Hyattsville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Compensation Review Committee sets peer cities and scope; Hyattsville Council contract items await published minutes

Only one Hyattsville body that met in the past two weeks has published minutes: the Compensation Review Committee, which met Oct. 7 and settled two questions that define its work for the next three years. The rest of the period — including a City Council agenda that listed a $645,000 contract increase — is documented only by agendas, so no outcome, vote tally, or approval is known for those meetings.

Compensation Review Committee sets scope and peer cities

According to official minutes, the committee approved its meeting agenda and approved previous meeting minutes by a unanimous voice vote. Members established a peer set of eight cities in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area for research: Takoma Park, Greenbelt, College Park, Bowie, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Falls Church, and Fairfax City. The committee confirmed that its scope is limited to recommending financial compensation for the next three years, and members began designing a survey to assess how compensation affects the ability to serve in office.

The committee was scheduled to meet again Oct. 14 to discuss and possibly adopt a Councilor survey and to plan milestones backward, a discussion led by Erin. No minutes from that meeting have been published.

City Council agenda listed contract items

The City Council's Oct. 12 agenda listed a change order for Low Impact Development Center (LIDC) for the Kennedy Street Project that would increase the contract by $645,000. It also listed an expenditure not to exceed $300,000 to NZI Construction for CIP Roadway Improvements, and contracts for the Driskell Park Rec Center of $85,000 for RoofPro LLC and $75,000 for Wallmark.

The agenda further listed approval of RFP ADM2027-01 for Executive Search Consultant Services to recruit a City Administrator, and appropriation of a $13,791.00 grant for police portable and mobile radios. Because minutes are not yet published, these remain agenda items; the record supplied does not show whether any were voted on or approved.

Audit Committee took up FY24 statements

The Audit Committee met virtually Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Its agenda included discussion of the City of Hyattsville FY24 Financial Statements and related documents, a question-and-answer session with the City Finance Department, approval of minutes, and a review of action items. No time was allotted for public comment; comments may be emailed to [email protected].

Other bodies in the past two weeks

• **Shade Tree Board (Oct. 7):** agenda listed a report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals; discussion of the Tree Ordinance; a Tree Report Card Checklist; Heritage Tree Outreach; and staffing for the 10/10/26 County Green Fest.
• **Youth Advisory Council (Oct. 8):** agenda listed an outreach campaign and survey for the new Youth Center on 40th Avenue, a review of a bike grant with Nohely Alvarez, and planning for the Hyattsville Zombie Run on Oct. 17 and Hyattsville Treat-O-Rama on Oct. 24.
• **Environment Committee (Oct. 13):** agenda listed a Chair and Vice Chair election for December 2026, Climate Action Plan recommendations following the 9/22 Council presentation, waste reduction recommendations to Council, a Green Festival report back, and an updated Committee Handbook.
• **Ethics Commission (Oct. 13):** met virtually; the agenda listed updates on the Annual Campaign Finance Report.
• **Educational Facilities Task Force (Oct. 15):** agenda listed approval of minutes from Aug. 20, 2026 and a presentation on bike parking at schools.
• **Board of Supervisors of Elections (Oct. 6):** agenda listed review of the 2027 Election Calendar, discussion of new state laws on elections, a vendor update, and public comment.

Coming up

• **Oct. 19 — Education Advisory Committee:** approval of the meeting agenda and Sept. 21, 2026 minutes; 2026 College/Trade fair updates; Principals Luncheon planning including date, catering, and location.
• **Oct. 28 — Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee:** presentation and Q&A with independent expert Mr. Quinn on Automated License Plate Reader technology; introduction of applicant Tim Schwedes (Ward 5); Hyattsville Police Department update from Chief Towers.

Hyattsville Council to weigh $645,000 Kennedy Street contract increase; most recent meetings still lack published minutes

Hyattsville's City Council on Oct. 12 is set to consider a $645,000 increase to a contract for the Kennedy Street Project, along with other infrastructure contracts and a request to hire an executive search firm to recruit a new City Administrator. These items appear on the meeting agenda. Minutes have not been published, so no votes or outcomes are confirmed.

Most of the recent meetings summarized below are agenda-only for the same reason. Where minutes exist, this roundup reports what was decided; where they do not, it reports only what was scheduled.

