Takoma Park public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will hold a hybrid meeting on December 11, 2024. They will receive updates on the Sustainability Program and the Library Construction Project. The Council will vote on a resolution adopting budget priorities and a resolution setting the winter holiday recess. Public comments will be taken from District 20 residents regarding legislative priorities.

• Resolution adopting Council Budget Priorities (vote)
• Resolution providing for City Council Winter Holiday Recess (vote)
• Sustainability Program Update presentation
• Library Construction Project Update presentation
• Presentation of Takoma Park Legislative Priorities to District 20 delegation

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will coordinate a food drive and brainstorm new projects. Members will also discuss role responsibilities and determine the funding and distribution of council t-shirts.

• Coordination of food drive including bin retrieval from Haven and restaurant list finalization
• Brainstorming and emailing for new projects
• Decision on t-shirt colors, eligibility, and payment method (budget line vs. out of pocket)

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY26 financial forecast and council budget priorities. They will also receive an introduction to the General Assembly and lobbying, and discuss legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

• Discussion of FY26 Financial Forecast (revised presentation added 12/4)
• Council Budget Priorities deliberation
• Introduction to General Assembly and lobbying, and discussion of legislative priorities
• Community Budget Survey Responses and Council Budget Survey Responses reviewed

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The committee is meeting to review a December 11 presentation and discuss the FY 2026 budget. Members will also review a memo and a Pepco report regarding fleet transition.

• FY 2026 Budget review
• Pepco Report on Fleet Transition
• Commercial Sustainability Info session on Dec. 3rd
• Planning for Earth Day 2025
• Proposed tour of Montgomery County trash incinerator

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will receive election results for leadership positions, finalize 2-3 main goals for the year (including first aid kits, transportation, littering, voter registration, homeless assistance, and a job/college fair), and hear a presentation from the Housing and Community Development Department on the TKPK 5K and Safe Routes to School. The council will also finalize plans for a food drive and discuss t-shirt design and funding.

• Election results for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, City Council Liaison, Social Media Coordinator, Neighborhood School Liaison, Community Impact Chairperson, and Co-Chairperson
• Finalizing 2-3 main goals: first aid kits, transportation letter, litterbug competition, BB tournament, voter registration, homeless job fair, youth night, TKPK 5K
• Presentation by David Eubanks and Rosiland Grigsby on TKPK 5K and Safe Routes to School
• Finalize plans for a food drive: recipient organization, dates, donation locations, advertising, friendly competition
• Decision on t-shirts: who gets them, color, and payment method

City Council

The City Council will receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit for Fiscal Year 2024, and an actuarial valuation of the Police Pension Plan as of July 1, 2024. A proclamation declaring November as Municipal Government Works Month will also be presented. The meeting includes public comment and council comments.

• Proclamation of November as Municipal Government Works Month
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit for Fiscal Year 2024
• Police Pension Plan Actuarial Valuation as of July 1, 2024

Tree Commission

The Tree Commission will meet to review the Urban Forest Manager report and approve February meeting minutes. The body is scheduled to select its officers for 2025.

• Selection of officers for 2025
• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Urban Forest Manager report on permits, planting, pruning, drought, and pests

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will announce the results for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members will discuss participating in a police-led coat drive and narrow their goals to 2-3 specific objectives. The body will also review t-shirt options and the next meeting's agenda.

• Election results for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion on joining a police department coat drive
• Selection of 2-3 goals categorized by difficulty level
• Review of FedEx t-shirt options

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team) will meet to approve past minutes, elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and hear working group updates on food waste, EV infrastructure, fleet electrification, and climate resilience. The committee will also discuss a food waste resolution, several certifications, and upcoming events including Earth Day 2025 planning.

• Election of committee officers (chair, vice chair, secretary)
• Food waste update and resolution from the Department of Environmental Protection
• Update on improving and expanding EV infrastructure in Takoma Park
• Fleet Transition Plan report covering electrification of the municipal vehicle fleet, including police EVs
• Discussion of Sustainable Maryland Certification Report and other certifications (CDP, EVAL/ICLEI)

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will hold a voting session with eight items, including second readings of FY25 budget amendments for the General Fund, Stormwater, and ARPA reallocations. The Council will also consider ordinances to create housing preservation and rental housing tax credits, approve multifamily building improvement grants, and authorize the purchase of 12 police patrol vehicles.

• Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY25 Budget Amendment No. 2 – General Fund and Stormwater
• Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY25 Budget Amendment No. 2 – ARPA Reallocations
• Second Reading Ordinance Amending Title 6 to Create a Housing Preservation Tax Credit
• Single Reading Ordinance Approving Procurement of 12 Police Patrol Vehicles
• Resolution on the Removal of Unlawful Restrictive Covenants

Board of Elections

The Takoma Park Board of Elections will consider a resolution on a complaint (Schlegel), decide whether to accept signature mismatch pairs at ballot intake, and make a final decision on sharing early vote tallies. The board will also review election logistics including ballot intake procedures, volunteer schedules, and post-election meeting plans.

• Board resolution on Schlegel complaint
• Decision on accepting signature mismatch pairs at ballot intake stage
• Final decision on sharing early vote tallies
• Review of ballot intake process and tour of ballot intake room
• Confirmation of post-election meeting schedule

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will hear presentations from candidates for three leadership positions. Members will also coordinate volunteer duties for November 5th and determine the meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Presentations for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary positions
• Volunteer coordination for November 5th election day duties
• Vote on meeting dates for the rest of the year
• Discussion with Communications Department on public sharing timeline and etiquette

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings on ordinances creating a Housing Preservation Tax Credit and a Rental Housing Tax Credit. They will also consider FY25 budget amendments, food insecurity grant awards, and discuss procurement of 12 police patrol vehicles and a resolution to remove unlawful restrictive covenants.

