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Mount Rainier, Maryland

Mount Rainier   Maryland average (US Census ACS)
Population8,235
Per-capita income$37,972
Median home value$522,100
Typical home value $457,382 -2.9% yr/yr · -2.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Próximas reuniones

Thu Jul 23, 2026

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lefttopDesign Review Board One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier MD 20712 Agenda — Variance Request (3001 Taylor Street) Meeting Type: Variance Review / Packet ReviewDate: July 23, 2026 (Thursday)Time: 7:00 PM Location: Council Chambers (One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier MD 20712 1) Call to Order Call meeting to order (7:00 PM) 2) Roll Call / Attendance Alma Ferrufino Tony Kochis Heber Munoz Nathan Cederoth Joseph Jakuta 3) Purpose of Meeting (Summary) Second Review for the variance request packet for 3001 Taylor Street and confirm whether the submission is adequate for review and next steps. 4) Review of Submission Materials Received Confirm “additional submission materials” have been received/reviewed Identify what the packet currently contains vs. what is still missing.
Mon Jul 27, 2026

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meeting Agenda Monday Ju ly 27 , 2026 1. Attendance 2. Approval of June minutes 3. Recap/evaluate June and July events 4. Planning for 3rd and 4th quarter training and events Aug - Dec 5. Update on items received and not received. 6. Vote on ice expenditure 7. Vote on AAA batteries for headlamps 8. Vote on using $130.50 from FY 27 to reimburse Melissa for promo bubbles 9. Open discussion 10. Adjourn

Reuniones recientes

Mon Jul 20, 2026

Committees

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Thu Jul 9, 2026

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La Comisión de Árboles discutirá remociones de Pepco, proyectos de infraestructura y plantaciones de árboles

La Comisión de Árboles de Mount Rainier se reunirá para discutir actualizaciones sobre las remociones de árboles y la limpieza de líneas de Pepco, proyectos de infraestructura que incluyen remociones de WSSC y el proyecto Arundel Green Street, y procesos de aprobación para plantaciones de árboles de la ciudad. La reunión también cubre esfuerzos de riego y mantenimiento de árboles existentes.

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Tree Commission Meeting July 9, 2026 7:30-9:00 Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84313135785?pwd=s7H1R54xcNFOQRXea2q1PjJtBbsIre.1 Meeting chat link https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84313135785 Meeting ID: 843 1313 5785 Passcode: 546676 Meeting Facilitator: Judy Notes: Barry Agenda: 1. Introductions - (5 min) 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting - (2 min) 3. Update on Pepco removals and line clearing work - (5 min) Victor/city 4. Infrastructure projects (20 min) a. WSSC removals and replacement tree planning - Barry/Gabe b. Arundel “Green Street ” - Joseph/MaryLee c. Pervious pavement side walk repair - MaryLee d. Others 5. Door hanger distribution update - (5 min) Gabe 6. Tree walk update - (10 min) Lester/All 7. Approval process with city for tree plantings - (10 min) MaryLee 8. Watering city and Greenworks - (10 min) MaryLee 9. Willow oak tree on DPWT easement - (5 min) Victor/city 10. Dead trees and replacements (if time) (5 min) All 11. Next meeting date
Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

El Concejo discutirá la exención de la tarifa de alquiler para el Mount Rainier Artist Loft

La Alcaldesa y el Concejo Municipal de Mount Rainier llevarán a cabo una reunión legislativa de emergencia el 7 de julio de 2026. El principal punto de la agenda es una discusión sobre una solicitud de exención de la tarifa de licencia de alquiler para el Mount Rainier Artist Loft. La reunión también incluye la revisión de la agenda estándar, comentarios del público y el cierre de la sesión.

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Agenda of the E m erg en cy Legislative Meeting of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Meeting Tuesday, Ju ly 7, 2026 , 5 :0 0 P M 1. Call to Order/Pledge of A lle g ia n c e 2. Review of Agenda The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. Rental License Fee for the Mount Rainier Artist Loft (20 minutes) The Mayor and Council will discuss the Mount Rainier Artist Loft ’s Rental Fee License waiver request. 4. Public C o m m e n t Please see p a g e 2 of the agenda, where the rules for Public Comments are listed . If you wish to speak, please advise during the meeting. 5. Adjournment Rules for S p e a k e r s The Mayor and City Council invite and welcome comments at public meetings. The Mayor or presiding officer will recognize you. Please introduce yourself at the podium (spelling your last name, for recording purposes) and give the name of your street and block number (e.g., 4300 block of 34th St.). Public Comment has a time limit of 3 minutes per speaker, unless otherwise decided by the Mayor . While speaking, please maintain a courteous tone and avoid personal attacks. If you wish to lodge a complaint about the performance or conduct of any City employee, please bring your concern to the attention of the City Manager, who will look into the matter and respond to you. As a courtesy to other residents and businesses, the Council requests that speakers not use specific [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jul 2, 2026

Committees

Revisar el paquete de solicitud de varianza para 3001 Taylor Street

La Junta de Revisión de Diseño está llevando a cabo una segunda revisión de un paquete de solicitud de varianza para 3001 Taylor Street. La junta confirmará si la entrega es adecuada para su revisión e identificará cualquier material faltante.

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Design Review Board One Municipal Place , Mount Rainier MD 20712 Agenda — Variance Request (3001 Taylor Street) Meeting Type: Variance Review / Packet Review Date: July 2 , 2026 (Thursday) Time: 7:00 PM Location: Council Chamber s (One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier MD 20712 1) Call to Order  Call meeting to order (7:00 PM) 2) Roll Call / Attendance  Alma Ferrufino  Tony Kochis  Heber Munoz  Nathan Cederoth  Joseph Jakuta 3) Purpose of Meeting (Summary)  Second Review for the variance request packet for 3001 Taylor Street and confirm whether the submission is adequate for review and next steps. 4) Review of Submission Materials Received  Confirm “additional submission materials ” have been received/reviewed  Identify what the packet currently contains vs. what is still missing.
Tue Jun 23, 2026

Committees

El Green Team discutirá proyectos prioritarios y reclutará nuevos miembros.

El Mount Rainier Green Team se reunirá para abordar correos electrónicos de residentes e identificar proyectos y metas prioritarias. El comité también reclutará nuevos miembros y finalizará su agenda. Esta agenda contiene únicamente asuntos administrativos internos y no incluye audiencias públicas ni votaciones vinculantes.

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Green Team Meeting Tuesday , June 23 , 2026 Agenda: 1. Welcome and connecting 2. Agenda agreement 3. New Green Team member recruitment 4. Responses to resident emails 5. Discussion to identify priority projects / goals 6. Close
Mon Jun 15, 2026

Committees

El comité de CERT votará sobre compras de fin de año y revisará actualizaciones de respuesta de emergencia

El comité de CERT de Mount Rainier se reunirá para revisar los informes de capacitación y eventos de febrero a mayo, planificar las actividades próximas y discutir una presentación de un invitado sobre capitanes de manzana. Los miembros también votarán sobre la compra de equipos o suministros antes de la fecha límite del año fiscal del 30 de junio. La agenda concluye con un período de discusión abierta.

