College Park public meetings in 2025

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to review engineering updates and notes from the Purple Line NOW meeting. The committee will also discuss Purple Line bike lanes.

• Purple Line NOW meeting notes
• Purple Line bike lanes discussion
• Engineering and general updates

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. The committee also voted to approve the FY26 Annual Plan as amended. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved FY26 BPAC Annual Plan as amended (5-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from the Executive Director. The board is scheduled to hold elections for the positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• Election for Chairman/Vice-Chairman
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Review and approval of check registers, bank reconciliations, and financial statements

The board approved the November 30, 2025 financial reports and the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved payment of a $32,992.61 invoice from Kelly Generator and Equipment, Inc., by a 4‑0 vote. The board re‑elected Robert Catlin as Vice‑Chair, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:36 a.m.

• Approved November 30, 2025 financial reports (4‑0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved $32,992.61 invoice to Kelly Generator and Equipment, Inc. (4‑0)
• Re‑elected Robert Catlin as Vice‑Chair (4‑0)
• Adjourned regular session and entered executive session (4‑0)

Restorative Justice Commission

The commission is meeting to introduce a new city staff liaison and review its official charge. Members will discuss draft planning documents and a program policy from Evanston.

• Introduction of new City Staff Liaison
• Review of the Restorative Justice Commission Charge
• Review of draft planning documents
• Discussion of Evanston program policy

The commission approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The new Racial Equity Officer, Aaron Brink‑Johnson, was welcomed as staff liaison. Commission meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month and committee meetings on Mondays or Tuesdays. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Welcomed new staff liaison Aaron Brink‑Johnson
• Set commission meetings for the fourth Tuesday of each month
• Set committee meetings for Mondays or Tuesdays
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee is meeting to conduct a brainstorming session for the CBE Climate Action Plan. Members will also provide updates on the Hollywood Farmers Market and various pollinator gardens.

• CBE Climate Action Plan brainstorm
• Hollywood Farmers Market planning for next year
• Kenesaw Food Forest Pollinator Garden Expansion update
• Community Garden update
• Updates on light pollution and Code Enforcement meetings

The committee voted to approve the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved the October 2025 minutes with a 6‑0‑0 vote. Finally, the members unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of an on‑call engineering services agreement with Greenman‑Pedersen, Inc. They will also act on a zoning variance for 4705 Fox Street, approve FY 26 education and PTO‑PTA grants, and adopt a housing‑regulation amendment. Additional action items cover a carwash upgrade, meeting schedule, and committee assignments.

• 25‑G‑122: Approve an on‑call contract for engineering services with Greenman‑Pedersen, Inc. using Montgomery County rates
• 25‑R‑13: Approve a variance for 4705 Fox Street to allow a one‑foot side‑yard setback for a second‑story addition
• 25‑G‑127: Approve FY 26 Education and PTO‑PTA Grants
• 25‑G‑128: Approve a $1,444 community service grant to Impact Humanity Inc. for a Single Parent Holiday Giveaway
• 25‑O‑13: Amend Chapter 125 “Housing Regulations” by adding §125‑18 to set lease‑offer notice timeframes

The City Council voted 7‑1‑0 to support the applicant’s plan to upgrade and modernize the College Park Carwash at 8616 Baltimore Avenue. A motion (5‑3‑0) moved Ordinance 25‑O‑13, which amends housing regulations, to the February 3, 2026 agenda for further review. The council also approved the consent agenda (8‑0‑0), the amended 2026 council meeting schedule (8‑0‑0), and the Council of Government committee assignments.

• Approved support for College Park Carwash upgrade (7‑1‑0)
• Moved Ordinance 25‑O‑13 to Feb 3, 2026 agenda (5‑3‑0)
• Added worksession to discuss Ordinance 25‑O‑13 (6‑2‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including engineering on‑call agreement and variance for 4705 Fox Street (8‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 council meeting schedule as amended (8‑0‑0)
• Approved Council of Government committee assignments (vote not specified, assumed passed)
• Moved presentations to after action items (8‑0‑0)
• Approved motion to amend agenda schedule for post‑holiday weeks (8‑0‑0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will vote on an amendment to Ordinance 25-O-13 that adds §125-18 to Chapter 125, setting deadlines for owners to offer lease renewals or notice of non‑renewal. The council will also adopt a consent agenda that includes an engineering services contract with Greenman‑Pedersen, Inc., a side‑yard setback variance for 4705 Fox Street, FY 26 education and PTO‑PTA grants, a $1,444 community service grant to Impact Humanity Inc., and updated internship program guidelines. Additional action items include supporting a minor amendment to modernize the College Park Car Wash at 8616 Baltimore Avenue and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Amendment to Ordinance 25-O-13 adding §125-18 to Chapter 125 (Housing Regulations) to set lease‑offer timeframes
• Approval of On‑Call Engineering services contract with Greenman‑Pedersen, Inc. (Contract No. 1184500)
• Approval of variance for 4705 Fox Street: one‑foot side‑yard setback deviation from Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of $1,444 Community Service Grant to Impact Humanity Inc. for Single Parent Holiday Giveaway
• Support for upgrade of College Park Car Wash at 8616 Baltimore Avenue via minor amendment to a special exception

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. It will receive the annual report to the Mayor and Council. Members will discuss suggested updates to election procedures, the training manual, and roadmaps for the 2027 general election and a possible special election, as well as vendor expectations. The Board will also set the 2026 meeting schedule and consider any new business.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve November 5, 2025 minutes
• Review annual report to Mayor and Council
• Discuss 2026 suggestions: election procedures, training manual, roadmaps, vendor expectations
• Prepare schedule of meetings for 2026

Committee for a Better Environment

The College Park Committee for a Better Environment will first approve the meeting agenda and October minutes. It will then hear a report on city activities and the CBE budget. The committee will discuss the Climate Action Plan, a grant for home energy audits, and a proposal to require recycling and composting in multifamily buildings and businesses.

• Amendments to and/or approval of the agenda
• Review and approve October minutes
• Report on City activities and CBE budget
• Consider requirement for recycling/composting in multifamily buildings and businesses
• Discuss the Climate Action Plan

The Committee for a Better Environment accepted the meeting agenda with one amendment, approved the October 2025 minutes, and adopted the year‑end report with amended changes. Each motion passed with a 7‑0‑0 vote. The meeting concluded without a quorum at 8:45 p.m.

• Agenda accepted with amendment (7-0-0)
• October 2025 minutes approved (7-0-0)
• Year‑end report approved with amendments (7-0-0)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will meet to approve minutes from the November 17 meeting and receive topic reports from members. The hybrid meeting will be held at the Second floor meeting room 261.

• Approval of November 17 meeting minutes
• Topic reports from task force members
• Review and approval of the agenda

The committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0-0). It also approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5-0-0). No policy proposals or recommendations were adopted; the task force continued work on its final report. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6-0-0).

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Removed final report from December 9 agenda (decision by Ms. Bader)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee will review an age‑friendly update, the status of Did You Know articles, and a grab‑bar/fall‑prevention proposal. It will also consider proposed clubhouse speakers and topics for 2026, a Walk with a Doc event, and several upcoming Here&Now articles, including one on caring for caregivers. These items are listed for discussion at the meeting.

• Age‑Friendly Update
• Status of Did You Know Articles
• Grab Bar/Fall Prevention Proposal
• Proposed Clubhouse speakers and topics for 2026
• Walk with a Doc

The Senior Advisory Committee approved the December 3 agenda with all members in favor. The committee also approved the November 5 minutes, again with unanimous support. No other motions were voted on; the remaining items were discussed or proposed without a formal decision.

• Approved agenda (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved November 5 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)

Old Town Local Advisory Committee

The Old Town Local Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It will discuss HAWP 2025-046 concerning the property at 7308 Hopkins Avenue. The committee will also review staff‑approved Historic Area Work Permits.

• HAWP 2025-046 – review for 7308 Hopkins Avenue
• Staff‑approved Historic Area Work Permits

The Old Town Local Advisory Committee approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings. It voted 5‑0‑0 to recommend approval of the historic area work permit for 7308 Hopkins Avenue, which includes partial demolition and a new rear addition. Staff reported six historic area work permits signed off since April. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda amendment to include March 5, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0-0)
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Recommended approval of HAWP 2025-046 for 7308 Hopkins Ave (5-0-0)
• Staff approved six historic area work permits (sign‑offs)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will swear in Mayor Fazlul Kabir and the new 2025‑2027 council members. The council will also approve the October meeting minutes and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approval of minutes for October 7, 21, 28, November 12 and 18 (Agenda Item 25‑G‑125)
• Appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem (Agenda Item 25‑G‑126)
• Swearing‑in ceremony for Mayor Fazlul Kabir and all council members
• Public comment period on consent agenda and non‑agenda items

The council approved the appointment of Councilmember Maria Mackie as Mayor Pro Tem with an 8-0 vote. The agenda and the consent agenda were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. after a motion passed 8-0.

• Approved agenda as written (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes approvals (8-0)
• Appointed Maria Mackie as Mayor Pro Tem (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:53 p.m. (8-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It will discuss planned events for 2026 and finalize details for the December 3, 2025 social participation event. The committee will also receive updates on communications, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 events
• Finalize details for December 3, 2025 social participation event
• Domain updates: communications, health services, housing, transportation
• Summary of post‑meeting actions

The committee approved the meeting minutes and an amendment to the agenda that added a report on the Maryland Age Friendly meeting. The draft minutes from October 27, 2025 were also approved. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Maryland Age Friendly report (all in favor)
• Approved draft minutes of Oct 27, 2025 (all in favor)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review general updates, including campus bike path progress and a virtual Purple Line forum. It will discuss a city-wide speed reduction proposal and consider bike lane plans for the Purple Line in the Rocky area. The committee will also update its annual plan, potentially adding 34th and 36th Avenue projects.

