Hyattsville public meetings in 2025

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee is meeting to establish its schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. The session includes a period for public comment.

• Approval of FY26 EAC Meeting Calendar

Code Compliance Advisory Board

The committee will meet to review a code issues report and discuss new business. The agenda includes public comment and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Code Issues report presented by CJ Reading and Hal Metzler

Race and Equity Task Force

The Race and Equity Task Force will hold a work session to plan its 2026 agenda, including reviewing proposed communications about a revised advisory role, outreach to community and advocacy partners, and identifying dates for a community engagement meeting. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of November minutes, and new member introductions.

• 2026 agenda planning work session
• Review proposed communications about revised RETF advisory role
• Outreach to community and advocacy partners for presentations
• Identify dates for community engagement meeting
• Approval of November meeting minutes

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will hear a presentation on financial feasibility for preserving affordable rental housing and vote on several action items. Key decisions include authorizing a position on the West Hyattsville Phase 2 detailed site plan, approving police data agreements with Lexis Nexis and LeadsOnline (not to exceed $24,412.24), and amending the DPW capital budget to purchase snow and street maintenance equipment (up to $95,000). Consent items include renewal of a joint crisis response MOU and disbursement of FY26 Thrive Grant awards totaling $6,500.

• West Hyattsville Phase 2 Detailed Site Plan (DSP-20053-02) – Council to authorize formal position to M-NCPPC
• DPW capital budget amendment and purchase of snow/street equipment from Autrusa, up to $95,000
• Subscription Services Agreement with LeadsOnline for three years, not to exceed $24,412.24 (grant-funded)
• Agreement with Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions for police records database access (no dollar amount specified)
• Resolution 2025-07 establishing historic preservation as a city priority

Education Advisory Committee

The Hyattsville Education Advisory Committee will meet virtually to approve the FY26 meeting calendar and hear public comment. The agenda includes a roll call of members and a welcome address.

• Approval of FY26 EAC Meeting Calendar
• Public comment period
• Roll call of committee members
• Welcome and introduction

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Hyattsville Police & Public Safety Citizens’ Advisory Committee will review its work for 2025. Members will discuss topics for 2026 and consider committee workflow. The police chief will give a department update. No formal actions or votes are scheduled.

• Year‑end review of committee work (10‑15 minutes)
• Discussion on 2026 discussion topics (15‑20 minutes)
• Committee workflow discussion (10 minutes)
• Police Department update by Chief Towers (10‑15 minutes)
• Public comments (up to two minutes per person)

Ethics Commission

The Hyattsville Ethics Commission will hold a virtual meeting to elect officers and adopt its 2026 meeting calendar. The agenda consists of standard procedural items with no substantive discussions or decisions listed.

• Election of officers for the commission
• Adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will review previous meeting minutes, receive updates on a mental health video project and a joint meeting with Martinsville YAC, and set goals for a new initiative on youth mental health awareness, including planning and filming dates.

• Review of minutes from Nov. 13 meeting
• Update on connecting with Communications about mental health video
• Update on Hyattsville and Martinsville YAC meeting
• Goal setting for 5 W's of youth mental health awareness video
• Scheduling dates for planning and filming the video

The Youth Advisory Council reviewed and corrected prior minutes, received an update that the city communications team will work with them on a mental‑health video, and set goals for the video’s content, audience, platforms, length, and timeline. No formal approval, denial, or vote was recorded.

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The Hyattsville Environment Committee will meet to discuss zero waste initiatives with the DPW and the potential combining of the Shade Tree Board and HEC. The committee will also review the 2026 calendar and plan for January elections.

• Discussion with DPW regarding Zero Waste
• Proposal to combine Shade Tree Board and HEC
• Approval of 2026 HEC Calendar
• Planning for January 2026 chair, co-chair, and secretary elections
• CAP Update

The Hyattsville Environment Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November meeting. The committee also unanimously approved the 2026 meeting calendar. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 HEC calendar (unanimous)

Education Advisory Committee

The Hyattsville Education Advisory Committee will meet virtually to approve meeting minutes, discuss the timeline for Education Enrichment Grants, and confirm the process for January 2026 committee elections.

• Approval of December and November meeting minutes
• Review of Education Enrichment Grants timeline
• Confirmation of January 2026 committee elections process
• Update on committee member eligibility
• Open discussion on new initiatives

Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee will approve prior meeting minutes, review upcoming speaker series topics, and finalize recommendations on THRIVE grant allocations to present to the City Council. They will also discuss how to use any remaining grant funds. The meeting includes a brief public comment period and concludes with new business.

• Approve minutes from September and October meetings
• Speaker series topics: blood pressure/heart health and nutrition
• Finalize THRIVE grant recommendations for Council
• Discuss use of remaining THRIVE grant funds

The committee unanimously approved the September and October meeting minutes. They adopted the 2026 calendar of meeting dates. A motion to skip the December 2025 meeting was carried, so the next meeting will be in January. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 calendar meeting dates (motion passes)
• Cancelled December 2025 meeting (motion carries)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carries)

Shade Tree Board

The Hyattsville Shade Tree Board will meet to approve November minutes and review permits, denials, and illegal tree removals. The board plans to discuss holding elections in January 2026 and revising the city tree ordinance for a City Council vote.

• Approval of November 2025 minutes
• Review of tree permits, denials, and illegal removals
• Update on Shade Tree Board Elections (January 2026)
• Discussion on revising the tree ordinance for City Council
• Public comment session (5 minutes per person)

The Shade Tree Board approved the November 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed to draft a tree‑resource card and to follow up on a resident complaint about tree trimming. Dawn Taft will clarify the new protocol for unauthorized tree cuts and report back. The board noted the first social‑media post and scheduled the next meeting for January 7, 2026.

• Approved November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Randy Gallagher agreed to draft a tree‑resource card/flyer
• Dawn Taft will clarify new protocol for unauthorized tree cuts and report back
• Dawn Taft will check with DPW on resident tree‑trimming complaint and report at January meeting
• Board noted first Shade Tree Board social‑media post

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will vote on authorizing staff to submit comments on Prince George's County's draft rent stabilization regulations. Other action includes a $50,000 budget amendment for a council chambers contract change order and a discussion on amending the city charter to fill council vacancies. The consent agenda includes renewal of a USPS parking lot lease and approval of FY26 Corridor Investment Program grants totaling $30,279 to local businesses.

• Action item: Comments on Prince George's County Rent Stabilization draft regulations
• Budget amendment: $50,000 change order for Washington Woodworking contract for council chambers
• Discussion: Charter amendment resolution on filling council vacancies
• Consent: 5-year lease renewal with USPS for Gallatin Street parking lot
• Consent: $30,279 in FY26 Corridor Investment Program grants to 11 businesses

The Hyattsville City Council adopted the 2026 meeting calendar with a 10‑1 vote. It also approved the renewal of the USPS Gallatin Street lot lease, FY26 Corridor Investment Program grant awards, and a $50,000 amendment to the FY26 capital budget for a Washington Woodworking change order. The Council authorized staff to submit comments on Prince George's County rent‑stabilization draft regulations and appointed two residents to city committees. A proclamation recognizing World AIDS Day was adopted unanimously.

• Adopted 2026 Council Meeting Calendar (10-1)
• Approved USPS Gallatin Street lot lease renewal (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Corridor Investment Program grant awards (unanimous)
• Amended FY26 Capital budget by $50,000 for Washington Woodworking change order (10-0-1)
• Authorized staff to comment on Prince George's County rent‑stabilization draft (unanimous)
• Appointed Malik Ferguson to Hyattsville Environment Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Koya to Race and Equity Task Force (unanimous)
• Adopted World AIDS Day proclamation (unanimous)

Race and Equity Task Force

This meeting of the Hyattsville Race and Equity Task Force is largely procedural, covering approval of October minutes, updates to the vision statement, a review of a committee worksheet, and planning for new member recruitment. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Vision statement updates and discussion
• Committee worksheet review and discussion
• New member recruitment discussion

The committee approved the October meeting minutes. A revised Vision Statement was adopted by consent. Members agreed to conduct introductory outreach to all city committees and attend at least one meeting of each during the year. Plans were made to recruit up to four new members and two implicit‑bias trainings were scheduled for December.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adopted revised Vision Statement (consent)
• Agreed to introductory outreach to other city committees and attend at least one meeting per committee
• Committed to recruit up to four new RETF members with planned messaging and outreach
• Scheduled implicit bias training at HVL Branch Library on Dec 2, 6‑7:30 pm
• Scheduled implicit bias training at City Building on Dec 8, 6‑7:30 pm

Age Friendly Work Group

The Hyattsville Age-Friendly Work Group is meeting to discuss programming including a Thanksgiving meal delivery for community members on Nov. 20-21, a Nutrition and Healthy Aging workshop on Dec. 15, and an Oral History Project planned for spring 2026. Key updates cover an art exhibit with Friendship Arms residents, a care partner support group, and a Lunch and Learn on Adult Protective Services and the ROSA program. Other announcements include fall class finales and the next meeting date.

• Thanksgiving meal delivery for community members on Nov. 20-21
• Nutrition and Healthy Aging workshop on Dec. 15 at the Hyattsville Municipal Building
• County Frozen Meal Program participant recertification
• Oral History Project scheduled for spring 2026
• Lunch and Learn workshop on Adult Protective Services and ROSA program on Nov. 17

Educational Facilities Task Force

The Educational Facilities Committee will approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting, discuss logistical matters for the 2026 calendar and committee positions, receive an update on the Hyattsville Elementary School construction project, and receive an update on the school's swing space plan.

• Approve minutes from 10/16/2025 meeting
• Logistical discussion of 2026 calendar and committee positions
• Hyattsville Elementary School construction update
• Hyattsville Elementary School swing space update

The task force approved the 2026 calendar setting third‑Thursday meetings at 7 p.m. Committee chair and vice‑chair elections are scheduled for January. An update was given that demolition at the HES site is complete and site work continues, with fewer traffic complaints than the HMS project. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (third Thursday at 7 p.m.)

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Hyattsville Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee will discuss the implementation of stop sign cameras and review committee workflow and future topics. Chief Towers will provide a department update. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of stop sign camera implementation (15-20 minutes)
• Committee workflow and future discussion topics (20 minutes)
• Police Department update from Chief Towers (10-15 minutes)
• Public comment period (2 minutes per person)
• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes

A quorum of six members was present. The agenda and the October meeting minutes were each approved unanimously. The committee discussed plans to implement stop‑sign cameras but no formal vote was recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Code Compliance Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting of the Code Compliance Advisory Committee. The agenda is mostly procedural, including welcome, public input, roll call, and approval of previous meeting minutes. The committee will also discuss a draft 2026 calendar and receive an update on code issues from staff liaison Hal Metzler. There are no major ordinances, contracts, or rezonings on the agenda.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 draft calendar
• Update on code issues with Hal Metzler
• Committee news and updates
• New business

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The Hyattsville Environment Committee will approve the October meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will discuss a recommendation to launch a Pay‑As‑You‑Throw pilot program. The committee will also review new member applications, set goals and an implementation plan, adopt the 2026 calendar, and hold elections for chair and secretary.

• Pay‑As‑You‑Throw pilot recommendation (30 min)
• HEC new member applications
• HEC goals: leads and implementation plan (30 min)
• HEC calendar for 2026
• HEC chair & secretary elections (January 2026)

The Hyattsville Environment Committee unanimously approved the October meeting minutes. The committee discussed a Pay-As-You-Throw pilot, noting a potential grant due December 12 and concerns about equity and enforcement. Members volunteered as point persons for initiatives such as the Resident Resource Guide and event promotion. The 2026 calendar and upcoming chair and secretary elections were scheduled for future meetings.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will hear a presentation on the final phase of the Riverfront at West Hyattsville project. The body will also receive an update on Prince George's County rent stabilization and elect committee officers.

• Riverfront at West Hyattsville (DSP-20053-02): Proposed multifamily development with 342 dwelling units and parking structure
• Prince George's County DPIE Rent Stabilization program update
• Election of Committee Chair, Co-Chair, and Record Keeper
• Approval of May 20, September 16, and October 21, 2025 minutes

The Planning Committee unanimously voted to send its comments on the Riverfront at West Hyattsville project to the City Council. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 20, September 16 (with an amendment removing Councilmember Schaible), and October 21, 2025 meetings. Election of officers was postponed to the next meeting due to low attendance.

