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City Council Meeting

April 13, 2026 · Hyattsville, MD
Source: Source Document (PDF, 10 pp)
Retrieved April 28, 2026 from hyattsvillemd.api.civicclerk.com ↗
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Attendees

✓ Robert S. Croslin (Mayor)
✓ Joseph Solomon (Council President, Ward 5)
✓ Kareem Redmond (Council Vice President, Ward 3)
✓ Joanne Waszczak (Ward 1)
✓ Greg Barnes (Ward 1)
✓ Danny Schaible (Ward 2)
✓ Emily Strab (Ward 2)
✓ Gopi Dhokai (Ward 3)
✓ Edouard Haba (Ward 4)
✓ Michelle Lee (Ward 4)
✓ Kelson Nisbett (Ward 5)
✓ Tracey E. Douglas (City Administrator)
✓ Nate Groenendyk (City Clerk)
✓ Present: 13/13

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

UNANIMOUS

#3

UNANIMOUS

#4

UNANIMOUS

#5

UNANIMOUS

#6

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM.
#2

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
#3

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved unanimously.
#4

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved unanimously.
#5

Public Comment

Public comments were submitted electronically.
#6

City Administrator Update

The City Administrator provided an update.
#7

Presentations

Presentations were given on the Climate Action Plan and Vehicle Replacement Plan.
#8

Proclamations

A proclamation was approved designating April as Arab American Heritage Month.
#9

Appointments

Appointments were made to various committees.
#10

Consent Items

Consent items were approved unanimously.
#11

Action Items

Action items were discussed, including the installation of a Portland Loo at Hyatt Park.

Public Comments

3 speakers
Amanda Eisen · Topic: Support for purchasing the lower lot of the Werrlein Project

The resident expressed support for the city to purchase the lower lot to add more open space to Driskell Park.

Julie Wolf · Topic: Support for purchasing the lower lot of the Werrlein Project

The resident, a Climate and Soil Scientist, expressed support for the city to purchase the lower lot to ensure stormwater management and protect the surrounding area.

Leigh Altman · Topic: Support for purchasing the Suffrage Pointe Lower parcel

The resident expressed support for the city to purchase the parcel to provide more green space, strengthen climate resilience, and improve public health.