• First reading of ordinance creating Housing Preservation Tax Credit
• First reading of ordinance creating Rental Housing Tax Credit
• Discussion on procurement of 12 police patrol vehicles
• First reading of FY25 Budget Amendment No. 2 – General Fund and Stormwater
• Resolution on removal of unlawful restrictive covenants

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Takoma Park Recreation and Community Engagement Committee meets virtually to discuss routine updates on recreation center accessibility, the upcoming Monster Bash event, and the Takoma Park 5K. The agenda includes introductions, approval of previous minutes, and planning for in-person meetings.

• Monster Bash on October 28th – seeking judges
• Updates on Takoma Park 5K
• New Hampshire Ave Library promotion updates
• Discussion on making recreation center more accessible
• Possibilities for in-person meetings

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Recreation and Community Engagement Committee will review action items, approve previous meeting notes, and receive updates from the Recreation Department and Library. A major discussion focuses on planning a cultural heritage and 5K event for 2026, including potential costs, street closures, and funding. The committee also plans to review and approve its policies and procedures.

• Action items include drafting RCEC policies and procedures, recruiting members, and gathering info on an International Day/Culture Fest.
• Discussion on planning a 2026 cultural heritage and 5K event, including costs for porta-potties, street closures, trash collection, and entertainers.
• Council member response notes budget constraints and suggests working with Recreation Dept and exploring grant opportunities.
• Approval of RCEC Policy and Procedures document.
• Committee will form a sub-committee for the cultural heritage and 5K event if sufficient support is found.

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee is meeting to review updates from state, county, and local levels. The session includes presentations on the Montgomery County Medical Reserve Corps and the Takoma Park Sustainability Committee.

• Street Festival recap
• Montgomery County Medical Reserve Corps presentation
• Takoma Park Sustainability Committee presentation
• Fall/Winter outreach regarding cold weather prep and election/inauguration safety

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed Housing Tax Credits and later discuss their fiscal impact in a work session. Also on the agenda are recommendations for Food Insecurity Grants and an FY25 Budget Amendment No. 2. The meeting opens with a proclamation recognizing Kenneth Flemmer's 11 years of service.

• Public hearing on proposed Housing Tax Credits
• Work session on fiscal impact of Housing Tax Credits
• Food Insecurity Grant recommendations
• FY25 Budget Amendment No. 2
• Proclamation for Kenneth Flemmer’s 11 years of service

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is reviewing election mailers, campaign finance forms, and the election manual. Members are coordinating the schedule for ballot tallying and certification in November.

• Review of language for election mailers
• Ballot review scheduled for November 11th (12-2pm)
• Final certification scheduled for November 13th (12-2pm)
• Ballot training on October 12th at the Community Center
• Discussion on handling unpaid loans in campaign finance forms

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and then a work session on proposed housing tax credits, including a 25-minute presentation and 45-minute Q&A. The Council will also vote on a resolution to approve the FY26 budget schedule. A proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day will be read.

• Public hearing on Proposed Housing Tax Credits
• Resolution Approving the FY26 Budget Schedule (5-minute voting item)
• Work session on Proposed Housing Tax Credits (presentation and Q&A)
• Proclamation Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee will elect committee officers and hear updates from working groups on food waste, EV infrastructure, fleet electrification, and climate resilience. The agenda also includes grant discussions, DORYS updates, and planning for upcoming events like a sustainability walking tour and Earth Day 2025.

• Election of committee officers
• Food waste working group report
• EV infrastructure working group report
• Fleet transition plan for electrifying municipal vehicles
• Sustainability walking tour on October 10, 2024

City Council

The Council will hold a second reading and vote on two traffic-calming ordinances: speed humps on the 6700-6800 blocks of Westmoreland Avenue, and traffic calming at intersections of 13th/14th Avenues with Elson Place/Street. A work session will cover the fourth-quarter financial report, options for addressing unlawful restrictive covenants, and a draft FY26 budget calendar.

• Second reading: speed humps on 6700 and 6800 block of Westmoreland Avenue
• Second reading: traffic calming for intersections of 13th Ave & Elson Place, 14th Ave & Elson Place, and 14th Ave & Elson Street
• Quarterly Financial Report (4th Quarter)
• Options for Addressing Unlawful Restrictive Covenants
• Draft FY26 Budget Calendar

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Recreation and Community Engagement Committee will discuss planning for a Heritage/Cultural/5k event in 2026, including costs, street closures, and funding. The committee also plans to invite the Acting Director of Housing & Community Development to discuss redevelopment of the TP Recreation Center and pursue Montgomery County CIP funding. A councilmember provided guidance on budget and process.

• Discussion of 2026 heritage/cultural event and 5k, including street closure on Maple Ave at Sligo
• Request to invite Acting Director Ira Kowler to discuss TP Recreation Center redevelopment and CIP funding
• Councilmember Cindy D's response on budget and process, mentioning potential grants
• Formation of a sub-committee for cultural heritage and 5k day
• Updates from Recreation Department and Library

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee will receive state, county, and local updates and discuss Montgomery College's Campus Safety Awareness Event on September 24. The committee will review outreach materials and plan volunteer needs for the October 6 Takoma Park Street Festival. No votes or budget decisions are on the agenda.

• Roll call and updates from Mark on state, county, and local emergency matters
• Discussion of Montgomery College Campus Safety Awareness Event on 9/24
• Review of outreach materials (physical copies available in the conference room)
• Planning EPC volunteer needs for the Takoma Park Street Festival on 10/6
• Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings on ordinances to install speed humps on Westmoreland Avenue and traffic calming at three intersections. They will also consider single-reading ordinances for contracts with the City Attorney and Legislative Advocate, and a resolution for Youth Council appointments. A work session will discuss ARPA funds and the FY26 budget schedule.

• First reading ordinance for speed humps on 6700 and 6800 blocks of Westmoreland Avenue
• First reading ordinance for traffic calming at 13th Ave & Elson Pl, 14th Ave & Elson Pl, and 14th Ave & Elson St
• Single reading ordinance to approve a contract with the City Attorney
• Single reading ordinance to approve a contract with the Legislative Advocate
• Resolution for appointments to the Youth Council

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will hold a public hearing on speed hump requests for Westmoreland Avenue and traffic calming in Hillwood Manor Gardens, then hear a presentation on stormwater resiliency study recommendations. During the voting session, the Council will consider a resolution adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan and a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the National Opioids Settlement Agreement with Kroger/Harris Teeter. A work session will cover additional traffic calming requests and Youth Council appointment recommendations.