• Unanimously voted to send Riverfront project comments to Council
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes with amendment removing Councilmember Schaible
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes
• Postponed election of officers to next meeting

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on street projects from the Department of Public Works and an update from the Community, Business, and Economic Development Department. The body is also deciding on two committee reappointments and the adoption of an equity vision statement.

• Presentation on Streets Projects by the Department of Public Works
• Reappointment of Daniel Amador to the Racial Equity Task Force
• Reappointment of Thaddeus Waterman to the Hyattsville Environment Committee
• Adoption of the Race and Equity Task Force Equity Vision Statement
• Disbursement of $461.67 in Ward 4 discretionary funds for event refreshments and supplies

The Hyattsville City Council approved the meeting agenda and the October 6 and 20, 2025 minutes. It adopted proclamations for Small Business Saturday and American Education Week. The Council also reappointed two members to city task forces and appointed a new member to the Educational Facilities Task Force. A $461.67 reimbursement from Ward 4 discretionary funds was authorized.

• Approved agenda (11‑0)
• Approved October 6 and October 20, 2025 minutes (11‑0)
• Adopted Small Business Saturday proclamation (11‑0)
• Adopted American Education Week proclamation (11‑0)
• Reappointed Daniel Amador to Racial Equity Task Force (11‑0)
• Reappointed Thaddeus Waterman to Hyattsville Environment Committee (11‑0)
• Appointed Colin Hendry to Educational Facilities Task Force (11‑0)
• Authorized $461.67 Ward 4 discretionary fund reimbursement to Councilmember Michelle Lee (11‑0)

Youth Advisory Council

The Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council will review past minutes, discuss mental health training, and set goals for new initiatives. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of minutes from Oct. 9 meeting
• Discussion of QPR & Be There Cert. mental health trainings
• Planning for new YAC initiatives
• Public comment period (5 minutes)
• Next meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025

The Youth Advisory Council met on November 13, 2025 with a quorum of ten members. Members received training on suicide prevention, discussed setting new goals, and explored ideas for community outreach on mental health and immigration issues. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council work session will open with standard items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, agenda approval, and public comment. Council members will discuss the 2026‑99 Council Rules of Procedure, the 2026 council meeting calendar, and FY26 legislative priorities. A draft strategic plan for 2026‑2031 will be presented by the Community, Business, and Economic Development department. The meeting will end with council dialogue and adjournment.

• Discussion of Council Rules of Procedure (2026‑99)
• Discussion of 2026 Council Meeting Calendar (2026‑101)
• Discussion of FY26 Legislative Priorities (2026‑98)
• Presentation of Draft Strategic Plan for 2026‑2031 (2026‑100)

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the session at 1:40 PM was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided during this work session.

• Approved agenda (AYE: all members, NAY: none, ABSTAIN: none)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:40 PM (AYE: all members, NAY: none, ABSTAIN: none)

Shade Tree Board

The Hyattsville Shade Tree Board will meet to approve minutes, review permits, and discuss updating the city's tree ordinance. The board will also adopt its 2026 meeting calendar and discuss board elections.

• Approval of October 2025 minutes
• Review of tree permits, denials, and illegal removals
• Discussion on revising the city tree ordinance
• Adoption of the 2026 Shade Tree Board calendar
• Discussion of board elections for January

The board approved the October 2025 meeting minutes with minor formatting changes. It adopted the 2026 Shade Tree Board calendar as presented. The discussion on PG County real‑estate documents was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (formatting update)
• Adopted 2026 Shade Tree Board calendar
• Postponed discussion of PG County real estate documents to next month

Board of Supervisors of Election

The Board of Supervisors of Election will meet to receive updates on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and legislation regarding filling vacancies. The meeting includes time for public comment and the approval of previous minutes.

• Filling Vacancy Legislation Update
• RCV Review Update

The Board approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It directed staff to prepare a draft presentation on the vacancy‑legislation for the next Board meeting on December 2. The Board also tasked Erin with creating a project‑management timeline for the ranked‑choice voting research. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Action: draft vacancy‑legislation presentation due 12/2
• Action: create project‑management timeline for RCV research (assigned to Erin)

Education Advisory Committee

The committee will elect a new chair, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss collaborations with the Education Facilities Committee and Youth Advisory Council. They will also plan the upcoming Principal's Luncheon. The meeting is procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Election of new chair for the committee
• Approval of October 2025 meeting agenda and July 28 meeting minutes
• Discussion on connecting with Education Facilities Committee
• Discussion on connecting with Youth Advisory Council
• Planning for the Principal's Luncheon event

City Council

The City Council will discuss and decide on a three-year contract for an Automated Stop Sign Enforcement Program. The body will also consider appointments to the Planning and Code Compliance committees and review audit recommendations.

• Contract award to JENOPTIK Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC for Automated Stop Sign Enforcement Program
• Agreement with Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions for police records database access
• Appointment of Alexander Houck, Todd Dengel, and Maureen Foster to the Planning Committee
• Appointment of Juan Pablo Madrid to the Code Compliance Advisory Committee
• Disbursement of $93.31 from Ward 3 discretionary funds for refreshments

The City Council unanimously approved a three‑year automated stop‑sign enforcement contract with JENOPTIK Smart Mobility Solutions. A motion to amend the LexisNexis agreement to add breach‑of‑confidentiality and termination clauses passed 6‑4‑1. The Council also adopted three proclamations, approved four committee appointments, authorized a $93.31 discretionary fund disbursement, and accepted the FY23 audit committee recommendations.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for Native American Heritage Month, Veterans Day, Municipal Government Works Month (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Planning Committee (Houck, Dengel, Foster) and Code Compliance Committee (Juan Pablo Madrid) (unanimous)
• Authorized $93.31 Ward 3 discretionary fund reimbursement (consent agenda)
• Accepted FY23 Audit Committee recommendations and directed Treasurer to present corrective action plan (unanimous)
• Amended LexisNexis agreement to add breach and termination clauses (AYE 6, NAY 4, ABSTAIN 1)
• Approved three‑year stop‑sign camera contract with JENOPTIK (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:43 PM (unanimous)

General

The Hyattsville Environment Committee will discuss developing a Pay-as-you-Throw pilot program, set goals and an implementation plan, and consider applying for a Sustainable Maryland grant by November 10, 2025. The agenda also includes a report back from the Green Festival and a training session on invasive species removal. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Pay-as-you-Throw pilot development (30-45 min discussion)
• Sustainable Maryland Grants - HVL application planned (due 11/10/25)
• HEC Goals: leads and implementation plan
• Green Festival report back
• Invasive removal training & work session Oct 31 at 38th Ave Park

The committee unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. Discussion of HEC goals and the Green Festival report were postponed to the next meeting. The next meeting was set for November 18, 2025 because November 11 is a holiday.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed HEC Goals discussion to next meeting
• Postponed Green Festival report to next meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for Nov 18, 2025 (Nov 11 holiday)

Race and Equity Task Force

The Race and Equity Task Force will hold a work session on the Equity Plan, including a presentation debrief and next steps. Members will also hear a presentation on the Climate Action Plan Resident Survey from a University of Maryland representative. The meeting includes public comment and approval of August meeting minutes.

• Equity Plan Work Session with presentation debrief and next steps
• Climate Action Plan Resident Survey presentation by UMD's Shanna Pearson
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes

The Hyattsville Race & Equity Task Force formally adopted the Equity Plan and the revised committee worksheet. A motion to approve the 2026 meeting calendar draft was made, but the vote outcome was not recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted Equity Plan and revised committee worksheet (adopted)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Age Friendly Work Group

The Age-Friendly Work Group is meeting to review aging and wellness services programming. Discussions include upcoming workshops, student-led art classes, and regional transportation challenges.

• Lunch and Learn Workshop regarding Adult Protective Services (APS) and ROSA Program
• Northwestern VPA Student-Led Art Class for Friendship Arms Residents
• 5th Annual Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit regarding housing insecurity and homelessness
• Regional bus route changes and transportation challenges
• Aging and Wellness Services Coordinator Position

Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will consider approving minutes from September, review applications for THRIVE Grants, and discuss plans for a speaker series covering lupus awareness, blood pressure/heart health, and nutrition. Public comment will be heard, and new business may be introduced.

• Approve September meeting minutes
• Discuss Lupus Awareness follow-up event
• Discuss Blood Pressure / Heart Health event
• Discuss Nutrition event
• Review THRIVE Grants applications

The committee voted unanimously to petition the City Council to transfer $6,500 of the THRIVE grant budget into the committee’s funds. The motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved unanimously. The September meeting minutes were not approved and will be considered at the November meeting. No new business was presented.

• Petition Council to move $6,500 THRIVE grant budget to committee funds – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously
• September meeting minutes not approved; to be addressed at November meeting – deferred

Youth Advisory Council

The Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council will continue a brainstorming session started in September. The meeting is held at the Municipal Building and is open to the public.

• Continuation of brainstorm session from Sept 24th
• Closing reflections
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Nov 13, 2025

Planning Committee

The Hyattsville Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes from May and September, elect officers for the 2026 calendar year, and take a tour of the Hyatt View development at 44th Ave & Oglethorpe St.

• Approve May 20, 2025 and September 16, 2025 minutes
• Approve 2026 Planning Committee Calendar
• Elect Committee Officers (Chair, Co-Chair, Record Keeper)
• Hyatt View Development Tour (44th Ave & Oglethorpe St)
• In-person meeting at City Building 4310 Gallatin Street

The Planning Committee postponed approval of the May 20, 2025 and September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the 2026 Planning Committee calendar. The election of officers was postponed due to low attendance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Postponed approval of May 20, 2025 minutes (motion by Maureen)
• Postponed approval of September 16, 2025 minutes (motion by Maureen)
• Approved 2026 Planning Committee calendar (motion by Todd, seconded by Marshall)
• Postponed election of officers (motion by Maureen)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Todd, seconded by Marshall)

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the staff draft of Prince George's County Master Transportation Plan (item 6.a) and discuss the Race and Equity Task Force Equity Plan (item 10.a). The consent agenda includes votes on a $650,000 budget amendment for Motorola communications equipment for the Hamilton Street facility, acceptance of a $2,500 police training grant, authorization of an MOU for the Child Advocacy Center, and appropriation of a $150,000 NORC grant from the Maryland Department of Aging for older adult programs.

• Presentation of 2026-85 Staff Draft of Prince George's County Master Transportation Plan
• FY26 DPW CIP Budget Amendment: up to $650,000 for Motorola communications equipment at 3505 Hamilton Street
• FY26 Budget Appropriation: $150,000 Maryland Department of Aging NORC grant for older adult programs
• FY26 Budget Appropriation: $2,500 Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission grant for officer survival training
• Discussion of Race and Equity Task Force Equity Plan

Educational Facilities Task Force

The Educational Facilities Task Force will receive updates on Hyattsville Elementary School construction and swing space, discuss collaboration with the Education Advisory Committee, and interview a potential new member. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes from July 17, 2025.

• Hyattsville Elementary School construction update
• Hyattsville Elementary School swing space update
• Education Advisory Committee collaboration discussion
• Interviewing potential new task force member

The Educational Facilities Task Force approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded by Amy, and the meeting was closed. No vote tallies were recorded for these approvals.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved minutes from prior meeting (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed, seconded by Amy
• Dan assigned to improve EFTF communication listserv
• Shawn to inform Jim Hendrix about community email issues

Code Compliance Advisory Board

The Code Compliance Advisory Committee will approve previous meeting minutes, discuss a draft 2026 calendar, and receive an update on code compliance issues from staff liaison Hal Metzler. No specific code violations, enforcement actions, or financial items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of draft 2026 calendar
• Update on code issues by staff liaison Hal Metzler
• Committee news and updates
• No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes scheduled

Ethics Commission

The Hyattsville Ethics Commission is meeting to review several routine reports, including the annual report, annual campaign finance report, and disposition of funds reports. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a revision of a cover sheet, and new business. No decisions on specific projects or expenditures are listed.

• Annual Report Review
• Annual Campaign Finance Report Review
• Disposition of Funds Reports Review
• Revision of Cover Sheet Review

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The Hyattsville Environment Committee will discuss and develop a Pay-as-you-Throw pilot program, hear a report back from the Green Festival, and note an upcoming invasive removal event in Wards 4 on October 18. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda; these are discussion items.

