Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team)
Regular MeetingTakoma Park, MD · February 5, 2024
Minutes
Sustainable Maryland Committee Meeting Minutes
February 5, 2024
Attendance
Chiara Atoyebi
Dorothy Estrada
Melissa Klein
Janet Owens
Jeremy Schwartz
Emanuel Wagner
Sophia Yarrow
Guest: James Wang
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm.
Adoption of the January 8, 2024 minutes was postponed until the next meeting.
Discussion
(1) The Committee gave introductions to Melissa Klein who participated as a new official
member.
(2) Revised draft presentations for the City Council February 7, 2024 meeting on proposed
Sustainability Actions were delivered to the Committee for a second time in preparation for the
February 7, 2024 City Council meeting
a. Emanuel Wagner delivered an updated presentation on a proposal for installing fast EV
chargers at multi-family buildings.
b. Janet Owens delivered an updated presentation to the Committee on food waste
management and composting.
c. The Committee members provided feedback to incorporate in final drafts.
The Committee adjourned at 8:30pm.
Agenda
Sustainable Maryland Committee Meeting
February 5, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. (Virtual & In-Person)
Community Center - Hydrangea Room
Agenda
1. Attendance/Quorum
2. Welcome of New Committee member
3. Approval of Minutes from January 22 meeting
4. Review and approval of recommendations on Food Waste Collection Program (to
be shared ahead of meeting)
5. Review and approval of recommendations on EV charging Expansion (to be
shared ahead of meeting)
6. Feb 7 Council Presentation - Logistics
7. Open Discussion/News items/Events
8. Review of Actions & Adjourn
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