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meeting Monday June 15 , 2026  Call to order  Attendance  Guest presentation "block captains" by Rachel Bush  Report from trainings Feb - May  Report from events CERT tabled Feb - May  Planning for future training and events next quarter  Discussing and decision on purchases before the end of the fiscal year June 30th  Vote on purchases  Open discussions  Adjournment
Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council

El Concejo considera eliminar los parquímetros para zonas de estacionamiento pagado basadas en internet

El Concejo Municipal discutirá la Ordenanza No. 05-2026, que reemplaza los parquímetros con zonas de estacionamiento pagado mediante pagos con código QR o aplicaciones. Se han programado presentaciones sobre el Arundel Road Green Street Project (mejoras de seguridad y aguas pluviales entre las calles 31st y 34th Streets) y un desarrollo de uso mixto propuesto en 3200 Rhode Island Avenue (99 apartamentos, 8 espacios comerciales). El concejo también revisará las prioridades legislativas y una solicitud para realizar un izamiento de bandera de Juneteenth.

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Agenda of the Work Session of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Work Session Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:00 PM Items for discussion: 1. Call to Order 2. Review of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. Presentation and Discussion on Arundel Road Green Street Project (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a presentation from Prince George’ s County Department of the Environment on the Arundel Road Green Street Project. 4. Presentation and Discussion on the 3200 Rhode Island Avenue Property (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a presentation from the owners of 3200 Rhode Island Avenue. 5. Presentation and Discussion of the City’s Ordinances (20 Minutes) The City Manager and City Attorney will present the following ordinances to the Mayor and Council: • Ordinance No. 05-2026, Amending The Code Of The City Of Mount Rainier, Chapter 9, “Parking Meters”, To Eliminate Parking Meters And Provide For The Establishment Of Paid Parking Zones And A Means Of Charging For Parking In Said Zones. 6. Presentation and Discussion on the City’s Legislative Priorities (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will discuss their legislative priorities for the City. 7. Mosquitopalooza Update and Report (5 Minutes) Vice Mayor Danielle Carter will give a report on the Mosquitopalooza event with planned next steps. 8 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026

City Council

El Concejo votará sobre una enmienda presupuestaria de emergencia para reasignar $2M en subvenciones

El Concejo Municipal de Mount Rainier llevará a cabo la primera lectura y adopción de la Ordenanza de Emergencia No. 09-2026, una enmienda presupuestaria que transfiere fondos de subvenciones y utiliza $955,240 del saldo de fondos para Potts Hall/Welcome Center. También votarán sobre la Resolución No. 08-2026 para nombrar a Elise Moore al Legacy Mixed-Use Town Center Design Review Committee. Otras votaciones incluyen establecer las prioridades legislativas de la ciudad y adoptar el calendario legislativo del año fiscal 2027 (FY2027).

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✓ Decidido: Council approves budget amendment and appointments

The City Council adopted a budget amendment and appointed Elise Moore to the Legacy Mixed-Use Town Center. The meeting also included updates on infrastructure projects and public comments.

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Agenda of the Legislative Meeting of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 7:00PM 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Review of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. Mayor and Council Members Event Announcements 4. First Reading and Adoption of Resolution No. 08-2026 (10 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will have the first reading and adoption on Resolution No. 08-2026, Appointment of Ms. Elise Moore to the Legacy Mixed -Used Town Center and Acknowledgement of Ms. Elina Bravve. Vote: _______________ 5. First Reading and Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 09-2026 (10 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will have the first reading and adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 09-2026, Budget Amendment #2. Vote: _______________ 6. City Manager’s Report (20 Minutes) City Manager Kourosh Kamali will present his report to the Mayor and Council. 7. Public Comment Please see page 3 of the agenda, where the rules for Public Comments are listed. If you wish to speak, please advise during the meeting. New Business 8. P resentation, Discussion and Vote on City Priorities, MML Legislative (LARs), a nd How the Legislative Process Works for Municipalities (20 Minutes) Mayor Celina Benitez will present the process for establishing the City’ s legislative priorities and how they work, as [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 28, 2026

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Tue May 26, 2026

Committees

El comité establece metas y funciones, sin acciones de importancia

Esta es una reunión de comité de carácter procedimental centrada en detalles administrativos, normas del equipo, planificación anual y la asignación de funciones para iniciativas clave. No hay ordenanzas, contratos ni audiencias públicas en la agenda.

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 Welcome, Agree Agenda, and discussion of meeting times/cadence  Administrative details  Team Norms  Developing Goals / Annual Planning  Team Roles / Leads for Key Initiatives  Review of tasks and next meeting time
Tue May 19, 2026

City Council

El concejo discutirá la revisión del código, la eliminación de parquímetros y el aumento de multas hasta por $5,000

Esta es una sesión de trabajo del Mount Rainier City Council. Discutirán varias ordenanzas que incluyen una revisión importante de las normas sobre licencias y permisos, la eliminación de parquímetros y el aumento de multas por diversas infracciones hasta por $5,000. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre la propiedad en 3200 Rhode Island Avenue, las estrategias borrador del estudio Missing Middle Housing, el informe de la Tree Commission y un informe financiero del tercer trimestre. Otros temas incluyen una enmienda presupuestaria de emergencia, el programa Snow Angels, prioridades legislativas y posibles opciones para reuniones híbridas.

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✓ Decidido: Council approves adding 10 minutes to work session

The City Council approved adding 10 minutes to the meeting agenda three times during the session. The meeting focused on presentations regarding missing middle housing and the Tree Commission, with no final decisions made on the topics.

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Agenda of the Work Session of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Work Session Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Items for discussion: 1. Call to Order 2. Review of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. Update and Discussion on the 3200 Rhode Island Avenue Property (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive an update from the owner of the 3200 Rhode Island Avenue property. 4. Presentation and Discussion on Missing Middle Housing Study Draft Strategies (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a presentation from Prince George’ s County Planning Department on the Missing Middle Housing Study draft strategies and provide feedback and recommendations. 5. Presentation and Discussion on Tree Commission Report (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a report from the Tree Commission. 6. Presentation and Discussion of the City’s Ordinances (20 Minutes) The City Manager and City Attorney will present the following ordinances to the Mayor and Council: • Ordinance No. 04-2026, Amending The Code Of The City Of Mount Rainier By Repealing And Reenacting Chapter 7, “License And Permits”, For The Purpose Of Substantially Revising Provisions That Are Obsolete, Inefficient, Or Do Not Reflect Actual City Code Compliance Activities, And To Reorganize Its Provisions For Greater Clarity And Efficiency Of Enforcem [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 14, 2026

Committees

La Comisión de Árboles analiza la contratación y las eliminaciones de servicios públicos

La Comisión de Árboles de Mount Rainier se reunirá para discutir la contratación de nuevos comisionados, reflexionar sobre los eventos del Día del Árbol, planificar una caminata de observación anual de los árboles de la ciudad y recibir actualizaciones sobre las eliminaciones de árboles y la limpieza de líneas de WSSC y Pepco. La reunión es de carácter procedimental y se centra en la gestión continua de los árboles.

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Tree Commission Meeting May 14, 2026 7:30-9:00 Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84903142335?pwd=8i8EQyg1nn7ookQgsq7BzoLtL3bWbE.1 Meeting chat link https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84903142335 Meeting ID: 849 0314 2335 Passcode: 272677 Meeting Facilitator: MaryLee Notes: Gabe Agenda: 1. Introductions - (5 min) 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting - (2 min) 3. Tree Commissioner Recruitment (10 min) Gabe/MaryLee/all 4. Reflection on Arbor Day Tree Walk and Oak Planting - (10 min) All 5. Annual Observation Walk of City Trees ( 15 min) Lester/Barry 6. Council presentation draft (10 min) MaryLee 7. Update on WSSC removals and replacement tree planning - (15 min) City/MaryLee 8. Update on Pepco removals and line clearing work - (15 min) Victor 9. Door hanger update (5 min) Victor/Gabe 10. Ivy (10 min) Gabe 11. Willow oak tree on DPWT easement - Next steps now leafed out (5 min) 12. Next meeting date
Thu May 14, 2026

Committees

La Junta de Revisión de Diseño revisará la solicitud de varianza para 3001 Taylor Street

La Junta de Revisión de Diseño se reunirá para revisar el paquete de solicitud de varianza para 3001 Taylor Street y determinar si la entrega está completa para su revisión posterior y los siguientes pasos.

