00:00:03: Meeting begins.
00:00:24: Commissioner introductions: Commissioners Gosselin, Sherman, Ferguson, Lynch, Nash and Zeldin in attendance.
00:06:21: Summary of agenda modifications and vote on agenda, 6-0 in favor.
00:08:57: St. John’s College High School BZA submission.
00:22:56: Vote on SJCHS application, 6-0 in favor.
00:25:35: RASE Committee co-chair Libby Martin presents RASE Committee’s views on the now-tabled Chevy Chase Historic Preservation designation.
00:29:30: Presentation on the DC FY2025 budget by Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Nina Albert.
00:50:03: Comments and questions on the budget.
01:12:33: Commissioner Lynch presents resolution supporting DC Statehood. Various supporters make presentations.
01:21:30: Commission votes on DC Statehood resolution, 6-0 in favor.
01:22:21: Commissioners Gosselin and Sherman report on Zoning Commission hearing, to be continued to May 23, and further negotiations with OP.
01:27:26: Commissioner Nash asks for vote on members for the Transportation Committee and consideration of the city’s “Better Bus” proposal.
01:56:17: Commissioner Nash reads list of members and Commission votes, in favor 6-0.
01:58:13: Commission votes on mission statement, 6-0 in favor.
01:59:23: Commissioner Sherman gives update on Maret project.
02:01:06: Discussion of future items: DDOT and bioretention beds, ANC meeting format, two potential tech aides, shortening comments and tightening meetings.
02:16:11: Treasurer Ferguson presents quarterly financial report.
02:21:39: Commission votes on quarterly report, 6-0 in favor.
02:22:24: End of meeting.