Sarah Hempel Irani

City Housing Solutions Fund Ordinance

The fund will aggregate developer fee-in-lieu payments and potential general fund allocations to finance affordable housing initiatives.

Forest Conservation Standards and Fee Updates

Will increase developer costs and adjust city fee-in-lieu collections to better reflect actual planting expenses.

Renn Quarter Retail Center Layout and Drive-Thru Impact

New retail space could add to the city's commercial tax base.

Ranked Choice Voting Implementation

A full city election with mail ballots cost about $400,000, so changes to the election structure could mean significant savings or costs.

Group Housing Zoning Text Amendment

Units are projected to rent between $800 and $1,050 per month, offering a lower-cost alternative to standard apartments.

Right of First Refusal for Nonprofits on City Property Disposal

Any disposal of city property could affect city revenue and assets, though dollar figures aren't on the table yet.

Data Center Moratorium

Data center expansions contribute to increased regional electricity demand and higher transmission infrastructure costs for ratepayers.

Charter Amendments Prioritization

Negligible direct financial impact at this stage.

City Studies: Housing Gap and Tree Canopy

Housing production trends influence municipal tax revenues, infrastructure investments, and affordable housing fund allocations.

Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Ordinance Update

Involves management of a multi-million-dollar housing fund derived from developer lieu payments.

Comprehensive Noise Ordinance Revision

Potential heavy fines of up to $5,000 for businesses, alongside significant costs for acoustic studies if required.

Historic Property Rehabilitations

The redevelopment project represents a major capital investment in downtown Frederick.

Frederick County Transit Services Overview

Unlocks state grants and financing tools for infrastructure and development projects.

Mayor's Affordable Housing Task Force Recommendations

Housing production trends influence municipal tax revenues, infrastructure investments, and affordable housing fund allocations.

Data Center Zoning Text Amendment and Community Impact

Data centers can expand the tax base but can also strain the electric grid, so the standards could affect utility costs indirectly.

Land Management Code Text Amendment Filing Process

Costs will depend on consultant engagement and staffing resources allocated during the LMC rewrite process.

Citywide Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Repair Program

Fixing accessibility gaps could carry renovation costs down the road, but no numbers have been shared yet.

Neighborhood Rodent Infestation and Trash Collection Schedules

Restoring two-day trash pickup or altering waste services would impact municipal sanitation budgets.

Law Enforcement Technology Agreements

Details of the technology purchase cost were not disclosed during the open portion of the meeting.

The Heights at Himes Multifamily Project

Project relies on federal, state, and county financing mechanisms, including LITEC funding, with zero-dollar school mitigation fees applicable under state program rules.

Approval of Minutes (September 28, October 5, October 12, 2026)

Approval of August 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes

ZBA-26-29V, Variance, 401 Center Street

Approval of October 13, 2026 Public Works Meeting Minutes

Approval of September 17, 2026 Minutes

Approval of October 1, 2026 Minutes

Special Ordinance S-26-21: GOCPP BJAG Grant

Purchase Order for B2GNow Software Implementation

Agreement with Force Metrics for Law Enforcement Technology

Amendment 1 to Task Order 1 with Delta Airport Consultants

Special Ordinance for MEA Solar Feasibility Grant

Contract with McClure Engineering for Airport Solar Study

Lease with Cabana Air II, LLC for Aircraft Hangar

Ordinance G-26-12: Home Occupations / Home-Based Businesses

Ordinance G-26-13: Forest Conservation Standards

Ordinance G-26-14: Forest Conservation Fee In Lieu

Approval of September 22, 2026, Meeting Minutes

Advance Menstrual Products Ordinance

Approval of September 24, 2026 Minutes

Approval of Minutes * September 24, 2026

approve the requested purchase

approved 5-1, with Council President Díaz, Council Vice President Nash, and Council members Shackelford, Brehm, and Hempel Irani in favor and Council member Adkins opposed, Ordinance G-26-7 to rezone

convene in closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of an appointee, employee,

modify the decision of the Personnel Board

On a motion made by Council member Hempel Irani and seconded by Council member Shackelford the Council approved 6-0-1, with Council members Díaz, Shackelford, Taylor, Brehm, Adkins, and Hempel Irani i

On a motion made by Council member Brehm and seconded by Council member Hempel Irani the Council approved 5-1-1, with Council members Shackelford, Taylor, Brehm, Adkins, and Hempel Irani in favor, Cou

Memorandum of Understanding with Downtown Frederick Partnership

Ordinance G-26-5 Concerning School Zones

approve a Donation Agreement between the City of Frederick and the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick for a parcel of land shown as Lot 2 New AREA on a plat entitled “Final and Addition Plat C

approve consent agenda item C.1

Approval of March 12, 2026 Minutes

Table Reappointment of Kevin Lollar to Ethics Commission

Expressed uncertainty regarding ongoing ethics matters and committee background during discussion.

a second amendment to the lease agreement with Cellco partnership dba Verizon Wireless for the cell tower at McCurdy Field

Cellco Partnership Verizon Wireless Lease Amendment

Appointment of John Temple to Planning Commission

approve the appointment of John Temple to a full membership position on the Planning Commission to complete a term from February 20, 2026 to July 18, 2029.