Laurel, MD

Thu Sep 3, 2026

Citizens Advisory Committee for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities In-Person

Wed Sep 9, 2026

Juneteenth Executive Committee

Mon Sep 14, 2026

Mayor and City Council Meeting

Recent meetings

Tue Aug 11, 2026

Pride Day Celebration Committee

Laurel committee plans 2026 Pride Day fundraisers and event updates

The Pride Day Celebration Planning Committee will discuss fundraising plans for two upcoming events, review a recent crab-sales fundraiser with the Fourth of July Committee, and receive updates on sponsors, vendors, and entertainment for the 2026 Pride event. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

Drag Brunch fundraiser scheduled for August 30, 2026
Drag Bingo fundraiser on September 18 at Oaklands Presbyterian Church
Crab sales fundraiser held August 8, 2026 with Fourth of July Committee

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Pride Day Celebration Planning Committee August 11, 2026 6:30 PM AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING Please contact the City Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or [email protected] to request Zoom Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes  July 21, 2026 Meeting 3. 2026 Fundraising Planning Discussion Drag Brunch August 30, 2026 Drag Bingo September 18th- Doors Open at 6:30 pm Games Start at 7:00 pm Oaklands Presbyterian Church 4. Event Recap Crab Sales w/Fourth of July Committee August 8, 2026 5. Pride Event Planning Update • Sponsors • Vendors • Entertainment Schedule 6. New Business 7. Adjourn Councilman James Kole, Chair Jennifer Bronson Dana Cunningham Amy Dunham Michelle Keating Amy Knox Alvin K. Smith, Jr.

Mon Jul 27, 2026

Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee

Mon Jul 27, 2026

CANCELLED Mayor and City Council Meeting

Mon Jul 27, 2026

Mayor and City Council Meeting

Thu Jul 23, 2026

Board of Appeals- CANCELLED

Tue Jul 21, 2026

Ethics Commission

Ethics Commission discusses updates to Financial Disclosure Statements

The Laurel Ethics Commission is meeting to discuss recommendations for digital submissions of Financial Disclosure Statements (FDS). The body will also review changes to FDS forms and determine who is required to complete them.

Recommendation to allow digital submission of Financial Disclosure Statements (FDS)
Proposed changes to Schedules B, H, and J of next year's long and short form FDS
Subcommittee report on who is required to fill out the FDS

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Laurel Ethics Commission Agenda Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6:45 P .M. By Zoom If you wish to provide written testimony on any agenda item, you may send by mail to the Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707 or email to Laura Christoplos at [email protected]. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of July 21, 2026, Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of revised January 8, 2026, meeting 5. Approval of Minutes of May 26, 2026, meeting 6. Continuing Discussion of Recommendation to Allow Digital Submission of Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS) 7. Discussion of changes to next year’s long and short form FDS, particularly Schedules B, H, and J 8. Discussion of subcommittee’s work on who does and does not fill out the FDS 9. General Public Meeting 10. Adjournment COMMISSION MEMBERS Toni Drake, Esq. Chair Lynne Sport Vice Chair Robert Scaggs Karen Lubieniecki Gail Heath, JD Arie Baker Fox Alternate COMMISSION STAFF Christian L. Pulley, CPM City Administrator Executive Officer Dennis Whitley, III, Esq Counsel to the Commission Laura Christoplos Administrative Assistant II CITY OF LAUREL ETHICS COMMISSION 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, Maryland 20707 (301) 725-5300 Internet Address: https://www.cityoflaurel.org/1458/Laurel-Ethics-Commission

Tue Jul 21, 2026

Ethics Commission

Tue Jul 21, 2026

Historic District Commission

Historic District Commission to review property alterations and tax credits

The Commission will review several applications for exterior home modifications, including window and siding replacements. The body will also consider a request for an addition to the Pallotti High School performing arts center and process two historic tax credit applications.

HDC-C20270003: Proposed addition to the 16,830 square foot performing arts center at 113 St Mary’s Place
HDC-C20260044: Tax credit of $14,616.34 for window replacement at 319 Main Street
HDC 2026-0043: Tax credit of $1,278.10 for door replacement at 333 Prince George Street
HDC-R20260109: Request to change asphalt driveway to concrete at 25 Post Office Avenue
HDC-R20260110: Request to remove a diseased silver maple tree at 319 Laurel Avenue

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X \ 3,.,, ,,,,,,,M CITY OF LAUREL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 8103 Sandy Spring Road  Laurel, MD 20707  301-725-5300  Fax: 410-792-2108 Commission usually Meets on the Third Tuesday of Each Month EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY THIRD MEETING TUESDAY – JULY 21, 2026– 6:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA *This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom* To sign up to speak, please preregister here: https://cityoflaurel.org/register-to-speak. Applicants do not need to sign up to speak. There will be a three (3) minute limit for each guest speaker. If you cannot attend but wish to submit comments for the record, please email them to [email protected] 1. Roll Call. 2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular HDC meeting held on June 16, 2026. 3. HDC-R20260112 for 927 Montgomery Street submitted by Carl McWilliams , Applicant is seeking to replace siding west side of the house. Replace windows on west side of house. Repaint siding with same color Valspar 3002-10B. The window will be the same size and color. 4. HDC-R20260109 for 25 Post Office Avenue submitted by Margaret Samuels, Applicant is seeking to change previously HDC approved asphalt driveway to concrete driveway. 5. HDC-R20260106 for 404 Montgomery Street submitted by Stephen Wallace, Applicant is seeking to replace all windows with working modern windows. White exterior and interior trim to match current house style. 6. HDC-R20260115 for 339 Laurel Avenue submitted by Francisco Martinez …

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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Pride Day Celebration Committee

Committee to plan fundraising and DJ for Pride Day

The Pride Day Celebration Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 2026 and discuss fundraising plans for the 2026 event, including crab sales and drag brunches. The group will also select a DJ for the event.

Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
Discussion of fundraising events: Crab Sales (Aug 8), Drag Brunch (Aug 30), Drag Bingo (Sept 4 or 18)
DJ selection approval for the Pride event
Meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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Pride Day Celebration Planning Committee July 21, 2026 6:30 PM AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING Please contact the City Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or [email protected] to request Zoom Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes  May 19, 2026 Meeting 3. 2026 Fundraising Planning Discussion Crab Sales w/Fourth of July Committee August 8, 2026 Drag Brunch August 30, 2026 Drag Bingo X 2 September 4th or 18th? 4. Pride Event- DJ Selection Approval 5. New Business 6. Adjourn Councilman James Kole, Chair Jennifer Bronson Dana Cunningham Amy Dunham Michelle Keating Amy Knox Alvin K. Smith, Jr.

Tue Jul 21, 2026

Historic District Commission

Historic District Commission to review property alterations and tax credits

The Commission is reviewing several requests for exterior home modifications, including window and siding replacements. The body will also consider a request for an addition to the performing arts center at 113 St Mary’s Place and process two historic tax credit applications.

HDC-C20270003: Proposed addition to the 16,830 square feet performing arts center at 113 St Mary’s Place
HDC-C20260044: Tax credit of $14,616.34 for window replacement at 319 Main Street
HDC 2026-0043: Tax credit of $1,278.10 for door replacement at 333 Prince George Street
HDC-R20260109: Request to change asphalt driveway to concrete at 25 Post Office Avenue
HDC-R20260110: Request to remove a diseased silver maple tree at 319 Laurel Avenue

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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Multicultural Advisory Committee

Community & Culture Day planning and sponsorship opportunities discussed

The Multicultural Advisory Committee will hold its eighth virtual meeting. Members will discuss updates on Community & Culture Day planning, including sponsorship opportunities, flag parade participants, and a local talent showcase. The meeting also includes a general public hearing, approval of June minutes, and welcome of new members.

Discuss updates on Community & Culture Day planning
Seek sponsorship opportunities for the event
Recruit participants for flag parade and local talent showcase
Approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes
General public hearing for community input

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1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS COUNCILMEMBER, KYLA CLARK, CHAIR ARTHUR THOMPSON, VICE-CHAIR DANIELLE DELGADO EBONY LOCKWOOD JENELLE HERBERT-KING JOANNE RICKETTS MEGAN CELESTINE This committee plans to meet bi-monthly. MULTICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 Eighth Meeting Monday, July 20, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Agenda Virtual Meeting CITY STAFF Crystal Hypolite Committee Staff (301) 725-5300 www.cityoflaurel.org If you would like to submit written testimony, speak during the public hearing, or have questions about any agenda item, please contact [email protected]. I. Call Meeting to Order: Vice-Chair Arthur Thompson II. Committee Roll Call: Crystal Hypolite III. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. June 15, 2026 IV. Welcome New Members (Introductions) V. General Public Hearing (All are Welcome) VI. Updates on Community & Culture Day Planning VII. Sponsorship Opportunities, Flag Parade Participants, Local Talent Showcase VIII. Closing Statements IX. Adjournment

Mon Jul 20, 2026

Education Advisory Committee

Mon Jul 20, 2026

Education Advisory Committee

Education Advisory Committee meets to discuss next steps

The Laurel Education Advisory Committee will hold a meeting to discuss next steps and receive a report from the City Council. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of the agenda, and a report from Council President Kyla Clark.

Report from City Council President Kyla Clark
Discussion on next steps
Approval of the agenda
Roll call
Welcome by Chair Maria Gonzales Jackson

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Education Advisory Committee Monday, July 20, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Education Advisory Committee 8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 Monday , July 20, 2026 7:00 PM Please contact the Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or [email protected] to request a Zoom Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting. ● Welcome - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair ● Roll Call - Maria Morales, City Staff Clerk ● Call the Meeting to Order - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair ● Approval of the Agenda - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair ● Report from City Council – Council President Kyla Clark ● Discussion ○ Next Steps ● Good of the Order – All Education Advisory Committee Monday, July 20, 2026 Page 2 of 2 ● Adjournment - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair

Mon Jul 20, 2026

CANCELLED Education Advisory Committee

Education Advisory Committee meeting cancelled

The meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

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Education Advisory Committee Monday, July 20, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Education Advisory Committee 8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 Monday , July 20, 2026 7:00 PM Please contact the Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or [email protected] to request a Zoom Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting. ● Welcome - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair ● Roll Call - Maria Morales, City Staff Clerk ● Call the Meeting to Order - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair ● Approval of the Agenda - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair ● Approval of June 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair ● Report from City Council – Council President Kyla Clark ● Discussion ○ Next Steps ● Good of the Order – All Education Advisory Committee Monday, July 20, 2026 Page 2 of 2 ● Adjournment - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair

Thu Jul 16, 2026

Public Safety & Transportation Committee

Committee to discuss drone purchases by City

The Public Safety & Transportation Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 16, 2026. The only substantive discussion item is drone purchases by the city. Other agenda items are procedural, including approval of the agenda and minutes from May 21, 2026.

