Laurel, MD
LaurelMD averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$367,300 Typical home value $478,130 -0.7% yr/yr · +13.1% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Tue Sep 1, 2026
Ethics Commission
Tue Sep 1, 2026
Ethics Commission
La Comisión de Ética analiza la presentación digital y cambios en los formularios para las declaraciones financieras
La Comisión de Ética de Laurel llevará a cabo una reunión virtual para continuar las discusiones sobre permitir la presentación digital de las Declaraciones de Divulgación Financiera (FDS). El organismo también revisará los cambios propuestos para los formularios FDS largo y corto, específicamente los Anexos B, H y J, y discutirá qué funcionarios están obligados a presentar estos formularios. No hay votaciones ni decisiones finales programadas sobre estos temas, que se encuentran actualmente en fase de discusión.
- Continuación de la discusión sobre permitir la presentación digital de las Declaraciones de Divulgación Financiera (FDS)
- Discusión de cambios para los formularios FDS largo y corto del próximo año, particularmente los Anexos B, H y J
- Discusión del trabajo del subcomité para determinar quién debe completar la FDS
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Laurel Ethics Commission
Agenda
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
6:45 P.M.
By Zoom
If you wish to provide written testimony on any agenda item, you may send by mail to
the Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD
20707 or email to Laura Christoplos at
[email protected].
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of July 21, 2026, Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes of revised January 8, 2026, meeting
5. Approval of Minutes of May 26, 2026, meeting
6. Continuing Discussion of Recommendation to Allow Digital Submission of Financial
Disclosure Statement (FDS)
7. Discussion of changes to next year’s long and short form FDS, particularly Schedules B,
H, and J
8. Discussion of subcommittee’s work on who does and does not fill out the FDS
9. General Public Meeting
10. Adjournment
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Toni Drake, Esq.
Chair
Lynne Sport
Vice Chair
Robert Scaggs
Karen Lubieniecki
Gail Heath, JD
Arie Baker Fox
Alternate
COMMISSION STAFF
Christian L. Pulley, CPM
City Administrator
Executive Officer
Dennis Whitley, III, Esq
Counsel to the Commission
Laura Christoplos
Administrative Assistant II
CITY OF LAUREL ETHICS COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, Maryland 20707 (301) 725-5300
Internet Address: https://www.cityoflaurel.org/1458/Laurel-Ethics-Commission
Wed Sep 2, 2026
Mayor and City Council Work Session
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CITY COUNCIL
BRENCIS D. SMITH
At-Large
JAMES KOLE
First Ward
ADRIAN G. SIMMONS
First Ward
KYLA M. CLARK
Second Ward
JEFFREY W. MILLS
Second Ward
Council meets second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
KEITH R. SYDNOR
Mayor
CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM
City Administrator
NEKESA MATLOCK
Deputy City Administrator
STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON
City Solicitor
SARA A. GREEN, CPM, MMC
City Clerk
(301) 725-5300
www.cityoflaurel.org
Work Session
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
6:00 PM
Agenda
Virtual Meeting
Watch the meeting on Laurel TV streaming live in your web browser at https://laureltv.org/watch-live or
locally Laurel TV can be found on Comcast Channel 996 (HD), 71 (SD) or Verizon FiOS Channel 12.
1. Call to Order – Brencis D. Smith, Council President
2. Bid Recommendation- DPW- LA 26-003, Van Dusen Road Improvement Project- Phase 1
(North side of Contee Road to south side of Cherry Lane)
3. Ordinance No. 2057 (Text Amendment No. 270)- An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council
of Laurel, Maryland to Amend the Unified Land Development Code, Chapter 20, “Land
Development and Subdivision Regulations;” Section 20-1.7, “Definitions;” Section 20-6.13,
“Table of Residential Uses;” Section 20-6.23, “Accessory Structures; Bulk Regulations;” Section
20-6.14, “Accessory Uses;” Section 20-6.15, “Area, Yard, and Height Regulations;” Section 20 …
Thu Sep 3, 2026
Environmental Affairs Committee
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Environmental Affairs Committee
Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
Note: If you wish to provide written testimony on any agenda item, you may send it by mail to the Joseph R.
Robison Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707, or email ?????
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Committee Members
Councilmember
James Kole, Chair
Janice Blitz
Michael Maxwell
Nakia Cheeks
Anthony Taylor
Committee Staff
Bill Bailey
Liaison for the Department of
Parks & Recreation
Administrative Staff
Website
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
VIRTUAL
1. Call to order Councilmember James Kole, Chair
2. Roll Call
3. Public Hearing
4. Committee To Identify and Advise on Green Practices
i.
New Items
i. Ordinance 2058 – State Mandated Forest Conservation Update
5. Next Meetings – Nov 5, 2026 @ 6pm Virtually
6. Adjournment
Thu Sep 3, 2026
Citizens Advisory Committee for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities *In-Person*
Committee reviews local resource lists and plans 2027 initiatives
The Citizens Advisory Committee for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities is meeting to approve minutes from June 4, 2026, and review compiled lists of Prince George’s County, State of Maryland, and Laurel non-profit resources. The body will discuss updating its webpage with these resources, methods to distribute information to member groups, and potential initiatives for late 2026 and 2027. The agenda also includes seeking a new member for the Persons with Disabilities seat and confirming the next meeting date.
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 4, 2026
- Review of compiled resource lists for Prince George’s County, State of Maryland, and Laurel non-profits
- Discussion on updating the Committee webpage to reflect additional resources
- Discussion on methods to distribute member group information to enhance awareness
- Discussion of Committee initiatives for end of 2026 and into 2027
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
6:00 PM
Joseph R. Robinson Laurel Municipal Center
Council Chambers
Please contact the Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or
[email protected] to request
Zoom Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2026
4. Old Business
a. Review list of Prince George’s County member group resources compiled
b. Review list of State of Maryland member group resources compiled
c. Review list of Laurel non-profits/ organizations compiled
d. Review posting of member group feedback forms to the Committee’s
webpage
COMMITTEE
ABDUL RUKNUDIN
Committee Member
BRITTANY GOLDING
Committee Member
ROSETTE LADSON
Committee Member
GENE EPLEE
Committee Member
CRISTINE JOHNSON
Former Council Member
Committee meets quarterly.