• City-Wide Speed Reduction
• Purple Line Bike Lanes – Rocky
• Campus Drive Bike Path Updates
• BPAC Annual Plan Updates – Include 34th and 36th Ave
• Purple Line NOW Virtual Forum – 12/09/25 7-8:30pm

The committee voted 5‑0‑1 to submit a memorandum to the College Park City Council recommending a default 20 mph speed limit and adding three data points. The three additions are a comparison with the University of Maryland’s 15 mph limit, a correlation of the current 37 mph limit with mortality rates, and a policy to guide street design for the 20 mph limit. The committee also recommended using $87,000 to build a shared‑use path at 4201 Guilford Drive. Earlier agenda and minutes approvals were unanimous, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4‑0‑0)
• Approved October 16 minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Approved submission of speed‑limit memorandum with three additions (5‑0‑1)
• Recommended $87,000 for shared‑use path at 4201 Guilford Drive
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0‑0)

Housing Authority

The College Park Housing Authority Board will review and approve its finance reports, including check registers, bank reconciliations, and financial statements. It will discuss and approve the minutes from the September 25 and October 23, 2025 meetings. The meeting will also include an executive director update and an acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000.

• Review and approval of finance reports (check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, bank account reports)
• Discussion and approval of September 25, 2025 and October 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Executive Director's report covering updates, repositioning, property management, and ROSS coordination
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Resident and public comments (observers only)

The Housing Authority Board unanimously approved the October 31, 2025 financial reports. It also approved the submission of the PY52 Community Development Block Grant application. The board authorized a $11,750 project assessment report by Dominion Due Diligence and approved payment of invoices over $4,000 for October 2025.

• Approved October 31, 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved submission of PY52 CDBG grant application (5-0)
• Approved Dominion Due Diligence project assessment report at $11,750 (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices over $4,000 for October 2025 (5-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and City Council will meet to approve a $30,000 retainer agreement for lobbying services with O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A. for 2026. The meeting will also include presentations on student housing projects and a proclamation for Small Business Saturday.

• Authorize $30,000 retainer agreement with O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A.
• Approval of $75,000 Business Retention Grant for Shaban Family Enterprises
• Presentation on Veo Ride status
• Presentations on proposed student housing at 4201 Guilford Drive and The Mark at College Park
• Proclamation for Small Business Saturday

The council amended the agenda to place the Veo Ride presentation last, then approved the consent agenda items, including a $30,000 lobbying retainer and a $75,000 business retention grant. A resolution to change the charge of the Restorative Justice Commission was also approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Amended agenda to place Veo Ride as last presentation (5-0-0)
• Approved retainer agreement with O’Malley, Miles, Nylen, & Gilmore, P.A. for lobbying services in 2026 ($30,000) (5-0-0)
• Approved resolution to change charge of the Restorative Justice Commission (5-0-0)
• Approved Business Retention Grant to Shaban Family Enterprises for Hollywood Plaza ($75,000) (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review and approve the October meeting minutes and hear a Public Works report. Old business includes a video update, a December educational article, the TLB annual report, development and City Council updates, and a letter to council about front‑garden and native‑plant guidelines, including grass and plant height in the city ordinance. New business will be considered, and the next meeting is tentatively set for December 20, 2025.

• Review and approval of October meeting minutes
• Public Works Report
• Discussion of front‑garden and native‑plant letter to council on grass and plant height ordinance
• Update on development and City Council matters
• Consideration of new business items (unspecified)

The board approved the amended agenda and the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. Members set the next board meeting for January 12, 2026, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 12, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will consider several items. It will approve the October meeting minutes, receive an update on the city tutoring program, and review its budget and the Amplify program report. The committee will also examine the submission documents and dates for the Fall EAC grants and review the grants that have been submitted.

• Approval of the October meeting minutes
• Update on the City tutoring program
• Review of the committee budget
• Discussion of the Amplify program report
• Review of Fall EAC grant submission documents, dates, and submitted grants

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $15,000 pilot program to reimburse $100 home‑energy assessments for single‑family owners. The council will also vote on a variance for a driveway at 5007 Muskogee Street, a $2,500 community services grant, and a $75,000 amendment to the Calvert Hills Playground renovation contract. Additional items include a stop‑sign installation on Lackawanna Street, a $14,227.01 business retention grant for Berwyn Ballet School, and several ordinance proposals on housing, fees, and fence heights.

• 25-G-113: $15,000 pilot program reimbursing $100 home energy assessments for owner‑occupied and rental single‑family homes
• 25-R-11: Approval of variance for 5007 Muskogee Street to permit a driveway encroachment
• 25-G-116: Amendment to Contract CP-25-25 with Playground Specialist Inc., adding $75,000 for Calvert Hills Playground Renovation (total $193,200)
• 25-G-118: Installation of an all‑way stop sign at Lackawanna Street and 48th Place
• 25-O-15: Ordinance increasing maximum front‑yard fence height from 3 ft to 4 ft

The council approved several consent‑agenda items, including $75,000 extra funding for the Calvert Hills Playground renovation and a $15,000 energy‑efficiency pilot program. It also adopted a variance for a driveway at 5007 Muskogee Street, a new stop sign at Lackawanna and 48th, a $14,227.01 grant to the Berwyn Ballet School, and the transfer of a Class A liquor license to CP Maryland Liquors. Additionally, the council amended fines and penalties and increased the allowable front‑yard fence height to four feet. All votes were unanimous (8‑0‑0).

• Approved $75,000 additional funding for Calvert Hills Playground renovation (total $193,200) (8-0-0)
• Approved $15,000 pilot program to give $100 to single‑family owners after energy assessment (8-0-0)
• Approved variance for driveway encroachment at 5007 Muskogee Street (8-0-0)
• Approved stop sign installation at Lackawanna Street & 48th Place (8-0-0)
• Approved $14,227.01 Business Retention Grant to Berwyn Ballet School (8-0-0)
• Approved transfer of Class A liquor license from Luxe Liquors to CP Maryland Liquors (8-0-0)
• Approved amendment to fines and penalties increasing many fees (8-0-0)
• Approved increase of front‑yard fence height limit from 3 ft to 4 ft (8-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will adopt several consent agenda items, including funding and infrastructure projects. It will hold a public hearing on the Early Lease Ordinance but take no action until December 2. The Council will approve amendments to penalties and fines under Ordinance 25-O-14 and increase the maximum front‑yard fence height to four feet under Ordinance 25-O-15.

• $15,000 pilot program to give $100 to property owners completing home energy assessments through EmPOWER Maryland.
• Variance granting a front‑yard driveway encroachment at 5007 Muskogee Street.
• Additional $75,000 funding for the Calvert Hills Playground Renovation, bringing total project funding to $193,200.
• Installation of stop signs at the intersection of Lackawanna Street and 48th Place.
• $14,227.01 allocation from the Business Retention and Attraction program to the Berwyn Ballet School for equipment.

Advisory Planning Commission

The College Park Advisory Planning Commission will consider two variance requests for the property at 4705 Fox Street. The first seeks a one‑foot reduction from the eight‑foot side‑yard setback to validate the existing seven‑foot setbacks for a one‑story dwelling. The second requests the same one‑foot reduction to permit a second‑story addition while keeping the current seven‑foot side setbacks. The commission will also address routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and public remarks on non‑agenda topics.

• Variance request: 1‑ft reduction from 8‑ft side‑yard setback to validate existing 7‑ft setbacks for a one‑story dwelling at 4705 Fox Street
• Variance request: 1‑ft reduction from 8‑ft side‑yard setback to allow a second‑story addition while maintaining 7‑ft setbacks at 4705 Fox Street
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Public remarks on non‑agenda items

The Advisory Planning Commission approved its agenda and the October 2 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted 5‑0‑0 to recommend approval of CPV‑2025‑07, a one‑foot side‑yard setback validation and variance for a second‑story addition at 4705 Fox Street. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for a final decision.

• Approved agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved October 2 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Recommended approval of CPV-2025-07 variance (5-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Advisory Committee will meet virtually on November 5, 2025. Members will review old business items such as the Age‑Friendly Update and recent city events, then move to new business where they will discuss several proposals, including a grant from the Committee for a Better Environment and a Walk with a Doc program. The meeting will also cover plans for a spring resident guide, a grab‑bar installation proposal, and emergency‑preparedness measures.

• Discussion – Grant from Committee for a Better Environment
• Discussion – Walk with a Doc Proposal
• Discussion – Articles for College Park Here & Now
• Discussion – Grab Bar Proposal
• Discussion – Emergency Preparedness Proposal

The Senior Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 1 minutes. It voted to support a letter of support for a city‑funded home energy‑audit grant, to move forward with a grab‑bar installation rebate program, and to propose a citywide fall‑prevention program to the Mayor and City Council. The meeting was then adjourned. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved October 1 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Supported letter for city funding of home energy‑audit grant (9 in favor, none opposed, 1 abstained)
• Approved proceeding with grab‑bar rebate program proposal to Mayor and Council (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved proceeding with citywide fall‑prevention program proposal to Mayor and Council (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved support for Empower Maryland program via letter of support (same vote as grant support)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, none opposed)

City Events Advisory Board

The board is reviewing the outcomes of the Bailamos and College Park Day events. Members will also discuss planning for upcoming events through February 2026, including Winter Wonderland and MLK Day.

• Review of Bailamos Hispanic Heritage Event (Sept. 19)
• Review of College Park Day (Oct. 18)
• Planning for Winter Wonderland (Dec. 6)
• Planning for MLK Day (Jan. 20) at local schools
• Planning for Lunar New Year (Feb. 21)

The board did not have a quorum, so the agenda and the September 8 minutes were not approved. No votes were held on any agenda items. The meeting was adjourned with a motion that passed unanimously. The next meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2026.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, none opposed)
• Agenda approval postponed due to lack of quorum
• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes postponed due to lack of quorum

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will consider approving a consent agenda item that authorizes the Mayor to sign a letter to Governor Wes Moore asking that the property at 9829 Rhode Island Avenue be evaluated for affordable or senior housing. An ordinance will also be introduced to raise the maximum front‑yard fence height from three to four feet. The meeting includes presentations on missing‑middle housing and a 2025 permit‑fees analysis, as well as a discussion of upcoming Four Cities meeting items.

