City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Due to the public health crisis, the meeting will be held remotely. The public may view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.

 AGENDA (PDF)

5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

5:30 PM
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will vote to convene in closed session on Wednesday, May 19, at 5:30 PM to consult with the City Attorney to obtain legal advice regarding the Takoma Junction Redevelopment Project and to consult with the City Attorney and staff regarding pending litigation. The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) and (8). After the closed session, the Council will recess and then reconvene for the regular meeting at 7:30 PM.

• Presiding Officer's Closing Statement

7:30 PM
RECOVENE IN OPEN SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA/AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation Thanking the 20th District Delegation
• 2021 Foster Care Recognition Month
• Proclamation Recognizing Bike to Work Day

UPDATE FROM THE YOUTH COUNCIL

PRESENTATION

1.  Legislative Advocate’s Report on the 2021 Legislative Session

• Maryland General Assembly Wrap Up Report

PUBLIC COMMENTS  (Sign up for public comments will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting.) Please note: requests to share slides, video, or photos during the meeting must also be sent to the Mayor at least 24 hours in advance. Sign up link.

• Public Comments on Voting Items
• General Public Comments

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• Update on COVID-19 Response

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

VOTING SESSION

2-4. Second Reading Ordinances Adopting the FY 2022 Tax Rates and Budget (Cover Memo)

• Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2022 Tax Rates
• Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2022 Stormwater Management Budget
• Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2022 Budget
• FY 2022 Budget Fund Summaries
• FY 2022 Reconciliation List
• FY22 Capital Improvement Program

5. Resolution Approving Request to Close Laurel Avenue for the Washington Opera Truck Performance on May 28

WORK SESSION

6. Update from the Urban Forest Manager and Implementation Plans for Directives from the Tree Canopy Resolution

• Presentation

7. Discussion of Procurement (Purchase of Police Field Radios)

8. Discussion of Committees

• Council Appointed Committees Presentation (5th Update)

ADJOURNMENT