City Council agenda: contracts and a city administrator search

The Oct. 12 City Council agenda lists:

• A change order for Low Impact Development Center (LIDC) for the Kennedy Street Project increasing the contract by $645,000
• An expenditure not to exceed $300,000 to NZI Construction for CIP Roadway Improvements
• Contracts for Driskell Park Rec Center: $85,000 for RoofPro LLC and $75,000 for Wallmark
• Approval of RFP ADM2027-01 for Executive Search Consultant Services to recruit a City Administrator
• Appropriation of $13,791.00 grant for police portable and mobile radios

The agenda also lists discussion of traffic calming projects and several appointments.

What was decided

One recent meeting has published minutes. The Compensation Review Committee met Sept. 30 and agreed not to vote on substantive matters during that meeting. According to the minutes, members approved the agenda as presented, approved previous meeting minutes, designated Thomas Wright and Michael Horlick as alternating co-chairs, and selected Google Drive for committee working documents. Members also established a research plan to compare municipality compensation and benefits.

Other recent meetings (agenda only)

• **Common Ownership Community Advisory Commitee, Oct. 1:** Review of a draft ordinance amending the Hyattsville Code to let HOA boards request establishment or dissolution of residential parking permit zones by majority board vote; a motion requesting an ordinance to define minimum road standards; HOA trash collection and city engagement; sample public realm street standards. Next steps listed an inventory of common ownership communities and a summary of city and association service overlaps.
• **Board of Supervisors of Election, Oct. 6:** Review of the 2027 election calendar, discussion of new state election laws, and a vendor update.
• **Audit Committee, Oct. 6 (virtual):** Discussion of the City's FY24 Financial Statements and related documents, a Q&A with the City Finance Department, approval of minutes, and review of action items. No public comment period was scheduled; comments may be emailed to [email protected].
• **Compensation Review Committee, Oct. 7:** Discussion of committee powers under the City Code, research reports by Kara Brooks and Jimmy McClellan, and maintaining a weekly meeting schedule.
• **Shade Tree Board, Oct. 7:** Report on approved permits, denials, and illegal removals; discussion of the Tree Ordinance; review of the Tree Report Card Checklist; heritage tree outreach; and staffing for the 10/10/26 County Green Fest.
• **Youth Advisory Council, Oct. 8:** Outreach campaign and survey for the new Youth Center on 40th Avenue; review of a bike grant with Nohely Alvarez; planning for the Hyattsville Zombie Run on Oct. 17 and Hyattsville Treat-O-Rama on Oct. 24.

Coming up

• **Environment Committee, Oct. 13:** Chair and Vice Chair election for December 2026; Climate Action Plan recommendations following the 9/22 Council presentation; waste reduction recommendations to Council; Green Festival report back; updated Committee Handbook and orientations.
• **Ethics Commission, Oct. 13 (virtual):** Routine business, including updates on the Annual Campaign Finance Report.
• **Compensation Review Committee, Oct. 14:** Discussion and possible adoption of a Councilor survey, plus backward planning of milestones.

Residents can check the city's meeting portal for agendas, minutes, and participation details. Where minutes are not yet posted, the agenda is the only official record of what was scheduled.

Hyattsville advisory boards discuss tree rules, backpack drive, and officer elections

Hyattsville's advisory boards and committees met last week to discuss a range of topics, from tree ordinances to a backpack drive. No formal decisions were published for any of the meetings; all were agenda-only sessions with minutes not yet available.

Race and Equity Task Force (July 28)

The Race and Equity Task Force met virtually to review the June meeting minutes, receive updates from the City Council, and discuss a documentary screening event. The Equity Officer also provided an update. All items were for discussion and information sharing; no votes were recorded.

Education Advisory Committee (July 30)

The Education Advisory Committee discussed the 2026 backpack drive and the College/Trade fair, both of which are upcoming. Members also talked about a Principals' Luncheon, collaboration with the Youth Advisory Council, and Fall 2026 priorities and planning. No decisions were listed.

Common Ownership Community Advisory Committee (Aug. 3)

This committee met to introduce members and elect officers, including a Chair, Co-Chair/Vice Chair, and Record Keeper. The body also reviewed its meeting calendar. The agenda did not include any other business, and no outcomes have been published.

