Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution confirming Eric Powell's appointment to the District of Columbia Apprenticeship Council. It fills a vacant seat previously held by Frederick Howell, with Powell serving as a public representative (not affiliated with employee or employer groups) until November 19, 2027. The Apprenticeship Council oversees the District's voluntary apprenticeship program established under D.C. law. This resolution does not create new policy but formalizes an appointment to an existing oversight body.

Maddy summaryThis emergency bill modifies District of Columbia school attendance rules for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. It directly affects two groups: (1) children who moved to DC after their home state's kindergarten cutoff date but before September 30, and (2) children under age 6 enrolled in pre-kindergarten programs. The bill permits parents or guardians to enroll these students in kindergarten without penalty, and requires DC Public Schools to notify families about eligibility. It also ensures students who relied on prior school communications about feeder patterns (like moving between schools) aren't disadvantaged by missed lotteries.

Maddy summaryThis emergency resolution amends District of Columbia school enrollment policies to ensure children who turn five before September 30 (but after their home state's cutoff) can attend kindergarten when moving to DC, and prevents families from being reported for truancy if children attend private or parochial pre-kindergarten programs. It specifically requires DC Public Schools to permit kindergarten enrollment for these students instead of forcing them into first grade, and stops the misapplication of truancy rules against children in quality pre-k programs. The resolution directly affects families with children in private/parochial pre-k programs and families relocating to DC during the school year. It addresses immediate policy changes to align with existing age cutoffs and prevent educational disruption for affected students.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily changes kindergarten enrollment rules for District of Columbia students during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. It exempts children who moved to DC after their previous state's kindergarten cutoff date but before September 30 from truancy rules, and allows enrollment in kindergarten for children under age 6 in public, private, or parochial pre-K programs. It also ensures students previously told they must skip kindergarten (or enrolled as first graders without it) can enroll in kindergarten if their parent or guardian requests it, and guarantees feeder-pattern students who completed 2024-2025 at Hardy Middle School can choose their 2025-2026 high school. The changes expire 225 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes closing a 20-foot-wide portion of a public alley in Square 3524 (Ward 5) to consolidate adjacent private lots. It directly affects property owners (Lots 52, 53, 54, 802, and 892) and requires District Department of Transportation (DDOT) approval for two conditions: payment of $4,265 to remove street lighting and approval of a tree protection plan for a special tree on the site. The closure enables the development of 27 residential units (combining two-family townhouses and single-family homes) on the consolidated land. The bill is contingent on satisfying all conditions in the surveyor’s file before final approval.

Maddy summaryThis emergency resolution (PR 26-0263) authorizes the immediate closure of a specific portion of a public alley in Square 3524, Ward 5, to consolidate adjacent land. It enables the development of 27 residential units (including 3 affordable family-sized homes) in the Eckington neighborhood by allowing the alley to be reconfigured for housing. The resolution cites urgent project abandonment risks due to high costs, requiring expedited approval without standard review steps. It directly affects the developer, future residents, and public access to the alley, with no objection from relevant agencies.

Maddy summaryThis emergency resolution approves the Ninth Master Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and its faculty union (UDC Faculty Association/NEA) for the period October 2022-September 2025. It establishes new salary structures with discipline-specific pay bands for faculty ranks (e.g., Professor, Associate Professor), includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for fiscal year 2025, and provides longevity-based "continuity pay" increases (1.5%-7.5% based on years of service). The agreement directly affects approximately 214 UDC faculty members and will cost UDC $3.8 million in fiscal year 2025, totaling $14.8 million over the agreement period. The resolution bypasses standard legislative timelines to implement these compensation terms urgently.

Maddy summaryThis bill (PR 26-0247) is a procedural resolution to approve eight contract modifications totaling $1.2 million for architectural and engineering services provided by DLR Group of DC, P.C. to the Metropolitan Police Department for work on the Daly Building swing space. It authorizes payment for services already delivered and to be delivered under these modifications, which cumulatively increase the original $1.575 million contract to $2.775 million. The resolution designates this as an emergency to ensure timely payment for essential services without delaying the project. It directly affects the District of Columbia government (through the Department of General Services) and DLR Group, but does not change public policy or impact residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill closes a portion of a public alley in Square 3524 (Ward 5) to consolidate adjacent property parcels. It allows for the development of 27 residential units (combining townhouses and single-family homes) by reverting title to the closed alley land as shown on a Surveyor's plat. The closure requires two conditions: payment of $4,265 for removing street lighting and approval of a tree protection plan for a special tree on the site. The bill is temporary, expiring 225 days after enactment, and affects the property owner (Lot 53) and future residents of the development.

Maddy summaryThis bill approves eight modifications to an existing contract with DLR Group of DC, P.C., for architectural and engineering services supporting the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) temporary office space ("swing space") during the renovation of the Daly Building. The modifications cover additional work required by zoning changes, including revised construction documents, meetings with preservation boards, and design updates for locations at One Judiciary Square and 501 New York Avenue. The bill authorizes payment of $2,775,355 (the total contract amount after modifications) for these services, which directly affects DLR Group and MPD. It is a procedural approval to expedite payment, not a policy change.