Chevy Chase public meetings in 2024

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will discuss traffic and safety improvements on Bradley Lane, including widening at Wisconsin and Connecticut avenues and addressing narrow sidewalks. Other agenda items include a proposal to extend permit parking town-wide or switch to zonal permits, and options for a bump-out at Stanford and West intersection to deter wrong-way traffic. The committee will also review updates on Leland and East construction, Purple Line monitoring, and plans for resident engagement on Stanford hill sight-line improvements.

• Bradley Lane widening at Wisconsin and Connecticut to improve traffic flow
• Narrow sidewalk safety concerns on Bradley Lane
• Wrong-way traffic at Stanford and West intersection: bump-out option that would eliminate parking spots
• Town permit parking discussion: extension to entire town or zonal system
• Stanford hill obstructed view improvement with resident engagement planned for January PSC meeting

The Public Services Committee approved the November minutes and discussed traffic and safety issues at Bethesda Market Park, noting the Town Council endorsed their concerns and a meeting on the topic is planned for early 2025. Residents of Bradley Lane opposed lane widening at Wisconsin and Connecticut, and further discussion is set for February 2025. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussed Bethesda Market Park traffic safety; Council endorsed PSC issues
• Agreed to hold a traffic and safety meeting early 2025
• Noted construction of Leland and East intersection underway
• Decided to plant bushes instead of privacy wall due to cost
• Will consult Stanford residents on bump-out solution for wrong-way traffic
• Scheduled further Bradley Lane discussion for February 2025
• Invited Stanford residents to January 2025 meeting

Town Council

The Chevy Chase Town Council will discuss and possibly introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter 4 (Buildings), and also discuss electric vehicle charging regulations and street/sidewalk obstructions. Additional updates include the Scott Fosler Memorial, Bethesda Market Park, a technical amendment to state law, and the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment. The meeting includes a financial report, town manager's report, and public comments.

• Discussion and possible introduction of an ordinance to amend Chapter 4 (Buildings)
• Electric vehicle charging regulations and street/sidewalk obstructions
• Scott Fosler Memorial
• Bethesda Market Park update
• Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment

The Town Council decided not to pursue privacy screening along the Capital Crescent Trail due to excessive cost, agreeing to revisit once the Purple Line is operational. They will offer arborist consultations and fast-growing non-native evergreen trees to Elm Street residents. The Council also introduced a building code amendment ordinance, directed the attorney to draft an EV charging cord prohibition, and discussed a memorial plaque for Scott Fosler.

• Declined privacy screening on Capital Crescent Trail fencing due to cost
• Agreed to revisit trail privacy screening after Purple Line is operational
• Offered arborist consultations and non-native evergreen trees to Elm Street residents
• Introduced building code amendment ordinance; public hearing set for Feb 12
• Directed attorney to draft ordinance prohibiting EV charging cords in rights-of-way
• Agreed to plaque language for Scott Fosler memorial in Zimmerman Park

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee discussed regulating non-vegetative lot coverage and decided to recommend adopting the county's current lot coverage regulations for infill development into town code. No formal vote was taken; the committee will refine tables and examples for future recommendations. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made.

• Decided to recommend adopting county lot coverage rules for infill development
• Accepted November meeting minutes as circulated
• Scheduled next meetings for January 6 and February 10, 2025
• Noted building code update ordinance to be introduced at Council's December meeting

Town Council

The Chevy Chase Town Council will meet in a work session to discuss a proposal for privacy screening along the Capital Crescent Trail adjacent to the town. This is a discussion-only session; no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Proposed privacy screening along Capital Crescent Trail

The Town Council decided not to pursue privacy screening along the Capital Crescent Trail due to high costs, but will revisit it after the Purple Line is operational. Instead, the Council agreed to offer Elm Street residents arborist consultations and fast-growing, non-native evergreen trees, with the Town covering purchase and installation costs.

• Declined privacy screening along Capital Crescent Trail due to cost
• Agreed to revisit privacy screening after Purple Line operational
• Offered Town arborist consultations to Elm Street residents for vegetative screening
• Offered fast-growing, non-native evergreen trees to Elm Street residents, separate from Private Native Tree Planting Program
• Town to cover cost of purchasing and installing recommended trees

Climate & Environment Committee

The Chevy Chase Climate & Environment Committee will hear reports from three working groups: Sustainable Landscaping/Native Plants on wildlife habitat certification, Survey Working Group on a proposed resident survey, and Solar & Electrification on plans for a solar event and small subsidies for residential electrification measures. The committee will also discuss signage for gas-powered blowers, the Attainable Housing Strategy Initiative from an environmental perspective, and the To Go Green reusable packaging program in D.C. The meeting includes approving previous minutes and potential action items due in December.