• Public hearing on speed hump request for Westmoreland Avenue between Elm/Walnut and 1st Avenue and between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue
• Traffic calming in Hillwood Manor Gardens
• Presentation on Low Impact Development Center Stormwater Resiliency Study Recommendations
• Resolution adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute National Opioids Settlement Agreement with Kroger/Harris Teeter

Grants Review Committee

The committee is evaluating 11 applicants for $215,000 in food insecurity reduction grants, with a timeline to complete evaluations by Sept 23 and reconvene Sept 25 to make recommendations to the Council in early October. They will also receive an update on Community Quality of Life grantees, including site visits.

• $215,000 available for food insecurity reduction grants, range $10,000-$30,000
• 11 applicants requesting $301,000 total
• Evaluation criteria: Impact, Feasibility, Equity, Capacity
• Deadline for evaluations: Monday, September 23
• Update on Community Quality of Life grantees with site visits

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The committee is meeting to discuss items from the 2024 Action Plan and the creation of working groups. Members will also determine topics for a December 11 Council update and discuss the election of committee officers.

• Creation of working groups for food waste and climate resilience
• Discussion on expanding EV infrastructure in Takoma Park
• Development of a municipal vehicle fleet electrification transition plan
• Takoma Park Sustainability Walking Tour on October 10, 2024
• Planning for potential Earth Day in April 2025

The Sustainable Maryland Committee adopted the July 29, 2024 minutes and discussed next steps for its action plan, which was submitted to Sustainable Maryland in August but has not yet received a formal response. The Committee agreed to spend the next three months developing an implementation plan, prioritizing four broad actions: addressing food waste, improving EV infrastructure, developing a fleet transition plan, and addressing climate resilience. Sub-committees were formed with member leads for each action. The Committee also discussed volunteering at the October Street Fest and taking over planning for Earth Day 2025, as the usual lead will be on maternity leave.

• Adopted July 29, 2024 minutes
• Prioritized four actions: food waste, EV infrastructure, fleet transition, climate resilience
• Assigned leads: food waste (Janet Owens, Jeremy Schwartz, Ian Reichardt), EV (Emanuel Wagner, Raquel Pichardo), fleet (Emanuel Wagner), climate (Melissa Klein)
• Food waste sub-committee to draft report for City Council December meeting
• Agreed to use next 3 months to develop implementation plan with costing implications

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation on the 2024 Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan and hold a work session to discuss an update on the library construction project. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Emergency Preparedness Month and regular public comment periods.

• Presentation on 2024 Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Work session: Library Construction Update
• Proclamation of Emergency Preparedness Month
• General public comments
• City Manager comments

Board of Elections

The Takoma Park Board of Elections will decide on polling scanner and tabulation equipment, reviewing quotes and discussing logic testing and overseas voting options. They will also discuss RCTab ranked-choice voting software, a risk-limiting audit using Arlo, a campaign finance form, board member recruitment, and website updates for 2024 election information. Coordination with Hyattsville on KNOWiNK poll pads is also on the agenda.

• Decision on polling scanner and tabulation equipment with quotes
• Discussion of overseas voting options
• RCTab usage for ranked-choice voting
• Risk Limiting Audit using Arlo
• Review of campaign finance form

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee is meeting to review the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan and current storm and hurricane preparedness. Members will discuss outreach strategies, fall preparedness topics, and committee recruitment.

• 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Storm and hurricane preparedness
• Outreach efforts and handout selection
• Ready Montgomery Seminar
• Committee participation and recruitment

Arts & Humanities Committee

The Arts and Humanities Committee will discuss performance recommendations for upcoming Takoma Park Arts events and consider the FY25 Maryland State Arts Council grant application. Updates on the Recreation Center Sculpture Project and restocking Little Libraries are also on the agenda. Routine items include approval of May 28 minutes and public comments.

• Takoma Park Arts Performance Recommendations
• FY 25 Maryland State Arts Council Grant
• Recreation Center Sculpture Project Update
• Restocking Little Libraries

City Council

The City Council will hold a voting session on several items, including amendments to the FY25 budget and stormwater management budget, a second reading of an ordinance for the 2024 city election, a resolution on global nuclear war prevention, and a resolution setting FY26 budget policy. The council will also set dates for summer recess.

• FY25 Budget Amendment No. 1
• FY25 Stormwater Management Budget Amendment No. 1
• Second Reading Ordinance Regarding the 2024 City Election
• Resolution Calling for a Global Effort to Prevent Nuclear War
• FY26 Budget Policy Resolution

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee will discuss gaps identified in their recent Sustainable Maryland application and hear a presentation on the city's Zero Waste Initiative. They will review and vote on a draft Council Resolution on food waste, and receive updates on EV charger funding and a solar grant.

• Vote on draft Council Resolution on food waste
• Discussion of gaps in Sustainable Maryland application submission
• Presentation on past Zero Waste Initiative work
• Update on EV charger funding from MDOT and CFI programs
• Solar grant received

The Sustainable Maryland Committee met on July 29, 2024, and adopted the June 3 minutes. They reviewed 51 comments from the Sustainable Maryland submission, which must be addressed by August 10, 2024, and discussed adding a Green Team Action Plan and two critical actions to achieve a Silver rating. The committee also discussed the earlier budget timeline, a food waste education campaign, and upcoming events.