• Pay-as-you-Throw pilot development (30-45 min discussion)
• Green Festival report back
• Invasive removal event in Wards 4 on October 18
• Upcoming HEC tasks: elect chair & recorder (January 2026), annual meeting calendar (Dec 2026)

Youth Advisory Council

The Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting to review past minutes, discuss upcoming events, and provide information on mental health support training. The session is open to the public.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Notice of upcoming events
• Information on Hyattsville and Martinsville YACs meeting continuation
• Upcoming mental health support trainings (QPR, Be There cert.)
• Public comment period

The Youth Advisory Council passed a motion to send a proposition to the City of Hyattsville communication team to develop a video about youth mental health resources. All seven members present voted in favor. The video project will not proceed until the proposition receives further approval.

• Motion passed to send proposition to City of Hyattsville communication team for youth mental health video (7-0)

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The committee will hear from Ms. Shakira Louimarre of the GARE team on research into small-city police responses to unhoused residents, and elect a new chair (effective after November). Time permitting, members will begin discussing how the Hyattsville community can respond to heightened ICE activity. Standard items include public comments, approval of minutes, and a police department update.

• Election of a new PPSAC chair, effective after the November meeting
• Discussion of GARE team research on how small-city police departments handle calls involving unhoused residents
• Potential discussion on Hyattsville community response to heightened ICE activity
• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Police Department update from Chief Towers

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August meeting minutes. Members voted to appoint Taurean Barnwell as the incoming Chair of the Police and Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee, effective at the November meeting. The motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Taurean Barnwell as incoming Chair (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Shade Tree Board

The Shade Tree Board will review permit reports and discuss updates to the tree ordinance. The body will also plan for the Green Festival and potential fall activities such as mulch or vine blitzes.

• Report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals
• Tree ordinance updates
• Green Festival planning
• Proposed fall activities including vine or mulch blitzes
• Invasive vine removals

The Shade Tree Board approved the September 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed permit approvals and denials, communications staffing, participation in the Prince George’s County Green Festival, and plans for fall invasive‑vine removal activities.

• Approved September 2025 minutes

Board of Supervisors of Election

The Hyattsville Board of Supervisors of Elections will hold a regular meeting to discuss legislative updates and plan an assessment of ranked-choice voting (RCV). Public comment will be heard, and minutes from prior meetings will be approved.

• Public comment period
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Legislative update on election-related matters
• RCV Assessment Planning — discussion of ranked-choice voting evaluation

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 6, 2025, to consider several items. They will hear an audit committee presentation on the FY23 audit, vote on seven proclamations, and make appointments to the Code Compliance Committee, Planning Committee, and Ethics Commission. Action items include a charter amendment to remove the 8:00 PM start time and twice-monthly meeting requirement, and a 3% increase in the city's flat-rate contribution to employee health care premiums for 2026. Consent items include a zoning variance letter for 3119 Madison St and acceptance of opioid settlement funds from two separate settlements.

• Zoning variance request (V-37-25) for 3119 Madison St to validate existing lot area and parking area
• Acceptance of opioid settlement funds from Purdue Sackler and Secondary Manufacturers settlements
• Charter Amendment Resolution 2025-01 to change meeting start time and frequency requirements
• 3% increase in city flat-rate contribution to employee health care premiums for calendar year 2026
• Reappointments to Code Compliance Committee and new appointments to Planning Committee and Ethics Commission

Age Friendly Work Group

The Age-Friendly Hyattsville Work Group will hear updates on fall 2025 programming for older adults, including art classes, digital literacy courses, a vaccination clinic, and the 5th Annual Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit. No binding decisions are expected; the agenda consists of informational items and routine announcements.

• Fall 2025 Hyattsville Is Home Art Class Series
• Fall 2025 Digital Literacy Class Series – new intermediate skills curriculum
• Vaccination Clinic for Older Adults (October 16, 2025)
• Lunch and Learn Workshop – Aging in Place at Home with PACE (October 13, 2025)
• 5th Annual Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit (October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2025)

Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to review minutes, discuss a speaker series covering topics like heart health and nutrition, and consider THRIVE Grant applications.

• Review minutes from July meeting
• Speaker Series: Self Care Saturday, Lupus Awareness, Blood Pressure/Heart Health
• THRIVE Grants applications
• Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker)

The committee approved the minutes from the August meeting. The deadline for THRIVE grant applications was moved to October 10, with a FY26 budget of $7,500 to fund 15 grants. The city agreed to provide staff, tents, tables, a sound system, and a banner for the Lupus Awareness event at the Duck Pond. Cheri will give Nicole contact information for Dan Ramirez for the upcoming Blood Pressure/Heart Health event.

• Approved August meeting minutes
• Extended THRIVE grant application deadline to Oct 10
• Set FY26 THRIVE grant budget at $7,500 for 15 grants
• Provided city staff, tents, tables, sound system, and banner for Lupus Awareness event
• Designated Duck Pond entrance as setup location for Lupus Awareness event
• Cheri to supply Nicole with Dan Ramirez contact info for Blood Pressure/Heart Health event

Youth Advisory Council

This is a special meeting of the Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council, focused on introductions and a brainstorming session with the Martinsville, VA, Youth Advisory Committee. The council will share community snapshots and discuss potential collaborative efforts. No decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily discussion and planning.

• Introductions with Martinsville, VA, Youth Advisory Committee
• Youth Advisory Committee and Community Snapshots
• Brainstorm session on collaborative efforts
• Closing reflections and adjournment

The Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council met with the Martinsville, VA Youth Advisory Council, exchanged introductions, shared community statistics, and discussed past goals such as Narcan training and voter registration. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and the meeting was adjourned to continue in October.

Race and Equity Task Force

The Race & Equity Task Force will begin with brief public comments, then approve the August meeting minutes. The main agenda item is an Equity Plan work session, which includes a presentation debrief, discussion of next steps, and updates to the committee worksheet.

• Public comment (up to 3 minutes per participant)
• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Equity Plan work session – presentation debrief
• Equity Plan work session – next steps
• Equity Plan work session – updates to committee worksheet

Education Advisory Committee

The Hyattsville Education Advisory Committee holds a regular meeting to approve the September agenda and July minutes, discuss connections with the Education Facilities Committee and Youth Advisory Council, and plan the upcoming Principal's Luncheon.

• Approve September meeting agenda
• Approve July 28 meeting minutes
• Connecting with Education Facilities Committee
• Connecting with Youth Advisory Council
• Principal’s Luncheon planning

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the need for electing a new chair in November, and share initial research into how small city police departments handle calls involving unhoused residents. The committee will also receive a department update from Chief Jarod Towers and take public comments.

• Discussion of electing a new PPSAC Chair at the November meeting
• Presentation of initial research on small city police responses to unhoused residents
• Police Department update from Chief Jarod Towers

At the September 17 meeting, the committee unanimously approved a revised agenda that introduced new member Evan Myers. The same vote also approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. No other actions were decided during the session.

• Approved revised agenda with new member introduction (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 PM (motion passed)

Code Compliance Advisory Board

The Hyattsville Code Compliance Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items: roll call, approval of previous minutes, and updates on code enforcement issues. The agenda includes a report from staff liaison Hal Metzler and time for committee news and new business. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed for discussion.

• Update on code issues with staff liaison Hal Metzler
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Committee news and updates
• New business

The Code Compliance Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. No other actions were formally decided. The board discussed grass‑length enforcement, junk‑vehicle fines, short‑term rental licensing, licensing simplification, and the urban fowl ordinance, and assigned follow‑up tasks to members. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025.

• Approved minutes from 5/21/2025

Ethics Commission

The Hyattsville Ethics Commission will meet virtually to approve minutes, review financial disclosure filings, and discuss annual campaign finance report reviews and form changes. The agenda consists primarily of routine procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Review of financial disclosure statements
• Review of annual campaign finance reports
• Discussion of annual report form changes
• New business (unspecified)

The commission approved the August 12 meeting minutes by voice vote. It accepted Councilmember Waszczak's 2024 financial disclosure and a batch of annual campaign finance reports as submitted. The commission directed letters be sent to Carrianna Suiter and candidate Scott Wilson requesting missing reports by September 19. Commissioners were assigned tasks to draft form changes for reporting interest earned on campaign accounts.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted Councilmember Waszczak's 2024 financial disclosure without comment
• Accepted annual campaign finance reports for listed candidates and Jimmy McClellan
• Requested letters to Suiter and Wilson to submit missing reports by Sep 19, 2025
• Commissioner Siemon to draft modified campaign finance form and circulate it
• Clerk Groenendyk to provide Commissioner Siemon an editable version of the form
• Commissioner Ross to review prior election cycle minutes for additional issues

Planning Committee

The Hyattsville Planning Committee will discuss the preliminary draft of the West Hyattsville Queens Chapel Sector Plan, which was approved by the Prince George’s County Planning Board on September 11, 2025. The committee will also review updates on various ongoing development projects across the city.

• West Hyattsville Queens Chapel Sector Plan Update
• Hyattsville Elementary School demolition and construction
• Library Apartments redevelopment on Toledo Rd
• First United Methodist Church supportive housing project
• 3599 East West Highway gas station proposal

The Hyattsville Planning Committee heard updates on the West Hyattsville Queens Chapel Sector Plan, several housing and mixed‑use developments, and a new gas‑station project. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was seconded.

• Adjourned meeting (motion to adjourn was seconded)

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will discuss a charter amendment resolution that would remove the requirement for meetings to start at 8:00 PM and occur twice monthly. This item is for discussion only; no vote is scheduled. The meeting is conducted virtually with public comment via Zoom.

• Discussion of Charter Amendment Resolution 2025-01 to remove requirements for meeting start time (8:00 PM) and twice-monthly frequency

The council adopted a motion to adjourn the September 15, 2025 meeting at 6:43 PM, with all members voting aye. The proposed charter amendment to change meeting start times and frequency was presented for discussion only and no vote was taken. No other actions were decided.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (11‑0)
• Charter amendment resolution presented for discussion only – no vote

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will hear a presentation on the Race and Equity Task Force's Equity Plan, consider proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and National Preparedness Month, and vote on several appointments to advisory boards. The consent agenda includes commercial façade improvement grants totaling over $68,000, two police grants, and special use agreements for community events. Action items involve a police database contract with LexisNexis and a gun reduction technology grant.

• Commercial Façade Improvement Grants: $15,000 at 5126 Baltimore Ave, $10,017 at 4318 Gallatin St, $12,415 at 4800 Baltimore Ave, $20,000 at 5223 Baltimore Ave, $5,000 at 6211 Belcrest Rd, $5,536.12 at 5501 Baltimore Ave
• Police Recruitment and Retention Grant: $23,750 from Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
• Police Accountability, Community and Transparency (PACT) Grant: $62,175 for Mental Wellness and Community Crisis Support
• Agreement with LexisNexis Risk Solutions for police records database access
• Gun Reduction Grant: $25,000 for gun reduction technology software

The Hyattsville City Council adopted proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and National Preparedness Month. It approved several grant awards and budget appropriations, including façade improvement grants and police‑related grants. The Council also confirmed a series of appointments and authorized special use agreements and a discretionary fund disbursement.

• Adopted Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted National Preparedness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved $67,968.12 in commercial façade improvement grants for six properties (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 budget appropriation of $23,750 Governor's Office Crime Prevention grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 budget appropriation of $62,175 PACT grant for police mental‑wellness program (unanimous)
• Approved $250 Ward 5 discretionary funds for Riverfront community event (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU Amendment 2 for Trolley Trailhead Placemaking Project (unanimous)
• Authorized Special Use Agreement for Zombie Run at David C. Driskell Community Park (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors of Election

The City of Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council will meet to discuss youth challenges in the community. The group will also discuss connecting with the Martinsville, VA, Youth Advisory Committee.

• Discussion regarding connection with Martinsville, VA, Youth Advisory Committee
• Brainstorming session on challenges youth face in the community

The Board of Supervisors of Election approved the amended minutes from the previous meeting. The council discussed potential collaborations with other youth advisory councils, health‑awareness initiatives, suicide‑prevention outreach, and plans for an introductory video. No formal actions or votes were recorded beyond the minutes approval.

