Councilmember Brooke Pinto

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Office of Unified Communications to regularly publish detailed statistics on 911 call handling, including diversion rates, staffing levels, response times, and instances of call abandonment. It also mandates that the office archive this data for at least five years to ensure transparency in emergency services performance. Additionally, the legislation expands the city's 311 service system to allow residents to request specific maintenance tasks like sidewalk repairs, leaf collection, and graffiti removal, while also directing users to the National Park Service for issues occurring on federal land.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily increases the funding limit for the District of Columbia's Litigation Support Fund to $27 million and raises the cap on spending for public safety initiatives to $9.7 million. The changes allow the Attorney General to allocate more money toward crime reduction and violence interruption efforts within the specified fund. These adjustments are set to expire 225 days after the law takes effect, ensuring they remain a short-term measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily amends the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act to allow the Mayor to extend emergency orders addressing the opioid crisis and juvenile crime beyond their initial 15-day expiration. It broadens the definition of a public emergency to include dangerous diseases or conditions and grants the Mayor authority to bypass standard procurement and grant rules for these specific emergencies. To maintain oversight, the Mayor must provide written notice to the City Council before waiving any laws and must submit details of any new contracts or grants within 15 days of awarding them. The legislation is set to expire on September 17, 2024, and applies only to the ongoing public health and safety challenges related to opioids and youth crime.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares a legislative emergency to prevent a gap in public safety laws between the expiration of an existing temporary measure and the future effective date of a permanent law. It authorizes the immediate adoption of the Secure DC Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 after a single reading, ensuring that safety provisions remain in force without interruption. The measure directly affects the District of Columbia by maintaining the legal status of security enhancements during the transition period.

Maddy summaryThe Secure DC Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2024 temporarily requires the Office of Unified Communications to publicly report monthly data on 911 call handling, including response times, staffing levels, and the volume of diverted calls for services like parking enforcement and non-injury collisions. This reporting mandate also covers specific performance metrics for emergency services and mandates the archiving of this data for at least five years. Additionally, the bill expands the city's 311 system to allow residents to request services such as porous sidewalk maintenance, leaf collection, and graffiti removal, while also adding referral links for utility issues and alcohol-related complaints. Finally, the legislation amends the definition of a law enforcement officer to include sworn members of the Metropolitan Police Department within the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Eugene Brown for his fifteen years of dedicated service as a Cleaning Ambassador on the Georgetown Business Improvement District's Clean Team. The bill recognizes his efforts in maintaining public cleanliness through tasks such as litter removal, graffiti cleanup, snow management, and weed control across the district's commercial areas. It does not create new laws or funding but serves to officially celebrate Brown's contributions to keeping the Georgetown community safe and accessible.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors the Georgetown Garden Club for its 100th anniversary, recognizing its century-long dedication to maintaining and beautifying green spaces in Georgetown. The bill highlights the club's contributions, such as raising over $750,000 for tree-lined streets and supporting various local parks and gardens through its annual garden tour and other fundraising efforts. It also notes specific centennial events planned, including planting native plants at the Georgetown Library and organizing community activities like a tree treasure hunt. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of the club's civic engagement rather than enacting new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Tara Sakraida Parker for her seven years of service to the Citizens Association of Georgetown, a long-standing civic group in the neighborhood. The document recognizes her specific achievements, including leading the organization through the pandemic, securing a permanent home for the association, and promoting inclusive community engagement. By officially citing the resolution and celebrating her contributions, the Council of the District of Columbia acknowledges her role in improving quality of life and historic preservation in Georgetown.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the legal liability of restaurants and bars in the District of Columbia regarding the sale of alcohol to minors or visibly intoxicated individuals. It establishes that an establishment is only financially responsible for injuries caused by a customer if it knowingly served alcohol to someone under 21 or to someone showing clear signs of intoxication at the time of service. Additionally, the legislation restricts lawsuits to third parties, such as family members, rather than allowing the intoxicated person or their estate to sue, unless the person was under 18. The act also creates a new manager's license endorsement that allows business owners to register up to five employees as approved managers for a fee.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution formally honors Metropolitan Police Department officers who responded to an animal cruelty incident on February 14, 2024. The text acknowledges that officers faced gunfire during a standoff, resulting in injuries to four officers and the rescue of 31 dogs before the suspect was arrested. The bill serves as a public recognition of the bravery and sacrifice shown by the police during this specific event.