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR
SENIOR RESIDENTS AND PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
ADRIAN G. SIMMONS
Councilmember
Chair
MARIA R. MORALES
Administrative Assistant II
(301) 725-5300
www.cityoflaurel.org
5. New Business
a. Welcome newest Committee Member
b. Discuss updating Committee page to reflect the additional resources
compiled
c. Discuss method to distribute the member groups in Laurel to help
enhance awareness
d. Discuss Committee’s next initiative(s) end 2026 and into 2027
e. Continue to seek out additional Committee member for Persons with
Disabilities seat
6. Confirm details of next Meeting slat …
Tue Sep 8, 2026
Pride Day Celebration Committee
Laurel Pride committee plans Drag Bingo fundraiser and event updates
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
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Pride Day Celebration Planning Committee
September 8, 2026
6:30 PM
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING
Please contact the City Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or
[email protected] to request Zoom
Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
August 11, 2026 Meeting
3. 2026 Fundraising Planning Discussion
Drag Bingo
September 18th- Doors Open at 6:30 pm Games Start at 7:00 pm
Oaklands Presbyterian Church
4. Event Recap
Drag Brunch
August 30, 2026
5. Pride Event Planning Update
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Sponsors
•
Vendors
•
Entertainment Schedule
6. New Business
7. Adjourn
Councilman James Kole, Chair
Jennifer Bronson
Dana Cunningham
Amy Dunham
Michelle Keating
Amy Knox
Alvin K. Smith, Jr.
Wed Sep 9, 2026
*Cancelled*Juneteenth Executive Committee
Wed Sep 9, 2026
Juneteenth Executive Committee
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Mayor and City Council Meeting
Mon Sep 21, 2026
Education Advisory Committee
Thu Sep 24, 2026
Emergency Services Commission
Laurel Emergency Services Commission meets virtually; agenda is routine updates
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)
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CITY OF LAUREL
EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, MD 20707
Phone: (301) 725-5300
Fax: (301) 490-5068
Emergency Services Commission Meeting
September 24, 2026
7:00 PM
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Meeting URL: https://cityoflaurel-
org.zoom.us/j/86745235682?pwd=9NLvKQx5P4SC3PFZaDvBCJdlTT4QvU.1&from=addon
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 15, 2026
2. Staff Reports
a. Emergency Management
b. Fire Marshal and Permit Services
c. Laurel Police Department
d. Department of Public Works
e. Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
f. Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad
3. General Public Hearing
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. Schedule Next Meeting, Date, and Location
7. Adjournment
Wayne Dzwonchyk, Commissioner
Roy P. Gilmore, Commissioner
Douglas Redd, Commissioner
Kenneth Ford, Commissioner
Sharon Gibbs Cooper, Commissioner
Lauren R. Thompson
Acting Director
Department of Emergency Management
Mon Sep 28, 2026
Mayor and City Council Meeting
Reuniones recientes
Wed Aug 26, 2026
Board of Trustees - Retirement
Retirement board to review Q2 fund performance and investment policy
The Board of Trustees of the City of Laurel Retirement Plans will meet virtually to review fund performance for the second quarter of 2026 and discuss an overview of the Investment Policy Statement. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of the May 2026 minutes.
- Review of fund performance for Q2 2026
- Overview of Investment Policy Statement
- Approval of May 2026 minutes
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE
CITY OF LAUREL RETIREMENT PLANS
MEETING NOTICE
DATE:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
TIME:
9:15 AM
PLACE:
Teams Virtual Meeting
CONTACT:
Lisa Woods, Deputy Director
(301) 725-5300, extension 2235
[email protected]
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/238219609764795?p=JgOsDUAYnUuq3UDJh5
Meeting ID: 238 219 609 764 795
Passcode: nF2uh9iT
Need help? | System reference
Dial in by phone
+1 240-630-5516,,802485322# United States, Bethesda
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 802 485 322#
AGENDA
1. Roll call
2. Approval of Minutes May2026
3. Review of Fund performance for the 2nd Quarter of 2026
4. Overview of Investment Policy Statement
5. Adjourn
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Pride Day Celebration Committee
Laurel committee plans 2026 Pride Day fundraisers and event updates
The Pride Day Celebration Planning Committee will discuss fundraising plans for two upcoming events, review a recent crab-sales fundraiser with the Fourth of July Committee, and receive updates on sponsors, vendors, and entertainment for the 2026 Pride event. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.
- Drag Brunch fundraiser scheduled for August 30, 2026
- Drag Bingo fundraiser on September 18 at Oaklands Presbyterian Church
- Crab sales fundraiser held August 8, 2026 with Fourth of July Committee
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Pride Day Celebration Planning Committee
August 11, 2026
6:30 PM
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING
Please contact the City Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or
[email protected] to request Zoom
Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
July 21, 2026 Meeting
3. 2026 Fundraising Planning Discussion
Drag Brunch
August 30, 2026
Drag Bingo
September 18th- Doors Open at 6:30 pm Games Start at 7:00 pm
Oaklands Presbyterian Church
4. Event Recap
Crab Sales w/Fourth of July Committee
August 8, 2026
5. Pride Event Planning Update
• Sponsors
• Vendors
• Entertainment Schedule
6. New Business
7. Adjourn
Councilman James Kole, Chair
Jennifer Bronson
Dana Cunningham
Amy Dunham
Michelle Keating
Amy Knox
Alvin K. Smith, Jr.
