Andrew Friedson

Removing the ADU owner-occupancy rule (Bill 41-26)

Fee waivers would reduce county permit revenue but lower costs for homeowners creating affordable rentals.

Property tax credit for public school employees (Bill 48-26)

Estimated by critics at roughly $10 million per year assuming about 4,000 eligible employees.

2026-2035 Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan

DEP is ready to fund the septic rebate program in FY27 if the language is approved.

WSSCWater Spending Limits and Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

A 7% rate ceiling points toward continued water and sewer bill increases for households.

County child tax credit supplement (Bill 46-26)

Up to $500 per eligible child, with administrative costs critics say exceed the credit amount.

Wheaton Urban District boundary expansion (Bill 39-26)

Adds modest operating responsibility for the urban district's clean team at the library and rec center.

Bill 17-26 Speed Monitoring Systems Amendments

Fines from crosswalk cameras would be paid to the County in uncontested cases, but no revenue estimate was given.

Complete Streets Regulation

Camera expansion is data-driven and doesn't automatically add cameras; contract allows growth as data warrants.

Regional Affordable Housing Programs (OLO Report 2026-8)

High prices strain household budgets; subsidized units made up roughly 40% of recent permitted units.

Landlord-tenant payment and ADU licensing rules

ADU licensing fees could add costs for homeowners renting out accessory units.

Landlords required to accept checks and money orders (Bill 40-26)

Certified checks and money orders cost tenants money; the bill aims to prevent evictions over payment-form disputes.

Fire and Emergency Services Commission duties (Bill 36-26)

No new staffing requirements — the commission is already staffed, per the lead sponsor.

Homeowners property tax credit expansion (Bill 47-26)

Expands property tax relief to homeowners earning up to $106,800, costing the county additional revenue.

MCPS FY27 Operating Budget Implementation

The school system absorbed a $61 million gap against its request, including $35 million in position cuts and $5.9 million in retirement incentive payouts.

New Hampshire Avenue Bus Rapid Transit study

The plan proposes increased funding for the bus priority program; full BRT construction costs were not discussed.

Long-term solid waste disposal

Refurbishing the incinerator could cost about $356 million; long-haul trucking means per-ton costs and possible price volatility.

Short-term rental platform compliance

DHCA's vendor costs run about $91,000 a year, with an added one-time $5,000 charge plus roughly $10,000-$37,000 more over six years.

Non-Merit Appointments Bills 49-26 and 50-26

Opponents noted new assistant CAO positions would pay up to roughly $258,000 each; fiscal impact statements were not yet available.

Community media governance overhaul

Responds to shrinking Cable TV Special Revenue Fund; possible future general fund subsidies.

Rent-setting algorithm ban (Bill 8-26)

Could lower or stabilize rents for thousands of renters in affected multifamily buildings.

Amendment One — add probation before judgment to disqualifying dispositions

Motion to remove prostitution offenses from disqualifying crimes (Option B)

Second amendment — STET docket expiration clarification

Bill 34-26 recommended forward as amended

Resolution to Oppose Proposed Federal Changes to the 2030 Decennial Census (Res. 20-1243)

Supplemental Appropriation #27-8 — Utilities Non-Departmental Account, $4,530,830 (Res. 20-1244)

Supplemental Appropriation #27-17 — Capital Budget, DGS and DOT Parking Renovations (Res. 20-1245)

WSSCWater FY28 Spending Control Limits (Res. 20-1246)

ZTA 26-10 — Driveway Access and Shared Parking

SRA 26-02 — Roads, Street Types, Design Standards

ZTA 26-11 — Temporary Uses, Benefit Performances

Consent Calendar (Items 12A–I)

Introduction/Action - Resolution to confirm the extension of the Acting Director of the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Regional Services Center: Thomas Dant

Introduction/Action - Resolution to confirm the extension of the Acting Director of the Mid-County Regional Services Center: Naddia Clute

Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive’s appointment to the Consolidated Retiree Health Benefits Trust Board of Trustees: Darniel Dorsey

Bill 39-26 — Wheaton Urban District Boundaries Amendments

Bill 40-26, Landlord-Tenant Relations — Accepted Forms of Payment, approved as amended

Bill 41-26 amendment — two-license ADU cap and reporting (Jawando-Mink)

Bill 41-26 technical amendment and Sayles owner-occupancy amendment

Bill 41-26, ADU Licensing Procedures and Fees, approved as amended

ZTA 26-10 — Driveway Access and Shared Parking

SRA 26-02 — Roads, Street Types, Design Standards

ZTA 26-11 — Temporary Uses, Benefit Performances

Bill 41-26 amendment — two-license ADU cap and reporting (Jawando-Mink)

Supported protections against corporate ownership while noting renter-occupied single-family rates remain low locally (8.9% vs ~13.7% nationally).

