Mayor & City Council
Regular MeetingCollege Park, MD · October 3, 2017
Minutes
WORKSESSION MINUTES
College Park City Council
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Council Chambers
7:30 p.m. – 9:49 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Wojahn; Councilmembers Kabir (arrived at 7:32 p.m.), Nagle,
Brennan, Dennis, Day, Kujawa, and Cook.
ABSENT: Councilmember Stullich
ALSO PRESENT: Scott Somers, City Manager; Janeen Miller, City Clerk; Suellen
Ferguson, City Attorney; Bill Gardiner, Assistant City Manager; Terry
Schum, Director of Planning; Bob Ryan, Director of Public Services; Jill
Clements, Director of Human Resources; Miriam Bader, Senior Planner;
Steve Beavers, Community Development Coordinator; Chris Keosian,
Student Liaison; Julianne Heberlein, Deputy Student Liaison.
Mayor Wojahn opened the Worksession at 7:30 p.m.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Somers discussed College Park Day on Saturday,
October 7 from 11 – 4 at the College Park Aviation Museum/Airport.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Remove #5, Discussion of legislation to address large
gatherings (Day/Brennan 6-0-0). Approve agenda as amended (Dennis/Kujawa) 6-0-0.
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Preliminary Plan of Subdivision for development of the College Park Metro Station site –
Tom Haller, Bobby Gilbane: The purpose is to adjust lot lines between three existing
parcels. Planning Board hearing is October 19. This is a site development concept plan; the
full Detailed Site Plan will come to Council in the future. Ms. Bader reviewed the staff
report and conditions. She noted one change regarding the traffic light since the Purple Line
will require one.
Mr. Haller said the property is owned by WMATA and will be developed under a joint
development agreement with Gilbane. Currently, this is mostly a surface parking lot. They
are in support of tunnel improvements and will review the request and get back to us.
Regarding the concern about reflective noise, they will do a study and submit results with
DSP. Councilmember Day to agenda.
2. Review of criteria for Community Events Micro-grant program – Bob Ryan. Staff
recommendation to consent next week.
3. Presentation on Hollywood Streetscape Project – Terry Schum: In order to move from 30%
design to 100% design, staff needs direction on the design elements that Council wants to
incorporate, and on the phasing of the project. There is $1M on hand. To move forward, we
will need to retain a consultant to prepare construction bid documents; go out to bid; award
the contract; then start construction. Or, Council could kill or change the project.
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Comments from the community meeting on June 14 were incorporated into the design.
There was some negative reaction to the “art wall” so we will use landscaping instead. If
Council does not want to incorporate public art, we will eliminate that going forward. The
County suggested the City contract for a feasibility study about daylighting the stream. This
should be done before moving forward – it could impact the wellness circuit. Should the
fitness circuit be lit at night? Be closed at night? This budget is based on 30% design and
does not include relocating utilities or stormwater management issues. Project budgets can
increase with time; the consultant we hire will check back in at 60% with a more refined cost
estimate. Go out to bid for a consultant. Post this project and Duvall Field project on the
Planning page of the website. Need title work on the service roads north of Edgewood.
Move wellness circuit to Phase 2. Phase 1 will include #3, #2 and #4 from the staff report.
Concern about the “non-sidewalk sidewalk” by the retaining wall: at 3 feet wide it is not
ADA complaint. This item will return for contract award for the consultant.
4 Program Year 44 CDBG Application – Steve Beavers: Application for stronger pedestrian
light poles on US 1 that can support banners, hang flower baskets and have electrical
outlets. Consent.
5 Discussion of legislation to address large gatherings – Removed from agenda.
6 Requests For/Status of Future Agenda items – None.
7 Appointments to Boards and Committees – Jordan Schackner to CBE and MLK.
8 Mayor and Councilmember Comments – Duvall Field ribbon cutting on Friday October 13
at 5:30; College Park Academy ribbon cutting; AWC fundraiser last week; College Park
woods meet & greet; SGA candidate forum on October 30; Mayor attended County
Beautification awards.
9 City Manager's Comments – None.
ADJOURN: Into Closed Session to discuss the acquisition of real property for a public purpose
and matters directly related to said acquisition; to consult with Counsel on a legal matter; to
discuss a negotiating strategy before a contract is awarded, to consider matters that relate to
collective bargaining negotiations and to discuss a personnel matter. 9:49 p.m.
(Kujawa/Brennan)
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Janeen S. Miller, CMC Date
City Clerk Approved
Agenda
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017
CITY OF COLLEGE PARK
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:30 P.M.
WORKSESSION AGENDA
(There is the possibility of a Closed Session after the Worksession)
COLLEGE PARK MISSION STATEMENT
The City Of College Park Provides Open And Effective Governance And Excellent Services That
Enhance The Quality Of Life In Our Community.
Time Item Staff/Council
7:30 CALL TO ORDER
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
AMENDMENTS TO AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Discussion Items
Preliminary Plan of Subdivision for development of the
Terry Schum,
7:35 1 College Park Metro Station site (40) Director of Planning
Review of criteria for Community Events Micro-grant
Bob Ryan, Director of
8:15 2 program (20) Public Services
Terry Schum,
8:35 3 Presentation on Hollywood Streetscape Project (40) Director of Planning
Steve Beavers,
Community
9:15 4 Program Year 44 CDBG Application (15) Development
Coordinator
9:30 Scott Somers,
5 Discussion of legislation to address large gatherings (30) City Manager
10:00 6 Requests For/Status of Future Agenda items Mayor and Council
10:05 7 Appointments to Boards and Committees Mayor and Council
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10:10 8 Mayor and Councilmember Comments Mayor and Council
Scott Somers,
10:15 9 City Manager's Comments City Manager
INFORMATION REPORT
None.
POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION
There is the possibility of a Closed Session after the Worksession to discuss the
acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly related to said
acquisition; to consult with Counsel on a legal matter; to discuss a negotiating
strategy before a contract is awarded, to consider matters that relate to collective
bargaining negotiations and to discuss a personnel matter.
This agenda is subject to change. Item times are estimates only. For the most current information, please contact the
City Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact the
City Clerk’s Office and describe the assistance that is necessary.
City Clerk’s Office: 240-487-3501
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Preliminary Plan of
Subdivision
College Park Metro
Station site
The attachments for this item are
posted separately at this link:
http://www.collegeparkmd.gov/document_center/MayorCouncil/Agendas/2017Worksessio
n/100317WS.Item%201.College%20Park%20Metro%20Attachments..pdf
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CITY OF COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
WORKSESSION AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: Miriam Bader, Senior Planner Meeting Date: October 3, 2017
Presented By: Miriam Bader Proposed Consent Agenda: No
Originating Department: Planning, Community and Economic Development
Issue Before Council: Preliminary Plan of Subdivision 4-17009 for College Park Metro Apartments
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal # 3 – High Quality Development and Reinvestment
Background/Justification:
This is an application submitted by Gilbane Development Company to adjust lot lines between three existing
deeded parcels. Gilbane has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with the Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to construct mixed-use buildings adjacent to the College Park Metro Station.
