Laurel, Maryland

Arts Council

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

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

Mayor and City Council Meeting

El Alcalde y el Concejo Municipal de Laurel considerarán recomendaciones de licitación para que el Departamento de Policía compre municiones, un Sistema Aéreo No Tripulado y un Sistema de IA Peregrine. También votarán sobre varios nombramientos del alcalde para juntas y comités municipales, incluyendo la Junta de Apelaciones y el CAC para Residentes Mayores y Personas con Discapacidades. También están en la agenda una audiencia pública general y la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 27 de mayo.

• Nombramiento del alcalde de Karina Riva en la Junta de Apelaciones (2026-2029)
• Nombramiento del alcalde de Jenelle Herbert-King en el Comité Asesor Multicultural (2026-2028)
• Nombramientos del alcalde de Irlene Santos y Brittany Golding en el CAC para Residentes Mayores y Personas con Discapacidades (2026-2028)
• Recomendación de licitación: compra de municiones por parte del Departamento de Policía de Laurel
• Recomendación de licitación: compra del Sistema Aéreo No Tripulado y el Sistema de IA Peregrine por parte del Departamento de Policía de Laurel

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Laurel llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y tomará medidas finales sobre tres solicitudes: un plan de conservación forestal para la restauración del arroyo Bear Branch Fase III en 304881 Van Dusen Road, una plataforma de consolidación para 26 C Street, y tanto un plan de conservación forestal como un plan de sitio modificado para el Centro Comunitario Islámico de Laurel en 7306 Contee Road. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Plan de Conservación Forestal y Resolución 26-11-PC para la restauración del arroyo Bear Branch Fase III en 304881 Van Dusen Road, presentado por Century Engineering en nombre de Prince George's County DOE
• Plataforma de Consolidación y Resolución 26-08-PC para 26 C Street, presentado por Urban Atlantic Development, LLC
• Solicitud de Plan de Conservación Forestal y Resolución 26-05-PC para el Centro Comunitario Islámico de Laurel en 7306 Contee Road, presentado por North American Islamic Trust Inc.
• Solicitud de Plan de Sitio y Paisaje Modificado y Resolución 26-06-PC para el Centro Comunitario Islámico de Laurel en 7306 Contee Road, presentado por North American Islamic Trust Inc.

Public Safety & Transportation Committee

Education Advisory Committee

Multicultural Advisory Committee

Board of Appeals- CANCELLED

Mayor and City Council Meeting

Mayor and City Council Work Session

En una sesión de trabajo virtual, el Alcalde y el Concejo Municipal discutirán tres recomendaciones de licitación para el Departamento de Policía de Laurel: la compra de municiones, un sistema aéreo no tripulado (dron) y un sistema Peregrine AI. También considerarán la Resolución No. 5-2026 para disolver el Comité Asesor Ciudadano del Refugio de Animales Comunitario No-Kill. Esta es una reunión de discusión; no hay votaciones finales programadas.

• Recomendación de licitación: Compra de municiones para el Departamento de Policía
• Recomendación de licitación: Compra de un Sistema Aéreo No Tripulado (dron) para el Departamento de Policía
• Recomendación de licitación: Compra del Sistema Peregrine AI para el Departamento de Policía
• Resolución No. 5-2026 para disolver el Comité Asesor Ciudadano del Refugio de Animales Comunitario No-Kill

Board of Appeals- CANCELLED

Mayor and City Council Meeting

El Alcalde y el Concejo Municipal llevarán a cabo una segunda audiencia pública y podrían votar sobre la Ordenanza No. 2056, que modifica el presupuesto operativo general y el programa de mejoras de capital para el año fiscal 2025-2026. Otros asuntos incluyen una presentación del director ejecutivo del Consejo de Gobiernos del Área Metropolitana de Washington, nombramientos del alcalde para organismos asesores y aprobación de actas de reuniones anteriores.