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Mayor and City Council Meeting
Mon Jul 27, 2026
**CANCELLED** Mayor and City Council Meeting
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Board of Appeals- CANCELLED
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Historic District Commission
Historic District Commission to review property alterations and tax credits
The Commission will review several applications for exterior home modifications, including window and siding replacements. The body will also consider a request for an addition to the Pallotti High School performing arts center and process two historic tax credit applications.
- HDC-C20270003: Proposed addition to the 16,830 square foot 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
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CITY OF LAUREL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, MD 20707 301-725-5300 Fax: 410-792-2108
Commission usually Meets on the Third Tuesday of Each Month
EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY THIRD MEETING
TUESDAY – JULY 21, 2026– 6:00 P.M. - REGULAR
AGENDA
*This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom*
To sign up to speak, please preregister here: https://cityoflaurel.org/register-to-speak. Applicants do not need
to sign up to speak. There will be a three (3) minute limit for each guest speaker. If you cannot attend but wish
to submit comments for the record, please email them to
[email protected]
1. Roll Call.
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular HDC meeting held on June 16, 2026.
3. HDC-R20260112 for 927 Montgomery Street submitted by Carl McWilliams , Applicant is
seeking to replace siding west side of the house. Replace windows on west side of house. Repaint
siding with same color Valspar 3002-10B. The window will be the same size and color.
4. HDC-R20260109 for 25 Post Office Avenue submitted by Margaret Samuels, Applicant is seeking
to change previously HDC approved asphalt driveway to concrete driveway.
5. HDC-R20260106 for 404 Montgomery Street submitted by Stephen Wallace, Applicant is seeking
to replace all windows with working modern windows. White exterior and interior trim to match current
house style.
6. HDC-R20260115 for 339 Laurel Avenue submitted by Francisco Martinez …
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Ethics Commission
Ethics Commission discusses updates to Financial Disclosure Statements
The Laurel Ethics Commission is meeting to discuss recommendations for digital submissions of Financial Disclosure Statements (FDS). The body will also review changes to FDS forms and determine who is required to complete them.
- Recommendation to allow digital submission of Financial Disclosure Statements (FDS)
- Proposed changes to Schedules B, H, and J of next year's long and short form FDS
- Subcommittee report on who is required to fill out the FDS
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Laurel Ethics Commission
Agenda
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
6:45 P .M.
By Zoom
If you wish to provide written testimony on any agenda item, you may send by mail to
the Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD
20707 or email to Laura Christoplos at
[email protected].
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of July 21, 2026, Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes of revised January 8, 2026, meeting
5. Approval of Minutes of May 26, 2026, meeting
6. Continuing Discussion of Recommendation to Allow Digital Submission of Financial
Disclosure Statement (FDS)
7. Discussion of changes to next year’s long and short form FDS, particularly Schedules B,
H, and J
8. Discussion of subcommittee’s work on who does and does not fill out the FDS
9. General Public Meeting
10. Adjournment
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Toni Drake, Esq.
Chair
Lynne Sport
Vice Chair
Robert Scaggs
Karen Lubieniecki
Gail Heath, JD
Arie Baker Fox
Alternate
COMMISSION STAFF
Christian L. Pulley, CPM
City Administrator
Executive Officer
Dennis Whitley, III, Esq
Counsel to the Commission
Laura Christoplos
Administrative Assistant II
CITY OF LAUREL ETHICS COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, Maryland 20707 (301) 725-5300
Internet Address: https://www.cityoflaurel.org/1458/Laurel-Ethics-Commission
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Pride Day Celebration Committee
Committee to plan fundraising and DJ for Pride Day
The Pride Day Celebration Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 2026 and discuss fundraising plans for the 2026 event, including crab sales and drag brunches. The group will also select a DJ for the event.
- Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion of fundraising events: Crab Sales (Aug 8), Drag Brunch (Aug 30), Drag Bingo (Sept 4 or 18)
- DJ selection approval for the Pride event
- Meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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July 21, 2026
6:30 PM
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING
Please contact the City Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or
[email protected] to request Zoom
Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
May 19, 2026 Meeting
3. 2026 Fundraising Planning Discussion
Crab Sales w/Fourth of July Committee
August 8, 2026
Drag Brunch
August 30, 2026
Drag Bingo X 2
September 4th or 18th?
4. Pride Event- DJ Selection Approval
5. New Business
6. Adjourn
Councilman James Kole, Chair
Jennifer Bronson
Dana Cunningham
Amy Dunham
Michelle Keating
Amy Knox
Alvin K. Smith, Jr.
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Historic District Commission
Historic District Commission to review property alterations and tax credits
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
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CITY OF LAUREL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, MD 20707 301-725-5300 Fax: 410-792-2108
Commission usually Meets on the Third Tuesday of Each Month
EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY THIRD MEETING
TUESDAY – JULY 21, 2026– 6:00 P.M. - REGULAR
AGENDA
*This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom*
To sign up to speak, please preregister here: https://cityoflaurel.org/register-to-speak. Applicants do not need
to sign up to speak. There will be a three (3) minute limit for each guest speaker. If you cannot attend but wish
to submit comments for the record, please email them to
[email protected]
1. Roll Call.
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular HDC meeting held on June 16, 2026.
3. HDC-R20260112 for 927 Montgomery Street submitted by Carl McWilliams , Applicant is
seeking to replace siding west side of the house. Replace windows on west side of house. Repaint
siding with same color Valspar 3002-10B. The window will be the same size and color.
4. HDC-R20260109 for 25 Post Office Avenue submitted by Margaret Samuels, Applicant is seeking
to change previously HDC approved asphalt driveway to concrete driveway.
5. HDC-R20260106 for 404 Montgomery Street submitted by Stephen Wallace, Applicant is seeking
to replace all windows with working modern windows. White exterior and interior trim to match current
house style.