• Amended and approved previous meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors of Election

The Hyattsville Board of Supervisors of Elections is meeting on September 9, 2025, to approve minutes, receive a legislative update, and discuss planning for the off-election year. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or public hearings listed.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Legislative update on election-related matters
• Off Election Year Planning discussion
• New business items

The Board of Supervisors of Elections approved the prior meeting minutes without dissent. They added an off‑election year planning item to the agenda for the October 7 meeting. Erin was tasked with drafting a high‑level analysis for ranked‑choice voting, and board members will review Takoma Park and other RCV research as capacity allows. The next regular meeting was set for Tuesday, October 7.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added off‑election year planning agenda item for 10/7 meeting
• Erin assigned to draft high‑level RCV analysis tasks
• Board members assigned to review Takoma Park RCV site and other research
• Scheduled next meeting for Tuesday, October 7

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The committee will discuss unit-based pricing for solid waste and receive an update on the Climate Action Plan. Members will also work on refining the Sustainable Maryland submission and decide on tabling for the County Green Festival.

• Unit-based pricing for solid waste
• Climate Action Plan update
• Sustainable Maryland submission timeline and objectives
• Decision on tabling at County Green Festival on 10/11/25
• Invasive removal in Ward 5

The Hyattsville Environment Committee approved the July meeting minutes with a unanimous vote after revisions. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded; the remaining agenda items involved discussion of solid‑waste pricing, the Climate Action Plan, Sustainable Maryland submission, and a pending decision on a Green Festival table.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)

Shade Tree Board

The Shade Tree Board will approve August minutes and review permits, illegal removals, and real estate documents. The board plans to discuss sending physical mailers about tree permits and revising the city tree ordinance for a City Council vote.

• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Review of tree permits, denials, and illegal removals
• Discussion on sending physical mailers about tree permits
• Plan to revise tree ordinance for City Council vote
• Green Festival application and planning

The Shade Tree Board approved the August 2025 minutes. Members passed a $1,000 maximum fine for each of two recent illegal tree removals. The board agreed to postpone any council funding request for tree‑permit mailers until the revised tree ordinance is adopted. Discussion on revisiting Prince George’s County real‑estate documents was tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved August 2025 minutes
• Passed $1,000 maximum fine for illegal removal IL 25-003
• Passed $1,000 maximum fine for illegal removal IL 25-004
• Agreed to wait on council mailer funding request until new ordinance passes
• Tabled discussion on PG County real estate documents

Audit Committee

The Hyattsville Audit Committee will meet virtually to discuss a draft report on the FY23 audit, which is the primary focus of the meeting. They will also review the FY23 Audit Report and associated financial statements, a report on internal controls (SAS 115), and a governance document (SAS 114). A Q&A with the City Treasurer is scheduled as applicable. No time is allotted for public comment during the meeting; comments must be submitted via email.

• Draft Report Discussion on the FY23 audit findings and recommendations
• Q&A with Treasurer Brooks (as applicable)
• Review of FY23 Audit Report and Financial Statements dated March 19, 2025
• Review of Report on Internal Controls (SAS 115) and Those Charged with Governance (SAS 114)
• Approval of August 26 Audit Committee minutes

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will meet to elect a Chair and Recordkeeper and review meeting procedures. Members will also hold a brainstorming session regarding challenges youth face in the community.

• Election of Chair and Recordkeeper
• Brainstorming session on community challenges for youth

The council held its regular meeting, elected officers and recorded upcoming events such as the Health and Wellness Fair and the new youth center opening. Members discussed traffic safety near Northwestern High School and suggested possible county actions. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss THRIVE Grants formatting and applications, and review several speaker series events including a Bike Rodeo follow-up, Lupus Awareness, and a Health Fair. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the July meeting and take public comment. All items are under discussion and no final decisions are reported in the agenda.

• Discussion of THRIVE Grants: formatting and application process
• Bike Rodeo on 8/16/25 follow-up
• Lupus Awareness event scheduled for 10/4/25
• Self Care Saturday event
• Blood Pressure / Heart Health event and Health Fair at FUMC

The committee unanimously approved the July meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion. The nutrition agenda item was tabled until next month. Cheri Everhart will distribute the revised THRIVE grant application with an October 3 deadline.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Nutrition agenda item tabled until next month
• Cheri Everhart to send revised THRIVE grant application (deadline Oct 3)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the City's internal control policy, a controls walkthrough, and procurement forms, instructions, and grid documents. They will also hold a Q&A with the Treasurer and discuss a draft report. The meeting is virtual and will not include time for public comment.

• Discussion over COH Internal Control Policy and Controls Walkthrough
• Discussion over Procurement and COH Procurement Form, Instructions, and Grid documents
• Q&A with Treasurer Brooks
• Draft Report Discussion

The Hyattsville Audit Committee met on August 26, 2025 and discussed updates to the FY24 audit timeline, the FY25 audit progress, and questions about internal controls and payroll procedures. No formal motions or vote outcomes were recorded in the minutes. The committee assigned council members Strab, Redmond, and Schaible to provide specific recommendations and asked audit members to add recommendations before the September 5 report.

• Councilmembers Strab, Redmond, Schaible tasked to provide specific recommendations (no vote recorded)
• Audit members instructed to review and add recommendations ahead of the September 5 report (no vote recorded)

Race and Equity Task Force

The Race and Equity Task Force will hold a work session on the Equity Plan, reviewing an updated worksheet and providing feedback on a draft council presentation. The meeting also includes a presentation on the GARE Democracy Resilience Toolkit and approval of July meeting minutes.

• Public comment period of up to 3 minutes per speaker
• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Presentation on GARE Democracy Resilience Toolkit by Liaison Louimarre
• Equity Plan work session: review of updated committee worksheet and draft council presentation

The task force approved the July 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Daniel Amador Renard and a second by Nykia Clemonts; the motion carried with all members in favor and none opposed. The committee discussed the GARE Democracy Resilience Toolkit and worked on language for the Equity Plan, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Nykia Clemonts and a second by Daniel Amador Renard, which also carried.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Education Advisory Committee

The Hyattsville Education Advisory Committee will meet on August 25, 2025, to approve the meeting agenda and the July 28 meeting minutes. The only substantive item is an update on the committee's backpack drive. The meeting is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or proposals on the agenda.

• Approve August meeting agenda
• Approve July 28 meeting minutes
• Update on backpack drive

Audit Committee

The Hyattsville Audit Committee will discuss the city's internal control policy, controls walkthrough, procurement procedures, and related documents. They will also hold a Q&A with Treasurer Brooks and discuss a draft report. The committee is tasked with issuing a report to the City Council within 60 days, based on the FY23 Audit Report and other internal control documents.

• Discussion of COH Internal Control Policy and Controls Walkthrough
• Review of Procurement Form, Instructions, and Grid documents
• Q&A with Treasurer Brooks
• Discussion of draft report to City Council
• Review of FY23 Audit Report, SAS 115 (Report on Internal Controls), and SAS 114 (Those Charged with Governance)

The committee reviewed recent audit documents and asked Treasurer Brooks to examine FY19‑FY23 audits. Members were tasked to propose 1‑3 recommendations on the FY23 audit report by the August 26 meeting. No formal motions were adopted or voted on.

• Treasurer Brooks will review FY19‑FY23 audits for additional walkthroughs (task assigned)
• Committee members to submit 1‑3 recommendations on FY23 audit findings by 8/26 (task assigned)

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee will vote to approve its final AI core values for the Hyattsville Police Department. The meeting also includes a discussion on police communication timeliness via the Nixle system and a review of the department’s update. The committee will identify the next project focus for its activities.

• Vote to approve final AI core values for HPD use of artificial intelligence
• Discussion on timeliness of police communications and Nixle notification system
• Review of Hyattsville Police Department update from Chief Towers
• Identify next project focus for PPSAC activities

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the June meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted the final Core Values to guide the use of AI by the Hyattsville Police Department. Additionally, the committee unanimously voted to focus its next work on the city’s response to the unhoused community.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final Core Values for AI use in law enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved focusing committee work on unhoused community response (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Hyattsville Ethics Commission is meeting virtually to discuss outstanding 3rd campaign finance reports and receive a state certification update. The meeting also covers approval of prior minutes and preparation for annual campaign finance reports due September 9. No votes on ordinances, rezonings, or contracts are scheduled.

• Review of outstanding 3rd campaign finance reports
• Update on state certification status
• Upcoming annual campaign finance reports due September 9
• Approval of meeting minutes from prior session

The commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It set the next meeting for September 16, 2025 at 5 p.m. to review annual campaign‑finance reports. Staff will prepare state ethics certifications for the chair’s signature.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Scheduled September 16, 2025 Ethics Commission meeting at 5 p.m.

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The Hyattsville Environment Committee will meet to approve previous minutes, hear a presentation on unit-based solid waste pricing, and discuss the Prince George's County Climate Stewards Academy. The meeting will be held via Zoom webinar.

• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on unit-based solid waste pricing
• Prince George's County Climate Stewards Academy presentation
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
• Meeting via Zoom webinar

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to establish the format and draft assignments for a report due to the City Council on September 5, 2025. The committee is reviewing the FY23 Audit Report, the Report on Internal Controls (SAS 115), and the Those Charged with Governance (SAS 114) document.

• Outline for the report due September 5, 2025
• Preliminary assignments for the draft report
• Q&A with Treasurer Brooks
• Review of FY23 Audit Report and Financial Statements dated March 19, 2025
• Review of Report on Internal Controls (SAS 115) and Those Charged with Governance (SAS 114)

The Hyattsville Audit Committee adopted the July 22, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. No public comment was received. Treasurer Ronald Brooks agreed to provide copies of the city’s financial policies and an example narrative walkthrough from a prior audit. The committee scheduled its next meeting for August 19, 2025, and adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Treasurer Brooks to provide copies of the City’s financial/accounting policies
• Treasurer Brooks to provide an example narrative walkthrough from an earlier audit
• Scheduled next meeting for August 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm via Zoom
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Shade Tree Board

The Shade Tree Board will consider a revised tree ordinance and discuss how to help it through City Council. The board will also approve prior minutes, receive a report on permits and illegal removals, and welcome a new City Council liaison. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Discussion on assisting revised tree ordinance through City Council
• Report on approved permits, denials, illegal removals
• Introduction of new City Council liaison
• Communications updates including social media photo folder
• Upcoming Green Summit

The board approved the July 2025 minutes and voted unanimously to impose a maximum $1,000 fine for the illegal removal of a 118" silver maple (IL25-002). The board introduced Councilmember Emily Strab as a new City Council liaison, agreed to create a shared Google Drive for communications, and committed to send the revised tree ordinance draft to Emily and Greg for council support. Members also agreed to participate in the October 11 Green Festival at Driskell Park and discussed the CCAN grant for private‑property tree work.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Unanimously approved maximum $1,000 fine for illegal removal IL25-002
• Introduced Councilmember Emily Strab as City Council liaison
• Agreed to set up shared Google Drive folder for social‑media pictures
• Decided to send updated tree ordinance draft to Emily & Greg
• Consensus to have the board participate in the 2025 Green Festival
• Discussed CCAN grant enabling work on private‑property trees

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will vote on a parking fine increase for handicapped spaces, approve a contract for stormwater maintenance, and decide on traffic calming measures for a 42nd Avenue block. The Council will also schedule a public hearing on a proposed charter amendment to change meeting times.

• Authorize $80,000 contract for FY26 tutoring and mentoring services
• Authorize $75,000 contract for stormwater management unit maintenance
• Authorize $80,000 for Big Belly Solar service agreement
• Approve traffic calming measures for 5500-5600 block of 42nd Avenue
• Schedule public hearing on Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution 2025-01

The Hyattsville City Council adopted proclamations for Women’s Equality Day and National Black Business Month, reappointed Cynthia Totten to the Education Advisory Committee, and approved a consent agenda that includes contracts for tutoring services, storm‑water maintenance, solar services, a parking‑fine increase, traffic‑calming measures, a public hearing schedule, and a historic‑preservation grant. The council tabled the LexisNexis agreement and approved a memorandum of understanding with Prince George’s County Police for FUSUS video access.

