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February 2021 TAKOMAPARK A newsletter published by the City of Takoma Park, Maryland Volume 60, No. 2 n takomaparkmd.gov New businesses rise during pandemic By Sean Gossard While the pandemic continues across the country, more and more businesses struggle to survive in the New and improved new normal. But all news isn’t so Approved Tree bleak. Several new businesses have been able to open all around Takoma Species List released Park. From restaurants to hair stu- dios, entrepreneurs have been work- The Public Works Department is WHAT’S ing hard to provide jobs and services excited to announce the completion to residents in the city. of a new and improved Approved NEW? In May, Trattoria da Lina owner Tree Species List to guide tree plant- Marcello “Mitch” Minna opened ing efforts in the City. The list’s main Black History Program Carpe Diem Pizza at 7000 Carroll function is to specify which trees the Ave. “You give your word and tell City has approved for planting and Honoring Lee Jordan for replacement plantings required people you’ll do certain things,” said Hair studio Sugar Braids has implement- Details, page 4 for residents to receive Tree Removal ed precautions to keep both customers Permits. Our hope is that this list can NEW BUSINESSES n Page 3 and employees safe. Changes to Stormwater Utility also serve as a resource for all resi- Fee Rate Being Considered dents interested in planting trees. Details, page 9 The list documents a broad selec- tion of tree species native to Maryland COVID Vaccine Q & A as well as some found more broadly page 10 in the Eastern United States that are well-suited for planting in Takoma City Offices & Park. With this list, we hope that residents will be come more aware Facilities Closed of native species options suited for a Sunday, Feb. 14 - Monday, Feb. 15 variety of planting sites and design President's Day holiday goals. If your site is wet or dry, shady, or sunny, and your design goals are Trash/Recycling Collection to provide shade, privacy, flowers, Yard waste collection canceled food, or wildlife benefits, then the list Monday, Feb. 15 should have a tree for you. Look for this Icon While the list provides several Credit: autoevolution.com helpful traits about each tree species, throughout this for the sake of brevity, it does not at- issue tempt to cover every detail. Some See page 10 Curbside electric vehicle charging additional traits you may want to consider may include the tree’s ex- permits now available pected lifespan, its growth rate, its rooting habit, and what specific ser- Residents thinking about buying an permit option for curbside electric vehicle Takoma Park, MD 20912 Park, Takoma 7500 Maple Ave. Mayor & Council vices it may provide to native wild- electric vehicle but who don’t have a ga- chargers. The new permit is available to life. Additionally, it is important that rage, driveway, or parking pad where they residents who do not have any off-street species selection occur along with a can install a charger now have a solution. holistic approach to designing your Takoma Park is offering residents a new CHARGING PERMITS n Page 3 landscape. How will the quality of the soil be improved or maintained? ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER POSTAL ECRWSS What potential future landscape or construction work might impact the roots of the tree? What activities near the tree might lead to increased soil compaction? It can be valuable to work with local extension agents, landscape designers, and arborists to appropriately plan for trees in your landscape. With increasing urbanization and development, natural forest commu- nities are experiencing elevated pres- PRE-SORT STANDARD PRE-SORT TAKOMA PARK, MD PARK, TAKOMA PERMIT NO. 4422 PERMIT NO. TREE SPECIES n Page 3 U.S. POSTAGE U.S. PAID The Transformation of Mindfulness New Bubble Bar Inside B.Y. Morrison Park for Teens on Carroll Ave. Page 5 Page 7 Page 11 CMYK DOCKET City Council & Committee CityCouncilAction Calendar REMOTE/VIRTUAL MEETINGS CONTINUE We expect that meetings will continue to take place in a remote/virtual format into the new year. For the most current information, visit www.takomaparkmd.gov and PUBLIC HEARINGS click on “Events and Meetings.” Information on any meetings taking place will be published there along with information on how the public can observe. Wednesday, February 24, 7:30 p.m. COMMENTING AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The City Council will hold public hearings on Wednesday, February 24, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Individuals interested in commenting live during City Council meetings must sign up by 5 p.m. on the day of 1. Public Hearing to take comments on a series of traffic calming requests. the meeting. The link to sign up will be published on the 2. Public Hearing on the proposed new Stormwater Management Fee System. calendar and on the City Council agenda page. Written comments sent by email or U.S. mail will be shared with Residents are encouraged to sign up to comment at the public hearings. the full Council. (The link to sign up will be found on the Council agenda page of the website.) CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS IN FEBRUARY • Wednesday, February 3, 7:30 p.m., City Council Regular Meeting • Wednesday, February 10, 6 p.m., City Council to hear presentation on Bibliotecha Remote Library Locker System VIRTUAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS • Wednesday, February 10, 7:30 p.m., City Council Regular Meeting Due to the public health crisis, the City Council has been meeting remotely by video conference. • Wednesday, February 17, 7:30 p.m., City Council Regular This will continue as long as necessary. The meetings are available to watch live (or view Meeting afterwards) in all the usual ways: • Wednesday, February 24, 7:30 p.m., City Council Regular Meeting • on the City Council Video Page of the City Website • Wednesday, March 3, 7:30 p.m., City Council Regular (https:/takomaparkmd.gov/government/city-council/ Meeting meetings-and-documents/city-council-video) CITY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Meetings will be held remotely for the duration of the • on City TV public health crisis. (RCN - Channel 13, HD Channel 1060 Comcast/xfinity - Channel 13 BOARD OF ELECTIONS Verizon Fios - Channel 28) Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m. • on Facebook COMPLETE SAFE STREETS COMMITTEE (@TakomaParkMD/) Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m. • on YouTube EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Thursday, February 25, 7 p.m. (https://www.youtube.com/user/TakomaParkTV) FACADE ADVISORY BOARD The public can comment live during the public comment portions of the meetings by registering Tuesday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. and logging into the video conference. The link will be provided by weekly email from the City GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE Clerk and on the City website. For those not able to do so, written comments may be sent by email Wednesday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. to [email protected] to be circulated to the Council. NUCLEAR-FREE TAKOMA PARK COMMITTEE Tuesday, February 9, 7:30 p.m. PARKING MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE Thursday, February 4, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Important City Department Phone Numbers POLICE CHIEF’S ADVISORY BOARD City Information ...................................................................................................................................... 301-891-7100 Monday, February 22, 7 p.m. City Clerk.................................................................................................................................................. 301-891-7267 RECREATION COMMITTEE City Manager .......................................................................................................................................... 301-891-7229 Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m. Finance .................................................................................................................................................... 301-891-7212 TREE COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. Housing & Community Development .................................................................................................. 301-891-7119 YOUTH COUNCIL Library ...................................................................................................................................................... 301-891-7259 Sunday, February 14, 3:30 p.m. Neighborhood Services ........................................................................................................................ 301-891-7113 Sunday, February 28, 3:30 p.m. Police .........................................................................................................................301-270-1100 / Emergency 911 Individuals interested in receiving a weekly Council agenda and calendar update by e-mail can sign up by Public Works ........................................................................................................................................... 301-891-7633 sending an email to [email protected]. Recreation/Facilities Rental ................................................................................................................. 301-891-7290 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 [email protected] or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance. Page 2 n Takoma Park News February