Bill 8-26, Landlord-Tenant Relations - Prohibition Against Price Coordination and Rent-Setting Algorithms

Expedited Bill 16-26, Consumer Protection - Financial Exploitation Protection Act

Bill 17-26, Speed Monitoring Systems Authorized - Amendments

Bill 27-26, Unlawful Racing and Street Takeovers - Prohibited

Expedited Bill 32-26, Employees' Retirement System - Survivor Benefits

Bill 33-26, Cable Communications - Community Media Organizations

Bill 36-26, Fire and Emergency Services Commission - Duties and Responsibilities

Local Map Amendment H-160, FAES, 9101 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda

ZTA 26-09 — Rural Village Center Vehicle Repair

Sectional Map Amendment H-163 — University Boulevard Corridor Plan

Bill 28-26, Health and Sanitation - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission - Membership; appointment; terms - Amendments

Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 26-06, Accessory Residential Uses - Accessory Dwelling Unit

Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 26-07, Solar Collection System - Use Standards

Enactment of Bill 28-26, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission

Enactment of ZTA 26-06, Accessory Dwelling Units (Ordinance 20-36)

Enactment of ZTA 26-07, Solar Collection Systems (Ordinance 20-37)

ZTA 26-09, RVC Overlay Zone - Vehicle Repair - Limited Use

Enacted draft #2 of Expedited Bill 31-26, as amended and shown at the end of these minutes. The joint GO/ECON Committees made the motion, and the bill was enacted by a roll call vote

Adopted Resolution 20-1201, approving SMA H-162 - Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan. Ms. Balcombe made the motion, and the resolution was approved by a roll call vote

The PHP Committee made the motion, and the ordinance was enacted by a roll call vote

The PHP Committee made the motion, and the ordinance was enacted by a roll call vote

Ms. Luedtke nominated James Hedrick to serve on the Montgomery County Planning Board. Ms. Stewart seconded the motion.

The PHP Committee made the motion, and the ordinance was enacted by a roll call vote

Enacted draft #5 of Expedited Bill 19-26, as amended and shown at the end of these minutes. Ms. Balcombe made the motion, and the bill was enacted by a roll call vote

Enacted draft #1 of Bill 12-26, as shown at the end of these minutes. The HHS Committee made the motion, and the bill was enacted by a roll call vote

Nomination and confirmation of appointment to the Montgomery County Planning Board

ZTA 26-05, Expedited Approval Plan - Job Creation Project

ZTA 26-08, Nonconforming Use Reinstatement

SMA H-162, Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan

ZTA 26-01, Commercial Uses - Data Center

Expedited Bill 19-26, Moratorium on Permits for Data Centers

Bill 12-26, Payments to Service Providers for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Expedited Bill 31-26, Bond Authorization - VIVA White Oak Development District

Enactment of Bill 15-26, Habitat for Humanity property tax credit

Enactment of Bill 21-26, retirement system amendments

Enactment of Bill 22-26, SBIR/STTR grant sunset repeal

Enactment of Expedited Bill 23-26, ghost guns and firearms in places of public assembly

Enactment of Expedited Bill 30-26, $125 million stormwater bond authorization

ZTA 26-08, Nonconforming Use Reinstatement — recommended approval as amended

ZTA 26-05, Expedited Approval Plan – Job Creation Project — recommended approval as amended

The Council adjourned the open session at 1:39 p.m. and reconvened in closed session from 1:42 p.m. to 2:18 p.m. in the 3rd floor Council Conference Room.

Enacted draft #1 of Expedited Bill 25-26

Enacted draft #1 of Expedited Bill 26-26

Enactment of Expedited Bill 25-26 — Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

Enactment of Expedited Bill 26-26 — North Bethesda Fire Station

approve items 10 through 15 and item 21