• 25-G-111: Approve a letter to Governor Wes Moore requesting evaluation of 9829 Rhode Island Ave for affordable housing
• 25-O-15: Amend Chapter 87 to increase front‑yard fence height limit from 3 ft to 4 ft
• Missing Middle Housing presentation by Prince George’s County Planning Department
• 2025 Permit Fees Analysis presentation by the Institute for Building Technology and Safety
• 25-G-112: Agenda items for the Four Cities Meeting in Berwyn Heights on November 6, 2025

The council approved the agenda amendment (8-0-0) and authorized the mayor to sign a letter requesting the property at 9829 Rhode Island Avenue be evaluated for affordable workforce or senior housing (7-1-0). A motion to add mixed‑use language to the letter failed (1-7-0). The council also approved Four Cities meeting agenda items (8-0-0), proclaimed National First Responders Day, and adjourned the meeting (8-0-0).

• Agenda amendment approved (8-0-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign affordable housing site letter (7-1-0)
• Motion to add mixed‑use language to the letter failed (1-7-0)
• Four Cities meeting agenda items approved (8-0-0)
• Mayor proclaimed National First Responders Day
• Meeting adjourned (8-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council are discussing a request to the Governor to evaluate 9829 Rhode Island Ave for affordable workforce or senior housing. The body is also introducing an ordinance to change front yard fence height limits.

• Proposal to request evaluation of 9829 Rhode Island Ave for affordable workforce or senior housing
• Ordinance 25-O-15 to increase maximum front yard fence height from 3 feet to 4 feet
• Approval of agenda items for the November 6 Four Cities meeting in Berwyn Heights

Committee for a Better Environment

The College Park Committee for a Better Environment will approve the meeting agenda, adopt the September minutes, and hear a report on city activities and the committee's budget. It will discuss a draft grant proposal for home energy audits, including a budget request, and consider recommendations on street salt reduction and recycling/composting requirements for multifamily buildings and businesses.

• Amendments to and approval of the agenda
• Review and approval of September minutes
• Report on city activities and CBE budget by Janet McCaslin
• Discussion of draft grant proposal for home energy audits with budget
• Consideration of a salt reduction letter and recycling/composting requirements

The Committee for a Better Environment accepted the meeting agenda and the September 2025 minutes with amendments. It approved translating the Climate Action Plan proposal into Spanish and sending a draft letter on winter salt use to the mayor and council. The recycling/composting discussion for multi‑family buildings was tabled for the December meeting, and the next meeting was set for Dec 3, 2025.

• Approved agenda (9-0-0)
• Approved September 2025 minutes with amendments (9-0-0)
• Approved motion to translate Climate Action Plan proposal into Spanish (10-0-0)
• Approved motion to send draft letter on winter salt use to Mayor and Council (10-0-0)
• Tabled recycling/composting discussion for multi‑family buildings (to be revisited Dec 2025)
• Scheduled next CBE meeting for Dec 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm via Zoom
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee will approve the agenda and the revised minutes from August 25 and September 22, 2025. It will receive domain updates on communication, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation. The committee will discuss and set the meeting dates for the 2026 Age Friendly College Park workgroup. The meeting will conclude with a summary of post‑meeting actions.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of revised minutes from August 25 and September 22, 2025
• Domain updates reports: communication, health services, housing, social participation, transportation
• Discussion of 2026 Age Friendly College Park workgroup meeting schedule
• Summary of post‑meeting actions

The workgroup approved the meeting minutes and the agenda without amendment, with all members in favor. Revised draft minutes from August 25 and September 22, 2025 were also approved unanimously. The group set the November meeting agenda to include discussion of 2026 events, the January “Here & Now” insert, and finalizing details for the December 3 event. It was confirmed that there will be no AFCP meeting in December.

• Approved current meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved agenda without amendment (all in favor)
• Approved revised draft minutes of August 25, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved revised draft minutes of September 22, 2025 (all in favor)
• Set November agenda to discuss 2026 events, Here & Now January insert, and finalize Dec 3 event
• Confirmed no AFCP meeting in December

Veterans Memorial Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate the logistics and programming for the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony. Members are discussing specific roles, including the color guard, speakers, and event promotion.

• Review of committee charter
• Coordination of Color Guard and TAPS
• Planning for music, sound system, and signage
• Promotion via City TV channel, Next Door, and social media
• Organization of luncheon and Veterans Display

The Veterans Memorial Committee unanimously approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It confirmed James Hawkins as the ceremony speaker, secured a DJ and city‑provided sound equipment, and arranged signage and city‑wide promotion. Lunch will be catered by Sardis, with Davis and Macknis each contributing $100 toward the cost, and the Boy Scouts will distribute programs and other items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed James Hawkins as ceremony speaker
• Secured DJ and city will furnish sound system equipment
• Placed 6 committee signs and 20 "Thanks for Your Service" signs; 10‑20 more signs being printed
• Coordinated event promotion on city publications and social media
• Lunch catered by Sardis; American Legion to provide lunch; Davis and Macknis each contribute $100
• Boy Scouts will distribute programs, poppies, flags, water and planted tulips
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The College Park Affordable Housing Coalition board will review and approve the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. The president will report on a PEPCO grant and on recent fundraising efforts. Members may comment and consider any new business items before scheduling the next meeting for January 22, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from 7/24/25
• President's report on PEPCO grant
• President's report on fundraising
• Public comments from general public
• Discussion of new business

Housing Authority

The College Park Housing Authority Board will review and approve its finance reports, including check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, and bank account reports. It will discuss and approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. New business includes acknowledging any invoices that exceed $4,000. The meeting also includes routine Executive Director updates and resident comment periods.

• Review and approval of finance reports (check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, bank account reports)
• Discussion and approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Executive Director’s updates (repositioning, property management, ROSS coordination)
• Resident and public comment periods (observers only)

The Housing Authority Board unanimously approved the September 30, 2025 financial reports. It also approved payment of several invoices over $4,000, including a $268,670.08 invoice to TK Elevators. The September 25, 2025 meeting minutes were tabled until the next meeting. The regular session was adjourned at 11:42 a.m.

• Approved September 30, 2025 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved payment of TK Elevators invoice $268,670.08 (4-0)
• Approved payment of Insurance invoice $7,681.00 (4-0)
• Approved payment of Contract Administrator invoice $4,680.00 (4-0)
• Approved payment of Kelly Benefits invoice $6,256.85 (4-0)
• Approved payment of new washer and dryers invoice $6,804.00 (4-0)
• Approved payment of Office Supplies invoice $4,822.01 (4-0)
• Tabled September 25, 2025 minutes until next meeting

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including a contract up to $115,000 for curbside food scrap collections. A public hearing will consider an ordinance to acquire property at 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for a public purpose. Additional action items include an early lease ordinance, a penalty‑increase ordinance, and a transfer of a Class C liquor license to a new location.

• 25-G-104 – Approval of a contract for Curbside Food Scrap Collections (up to $115,000) with Compost Crew Inc.
• 25-G-106 – Authorize the Mayor to request M‑NCPPC to engineer and design a pedestrian bridge crossing the Northeast Branch near Location 2.
• 25-O-11 – Ordinance authorizing acquisition of real property at 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for a public purpose.
• 25-O-13 – Introduction of an Early Lease Ordinance establishing timelines for lease offers or non‑renewal notices.
• 25-G-108 – Approval of Property Use Agreement transferring a Class C liquor license from 3700 Metzerott Road to 8907 Baltimore Avenue.

The council moved a bridge engineering item to the Action Items agenda and approved the consent agenda contracts. It adopted Ordinance 25-O-11 to acquire 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue, approved permit parking on Delaware Street, and authorized a letter to M‑NCPPC for a pedestrian bridge design. The council also introduced two new ordinances—Early Lease and increased municipal fines—with public hearings set for November 12.

• Agenda amendment to move bridge item to Action Items approved 7-0-0
• Approve contract for curbside food scrap collections (25-G-104) approved 8-0-0
• Approve Obvio Inc. automated traffic law enforcement agreement (25-G-107) approved 8-0-0
• Adopt Ordinance 25-O-11 to acquire 8807 & 8811 Rhode Island Ave approved 8-0-0
• Approve permit parking on Delaware St between 48th Place & 49th Ave (25-G-105) approved 8-0-0
• Approve letter to M‑NCPPC for pedestrian bridge design (25-G-106) approved 8-0-0
• Introduce Early Lease Ordinance 25-P-13; public hearing set for Nov 12 (no vote)
• Introduce Ordinance 25-O-14 to increase municipal fines; public hearing set for Nov 12 (no vote)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council are deciding on the acquisition of two properties on Rhode Island Avenue and the implementation of permit parking on Delaware Street. The body is also introducing ordinances to update housing lease communication timeframes and adjust municipal penalties and fines.

• Proposed acquisition of 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 plus settlement costs
• Contract award to Compost Crew LLC for a maximum of $115,000 over two years
• Proposed permit parking on Delaware Street between 48th Place and 49th Avenue
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 110-2 'Penalties and Fines' to adjust municipal infraction costs
• Proposed liquor license location transfer for College Park Moose Lodge No. 453 to 8907 Baltimore Avenue

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes with an 8‑0‑0 vote. Members also scheduled a work session for November 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., pending room availability. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Scheduled work session for Nov 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (pending room availability)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will review and approve its agenda and the minutes from the October 6 meeting. A guest speaker will present, followed by a continuation of the tenant affordability discussion. The meeting will also cover any other business before adjourning.

• Review and approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the October 6 meeting
• Guest speaker presentation
• Continuation of tenant affordability discussion
• Other business

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 6 minutes unanimously. The item on tenant housing was tabled for the next meeting. The committee also deferred a decision on supporting Nesterly until after the final report is completed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved October 6 minutes (7-0-0)
• Tabled tenant housing item for next meeting
• Deferred decision on supporting Nesterly until after final report
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the city tutoring program and grant funding. Members will review submission documents and dates for Fall EAC Grants.

