On Wednesday, December 11, the regular City Council met with the District 20 Delegation to discuss Takoma Park Legislative Priorities.

View the Council Presentation here. 

• Presentation of Takoma Park Legislative Priorities (PDF)
• Recording of the City Council Meeting with D20 Delegation (link)
• Agenda (PDF)

Timeline

7:30 PM

Welcome and Overview – Mayor Talisha Searcy

7:40 PM

Public Comments – Opportunity for District 20 residents and organizations to inform the Delegation of needs and priorities in person or via Zoom. ** (Link to register to make a comment over Zoom)

8:10 PM

Presentation of Takoma Park Legislative Priorities

8:25 PM

Delegation Comments

8:50 PM

Summary and Closing

9:00 PM

Break

** Public comments during this meeting should be directed to the District 20 Delegation. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each and the overall time for comments is limited to 30 minutes. Residents may sign up by 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting to comment over Zoom. Sign up for comments in person will be available in the Auditorium. Contact Jessie Carpenter (301-891-7267 or email JessieC@takomaparkmd.gov) with questions.

The City Council will meet with Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administrator William Pines on Wednesday, May 22. The meeting begins at 7:30 PM.

There will be a 30-minute public comment period at the beginning of the meeting on SHA topics only. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each and advance sign up is required before 5 PM on the day of the meeting, whether commenting in person or on Zoom. Contact the City Clerk at clerk@takomaparkmd.gov to sign up.

After the session with Administrator Pines, general public comments will be permitted.

• View the complete meeting agenda.

An Administrative Regulation is being proposed to establish reservation procedures and requirements, fees, rules, guidelines, and programming priorities for the use of certain public facilities in accordance with Takoma Park Code, Chapter 14.20 Public Space and Public Buildings. The regulation updates and replaces Administrative Regulation 2011-1.

• Review the Proposed Regulation

Pursuant to the requirements of the “Administrative Regulations Ordinance” (Authority: Chapter 2.12 “Administrative Regulations,” of the Takoma Park Code), notice of the City’s intention to adopt an administrative regulation must be publicly noted, allowing residents the opportunity to comment on the proposal. The proposed regulation is available for review at www.takomaparkmd.gov. To obtain further information about the proposed regulation, contact Gregory Clark, Director, Recreation Department, 301-891-7227 or GregoryC@takomaparkmd.gov. Written comments on the proposed regulation may be emailed to Clerk@takomaparkmd.gov. The deadline for receipt of public comments is Friday, June 7, 2024.

The City Council is seeking applicants for the 2023-2024 Takoma  Park Youth Council.

Application Form

Applications have been extended for the Takoma Park Youth Council until Friday, August 25.

The Takoma Park Youth Council was established by the City Council:

1. To provide an opportunity for the youth of Takoma Park to acquire a greater knowledge of and appreciation for local government through active participation in the system.
2. To help the City Council to address problems and accomplish the goals of this community by working directly with the representatives of youth.
3. To serve the youth of Takoma Park by:
   • informing the Takoma Park municipal government of the needs and wishes of youth;
   • planning and implementing social, educational, cultural and recreational activities for the youth;
   • working with the Mayor, City Council, City department heads, schools, civic clubs and service organizations to provide service and leadership opportunities for the youth of the City; and,
   • helping to instill a feeling of positive self-worth and esteem, teaching respect for the rights of others, and promoting community pride.

Youth Council members receive SSL hours for their service!

Youth Council Charter

Youth Council web page

Please contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, with questions or requests for additional information: jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 240-723-0437.

Administrative Regulation 2018-1 – Outdoor Cafe Permit Regulation, regulates the establishment and permitting of outdoor cafes operating within the public right-of-way as authorized in Takoma Park Code Section 8.16.090. The regulation has been in effect since 2018. An amendment to the regulation is being proposed to increase the permit and lease fees, enable annual fee updates by publication of fees on July 1 of each year, and remove the requirement for a “processing fee.”

Review the Proposed Amendment to the Regulation (PDF)

Pursuant to the requirements of the “Administrative Regulations Ordinance” (Authority: Chapter 2.12 “Administrative Regulations,” of the Takoma Park Code), a notice of the City’s intention to adopt, amend, or repeal an administrative regulation must be publicly noted allowing residents the opportunity to comment on the proposal.

To obtain further information about the proposed regulation, contact:

Ira Kowler, Acting Director
Housing and Community Development Department,
Tel: 301-891-7230
Email: IraK@takomaparkmd.gov.

Written comments on the proposed regulation may be emailed to Clerk@takomaparkmd.gov. The deadline for receipt of public comments is Monday, July 31, 2023.

It seems likely that the EYA project will pass through the DC permitting process and a mixed-use development will be built at the Takoma Metro Station. Evan Goldman, Executive Vice President Development and Acquisitions for EYA, and Caren Garfield, VP Multifamily Development, have both agreed to join Ward 1 at 7:45pm on June 6th in the Auditorium at 7500 Maple Avenue. Questions will be taken from the audience in the Auditorium and questions sent by chat will be taken over Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. The meeting will be recorded.

This meeting is hosted by Councilmember Fulcher (Ward 1)

Zoom link for those who cannot attend in person.