Discussion of drone purchases by the City

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✓ Decided: Committee adds open forum to all future meetings

The Public Safety and Transportation Committee approved adding an open forum to all future meetings, passed unanimously. They also discussed the drone program, juvenile takeovers, traffic light issues, and Cherry Lane fire department access, but no other formal decisions were made.

Approved adding open forum to all future meetings (unanimous)
Denied overnight blinking yellow request at old hospital entrance (DPW, speeding risk)
Approved upgrading all stop lights along Van Dusen Rd
Approved Public Works adding striping and larger signage at Cherry Lane fire station driveway

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D o n G a v e l e k C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r V i c k i R a m b o w C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r E d R o w e C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r R o y M . S m i t h I I C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r S t e p h e n S l a u g h t e r C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r M e l v i n E . L i n d s l e y C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES C a p t a i n C l y d e W i l l i a m s L a u r e l V o l u n t e e r R e s c u e S q u a d C h i e f D o v e R o b i s o n L a u r e l V o l u n t e e r F i r e D e p a r t m e n t S e r g e a n t P a t r i c k H e n s o n L a u r e l P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t A r m a n S a f a k h a h D e p a r t m e n t o f P u b l i c W o r k s J e f f e r y M i l l s I n d i a S a i d C o u n c i l m e m b e r & C h a i r C o m m i t t e e S e c r e t a r y PUBLIC SAFETY & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, Maryland 20707 (301) 725 - 5300 www.cityoflaurel.org AGENDA July 16, 2026, 7: 00 PM I. Welcome - Jeffery Mills, Chair II. Roll Call - India Said, Committee Secretary V. Approval of the Agenda- Jeffery Mills, Chair III. Call the Meeting to Order - Jeffery Mills, Chair IV. Approval of the Minutes - All VI. Discussion items - All VII. Good of the Order - All VIII. Adjournment - Jeffery Mills, Chair a. May 21, 2026 a. Drone Purchses by the City

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PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, July 16, 2025, 7:00 P.M. – CITY HALL Attendees: Chair Jeffrey Mills; Vice President Dove Robison, Laurel Volunteer Fire Department; Vicki Rambo, Don Gavick, Roy Smith, Stephen Slaughter, Melvin Lindsley, Sergeant Patrick Henson, Laurel Police Department; Arman Safakhah, Department of Public Works. Guests: Chief Russ Hamil, Laurel Police Department; Deputy Chief Mark Plazinski, Laurel Police Department; Maria Morales, Clerk to the Council; Xavier Sykes, Senior Police Communications Supervisor; Ofc Pflieger, Laurel Police Department; Acting Lieutenant Rexine. Minutes: The minutes were approved by Vice President Robison and seconded by Seargent Henson. Agenda Addition A motion carried to add an open forum to all future meetings. The open forum was voted on and passed unanimously. Drone Program The city has four drones: two for the Emergency Response Team and two for the Drone First Responders program. There are currently 10 certified drone pilots. Stationed at two undisclosed locations, they launch immediately on in progress calls, fly autonomously, and reach any point in the city within two minutes. Recent uses: locating and tracking a subject with multiple warrants, tracking a fleeing suspect leading to an arrest, supporting multiple July 4th arrests, and using infrared in an NBC featured human trafficking ERT raid to track the suspect and find the victim. The proposed drone system includes …

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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Emergency Services Commission

Laurel Emergency Services Commission to meet July 15

The Emergency Services Commission will meet to receive staff reports and hold a general public hearing. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports from city emergency departments.

Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
Staff reports from Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, Police, Public Works, and Volunteer Fire and Rescue services
General Public Hearing

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CITY OF LAUREL EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSION 8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: (301) 725-5300 Fax: (301) 490-5068 Emergency Services Commission Meeting July 15, 2026 7:00 PM In-Person Meeting Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center, Meeting Room 2 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707 AGENDA 1. Roll Call a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 21, 2026 2. Staff Reports a. Emergency Management b. Fire Marshal and Permit Services c. Laurel Police Department d. Department of Public Works e. Laurel Volunteer Fire Department f. Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad 3. General Public Hearing 4. Old Business 5. New Business 6. Schedule Next Meeting, Date, and Location 7. Adjournment Wayne Dzwonchyk, Commissioner Roy P. Gilmore, Commissioner Douglas Redd, Commissioner Kenneth Ford, Commissioner Sharon Gibbs Cooper, Commissioner Lauren R. Thompson Acting Director Department of Emergency Management

Tue Jul 14, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on Bear Branch stream restoration and Islamic center plans

The Laurel Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take final action on three applications: a forest conservation plan for Bear Branch Phase III Stream Restoration at 304881 Van Dusen Road, a plat of consolidation for 26 C Street, and both a forest conservation plan and an amended site plan for the Islamic Community Center of Laurel at 7306 Contee Road. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

Forest Conservation Plan and Resolution 26-11-PC for Bear Branch Phase III Stream Restoration at 304881 Van Dusen Road, filed by Century Engineering on behalf of Prince George's County DOE
Plat of Consolidation and Resolution 26-08-PC for 26 C Street, filed by Urban Atlantic Development, LLC
Forest Conservation Plan Application and Resolution 26-05-PC for Islamic Community Center of Laurel at 7306 Contee Road, filed by North American Islamic Trust Inc.
Amended Site and Landscape Plan Application and Resolution 26-06-PC for Islamic Community Center of Laurel at 7306 Contee Road, filed by North American Islamic Trust Inc.

