Mount Rainier public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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