• Approve October minutes
• Sustainable Landscaping/Native Plants Working Group findings and recommendations for Wildlife Habitat/Homegrown National Park certification
• Survey Working Group update on proposed objectives and questions for a town resident survey
• Solar & Electrification Working Group proposals: hold a solar event, provide small subsidies for induction cooktops, heat pump water heaters and HVAC, and EV chargers
• Discussion of signage for gas-powered blowers and Attainable Housing Strategy Initiative's impact on tree canopy and permeable land

The Climate & Environment Committee unanimously approved the October meeting minutes. They decided to pursue the National Wildlife Federation's certification program, with homeowners bearing the $20 certification and yard sign costs. The committee also reviewed a draft survey on electrification, native plantings, and recycling, and identified Jeff Marqusee as co-chair of the Solar & Electrification Working Group.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to pursue NWF certification program (homeowner pays costs)
• Reviewed draft survey; next version due January meeting
• Appointed Jeff Marqusee as co-chair of Solar & Electrification Working Group

Community Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss past and upcoming community events and a holiday gift drive. Members will also work on editing the 'Did you know?' section of resident welcome bags.

• December 8 Holiday Singalong
• January 9 Discussion & Dessert on Cybersecurity with Brian Geffert
• February 23 Chili Dinner
• Editing 'Did you know?' local amenities for welcome bags
• Selection of January meeting date

The Community Relations Committee discussed edits to the Town's welcome bag insert and agreed Quynh will revise and submit a proposal to Irene. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on planning upcoming events and reviewing past ones.

• Suggested edits to TOCC info insert; Quynh to revise and submit proposal to Irene
• Proposed welcome bag assembly and handout by Town Office with promotion to new neighbors
• Separate proposal for printing physical phone book with production estimates to be provided
• Moved Discussion & Desserts on Cyber Security to Jan 9
• Moved Happy Hour with Tiki Theme to Jan 30

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a variance request to increase the height of a retaining wall at 4116 Aspen Street without the required two-foot setback. Council will also discuss crime information with Montgomery County Police, screening of Capital Crescent Trail fencing, proposed building code amendments, and permit parking regulations. Other updates include Bethesda Market Park and county attainable housing initiatives.

• Public hearing: variance for retaining wall at 4116 Aspen Street (height increase from 40 to 50 inches, no setback)
• Council discussion with Montgomery County Police on crime information and community notifications
• Proposed amendments to Town Building Code
• Screening of Capital Crescent Trail fencing and barrier
• Permit parking regulations discussion

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will review ongoing projects including Purple Line and Coquelin Run monitoring, and provide input on the January Town Forecast newsletter. New business focuses on traffic and pedestrian safety issues related to the Bethesda Farm Market redevelopment, including potential road narrowing on Leland, intersection redesign at Leland and Wisconsin, and a sidewalk addition on 46th St. The committee also plans public engagement for Stanford Hill obstructed view improvements and Bradley Lane traffic safety, and will review accident data from Montgomery County police.

• Bethesda Farm Market redevelopment traffic impact: pedestrian safety at Willow and Walsh, narrowing Leland by parks, redesign of Leland and Wisconsin intersection, sidewalk on 46th St
• Stanford Hill obstructed view improvement options with public engagement planned for January PSC meeting
• Bradley Lane traffic and safety discussion with public engagement planned for December PSC meeting
• Review of accident data from Montgomery County police
• Approval of October meeting minutes

Long-Range Planning Committee

The Long-Range Planning Committee will review old business on the Attainable Housing Initiative and take up new business regarding Bethesda Minor Master Plan recommendations. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion session.

• Old Business: Attainable Housing Initiative
• New Business: Bethesda Minor Master Plan Recommendations
• Next LRPC meeting scheduled for Jan. 16, 2025 at 7pm

Community Relations Committee

The committee is discussing a schedule of community events through February 2025. Members are also brainstorming components for resident welcome bags and proposing future educational and social sessions.