• Adopted Women’s Equality Day proclamation (approved, 9‑0)
• Adopted National Black Business Month proclamation (approved, 9‑0)
• Reappointed Cynthia Totten to Education Advisory Committee (approved, 9‑0)
• Approved FY26 tutoring contract with Northstar Tutoring up to $80,000 (approved, 9‑0)
• Approved parking‑fine increase ordinance for handicapped spaces (approved, 9‑0)
• Approved storm‑water management contract up to $75,000 per year (approved, 9‑0)
• Approved traffic‑calming measures for 42nd Avenue block (approved, 9‑0)
• Tabled LexisNexis Risk Solutions agreement (motion passed, 9‑1)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will discuss the format for a report due September 5, 2025, and make preliminary assignments for drafting it. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and consideration of public comments submitted by email. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or financial changes are on the agenda.

• Approval of July 22 Audit Committee minutes
• Outline for the format of the report due Friday, September 5, 2025
• Preliminary assignments for the draft report
• Public comments submitted to [email protected]
• Solicitation of future agenda topics

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on a backpack drive and an email template. The session includes remarks from David Curtis regarding a school supply drive hosted by the Prince Hall Mason Lodge.

• Remarks from David Curtis regarding Prince Hall Mason Lodge school supply drive
• Updates on the Backpack Drive and associated email template

The Education Advisory Committee unanimously approved the July meeting agenda and the June 23 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Age-Friendly Hyattsville Work Group will discuss and plan several upcoming programs and events for older adults, including an intergenerational game day, a care partner support group, and the 5th Annual Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit. Updates will be provided on recent activities like a trip to the Mary Surratt House Museum and a webinar on accessory dwelling units. The meeting also covers logistics for National Night Out and the Summer Jam community event.

• Intergenerational Activity – Game Day and Pizza Social on August 7, 2025
• 5th Annual Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit scheduled for October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2025
• Frozen Meal Delivery Recertification
• Planning for Medicare Workshop on September 15, 2025
• Call-A-Bus Service update

Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will review the approval of May meeting minutes and discuss a series of health-related events. The meeting also includes a discussion on the formatting of THRIVE Grants.

• Bike Rodeo scheduled for 8/16/25
• Lupus Awareness event scheduled for 10/4/25
• Discussion of Self Care Saturday, Blood Pressure / Heart Health, Nutrition, and Health Fair / FUMC Health Fair events
• THRIVE Grants formatting

The Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the June meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee also adjourned the July 24 meeting unanimously. No other formal actions were voted on; the remainder of the agenda consisted of event updates and introductions.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Audit Committee

The Hyattsville Audit Committee will meet virtually to review submitted questions for the city treasurer and discuss the deliverable timeline for the FY23 audit report. The meeting is procedural, with no public comment period; comments can be emailed. The committee aims to issue a final report by September 5, 2025.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Audit Committee mission statement and deliverable from appendix
• Deliberation on timeline leading to final FY23 audit report due Sept 5, 2025
• Q&A of items submitted to the Treasurer, including public comment emails

The committee adopted the July 15, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. It also approved adding a written Q&A document from Treasurer Brooks to the minutes, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. The next audit committee meeting is set for July 29, 2025 via Zoom.

• Adopted July 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of Q&A document with Treasurer responses (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 29, 2025 via Zoom

Race and Equity Task Force

The committee will conduct a work session to review finalized recommendations and an updated committee worksheet. Members will also provide feedback on a draft outline for a presentation to the City Council.

• Review of finalized Equity Plan recommendations
• Review of updated committee worksheet
• Feedback on draft Council presentation outline

The committee approved the March, April, and May 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed to submit 2‑4 bullet‑point ideas for the task force mission statement by August 1. The co‑chairs and staff will meet on August 11 to prepare a council presentation, which is scheduled for the September 15 regular council meeting. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March, April, and May 2025 meeting minutes (all approved)
• Tasked members to provide 2‑4 bullet points on mission statement by August 1
• Scheduled co‑chairs and liaison meeting on August 11 to prep council presentation
• Planned to present finalized equity plan at September 15 regular council meeting
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and receive a presentation on a traffic calming petition for 42nd Avenue and Kennedy Street. A public comment period follows. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Traffic calming petition presentation for 42nd Avenue and Kennedy Street
• Public comment period open for residents

The Hyattsville City Council held a virtual public hearing on July 21, 2025. Staff presented a traffic‑calming study for the 42nd Avenue and Kennedy Street intersection, and council members discussed the data and possible measures. No vote on the traffic‑calming proposal was taken; it will be presented again on August 4. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed with all votes in favor.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (AYE: all present council members; NAY: none; ABSTAIN: none)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session on legal advice regarding business licensing, then consider several contracts and ordinances. Major action includes a vote on a letter of support for the West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan update. Consent items include a handicapped parking fine increase, $80,000 tutoring contract, $50,000 mental health services, $65,000 sidewalk project on 41st Place, $90,000 Nicholson Street resurfacing, and a $108,000 public restroom contract renewal.

• Introduction of Ordinance 2025-02 increasing handicapped parking fine
• Authorize $80,000 contract with Northstar Tutoring for youth services
• Authorize $65,000 for sidewalk construction on 41st Place and Crittenden Street
• Authorize $90,000 for resurfacing Nicholson Street between 31st Ave and 31st Pl
• Approve $108,000 renewal of Throne Labs public bathroom rental

The Hyattsville City Council adopted an amended agenda, approved a proclamation for National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and appointed council members as liaisons to city committees. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the introduction and first reading of an ordinance to increase the fine for illegally parking in handicapped spaces, and authorized multiple FY26 capital improvement expenditures. Two community service contracts were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved amended agenda (motion passed unanimously, Mayor absent)
• Adopted proclamation for National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous AYE, Mayor absent, Councilmember Nisbett absent)
• Appointed council members as liaisons to city committees (unanimous AYE, Mayor absent, Councilmember Nisbett absent)
• Approved consent agenda, including introduction of Hyattsville Ordinance 2025-02 to increase handicapped parking fine (unanimous AYE, Mayor absent, Councilmember Nisbett absent)
• Approved FY26 41st Place pedestrian safety improvements, up to $65,000 (unanimous AYE, Mayor absent, Councilmember Nisbett absent)
• Approved FY26 rent expenditure for 4631 Baltimore Ave, up to $54,000 (unanimous AYE, Mayor absent, Councilmember Nisbett absent)
• Approved FY26 Nicholson Street resurfacing, up to $90,000 (unanimous AYE, Mayor absent, Councilmember Nisbett absent)
• Approved FY26 change order for Adirondack Tree Experts contract, increase up to $15,000 (unanimous AYE, Mayor absent, Councilmember Nisbett absent)

Educational Facilities Task Force

The Educational Facilities Committee will meet to approve past minutes from March and April 2025, and receive an update on Hyattsville Elementary School. Public comment is permitted throughout the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2025
• Approval of minutes from April 30, 2025
• Hyattsville Elementary School update

The task force received updates on the Hyattsville Elementary School construction, swing‑space setup, and crossing‑guard staffing. Members noted concerns about traffic flow, community outreach, and the need for more information from PGCPS. Action items include Dan contacting County Council and PGCPS, Kat following up with Dr. McKee, and continued communication with local residents. No formal decisions or votes were taken.

Code Compliance Advisory Board

The Hyattsville Code Compliance Advisory Committee is holding a regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of May meeting minutes, an update on code issues from staff liaison Joe Brewer, and committee news. No specific ordinances, contracts, or votes are outlined.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Update on code issues with Joe Brewer (Staff Liaison)
• Committee member updates and roll call
• New business discussion

Shade Tree Board

The Hyattsville Shade Tree Board will meet via Zoom on July 16, 2025, to approve minutes from May and June 2025, receive a brief report on permits and illegal removals, and discuss old business including social media posts, outreach to City Council members, and the city tree database. No new business is listed. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Approval of May and June 2025 meeting minutes
• Brief report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals by Dawn Taft
• Review of social media posts as part of communications
• Discussion of results from reaching out to City Council members
• Discussion about the city tree database

The Shade Tree Board approved the May and June 2025 meeting minutes. Staff reported ten approved tree permits, one denial, and no illegal removals. The board nominated Kyla Gallagher to serve as Secretary for the August 6 meeting, with Randy Fletcher as backup. Councilmember Barnes announced interest in serving as a board liaison and the city received funding for a climate action plan.

• Approved May and June 2025 minutes
• Nominated Kyla Gallagher as Secretary for next meeting (Randy Fletcher backup)

Audit Committee

The Hyattsville Audit Committee will discuss the FY23 Audit Report and associated financial statements, as well as reports on internal controls and governance. No material issues were identified by the auditor. The meeting will also set future meeting schedules and solicit agenda topics.

• Review of FY23 Audit Report and Financial Statements dated March 19, 2025
• Report on Internal Controls (SAS 115)
• Those Charged with Governance (SAS 114)
• No material issues noted by Lindsey + Associates
• Audit Committee meeting schedule discussion

The committee approved the July 7, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote and then adjourned unanimously. Treasurer Brooks pledged to supply a written discussion of the city’s fund balances. The committee asked for a shared document to submit further questions, and the city agreed to provide it.

• Adopted July 7, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Treasurer committed to provide written discussion of fund balances
• Committee requested shared document for additional questions; city will provide
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Hyattsville Ethics Commission will review the 3rd campaign finance reports and financial disclosures from city officials and candidates. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and any new business items. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Review of 3rd Campaign Finance Reports
• Review of Financial Disclosures
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• New business (unspecified)

The commission approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It accepted third‑campaign finance filings for Greg Barnes, Edouard Haba and Lisbeth Melendez Rivera, while deferring review of reports from Emily Strab and Scott Wilson until amended filings are received. It also accepted the annual financial disclosures of councilmembers Sam Denes, Kareem Redmond and Joseph Solomon. The next meeting is set for August 12, 2025 to continue reviewing outstanding reports.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Deferred review of third campaign finance reports for Emily Strab and Scott Wilson pending amended reports
• Accepted third campaign finance filing for Greg Barnes
• Accepted third campaign finance filing for Edouard Haba
• Accepted third campaign finance filing for Lisbeth Melendez Rivera
• Accepted annual financial disclosure for Sam Denes
• Accepted annual financial disclosure for Kareem Redmond
• Accepted annual financial disclosure for Joseph Solomon

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The Hyattsville Environment Committee will discuss Climate Action Plan survey results and receive a 30-minute Zero Waste presentation. The meeting also includes approval of May and June minutes, public comment, and an update on the Dawn Invasive Vine Grant/Weed Warriors program.

• Climate Action Plan Survey Themes discussion (15 minutes)
• Zero Waste Presentation (30 minutes)
• Dawn Invasive Vine Grant / Weed Warriors update
• Approval of May and June meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

The Hyattsville Environment Committee approved the May meeting minutes and the June meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. The committee discussed themes for a forthcoming climate action plan survey and heard a presentation on zero‑waste initiatives. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet to appoint a committee chair and recordkeeper. The City Treasurer will provide an overview of the FY23 filed audit report. The committee will also establish its meeting schedule.

• Appointment of Committee Chair and Recordkeeper
• Overview of FY23 filed audit report
• Creation of Audit Committee Meeting Schedule

The committee unanimously appointed Daniel Lange as Chair, Nancy Hammond as Record Keeper, and Colin Eustis as Co‑Chair. They also voted to schedule the next meeting for July 15, 2025 at 6 pm via Zoom. All votes were unanimous.

• Daniel Lange appointed Chair (unanimous yes)
• Nancy Hammond appointed Record Keeper (unanimous yes)
• Colin Eustis appointed Co‑Chair (unanimous yes)
• Next meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025 at 6 pm via Zoom (unanimous yes)

Shade Tree Board

The Shade Tree Board will approve minutes from May and June 2025, receive a brief report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals, and discuss old business including social media posts, outreach to City Council members, and the city tree database. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of May and June 2025 meeting minutes
• Brief report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals by Dawn Taft
• Discussion of social media post review
• Results of reaching out to City Council members
• Talk about city tree database

Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve May minutes and discuss upcoming events for its Speaker Series. The meeting includes a designated period for public comment.

• Bike Rodeo on 8/16/25
• Lupus Awareness event on 10/4/25
• Self Care Saturday
• Blood Pressure / Heart Health event
• Health Fair / FUMC Health Fair

Race and Equity Task Force

The Hyattsville Race and Equity Task Force will hold a work session on the Equity Plan, the main item on the agenda. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of minutes from April and May.

