Takoma Park public meetings in 2025

Ethics Commission

The Takoma Park Ethics Commission will consider adopting the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting. It will vote to adopt a revised financial disclosure form for commissioners. Commissioners will elect officers for the 2026 term. The meeting will also include any other business or announcements before adjourning.

• Adopt minutes of August 26, 2025
• Adopt revised financial disclosure form
• Elect officers for 2026
• Other business/announcements

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will review progress on its toy drive and confirm approved donation locations. Council members will finalize project ideas, form committees, and create presentation slides. They will also select nonprofits for City TV interviews and decide when to invite the City Manager. Finally, the agenda for the next meeting will be approved.

• Toy drive feedback and approval of donation box locations
• Finalize youth council projects and assign committees
• Create and present slideshow pitches for projects
• Identify 2–3 nonprofits for City TV interviews
• Decide timing for inviting the City Manager to a meeting

Board of Elections

The Takoma Park Board of Elections will review and adopt a financial reporting template, discuss the scope of work for an election‑procedures contractor, and develop recommendations on election timing and structure. It will also consider a plan to protect non‑citizen voters and the timing of the nominating caucus. Additional updates include complaint handling, vendor outreach, and budget planning for FY27.

• Finalize FY27 budget recommendations for City Council
• Adopt financial reporting spreadsheet template
• Review and revise scope of work for election‑procedures contractor
• Discuss protection of non‑citizen voters
• Develop framework for off‑year vs. even‑year election timing

The board approved sending a vendor inquiry email to identify a mail‑in ballot processing system. It also approved offering the new financial reporting tool as optional for candidates. The board postponed discussion of changing the nominating caucus timing until the January meeting and set the Clear Ballot demo for January 22 or 29. Additionally, the board confirmed the regular meeting schedule and continued board member recruitment.

• Approved vendor inquiry email for mail‑in ballot processing system
• Approved optional use of new financial reporting tool for candidates
• Tabled detailed discussion on nominating caucus timing until January meeting
• Set Clear Ballot demo for January 22 or 29
• Continued monthly meeting schedule on second Thursday at 7:30 PM, except January
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will meet in an administrative function session on December 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm to discuss the City Manager’s evaluation. This session is closed to the public. After the closed session, the Mayor and Council will reconvene at 7:30 pm in the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium for the regular council meeting.

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council meeting includes presentations of the Housing and Community Development and Arts and Humanities annual reports. The council will vote on a resolution adopting FY 2027 budget priorities and on a resolution setting the winter recess dates from December 11, 2025 to January 13, 2026. An administrative session will be held to evaluate the City Manager, which is closed to the public.

• Presentation of Housing and Community Development Annual Report
• Presentation of Arts and Humanities Committee Annual Report
• Resolution adopting FY 2027 budget priorities
• Resolution providing for City Council winter recess (Dec 11, 2025 – Jan 13, 2026)
• Closed‑session evaluation of the City Manager

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will meet to discuss the status of their toy drive and other ongoing projects. The body will review donation box locations and election results.

• Election results
• Toy drive donation box locations and progress
• Youth Council project updates

City Council

The joint meeting will include public comments from District 20 residents, a presentation of Takoma Park’s legislative priorities, and delegation remarks. The regular City Council work session will review the Council Budget Priorities document. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Public comments from District 20 residents (up to 30 minutes total)
• Presentation of Takoma Park Legislative Priorities (PDF)
• Council Budget Priorities review (PDF, 60 minutes)
• Report out from closed session of November 13, 2025
• Changes to the agenda / agenda scheduling update

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will meet in an administrative function session on December 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The session is closed to the public. Council members will review the City Manager’s evaluation.

• Review of City Manager’s evaluation (closed session)

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will discuss a partnership with Public Works on a new Multifamily Food Waste Collection pilot program. They will also hear from Communications about the Youth Resources webpage and plan a joint toy drive with the Police Department. Candidate presentations for council officer roles will be heard, and the council will consider logistics for the July 4, 2026 parade.

• Collaboration with Public Works on Multifamily Food Waste Collection Pilot Program
• Discussion of Youth Resources webpage with Communications
• Partnering with Police Department on annual Toy Drive (bin locations, poster, Instagram post)
• Presentations from candidates for Social Media Coordinator, City Council Liaison, Neighborhood Schools Liaison, Community Impact Chair and Co‑Chair positions
• Planning discussion for July 4, 2026 parade (truck availability)

City Council

The City Council will hold a voting session on contracts for a rent stabilization study and the use of unassigned reserves for immigrant support services. The meeting also includes presentations on financial forecasts, budget survey results, and New Ave Bikeways.

• Second Reading Ordinance awarding a contract for a Rent Stabilization Study
• Second Reading Ordinance approving use of unassigned reserves for Immigrant Support Services
• Resolution adopting 2026 Legislative Priorities
• New Ave Bikeways update presentation
• Financial Forecast preliminary results presentation

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will meet in an administrative function session at 6:00 pm to discuss the City Manager’s evaluation. This session is closed to the public. Afterward, the Mayor and Council will reconvene at 7:30 pm in the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium for the regular council meeting.

• Closed‑session review of the City Manager’s evaluation

Board of Elections

The Takoma Park Board of Elections will review FY27 budget planning, including a proposed election specialist position for the 2026 election cycle. It will receive updates on vendor and equipment options for mail‑in ballot tracking. Additional items include the contractor scope of work and financial reporting form updates.

• Review and discuss draft scope of work for election contractor (item 7)
• Update on financial reporting forms and online PDF/CSV export workflow (item 8)
• Discussion of mail‑in ballot tracking solutions to replace or supplement poll pads (item 11)
• FY27 budget planning, including election specialist position for 2026 election (item 12)
• Off‑Year vs. Even‑Year elections framework development and metrics research (item 10)

The Board of Elections approved the agenda for the November 13 meeting and ratified the October meeting minutes. No other formal motions were adopted; the board assigned several follow‑up actions on complaint procedures, a consultant scope, vendor outreach, and budget planning. Discussion continued on election timing and related budget implications.

• Agenda approved
• October meeting minutes approved

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will vote to convene a closed session at 7:00 PM on November 13, 2025. The session is to hear an update from the attorney conducting the audit related to Cooper v. City of Takoma Park. Under Maryland Code, the Council will discuss personnel matters affecting specific individuals and consult legal counsel about the audit, and will not reconvene in public afterward.

• Vote to convene closed session for audit update (Cooper v. City of Takoma Park)
• Discussion of personnel matters affecting specific individuals
• Legal counsel consultation regarding the audit

Grants Review Committee

The Grants Review Committee will meet on November 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm via video call. The committee will review the City Council’s FY25 grants report and the latest quarterly and bridge‑grant reports from grantees. Members will discuss funding priorities, possible FY26 budget advocacy, and the upcoming FY26 grant cycle calendar.

