Seat Pleasant, Maryland

Regular Work Session Agenda

Special/Closed Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council is meeting in a special session to enter a closed session under Maryland's General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters involving specific individuals. The agenda includes calls to order, a roll call vote to close the session, citizen comments, and announcements. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Motion to enter closed session to discuss appointment, employment, or performance of appointees, employees, or officials
• Citizen comments allowed with 5-minute limit per Seat Pleasant Resolution 09-03
• Councilmember Scott hosting 'Ward III Beautiful Front Yard Competition' May 1–October 1, 2026
• Next regular work session scheduled for July 6, 2026, and public session for July 13, 2026

Seat Pleasant Ethics Commission Meeting

The Seat Pleasant Ethics Commission will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and act on several items, including approval of previous minutes, introduction of a new member, and review of bylaws and procedures. Commissioners will also review financial disclosure statements from three jurisdictions (Bowie, College Park, Laurel) and multiple Seat Pleasant officials, as well as a draft annual report.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 30, 2025
• Introduction of new Ethics Commission member Dashaun Ball
• Review of Ethics Commission bylaws and procedures
• Review of financial disclosure statements from City of Bowie, College Park, and Laurel
• Review of 2025 annual financial disclosure statements for 14 Seat Pleasant officials

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will discuss residential parking permits, a traffic study update on speed humps, and a proposed amendment to Chapter 84 regulating fireworks. New business items include crime trends, police staffing, traffic camera revenue oversight, and emergency response times. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information.

• Discussion of Residential Parking Permits
• Traffic Study Update on Speed Humps
• Proposed Ordinance O-27-XX amending Chapter 84 (Fireworks and Firearms)
• Crime Trends & Hotspot Analysis
• Traffic Safety & Camera Revenue Oversight

Special/Closed Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council will hold a special session to vote on entering a closed session to discuss personnel matters under Maryland law. The agenda also includes a proposed budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from the City Treasurer and City Manager. No other substantive business is scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural with citizen comments and announcements.

• Motion to enter closed session under General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b)(1) for personnel discussion
• Proposed budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 by Orson Carter and Angela French-Bell
• Councilmember Scott's Ward III Beautiful Front Yard Competition (May 1 – October 1, 2026)
• Councilmember Stephenson's Community Shred-it & Electronic Recycling Day on June 27, 2026 at Seat Pleasant Elementary School
• Upcoming regular work session (July 6) and public session (July 13)

Special/Closed Session Agenda

This is a special/closed session agenda with no public discussion of substantive items. The council voted unanimously to go into closed session under state law to discuss personnel matters, consult with legal counsel, and discuss pending or potential litigation. All other agenda sections (presentations, meeting topics, unfinished business) are listed as 'None'.

• Motion to enter closed session under Md. Code Gen. Prov. § 3-305(b)(1), (7), (8) — carried unanimously
• Citizen comments require registration with the City Clerk and are limited to 5 minutes
• Announcements include upcoming public session at 7:00 p.m. June 8, 2026 (hybrid)
• Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference June 14-17, 2026
• Community Shred-it & Electronic Recycling Day June 27, 2026

Public Session Agenda

The City Council is voting on two ordinances to amend the FY 2025-2026 budget: one to correct funding language for the Police Department retention plan, automated enforcement, and city clerk professional development; the other to incorporate a Public Safety Grant and an Economic Development Grant. The council will also receive a presentation on a Seat Pleasant street mural, discuss the location of an e3 library project, and hear reports from the mayor, council president, and city manager. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and citizen comments.

• Ordinance O-26-15 amending the budget for Police Department retention plan and city clerk professional development (2nd reading, approved)
• Ordinance O-26-16 amending the budget for a Public Safety Grant from GOCCP and an MD250 Grant for Economic Development (2nd reading, approved)
• Presentation on Seat Pleasant Street Mural by Prince George's Arts & Humanities Council and The Capital Market
• Discussion of e3 Library project location
• Councilmember announcements include front yard competition, e3 Learning Lab launch, ribbon cutting, Men's Health Forum, and community shred-it event

Regular Work Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget (Ordinance O-26-14) on second reading with a 4-1-1 vote. The council also discussed first readings of two budget amendments: one to correct language for Police Department retention plan and City Clerk professional development (O-26-15), and another for a public safety grant from GOCPP and MD250 grant for economic development (O-26-16). Additionally, the council approved the e3 Pop-Up Library Site Coordinator position description. The meeting included presentations from Envisio and the Board of Supervisors of Elections, and reports from the mayor and city manager.

• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget (Ordinance O-26-14) on second reading.
• First reading of Ordinance O-26-15 to amend FY 2025-2026 budget for Police Department retention plan and City Clerk professional development.
• First reading of Ordinance O-26-16 to amend FY 2025-2026 budget for public safety grant from GOCPP and MD250 grant for economic development.
• Approval of e3 Pop-Up Library Site Coordinator position description.
• Presentations from Envisio and Seat Pleasant Board of Supervisors of Elections.

Special/Closed Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council is meeting in a special closed session. The main agenda items are approval of an emergency contract and a discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget with the city treasurer and manager. The council also voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters. Public comment and several community events are also listed.

• Motion to enter closed session under General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b) for personnel and legal advice
• Approval of Emergency Contract (no details provided)
• Proposed Budget Discussion for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 with Orson Carter and Angela French-Bell (budget documents attached)
• Community Yard Sale on May 23, 2026 at City Hall, 6301 Addison Rd.
• Annual Seat Pleasant Day on May 2, 2026 at Goodwin Park, 311 68th Pl.

Public Session Agenda

The City Council discussed and then tabled the adoption of the FY2026-2027 budget (Ordinance O-26-14) to a special session on May 18, 2026. They approved annual fees and charges (Resolution R-26-13), an audit engagement for FY26, and formed an ad-hoc committee for the Goodwin Park Cultural HUB. Presentations included a Greenwill Consulting Group wrap-up and a K-9 certificate. Numerous minutes from previous meetings were approved.

• Ordinance O-26-14 (FY2026-2027 budget) tabled; special session set for May 18, 2026
• Resolution R-26-13 approving annual fees and charges passed 6-1
• Audit engagement for FY26 approved unanimously
• Goodwin Park Cultural HUB Committee formed
• Contracts for street infrastructure repair and police modular building discussed

Regular Work Session Agenda

The City Council will hear presentations on the Seat Pleasant Cultural HUB, Envisio software, and the 2025 annual report. They will conduct the first reading of the FY 2026-2027 budget ordinance (O-26-14) and a second reading on amending the current budget for environmental justice janitorial services (O-26-13). A resolution to approve annual fees and charges (R-26-13) failed on a vote. New business includes approving revised monthly reports, a contractual policy, a grant request form, and creating an ad-hoc committee for the Goodwin Park Cultural HUB.

• First reading of Ordinance O-26-14, adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget
• Second reading of Ordinance O-26-13, amendment of FY 2025-2026 budget for Environmental Justice janitorial services
• Resolution R-26-13 to approve annual fees and charges failed on a vote (3 yes, 3 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approval of new ad-hoc committee for Goodwin Park Cultural HUB
• Approval of contractual and purchasing policy amendment

Special Session Agenda

This special session focuses on reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, presented by the CFO, City Treasurer, and City Manager. The council will also hear citizen comments and make announcements about upcoming community events. No other business is listed.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 budget review
• Citizen comments (limited to five minutes)
• Annual Seat Pleasant Day, Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Ward III Beautiful Front Yard Competition (May 1 – October 1, 2026)
• Upcoming work session on May 4 and public session on May 11, 2026

Charter Amendment Public Hearing Agenda

The City Council is holding a public hearing on Charter Amendment Resolution CA-26-01, which would amend the city charter to create a Chief Financial Officer position. The resolution already received a motion to approve, which carried unanimously.

• Charter Amendment Resolution CA-26-01 to amend the city charter for a Chief Financial Officer
• Motion to approve the resolution carried unanimously (6-0)
• Citizens comment period with 5-minute speaker limit
• Council entered closed session to discuss personnel matters

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and receive information on four topics: residential parking permits, an update on the speed hump traffic study, fireworks regulations (Chapter 84), and vacant property regulations (Chapter 148). No new business is listed. The meeting is procedural with no decisions expected.

• Discussion on Residential Parking Permits
• Traffic study update on Speed Humps
• Review of Chapter 84 – Fireworks regulations
• Review of Chapter 148 – Vacant Property regulations

Governmental Affairs and Technology Committee Meeting

The Governmental Affairs and Technology Committee will meet to discuss and potentially recommend action on several items, including a resolution approving annual fees and charges, an ordinance amending Chapter 43 on voting, and a revised departmental grant request form. Other topics include guidelines for the Goodwin Park Cultural HUB Committee and a contractual and purchasing policy. The committee will also receive reports from the Mayor and Council President.

