Legislative Meeting

FIFTEENTH LEGISLATIVE MEETING HYBRID MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 12:00 P.M. or Immediately after the COW FINAL 11/6/2023 @ 6:07 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. Faith Dane Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmember Bonds (CER 25-140) 2. Lung Cancer Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of Councilmembers Pinto, 2023 Henderson, R. White, (CER 25-141) Bonds, Frumin, Nadeau, Allen, Lewis George, McDuffie Co-Sponsor: Gray 3. Karen Clay Distinguished Principal of the Year Recognition Councilmember Allen Resolution of 2023 (CER 25-142) 4. Transgender Day of Remembrance Recognition Resolution of Councilmembers R. White, 2023 Bonds, Gray, Parker, (CER 25-143) Lewis George, McDuffie, Allen, Pinto, Henderson, Frumin 1 5. Reverend Doctor Sandra Butler-Truesdale Ceremonial Councilmembers R. White, Recognition Resolution of 2023 Allen, Bonds, Gray, Frumin, (CER 25-144) McDuffie, Nadeau, Lewis George, Pinto 6. Music on the Hill 10th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of Councilmember Allen 2023 (CER 25-145) 7. The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church and Rev. Dr. Councilmembers McDuffie, Kendrick E. Curry Retirement Recognition Resolution of 2023 Henderson, Gray, Allen, (CER 25-146) R. White, Parker, Frumin, Bonds 8. Cahli Thomas Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2023 Councilmembers Allen, (CER 25-147) Nadeau, Parker, Frumin, R. White 9. Eastern Market 150th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of Councilmember Allen 2023 (CER 25-148) 10. Dr. Franklyn M. Malone Retirement Resolution of 2023 Councilmembers McDuffie, (CER 25-149) Bonds, Gray, R. White, Parker, Frumin B. FINAL 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 2  C. FIRST READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED BILLS 1. Jeanette A. Michael Way Designation Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-193) Chairman Mendelson 2. Catlett Alley Designation Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-235) Chairman Mendelson 3. Gordon Way Designation Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-316) Chairman Mendelson 4. District of Columbia Crime Victimization Survey Act of 2023 Committee on Judiciary and (Bill 25-51) Public Safety Chairperson Pinto 5. Access to Emergency Medications Amendment Act of 2023 Committee on Health (Bill 25-226) Chairperson Henderson 6. Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Amendment Act of Committee on Health 2023 Chairperson Henderson (Bill 25-244) 7. Children’s National Hospital Research and Innovation Campus Committee on Business and Equitable Tax Relief Amendment Act of 2023 Economic Development (Bill 25-71) Chairperson McDuffie 8. Motor Vehicle and Homeowner Insurance Prior Approval Rate Committee on Business and Filing Amendment Act of 2023 Economic Development (Bill 25-150) Chairperson McDuffie D. READING AND VOTE ON CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW EMERGENCY 1. Public Health Emergency Credit Alert Congressional Review Councilmember R. White Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-508) Public Health Emergency Credit Alert Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-550) E. READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION 1. Public Employee Relations Board Peter Winkler Confirmation Committee on Executive Resolution of 2023 Administration and Labor (PR 25-303) Chairperson Anita Bonds 3 2. Office of Employee Appeals Arrington Dixon Confirmation Committee on Executive Resolution of 2023 Administration and Labor (PR 25-361) Chairperson Anita Bonds 3. Director of the Department of Health Dr. Ayanna Bennett Committee on Health Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-290) 4. Child Support Guideline Commission Councilmember Brooke Chairman Mendelson Pinto Appointment Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-447) 5. Commission on Aging Councilmember Anita Bonds Chairman Mendelson Reappointment Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-479) 6. Director of the Department of Buildings Brian J. Hanlon Committee of the Whole Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairman Mendelson (PR 25-289) 7. Department of Buildings Chief Building Official Nicole Rogers Committee of the Whole Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairman Mendelson (PR 25-469) 8. Department of Buildings Zoning Administrator Kathleen Committee of the Whole Beeton Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairman Mendelson (PR 25-470) 9. Department of Buildings Strategic Enforcement Administrator Committee of the Whole Keith Parsons Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairman Mendelson (PR 25-471) 10. Students in the Care of D.C. Coordinating Committee Nickie Committee of the Whole Cardamone Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairman Mendelson (PR 25-389) 11. District of Columbia Retirement Board of Trustees Adam Committee of the Whole Weers Appointment Resolution of 2023 Chairman Mendelson (PR 25-413) 12. Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Committee of the Whole Outcomes Andrea Jones Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairman Mendelson (PR 25-417) 13. Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Committee of the Whole Outcomes Joanne Lamparter Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairman Mendelson (PR 25-418) 14. Director of the District of Columbia Department of Human Committee on Executive Resources Charles Hall, Jr. Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Administration and Labor (PR 25-301) Chairperson Anita Bonds 4 15. Director of the Department of General Services Delano Hunter Committee on Facilities and Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Family Services (PR 25-285) Chairperson Lewis George 16. Launchpad Development Three DC, LLC Revenue Bonds Committee on Business and Project Approval Resolution of 2023 Economic Development (PR 25-261) Chairperson McDuffie 17. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board Donovan W. Committee on Business and Anderson Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Economic Development (PR 25-388) Chairperson McDuffie 18. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board Silas H. Grant, Jr. Committee on Business and Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Economic Development (PR 25-475) Chairperson McDuffie 19. Health Benefit Exchange Authority Executive Board Henry J. Committee on Health Aaron Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-401) 20. Health Benefit Exchange Authority Executive Board Gabriela Committee on Health Mossi Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-402) 21. Health Benefit Exchange Authority Executive Board Leighton Committee on Health Ku Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-403) 22. Health Benefit Exchange Authority Executive Board Tamara Committee on Health Watkins Confirmation Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-404) 23. Board of Psychology Dr. Jeremy Kozne Confirmation Committee on Health Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-406) 24. Board of Psychology Dr. Joette James Confirmation Resolution Committee on Health of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-407) 25. Board of Psychology Dr. Anthony Jimenez Confirmation Committee on Health Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-408) 26. Board of Optometry Dr. Lisa Johnson Confirmation Resolution Committee on Health of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-414) 27. Board of Optometry Dr. Gregory D. Foley Confirmation Committee on Health Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-415) 5 28. Board of Optometry Dr. David Reed Confirmation Resolution Committee on Health of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-416) 29. Board of Occupational Therapy Frank Gainer Confirmation Committee on Health Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-477) 30. Director of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Committee on Public Works Protection Tiffany Crowe Confirmation Resolution of 2023 and Operations (PR 25-420) Chairperson Nadeau F. FINAL 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) 6  G. READING AND VOTE ON EMERGENCY CONTRACT LEGISLATION AT THE REQUEST OF THE EXECUTIVE 1. Modification 1 to Contract No. NFPHC-ER-23-C between the Councilmember Gray at the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and George Washington request of the NFPHC University Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-515) Modification 1 to Contract No. NFPHC-ER-23-C between the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, Inc., Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2023 (Bill 25-553) 2. Modification 1 to Contract No. NFPHC-HL-23-C between the Councilmember Gray at the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and George Washington request of the NFPHC University Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-516) Modification 1 to Contract No. NFPHC-HL-23-C between the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, Inc., Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2023 (Bill 25-552) 3. Modifications 9 and 10 to Contract No. NFPHCNUR-19-C-003 Councilmember Gray at the between the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and request of the NFPHC Contemporary Nursing Solutions Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-517) Modifications 9 and 10 to Contract No. NFPHCNUR-19-C-003 between Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and Contemporary Nursing Solutions Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-554) 7  4. Contract No. DCCB-2023-F-0043 with Edelson PC Approval Chairman Mendelson at the and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution request of the Attorney of 2023 General (PR 25-514) Contract No. DCCB-2023-F-0043 with Edelson PC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2023 (Bill 25-551) 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 2. Pathways to Behavioral Health Degrees Act of 2023 Committee of the Whole (Bill 25-55) Chairman Mendelson Mendelson Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute Mendelson Amendment 3. Health Professional Licensing Boards Residency Requirement Committee on Health Amendment Act of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (Bill 25-312) B. FIRST READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED BILLS 1. Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Amendment Committee on Business and Act of 2023 Economic Development (Bill 25-126) Chairperson McDuffie McDuffie Amendment C. READING AND VOTE ON PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 1. Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department Pamela A. Smith Committee on the Judiciary Confirmation Resolution of 2023 and Public Safety (PR 25-384) Chairperson Pinto 2. Sense of the Council on the Opioid and Fentanyl Epidemic Committee on Health Resolution of 2023 Chairperson Henderson (PR 25-386) 8 3. Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding Removal Councilmember R. White Reprogramming Request No. 25-0073 Disapproval Resolution and Chairman Mendelson of 2023 (PR 25-509) D. FINAL READING AND VOTE ON TEMPORARY LEGISLATION E. READING AND VOTE ON EMERGENCY LEGISLATION 1. Self-Defense Spray Sale and Transfer Clarification Emergency Councilmember Henderson Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-530) Self-Defense Spray Sale and Transfer Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-560) 2. Director of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Councilmember T. White Sam Abed Confirmation Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-512) Director of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Sam Abed Confirmation Emergency Approval Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-513) 3. Tipped Wage Increase Implementation Clarification Councilmember Bonds Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-531) Tipped Wage Increase Implementation Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-562) 4. Clear Lanes Bus Priority Enforcement Regulation Emergency Councilmember Allen Declaration Resolution of 2023 (PR 25-528) Clear Lanes Bus Priority Enforcement Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-556) 9  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) G. FIRST READING AND VOTE ON TEMPORARY LEGISLATION 1. Self-Defense Spray Sale and Transfer Clarification Temporary Councilmember Henderson Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-561) 2. Tipped Wage Increase Implementation Clarification Temporary Councilmember Bonds Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-563) 3. Clear Lanes Bus Priority Enforcement Regulation Temporary Councilmember Allen Amendment Act of 2023 (Bill 25-557) 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: December 5, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. 10