bill 20-893, the “D.C. Statehood Now Boulevard Designation Act of 2014.” The public hearing will be held Thursday, October 16, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-722 is to symbolically designate the 1100 block of Chicago Street, S.E., between Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, S.E. and Railroad Avenue, S.E., in Ward 8, as Percy Battle Way.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-831 is to symbolically designate First Street, N.E and First Street, S.E. between Constitution Avenue and Independence Avenue, in Ward 6 as D.C. No Taxation Without Representation Way. The stated purpose of Bill 20-893 is to symbolically designate the 1500 and 1600 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., in Ward 2, as D.C. Statehood Now Boulevard.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Evan Cash, Committee Director, at ecash@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Tuesday, October 14, 2014.  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 14, 2014, 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.  A copy of the Bills can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

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 Thursday, October 30, 2014.

Hearing on PR20-808, Comm. Works (July 2)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-808, Chuck Brown Memorial, Carter G. Woodson Memorial, and Metro Memorial Park Commemorative Works Approval Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-808, the “Chuck Brown Memorial, Carter G. Woodson Memorial, and Metro Memorial Park Commemorative Works Approval Resolution of 2014.”  The hearing will be held at 11:00 a.m., or immediately following the Committee hearing on Bill 20-521, Bill 20-683, and Bill 20-794 on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of PR 20-808 is to approve three commemorative works in the District of Columbia known as the Chuck Brown Memorial, Carter G. Woodson Memorial, and Metro Memorial Park.  The Chuck Brown Memorial is designated to celebrate the life of DC resident Charles Louis “Chuck” Brown, and will include a mural incorporated into a plaza that will list Chuck Brown’s discography.  The Carter G. Woodson Memorial will include an interactive sculpture of Woodson surrounded by a paved plaza, and set within a landscaped park.  The Metro Memorial Park will be a living memorial that honors the victims of, and first responders to, the Metrorail Red Line collision on June 22, 2009.

Those who wish to testify should contact Ms. Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at (202) 724-8196, or via e-mail at jjacobs@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Monday, June 30, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on June 30, 2014 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.  A copy of the PR can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

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 Wednesday, July 16, 2014.

Hearing on B20-521, 683, 794 (July 2)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-645, Closing of a Public Alley in Square 1412, S.O. 13-10159, Act of 2014
Bill 20-684, Closing of a Portion of the Public Alley System in Square 368, S.O. 13-09586, Act of 2014
PR 20-758, Transfer of Jurisdiction of a portion of Reservation 497 (Square 3712, Lots 101-104) Approval Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-645, the “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 1412, S.O. 13-10159, Act of 2014; Bill 20-684, the “Closing of a Portion of the Public Alley System in Square 368, S.O. 13-09586, Act of 2014;” and PR 20-758, the “Transfer of Jurisdiction of a portion of Reservation 497 (Square 3712, Lots 101-104) Approval Resolution of 2014.”  The hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2014 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of PR 20-645 is to order the closing of an unimproved public alley in Square 1412 located to the west of the intersection of Chain Bridge Road NW and Sherier Place NW in Ward 3.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-684 is to order the closing of a portion of the public alley system in Square 368, bounded by N Street NW, 9th Street NW, M Street NW, and 10th Street NW in Ward 2.  The stated purpose of PR 20-758 is to approve the transfer of jurisdiction of a portion of Reservation 497 (Square 3712, Lots 101-104), from the United States, by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to the District of Columbia.  The transfer is for the purpose of establishing a permanent memorial honoring the victims of, and first responders to, the Metrorail Red Line collision on June 22, 2009.

Those who wish to testify should contact Ms. Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at (202) 724-8196, or via e-mail at jjacobs@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Tuesday, June 17, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on June 17, 2014 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to four minutes unless otherwise arranged with the Committee; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of the Bills and PR can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

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 Thursday, July 3, 2014.

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