• Adopted June 3, 2024 minutes
• Reviewed 51 comments on Sustainable Maryland submission, must address by August 10, 2024
• Noted application lacks Green Team Action Plan and two critical actions for Silver rating
• Discussed moving annual City Council update to end of calendar year due to earlier budget timeline
• Heard presentation on zero waste proposal from Seth Grimes
• Noted funding for EV chargers at two sites and solar panels for library roof
• Scheduled Sustainability Walking Tour for October 10, 2024
• Discussed Earth Day 2025 planning and proposed City Council presentation on December 11, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a voting session on several ordinances, including first readings for the FY25 Budget Amendment No. 1 and the FY25 Stormwater Budget Amendment, as well as a single reading for a contract extension with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLC for civil and site engineering services. A work session will discuss options for addressing restrictive covenants on Takoma Park deeds, an overview of code enforcement, and the second housing policy discussion, which includes a housing tax credit program proposal.

• First Reading Ordinance Approving FY25 Budget Amendment No. 1
• First Reading Ordinance Approving FY25 Stormwater Budget Amendment No. 1
• Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing a one-year contract extension with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLC for civil and site engineering services
• First Reading Ordinance Regarding the 2024 City Election
• Work session on options for addressing restrictive covenants on Takoma Park deeds

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, finalize details for an election sticker contest, and discuss accomplishments, evaluation, and improvements. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.

• Finalize election sticker contest
• Discuss accomplishments, evaluation, and improvements

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance to approve community grant awards for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss a budget amendment and findings from the Budget Policy Working Group.

• Single Reading Ordinance Approving FY25 Community Grant Awards
• FY25 Budget Amendment No. 1
• FY25 Budget Policy Working Group Findings Discussion

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances regarding health, safety, elections, and IT contracting. They will also consider a contract for an enterprise document management system. Additionally, the council will review presentations on EV expansion and food waste.

• Ordinance to add Non-Stormwater Discharge to the Health and Safety code
• Ordinance updating references to Maryland’s Police Accountability Act
• Agreement with CDI Software & Services for a document management system
• Ordinance amending Mail-In Ballot Voting and Fair Election Practices
• Presentations on EV expansion and food waste

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances regarding environmental health, police accountability, and election practices. The meeting also includes a work session for a discussion on housing policy.

• Ordinance adding Non-Stormwater Discharge to the health and safety code
• Ordinance updating references to Maryland’s Police Accountability Act
• Payment excess approval for Brashear’s Run Outfall repair
• Resolution adopting an Emergency Operations Plan
• Housing Policy Discussion #1

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The committee will discuss the County Radiological Ingestion Exposure Pathway Plan and new emergency management processes. Agenda items also include leadership nominations for July 1, 2024 and disability access support.

• County Radiological Ingestion Exposure Pathway Plan discussion
• New Emergency Manager/Process discussion
• Leadership nominations and vote for terms starting July 01, 2024
• Access and support for persons with disability
• Crossroads Farmers Market outreach

Board of Elections

The Board will discuss public financing for city candidate campaigns and updates to the city website for the 2024 election. Members will also review voter registration drive activities at TPMS and logistics for KNOWiNK poll pads.

• Public financing of city candidate campaigns
• Voter registration drive at TPMS during Juneteenth event
• Updates to the Takoma Park city website with 2024 election information
• Logistics planning for KNOWiNK poll pads
• Review of ballot scenarios regarding RCV Resource questions

City Council

The City Council will vote on a FY 2024 budget amendment and the procurement of three police vehicles. The agenda also includes authorizing NED grant applications and funds for the purchase of 7520 Maple Avenue. A work session will cover the Emergency Operations Plan and regulations for public facilities.

• FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 4
• Procurement of three police vehicles
• Submittal of NED Grant Applications
• Use of NED Grant Funds for the purchase of 7520 Maple Avenue
• Review of Emergency Operations Plan

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council meeting consists of internal planning and procedural tasks. The council will approve previous minutes, prepare for July 4, and follow up on election stickers.

• Approval of last meeting's minutes
• Preparation and ordering of July 4 items
• Follow up with election stickers
• Drafting the next meeting's agenda

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading for the FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 4. The agenda also includes discussions on new regulations for traffic calming and sidewalk installations, as well as updates on the November 5, 2024, city election. A library construction project update is also scheduled.

• First reading of FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 4
• New regulations for traffic calming and sidewalk installations
• Update on November 5, 2024, City Election planning
• Library construction project update
• Gun Violence Awareness Day proclamation

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team) is meeting to review responses to their Sustainable Maryland application and to prepare for the upcoming City Council meeting on June 12, 2024, where the recommendations will be discussed. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and reviewing upcoming events.

• Review of responses to Sustainable Maryland application
• Discussion of City Council meeting on June 12, 2024, reviewing Sustainable Maryland Recommendations
• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Review of upcoming events and news

Ethics Commission

The Takoma Park Ethics Commission will meet remotely to review City Council members' 2023 financial disclosure forms and receive an update on a pending ethics complaint. The commission will also elect officers for the coming year.

• Review of City Council CY2023 Financial Disclosure Forms
• Update on an ethics complaint received
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions regarding FY 2026 budget policies and legislative requests to the Maryland Municipal League. The council will also hold a work session to discuss administrative regulations for traffic calming and sidewalk installations. Additionally, the meeting includes a review of the third-quarter financial report and a budget amendment.

• Resolution establishing FY 2026 budget policies
• Traffic calming and sidewalk installation regulations
• Third quarter financial report
• FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 4
• Resident appointments to the Police Employees’ Retirement Plan Committee

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will vote on a plan for the July 4 parade and finalize plans for a last-day-of-school event. They will also approve last meeting's minutes and follow up on election stickers.

• Vote on July 4 parade plan
• Finalize last day of school event plan
• Approve last meeting's minutes
• Brief follow up with election stickers

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee will review the County Radiological Ingestion Exposure Pathway Plan and HVAC concerns in multi-residential buildings. The meeting also covers upcoming public service ads, a blood drive, and Narcan training. Additionally, members will address leadership nominations for terms starting July 01, 2024.

• County Radiological Ingestion Exposure Pathway Plan
• Multi-residential buildings HVAC concerns
• June 01 Blood Drive
• Opioid Awareness and Narcan Training
• Leadership nominations for July 01, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and possible voting session. The agenda includes a resolution to authorize the temporary closure of Erie Avenue in support of the 2024 Flower Avenue Together Block Party.

