Mount Rainier, Maryland
Upcoming
City Council
The Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council will hold an emergency legislative meeting on July 7, 2026. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding a rental license fee waiver request for the Mount Rainier Artist Loft. The meeting also includes standard agenda review, public comment, and adjournment.
- Rental license fee waiver request for the Mount Rainier Artist Loft
- Public comment period with a 3-minute time limit per speaker
- Standard agenda review and adjournment
Committees
The Mount Rainier Tree Commission will meet to discuss updates on Pepco tree removals and line clearing, infrastructure projects including WSSC removals and the Arundel Green Street project, and approval processes for city tree plantings. The meeting also covers watering efforts and maintenance of existing trees.
- Update on Pepco removals and line clearing work
- WSSC removals and replacement tree planning
- Arundel 'Green Street' project discussion
- Pervious pavement sidewalk repair update
- Willow oak tree on DPWT easement discussion
Recent meetings
Committees
The Design Review Board is holding a second review of a variance request packet for 3001 Taylor Street. The board will confirm whether the submission is adequate for review and identify any missing materials.
- Second review of variance request for 3001 Taylor Street
- Review of submission materials to determine adequacy
- Identification of missing items in the packet
Committees
The Mount Rainier Green Team will meet to address resident emails and identify priority projects and goals. The committee will also recruit new members and finalize its agenda. This agenda contains only internal administrative items and does not list public hearings or binding votes.
- Recruitment of new Green Team members
- Responses to resident emails
- Discussion to identify priority projects and goals
- Agenda agreement and meeting close
Committees
The Mount Rainier CERT committee will meet to review February–May training and event reports, plan upcoming activities, and discuss a guest presentation on block captains. Members will also vote on equipment or supply purchases before the June 30 fiscal year deadline. The agenda concludes with an open discussion period.
- Guest presentation on "block captains" by Rachel Bush
- Review of February–May training and event reports
- Planning for next quarter's training and community events
- Discussion and vote on purchases before the June 30 fiscal year end
- Open discussion period
City Council
The City Council will discuss Ordinance No. 05-2026, which replaces parking meters with paid parking zones using QR-code or app-based payments. Presentations are scheduled on the Arundel Road Green Street Project (stormwater and safety improvements between 31st and 34th Streets) and a proposed mixed-use development at 3200 Rhode Island Avenue (99 apartments, 8 retail spaces). The council will also review legislative priorities and a request to hold a Juneteenth flag raising.
- Ordinance No. 05-2026 to eliminate parking meters and establish paid parking zones with electronic payment via QR codes or apps
- Arundel Road Green Street Project: design complete, construction start June 2026, includes stormwater management, median, crosswalk, and bicycle improvements
- Proposed development at 3200 Rhode Island Avenue: 99 apartment units, 8 retail spaces, 135 parking spaces, requires floodplain waiver and multiple approvals
- Vice Mayor reports on Mosquitopalooza event and next steps
- Request to commemorate Juneteenth with a flag raising at City Hall Courtyard
City Council
The Mount Rainier City Council will hold first reading and adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 09-2026, a budget amendment transferring grant funds and using $955,240 from fund balance for Potts Hall/Welcome Center. They will also vote on Resolution No. 08-2026 appointing Elise Moore to the Legacy Mixed-Use Town Center Design Review Committee. Other votes include setting city legislative priorities and adopting the FY2027 legislative calendar.
- Emergency Ordinance No. 09-2026 reallocates grant funds including $499,000 for Perry St/Green Streets streetscape, $422,000 for solar panels, $75,000 for Levee Trail crossing, and $14,000 for National Night Out
- Resolution No. 08-2026 appoints Elise Moore to the Legacy Mixed-Use Town Center Design Review Committee for a two-year term and acknowledges Elina Bravve's service
- Discussion and vote on establishing City legislative priorities and understanding the MML legislative process
- Discussion and vote on the FY2027 Legislative Calendar presented by Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir
- Vote to approve meeting minutes from April 21 work session and May 5 legislative meeting
Committees
This is a procedural committee meeting focused on administrative details, team norms, annual planning, and assigning roles for key initiatives. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Discussion of meeting times and cadence
- Developing goals and annual planning
- Assigning team roles and leads for key initiatives
City Council
This is a work session of the Mount Rainier City Council. They will discuss several ordinances including a major revision of license and permit rules, elimination of parking meters, and increases in fines for various violations up to $5,000. They will also receive updates on the 3200 Rhode Island Avenue property, the Missing Middle Housing study draft strategies, the Tree Commission report, and a third-quarter financial report. Other topics include an emergency budget amendment, a Snow Angels program, legislative priorities, and potential hybrid meeting options.
- Update and discussion on the 3200 Rhode Island Avenue property from the owner
- Presentation from Prince George's County Planning on Missing Middle Housing study draft strategies
- Ordinance 04-2026: revising Chapter 7 'License and Permits' and moving illegal evictions to Chapter 10
- Ordinance 05-2026: eliminating parking meters and establishing paid parking zones
- Ordinance 07-2026: increasing fines for various violations, including raising maximum municipal infraction fines from $1,000 to $5,000
Committees
The Design Review Board is meeting to review a variance request packet for 3001 Taylor Street and determine whether the submission is complete for further review and next steps.
- Variance request for 3001 Taylor Street packet review
Committees
The Mount Rainier Tree Commission will meet to discuss recruiting new commissioners, reflect on Arbor Day events, plan an annual observation walk of city trees, and receive updates on WSSC and Pepco tree removals and line clearing. The meeting is procedural and focused on ongoing tree management.
- Tree Commissioner recruitment discussion
- Annual observation walk of city trees planned
- Update on WSSC removals and replacement tree planning
- Update on Pepco removals and line clearing work
- Next steps for willow oak tree on DPWT easement
City Council
The City Council will hold second readings and votes on two ordinances: one amending traffic and parking codes for safer biking and walking (Vision Zero), and another updating the city fee schedule. They will also consider appointments to the Arts Commission, proclaim Autism Acceptance Month, and vote on meeting schedule changes for summer. Public comment is invited.
- Second reading and vote on Ordinance No. 01-2026 (Vision Zero) affecting sidewalk riding, parking rules, and truck restrictions.
- Second reading and vote on Ordinance No. 02-2026 to repeal and reenact the city fee schedule.
- First reading and adoption of Resolution No. 04-2026 appointing members to the Arts Commission.
- First reading and adoption of Resolution No. 05-2026 for Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month.
- Vote to change June work session date from June 16 to June 9 and to recess for July and August 2026.
Committees
The Mount Rainier Green Team is meeting to review a specified ordinance, elect officers, and decide on a future meeting schedule. The agenda includes introductions and new business, but no specific ordinance details are listed.
- Review of an ordinance (no further details provided)
- Selection of officers for the Green Team
- Decision on future meeting schedule