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Votes and placements: confirmations, consent items and committee reassignments approved unanimously
Summary
On Jan. 20, the Council approved a block of confirmation prints for the Historic Preservation Review Board and the University of the District of Columbia trustees, placed the Tree Preservation and Purple Heart plate measures on the Feb. 3 consent agenda, and adopted rules and committee reassignments unanimously.
The Council of the District of Columbia took a number of formal actions on January 20, 2026. Highlights and outcomes are below.
Historic Preservation Review Board confirmations (prints and reports): PR26-405 (Timothy Thomas), PR26-406 (Lauren McCale), PR26-407 (Chris Morrison). Chair Mendelson moved the prints and reports in block with leave for staff to make technical edits; the motion was approved by voice vote and the measures were placed on the February 3 consent agenda.
University of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees prints and reports: PR26-432 (Amy Latin) and PR26-433 (Albert Cakosa). The Council moved both prints and reports in block with leave for staff to make technical edits; members approved by voice vote and placed the measures on the February 3 consent agenda.
Bill placements: The Committee on Transportation and the Environment moved Bill 26-59 (Tree Preservation Enhancement Amendment Act of 2026) to the February 3 consent agenda after discussion; the Council’s budget office provided a fiscal estimate. The Purple Heart License Plate Amendment print was also placed on the February 3 consent agenda; the print sets a one-time $10 application fee and directs fee revenue to the Office of Veterans Affairs Fund.
Rules and committee reassignments: The Council considered and adopted an amendment to council period 26 rules that reassigns agencies and matters previously held by the Committee on Business and Economic Development across multiple committees and appoints committee chairs and memberships, including placing Council Member Anita Bonds as a chair. The resolution passed by voice vote and was approved unanimously.
Next steps and scheduling: The oversight hearing schedule for Fiscal Year 2025–26 agency performance and expenditures was circulated and will run January 21 through March 6, 2026. Members were advised to coordinate with the budget office for additional hearing needs; the updated schedule will be posted on the Council website.
A complete list of measures placed on the February 3 consent agenda and all resolution identifiers was provided in the meeting record.
