Montgomery County, Maryland
COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA
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REVISED #2 9/18/23


Tuesday, September 19, 2023


9:00 a.m.


PRESENTATIONS


A. Proclamation recognizing Opioid Awareness Month, by Councilmember Albornoz and Councilmember Katz

B. Proclamation recognizing the Retirement of Jeremy Criss, by Councilmember Balcombe, Councilmember Friedson, and Councilmember Luedtke

9:30 a.m.


GENERAL BUSINESS (Tenenbaum)

A. Announcements - Agenda and Calendar Changes

LEGISLATIVE SESSION - Day #27


9:35 a.m.


(1) Introduction of Bills:

A. Bill 35-23, County Minimum Wage - Tipped Employees
Lead Sponsor: Councilmember Jawando
Co-sponsor: Councilmember Mink
Public hearing is scheduled for 10/10/23 at 1:30 p.m. 		  (Wellons)

Staff Report
B. Bill 34-23, County Minimum Wage - Wage Commission - Established
Lead Sponsor: Councilmember Jawando
Public hearing is scheduled for 10/10/23 at 1:30 p.m. 		  (Wellons)

Staff Report
10:00 a.m.


(2) Call of Bills for Final Reading:

A. Bill 11-23, Motor Vehicles and Traffic - Traffic Control Signals, Devices, and Enforcement Action Plan (Safe Streets Act)
TE Committee recommends enactment with amendments. 		  (McCartney-Green)

Staff Report
Addendum
Addendum #2
11:00 a.m.


(3) CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Introduction - Supplemental Appropriation to the FY24 Operating Budget, Montgomery County Government, Department of Environmental Protection, $813,710 (Source of Funds: State Grant, The Chesapeake Bay Trust - Urban Tree Grant Award)
Public hearing/action is scheduled for 10/10/23 at 1:30 p.m. 		  (Levchenko)

Staff Report
B. Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive's appointment to the Commission on Child Care: Jennifer Arnaiz   (Botten)

Staff Report
C. Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive's appointments to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors: Jon Monger and Steven Shofar (alternate)   (Botten)

Staff Report
D. Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive's appointment to the Ethics Commission: Kenita Barrow   (Botten)

Staff Report
E. Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive's appointment to the Human Trafficking Prevention Committee: Kathy Estrada   (Botten)

Staff Report
F. Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive's appointment to the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission: John Whittle   (Botten)

Staff Report
G. Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive's appointment to the Interagency Commission on Homelessness: Margarita Bohorquez   (Botten)

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H. Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive's appointment to the Mental Health Advisory Committee: Kelly Gruitt   (Botten)

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I. Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive's appointments to the Strathmore Hall Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors: Cynthia Cifuentes and Edward Rich.   (Botten)

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J. Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive's appointment to the Workforce Development Board: Peggy Pugh   (Botten)

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K. Acknowledge Receipt - the Council acknowledges receipt of the following Inspector General publications: 1) Continuity of Operations Planning - Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, OIG Publication #24-01; 2) Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report; and 3) Enterprise System Procurement - Department of Permitting Services, OIG Publication #24-02; and 4) Public Synopsis: Misconduct by County Council Employee, OIG Memorandum of Investigation   (Howard)

Staff Report - Revised
RECESS


1:15 p.m.


PRESENTATION


Proclamation Recognizing National Service Dog Month, by Councilmembers Luedtke, Fani-González, Sayles, and Council President Glass


1:30 p.m.


(4) PUBLIC HEARING - Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY25 Capital Budget and the FY25-FY30 Capital Improvements Program
A GO Committee worksession is scheduled for 9/21/23. 		  (Levchenko)

Staff Report
1:45 p.m.


PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION - to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice under Maryland Code, General Provisions Article §3-305,b,7; and to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation under §3-305,b,8. Topics are County procurement law and all pending litigation involving the County. (Wellons)

ADJOURN


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