Mount Rainier public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Mount Rainier City Council is holding a special legislative meeting with a single substantive item: the first reading of Resolution No. 09-2021, a charter amendment. The meeting is virtual and follows a work session. No other business is listed.

• First reading of Resolution No. 09-2021, a charter amendment

The Mount Rainier City Council held a work session and special legislative meeting on December 21, 2021. They discussed the Potts Hall renovation project, with a new cost estimate of approximately $5 million, and directed the City Manager to gather financing options. They also discussed ARPA fund allocations, including $20,000 for urban tree planting, and introduced Resolution No. 09-2021 (Charter Amendment) at the special meeting. No final votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Approved amended agenda (4-0)
• Introduced Resolution No. 09-2021 (Charter Amendment) at special meeting
• Directed City Manager to work with architect on Potts Hall RFP and financing options
• Consensus to allocate $20,000 for urban tree planting (ARPA)
• Discussed moving forward with public hearing for traffic calming petition on 3400 Newton Street
• Agreed to send letter supporting virtual courts legislation
• Discussed Spring Park project, including $11,000 for stormwater connection
• Discussed potential crosswalks and stop signs for Bunker Hill/36th St and Rainier Ave/33rd & Taylor

City Council

The City Council will discuss a temporary amnesty for certain parking violations and review various potential projects funded by ARPA. The meeting also includes updates on Potts Hall, the Spring Park Peace Project, and tree canopy proposals.

• Ordinance No. 13-2021: Temporary amnesty for late fees and penalties on certain parking violations if original fines are paid by January 31, 2022
• Tree Commission ARPA Proposals: $20,000 for urban tree planting and $10,000 for spatial analysis of tree canopy
• Discussion of potential crosswalks, speed bumps, and stop signs at several locations including 30th Street and Rainier Avenue
• Petition for a traffic calming device at 3400 Newton Street
• Review of ARPA project list including stormwater management and residential aid

The Mount Rainier City Council held a work session and special legislative meeting on December 21, 2021. They introduced Resolution No. 09-2021 (a charter amendment) at the special meeting, and discussed several projects, including the Potts Hall renovation, Spring Park improvements, and ARPA fund allocations. No final votes were taken on these items; the only formal votes were to adopt the agendas.

• Adopted amended work session agenda (4-0)
• Adopted special legislative meeting agenda (4-0)
• Introduced Resolution No. 09-2021 (charter amendment) at special meeting
• Discussed Potts Hall renovation, including cost estimates and funding options
• Discussed Spring Park project, including $50,000 grant and ARPA funding for stormwater
• Discussed temporary amnesty for parking violations (Ordinance No. 13-2021)
• Discussed traffic calming requests, including petition for 3400 Newton Street
• Discussed ARPA fund allocations, including $20,000 for tree canopy analysis

City Council

The Mayor and Council are deciding on a mandatory vaccination policy for city employees and a charter amendment regarding special elections for council vacancies. The body is also voting on the Fiscal Year 2023 budget calendar and a letter of support for the Prince George’s County Climate Action Plan.

• Vote on mandatory vaccination policy for city employees
• Second reading and vote on Charter Amendment Section 513 regarding special elections for council vacancies
• Vote to adopt the Proposed Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2023
• Vote on a letter of support for the Draft Climate Change Plan
• Discussion on ARPA funding for a full-time social worker appointment

The Mount Rainier City Council approved $40,000 for a full-time social worker, $150,000 for Richardson Park equipment and fencing, and $10,000 for vaccine incentives, all funded by ARPA. The council also adopted a mandatory vaccination policy for city employees, requiring vaccination by January 1, 2022, or weekly COVID-19 testing at their own expense. Other actions included adopting the FY2023 budget calendar, a letter of support for the draft Climate Change Plan, and a charter amendment on council vacancies.

• Approved $40,000 for full-time social worker, $150,000 for Richardson Park, $10,000 for vaccine incentives (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 08-2021, Mandatory Vaccination Policy for city employees (4-0)
• Adopted FY2023 Budget Calendar, Resolution 07-2021 (4-0)
• Adopted Letter of Support for Draft Climate Change Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Charter Amendment Section 513 on council vacancies (4-0)
• Reappointed all 5 members to the Scholarship Committee (4-0)
• Adopted minutes for Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 2 meetings (4-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Mount Rainier City Council meeting on November 16, 2021. The only items are the agenda package and two notices of closure, with no substantive policy or decision items listed.

