For Immediate Release: Monday, February 25, 2019
The following committee meetings are scheduled for Monday, Feb. 25. Individuals interested in attending a committee meeting should confirm the information on the day of the meeting by visiting the Council’s web page at https://tinyurl.com/CountyCouncilMeetings or by calling the Council’s Communications Office at 240-777-7931. All meetings are held in the Council Office Building (100 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Md.), unless otherwise noted.
Meeting: Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Third floor hearing room
PHED Committee: Councilmembers Hans Riemer (chair), Andrew Friedson (Lead for Parks) and Will Jawando
Topics:
Supplemental appropriation to FY19 Capital Budget and amendment to the FY19-24 CIP, Department of Recreation - $17,016,000 for South County Regional Recreation and Aquatic Center
The PHED Committee will review a supplemental appropriation to FY19 Capital Budget and amendment to the FY19-24 CIP, Department of Recreation - $17,016,000 for South County Regional Recreation and Aquatic Center. This funding would provide for a new regional recreation, senior and aquatic center that will be co-located with the Elizabeth Square affordable housing project in Silver Spring. Those expected to attend include the following: Robin Riley, director, Department of Recreation; David Dise, director, Department of General Services (DGS); Greg Ossont, deputy director, DGS; and Deborah Lambert, Office of Management and Budget.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
CIP Amendments – Parks
The PHED Committee also will review amendments to the Capital Improvements Program for parks. Last year, the Council approved a Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for FYI 9-24 of approximately $220 million for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). In this off-year of the CIP, the Commission has requested four amendments to the approved CIP. The County Executive supports two of the proposed amendments and recommends modifying the other two. In addition, the County Executive recommends an Affordability Reconciliation Project Description Form (PDF) that reduces Government Obligation (GO) Bond expenditures by $1.45 million starting in FY21 and spread over the last four years of the CIP.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan
The PHED Committee will close out its meeting with a review of the Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan. The plan focuses on neighborhood access to the anticipated bus rapid transit (BRT) stations, compatibility with adjoining land uses, potential redevelopment opportunities and improved connectivity. The plan extends approximately four miles, from the City of Rockville to the Wheaton Central Business District and Vicinity Sector Plan boundary. The Council held a public hearing on the plan on Feb. 7 at the Holiday Park Senior Center to hear directly from residents in their own community.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
Meeting: Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Seventh floor hearing room
HHS Committee: Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz (chair), Evan Glass (Lead for Homelessness and Vulnerable Communities) and Craig Rice
Topics:
Briefing: Child Welfare/Protective Services
The HHS Committee will receive an overview briefing on the services offered by Child Welfare Services and current trends impacting the program's work. Those expected to attend include the following: Victoria Buckland, acting director, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS); JoAnn Barnes, chief, Children, Youth and Family Services, DHHS; and Lisa Merkin, administrator, Child Welfare Services, DHHS.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
Briefing: HHS Office of Eligibility and Support Services
The HHS Committee will receive a briefing on the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Eligibility and Support Services (OESS) and current trends impacting the program’s work. Those expected to attend include the following: Victoria Buckland, acting director, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS); JoAnn Barnes, chief, Children, Youth and Family Services, DHHS; and Yvonne Iscandari, senior administrator, Office of Eligibility and Support Services, DHHS.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
Meeting: Public Safety (PS) Committee
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Seventh floor hearing room
PS Committee: Council Vice President Sidney Katz (chair), Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz and Tom Hucker
Topics:
Update: Sheriff’s Department’s Body-Worn Cameras Program
The PS Committee will receive an update on the Sheriff’s Department’s body-worn cameras program, including experience to date, any unforeseen costs or challenges, and plans moving forward. Sheriff Darren Popkins is expected to attend.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
Briefing: Domestic Violence with MCPD and Sheriff’s Office
The PS Committee will close out its meeting with a briefing on domestic violence with representatives from Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and the Sheriff’s Office. The briefing will provide updates on the following aspects of how domestic violence incidents are handled in the County:
Those expected to attend include the following: Sheriff Darren Popkin; Assistant Police Chief Marcus Jones, Investigative Services Bureau, MCPD; Dr. Raymond Crowel, Chief, Behavioral Health and Crisis Services, Health and Human Services; Captain Sean Gagen, Special Victims Investigation Division, MCPD.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
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