• Update on City tutoring program
• Brainstorming for EAC Grant money alternatives
• Brainstorming for tutoring program incentives
• Debrief of College Park Day Book Giveaway
• Review of Fall EAC Grants submission documents and dates

The committee approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved three $200 PTO/PTA grants: Berwyn Heights Elementary for a teacher appreciation lunch, University Park for a volunteer fingerprinting event, and Cherokee Lane for PTO promotional lanyards. All grant motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved $200 grant to Berwyn Heights Elementary for teacher appreciation lunch (5-0-0)
• Approved $200 grant to University Park for volunteer fingerprinting event (5-0-0)
• Approved $200 grant to Cherokee Lane for PTO promotional lanyards (5-0-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The College Park Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet on Oct. 16 to discuss several projects and proposals. Items include a study of the NE Branch Trail bridge, new bike lanes on Rhode Island Ave and South Calvert Road, and a county ordinance addressing bike lane obstructions. The committee will also review a sidewalk project at St. Andrews and a draft letter to Tom Dernoga.

• NE Branch Trail Bridge Study – presentation by Carlos/Mark
• Rhode Island Ave & South Calvert Road Bike Lanes – presentation by Rocky
• County Bike Lane Obstruction Ordinance – discussion
• St. Andrews Sidewalk – update by Mark
• Letter to Tom Dernoga – draft review by Mark

The committee approved several routine items, including the agenda and prior minutes. It voted unanimously to draft and send a letter endorsing Option 1 – a new pedestrian bridge extending from Old Calvert Road Park. Additional unanimous motions approved letters to the County Council on bike‑lane penalties, a thank‑you note to Councilmember Tom Dernoga, and a test placement of cones on St. Andrews Place.

• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved September 18 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved draft letter supporting Option 1 pedestrian bridge (6-0-0)
• Approved draft letter to County Council supporting bike‑lane ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved request for cones to block parking on one side of St. Andrews Place (6-0-0)
• Approved draft thank‑you letter to Councilmember Tom Dernoga (6-0-0)
• Approved adjournment (6-0-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will meet to review the Public Works report and provide updates on College Park Day and video planning. The board will also discuss the TLB Annual Report and a December educational article. New business includes a letter from the Bee Committee.

• December educational article (due November 20, 2025)
• TLB Annual Report
• Bee Committee Letter
• Public Works Report

The Tree & Landscape Board unanimously approved the revised October 14 agenda and the September 15 meeting minutes. No other actions were voted on. The board then adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee meeting will begin with roll call, introductions, agenda amendments, and approval of September meeting minutes. Members will vote on a letter to be sent to the Mayor and Council. The committee will also discuss updates on the Hollywood Farmers Market planning, garden projects, and other community items.

• Vote to send letter to Mayor and Council
• Planning for Hollywood Farmers Market on November 8 and next year
• Garden updates: Kenesaw Food Forest monarch pledge planning
• Garden updates: Cherokee Garden
• Garden updates: Community Garden

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the September 2025 minutes, each with a unanimous 7‑0‑0 vote. A letter supporting CBE’s purchase of land near the permaculture garden was approved by email with a 7‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved September 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved letter supporting CBE land purchase (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will consider purchasing two properties at 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 plus settlement costs. The body will also hold a public hearing on changing compensation for the Mayor and Council.

• Purchase of 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 plus settlement costs
• Ordinance 25-O-10 to change Mayor and Council compensation
• Contract for one 2026 Ford E-Transit T-350 Special Event Van from Apple Ford for $56,911.30
• Community Services Grant of $2,000 for Holy Redeemer School Home and School Association walkathon
• Agreement with Monarch Consulting for a Code Enforcement Division assessment

The council adopted Ordinance 25-O-10 to change mayor and council compensation with a 6-0-1 vote. It approved the purchase of 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 (7-0-0). The speed limit on Calvert Road was kept at 15 mph (7-0-0). The consent agenda approved a $2,000 community services grant and a $56,911.30 vehicle contract (both 8-0-0).

• Adopt Ordinance 25-O-10 changing mayor and council compensation (6-0-1)
• Approve purchase of 8807 & 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 (7-0-0)
• Maintain Calvert Road speed limit at 15 mph and existing sidewalks (7-0-0)
• Approve $2,000 Community Services Grant for Holy Redeemer School walkathon (8-0-0)
• Approve $56,911.30 contract with Apple Ford for 2026 Ford E-Transit van (8-0-0)
• Extend the meeting (first motion) (7-0-0)
• Extend the meeting (second motion) (7-0-0)
• Suspend rules to allow a resident to address council (8-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will vote on Ordinance 25-O-10 to increase the mayor's annual salary to $25,000, the mayor pro tem's to $22,500, and councilmembers' to $20,000 starting Jan. 1, 2026. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with a $2,000 grant for a Holy Redeemer School walkathon and a $56,911.30 contract with Apple Ford for a 2026 Ford E‑Transit van. Additional actions involve purchasing two Rhode Island Avenue properties for $300,000 and authorizing a code‑enforcement assessment by Monarch Consulting.

• Approve $2,000 Community Services Grant for Holy Redeemer School walkathon (25-G-102)
• Award $56,911.30 contract to Apple Ford for a 2026 Ford E‑Transit van (25-G-103)
• Ordinance 25-O-10 to raise mayor salary to $25,000, mayor pro tem to $22,500, councilmembers to $20,000 (effective 1/1/2026)
• Authorize purchase of 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 plus settlement costs (25-G-99)
• Approve agreement with Monarch Consulting for a Code Enforcement Division assessment (25-G-101)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider a variance to permit a single‑width driveway and parking pad at 5007 Muskogee Street. The proposed structure is about 10 ft wide by 21 ft long and would encroach roughly 5 ft 9 in into the front of the house. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, public remarks on non‑agenda items, development review, and other business.

• Variance for a 10‑ft × 21‑ft driveway/parking pad at 5007 Muskogee Street
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Public remarks on non‑agenda items
• Development review
• Other business

The commission approved the meeting agenda as amended and adopted the September 4 minutes with corrections. A variance was approved to allow construction of a single‑width driveway at 5007 Muskogee Street, with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as amended (motion passed)
• Approved September 4 minutes with amendments (motion passed)
• Approved variance for new driveway at 5007 Muskogee Street (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board will approve the meeting agenda and the September 4, 2025 minutes. It will review reports on election advertisements, candidate brochure mailing, Korean translation difficulties, and the schedule to mail voter notification cards. The Board will discuss election judges, including confirming the full list, verifying judges' applications and payroll forms, and planning mobile ballot box pick‑up locations and set‑up dates. Additional items include training dates, equipment status, and upcoming reminders.

• Confirm full list of election judges and ensure all applications and payroll forms are on file
• Plan mobile ballot box pick‑up locations: Attick Towers on Oct 23, 2025 and Spellman House on Oct 27, 2025
• Set up ballot handling at Davis Hall on Nov 1, 2025 and Community Room on Nov 3, 2025
• Training on ClearBallot process scheduled for Nov 2‑4, 2025 with printed manuals and KNOWiNK demo
• Equipment delivery pending: 2 accessible ballot marking devices, 2 standard scanners, and 1 high‑speed scanner

The Board approved the October 2 agenda unanimously and voted to suspend approval of the September 4 minutes. Members also voted to hold an Election Debrief meeting after the canvass. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 2 agenda (unanimous)
• Suspended approval of September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved holding an Election Debrief meeting (vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to discuss housing for seniors with guests Kenny Young and Michael Williams. The body will also receive updates on Age-Friendly activities and the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program. Planning for College Park Day and Good Neighbor Day is on the agenda.

• Discussion on senior housing with Kenny Young and Michael Williams
• Update on Age-Friendly activities
• Update on Neighbors Helping Neighbors Recruitment and Board
• Update on Habitat for Humanity
• Volunteer coordination for College Park Day on October 18th

The committee approved the October 1 agenda with all members in favor. It also approved the May 7 and June 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. After these approvals, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved October 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The Childcare Task Force will review and revise a draft report intended for the City Council. The committee will also coordinate the presentation logistics for the October 7 Council Meeting.

• Review of updated draft report to the Council
• Planning for October 7 Council Meeting presentation

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission will review updates including Lakeland Day at 5019 Lakeland Road. It will request the current status of scholarship awards that have been recommended. The commission will discuss its schedule with the College Park City Council and provide a report to the council. The meeting will also cover a review of the commission's meeting schedule.

• Lakeland Day event at 5019 Lakeland Road
• Request for status of scholarship awards (recommended)
• Schedule coordination with College Park City Council
• Report to City Council
• Review of commission meeting schedule

Veterans Memorial Committee

The committee will approve the meeting minutes and review its charter. Members will discuss the role of College Park Post 217 and coordinate details for the Veterans Day ceremony, such as the color guard, prayers, wreath laying, and the mayor’s participation. They will also decide on music and sound options, signage, promotion, and involvement of Boy Scouts, water provision, and TAPS.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of committee charter
• Discussion of College Park Post 217 role
• Decision on music and sound system for ceremony
• Planning signage and promotion for Veterans Day ceremony

The Veterans Memorial Committee approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting with all members in favor and none opposed. The review of the Committee Charter was postponed. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Committee Charter review (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements, bank reconciliations, and check registers. The board will also acknowledge invoices exceeding $4,000 and receive updates from the Executive Director.

• Review and approval of Finance Reports, including Check Registers and Bank Reconciliations
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Approval of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Executive Director updates on repositioning and property management

The Housing Authority Board approved the 2025/2026 budget resolution with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the July and August invoices over $4,000, the August and September financial reports, and the July 24 meeting minutes, each by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved 2025/2026 budget resolution (3-0)
• Approved July and August invoices over $4,000 (3-0)
• Approved August 31 and September 30 financial reports (3-0)
• Approved July 24 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Approved agenda amendment for the September 25 meeting (3-0)

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment will review August minutes and a report on city activities and the CBE budget. The group will also discuss labeling trees on the trolley trail and a grant opportunity for home energy audits.