The purpose of the lot line adjustment is to create a legal parcel for the development. As part of the
application, the applicant is requesting two variation requests: 1. A variation to allow the Public Utility
Easement (PUE) to be less than the required 10 feet wide and in a location other than along the street; and 2.
A variation of five feet from the 300-foot lot depth required for residential development of a lot adjacent to a
transit line. Minor impacts to the floodplain and stream buffer will also occur with this project.
The site is located at 7201 River Road between River Road and the rail lines. It is zoned MUI/TDO and is
currently improved with a surface parking lot used by College Park Metro Station commuters. After
subdivision, the Gilbane property will be 5.58 acres. The proposed project has 432 multifamily dwelling units
and 12,000 square feet of retail and is subject to approval of a Detailed Site Plan which has not yet been
accepted for review. A Traffic Impact Study and Bicycle and Pedestrian Impact Study have been submitted
and reviewed.
Fiscal Impact:
If approved, the site will generate real property taxes for the City (WMATA was exempt). The Applicant has
submitted an application for a City Revitalization Tax Credit which will be reviewed at the time of Detailed Site
Plan.
Council Options:
1. Recommend approval of PP 4-17009 with conditions in accordance with staff recommendation.
2. Recommend approval of PP 4-17009 with different conditions.
3. Recommend denial of PP 4-17009.
Staff Recommendation:
#1
Recommended Motion:
I move to recommend approval of PP 4-17009 with conditions as stated in the staff recommendation.
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Preliminary Plan of Subdivision and Site Development Concept Plan
3. Applicant Statement of Justification
4. Variation Requests
5. Hush Acoustics, LLC Noise and Vibration Study
6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Impact Statement
7. Traffic Impact Analysis without Appendices
8. Floodplain and Stream Buffer Impacts Statement of Justification
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ATTACHMENT 1
City Staff Review and Recommendation
Preliminary Plan of Subdivision 4-17009
College Park Metro Apartments
7201 River Road
Applicant’s Proposal (Attachment 2 and 3)
This application is for review of a Preliminary Plan of Subdivision. Gilbane and WMATA have
entered into a joint development agreement whereby Gilbane will construct two residential
buildings adjacent to the College Park Metro Station. In order to proceed with this project, a lot
line adjustment needs to be made. The WMATA property contains a total of 8.92 acres in three
separate parcels. This subdivision application will adjust the lot lines as follows:
Parcel Existing Proposed Existing Use Proposed Use
Number Acres Acres
1 1.39 5.58 Metro Commuter Parking Mixed Use (431-
Lot 440*apartment units
and 12,000 – 13,300*
square feet of retail)
2 (called the 0.04 0.61 Metro Commuter Parking Landscaped buffer
Brooks Parcel) Lot and Washington between Metro
Suburban Sanitary Station and
Commission (WSSC) 60- development
inch water main
3 7.49 2.73 Undisturbed woods abutting Purple Line
existing rail line
*Submitted materials differ in the number of units but range from 431 to 440 units and in the
amount of retail space from 12,000 to 13,300 square feet. A fixed number will be established at
the time of Detailed Site Plan.
As part of the Preliminary Plan of Subdivision process, the Applicant has also submitted a site
development concept plan. A more specific plan will be submitted at the time of Detailed Site
Plan (DSP). The concept plan shows two, red brick, 6-story buildings: a north building with 193
multifamily units, 12,000 square feet of retail and a courtyard, and a south building with 247
multifamily units and 2 courtyards. The site will be accessed by three driveways off of River
Road, the northern most (closest to the Metro station) will be one-way in and the other two will
be two-way driveways. Parking will be provided with 411 spaces (61 surface parking spaces,
299 spaces in the southern parking garage and 51 spaces in the northern parking garage). The
plan also indicates 24 bicycle parking spaces and 4 loading spaces. A total of 577 parking spaces
are required so a variation request will be needed for the parking space reduction at the time of
DSP.
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Variation Requests, (Attachments 4 and 5)
The Applicant is requesting the following two variation requests:
1. A variation to allow the Public Utility Easement (PUE) to be less than 10 feet wide and
in a location other than along the street.
2. A variation of five (5) feet from the required minimum lot depth of 300-feet to 295-feet.
This lot depth is required for residential development of a lot adjacent to a transit line.
PUE Variation-Justification and City Staff Comments
The property is regulated by the 2015 Approved College Park-Riverdale Park Transit District
Development Plan (TDDP). Since this plan recommends new buildings be built close to the
road, the Applicant would like to comply by locating the PUE along the proposed internal
driveways instead of along River Road. City staff is not opposed to the PUE variation since
the Applicant is willing to work with the utility companies to provide a mutually acceptable
alternative location and since the TDDP recognizes that PUEs may need to be accommodated
in areas other than along roadways (p. 199) in order to facilitate a more urban form of
development.
Lot Depth Variation-Justification and City Staff Comments on Noise Concerns
The intent of the 300-foot lot depth requirement is to protect dwellings from undue noise and
vibration generated by existing or proposed mass transit lines, highways, rail-lines, etc. In
this case, the lot is 295 feet deep from the planned Purple Line, only 5 feet short of the
requirement. City staff is not opposed to the lot depth variation because the Applicant
submitted a noise and vibration study and will proffer suitable noise and vibration mitigation
measures at the time of detailed site plan.
Residents have expressed concern about the possible reflective noise and vibration impacts
created by the proposed development to the existing residences west of the CSX railroad
tracks, the Green metro line and the proposed Purple Line. If this variation is approved, City
staff has added conditions to ensure these concerns are adequately addressed.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Impact Statement (BPIS), Attachment 6
As part of the Preliminary Plan of Subdivision process, the Applicant must demonstrate
conformance with Sec. 24-124.01 of the Prince George’s County Code which requires the
provision of adequate public pedestrian and bikeway facilities. According to the scoping
agreement, the Applicant is required to provide $133,500 for improvements ($136,200 according
to MNCPPC staff). The Applicant proposes providing an estimated $182,936 in improvements,
exceeding the requirement. The improvements are proposed to be located on the newly created
parcel to the north of the Gilbane Property, named the Brooks Parcel. This parcel is in between
the development and the Metro Station and contains a WSSC easement for storm water
management. The improvements proposed include providing an 8-foot wide trail system
including one main, direct trail from the Property to the Metro station and several connector
trails for a total of 700 linear feet of trails. Also on the Brooks Parcel, the Applicant is proposing
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to provide a tree-lined seating area and a bike-share station (19-dock, 10 bicycles, installation
and one year of operation and maintenance). The bike-share station will tie into the system
operated by the City of College Park but the Applicant will also reserve space for a future system
that will tie into the District of Columbia’s system (Capital Bikeshare), resulting in a bike-share
transfer system.
City staff visited the site and concluded that the proposal should be simplified and redesigned to
maintain a direct connection to the pedestrian/bicycle tunnel maintained by the City. This tunnel
is highly used and provides an important connection between the west and east side of the tracks.