• Fall Festival on November 17
• Wonders Ribbon Cutting on November 21
• Holiday Gift and Winter Clothing Drives
• Holiday Singalong on December 8
• Brainstorming for resident welcome bags

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a retainer agreement for legal representation regarding a county multifamily housing initiative. The body will also discuss the Town's response to the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment working draft.

• Retainer agreement for legal counsel regarding county multifamily housing initiative
• Response to the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment working draft

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will discuss ongoing projects including the Corso Chevy Chase signalization and Purple Line monitoring, provide input for the January Town Forecast newsletter, and begin discussion on traffic improvement options for Stanford Hill and Bradley Lane. A focused discussion on Bethesda Farm Market redevelopment traffic impact is planned for November's in-person meeting.

• Consider removal of afternoon no entry restriction from Bradley to Maple on Stanford Hill
• Discussion of next steps for easing traffic back-ups on Bradley Lane
• Proposed tabling of Meadow and Valley Place project pending new information
• Bethesda Farm Market redevelopment traffic impact discussion deferred to November
• Ongoing updates on Corso Chevy Chase signalization

Long-Range Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to review old business regarding the Affordable Housing Initiative. The agenda also includes new business concerning the Bethesda Minor Master Plan.

• Affordable Housing Initiative
• Bethesda Minor Master Plan

Climate & Environment Committee

The Climate & Environment Committee will hear reports from sub-committees on sustainable landscaping, solar/electrification, and a proposed resident survey. They will also discuss Corso Development's plan to remove 87 trees and potential town subsidies for electrification measures.

• Discussion of National Wildlife Federation Wildlife Habitat Certification and Homegrown National Park
• Proposal for town subsidies for electrification measures (induction cooktops, heat pumps, EV chargers)
• Survey of residents on electrification, solar, native planting, and recycling awareness
• Report on Corso Development's plan to remove 87 trees
• Promotion of County's RainScapes rebate program

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal by Corso DC, LLC to remove 87 canopy trees at 7100 Connecticut Avenue for redevelopment. The Council will also discuss fencing improvements for the Capital Crescent Trail and several county-level housing and infrastructure policies.

• Public hearing on tree removal appeal for 87 trees at 7100 Connecticut Avenue
• Discussion on Capital Crescent Trail fencing and barrier improvements
• Update on Bethesda Market Park
• Discussion on County Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative
• Review of Bethesda Minor Master Plan Amendment

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee will review past events (September book club, happy hour, and Music in the Garden) and discuss upcoming activities including October's Round House Theatre discussion, a Halloween event, and the Fall Festival. The committee will also consider possible future events like cyber-safety classes, mahjong tutorials, and wine tastings, as well as organize welcome bags for new residents.

• Welcome bags – volunteers to organize
• Saturday, October 26 – Halloween Event
• Monday, October 21, 7 pm – TOCC Book Club discussing *James* by Percival Everett
• Sunday, November 17 – Fall Festival
• Possible future events: Cyber-Safety classes, Mahjong tutorial, wine tasting, 'Cutting the cord' session

Ethics Commission

The Chevy Chase Ethics Commission will hold a meeting with items largely procedural: approving previous meeting minutes, welcoming a new member, appointing an Open Meetings Act designee, reviewing roles and responsibilities, and discussing the annual report to the State Ethics Commission. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.

• Appointment of an Open Meetings Act designee
• Overview of commission roles and responsibilities
• Discussion of the Annual Report to the State Ethics Commission

Long-Range Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to review old business regarding the Attainable Housing Initiative and the Bethesda Minor Master Plan. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Attainable Housing Initiative
• Bethesda Minor Master Plan

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will review and approve June meeting minutes, receive summer updates on completed projects (Leland intersection approval, Thornapple resurfacing with speed humps, East-West Highway traffic signal, Bradley speed camera), and discuss proposed intersection improvements at Meadow and Valley Place. The committee will also gather ideas for the November forecast and introduce new business items for the upcoming term, including traffic impact studies for the Bethesda Farm Market redevelopment and Corso Chevy Chase, as well as safety concerns at Stanford hill and stop-sign compliance. Resident concerns about wrong-way drivers on Stanford and a driveway blockage on Walsh will be addressed.

• Leland intersection project approved (completed)
• Proposed intersection improvements at Meadow and Valley Place (discussion)
• Bethesda Farm Market redevelopment traffic impact and sidewalk addition on 46th St.
• Corso Chevy Chase traffic impacts, entry points, and parking concerns
• Failure of motorists to stop at stop signs (new business item)

The Public Service Committee began its 2024-25 term with new members and approved the June 18, 2024 minutes. The chair provided updates on completed projects, including the Leland intersection approval, Thornapple resurfacing, and new traffic signals. Several topics were introduced for discussion, but no decisions were made on any of them.