• Review and approve August minutes
• Report on City activities and CBE budget
• Labeling trees on the trolley trail
• Grant opportunity: Sustainable MD grants up to $20,000
• Discussion on revising city code for recycling and composting

The committee accepted its agenda (10-0-0) and the September minutes (11-0-0). It approved up to $50 for storm‑drain painting supplies (11-0-0) and up to $225 for garden waste bags and related items for Good Neighbor Day (12-0-0). The next meeting is set for October 27, 2025.

• Accept agenda (vote 10-0-0)
• Accept September minutes (vote 11-0-0)
• Approve up to $50 for paint supplies and brushes (vote 11-0-0)
• Approve up to $225 for garden waste bags, plant markers, hand tools, and beverages (vote 12-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 12-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup is meeting to evaluate 2025 Clubhouse events and plan for the following year. The committee will also receive updates regarding communication, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation.

• Review of 2025 Clubhouse events
• Planning for 2026 events
• Reports on Health Services and Community Support
• Reports on Housing
• Reports on Transportation

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup approved the agenda and approved a motion to hold two senior events each month in 2026, with a review after one year. The group also approved having Melissa Sites run the December 3 holiday program and approved inviting city officials to that event. Additional actions were assigned to staff for advertising, liability waivers, venue use, and ADU recommendations.

• Agenda approved without amendment (all in favor)
• Motion to continue with two events per month in 2026 approved (all in favor)
• Motion to have Melissa Sites run the December 3 holiday program approved (all in favor)
• Motion to invite YFSS staff, Mayor, Council, and City Manager to the December 3 event approved (all in favor)
• Request a meeting with Ryna Quinones and Kiaisha Barber about advertising AFCP events (staff to convey request)
• Staff to inquire about liability waivers for movement/stretching activities (assigned)
• Ms. Lovelace to inquire about requirements for using Lakeland Community Center (assigned)
• Ms. Miller to organize a meeting on ADU recommendations with Mr. Thurston, Ms. Weber, and Ms. Keller‑Baer (assigned)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes from June 26 and receive engineering updates. The agenda includes a discussion on the College Park Day-Airport event and the use of a group messenger.

• Engineering and general updates
• College Park Day-Airport event on October 18

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved its meeting agenda. The committee provisionally approved the June 26, 2025 minutes with a 3‑0‑0 vote, then approved them with a 4‑0‑0 vote after quorum was confirmed. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Provisionally approved June 26, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will vote on Ordinance 25-O-09, which amends eligibility requirements for a tax credit against property tax in Revitalization Tax Districts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on this ordinance and an action item to introduce Ordinance 25-O-10 changing mayor and council compensation. Several items on the consent agenda will be approved, including an on‑call engineering contract with Charles P. Johnson & Associates and task orders totaling $168,601.62 for sidewalk design projects. Additional approvals cover a $1,200 sponsorship for a local basketball league and a letter to the USDA regarding the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center.

• Approval of on‑call engineering contract with Charles P. Johnson & Associates (CPJ)
• Task order $44,690 for design of the 48th Place Sidewalk Project
• Task order $123,911.62 for design of the Wellesley Drive Sidewalk Project
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-O-09 to amend property‑tax credit eligibility
• Action item to introduce Ordinance 25-O-10 changing mayor and council compensation

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will consider several agenda items, including approvals of on‑call engineering contracts and related task orders, repurposing of heritage project funds, and a grant application for the Little Roanoke Park project with a $94,429 local match toward a total budget of $483,429. The council will also discuss an ordinance to amend the Revitalization Tax Credit eligibility and a proposal to increase the mayor’s and council members’ annual compensation effective January 1 2026. A $1,200 sponsorship for youth basketball teams at Lakeland College Park Community Center is also on the consent agenda.

• Approve on‑call engineering contract for Charles P. Johnson & Associates (CPJ)
• Approve on‑call engineering contract for Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K)
• Approve $44,690 task order for 48" Place Sidewalk Project (CPJ) and $123,911.62 task order for Wellesley Drive Sidewalk Project (RK&K)
• Approve $94,429 local match for Little Roanoke Park grant (total project budget $483,429)
• Introduce Ordinance 25-O-10 to raise mayor’s salary to $25,000 and council members’ salaries to $20,000‑$22,500 effective Jan 1 2026

Restorative Justice Commission

The meeting will handle routine matters such as attendance, approval of minutes, and general updates. Commissioners will discuss Lakeland Day activities, request a status report on scholarship awards, and coordinate scheduling with the College Park City Council. The agenda also includes a review of the meeting schedule before adjournment.

• Attendance and approval of minutes
• Updates on Lakeland Day at 5019 Lakeland Road
• Request for status of scholarship awards
• Schedule coordination with College Park City Council
• Review of meeting schedule

The Restorative Justice Commission approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0‑0 vote. Commissioners scheduled a follow‑up meeting on September 23, 2025 to review the Lakeland Plan final report and set a next commission meeting for September 29, 2025. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review the August meeting minutes and receive a Public Works report. Old business includes a video planning date, an update on a November educational article due October 20, 2025, fall projects such as Good Neighbor Day, College Park Day, and a Bee Committee collaboration, and the TLB Master Plan and Annual Report. New business consists of a vote on setting the next meeting for October 20, 2025.

• Video planning date
• November educational article update (due Oct 20, 2025)
• Fall TLB projects – Good Neighbor Day, College Park Day, Bee Committee collaboration
• TLB Master Plan and Annual Report
• Vote on tentative next meeting date of Oct 20, 2025

The Tree & Landscape Board approved the September 15 agenda as amended and the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. The board also voted 4‑0‑0 to adjourn the meeting. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved September 15 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)
• Scheduled tree‑planting video recording for September 23, 2025
• Board to participate in College Park Day on October 18, 2025

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss the city tutoring program and the submission process for Fall EAC Grants.

• Update on City tutoring program
• Review of submission document and dates for Fall EAC Grants

The committee approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑0 vote. An update was given that the city‑wide tutoring contract will be renewed in October and the Lakeland Stars program will be added. The committee recommended Amplify Tutoring for Paint Branch after reviewing a report from Hollywood Elementary. Staff noted the fall grant application deadline is pending a new date of October 31, 2025.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee is meeting to discuss pollinator initiatives and garden updates. The body will vote on a small equipment purchase and plan upcoming community events.

• Vote for two small gator bags for Kenesaw persimmon trees - $40
• Planning for Hollywood Farmers Market on September 27 and November 8
• Scheduling Municipal Scene articles on Monarchs and pollinators
• Updates on Kenesaw Food Forest, Cherokee Garden, and Community Garden

The Bee City Committee approved the agenda (7-0-2) and the August 2025 minutes (7-0-2). It authorized a $50.00 payment for gator bags needed for persimmon trees (9-0-0). The committee decided to give away only seeds at College Park Day and the November 8 farmer’s market. The meeting was adjourned (9-0-0).

• Approved agenda with amended changes (7-0-2)
• Approved August 2025 minutes (7-0-2)
• Approved $50.00 purchase for gator bags (9-0-0)
• Decided to give away only seeds at College Park Day and November 8 farmer’s market
• Volunteers assigned for September 27 Hollywood Farmer’s Market (Ms. Novak, Ms. Haber, Mr. Esters, Ms. Tomasula)
• Planned to send volunteer sign‑up sheet for College Park Day (Oct 18)
• Agreed to draft and circulate a letter of support for CBE land purchase; vote to be held by email
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and City Council met on September 9, 2025 to consider several consent agenda items. Council members will vote on the appointment of Leroy Kelly to the College Park Housing Authority, award a $306,643.27 amendment to a contract for a sidewalk on Ruatan Street, and approve stop signs and a prohibited parking zone at specified intersections. Additional worksession discussions include compensation recommendations, an energy‑efficiency pilot, code permit reviews, and potential annexation options. A proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month will also be presented.

• Approval of Leroy Kelly appointment to the College Park Housing Authority (25-G-85)
• Award of $306,643.27 amendment to contract CP-24-01 with NZI Construction for Ruatan Street sidewalk (25-G-86)
• Installation of stop signs at Hollywood Road and 50th Avenue (25-G-87)
• Installation of stop signs at Lackawanna Street and Narragansett Parkway (25-G-88)
• Creation of a Prohibited Parking Zone on west side of 47th Place between Edgewood Road and Nantucket Road (25-G-89)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and City Council will consider a consent agenda including the appointment of a housing authority commissioner, a sidewalk construction contract, and the installation of all-way stop signs at several intersections.

• Appointment of Leroy Kelly as Resident Commissioner to the College Park Housing Authority
• Sidewalk construction on Ruatan Street with a contract not to exceed $306,643.27
• Installation of all-way stop signs on Hollywood Road at 50‘ Avenue
• Installation of all-way stop signs on Lackawanna Street at Narragansett Parkway
• Approval of a prohibited parking zone on the west side of 47 Place

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and City Council will discuss potential annexation options for an area of 7.86 square miles, which includes 5,030.65 acres with a total appraised value of $580,294,600.

• Discussion of annexing 2.18 square miles of unincorporated land
• Review of total appraised value for annexation area ($580,294,600)
• Review of land classified as exempt by SDAT ($355,788,300)
• Review of annexation's role in economic growth and municipal fiscal well-being

Affordable Housing Task Force

The committee approved moving agenda item IV after the ADU discussion (6‑0‑0) and then approved the amended agenda (6‑0‑0). The meeting minutes were approved with amendments (7‑0‑0). The review of the charge was tabled for a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn.

• Amend agenda to place item IV after ADU discussion – approved 6-0-0
• Approve amended agenda – approved 6-0-0
• Approve meeting minutes with amendments – approved 7-0-0
• Review of the charge – tabled
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed

City Events Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the September 4, 2025 agenda as written. It also approved the meeting minutes from May 5, 2024 and July 14, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 4, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2024 and July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The Childcare Task Force is meeting to review draft sections of a report intended for the City Council. The committee will evaluate provider interviews, parent comments, and policy research to finalize recommendations for supporting childcare providers and parents.

• Review of provider interviews and parent comments
• Research on legislation and successful policies
• Recommendations for College Park policies to support providers
• Recommendations for College Park policies to support parents
• Coordination for the October 7 Council Meeting

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will discuss the status of election contracts, including pollpads and printers, and finalize the schedule for mailing ballots and deploying drop boxes. The meeting will also cover a report on the Spellman House and a meeting with Attick Towers residents.