Rather than creating redundant trails, staff encourages the Applicant to provide one western
connection from the Development through the Brooks Parcel to connect to the existing WMATA
sidewalk. In addition, Staff would like the BPIS funds used to enhance the tunnel, with the
following improvements:
1. Provide an artistic entrance on both sides of the tunnel.
2. Change the light fixtures from sodium to LED lighting and put in heavy duty vandal
proof cages.
3. Repaint the interior with graffiti resistant white paint.
4. Place signage at both entrances to “Walk Bike through Tunnel”
5. Replace mirror to be more functional
As for the proposed bike-share station, the City is already working with WMATA to install an
mBike station on their property near the tunnel where current bike racks are located.
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), Attachment 7
A Traffic Impact Analysis was prepared as required for subdivisions. Total Trip Generation
rates are shown in the table below:
AM Peak Total PM Peak Total Daily Total
Total Primary Trips 251 341 3774
The report concluded that the project will satisfy the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance
(APFO) and all intersections will meet the requirements for acceptable operations.
Of note is the discussion the Applicant provided concerning what they identified as “Intersection
6” (River Road and Rivertech Court). Although the traffic signal warrant analysis indicated that
a signal is warranted, the Applicant argues that this signal should be provided by others in the
future since most of the traffic impact is due to other projects, not the proposed project, and since
the Purple Line is expected to be operational in 2022, which might necessitate specialized signal
equipment. City staff is not comfortable with the Applicant not adequately addressing the need
for a warranted traffic signal at River Road and Rivertech Court. We have consulted with M-
NCPPC technical staff and they agree with our concern. We are working on a condition together
to address this concern prior to the October 10 City Council meeting.
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Floodplain and Stream Buffer (PMA) Impacts, Attachment 8
The Applicant seeks approval to impact the Primary Management Area (PMA). According to
Sect. 27-124.01 (a) (22) of the Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance, the Primary
Management Area is a “vegetated buffer preserved and/or restored along all regulated streams
outside the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Overlay Zone...” The northern entrance to the
Property is encumbered by a small amount of floodplain and stream valley buffer (0.06 acres).
The Applicant’s proposal, to replace existing impervious pavement on 0.035 acres or 1,525
square feet of PMA, requires approval.
According to the Applicant, “it is necessary to remove the existing parking and pavement in the
PMA for parking and bio filter/retention” and “the existing parking lot already impacts the
stream buffer and floodplain; impacts for parking and access do not exceed current impacts with
existing improvements.”
City staff is not opposed to approval of the impact request since the existing infrastructure
already impacts the PMA, the area is relatively small, impacts will not be increased and no
habitat or wetlands will be disturbed.
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends approval of Preliminary Plan 4-17009 and the associated variation
requests with the following conditions:
1. Prior to DSP approval, the Applicant shall take all necessary measures to mitigate interior
noise and vibration to suitable levels as recommended in the most recent Hush Acoustics
LLC study.
2. Prior to DSP approval, the Applicant shall conduct a noise study to assess the possible
impacts the proposed buildings will have on residences located west of the tracks. If the
results show a perceptible impact:
a. Show a detail for an absorptive material or coating to be used on the buildings in
order to mitigate reflective noise.
b. The absorptive material or coating shall have a Noise Reduction Coefficient
(NRC) of 0.70 or greater.
c. The absorptive material or coating shall be used for the entirety of the west side of
the buildings facing the railroad tracks.
3. Prior to signature approval of the Preliminary Plan, the Applicant shall:
a. Submit a revised plan for the Brooks Parcel that minimizes the amount of
impervious trail surface and impact to existing trees, and that provides a more
direct connection to the tunnel and Metro Station.
b. Enhance the existing bicycle/pedestrian tunnel through the following measures:
1. Provide an artistic treatment to better delineate the entrances on both sides
of the tunnel.
2. Change the light fixtures from sodium to LED lighting and put in heavy
duty vandal proof cages.
3. Repaint the interior with graffiti resistant white paint.
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4. Replace signage at both entrances to “Walk Bike through Tunnel”
5. Replace mirror to be more functional.
c. Placeholder for a condition to address the warranted traffic signal at River Road
and Rivertech Court.
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Criteria for
Community Events
Micro-grant
program
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CITY OF COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
WORKSESSION AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: R. W. Ryan Meeting Date: Oct. 3, 2017
Public Services Director
Presented By: R. W. Ryan Proposed Consent Agenda: No
Public Services Director
Originating Department: Public Services Department
Issue Before Council: Review of criteria for Community Events Micro Grant
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: One College Park
Background/Justification:
The current micro-grant policy was adopted by Council on July 15, 2014 (14-G-75). Council at that time
wanted to review, and approve or deny, each grant in their District. This section of the policy may have been
to reserve the right of refusal for certain kinds of events that may have resulted in loud music, etc. More
recently, Council Members have indicated that they might prefer to delegate review and approval of grant
applications to the City Manager and staff.
Proposed revisions to this policy are attached for Council review and discussion. Proposed revisions would
update the original policy statement, and delegate review and approval to the City Manager if the Council
wishes to do so. An option for the City Manager to schedule a Worksession for Council to consider support
for any potentially controversial events has been retained in the proposed revision.
An unedited copy of the current policy is attached.
Also attached is the accompanying street closing policy needed for some micro-grant events.
Fiscal Impact:
The micro-grant program is currently funded for a total of $5,000 for FY18.
Council Options:
#1: Support proposed revisions to current policy, including delegation of approval to City Manager.
#2: Support proposed revisions to current policy, and retain District Council Member approval.
#3: Reject proposed revisions.
Staff Recommendation:
#1.
Attachments:
1. Redlined Proposed Revisions to 2015 Policy
2. Current Policy and Application
3. Street Closing Policy
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City of College Park
Community Events Micro Grant Program
Fiscal Year 2015
Purpose and Eligibility
The City of College Park believes that supporting community activities enhances the community as a
whole. In support of that belief, the City has established a Community Events Micro Grant Program for
Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15). This program has been funded in subsequent fiscal years. The Program pro-
vides reimbursement of eligible expenses to residents or groups who wish to hold community events
such as block parties, picnics, etc. These events must be open to communities within the corporate
boundaries of the City of College Park and promote enhanced community engagement. The maximum
Community Events Micro Grant Program award per organization for each fiscal year 2015 will be
$500.00. The Fiscal Yyear 2015 commences July 1 of each year, 2014 and concludes on June 30 of the
following year., 2015.
Core Values
By their grant-funded programs and activities, successful applicants will address as many of the follow-
ing core values as possible:
a. Serve to maintain, improve and enrich the quality of life in the City.
b. Celebrate, respect and build upon the diversity, legacy and ideals of the City.
c. Seek to enhance the cultural, artistic, recreational, social or environmental vitality of the City.
d. Provide a positive impact on the City and/or its residents.
e. Identify and address community needs.
f. Complement policies identified in the City’s Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Housing
Plan, Neighborhood Quality of Life goals, or other similarly related program goals.
g. Create community enhancement models that can be replicated by other organizations within
the City.
h. Collaborate with City businesses and other organizations where possible
i. Secure additional funding from sources other than the City grant.
j. Increase community volunteerism.
