Laurel, MD

Mayor and City Council Meeting

Citizens Advisory Committee for Parks & Recreation

Citizens Advisory Committee for Parks & Recreation

The committee will meet virtually to receive updates on city projects and department operations. Discussions include status reports on specific sites and seasonal programming.

• Project updates for Boys & Girls Club of America, Dam Ruins, and Anderson’s Corner
• Department updates on the summer season and upcoming special events
• Status of the Farmers Market ending in October
• Updates from the Youth Services Commission, Tree Board, and Laurel Arts Council
• Notification of available custodial positions

Mayor and City Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will hold a second public hearing on a proposed charter amendment. The proposal seeks to move the deadline for passing the annual general operating and capital improvement program budget from June 30th to June 20th.

• Public hearing on Charter Amendment Resolution No. 183 regarding budget adoption dates

Ethics Commission

The Laurel Ethics Commission meets in person on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. The commission plans to give final discussion and approval to changes in next year's long and short form Financial Disclosure Statements (FDS), and to continue subcommittee discussion about who does and does not complete the FDS. It will also approve the meeting agenda and the minutes of its September 1, 2026 meeting, and hold a general public meeting. Written testimony can be sent to the Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707, or emailed to Laura Christoplos at [email protected].

• Final discussion and approval of changes to next year's long and short form FDS (Financial Disclosure Statements)
• Continuing subcommittee discussion on who does and does not fill out the FDS
• Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 meeting
• Approval of the October 27, 2026 agenda
• General Public Meeting

Pride Day Celebration Committee

The committee will meet virtually to approve previous minutes and conduct a recap of the Pride event. The agenda also includes a section for new business.

• Approval of October 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Pride Event Recap

Board of Appeals- CANCELLED

Mayor and City Council Work Session

Citizens Advisory Committee for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities

Mayor and City Council Meeting

Planning Commission

Juneteenth Executive Committee

Education Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

The City of Laurel Planning Commission will meet to review and discuss an introduction to the Comprehensive Update to the Master Plan. No formal votes on the update are scheduled for this meeting.

• Introduction to the City of Laurel Comprehensive Update to Master Plan

Multicultural Advisory Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee is scheduled to call the meeting to order and approve previous minutes.

Education Advisory Committee

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will meet to review old business and receive reports. Discussion items include the Main Street Trick or Treat event and responses regarding a Town Hall meeting and guidance counselor outreach.

• Main Street Trick or Treat event on Thursday, October 29
• Response from Mayor regarding Town Hall Meeting
• Response regarding outreach to Guidance Counselors
• Report from Councilwoman Kyla Clark

Education Advisory Committee - No Quorum

The Laurel Education Advisory Committee is holding its monthly virtual meeting. The agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes, old and new business, a report from Councilwoman Kyla Clark, and setting the next meeting date. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Report from Councilwoman Kyla Clark
• Virtual meeting via Zoom; link request by 2pm day of meeting

Public Safety & Transportation Committee

The Laurel Public Safety & Transportation Committee meets on October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM at 8103 Sandy Spring Road. The agenda lists a discussion item on a juvenile curfew, along with approval of minutes from July 16, 2026. The remaining agenda is procedural: welcome, roll call, calling the meeting to order, open discussion, and adjournment. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Discussion item: juvenile curfew
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026
• Meeting chaired by Jeffery Mills; India Said serves as Committee Secretary
• Committee includes representatives from the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad, Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, Laurel Police Department, and Department of Public Works

Arts Council

The Laurel Arts Council will discuss lessons learned from the Multicultural and Laurel Pride festivals. Members will decide on 3–5 priority projects from a list of possibilities and determine the purpose and management of the council's social media presence.

• Decision on 3–5 priority projects including the trash can project, poetry project, and sidewalk/crosswalk project
• Discussion on pausing traffic boxes and music at the Farmers Market
• Exploration of a public library partnership and Historic Main Street certification
• Determination of social media posting commitments and team ownership
• Vote on approval of September minutes

Mayor and City Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will discuss a charter amendment to move the budget adoption date from June 30 to June 20. The meeting also includes a composting update and several mayoral reappointments to city commissions.

