Laurie-Anne Sayles

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 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)

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

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.

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

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

Glass amendment to establish 16-member data center advisory task force

Pointed to the forthcoming OLO report and ongoing stakeholder engagement as making the task force unnecessary.

Enacted draft #3 of Expedited Bill 23-26

amendment to add sections H and I to the grant recipient’s survey to collect workforce data

Sayles amendment to Bill 22-26 (workforce data collection) defeated

Good policy begins with good data; ensures equitable access to county investment.

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

Concerned enforcement could increase surveillance and over-policing of residents.

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

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

Resolution 20-1121 — County Income Tax Rates

Resolution 20-1121, setting the County Income Tax Rates at rates of: 2.70 percent of an individual’s Maryland taxable income of $1 to $50,000; 3.00 percent of an individual’s Maryland taxable income o