About
The Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation and Action Commission was established by Executive Order dated May 12, 2022. The Commission will review the Public Spaces Commission Report released last year, implement a strategic plan to obtain community feedback, complete a report making recommendation based on rubric, research and community feedback.
Executive Orders
The Executive Orders pertaining to this commission can be found below.
Commission Information
Commission Responsibilities
The Commission will complete their work over the next 18 months. Members of the commission will be responsible for:
Executive Order dated May 12, 2022 & Amended Executive Order June 6, 2022 & Amended Executive Order Sept. 1, 2022
- Review the Public Spaces Commission Report, issued on November 5, 2021;
- Complete and implement a strategic plan to obtain community feedback on the Report;
- Create a plan to review names, locations obtained from community feedback;
- Review public spaces that were not reviewed by the previous Commission;
- Make recommendations based on the rubric created by the previous Commission and evaluate and propose changes to the rubric, as needed and
- Make recommendations based on community feedback.
Commission Members as of 10/31/23
The Commission will present its findings and recommendations to the County Executive by October 15, 2023. Marlena Jareaux and Wayne Davis will serve as co-chairs, and the following community members were appointed to the Commission:
(CURRENT MEMBERS)
- Claudia Allen
- Kiros Begay
- Denise Boston
- Dhaval Shah
- Jean Lewis
- Allison Jessing
- Margaret Goodlin
- Marlena Jareaux
- Towanda Brown
- Wayne Davis
Open Data Files: Public Facilities & Spaces Report 2022/23
Resources Data: Look under :Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation & Action Comm.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes/Recordings
Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Commission Meeting June 13, 2022
Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation & Action Commission
June 13, 2022 @ 6PM
Hybrid/& Live Columbia/Ellicott Room
3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Virtual Via WebexPublic Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation & Action Commission
Agenda
- Welcome
- Introduction of Chairs
- Commission Members Introductions
- Review Purpose
- Meeting date/time discussion & confirmation
- Set-next steps
- Adjournment
Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting July 11, 2022
Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation & Action Commission
July 11, 2022 @ 6PM
Hybrid/& Live Columbia/Ellicott Room
3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043/
Virtual Via Webex
Agenda
- Opening remarks-Chairs
- Commission members introduction
- Introductory Discussion Regarding 2021 Commission Report
- Next steps
- Adjourn
Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting Aug. 8, 2022
Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation & Action Commission
Aug. 8, 2022 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex
Agenda
1. Open remarks Chairs
2. Catchup for new/absent commissioners
3. Logistics discussion.
4. Overview of criteria and research activities
5. Other business
6. Adjourn
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting Sept. 12,2022
September 12, 2022 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex
Agenda
1.General updates and a new intro
2.Research work discussion
3.Community outreach discussion
4. Adjournment
Howard County PFSC Special Meeting Sept. 22,2022
Agenda:
- Review & approval of release of four governors report approval of public statements associated with the release
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting October 3, 2022
October 3, 2022 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
1. Open remarks Chairs
2. Catchup for new/absent commissioners
3. Status of library research work
4. Old business
5. Adjourn
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting Nov. 7, 2022
November 7, 2022 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
1.The four governor buildings report
2. Libraries report work
3. Old business/status of commission
4. New business
5. Adjourn
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting (NO Meeting in Dec)
On behalf of the Commission Chairs:
There will be no meeting for the month of December, to allow our fellow commissioners the ability to relax a bit for the remainder of 2022 and enjoy/celebrate the holidays. Our commission and its work can greatly benefit from this pause.
Due to the first Monday of Jan 2023 being a federal holiday...we will next meet on Jan 9, 2023.
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting Jan. 9, 2023
January 9, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Discussion about the dissemination of first report
- Thoughts on second report
- New business
- Adjournment
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting Feb. 13, 2023
Feb. 13, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting March. 13, 23
March. 13, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting May 8, 2023 (Cancelled)
On behalf of the Commission Chairs:
The meeting for the month of May has been cancelled
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting June 2023 (Postponed)
On behalf of the Commission Chairs:
The Meeting for the month of June has been postponed. When a special meeting has been scheduled, this website will be updated to reflect the rescheduled date
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting August 14th, 2023
August 14th, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
Howard Co. Public Facilities & Spaces Commission meeting October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
-Call to order
-Discussion about status of commission
-Discussion about final asset report and November activities
-New business
-Public questions/comments
-Adjournment
Special Meeting of the Public Facilities and Spaces Commission - 11/8/2023
October 31, 2023 @ 6PM
In Person Meting:
- Location: George Howard Building 3430 Court House Dr, Ellicott City MD 21043
- Columbia/Ellicott City Room
Agenda
-Call to order
-Final Asset Report Details
-Other Matters
