Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis resolution approves a 20-year contract (2025-LRSP-04A) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and PBS Property Holdings, LLC to provide annual subsidies of $255,522 for eight affordable housing units at Kennedy Gardens Apartments (145 Kennedy Avenue, NW). The subsidy supports extremely low-income households (earning 30% or less of the area median income) by covering rental costs for these units under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The resolution authorizes the housing subsidy agreement but does not create new policy or alter existing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural confirmation resolution for Mayor Bowser's nomination of Brenda Donald to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Library Trustees. It directly affects the Board of Library Trustees and the District of Columbia's public library system by confirming Donald's appointment for the remainder of an unexpired term ending January 5, 2029. The resolution does not create new policies or change existing laws - it solely formalizes the mayor's appointment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Jennifer Crumlish as a community member (not a District government employee) to the Violence Fatality Review Committee, filling a vacancy left by Roger Mitchell. Dr. Crumlish will serve for the remainder of the current term (ending October 12, 2025) and a subsequent term (ending October 12, 2028). The resolution is procedural, requiring Council confirmation to formalize her appointment to this committee established under the Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act of 2018.

Maddy summaryThis emergency resolution approves a $6,002,005.94 contract (CW125486) with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. for traffic violation ticket processing services for the District of Columbia's Department of Motor Vehicles. It authorizes immediate payment for services already provided and to be provided from June 18 to October 16, 2025. The resolution addresses an urgent need to avoid disrupting critical traffic enforcement operations, as the contract value exceeds $1 million and requires Council approval under District law. This action directly affects the District government's ability to pay for ongoing traffic management services and Modaxo's continued contract fulfillment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends business licensing rules to address issues arising before the October 1, 2025, implementation of the BEST Act. It restores the four-year business license (previously eliminated by the BEST Act), allowing residential property owners and apartment complexes to continue using this option. It also replaces public hearing requirements for entertainment venue licenses with advisory neighborhood commission input, permits license renewals after 9+ months with a penalty fee, and reinstates the Mayor’s authority to refund overpaid fees. These changes directly affect businesses seeking licenses for venues like theaters, cinemas, and apartment complexes, as well as those with expired licenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises business licensing rules in the District of Columbia, effective October 1, 2025. It directly affects businesses, particularly entertainment venues and residential property owners, by: (1) requiring the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to notify neighborhood commissions (instead of holding public hearings) for certain venue licenses; (2) reinstating the option for a 4-year business license (previously eliminated by the BEST Act); (3) allowing license renewal for expired licenses over 9 months with a penalty; and (4) restoring the Mayor’s authority to refund incorrectly paid fees. These changes address implementation gaps ahead of the BEST Act’s full rollout.

Maddy summaryThis bill approves an emergency contract for traffic ticket processing services with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc., authorizing payment of up to $6,002,005.94. It directly affects the District of Columbia's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which uses these services to process traffic violations and parking enforcement fines. The contract, effective June 18-October 16, 2025, ensures uninterrupted enforcement services to generate revenue and improve public safety by deterring traffic law violations. The approval bypasses standard procurement rules under emergency procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends conditional licenses for medical cannabis businesses in Washington D.C. from 2 years to 3 years. It directly affects cultivation centers, retailers, internet retailers, manufacturers, couriers, and testing laboratories currently holding conditional licenses. The key change modifies the expiration terms: license holders now have until the end of their 3-year term (instead of 2 years) to secure permanent locations, with automatic conversions for existing licenses set to expire after December 2024. The extension applies retroactively from June 28, 2025, to provide stability in the regulated medical cannabis market.

Maddy summaryThis resolution disapproves a $90,222,148.73 reprogramming request for FY 2025 District funds, which sought to transfer money from multiple agencies (including Public Works, Transportation, and Behavioral Health) to the Metropolitan Police Department and other departments. The Council rejected it because the request failed to adequately explain unexpected cost increases or justify using reprogramming for debt service payments totaling $84.4 million. The resolution directly affects the agencies named in the reprogramming request and prevents the Mayor from moving those funds as proposed. It takes immediate effect upon adoption, requiring the Council Secretary to notify the Mayor.