Legislative Meeting

FOURTEENTH LEGISLATIVE MEETING HYBRID MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023 12:00 P.M. or Immediately after the COW FINAL 10/2/2023 @ 6:16 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. MOMENT OF SILENCE III. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM IV. FILING OF COMMITTEE REPORTS AND SPECIAL REPORTS A. Secretary’s Report V. INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION A. Secretary’s Report of Introductions VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED CEREMONIAL RESOLUTIONS 1. Washington Area Women’s Foundation Recognition Resolution Councilmembers of 2023 Lewis George, Frumin, (CER 25-117) McDuffie, Pinto, R. White, Allen, Bonds, Henderson, Nadeau, Parker, T. White 2. Linda Leaks Day Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmembers Nadeau, (CER 25-118) Henderson, Parker, R. White, T. White, Allen, Bonds, Lewis George, Frumin 3. Charles Sumner School 150th Anniversary Celebration Councilmembers Pinto, Recognition Resolution of 2023 R. White, Gray, Parker, (CER 25-119) T. White 4. Service Dog Month Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmembers Pinto, (CER 25-120) Lewis George, R. White, Allen, Bonds, McDuffie, Nadeau, Henderson, Parker 1 5. Bruce Baschuk Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmembers Pinto, (CER 25-121) T. White, R. White, Gray 6. Karen Feinstein Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmember (CER 25-122) Lewis George 7. Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School Councilmembers 20th Anniversary Celebration Recognition Resolution of 2023 Henderson, McDuffie, (CER 25-123) Frumin, Pinto, Lewis George, Allen, R. White, Nadeau, Parker 8. Le Diplomate 10th Anniversary Celebration Recognition Councilmembers Pinto, Resolution of 2023 Henderson, Parker, Nadeau, (CER 25-124) Allen, McDuffie, Gray 9. Whitman-Walker 50th Anniversary Celebration Recognition Councilmembers Pinto, Resolution of 2023 Henderson, Parker, Nadeau, (CER 25-125) R. White, Allen, Lewis George, McDuffie, Gray 10. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Recognition Resolution Councilmember Pinto of 2023 (CER 25-126) 11. Juror Appreciation Week Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmember Pinto (CER 25-127) 12. Kristi C. Whitfield Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmembers McDuffie, (CER 25-128) Henderson, Pinto, R. White, Parker, Allen, Gray 13. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month Recognition Resolution Chairman Mendelson of 2023 (CER 25-129) 14. 17th Street High Heel Race Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmembers R. White, (CER 25-130) McDuffie, Nadeau, Gray, Pinto, Henderson, Frumin, Bonds, Allen, T. White, Lewis George, Parker, Chairman Mendelson 15. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated 60th Anniversary Councilmembers T. White, Recognition Resolution of 2023 R. White, Lewis George, (CER 25-131) McDuffie, Parker, Bonds 2 16. Metropolitan Police Department Second District January 6th Councilmembers Frumin, Response Recognition Resolution of 2023 Allen, McDuffie, Gray, (CER 25-132) Nadeau, Pinto, Lewis George, R. White, Parker 17. Lenox Serrette and Nathan Ehrenberg Achievements in Chess Councilmembers Frumin, Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2023 Lewis George, R. White, (CER 25-133) Nadeau, Pinto, McDuffie, Gray 18. DJ Kool Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmembers T. White, (CER 25-134) Bonds, McDuffie 19. University of the District of Columbia President Dr. Maurice D. Councilmembers Frumin, Edington Inaugural Recognition Resolution of 2023 Allen, McDuffie, Gray, (CER 25-135) Nadeau, Pinto, Lewis George, R. White, Parker 20. George Washington University President Dr. Ellen M. Granberg Councilmembers Frumin, Inaugural Recognition Resolution of 2023 Allen, McDuffie, Gray, (CER 25-136) Nadeau, Pinto, Lewis George, R. White, Parker 21. Howard University President Dr. Ben Vinson III Inaugural Councilmembers Frumin, Resolution of 2023 Allen, McDuffie, Gray, (CER 25-137) Pinto, Nadeau, Lewis George, R. White, Parker 22. Chuck Jenkins Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmembers, Allen, (CER 25-138) R. White, Lewis George, Nadeau, T. White, McDuffie, Frumin, Pinto 23. OT Blount Memorial Resolution of 2023 Councilmembers Allen, (CER 25-139) R. White, Lewis George, Nadeau, T. White, McDuffie, Frumin, Pinto 3  B. FINAL READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED BILLS 1. Pathways to Behavioral Health Degrees Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-55) Chairman Mendelson 2. Public Health Emergency Credit Alert Amendment Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-118) Chairman Mendelson 3. Alexander Crummell Way Designation Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-171) Chairman Mendelson 4. William R. Spaulding Way Designation Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-172) Chairman Mendelson 5. Sterling A. Brown Way Designation Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-173) Chairman Mendelson 6. Rayford Logan Way Designation Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-174) Chairman Mendelson 7. Industrial Safety Act Clarification Amendment Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-290) Chairman Mendelson C. FIRST READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED BILLS 1. Edna Brown Coleman Way Designation Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-176) Chairman Mendelson 2. Julius Hobson Sr. Way Designation Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-177) Chairman Mendelson 3. Dorothy Celeste Boulding Ferebee Way Designation Act of Committee of the Whole 2023 Chairman Mendelson (Bill 25-178) 4. Grounds for Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment Committee on Judiciary and Amendment Act of 2023 Public Safety (Bill 25-42) Chairperson Pinto 5. Prior Authorization Reform Amendment Act of 2023 Committee on Health (Bill 25-124) Chairperson Henderson 6. Ambulatory Surgical Facility Amendment Act of 2023 Committee on Health (Bill 25-73) Chairperson Henderson 7. Health Professional Licensing Boards Residency Requirement Committee on Health Amendment Act of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (Bill 25-312) 4  D. READING AND VOTE ON CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW EMERGENCY 1. Office of Unified Communications Transparency and Accuracy Councilmember Pinto Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-453) Office of Unified Communications Transparency and Accuracy Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-509) 2. Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Congressional Councilmember Pinto Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-454) Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-510) 3. Prioritizing Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Councilmember Pinto Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-465) Prioritizing Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-526) 4. Law Enforcement Vehicular Pursuit Clarification Councilmember Pinto Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-452) Law Enforcement Vehicular Pursuit Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-508) 5. Migrant Services and Supports Extension Congressional Councilmember R. White Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-450) Migrant Services and Supports Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-505) 5 6. Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program Protection Councilmember R. White Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of and Chairman Mendelson 2023 (PR 25-451) Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-506) 7. Floodplain Review Authority Congressional Review Chairman Mendelson Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-437) Floodplain Review Authority Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-490) 8. Opening of Streets and Designation of Opened Streets in Chairman Mendelson Square S-5868, S.O. 22-01486, Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-438) Opening of Streets and Designation of Opened Streets in Square S-5868, S.O. 22-01486, Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2023 (Bill 25-491) 9. Department of For-Hire Vehicles Delivery Vehicle Traffic Councilmembers Allen and Enforcement Expansion Congressional Review Emergency Nadeau Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-458) Department of For-Hire Vehicles Delivery Vehicle Traffic Enforcement Expansion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-516) 10. School Student Vaccination Emergency Congressional Review Councilmember Henderson Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 and Chairman Mendelson (PR 25-439) School Student Vaccination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-492) 6 11. Middle School Career Exploration Pilot Congressional Review Councilmember Henderson Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-462) Middle School Career Exploration Pilot Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-521) 12. Medical Cannabis Clarification and Non-Resident Patient Councilmember McDuffie Access Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-456) Medical Cannabis Clarification and Non-Resident Patient Access Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-513) 13. DC Water Critical Infrastructure Freedom of Information Councilmember Allen Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-459) DC Water Critical Infrastructure Freedom of Information Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-517) 14. Walter Reed Development Assistance Congressional Review Councilmember Lewis Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 George (PR 25-441) Walter Reed Development Assistance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-495) 15. Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Protection Councilmembers Lewis Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Declaration George and Bonds Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-442) Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Protection Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-496) 7 16. Sexual Harassment Investigation Review Congressional Councilmember Nadeau Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-460) Sexual Harassment Investigation Review Congressional Review Emergency Acy of 2023 (Bill 25-518) E. READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION 1. Board of Physical Therapy Rayan Hagona-Wordie Committee on Health Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-291) 2. Board of Physical Therapy Nicholas Caylor Confirmation Committee on Health Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-292) 3. Board of Physical Therapy Ana Quiñones Confirmation Committee on Health Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-293) 4. Board of Occupational Therapy Charles Bond Confirmation Committee on Health Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-305) 5. Board of Medicine Dr. Carolyn Gorman Confirmation Committee on Health Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-315) 6. Board of Medicine Daanish Jones Confirmation Resolution of Committee on Health 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-314) 7. Board of Medicine Dr. Padmaja Pavuluri Confirmation Committee on Health Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-316) 8. Department of Energy and Environment Richard Jackson Committee on Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Transportation and the (PR 25-279) Environment Chairperson Allen 9. Commission on Human Rights Teri Janine Quinn Confirmation Committee on Public Works Resolution of 2023 and Operations (PR 25-235) Chairperson Nadeau 8 10. Commission on Human Rights Motoko Aizawa Confirmation Committee on Public Works Resolution of 2023 and Operations (PR 25-236) Chairperson Nadeau 11. Commission on Human Rights Karen Mulhauser Confirmation Committee on Public Works Resolution of 2023 and Operations (PR 25-237) Chairperson Nadeau 12. Commission on Human Rights Henry Floyd, Jr. Confirmation Committee on Public Works Resolution of 2023 and Operations (PR 25-238) Chairperson Nadeau 13. Commission on Human Rights Antonesia Wiley Confirmation Committee on Public Works Resolution of 2023 and Operations (PR 25-239) Chairperson Nadeau 14. Commission on Human Rights Colin Rettammel Confirmation Committee on Public Works Resolution of 2023 and Operations (PR 25-240) Chairperson Nadeau F. FINAL READING AND VOTE ON TEMPORARY LEGISLATION 1. Office of Administrative Hearings Jurisdiction Clarification Councilmember Nadeau Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-455) 2. Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Temporary Councilmember R. White Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-441) 3. Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Continuation Temporary Councilmember R. White Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-443) 4. Voluntary Agreement Moratorium Temporary Amendment Act Councilmember R. White of 2023 (B25-445) 5. Buzzard Point Park and Trails National Park Service Grant Councilmember Allen Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-453) 6. Sign Regulations Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 Chairman Mendelson at the (B25-467) request of the Mayor 9  G. READING AND VOTE ON EMERGENCY CONTRACT LEGISLATION AT THE REQUEST OF THE EXECUTIVE 1. Contract No. CW105986 with Axar Management, LLC d/b/a Councilmember R. White at Quality Inn & Suites Approval and Payment Authorization the request of the Mayor Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-446) Contract No. CW105986 with Axar Management, LLC d/b/a Quality Inn & Suites Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2023 (Bill 25-503) 2. Contract No. DCCB-2023-F-0039 with Cohen Milstein Sellers & Chairman Mendelson at the Toll PLLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency request of the Attorney Declaration Resolution of 2023 General (PR 25-445) Contract No. DCCB-2023-F-0039 with Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2024 (Bill 25-502) VII. NON-CONSENT AGENDA A. FINAL READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED BILLS 1. School Student Vaccination Amendment Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-278) Chairman Mendelson B. FIRST READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED BILLS C. READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS D. FINAL READING AND VOTE ON TEMPORARY LEGISLATION 1. River East at Grandview Condominium Assistance Tax Chairman Mendelson Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-451) 10  E. READING AND VOTE ON EMERGENCY LEGISLATION 1. CJCC Data Collection Technical Correction Emergency Councilmember Pinto Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-466) CJCC Data Collection Technical Correction Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-528) 2. Medical Cannabis Patient Access Clarification Emergency Councilmember McDuffie Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-457) Medical Cannabis Patient Access Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-514) 3. 11th Street Bridge Project DOEE Permit Emergency Councilmember Allen Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-467) 11th Street Bridge Project DOEE Permit Emergency Act of 2023 (Bill 25-529) 4. DC Nursing Education Enhancement Program Emergency Chairman Mendelson Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-464) DC Nursing Education Enhancement Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-525) 5. Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Emergency Chairman Mendelson Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-455) Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-511) 11 6. Clarification of UDC PR Harris Exclusive Use Repeal Chairman Mendelson Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-463) Clarification of UDC PR Harris Exclusive Use Repeal Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-522) 7. Karin House TOPA Exemption Emergency Declaration Councilmember Lewis Resolution of 2023 George (PR 25-440) Karin House TOPA Exemption Emergency Act of 2023 (Bill 25-493) 8. Sexual Harassment Investigation Review Clarification Councilmember Nadeau Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-461) Sexual Harassment Investigation Review Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-519) 9. Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Clarification Emergency Councilmember T. White Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-443) Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Clarification Emergency Act of 2023 (Bill 25-497) F. READING AND VOTE ON EMERGENCY LEGISLATION AT THE REQUEST OF THE MAYOR 1. Let Our Vows Endure Emergency Declaration Resolution of Councilmember Henderson 2023 at the request of the Mayor (PR 25-468) Let Our Vows Endure Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-531) 12  G. FIRST READING AND VOTE ON TEMPORARY LEGISLATION 1. CJCC Data Collection Technical Correction Temporary Councilmember Pinto Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-528) 2. Medical Cannabis Patient Access Clarification Emergency Councilmember McDuffie Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-515) 3. 11th Street Bridge Project DOEE Permit Temporary Act of Councilmember Allen 2023 (Bill 25-530) 4. DC Nursing Education Enhancement Program Temporary Chairman Mendelson Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-525) 5. Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Temporary Chairman Mendelson Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-512) 6. Clarification of UDC PR Harris Exclusive Use Repeal Chairman Mendelson Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-523) 7. Karin House TOPA Exemption Temporary Act of 2023 Councilmember Lewis (Bill 25-494) George 8. Sexual Harassment Investigation Review Clarification Councilmember Nadeau Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-520) 9. Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Clarification Temporary Councilmember T. White Act of 2023 (Bill 25-498) H. FIRST READING AND VOTE ON TEMPORARY LEGISLATION AT THE REQUEST OF THE MAYOR 1. Let Our Vows Endure Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 Councilmember Henderson (Bill 25-532) VIII. NEXT LEGISLATIVE MEETING: (Additional) October 17, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. 13