• Charter Amendment Resolution No. 183 to change the annual budget deadline to June 20
• Bid recommendation for Employee Benefit Insurance
• Composting update presentation by the Department of Public Works
• Mayoral reappointments to the Historic District Commission, Board of Appeals, and other boards

*Cancelled* Juneteenth Executive Committee

Juneteenth Executive Committee

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review several signage requests for Main Street businesses. The body will also consider a demolition and construction application for a multifamily residential building and one tax credit request.

• Demolition and construction of a 129-unit affordable multifamily residential building at 26 C Street
• Hanging sign installation at 349 Main Street
• Door decal installation at 512 Main Street
• Window signage for Daymaker Beauty Boutique at 357 Main Street
• $850 tax credit for porch, steps, and handrail replacement at 419 Montgomery Street

The Commission approved the demolition of a contributing historic resource at 41 A Street and a siding color change at 39 A Street. Window decals for 349 Main Street were approved, while a hanging sign for the same address and window signage for 357 Main Street were tabled.

• Approved demolition of structure at 41 A Street (5-0)
• Approved Pacific Blue siding for 39 A Street (5-0)
• Approved window decals for 349 Main Street (5-0)
• Tabled hanging sign for 349 Main Street pending visual representation
• Tabled window signage for 357 Main Street due to size requirement conflict (5-0)
• Approved July 16, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Mayor and City Council Work Session

The Laurel Mayor and City Council holds a work session on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM, to be held virtually and streamed on Laurel TV. The agenda lists a bid recommendation for employee benefit insurance and Charter Amendment No. 183, which would change the date the council must pass the annual general operating and capital improvement program (CIP) budget from June 30 to June 20. No other items are listed before adjournment.

• Bid recommendation for employee benefit insurance
• Charter Amendment No. 183: amend Article 500 "Finance", Section 503 "Same-Adoption" to move the annual operating and CIP budget adoption deadline from June 30 to June 20
• Meeting is virtual; watch via laureltv.org/watch-live, Comcast Channel 996 (HD)/71 (SD), or Verizon FiOS Channel 12
• Work session scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM

The Mayor and City Council held a work session to review a recommended insurance contract and a proposed charter amendment. No formal votes were taken; both items were scheduled for the October 14, 2026, meeting.

• Tabled bid recommendation to award employee benefit insurance to Cigna at 0% premium increase
• Tabled Charter Amendment No. 183 to move the annual budget adoption deadline from June 30 to June 20

Ethics Commission

The Laurel Ethics Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7 P.M. via Zoom. The only substantive agenda item is a continuing discussion of a subcommittee's work on who does and does not fill out the FDS (financial disclosure statement). The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, roll call, and adjournment. Written testimony on agenda items may be sent by mail to the Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707, or by email to Laura Christoplos at [email protected].

• Continuing discussion of subcommittee's work on who does and does not fill out the FDS (financial disclosure statement)
• Meeting held by Zoom at 7 P.M. on Tuesday October 6, 2026
• Written testimony accepted by mail at 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707 or email to [email protected]
• Commission Chair: Toni Drake, Esq.; Vice Chair: Lynne Sport
• Commission staff include City Administrator Christian L. Pulley and Counsel Dennis Whitley, III, Esq.

Mayor and City Council Meeting

The Laurel Mayor and City Council will hold second public hearings and possibly vote on several ordinances, including one to permit and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs), another to update forest conservation rules, and one to implement the Maryland Housing Certainty Act. They will also consider budget amendments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The agenda also includes mayoral appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions.

• Ordinance 2057: Permit and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in residential zones
• Ordinance 2058: Amend forest stand delineation and conservation plan requirements
• Ordinance 2059: Implement Maryland Housing Certainty Act (adequate public facilities, open space dedication)
• Ordinance 2060: Amend FY 2026-2027 operating budget and capital improvement program
• Ordinance 2061: Amend FY 2025-2026 operating budget and capital improvement program

The City Council approved an ordinance to permit and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and updated the Unified Land Development Code regarding forest conservation and the Maryland Housing Certainty Act. The Council also approved amendments to the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for two fiscal years.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2057 to permit and regulate accessory dwelling units (3-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2058 amending forest conservation regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2059 to implement the Maryland Housing Certainty Act (3-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2060 amending FY2027 budget and CIP (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2061 amending FY2026 budget and CIP (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments for Education Advisory Committee, Youth Services Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian CAC, Board of Appeals, and Arts Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 2 and September 14, 2026 (unanimous)