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Design Review Board One Municipal Place , Mount Rainier MD 20712 Agenda — Variance Request (3001 Taylor Street) Meeting Type: Variance Review / Packet Review Date: May 1 4 , 2026 (Thursday) Time: 7:00 PM Location: Council Chamber s (One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier MD 20712 ) 1) Call to Order  Call meeting to order (7:00 PM) 2) Roll Call / Attendance  Alma Ferrufino  Tony Kochis  Heber Munoz  Nathan Cederoth  Joseph Jakuta 3) Purpose of Meeting (Summary)  Review the variance request packet for 3001 Taylor Street and confirm whether the submission is adequate for review and next steps.
Tue May 5, 2026

City Council

El Concejo votará sobre las reglas de Vision Zero para aceras, estacionamiento y camiones

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo segundas lecturas y votaciones sobre dos ordenanzas: una que modifica los códigos de tráfico y estacionamiento para un ciclismo y caminata más seguros (Vision Zero), y otra que actualiza el programa de tarifas de la ciudad. También considerarán nombramientos para la Arts Commission, proclamarán el Mes de la Aceptación del Autismo y votarán sobre cambios en el calendario de reuniones para el verano. Se invita al comentario público.

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✓ Decidido: Council adopts amendment to Vision Zero bicycle safety ordinance (5-0)

The Council voted 5-0 to adopt Amendment 1 to Ordinance No. 01-2026, correcting a drafting error in parking regulations. The second reading of the full Vision Zero ordinance was moved but the final vote outcome is not recorded in the minutes; the document ends mid-sentence. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports, discussions, and event announcements.

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Agenda of the Legislative Meeting of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00PM 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Re view of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. M ayor and Council Members Event Announcements 4. C ity Manager’s Report (20 Minutes) City Manager Kourosh Kamali will present his report to the Mayor and Council. 5. Pu blic Comment Please see page 4 of the agenda, where the rules for Public Comments are listed. I f y ou wish to speak, please advise during the meeting. Ol d Business 6. S econd Reading and Vote on Ordinance No. 01-2026 (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will have the second reading and vote on Ordinance No. 01-2026, Amending The Code Of The City Of Mount Rainier Chapter 10, “Peace And Order”, Section 10-101, “Vehicles Prohibited On Sidewalks,” Section 10-102, “Vehicles Prohibited On The Street And Sidewalks,” And Section 10-103, “Bicycle Safety,” To Improve The Safety Of Users Of Bicycles And Other Similar Vehicles; And Amending Chapter 13, “Traffic”, Section 13-107, “Manner Of Parking,” To Al ter The Manner In Which Vehicles May Park On City Streets Under Certain C ircumstances; And Section 13-118, “No Through Trucks”, To Alter The Designation Of Streets On Which The City May Restrict Truck Traffic (Vision Zero O rdinance 01- 2026). V ote: ____________ 7. Second Reading and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 29, 2026

Committees

El Green Team revisará la ordenanza y seleccionará oficiales

El Mount Rainier Green Team se reunirá para revisar una ordenanza específica, elegir oficiales y decidir sobre un calendario de reuniones futuras. La agenda incluye presentaciones y asuntos nuevos, pero no se enumeran detalles específicos de la ordenanza.

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Green Team Meeting Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:00 AM Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88237152448?pwd=WjJVXXfEDBb6td7LTwPjY6V8dSfqAY .1 Meeting ID: 882 3715 2448 Passcode: 350093 Agenda: 1. Introductions 2. Review of Ordinance 3. Selection of Officers 4. Deciding Future Meeting Schedule 5. New Business
Thu Apr 23, 2026

Committees

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Tue Apr 21, 2026

City Council

Pepco discutirá el aumento de las facturas de electricidad, el concejo votará sobre comisiones

El Concejo Municipal de Mount Rainier escuchará una presentación de Pepco sobre los aumentos en las facturas de servicios públicos impulsados por el aumento de los costos de suministro y picos en el mercado de capacidad. El concejo también discutirá resoluciones para nombrar miembros de la Comisión de Artes y proclamar el Mes de la Aceptación del Autismo, junto con una proclama del Día del Árbol. Otros temas incluyen la reprogramación de la sesión de trabajo de junio, un posible receso en julio/agosto y la eliminación de los requisitos de currículum para voluntarios.

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✓ Decidido: City Council holds work session on energy costs and legislative strategy

The Council heard presentations from Pepco regarding energy assistance and from Greenwill Consulting Group on state funding and legislative advocacy. The session included discussions on resolutions for the Art Commission and Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, and a proposal to move the June work session to June 9.

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Agenda of the Work Session of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Work Session Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Items for discussion: 1. Call to Order 2. Review of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. Presentation and Discussion on Update from Pepco (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive an update from Pepco regarding increases in utility bills. 4. Update and Discussion from Greenwill Consulting Group (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive an end -of-session report from Mr. Jonathan Carpenter and Ms. Lesly Feliz. 5. Discussion on Resolution No. 04-2026 (10 minutes) The Mayor and Council will have a discussion on Resolution No. 04 -2026, Appointing and Reappointing Members to the Arts Commission. 6. Discussion on Resolution No. 05-2026, Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month (10 minutes) The Mayor and Council will have a discussion on Resolution No. 0 5-2026, Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month. 7. Presentation on Arbor Day Proclamation (10 Minutes) Mayor Celina Benitez will present a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day 2026. 8. Discussion on Changing the Date for the June Work Session (15 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will discus s rescheduling the June Work Session from Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to Tuesday, June 9, 2026, due to the MML Summer Conference. 9. Discussion on Council [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 7, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider Vision Zero traffic ordinance and fee schedule changes

The Mount Rainier City Council will hold first readings of Ordinance No. 01-2026, amending traffic and parking rules under the Vision Zero plan, and Ordinance No. 02-2026, which repeals and reenacts the city fee schedule. Council members will also adopt Resolution No. 03-2026 to appoint five residents to the Green Team. Additional items include a vote on public‑comment rules, a $1,000 Teacher Appreciation allocation for Thomas S. Stone and Mount Rainier Elementary Schools, and a proclamation for Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month.

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✓ Decidido: Council appointed new Green Team members

The council adopted Resolution No. 03‑2026, appointing members to the Green Team, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. It also approved a motion to add three minutes to public comment and a motion to amend the Council Rules, each passing 5‑0‑0. The minutes from prior meetings were approved and the session was adjourned.