• Agenda package (11162021 AGENDA PACKAGE OF.PDF)
• Notice of close for 11/16/2021
• Notice of close for 11/22/2021

The Mount Rainier City Council held a work session with presentations on a building application, the West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan, and the draft Climate Change Plan. No formal votes were taken, but the council agreed to move forward with advertising for the Police Review and Advisory Board and to discuss ARPA funding decisions at the December 7 legislative meeting. The council also agreed to review the Rolling Agenda at the December 21 work session.

• Agreed to move forward with advertising for Police Review and Advisory Board appointments
• Agreed to discuss ARPA funding for social worker, parks, and vaccine incentives at Dec. 7 legislative meeting
• Agreed to review Rolling Agenda at Dec. 21 work session
• Received presentations on building application, sector plan, and climate plan (no action taken)

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session and legislative meeting to decide on projects for ARPA funds and amendments to the FY22 budget. The body will also consider a zoning variance and building applications for specific city properties.

• Vote on projects for ARPA Funds
• Vote on variance for 4901 29th Street (recommended for approval by Design Review Board)
• Discussion of building applications for 2901 Shepherd Street and 3716 37th Street
• Vote to amend FY22 Budget amendment #2 regarding Halloween, Holiday Decoration, Veterans’ Celebration, Green Team Exp, and Employees Bonus
• Second reading on Charter Change regarding special elections for Council vacancies

The Mount Rainier City Council held a special work session and legislative meeting on November 2, 2021. The council approved appropriating $1.1 million from ARPA funds for various projects, including stormwater management, outdoor classrooms, arts programs, food security, rental relief, and a program manager. They also approved a variance for 4109 29th Street, adopted the FY22 budget amendment #2, and scheduled a vote on a charter amendment for the December meeting.

• Approved $1.1M ARPA appropriation (4-0)
• Approved variance for 4109 29th Street (4-0)
• Adopted FY22 budget amendment #2 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 06-2021 Vice-Mayor Rotation (4-0)
• Approved minutes for October 5, 2021 legislative meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled charter amendment vote for December meeting

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for a Mount Rainier City Council work session. The only listed items are the agenda itself and a notice of a closed session, with no substantive policy or decision items detailed.

• Work session agenda
• Notice of closed session

The Mount Rainier City Council discussed how to allocate ARPA funds, with a consultant's report on eligible uses. They decided to have Mayor Benitez and Councilmember Chesek work with the City Manager to review proposals and create a plan for the November Legislative Meeting. The Council also extended the Scholarship Committee term to two years and discussed the Police Advisory Review Board and Potts Hall status updates.

• Approved amended agenda (4-0)
• Extended Scholarship Committee term to two years
• Mayor and Councilmember Chesek to work with City Manager on ARPA project proposals
• City Manager to forward full proposals to consultant for review
• Council to receive ARPA project plan by November Legislative Meeting
• Discussed outdoor firepit code, no action taken
• Discussed Police Advisory Review Board, no action taken
• Requested Potts Hall status update for December Work Session

City Council

The Mayor and Council will consider increasing the FY22 budget for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and approving a consulting firm to manage those funds. The meeting also includes votes on Arts Commission appointments and a building application revision.

• Vote to increase FY22 Budget line item # 4698 for ARPA funds from $1,000,000 to $2,717,832.75
• Vote to approve Thomas/Michael LLC for ARPA funds services at a fixed fee of $2,500 per month
• Vote on Building Application Revision for 3700 35th Street
• Vote on appointments of Michael Fila and Torie Patridge and re-appointment of Alex Kozen to the Arts Commission
• First reading of proposed Charter Change regarding special elections for Council vacancies

The Mount Rainier City Council approved hiring Thomas/Michael LLC as a consultant for $2,500 per month for 12 months (with an option to extend) to assist with ARPA funds. The council also amended the FY22 budget to appropriate $2,717,832.75 in ARPA funds, appointed Michael Fila and Torie Patridge to the Arts Commission (and reappointed Alex Kozen), approved a building application revision at 3700 35th Street, and approved variances for 4011 31st Street and 4022 37th Street. All votes were 4-0-0. The council also discussed a charter amendment on filling vacancies, but took no final action.

