City Council

CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING Monday, March 16, 2026 – 6:30 PM Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium 7500 Maple Avenue 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. Remote participation by Zoom continues to be an option for public comments, public hearings, and certain presentations. To view information about attending and commenting at City Council meetings, see the City Council Meetings page on the City website. To view agendas and agenda item background information, see the Agenda Center. AGENDA 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Mayor Searcy Councilmember Landman, Councilmember Dyballa, Councilmember Schlegel, Councilmember Gilbert, Councilmember Honzak, Councilmember Wesolek Link for anyone wishing to comment via Zoom. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing on Proposed Charter Amendments to Change Future Terms of Office from Two Years to Four Years • The public may comment in person at the hearing, on Zoom during the hearing, or in writing. • Commenters in the Auditorium or on Zoom have up to three (3) minutes to speak. • To comment on Zoom, the deadline to register to comment is 5:00 PM on the day of the hearing (March 16). ADJOURNMENT City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, March 16, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Closed Session/Administrative Session 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 Monday, March 16, 2026 Page 2 of 2