• Approved minutes of June 18, 2024 meeting
• No decisions made on new business topics; only overviews provided

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on a tree removal appeal for 4422 Walsh Street and on an ordinance to amend Chapter 4 to replace a specific sidewalk clearance standard with a general 'passable' standard. Council will also discuss Bethesda Market Park, Meadow Lane/Valley Place intersection improvements, and consider adopting the Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024. Other updates include county attainable housing strategies and a Bethesda minor master plan amendment.

• Public hearing on appeal of denied tree removal permit for a river birch at 4422 Walsh Street
• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-10 to amend Chapter 4 (Buildings) for overgrown vegetation management in rights-of-way
• Discussion of Bethesda Market Park
• Discussion of Meadow Lane/Valley Place Intersection Improvements
• Consideration and possible adoption of resolution to adopt Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024

Climate & Environment Committee

This meeting includes introductions of new members, approval of minutes, and discussion of working groups for priority areas: sustainable landscaping/native plants (including potential Community Wildlife Habitat certification), promoting solar and residential electrification (with a campaign and possible solar canopies for Lawton Center), and a survey of residents on electrification. New business covers a Google Drive and a review of the town recycling program.

• Consideration of applying for Community Wildlife Habitat certification from the National Wildlife Federation
• Discussion of a campaign to promote residential electrification
• Exploring solar canopies for the Lawton Center
• Planning a talk on joining Community Solar
• Survey of town residents regarding electrification efforts

The Climate & Environment Committee identified three priorities for 2024 and established working groups for each: sustainable landscaping/native plants, promoting solar and residential electrification, and surveying residents on electrification. The committee also agreed to submit newsletter tips and discussed revisiting the town's recycling program as a potential survey question.

• Identified three priorities and established working groups (unanimous)
• Agreed to submit native plant sales tip for October Forecast
• Agreed working groups will alternate providing Forecast tips, with Electrification group submitting December tip
• Discussed revisiting recycling program, determined it would be a good survey question
• Agreed pursuing SSL hours for students is a good step, but no task assignment made

Community Relations Committee

The committee is reviewing past community activities and planning future events. Discussions include potential programs for the Dennison Garden and various social gatherings.

• TOCC Book Club meeting on September 9
• Happy Hour at World of Beer on September 13
• Proposed 'Music in the Garden' program at Dennison Garden
• Proposed Fall Festival on November 17
• Organization of welcome bags

Long-Range Planning Committee

The Long-Range Planning Committee is discussing the County's Growth Infrastructure Policy (GIP), which proposes reducing impact tax fees. The committee will consider whether the Town Council should submit testimony on the GIP, with a deadline of September 10. They also received an update on the Bethesda Minor Master Plan meeting held August 14.

• County plans to reduce impact tax fees under the Growth Infrastructure Policy
• Question raised about potential deeper structural deficits in the county budget
• Committee must decide by September 10 if Town Council should submit testimony on GIP
• Update on Bethesda Minor Master Plan meeting from August 14
• Next LRPC meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024

Town Council

The Town Council will hold an open session to vote on entering a closed session. The purpose of the closed session is to consult with counsel regarding state and county legislation.

• Vote to enter closed session pursuant to Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)(7)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to appropriate an additional $3,000,000 for the Bethesda Market Park project, bringing the total Town contribution to $7,500,000. The funds would support park amenities including a water feature, shade structure, play area, and dog runs, with $2,300,000 coming from ARPA federal grants. The resolution also rescinds and replaces previous Resolution No. 22-03.

• Public hearing on Resolution 24-0X to appropriate $3,000,000 additional Town funds for Bethesda Market Park (total $7,500,000).
• Funding conditions include agreements with Montgomery County Parks Department and developer EYA/Bernstein Management.
• Park features include water feature, shade/stage structure, multigenerational play area, and dog runs.
• $2,300,000 of Town reserves from ARPA federal grants will be used.
• Resolution replaces prior Res. No. 22-03 and authorizes up to $1,067,000 for a public garage.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding road alignment and sidewalk construction at the intersection of Leland Street and East Avenue to address safety concerns. The meeting also includes discussions on funding for the Bethesda Market Park Project and updates to vegetation management regulations. Additionally, officials will meet with Montgomery County representatives to discuss the Capital Crescent Surface Trail project.

