This bill approves a three-year moratorium on new and modified nightlife licenses in the North Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Specifically, it prohibits new nightclub (CN/DN), tavern (CT/DT), and multipurpose facility (CX/DX) licenses, new entertainment endorsements for restaurants/taverns, venue transfers into the zone, and license class changes for those venue types within a 600-foot radius centered at 1909 9th Street NW. The moratorium directly affects businesses seeking to open or expand nightlife operations in this area and aims to address resident concerns about noise, safety, and overconcentration of licensed venues. The rulemaking, proposed by the Mayor and approved by the Council, takes effect immediately upon adoption.
This resolution (PR 26-0317) approves rules allowing licensed medical cannabis businesses in D.C. to fix products that fail testing for issues that can be corrected without patient harm - rather than destroying them. It directly affects businesses operating under D.C.'s Medical Cannabis Program by enabling remediation (e.g., removing contaminants) and repurposing usable products. The rules align D.C. with other states like Virginia and reduce waste by preventing unnecessary product destruction. The resolution seeks Council approval for these finalized rules, which were adopted by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board and published in the District of Columbia Register.
This resolution approves existing rules governing medical cannabis advertising and signage in Washington, D.C. It specifically endorses rules adopted by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board that amend Title 22-C regulations (sections 5800 and 5801) to align with the Council's 2024 Medical Cannabis Program Enforcement rules. The rules clarify permitted signage for licensed medical cannabis facilities, ban misleading advertising about cannabis legality, and prohibit false claims to the public. This resolution directly affects medical cannabis businesses operating in D.C. by establishing their advertising and signage standards.
This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Dr. Shari Lawson to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, filling a vacant seat left by Christine Colie for the remainder of an unexpired term ending January 10, 2028. The committee, established under D.C. Law 22-111 (2018), reviews maternal mortality cases to identify prevention strategies and improve healthcare outcomes for mothers in the District. Dr. Lawson, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist with extensive hospital experience, will serve as a member with relevant clinical expertise.
This emergency resolution declares the need to close a specific cul-de-sac on Douglas Street, N.E., in Ward 5 (Square 4350, Lot 0006) to support WMATA's Bladensburg Bus Garage Reconstruction Project. The closure directly affects residents and properties adjacent to this cul-de-sac, enabling the project to expand bus parking from 260 to 290 spots and improve infrastructure for WMATA's zero-emission bus transition. The resolution bypasses standard legislative steps to allow immediate action, as the project requires the closure before permanent legislation (Bill 26-166) is finalized. It takes effect immediately upon approval.
This bill amends Washington D.C.'s Juvenile Curfew Act to start curfew hours at 11 p.m. daily (previously midnight) and extend coverage to 17-year-olds (previously up to age 16). It grants the Mayor emergency authority to extend curfew hours beyond 11 p.m. for up to 4 days (renewable for 30 days total) and the Chief of Police power to create "curfew zones" in specific areas for public safety. Police must issue verbal warnings before arrest during these extensions and provide reasonable time for juveniles to disperse. The changes directly affect all juveniles under 18 in D.C. during designated emergency periods.
This resolution declares an emergency to amend the District's Juvenile Curfew Act of 1995. It would allow the Mayor to extend curfew hours beyond current times (currently 8pm-11pm), let the Chief of Police establish extended curfew zones in specific areas during safety concerns, and extend the curfew to cover 17-year-olds. The bill directly affects minors under 18 in Washington, D.C., particularly those gathering in designated zones like the Wharf or U Street. It aims to provide officials with more flexible tools to address public safety incidents involving unaccompanied youth, as cited in the resolution's emergency justification.
This emergency bill orders the closing of a specific dead-end street (cul-de-sac) in Square 4350, abutting Lot 0006 and bounded by Douglas Street, N.E., in Ward 5. It directs the closure as unnecessary for alley purposes, with land title vesting per the existing Surveyor’s plat (S.O. 22-05506). The closure is contingent on prior conditions being met for the plat file and will take effect immediately upon approval (or veto override), lasting no longer than 90 days as an emergency measure. It directly affects property owners and residents in that immediate neighborhood.
This resolution reappoints Andrew Miller to the Citizen Review Panel for a three-year term ending April 11, 2028. The panel, established under the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977, reviews and monitors child welfare services in Washington, D.C. The resolution formally documents his reappointment and directs the Council to notify the appointee, panel chair, and Mayor upon adoption. This is a procedural action with no new policy changes, solely extending Miller's current service on the existing panel.
This resolution reappoints Katharine Aiken Huffman to the District of Columbia Corrections Information Council Governing Board for a two-year term ending December 7, 2026. It directly affects Ms. Huffman, who serves as a member representing Ward 3. The resolution formalizes her continued service on the board established under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, with no substantive policy changes. The action is purely administrative, confirming an existing board position without altering laws or creating new obligations.
This resolution approves a three-year collective bargaining agreement between the District of Columbia and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers. It includes specific wage increases: 4.5% for fiscal year 2024 (effective October 1, 2023), and 4.25% for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 (effective October 1, 2024 and 2025, respectively). The emergency declaration allows immediate implementation, enabling the Department of Human Resources and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to begin necessary administrative processes without delay. This directly affects MPD officers represented by the FOP, ensuring they receive the agreed-upon pay raises in a timely manner.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0079) honors Luis Eduardo Rumbaut, a Cuban-born Washington, D.C. resident who dedicated decades to serving immigrant and Latino communities. It recognizes his work as a founding director of Ayuda, his 20-year career in the DC Office of Corporation Counsel, his founding of the bilingual newsletter "La Alborada," and his cultural contributions through Latin music. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply commemorates his life and legacy. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.