• Resolution authorizing temporary closure of Erie Avenue for the 2024 Flower Avenue Together Block Party

Police Chief's Advisory Board

The Takoma Park Police Chief's Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2024. The agenda includes introductions, updates on mental health counselors, public safety meetings, federal grants, and the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force.

• Introduction of new LGBTQ+ Liaison Cpl. Cindia Torres
• Update on onboarding of City's Mental Health Counselors
• Ward 5 and Ward 1 Public Safety Meetings
• Police Department/City Federal Grants update
• Disciplinary Hearing Board civilian recruitment

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Recreation and Community Engagement Committee is discussing plans for a 2026 heritage/cultural event and 5K, including costs and community support. They are also considering inviting the Acting Director of Housing & Community Development to discuss redevelopment funding for the Takoma Park Recreation Center. The agenda includes updates on Recreation Department activities and upcoming community events.

• Planning for a 2026 Heritage/Cultural event and 5K, potentially requiring street closures on Maple Ave at Sligo
• Discussion of funding needs for porta potties, street closure, trash collection, and entertainers
• Proposal to invite Ira Kowler, Acting Director of Housing & Community Development, to discuss Recreation Center redevelopment and Montgomery County CIP funding
• Outreach to Jason Small and Vince Cain for Ward 6 RCEC members, with no response received
• Mackenzie Brown reported contacting Mi Figueredo, new director of Montgomery Parks

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will hold a second reading vote on the FY 2025 budget, which sets city spending and local tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. The council will also consider contracts with Human Circuit and UKG for technical services and human resources software, plus an agreement to hire a judge for police disciplinary panels. During a work session, members will review last year’s state legislative priorities and discuss policy goals for the FY 2026 budget.

• Second reading vote on FY 2025 tax rates and stormwater management budget
• Second reading vote on the FY 2025 city budget, final reconciliation, and capital improvement plan
• Single reading ordinance for a Human Circuit contract to provide technical services for City TV
• Single reading ordinance for a UKG contract to implement a human resources information system
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings to provide a judge for police disciplinary panels under the Maryland Police Accountability Act

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet to adopt prior minutes, review a newly received ethics complaint, and examine the City Council's 2023 financial disclosure forms. The meeting also includes electing officers and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of an ethics complaint received
• Review of Council CY2023 Financial Disclosure Forms
• Election of officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary

Grants Review Committee

The committee is reviewing applications for a new grant round and discussing the evaluation process. The agenda also includes discussion regarding Food Insecurity Reduction Grants and recruiting new members.

• New grant round application summary and evaluation process
• Food Insecurity Reduction Grants
• Recruitment of new committee members

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council is meeting to plan and vote on the July 4th parade, discuss an end-of-year cookout, follow up on election stickers, and brainstorm new projects. The agenda includes approving last meeting's minutes and drafting the next meeting's agenda.

• July 4th parade planning and voting (30 mins)
• Discuss end of year cookout plan (15 mins)
• Brief follow up with election stickers (5 min)
• Brainstorm new projects (10 mins)

Board of Elections

The Board will discuss updates for the 2024 election, including website information and voter registration activities. Members will also review polling location changes and logistics for KNOWiNK poll pads.

• Updates on postal scanner
• Planning logistics for KNOWiNK poll pads
• Review of polling location changes
• Discussion on public financing of candidate campaigns
• Potential review of code amendments for loans

City Council

The City Council will vote on first readings for the FY 2025 budget, tax rates, and stormwater management budget. The agenda also includes a vote on a contract for the Houston Avenue Stormwater Treatment Project. A work session will discuss an agreement regarding administrative judges for police accountability panels.

• First reading of FY 2025 tax rate, budget, and stormwater management ordinances
• Contract with NZI Construction Corp. for the Houston Avenue Stormwater Treatment Project
• Resolution supporting the Maple Community Association Juneteenth Event
• Agreement for administrative law judges for police accountability panels
• Proclamation of May as Mental Health Awareness Month

Tree Commission

The Takoma Park Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive the Urban Forest Manager's report. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comments period
• Urban Forest Manager's report

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team) is meeting to review and discuss responses to their Sustainable Maryland application, recap recent events like Earth Day, and plan upcoming activities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Review and discussion of responses to the Sustainable Maryland application
• Recap and takeaways from recent events (Earth Day, others)
• Review of upcoming events and news
• Approval of April meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a special work session to conduct final budget reconciliation for Fiscal Year 2025. The agenda also includes a period for public comments regarding the FY 2025 Budget.

• Public comments on the FY 2025 Budget
• Budget Work Session for Final Budget Reconciliation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended budget for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also includes a work session to review budget reconciliation.

• Public Hearing on FY 2025 Recommended Budget
• Budget Reconciliation work session
• Proclamation of May as Bike Month

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Recreation and Community Engagement Committee will revisit a discussion about supporting existing community events (like International Night) or organizing a new citywide event (like past Celebrate Takoma events). The committee noted that the FY25 budget does not include funding for a large event, so any effort would require a strong volunteer base. The committee also plans to invite the Acting Director of Housing & Community Development to discuss redevelopment of the Takoma Park Recreation Center and potential Montgomery County CIP funding.

• Discussion on RCEC supporting community events (volunteers, food) vs. leading a citywide event
• Note that FY25 budget has no funding for a citywide event; planning would need to cover FY25 and possibly FY26
• Request to invite Ira Kowler (Acting Director of Housing & Community Development) to June 20 meeting about Recreation Center redevelopment and CIP funding
• Priscilla reported no response from Jason Small or Vince Cain about finding Ward 6 RCEC members
• Mackenzie reached out to Mi Figueredo, new director of Montgomery Parks

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee will discuss safety concerns for high-rise apartment dwellers, including power outages, fire safety, and theft. The meeting also includes updates on local news, upcoming outreach efforts, and leadership changes effective July 1, 2024.