• $100,000 intersection improvement plan for Leland Street and East Avenue
• Potential resolution for additional Bethesda Market Park Project funding
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 4 regarding overgrown vegetation management

Long-Range Planning Committee

The committee will review recommendations for the Growth Infrastructure Plan and discuss the Incentive Zoning Project. The agenda also includes updates on recent community forums regarding housing and the Farm Women’s Market.

• Growth Infrastructure Plan Recommendations
• Incentive Zoning Project
• Farm Women’s Market-Charette update
• Housing-town forum update

Public Services Committee

The committee will discuss a revised proposal for intersection improvements at Meadow and Valley Place. Members will also review potential topics for the next term, including traffic impacts and redevelopment monitoring.

• Revised proposal for Meadow and Valley Place intersection improvements
• Stanford hill obstructed view improvement options
• Corso Chevy Chase traffic and parking concerns
• Bethesda Farm Market redevelopment impact
• Purple Line and Coquelin Run monitoring

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a $10,000 annual grant request from Wonders Early Learning to fund classroom improvements and community resources. The meeting also includes an appeal regarding a denied tree removal permit at 4427 Ridge Street. Other discussions include intersection improvements and Purple Line fencing.

• $10,000 annual grant request for Wonders Early Learning
• Tree removal appeal at 4427 Ridge Street
• Purple Line fencing and barrier improvements discussion
• Leland Street and East Avenue intersection improvements discussion

Climate & Environment Committee

The Climate & Environment Committee will discuss priorities for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, including solar promotion and native plants. The agenda also includes electing co-chairs and a Town Council liaison.

• FY 24-25 priorities such as sustainable landscaping and resident surveys
• Potential action on gas-powered landscape equipment
• Election of CEC co-chairs for the next fiscal year
• Selection of Town Council liaison to CEC
• Updates to the 'Greening Our Town' website section

Community Relations Committee

The committee will review May 2024 minutes and follow up on the Go-Electric Ecofest. Members will also discuss fiscal year 24-25 priorities, including solar promotion and a resident survey.

• Follow up to Go-Electric Ecofest
• Updates to 'Greening Our Town' website section
• FY 24-25 priorities for solar and residential electrification
• Election of CEC co-chairs for next fiscal year
• Potential action on gas-powered landscape equipment

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will discuss revised intersection improvement proposals for Meadow/Valley Place and Leland/East, parking on Stanford Street, and revisit Thornapple. They will also receive updates on Purple Line construction, Corso Chevy Chase parking and signal analysis, Bradley Lane, and the East West Highway crossing. The meeting includes routine items like approving April minutes and planning future meeting dates.

• Revised intersection proposals: Meadow and Valley Place, Leland and East
• Parking on Stanford Street discussion
• Thornapple re-visit
• Updates: Purple Line/Coquelin Run, Corso Chevy Chase parking/signal, Bradley Lane, East West Highway Crossing
• Aug/Sep forecast input for back-to-school

Long-Range Planning Committee

The Long-Range Planning Committee is meeting to review minutes, discuss old business regarding the Farm Women's Market, and take up new business on multi-family housing legislation. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discussion of Farm Women's Market
• Discussion of multi-family housing legislation

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to take public comment, approve the April minutes, and discuss stormwater regulations. The agenda is largely procedural, with the stormwater regulations item being the only substantive discussion topic.

• Public comment period
• Approval of April minutes
• Discussion of stormwater regulations

Climate & Environment Committee

The committee will evaluate the Go-Electric Ecofest and discuss enforcement of the gas-powered leaf blower ban. Members will also consider potential climate action priorities for fiscal year 2025.

• Enforcement of the gas-powered leaf blower ban
• Evaluation of the Go-Electric Ecofest
• Proposed FY25 priorities including a Town Residents Survey
• Solar Home Census follow-up
• Sustainable landscaping at Lee Dennison Garden

Community Relations Committee

The committee is discussing a schedule of community events and social gatherings. Members are reviewing a proposal from Town Teens and a process for residents to propose events.