• Public comment period at start, each speaker up to 3 minutes
• Approval of April and May 2025 meeting minutes
• Equity Plan work session led by Liaison Louimarre (7:15-8:25 pm)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will consider approval of the June meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 28 meeting. The committee will receive a report on the Youth Advisory Committee luncheon and discuss next steps for communication with the YAC. An update will be provided on the backpack drive and on an email template with suggested next actions. The meeting will conclude with any other business and public comment.

• Approve June meeting agenda
• Approve April 28 meeting minutes
• Report on Youth Advisory Committee luncheon and communication steps
• Update on the backpack drive
• Update on email template and next steps

The Education Advisory Committee approved the June agenda and the April 28 meeting minutes, both with unanimous support. The committee voted to hold the July 28, 2025 meeting virtually via Zoom, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved June agenda (all in favor)
• Approved April 28 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Moved July 28 meeting to Zoom (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

General

The Age‑Friendly Hyattsville Work Group will hear overviews of housing initiatives from Janeen Miller of Age‑Friendly College Park and David Cristeal of the City’s Department of Community & Economic Development. The meeting will also provide updates on senior wellness programming, including a Fraud 101 workshop, a park cookout, and other activities. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists of presentations and announcements.

• Age‑Friendly Housing overview by Janeen Miller (College Park) and David Cristeal (City of Hyattsville)
• Fraud 101 Workshop scheduled for 06/09/25
• Cookout at Driskell Park scheduled for 06/10/25
• Summer Jam – PRIDE event, 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. on June 20 at Driskell Park
• Upcoming Age‑Friendly Work Group meetings on July 25 and August 22, 2025

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee will approve the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes and then move to public comments. It will review feedback on a draft of Core Values for AI use in the HPD, consider plans to improve pedestrian and biking safety after a child‑bike accident, and receive updates on two recent shooting incidents. The meeting will conclude with a department update from Chief Towers and set the next meeting date for July 9, 2025.

• Approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Feedback on draft Core Values to guide AI use in local law enforcement
• Discussion of pedestrian and biking safety improvements after a child‑bike accident
• Updates and next actions on two recent shooting incidents in Hyattsville
• Department update from Chief Towers

The advisory committee approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. The March meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent, with no substantive policy decisions made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The Hyattsville Environment Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine business including roll call, approval of May meeting minutes, and a public comment period. The main substantive item is a presentation on Zero Waste. No votes or decisions are listed beyond approval of minutes.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Zero Waste Presentation
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

Shade Tree Board

The Shade Tree Board will vote to approve the May 2025 meeting minutes. A brief report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals will be presented. The board will discuss a social‑media post review and consider outreach to new city council members. Public comment will be allowed, limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Approval of May 2025 meeting minutes
• Brief report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals
• Review of a social‑media post
• Discussion of outreach to new city council members
• Public comment (max 5 minutes per person)

The board tabled approval of the May 2025 minutes until next month. Members decided to reach out to each new council member—Greg Barnes, Ghopi Dhokai, Kelson Nisbett, Emily Strab, and Edouard Haba. They also agreed to keep the July 2 meeting at the same time and date, and Dawn Taft will email the tree database link after the meeting.

• Tabled approval of May 2025 minutes (pending next month)
• Agreed to contact new council member Greg Barnes (Ward 1)
• Agreed to contact new council member Ghopi Dhokai (Ward 3)
• Agreed to contact new council member Kelson Nisbett (Ward 5)
• Agreed to contact new council member Emily Strab (Ward 2)
• Agreed to contact new council member Edouard Haba (Ward 4)
• Decided to keep July 2, 2025 meeting at same time/date
• Dawn Taft will send tree database link after meeting

Board of Supervisors of Election

The Board of Supervisors of Elections will meet virtually to review previous elections and receive a presentation on Ranked Choice Voting. The body will also discuss the schedule for summer meetings.

• Ranked Choice Voting Presentation
• Election Review
• Summer Meetings scheduling

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and minutes, adopted three proclamations honoring council members, appointed three members to the Audit Committee, approved multiple discretionary‑fund disbursements, authorized an $80,000 contract with Northstar Tutoring for city youth, and authorized the mayor to testify on the Mt. Hermon Lodge subdivision plan.

• Approved agenda (10-0)
• Approved minutes (10-0)
• Adopted proclamations honoring Rommel Sandino, Sam Denes, and Jimmy McClellan (9-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Audit Committee appointments of Jen Kubit, Colin Eustis, and Daniel Amador (10-0)
• Approved discretionary‑fund disbursements for Wards 1‑5 (10-0)
• Authorized $80,000 contract with Northstar Tutoring for tutoring and mentoring services (10-0)
• Authorized mayor to provide testimony to Prince George’s County Planning Board on Mt. Hermon Lodge subdivision (10-0)
• Approved grant application to Maryland DHCD State Revitalization Program (10-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and a series of June proclamations honoring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Caribbean‑American Heritage Month, Immigrant Heritage Month, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Juneteenth, and Riverdale Park Mayor Alan K. Thompson. The council also authorized the City Administrator to negotiate and enter into an agreement with PEPCO for the purchase of streetlights within the city limits. The meeting was adjourned after the motions were approved.

• Approved agenda (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Barnes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Dhokai, Haba, Lee, Nisbett)
• Approved proclamation for June 2025 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Barnes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Dhokai, Haba, Lee, Nisbett)
• Approved proclamation for June 2025 Caribbean‑American Heritage Month (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Barnes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Dhokai, Haba, Lee, Nisbett)
• Approved proclamation for June 2025 Immigrant Heritage Month (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Barnes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Dhokai, Haba, Lee, Nisbett)
• Approved proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Barnes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Dhokai, Haba, Lee, Nisbett)
• Approved proclamation for Juneteenth (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Barnes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Dhokai, Haba, Lee, Nisbett)
• Approved proclamation honoring Riverdale Park Mayor Alan K. Thompson (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Barnes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Dhokai, Haba, Lee, Nisbett)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate streetlight purchase with PEPCO (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Barnes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Dhokai, Haba, Lee, Nisbett)

Race and Equity Task Force

The Race and Equity Task Force will meet to review advisory board feedback, discuss metrics for equity goals, and schedule a sub-committee meeting to finalize a presentation. The meeting includes a public comment period at the start.

• Public comment period (3 minutes each)
• Review of Advisory Board Engagement and Feedback
• Discussion on Goals Metrics and Outcomes
• Scheduling sub-committee meeting
• Equity Officer Update

The committee revised the metrics for its recommendations and scheduled a subcommittee meeting for June 11 at 6 p.m. Members discussed a possible RETF booth at the upcoming summer jam and other equity activities. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Revised metrics for recommendations (decision made)
• Scheduled subcommittee meeting for June 11 at 6 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (all in favor)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will hear a presentation on the third staff draft of the West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment (SMA). The comment period is open until the Joint Public Hearing on July 1, 2025. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 15 and April 29, 2025 meetings.

• Presentation of 3rd Staff Draft of West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and SMA
• Comment period open until Joint Public Hearing on July 1, 2025 at 6 pm
• Approval of April 15 and April 29, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the April 15 and 29, 2025 meetings after a motion by Co‑Chair Maureen Foster and a second by Greg Barnes, which carried. The session also featured a presentation of the third staff draft of the West Hyattsville‑Queens Chapel Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment, detailing zoning updates, affordable‑housing strategies, and transportation recommendations. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 15 and 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The Council approved the meeting agenda as amended with a unanimous vote. It moved the BJAG White Paper Proposal Grant to the Action Agenda unanimously. The Council adopted a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week (May 18‑24, 2025) with all members voting aye. The Council appointed four new members to the Audit Committee and named two council members as liaisons, with an 8‑aye, 1‑nay, 1‑abstain vote.

• Approved agenda (amended) – Aye: Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Denes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Haba, Sandino
• Moved BJAG White Paper Proposal Grant (item 9.a) to Action Agenda – unanimous approval
• Adopted National Public Works Week proclamation – Aye: Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Denes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Haba, Sandino
• Appointed Daniel Lange, Stanislaw Rzeznik, Nancy Hammond, Glenn Robelen to Audit Committee (2‑year terms) – Aye: Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Sandino; Nay: Denes; Abstain: Haba
• Appointed Councilmembers Emily Strab and Kareem Redmond as Audit Committee liaisons – same vote as Audit Committee appointments
• Approved Consent Agenda – Aye: Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Denes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Haba, Sandino

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Police and Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee will hear a guest presentation on the Draft Equity Plan from the Race and Equity Task Force, followed by member discussion. The committee will also provide feedback on proposed Core Values for the use of AI in local law enforcement by the Hyattsville Police Department. Public comments will be accepted, and the Police Chief will give a department update. The meeting will begin with approval of the agenda and minutes from April 9, 2025.

• Guest presentation by Kia Clemonts on the Draft Equity Plan (Race and Equity Task Force)
• Discussion of draft Core Values to guide AI use by HPD
• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments (up to 2 minutes per person)
• HVL Police Department update by Chief Jarod Towers

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The Hyattsville Environment Committee will hold a virtual meeting on May 13, 2025, featuring a one-hour presentation and training on the Sustainable Maryland Green Team program. The committee will also discuss the Green Team's upcoming presentation on May 29, along with routine items such as approval of April meeting minutes and public comment.

• Sustainable Maryland Green Team presentation/training (1 hour)
• Discussion of Sustainable Maryland Green Team presentations scheduled for May 29
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
• Approval of April meeting minutes

The committee voted to approve the April 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal resolutions or votes were recorded. The meeting featured a Sustainable Maryland Green Team presentation and discussion of certification actions, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Shade Tree Board

The Shade Tree Board will review and discuss a draft letter to the City Council, along with a report on recent tree permits, denials, and illegal removals. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, a communications review, and public comment. No new business or major financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Discuss draft letter to City Council
• Report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals by Dawn Taft
• Review of social media posts for communications
• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes

The Shade Tree Board approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to set a $1,000 maximum fine for the illegal tree removal reported as IL25-001. The staff report and several agenda items were tabled for future discussion. No other actions were decided.

• Approved April 2025 minutes
• Approved maximum fine of $1,000 for illegal tree removal (IL25-001)

City Council

The City Council held a virtual FY26 budget public hearing. Treasurer Ron Brooks presented the budget overview and two members gave brief public comments. Council President Joseph Solomon moved to adjourn, Councilmember Sam Denes seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Motion to adjourn approved (9‑0) – moved by Council President Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Denes

City Council

The council unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda, moving the Jewish American Heritage Month proclamation to the discussion agenda. They also unanimously adopted six proclamations recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Citizenship Celebration Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, Children’s Mental Health Matters Week, and Municipal Clerks Week. The council confirmed appointments of Jessica Garth to the Race and Equity Task Force and James Wigley to the Environment Committee, each for two‑year terms. The council authorized a one‑year $100,000 contract with Professional Lawn Maintenance Services for landscape and alley upkeep and adopted Resolution 2025‑03 to transfer a segment of MD 208 (Hamilton Street), both votes unanimous.

• Approved agenda amendment moving Jewish American Heritage Month proclamation to discussion agenda (unanimous 9‑0)
• Adopted six proclamations recognizing heritage and awareness events (unanimous 9‑0)
• Approved appointment of Jessica Garth to Race and Equity Task Force (2‑year term) (unanimous 9‑0)
• Approved re‑appointment of James Wigley to Environment Committee (2‑year term) (unanimous 9‑0)
• Authorized $100,000 one‑year contract with Professional Lawn Maintenance Services for landscape and alley maintenance (unanimous 9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑03 authorizing roadway transfer of MD 208 (Hamilton Street) (unanimous 9‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (routine) (unanimous 9‑0)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a draft Equity Plan presentation. The body will also receive updates on a backpack drive and meet with the Youth Advisory Committee.

• Draft Equity Plan Presentation
• Backpack Drive updates
• Meeting with the Youth Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the March 24 meeting minutes unanimously. It decided to request donations, engage more volunteers, and distribute Backpack Drive supplies directly to elementary schools after city funding was cut. The committee also scheduled a Youth Advisory Committee luncheon for May 16 with catering from Between the Bread Café and assigned specific tasks to members. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to request donations, engage volunteers, and distribute Backpack Drive supplies directly to elementary schools
• Agreed to hold Youth Advisory Committee luncheon on May 16 with catering from Between the Bread Café
• Assigned Lisvette to develop slides for the luncheon
• Assigned Jazmin to request tables, seating arrangements, and check tablecloth availability

Race and Equity Task Force

The Hyattsville Race and Equity Task Force will discuss proposals for the FY26 budget and hold a work session on the draft equity plan, including reviewing suggested changes, next steps for community engagement, and the timeline for a Council presentation. The meeting also includes a co-chair election and approval of prior minutes.