• Review City Council presentation of FY25 grants report
• Discuss funding priorities and recent Council feedback
• Consider FY26 budget advocacy and potential grantee testimony
• Review FY25 quarterly and bridge‑grant reports
• Review schedule for FY26 grant funding cycle

Tree Commission

The Takoma Park Tree Commission will consider approval of the August meeting minutes, receive public comments, and hear a report from the Urban Forest Manager on permits, planting, pruning, drought, pests, and the status of appeals. The commission may also address any other items before adjourning.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Public comments from residents
• Report on urban forest activities and appeal status
• Discussion of any other items

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will consider several ordinances, including a first‑reading ordinance to award a contract for a rent‑stabilization study and another to use unassigned reserves for immigrant support services. The council will also vote on purchasing and installing a replacement council dais. Presentations will cover the FY25 financial report and audit, the police employees’ retirement plan actuarial valuation, and FY27 budget projections.

• First‑reading ordinance awarding a contract for a rent‑stabilization study
• First‑reading ordinance approving use of unassigned reserves to fund immigrant support services
• Single‑reading ordinance approving purchase, installation, and service of a replacement council dais
• Presentation of the FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit
• Presentation of the Police Employees’ Retirement Plan actuarial valuation

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will present the first‑quarter financial report and hold a voting session on a second‑reading ordinance that changes the city code regarding the use of the city seal or logo. In the work session, council members will discuss a contract for a rent‑stabilization study, immigrant support services, and options to address the noise ordinance. An amendment to expand the homeowner property tax credit program is also on the agenda but has been moved to the January meeting.

• Second Reading Ordinance Amending the Takoma Park Code Regarding Use of the City Seal or Logo
• Contract for Rent Stabilization Study
• Immigrant Support Services
• Options to Address the Requirements of the Noise Ordinance
• Amending the Takoma Park Code to Expand the Homeowner Property Tax Credit Program (moved to January)

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee will approve the October meeting minutes, elect officers, and review the City Climate Plan, including possible new working groups and a Net Zero goal. It will receive updates on electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure and police vehicle electrification, and plan content and requests for the January 7 update to City Council. The meeting will also consider future presentations on sustainable banking, balcony solar, networked geothermal, and a flood study.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Officer elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review of City Climate Plan with potential formation of working groups and Net Zero goal discussion
• Update on charging infrastructure and police vehicles
• Planning content and asks for the January 7 Committee update to City Council

The committee approved the October meeting minutes. New officers were elected: Melissa Klein as Chair, Emanuel Wagner as Vice Chair, and Kathleen Gundry as Secretary. The committee created a subcommittee to review and propose updates to the city’s green purchasing guidance, with members including Emanuel, Kathleen, and others. Council members voted to support hybrid vehicle purchases for police cruisers.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Elected Melissa Klein as Chair
• Elected Emanuel Wagner as Vice Chair
• Elected Kathleen Gundry as Secretary
• Formed subcommittee to update green purchasing guidance (members: Emanuel, Kathleen, Janetc.)
• Council voted to support hybrid vehicle purchases for police cruisers (vote tally not recorded)

Youth Council

The Youth Council is meeting to introduce members and establish the year's operational timeline. The body will discuss leadership positions and determine a meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Discussion of timeline to vote for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Vote on meeting dates for the rest of the year
• Planning for a partnership with the Police Department for the annual Toy Drive

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will hold a voting session that includes a resolution calling for a fun and safe community event on October 31, 2025, and a first‑reading ordinance to amend the city code on the use of the city seal or logo. After the voting items, the council will hear a General Assembly update and discuss legislative priorities, followed by a work session on a Community Connectors model. Public comments on voting items can be submitted via Zoom.

• Resolution calling for a fun and safe October 31, 2025 community event
• First‑reading ordinance amending the Takoma Park Code regarding use of the city seal or logo
• General Assembly update and discussion of legislative priorities
• Development and implementation of a Community Connectors model

City Council

The City Council will meet to hear presentations from the Council Compensation Committee and the Board of Elections. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Economic Development Week and the adoption of previous minutes.

• Council Compensation Committee Interim Report
• Board of Elections 2024 Election Report
• Proclamation of Economic Development Week

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Recreation and Community Engagement Committee will discuss updates on the International Day Celebration, including a possible partnership with WAU. It will review the planning handbook and cost estimates (~$12,000 total, $4‑6 per runner for timing, $10‑ish for shirts) for the Takoma Park 5K race. The board will also consider outreach methods such as ward surveys and park listening sessions, and will hold elections for chair, vice chair, and secretary.

• Investigate partnership with WAU for International Day Celebration
• Review Takoma Park 5K race planning handbook and cost estimates (~$12k total)
• Discuss outreach to community via ward surveys and park listening sessions
• Election of committee officers: chair, vice chair, secretary
• Action items follow‑up: contact WAU, Jay/Howard, determine middle school rental cost

City Council

The council will first vote to convene a closed session for legal briefing on collective bargaining. In the open session, members will appoint David Alberto Fernandez as the city Poet Laureate and consider several single‑reading ordinances to procure two public works vehicles, a leaf vacuum, and a contract with Obvio, Inc. for stop‑sign cameras. Additional items include a grant report presentation, a code amendment on the city seal or logo, and discussion of noise‑ordinance options.

• Resolution appointing David Alberto Fernandez as Poet Laureate
• Single Reading Ordinance approving procurement of two public works vehicles
• Single Reading Ordinance approving procurement of a leaf vacuum
• Single Reading Ordinance authorizing agreement with Obvio, Inc. for stop‑sign cameras
• Code Amendment – Use of City Seal or Logo

City Council

The council will hold a voting session to consider several ordinances, including a second‑reading ordinance to approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment No. 2. It will also consider single‑reading ordinances to purchase police vehicles and two security‑camera trailers, and resolutions appointing members to the Youth Council and designating a resident agent for service of process. In the work session, staff will present procurements for two public works vehicles, a leaf vacuum, a contract for stop‑sign cameras, and options to address noise complaints.

• Second‑reading ordinance approving FY26 Budget Amendment No. 2
• Single‑reading ordinance approving purchase of police vehicles
• Single‑reading ordinance approving purchase of two security‑camera trailers
• Procurement presentation for two public works vehicles
• Contract presentation for stop‑sign cameras

Board of Elections

The Takoma Park Board of Elections will receive updates on corrected financial reports, contractor hiring scope, off-year election considerations, vendor and equipment options, and the complaint handling procedure. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears focused on informational updates and scheduling the next meeting.

• Update on posting corrected financial reports from the last election to the website
• Update on drafting a scope of work to hire a contractor
• Update on exploring moving to off-year elections and potential impact
• Update on exploring vendor and equipment options to improve elections
• Update on the complaint handling procedure

The Board of Elections approved its agenda and the August meeting minutes. Ben Bellows was appointed minute keeper using an AI transcription tool. The Board scheduled the next meeting for November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM and deferred the complaint‑handling procedure to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at about 9:15 PM.

