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Councilmember McDuffie moved the emergency declaration and the underlying bill (Bill 20‑6‑283), saying the six lots in Square 2937 were underutilized and at risk of foreclosure; the properties adjoin a District‑owned Engine 22 site at 5760 Georgia Avenue NW. The bill authorizes acquisition to promote cohesive redevelopment and to reduce the risk of blight.

Councilmember Parker said ward office notification and community engagement had been inadequate and urged better advance coordination when emergency acquisitions affect a local councilmember’s jurisdiction. Councilmember Louis George (Ward representative for the area) said his Georgia Avenue revitalization working group supports revitalization, noted the presence of small businesses on the properties (he cited Simple Bar and Grill and a local barbecue pit), and said he would support the emergency measure while asking the executive branch for continued engagement and protections for existing tenants and businesses.

The Council approved the emergency declaration and then the underlying acquisition authority bill unanimously. Councilmembers said they expect continued coordination between the Deputy Mayor’s office and ward staff on next steps and on engagement with small-business tenants and Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners.

Ending: Councilmembers recorded a unanimous vote approving emergency acquisition authority; executives and ward offices will continue discussions on community input and redevelopment planning.

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The bill, sponsored in committee by Councilmember Pinto, is intended to address four categories described by Pinto: empowering young people, preventing violence, supporting public-safety workforces and reducing recidivism. Council members debated amendments that would (1) allow a limited portion of MPD training academy credits to be certified by an accredited university and (2) remove a provision that would have expanded citation authority for WMATA special police officers (SPOs).

The MPD-credit amendment, moved by Councilmember Lewis George and described during debate as permitting up to 20 credits of the 60-credit requirement to be certified through an agreement between MPD and an accredited university, was presented as a “gap-filler” for applicants who started college but did not finish. Councilmember Allen said the amendment struck a balance between maintaining educational expectations and easing recruitment barriers; Councilmember Pinto described it as keeping the 60-credit floor while offering a pathway for otherwise qualified applicants. The amendment was accepted and approved without objection.

A second amendment, offered by Councilmembers Lewis George and Charles Allen, sought to remove the portion of the omnibus that would have authorized WMATA special police officers to issue civil citations on the transit system. Proponents of that amendment said the expansion of SPO authority had not received a public hearing, raised oversight and training concerns, and risked disparate enforcement because many SPOs are contractors and are not subject to the District’s civilian oversight mechanisms. Councilmember Pinto argued SPOs already handle serious criminal incidents on the system and that the measure was a civil, not criminal, enforcement tool intended to address widespread fare evasion. After debate, the amendment to strike the SPO citation language passed on a roll-call vote, 8 yes to 4 no.

The omnibus also includes changes to presumptions for survivor benefits for firefighters and emergency workers, adjustments to record-sealing law for lower‑level offenses, and modifications to pretrial detention presumptions for violent offenses. During debate, Councilmembers Robert White, Nadeau and McDuffie expressed concerns about expanding pretrial-detention standards without clearer data demonstrating improved public safety and warned of disproportionate impacts on communities of color. Pinto said judges and criminal justice officials had told her the presumption is a needed tool in some violent cases and noted she had narrowed the print to remove robbery without significant physical harm and second‑degree burglary.

The bill as amended was approved on first reading; the secretary reported 8 yes votes, 2 no votes and 2 members recorded as present. Councilmember Robert White and Councilmember Nadeau announced they would vote no; Councilmembers Lewis George and McDuffie were recorded as present at the roll call. Councilmember Pinto said she expects further refinements and continued committee work ahead of second reading.

Votes at Council session:
• MPD-credit amendment (allowing up to 20 academy credits to be certified via accredited‑university agreement): approved (unanimous, voice vote at first reading).
• Amendment to remove WMATA SPO civil‑citation authority: approved, roll-call 8 yes, 4 no.
• Final vote on Bill 20‑6‑187 as amended (first reading): approved, roll-call 8 yes, 2 no, 2 present.

Councilmembers repeatedly emphasized that the changes to pretrial presumptions are limited in scope as printed, but several members requested more data and study before the second reading. Pinto said she and her staff will continue to refine language and gather further analysis between readings.

Ending: The bill advances to further consideration; Pinto and other members said they expect continued committee work and possible amendments before a final vote.

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• University of the District of Columbia collective bargaining agreement (PR26‑219; underlying resolution PR 20‑6‑220): The Council approved an emergency declaration and then the underlying approval resolution for the ninth master agreement between UDC and the UDC Faculty Association/NEA. The agreement covers Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2025; it includes a fiscal‑year‑2025 salary structure with a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment, promotion catch‑up payments and continuity pay adjustments. The Council noted the CFO estimate that $14,800,000 is sufficient to cover the agreement over the financial plan. Both the declaration and the underlying resolution passed unanimously.

• Consent‑agenda changes and votes: Chair Phil Mendelson and members removed three items from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The Board of Trustees Training Amendment Act of 2025 (Bill 20‑6‑62) was postponed to the July 1 legislative meeting. The Residential Tranquility Amendment Act of 2025 (Bill 20‑6‑189), a permanent version of emergency language previously adopted, passed on final reading; Councilmember Parker recorded his vote as no and the chair announced the ayes carried. The Family Rehousing Stabilization Program Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 (Bill 20‑6‑269) was moved to be postponed indefinitely and that motion passed unanimously.

• Other postponements: The Review of Agency Action Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 (Bill 20‑6‑408) was postponed to the July 1 legislative meeting after an objection was withdrawn and the chair called for postponement.

Ending: The meeting concluded with the schedule of the next legislative meeting for July 1, 2025.

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Council approves emergency acquisition of six Georgia Avenue properties to avert foreclosure, urges local engagement

Council approves first-reading of PeaceDC omnibus with education and pretrial provisions; transit citation language removed

Votes at a glance: UDC faculty contract approved; consent items amended or postponed