6. HDC-R20260115 for 339 Laurel Avenue submitted by Francisco Hernande …
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Education Advisory Committee
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Multicultural Advisory Committee
Se discutieron las oportunidades de patrocinio y la planificación del Día de la Comunidad y la Cultura
El Comité Asesor Multicultural llevará a cabo su octava reunión virtual. Los miembros discutirán actualizaciones sobre la planificación del Día de la Comunidad y la Cultura, incluyendo oportunidades de patrocinio, participantes para el desfile de banderas y una exhibición de talento local. La reunión también incluye una audiencia pública general, la aprobación de las actas de junio y la bienvenida a nuevos miembros.
- Discutir actualizaciones sobre la planificación del Día de la Comunidad y la Cultura
- Buscar oportunidades de patrocinio para el evento
- Reclutar participantes para el desfile de banderas y la exhibición de talento local
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 15 de junio de 2026
- Audiencia pública general para la participación comunitaria
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBER,
KYLA CLARK, CHAIR
ARTHUR THOMPSON,
VICE-CHAIR
DANIELLE DELGADO
EBONY LOCKWOOD
JENELLE HERBERT-KING
JOANNE RICKETTS
MEGAN CELESTINE
This committee plans to
meet bi-monthly.
MULTICULTURAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
8103 Sandy Spring Road,
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
Eighth Meeting
Monday, July 20, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Agenda
Virtual Meeting
CITY STAFF
Crystal Hypolite
Committee Staff
(301) 725-5300
www.cityoflaurel.org
If you would like to submit written testimony, speak during the public hearing, or have questions about
any agenda item, please contact
[email protected].
I. Call Meeting to Order: Vice-Chair Arthur Thompson
II. Committee Roll Call: Crystal Hypolite
III. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. June 15, 2026
IV. Welcome New Members (Introductions)
V. General Public Hearing (All are Welcome)
VI. Updates on Community & Culture Day Planning
VII. Sponsorship Opportunities, Flag Parade Participants, Local Talent Showcase
VIII. Closing Statements
IX. Adjournment
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Education Advisory Committee
El Comité Asesor de Educación se reúne para discutir los próximos pasos
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
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Education Advisory Committee
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
Monday , July 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Please contact the Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or
[email protected] to request a Zoom
Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting.
● Welcome - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
● Roll Call - Maria Morales, City Staff Clerk
● Call the Meeting to Order - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
● Approval of the Agenda - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
● Report from City Council – Council President Kyla Clark
● Discussion
○ Next Steps
● Good of the Order – All
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● Adjournment - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
Mon Jul 20, 2026
*CANCELLED* Education Advisory Committee
Education Advisory Committee meeting cancelled
The meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.
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Education Advisory Committee
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
Monday , July 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Please contact the Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or
[email protected] to request a Zoom
Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting.
● Welcome - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
● Roll Call - Maria Morales, City Staff Clerk
● Call the Meeting to Order - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
● Approval of the Agenda - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
● Approval of June 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
● Report from City Council – Council President Kyla Clark
● Discussion
○ Next Steps
● Good of the Order – All
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● Adjournment - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Public Safety & Transportation Committee
Comité discutirá compras de drones por la Ciudad
El Public Safety & Transportation Committee llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria el 16 de julio de 2026. El único tema sustantivo de discusión son las compras de drones por la ciudad. Otros puntos del orden del día son de procedimiento, incluida la aprobación del orden del día y las actas del 21 de mayo de 2026.
- Discusión de compras de drones por la Ciudad
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✓ Decidido: Committee adds open forum to all future meetings
The Public Safety and Transportation Committee approved adding an open forum to all future meetings, passed unanimously. They also discussed the drone program, juvenile takeovers, traffic light issues, and Cherry Lane fire department access, but no other formal decisions were made.
- Approved adding open forum to all future meetings (unanimous)
- Denied overnight blinking yellow request at old hospital entrance (DPW, speeding risk)
- Approved upgrading all stop lights along Van Dusen Rd
- Approved Public Works adding striping and larger signage at Cherry Lane fire station driveway
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C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r
V i c k i R a m b o w
C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r
E d R o w e
C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r
R o y M . S m i t h I I
C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r
S t e p h e n S l a u g h t e r
C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r
M e l v i n E . L i n d s l e y
C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r
COMMITTEE
REPRESENTATIVES
C a p t a i n C l y d e W i l l i a m s
L a u r e l V o l u n t e e r R e s c u e S q u a d
C h i e f D o v e R o b i s o n
L a u r e l V o l u n t e e r F i r e D e p a r t m e n t
S e r g e a n t P a t r i c k H e n s o n
L a u r e l P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t
A r m a n S a f a k h a h
D e p a r t m e n t o f P u b l i c W o r k s
J e f f e r y M i l l s
I n d i a S a i d
C o u n c i l m e m b e r & C h a i r
C o m m i t t e e S e c r e t a r y
PUBLIC SAFETY & TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE
8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, Maryland 20707
(301) 725 - 5300 www.cityoflaurel.org
AGENDA
July 16, 2026, 7: 00 PM
I. Welcome - Jeffery Mills, Chair
II. Roll Call - India Said, Committee Secretary
V. Approval of the Agenda- Jeffery Mills, Chair
III. Call the Meeting to Order - Jeffery Mills, Chair
IV. Approval of the Minutes - All
VI. Discussion items - All
VII. Good of the Order - All
VIII. Adjournment - Jeffery Mills, Chair
a. May 21, 2026
a. Drone Purchses by the City
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, July 16, 2025, 7:00 P.M. – CITY HALL
Attendees: Chair Jeffrey Mills; Vice President Dove Robison, Laurel Volunteer Fire
Department; Vicki Rambo, Don Gavick, Roy Smith, Stephen Slaughter, Melvin Lindsley,
Sergeant Patrick Henson, Laurel Police Department; Arman Safakhah, Department of
Public Works.