Mayor and City Council Meeting

Emergency Services Commission

The Laurel Emergency Services Commission is holding a virtual meeting with a standard agenda: approving minutes, receiving staff reports from emergency management, fire marshal, police, public works, and volunteer fire/rescue units, and holding a public hearing. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy changes are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 15, 2026
• Staff reports from Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, Police, Public Works, Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, and Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad
• General public hearing
• Old business and new business items (unspecified)

Board of Appeals

The Laurel Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and take final action on Appeal Application No. 985, filed by Temesgen Teketel, regarding a denied building permit for a proposed deck at 7730 Cypress Street. The denial was based on the Director's determination that the deck dimensions do not comply with the City of Laurel Unified Land Development Code. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom, with a three-minute speaking limit for each registered speaker.

• Public hearing and final action on Appeal Application No. 985 (Resolution No. 26-06-BOA) for 7730 Cypress Street
• Appeal of building permit denial by Department of Economic & Community Development
• Deck dimensions alleged to violate Unified Land Development Code
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026 meeting

Pride Day Celebration Committee

The Pride Day Celebration Planning Committee is meeting virtually to review the recent Drag Bingo event and continue planning the upcoming Pride celebration. The committee will discuss sponsors, vendors, food vendors, performers, and the entertainment schedule, and consider a new photo booth sponsor or vendor.

• Event recap: Drag Bingo held September 18 at Oaklands Presbyterian Church
• Planning update: sponsors, vendors, food vendors, performers, entertainment schedule
• New business: photo booth sponsor/vendor
• Approval of minutes from August 11 and September 8 meetings

The Committee approved staffing costs for a photo booth and bouncy jumper vendor. It also allocated funds for the Master of Ceremonies' transportation. The group reviewed a $1,805 profit from a recent Drag Bingo event.

• Approved August 11 and September 8 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $250 for JW Events photo booth attendants (voice vote)
• Approved $300 for Kappoo Kids bouncy jumper staffing (voice vote)
• Approved $75 allocation for Master of Ceremonies transportation (voice vote)

Historic District Commission

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

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

Education Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Educación de Laurel llevará a cabo una reunión para discutir los próximos pasos y recibir un informe del Concejo Municipal. La agenda incluye un pase de lista, la aprobación de la agenda y un informe de la Presidenta del Concejo Kyla Clark.

• Informe de la Presidenta del Concejo Municipal Kyla Clark
• Discusión sobre los próximos pasos
• Aprobación de la agenda
• Pase de lista
• Bienvenida por parte de la Presidenta Maria Gonzales Jackson

Education Advisory Committee

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Laurel Community Redevelopment Authority meets Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Gude Mansion, 13910 Laurel Lakes Ave. The agenda covers approval of minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting and two old-business items: a naming issue for the Farmer's Market and a liability waiver for Main Street Pop Ups at the M&M Lot. New Business and an Executive Session are listed without further detail, and the next meeting is set for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 4 p.m.

• Approval of minutes from the CRA meeting of Wednesday, June 17, 2026
• Old Business: naming issue of Farmer's Market
• Old Business: liability waiver for Main Street Pop Ups at M&M Lot
• Executive Session listed with no details provided
• Next meeting scheduled Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take final action on several land use applications. The meeting includes discussions on amending the Unified Land Development Code regarding accessory dwelling units, forest conservation, and the Maryland Housing Certainty Act.

• Amended Site and Landscape Application for Islamic Community Center of Laurel at 7306 Contee Road
• Preliminary Subdivision Plan Approval Extension Request for Corridor Center at 6902 Contee Road
• Text Amendment No. 270 to enable and regulate accessory dwelling units
• Text Amendment No. 271 regarding forest conservation and reforestation regulations
• Text Amendment No. 272 to implement the Maryland Housing Certainty Act

The Commission approved a one-year extension for the Corridor Center subdivision and an expansion plan for the Islamic Community Center of Laurel. Additionally, the Commission recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve three text amendments to the Unified Land Development Code regarding accessory dwelling units, forest conservation, and residential development timelines.