• Approved hiring Thomas/Michael LLC as ARPA consultant for $2,500/month for 12 months, with option to extend (4-0)
• Amended FY22 budget to appropriate $2,717,832.75 in ARPA funds (line item #4698) (4-0)
• Appointed Michael Fila and Torie Patridge to Arts Commission, reappointed Alex Kozen (4-0)
• Approved building application revision at 3700 35th Street (4-0)
• Approved variances for 4011 31st Street and 4022 37th Street (4-0)
• Adopted amended agenda to include variance discussion (4-0)

City Council

The Mount Rainier City Council will hold a work session to hear presentations on a facade improvement project and a stormwater management study, and to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including a potential FY22 budget amendment and community input process. The meeting is largely discussion-oriented with no final votes scheduled.

• Facade improvement project presentation for 3201-3211 Rhode Island Avenue
• Stormwater management study presentation by LID and Ecosite
• Discussion to amend FY22 budget to appropriate ARPA funds
• Update on ARPA consultation firms
• Discussion on next steps for ARPA community input

The Mount Rainier City Council held a virtual work session on Sept 21, 2021, receiving presentations on a façade improvement project for 3201-3211 Rhode Island Ave, a proposed 'Cool Green Bus Stops' initiative, and a stormwater management study for potential ARPA-funded projects. No formal votes were taken on these items; the council agreed to have the City Manager amend the FY22 budget to reflect ARPA funds and to discuss ARPA community input at future meetings. The council also reviewed the legislative calendar and discussed charter changes for vacancies.

• Adopted amended agenda (4-0)
• Extended façade presentation by 10 minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to have City Manager amend FY22 budget for ARPA funds
• Discussed ARPA community input, including October/November meetings
• Reviewed legislative calendar, moving May 3, 2022 meeting for Eid al-Fitr
• Discussed charter change for vacancies, no final decision
• Adjourned work session (4-0)

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will vote on a building application revision for a specific property. The body will also discuss updates regarding American relief funds and a planned virtual community meeting on September 18, 2021.

• Vote on Building Application Revision at 3700 35th Street
• Discussion of American relief funds
• Proposed closed session to obtain legal advice from city attorneys

The Mount Rainier City Council held a special legislative meeting on September 8, 2021, adopting the agenda (5-0) and hearing announcements. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was the agenda adoption. The council received updates on a building permit for 3700 35th Street and on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with a community meeting scheduled for September 18.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for a special legislative meeting of the Mount Rainier City Council. The only listed items are the agenda itself and a notice of a closed session; no substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Special legislative meeting scheduled
• Closed session notice included

The Mount Rainier City Council held a special legislative meeting with no public comment. They received an update on American Relief Funds, noting the city received $2.7 million (50% of total) and will receive the rest within 12 months. A community meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2021. The council also discussed a building application for 3700 35th Street, which was approved by the county, and then moved into closed session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0 vote).
• Received update on ARPA funds: $2.7 million received, community meeting set for Sept. 18.
• Discussed building application for 3700 35th Street, noting county approval and contractor's plans.
• Moved into closed session (motion by Cecil, seconded by Chesek).

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will vote on appointments to the Ethics Commission and discuss priorities for FY2022. The body will also provide an update on American Rescue Plan funds and propose a closed session to discuss personnel with the City Manager.

• Vote on appointments to the Ethics Commission
• Update on American Rescue Plan funds
• Discussion of top three priorities for FY2022
• Proposed closed session regarding personnel with the City Manager

The Mount Rainier City Council unanimously approved the agenda and then voted to appoint three applicants to the Ethics Commission and one to the Board of Elections. The appointments were made individually, with all but one passing 5-0. The council also discussed the American Rescue Plan funds and set priorities for FY 2022.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to vote on applicants individually (5-0)
• Appointed Tonie George to Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Rene Regan to Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Vanderbilt to Ethics Commission (4-1)
• Sent Valerie Silensky's resume to Board of Elections (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Mount Rainier City Council is holding a special legislative meeting on July 13, 2021. The agenda consists solely of procedural items, with no substantive policy or business actions listed.

• Special legislative session scheduled for July 13, 2021
• Agenda includes only agenda and meeting materials items

The Mount Rainier City Council approved variance request V-47-21 for the property at 3715 37th St. (lot 19, block 19, Rhode Island Avenue subdivision) in a 4-0 vote. The approval follows a recommendation from the Design Review Board. The mayor will send an approval letter to the Board of Zoning via the Acting Director of Code Compliance. The meeting was a special legislative session and adjourned at 7:15 pm.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved variance request V-47-21 for 3715 37th St. (4-0)
• Directed mayor to send approval letter to Board of Zoning
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

City Council

This agenda is minimal and procedural, containing only the agenda itself and a reference to a public hearing notice. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed. The meeting appears to be a scheduled public hearing, but details are not provided in the agenda text.