• Update on Town Teen’s proposal
• Process for community members to propose events
• Planning for July 4 Celebration
• Spring Fest on May 19
• Discussions & Desserts on June 4 regarding public health approach to gun violence

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will discuss proposed intersection improvements at Meadow/Valley Place and Leland/East, safety concerns on Thornapple, and exit lanes at Bethesda Market Place along Leland. They will also receive updates on high-interest topics including Purple Line construction, Corso Chevy Chase parking, Bradley Lane, and the East West Highway crossing. The meeting includes approval of March minutes and planning for the next meeting.

• Proposed intersection improvements at Meadow and Valley Place
• Discussion of revised design comments for Leland and East intersection
• Thornapple safety concerns
• Bethesda Market Place exit lanes along Leland
• Updates on Purple Line Construction/Coquelin Run, Corso Chevy Chase Parking, Bradley Lane, East West Highway Crossing

Long-Range Planning Committee

The Long-Range Planning Committee will review minutes, discuss the Farm Women's Market including a park funding proposal, and consider Governor Moore's multi-family housing legislation. They will also review a Planning Board work session on medium-sized attainable housing, which includes proposed changes to zoning along Connecticut Avenue. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no final decisions expected.

• Farm Women's Market park funding proposal
• Governor Moore's multi-family housing legislation
• Planning Board work session on medium-sized attainable housing
• Proposed Attainable Housing Optional Method (AHOM) with density bonuses
• Next work session on small-scale attainable housing scheduled for April 25

Town Council

The Chevy Chase Town Council will hold public hearings on a front-yard fence variance at 6700 East Avenue and an ordinance clarifying which county laws apply in town. They will also discuss introducing the FY25 budget and tax rates, a real property sale disclosure ordinance, and other items like the Bethesda Market Park and attainable housing.

• Public hearing on variance for 6-foot fence at 6700 East Avenue
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of Town Code to update list of applicable county laws
• Discussion and possible introduction of FY25 budget and tax rates ordinance
• Discussion and possible introduction of ordinance requiring real property sale disclosure
• Wonders Early Learning requests $10,000 annual grant

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to take public comment, approve the minutes from its March meeting, and discuss stormwater regulations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Public comment period
• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Discussion of stormwater regulations

Climate & Environment Committee

The Climate and Environment Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed survey regarding resident efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The body will also receive an update on the Go Electric EcoFest.

• Proposed survey of Town Residents' efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Go Electric EcoFest update
• Discussion of a possible 'Music in the Park' event in LDG for the next fiscal year

Community Relations Committee

The committee is reviewing past social events and planning future activities including a baking competition and a singers concert. Members are also discussing a proposal from a town teen and a process for residents to propose new events.

• Spring Baking Competition on April 7
• World of Beer Happy Hour on April 19
• June Seriously Fun Singers Concert on June 2
• Update on Town Teen's proposal
• Process for community members to propose events

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed FY25 budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of proposed FY25 budget

Long-Range Planning Committee

The Long-Range Planning Committee is meeting to review minutes, address old business regarding the Farm Women's Market, and discuss new business on housing legislation. The meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2024, at 7pm, with the next meeting set for April 18, 2024.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Old business: Farm Women's Market
• New business: Housing legislation
• Next meeting: April 18, 2024 at 7pm

Town Council

The Chevy Chase Town Council will hold a brief open session to vote on entering a closed session for legal advice, then discuss Chevy Chase at Home's needs. Later, they will consider introducing an ordinance to clarify town code and revise the list of applicable county laws, and discuss various projects and initiatives.

• Vote to enter closed session for legal advice on county regulations
• Discussion with Chevy Chase at Home on membership and strategic planning
• Possible introduction of ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of Town Code
• Zimmerman Park improvements discussion
• Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative update

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will review proposed intersection improvements, including a revised design for Leland and East that incorporates resident feedback, and discuss updates on high-interest topics such as Purple Line construction, Corso Chevy Chase parking, and Bradley Lane. The meeting also includes approval of February minutes and open topics like Thornapple St.

• Proposed intersection improvements at Meadow and Valley Place
• Revised design for Leland and East intersection
• Purple Line Construction/Coquelin Run update
• Corso Chevy Chase Parking and Signal Analysis
• East West Highway Crossing update

Climate & Environment Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on the Go Electric EcoFest and the Solar Home Census. Members will discuss outreach regarding a GPLB ban and the possibility of proposing town electrification subsidies.

• Discussion of potential Town Electrification Subsidies
• Review of Solar Home Census findings
• Updates on Go Electric EcoFest publicity and volunteers
• Outreach actions regarding GPLB ban
• Status of the TOCC website's CEC section

Community Relations Committee

The committee is reviewing the process for residents to recommend town events and discussing a proposal from teens. The meeting includes planning for upcoming community activities and reviewing past events.