• Segunda audiencia pública y posible acción sobre la Ordenanza No. 2056 (enmienda presupuestaria para el año fiscal 2025-2026)
• Presentación del Director Ejecutivo Clark Mercer del Consejo de Gobiernos del Área Metropolitana de Washington (COG)
• Nombramientos del alcalde al Consejo Asesor del Clero y al Comité Asesor Multicultural
• Reelecciones para la Comisión de Servicios Juveniles, la Comisión de Ética y el comité de Seguridad Pública y Transporte
• Audiencia pública general para comentarios de los residentes

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Bicicletas y Peatones se reunirá para aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior, recibir informes del personal y realizar una audiencia pública general. La reunión está programada para el 17 de junio de 2026 a las 6:00 p. m.

• Aprobación de Actas de la Reunión
• Informes del Personal
• Audiencia Pública General
• Programar Próxima Reunión, Fecha y Ubicación

Historic District Commission

La Comisión del Distrito Histórico de Laurel llevará a cabo una reunión regular con audiencias públicas sobre varias solicitudes. Los elementos incluyen la eliminación de un árbol en 409 Prince George St, una adición trasera en 412 Montgomery St, y reemplazos de techo en 515 y 607 Montgomery St. La comisión también considerará una aprobación retroactiva para escalones y cerca en 352 Main St, y créditos fiscales para el reemplazo de ventanas en 407 Montgomery St con un costo de material de $67,910.00 y un crédito de $6,791.00.

• Eliminación de árbol en 409 Prince George St requerida para actualización eléctrica
• Adición trasera en 412 Montgomery St con revestimiento de vinilo y tejas
• Reemplazo de techo en 515 y 607 Montgomery St con tejas arquitectónicas mejoradas
• Aprobación retroactiva para escalones traseros de madera y cerca en 352 Main St
• Crédito fiscal para 25 ventanas en 407 Montgomery St: costo $67,910, crédito $6,791

Multicultural Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor Multicultural de Laurel está celebrando su reunión virtual trimestral el 15 de junio de 2026. La agenda consiste únicamente en elementos procesales: declaración de apertura, aprobación de actas y clausura. No se enumeran discusiones, propuestas ni decisiones.

Education Advisory Committee

Esta es una reunión de procedimiento del Comité Asesor de Educación. Los miembros aprobarán las actas de la reunión del 16 de marzo de 2026, escucharán un informe de la Presidenta del Concejo Municipal Kyla Clark y llevarán a cabo una discusión sobre los próximos pasos. No se enumeran decisiones ni propuestas sustantivas en la agenda.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 16 de marzo de 2026
• Informe de la Presidenta del Concejo Municipal Kyla Clark
• Discusión de los próximos pasos

Juneteenth Executive Committee - No Quorum

The Laurel Juneteenth Executive Committee se reunirá virtualmente para aprobar las actas del 8 de abril de 2026, y discutir el programa, el diseño de la camiseta, el entretenimiento y las actualizaciones de los vendedores para el próximo evento de Juneteenth. La agenda también incluye un foro abierto y la clausura. Esta es una reunión de planificación sin decisiones formales ni acciones financieras listadas.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 8 de abril de 2026
• Discusión sobre la planificación del programa
• Diseño y pedido de camisetas
• Consideraciones sobre la programación de entretenimiento
• Selección y logística de vendedores

Arts Council

El Consejo de Artes de Laurel realizará una reunión virtual el 10 de junio de 2026 para votar las actas de mayo, recibir actualizaciones del gobierno de la ciudad y discutir varios proyectos artísticos. Los elementos clave incluyen revisar el presupuesto del FY26, anunciar a los ganadores del Concurso de Arte en Cajas de Tráfico y comenzar la discusión sobre el presupuesto del FY27, que podría verse incrementado por las tarifas de desarrolladores para un mural de pared. El consejo también considerará cambios en el mural del patio de juegos de la Escuela Primaria Scotchtown Hills y planes para el Festival Multicultural de septiembre.