Strategic Priorities
Grants awarded may:
1. Support collaborative initiatives that increase partnerships among community residents and
public or private agencies
2. Improve neighborhood quality of life
3. Support recreational activities for College Park youth, seniors, and families
4. Non-partisan/non-discriminatory activities designed to increase voter registration and turnout.
5. Encourage businesses to provide assistance to community-based organizations
6. Celebrate the diversity of the College Park community
7. Support and/or improve educational opportunities for College Park children
8. Support life-enhancing activities for children and/or adults
9. Build a well-informed, competent citizenry, comprised of people of all ages. Develop the val-
ues, knowledge and skills that will contribute to the greater good and civic health of their
community.
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10. Provide operating funds for an organization whose programs meet one or more of the above
listed priorities.
Organizations Ineligible for this Grant Program
• Any organization receiving another direct or beneficial grant from the City of College Park
during this fiscal year.
• Any fire company receiving a Fire Department Capital Equipment Grant from the City of Col-
lege Park during this fiscal year.
• Any for-profit business or organization.
Restrictions
• City funds may not be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Cost of City permits are not covered by grant funds.
• All applicable laws and regulations will apply to events funded by City grants, including:
o Prince George’s County Health Department food service rules and regulations.
o City noise ordinance (underlined text will be hyperlnk to Chapter 138) limits, the details
of which can be found here (underlined text will be hyperlnk to Chapter 138)
o Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board) rules and permits.
o Fire Prevention Code regulations (e.g., building occupancy capacity, open flame prohibi-
tions/rules, fireworks prohibitions/rules)
• Purchases must be made from businesses located in the City limits, unless your item cannot be
purchased in College Park
Location
The preferred locations of community events include neighborhood parks (permits may be required from
Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation), public or private parking lots (with owner’s written
permission), or public or private open space (with owner’s permission), or public space with City, Coun-
ty of State permission as appropriate.
If closure of a City street is necessary, it shall not be a street serving public transportation. A City street
closing application must be included in the grant application package for consideration if necessary. The
Street Closing Application and Policy can be found by selecting this link ((underlined text will be
hyperlnk to application and policy), At least 80% of the residents of a street must provide written ac-
ceptance of a street closure for a City funded event.
Applications
• All applications must be submitted on the prescribed form; all sections of the application must
be completed. If sections or questions are not applicable, please indicate so with N/A.
• Only an electronic copy of the application will be accepted (underlined text will be hyperlink
to the Micro Grant Application). You may attach scanned copies of additional printed infor-
mation, such as brochures, participant lists, volunteer lists, etc.
• Requested information may be provided as separate attachments as long as they reference the
appropriate section of the application.
• All goals must be defined in the application.
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• Delineate in budget narrative/justification the breakdown of expenses in each line item
• If this event existed previously, provide history of prior effectiveness.
Application Submittal
All grant applications must be received no less than six (6) weeks before the scheduled date of the pro-
posed event. Applications must be e-mailed to publicservices@collegeparkmd.gov (underlined text will
be hyperlinked to the email address). To expedite processing, a signed hold harmless agreement should
be submitted along with your application.
Questions on application submittal should be directed to the attention of the Director of Public Services,
at 240-487-3570, or by email to publicservices@collegeparkmd.gov (underlined text will be hyperlinked
to the email address).
Selection Process
Proposals that do not strictly adhere to the application guidelines will not be considered. Review and
award of grants will be based on the event’s predictable impact on the City of College Park and its resi-
dents. Collaboration with other organizations and availability of outside funding, from sources other
than the City grant, is encouraged. During the application review process, various criteria, as identified
on the application form, will be considered.
City staff and Councilmembers representing the neighborhood where an event is proposed The City
Manager and designated staff will review the grant application and render a decision. If deemed neces-
sary, a worksession review of Community Event Micro Grant Program applications by Mayor and
Council may be scheduled following initial review. The applicant will be advised if a worksession dis-
cussion is scheduled and is encouraged to have a representative present at the worksession.
Grant Administration
Applicants will be notified of the final determination on their eligibility prior to the event. Grant funds
are used to reimburse the individual or organization for eligible expenses (up to $500) after the event.
Award funds will be distributed by check payable to the party/ies specified parties on the application
upon submission of invoices or receipts and a letter documenting preliminary reporting on the event.
Activities covered under FY15 grants are expected to be concluded by June 30, 2015. Grant awards not
implemented during the fiscal year will lapse.Grants are awarded for implementation in the current fis-
cal year.
Final Grant Report
The final report (undelined text will be hyperlinked to Event Report) must be submitted to the Director
of Public Services within ten (10) business days after the event on the prescribed form. Failure to sub-
mit final grant reports may adversely affect future grant requests.
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Hollywood
Streetscape
Project
The attachments for this item are
posted separately at this link:
Hollywood Attachment 1
http://www.collegeparkmd.gov/document_center/MayorCouncil/Agendas/2017Worksession/10
0317WS.Item%203.HOLLYWOOD%20Attachment%201%2030%20Percent%20Design%20Repor
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Hollywood Attachment 2
http://www.collegeparkmd.gov/document_center/MayorCouncil/Agendas/100317WS%20Item%203%2
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CITY OF COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
WORKSESSION AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: Terry Schum, Planning Director Meeting Date: October 3, 2017
Presented By: Terry Schum Proposed Consent Agenda: No
Originating Department: Planning, Community and Economic Development
Issue Before Council: Hollywood Commercial District Streetscape Project – 30% Design Report and
Plans and Next Steps
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 3: High Quality Development and Reinvestment
Background/Justification:
The consultant team of Sabra, Wang and Associates, Inc. and Floura Teeter has completed the 30% Design
Report and Construction Plans for this project (Attachments 1 & 2). They made a presentation of their
preliminary results at the May 2, 2017 City Council Worksession and were asked to hold an additional
community meeting which took place on June 14, 2017. On September 14, 2017, staff presented the final
design report to the North College Park Community Association.
The proposed design features and their estimated costs are listed below:
1. Muskogee to Edgewood Streetscape and Bike Lanes $ 462,861
2. Edgewood/Narragansett Traffic Calming 13,670
3. Niagara Road Intersection Reconfiguration 81,197
4. Parklets/Service Lane Removal 667,095
5. Wellness Circuit & Gateway Plazas - Muskogee 347,189
6. Wellness Circuit & Gateway Plaza - Narragansett 484,853
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION $2,056,865
Design $ 250,000
General Conditions 308,530
Permits 102,843
Contingency (10%) 205,687
GRAND TOTAL $2,923,925
During the course of outreach for the project, the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and
Transportation expressed concern about the condition of the piped stream within the county stormwater
easement along the Narragansett Parkway right-of-way. After several consultations, it was determined that a
feasibility study should be conducted to assess the possibility of daylighting the stream prior to the construction
of a wellness circuit in this location. A preliminary cost proposal of $22,000 was obtained from an
environmental consultant to perform this assessment.