Shade Tree Board (Aug. 5)

The Shade Tree Board took up several items, including a discussion of the city's tree ordinance and a review of the Heritage Tree Plan. Members also considered a potential merger with the Environmental Committee, discussed distribution of a Tree Report Card Checklist, and planned staffing for the County Green Fest on Oct. 10, 2026. These were discussion items only.

Coming up

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee – Aug. 12, 2026. The Hyattsville Police Department will present on its use of Flock cameras, followed by a Q&A session. Chief Jarod Towers will give a general department update. This is an upcoming agenda; no decisions have been made yet.

All meeting agendas and minutes, when available, are posted on the city's official website.

Hyattsville advisory bodies take up snow removal fines, student support events, and Flock cameras

Five Hyattsville advisory bodies met between July 20 and July 30, 2026, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so no formal outcomes can be confirmed from the available records. The agendas show the Code Compliance Advisory Board was scheduled to conduct a final review and approval of a snow removal fines memo, while the Education Advisory Committee met twice to plan the 2026 backpack drive and College/Trade fair. Residents can attend two upcoming meetings in the next two weeks, including a session on the Police Department's use of Flock cameras.

Code Compliance Advisory Board — July 22

The board met virtually and was scheduled to conduct a final review and approval of a snow removal fines memo. The agenda also listed a discussion on collaboration with the Race and Equity Task Force, plus updates from city staff and City Council. Because minutes are not yet published, whether the memo was approved is not confirmed in the available record.

Education Advisory Committee — July 20 and July 30

The committee met twice, both times to coordinate student resources. Agendas for both sessions listed the 2026 backpack drive, the 2026 College/Trade fair, a Principals' Luncheon, collaboration with the Youth Advisory Council, and Fall 2026 priorities and planning. The July 30 agenda framed the backpack drive and college/trade fair items as updates. No decisions are recorded in the available materials.

Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee — July 23

The committee was scheduled to vote on approving or amending minutes from its June 25 meeting. Discussion items included a rescheduled nutrition program, a bike rodeo event, a microplastics educational event, and Neighborhood Beautification/Environment Day. The meeting was open for public comment. Minutes are not yet published, so the minutes vote and any event decisions cannot be confirmed.

Race and Equity Task Force — July 28

The task force met virtually. The agenda listed public comment, approval of June minutes, City Council meeting updates, discussion of a documentary screening event, and an update from the Equity Officer. No formal decisions were listed; the items were for discussion and information sharing.

Coming up

• **Common Ownership Community Advisory Committee — Monday, Aug. 3, 2026:** The committee is scheduled to introduce members and elect a Chair, Co-Chair/Vice Chair, and Record Keeper, and to review its meeting calendar.
• **Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee — Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026:** The agenda includes a presentation and Q&A on the Hyattsville Police Department's use of Flock, plus a department update from Chief Jarod Towers.

Note: All five recent meetings are listed as "agenda only" with minutes not yet published. This roundup reports what was scheduled for discussion or action; it does not confirm what was decided. Readers can consult the official agendas and minutes on the City of Hyattsville website for verified outcomes.

Hyattsville Council Weighs $323,000 in Service Contracts, PILOT Request; Most Boards Held Discussion-Only Sessions

Hyattsville's City Council had the busiest agenda of the past two weeks, with items totaling at least $323,000 in proposed FY27 service contracts and a Payment in Lieu of Taxes request for the Sanctuary at Hyattsville Crossing. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the eight recent meetings, so no vote tallies or final decisions can be confirmed from the available records.

City Council — July 13

The Council scheduled two meetings on the same day. One agenda included a presentation on Resolution 2026-02, which concerns the issuance of refunding bonds for the University Town Center Special Taxing District (UTC). Refunding bonds typically replace older debt with new debt, often to reduce interest costs.

The second Council agenda included:

• A presentation on a PILOT request from Pennrose for the Sanctuary at Hyattsville Crossing. A PILOT is an agreement where a property owner makes payments to the city instead of paying standard property taxes.
• A contract with Northstar Tutoring for youth services, not to exceed $80,000.
• An expenditure for Professional Lawn Maintenance Services (PLMS), not to exceed $146,000.
• An expenditure for Environmental Quality Resources (EQR) stormwater maintenance, not to exceed $97,000.
• A variance application for 3000 Jamestown Rd regarding lot area and yard depth.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether any of these items were voted on or approved.