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1 The Honorable G. Rick Wilson, Chair Dennis Grant Vice Chairman John R. Kish Council President Smith, Ex Officio Member Bill Wellford Vacancy Roy Smith, Alternate Stephanie Anderson, City Solicitor Jay Meashey, Director Department of Economic and Community Development CITY OF LAUREL PLANNING COMMISSION 8103 Sandy Spring Road • Laurel, MD 20707 • 301-725-5300 Commission usually meets Second Tuesday of each Month SIX HUNDRED-TWENTY FOURTH MEETING – REGULAR TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. AGENDA *This meeting will be conducted in person in the Council Chambers. To sign up to speak, please pre-register here by 3pm the day of the meeting: https://cityoflaurel.org/register-to-speak or use the Speaker Sign -In Sheet at the entrance of the meeting room. There will be a three (3) minute limit for each speaker. If you cannot attend but wish to submit comments for the record, please email them to [email protected] 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting 3. Forest Conservation Plan and Resolution No. 26-11-PC, Bear Branch Phase III Stream Restoration- 304881 Van Dusen Road, filed by Century Engineering, LLC, a Kleinfelder Company (Century) on behalf of Prince George’s County Department of the Environment Public Hearing on Application Final Action by Planning Commission 4. Plat of Consolidation and Resolution No. 26-08-PC, 26 C Street filed by Urban Atlantic Development, LLC. Public Hearing on …

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Mon Jul 13, 2026

Mayor and City Council Meeting

Council to vote on police drone, AI system, and ammunition purchases

The Laurel Mayor and City Council will consider bid recommendations for the Police Department to purchase ammunition, an Unmanned Aerial System, and a Peregrine AI System. They will also vote on several Mayoral appointments to city boards and committees, including the Board of Appeals and the CAC for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities. A general public hearing and approval of the May 27 meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

Mayoral appointment of Karina Riva to the Board of Appeals (2026-2029)
Mayoral appointment of Jenelle Herbert-King to the Multicultural Advisory Committee (2026-2028)
Mayoral appointments of Irlene Santos and Brittany Golding to the CAC for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities (2026-2028)
Bid recommendation: Laurel Police Department purchase of ammunition
Bid recommendation: Laurel Police Department purchase of Unmanned Aerial System and Peregrine AI System

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1 CITY COUNCIL BRENCIS D. SMITH At-Large JAMES KOLE First Ward ADRIAN G. SIMMONS First Ward KYLA M. CLARK Second Ward JEFFREY W. MILLS Second Ward Council meets second and fourth Mondays of each month. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL 8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM City Administrator NEKESA MATLOCK Deputy City Administrator STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON City Solicitor SARA A. GREEN, CPM, MMC City Clerk (301) 725-5300 www.cityoflaurel.org Eighteenth Meeting Monday, July 13, 2026 6:00 PM Agenda Virtual Meeting Watch the meeting on Laurel TV streaming live in your web browser at https://laureltv.org/watch-live or locally Laurel TV can be found on Comcast Channel 996 (HD), 71 (SD) or Verizon FiOS Channel 12. Those interested in signing-up to speak during the general public hearing or on a specific agenda item, please contact the Clerk for Zoom information at [email protected] no later than 2:00 pm the day of the meeting. 1. Call to Order – Brencis D. Smith, Council President 2. Roll Call- Sara A. Green, CPM, MMC, City Clerk 3. Approval of Minutes  May 27, 2026- Regular Meeting 4. Report of the Mayor and City Council 5. Mayoral Appointments Karina Riva Board of Appeals 07/13/2026-07/13/2029 Jenelle Herbert-King Multicultural Advisory Committee 07/13/2026-07/13/2028 Irlene Santos CAC for Senior Residents and 07/13/2026-07/13/2028 …

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Wed Jul 8, 2026

Arts Council

Laurel Arts Council reviews FY27 budget and proposes public art projects

The Laurel Arts Council will vote on June minutes and elect three officers during preliminary business. Members are reviewing the FY26 budget and approved projects, including a traffic box art wrap completed by Wrapsody Inc. in July. The council is also discussing proposed FY27 initiatives such as the September Multicultural Festival, farmer’s market music, park poetry workshops, and developer-funded public art for local schools.