The next steps for this project include the following:
1. Determine the scope of work and phasing for the final design and construction. There are several
elements of the design that need to be refined during 100% design. These include the use of public art
in the parklets, the type and amount of pedestrian-scale street lights and bollard lights, the selection of
bench and shade structure styles and materials, and specific plant species and locations. All of these
design decisions will have budget impacts. Currently there is $1,000,000 available in the capital budget
(including the $150,000 state bond bill and $95,000 Program Open Space funding) to move forward
with design and construction. In their report, the consultants have recommended a phasing plan but
other scenarios are possible. For example, given the funding availability and county concerns about the
wellness circuit, it might make more sense to do the parklets, Edgewood Road traffic calming and
upgrades to the Niagara Road intersection in Phase 1 and defer the other work to a later phase.
Council input is needed to make this determination.
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2. Select a consultant to prepare 100% design plans and construction documents. There are two options
that may be pursued. The first is to continue to work with our current consultants. This would involve
obtaining a cost proposal and Council award of a sole-source contract. The second option is to draft a
RFP for these services and obtain competitive bids. This process could take 3-4 months with a Council
award of contract in January 2018. Staff is seeking Council direction on the preferred option.
3. Complete construction documents (plans and specifications) for bidding. It is estimated that this will
take approximately 6 months to complete. Community and City Council review will be included at the
60% design stage.
4. Advertise for construction bids and award construction contract. This process will take approximately 2
months.
5. Start construction. It is estimated that construction could start in the fall of 2018 and be completed in 6
months.
Fiscal Impact:
The total estimated design and construction cost to complete the project is $2,923,925 based on the current
30% design report. There is approximately $1,000,000 available to proceed with the project which will need to
be constructed in phases.
Council Options:
1. Determine project phasing and consultant selection process in order to proceed with the project within
current budget parameters. Provide/seek additional funding to complete.
2. Modify the project design elements in order to eliminate phasing and work within budget constraints.
3. Put the project on hold until there is additional funding to complete in its entirety.
4. Cancel the project.
Staff Recommendation:
#1
Recommended Motion:
N/A
Attachments:
1. 30% Design Report
2. 30% Design Plans
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Program Year 44
CDBG Application
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CITY OF COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
WORKSESSION AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: Steve Beavers Meeting Date: October 3, 2017
Community Development Coordinator
Presented By: Steve Beavers Consent Agenda: Yes
Originating Department: Planning, Community and Economic Development
Action Requested: Approval of PY44 CDBG Application
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 4: Quality Infrastructure
Background/Justification:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federally-funded program to develop viable communities.
The upcoming round of funding is for Program Year 44 (PY 44) and applications are due by October 12. Prince
George's County receives an annual allocation from HUD which is then distributed to municipalities on a
competitive basis.
CDBG-eligible areas consist of primarily low and moderate income (LMI) populations. CDBG-eligible areas in
College Park include Old Town, Lord Calvert Manor and the Branchville, Berwyn, and Lakeland neighborhoods
west of Rhode Island Avenue. The City has used CDBG funding for sidewalks, street lighting and paving in
eligible areas and awards have averaged around $100,000.
This year, staff proposes to submit an application for 25 pedestrian light posts to be installed on Baltimore
Avenue from Calvert Road to Knox Road where the existing poles have been found to be unsuitable for
banners. Previous banner usage has damaged the poles and the lighting elements. The new posts would
further our initiative to place welcoming banners along Baltimore Ave. The cost of this replacement is
estimated to be approximately $95,000.
City staff has located poles from an alternate supplier that have the same general style as the existing
downtown fixtures. Several have already been installed as pilots in Old Town and their performance has been
validated. The new poles will use existing wiring and fit onto existing bolts, greatly speeding up the work and
reducing the cost of installation. In addition to stronger poles, the new lights will be LED which will result in
savings of both energy costs and staff time involved in changing out light bulbs. The LED fixtures will also
provide a wider lighting area on the sidewalk, and a more pleasant color temperature than the existing fixtures.
Fiscal Impact:
None at this time. No matching City funds required for this program.
Council Options:
#1 Approve application for pedestrian light posts.
#2 Modify application.
#3 Defer or deny application.
Staff Recommendation:
#1
Recommended Motion:
I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Program Year 44 Community Development Block Grant Application.
Attachments:
None
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Requests For/Status
of Future Agenda
Items
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TO: Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Department Directors
FROM: Janeen S. Miller, City Clerk
DATE: September 28, 2017
RE: Future Agendas
The following items are tentatively placed on future agendas. This list has been
prepared by the City Manager and me, and represents the current schedule for items
that will appear on future agendas.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 REGULAR MEETING
Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Annual presentation from SHA with an overview of projects in the City – Erica Rigby
Reopen Oral Argument on Case CPD-2017-01 – Holiday Inn Express sign – Suellen
Ferguson, City Attorney
Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance 17-O-07 for Homestead Tax Credit
Proposed Consent: 17-R-20, CEO-2017-01, 4801 Erie Street
Proposed Consent: 17-R-21, CEO-2017-05, 4901 Lackawanna Street
Proposed Consent: 17-R-22, CPV-2017-06, 6905 Baltimore Avenue (Oral Argument
has been requested and will be scheduled on a later date)
Proposed Consent: Approval of Contract for City Lobbyist – Bill Gardiner, Assistant City
Manager
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 WORKSESSION
05-16-17: Discussion on mission and purpose of the Senior Services, and scope of
services provided (30) – Peggy Higgins, Director of Youth, Family and Senior Services
05-16-17: Discuss use of concession stand at Duvall Field AND a broader discussion of
use of the fields – request of Councilmember Kujawa (30)
05-26-17: Discussion of a Vegetation Control Ordinance – Bob Ryan, Director of Public
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04-11-17: Consider adopting County code ban on Styrofoam by reference – Suellen
Ferguson, City Attorney/Bob Ryan, Director of Public Services (15)
06-05-17: Review and discussion of Prohibited Vehicle Ordinance as it relates to truck
and car carrier trailers – Bob Ryan, Director of Public Services (15)
Discussion of changes to the City Code about the frequency of rental inspections (30)
Discussion about an ordinance to prohibit people living/sleeping in their vehicles (15)
09-13-17: Comments on the MDOT Draft FY 2018-2023 Consolidated Transportation
Program (CTP) (in advance of the November 2 Consultation Meeting)
Agenda items for October 25 Four Cities meeting in Greenbelt
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017 REGULAR MEETING
Presentation by the Prince George’s County Human Relations Commission (15)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 WORKSESSION
08-21-17: Presentations from Prince George’s County Police and University of
Maryland Police Departments
Presentation of Public Safety Report from Police Foundation – Bob Ryan, Director of
Public Services
01-03-17: Follow-up discussion on City fees and fines – Gary Fields, Director of
Finance
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 REGULAR MEETING
Presentation from WSSC on new rate structure (? – Invited but not confirmed)
Proclamation for Small Business Saturday
ANNUAL ITEMS
07-05-16: Annual presentation from SHA on projects in the City (schedule in fall prior to
CTP discussion)
09-06-16: Discussion of Homestead Tax Credit Rate (schedule early January – must
certify by March 25 to change rate)
Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day (first regular meeting every October)
Comments on the M-NCPPC budget (schedule every September)
Proclamation for Small Business Saturday (first regular meeting every November)
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03-08-12: Trolley Trail negotiations – Suellen Ferguson, City Attorney
01-07-14: Model Public Participation Ordinance and community engagement – Mayor
Wojahn
03-15-16: Discussion of drainage in the City – request of Councilmember Nagle
04-25-16: Business and development incentives for North College Park – request of
Councilmember Kabir
06-07-16: Report from staff about how we are addressing issues of language barriers
with our residents – request of Councilmember Kabir
Business Recycling (from FY ’17 budget W/S)
09-20-16: Volunteer database or volunteer coordination?