• Ben Bellows appointed minute keeper (approved)
• Agenda approved
• August minutes approved
• November 20, 2025 meeting scheduled at 7:30 PM (approved)
• Complaint handling procedure deferred to next meeting (approved)
• Draft scope of work to be circulated for review (action)
• Meeting adjourned (approved)

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee is meeting to discuss its 2025-26 Action Plan and plan for November officer elections. The group will also review outreach for the Takoma Park Street Festival and National Energy Awareness Month.

• Planning for November officer elections
• Review of 2025-26 Action Plan
• Outreach planning for Takoma Park Street Festival
• Staff updates on grants and a December flood study presentation

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will hold a closed session at 6:30 PM to receive legal advice on the Purdue Pharma and secondary manufacturers opioid litigation settlements. In the open session, council members will discuss a design update for the Metropolitan Branch Trail and vote on several items, including a contract for electric‑vehicle chargers, a FY26 budget amendment, an aging‑in‑place contract with the Village of Takoma Park, and resolutions to authorize execution of the national opioid settlement agreements. Additional work‑session items include the purchase of a police security‑camera trailer, three hybrid police patrol vehicles, and recommendations for youth council appointments.

• Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute Purdue Pharma opioid settlement agreement
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute secondary manufacturers opioid settlement agreement
• Ordinance awarding contract for EV chargers
• First Reading Ordinance approving FY26 Budget Amendment No. 2
• Second Reading Ordinance approving Aging in Place contract with the Village of Takoma Park

Police Employees' Retirement Plan Committee

The Police Employees’ Retirement Plan Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting, hear a quarterly investment review presented by Alton Fryer, and discuss an actuarial valuation presented by Jordan McClane and Tom Vicente. The committee will also confirm the date for its next meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2025. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Quarterly investment review presented by Alton Fryer
• Actuarial valuation presentation by Jordan McClane and Tom Vicente
• Confirmation of next meeting date: Tuesday, December 3, 2025

Arts & Humanities Committee

The Arts & Humanities Committee will consider a recommendation for the city’s Poet Laureate and hold a vote on the appointment. It will also elect a new chair and vice‑chair. Additional agenda items include discussion of community art permit guidelines, mapping of public art sites, and planning a film screening.

• Poet Laureate Recommendation and Vote
• Election of New Chair and Vice-Chair
• Community Art Permit Rubric Guidelines
• Public Art Site Mapping
• Film Screening Call

Council Compensation Committee (2025)

The Council Compensation Committee will review survey results about member demographics and time commitments, compare Takoma Park’s data with other municipalities, discuss the findings, and consider next steps. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review Survey Results
• Demographics (Franca)
• Time Commitment Survey (Kim)
• Municipality Comparison (Nancy)
• Discussion of Results

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee will meet to discuss updates from state and local agencies, plan for a PEPCO Grant Resilience Hub, and conduct severe weather tabletop exercises for public works, police, and recreation.

• Discussion of PEPCO Grant/Resilience Hub project planning and roles
• Severe Weather Tabletop Exercise for PW/PD/Rec
• State, County, and Local updates
• Meeting held in person at Hydrangea Room and virtually via Zoom
• Next meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a voting session to consider a contract with the Village of Takoma Park and the FY27 budget schedule. The work session includes discussions on a budget amendment and EV chargers.

• First Reading Ordinance for Aging in Place Contract with the Village of Takoma Park
• Resolution Adopting the FY27 Budget Schedule
• FY26 Budget Amendment No. 2
• Contract for EV Chargers
• Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation

Police Chief's Advisory Board

The Police Chief's Advisory Board will meet to review updates on red light cameras and security at Walgreens. The board will also discuss department outreach programs and changes to the budget timeline.

• Red light camera update
• Walgreens security update
• Lateral hiring bonus update
• Department outreach programs
• Budget timeline change

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee will review its content calendar, plan outreach for the Takoma Park Street Festival, and discuss a 2025-26 action plan. The meeting also includes updates on a food waste grant and balcony solar.

• Review of 2025-26 Action Plan
• Content calendar and article assignments
• Fall outreach planning (Street Festival, Energy Awareness Month)
• Food Waste Grant Update
• Balcony Solar Discussion

The Sustainable Maryland Committee approved the minutes from its July 28 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the rest of the session covered grant updates, outreach planning, staff projects, and upcoming events.

• Approved July 28 meeting minutes

Council Compensation Committee (2025)

The Council Compensation Committee will hold a meeting to receive status updates on assignments, compile data, review the project timeline and deliverables, and discuss next steps. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Status Updates on Assignments
• Compilation of Data
• Review of Project Timeline and Deliverables
• Discussion of Next Steps

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council work session on September 10, 2025 includes public comments, mayor and city manager remarks, and two agenda items. Council members will hear a presentation on the Aging in Place contract with the Village of Takoma Park. They will also review the FY 2027 budget schedule. Several proclamations for September are noted for the record.

• Aging in Place contract with the Village of Takoma Park
• FY 2027 budget schedule review
• Proclamation of September as Emergency Preparedness Month
• Proclamation of September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
• Proclamation of Welcoming Week (Sept. 12-21, 2025)

Grants Review Committee

The committee is meeting to clarify internal roles and review a draft council slideshow and public report. Members will also discuss inviting Council members to a future meeting and designate presenters for the October 15 Council meeting.

• Selection of new Co-Chair, Secretary, and Community Connections Liaison
• Discussion of draft council slideshow and public report
• Planning for October 8 GRC meeting Q&A with Council members
• Designation of presenters for the October 15 Council Meeting

Council Compensation Committee (2025)

The Council Compensation Committee is meeting to discuss city compensation comparisons and a time management survey. The body will review the project timeline, deliverables, and the format for their presentation.

• Update on Time Management Survey
• Update on City Compensation Comparison
• Discussion on presentation format
• Review of project timeline and deliverables

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will adopt minutes from June 2025 and review proposed changes to the ethics code and administrative procedures, including a new oath for complaint forms and possible internal regulations. The meeting will be held virtually.

• Adoption of June 17, 2025 minutes
• Review of proposed changes to Ethics Code
• Review of proposed changes to Administrative Procedures
• Addition of oath to Complaint Form
• Discussion of possible 'Internal Regulations'

Council Compensation Committee (2025)

The committee is meeting to establish a regular meeting schedule and review historical context for their project. Members will also outline project phases, deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities.

• Determination of regular meeting day and time
• Review of historical context relevant to the project
• Planning of project phases and deliverables

Council Compensation Committee (2025)

The Council Compensation Committee will meet to establish its meeting schedule and location, with a deadline to submit an interim report on October 8, 2025, and a final report due November 12, 2025. The meeting will include standard housekeeping items and an open discussion.

• Interim Report Due: October 8, 2025
• Final Report Due: November 12, 2025
• Meeting Schedule and Location to be determined
• Open Discussion session planned

Grants Review Committee

The Grants Review Committee will review themes from 2024-25 grant reports and discuss how to present them to the city council. Members will also plan next steps for the September meeting, including drafting a slide deck.