• Concurso de Arte en Cajas de Tráfico: 31 inscripciones, se seleccionarán 3 ganadores; envoltura programada para la próxima semana
• Mural del patio de juegos de la Escuela Primaria Scotchtown Hills: cambios en el plan, inicio pospuesto hasta el próximo año escolar o mural alternativo de ventana/puerta
• Discusión del presupuesto del FY27 de LAC: incrementado por tarifas de desarrolladores, posible mural de pared propuesto
• Festival Multicultural planeado para septiembre
• Música del Mercado de Agricultores y actualizaciones de redes sociales

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

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

Planning Commission

La Planning Commission celebrará una reunión ordinaria para aprobar las actas del mes pasado y discutir el Planning Annual Report y la Resolution No. 26-10-PC. La reunión es virtual, con comentarios públicos disponibles mediante preregistro.

• Consideración y posible acción sobre el Planning Annual Report y la Resolution No. 26-10-PC
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 12 de mayo de 2026

Special Mayor and City Council Work Session *Note Special Time*

The City Council held a special work session to discuss two items for the upcoming regular meeting: a recommendation to renew the Darktrace cyber platform for $95,175.42 and an ordinance amending the FY2026 budget and Capital Improvement Program. No decisions were made at this session.

• Darktrace renewal recommended for $95,175.42 (to be voted on June 8)
• Budget amendment proposed to fund Selborne House rent increase and pay off loans (to be voted on June 8)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:57 PM

Mayor and City Council Meeting

El alcalde y el Concejo Municipal llevarán a cabo una primera audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza No. 2056, que propone enmiendas al presupuesto operativo general y al programa de mejoras de capital para el año fiscal actual. El consejo también considera recomendaciones de licitación para la adquisición de gestión de flota del departamento de policía y la renovación de la plataforma cibernética Darktrace. Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública general para que los residentes hablen sobre cualquier asunto.

• Introducción y primera audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza No. 2056 que modifica el presupuesto FY2025-2026 y el programa de mejoras de capital
• Recomendación de licitación para Laurel Police Department Enterprise Fleet Management Acquisition
• Recomendación de licitación para Darktrace Cyber Platform Renewal para el Departamento de Tecnología de la Información
• Audiencia pública general para comentarios de los residentes

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

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

Citizens Advisory Committee for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities

El Comité Asesor Ciudadano para Residentes Mayores y Personas con Discapacidades revisará las actas de reuniones anteriores y asuntos pendientes, luego se centrará en completar los primeros borradores de directorios de recursos del Condado de Prince George, el Estado de Maryland, y organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales de Laurel que atienden a residentes mayores y personas con discapacidades.

• Revisar resultados de la Feria de Voluntariado
• Revisar folletos de grupos miembros
• Revisar actualización de la página web del Comité
• Completar primer borrador de recursos del Condado de Prince Georges
• Completar primer borrador de lista de organizaciones sin fines de lucro de Laurel que atienden a grupos miembros

Mayor and City Council Work Session

El Alcalde y el Concejo Municipal discutirán una recomendación de oferta para la adquisición de Enterprise Fleet Management para el Departamento de Policía de Laurel. Este es el único elemento sustancial en la agenda de la sesión de trabajo.

• Recomendación de oferta para la adquisición de Enterprise Fleet Management para el Departamento de Policía de Laurel

The City Council held a work session to discuss a police fleet lease. Staff recommended a five-year agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for $223,812.36 per year. The item was tabled to the June 8, 2026, meeting for a formal vote.

• Police fleet lease recommendation tabled to June 8, 2026
• Enterprise Fleet Management recommended for FY27 vehicle lease

Special Mayor and City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Laurel realizará una reunión especial para considerar dos mociones para anular los vetos de partidas individuales del alcalde a la ordenanza de presupuesto del año fiscal 2027. Un veto restauraría $1,000,000 para el Programa de Resiliencia Familiar; el otro restauraría $30,000 para el inserto Laurel Independent Monthly. El Concejo aprobó el presupuesto el 27 de mayo de 2026, y el alcalde vetó estas partidas el 28 de mayo.