• Election for co-chair committee position
• Discussion on proposals for FY26 budget motion
• Work session on draft equity plan: review of suggested changes
• Discussion of timeline for City Council presentation
• Public comment period at start of meeting

The committee elected Nykia Clemonts as Co‑Chair with a 3‑0 vote. A $50,000 allocation for a data analyst was approved. The group selected option #1 for Community Engagement and Housing recommendations, and option #2 for Jobs and Economic Prosperity. They also agreed to narrow the 39 draft recommendations to one per area for a 1‑5 year timeframe.

• Nykia Clemonts elected Co‑Chair (3 yea, 0 nay)
• $50,000 approved for data analyst
• Community Engagement recommendation option #1 selected
• Housing recommendation option #1 selected
• Jobs and Economic Prosperity recommendation option #2 selected
• Agreed to narrow 39 recommendations to one per area (1‑5 year range)
• Decision to request FY26 funds now
• Meeting adjourned

City Council

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and an Arbor Day proclamation. It authorized three consent items: $100,000 for The Spot landscaping, a $59,000 PES consulting contract, and a $30,000 change order for Bry’s Lawn Care. Council voted to send a Letter of Intent supporting a Payment in Lieu of Taxes pilot for the Pennrose‑Sanctuary at Hyattsville Crossing and to transfer $681,655 of grant funds to the FY25 Capital Improvements account. A FY26 budget amendment package was rejected.

• Approved meeting agenda (10 ayes)
• Approved Arbor Day proclamation (10 ayes)
• Authorized up to $100,000 landscaping for The Spot (10 ayes)
• Authorized up to $59,000 PES contract for rental‑affordability study (10 ayes)
• Authorized up to $30,000 change order for Bry’s Lawn Care (10 ayes)
• Approved Pennrose PILOT Letter of Intent (9 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved transfer of $681,655 grant funds to FY25 Capital Improvements (10 ayes)
• Rejected FY26 budget amendment package (4 ayes, 6 noes)

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Hyattsville Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee will approve prior meeting minutes and consider public comments. The main discussion will cover the committee's research findings on proposed guidelines for using artificial intelligence in local law enforcement. The meeting will also include a departmental update from Chief Jarod Towers before adjourning.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (up to two minutes per speaker)
• Review of research results for AI use guidelines in policing
• Department update from Chief Jarod Towers

The advisory committee voted to approve the agenda for the April 9 meeting and to adopt the minutes from the March meeting, both with unanimous support. Members were assigned to contribute to a shared document drafting AI policy recommendations, and Emily and DC will provide source material. The meeting was then adjourned with unanimous approval.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• March minutes approved (unanimous)
• Members assigned to draft AI recommendations (action item)
• Emily and DC to send sources for AI recommendations (action item)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The Council approved an amendment to add item HCC-298-FY25 to the Action Agenda and approved the minutes from the January 21 and February 3, 2025 meetings, each with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. Council members also approved authorizing city staff to testify before the Prince George's County Planning Board on the replacement of the Hyattsville Elementary School. A closed session was held to discuss a potential real‑property acquisition, but no action was taken.

• Approved agenda amendment HCC-298-FY25 (added to Action Agenda) – vote 9-0 (Haba absent)
• Approved minutes HC C-297-FY25 for Jan 21 & Feb 3, 2025 – vote 9-0 (Haba absent)
• Approved authorization for city staff to testify to PG County Planning Board on elementary school replacement (HCC-298-FY25) – vote 9-0 (Haba absent)
• Held closed session to discuss potential real‑property acquisition; no action taken
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting – vote 9-0 (Haba absent)

City Council

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda. They also approved a 30‑minute lunch recess scheduled to resume at 1:20 PM. Finally, the council approved adjournment of the meeting at 2:03 PM. No other actions were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (9‑0, Haba absent)
• Approved 30‑minute lunch recess (9‑0, Haba absent)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (9‑0, Haba absent)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda (9-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0 vote)

Race and Equity Task Force

The committee will review survey responses and suggested changes to the draft equity plan. Members will discuss the timeline for presenting the plan to the Council and next steps for community engagement.

• Co-Chair Committee Position Election
• Review of equity plan survey responses
• Review of suggested changes to draft equity plan
• Discussion on timeline for Council presentation

The Hyattsville Race & Equity Task Force unanimously approved the April 2024, July 2024, December 2024, and January 2025 meeting minutes. The election of a new committee member was postponed until the April meeting. Members Rokia Kabraji, Jocelyn Medallo, and Shakira Louimarre were assigned to restructure the equity plan recommendations, and the discussion on the timeline for a Council presentation was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved April 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed election of new committee member to April meeting (tabled)
• Assigned RK, JM, and SL to restructure equity plan recommendations (agreed)
• Decided to present unrevised recommendations to other committees (agreed)
• Tabled discussion on timeline for Council presentation to next meeting

Education Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Education Enrichment Grant and establish a timeline for a backpack drive. Members will also organize grant applications for youth events, college and trade fairs, and various community drives.

• Education Enrichment Grant updates
• Backpack drive timeline and coordination with Prince Hall Masons and Crop Hunger Walk
• Grant applications for Youth Advisory Committee/Principal’s Luncheon
• College and Trade Fair planning for April/May
• Planning for August Uniform and Vaccine drives

The Education Advisory Committee approved the February/Special March meeting minutes and the City Council approved the Education Enrichment Grant distribution, with checks to be picked up on March 28. The committee agreed to shift the planned College Fair/Trade Fair to the fall, likely around September. It also decided to keep the August 9 backpack drive focused on backpacks and vaccines, leaving a uniform component for future consideration.

• Approved February/Special March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Council approved Education Enrichment Grant distribution; recipients to pick up checks March 28
• Committee agreed to move College Fair/Trade Fair to fall (around September)
• Committee agreed to keep Backpack Drive focused on backpacks and vaccines, uniform component deferred
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to approve the Master Services Agreement with Flock Safety for up to $231,600 to purchase 24 stationary license‑plate readers. The council also adopted Ordinance 2025‑01, revising the Homestead Property Tax Credit program. Several committee appointments and a council‑meeting schedule update were also approved.

• Approved Master Services Agreement with Flock Safety for license‑plate readers (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Denes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Sandino aye; Haba absent)
• Approved Hyattsville Ordinance 2025‑01 revising Homestead Property Tax Credit (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Denes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Sandino aye; Haba absent)
• Approved reappointments of Yohannes Bennehoff, Gregory Barnes, William Seath to Planning Committee (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Denes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Sandino aye; Haba absent)
• Approved reappointment of Gloria Felix‑Thompson to Code Compliance Advisory Committee (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Denes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Sandino aye; Haba absent)
• Approved reappointments of Lisvette Garcia and Michael Angeloni to Education Advisory Committee (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Denes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Sandino aye; Haba absent)
• Approved reappointment of Janet Nackoney to Environment Committee (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Denes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Sandino aye; Haba absent)
• Approved appointment of Rachel Huggins to Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee (unanimous consent)
• Approved update to council meeting schedule: in‑person budget work session moved to April 5, 2025 and April 2 session made virtual (Croslin, Solomon, Waszczak, Denes, Schaible, Strab, Redmond, Lee, Sandino aye; Haba absent)

Educational Facilities Task Force

The committee will meet to receive updates regarding the MNCPPC HMS Field and Hyattsville Elementary School. The session includes the approval of minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting.

• MNCPPC HMS Field update
• Hyattsville Elementary School update
• Approval of 02/20/2025 minutes

Educational Facilities Task Force

The Educational Facilities Committee will approve the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting and receive updates on the MNCPPC HMS Field project and the Hyattsville Elementary School. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from 02/20/2025
• MNCPPC HMS Field update
• Hyattsville Elementary School update

The Educational Facilities Task Force approved the minutes from its previous meeting. It also rescheduled its April meeting to April 30, with the exact time to be determined. No other formal actions were recorded; the remaining items were informational updates and discussion of future scheduling and budget concerns.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Rescheduled April meeting to April 30, exact time TBD

Code Compliance Advisory Board

The Code Compliance Advisory Committee will meet on March 19, 2025 via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, election of chair and recorder, and approval of the January meeting minutes. An update on code issues will be presented by staff liaison Joe Brewer. The only new business item is discussion and adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Vote on Chair and Recorder
• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Update on code issues with staff liaison Joe Brewer
• Discussion and adoption of the 2025 Code Compliance Advisory Committee calendar

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet virtually to review financial disclosures and outstanding annual campaign finance reports. The body will also discuss a mandatory candidate session scheduled for March 20th.

• Review of outstanding annual campaign finance reports
• Financial disclosure review
• March 20th mandatory candidate session in the Multipurpose Room at 6pm

Board of Supervisors of Election

The Board of Supervisors of Elections will meet to certify candidates and review the 2025 election schedule. The discussion includes dates for ballot intake, early voting, and the final election date.

• Candidate Certification
• March 20 In-Person Candidate Session
• Early Voting at St. Matthew’s Church on May 3
• Election Day on May 13
• Certification on May 15

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2025, introducing and giving first reading to Ordinance 2025-01, which revises the Homestead Property Tax Credit program (lowering the taxable assessment cap from 110% to 106%) and increases income/asset limits for the local homeowners property tax credit supplement. The council will also hear presentations on the CERT team and a Lower Ward 1 stormwater grant, adopt proclamations, reappoint task force members, and approve consent items including $12,000 in Education Enrichment Grants and a regional mutual aid agreement for the police department.

• Introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-01 reducing the Homestead Property Tax Credit assessment cap to 106% and raising income/asset limits for the local supplement
• Presentation on Hyattsville CERT Team
• Presentation on Lower Ward 1 Stormwater Grant
• Proclamation declaring March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility
• Authorization of $12,000 disbursement for FY25 Education Enrichment Grants

Youth Advisory Council

The Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting. A debrief of the YAC National League of Cities conference is the main discussion item. The council will also take updates and allow up to five minutes for public comment.

• YAC National League of Cities conference debrief

Shade Tree Board

The Hyattsville Shade Tree Board will approve previous meeting minutes and receive a brief report on permits, denials, and illegal removals. Old business includes updates on a revised ordinance, City Council liaison, communications team, and real estate document group. New business and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Approval of February 2025 minutes
• Brief report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals by Dawn Taft
• Updates on the revised ordinance
• City Council liaison update
• Real Estate Document group report

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Police and Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee will meet virtually on March 12, 2025. The main item is a guest presentation by OptimaNova AI CEO Joe Paul on AI applications in local government as part of the committee's second research project. The committee will also discuss staffing a table at the April 26 Rx Take Back Day, approve minutes from the February 12 meeting, and receive a police department update from Chief Towers.

• Guest presentation by OptimaNova AI CEO Joe Paul on AI in local government
• Discussion of staffing a table at Rx Take Back Day on April 26
• Approval of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Police department update from Chief Towers
• Public comments period (2 minutes per person)

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The Hyattsville Environment Committee will review February meeting minutes and hear a presentation from Defensores de la Cuenca. It will discuss updated goals and provide feedback on the Climate Application Plan (CAP) grant application. The meeting also includes a public comment period and routine new‑business items.

• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Defensores de la Cuenca organizational overview presentation
• Discussion of updated environmental goals
• Feedback on Climate Application Plan (CAP) grant application
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)

Education Advisory Committee

The Hyattsville Education Advisory Committee will hold a short virtual meeting to discuss previous grant applications and vote on new grants. Council liaison Emily Strab will attend. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and public comment.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Discuss previous grant applications
• Vote on grants
• Public comment

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will vote on directing the city attorney to draft ordinance amendments to the Homestead Property Tax Credit (lowering the assessment cap to 106%) and the Local Supplement (increasing assessed value, net worth, and income limits). Consent items include a letter of support for a zoning variance at 6006 Queens Chapel Rd, a $200,000 grant from MNCPPC for recreation, and authorization to purchase two police vehicles for $112,046. The Council will also discuss the FY26 real property tax rate and constant yield tax rate ahead of the proposed budget presentation.