• Resolution R-XX-XX to approve annual fees and charges for the City of Seat Pleasant
• Ordinance O-26-XX amending Chapter 43 (Voting) with related campaign finance forms
• Revised Departmental Grant Request Form for city grants
• Goodwin Park Cultural HUB Committee guidelines and application form
• Discussion of Contractual Services and Purchasing Policy

Special/Closed Session Agenda

The City Council held a special/closed session and approved two resolutions: R-26-12 amends participation in LEOPS and MSRPS retirement systems, and R-26-11 authorizes picking up the contribution for the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. The council then voted to enter a closed session under state law to discuss personnel, real property acquisition, and pending litigation.

• Approved Resolution R-26-12 amending Resolution R-26-10 for participation in LEOPS and MSRPS
• Approved Resolution R-26-11 to pick up contribution for Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
• Voted to enter closed session under General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b) for personnel, real property, and litigation matters
• Public hearing on Charter Amendment for City Treasurer scheduled for April 27, 2026
• FY27 Budget Review special session scheduled for April 27, 2026

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Hearing Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. A closed session is planned to discuss personnel matters. Citizens can comment in person or via Zoom. The meeting also includes announcements about upcoming community events.

• Public hearing on FY2026-2027 proposed budget (file attached, 12,582 KB)
• Motion to go into closed session under Maryland Code 3-305(b)(1) for personnel matters
• Citizen comment period with 5-minute speaking limit
• Annual Seat Pleasant Day on May 2, 2026 (parade at Goodwin Park)
• Budget Review Meeting scheduled for April 27, 2026

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Hearing Agenda

The City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY2026-2027 budget (item 2.1) and will consider a motion to go into closed session under state law to discuss personnel matters. Residents may speak during a citizen comment period limited to 5 minutes. Additional budget review and a public session are scheduled for later in April and May.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2026-2027 city budget
• Motion to enter closed session for personnel matters under 3-305(b)(1)
• Citizen comment period (5-minute limit)
• Additional budget hearing and review on Saturday, April 18, 2026
• Annual Seat Pleasant Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026

Public Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council will hold a public session with citizen comment, consider ordinances, resolutions, and reports. Key actions include a second reading and approval of a commercial business district ordinance (O-26-12), a first reading of a budget amendment for Environmental Justice janitorial services (O-26-13), and resolutions on pension participation (R-26-10 failed, R-26-11 introduced). The council will also vote on a board appointment and a city dashboard.

• First reading of Ordinance O-26-13 amending FY2025-2026 budget for Environmental Justice Janitorial Services
• Second reading and approval of Ordinance O-26-12 amending Chapter 68 Commercial Business District
• Resolution R-26-10 to participate in LEOPS and MSRPS failed (3-0-3)
• Resolution R-26-11 to pick up contribution for Maryland State Retirement Pension System introduced
• Approval of Shirley Lawson to Seat Pleasant Board of Supervisors of Elections

Regular Work Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, hear the audited FY 2023-2024 financial statement, consider a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 68 (Commercial Business District), and vote on a variance request for 6202 Baltic St. Multiple committee reports and citizen comments are also on the agenda.

• Presentation of FY 2026-2027 Budget by City Manager and Treasurer
• First reading of Ordinance O-26-12 (Amendment of Chapter 68-Commercial Business District)
• Approval of Variance V-81-25 for 6202 Baltic St
• Presentation of FY 2023-2024 Financial Audited Statement
• Announcements of upcoming budget hearings on April 13 and April 18, 2026

Economic, Planning, Development and Housing Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss the status of the Seat Pleasant Fire Station, including attached redevelopment proposals. Members will also receive information on the annexation plan process and discuss a façade improvement program. An update on the city's dashboard system is scheduled for new business.

• Fire Station Status – discussion with attached redevelopment proposals for Seat Pleasant firehouse
• Annexation Plan – information on process steps and owner consent form
• Façade Improvement Program – discussion of potential grants and funding sources
• City's Dashboard – information on Envisio proposal for performance tracking

Finance & Budget Committee Meeting

The Finance & Budget Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the City Council's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, including revised budget sheets and expenditure reports.

• Review City Council FY2027 Proposed Budget Changes
• Review City Council Budget Sheet FY27 REVISED 032426.pdf
• Review City Council Expenditures.as of 3.23.26.pdf

Special/Closed Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council held a special/closed session to act on a three-year renewal of the 20743 Coalition MOU and to pass a resolution supporting Maryland HB1142 to study municipal revenue sources. The council also approved motions to enter a closed session for personnel matters.