• Review 2024-25 grant report themes
• Discuss presentation format for city council
• Volunteers to draft slide deck for September meeting

Tree Commission

The Tree Commission will open with a call to order, approve May 2025 meeting minutes, and hear public comments. Urban Forest Manager Rudy Delsack will present a report on urban forest activities, permits, tree planting schedules, pruning, drought, pests, and the status of appeals. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)

The Commission on Landlord and Tenant Affairs will conduct an emergency public hearing regarding a complaint filed by Lawrence Lynn against Black nor White, LLC. The hearing is scheduled for August 5, 2025, via Zoom.

• Emergency public hearing for COLTA Case No. 2025-4T (Lawrence Lynn vs. Black nor White, LLC)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss personnel matters and the scope of an audit related to Cooper v. City of Takoma Park. The council will not reconvene in public after the meeting.

• Vote to convene in closed session
• Discussion of personnel matters
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding an audit related to Cooper v. City of Takoma Park

City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments for the general fund and stormwater management. The body will also vote on resolutions regarding public safety task force recommendations and property at Takoma Junction.

• FY26 Budget Amendment No. 1 and FY26 Stormwater Management Budget Amendment No. 1
• Resolution to address Public Safety Task Force recommendations
• Resolution regarding City-owned property at Takoma Junction
• Contracts for street, sidewalk, and stormwater construction with NZI Construction Corp and D & F Construction
• Resolution supporting a major capital project at Piney Branch Elementary School

City Council

The City Council is meeting in closed session to make a final selection of an attorney or law firm. The selected legal services will conduct an audit related to Cooper v. City of Takoma Park.

• Selection of an attorney and/or law firm for an audit related to Cooper v. City of Takoma Park

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee is meeting to introduce members and review the committee's overview. The group will discuss the Action Plan and ongoing submissions to the Takoma Park newsletter.

• Committee member introductions
• Review of Sustainable Maryland Action Plan
• Discussion of Takoma Park newsletter submissions

The Sustainable Maryland Committee established a quorum, approved the previous meeting minutes, and introduced three new members. Members reported on upcoming webinars, the FY 24‑26 Green Team Action Plan, and several staff updates including a new intern and upcoming community events. The committee provided status updates on the city’s solar project, a $230 K grant program, and a pending $50 K food‑waste pilot, but no formal actions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a budget amendment for stormwater management and review a feasibility study for Piney Branch Elementary School. The meeting includes presentations on the Washington Adventist Hospital site and a work session regarding public safety task force recommendations.

• First Reading Ordinance approving FY26 Stormwater Management Budget Amendment No. 1
• Presentation on Washington Adventist Hospital Site Fencing and Demolition
• Piney Branch Elementary School Feasibility Study preferred option discussion
• Proposed Resolution on Public Safety Task Force Recommendations Work Plan
• Appointments to nine city committees and commissions via consent agenda

City Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific legislative items, contracts, or public hearings listed for decision.

Arts & Humanities Committee

The committee will discuss updates on several public art projects and site mapping. Members will also review the 2024-25 Annual Report and the process for selecting a Poet Laureate.

• Updates on Hexa-Habitat Sculpture, Azalea Sculpture, and Black Rhino Public Art Project
• Public Art Site Mapping
• Potential art exhibition with D.C. Arts Studios
• Review of 2024-25 Annual Report
• Potential Takoma Park Holiday Art Sale on Dec. 6

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve previous minutes and review the 2024 election report.

• Review of 2024 election report

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The June meeting minutes were approved by a majority vote. Other items such as financial report corrections, election report assistance, and committee proposals were discussed but no formal votes were taken.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by Joe Goldman)
• June minutes approved by majority (motion by Ben Bellows)

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee will review updates from state, county, and local levels. The body will discuss a submitted proposal for a PEPCO Grant/Resilience Hub and a storm response tabletop exercise involving Police and Public Works.

• PEPCO Grant/Resilience Hub proposal status
• Police and Public Works storm response tabletop exercise (TTX)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review a budget amendment and board appointments. The meeting includes a follow-up discussion on recommendations from the Public Safety Task Force.

• FY26 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Board and Committee Appointment Recommendations
• Public Safety Task Force Recommendations Follow Up
• JustServe Award Presentation to the City

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard meeting components. No specific legislative items, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss follow-up items regarding recommendations from the Public Safety Task Force.

• Public Safety Task Force Recommendations Follow Up

Grants Review Committee

The Grants Review Committee is meeting to identify themes and data from previous report examples. The body will discuss how to integrate this information into the 2025-26 reports and plan for the August meeting.

• Identification of themes/data from past report examples
• Integration of themes/data for 2025-26 reports

City Council

The City Council will receive an update on the Library and Community Center Project, including a gender neutral restroom policy. The body is scheduled to vote on contracts for library solar panels and employee health and dental insurance through Cigna.

• Contract for Library Solar Panels
• Contracts with Cigna for Employee Health and Dental Insurance
• Library and Community Center Project Update
• Gender Neutral Restroom Policy presentation
• Proclamation for Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a budget amendment for FY26 and grant recommendations for community quality of life and summer lunch services. The meeting includes a presentation on the New Ave Bikeway and a work session regarding library solar panels.

• Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY26 Budget Amendment No. 4
• Single Reading Ordinance Approving Community Quality of Life Grant Recommendations
• Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Grant for Summer Lunch and Learn Services
• Presentation on Purple Line Connector Grant (New Ave Bikeway) Project
• Work session on Contract for Library Solar Panels

Grants Review Committee

The committee will review City Council comments regarding Quality of Life grant recommendations. Members will also discuss a report on grants ending June 30.

• Review of Council comments on Quality of Life Grant recommendations
• Discussion of report on grants ending June 30

Board of Elections

The Takoma Park Board of Elections will review the 2024 election report and work on a document for handling complaints. The board will also discuss a memo and surveys intended for candidates and the public.

• Review of 2024 election report
• Drafting a complaint handling procedure document
• Discussion of surveys for the public and candidates

The Board of Elections formally agreed that Takoma Park will continue holding mail‑in elections. It directed staff to post corrected financial reports on the city website and to define the scope for a consultant to document election procedures. The Board also committed to keep discussing moving municipal elections to odd‑numbered years and the possibility of contracting election work to vendors.

• Agreed to continue mail‑in elections
• Directed staff to post corrected financial reports on the website
• Will assist Clerk Jessie Carpenter in defining scope for an election‑process consultant
• Will keep discussing moving municipal elections to odd‑numbered years
• Will discuss contracting election work to vendors

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance regarding rental housing licenses and a budget amendment for FY25. The meeting includes presentations on the Maple Avenue Connectivity Project and grant recommendations, as well as a work session on rent stabilization policy.

• Second Reading Ordinance amending Chapter 6.08 Rental Housing Licenses and Owner-Occupied Group House Registrations
• First Reading Ordinance approving FY25 Budget Amendment No. 4
• Service and equipment contract with Axon
• Engineering services contract renewal with Rummel, Klepper and Kahl
• Architectural and contract administration services contract with Bignell Watkins Hasser

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the Ethics Code following 2025 General Assembly legislation. The body will also review financial disclosures and revise commission procedures.