• Moción para anular el veto de partida individual que restaura $1,000,000 para la financiación del Programa de Resiliencia Familiar
• Moción para anular el veto de partida individual que restaura $30,000 para el inserto Laurel Independent Monthly
• Ordenanza N.º 2055: adopción del Presupuesto Operativo General y Programa de Mejoras de Capital para el año fiscal 2027
• Memorando de veto del alcalde con fecha 28 de mayo de 2026

The City Council voted to override two line-item vetoes made by Mayor Keith R. Sydnor regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. These actions restored funding for a family resiliency program and a local newspaper insert.

• Overrode mayoral veto to restore $1,000,000 for Family Resiliency Program funding (5-0)
• Overrode mayoral veto to restore $30,000 for Laurel Independent Monthly Insert funding (5-0)

Juneteenth Executive Committee - No Quorum

Esta es una reunión ordinaria del Comité Ejecutivo de Juneteenth de Laurel. La agenda incluye la planificación del evento de Juneteenth: programa, camisetas, entretenimiento, vendedores y recaudación de fondos. Se señala que la reunión no tiene quórum, lo que puede limitar las acciones oficiales. Los temas son solo de discusión y no se esperan votaciones.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del April 8, 2026
• Planificación del programa y camisetas
• Selección de entretenimiento
• Actualización de vendedores
• Recaudación de fondos y patrocinadores

Board of Appeals

La Board of Appeals llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y tomará una decisión final sobre dos solicitudes: una excepción especial para expandir un salón de fumadores minorista en 349 Main Street, y una variación de los requisitos de área verde para la St. Vincent Pallotti High School en 113 St. Mary's Place. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas del 6 de abril y del 23 de abril de 2026.

• Excepción Especial No. 981 para Myste Lounge/OCPS LLC para aumentar los pies cuadrados de ventas minoristas con salón de fumadores en 349 Main Street
• Solicitud de Variación No. 982 para la St. Vincent Pallotti High School para variar los requisitos de Área Verde Neta Mínima del lote en 113 St. Mary's Place
• Audiencias públicas y acción final sobre ambas solicitudes
• Aprobación de las actas de dos reuniones anteriores (6 de abril y 23 de abril de 2026)

Mayor and City Council Meeting

El Alcalde y el Concejo Municipal llevarán a cabo una segunda audiencia pública y podrían votar sobre la Ordenanza No. 2055, que adopta el Presupuesto Operativo General y el Programa de Mejoras de Capital para el año fiscal del 1 de julio de 2026 al 30 de junio de 2027, y fija los impuestos a la propiedad. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores y una audiencia pública general.

• Segunda audiencia pública y posible acción sobre la Ordenanza No. 2055 que adopta el presupuesto operativo y el programa de mejoras de capital para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y fija los impuestos a la propiedad

Ethics Commission

The Laurel Ethics Commission will elect a new chair and discuss the results of Financial Disclosure Statements (FDS). They will also consider changes to next year's FDS forms and a recommendation to allow digital submission of FDS.

• Election of a new Chair of the Ethics Commission
• Discussion of Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS) results
• Discussion of changes to next year’s long and short form FDS, particularly Schedules B, H, and J
• Discussion of recommendation to allow digital submission of FDS

Ethics Commission

Public Safety & Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss installing stop sign cameras in school zones, with a state law excerpt attached. It will also address Fire Department concerns about traffic light issues on Van Dusen Road, including rapid cycling at Olive Branch Way and a request for flashing pattern at the old hospital entrance. The meeting opens with approval of minutes from October 2025.

