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Takoma Park council approves consent items and advances outdoor‑cafe ordinance on first reading
Summary
The council unanimously approved a consent package rescinding a prior approval and authorizing purchase of two EV pickup trucks, and passed on first reading an ordinance amending Takoma Park Code ch. 8.16 to expand use agreements for outdoor cafes; roll calls were recorded as affirmative by members present.
The Takoma Park City Council approved its consent agenda and advanced an ordinance on first reading during its March 11 meeting.
On the consent agenda the council rescinded Ordinance 2025‑35 (prior approval referenced in the packet) and approved a new ordinance authorizing the purchase of two replacement electric‑vehicle pickup trucks. The consent motion was moved and seconded and passed by roll call with affirmative votes recorded by councilmembers present.
The council then approved, on first reading, an ordinance amending Takoma Park Code §8.16 (Sale of Food and Drink) to expand the types of use agreements the city may use to support outdoor cafes. The first reading motion was moved, seconded, and passed by roll call; the ordinance will return for second reading at the time required by local procedure.
Roll‑call records in the transcript show affirmative votes by Councilmembers Landman, Dibala, Schlegel, Gilbert, Hansack and Westlake and Mayor Searcy on both the consent agenda and the first reading motion.