• Renewed the 20743 Coalition MOU for three years (motion carried 4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution R-26-09 supporting HB1142 to establish a task force on county and municipal revenue sources (motion carried 5-0)
• Citizen comment period available with 5-minute limit per speaker
• Council adjourned to closed session under General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b)(1) for personnel matters
• Upcoming budget hearings announced for FY2026-2027 on April 13 and April 18, 2026

Public Session Agenda

The City Council approved emergency snow removal contracts with Perkins Trucking Company ($23,066.10) and AK Services. The meeting also included reports from the Mayor, Council President, and City Manager, along with announcements about upcoming public hearings and a budget hearing. A proposed ordinance (O-26-11) was listed but not discussed.

• Approval of Perkins Service for Snow Emergency at $23,066.10
• Approval of AK Services for Snow Emergency (amount not specified)
• Motion to approve Ordinance O-26-11 listed but no subject provided
• Mayor's monthly report and city manager's financial reports including July-December 2025 actual vs budget
• Announcements: Central Avenue/Blue-Silver Line Sector Plan hearing (Mar 10) and FY 2026-2027 Budget Hearing (Apr 13)

Regular Work Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council voted to approve the e3 Library Project with a pop-up library in Goodwin Park. They also approved the 20743 Coalition project list for unallocated municipal contributions, a draft testimony on the Blue/Silver Line and transit-oriented development, and motions to live-stream committee meetings. Appointments were made to advisory boards and job descriptions for City Treasurer were adopted.

• Approval of e3 Library Project with a pop-up library in Goodwin Park
• Approval of 20743 Coalition project list for FY26 unallocated municipal contributions
• Approval of draft testimony on Blue/Silver Line and Transit-Oriented Development Master Plan
• Adoption of job descriptions for City Treasurer
• Council voted to live-stream committee and special meetings

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will conduct a final review of a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 68 (Commercial Business District). They will also discuss residential parking permits, speed humps and one-way traffic status, vacant property code revisions, and updates on police department general orders and a memorandum of understanding with the county police department. Other topics include sugar shack concerns, 24-hour convenience store operations, and firework code recommendations.

• O-XX-XX Amendment of Chapter 68-Commercial Business District final review
• Residential Parking Permits discussion
• Speed Humps and One Way Traffic status update
• Vacant Property Code discussion
• MOU with County Police Department status update

Governmental Affairs and Technology Committee Meeting

The Governmental Affairs and Technology Committee will discuss a recommendation to amend Chapter 43 (Voting), review a contractual and purchasing policy, and consider job descriptions for CFO, City Treasurer, and Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police. The meeting also includes a revised grant form and establishment of a Goodwin Park Cultural HUB committee. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information.

• Chapter 43-Voting Amendments Recommendation (Ordinance O-26-XX)
• Contractual and Purchasing Policy revision discussion
• Job descriptions for CFO, City Treasurer, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police
• Revised Grant Form for departmental requests
• Goodwin Park Cultural HUB Committee establishment forms

Economic, Planning, Development and Housing Committee Meeting

The Economic, Planning, Development and Housing Committee will hear updates on fire station status, discuss the annexation plan, consider the Façade Improvement Program, and review a draft support letter for the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan. No new business is scheduled.

• Fire Station Status update by Mayor Porter
• Annexation Plan information item
• Façade Improvement Program discussion
• Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Support Letter draft testimony

Environmental Justice & Transportation Committee Meeting

The Environmental Justice & Transportation Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss three informational items: Environmental Standard Operating Procedures, Call-A-Bus Standard Operating Procedures, and a Road Plan Discussion. No new business is listed. The meeting is informational and procedural in nature.

• Discussion of Environmental SOPs (file attached: CITY OF SEAT PLEASANT EJD SOP.pdf)
• Review of Call-A-Bus SOPs (file attached: Call a Bus Standard Operating Procedures v2.pdf)
• Road Plan Discussion
• No new business

Public Session Agenda

The City Council will hold a public session including a presentation on the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and a second-reading vote on Ordinance O-26-11, which amends the FY 2025-2026 budget for police salary increases and city clerk professional development. The council also approves minutes from prior meetings and hears citizen comments and department reports.

• Ordinance O-26-11 amendment of FY 2025-2026 budget for Police Department salary increase and City Clerk professional development (approved 5-1-1)
• Presentation on Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment by Elena Perry and William Skibinaki
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 5, 12, and 21, 2026 (regular, public, special/closed sessions)
• Mayor's monthly report, council president report, and interim city manager report with multiple departmental updates
• Councilmember McCarthy hosting 'Talk About It Tuesday' (Feb 17) and Councilmember Kearney hosting African American Read-In (Feb 26)

Governmental Affairs and Technology Committee Meeting

The Governmental Affairs and Technology Committee of cospmd, Maryland, will meet virtually on February 6, 2026, to discuss several items. Topics include a revised departmental grant request form, establishment of the Goodwin Park Cultural HUB Committee, and updates to the contractual services and purchasing policy. The committee will also review and revise the mayor's monthly report and schedule a follow-up meeting for February 23, 2026.