• Discussion of high-rise apartment issues including power outages and theft
• Update on Storm Camp 2024
• June 1 blood drive information
• Recap of Narcan training for opioid awareness
• Leadership changes effective July 1, 2024

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget work session regarding the FY 2025 proposed budget. The meeting also includes a review of the budget reconciliation list as of April 17, 2024. Other items include city manager comments and general public comments.

• FY 2025 Proposed Budget work session
• Budget Reconciliation List as of April 17, 2024

Police Chief's Advisory Board

The board will hear updates on the FY25 budget, a mental health counselor, the Local 400 contract, and staffing/recruiting. A new member will be introduced.

• FY25 Budget update
• Mental Health Counselor update
• Local 400 Contract update
• Staffing update and recruiting/retention discussion

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will hold a special meeting to present portions of the proposed FY 2025 Budget. The session includes public comments on the budget and presentations for several city departments.

• Public comments on the FY 2025 Budget
• Communications Budget Presentation
• Library Budget Presentation
• Recreation Budget Presentation
• Housing and Community Development Budget Presentation

Board of Elections

The Board will discuss candidate registration dates, ballot due dates, and voter registration updates. Members will also review a code amendment for loans and discuss public financing for city candidate campaigns.

• Setting candidate registration and ballot due dates
• Reviewing code amendment for loans
• Discussion on public financing of city candidate campaigns
• Updates on 2024 campaign finance reports

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended FY 2025 budget. The meeting includes presentations on the Public Works, Stormwater, and Police budgets. The Council will also vote on grant documents for multifamily building improvements and the Richardson School of Music.

• Public Hearing on FY 2025 Recommended Budget
• MD DHCD NED Grant for Multifamily Building Improvements
• MD DHCD NED Grant for Richardson School of Music
• Ordinance for SADA Systems Google Workspace renewal
• Budget presentations for Public Works, Stormwater, and Police

Grants Review Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the opening of a new grant round. The discussion includes application revisions and the timeline and expectations for the process.

• Opening of New Grant Round
• Review of application revisions
• Discussion of timeline and expectations

Arts & Humanities Committee

The Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming arts events, the annual report, and resident-led public art projects. They will also consider proposals for a public art project at the Takoma Park Recreation Center. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and introducing new members.

• Consideration of Takoma Park Recreation Center Public Art Project Proposals
• Discussion about Resident-Led Public Art Projects
• Upcoming Takoma Park Arts Events and Takoma ARTery Art Exhibition
• Annual Report
• Approval of Minutes from Jan. 23, 2024 Meeting

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will finish discussion with Haven for a basketball game and finalize game specifics. Members will also decide on a meeting time with Eric Bond and a radio show appearance, follow up on election stickers, and brainstorm new projects. The meeting is hybrid at the TPCC Hydrangea Room.

• Finish discussion with Haven for basketball game
• Finalize basketball game specifics
• Decide when to meet with Eric Bond and go on radio show
• Brief follow up on election stickers
• Brainstorm new projects

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will vote to authorize a collective bargaining agreement with Local 400 and submit a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application. Staff will also present the FY 2025 recommended budget, general government spending plans, and American Rescue Plan Act allocations.

• Resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a collective bargaining agreement with Local 400
• Resolution authorizing submission of a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application
• FY 2025 recommended budget overview presentation
• General government budget presentation covering finance, human resources, and information systems
• Proclamation recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Takoma Park Safe Grow Act

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team) is meeting to review and discuss responses to its Sustainable Maryland application, along with upcoming events and action items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and discussion of responses to the Sustainable Maryland application
• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Review of upcoming events and news
• Review of action items and next steps

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Recreation and Community Engagement Committee is discussing updates on making the recreation center more accessible, including bike routes and newsletter descriptions. They are also planning to follow up on playground renovations, with 33 playgrounds renovated in the last three years, and may invite Montgomery County to a meeting. The committee is seeking a new chair as Ellen Marcus steps down, and will continue virtual meetings until the new library is complete.

• Rec center accessibility updates: bike routes and newsletter description
• Playground renovations: 33 renovated, 2 completely redone, 1 partially
• Seeking new chair and Ward 6 representative
• Takoma Park Fitness Expo on April 6, 2024
• Virtual meetings continue until library renovation is complete

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Takoma Park Emergency Preparedness Committee will meet to review its 2024 goals and select new leadership effective July 1, 2024. Members will receive state, county, and local updates, plus public service announcements on financial scams and medical preparedness that provide safety information for local residents. The agenda also includes a Narcan training session for opioid awareness and time set aside for new business.

• State, county, and local emergency updates presented by Ron
• Public service announcements on financial scams and medical preparedness by Alvaro Calabia and Ron
• Narcan training for opioid awareness led by Ron
• Selection of committee leadership starting July 1, 2024
• Review of the committee’s 2024 goals and scheduling of new business

Ethics Commission

The Takoma Park Ethics Commission will meet remotely to adopt minutes from February 6, review advisory opinion and complaint forms and possible fillable financial disclosure forms, receive election calendar information, and elect commission officers. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.

• Review of advisory opinion and complaint forms
• Possible fillable financial disclosure forms
• Election calendar information
• Election of commission officers

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review 2024 calendar activities and voter registration updates. The agenda also includes a review of a code amendment for loans and discussions regarding code enforcement.

• Agreement on ballot due date
• Review of code amendment for loans
• Discussion on code enforcement
• Updates on voter registration
• Updates on 2022 campaign finance reports

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will meet on March 14, 2024, in a hybrid format at the TPCC Hydrangea Room. The agenda includes a discussion with Communications Department staff Eric Bond and Sean Gossard about election sticker specifics, and guest speakers for a basketball game. The council will also finalize basketball game details, review meeting minutes, and draft the next meeting's agenda.

• Discussion of election sticker specifics with Communications Department
• Guest speakers for basketball game
• Finalize basketball game logistics
• Approve last meeting's minutes
• Draft and vote on next meeting's agenda

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to ban combustion engine-powered leaf blowers and a contract for the Washington McLaughlin School Site. The meeting also includes the Police Department Annual Report and a budget working group update.