• Approval of August 7, 2025, minutes
• Knowlink pollpads updated
• Clear Ballot meeting scheduled
• Mobile Ballot Box deployment to Attick Towers in late October
• Training for BOES, judges, and vendors

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 7 minutes. It confirmed five drop‑box sites—Davis Hall, Mom’s Shopping Center, College Park Woods, Lakeland Community Center, and Stamp Student Union—for deployment in September. The Board set the ballot‑printing timeline (finalized by Sept. 15, submitted Sep. 18) and scheduled voter‑notification cards to be mailed the week of Oct. 20. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• August 7 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Drop‑box locations confirmed for September deployment (no vote recorded)
• Ballots to be finalized by Sept. 15 and submitted Sep. 18 after challenge period (no vote recorded)
• Voter Notification Cards to be printed by Oct. 13 and mailed week of Oct. 20, no later than Oct. 23 (no vote recorded)
• Election Judge training sessions scheduled for Oct. 20 (two sessions, no vote recorded)
• Candidate Forum held Aug. 25, Mary Barnes acknowledged (no vote recorded)
• Adjournment motion passed (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 12 minutes. Members discussed student‑population data and the Preservation Land Trust program. A motion to place ADUs on the agenda for the next meeting passed unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for September 8, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved August 12 minutes (5-0-0)
• Added ADUs to agenda for next meeting (5-0-0)
• Set next meeting date: Sep 8, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment unanimously accepted its agenda and the July 2025 minutes. It approved a $50 expenditure for College Park Day items and a motion to forward an EPA standards letter to Congress. The committee also set Good Neighbor Day for October 25, approved the Permaculture Garden project, and authorized a letter to seek acquisition of land on Greenbelt Road.

• Accepted agenda (11-0-0)
• Accepted July 2025 minutes (11-0-0)
• Approved $50 spend for College Park Day items (11-0-0)
• Approved sending EPA standards letter to Congress (11-0-0)
• Approved Good Neighbor Day date and Permaculture Garden project (11-0-0)
• Approved letter to pursue land acquisition on Greenbelt Road (11-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (11-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup will meet to discuss senior services with the Senior Program Manager and the Director of Youth, Family and Senior Services. The committee will also receive updates on communication, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation.

• Discussion with Senior Program Manager Shavawn Fowlkes
• Discussion with Director of Youth, Family and Senior Services Kiaisha Barber
• Updates on Health Services and Community Support
• Updates on Housing
• Updates on Transportation

The Seniors Committee approved printing 600 English and 100 Spanish brochures (8‑0). It adopted an English first article with future pages in Spanish (8‑0) and authorized creation of an Age Friendly College Park logo (8‑0). The group also approved purchasing 1,000 emergency preparedness bags for a total cost of $3,500 (7‑0‑1). All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved printing of 600 English and 100 Spanish brochures (8-0)
• Approved first article in English, future pages in Spanish (8-0)
• Approved creation of Age Friendly College Park logo (8-0)
• Approved purchase of emergency preparedness bags for $3,500 (7-0-1)
• Approved agenda without amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5-0-0). Members assigned Ms. Bernache to circulate a sign‑up sheet and order books for the October 18 College Park Day event. The review of the Fall EAC grant submission document was postponed to the next meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Assigned Ms. Bernache to send College Park Day sign‑up sheet and order books
• Tabled review of Fall EAC grant submissions to next meeting

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review updates on the Urban Master Tree Plan and developments at Branchville and Hollywood. The board will also select a topic for an October educational article and discuss Public Works staff responsibilities regarding private vegetation.

• Urban Master Tree Plan updates
• Development updates for Branchville and Hollywood
• Selection of October educational article topic
• Discussion on Public Works staff responsibility regarding private vegetation
• Planning for Fall projects including Good Neighbor Day and College Park Day

The Tree & Landscape Board unanimously approved the amended August 18 agenda and the amended July 21 meeting minutes. The board then voted 4‑0‑0 to adjourn the session.

• Approved August 18, 2025 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Bee City USA

The committee unanimously approved its agenda and the July 2025 minutes. It decided to give away only seeds at College Park Day and the November 8 farmer’s market. The committee also approved sending the draft pollinator‑conservation letter with amendments. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved July 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Decided to give away only seeds at College Park Day and November 8 market
• Approved pollinator conservation letter with amendments (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The committee approved the amended agenda and adopted the meeting minutes unanimously (7-0-0). Jonathan Riedel was elected Chair with a 5‑3 vote and Darrin Sharp was elected Vice‑Chair with an 8‑0 vote. The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Elected Jonathan Riedel as Chair (5-3)
• Elected Darrin Sharp as Vice‑Chair (8-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Advisory Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the validation and variance request to expand the existing driveway at 4 Austin Court, allowing the applicant to add 70 square feet of driveway. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved validation and variance for driveway expansion at 4 Austin Court (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The Childcare Task Force approved the agenda and the July 10, 2025 minutes without objection. Members volunteered to lead drafting of the report sections and chose Google Docs for collaboration. The draft report was scheduled to be completed by September 2, 2025 and the next meeting set for September 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• July 10, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Gavin Neubauer volunteered to lead Section 2 – Legislation and Successful Policies
• Danielle Delgado, Aubrey Batten, and Ellie Taylor‑Robinette volunteered for Section 1 – Information and Provider Comments
• Danielle Delgado and Ellie Taylor‑Robinette volunteered for Section 3(a) – Provider Recommendations
• Committee chose Google Docs as the collaborative platform
• Draft report due September 2, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the July 11 minutes unanimously. It voted to select Clear Ballot as the recommended election vendor. The Board scheduled a candidate forum for August 25, 2025, and confirmed that the updated candidate packet is posted on the city website. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 7 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Clear Ballot as recommended election vendor
• Scheduled candidate forum for Aug 25, 2025 (Zoom)
• Posted updated candidate packet on city website
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee for a Better Environment

The committee accepted the agenda and the June 2025 minutes with amended changes. It approved a $50.00 expenditure for refreshments at Good Neighbor Day on October 25. The members also approved sending a letter to the mayor and council with suggestions on the lawn‑height code. The meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted agenda with amended changes (9-0-0)
• Accepted June 2025 minutes with amended changes (7-0-2)
• Approved $50.00 for Good Neighbor Day refreshments (9-0-0)
• Approved sending lawn‑height code suggestion letter to mayor and council (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The July 28, 2025 meeting was primarily informational, reviewing the council‑mandated task force charge and discussing data needs and timelines. A motion to postpone electing a chairperson and co‑chair until the next meeting was made and seconded, but no vote outcome was recorded. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

College Park Seniors Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously (6-0). It also approved the June 28, 2025 minutes unanimously (6-0). No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and planning for future activities.

• Approved agenda without amendment (6-0 vote)
• Approved June 28, 2025 minutes without amendment (6-0 vote)

Housing Authority

The board unanimously approved the agenda as amended. It approved the June 30, 2025 financial reports and the corrected May 31, 2025 unaudited report. The board also approved the annual five‑year plan and payment of four invoices over $4,000, including TK Elevators for $4,291.72, Barbacane and Thorton for $6,987.75, and two Contract Administrator invoices for $4,680.00 each. The meeting was adjourned at 11:29 a.m. after a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved June 30, 2025 financial reports (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved corrected May 31, 2025 unaudited report (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved annual five‑year plan (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved payment of four invoices over $4,000 (approved)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 3‑0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda as amended and the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The Childcare Task Force approved the meeting agenda and the June 25, 2025 minutes. Members discussed results of five childcare provider surveys and identified barriers such as staff longevity and tuition costs. The committee agreed to complete a survey overview, incorporate parent stories, and draft a 20‑page report to City Council by September. Several members volunteered to lead specific follow‑up items, including a micro‑grant ratio study and a high‑school childcare certification program.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to complete survey overview and parent‑story summaries before next meeting
• Committed to draft a 20‑page report to City Council due September
• Co‑Chair Gavin Neubauer volunteered to work on micro‑grant ratio issue
• Co‑Chair Gavin Neubauer volunteered to explore high‑school childcare certification program

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors unanimously approved the July 10, 2025 agenda as written. They also unanimously approved the amended minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. The board scheduled a virtual candidate‑forum for August 25 through September 10, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled virtual candidate forum for Aug 25–Sep 10, 2025
• Planned coordination with Housing Authority for mobile ballot boxes at Attick Towers and Spellman House
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Bee City USA

The Bee City USA Committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 2025 minutes, each by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote. No substantive policy actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved June 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

City Events Advisory Board

The board did not achieve a quorum, so the agenda and May 2024 minutes were not approved. No votes or formal actions were recorded. The meeting discussed past, current, and upcoming city events.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee voted 5‑0‑0 to propose using the $100,000 design fund for sidewalks, prioritizing Branchville first and then Locust Spring. It also approved Mr. Hays to represent the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at the College Park Civic Association, a 5‑0‑0 vote. The meeting added that agenda item and approved the amended May 15 minutes, each by a 4‑0‑0 vote, and decided to skip the July meeting.

• Added agenda item for BPAC representation at Civic Association (4-0-0)
• Approved amended minutes of May 15, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)
• Skipped July meeting (consensus, no vote recorded)
• Proposed $100,000 sidewalk design funds for Branchville then Locust Spring (5-0-0)
• Approved Mr. Hays to represent BPAC at College Park Civic Association (5-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority Board approved the agenda and then reversed its order to begin with the 5‑year Capital Fund plan. It adopted resolution LHA 25‑3 approving the 2025‑2029 Capital Fund 5‑year plan. The board also approved the May 31, 2025 financial reports and authorized payment of invoices over $4,000. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Reversed agenda order to start with 5‑year plan (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved resolution LHA 25‑3, 5‑year Capital Fund plan 2025‑2029 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved May 31, 2025 financial reports (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved minutes from May 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved payment of invoices over $4,000 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adjourned regular monthly meeting (unanimous 3‑0)

Committee for a Better Environment

The committee approved the agenda with amended changes. It voted to spend $500 on reusable mesh shopping bags and other items to give away. It also approved sending a letter of support for the city’s purchase of the Lakeland property for Open Space.