Vote on approval of June meeting minutes
Elect Council Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
Review FY26 budget and completed traffic box art wrap project
Propose FY27 events including the September 12 Multicultural Festival
Discuss developer-funded public art for Scotchtown Hills Elementary

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Laurel Arts Council Meeting Agenda – July 8, 2026 at 6:30pm at Gude Mansion Preliminaries 1. Take Roll: 2. Determine Quorum: 3. VOTE: Approval of June Minutes 4. Updates Membership & New Applicants 5. Officers – elect Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary (see City Ordinance for duties) Agenda: 1. News from City Government – Bill (DPR), Naomi (ECD) 2. Overview of FY27 LAC budget and Review of FY 26 LAC budget – Bill 3. Review FY26 ending projects  Traffic Box Art Wrap – Mel, Bharati, Inka  3 winners awarded fee and plus-up  Stephanie Schwarz (Wrapsody inc.) to complete the wrap in July  End of Year funded signage etc. – Ella, Mel 4. Propose FY27 projects – Everybody  Multicultural Festival – September 12  Sit & Paint predrawn canvasses representing multiple cultures – Angie?  Council Rep. Kyla Clark suggests artistic background for selfies  Main Street Festival, other festivals?  Farmer’s Market Music – Sandy, Melissa M  Poems in Parks with L4P – workshop and poem installation – Jennifer  Scotchtown Hills Elementary playground mural or window installation (?)  Public art funded by developer fees  Other projects (Mel handoff key to paint shed) 5. Social Media – Ella, Francesa (Mel FB handoff) Next Meeting: August or September, 2026

Wed Jul 1, 2026

Mayor and City Council Work Session

Council to discuss police equipment buys, dissolve animal shelter committee

At a virtual work session, the Mayor and City Council will discuss three bid recommendations for the Laurel Police Department: purchase of ammunition, an unmanned aerial system (drone), and a Peregrine AI system. They will also consider Resolution No. 5-2026 to dissolve the No-Kill Community Animal Shelter Citizens Advisory Committee. This is a discussion meeting; no final votes are scheduled.

Bid recommendation: Police Department purchase of ammunition
Bid recommendation: Police Department purchase of Unmanned Aerial System (drone)
Bid recommendation: Police Department purchase of Peregrine AI System
Resolution No. 5-2026 to dissolve the No-Kill Community Animal Shelter Citizens Advisory Committee

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1 CITY COUNCIL BRENCIS D. SMITH At-Large JAMES KOLE First Ward ADRIAN G. SIMMONS First Ward KYLA M. CLARK Second Ward JEFFREY W. MILLS Second Ward Council meets second and fourth Mondays of each month. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL 8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM City Administrator NEKESA MATLOCK Deputy City Administrator STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON City Solicitor SARA A. GREEN, CPM, MMC City Clerk (301) 725-5300 www.cityoflaurel.org Work Session Wednesday, July 1, 2026 6:00 PM Agenda Virtual Meeting Watch the meeting on Laurel TV streaming live in your web browser at https://laureltv.org/watch-live or locally Laurel TV can be found on Comcast Channel 996 (HD), 71 (SD) or Verizon FiOS Channel 12. 1. Call to Order – Brencis D. Smith, Council President 2. Bid Recommendation- Laurel Police Department- Purchase of Ammunition 3. Bid Recommendation- Laurel Police Department- Purchase of Unmanned Aerial System 4. Bid Recommendation- Laurel Police Department- Purchase of Peregrine AI System 5. Resolution No. 5-2026- A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland to Dissolve the No-Kill Community Animal Shelter Citizens Advisory Committee Established by Resolution No. 6-2023 6. Adjournment

Thu Jun 25, 2026

Board of Appeals- CANCELLED

Mon Jun 22, 2026

Mayor and City Council Meeting

Council to vote on budget amendment for FY2025-2026

The Mayor and City Council will hold a second public hearing and may vote on Ordinance No. 2056, which amends the FY2025-2026 general operating budget and capital improvement program. Other business includes a presentation by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments executive director, mayoral appointments to advisory bodies, and approval of past meeting minutes.

Second public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2056 (budget amendment for FY2025-2026)
Presentation by Executive Director Clark Mercer of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)
Mayoral appointments to Clergy Advisory Council and Multicultural Advisory Committee
Reappointments to Youth Services Commission, Ethics Commission, and Public Safety and Transportation committee
General public hearing for resident comments

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1 CITY COUNCIL BRENCIS D. SMITH At-Large JAMES KOLE First Ward ADRIAN G. SIMMONS First Ward KYLA M. CLARK Second Ward JEFFREY W. MILLS Second Ward Council meets second and fourth Mondays of each month. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL 8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM City Administrator NEKESA MATLOCK Deputy City Administrator STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON City Solicitor SARA A. GREEN, CPM, MMC City Clerk (301) 725-5300 www.cityoflaurel.org Seventeenth Meeting Monday, June 22, 2026 6:00 PM Agenda In-Person Meeting Watch the meeting on Laurel TV streaming live in your web browser at https://laureltv.org/watch-live or locally Laurel TV can be found on Comcast Channel 996 (HD), 71 (SD) or Verizon FiOS Channel 12. Those wishing to speak at the meeting may do so by signing the speaker sign-up sheet that will be available to the left of the door when entering the Council Chamber. 1. Call to Order – Brencis D. Smith, Council President 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Mayor Keith R. Sydnor 3. Roll Call- Sara A. Green, CPM, MMC, City Clerk 4. Approval of Minutes  June 1, 2026- Special Meeting  June 3, 2026- Work Session  June 8, 2026- Special Work Session  June 8, 2026- Regular Meeting 5. Presentation by Executive Director Clark Mercer, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) 6. …

