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Votes at a glance: Mayor and Council actions May 19, 2025 — consent agenda, education commission appointments, cannabis zoning text amendment filing
Summary
The Mayor and Council approved the consent agenda, appointed three Education Commission members to two‑year terms, and authorized staff to file a zoning text amendment on cannabis dispensaries (vote 6–1 to file).
At its May 19 meeting the Mayor and Council took several formal, recorded actions summarized below.
Consent agenda (approved): The Council approved Consent Item 9A–9E by motion: authorization for the City Manager to execute a MDOT SHA cost‑sharing agreement for final design of the Hurley Bridge Replacement Project; authorization for the City Manager to sign the administrative order on consent for the Cross Connection Control Program with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; approval of FY25 Community Development Block Grant subaward agreements and authorization for the City Manager to assign subagreements as needed; approval of minutes; and authorization for the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with the Maryland Energy Administration for FY25 medium‑ and heavy‑duty zero‑emission vehicle funding to purchase two electric senior transit buses. The consent agenda passed on a motion by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Shaw. Staff noted one CDBG grantee could not fully use their allocation and funds would be reallocated to other grantees and projects.
Education Commission appointments (approved): The Council confirmed nominations to the Education Commission. Dr. Miles (Education Commission liaison) moved to nominate Nicole Stone, Shante Spall and Tanya Aguilar to two‑year terms ending May 1, 2027; Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion and the Council approved the appointments.
Cannabis zoning text amendment (authorized filing): The Council authorized staff to file a zoning text amendment that would add cannabis dispensary as a listed use and incorporate the separation distances permitted by Maryland law. Motion to authorize filing passed 6–1 (nay: Councilmember Miles). Staff will draft formal ZTA language, circulate a draft for public review and return the amendment to the Planning Commission and Mayor and Council for hearings and final action.
No other formal ordinance adoptions or budget votes occurred during the meeting; several items were presentations or briefings and will return to the Council at later dates.