• Draft amendments to Ethics Code based on 2025 Gen. Assembly legislation
• Review of Financial Disclosures
• Election of Officers
• Draft revised Commission Procedures
• Changes to Financial Disclosure Form

The Takoma Park Ethics Commission adopted the March 27, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved draft amendments to the city ethics code and directed them to the City Attorney and then the State Ethics Commission. Commissioners voted unanimously to retain the current officers. The next meeting was scheduled for June 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

• Adopted March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft ethics code amendments for City Attorney review (unanimous)
• Retained current officers (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for June 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Freeman to continue revising the financial disclosure form (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance amending rental housing licenses and owner-occupied group house registrations. The body will also discuss budget amendments, state grant applications, and several professional service contracts.

• First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code Chapter 6.08 Rental Housing Licenses and Owner-Occupied Group House Registrations
• FY25 Budget Amendment No. 4
• Renewal of contract for engineering services with Rummel, Klepper and Kahl
• Contract for architectural and contract administration services with Bignell Watkins Hasser
• Renewal of service and equipment contracts with Axon

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee discussed progress on its 3-year action plan, including food waste, EV charging, and fleet transition. The body is coordinating a series of educational newsletter articles and promoting upcoming city events. Members also addressed expiring committee terms and the June 13 deadline for Green Homes and Business Grant applications.

• Review of food waste education and multifamily collection pilot grant support
• Discussion of networked geothermal system pilots along Maple Avenue or New Hampshire Avenue
• Green Homes and Business Grant application deadline of June 13
• Go Solar, TkPk! event on June 26 including a home tour on Tulip Ave
• Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day scheduled for June 7

The committee established a quorum and approved the prior meeting’s minutes. It reviewed ongoing sustainability projects, upcoming events, and staff updates, but no additional actions were formally approved or denied.

• Approved meeting minutes

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will hold a voting session and work session on May 28, 2025. The council will vote on a resolution to submit legislative action requests to the Maryland Municipal League. During the work session, the council will review updates from the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and discuss Resolution 2017-45, which identifies goals and priorities for the Police Department.

• Vote on Resolution authorizing submittal of legislative action requests to Maryland Municipal League
• Work session on Reimagining Public Safety Task Force recommendations
• Review of Resolution 2017-45 identifying Police Department goals and priorities

City Council

The City Council will review a draft report on performance measurement and receive a presentation on rent stabilization. Members will also discuss an ordinance regarding the issuance of rental licenses and legislative requests for the Maryland Municipal League.

• Ordinance amending Title 6 Housing regarding the issuance of rental licenses
• Presentation on Rent Stabilization by Dr. Christina Stacy of the Urban Institute
• Performance Measurement Design Project draft report presentation
• Legislative Action Requests for the Maryland Municipal League
• Administrative session to evaluate an outside legal firm for an audit related to Cooper v. City of Takoma Park

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will approve past meeting minutes and discuss feedback from a recent basketball tournament. Members will plan participation in the Flower Ave Together event on May 31, coordinate Juneteenth activities, and design a wheelbarrow decoration for the July 4th parade.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Discuss what went well and what can be improved at the May 9 basketball tournament
• Invitation to participate in Flower Ave Together on May 31, 2025
• Juneteenth planning – need definitive availability for MCA planning
• July 4th parade plan – wheelbarrow decoration

Grants Review Committee

The Grants Review Committee is reviewing Quality of Life Grant applications and will discuss recommendations for funding. No specific applications or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Quality of Life Grant Applications

City Council

The City Council will hold a voting session to adopt the FY2026 budget, tax rates, and stormwater management budget on second reading. Other voting items include a resolution to establish a council compensation committee and a contract extension for technical support for the City TV control room relocation. The work session will include a presentation of the Police Department's 2024 annual report and first quarter 2025 crime statistics. An update on the Public Safety Task Force recommendations has been rescheduled to May 28.

• Second reading ordinance adopting FY2026 tax rates
• Second reading ordinance adopting FY2026 budget
• Second reading ordinance adopting FY2026 stormwater management budget
• Resolution establishing the Council Compensation Committee
• Single reading ordinance approving a contract extension for technical support for City TV control room relocation

Tree Commission

The Takoma Park Tree Commission will introduce new Urban Forest Manager Rudy Delsack and hear a report on urban forest activities. The commission will also approve February meeting minutes and plan for an upcoming hearing. Public comments will be taken.

• Introduction of new Urban Forest Manager Rudy Delsack
• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Report on permits, tree planting, pruning, drought, pests
• Planning for upcoming hearing

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings and votes on the FY2026 budget, tax rates, and stormwater management budget, along with second readings on grants for the Azalea Sculpture restoration and library computer lab. Other voting items include a bikeways grant application, identification of FY26 traffic calming and sidewalk projects, and several consent agenda contracts. A work session will discuss establishing a council compensation committee.

• First Reading Ordinance Adopting FY 2026 Tax Rates
• First Reading Ordinance Adopting FY 2026 Budget and Stormwater Management Budget
• Resolution Identifying FY26 Traffic Calming and Sidewalk Projects
• Second Reading Ordinance for Azalea Sculpture restoration grant with Maryland State Arts Council
• Resolution Authorizing Submission of Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program Grant Application

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed administrative session to evaluate proposals from outside legal firms to conduct an independent audit of events related to the Cooper v. City of Takoma Park litigation. The scope of the audit is yet to be determined. The regular council meeting will follow at 7:30 pm.

• Evaluation of outside legal firms for independent audit of Cooper v. City of Takoma Park litigation

City Council

The City Council will vote to convene a closed session to discuss a personnel matter and receive legal advice on the Cooper v. City of Takoma Park litigation and a related settlement. After the closed session, the council will adjourn for the evening with no public session.

• Vote to convene closed session for personnel briefing and legal advice on Cooper v. City of Takoma Park settlement

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will discuss plans for the July 4th parade, approve previous meeting minutes, and decide on items for an informational table, including counting Skittles for a jar. No major policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Count Skittles for the jar and decide other table items
• Plan for July 4th parade participation

City Council

The City Council will consider two ordinances to execute grant agreements for the Azalea Sculpture restoration and a library computer lab. The meeting includes a presentation on a performance measurement design project and work sessions on HVAC and traffic studies.

• Ordinance for Maryland State Arts Council grant to restore the Azalea Sculpture
• Ordinance for Office of Statewide Broadband grant for the Library Computer Lab
• Procurement of an HVAC Control System
• Contract for a Ward 6 Traffic Study
• Consultant presentation on Performance Measurement Design Project

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee will conduct a discussion-based exercise on severe weather preparedness. The agenda includes rollcall, state/county/local updates, and group discussion. No binding decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Rollcall of members
• State, county, and local emergency updates
• Severe weather preparedness discussion-based exercise (45 minutes)
• Group discussion and insights

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will approve previous meeting minutes, discuss a Youth Resources webpage with the Communications Department, finalize Earth Day cleanup sign-ups, and plan for July 4th and other events. They will also discuss participation in Old School/New School and volunteer sign-ups for upcoming community events.

