Committee of the Whole Public Hearing

COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING on Bill 23-788, Dedication of Lot 252 in Square 620 for the First Street, N.W., Right-of-Way, S.O. 19-48848 Act of 2020 Bill 23-876, Closing of a Portion of Potomac Avenue, S.E., Adjacent to Reservation 248 and Square South 744S Act of 2020 Bill 23-883, Omnibus Kenilworth Courts Redevelopment Act of 2020 Proposed Resolution 23-929, Transfer of Jurisdiction over Lot 901 within Square 620 Emergency Approval Resolution of 2020 on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 12:00 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 hearing before the Committee of the Whole on Bill 23-788, the “Dedication of Lot 252 in Square 620 for the First Street, N.W., Right-of-Way, S.O. 19-48848 Act of 2020,” Bill 23-876, the “Closing of a Portion of Potomac Avenue, S.E., Adjacent to Reservation 248 and Square South 744S Act of 2020,” Bill 23-883, the “Omnibus Kenilworth Courts Redevelopment Act of 2020,” and PR 23-929, the “Transfer of Jurisdiction over Lot 901 within Square 620 Emergency Approval Resolution of 2020.” The hearing will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 via Zoom virtual hearing. The purpose of Bill 23-788 is to order the dedication of land in Lot 252 in Square 620 for the widening of First Street N.W. right-of-way from 60 to 90 feet between Pierce Street, N.W., and L Street N.W., in Ward 6. This will facilitate pedestrian improvements as part of a private development at Sursum Corda. The purpose of Bill 23-876 is close a portion of Potomac Avenue, S.E., between First Street, S.E., and former Canal Street, S.E., in Ward 6. This will enable D.C. Water to satisfy a condition of the completed Planned Unit Development (PUD) for its Headquarters. The purpose of Bill 23-883 is to close a portion of the existing alley in Square 5116 between Quarles Street, N.E., 45th Street, N.E., Douglas Street, N.E., and Kenilworth Ave., N.E., and to order the dedication of land for street purposes between Kenilworth Avenue, N.E. and 45th Street, N.E., and along the east side of 45th Street, N.E. and the south side of Quarles Street, N.E. in Ward 7. This will facilitate a private development. The purpose of Proposed Resolution 23- 929 is to transfer the administrative jurisdiction of Lot 901 in Square 620, between by L Street, N.W. and 1st Street, N.W., in Ward 6 from the United States to the District of Columbia for use as recreational space. Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or to call Blaine Stum, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8092, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any) by the close of business Monday, October 12, 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 maybe offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. If submitted by the close of business on Monday, October 12, 2020 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. The hearing will be limited to three hours. Copies of the legislation can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us. Hearing materials can be accessed at http://www.chairmanmendelson.com/circulation 24 hours in advance of the hearing, this includes a draft witness list. 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 Wednesday, October 28, 2020.