• Public hearing scheduled for June 15, 2021
• Notice of a CL (likely 'conditional use' or similar) referenced for June 17, 2021

The Mount Rainier Mayor and Council held a public hearing and special legislative meeting, voting unanimously to adopt Resolution 05-2021, Ordinance 09-2021, and Ordinance 10-2021. These items recertify the Gateway Arts & Entertainment District and establish related tax incentives, with the resolution passed as an emergency due to a June 17th application deadline. The council also appointed Bryan Knedler to the Design Review Board and discussed water infrastructure, vacant properties, and the use of American Relief Act funds.

• Adopted Resolution 05-2021, approving the establishment of the Gateway Arts & Entertainment District, by a 5-0 vote.
• Adopted Ordinance 09-2021, regarding assessments, taxation, and fees, by a 5-0 vote.
• Adopted Ordinance 10-2021, establishing a property tax credit, by a 5-0 vote.
• Appointed Bryan Knedler to the Design Review Board by a 5-0 vote.
• Approved the meeting agenda with an amendment to the order, moving item 7 to item 4, by a 5-0 vote.
• Approved adding ten minutes to the work session by a 5-0 vote.
• Approved the meeting agenda for the public hearing by a 4-0 vote.
• Adjourned the special legislative meeting by a 5-0 vote.

City Council

The City Council held a public hearing and voted on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and tax rates. The body also considered a building application revision and a grant support letter.

• Ordinance 08-2021: Total budgeted revenue and expenditures of $8,778,243.00 for FY 2022
• Real property tax rates: $0.79 per $100 for most residential/commercial; $0.86 for multi-family; $2.50 for vacant developed
• Building Application Revision for 3719 Wells Avenue
• Letter of support for Weatherization Upgrades MEA EmPOWER Grant
• Nomination of a resident to fill the City Council term vacated by Mayor Benitez

The Mount Rainier City Council held a public hearing and legislative meeting on June 1, 2021. The council adopted Ordinance 07-2021, establishing the real property tax rate and adopting the FY2022 budget, after amending the introduction date and title. The council also approved a letter of support for weatherization upgrades, took summer recess, and nominated Jimmy Tarlou to fill the council vacancy.

• Adopted Ordinance 07-2021 (FY2022 budget and tax rate) after amendment (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for MEA EmPOWER weatherization grant (4-0)
• Approved summer recess for July and August 2021 (3-1)
• Nominated Jimmy Tarlou to fill Ward 1 council vacancy (3-1)
• Approved minutes from previous council meetings (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for a Mount Rainier City Council work session. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Mount Rainier City Council held a work session on May 18, 2021, where they approved adding six items to the agenda, including discussions on community garden budget, rental price disclosures, and police advisory board appointments. They also discussed the city manager search and moved several items to the June work session. No final decisions were made on substantive policy matters.

• Amended agenda to add six items (4-0)
• Extended meeting time by 5 minutes (4-0)
• Extended meeting time by 15 minutes (3-1)
• Extended meeting time by 15 minutes (4-0)
• Moved Council Rules and Procedures discussion to June work session
• Moved Ethics Committee appointments discussion to June work session
• Moved to closed session to discuss city manager search (4-0)

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural documents and a notice of a closed session. No specific legislative items or discussion topics were listed in the text.

The May 10, 2021 meeting certified election results, swore in new officials, and adopted Resolution 04-2021 naming the Dr. Gupta building at 3505 Perry Street the Malinda G. Miles Municipal Center. The new council also set speaking time limits, appointed Scott Cecil as Vice Mayor, and authorized Mayor Benitez to act in place of the City Manager during the vacancy.

• Certified May 3, 2021 election results (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 04-2021 naming building for Malinda Miles (3-0)
• Appointed Scott Cecil as Vice Mayor
• Limited council speaking times to 3, 2, then 1 minute
• Accepted Council Rules with amendments in future work session (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor Benitez to run point with department heads during City Manager vacancy (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and tax rates. The meeting includes votes on multiple ordinances regarding police review, licenses, permits, and property maintenance.