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee — July 8

This virtual meeting was scheduled for discussion only, with no votes planned. Items included final recommendations on a communications strategy for immigration resources, an update on committee membership, and a discussion on Flock camera systems. Chief Towers was listed to provide a police department update. Public comments were allowed.

Board of Supervisors of Election — July 7 and July 15

The Board met twice. The July 7 meeting at the City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, included a research update on ranked-choice voting. The July 15 virtual meeting was set to approve April 15, 2026 minutes, conduct a final review and approval of a snow removal fines memo, and discuss collaboration with the Race and Equity Task Force.

Ethics Commission — July 14

The Ethics Commission held a virtual meeting to approve previous minutes, review financial disclosures, and discuss new business.

Hyattsville Environment Committee — July 14

The committee reviewed waste-reduction options for the Department of Public Works as a follow-up to prior action items. Members also discussed ways to increase resident participation in environmental programs, a possible table at the Summer Jam event, and an announcement about the Prince George's County Climate Stewards Academy, which has an application deadline of July 20, 2026.

Educational Facilities Task Force — July 16

This body was scheduled to approve May 21, 2026 minutes and discuss a letter to the PGCPS Board of Education.

Coming Up

The Education Advisory Committee meets today, July 20, to discuss the 2026 backpack drive, a 2026 college/trade fair, a Principals' Luncheon, Fall 2026 priorities, and collaboration with the Youth Advisory Council.

No other upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official calendar for any newly posted sessions.

Hyattsville Council to weigh UTC refunding bonds, PILOT request, and FY27 service contracts tonight

Hyattsville's City Council has a packed agenda for its July 13 regular meeting, with a presentation on refunding bonds for the University Town Center Special Taxing District, a Payment in Lieu of Taxes request for the Sanctuary at Hyattsville Crossing, and votes on three FY27 service contracts totaling up to $323,000.

City Council — July 13 (tonight)

The Council is scheduled to receive a presentation on Resolution 2026-02, which concerns the issuance of refunding bonds for the University Town Center Special Taxing District (UTC). Refunding bonds typically replace existing debt with new debt at different terms, though no specific dollar figures for the bonds are listed in the agenda.

The Council will also consider a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) request from Pennrose for the Sanctuary at Hyattsville Crossing. A PILOT is an agreement in which a property owner makes payments to a local government instead of paying standard property taxes.

Three FY27 service contracts are up for votes:

• **Northstar Tutoring** for youth services — not to exceed $80,000
• **Professional Lawn Maintenance Services (PLMS)** — not to exceed $146,000
• **Environmental Quality Resources (EQR)** for stormwater maintenance — not to exceed $97,000

The Council will also review a variance application for 3000 Jamestown Rd regarding lot area and yard depth.

Shade Tree Board — July 1

The Shade Tree Board met July 1, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions can be confirmed. The agenda called for reviewing approved permits, denials, and illegal tree removals, as well as discussing a heritage tree plan and a potential merger with the Environmental Committee. The board also planned to discuss finalizing a tree report card, fall replacement tree planting, and staffing plans for fall events.

Board of Supervisors of Election — July 7

The Board of Supervisors of Election met July 7 at 4 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street. Minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included approval of minutes, a research update on ranked-choice voting (RCV), and new business. No specific actions or decisions were detailed in the agenda.

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee — July 8

The Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee met virtually on July 8. Minutes have not yet been published. The agenda listed discussion items only, with no votes scheduled. Items included final recommendations on a communications strategy for immigration resources, an update on committee membership, and a discussion on Flock camera systems. Chief Towers was scheduled to provide a police department update. Public comments were allowed.

Coming up

• **City Council — July 13 (tonight):** Two council agendas are posted for this date — one covering Resolution 2026-02 on UTC refunding bonds, and another covering the PILOT request, FY27 service contracts, and the Jamestown Rd variance. Residents should check the city website for meeting time and location.

No additional meetings are listed on the provided schedule for the next 14 days beyond the July 13 City Council sessions.