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Agenda of the Legislative Meeting of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7:00PM 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Review of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. Mayor and Council Members Event Announcements 4. Closed Session Summary (5 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive the Closed Session summary for March 24, 2026, from Vice Mayor Danielle Carter. 5. Presentation on Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month Proclamation (10 Minutes) Mayor Celina Benitez will present a proclamation for Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month. 6. Presentation and Discussion on Teacher Appreciation Week of $500 each for Thomas S. Stone Elementary School and Mount Rainier Elementary School (10 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will have a discussion on the funding for Teacher Appreciation from line item 5550, totaling $1,000 for Thomas S. Stone School and Mount Rainier Elementary School. 7. Discussion and Vote on Rules for Public Comments (10 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will have a discussion and vote on rules for Public Comments. Vote: _______________ 8. Public Comment Please see page 4 of the agenda, where the rules for Public Comments are listed. If you wish to speak, please advise during the meeting. New Business 9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 01-2026 (15 M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, April 7, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council Legislative Meeting April 7, 2026, In-Person Meeting Call to Order 7:01 p.m. Presiding Officer Mayor Celina Benitez Officials Present Vice Mayor Danielle Carter Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir Councilmember Valerie Woodall Councilmember Joseph Jakuta Staff Present City Manager Kourosh Kamali City Clerk Melissa Sam Media Production Coordinator Jared Alindogan Communication Manager Pink Howell Minutes provided by: City Clerk Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Reading of Agenda The agenda was read by Mayor Celina Benitez and was accepted with the following changes: • Re moval of number 4, the presentation by Neighbor Design Center (NDC) on their Vision is Yours Placemaking Conference. • Moved number 10, Discussion and Vote on Rules for Public Comment to number 7. • Moved number 9, First Reading and Adoption of Resolution N o. 03-2026, Appointing Members to the Green Team to number 10. M ayor and Councilmember Event Announcements Councilmember Valerie Woodall mentioned the following: • The Neighborhood Design Center “Vision is Yours” Placemaking Conference would be held at Joe’s Movement Emporium on April 23–24. As part of the conference, a temporary street closure on Bunker APPROVED MAY 5, 2026 Official Minu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 26, 2026

Committees

Committee will review and vote on grant applications

The Recreation Committee will report back on a City Council presentation, review and vote on grant submissions, discuss upcoming Pride events, and consider any new business.

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✓ Decidido: Mount Rainier Elementary School PTO Carnival grant approved for $2,500

The Recreation Committee approved funding of $2,500 for the Mount Rainier Elementary School PTO Carnival. Two other grant applications, Eyes to the Sky and Kimani Gardens & Beats, were not funded. The Jarrett Hendrix Station art programming grant of $1,250 was placed pending pending an email vote. The committee will review the grant process for possible improvements over the summer.

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Recreation Committee Agenda - 3/26 at 6: 30 pm  Report back from City Council presentation  Grant Application Review o Committee to review and vote on this session's grant submissions  Upcoming Events Discussion o Pride  New Business
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City of Mount R a in ie r One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Phone: (301) 985-6585 Fax: (301) 985-6595 Recreation Committee Meeting /Email Time: March 26 , 202 6 at 6: 3 0pm Meeting Minutes Attendees Stephanie Schlesinger, Co-Chair Emily Bird, Co-Chair Valerie Woodall, Council Liaison Bethany Van K ampen -Saravia Megan Haber, Committee Member Tracy Meserve, Committee Member Pink Howell, Mount Rainier Communications AGENDA Recreation Committee Agenda - 3/26 at 6:30 pm  Report back from City Council presentation  Grant Application Review o Committee to review and vote on this session's grant submissions  Upcoming Events Discussion o Pride  New Business 2 MARCH MINUTES Meeting started at 6: 39 pm Grant Funding Decisions Total available funding this cycle: $3,750. Voting outcomes are as follows: Applicant Decision Notes Eyes to the Sky NOT FUNDED Voted no; did not meet funding criteria. Kimani Gardens & Beats NOT FUNDED Voted no; did not meet funding criteria. Jarrett Hendrix Station – Art Programming ($1,250) PENDING Scored well; intergenerational element viewed favorably. Cost-per-participant raised concerns. Pending responses to: (1) participant selection process, (2) promotional plan. Email vote to follow. M ount Rainier Elementary School PTO Carnival ($2,500) FUNDED Previously funded in 2025. Funding approved with a stipulation requiring documentation of ethical animal care practices for the petting zoo component. Grant Process Notes - The streamlined gr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 24, 2026

City Council

Council proposes closed session to discuss personnel matters

The Mount Rainier City Council will review the meeting agenda and then consider a proposal to enter a closed session. The closed session would be used to discuss personnel matters and to consult the City Attorney for legal advice, as authorized by Maryland Code article 3-305b subsections (1) and (7). No other agenda items are listed.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved closed‑session motions and adjourned the meeting

The agenda was accepted as presented. The council voted 5‑0 to enter a closed session, then voted 5‑0 to return to open session. Finally, the council voted 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m.

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Agenda of the Special Legislative Meeting of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00PM 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Review of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. Proposal to go into Closed Session According to the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Mount Rainier Maryland have the statutory authority to close a session under general provisions article 3- 305b for the reasons of subsection (1) & (7), (1)__“To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals”, (7) “ To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice”. The Mayor and City Council propose to go into closed session on T uesday, March 24, 2026, to discuss personnel matters and to consult with the City Attorney to obtain legal advice. 4. Adjournment Rules for Speakers The Mayor and City Council invite and welcome comments at public meetings. The Mayor or presiding officer will recognize you. Please introduce yourself at the podium (spelling your last name, for recording purposes) and give the name of your stre [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council Special Legislative Meeting March 24, 2026, In- Person Meeting C all to Order 7:01 pm P residing Officer Mayor Celina Benitez O fficials Present Vice Mayor Danielle Carter Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir Councilmember Valerie Woodall Councilmember Joseph Jakuta S taff Present City Manager Kourosh Kamali City Clerk Melissa Sam Media Production Coordinator Jared Alindogan M inutes provided by: City Clerk C all to Order and Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. R eading of Agenda The agenda was read by Mayor Celina Benitez and was accepted as presented APPROVED MAY 5, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 Proposal to go into Closed Session According to the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Mount Rainier Maryland have the statutory authority to close a session under general provisions article 3 - 305b for the reasons of sub section (1) & (7), (1)__“To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026

Committees

CERT training on duct‑tape use in emergencies

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold a training session on using duct tape in emergency and disaster response situations. The session will demonstrate practical applications such as temporary repairs, medical support, and securing materials. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decidido: C.E.R.T. approved a $250 honorarium and purchase of two fire extinguishers

The committee voted unanimously to provide a $250 honorarium to trainer Margaret Probst. It also voted unanimously to purchase two fire extinguishers for demonstration and raffle purposes. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meeting Monday, March 23, 2026 The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be conducting a training session focused on the many practical applications of duct tape in emergency and disaster response situations. This session will provide participants with valuable insight into how duct tape can be effectively utilized for temporary repairs, medical support, securing materials, and other critical response functions during emergencies.
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CERT Planning Meeting March 30, 2026 Meeting called to order at 7:11 pm. Attendees: Melissa Barringer, Dr. Linda Green, Debora Saintsing, Mark Grisar Absent : Tim Jenkins, Danielle Carter H e re a re th e u p c o m in g e v e n ts M R C E R T w ill p a rtic ip a te in : 4 /2 4 7 P M C E R T T ra in in g : F a ll P re v e n tio n & G o B a g P re p a t C ity H a ll 5 /2 7 :3 0 -1 0 :3 0 A M T ra ffic C o n tro l a t U n iv e rs ity P a rk A z a le a 5 K M e lis s a , D e b o ra & m a y b e L in d a (a rriv e a t 7 :3 0 a m ) 5 /9 (S a tu rd a y ) 1 2 P M S tro k e S m a rt T ra in in g a t C ity H a ll; o p e n to a ll 5 /1 5 F irs t A id T e n t M o u n t R a in ie r E le m e n ta ry S c h o o l C a rn iv a l, 5 -8 p m M e lis s a p ic k in g u p s u p p lie s a t e n d o f s h ift a n d b rin g in g to M t. R a in ie r D a y ; n e e d s o m e o n e to b rin g s u p p lie s fro m o u r c lo s e t a t P o lic e S ta tio n a n d b rin g to th e s c h o o l fo r s e t u p . N e e d 3 tw o p e rs o n te a m s to m a n th e ta b le . 5 /1 6 M o u n t R a in ie r D a y (w e n e e d a t le a s t 2 te a m s o f tw o m e m b e rs ) J u n e - C P R - s till n a ilin g d o w n th e d e ta ils J u n e 1 5 7 P M C E R T B u s in e s s M e e tin g a t 4 2 1 1 R a in ie r A v e n u e , to e v a lu a te o u r e ffo rts s o fa r a n d p la n fo r th e fa ll. T h e re w ill b e n o a c tiv itie s o r tra in in g s in J u ly . C E R T w ill re s u m e in A u g u s t. M a rk m o v e d a n d M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Sat Mar 21, 2026

