District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

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1	1	MURIEL BOWSER
2	2	MAYOR
3	3	Feb
4	4	ruary 27, 2024
5	5	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
6	6	Chairman
7	7	Council of
8	8	the District of Columbia
9	9	John A. Wilson Building
10	10	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
11	11	Washington, DC 20004
12	12	Dear Chairman M endelson:
13	13	In accordance with section
14	14	2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
15	15	142;
16	16	D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to Mayor’s Order 1983-119, dated May 6, 1983,
17	17	and
18	18	section 4 of the Historic Landmark and Historic Protection Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979
19	19	(D.C. Law 2-144; D.C. Official Code § 6-1103), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
20	20	Mr. Patrick W illiams
21	21	Daniel L ane, NW
22	22	Washington, DC 20015
23	23	(Ward
24	24	4)
25	25	f
26	26	or reappointment as an architect member of the Historic Preservation Review Board, filling a vacant
27	27	seat formerly held by Outerbridge Horsey, for a term to end July 21, 2025.
28	28	Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
29	29	nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
30	30	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
31	31	do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
32	32	Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
33	33	Sincerely,
34	34	Muriel B owser
35	35	Mayor 1
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44	44	A PROPOSED RESOLUTION ~
45	45	Chairman Phil Mendelson
46	46	at the request
47	47	of the Mayor
48	48	10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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53	53	15 To confirm the appointment of Mr. Patrick Williams to the Historic Preservation Review Board.
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56	56	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
57	57	18 resolution may be cited as the "Historic Preservation Review Board Patrick Williams
58	58	19 Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
59	59	20 Sec.
60	60	2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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62	62	22 Mr. Patrick Williams
63	63	23 Daniel Lane, NW
64	64	24 Washington,
65	65	DC 20015
66	66	25 (Ward 4)
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69	69	as an architect member of the Historic Preservation Review Board, established by Mayor's Order
70	70	28 83-119, dated May 6, 1983, and pursuant to section 4 of the Historic Landmark and Historic
71	71	29 District Protection Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-144; D. C. Official Code§
72	72	30 6-1103), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Outerbridge Horsey, for a term to end July 21,
73	73	31 2025.
74	74	32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
75	75	33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
76	76	34 Sec.
77	77	4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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82	82	PATRICK XAVIER WILLIAMS
83	83	AIA \| NCARB \| LEED AP BD+C
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87	87	EMPLOYM
88	88	ENT HISTORY:
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90	90	Principal \| Owner November 2014 – Present
91	91	Employer: WORKSHOP FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURE PLLC
92	92	3025 Daniel Lane, NW, Washington, DC 20015 Workshop for High Performance Architecture [WHiP Architecture] is a full -service
93	93	architectural design practice that is committed to providing responsible, innovative solutions for specific client needs. We collaborate with our clients to create functional, individualized designs firmly rooted in a conceptual framework. Founded by Principal
94	94	Architect Patrick Williams, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, WHiP Architecture has a keen
95	95	mandate to excellence through a high-performance delivery of services.
96	96	Senior Project Manager June 2013 – November 2014
97	97	Employer: STANTEC ARCHITECTURE, INC. (formerly SHW GROUP)
98	98	1014 Morton Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201 11415 Isaac Newton Square South, Reston, VA 20190
99	99	 Executed targeted business deve lopment tasks to prospective K-12 & Higher
100	100	Education clients in Maryland and DC .
101	101	 Leveraged professional contacts to reconnect the firm with various clients
102	102	 Maintained the firm’s presence and leadership in the AEC industry through
103	103	involvement in civic, political, professional and business organizations.
104	104	 Represented the firm at various professional events and conferences.
105	105	 Developed technical proposal narratives, prepared targeted fees and created
106	106	delivery schedules on proposal responses to RFPs and RFQs .
107	107	 Continuously monitored and assured client satisfaction, productivity, progress and
108	108	budget performance on projects.
109	109	 Managed the planning and design of new capital construction projects and major
110	110	rehabilitation construction projects to existing facilities.
111	111	 Supervised the work of internal project teams and external consultants and
112	112	communicated team objectives, mission, goals, problems to be solved, milestones,
113	113	and procedures.
114	114	 Executed construction administration duties as p rimary contact on various GC,
115	115	Design-Build and CM@R project delivery contracts.
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117	117	Director of DC Operations \| Associate March 2008 – March 2013
118	118	Employer: MOODY NOLAN, INC.
119	119	1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20005
120	120	 Successfully business developed, marketed and managed the DC regional office
121	121	 Developed and implemented business plans that targeted clients in the K-12 &
122	122	Higher Education, Healthcare, Recreation, and Institutional and Fede ral markets.
123	123	 Performed outreach to and networked with potential clients.
124	124	 Maintained effective relationships with clients and ensured the highest quality services and satisfaction.
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129	129	 Prepared technical proposal narratives, targeted fee creation, and delivery
130	130	schedules on RFP, RFQ, SF-254 and SF -330 responses that garnered project awards.
131	131	 Reviewed, analyzed, and monitored financial and resource management reports
132	132	and implemented strategies accordingly.
133	133	 Provided training and mentorship to staff regarding their professional development.
134	134	 Managed recruitment: reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates, and hired staff.
135	135	 Managed the planning and design of new capital construction projects and major
136	136	rehabilitation construction projects to existing facilities.
137	137	 Supervised staff and consultants; communicated team objectives.
138	138	 Executed construction administration duties as primary contact on various GC,
139	139	Design-Build and CM@R project delivery contracts.