10-18-16: Discussion of restricted parking for snow removal and street sweeping
Review and clarification of the City’s guidelines for procurement of goods and services
(Chapter 69) – Scott Somers, City Manager
(17-G-20) Approval of contract for CRM software – Bill Gardiner, Assistant City
Manager
03-21-17: Discussion of a surveillance camera grant program for cameras on private
residential property – request of Councilmember Kabir
04-25-17: Discussion of yard sale signs (request of Councilmember Kabir)
Approval of a License Agreement with WMATA for Community Garden in Calvert Hills –
Suellen Ferguson, City Attorney
Introduction of Ordinance 17-O-02 regulating the installation and deployment of
communications infrastructure in City rights-of-way - Suellen Ferguson, City Attorney
05-16-17: General Discussion of City Grants, including reports from grantees
COMBINED WITH: 11-01-16: Review of Community Services Grant program – Gary
Fields, Director of Finance
05-16-17: Discussion of CPCUP leadership in the future – Councilmember Kujawa
05-16-17: Business Recognition Program – request of Councilmember Kabir
05-24-17: Property tax credit for seniors and retired military personnel.
05-09-17: Discussion of support for County Small Donor Funded Election bill - Council
Member Lehman (Request of Councilmember Nagle) (15)
06-07-17: Discussion to clarify requests for Transit/Parking/Traffic studies 037
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06-13-17: Discussion about why residents are leaving the City – request of
Councilmember Cook
06-06-17: Discussion about a Charter Amendment regarding the City taking over all
voter registration – request of Councilmember Nagle
07-05-17: Resolution regarding mission, purpose, and formation of a steering
committee for College Park Day – Ryna Quiñones and Bill Gardiner
07-12-17: Preliminary Plan of Subdivision for redevelopment of Quality Inn site
(Bozzuto) - Terry Schum, Director of Planning
Review of the draft County zoning rewrite – Terry Schum, Director of Planning
09-11-17: Establishment of a Good Neighbor Award – Councilmember Brennan
08-02-17: Formal request to the BOES to explore early voting, voting centers, and an
on-campus poll for the 2019 election (schedule in January 2018)
09-12-17: Support for legislation regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
(DACA) program – Mayor Wojahn
09-19-17: Report on usage-based trash pricing – CBE Workgroup (30)
08-01-17: Discussion of bulk trash pick-ups – Bob Stumpff, Director of Public Works
09-19-17: Discussion of whether the City can/should provide free parking for College
Park senior citizens
09-19-17: Discussion of Bozzuto financing request
09-19-17: Guidelines, criteria and framework for referrals to Nuisance Abatement
Board – request of Councilmember Kabir
Follow up discussion on City’s fence ordinance – Scott Somers, City Manager
Discussion of a letter to Gov. Hogan regarding the proposed beltway widening – Mayor
Wojahn
Discussion of a City position on the proposed Baltimore-Washington MAGLEV project –
Mayor Wojahn
Budget Parking Lot:
FY 2017:
1. Subsidy of resident membership in mBike
FY 2018:
1. Discussion of Performance Measures
2. How to effectively utilize advisory committees
3. Sidewalk plan
4. Website redesign
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Appointments to
Boards and
Committees
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City of College Park
Board and Committee Appointments
Shaded rows indicate a vacancy or reappointment opportunity.
The date following the appointee’s name is the initial date of appointment.
Advisory Planning Commission
Appointee Represents Appointed by Term Expires
Larry Bleau 7/9/02 District 1 Mayor 01/19
Rose Greene-Colby 04/10/12 District 2 Mayor 04/18
Christopher Gill 09/24/13 District 1 Mayor 10/19
James E. McFadden 2/14/99 District 3 Mayor 01/20
Kate Kennedy 08/11/15 District 1 Mayor 08/18
Denise Mitchell 08/09/16 District 4 Mayor 08/19
John Rigg 01/12/16 District 3 Mayor 01/19
City Code Chapter 15 Article IV: The APC shall be composed of 7 members appointed by the Mayor
with the approval of Council, shall seek to give priority to the appointment of residents of the City and
assure that there shall be representation from each of the City’s four Council districts. Vacancies shall be
filled by the Mayor with the approval of the Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Terms are
three years. The Chairperson is elected by the majority of the Commission. Members are compensated.
Liaison: Planning.
Airport Authority
Appointee Resides in Appointed by Term Expires
James Garvin 11/9/04 District 3 M&C 10/18
Jack Robson 5/11/04 District 3 M&C 03/17
Anna Sandberg 2/26/85 District 3 M&C 03/19
Gabriel Iriarte 1/10/06 District 3 M&C 01/20
Christopher Dullnig 6/12/07 District 2 M&C 02/20
David Kolesar 04/28/15 District 1 M&C 04/18
Dave Dorsch 08/11/15 District 3 M&C 08/18
City Code Chapter 11 Article II: 7 members, must be residents and qualified voters of the City, appointed
by Mayor and City Council, for three-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled by M&C for an unexpired
portion of a term. Authority shall elect Chairperson from membership. Not a compensated committee.
Liaison: City Clerk’s Office.
Animal Welfare Committee
Appointee Resides in Appointed by Term Expires
Dave Turley 3/23/10 District 1 M&C 04/19
Patti Stange 6/8/10 Non resident M&C 04/21
Taimi Anderson 6/8/10 Non resident M&C 02/18
Suzie Bellamy 9/28/10 District 4 M&C 04/21
Nick Brennan 05/26/15 District 2 M&C 05/18
Kathy Rodeffer 11/24/15 Non resident M&C 11/18
Carol Macknis 08/08/17 District 1 M&C 08/20
Resolution 15-R-26, 10-R-20: Up to fifteen members appointed by the Mayor and Council for three-year
terms. Not a compensated committee. Liaison: Public Services.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Appointee Represents Appointed by Term Expires
John Robson (Chief) 5/24/94 Mayoral appt M&C 03/19
Terry Wertz 2/11/97 District 1 M&C 03/19
Mary Katherine Theis 02/24/15 District 2 M&C 03/19
John Payne 04/25/17 District 3 M&C 03/19
Maria Mackie 08/12/14 District 4 M&C 03/19
City Charter C4-3: The Mayor and Council shall, not later than the first regular meeting in March of
each year in which there is a general election, appoint and fix the compensation for five qualified
voters as Supervisors of Elections, one of whom shall be appointed from the qualified voters of each
of the four election districts and one of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the
Council. The Mayor and Council shall designate one of the five Supervisors of Elections as the Chief
of Elections. This is a compensated committee; compensation is based on a fiscal year. Per Council
action (item 11-G-66) effective in March, 2013: In an election year all of the Board receives
compensation. In a non-election year only the Chief Election Supervisor will be compensated.