City Council

Mount Rainier holds public hearing and work session on FY2027 budget

The Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed real property taxes for FY2027, followed by a budget work session. The proposed budget is balanced and does not increase property tax rates for residents.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved FY2027 property tax rates

The City Council adopted the FY2027 tax rates for residential, multi‑family, commercial, industrial, townhouse, business personal property, railroad/public utility and vacant developed properties. Several procedural motions, including adding time to the agenda and taking breaks, were approved unanimously. Both the public hearing and the budget work session were adjourned by unanimous vote.

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Agenda of the Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Real Property Tax for FY2027 for the City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Hearing Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Review of Agenda The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting. 3. Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Real Property Tax for FY2027 The Mayor and Council will review the Proposed Real Property Taxes for FY2027. 4. Public Comment 5. Adjournment Agenda of the FY2027 Budget Work Session of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Work Session Saturday, March 21, 2026 Following the Public Hearing Items for discussion: 1. Call to Order 2. Review of Agenda The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting. 3. Proposed Fiscal Y ear 2027 Budget Review The Mayor and Council will review the Proposed FY2027 Budget. 4. Public Comment 5. Adjournment Rules for Public Comment The Mayor and City Council invite and welcome comments at public meetings. The Mayor or presiding officer will recognize you. Please introduce yourself (first and last name, for recording purposes) and give the name of your street and block number (e.g., 4300 block of 34th St.). Please indicate in the chat whether you would like the Mayor to read your comment or you will speak on your comment. If the Mayor reads your comment, that will serve as your allotted speaking [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Public Hearing, March 21, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Real Property for FY2027 Budget March 21, 2026, In-Person Hearing Call to Order 9:31 am Presiding Officer Mayor Celina Benitez Officials Present Vice Mayor Danielle Carter Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir Councilmember Valerie Woodall Councilmember Joseph Jakuta Staff Present City Manager Kourosh Kamali Director of Code Compliance Alma Ferrufino City Clerk Melissa Sam Media Production Coordinator Jared Alindogan Communication Manager Pink Howell Staff Accountant Natalie Sam Minutes provided by: City Clerk Reading of Agenda The agenda was read by Mayor Celina Benitez and was accepted as presented. P roposed Tax Rates for FY2027 Residential / Single Family Home Real Property Tax Rate: $0.75 per $100 of assessed value Apartment / Multi-Family Real Property Tax Rate: $0.86 per $100 of assessed value Commercial Real Property Tax Rate: $0.79 per $100 of assessed value Industrial Real Property Tax Rate: $0.79 per $100 of assessed value APPROVED MAY 5, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Public Hearing, March 21, 2026 Townhouse Real Property Tax Rate: $0.75 per $100 of assessed value Business Personal Property Tax Rate: $0.99 per $100 of assessed value Railroad and Public Utility Tax Rate: $2.75 per $100 of assessed [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 19, 2026

Committees

Willow oak on DPWT easement flagged as hazardous, action to be decided

The Mount Rainier Tree Commission will discuss Arbor Day planning, tree replacement permits, and maintenance schedules. Members will consider how to address a potentially hazardous willow oak on a DPWT easement. The meeting also includes a vote to fill an open commission seat and a presentation to the city council.

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✓ Decidido: Tree Commission unanimously approved making the white oak the official Mount Rainier tree

The commission approved the previous meeting minutes. Members unanimously approved designating the white oak as Mount Rainier’s official tree and will draft a resolution for the council work session on April 21. Victor Rivera will accept the Spanish-language changes to the door‑hanger and send it for production, and the commission will help distribute the door‑hangers during tree walks. The next commission meeting was tentatively set for May 14 at 7:30 p.m.

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Tree Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 7:30-9:00 Join Zoom Meeting Topic: Tree Commission Meeting Time: Mar 19, 2026 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89573620722?pwd=8N8NZELbJd7FqyQbnakbpFDZ95aCos.1 Meeting ID: 895 7362 0722 Passcode: 957997 Meeting Facilitator: Lester Notes: Judy Agenda: 1. Introductions - (5 min) 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting - (2 min) 3. Arbor Day discussion/planning - (20 min) All 4. WSSC permit and replacement trees - (15 min) MaryLee 5. Newton Street replacement trees - (10 min) MaryLee/Victor 6. 2026 Winter Street Tree Maintenance - (5 min) Victor 7. 2025/2026 Winter Pruning Status/Needs - (5 min) Gabe a. Training for city staff 8. Filling the empty tree commission spot (10 min) Gabe/MaryLee/all 9. Tree commission communications, including city website (10 min) Gabe/all 10. Council presentation (5 min) Joseph 11. Status of projects (10 min) a. Door hanger project b. Arundel Road green street 12. Willow oak tree on DPWT easement - lots of large dead limbs, potentially hazardous, what action should we take? (5 min) Gabe 13. Ivy (10 min) Gabe 14. Next meeting date
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Tree Commission Meeting Minutes March19, 2026 7:30-9:00 Attendees: Jackie Sabath, Lester Scheuermann (facilitator), Barry Stahl, Judy Alba (notes), Victor Rivera, Joseph Jakuta, MaryLee Haughwout 1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. Meeting minutes approved as submitted 2. Arbor Day discussion/planning. As discussed in the previous meeting, one activity for this day is to declare the white oak tree the official MR tree. This highlights the importance of this tree even if this only symbolic. The TC members approved this activity unanimously. MaryLee will draft a resolution. Joseph explained the process to bring it to a work session of the Council. April 21 is the next work session. Gabe offered that an article can be written about the specific history of the white oak tree in Mount Rainier. We can consult Bryan Knedler and Jimmy Tarlou. If written for the Message it might have to be too short. If written for the web page on MR it can be longer. Gabe also offered to organize a tree walk for April 25 and 26, late morning or early afternoon. Lester can develop a map of white oaks in the city. Planting of white oaks in the west edge of the playground of Richardson Park was another idea offered by MaryLee. 3. WSSC permit and replacement trees. Gabe, MaryLee, Rocio, Victor and Matt met with WSSC folk on 29th St. Talked about removals of trees. The sewer line is 100 years old and the work to replace it will take several years. MaryLee wa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

City Council

City Council to discuss Vision Zero Ordinance and 31st Street project design

The Mayor and City Council will review the final design for the 31st Street and Food Forest Project and discuss the Vision Zero Ordinance regarding bicycle safety and truck restrictions. The session also includes reports from the Garden and Recreation committees and a resolution to appoint Green Team members.

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✓ Decidido: City Council approves revised Green Team appointments

The Council approved changes to Resolution No. 03-2026, adding five new members to the Green Team and noting that Sarah Lifsey will step down but assist with the transition. Two motions to add five minutes to the agenda were each passed unanimously (5-0-0). No other substantive actions were recorded.