Guests: Chief Russ Hamil, Laurel Police Department; Deputy Chief Mark Plazinski, Laurel
Police Department; Maria Morales, Clerk to the Council; Xavier Sykes, Senior Police
Communications Supervisor; Ofc Pflieger, Laurel Police Department; Acting Lieutenant
Rexine.
Minutes: The minutes were approved by Vice President Robison and seconded by
Seargent Henson.
Agenda Addition
A motion carried to add an open forum to all future meetings. The open forum was voted on
and passed unanimously.
Drone Program
The city has four drones: two for the Emergency Response Team and two for the Drone
First Responders program. There are currently 10 certified drone pilots. Stationed at two
undisclosed locations, they launch immediately on in progress calls, fly autonomously,
and reach any point in the city within two minutes.
Recent uses: locating and tracking a subject with multiple warrants, tracking a fleeing
suspect leading to an arrest, supporting multiple July 4th arrests, and using infrared in an
NBC featured human trafficking ERT raid to track the suspect and find the victim.
The proposed drone system includes …
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Emergency Services Commission
Laurel Emergency Services Commission to meet July 15
The Emergency Services Commission will meet to receive staff reports and hold a general public hearing. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports from city emergency departments.
- Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Staff reports from Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, Police, Public Works, and Volunteer Fire and Rescue services
- General Public Hearing
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CITY OF LAUREL
EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, MD 20707
Phone: (301) 725-5300
Fax: (301) 490-5068
Emergency Services Commission Meeting
July 15, 2026
7:00 PM
In-Person Meeting
Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center, Meeting Room 2
8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 21, 2026
2. Staff Reports
a. Emergency Management
b. Fire Marshal and Permit Services
c. Laurel Police Department
d. Department of Public Works
e. Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
f. Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad
3. General Public Hearing
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. Schedule Next Meeting, Date, and Location
7. Adjournment
Wayne Dzwonchyk, Commissioner
Roy P. Gilmore, Commissioner
Douglas Redd, Commissioner
Kenneth Ford, Commissioner
Sharon Gibbs Cooper, Commissioner
Lauren R. Thompson
Acting Director
Department of Emergency Management
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación decidirá sobre la restauración del arroyo Bear Branch y los planes del centro islámico
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.
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The Honorable G. Rick Wilson, Chair
Dennis Grant Vice Chairman
John R. Kish
Council President Smith, Ex Officio Member
Bill Wellford
Vacancy
Roy Smith, Alternate
Stephanie Anderson, City Solicitor
Jay Meashey, Director
Department of Economic and Community Development
CITY OF LAUREL PLANNING COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road • Laurel, MD 20707 • 301-725-5300
Commission usually meets Second Tuesday of each Month
SIX HUNDRED-TWENTY FOURTH MEETING – REGULAR
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
*This meeting will be conducted in person in the Council Chambers. To sign up to speak, please pre-register here
by 3pm the day of the meeting: https://cityoflaurel.org/register-to-speak or use the Speaker Sign -In Sheet at the
entrance of the meeting room. There will be a three (3) minute limit for each speaker. If you cannot attend but wish
to submit comments for the record, please email them to
[email protected]
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting
3. Forest Conservation Plan and Resolution No. 26-11-PC, Bear Branch Phase III
Stream Restoration- 304881 Van Dusen Road, filed by Century Engineering,
LLC, a Kleinfelder Company (Century) on behalf of Prince George’s County
Department of the Environment
Public Hearing on Application
Final Action by Planning Commission
4. Plat of Consolidation and Resolution No. 26-08-PC, 26 C Street filed by Urban
Atlantic Development, LLC.
Public Hearing on …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Mayor and City Council Meeting
El Concejo votará sobre la compra de drones policiales, un sistema de IA y municiones
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
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CITY COUNCIL
BRENCIS D. SMITH
At-Large
JAMES KOLE
First Ward
ADRIAN G. SIMMONS
First Ward
KYLA M. CLARK
Second Ward
JEFFREY W. MILLS
Second Ward
Council meets second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
KEITH R. SYDNOR
Mayor
CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM
City Administrator
NEKESA MATLOCK
Deputy City Administrator
STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON
City Solicitor
SARA A. GREEN, CPM, MMC
City Clerk
(301) 725-5300
www.cityoflaurel.org
Eighteenth Meeting
Monday, July 13, 2026
6:00 PM
Agenda
Virtual Meeting
Watch the meeting on Laurel TV streaming live in your web browser at https://laureltv.org/watch-live or
locally Laurel TV can be found on Comcast Channel 996 (HD), 71 (SD) or Verizon FiOS Channel 12.
Those interested in signing-up to speak during the general public hearing or on a specific agenda item,
please contact the Clerk for Zoom information at
[email protected] no later than 2:00 pm the day of the
meeting.
1. Call to Order – Brencis D. Smith, Council President
2. Roll Call- Sara A. Green, CPM, MMC, City Clerk
3. Approval of Minutes
May 27, 2026- Regular Meeting
4. Report of the Mayor and City Council
5. Mayoral Appointments
Karina Riva Board of Appeals 07/13/2026-07/13/2029
Jenelle Herbert-King Multicultural Advisory Committee 07/13/2026-07/13/2028
Irlene Santos CAC for Senior Residents and 07/13/2026-07/13/2028 …
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Arts Council
El Consejo de las Artes de Laurel revisa el presupuesto del año fiscal 2027 y propone proyectos de arte público
El Consejo de las Artes de Laurel votará sobre las actas de junio y elegirá a tres oficiales durante los asuntos preliminares. Los miembros están revisando el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026 y los proyectos aprobados, incluyendo un revestimiento artístico en cajas de tráfico completado por Wrapsody Inc. en julio. El consejo también está discutiendo las iniciativas propuestas para el año fiscal 2027, tales como el Festival Multicultural de septiembre, música en el mercado de agricultores, talleres de poesía en parques y arte público financiado por desarrolladores para escuelas locales.