• Discussion of Tax Rates and Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• Vote on Ordinance 08-2020: Appointing A Citizens Police Review Advisory Board
• Vote on Ordinance 05-2021: Amendments to Chapter 7 Licenses & Permits and Chapter 13 Traffic
• Vote on Ordinance 06-2021: Amendments to Chapter 3A Standards for Property Maintenance
• Vote on the Spring Park Renovation Concept Plan

The Mount Rainier City Council voted 5-0 to adopt amendments to the FY2022 budget and set the tax rate at 0.79, after the mayor noted a city error required redoing the budget process. The council also approved several ordinances, including creating a Citizens Police Review Advisory Board and amending license and permit codes, and adopted a concept plan for Spring Park renovations. Election results were read, and Bryan Knedler was honored for his service.

• Adopted FY2022 budget amendments and 0.79 tax rate (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 08-2020 appointing a Citizens Police Review Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 05-2021 amending Chapter 7 License & Permits (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 06-2021 amending Chapter 3A City Code (5-0)
• Adopted Spring Park renovation concept plan (5-0)
• Appointed Lester Schuman to the Tree Commission (5-0)
• Scheduled budget public hearing for June 1 and legislative meeting to approve budget (5-0)

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will hold a virtual work session to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The session includes a review of personnel schedules and projected revenues and expenses.

• Proposed FY 2022 total general fund revenue of $8,778,243.00
• Proposed increase in speed camera violation revenue to $500,000.00
• Proposed FY 2022 personnel total of 46 full-time equivalent positions
• Proposed medical insurance expense of $708,647.00
• Proposed grant revenue of $1,645,200.00

The Mount Rainier City Council held a budget work session and a special legislative meeting on April 27, 2021. The council approved a budget amendment (Ordinance 07-2021) and appointed Mayor Malinda Miles as interim city manager, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The budget work session included discussion of proposed changes, such as reducing the residential tax rate and funding for various projects, but no formal votes were taken on those items.

• Approved agenda for budget work session (5-0)
• Approved agenda for special legislative meeting with added item (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 07-2021 Budget Amendment #2 (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Malinda Miles as Interim City Manager (5-0)
• Adjourned budget work session (5-0)
• Adjourned special legislative meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget and real property tax. Additional discussions include a $100,000 reallocation from speed cameras to streets, various commission appointments, and a variance request for 3405 Newton Street.

• Public hearing regarding proposed FY 2022 Budget and Real Property Tax
• Variance presentation for 3405 34th Street
• Discussion of Spring Park Renovation Project
• Discussion of Ordinance 08-2020: Mount Rainier Citizens’ Police Review & Advisory Board
• Request to reallocate $100,000.00 from speed cameras to streets and sidewalks

The Mount Rainier City Council held a public hearing and budget work session, then approved several budget measures for FY2022, including reducing the property tax rate for single-family homes and townhouses from 81 to 79 cents per $100, increasing street and sidewalk repair funding to $300,000, and adding $7,500 for the Recreation Committee. The council also approved a variance for 3405 Newton St., moved the Spring Park renovation project forward, and discussed various other items.

• Approved tax reduction from 81 to 79 cents per $100 for single-family and townhouses (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 for streets and sidewalks (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 for a new police vehicle (4-1)
• Approved $7,500 increase for Recreation Committee budget (5-0)
• Approved variance for 3405 Newton St. (5-0)
• Approved moving Spring Park renovation project to legislative meeting (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk café permit for New Era Wine Bar (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for variances at 3405 Newton St. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances including a budget amendment for property acquisition and changes to financial procedures. The meeting also includes a variance request and discussions regarding temporary storage unit regulations.

• Variance request for 3405 Newton Street & 3710 34th Street
• Ordinance 03-2021: Amending budgeting and financial procedures regarding unspent fees
• Ordinance 04-2021: $600,000 budget amendment for property acquisition at 3503 Perry Street
• Ordinance 05-2021: Consolidating regulations for temporary storage units
• Ordinance 07-2021: First reading of FY 2022 Tax Rates and Budget

The Council voted 4-0 to adopt a letter supporting permanently virtual court proceedings in Prince George's County, pending review by the City Attorney. It also approved variances for 3710 34th Street, a budget amendment adding 3505 Perry Street, and a change to reappropriate unspent fees. The Council postponed a vote on variances for 3405 Newton Street until the design review board gives its recommendation. Several ordinances were introduced or discussed, including a first reading of license and permit amendments.