• Ordinance to ban combustion engine-powered leaf blowers
• Contract with Mayoka Services, LLC for 6501 Poplar Avenue stabilization
• Resolution regarding Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian aid
• Police Department Annual Report presentation
• Council Budget Working Group Update

Grants Review Committee

The Grants Review Committee will meet to adopt previous meeting notes and receive a city budget update. The agenda also includes discussion regarding site visits.

• City Budget Update
• Site Visits

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance to ban combustion engine-powered leaf blowers and authorize a contract for Brashear’s Run outfall repair and stream restoration. The council will also hold a work session to review facilities regulations.

• Ordinance to ban combustion engine-powered leaf blowers
• Contract for Brashear’s Run outfall repair and stream restoration
• Facilities regulations review

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team) is meeting to discuss the 2024 Sustainable Maryland Certification, including assigning tasks and roles. They will also review minutes, recap February council presentations, and hear updates on news and events.

• Discussion of 2024 Sustainable Maryland Certification
• Assignment of tasks and roles for SM Certification
• Approval of minutes from last two meetings
• Recap of February Council Presentations

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council is meeting to approve last meeting's minutes and discuss several items, including a meeting with the Election Committee, a basketball game timeline and response to Vincent's email, and a meeting with Communications Director Donna Wright. They will also draft and vote on the agenda for the next meeting.

• Discuss meeting with Election Committee
• Discuss basketball game timeline and respond to Vincent's email
• Meeting with Donna Wright (Communications Director)
• Approve last meeting's minutes
• Draft and vote on agenda for next meeting

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will hold a voting session for the second reading of an ordinance approving FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 3. The meeting also includes work sessions regarding a proposed multifamily housing tax credit and an update on the library construction project.

• Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Proposed Multifamily Housing Tax Credit presentation
• Library Construction Project Update presentation

Police Chief's Advisory Board

The Police Chief's Advisory Board is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a Ward 2 public safety meeting, the red light camera program startup, the 2023 Police Annual Report, FY25 budget preparation, and a recruiting and retention roundtable.

• Ward 2 Public Safety Meeting scheduled for March 19
• Red light camera program start-up
• 2023 Police Annual Report presentation
• FY25 Budget Preparation
• Recruiting and Retention Roundtable Discussion

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will vote on the first reading of a FY 2024 budget amendment. The council will also hold discussions regarding recreation center redevelopment and a potential ban on combustion engine-powered leaf blowers.

• First Reading Ordinance for FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Discussion of FY25 budget priorities for Recreation Center Redevelopment
• Proposed ban on combustion engine-powered leaf blowers
• Proclamation recognizing Lee Jordan Day

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet virtually to conduct administrative business. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Youth Council, the 2024 calendar, and voter registration.

• Youth Council discussion
• 2024 BoE calendar review
• Voter registration discussion
• Code amendment for loans
• Review of 2022 campaign finance reports

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council is meeting to discuss a timeline for future meetings, a basketball game, election stickers, and outreach at schools. They will also plan a meeting with the City Council and receive an update on a food drive.

• Discussion of basketball game
• Discussion of election stickers (Nate Deroche)
• Safiya will discuss outreach at schools
• Plan meeting with City Council
• Leul’s update on food drive

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Recreation and Community Engagement Committee will approve minutes, discuss recreation center accessibility and bike route updates, and seek a new chair as Ellen Marcus steps down. Members will also plan outreach for the April 6 Fitness Expo and consider reconnecting with the Friends of the Recreation Center.

• Ellen Marcus stepping down as chair; committee seeking replacement and a secretary
• Discussion of making the Recreation Center more accessible, with follow-up by Priscilla
• Takoma Park Fitness Expo scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10am-2pm
• Committee lacks Ward 6 representation and will seek to add a member
• No bylaws exist for the recreation committee; members reminded of city code on meeting attendance

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The committee will discuss danger prevention topics including financial scams and medical preparedness. The agenda also includes discussions on power outages at multi-family buildings and Narcan training.

• Discussion of power outages at multi-family buildings
• Narcan training discussion
• Establishment of 2024 goals

City Council

The City Council will vote to enter a closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with Local 400. The open work session includes a presentation of the second quarter financial report and discussion of FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 3.

• Closed session regarding collective bargaining negotiations with Local 400
• Quarterly Financial Report (2nd Quarter) presentation
• FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 3

Tree Commission

The Takoma Park Tree Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive an update from the Urban Forest Manager. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comments period
• Urban Forest Manager report

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will discuss their meeting schedule through June, the status of a Youth Advisor, and agendas and minutes. Members will provide updates on communications with the City Council, Board of Elections, and Recreation Department. The council will also review the status of their food drive and discuss other project ideas.

• Discussion of meeting schedule through June and Youth Advisor status
• Update on email to City Council regarding arranging a meeting
• Update on email to Board of Elections
• Update on email to Takoma Recreation Dept. about a community youth basketball game
• Discussion of food drive status and other project ideas

City Council

The City Council will review recommendations from the Sustainable Maryland Committee and receive a Sustainability Manager Program update. The meeting also includes a proclamation regarding Black History Month.

• Proclamation on Black History Month (February 2024)
• Sustainable Maryland Committee Recommendations: Food Waste Presentation
• Sustainable Maryland Committee Recommendations: EV Expansion Presentation
• Sustainability Manager Program Update and 2022 Environmental Insights Data from Google

Ethics Commission

The Takoma Park Ethics Commission will meet remotely to discuss updates to the Ethics Commission website and a fillable option for financial disclosure forms. The commission will also plan a review of procedures for advisory opinions and complaints.

• Introduction of new member Michael Miller
• Discussion of website update suggestions from November 7, 2023 meeting
• Review of Patricia Murphy Web Text (2013)
• Consideration of fillable financial disclosure forms
• Plan for review of procedures for advisory opinions and complaints

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team) will review and vote on recommendations for the Food Waste Collection Program and EV charging expansion, and discuss logistics for a Feb 7 council presentation. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and welcoming a new member.