• Directive to amend City Code Chapter 108: Homestead Property Tax Credit cap reduced from 110% to 106% effective July 1, 2025
• Local supplement to homeowners property tax credit: assessed value limit raised to $415,000, net worth limit to $400,000, gross income limit to $90,000
• Zoning variance letter of support for 6006 Queens Chapel Rd to validate a non-conforming rear deck
• Accept $200,000 grant from Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission for recreation activities
• Authorize purchase of two Ford Explorer police vehicles from Koons Baltimore Ford for up to $112,046

Age Friendly Work Group

The Age-Friendly Hyattsville Work Group will meet to review programming updates and upcoming events for seniors, including mental health workshops and seated yoga classes. The agenda lists several past and future activities, such as a digital literacy series and a movie series at Prince George County Libraries.

• Review of Aging and Wellness programming updates
• Mental Health Lunch and Learn Workshop scheduled for March 17, 2025
• Artworks Classes planned for April
• Digital Literacy Classes planned for April
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for March 28 and April 25

Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will review and approve minutes from the January meeting, discuss plans for a speaker series, and coordinate upcoming events including a Bike Rodeo and a Men's Health initiative. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.

• Approve minutes from January meeting
• Discuss speaker series
• Plan Bike Rodeo event
• Plan Men's Health event
• Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker)

Race and Equity Task Force

The Hyattsville Race and Equity Task Force will hold public comment, approve October meeting minutes, and nominate a co-chair. The main work session will review survey response rates, resident input from a January visioning session, and draft a vision statement for the Equity Plan. Volunteers will be sought for a subcommittee to incorporate resident feedback, and the equity plan timeline will be reviewed.

• Public comment period: up to 3 minutes per participant
• Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes
• Nomination of co-chair committee position
• Equity Plan work session: review of survey response rate, January visioning session, resident input, draft vision statement
• Volunteers for subcommittee to incorporate resident feedback into Equity Plan

Planning Committee

The committee will hear an update on the West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan, which the county planning board remanded for further study on displacement, floodplain development, and zoning. The committee will also elect officers, approve the 2025 meeting calendar, and receive a development update.

• Election of Chair, Co-Chair/Vice Chair, and Record Keeper
• Approval of 2025 Committee Meeting Calendar
• Update on West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan remand (displacement, floodplain strategies, single-family zoning, HB 538, CB-15-2024)
• Development update (no specific projects listed)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will first vote to approve the January meeting minutes. The committee will then discuss updates on the Education Enrichment Grant and identify 2‑3 priority activities for the next year, including a Youth Advisory Committee meeting, a college/trade fair, and seasonal supply drives. The meeting will conclude with any other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve January meeting minutes
• Review status of the Education Enrichment Grant and any delayed applications
• Select 2‑3 priority activities for next year and plan grant applications
• Consider scheduling a Youth Advisory Committee/Principal’s luncheon (spring/fall)
• Discuss a college fair/trade fair focused on dual enrollment (May/April)

Educational Facilities Task Force

The Educational Facilities Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule, elect officers, and receive an update on Hyattsville Elementary School. Public comment is welcome throughout the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2024
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule
• Election of committee officers
• Update on Hyattsville Elementary School

Code Compliance Advisory Board

This is a routine meeting of the Hyattsville Code Compliance Advisory Committee. The main actions are a vote on the committee chair and recorder, approval of previous meeting minutes, and discussion and adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar. No ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are on the agenda.

• Vote for Committee Chair and Recorder
• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Discussion and adoption of 2025 meeting calendar
• Update on code enforcement issues from staff liaison

City Council

The City Council will discuss the transfer of MD 208 (Hamilton Street) and the dedication of a 2.0447-acre parcel for a public recreational park. The meeting includes presentations on the Public Safety Building and artificial intelligence, as well as several committee reappointments.

• Roadway transfer agreement of MD 208 (Hamilton Street) with Maryland DOT State Highway Administration
• Resolution 2025-02 to dedicate Parcel V (2.0447 acres) as a public recreational park
• Expenditure of $8,993 for FY25 Thrive Grant Awards
• Zoning variance request V-89-24 for a third-floor addition at 4100 Hamilton Street
• Project update on the Hyattsville Public Safety Building (HCC-240-FY25)

Youth Advisory Council

The Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council will discuss attending the National League of Cities conference and plan voter registration outreach. The meeting also includes updates from members and a five-minute public comment period. Agenda items are for discussion only; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion on attending the National League of Cities conference
• Discussion on voter registration outreach
• Public comment period (5 minutes)

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Police and Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee will discuss initial results from its second research project on best practices for using surveillance and traffic camera data while protecting privacy, including AI and footage from personal security cameras. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of previous minutes (cancelled for lack of quorum), and a police department update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is a discussion only.

• Discussion of research project on privacy protections for surveillance and traffic camera data, including AI and personal security cameras
• Public comments (2 minutes per person)
• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (meeting cancelled)
• Police Department update from Chief Jarod Towers

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The Hyattsville Environment Committee will hear a presentation and Q&A on Laurel's mandatory composting program and receive a DPW update on the Environmental Depot and SMART waste study. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and new business.

• Presentation and Q&A on Laurel Mandatory Composting program
• DPW update on Environmental Depot and SMART waste study
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• New business and announcements

Shade Tree Board

The Shade Tree Board will review permit reports and updates to a revised ordinance. The board also plans to form sub-groups for communications, committee liaison requests, and county home buyer notices.

• Report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals
• Updates on Revised Ordinance
• City deer mitigation strategies
• Formation of a communications sub-group
• Proposal to add a notice to the PG County Jurisdictional Addendum

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will hear an update on ARPA and General Fund Savings projects, adopt a proclamation for Black History Month, and consider authorizing a $285,000 trash truck purchase. A discussion item on administrative recommendations for property tax relief programs is also scheduled.

• Authorize purchase of a 25-yard trash truck from GranTurk Equipment not to exceed $285,000
• Discussion of administrative recommendations for property tax relief programs in Hyattsville
• Presentation on ARPA quarterly report and General Fund Savings project updates
• Proclamation declaring February 2025 as Black History Month in Hyattsville
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 3, 2024, December 16, 2024, and January 13, 2025

Race and Equity Task Force

The Hyattsville Race and Equity Task Force is meeting for a work session focused on visioning for the city's Equity Plan. The agenda includes introductions, setting meeting norms, an icebreaker, a presentation, and two visioning activities. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Equity Plan Visioning work session
• Committee Member Introductions and Meeting Norms
• Ice Breaker Activity
• Visioning Activities #1 and #2

Planning Committee

The Hyattsville Planning Committee will hear a presentation on dedicating Parcel V, a recreational facility in the Gateway West Development, to the city for use as a public park. The committee will also approve meeting minutes from October 22, 2024, adopt the 2025 meeting calendar, and elect officers. Updates will be given on the West Hyattsville Queens Chapel Sector Plan remand and the Canvas Apartments development.

• Presentation and discussion on dedicating Parcel V (2-acre recreational facility) to the city as a public park
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 meeting calendar
• Election of committee officers (Chair, Co-Chair, Record Keeper)
• Update on West Hyattsville Queens Chapel Sector Plan remand

Board of Supervisors of Election

The Board of Supervisors of Elections will review the 2025 election calendar, including upcoming candidate information sessions on Feb. 5 and Mar. 1, and certification of candidates on Mar. 18. The board will also recap a presentation on filling a vacancy and consider new business.

• 2025 Election Calendar: Feb. 5 Candidate Info Session, Mar. 1 In-Person Candidate Info Session, Mar. 18 BOSE to Certify Candidates
• Filling Vacancy Presentation Recap
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Education Advisory Committee

The Hyattsville Education Advisory Committee will elect a chair and record keeper, then discuss updates on the Education Enrichment Grant and plan events for the upcoming year, including a college/trade fair, backpack drive, and LGBTQ awareness event. The committee will also finalize its 2025 meeting calendar.

• Leadership elections for chair and record keeper
• Update on Education Enrichment Grant applications and advertising
• Planning for next year's events: college/trade fair, backpack drive, vaccine drive, principal's luncheon, LGBTQ awareness event
• Discussion of coordinating with Youth Advisory Committee and Teen Center
• Finalizing 2025 meeting calendar (Feb–Dec dates listed)

Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee will conduct a final review of FY25 Thrive Grants. The body will provide recommendations regarding these grants to the City Council.

• Final review and Council recommendations for FY25 Thrive Grants

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will approve routine items and discuss several proposals. Key decisions include a $59,000 grant for affordable‑housing planning, a $600,000 sitework contract for the Trolley Trailhead Park project, and a $1,500‑$5,000 grant award program for local organizations. The council will also consider a charter amendment on filling elected‑official vacancies and a letter of support for state motor‑vehicle speed‑monitoring legislation.

• Approve $59,000 MWCOG Housing Affordability Planning Program grant
• Authorize up to $600,000 to NZI Construction for Trolley Trailhead Park sitework
• Approve Corridor Investment Program grants ranging from $649.06 to $5,000 for local groups
• Consider charter changes for filling vacancies of elected officials
• Discuss support letter for Maryland HB182/SB118 speed‑monitoring penalties

Hyattsville Environment Committee

The Hyattsville Environment Committee will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss and potentially approve a letter of support for the Maryland Bottle Bill. The agenda includes approval of December minutes, public comment, and new business. No other major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion of draft letter supporting Maryland Bottle Bill
• Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per person)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet virtually to conduct business. The agenda includes a review of an outstanding annual campaign finance report.

• Review of outstanding annual campaign finance report

City Council

The Hyattsville City Council will consider adopting a resolution to make the 2025 biennial election vote-by-mail and authorize an MOU with Gateway Community Development Corporation to administer the Gateway Arts and Entertainment District. Other action includes establishing an Audit Committee and reappointing members to the Ethics Commission and Educational Facilities Task Force.

• Resolution 2025-01 to designate the 2025 Biennial Election as vote-by-mail
• MOU with Gateway Community Development Corporation for Gateway Arts & Entertainment District administration
• Creation of an Audit Committee to review city audits
• Reappointment of T. Carter Ross to the Ethics Commission (three-year term)
• Reappointment of Amy Parker to the Educational Facilities Task Force (two-year term)

Youth Advisory Council

The Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council will recap a previous discussion on Parcel V and discuss updates to voter registration outreach for the 2025 city elections. They will also discuss outreach for the Youth Leadership program. A short public comment period is scheduled.

• Recap of discussion regarding Parcel V
• Voter registration outreach plan updates for 2025 Hyattsville elections
• Youth Leadership program outreach
• Public comment (5 minutes)

Shade Tree Board

The Shade Tree Board will meet to approve previous December 2024 minutes, receive a brief report on permits, denials, and illegal removals, and discuss updates on the revised ordinance. The board will also brainstorm policy and activity ideas, including forming small groups and assigning homework. Public comments are limited to five minutes per person.

• Brief report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals by Dawn Taft
• Updates on the Revised Ordinance (old business)
• Policy and activity brainstorming, including small groups and homework
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Police and Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee will meet to discuss initial research results regarding best practices for surveillance and traffic camera data. The discussion focuses on protecting personal privacy rights, including the use of AI and personal security camera video. Chief Jarod Towers will provide a department update.

• Review of research on surveillance and traffic camera data privacy
• Discussion on AI and personal security camera video usage
• HVL Police Department update from Chief Towers

Board of Supervisors of Election

The Board of Supervisors of Elections will hold a routine meeting. They will hear a presentation on filling a board vacancy and discuss the 2025 election calendar. Other items include approval of minutes and new business.

• Filling vacancy presentation
• 2025 election calendar discussion
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation from Gateway Community Development Corporation on the Gateway Arts & Entertainment District and vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with neighboring municipalities for its administration. Other action items include establishing an Audit Committee and adopting a resolution to make the 2025 biennial election vote-by-mail. Consent items include designating a voting delegate for the National League of Cities. Reappointments to the Ethics Commission and Educational Facilities Task Force are also on the agenda.

• Presentation on Gateway Arts & Entertainment District (Item 6.a.)
• MOU with Gateway CDC, Mount Rainier, Brentwood, and North Brentwood for administration of the Gateway Arts District (Item 9.b.)
• Resolution 2025-01 to designate 2025 biennial election as vote-by-mail (Item 8.b.)
• Creation of an Audit Committee to review city audits (Item 9.a.)
• Reappointment of T. Carter Ross to the Ethics Commission (Item 7.a.)