• Adopted a letter supporting virtual courts, pending City Attorney review (4-0)
• Approved variances for 3710 34th Street (4-0)
• Approved adding a checklist item for final plan verification (4-0)
• Approved reappropriating unspent fees in the budget (3-0-1)
• Approved budget amendment #1, adding 3505 Perry Street (4-0)
• Postponed vote on 3405 Newton Street variances until design review board recommendation
• Approved minutes from previous meetings (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:48 PM (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget and real property tax. Following the hearing, the Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed budget.

• Public hearing on Proposed Real Property Tax
• Public hearing on Proposed FY 2022 Budget
• FY 2022 Budget review work session

The City Council held a public hearing and budget work session for the proposed FY2022 budget. No comments were made at the public hearing, and no final budget or tax rate decisions were made. During the work session, officials reviewed the organizational chart, revenue projections, and departmental expenses, and discussed options like lowering the property tax rate and using speed camera revenue for electric vehicles.

• Approved the agenda for the public hearing (5-0).
• Approved the agenda for the budget work session (5-0).
• Decided to continue dispatch services through Hyattsville at a cost of $65,000.
• Adjourned the public hearing (5-0).
• Adjourned the budget work session (4-0).

City Council

The Mayor and City Council met for a special legislative session to vote on the acquisition of two real property parcels. The body approved Resolution 02-2021 to purchase the properties for a public purpose.

• Resolution 02-2021: Purchase of 3503 & 3505 Perry Street for $600,000.00

The City Council held a public hearing and then unanimously approved Resolution 02-2021 to purchase the property at 3503 and 3505 Perry Street for $600,000, funded from a separate investment account. The council also discussed potential uses, including relocating the library and Economic Development Department, and allowed the existing tenant to stay until the end of their lease. In the work session, they reviewed several ordinances and proposals, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Resolution 02-2021 to purchase 3503 & 3505 Perry Street for $600,000 (5-0)
• Approved agenda for public hearing (4-0)
• Approved agenda for work session with amendments (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing (5-0)
• Adjourned special legislative meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned work session (5-0)

City Council

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to vote on the purchase of two parcels of real property. The council is also conducting a first reading of a budget amendment to fund this acquisition.

• Resolution 02-2021: Purchase of 3505 & 3503 Perry Street for $600,000 using reserve funds
• Ordinance 06-2021: Budget Amendment #1 to increase revenue and expenditure by $600,000 for property acquisition

The Mount Rainier City Council held a special legislative meeting on March 11, 2021, where the primary action was introducing Resolution 02-2021 to authorize the purchase of 3503 and 3505 Perry Street. No vote was taken on the resolution; it was introduced for public comment. The council also held the first reading of Ordinance 06-2021, Budget Amendment #1. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Introduced Resolution 02-2021 to purchase 3503 & 3505 Perry Street (no vote)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 06-2021, Budget Amendment #1
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Mount Rainier City Council is meeting for a legislative session. The agenda includes the agenda document and meeting materials, with notices for March 2 and March 5, 2021. No specific action items are listed.

• Agenda for legislative meeting
• Notice of a CL (March 2, 2021)
• Notice of a CL (March 5, 2021)

The Mount Rainier City Council approved a driveway variance for 4109 34th Street, the Arts Commission's 2021 mural project, and Ordinance 02-2021 on abandoned vehicles. It also appointed Thomas Delrue, Tara Graham, and Charnette Robinson to the Board of Elections. The council discussed but did not decide on business license fee waivers, and deferred Ordinance 03-2021 to a work session. The FY2022 budget was presented but not adopted.

• Approved agenda 5-0
• Approved variance request for 4109 34th Street 5-0
• Approved Arts Commission 2021 mural project recommendation 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 02-2021 on abandoned vehicles 5-0
• Appointed Thomas Delrue, Tara Graham, Charnette Robinson to Board of Elections 5-0
• Deferred Ordinance 03-2021 (assessments & taxation) to next work session
• Approved minutes from previous council meetings 5-0
• Moved to closed session 5-0

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss various city operations and proposals. Topics include infrastructure findings, new tax classes, and potential bans on gas-powered leaf blowers.