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Agenda of the Work Session of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Work Session Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Items for discussion: 1. Call to Order 2. Re view of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. P resentation and Discussion on the Final Design for the 31 st Street and Food F orest Project (20 Minutes) City Manager Kourosh Kamali and t he Toole Design Group team will make a pr esentation to the Mayor and Council on the final design for the 31st Street and Food Fo rest Project. 4. P resentation and Discussion on Report from the Garden Committ ee ( 20 M inutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a report from the Garden Committee. 5. P resentation and Discussion on Report from the Recreation Committee (2 0 M inutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a report from the Recreation Committee. 6. Di scussion on Resolution No. 03-2026, Appointing Members to the Green Team (10 minutes) The Mayor and Council will have a discussion on Resolution No. 03-2026. 7. Discussion on Ordinance No. 01-2026 (15 minutes) The Mayor and Council will have a discussion on Ordinance No. 01-2026, Amending T he Code Of The City Of Mount Rainier Chapter 10, “Peace And Order”, Section 10-101, “Vehicles Prohibited On Sidewalks,” Section 10 -102, “Vehicles Prohibited O n The Street And Sidewalks,” And Section 10- 103, “Bicycle Safety,” To Improve The Safety Of Use [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, March 17, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council Work Session March 17, 2026, In- Person Meeting Call to Order 7:00 pm Presiding Officer Mayor Celina Benitez Officials Present Vice Mayor Danielle Carter Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir Councilmember Valerie Woodall Councilmember Joseph Jakuta Staff Present City Manager Kourosh Kamali City Clerk Melissa Sam Media Production Coordinator Jared Alindogan Communication Manager Pink Howell Minutes provided by: City Clerk Reading of Agenda The agenda was read by Mayor Celina Benitez and was accepted as presented. Presentation and Discussion on the Final Design for the 31st Street and Food Forest Project City Manager Kourosh Kamali and Ms. Elizabeth Gilliams presented the following: • C oncept Plan • Proposed Plan • Typical Sections Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir asked the following questions: • Explain what happened to the parking spaces in front of the area . Ms. Gilliams stated that the parking spaces closest to the crosswalk were eliminated where the bump-outs were installed. • How many spots were removed? Mr. Kamali stated that approximately one or two parking spaces on each side were removed. The change was necessary to improve pedestrian safety. He explained that people coming down from Bunker Hill often sped, and speed humps were installed before reaching Taylor Street and again after passing the i [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 3, 2026

City Council

City Council appoints Derek Reynolds and Jasmine White to Ethics Commission

The Council will hold the first reading and adopt Resolution No. 02‑2026, appointing Derek Reynolds and Jasmine White as members of the Ethics Commission for three‑year terms. They will also vote to approve the minutes from the January 6, January 20 and February 3 meetings. The agenda includes a City Manager report, public comment period, and announcements of upcoming community events.

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Agenda of the Legislative Meeting of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Meeting Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00PM 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Review of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. Mayor and Council Members Event Announcements 4. City Manager’s Report (20 Minutes) City Manager Kourosh Kamali will present his report to the Mayor and Council. 5. Public Comment Please see page 3 of the agenda, where the rules for Public Comments are listed. If you wish to speak, please advise during the meeting. New Business 6. First Reading and Adoption of Resolution No. 0 2-2026, Appointing Mr. Derek Reynolds and Ms. Jasmine White to the Ethics Commission (10 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will have the first reading and adoption of Resolution No. 02-2026. Vote: _______________ 7. Vote on Approval of Minutes (5 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will vote on approving the minutes for: • January 6, 2026, Legislative Meeting • January 20, 2026, Work Session • February 3, 2026, Legislative Meeting. Vote: _________________ 8. Adjournment Upcoming Events Budget Public Hearing – Saturday, March 21, 2026, Potts Hall/Welcome Center Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 11 AM – 1 PM – Mount Rainier Nature Center Gateway Open Studios Tour – May 9, 2026 Mount Rainier Day – Saturday, May 16, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Sat Feb 21, 2026

City Council

Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council hold strategic retreat

The Mayor and City Council are meeting for an in-person retreat to discuss team building and roles. The session includes a goal-setting exercise to brainstorm and prioritize potential City Council goals.

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✓ Decidido: Council retreat set teamwork goals; no formal decisions recorded

The City Council and Mayor participated in a five‑hour facilitated retreat focused on team building, roles, and meeting effectiveness. Council members established four teamwork goals and discussed improving meeting conduct, but no formal resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

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Agenda for Retreat of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Retreat Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:00 AM Items for discussion: 1. Introductions and Retreat Goals 2. Establish Ground Rules 3. Gathering/Icebreaker 4. Team Building: How Relationships Foster Trust 5. 10–Minute Break 6. Roles & Responsibilities 7. 30-Minute Break 8. Goal Setting Exercise – brainstorm and prioritize potential City Council goals 9. Discussion/Next Steps
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Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, February 21, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council Retreat February 21, 2026, In- Person Meeting Call to Order 9:00 am O fficials Present Mayor Celina Benitez Vice Mayor Danielle Carter Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir Councilmember Valerie Woodall Councilmember Joseph Jakuta S taff Present City Manager Kourosh Kamali M aryland Municipal League Facilitator Tom Reynolds, Director, Leadership Development M inutes provided by: City Manager Meet ing Summary On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Mayor and Council and City Manager participated in a five -hour facilitated retreat focused on team building and understanding roles and responsibilities. P re-Retreat: Participants engaged in brief individual conversations with the facilitator to share their goals for the retreat. The feedback was used to generate the retreat goals and agenda. The Council established four goals: 1. Create a climate where all voices were heard and valued. 2. Build more respectful and collaborative working relationships. 3. Develop a shared understanding of roles and responsibilities. 4. Improve communication and protocols for sharing information. T eam Building Session: The session began with the group establishing ground rules for the day’s discussions. These rules were generated by consensus and served as a reference for maintaining respectful and productive conversations. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026

City Council

City Council will discuss the FY2027 proposed budget and related items

The Mayor and City Council will hear a presentation of the FY2027 proposed budget from City Manager Kourosh Kamali and Finance Consultant Ronald Wilson. They will also discuss several resolutions, including appointments to the Ethics Commission and a Simple Resolution, as well as annual dues for the Prince George’s County Municipal Association and selection of Scholarship Committee members.

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✓ Decidido: Council appoints two members to the Ethics Commission

The City Council approved Resolution No. 02-2026, appointing Derek Reynolds and Jasmine White to the Ethics Commission. Three procedural motions to add extra meeting time (5, 2, and 4 minutes) were each passed unanimously (5-0-0). No other substantive budget or policy actions were decided at this meeting.