• Approve last meeting minutes
• Meet with Communications Dept to discuss a Youth Resources webpage
• Earth Day clean up participation - final sign up
• Old School / New School participation discussion
• July 4th planning - update on purchasing

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget work session for final FY26 reconciliation, including traffic calming and sidewalks. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Piney Branch Elementary School Feasibility Study and a discussion on establishing a Council Compensation Committee.

• FY26 Budget Reconciliation
• FY26 Traffic Calming & Sidewalk Budget Reconciliation
• Piney Branch Elementary School Feasibility Study presentation
• Establishment of a Council Compensation Committee
• Closed session regarding Cooper v. City of Takoma Park litigation and a personnel matter

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting for a budget work session focused on budget reconciliation. The agenda includes review of reconciliation spreadsheets for the budget and for traffic calming and sidewalks. No public comment period is scheduled.

• Budget reconciliation review
• Traffic calming and sidewalks reconciliation review

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Recreation and Community Engagement Committee is discussing options for an International Day celebration, including a potential partnership with WAU. The body is also proposing methods to determine recreation needs through ward surveys and listening sessions at local parks.

• Discussion of International Day Celebration partnership with WAU
• Election of a Committee Secretary
• Proposal for community recreation needs surveys via ward representatives
• Proposal for listening sessions at local parks

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 budget, then conduct a budget work session on reconciliation, including follow-up on sidewalk and traffic calming project recommendations. A work session to establish a Council Compensation Task Force is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 Budget (PDF)
• Budget Reconciliation: Sidewalk and Traffic Calming Project Recommendations Follow Up
• Budget Reconciliation (revised 4/16) with reconciliation spreadsheet
• Establishment of a Council Compensation Task Force work session
• Arbor Day Proclamation and introduction of Montgomery College Scholarship Recipients

Grants Review Committee

The Takoma Park Grants Review Committee will hold a remote meeting on April 9, 2025, covering procedural items including introductions of newly approved members and a review of a recent council resolution. The main focus is a status update on the grant application released March 28, along with a budget update, outreach efforts, and scheduling for applicant reviews. The agenda is largely administrative with no specific funding amounts or decisions listed.

• Introduction of new committee members approved at previous council meeting
• Review of new council resolution
• Status update on grant application released 3/28
• Budget update and application outreach efforts
• Schedule for reviewing grant applicants

City Council

The City Council will hold a voting session on a second-reading ordinance amending parking prohibition areas. A budget work session will discuss reconciliation. The agenda also includes proclamations for Monarch Pledge and Earth Day, and presentations from AFSCME Local 3399 and UFCW Local 400.

• Second reading ordinance amending Takoma Park Code 13.20.040(A)(9) on parking prohibitions
• Budget reconciliation work session with reconciliation sheets (Excel spreadsheet)
• Monarch Pledge Proclamation
• Earth Day Proclamation
• Presentations from AFSCME Local 3399 and UFCW Local 400 (no advance posting)

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team) will discuss updates on food waste initiatives and a communications strategy for public education. They will receive staff updates on Earth Day/Arbor Day events on April 26 and the Green Homes & Businesses Grant opening in May. The meeting also includes a Climate Action Coffee presentation.

• Update on Food Waste initiatives
• Comms Strategy for Public Education
• Earth Day/Arbor Day event on April 26
• Green Homes & Businesses Grant opening in May
• Climate Action Coffee Presentation

The committee met virtually on April 7, 2025, took quorum, introduced a new member, and received staff updates on food‑waste initiatives, public‑education communications, upcoming Earth Day and Earth Month events, and a Green Homes & Businesses grant opening in May. The minutes do not record any motions, approvals, or vote tallies. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will discuss the Chief’s Advisory Board and the creation of a Youth Resources page on the city website. The body will also coordinate logistics for a basketball tournament and upcoming holiday events.

• Discussion with Deputy Chief of Police Shibu Philipose regarding the Chief’s Advisory Board
• Meeting with Communications team regarding a city website Youth Resources page
• Planning for a basketball tournament table
• Volunteer coordination for Earth Day, Juneteenth, and July 4th
• July 4th purchasing update

City Council

The April 2, 2025 regular meeting of the Takoma Park City Council has been canceled because of a power outage at the Community Center that left the Auditorium without lighting. No business will be conducted tonight; information about rescheduled agenda items will be issued Friday.

• Meeting canceled—no votes or discussions will occur tonight
• Scheduled second reading: ordinance amending parking prohibition areas (Code 13.20.040(A)(9))
• Scheduled resolution to adopt Council priorities
• Scheduled budget work session on reconciliation

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the city's Ethics Code and Commission Procedures. The body will also consider possible changes to the Financial Disclosure Form.

• Draft amendments to Ethics Code
• Draft revised Commission Procedures
• Possible changes to Financial Disclosure Form
• Introduction of new member Siddharth Ramalingam

The commission adopted the September 19, 2024 minutes by unanimous vote. Siddharth “Sid” Ramalingam was sworn in as a new member from Ward 1. The commission set the next meeting for May 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. and adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted September 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Sworn in new member Siddharth “Sid” Ramalingam
• Scheduled next meeting for May 22, 2025 at 7 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2026 proposed budget and consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Items include repealing a 2016 resolution on CDBG fund uses, revising guidelines for the Community Quality of Life Grant Program, first reading of a parking prohibition amendment, and adopting 2025-2026 council priorities. The meeting also includes a quarterly financial report and work sessions on the Recreation, Police, and General Government department budgets.

• Public hearing on the FY2026 proposed budget
• Resolution repealing Resolution 2016-16 regarding eligible uses of Community Development Block Grant funds
• Resolution revising guidelines for the Community Quality of Life Grant Program
• First reading of ordinance amending parking prohibition areas (Takoma Park Code 13.20.040(A)(9))
• Quarterly Financial Report (FY25 Second Quarter) and budget work sessions for Recreation, Police, and General Government departments

Arts & Humanities Committee

The Arts and Humanities Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect a new secretary, and receive updates on upcoming arts events and two sculpture projects. A key discussion item involves establishing procedures for privately funded art projects on city property.

• Election of new committee secretary
• Updates on Recreation Center Sculpture and Azalea Sculpture projects
• Discussion of procedures for privately funded art projects on city property

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The Recreation and Community Engagement Committee will review action items, including speaking during public comments at the March 26 city council budget presentation in support of the Recreation Department's budget. They will also discuss a new curtain for the Rec Center and ongoing efforts to partner with Washington Adventist University (WAU) for an International Day celebration. The committee will elect a secretary and introduce new members.