• Stormwater management infrastructure review by the LID Center
• Final design discussion for Peace Park
• Ordinance 08-2020: Appointing A Citizens Police review Advisory Board
• Proposal to create a tax class for small apartments for FY 2022
• Draft ordinance phasing out and banning gas-powered leaf blowers

The Mount Rainier City Council held a work session with no substantive decisions. They discussed stormwater management, potential CDMA fee waivers, the Peace Park project, a letter opposing the Beltway/I-270 expansion, parking meter hours, food security grants, rental assistance, CERT vacancies, a new tax class, gas leaf blower ban, budget amendments, and ShotSpotter. Most items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Moved letter on Beltway/I-270 expansion to March 2 legislative meeting
• Moved CERT board vacancies to next meeting
• Moved 6th tax class discussion to next work session
• Adjourned (5-0)

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will vote on several ordinances and funding approvals. The meeting includes decisions on business incentive loans and a police department agreement.

• Vote on Million Dollar Incentive Fund Loans for Dodah’s Kitchen, Colors by Tangie, and Era Wine Bar
• Vote on ShotSpotter agreement for the Mount Rainier police Department
• First reading of Ordinance 02-2021 regarding abandoned vehicles on private property
• Vote on Ordinance 01-2021 to eliminate appointment requirements for yard waste in Dec, Jan, and Feb
• Vote on Resolution 02-2021 grant application for Community-Based Food Security Programs

The Mount Rainier City Council approved $69,700 in forgivable loans from the Million Dollar Incentive Fund to three local businesses, adopted an ordinance eliminating yard waste appointment requirements for winter months, and approved 2021 Youth Scholarship Committee appointments. Several items, including a food security grant application and the ShotSpotter agreement, were sent back to the February work session for further discussion. The council also held a first reading of an abandoned vehicles ordinance and moved into closed session for real estate and legal consultation.

• Approved $69,700 in forgivable loans to Dodah's Kitchen ($24,400), Colors by Tangie ($20,300), and Era Wine Bar ($25,000) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 01-2021 eliminating yard waste appointment requirement for December, January, February (4-0)
• Approved 2021 Youth Scholarship Committee appointments: Toni George, Genesis Romero, David Epley, JT Davis, Jomarie Tablang (4-0)
• Approved minutes from previous council meetings (4-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 02-2021 on abandoned vehicles; no vote
• Sent food security grant application back to February work session
• Sent ShotSpotter agreement back to February work session
• Moved into closed session for real estate acquisition and legal advice (4-0)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not provided here. The meeting appears to be procedural or cancelled.

The Mount Rainier City Council held a work session on January 26, 2021, discussing multiple proposals but taking no final votes. Topics included a presentation on the Million Dollar Incentive Fund, a discussion on the police department budget, a draft letter to Hyattsville regarding body camera footage, and proposals on abandoned vehicles, rent controls, gas-powered leaf blowers, and parking. The council moved the food security funding and gas-powered leaf blower items to the next work session.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Moved food security funding proposal to next work session
• Moved gas-powered leaf blower ordinance to next work session
• Discussed police budget without action
• Discussed rent control proposal without action
• Discussed abandoned vehicle code update without action
• Discussed ShotSpotter agreement without action
• Adjourned (4-0)

City Council

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to vote on a charter amendment regarding voter qualifications and a greenhouse gas reduction resolution. The body will also consider updates to landscaping codes and a budget amendment.

• Charter Amendment CA-01-2020: Proposal to permit residents 16 years or older to vote in city elections
• Resolution 01-2021: Goal for city operations to be net neutral in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
• Ordinance 10-2020: Amending Section 6-112 to permit native landscapes and vegetable gardens
• Ordinance 11-2020: Budget Amendment #1 including a $487,000 increase to the General Govt Contingency account
• Ordinance 01-2021: Proposal to eliminate yard waste appointment requirements in December, January, and February

The Mount Rainier City Council approved Ordinance 10-2020, amending the code to allow landscaping techniques like vegetable gardens and native landscapes, and Ordinance 11-2020, a budget amendment. It also passed Resolution 01-2021 on municipal greenhouse gases and Charter Amendment CA-01-2020 on elections. A $3,000 expenditure for a Covid-19 memorial lighting event at City Hall was approved (4-1). The council held a first reading of Ordinance 01-2021 to eliminate yard waste appointment requirements in December, January, and February.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 for City Hall lighting memorial from Recreation Committee Budget (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 10-2020 amending weed/vegetation code (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 11-2020 Budget Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 01-2021 Municipal Greenhouse Gas Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Charter Amendment CA-01-2020 Elections (5-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 01-2021 on yard waste appointments
• Adjourned (5-0)