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141	141	Project Manager \| Construction Administrator May 2005 – March 2008
142	142	Employer: BEYER BLINDER BELLE ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS
143	143	3307 M Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005
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145	145	 Provided design management and technical detailing expertise on H istoric
146	146	Preservation, museum, institutional, Judicial, Federal and K -12 school projects.
147	147	 Supervised staff and directed consultants during the design and planning phases;
148	148	reviewed and analyzed designs, drawings, life-cycle costs and specifications.
149	149	 Conferred with contractors, consultants and owners concerning construction plans,
150	150	specifications, materials & finishes, costs, site conditions and work coordination.
151	151	 Presented to and engaged with the various DC and Federal approval agencies.
152	152	 Executed construction administration duties as primary contact on CM@R project
153	153	delivery contracts.
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155	155	Project Architect May 2004 – April 2005
156	156	Employer: McKISSACK & McKISSACK of W ASHINGTON, DC
157	157	1401 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005
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159	159	 Provided design and technical detailing on new K-12 school buildings and the
160	160	renovation of existing historic and adaptive re-use projects.
161	161	 Directed consultants during the design and planning phases by reviewing and
162	162	analyzing designs, drawings, and specifications.
163	163	 Provided RFI responses and submittal reviews during construction administration.
164	164	 Supervised 5-member K-12 school survey team investigating damages.
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166	166	Staff Architect & Project Architect April 1997 – May 2004
167	167	Employer: LLOYD LAMONT DESIGN, INC. (LLD)
168	168	500 Grove Street, Suite 300, Herndon, VA 20170 Collocated in offices of Grimm + Parker Architects (1997 – 2002) & OPX (2002 – 2004)
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170	170	 Prepared interior design and construction drawings for corporate office s & law firms
171	171	 Supervised 6- member field survey team on and prepared BOMA analysis drawings for
172	172	the facility assessment of four existing government buildings for the DC OPM.
173	173	 Prepared design drawings for various educational, recreation, and library, residential
174	174	and institutional projects; coordinated with consultants and p repared specifications.
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176	176	Architectural Intern July 1993 - March1997
177	177	Employer: JOHN J. CHRISTIE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. (JJCA)
178	178	5028 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20016
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183	183	 Drafted design, construction drawings and specifications on residential, commercial,
184	184	industrial, educational, healthcare and recreational projects.
185	185	 Conducted measured surveys of existing buildings. Reviewed Submittals and Shop
186	186	Drawings.
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188	188
189	189	EDUCATION
190	190
191	191	Harvard University Graduate School of Design - July 2015,
192	192	Executive Education Certificate – Integrated Project Management
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194	194	Catholic University of America - July 2006,
195	195	Master of Science in Engineering – Construction Management (TE3 Scholarship)
196	196	GPA: 3.55/4.0
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198	198	City University of New York, City College - May 1993 \| May 1992
199	199	Bachelor of Architecture \| Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Cum Laude
200	200	GPA: 3.42/4.0
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202	202	College of Arts, Science & Technology, (Kingston, Jamaica) - June 1986,
203	203	Diploma in Architectural Technology (Government of Jamaica Scholarship)
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206	206	REGISTRATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
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208	208	Registered Architect - District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
209	209	NCARB Certification - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
210	210	Leadership in E nergy & E nvironmental D esign Accredited Professional ( LEED AP BD+C) –
211	211	Green Building Certification Institute
212	212	Public Interest D esign Certification - SEED Network
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215	215	HONORS AND AWARDS
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217	217	DC Board of Architecture and Interior Design - Special Recognition Award (2016)
218	218	DC Board of Architecture and Interior Design - Architect Member (2014 - 2016)
219	219	AIA\|DC Committee on Architecture for Education – Sponsorship Chair (2 009 - currently)
220	220	American Institute of Architects, AIA\|DC - Board Director (2009 - 2013), Secretary (2011)
221	221	American Institute of Architects National Conference PR Sub-Committee Chair (2012)
222	222	National Organization of Minority Architects – DCNOMA Architect of the Year Award
223	223	(2011)
224	224	National Organization of Minority Architects National Conference Co -Chair (2008)
225	225	National Organization of Minority Architects – DCNOMA Chapter 1
226	226	st
227	227	Vice President (2005)
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229	229
230	230	COMPUTER SKILLS
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232	232	AutoCAD, Newforma, Deltek, Microsoft Office , Microsoft Project - (Advanced Level)
233	233	Microstation V7, Microsoft Access, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop - (Intermediate Level)
234	234	Revit/BIM, Sketch Up, InDesign, Primavera, Timberline, Prolog, SureTrak - (Basic Level)
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237	237	CITIZENSHIP: United States of America Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
238	238	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
239	239	Patrick Williams
240	240	Mr. Williams has decades of experience in architecture and architectural
241	241	design, including as the Principal and Owner of the Workshop for High
242	242	Performance Architecture, LLC, a full-service architectural design practice.
243	243	Mr. Williams has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the City University
244	244	of New York, a Master of Science in engineering from the Catholic
245	245	University of America, and a certificate in integrated project management
246	246	from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
247	247	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
248	248	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
249	249	______________________________________________________________________________
250	250	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
251	251	To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
252	252	From: Betsy Cavendish
253	253	Date: February 7, 2024
254	254	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Bill Marzella, Gabrielle
255	255	Miller, Georgeanne Matthews, Patrick Williams, Andrew Aurbach, and Gretchen
256	256	Pfaehler as members of the Historic Preservation Review Board
257	257	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolutions and
258	258	found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
259	259	hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202- 724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
260	260	______________________________
261	261	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish