Izola (Zola) Shaw

Vision Zero pedestrian safety progress

Uses existing city communications programming; no new cost figure announced.

County solid waste disposal future and Shady Grove Transfer Station impacts

Long-term disposal alternatives could affect future waste-hauling and disposal costs for residents, though no figures were discussed.

REDI and Rockville's economic development strategy

The survey findings will help shape how the City invests in economic development, though no dollar figures were discussed.

Twinbrook Place affordable housing agreements

The fund deployment could commit city dollars to affordable housing at Twinbrook Place, but the amount hasn't been laid out yet.

Election Code Rewrite — Alternative Approach

Not discussed; any change to election administration could carry costs.

Landlord-tenant issues

The family says it cannot afford the roughly $12,000 needed to clean mold from belongings or hire a lawyer.

Scarborough Square affordable housing subordination agreement

The agreement affects the priority of the city's financial interests in the Scarborough Square property.

Public Land Disposition and Affordable Housing Co-Location

Buying land would cost the city money upfront, but the amount isn't known yet.

Redgate Park and Arboretum development

$1.5 million in state grant funds for design and improvements.

Accessory Dwelling Units and Small-Scale Development Program

Any incentive program would have budget implications, but none have been proposed yet.

Election reforms: 16-year-old voting and term limits

No major city budget hit either way—election administration costs should stay roughly the same since the measure failed.

Historic designation of 24 Martins Lane (Haiti community)

Designation would subject any alterations or demolition to HDC review; the city may face costs related to demolition-by-neglect enforcement and documentation.

City Email Accounts for Board and Commission Members

Unknown; staff will report on costs and logistics.

Youth well-being initiative

Part of ongoing city budget work; specific funding not yet stated.

Playground and Aquatic Equipment Purchase

$700,000 requested from the state; no local match identified in the presentation.

Chapter 21 Code Amendments — Streets, Roads, Rights-of-Way, and Public Improvements

Not stated in the agenda.

Partial historic designation procedures

Chapter 21 and City Transportation Regulations Rewrite

The lowered TIF threshold means more developments will pay into pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements; fee rates have not been updated in years and may be revisited.

Green burial and green cremation legislation

Public hearing and action item scheduling

Appoint David Smith to Board of Supervisors of Elections

Appoint Genesis Roberto to Financial Advisory Board

Appoint George Margalies to Ethics Commission

Consent Agenda items 9.A–9.E

Boards and Commissions Appointments and Reappointments - 6:45 PM

Consent Agenda - 7:30 PM

Award and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Rider Agreement with PlayPower, LT Farmington Inc. a subsidiary of PlayPower, Inc., in the amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 for the initial term, with terms and pricing consistent with…

Approval of Minutes

Adjournment - 9:15 PM

Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

Election of chair

Election of vice chair

Designation of marketing liaison

Level 2 Site Plan 2026-301 STP — bank at 521 Falls Grove Drive

Mandatory Referral 2027-397-MRF — Redgate Park and Arboretum Phase 1

Approval of September 9 meeting minutes

Accept Financial Advisory Board FY 2026 Annual Report and FY 2027 Action Plan

Consent Agenda: Corrected Ordinance on Sectional Map Amendment MAP2026-127

Resolution Allocating 143 Multifamily Units to the Sheraton Hotel at King Farm

Proclamation — Ageism Awareness Day (Oct. 9, 2026)

Boards and Commissions Appointments and Reappointments - 6:45 PM

the proclamation declaring October 12, 2026, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Glorinda Segay with the Dine Tribe and her family.

to appoint Kingsley Obiora as a member of the REDI Board of Directors to serve an expiring three-year term until October 1, 2027, to fill the vacated seat of CJ Overly.

to appoint Senan Goundjo to a new appointment to the Human Services Advisory Board to serve as an at-large representative in an expiring three-year term until July 1, 2028.

the proclamation declaring October 9, 2026, as Ageism Awareness Day in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Anne Herbster and Dory Wink from the Rockville Commission on Aging.

the proclamation declaring October 2026, as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented Judith Clark, CEO, Women Who Care Ministries, Kristy Warren, and Ximena Mor

the proclamation declaring October 2026, as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Ellen Shimberg, Beth Brady of Sunflower Bakery, Katrina Emmerson Kug

to appoint Philip Goglas to the Community Policing Advisory Board to serve an expiring three-year term until April 1, 2029.

to reappoint Nancy Regelin, Bei Ma, Kelly Groff and Carla Merritt as members of the REDI Board of Directors to serve a three-year term until October 1, 2029.

the proclamation declaring October 2026, as LGBTQ+ History Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Rockville Human Rights Commission Co-Chairs Rebecca Murphy and Gabrielle Zwi, and Dominic Russ

to reappoint Azusa Strader to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until October 1, 2027.

adjourned at 12:50 a.m.

the proclamation declaring October 2026 as National Bullying Prevention Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Alicia Deeny, Principal, and Principal Intern Dr. David Mugerwa, Richard Montgome

the proclamation declaring October 2026 as Arts and Humanities Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Frances Bevington, Chair of the Rockville Cultural Arts Commission.

to reappoint Kris Dighe to the Ethics Commission to serve a three-year term until October 1, 2029.

the proclamation declaring October 2026 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Shannon Moneymaker, Executive Director of the organization “For 3 Sisters.”

the proclamation declaring October 2026, as National Community Planning Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Meng Sun, Chair, Rockville Planning Commission, and Planning Commissioners Eric F

the proclamation declaring October 2026, as Walktober in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Vincent Sabol and Emily Vollmer, members of the Rockville Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

to appoint Caleigh Amron, Maxie Mumm, and Christina Russo to a new appointment to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until October 1, 2027.

to appoint Sean Eagan, Kristin Rodriguez, Tommy Luginbill, Shelley Finger, and Claudia Yates as new members of the REDI Board of Directors to serve a three-year term until October 1, 2029.

to appoint Jared Smith as a member of the REDI Board of Directors to serve an expiring three-year term until October 1, 2027, as the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) ex-offic

approve Consent Agenda items A, B, C, D, and E.

schedule two public hearings for an ordinance to update and amend Chapter 8 of the Rockville City Code entitled "Elections," for November 2, 2026, and November 9, 2026.

appoint Marika Brown to the Rockville Sister Cities Corporation, Inc., to serve a three-year term until September 1, 2029

appoint Daniela Naaman to a new appointment to serve a one-year term as the youth representative until October 1, 2027

approve Consent Agenda items A, B, C, and D

reappoint Janice Frankle to the Ethics Commission to serve an expiring three-year term until December 1, 2029

reappoint Stacy Kaplowitz to the Rockville Housing Enterprise to serve a three-year term until May 1, 2028

appoint Danielle Melton to the Ethics Commission to a new appointment to serve an expiring three-year term until June 1, 2029

appoint John Strohm to the Compensation Commission to serve an expiring four-year term until December 1, 2027

appoint Spenser White to a new appointment to the Environment Commission to serve an expiring three-year term until February 1, 2029

reappoint Albert Leigh and Allen Guech to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until October 1, 2027

reappoint Catherine Busca and Elijah Noda to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until November 1, 2027

appoint Anusha Merchant to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until October 1, 2027

appoint William Baranick and Zikorana Okeke to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until October 1, 2027

adjourn

proclamation declaring September 11, 2026, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in Rockville, Maryland

approve Consent Agenda items A, B, C, D, E, and F

proclamation declaring August 4, 2026, as National Night Out in Rockville,Maryland, and presented to Rockville City Police Chief Jason West

appoint Anne Day Leong to the Human Rights Commission to serve an expiring three-year term until April 1, 2027

appoint Richard Koffman to the Human Rights Commission to serve an expiring three-year term until July 1, 2028

adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

appoint Jeni Stepanek to the Human Rights Commission, to serve an expiring three-year term until July 1, 2029

reappoint Rema Jweied Guegel to the Human Services Advisory Commission, to serve a three-year term until July 1, 2029

appoint Rashonda Pyles to the Education Commission, to serve as the Education Professional with an expiring two-year term until April 1, 2027

reappoint Paula Perez to the Retirement Board to serve as the AAME Representative for a three-year term until July 1, 2029

adjourn

reappoint Anne Herbster to the Commission on Aging to serve a three-year term until June 1, 2029

appoint Xiannu Jin to the Environment Commission, to serve an expiring three- year term until November 1, 2028

adopt the JEDI Strategic Plan with amendments