• Approved extension for Preliminary Subdivision Plan No. 956
• Approved Amended Site and Landscape Plan for Islamic Community Center
• Recommended approval of Text Amendment No. 270 (ADUs)
• Recommended approval of Text Amendment No. 271 (Forest Conservation)
• Recommended approval of Text Amendment No. 272 (Housing Certainty Act)

Mayor and City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding land development, including regulations for accessory dwelling units and forest conservation. The meeting also includes reviews of budget amendments and bid recommendations for road improvements.

• Bid recommendation for Van Dusen Road Improvement Project - Phase 1
• Ordinance No. 2057 to permit and regulate Accessory Dwelling Units
• Ordinance No. 2058 regarding forest conservation and reforestation
• Ordinance No. 2059 to implement the Maryland Housing Certainty Act
• Amendments to the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program

The City Council approved a road improvement contract and a GIS software renewal. Several mayoral appointments were confirmed, and first public hearings were held on four ordinances regarding zoning, forest conservation, housing, and the budget.

• Approved $1,319,379.05 contract to Francis O. Day, Co., Inc. for Van Dusen Road Improvement Project- Phase 1
• Approved 3-year ESRI Enterprise GIS Agreement renewal for a maximum price of $126,000
• Confirmed Lauren Thompson as Director of the Department of Emergency Management
• Confirmed reappointment of Janice Blitz to Environmental Affairs Committee
• Confirmed appointments of Angie O'Neal, Cynthia Moss, Frelicia Tucker, Dion Johnson, Ghonva Ghauri, and Michael Mareno to various committees
• Approved minutes from June 22, July 1, and July 13, 2026 meetings

Special Mayor and City Council Work Session

The Mayor and City Council will hold a special work session to review several items. The agenda includes a bid recommendation for GIS software and proposed amendments to the city's operating budget and curfew laws.

• Bid recommendation for renewal of ESRI Enterprise GIS Agreement
• Ordinance No. 2061: Amendments to the FY 2025-2026 General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Ordinance No. 2062: Amendments to Laurel City Code Article V regarding Curfew and Parental Responsibility

The City Council discussed a proposed ordinance to amend juvenile curfew and parental responsibility laws but decided not to move it to the regular meeting agenda. Two other items regarding a GIS agreement and budget amendments were scheduled for the September 14 regular meeting.

• Denied moving Ordinance No. 2062 (Curfew; Parental Responsibility) to the regular meeting agenda
• Scheduled ESRI Enterprise GIS Agreement renewal ($126,000) for the September 14 regular meeting
• Scheduled Ordinance No. 2061 (Budget and CIP amendments) for the September 14 regular meeting

Arts Council

The Laurel Arts Council will conduct a discernment exercise to identify community impact areas and resource needs. Members will also coordinate volunteer logistics for the Multicultural and Laurel Pride festivals.

• Multicultural Festival and Laurel Pride Festival volunteer and logistics planning
• Discernment exercise to identify 2–4 areas of community impact
• Community survey distribution plan update
• Vote on approval of July minutes

*Cancelled*Juneteenth Executive Committee

Pride Day Celebration Committee

The Pride Day Celebration Planning Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, discuss fundraising plans including a Drag Bingo event on September 18, recap the recent Drag Brunch, and receive updates on sponsors, vendors, and entertainment for the Pride event.

• Drag Bingo fundraiser scheduled for September 18 at Oaklands Presbyterian Church
• Recap of Drag Brunch held August 30, 2026
• Pride event planning update on sponsors, vendors, and entertainment schedule

The Committee approved spending up to $500 for 250 anniversary key chains. Members discussed preparations for an upcoming Drag Bingo event and reviewed financial results from a Drag Brunch fundraiser.

• Approved purchase of 250 anniversary key chains not to exceed $500 (voice vote)
• Tabled approval of August 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Multicultural Advisory Committee

The Multicultural Advisory Committee will hold its quarterly meeting via Zoom. The agenda consists of procedural items including the call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes

Environmental Affairs Committee

The Environmental Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing and discuss new items regarding green practices. The meeting includes a discussion on Ordinance 2058 concerning state mandated forest conservation updates.

• Public Hearing
• Ordinance 2058 – State Mandated Forest Conservation Update