Liaison: City Clerk’s office.
Cable Television Commission
Appointee Resides in Appointed by Term Expires
Jane Hopkins 06/14/11 District 1 Mayor 09/17
VACANT Mayor
James Sauer 9/9/08 District 3 Mayor 01/20
VACANT Mayor
Normand Bernache 09/23/14 District 4 Mayor 09/17
City Code Chapter 15 Article III: Composed of four Commissioners plus a voting Chairperson,
appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council, three year terms. This is a compensated
committee. Liaison: City Manager’s Office.
Citizens Corps Council
Appointee Represents Appointed by Term Expires
VACANT M&C
Yonaton Kobrias 10/14/14 M&C 10/17
VACANT Neighborhood Watch M&C
Dan Blasberg 3/27/12 M&C 03/18
David L. Milligan (Chair) M&C 02/17
12/11/07
Resolution 05-R-15. Membership shall be composed as follows: A Citizen Corps Coordinator for each
neighborhood shall be nominated and appointed by the Mayor and Council and serve as a potential member of
the CPCCC for the term of their respective office in the neighborhood group. Mayor and Council shall
nominate and appoint 5 to 7 residents to serve as community coordinators and to serve on the CPCCC. At least
one member of the CPCCC shall be the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, and at least one member shall
represent each of the other Citizen Corps programs such as CERT, Fire Corps, Volunteers In Police Service,
etc. Each member of the CPCCC shall serve for a term of 3 years, and may be reappointed for an unlimited
number of terms. The Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall appoint the Chair and Co-Chair of
the CPCCC from among the members of the committee. The Director of Public Services shall serve as an ex
officio member. Not a compensated committee. Liaison: Public Services.
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College Park City-University Partnership
Appointee Represents Appointed by Term Expires
Carlo Colella Class A Director UMD President 06/30/18
Edward Maginnis Class A Director UMD President 06/30/18
Ken Ulman Class A Director UMD President 06/30/19
Brian Darmody Class A Director UMD President 06/30/17
Patrick L. Wojahn (01/12/16) Class B Director M&C 06/30/20
Maxine Gross Class B Director M&C 06/30/18
Senator James Rosapepe Class B Director M&C 06/30/19
Stephen Brayman Class B Director M&C 06/30/20
David Iannucci (07/15/14) Class C Director City and University 06/30/20
Dr. Richard Wagner Class C Director City and University 06/30/19
The CPCUP is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to promote and support commercial
revitalization, economic development and quality housing opportunities consistent with the interests
of the City of College Park and the University of Maryland. The CPCUP is not a City committee but
the City makes appointments to the Partnership. Class B Directors are appointed by the Mayor and
City Council; Class C Directors are jointly appointed by the Mayor and City Council and the
President of the University of Maryland.
College Park Seniors Committee
Appointee Represents Appointed by Term Expires
P. J. Brennan 01/10/17 City Councilmember M&C 01/19
Helen Barnes 01/10/17 Resident, Dist. 3 M&C 01/19
Carolyn Bernache 02/14/17 Resident, Dist. 4 M&C 02/19
Manuel Guevara-Cordova 03/28/17 Resident, Dist. 3 M&C 03/19
Rosemary Perticari 04/11/17 Resident, Dist. 1 M&C 04/19
Mary Anne Hakes 04/11/17 Resident, Dist 3 M&C 04/19
Bonnie Beck O’Brien 04/25/17 Resident, District 1 M&C 04/19
Jackie Kelly 05/23/17 Resident, District 1 M&C 05/19
Darlene Nowlin 08/08/17 Resident, District 4 M&C 08/19
Resolution 16-R-33 adopted December 13, 2016. Membership: One City Councilmember, between
four and eight additional members, with the goal of at least one resident per Council district. Two
year terms. The Committee shall appoint a Chair and Vice Chair each with a term of one year from
among the members of the committee. Not a compensated committee. Liaison: Youth, Family and
Senior Services.
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Committee For A Better Environment
Appointee Resides in Appointed by Term Expires
Janis Oppelt 8/8/06 District 1 M&C 01/19
Suchitra Balachandran 10/9/07 District 4 M&C 01/20
Donna Weene 9/8/09 District 1 M&C 01/19
Matt Dernoga 12/09/14 District 1 M&C 12/17
Alan Hew 01/12/16 District 4 M&C 01/19
Daniel Walfield 02/23/16 District 1 M&C 02/19
Todd Larsen 03/22/16 District 2 M&C 03/19
Sarah D’Alexander 09/27/16 District 1 M&C 09/19
Ben Flamm 06/13/17 District 2 M&C 06/20
Tim Miller 08/08/17 District 1 M&C 08/20
City Code Chapter 15 Article VIII: No more than 25 members, appointed by the Mayor and Council,
three year terms, members shall elect the chair. Not a compensated committee. Liaison: Planning.
Education Advisory Committee
Appointee Represents Appointed by Term Expires
Charlene Mahoney 12/11/12 District 2 M&C 04/19
Alethea Ten Eyck-Sanders 11/10/15 District 3 M&C 11/17
Melissa Day 9/15/10 District 3 M&C 08/19
Carolyn Bernache 2/9/10 District 4 M&C 01/19
Peggy Wilson 6/8/10 UMCP UMCP 06/19
Dawn Powers 1/26/16 District 2 M&C 01/18
David Toledo 04/25/16 District 1 M&C 04/18
Cristophoros Beck 10/25/16 District 2 M&C 10/18
Denise C. Mitchell 01/10/17 District 4 M&C 01/19
Daniel First 04/11/17 District 3 M&C 04/19
Resolutions 97-R-17, 99-R-4, 10-R-13, 15-R-25, and 17-R-09: At least 9 members who shall be
appointed by the Mayor and Council: at least two from each Council District and one nominated by
the University of Maryland. All except the UMCP appointee shall be City residents. Two year
terms. The Committee shall appoint the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee from among the
members of the Committee. Not a compensated committee. Liaison: Youth and Family Services.
Ethics Commission
Appointee Represents Appointed by Term Expires
Nora Eidelman 11/24/15 District 1 Mayor 11/17
Joe Theis 05/12/15 District 2 Mayor 06/19
James Sauer 12/09/14 District 3 Mayor 12/16
Gail Kushner 09/13/11 District 4 Mayor 01/18
Robert Thurston 9/13/05 At Large Mayor 03/18
Alan C. Bradford 1/23/96 At-Large Mayor 11/17
Frank Rose 05/08/12 At-Large Mayor 03/18
City Code Chapter 38 Article II: Composed of seven members appointed by the Mayor and approved
by the Council. Of the seven members, one shall be appointed from each of the City's four election
districts and three from the City at large. 2 year terms. Commission members shall elect one
member as Chair for a renewable one-year term. Commission members sign an Oath of Office. Not
a compensated committee. Liaison: City Clerk’s office.