- Votación sobre la aprobación de las actas de la reunión de junio
- Elección de la Presidencia del Consejo, Vicepresidencia y Secretaría
- Revisión del presupuesto del año fiscal 2026 y del proyecto completado de revestimiento artístico en cajas de tráfico
- Propuesta de eventos para el año fiscal 2027, incluyendo el Festival Multicultural del 12 de septiembre
- Discusión sobre arte público financiado por desarrolladores para la escuela primaria Scotchtown Hills
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Laurel Arts Council Meeting Agenda – July 8, 2026
at 6:30pm at Gude Mansion
Preliminaries
1. Take Roll:
2. Determine Quorum:
3. VOTE: Approval of June Minutes
4. Updates Membership & New Applicants
5. Officers – elect Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary (see City Ordinance for duties)
Agenda:
1. News from City Government – Bill (DPR), Naomi (ECD)
2. Overview of FY27 LAC budget and Review of FY 26 LAC budget – Bill
3. Review FY26 ending projects
Traffic Box Art Wrap – Mel, Bharati, Inka
3 winners awarded fee and plus-up
Stephanie Schwarz (Wrapsody inc.) to complete the wrap in July
End of Year funded signage etc. – Ella, Mel
4. Propose FY27 projects – Everybody
Multicultural Festival – September 12
Sit & Paint predrawn canvasses representing multiple cultures – Angie?
Council Rep. Kyla Clark suggests artistic background for selfies
Main Street Festival, other festivals?
Farmer’s Market Music – Sandy, Melissa M
Poems in Parks with L4P – workshop and poem installation – Jennifer
Scotchtown Hills Elementary playground mural or window installation (?)
Public art funded by developer fees
Other projects (Mel handoff key to paint shed)
5. Social Media – Ella, Francesa (Mel FB handoff)
Next Meeting: August or September, 2026
Wed Jul 1, 2026
Mayor and City Council Work Session
El Concejo discutirá compras de equipo policial, disolverá comité de refugio de animales
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
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CITY COUNCIL
BRENCIS D. SMITH
At-Large
JAMES KOLE
First Ward
ADRIAN G. SIMMONS
First Ward
KYLA M. CLARK
Second Ward
JEFFREY W. MILLS
Second Ward
Council meets second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
KEITH R. SYDNOR
Mayor
CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM
City Administrator
NEKESA MATLOCK
Deputy City Administrator
STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON
City Solicitor
SARA A. GREEN, CPM, MMC
City Clerk
(301) 725-5300
www.cityoflaurel.org
Work Session
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
6:00 PM
Agenda
Virtual Meeting
Watch the meeting on Laurel TV streaming live in your web browser at https://laureltv.org/watch-live or
locally Laurel TV can be found on Comcast Channel 996 (HD), 71 (SD) or Verizon FiOS Channel 12.
1. Call to Order – Brencis D. Smith, Council President
2. Bid Recommendation- Laurel Police Department- Purchase of Ammunition
3. Bid Recommendation- Laurel Police Department- Purchase of Unmanned Aerial System
4. Bid Recommendation- Laurel Police Department- Purchase of Peregrine AI System
5. Resolution No. 5-2026- A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland to
Dissolve the No-Kill Community Animal Shelter Citizens Advisory Committee Established by
Resolution No. 6-2023
6. Adjournment
Thu Jun 25, 2026
Board of Appeals- CANCELLED
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Mayor and City Council Meeting
Concejo votará sobre enmienda presupuestaria para el año fiscal 2025-2026
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
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CITY COUNCIL
BRENCIS D. SMITH
At-Large
JAMES KOLE
First Ward
ADRIAN G. SIMMONS
First Ward
KYLA M. CLARK
Second Ward
JEFFREY W. MILLS
Second Ward
Council meets second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
KEITH R. SYDNOR
Mayor
CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM
City Administrator
NEKESA MATLOCK
Deputy City Administrator
STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON
City Solicitor
SARA A. GREEN, CPM, MMC
City Clerk
(301) 725-5300
www.cityoflaurel.org
Seventeenth Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2026
6:00 PM
Agenda
In-Person Meeting
Watch the meeting on Laurel TV streaming live in your web browser at https://laureltv.org/watch-live or
locally Laurel TV can be found on Comcast Channel 996 (HD), 71 (SD) or Verizon FiOS Channel 12.
Those wishing to speak at the meeting may do so by signing the speaker sign-up sheet that will be
available to the left of the door when entering the Council Chamber.
1. Call to Order – Brencis D. Smith, Council President
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Mayor Keith R. Sydnor
3. Roll Call- Sara A. Green, CPM, MMC, City Clerk
4. Approval of Minutes
June 1, 2026- Special Meeting
June 3, 2026- Work Session
June 8, 2026- Special Work Session
June 8, 2026- Regular Meeting
5. Presentation by Executive Director Clark Mercer, Metropolitan Washington Council of
Governments (COG)
6. …
Wed Jun 17, 2026
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
El Comité de Bicicletas y Peatones se reúne para aprobar actas y realizar audiencia pública
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
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Dr. Marcia B. Levi, Committee member
R. Ummi Modeste, Committee member
Logan W. Staley, Committee member
Stanley Spaulding, Committee member
Emily Swain, Committee member
Lisa Wolfisch, Committee member
Thomas Helms, Acting Director
Department of Public Works
Arman Safakhah, City Engineer
Department of Public Works
Katherine Wright, Administrative
Assistant II
Department of Public Works
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Wednesday , June 17, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
3. Staff Reports
4. General Public Hearing
5. Schedule Next Meeting, Date and Location
6. Adjournment
Tue Jun 16, 2026
Historic District Commission
Comisión votará sobre crédito fiscal de $6,791 para reemplazo de ventanas de $67,910 en 407 Montgomery St
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
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✓ Decidido: Historic District Commission approved four property modification applications
The Laurel Historic District Commission reviewed and approved four applications for exterior property changes, including signage updates, roof replacement, porch repairs, and drainage improvements. All four applications passed with six affirmative votes. These certificates of approval are required for property owners to proceed with modifications that must comply with the city’s historic district guidelines. The commission also approved the minutes from two prior meetings and noted a commissioner's resignation.
- Approved awning signage update at 322 Main Street (6 affirmative votes)
- Approved roof replacement at 114 St. Mary’s Place (6 affirmative votes)
- Approved porch floorboard and railing replacement at 613 Prince George Street (6 affirmative votes)
- Approved drainage, landscaping, and lighting improvements at 109 Brashears Street (6 affirmative votes)
- Approved minutes from March 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from April 21, 2026 meeting (majority yes, Chair abstained)
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CITY OF LAUREL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road Laurel, MD 20707 301-725-5300 Fax: 410-792-2108
Commission usually Meets on the Third Tuesday of Each Month
EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY SECOND MEETING
TUESDAY – JUNE 16, 2026– 6:00 P.M. - REGULAR
AGENDA
*This meeting will be held in person*
To sign up to speak, please preregister here: https://cityoflaurel.org/register-to-speak. Applicants do
not need to sign up to speak. There will be a three (3) minute limit for each guest speaker. If you
cannot attend but wish to submit comments for the record, please email them to
[email protected]
1. Roll Call.
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular HDC meeting held on May 19, 2026.
3. HDC-R20260085 for 409 Prince George Street submitted by William Rice .
Applicant is seeking to remove the holly tree. The tree removal is a requirement of
the electrician and BGE. The tree is in the way of the new line and work to be done
on the electrical upgrade. The tree is not dead, the tree is still alive, an arborist is
not needed. The tree dead or alive needs to be removed to install a new electrical
line and box to the house.
4. HDC- R20260105 for 412 Montgomery Street submitted by Elizabeth Welsh .
Applicant seeking to construct an addition to rear of house. Will mat ch existing
house. White vinyl siding plus gray, 3 -tab roof shingles. 6 over 1 window also
burgundy trim.
5. HDC-R20260101 for 515 Montgomery …
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CITY OF LAUREL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road h Laurel, MD 20707 h 301-725-5300 h
[email protected]
Commission usually Meets on the Third Tuesday of Each Month
EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY FIRST MEETING
TUESDAY – MAY 19, 2026– 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
*This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom*
Convened: 6:00 P.M. Adjourned 6:28 P.M.
Commissioners Present: Staff Present:
Council President Smith Jay Meashey, Director, ECD
Margie McCeney, Chair Raven Nee, Deputy Director, ECD
Marlene Frazier, Vice-Chair Brooke Herring, Comm. Dev. Coord, ECD
Mary Eileen Leszcz Alexis Williams, Planner I, ECD
Oscar De La Puente Adura Ansa, Administrative Assistant, ECD
Lakisha Muhammad
Commissioners Absent: Zero (0)
Citizens Present: Four (4)
Chairwoman, McCeney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and read the opening
statement.
Chairwoman McCeney asked for a roll call. Six (6) Commissioners answered present,
constituting a quorum.
Chairwoman McCeney asked if there were any questions or corrections to the minutes
from the regular HDC meeting held on March 17, 2026.There were none.
Ms. Leszcz moved to approve of the minutes as presented, with Ms. Frazier
seconding the motion. With that Chairwoman McCeney asked for a roll call vote. Motion
was approved unanimously. Motion carried.
Margie McCeney, Chair
Marlene Fraizer, Vice-Chair
Brencis Smith, Council President
Mary-Eileen Leszcz
Nancy Stein …
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Multicultural Advisory Committee
El comité asesor multicultural de Laurel se reúne, sin temas sustantivos en la agenda
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.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT,
KYLA CLARK,
Chair
MARCIO DA SILVA
DANIELLE DELGADO
EBONY LOCKWOOD
JAYA PERSAUD
JOANNE RICKETTS
ARTHUR THOMPSON
This committee meets quarterly.
Multicultural Advisory Committee
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
CITY STAFF
GISELLE GOMEZ
Administrative Assistant II
(301) 725-5300
www.cityoflaurel.org
Monday , June 15, 2026
6:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Please contact the Mayor's Office at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2125 or
[email protected] to request
Zoom Meeting link by 2pm on the day of the meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. MULTICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Seventh Meeting Monday, June 15, 2026
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Agenda
Virtual Meeting
4. Adjourn
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Education Advisory Committee
El Comité Asesor de Educación celebra una reunión de negocios regular
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
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Education Advisory Committee
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
Monday , June 15, 2026
7:00 PM
Please contact the Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or
[email protected] to request a Zoom
Meeting link by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting.
● Welcome - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
● Roll Call - Maria Morales, City Staff Clerk
● Call the Meeting to Order - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
● Approval of the Agenda - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
● Approval of the Minutes (March 16, 2026) - All
● Report from City Council – Council President Kyla Clark
● Discussion
○ Next Steps
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● Good of the Order – All
● Adjournment - Maria Gonzales Jackson, Chair
Wed Jun 10, 2026
Juneteenth Executive Committee - No Quorum
Juneteenth Committee discute programa, camisetas, entretenimiento, vendedores
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
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Thursday, June 10, 2026
6:00PM
Virtual – Zoom
Please contact the Clerk at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or
[email protected] to request Zoom
Meeting link by 2pm on the day of the meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
April 8, 2026, Meeting Minutes
3. Program and T-Shirts
4. Entertainment
5. Vendors update
6. Open Forum
7. Adjourn
COMMITTEE
ANGIE O’NEAL
Committee Member
JOYCE AWURO
Committee Member
TAWANA LAMAR
Committee Member
KIA YOUNG
Committee Member
WILLIAM CHASE
Committee Member
VERONICA MARTIN
Committee Member
ARTESA JONES
Committee Member
Committee meets on the second
Wednesday of each month.