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Wed Jun 17, 2026

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee meets to approve minutes and hold public hearing

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will convene to approve previous meeting minutes, receive staff reports, and hold a general public hearing. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Approval of Meeting Minutes
Staff Reports
General Public Hearing
Schedule Next Meeting, Date and Location

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Page 1 of 1 Dr. Marcia B. Levi, Committee member R. Ummi Modeste, Committee member Logan W. Staley, Committee member Stanley Spaulding, Committee member Emily Swain, Committee member Lisa Wolfisch, Committee member Thomas Helms, Acting Director Department of Public Works Arman Safakhah, City Engineer Department of Public Works Katherine Wright, Administrative Assistant II Department of Public Works Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Wednesday , June 17, 2026 6:00 PM 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3. Staff Reports 4. General Public Hearing 5. Schedule Next Meeting, Date and Location 6. Adjournment

Tue Jun 16, 2026

Historic District Commission

Commission to vote on $6,791 tax credit for $67,910 window replacement at 407 Montgomery St

The Laurel Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several applications. Items include a tree removal at 409 Prince George St, a rear addition at 412 Montgomery St, and roof replacements at 515 and 607 Montgomery St. The commission will also consider a retroactive approval for steps and fence at 352 Main St, and tax credits for window replacement at 407 Montgomery St with a material cost of $67,910.00 and a credit of $6,791.00.

Tree removal at 409 Prince George St required for electrical upgrade
Rear addition at 412 Montgomery St with vinyl siding and shingles
Roof replacement at 515 and 607 Montgomery St with upgraded architectural shingles
Retroactive approval for rear wooden steps and fence at 352 Main St
Tax credit for 25 windows at 407 Montgomery St: $67,910 cost, $6,791 credit

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✓ Decided: Historic District Commission approved four property modification applications

The Laurel Historic District Commission reviewed and approved four applications for exterior property changes, including signage updates, roof replacement, porch repairs, and drainage improvements. All four applications passed with six affirmative votes. These certificates of approval are required for property owners to proceed with modifications that must comply with the city’s historic district guidelines. The commission also approved the minutes from two prior meetings and noted a commissioner's resignation.

Approved awning signage update at 322 Main Street (6 affirmative votes)
Approved roof replacement at 114 St. Mary’s Place (6 affirmative votes)
Approved porch floorboard and railing replacement at 613 Prince George Street (6 affirmative votes)
Approved drainage, landscaping, and lighting improvements at 109 Brashears Street (6 affirmative votes)
Approved minutes from March 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
Approved minutes from April 21, 2026 meeting (majority yes, Chair abstained)

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X \ 3,.,, ,,,,,,,M CITY OF LAUREL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 8103 Sandy Spring Road  Laurel, MD 20707  301-725-5300  Fax: 410-792-2108 Commission usually Meets on the Third Tuesday of Each Month EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY SECOND MEETING TUESDAY – JUNE 16, 2026– 6:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA *This meeting will be held in person* To sign up to speak, please preregister here: https://cityoflaurel.org/register-to-speak. Applicants do not need to sign up to speak. There will be a three (3) minute limit for each guest speaker. If you cannot attend but wish to submit comments for the record, please email them to [email protected] 1. Roll Call. 2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular HDC meeting held on May 19, 2026. 3. HDC-R20260085 for 409 Prince George Street submitted by William Rice . Applicant is seeking to remove the holly tree. The tree removal is a requirement of the electrician and BGE. The tree is in the way of the new line and work to be done on the electrical upgrade. The tree is not dead, the tree is still alive, an arborist is not needed. The tree dead or alive needs to be removed to install a new electrical line and box to the house. 4. HDC- R20260105 for 412 Montgomery Street submitted by Elizabeth Welsh . Applicant seeking to construct an addition to rear of house. Will mat ch existing house. White vinyl siding plus gray, 3 -tab roof shingles. 6 over 1 window also burgundy trim. 5. HDC-R20260101 for 515 Montgomery …

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\ 3,.,, ,,,,,,,M CITY OF LAUREL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 8103 Sandy Spring Road h Laurel, MD 20707 h 301-725-5300 h [email protected] Commission usually Meets on the Third Tuesday of Each Month EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY FIRST MEETING TUESDAY – MAY 19, 2026– 6:00 P.M. MINUTES *This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom* Convened: 6:00 P.M.  Adjourned 6:28 P.M.  Commissioners Present:   Staff Present: Council President Smith  Jay Meashey, Director, ECD Margie McCeney, Chair  Raven Nee, Deputy Director, ECD Marlene Frazier, Vice-Chair      Brooke Herring, Comm. Dev. Coord, ECD Mary Eileen Leszcz Alexis Williams, Planner I, ECD Oscar De La Puente  Adura Ansa, Administrative Assistant, ECD Lakisha Muhammad  Commissioners Absent: Zero (0)  Citizens Present: Four (4)  Chairwoman, McCeney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and read the opening statement.  Chairwoman McCeney asked for a roll call. Six (6) Commissioners answered present, constituting a quorum.  Chairwoman McCeney asked if there were any questions or corrections to the minutes from the regular HDC meeting held on March 17, 2026.There were none. Ms. Leszcz moved to approve of the minutes as presented, with Ms. Frazier seconding the motion. With that Chairwoman McCeney asked for a roll call vote. Motion was approved unanimously. Motion carried. Margie McCeney, Chair Marlene Fraizer, Vice-Chair Brencis Smith, Council President Mary-Eileen Leszcz Nancy Stein …

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Multicultural Advisory Committee

Laurel multicultural advisory committee meets, no substantive items on agenda

The Laurel Multicultural Advisory Committee is holding its quarterly virtual meeting on June 15, 2026. The agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No discussions, proposals, or decisions are listed.