• Committee to speak during public comments at March 26 council budget presentation in support of Rec Department budget
• Update on budget approval for new curtain for the Rec Center
• Continued outreach to WAU for International Day celebration partnership
• Election of a secretary for the committee
• Introduction of new members and review of committee expectations

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee will receive updates on state, county, and local matters, and discuss the upcoming National Drug Take-Back Day (April 26), outreach at Victory Towers (February 27), National Opioid Settlement Funding, and the Community Police Academy. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based, with no final votes expected.

• National Drug Take-Back Day scheduled for April 26, 2025
• Outreach event at Victory Towers on February 27, 2025
• Discussion of National Opioid Settlement Funding
• Community Police Academy update

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will discuss the organization of a job fair and a basketball tournament with Haven. The body will also plan for Juneteenth and July 4th events and invite the Police Department to discuss the Chief’s Advisory Board.

• Discussion with Police Department regarding the Chief’s Advisory Board
• Planning for basketball tournament with Haven
• Finalizing job fair list and reviewing MC pricing
• Juneteenth volunteer sign-up
• July 4th event planning and spending

City Council

The City Council will conduct budget work sessions for the library, public works, stormwater, and housing departments. The body will also consider recommendations for FY26 sidewalk and traffic calming projects. One budget amendment is scheduled for a second reading vote.

• Budget work session for Library
• Budget work session for Housing and Community Development Department
• Budget work session for Public Works and Stormwater
• Recommendations for FY26 Sidewalk and Traffic Calming Projects
• Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY25 Budget Amendment No. 3

Board of Elections

The Takoma Park Board of Elections will review the 2024 election report and discuss campaign finance reports. The board will also consider hiring a consultant to document the election process and draft a complaint handling procedure. A request to consolidate multiple mailings to the same address will be discussed.

• Review of 2024 election report
• Discussion of campaign finance reports
• Consider hiring consultant to document election process
• Drafting complaint handling procedure
• Request to consolidate multiple mailings to same address

The Board of Elections held a routine meeting, approving the previous meeting's minutes and welcoming a new member. All substantive matters, including the 2024 election report, campaign finance reports, and complaint-handling procedures, were deferred to future meetings. No decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Welcomed Robert Beets as newest board member
• Deferred 2024 election report
• Deferred campaign finance report
• Deferred complaint-handling procedures
• Deferred enforcement procedures
• Deferred City code amendments
• Deferred public and candidate survey

City Council

The City Council will hold a voting session on first readings for an FY25 budget amendment and a parking code change, adopt 2025-2026 council priorities, and receive the FY26 proposed budget overview. A work session will discuss eligible uses of Community Development Block Grant funds. The meeting also includes modifications to the Community Quality of Life Grant Program guidelines.

• First reading of ordinance approving FY25 Budget Amendment No. 3
• First reading of ordinance amending parking prohibitions (Takoma Park Code 13.20.040(A)(9))
• Resolution adopting 2025-2026 City Council Priorities
• Presentation: City Manager’s overview of recommended FY26 budget and department budget presentations
• Work session on eligible uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds

Police Employees' Retirement Plan Committee

The Police Employees’ Retirement Plan Committee will review a quarterly investment report and discuss an amendment to the investment policy. The body will also consider ESG investment factors and a study regarding the impact of additional contributions.

• Quarterly Investment Report
• Investment Policy Amendment
• ESG Investment Considerations
• Additional Contribution Impact Study

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will approve last meeting minutes and finalize plans for a basketball tournament with Haven, including date, location, referees, and sign-up. Members will also begin planning a Job Fair, with Christine checking the location with MC and creating fliers. Christine will ask about food and invite Haven.

• Approve last meeting minutes
• Finalize basketball tournament with Haven (date, location, referees, sign-up form)
• Check Job Fair location with MC
• Create fliers for the Job Fair
• Ask about food and invite Haven

City Council

The City Council will hold a voting session on consent agenda items including appointments to several commissions and boards. The work session includes a discussion of Budget Amendment No. 3, a review of the process for restricting parking on properties with limited frontage, and presentations on the Sustainable Maryland Committee annual work plan and the library construction project update.

• Consent agenda: appointments to Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs, Ethics Commission, Grants Review Committee, Sustainable Maryland Committee, Tree Commission, and Board of Elections
• Work session: Budget Amendment No. 3 (revised worksheet posted 3/5/2025)
• Work session: Process for Restricting Parking at Properties with Limited Frontage
• Presentation: Sustainable Maryland Committee Annual Work Plan
• Presentation: Library Construction Project Update

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a presentation for the Council. The body will also review newsletter articles and receive a staff update.

• Discussion of presentation to the Council
• Updates on newsletter articles
• Staff update

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding a rental inspection contract and the use of a state grant for affordable housing. The meeting includes a presentation from the Department of Housing and Community Affairs and a work session on council priorities.

• Ordinance approving DHCA Rental Inspection Contract
• Ordinance to use National Capital Strategic Economic Development Grant for affordable housing at 7520 Maple Avenue
• Presentation on Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DCHA) Rental Inspection Program
• Work session on Council Priorities

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss ongoing projects, including planning for a basketball tournament and reporting on transportation, a litter bug competition, and a job fair. The meeting includes introductions with the Mayor and an overview of the Youth Council's goals. The final report on the Drive with Tommy's Pantry and a photo of donations will also be presented.

• Next steps for the Basketball Tournament, including finalizing a Gatorade cooler and referee, and drafting an announcement for schools.
• Report back on projects: Transportation updates from Nate, Litter Bug Competition, and Job Fair outreach to businesses.
• Presentation of final report and photo from the Drive with Tommy's Pantry donation.
• Draft and vote to approve the agenda for the next meeting.

Recreation and Community Engagement Committee

The committee will introduce new members and elect a Secretary. Members are discussing a potential partnership with WAU for an International Day Celebration.

• Election of committee officers, specifically the Secretary position
• Introduction of new members Lisa Schreihart, Shana Fulcher, Mariah Kemp, and Sarah Langston
• Discussion on International Day Celebration partnership with WAU

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review the 2024 election report, discuss campaign finance reports, and consider pros and cons of future election scenarios including mail-in voting and merging with Montgomery County. The board also plans to draft a complaint handling procedure and explore the possibility of public financing for campaigns.

• Review of 2024 election report
• Discussion of merging Takoma Park elections with Montgomery County (MoCo)
• Discussion of mail-in election scenarios
• Drafting a complaint handling procedure document
• Discussion of public financing of campaigns as a possibility

The Board of Elections held a routine meeting, approving the previous meeting's minutes and welcoming a new member. No substantive decisions were made; the board deferred discussion of the 2024 election report, campaign finance reports, and public financing to future meetings. The board expressed strong interest in retaining mail-in voting and discussed future election scenarios, record-keeping, and complaint procedures.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Welcomed Rhonda as new board member
• Deferred 2024 election report to March
• Deferred campaign finance reports to next meeting
• Deferred public financing discussion
• Expressed strong interest in retaining mail-in voting

City Council

The City Council will vote on authorizing a state NED grant to preserve affordable housing at 7520 Maple Avenue, and hold a work session on revenue sources including commercial, railroad, public utility, and vacant property taxes. Consent agenda items include committee appointments, and presentations from local business organizations.