• Discussion of stop sign cameras in school zones (state law excerpt provided)
• Van Dusen Road: traffic light cycling rapidly green-yellow-red-green at Olive Branch Way
• Van Dusen Road: request to set old hospital entrance light to blinking after medical office hours
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025

The Public Safety and Transportation Committee approved previous minutes and discussed juvenile accountability, retail theft, and traffic safety. Key actions include the award of Van Dusen Road Phase 3 construction (north of Route 198 to Old Sandy Spring Road) and securing Maryland MVA grant funding for overtime traffic enforcement.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Awarded Van Dusen Road Phase 3 construction - expands from north of Route 198 to Old Sandy Spring Road, includes new mast arm signal
• Secured Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration grant funding for overtime DUI and speed enforcement patrols

Emergency Services Commission

The Emergency Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with updates from emergency management, fire marshal, police, public works, volunteer fire and rescue departments. A general public hearing is scheduled, but no specific business items or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with approval of prior minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 21, 2026
• Staff reports from Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, Police, Public Works, Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad
• General public hearing for public comment
• Old business and new business sections (no specific items listed)

Historic District Commission

The Commission will consider several applications for exterior modifications to homes and businesses, including roofing and signage. The body will also review a tax credit request and several staff approvals for completed or requested work.

• Approval for new vinyl fabric awning at 322 Main Street
• Roof replacement request for 114 St. Mary's Place
• Porch floor and railing replacement at 613 Prince George Street
• Lighting, fence, and landscaping installation at 109 Brashears Street
• $1,730.00 tax credit for roof replacement at 30 Post Office Avenue

Pride Day Celebration Committee

The Pride Day Celebration Planning Committee will discuss fundraising plans for several 2026 events including a Drag Brunch, Pride Flag Raising, Drag Bingo sessions, and a crab sale. They will also review recent event recaps from a Golf Center event and the Main Street Festival. The meeting is virtual and requires advance registration for the Zoom link.

• Fundraising discussion for Drag Brunch on August 30, 2026
• Pride Flag Raising on May 31, 2026 at 12:30 pm followed by Oliver’s Happy Hour Fundraiser
• Two Drag Bingo events proposed for September 4 or 18, 2026
• Crab sales with Fourth of July Committee on June 6 and August 8, 2026
• City movie Zootopia on June 5; committee to consider sponsoring snacks

Multicultural Advisory Committee

The Multicultural Advisory Committee will discuss proposed cultural recognitions for June 2026 and continue planning for the 2026 Community & Culture Day, including vendor selection, performance lineup, budget review, and fundraising strategy. A general public hearing is also scheduled. The meeting is an in-person session in Room 2.

• Proposed Cultural Recognitions for June 2026
• 2026 Community & Culture Day vendor selection and approval
• Performance selection for 3:00-6:00 PM slots
• Budget review for Community & Culture Day
• Fundraising strategy and calendar for the event

Education Advisory Committee - No Quorum

The Laurel Education Advisory Committee is meeting on May 18, 2026, but the agenda is entirely procedural: roll call, approval of previous minutes, a report from the City Council, and a discussion of next steps. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed. The meeting may lack a quorum as indicated in the title.

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

Special Mayor and City Council Budget Work Session

The Mayor and City Council will hold a special budget work session to consider Ordinance No. 2055, which would adopt the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and levy property taxes. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Ordinance No. 2055: Adoption of FY 2026-2027 General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and property tax levy

Juneteenth Executive Committee

The Laurel Juneteenth Executive Committee meets to discuss the program, t-shirt design, entertainment, and vendor updates. They will also address fundraising and sponsorship opportunities. The meeting includes an open forum for public input.

• Program and T-shirt design discussion
• Entertainment planning
• Vendor updates
• Fundraising and sponsorship efforts
• Open forum for community input

Arts Council

The Laurel Arts Council meets to discuss updates on recent and upcoming arts events. Items include a recap of the Main Street Festival, evaluation of the Preakness-themed Art Contest, and planning for the Traffic Box Wrap Art Contest and Multicultural Festival. The council also considers school programs and a Maryland Public TV film showing.

• Preakness-themed Art Contest evaluation and exhibit planning
• Traffic Box Wrap Art Contest discussion
• Main Street Festival recap
• School programs: Laurel High poetry workshop and Scotchtown Hills playground mural
• Multicultural Festival planning for September

The Laurel Arts Council approved March minutes and decided to fund a playground mural at Scotchtown Hills for $1,000 this fiscal year and $1,000 next, with work starting May 18. They discussed the Preakness-themed art contest, traffic box wrap contest with 31 entries, and other events. Mel announced she will not return after her term ends in November.