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Multicultural Advisory Committee Monday, June 15, 2026 Page 1 of 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS COUNCIL PRESIDENT, KYLA CLARK, Chair MARCIO DA SILVA DANIELLE DELGADO EBONY LOCKWOOD JAYA PERSAUD JOANNE RICKETTS ARTHUR THOMPSON This committee meets quarterly. Multicultural Advisory Committee 8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 CITY STAFF GISELLE GOMEZ Administrative Assistant II (301) 725-5300 www.cityoflaurel.org Monday , June 15, 2026 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Please contact the Mayor's Office at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2125 or [email protected] to request Zoom Meeting link by 2pm on the day of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. MULTICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Seventh Meeting Monday, June 15, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Agenda Virtual Meeting 4. Adjourn

Mon Jun 15, 2026

Education Advisory Committee

Education Advisory Committee holds regular business meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Education Advisory Committee. Members will approve minutes from March 16, 2026, hear a report from City Council President Kyla Clark, and hold a discussion on next steps. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

Approval of minutes from March 16, 2026 meeting
Report from City Council President Kyla Clark
Discussion of next steps

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Education Advisory Committee Monday, June 15, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Education Advisory Committee 8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 Monday , June 15, 2026 7:00 PM Please contact the Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or [email protected] to request a Zoom Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting. ● Welcome - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair ● Roll Call - Maria Morales, City Staff Clerk ● Call the Meeting to Order - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair ● Approval of the Agenda - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair ● Approval of the Minutes (March 16, 2026) - All ● Report from City Council – Council President Kyla Clark ● Discussion ○ Next Steps Education Advisory Committee Monday, June 15, 2026 Page 2 of 2 ● Good of the Order – All ● Adjournment - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair

Wed Jun 10, 2026

Arts Council

Laurel Arts Council to discuss FY27 budget, traffic box art winners

The Laurel Arts Council will hold a virtual meeting on June 10, 2026, to vote on the May minutes, receive updates from city government, and discuss several arts projects. Key items include reviewing the FY26 budget, announcing winners of the Traffic Box Art Contest, and beginning discussion on the FY27 budget, which may be enhanced by developer fees for a wall mural. The council will also consider changes to the Scotchtown Hills Elementary playground mural and plans for the September Multicultural Festival.

Traffic Box Art Contest: 31 entries, 3 winners to be selected; wrapping scheduled next week
Scotchtown Hills Elementary playground mural: changes to plan, start pushed to next school year or alternative window/door mural
FY27 LAC budget discussion: enhanced by developer fees, potential wall mural proposed
Multicultural Festival planned for September
Farmer's Market Music and social media updates

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✓ Decided: Council approves budget increases for art contest and signage

The Laurel Arts Council approved adding $200 to each artist stipend for the Traffic Box Art Contest and allocated funds for signage and dressing materials. The council also discussed plans for a playground mural at Scotchtown Hills Elementary and a wall mural funded by developer fees.

Approved $200 stipend increase for each Traffic Box Art Contest winner (passed by majority)
Approved spending on signage, dressing, and suitcase materials (~$300, passed by majority)
Approved Mel's a-frame/lawn sign idea (up to $400, passed by majority)
Discussed Scotchtown Hills Elementary playground mural changes for next school year
Discussed FY27 budget and potential wall mural funded by developer fees
Ella to create a flyer for future outreach
Naomi to follow up on Farmer’s Market Music response
Francesca to take over Instagram account

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Laurel Arts Council Meeting Agenda – June 10, 2026 at 6:30pm (virtual) [email protected] Preliminaries 1. Take Roll: 2. Determine Quorum: 3. VOTE: Approval of May Minutes 4. Updates Membership & New Applicants 5. Officers? Agenda: 1. News from City Government – Bill (DPR), Naomi (ECD) 2. State of FY26 LAC budget – Bill 3. Traffic Box Art Contest – Mel, Bharati, Inka: 3 boxes, 31 entries  3 winners (eval by Mel, Bharati, Inka,  input from Stephanie Schwarz (Wrapsody)  Wrapping will be done next week 4. Schools – Mel, Matty  Scotchtown Hills Elementary playground mural –  Changes to plan: Start work next school year  Possible alternative: install window or door mural 5. Maryland Public TV film showing – Jennifer, Francesca 6. Social Media – Ella 7. Farmer’s Market Music – Sandy, Melissa M 8. Multicultural Festival – September 9. FY27 LAC budget – Propose/discuss projects at July mtg.  Budget enhanced by developer fees – could plan wall mural Next Meeting: July 8, 2026 (in person)

Wed Jun 10, 2026

Juneteenth Executive Committee - No Quorum

Juneteenth Committee discusses program, shirts, entertainment, vendors

The Laurel Juneteenth Executive Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes from April 8, 2026, and discuss the program, t-shirt design, entertainment, and vendor updates for the upcoming Juneteenth event. The agenda also includes an open forum and adjournment. This is a planning meeting with no formal decisions or financial actions listed.

Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes
Discussion on program planning
T-shirt design and ordering
Entertainment lineup considerations
Vendor selection and logistics

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Thursday, June 10, 2026 6:00PM Virtual – Zoom Please contact the Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or [email protected] to request Zoom Meeting link by 2pm on the day of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes  April 8, 2026, Meeting Minutes 3. Program and T-Shirts 4. Entertainment 5. Vendors update 6. Open Forum 7. Adjourn COMMITTEE ANGIE O’NEAL Committee Member JOYCE AWURO Committee Member TAWANA LAMAR Committee Member KIA YOUNG Committee Member WILLIAM CHASE Committee Member VERONICA MARTIN Committee Member ARTESA JONES Committee Member Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month. LAUREL JUNETEENTH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 SANDRA CHOUTE Chair JEFFREY MILLS Councilmember, Ex-officio TROY GRIFFITH Secretary MARIA MORALES Administrative Assistant II (301) 725-5300 www.cityoflaurel.org

Tue Jun 9, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider annual report and resolution

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from last month and discuss the Planning Annual Report and Resolution No. 26-10-PC. The meeting is virtual, with public comment available by preregistration.

Consideration and possible action on Planning Annual Report and Resolution No. 26-10-PC
Approval of minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves 2025 Annual Report and discusses ADU regulations

The Commission approved the 2025 Annual Report and Resolution No. 26-10-PC. Staff presented preliminary proposed regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to comply with a new Maryland law by October 1, 2025.

Approved May 12, 2026, meeting minutes (roll call vote)
Approved Annual Report for Calendar year 2025 (roll call vote)
Approved Resolution No. 26-10-PC (roll call vote)

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1 The Honorable G. Rick Wilson, Chair Dennis Grant Vice Chairman John R. Kish Council President Smith, Ex Officio Member Bill Wellford Vacancy Roy Smith, Alternate Jay Meashey, Director Department of Economic and Community Development CITY OF LAUREL PLANNING COMMISSION 8103 Sandy Spring Road • Laurel, MD 20707 • 301-725-5300 Commission usually meets Second Tuesday of each Month SIX HUNDRED-TWENTY THIRD MEETING – REGULAR TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. AGENDA *This meeting will be conducted VIRTUALLY on Zoom. To sign up to speak, please pre -register here by 3pm the day of the meeting: https://cityoflaurel.org/register-to-speak. There will be a three (3) minute limit for each speaker. If you cannot attend but wish to submit comments for the record, please email them to [email protected] 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting 3. Planning Annual Report and Resolution No. 26-10-PC 4. Adjourn

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1 CITY OF LAUREL PLANNING COMMISSION 8103 Sandy Spring Road • Laurel, MD 20707 301-725-5300 • www.cityoflaurel.org Commission meets the Second Tuesday of each Month SIX HUNDRED-TWENTY THIRD MEETING – REGULAR CITY OF LAUREL PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 6:00 P.M. The meeting was held virtually through Zoom. Chairman Wilson presiding. The roll was called with Mr. Wellford, Mr. Smith and Council President Smith. From the Department of Economic & Community Development, Mr. Jay Meashey, Director, and Ms. Brooke Herring, Community Development Coordinator, were in attendance. There were approximately zero (0 ) members of the public in attendance. The minutes from the May 12, 2026, meeting were approved as written, on motion by Mr. Wellford, seconded by Mr. Smith carried on a roll call vote of all members present. The next item on the agenda was for the Annual Report for Calendar year 2025. Economic & Community Development Director, Mr. Meashey provided a summary of the long report and stated local planning departments are required to submit an annual report to the Maryland Department of Planning for the previous calendar year by July 1st of the current year. The Commission, on motion by Mr. Wellford, seconded by Mr. Smith, and carried on a roll call vote of all members present, voted to approve the Annual Report for Calendar year 2025 and Resolution No. 26 -10-PC as presented in the Technical Staff Report. Next, Mr. Meashey, d …

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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Mayor and City Council Meeting

First public hearing on FY2025-2026 budget amendment

The Mayor and City Council will hold a first public hearing on Ordinance No. 2056, which proposes amendments to the general operating budget and capital improvement program for the current fiscal year. The council also considers bid recommendations for the police department's fleet management acquisition and renewal of the Darktrace cyber platform. A general public hearing will be held for residents to speak on any matter.

Introduction and first public hearing on Ordinance No. 2056 amending the FY2025-2026 budget and capital improvement program
Bid recommendation for Laurel Police Department Enterprise Fleet Management Acquisition
Bid recommendation for Darktrace Cyber Platform Renewal for the Department of Information Technology
General public hearing for resident comments

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✓ Decided: Council approves police fleet lease and IT cyber platform renewal

The City Council approved a bid for Darktrace cyber platform renewal and a lease agreement for police vehicle fleet management. An ordinance to amend the FY2026 budget and capital improvement program was introduced for its first public hearing.

Approved Darktrace cyber platform renewal for $95,175.42 (unanimous)
Approved Enterprise Fleet Management lease agreement for $223,812.36 (unanimous)
Introduced Ordinance No. 2056 to amend the FY2026 budget and capital improvement program