Official City Notices: Council Hearings, Public Health Updates, and Road Alerts

Public Hearing: PACE Clarification Amendment Act

The Council of the District of Columbia has issued a formal notice for a public hearing regarding Bill 26-0489, the PACE Clarification Amendment Act of 2025. The session is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. in Room 123 of the John A. Wilson Building. This legislative hearing will review proposed adjustments to the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, which provides financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to District properties. Residents interested in providing testimony or viewing the witness list are encouraged to access the Council’s Hearing Management System.

DC Public Charter School Board Special Meeting

The DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) will convene a Special Board Meeting today, Monday, February 9, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. This meeting is being held virtually via Zoom Webinar to address immediate administrative and oversight matters. Members of the public can register to observe the proceedings online through the official Open DC portal.

Infrastructure and Traffic Advisories

DC Water and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) have issued several critical alerts for commuters and residents:

• 14th Street NW Emergency Closure: All northbound lanes of 14th Street between L Street NW and Thomas Circle remain closed due to the imminent risk of a roadway collapse. Engineering teams discovered a century-old, brick-lined sewer tunnel beneath the surface that has been compromised. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes through the downtown corridor.
• Potomac Interceptor Repair: Following the January 19 sewer line collapse near the Clara Barton Parkway, repair work continues. While a temporary bypass is successfully rerouting most wastewater, a limited overflow occurred early this morning due to snowmelt and pump maintenance. Although officials report that wastewater did not reach the Potomac River during this specific incident, daily water quality testing continues as a precaution.

Health Advisories and Public Service Announcements

DC Health is highlighting two primary public health notices for the month of February:

• Children’s Dental Health Month: The District has officially designated February 2026 as Children’s Dental Health Month. This initiative aims to reduce the disproportionate impact of untreated dental issues among school-aged children by promoting preventive care and regular screenings.
• Weather Alert: An extreme cold warning remains in effect for the District through Monday morning. With wind chills expected to reach 10 degrees below zero, the Department of Human Services has activated its cold weather emergency protocols. Residents are urged to limit time outdoors and contact the Shelter Hotline if they encounter individuals in need of warm, accessible transportation.

Federal Operating Status

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced that federal agencies in the Washington, D.C. area are open on Monday, February 9, 2026. Employees are expected to report for duty on time, following normal operating procedures despite ongoing extreme cold conditions.