• Authorizing state NED grant to preserve affordable housing at 7520 Maple Avenue
• Work session on revenue sources: commercial, railroad, public utility taxes, and vacant property tax/fees
• Consent agenda: appointments to Board of Elections and Recreation and Community Engagement Committee
• Proclamations: Lee Jordan Day (Feb 23) and Invasive Species Awareness Week (Feb 24-28)
• Presentations from Long Branch Business League, Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority, and Old Takoma Business Association

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council will vote on two contracts: one for stormwater system cleaning and video inspection, and another extending a contract with NZI Construction for street, sidewalk, and stormwater construction. A tentative resolution adopting council priorities is also scheduled for a vote. The Council will hold work sessions on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Equipment Replacement Reserve (ERR), fleet review, and street maintenance, as well as board and committee appointments.

• Single Reading Ordinance for contract authorizing stormwater system cleaning and video inspection services
• Single Reading Ordinance for contract extension with NZI Construction for street, sidewalk, and stormwater construction
• Tentative Resolution Adopting Council Priorities
• Presentation/work session on Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Equipment Replacement Reserve (ERR), fleet review, and street maintenance
• Work session on board and committee appointments

Tree Commission

The Tree Commission will meet to receive a report from the Urban Forest Manager on tree planting, pruning, and pests. The body will also discuss the Urban Forest Manager staffing transition and confirm officers for 2025.

• Urban Forest Manager report on permits, planting, pruning, drought, and pests
• Update on Urban Forest Manager staffing transition
• Confirmation of officers for 2025

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The committee is meeting to discuss federal clean energy developments and plan for Earth Day 2025. Members will review updates on action plan priorities for 2024 and 2025, including food waste and electric vehicles.

• Planning for Earth Day 2025
• Food waste reduction outreach
• Electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expansion
• Municipal fleet electrification report
• Sustainable banking and investments initiatives

The Sustainability Committee met and discussed updates on grants, Earth Day 2025 planning, and action plan priorities. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved meeting minutes (in person)
• Discussed grant statuses: CDBG for Ward 5 stormwater (~$90K), MD solar for library ($125K), $1M EV charging at community center
• Planned Earth Day 2025 outreach, with Melissa developing a communications plan
• Discussed food waste reduction outreach for Food Waste Week (April 7-13), including retailer outreach and surveys
• Noted EV infrastructure website content from Emanuel
• Noted municipal fleet electrification report presented to council in January
• Discussed climate resilience website content from Melissa
• Scheduled committee presentation to City Council before May budget approval

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council is meeting to finalize details for a basketball tournament and review progress on several youth-led initiatives. The body will discuss collaborations with the Maple Community Association and outreach for a job fair.

• Basketball tournament planning including referee and cooler status
• Collaboration with Maple Community Association for Juneteenth volunteering
• Transportation initiatives update from Nate
• Job fair business outreach and contact list request to Devin McNally
• Updates on the Drive with Tommy’s Pantry

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation and Q&A from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation on the property assessment process, including an interactive tax map. Council will also review the FY2025 first-quarter financial report. A proclamation recognizing Black History Month will be read, and minutes from five prior meetings are scheduled for adoption.

• Presentation and Q&A from State Department of Assessments and Taxation on property assessment process
• FY2025 first-quarter financial report
• Proclamation recognizing Black History Month
• Adoption of minutes from November 18, November 20, December 4, January 15, and January 25 meetings

City Council

The City Council will hold a voting session to consider a resolution for an auditorium fee waiver. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss Council priorities.

• Resolution Approving a Fee Waiver for Use of the Auditorium
• Discussion of Council Priorities

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council will meet with Deputy City Manager Andrew Bolduc to discuss legal requirements for city-sponsored events. Members will also provide progress reports on several active projects.

• Discussion with Andrew Bolduc on legal requirements for events like the BB Tournament
• Project reports on Transportation
• Project reports on Litter Bug Competition
• Project reports on Job Fair
• Project reports on BB Tournament

City Council

The Takoma Park City Council meets for a regular hybrid meeting. The agenda includes public comment periods, council and city manager comments, and a legislative update. The main substantive item is a work session to discuss and set City Council priorities for the year.

• Work session on City Council Priorities

Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)

The Sustainable Maryland (Green Team) Committee will discuss a presentation on the ICF Fleet Electrification Assessment for municipal fleet transition, review recent grant awards, and plan for Earth Day 2025. The committee will also update 2024 priorities and set 2025 priorities including climate action review, renewable energy initiatives, and sustainable banking.

• ICF Fleet Electrification Assessment presentation for municipal fleet transition
• Planning for Earth Day 2025
• Recent grant awards/decisions (Daryl)
• Discussion of 2025 priorities: Climate Action Review, Renewable Energy Initiatives, Sustainable Banking and Investments
• Vacant committee spots deadline January 17

The Sustainable Maryland Committee discussed planning for Earth Day 2025, reviewed grant outcomes, and set next steps for fleet electrification and food waste reduction. They agreed to prepare a presentation for the City Council, with a date to be determined, likely in February or March. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily planning and discussion.

• Scheduled Earth Day 2025 planning for April 26, with park permit application and volunteer recruitment
• Noted county charging/fueling infrastructure grant (MCOG) was not awarded
• Noted food waste grant not awarded; food waste pilot to use City funds
• Set next steps for fleet electrification: slow build-out as vehicles retire over next three years
• Agreed to update committee presentation for City Council, one page per theme
• Set deadline for vacant committee spots as January 17, with ward 5 preferred

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation from ICF Consultants on the City Fleet Transition Report, plan a review of state legislation and consider establishing a bill review working group, and discuss city boards, committees, and a working group to review applications. The council will also adopt minutes from four prior meetings.

• Presentation of City Fleet Transition Report by ICF Consultants (revised report posted Jan. 8)
• Work session on planning for review of state legislation and establishment of a Bill Review Working Group
• Work session on introduction to City Boards and Committees, Council Committee Liaisons, and establishment of a Working Group to Review Applications
• Adoption of minutes from November 18, November 20, December 4, and December 11, 2024

Youth Council

The Takoma Park Youth Council is meeting to discuss and plan a food drive, including bin selection, location agreements, flyer distribution, and potential media coverage. They will also receive updates on other projects such as transportation, a litter bug competition, a job fair, and a basketball tournament. Additionally, they will prepare an introduction for the new council and draft the agenda for the next meeting.

• Discussion on purchasing food drive bins and selecting locations for collection bins
• Report back on whether all locations agreed to host a bin for food collection
• Planning to share final flyer with Communications Department and present at a Council meeting
• Considering inviting media to cover the food delivery event and coordinating that effort
• Updates on transportation, litter bug competition, job fair, and basketball tournament projects