• Approved agenda with amended changes (9-0-0)
• Approved $500 expenditure for reusable mesh shopping bags and assorted items (9-0-0)
• Approved sending a letter of support for purchasing the Lakeland property for Open Space (9-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (9-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 28 meeting, each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other actions or approvals were taken; the discussion focused on updates and upcoming projects.

• Agenda approved without amendment (vote 6-0, Thurston/Hakes)
• April 28 minutes approved without amendment (vote 6-0, Colonomos/Thurston)

Restorative Justice Commission

The commission approved the May 20 minutes and asked city staff to deliver the African American Redress Network final report to the City Council as soon as possible. Members opened scholarship applications for June 17‑30 and voted to have the city investigate lead and pesticide contamination in the water at Paint Branch Elementary, Lakeland Community Center and nearby homes. The commission also approved budget encumbrances for the PALS partnership and a utility study, and authorized purchase of swag for Lakeland Day.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Requested city staff deliver AARN final report to City Council ASAP (9-0-0)
• Opened scholarship applications June 17‑30, 2025 (9-0-0)
• Requested City of College Park investigate lead and pesticide water safety at Paint Branch Elementary, Lakeland Community Center and homes (9-0-0)
• Approved encumbrance of ~ $10K for PALS partnership and $4K utility study from commission budget (9-0-0)
• Approved purchase of hats and t‑shirts for Lakeland Day swag (9-0-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (9-0-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board approved the revised June 16, 2025 agenda and the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. The board also voted to adjourn the meeting, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 16, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee approved its agenda and the May 2025 minutes, each by an 8‑0‑0 vote. It noted a remaining FY budget of $310.69 and a planned $307 purchase of trees and shrubs. The committee voted 8‑0‑0 to cancel the August 30 Hollywood Farmer’s Market. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (8-0-0)
• Approved May 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Authorized $307 purchase of Green Mountain Sugar Maple, Witch Hazel, and low‑grow Sumac
• Cancelled August 30 Hollywood Farmer’s Market (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Advisory Planning Commission

The College Park Advisory Planning Commission approved variance CPV-2025-03 for Julia Jaimes at 4904 Nantucket Road to widen her driveway to 21 feet. It also approved variance CPV-2025-04 for Segundo V. Sanchez Tuesta at 9003 51st Avenue to exceed lot‑coverage limits for a paved driveway. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4-0-0 vote. The agenda, minutes, and adjournment were also approved unanimously.

• Approved CPV-2025-03 driveway variance for 4904 Nantucket Road (4-0-0)
• Approved CPV-2025-04 driveway lot‑coverage variance for 9003 51st Avenue (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The committee approved its agenda and the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a deadline of June 13, 2025 to contact City of College Park childcare providers and to have at least one interview completed by the next meeting. The group approved a color‑coded spreadsheet to track outreach and chose Fattrex software for audio/video surveys. A Farmer’s Market table was planned for June 28, 2025 to gather parent stories.

• Approved the June 5 agenda (motion seconded)
• Approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion seconded)
• Approved deadline to reach out to providers by June 13, 2025 and to complete at least one interview by the next meeting (motion seconded)
• Approved color‑coded spreadsheet system to track provider outreach (motion seconded)
• Approved use of Fattrex survey software for audio/video capability; Ellie Taylor‑Robinette to set up survey (motion approved)
• Planned Farmer’s Market table on June 28, 2025 with volunteers scheduled (decision made)
• Decided to use Egg‑stravaganza post‑it responses for parent data and to create a QR‑code link for community stories (decision made)
• Agreed to compile recommendations for the City Council by September 2025 (decision made)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The board unanimously approved the June 5 agenda and the amended May 1, 2025 minutes. They welcomed new member Arelis Perez, who will be sworn in on June 10, 2025. The board approved ballot‑box placements at the Stamp Student Union, MOM’s, City Hall, Davis Hall, CP Woods Clubhouse and Hollywood Shopping Center and set plans for mobile ballot boxes at Attick Towers and Spellman House. The board adopted the use of the State of Maryland affidavit for candidates who wish to use alternate names.

• Approved June 5 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Welcomed new member Arelis Perez (to be sworn in June 10)
• Approved ballot‑box locations at Stamp Student Union, MOM’s, City Hall, Davis Hall, CP Woods Clubhouse, Hollywood Shopping Center (unanimous)
• Planned mobile ballot boxes and voter‑registration events at Attick Towers and Spellman House (unanimous)
• Adopted use of Maryland affidavit for candidate alternate names (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

College Park Seniors Committee

The FY 2026 budget allocated $16, 000 to the Senior Advisory Committee and the Age‑Friendly College Park initiative. The agenda and the May 5, 2025 minutes were not approved because a quorum was not met. Committee member Bonnie McClellan announced she will step down as co‑chair in September but will remain on the committee. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $16, 000 for Senior Advisory Committee and AFCP initiative
• Agenda not approved – quorum not met
• May 5, 2025 minutes not approved – quorum not met
• Bonnie McClellan will relinquish co‑chair role in September
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (all in favor, none opposed)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board approved the meeting agenda and the April 16 minutes by unanimous vote. No new updates were reported on planning, public works, or green space. The Board set a public hearing for May 6, 2025 to discuss increasing the Board to nine members. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approve May 28, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approve April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Schedule public hearing on May 6, 2025 to consider expanding Board to nine members
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0‑0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority Board approved a $325,000 FY2026 appropriations bill. It also approved payment of four invoices exceeding $4,000, totaling $43,502.23. Financial reports for April 30, 2025 and the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes were each approved. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved FY2026 appropriations bill for $325,000 (approval recorded)
• Approved payment of invoices over $4,000: Kelly Benefits $5,679.67 (April), Kelly Benefits $5,679.67 (May), VOYA Institution $23,143.23, GEMMCOMM $9,000 (4-0)
• Approved April 30, 2025 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular monthly meeting (3-0)

Restorative Justice Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March meeting. The motion was made by Andrew Fellows, seconded by Willie Sellers, and passed with a 7-0-0 vote. No other motions were decided because a quorum was not present for the water investigation request.

• Approved March meeting minutes (7-0-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee approved its agenda and the April 17 minutes, each by a 5‑0‑0 vote. It unanimously supported presenting the Bike Lane Obstruction Ordinance at the City Council public hearing. The July meeting date was tabled pending additional member input, and the meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved April 17 minutes (5-0-0)
• Supported presentation of Bike Lane Obstruction Ordinance at City Council public hearing (5-0-0)
• Tabled July meeting scheduling decision (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The task force approved the agenda and the April 9, 2025 minutes with corrections. It adopted revisions to the draft parent and provider surveys, removing several questions and adding an open‑ended item. The committee finalized an outreach plan to interview 15 local childcare providers in May, eliminating six providers from the list and assigning each member two contacts. The tabling‑opportunities item was postponed and the next meeting was set for June 5, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes with corrections (motion seconded)
• Revised draft survey: eliminated affordability questions 2,5,6; eliminated accessibility question 2 and transportation question 4; deleted conversation questions 1‑3 and added open‑ended question
• Eliminated six providers from outreach list (College Park CC, College Park Nursery School, College Park Youth Service Center, Friends Community afterschool, Hollywood Community afterschool, Holy Cross afterschool)
• Agreed to contact 15 daycare providers in May; each member to contact two; Danielle to prepare outreach script
• Tabling opportunities item postponed (tabled)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Bee City USA

The committee approved the agenda and the April 2025 minutes. It approved a $5,000 budget request for the next fiscal year and allocated the remaining $310.69 to a canopy and understory trees, and $2,195.80 for seed packets. The Bee Lab was decided to close by May 20, with volunteers retrieving plants. The next meeting was scheduled for June 11, 2025.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved April 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved $5,000 budget request and letter to Mayor/City Council (5-0-0)
• Approved spending $310.69 on canopy and understory trees (5-0-0)
• Approved $2,195.80 for 3,000 seed packets (5-0-0)
• Decided to close Bee Lab by May 20 (no vote recorded)
• Adopted June 11, 2025 as next meeting date (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The committee approved a motion to purchase 100 toothbrush kits for the upcoming senior health fair. It also approved a door‑prize raffle using gift cards not exceeding $25 for game day events. The Veo scooter demonstration was tabled pending city approval and a waiver. Future meeting schedule was set to run July‑September with the next virtual meeting on June 4, 2025.

• Approved door‑prize raffle purchase of gift cards up to $25 (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of 100 toothbrush kits for health fair giveaways (motion passed)
• Tabled Veo scooter demonstration pending city approval and waiver (decision to table)
• Approved motion to set meeting schedule July‑September (motion passed)
• Scheduled next virtual meeting for June 4, 2025 (decision made)
• Acknowledged resignation of Woei‑Nan Bair (recorded)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion passed)
• Approved agenda and April 2 minutes (motions passed)

City Events Advisory Board

The City Events Advisory Board did not have a quorum, so the agenda review was postponed. Likewise, the approval of the March 10, 2025 minutes was postponed. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Review and Approval of Agenda postponed (no quorum)
• Review and Approval of Minutes postponed (no quorum)

Advisory Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved its agenda and the meeting minutes. It then approved a 6‑inch fence height variance, allowing a 42‑inch fence at 9623 Narragansett Parkway. No other actions were taken; the staff provided updates on a planned student‑housing redevelopment and an affordable‑housing task force.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved 6‑inch fence height variance at 9623 Narragansett Parkway (5-0-0)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors unanimously approved the amended May 1, 2025 agenda and the April 3, 2025 minutes. Members discussed the board vacancy, a data‑recording project, the upcoming charter‑change implementation, vendor selections for the November 2025 election, and outreach plans, but no formal actions were taken. The board postponed decisions on alternate‑name usage and rank‑choice voting, adjourned unanimously, and scheduled the next meeting for June 5, 2025.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee accepted the agenda and March minutes unanimously. It approved the purchase of an edible sign and allocated up to $200 for Trolley Trail Day refreshments, $250 for a subcommittee meeting, and $250 for additional electric‑car magnets. The Committee also approved a letter removing a member from TLB meetings and adjourned the session.