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Housing Authority of the City of College Park
Bob Catlin 05/13/14 Mayor 05/01/19
Betty Rodenhausen 04/09/13 Mayor 05/01/18
John Moore 9/10/96 Mayor 05/01/19
Thelma Lomax 7/10/90 Mayor 05/01/20
Carl Patterson 12/11/12 Attick Towers resident Mayor 05/01/16
The College Park Housing Authority was established in City Code Chapter 11 Article I, but it
operates independently under Division II of the Housing and Community Development section of the
Annotated Code of Maryland. The Housing Authority administers low income housing at Attick
Towers. The Mayor appoints five commissioners to the Authority; each serves a five year term;
appointments expire May 1. Mayor administers oath of office. One member is a resident of Attick
Towers. The Authority selects a chairman from among its commissioners. The Housing Authority is
funded through HUD and rent collection, administers their own budget, and has their own employees.
The City supplements some of their services.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee
Appointee Represents Appointed by Term Expires
Lilla Sutton 09/27/16 District 2 M&C 09/19
Dottie Chicquelo Non-resident M&C 09/19
Dorie Arbach 02/14/17 Non-resident M&C 02/20
M&C
M&C
M&C
M&C
Between five and nine members, appointed by the Mayor and Council for three-year terms. The
Committee shall appoint the Chair and Vice-Chair from among their membership annually. A quorum
will consist of a majority of the appointed members. The Committee may work with partners such as the
University of Maryland, the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, local schools
and faith communities, and others as appropriate, in planning the event. Liaison: Public Services
Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee
Name: Represents: Appointed By: Term Ends:
Mayor and City Council of the City of College Park Term in office
Chief David Mitchell UMD DPS (UMD Police) University 02/16
Dr. Andrea Goodwin UMD Administration – Rep 1 University 02/16
Marsha Guenzler-Stevens UMD Administration – Rep 2 University 04/16
(Stamp Student Union)
UMD Administration – Rep 3 University
Gloria Aparicio- UMD Administration – Rep 4 University 04/16
Blackwell (Office of
Community Engagement)
Karyn Keating-Volke City Resident 1 City Council 02/17
Aaron Springer City Resident 2 City Council 10/17
Bonnie McClellan City Resident 3 City Council 04/16
Denise Mitchell 02/23/16 City Resident 4 City Council 02/18
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Bob Schnabel City Resident 5 City Council 08/17
Seth Statler 10/25/16 City Resident 6 City Council 10/18
Chris Keosian UMD Student 1 – Student Liaison City Council End of Liaison
term
UMD Student 2 – Student Govt. City Council
Alex Tobin 10/25/16 UMD Student 3 City Council 10/18
VACANT UMD Student 4 – IFC IFC
VACANT UMD Student 5 Nat’l Pan-Hell.
Council, Inc. /
United Greek
Council
GSG 09/17
Representative
Andrea Beaty Student Co-Operative Housing City Council 12/18
Maj. Rosa Guixens PG County Police Dept. PG County Police
Bob Ryan Director of Public Services City Council
Jeannie Ripley Manager of Code Enforcement City Council
Lisa Miller Rental Property Owner City Council 05/18
Richard Biffl Rental Property Owner City Council 02/16
Paul Carlson Rental Property Owner City Council 05/18
Established by Resolution 13-R-20 adopted September 24, 2013 to replace the Neighborhood
Stabilization and Quality of Life Workgroup. Amended October 8, 2013 (13-R-20.Amended).
Amended February 11, 2014 (14-R-03). Amended July 15, 2014 to change the name (14-R-23). City
Liaison: City Manager’s Office. Two year terms. Main Committee to meet four times per year. This
is not a compensated committee.
Noise Control Board
Appointee Represents Appointed by Term Expires
Mark Shroder 11/23/10 District 1 Council, for District 1 01/19
Harry Pitt, Jr. 9/26/95 District 2 Council, for District 2 04/20
Alan Stillwell 6/10/97 District 3 Council, for District 3 09/20
Suzie Bellamy District 4 Council, for District 4 12/20
Adele Ellis 04/24/12 Mayoral Appt Mayor 08/20
Bobbie P. Solomon 3/14/95 Alternate Council - At large 05/18
Larry Wenzel 3/9/99 Alternate Council - At large 02/18
City Code Chapter 138-3: The Noise Control Board shall consist of five members, four of whom
shall be appointed by the Council members, one from each of the four election districts, and one of
whom shall be appointed by the Mayor. In addition, there shall be two alternate members appointed
at large by the City Council. The members of the Noise Control Board shall select from among
themselves a Chairperson. Four year terms. This is a compensated committee. Liaison: Public
Services.
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Recreation Board
Appointee Lives In Appointed by Term Expires
Eric Grims 08/12/14 District 1 M&C 08/17
Sarah Araghi 7/14/09 District 1 M&C 10/18
Alan C. Bradford 1/23/96 District 1 M&C 01/20
Barbara Pianowski 3/23/10 District 4 M&C 05/17
Judith Oarr 05/14/13 District 4 M&C 05/19
Bettina McCloud 1/11/11 District 1 M&C 01/20
David Toledo 04/25/16 District 1 M&C 04/19
Stuart Adams 05/24/16 District 3 M&C 05/19
VACANT M&C
City Code Chapter 15 Article II: Effective 2/2/16: 10 members appointed by the Mayor and Council
for three-year terms with a goal of representation from each district. The Chairperson will be chosen
from among and by the district appointees. Not a compensated committee. Additional participants
include the University of Maryland liaison and the M-NCPPC liaison. Liaison: Public Services.
Tree and Landscape Board
Member Represents Appointed by Term Expires
Christine O’Brien 08/11/15 Citizen M&C 08/17
John Krouse Citizen M&C 12/18
VACANT Citizen M&C
VACANT Citizen M&C
VACANT Citizen M&C
Janis Oppelt CBE Chair Liaison
John Lea-Cox 1/13/98 City Forester M&C 04/19
Steve Beavers Planning Director
Brenda Alexander Public Works Director
City Code Chapter 179-5: The Board shall have 9 voting members: 5 residents appointed by M&C,
the CBE Chair or designee, the City Forester or designee, the Planning Director or designee and the
Public Works Director or designee. Two year terms. Members choose their own officers. Not a
compensated committee. Liaison: City Clerk’s office.
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Veterans Memorial Committee
Appointee Represents Appointed by Term Expires
Joseph Ruth 11/7/01 VFW M&C 01/19
Blaine Davis 10/28/03 American Legion M&C 01/19
Rita Zito 11/7/01 M&C 12/18
Doris Davis 10/28/03 M&C 01/19
Arthur Eaton M&C 11/19
Seth Gomoljak 11/6/14 M&C 11/17
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
Resolution 15-R-27, 01-G-57: Board comprised of 9 to 13 members including at least one member
from American Legion College Park Post 217 and one member from Veterans of Foreign Wars
Phillips-Kleiner Post 5627. Appointed by Mayor and Council. Three year terms. Chair shall be
elected each year by the members of the Committee. Not a compensated committee. Liaison: Public
Works.
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