• Process for non-committee members to recommend town events
• Update on town Teen's proposal
• Planning for Family Movie Night on March 8
• Planning for Spring Baking Competition on April 7
• Assembly of welcome bags hosted by Quynh Tran

Land Use Committee

The Land Use/Long Range Planning Committees are meeting to approve February minutes and discuss the Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative. The agenda contains no specific proposals or decisions beyond these two items.

• Approval of February minutes
• Discussion of Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will review and discuss proposed intersection improvements at Meadow and Valley Place and Leland and East, and receive updates on high-interest topics including Purple Line construction, Corso Chevy Chase parking, Bradley Lane, and East West Highway crossing. They will also approve December minutes and discuss public safety tips.

• Proposed intersection improvements at Meadow and Valley Place
• Proposed intersection improvements at Leland and East
• Purple Line Construction/Coquelin Run update
• Corso Chevy Chase Parking and Signal Analysis update
• Bradley Lane and East West Highway Crossing updates

Long-Range Planning Committee

The Long-Range Planning Committee is meeting to discuss old business including the Farm Women's Market and whether the town can regulate parking and cars per house, and new business on housing legislation proposed by Governor Moore. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering minutes and adjournment.

• Discussion of Farm Women's Market
• Discussion on town's authority to regulate parking and number of cars per house
• Discussion of housing legislation proposed by Gov. Moore

Community Relations Committee

The committee is discussing a process for non-committee members to recommend town events. The meeting includes a mid-year report and planning for upcoming community activities.

• Proposal for a documented process for non-committee members to recommend events
• Family Movie Night on February 9
• Tiki Time Happy Hour at Foong Lin on February 15
• Chili Dinner on February 25
• Winter Baking Competition planned for March

Town Council

The Chevy Chase Town Council will hold a work session on the applicability of County laws within the Town, followed by a regular session. The regular session includes discussion of Governor Moore's Housing Expansion and Affordability Act, Bethesda Market Park, and Zimmerman Park Improvements, plus updates on Corso Chevy Chase and MML legislative items. The agenda also includes the January 2023 financial report and the Town Manager's report.

• Discussion of Governor Moore's Housing Expansion and Affordability Act
• Discussion of Bethesda Market Park
• Discussion of Zimmerman Park Improvements
• January 2023 Financial Report
• Update on Corso Chevy Chase

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to review revised Purposes, approve January minutes, and discuss stormwater issues and regulations. Public comment is also on the agenda. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Public comment
• Review of revised Purposes
• Approval of January minutes
• Stormwater issues and regulations
• New business

Climate & Environment Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss next steps for a gas-powered leaf blower ban and updates for the April 28 Eco-Fest. Members will also review treating town roads for icy conditions and a climate change survey.

• Gas-powered leaf blower ban next steps
• April 28 Eco-Fest update
• Treatment of town roads for icy conditions
• Climate change survey
• Proposed solar home census

Long-Range Planning Committee

The Long-Range Planning Committee will review old business regarding the Farm Women’s Market and Downtown Bethesda. The committee will also discuss new business concerning zoning laws and multi-family housing.

• Discussion of Farm Women’s Market
• Discussion of Downtown Bethesda
• Discussion of zoning laws and multi-family housing

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to discuss building code changes and stormwater issues and regulations. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of December minutes, and new business. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Approval of December minutes
• Discussion of building code changes
• Discussion of stormwater issues and regulations
• New business

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on a full-year ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and changes to election procedures, followed by discussions on Bradley Lane improvements and other updates. The meeting begins with a vote to enter closed session for legal advice on building code administration.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-01 to ban gas-powered leaf blowers year-round, with fines up to $1,000
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-02 to amend election code, including mail-in ballots and election service providers
• Discussion of Bradley Lane improvements
• December 2023 financial report and Town Manager's report
• Updates on Corso Chevy Chase and Bethesda Market Park

Community Relations Committee

The committee is reviewing the schedule for town events and establishing a process for non-committee members to recommend events. Members are discussing current activities including Town Teens and a mid-year report-out.

• Family Movie Night on January 5
• Chili Dinner on February 25
• Eco-Fest cooperation with the Environmental Committee on April 28
• Proposed 'Discussion & Desserts' book event
• Process for non-committee members to recommend town events