• Review and approval of recommendations on Food Waste Collection Program
• Review and approval of recommendations on EV charging Expansion
• Logistics for Feb 7 Council Presentation
• Approval of minutes from January 22 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a reception to welcome new City Manager Robert DiSpirito. The meeting includes a vote on accepting a donated video camera trailer and a work session to review proposed updates to facilities regulations.

• Resolution authorizing the donation of a video camera trailer from Takoma Langley Crossroads Development Authority, Inc.
• Review of proposed updates to Facilities Regulations
• Reception for new City Manager Robert DiSpirito

Police Chief's Advisory Board

The Chief’s Advisory Board will discuss 2023 crime statistics, budget and staffing, and a proposed minimum time commitment for board members. The meeting also includes welcoming a new city manager and updates on ward public safety meetings.

• Welcome new City Manager Robert Dispirito
• Promotions and retirements
• Ward Public Safety Meetings
• 2023 Crime stats
• Budget/Staffing

City Council

The City Council is conducting an off-site retreat at the University of Maryland. The agenda consists of training sessions on communication, workplace civility, ethics, and council procedures.

• Training Session: Effective Communication
• Training Session: Civility & Harassment in the workplace
• Training Session: Overview of Council Ethical Rules
• Training Session: Adopted Council Procedures & Charter
• Discussion Session: Council procedures, effective meetings, and staff relations

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to amend the City Code regarding the Nuclear-Free Committee. The meeting also includes a presentation from MCPS on local public schools and several committee appointments.

• Second reading of ordinance to remove provisions regarding the Nuclear-Free Committee
• MCPS presentation on public schools attended by Takoma Park residents
• Resolutions for appointments to various boards including Ethics, Elections, and Landlord Tenant Affairs
• Memorandum of Understanding for a video camera trailer with Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority

Arts & Humanities Committee

The Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming arts events, a public art project at the Recreation Center, its annual report, and other administrative matters. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and discussing staff hours, with no major funding decisions or policy changes listed.

• Discussion of Takoma Park Recreation Center Public Art Project
• Rescheduling of iMusical performance
• Annual report and possible City Council presentation
• Takoma ARTery exhibition at the Community Center
• New Arts and Humanities Committee members

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team) is meeting to discuss draft recommendations on a Food Waste Collection Program and EV charging expansion. The committee will also hear remarks from Cindy Dyballa and plan logistics for a February 7 presentation.

• Draft recommendations on Food Waste Collection Program
• Draft recommendations on EV charging expansion
• Intro and remarks by Cindy Dyballa
• February 7 presentation logistics
• Approval of minutes from January 8 meeting

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will discuss the status of its food drive, updates on emails sent to the City Council and Board of Elections, and a proposal for a community youth basketball game. The meeting is primarily for updates and discussion of ongoing projects.

• Update on food drive and donation to a food pantry
• Update on email to Jessie Carpenter and Irma Nalvarte regarding meeting with City Council
• Update on email to Board of Elections
• Update on email to Takoma Rec Dept. regarding community youth basketball game
• Discussion of other project ideas

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Recreation and Community Engagement Committee will discuss updates on the Recreation Center, a customer satisfaction survey, and accessibility improvements. A key item is a proposed RideOn bus route (commenting on route 17a) connecting the Takoma Park Recreation Center, temporary library on New Hampshire Avenue, the Community Center, new library, Piney Branch Pool, and the municipal building on Maple Avenue. The committee will also hear updates on New Hampshire Avenue Library promotions and a family book club for multilingual learners.

• Proposed RideOn bus route connecting Rec Center, NH Ave library, Community Center, Piney Branch Pool, police station, and Maple Ave municipal building
• Takoma Park Recreation Department Customer Satisfaction Survey
• Accessibility improvements for the Recreation Center, including bike routes
• New Hampshire Avenue Library promotion updates and family book club partnership with PBES ELT
• Council liaison communication with Council Member Jason Small

City Council

The City Council will hold a voting session to approve an employment agreement for the City Manager and a first reading of an ordinance regarding the Nuclear-Free Committee. The council will also discuss proposed revisions to sidewalk and traffic calming policies during a work session.

• First Reading Ordinance to remove provisions regarding the Nuclear-Free Committee
• Resolution approving an employment agreement between the City and the City Manager
• Proposed revisions to sidewalk and traffic calming policies
• Recommendations for appointments to City Boards and Committees

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to amend the City Code regarding the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee. The meeting also includes a presentation from County Councilmember Kate Stewart on city priorities.

• Ordinance amending the City Code to remove provisions for the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee
• Presentation by County Councilmember Kate Stewart regarding Takoma Park Priorities 2023-25

Grants Review Committee

The committee will receive a report on City Manager candidate interviews and review the current budget status. Members will also discuss assembling impact data and potential advocacy efforts with the Mayor and Council.

• Report back on City Manager candidate interviews
• Review of budget status and impact data assembly
• Discussion regarding serving as an advisory/equity committee to Housing & Community Development

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team) is meeting to discuss council priorities, the recently passed Climate Framework Resolution versus the pending Climate Roadmap/Action Plan, and policy proposals for an upcoming council presentation. They will also discuss expanding the food waste collection program and zero-emission infrastructure, as well as the timeline for Maryland Sustainability Certification.

• Discussion of Climate Framework Resolution (passed) vs. Climate Roadmap/Action Plan (TBD)
• Policy proposals for February Council Presentation
• Food Waste Collection Program Expansion
• Zero-Emission Infrastructure Expansion
• Maryland Sustainability Certification Application Timeline

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council is meeting to discuss a blood drive opportunity, plan the Pajama Rama event, and consider a volunteering opportunity at the Adventist Church. They will also draft and vote on the agenda for the next meeting.

• Discuss blood drive opportunity
• Pajama Rama planning
• Discuss Adventist Church volunteering opportunity
• Draft agenda for next meeting