Housing Justice Committee – January 2023

Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 8:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting Details:

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82672407139?pwd=VzluQjU5Q1lla05JV1hyWXYraFd1Zz09. Meeting ID: 826 7240 7139. Passcode: 298296.

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Meeting ID: 826 7240 7139. Passcode: 298296.

Agenda

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

• Approval of January Meeting Agenda

• Presentation and Discussion with Colin Thomas, Principal, Thomas Development, Proposed Map Amendment at 6634 and 6640 Georgia Avenue, NW, to rezone property from RA-2 to RA-3

• Discussion with At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson re Housing Legislation and Priorities, including the Community Land Trusts’ Opportunity to Purchase Amendment Act

• Administrative Items:

1. Committee Membership

• Meeting Schedule

• Meeting Leads & Desired Presenters:

• At-Large Councilmember Robert White, Incoming Chair of Council’s Housing Committee for Council Period 25, Committee Priorities & Common Ground Amendment Act of 2022

• Amanda Michelle Gomez & Kaela Roeder, DCist, “D.C. Gets Federal Funds To Help Homeless Students. But Many Schools In Need Are Shortchanged” (Nov. 16, 2022)

• Future Business

• Questions/Comments

• Adjournment

Next Meeting: February 1, 2023