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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CLOSED SESSION, VOTING SESSION AND WORK SESSION Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – 7:30 PM 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; or on YouTube. REVISED AGENDA 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 6:30 PM VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION • Signed Closing Statement (PDF) The City Council will vote to convene in closed session in the Community Center Auditorium at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 to be briefed on City Council safety protocols and emergency plans. The meeting will be closed pursuant to General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(10) “To discuss public security, if the public body determines that public discussion would constitute a risk to the public or to public security, including: (i) the deployment of fire and police services and staff; and/or (ii) the development and implementation of emergency plans. The City Council finds that discussing security protocols is essential for the City Council to identify and address potential risks, supporting the safety and well-being of the community. Because these discussions involve sensitive information, the Council, in accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act, is holding this discussion in closed session to prevent compromising security. Specifically, risks include: • Revealing security protocols in public could allow individuals with malicious intent to exploit weaknesses or gaps in the city’s safety measures. • Disclosing emergency response plans may make it easier for potential threats to circumvent or undermine those procedures. • Sharing details about vulnerabilities or areas of concern could increase the risk of targeted attacks or disruptions. • Public discussion of sensitive information may inadvertently expose confidential data related to personnel, infrastructure, or technology, putting the community at greater risk. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE • Rolling Agenda (PDF) City Council Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Page 1 of 3 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SUMMARY OF MARCH 5, 2026 CLOSED SESSION (PDF) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS* GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (*Sign up for public hearings and public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.) COUNCIL COMMENTS CITY MANAGER COMMENTS • City Manager Comments (PDF) VOTING SESSION 1. CONSENT AGENDA • Agenda Item Cover (PDF) A. Ordinance Rescinding (Ordinance 2025-35) Prior Approval of Purchase of Two EV Pickup Trucks (PDF) B. Ordinance Approving the Purchase of Two Replacement EV Pickup Trucks (PDF) 2. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code Chapter 8.16, Sale of Food and Drink, for the Purpose of Expanding the Types of Use Agreements the City may Use to Effectuate the Purposes of this Chapter as they relate to Outdoor Cafes (PDF) WORK SESSION 3. Traffic Calming/Sidewalk CIP Recommendations (PDF) o Presentation (PDF) 4. Council Term Lengths (PDF) ADJOURNMENT City Council Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Page 2 of 3 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, March 11, 2026 Page 3 of 3