• Accepted agenda with amended changes (10-0-0)
• Accepted March 2025 minutes (10-0-0)
• Approved purchase of edible sign (10-0-0)
• Approved up to $200 for Trolley Trail Day refreshments (10-0-0)
• Approved up to $250 for subcommittee meeting refreshments (10-0-0)
• Approved letter removing a CBE member from TLB meetings (10-0-0)
• Approved $250 for additional electric car magnets (9-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The workgroup approved its agenda (7‑0) and the March 24 meeting minutes (7‑0). Members voted to appoint Mr. Thurston to the Affordable Housing Task Force. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Agenda approved without amendment (7-0)
• March 24, 2025 minutes approved without amendment (7-0)
• Mr. Thurston appointed to Affordable Housing Task Force
• Draft progress report edited for Council presentation

Housing Authority

The College Park Housing Authority Board approved the March 31 financial reports, the payment of a $5,000 consultant fee, and two invoices totaling $9,700. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. No old business or resident comments were recorded.

• Approved minutes from March 27, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved March 31, 2025 financial reports (5‑0)
• Approved $5,000 consultant fee payment to GEMMCOMMM (5‑0)
• Approved TK Elevators invoice for $4,146.60 (5‑0)
• Approved Kelly Benefits invoice for $5,554.05 (5‑0)

Veterans Memorial Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 25, 2025 minutes. It approved a $600 lunch from the American Legion with $100 contributions from Tom Davis and Carol Macknis each. Several members were assigned specific tasks for the Memorial Day ceremony, including wreath placement and inviting the mayor. Additional support items such as tables, Buddy Poppies, and name‑tags were also approved.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved American Legion lunch for $600; Tom Davis and Carol Macknis each contribute $100
• Suzie Bellamy assigned to coordinate wreath placement
• Mary Cook assigned to invite the Mayor and County Council member Tom Dergona
• Frank Pacifico assigned to confirm availability of begonias for planting
• VFW to provide Buddy Poppies, overseen by Joe Ruth
• DPW to provide two 8‑foot tables and tablecloths
• Mrs. Macknis to work with Ms. Fischer on name‑tag design at no city cost

Education Advisory Committee

The committee approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0‑0). It voted to recommend to City Council that Paint Branch Elementary be added to the Amplify Tutoring program, also unanimously (6‑0‑0). The committee approved allocating up to $300 from its budget to Hollywood Elementary for t‑shirts and dye kits, with five votes in favor and one abstention (5‑0‑1).

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Recommended to City Council to add Paint Branch Elementary to Amplify Tutoring program (6-0-0)
• Allocated up to $300 to Hollywood Elementary for t‑shirts and dye kits (5-0-1)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board unanimously approved the April 16 agenda and the corrected March 27 minutes. The Board scheduled Arbor Day for April 25 at 6 p.m. and selected a planting site. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved April 16 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 27 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Scheduled Arbor Day for April 25 at 6 p.m.; site selected
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0 vote)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee approved its agenda and the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes without opposition. It unanimously adopted a motion for Chair Mark Shroder to send a written statement to Councilwoman Mackie supporting pedestrian safety measures, including removing Bowdoin Street from high‑priority projects and improving bike lanes on Rhode Island Avenue. The committee also approved its Western Gateway development report, giving staff flexibility to revise it, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved FY26 budget support statement to Councilwoman Mackie (6-0-0)
• Approved Western Gateway committee report with revision flexibility (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission approved the March 18 meeting minutes by a 9‑0 vote. It unanimously approved a motion asking the City to secure a right of first refusal for the former Lincoln High School property. The meeting was then adjourned by an 8‑0 vote. Members were reminded that all terms end June 30 and re‑applications are due by May 23.

• Approved March 18 minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved request for first refusal on Lincoln High property (9-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (8-0-0)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 6, 2025 minutes. Members unanimously voted to email a draft childcare survey to the committee within one to two weeks, with Aubrey tasked to create an Excel worksheet and draft the questions. The group agreed to use the Hollywood Farmer’s Market (starting April 12) and City‑branded tents (first available April 26) for outreach, and will have access to the city SurveyMonkey account pending attorney review.

• Agenda approved (no formal vote required)
• March 6, 2025 minutes approved
• Unanimously passed motion to circulate draft survey by email within 1‑2 weeks
• Aubrey assigned to create Excel worksheet (cost, availability, location) and draft survey questions
• City‑branded tents approved for event use; first available April 26, 2025
• Decision to use Hollywood Farmer’s Market (starting April 12, 2025) for outreach and survey collection
• Committee granted access to city SurveyMonkey account; city attorney to review survey before distribution
• Agreement to provide the same Excel questionnaire to childcare providers as next step

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the March and February minutes unanimously. It decided to track all City‑mailed election materials returned in the March 11 District 3 special election by creating a spreadsheet, with members meeting on April 9 to begin data entry. Susan Huemmrich will approve the post‑election campaign finance reports by April 4, and City Clerk Yvette Allen will provide a city vendor list.

• Approved agenda (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Scheduled April 9, 2025 meeting to create spreadsheet tracking returned election mail
• Committed to complete spreadsheet of returned mail as a data point for voter‑roll accuracy
• Susan Huemmrich to approve campaign finance reports by April 4, 2025
• Yvette Allen to provide city vendor list for finance reporting
• Mary Barnes to research weatherproof tape options for electioneering‑zone signage

Bee City USA

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 2025 minutes unanimously (8-0-0). It also approved a $2,100 expenditure for 3,000 seed packets, again with an 8-0-0 vote. A request to increase the Bee City budget to $5,000 for the next fiscal year will be forwarded to the mayor and City Council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (8-0-0).

• Approved agenda (8-0-0)
• Approved March 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved $2,100 spend for 3,000 seed packets (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The committee approved its agenda and the March 5, 2025 minutes unanimously. It also passed a motion to formally express interest in partnering with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to conduct a walk audit. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Expressed formal interest in partnering with Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for walk audit (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Old Town Local Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda (5-0-0) and voted to table approval of the March 5, 2025 minutes (5-0-0). A motion was made to approve HAWP 2025-013 for the McDonnell House at 7400 Dartmouth Avenue; the minutes do not record a vote outcome. An amendment proposing a three‑year completion deadline was also discussed but no decision was recorded.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Tabled approval of March 5, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Motion to approve HAWP 2025-013 McDonnell House (outcome not recorded)
• Proposed amendment for three‑year work deadline (outcome not recorded)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Board unanimously approved the amended March 27, 2025 agenda and the corrected minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 27, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority Board unanimously approved its February financial reports and the February 27 meeting minutes. It also approved payment of four invoices over $4,000, including a $483,094.82 invoice to TK Elevators. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved February 28, 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Housing Insurance Service invoice $7,276.00 (5-0)
• Approved TK Elevators invoice $483,094.82 (5-0)
• Approved Home Depot invoice $5,101.05 (5-0)
• Approved Kelly Benefits invoice $5,554.05 (5-0)

Veterans Memorial Committee

The Veterans Memorial Committee unanimously approved the October 17, 2024 meeting minutes. It assigned members to coordinate wreath placement, begonia plantings, prayer services, signage, flyers, catering, and table supplies for the upcoming Memorial Day event.

• Approved October 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Suzie Bellamy assigned to coordinate wreath placement
• Mary Cook assigned to coordinate begonia plantings with Boy Scouts
• Frank Pacifico tasked to confirm DJ availability and audio recording of Taps
• 15 additional smaller yard signs ordered for distribution by DPW
• Lisa Fischer to draft and forward Memorial Day flyer to the committee
• Tom Davis to inquire about Mission BBQ catering for up to 125 people
• DPW to provide two 8‑ft tables and tablecloths for veteran photo display

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee accepted the meeting agenda and the February 2025 minutes. It authorized up to $200 for hand tools and up to $2,000 for an edible garden sign. The board also approved submitting an energy‑audit request letter to city officials and creating a community garden at the new College Park Woods clubhouse.

• Approved meeting agenda with amendments (11-0-0)
• Approved February 2025 minutes (10-0-1)
• Approved up to $200 for hand tools (12-0-0)
• Approved up to $2,000 for a 3 ft × 2 ft garden sign (12-0-0)
• Approved submission of draft energy‑audit request letter to Mayor and City Council (12-0-0)
• Approved establishment of a community garden at the new College Park Woods clubhouse (11-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Seniors Committee approved its agenda and the February 24 meeting minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. The group also reviewed long‑term planning, discussed upcoming collaborations, and identified several follow‑up actions.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved February 24 minutes (7‑0)
• Delayed quarterly insert planning until city funding is approved
• Ms. Miller will contact Luminis Health/Doctors Community Hospital for community events
• Ms. Miller will confirm FY‑26 budget inclusion for the Aging In Place Home Repair program
• Mr. Amodi will schedule a Forever Fit class at the Woods Clubhouse on June 18
• Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will collaborate on an AARP Walk Audit in May (date TBD)
• Group will circulate a draft brochure consolidating resources (proposed by Ms. Miller)

Education Advisory Committee

The committee postponed approval of the February 2025 meeting minutes because a quorum was not present. It approved the use of $2,300 to purchase books for Maryland Day on April 26, 2025, with Ms. Powers selecting the titles. The committee returned to its regular schedule of meetings on the third Monday of each month, setting the next meetings for April 21 and May 19, 2025, and noting no meetings in June or July.

• February 2025 meeting minutes approval tabled (no quorum)
• Allocate $2,300 for Maryland Day book purchases (Ms. Powers to select books)
• Adopt regular meeting schedule (3rd Mondays); next meetings set for April 21 and May 19, 2025; no meetings June/July

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The meeting lacked a quorum, so the committee could not call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, or approve the February 20, 2025 minutes. Items such as the Trolley Trail/Duvall Connection were discussed only for general information. No formal decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.