• Revised Grant Form - discussion of draft departmental grant request form
• Goodwin Park Cultural HUB Committee Establishment - including curatorial committee guidelines and member search
• Contractual and Purchasing Policy - review of Contractual Services and Purchasing Policy dated 12/27/25
• Review and revise Mayor's Monthly Report for January 2026
• Follow-up meeting scheduled for February 23, 2026

Newly Elected Councilmember Organizational Meeting

The Seat Pleasant City Council is holding an organizational meeting for newly elected councilmembers. The agenda includes review of the city charter, city code, elected officials' rules of procedure, council committee assignments, and the approved fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. No legislative decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of the Seat Pleasant City Charter
• Review of City Code chapters including fees, police, zoning, and more
• Discussion of Elected Officials Rules of Procedures Handbook
• Council committee assignments and Finance Committee reports
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget discussion

Regular Work Session Agenda

The City Council will hold the first reading of Ordinance O-26-11, which amends the FY2025-2026 budget to increase police department salaries and city clerk professional development. They also approved the fiscal year 2024-2025 audit engagement letter. The agenda includes a presentation on the AMI Smart Meter Pilot and reports from the mayor, interim city manager, and council committees.

• Ordinance O-26-11: Budget amendment for police salary increase and city clerk professional development (1st reading)
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit Engagement Letter
• Presentation on AMI Smart Meter Pilot by Crystal Wheadon
• Mayor's monthly report and interim city manager report with department updates
• Council committee reports from finance, public safety, and other committees

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will discuss recommendations for the Commercial Business District, including a proposed amendment to Chapter 68 (Ordinance O-XX-XX). They will also consider one-way street vehicle traffic, speed humps on 70th and 71st Streets, and a speed hump petition on Fresno Street. No new business is listed. The meeting is procedural and informational.

• Discussion of Commercial Business District recommendations and attached ordinance amendment
• Discussion of one-way street vehicle traffic
• Speed humps on 70th and 71st Streets
• Fresno Street speed hump petition

Special/Closed Session Agenda

The City Council will hold a special session to receive a presentation on the Ward II special election from the Board of Supervisors of Elections. Following a citizen comment period, the council will move into closed session under state law to consult with legal counsel. No legislation or other business is on the agenda.

• Presentation on Seat Pleasant Ward II Special Election by Pamela Boone, Board of Supervisors of Elections
• Citizen comment period limited to 5 minutes per speaker (per Res.09-03)
• Motion to enter closed session under General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b)(7) for legal advice
• Upcoming meetings announced: Regular Work Session Feb 2, Public Session Feb 9 at 6301 Addison Rd.
• Councilmember events: 'Talk About It Tuesday' Feb 17 at 6224 Central Ave, and 'African American Read-In' Feb 26 at 5720 Addison Rd.

Public Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council approved multiple appointments including Ryan Walters to the Ethics Commission, Economic Planning & Growth Advisory Commission, and Charter Review Committee. Robert Wood and Brianna Meadows were appointed to the Charter Review Committee. The council also approved the 20743 Coalition bylaws and budget. Reports from the Mayor, Council President, and Interim City Manager on December 2025 activities were presented.

• Appointment of Ryan Walters to the Ethics Commission, Economic Planning & Growth Advisory Commission, and Charter Review Committee
• Appointment of Robert Wood to the Charter Review Committee
• Appointment of Brianna Meadows to the Charter Review Committee
• Approval of 20743 Coalition Bylaws and Budget

Regular Work Session Agenda

The City Council held a regular work session on January 5, 2026. Key actions included the second reading and approval of a budget amendment for the Seat Pleasant Public Safety New Complex and Economic Development Grant, and the appointment of a new city manager on a 3-2 vote. The council also approved an Opioid Abatement Plan unanimously. A presentation was given on a proposed development at 5710 MLK Highway, and the council discussed a Police Recruitment and Retention Plan.

• Presentation by Ivan Cloyd, Quadrant Partners, on 5710 MLK Hwy Residences concept package.
• Second reading and approval of Ordinance O-26-10 amending FY 2025-2026 budget for Public Safety Complex and Economic Development Grant.
• Approval of Resolution R-26-08 appointing a new city manager (vote 3-2).
• Unanimous approval of Opioid Abatement Plan (motion carried 5-0).
• Discussion of Police Recruitment and Retention Plan (no recorded vote).