City Council

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 – CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION SESSION, 6:30 PM (The Council will meet regarding evaluation of an outside legal firm to perform an independent audit relating to the events giving rise to the litigation known as Cooper v. City of Takoma Park. Administrative function sessions are closed to the public.) CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PRESENTATION AND WORK SESSION Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – 7:30 PM Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium The public can view the meeting on Zoom, on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook Remote participation by Zoom continues to be an option for public comments, public hearings, and certain presentations. For information about attending and commenting at City Council meetings, and to view agendas and agenda item background information, see Council Meetings and Documents on the City website. REVISED AGENDA 7:30 PM CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Searcy Councilmember Landman, Councilmember Dyballa, Councilmember Schlegel, Councilmember Gilbert, Councilmember Honzak, Councilmember Wesolek CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE • Rolling Agenda dated May 20, 2025 (PDF) FOR THE RECORD • Proclamation of National Public Works Week (May 18-24, 2025) (PDF) PUBLIC COMMENTS COUNCIL COMMENTS City Council Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Page 1 of 2 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS PRESENTATION 1. Presentation of Performance Measurement Design Project – Draft Report (30-minute presentation; 20-minute Q&A) o Cover memo and presentation (PDF) o Draft Report (PDF) 2. Presentation on Rent Stabilization by Dr. Christina Stacy of the Urban Institute (PDF) (30-minute presentation; 20-minute Q&A) WORK SESSION 3. Ordinance Amending Title 6 Housing Regarding the Issuance of Rental Licenses (PDF) (15-minute presentation; 15-minute Q&A) 4. Discussion of Legislative Action Requests to be Submitted to the Maryland Municipal League (PDF) (20 minutes) ADJOURNMENT Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act. ADA Notice The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance. City Council Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Page 2 of 2