• Approved March minutes (quorum present, no vote tally recorded)
• Approved $1K for Scotchtown Hills playground mural this fiscal year and $1K next fiscal year to finish
• Noted Mel will not return as council member after November
• Discussed need to vote on officers at June meeting

Planning Commission

The Laurel Planning Commission is holding a virtual meeting with a standard agenda consisting of roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No specific rezoning cases, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda, indicating a purely procedural session.

The Laurel Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a variance for Pallotti High School to reduce minimum net lot green area from 65% to 44.7% to allow construction of a theater at 113 St. Mary's Place. They also recommended approval of a special exception application (No. 978) for a smoking lounge at 21 C Street with conditions. Upcoming planning items were discussed including a Comprehensive Plan update, accessory dwelling unit legislation, and forest conservation amendments, but no further votes were taken.

• Recommended approval of Variance Application 982 for Pallotti High School at 113 St. Mary's Place to reduce green area requirements (unanimous roll call)
• Recommended approval of Special Exception Application 978 for a smoking lounge at 21 C Street with conditions from staff report (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2026, meeting as written (unanimous roll call)

Mayor and City Council Special Budget Work Session *Note special start time*

The Mayor and City Council hold a special budget work session to discuss and consider Ordinance No. 2055, which would adopt the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and levy property taxes. This is the primary item on the agenda before adjournment.

• Ordinance No. 2055: Adopting FY2027 General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and levying property taxes

Mayor and City Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will hold the introduction and first public hearing on Ordinance No. 2055, adopting the general operating budget and capital improvement program for FY2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and levying property taxes. They will also consider appointments to the Ethics Commission and Redistricting and Ward Boundary Advisory Committee, and receive a bid recommendation for Microsoft Data Governance Implementation.

• Introduction and first public hearing on Ordinance No. 2055 (FY2027 budget and property tax levy)
• Bid recommendation for Microsoft Data Governance Implementation (Department of Information Technology)
• Appointment of Arie Baker Fox to Ethics Commission (term 05/11/2026-05/11/2029)
• Appointments to Redistricting and Ward Boundary Advisory Committee (Fred Smalls chair)
• Approval of minutes from April 27, May 4, and May 6 meetings

Board of Trustees - Retirement

Mayor and City Council Work Session

The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss Ordinance No. 2055, which adopts the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for FY2027 and levies property taxes. They will also consider a bid recommendation from the Department of Information Technology for a Microsoft Data Governance Implementation.

• Ordinance No. 2055 adopting FY2027 general operating budget and capital improvement program, including property tax levy
• Bid recommendation for Microsoft Data Governance Implementation from Department of Information Technology

Juneteenth Executive Committee - No Quorum

The Juneteenth Executive Committee is meeting virtually to discuss planning for the upcoming Juneteenth celebration. Items include approval of previous meeting minutes, program and T-shirt design, entertainment, vendor coordination, and fundraising/sponsorship efforts. The meeting also includes an open forum for public input.

• Approval of April 8, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discussion of program and T-shirt designs
• Entertainment planning
• Vendors update
• Fundraising and sponsors update

Mayor and City Council Special Budget Work Session- Virtual

The Mayor and City Council will hold a special virtual budget work session to discuss Ordinance No. 2055, which would adopt the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for FY2026-2027 and levy property taxes. No final vote is expected at this work session.

• Ordinance No. 2055: Adopting the FY2026-2027 General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and levying property taxes

The Mayor and City Council held a special budget work session to receive departmental presentations on the proposed FY2027 general operating budget and property tax levy. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was informational only. A separate work session on the Capital Improvement Program was scheduled for May 6, 2026.