LAUREL JUNETEENTH EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
SANDRA CHOUTE
Chair
JEFFREY MILLS
Councilmember, Ex-officio
TROY GRIFFITH
Secretary
MARIA MORALES
Administrative Assistant II
(301) 725-5300
www.cityoflaurel.org
Wed Jun 10, 2026
Arts Council
El Consejo de Artes de Laurel discutirá el presupuesto del FY27 y los ganadores del arte en cajas de tráfico
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
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✓ Decidido: Council approves budget increases for art contest and signage
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
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Laurel Arts Council Meeting Agenda – June 10, 2026
at 6:30pm (virtual)
[email protected]
Preliminaries
1. Take Roll:
2. Determine Quorum:
3. VOTE: Approval of May Minutes
4. Updates Membership & New Applicants
5. Officers?
Agenda:
1. News from City Government – Bill (DPR), Naomi (ECD)
2. State of FY26 LAC budget – Bill
3. Traffic Box Art Contest – Mel, Bharati, Inka: 3 boxes, 31 entries
3 winners (eval by Mel, Bharati, Inka,
input from Stephanie Schwarz (Wrapsody)
Wrapping will be done next week
4. Schools – Mel, Matty
Scotchtown Hills Elementary playground mural –
Changes to plan: Start work next school year
Possible alternative: install window or door mural
5. Maryland Public TV film showing – Jennifer, Francesca
6. Social Media – Ella
7. Farmer’s Market Music – Sandy, Melissa M
8. Multicultural Festival – September
9. FY27 LAC budget – Propose/discuss projects at July mtg.
Budget enhanced by developer fees – could plan wall mural
Next Meeting: July 8, 2026 (in person)
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission considerará el informe anual y la resolución
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
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves 2025 Annual Report and discusses ADU regulations
The Commission approved the 2025 Annual Report and Resolution No. 26-10-PC. Staff presented preliminary proposed regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to comply with a new Maryland law by October 1, 2025.
- Approved May 12, 2026, meeting minutes (roll call vote)
- Approved Annual Report for Calendar year 2025 (roll call vote)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-10-PC (roll call vote)
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The Honorable G. Rick Wilson, Chair
Dennis Grant Vice Chairman
John R. Kish
Council President Smith, Ex Officio Member
Bill Wellford
Vacancy
Roy Smith, Alternate
Jay Meashey, Director
Department of Economic and Community Development
CITY OF LAUREL PLANNING COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road • Laurel, MD 20707 • 301-725-5300
Commission usually meets Second Tuesday of each Month
SIX HUNDRED-TWENTY THIRD MEETING – REGULAR
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
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1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting
3. Planning Annual Report and Resolution No. 26-10-PC
4. Adjourn
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CITY OF LAUREL PLANNING COMMISSION
8103 Sandy Spring Road • Laurel, MD 20707
301-725-5300 • www.cityoflaurel.org
Commission meets the Second Tuesday of each Month
SIX HUNDRED-TWENTY THIRD MEETING – REGULAR
CITY OF LAUREL PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
6:00 P.M.
The meeting was held virtually through Zoom. Chairman Wilson presiding.
The roll was called with Mr. Wellford, Mr. Smith and Council President Smith. From
the Department of Economic & Community Development, Mr. Jay Meashey,
Director, and Ms. Brooke Herring, Community Development Coordinator, were in
attendance. There were approximately zero (0 ) members of the public in
attendance.
The minutes from the May 12, 2026, meeting were approved as written, on
motion by Mr. Wellford, seconded by Mr. Smith carried on a roll call vote of all
members present.
The next item on the agenda was for the Annual Report for Calendar year
2025. Economic & Community Development Director, Mr. Meashey provided a
summary of the long report and stated local planning departments are required to
submit an annual report to the Maryland Department of Planning for the previous
calendar year by July 1st of the current year.
The Commission, on motion by Mr. Wellford, seconded by Mr. Smith, and
carried on a roll call vote of all members present, voted to approve the Annual
Report for Calendar year 2025 and Resolution No. 26 -10-PC as presented in the
Technical Staff Report.
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Mayor and City Council Meeting
Primera audiencia pública sobre la enmienda presupuestaria FY2025-2026
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
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✓ Decidido: Council approves police fleet lease and IT cyber platform renewal
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
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CITY COUNCIL
BRENCIS D. SMITH
At-Large
JAMES KOLE
First Ward
ADRIAN G. SIMMONS
First Ward
KYLA M. CLARK
Second Ward
JEFFREY W. MILLS
Second Ward
Council meets second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502
KEITH R. SYDNOR
Mayor
CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM
City Administrator
NEKESA MATLOCK
Deputy City Administrator
STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON
City Solicitor
SARA A. GREEN, CPM, MMC
City Clerk
(301) 725-5300
www.cityoflaurel.org
Sixteenth Meeting
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:00 PM
Agenda (Revised 06/08/2026)
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1. Call to Order – Brencis D. Smith, Council President
2. Roll Call- Sara A. Green, CPM, MMC, City Clerk
3. Report of the Mayor and City Council
4. General Public Hearing
5. Bid Recommendation- Laurel Police Department- Enterprise Fleet Management Acquisition
6. Bid Recommendation- Darktrace Cyber Platform Renewal- Department of Information
Technology
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