Committee of the Whole Public Hearing

COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE on PR 23-932, “Historic Preservation Review Board Dr. Alexandra Jones Confirmation Resolution of 2020” PR 23-933, “Historic Preservation Review Board Matthew Bell Confirmation Resolution of 2020” PR 23-934, “Historic Preservation Review Board Dr. Sandra Jowers-Barber Confirmation Resolution of 2020” PR 23-935, “Historic Preservation Review Board Marnique Heath Confirmation Resolution of 2020” on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Live via Zoom Video Conference Broadcast Council Channel 13 (Cable Television Providers) DC Council Website (www.dccouncil.us) Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public roundtable before the Committee of the Whole on PR 23-932, “Historic Preservation Review Board Dr. Alexandra Jones Confirmation Resolution of 2020;” PR 23-933, “Historic Preservation Review Board Matthew Bell Confirmation Resolution of 2020;” PR 23-934, “Historic Preservation Review Board Dr. Sandra Jowers-Barber Confirmation Resolution of 2020;” and PR 23-935, “Historic Preservation Review Board Marnique Heath Confirmation Resolution of 2020.” The roundtable will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. via zoom video conference. The stated purposes of PR 23-932, PR 23-933, PR 23-934, and PR 23-935, which were introduced at the request of Mayor Muriel Bowser, are to confirm the nominations of Dr. Alexandra Jones as an archaeologist member and Matthew Bell as an architect member, and confirm the re-appointments of Dr. Sandra Jowers-Barber as a historian member and Marnique Heath as an architect member, respectively, to the Historic Preservation Review Board (“Board”). The Board is the official body of advisors appointed by the Mayor to guide the government and public on the preservation of historic buildings and property in the District of Columbia. The Board also assists with the implementation of federal preservation programs and the review of federal projects in the District. The purpose of this roundtable is to receive testimony from the nominees and public witnesses as to the fitness of these nominees for service on the Board. Those who wish to testify must email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Julia Koster, Senior Planning Advisor, at (202) 724-7002, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by the close of business Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, the roundtable will be conducted virtually on the Internet utilizing Zoom video conferencing technology. Because of this, written or transcribed testimony from the public is highly encouraged and will be taken by email or voice mail. Testimony may be submitted in writing to cow@dccouncil.us or may be left by voice mail (up to 3 minutes) – which will be transcribed – by calling (202) 430-6948. Testimony received by close of business on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 will be posted publicly to http://www.chairmanmendelson.com/circulation prior to the hearing. If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record. This hearing will be limited to one hour. 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 October 22, 2020.