Mayor and Council

WebEx

Agenda — 41 items

1. 2 Agenda item times are estimates only. Items may be considered at times other than those indicated.
2. 3 Any person who requires assistance in order to attend a City meeting should call the ADA Coordinator at 240-314-8108.
3. 4 Translation Assistance
4. 5 Individuals who wish to participate in-person at Mayor and Council meetings during Community Forum or Public Hearings and who may need assistance with translation service other than English, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 240-314-8280, 3 business days prior to the meeting date (the Wednesday before the Monday meeting) or email at cityclerk@rockvillemd.gov, or by using this form: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/FormCenter/City-Clerk-11/Sign-Up-for-Translation-Assistance-at-Co-368
5. 6 Note: In-Person Speakers will be called upon to speak before those who have signed up to speak virtually for Community Forum and Public Hearings.
6. 7 In-Person Attendance
7. 8 Community members attending in-person who wish to speak during Community Forum, or a Public Hearing, should sign up using the form at the entrance to the Mayor and Council Chamber. In-person speakers will be called upon in the order they are signed to speak and before virtual speakers.
8. 9 Viewing Mayor and Council Meetings
9. 10 The Mayor and Council are conducting hybrid meetings. The virtual meetings can be viewed on Rockville 11, Comcast, Verizon cable channel 11, livestreamed at www.rockvillemd.gov/rockville11, and available a day after each meeting at www.rockvillemd.gov/videoondemand.
10. 11 Participating in Community Forum & Public Hearings:
11. 12 If you wish to submit comments in writing for Community Forum or Public Hearings: • Please email the comments to mayorandcouncil@rockvillemd.gov no later than 10:00 am on the date of the meeting. • All written comments will be acknowledged by the Mayor and Council at the meeting and added to the agenda for public viewing on the website. If you wish to participate virtually in Community Forum or Public Hearings during the live Mayor and Council meeting: 1. Send your Name, Phone number, For Community Forum and Expected Method of Joining the Meeting (computer or phone) to mayorandcouncil@rockvillemd.gov no later than 10:00 am on the day of the meeting. Each speaker will receive 3 minutes. 2. Send your Name, Phone number, the Public Hearing Topic and Expected Method of Joining the Meeting (computer or phone) to mayorandcouncil@rockvillemd.gov no later than 10:00 am on the day of the meeting. 3. On the day of the meeting, you will receive a confirmation email with further details, and two Webex invitations: 1) Optional Webex Orientation Question and Answer Session and 2) Mayor & Council Meeting Invitation. 4. Plan to join the meeting no later than 6:40 pm (approximately 20 minutes before the actual meeting start time). 5. Read for https://www.rockvillemd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/38725/Public-Meetings-on-Webex meeting tips and instructions on joining a Webex meeting (either by computer or phone). 6. If joining by computer, Conduct a WebEx test: https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html prior to signing up to join the meeting to ensure your equipment will work as expected.
12. 13 Participating in Mayor and Council Drop-In (Mayor Ashton and Councilmember Shaw)
13. 14 The next scheduled Drop-In Session will be held by phone or in-person on Monday, October 21from 5:30-6:30 pm with Mayor Ashton and Councilmember Shaw. Please sign up by 10 am on the meeting day using the form at: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/formcenter/city-clerk-11/sign-up-for-dropin-meetings-227
14. 1. Convene - 7:00 PM
15. 2. Pledge of Allegiance
16. 3. Agenda Review
17. 4. City Manager's Report - 7:05 PM
18. 5. Proclamation and Recognition - 7:15 PM
19. A. Proclamation Declaring October 14, 2024, as Indigenous Peoples Day in Rockville, Maryland 24-1302
20. B. Proclamation Declaring October 2024, as National Disability Employment Awareness Month 24-1303
21. C. Proclamation Declaring October 2024, as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 24-1304
22. 6. Boards and Commissions Appointments and Reappointments - 7:30 PM
23. A. Mayor and Council will appoint and reappoint the following to the Board of Directors of Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) 24-1377
24. 7. Community Forum - 7:35 PM
25. 8. Presentations - 7:55 PM
26. A. Presentation of the Historic District Commission FY24 Annual Report 24-1120
27. 9. Consent Agenda - 8:15 PM
28. A. Ratify and approve the City Manager’s earlier execution of a Grant Agreement with the Chesapeake Bay Trust to fund tree planting at RedGate Park and Arboretum. 24-1255
29. B. Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Maryland Market Money Memorandum of Understanding for the City of Rockville Farmers Market “Eat Fresh Rockville Program” with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. 24-1282
30. C. Award and authorize the City Manager to Execute a Rider Agreement for the purchase of various hardware, software, support, and professional services with DSI (DISYS Solutions, Inc.) of Ashburn, VA. for the IT infrastructure needed at 6 Taft Court in an amount not to exceed $465,258.18. 24-1307
31. D. ​​Adoption of Resolution to approve RHE Scarborough Square, LLC’s sale of a beneficial interest in the Scarborough Square Townhomes and Apartments. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the Mayor and Council the First Amendment to the City of Rockville Moderately Priced Housing Fund Loan Agreement with RHE Scarborough Square, LLC, and the First Amendment to the Deed of Declaration of Restrictive Covenants made by RHE Scarborough Square, LLC for the benefit of the Mayor and Council.​ 24-1376
32. 10. Public Hearing - NONE
33. 11. Introduction, Discussion and Instruction, Possible Adoption - 8:20 PM
34. A. Discussion and Instructions for amendments to Chapter 10.5 of the City Code, the Forest and Tree Preservation Ordinance to ensure compliance with MD Senate Bill 526, in addition to minor revisions, as proposed by staff. 24-1108
35. D. Introduction and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Certain Non-Procurement Related Contracts and Legally Enforceable Agreements Without the Prior Approval and Authorization of the Mayor and Council 24-1278
36. 12. Worksession - 9:20 PM Worksession
37. A. Work Session on FAST 2 improvements to the development review and permitting process. 24-1209
38. 13. Mock Agenda - 10:05 PM
39. A. Mock Agenda 24-1378
40. 14. Old/New Business - 10:10 PM
41. 15. Adjournment - 10:20 PM