Mayor and Council

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Agenda — 44 items

1. 1 Agenda item times are estimates only. Items may be considered at times other than those indicated.
2. 2 Ways to Participate
3. 3 If you require a reasonable accommodation, for community forum or a public hearing and need reasonable accommodations, please contact the City Clerk's Office by the Wednesday before the Monday meeting at 240-314-8280 or cityclerk@rockvillemd.gov or by filling this form: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/services/request-a-reasonable-accommodation/
4. 4 Translation Assistance
5. 5 If you wish to participate in person at a Mayor and Council meeting during community forum or a public hearing and may need translation assistance in a language other than English, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by the Wednesday before the Monday meeting at 240-314-8280, or cityclerk@rockvillemd.gov, or by using this form: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/services/participate-in-a-community-forum/
6. 6 In-Person Attendance
7. 7 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. 8 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.
9. 9 Viewing Mayor and Council Meetings
10. 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.
11. 11 Participating in Community Forum & Public Hearings:
12. 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. If you wish to participate in-person or 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 or https://www.rockvillemd.gov/services/participate-in-a-community-forum/ 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 or https://www.rockvillemd.gov/services/participate-in-a-public-hearing/ 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 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.
13. 13 Participating in Mayor and Council Drop-In (Mayor Ashton and Councilmember Valeri)
14. 14 The next scheduled Drop-In Session will be held by phone or in-person on Monday, July 27 from 5:15-6:15 pm with Mayor Ashton and Councilmember Valeri. 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
15. 1. Convene - 6:30 PM
16. 2. Pledge of Allegiance
17. 3. Proclamation and Recognition - NONE
18. 4. Agenda Review - 6:35 PM
19. 5. City Manager's Report - 6:40 PM
20. 6. Boards and Commissions Appointments and Reappointments - NONE
21. 7. Community Forum - 6:45 PM
22. 8. Special Presentations - 7:05 PM
23. A. Presentation by Montgomery County Department of Transportation on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 26-2125
24. B. Special Presentation - Planning Commission 2025 Annual Report 26-2220
25. 9. Consent Agenda - 7:45 PM
26. A. Adoption of a Resolution to Revise the City's Statement of Investment Policy for the Investment of the City’s Operating and Capital Funds 26-2190
27. B. Award and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Responsive to Invitation for Bids IFB # 29-26, LED Streetlight Conversion-Phase 3, to Lighting Maintenance, Inc. of Harmans, Maryland, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,061,875.00, with final work completion to occur by October 15, 2026. 26-2212
28. C. Award, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute, Contracts Responsive to IFB #16-26 for Construction, Repair, and Maintenance of Concrete and Brick Infrastructure. 26-2101
29. D. Award of IFB #19-26, Glenora Park Stream Restoration Spot Repair Project 26-2150
30. E. Award and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts Responsive to IFB #17-26, for Streetlight Maintenance, to Lighting Maintenance, Inc. 26-2105
31. F. Award and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Rider Agreement with HEF-P Rockville, LLC (a Limited Liability Company Formed by Highland Electric Fleets, Inc.) in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,194,169 with Pricing Consistent with Sourcewell Contract 051123-HEF, for Electric Senior Shuttle Buses and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Stations. 26-2121
32. G. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Rider Agreement with Astound Business Solutions for the purchase of dark fiber, upgraded and new Internet Lines at the following City locations: City Hall, Senior Center, Police Station, Taft Court Center, and Equinix data center in Ashburn, VA, in the Amount Not to Exceed $729,980.00 for 5 years, with the first year cost of $185,996 ($135,996 service and $50,000 installation) and four (4) optional 1-year renewals of $135,996 per year. 26-2195
33. H. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments to the 28 Contracts Issued Pursuant to Request for Proposal #18-18, for Professional Architectural, Engineering and Other Related Services, for an Additional One-Year period through June 30, 2027, with a One Year-Period Option Through June 30, 2028, in Accordance with the Original Contract Terms and Conditions. 26-2234
34. I. Award and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts Responsive to IFB# 24-26, Temporary Labor Services to P2 Cleaning Services LLC and E.A.R.N. Contractors Inc. 26-2219
35. 10. Public Hearing - NONE
36. 11. Action Items - 7:50 PM
37. A. Adoption of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2A-26 to appropriate funds and levy taxes for FY 2026 (Budget Amendment #4) 26-2159
38. 12. Worksession - 8:10 PM
39. A. Worksession - Discussion and Direction on Chapter 8 Election Code Rewrite Recommendations from the Board of Supervisors of Elections. 26-2260
40. B. Worksession on FAST 2 improvements to the development review and permitting process. 26-2171
41. 13. Mock Agenda - 10:40 PM
42. A. Mock Agenda 26-2264
43. 14. Old / New Business - 10:45 PM
44. 15. Adjournment - 11:00 PM

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