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Agenda of the Work Session of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland In-Person Work Session Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Items for discussion: 1. Call to Order 2. Review of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. Presentation and Discussion on FY2027 Proposed Budget (20 Minutes) City Manager Kourosh Kamali and Finance Consultant Ronald Wilson will present the FY2027 Proposed Budget to the Mayor and Council. 4. Discussion on Resolution No. 02-2026, Appointing Mr. Derek Reynolds and Ms. Jasmine White to the Ethics Commission (10 minutes) The Mayor and Council will have a discussion on Resolution No. 02-2026. 5. Discussion on Simple Resolution (15 minutes) The Mayor and Council will discuss how to address Simple Resolution. 6. Discussion on Annual Dues for Prince George’s County Municipal Association (PGCMA) (15 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will have a discussion on the annual dues for PGCMA. 7. Discussion on selecting members to the Scholarship Committee (15 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will discuss selecting members to the Scholarship Committee. 8. Discussion on the State Legislative Priorities (15 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will have a discussion on their priorities for the State Legislative Session. 9. Discussion on Minutes for January 6, 2026, Legislative Meeting (15 Minutes) The Mayor and Cou [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council Work Session February 17, 2026, In- Person Meeting Call to Order 7:00 pm P residing Officer Mayor Celina Benitez O fficials Present Vice Mayor Danielle Carter Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir Councilmember Valerie Woodall Councilmember Joseph Jakuta S taff Present City Manager Kourosh Kamali City Clerk Melissa Sam Media Production Coordinator Jared Alindogan Communication Manager Pink Howell M inutes provided by: City Clerk R eading of Agenda The agenda was read by Mayor Celina Benitez and was accepted as presented. Presentation and Discussion on FY2027 Proposed Budget City Manager Kourosh Kamali and Mr. Ronald Wilson presented the following: • Highlights • Budget Calendar • Budget Overview – Goals • Budget breakdown – Compared to FY26 • Employees • Ongoing Developments • FY27 Budget Summary M ayor Celina Benitez suggested adding an asterisk regarding the cameras to clarify that, while revenue had decreased, it also indicated that drivers were behaving more safely and not speeding to incur citations. APPROVED APRIL 7, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 Councilmember Valerie Woodall asked whether any funds would be allocated from the stop sign camera revenue. Mr. Kamali stated that the City was finalizing the contract, which the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 12, 2026

Committees

Tree Commission will discuss Arbor Day planning and upcoming tree projects

The Mount Rainier Tree Commission will review plans for Arbor Day and consider adding extra trees through the Greenworks program. It will examine the tree inventory, including invasive and naturalized city trees, and receive updates on winter street tree maintenance and pruning needs. The meeting will also provide status reports on the door hanger outreach and the Arundel Road green street project.

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✓ Decidido: Tree Commission approves minutes, plans Arbor Day and invasive tree removal

The commission approved the previous meeting’s minutes with minor edits. It adopted a recommendation to remove invasive trees smaller than 10 inches DBH, prioritizing Callery pear, white mulberry, Chinese privet, and silk tree/mimosa. Members assigned tasks to develop an Arbor Day proposal, compile a species list for rain‑garden plantings, and coordinate outreach for upcoming projects.

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Tree Commission Meeting February 12, 2026 7:30-9:00 Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83072452469?pwd=3wibd7YbT9TMBEI0c8Jr8uatj3Cc3A.1 Meeting ID: 830 7245 2469 Passcode: 988712 Meeting Facilitator: Jackie Notes: MaryLee Agenda: 1. Introductions - (5 min) 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting - (2 min) 3. Arbor Day discussion/planning - (20 min) All 4. Greenworks extra trees - (10 min) Barry 5. Tree Inventory (AUTI) - (20 min) Lester a. Invasive/naturalized city trees 6. 2026 Winter Street Tree Maintenance - (5 min) Victor 7. 2025/2026 Winter Pruning Status/Needs - (20 min) Gabe a. Training for city staff b. Priority needs 8. Status of projects (10 min) a. Door hanger project b. Arundel Road green street 9. Next meeting date
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Tree Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026 7:30-9:00 Attendees: Jackie Sabath (facilitator), Lester Scheuermann, Barry Stahl, Judy Alba, Victor Rivera, Joseph Jakuta, MaryLee Haughwout (notes) 1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting a. Meeting minutes approved with minor edits. 2. Arbor Day discussion/planning a. Arbor Day is Friday, April 24. The Tree Commission hasn’t organized an event in a few years. MaryLee suggested some ideas, including focusing on white oaks and coordinating a planting in a few city property locations, declaring the white oak the Mount Rainier tree, creating a map of white oaks in the city, and writing a short piece for city communication channels. b. Judy suggested we ask the community for ideas on activities to celebrate Arbor Day. She suggested putting something in the city newsletter. Joseph noted that the city’s email notification system doesn’t reach everyone but can be used. c. ACTION: Joseph will ask about the schedule for the next newsletter. d. Barry suggested organizing an event to demonstrate how to prune shrubs. e. ACTION: MaryLee will write up a proposal with tasks for the Tree Commission to review and sign up various activities of interest. 3. Greenworks extra trees a. Barry started looking at rain gardens where trees could be planted. There is better success for trees in rain gardens because of rainfall. Barry started taking an inventory of spots. Greenworks is happy to provide Mount Rainier more tree [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 12, 2026

Committees

✓ Decidido: Committee approved the December 2025 meeting minutes

The Recreation Committee approved the December 2025 minutes. The committee discussed grant updates, Pride event planning, spring event ideas, and a possible change to the March meeting date, but no decisions were made on those items. No new business was presented.

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City of Mount R a in ie r One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Phone: (301) 985-6585 Fax: (301) 985-6595 Recreation Committee Meeting /Email Time: February 12 , 202 6 at 6:00pm Meeting Minutes Attendees Stephanie Schlesinger, Co-Chair Emily Bird, Co-Chair Bethany Van K ampen -Saravia Valerie Woodall, Council Liaison AGENDA Recreation Committee Agenda  –  12/15 at 6: 0 0pm  Grants Status Update  Pride Planning  Spring event discussion  New Business FEBRUARY MINUTES Meeting started at 6: 39 pm Committee Votes - Committee approved Dec ember 2025 minutes Grant Update 2 - Grant status: Grant agreements should be sent to all grantees soon. Valerie followed up with the City to confirm . All grantees appear to be moving forward with planning. GAT is proceeding with events, and Emily will reconnect with the GAT team to remind them to include the Rec Committee in event promotions. - Next grant cycle: Applications for the next cycle are due in the second week of March . One application has already been received. The team will revisit and discuss possible process improvements over the summer. - Grant promotion ideas: Consider using physical flyers posted at local community locations to promote grant opportunities. Pride Event - Event timing: Tentatively planned for Saturday, June 27, pending city approval. Nearby dates to consider/avoid include Brentwood Day (June 5 or 6), Trolley Trail Day (June 13), and Capital Pride (June 20 – 21). - Tone & purpose: Keep the event [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 3, 2026

City Council

Council will vote on joining the Prince George’s County PAMC Strategic Action Plan

The Mount Rainier City Council will hold a second reading and adopt Resolution No. 01‑2026 to authorize participation in the Prince George’s County Planning Assistance for Municipalities and Communities (PAMC) Strategic Action Plan. They will also discuss and vote on Resolution No. 07‑2025 to appoint Councilmember Danielle Carter as Vice Mayor. Additional items include approving prior meeting minutes, presenting a Black History Month proclamation, and receiving a legislative update from Greenwill Consulting.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved participation in PAMC Strategic Action Plan Project

The council adopted Resolution No. 01-2026, authorizing the city to join the Prince George’s County Planning Assistance for Municipalities and Communities (PAMC) Strategic Action Plan Project. The motion to add ten minutes to the meeting agenda was also approved. No other substantive actions were decided; other items were discussed but not voted on.

