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Hearing on PR20-971 & PR20-972 – CWC Nominees (Sept 19)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-971, District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Christopher Magnuson Confirmation Resolution of 2014
PR 20-972, District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Barbara Deutsch Confirmation Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of Whole on PR 20-971, the District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Christopher Magnuson Confirmation Resolution of 2014 and PR 20-972, District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Barbara Deutsch Confirmation Resolution of 2014.  The hearing will be held Friday, September 19, 2014 at 12:30 p.m., or immediately following the preceding hearing, in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purposes of PR 20-971 and PR 20-972 are to confirm the appointments of Christopher Magnuson and Barbara Deutsch, respectively, as citizen members of the District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee (CWC).  The CWC advises and recommends to the Council a disposition of each application to place a commemorative work on public space in the District of Columbia and is made up of three citizens and nine ex-officio members appointed by the Mayor.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of these nominees for the CWC.

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 Wednesday, September 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 September 17, 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.  Copies of PR 20-971 and PR 20-972 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 Friday, October 3, 2014.

Hearing on PR20-918 & PR20-919 – HPRB Nominees (Sept 19)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-918, Historic Preservation Review Board Joseph Taylor Confirmation Resolution of 2014
PR 20-919, Historic Preservation Review Board Rauzia Ruhana Ally Confirmation Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of Whole on PR 20-918, the “Historic Preservation Review Board Joseph Taylor Confirmation Resolution of 2014” and PR 20-919, “Historic Preservation Review Board Rauzia Ruhana Ally Confirmation Resolution of 2014.”  The hearing will be held Friday, September 19, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purposes of PR 20-918 and PR 20-919 are to confirm the reappointments of Joseph Taylor and Rauzia Ruhana Ally, respectively, as public members of the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB).  The HPRB guides the government and the public on preservation matters in the District of Columbia, including review of development projects in light of the historic preservation laws.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of these nominees for the HPRB.

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, September 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 September 17, 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.  Copies of PR 20-918 and PR 20-919 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 Friday, October 3, 2014.

Hearing on PR 20-845 – Police Comp System (July 8)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-845, Career and Excepted Service Employees Compensation System Changes for Police Officials Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of Whole on PR 20-845, the “Career and Excepted Service Employees Compensation System Changes for Police Officials Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014.”  The hearing will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 3:30 p.m., or immediately following the Committee hearing on PR 20-813, in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of PR 20-845 is to approve the proposed compensation system changes submitted by the Mayor for certain uniformed members of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) not covered by collective bargaining.  PR 20-845 would adjust the salary schedules by 1% for non-union police officers in the Career and Excepted Service, retroactively to the first pay period on or after April 1, 2013.  These non-union officers were previously included in a 3% pay increase retroactive to April 7, 2013.  The settlements and interest arbitration award between the District and the police union, approved by the Council on May 6, 2014, provides certain union employees at MPD with a 4% base salary increase effective the first pay period on or after April 1, 2013.  The salary increase for non-union members proposed in PR 20-845 will reduce the current gap between collective bargaining unit and non-collective bargaining unit unformed members of MPD.

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, July 3, 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 July 3, 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 PR 20-845 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 Friday, July 11, 2014.

Hearing on PR 20-813 – Skyland Terms (July 8)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-813, Skyland Shopping Center Term Sheet Amendment Approval Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of Whole on PR 20-813, the “Skyland Shopping Center Term Sheet Amendment Approval Resolution of 2014.” The hearing will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., or immediately following the Committee hearing on PR 20-839 and PR 20-841, in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of PR 20-813 is to approve an amendment to the term sheet for disposition of the Skyland Shopping Center.  The Council approved the “Skyland Town Center Omnibus Act of 2014” on April 8, 2014, which was accompanied by a term sheet dated June 28, 2013.  The law requires that the Mayor submit to the Council a resolution along with any substantive change made to the term sheet that is part of a disposition of real property for economic development purposes.  PR 20-813 represents the transmittal of an amended term sheet by the Mayor.  The amended term sheet reflects certain changes to the schedule of performance and phasing of the financing requirements for the Skyland Town Center project, and includes a requirement that the developer obtain an executed lease with an anchor retail tenant prior to closing.

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, July 3, 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 July 3, 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 PR 20-813 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 Friday, July 11, 2014.

Reconvened Hearing on PR 20-797 – FEMS CBA (July 8)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE

PR 20-797, Compensation Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Government of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and Local 36 International Association of FireFighters (Compensation Unit 4) Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the reconvening of a public roundtable of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-797, the “Compensation Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Government of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and Local 36 International Association of FireFighters (Compensation Unit 4) Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014.”  The reconvened roundtable will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm, or immediately following the Committee hearing on PR 20-839 and PR 20-841, in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004.

This roundtable was initially convened on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, although the Executive withdrew PR 20-797.  The Executive has since resubmitted the compensation agreement in the form of PR 20-920, “Interest Arbitration Award and Settlements between the Government of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and Local 36 International Association of FireFighters (Compensation Unit 4) Resolution of 2014.”  The reconvened roundtable will continue consideration of the aforementioned compensation agreement, which is now contained in PR 20-920.

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 Thursday, July 3, 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 July 3, 2014 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the roundtable.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of PR 20-920 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 roundtable, 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 Friday, July 11, 2014.

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