• No decisions were made; meeting was procedural only

Juneteenth Executive Committee

The Laurel Juneteenth Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and plan for the upcoming Juneteenth celebration. Agenda items include program details, t-shirt design, entertainment, vendor updates, and fundraising efforts. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discussion of program and t-shirt design
• Entertainment planning
• Vendor update
• Fundraising and sponsorship efforts
• Open forum for public input

Mayor and City Council Meeting

The Laurel City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed bikeway master plan and a police labor agreement before taking action. The meeting also includes a public hearing on an ordinance amending city landscaping codes.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2-2026: Adopt the City of Laurel Bikeway Master Plan
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 4-2026: Approve agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 11
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2054: Amend landscaping and tree trimming codes
• Mayor Keith R. Sydnor to reappoint Sabrina Jones to Education Advisory Committee
• Mayor Keith R. Sydnor to reappoint Anthony Taylor to Environmental Affairs Committee

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 4-2026, a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 11. They also adopted Resolution 2-2026, the City of Laurel Bikeway Master Plan, and enacted Ordinance 2054 to permit native plantings and pollinator gardens as exemptions from the weed height requirement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 4-2026 – collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 11 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2-2026 – City of Laurel Bikeway Master Plan (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 2054 – permitting native plantings/pollinator gardens as exemption from weed height requirement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 23, April 1, and April 13, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral reappointments of Sabrina Jones to Education Advisory Committee and Anthony Taylor to Environmental Affairs Committee (unanimous)

Environmental Affairs Committee

The Environmental Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing, discuss upcoming green practices announcements (trash cleanups, Arbor Day at Gude Park), and review new items including Ordinance 2054, which would allow native gardens.

• Public hearing
• Committee to Identify and Advise on Green Practices: items to announce (trash clean ups, Arbor Day at Gude Park)
• New Item: Ordinance 2054 – to allow native gardens

Board of Appeals

The Laurel Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and take final action on two applications. One is a special exception for a rental hall at 21 C Street filed by James Preston for Preston Cultural Art Gallery and Liberty Hall. The other is a special exception and variance for a communications tower at 921 Ninth Street filed by Baltimore Gas & Electric, seeking relief from height and setback limits within an existing substation.

• Special Exception Application No. 978 for rental hall use at 21 C Street (Preston Cultural Art Gallery and Liberty Hall)
• Special Exception & Variance Application No. 980 for communications tower at 921 Ninth Street (Baltimore Gas & Electric)
• Variance from height and setback limitations for the proposed tower
• Public hearing and final action on both applications

The meeting was procedural only, with no votes or decisions recorded. The agenda included roll call, approval of minutes (blank), and agenda items, followed by adjournment.

Master Plan Committee

The Master Plan Review Committee will approve minutes from March 24, then discuss the timeline for final master plan submission (due May 31/June 1) and remaining elements including maps, content, and recommendations for land use, housing, and growth.

• Approval of March 24 meeting minutes
• Master Plan Submission Timeline: final submission by May 31st/June 1st
• Discussion of remaining elements: Maps, Content, Recommendations
• Land Use element discussion
• Housing and Growth element discussions

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting for administrative business, including roll call, approval of previous minutes, staff reports, a general public hearing, and scheduling the next meeting. No substantive policy decisions or project approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Roll call
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Staff reports
• General public hearing
• Schedule next meeting date and location

Pride Day Celebration Committee

The Pride Day Celebration Planning Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and plan fundraising events for the 2026 Pride celebration. Items include a golf center event, Main Street Festival booth, flag raising, drag bingo, crab sales, and a movie sponsorship.

• Golf Center Event on April 24, 2026, 3:00-9:00 pm
• Main Street Festival on May 2, 2026, with Pride booth and goodie basket/bag raffle
• Pride Flag Raising on May 31, 2026, at 12:30 pm, followed by Oliver's Happy Hour Fundraiser at 1:00 pm
• Crab Sales with Fourth of July Committee on June 6 and August 8, 2026
• Movie sponsorship for 'Zootopia' on June 5, 2026 (city's scheduled movie)