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Agenda of the Legislative Meeting of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland Virtual Meeting Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 7:00PM 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Re view of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. M ayor and Council Members Event Announcements 4. P resentation and Discussion on Legislative Update from Greenwill Consulting Group (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a legislative update from Mr. Jonat han C arpenter and Ms. Lesly Feliz. 5. C ity Manager’s Report City Manager Kourosh Kamali will present his report to the Mayor and Council. 6. P roclamation in Recognition and Celebration of Black History Month (10 Minutes) Mayor Celina Benitez will present a proclamation for Black History Month. 7. Pu blic Comment Please see page 4 of the agenda, where the rules for Public Comments are listed. I f y ou wish to speak, please advise during the virtual meeting. Old Business 8. Sec ond Reading and Adoption of Resolution No. 01 -2026, Authorizing Participation in the Prince George’s County Planning Assistance for Municipalities and Communities (PAMC) Strategic Action Plan Project (10 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will have the second reading and adoption of Resolution No. 01-2026. Vote : _______________ 9. Discu ssion and Vote on Resolution No. 07-2025, Vice Mayor Rotation (15 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will discuss and vote [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, February 3, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council Legislative Meeting February 3, 2026, Virtual Meeting C all to Order 7:00 pm P residing Officer Mayor Celina Benitez O fficials Present Vice Mayor Valerie Woodall Councilmember Danielle Carter Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir Councilmember Joseph Jakuta S taff Present City Manager Kourosh Kamali City Clerk Melissa Sam Media Production Coordinator Jared Alindogan M inutes provided by: City Clerk C all to Order and Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. R eading of Agenda The agenda was read by Vice Mayor Valerie Woodall and accepted as presented. M ayor and Councilmember Event Announcements Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir stated that the next Council work session would be held in person at Potts Hall. C ouncilmember Danielle Carter reported the following: • The CERT team would host a Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction training on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. She noted that the training had been rescheduled due to the weather event. • The next CERT meeting would take place on Monday, February 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. APPROVED MARCH 3, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, February 3, 2026 • She thanked everyone who vol [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

City Council

City Council reviews FY2026 budget, housing study, and local projects

The Mount Rainier City Council held a virtual work session on January 20, 2026 to discuss several agenda items. Council members heard a presentation on Missing Middle Housing from the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission. They reviewed a building application for 3001 Taylor Street and the FY2026 operating budget and second‑quarter capital improvement financial report. Additional discussions covered the Arts Commission report, support for outreach opposing the proposed Landover Data Center, and three routine resolutions (appointing a resident agent, designating a public information act representative, and a vice‑mayor rotation).

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✓ Decidido: Council agreed to provide a letter supporting opposition to Landover Data Center

The council approved adding extra time for two presentations, each by a unanimous 4-0-0 vote. Council members also agreed to provide a letter of support for the community group opposing the Landover Data Center. Additional procedural motions to add five minutes for a discussion and to adjourn the meeting were also passed unanimously.

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Agenda of the Work Session of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland Virtual Work Session Tuesday, January 20, 2026 7:00 PM Items for discussion: 1. Call to Order 2. Re view of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. P resentation and Discussion on Missing Middle Housing (20 Minutes) Ms. Karen Mierow from the Maryland -National Capital Park and Planning Commission will make a presentation to the Mayor and Council on Missing Middle Housing 4. P resentation of Building Application for 3 001 Taylor Street, Mount Rainier, Maryland (10 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a presentation from the owner of 3001 Taylor Street, Mount Rainier , Maryland. 5. P resentation and Discussion on Report from the Arts Commission (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a report from the Arts Commission. 6. D iscussion on Support for the “Help Us Stop The Landover Dat a Center” Community Outreach (15 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will discuss support for the Landover community’ s outreach e fforts opposing the proposed Landover Data Center. 7. P resentation and Discussion of the F Y2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Second Quarter Financial Report (20 Minutes) Finance Consultant Ronald Wilson with present the FY2026 Operating Budget a nd C apital Improvement Second Quarter Financial Report to the Mayor and Council. 8. Discussion on Resolution No. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, January 20, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council Work Session January 20, 2026, Virtual Meeting Call to Order 7:00 pm P residing Officer Mayor Celina Benitez O fficials Present Vice Mayor Valerie Woodall Councilmember Danielle Carter Councilmember Joseph Jakuta Of ficials Absent Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir S taff Present City Manager Kourosh Kamali City Clerk Melissa Sam Media Production Coordinator Jared Alindogan M inutes provided by: City Clerk R eading of Agenda The agenda was read by Councilmember Valerie Woodall and was accepted with the removal of number 11, Discussion on Simple Resolution. Presentation and Discussion on Missing Middle Housing Ms. Karen Mierow and Mr. John Parks presented the following: • What is Missing Middle Housing? • Why is the lack of Missing Middle Housing in Prince George’s County a Problem? • What are the benefits of Missing Middle Housing? • MMH Mission Statement Motion to add 10 minutes Moved by Mayor Celina Benitez Seconded by Councilmember Danielle Carter Recorded: 4-0-0, Motion Passed APPROVED MARCH 3, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, January 20, 2026 Councilmember Danielle Carter asked what individual council members could do to help, especially in a community like Mount Rainier, which did not have many vacant real estate to encourage that kind [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 6, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider strategic action plan and human rights proclamation

The Mayor and City Council will hold a first reading of a resolution to participate in the Prince George’s County Strategic Action Plan Project. The body will also vote on a resolution proclaiming December 10th as Human Rights Day.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved a motion to add three minutes (4-0-0)

The agenda was accepted with the removal of item 11, the discussion and vote on support for the “Help Us Stop The Landover Data Center” outreach. A motion to add three minutes to the meeting was introduced by Mayor Celina Benitez, seconded by Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir, and passed unanimously (4-0-0). No other policy or budget decisions were recorded.

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Agenda of the Legislative Meeting of the Mayor and City Council City of Mount Rainier, Maryland Virtual Meeting Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 7:00PM 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Review of Agenda (5 minutes) The Mayor and Council will review the agenda for the meeting, adding or deleting topics of interest or discussion. 3. Mayor and Council Members Event Announcements 4. Presentation from the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA) (20 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a presentation from Ms. Meagan Baco, Executive Director, and the team from the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA). 5. Presentation of Building Application for 3 803 32 nd Street, Mount Rainier, Maryland (10 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will receive a presentation from the owner of 3 803 32 nd Street, Mount Rainier , Maryland. 6. City Manager’s Report City Manager Kourosh Kamali will present his report to the Mayor and Council. 7. Public Comment Please see page 3 of the agenda, where the rules for Public Comments are listed. If you wish to speak, please advise during the virtual meeting. Old Business 8. Second Reading and Adoption of Resolution No. 10-2025 (10 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will have the second reading and adoption of Resolution No. 10-2025, Proclaiming December 10th as Human Rights Day. Vote: __________________ 9. Vote on Approval of Minutes (5 Minutes) The Mayor and Council will vote on approving the minutes for: • Nove [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier, Mayor and Council Meeting, January 6, 2026 Official Minutes of the City of Mount Rainier Mayor and City Council Legislative Meeting January 6, 2026, Virtual Meeting Call to Order 7:00 pm Presiding Officer Mayor Celina Benitez Officials Present Vice Mayor Valerie Woodall Councilmember Danielle Carter Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir Councilmember Joseph Jakuta Staff Present City Manager Kourosh Kamali Director of Code Compliance Alma Ferrufino City Clerk Melissa Sam Media Production Coordinator Jared Alindogan Minutes provided by: City Clerk Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Reading of Agenda The agenda was read by Vice Mayor Valerie Woodall and accepted with the removal of number 11, Discussion and Vote on Support for the “Help Us Stop The Landover Data Center” Community Outreach. Mayor and Councilmember Event Announcements Councilmember Jenny Hoffpauir stated that the ribbon cutting was scheduled for the following day at 11:00 a.m. at Potts Hall, 1 Municipal Place, Mount Rainier, and expressed hope that residents would attend. Councilmember Joseph Jakuta encouraged residents to visit the City’s website and sign up to join the Mount Rainier Green Team. He stated that applications were being accepted and that an environmental background was not required, though preferred. He noted that individuals who simply wante [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]