Mayor & City Council

MINUTES Regular Meeting of the College Park City Council Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. – 8:23 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wojahn; Councilmembers Kabir, Nagle, Brennan, Dennis, Stullich, Day, Kujawa. Councilmember Cook arrived at 7:34 p.m. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Bob Ryan, Director of Public Services acting as the City Manager Pro Tem; Janeen Miller, City Clerk; Suellen Ferguson, City Attorney; Terry Schum, Director of Planning; Miriam Bader, Senior Planner; Chris Keosian, Student Liaison; Julianne Heberlein, Deputy Student Liaison. Mayor Wojahn opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilmember Dennis announced the Police Coffee Club tomorrow morning at Jason’s Deli. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Ryan said the City Manager and Assistant City Manager are at the ICMA meeting. He reported on a pedestrian who was struck on Baltimore Avenue this week. This is the third pedestrian struck in one month on US 1, with one fatality. He discussed the Walk Smart program. DPW has received delivery of 8 new hybrid vehicles. Leaf collection is underway. DPW has in-service training on Thursday. The following events are scheduled: Halloween Thing, UMD Homecoming, Drug Take Back, Clean City Project, Four Cities Meeting, 10th Annual Blues Festival. There is no Council meeting next Tuesday night. AMENDMENTS TO AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Agenda approved as presented (Dennis/Stullich) 7-0-0. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Dave Dorsch, 4607 Calvert Road: He discussed free parking for senior citizens; replacing the tops on recycling cans with new recycling decals telling people what is/is not acceptable. PRESENTATIONS: A. Prince George’s County Human Relations Commission – Kyla Hannington: The HRC is a County agency that educates people and investigates discrimination complaints in the areas of housing, lending, public accommodation and employment. She explained how they operate. Their contact information is 301-883-6170. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilmember Day and seconded by Councilmember Kujawa to adopt the Consent Agenda, which consisted of the following: College Park City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 2 17-G-128 Approval of Minutes of September 12, 2017 Regular Meeting; September 19, 2017 Special Session. The motion passed 8 – 0 – 0. ACTION ITEMS: 17-O-08 Introduction of an Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park Authorizing The Acquisition Of Certain Property Located At 3545 Marlbrough Way, College Park, Maryland, For A Public Purpose A motion was made by Councilmember Kujawa and seconded by Councilmember Cook to introduce Ordinance 17-O-08, an Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park Authorizing The Acquisition Of Certain Property Located At 3545 Marlbrough Way, College Park, Maryland, For A Public Purpose. She and Mayor Wojahn both announced that the Public Hearing would be held on November 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 17-G-125 Approval of a letter to MDOT Secretary Pete Rahn with comments on the Draft FY 2018-2023 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) A motion was made by Councilmember Nagle and seconded by Councilmember Kabir to approve the revised letter in the red folder to be sent to Secretary Pete Rahn with City comments on the draft FY 2018 – 2023 CTP. Councilmember Nagle reviewed the revisions. There were no comments from the audience or the Council. The motion passed 8 – 0 – 0. 17-R-15 Reconsideration of Council decision on Case CPD-2017-01 – Holiday Inn Express sign – Suellen Ferguson, City Attorney Ms. Ferguson provided background: this matter was on Council’s agenda on August 8 on whether to approve a departure for sign at the Holiday Inn Express. Council voted to grant the departure, which was not consistent with the APC recommendation. There was no document to approve so the matter was referred for drafting of the decision, which then came back to Council on September 12 to adopt. At that time, Council moved to reconsider the decision. This is a zoning hearing tonight to reconsider the decision. [The Court Reporter’s transcript will substitute for minutes of the hearing.] A motion was made by Councilmember Kujawa and seconded by Councilmember Nagle to adopt Resolution 17-R-15, granting the departure for a free standing sign in case CPD- 2017-01 for Holiday Inn Express. College Park City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 3 The motion passed 5 – 3 – 0 (Councilmembers Cook, Stullich and Brennan opposed). 17-G-127 Appointments to Boards and Committees A motion was made by Councilmember Kabir and seconded by Councilmember Stullich to appoint James Meyer to the Tree and Landscape Board, reappoint Jim Sauer to the Ethics Commission, reappoint Richard Biffl and Aaron Springer to the Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee, and to reappoint Jack Robson to the Airport Authority. The motion passed 8-0-0. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Cook said stealing or destroying candidates’ signs is a crime. Councilmember Stullich introduced her father, Theodore Stullich, visiting from Oregon. Councilmember Kabir said this is the last meeting before the election and reminded everyone to vote. Mayor Wojahn said our next meeting is November 8 and also encouraged everyone to vote. He discussed the upcoming candidates’ forums. Mr. Keosian announced Sunday’s Clean City Project, the SGA sponsored candidates’ forum, and said that the SGA’s sustainability coordinator is collecting data on the use of Styrofoam. ADJOURN: A motion was made by Councilmember Kujawa and seconded by Councilmember Stullich to adjourn the Regular Meeting, and with a vote of 8 – 0 – 0, Mayor Wojahn adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:23 p.m. ____________________________________________ Janeen S. Miller, CMC Date City Clerk Approved Pursuant to §C6-3 of the College Park City Charter at 10:01 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, a motion was made by Councilmember Kujawa and seconded by Councilmember Stullich to enter into a Closed Session discuss the possible 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; and to discuss a personnel matter. The motion passed 8 – 0 – 0 and Council entered into the Closed Session at 10:09 p.m. Present: Mayor Wojahn; Councilmembers Kabir, Nagle, Brennan, Dennis, Stullich, Day, Kujawa, and Cook. College Park City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 4 Absent: None. Also Present: Scott Somers, City Manager; Bill Gardiner, Assistant City Manager; Suellen Ferguson, City Attorney; Janeen Miller, City Clerk. Topic Discussed: Topic 1: City Staff and City Council discussed a public statement to issue regarding the City Charter and discussed next steps. Action Taken: None. Adjourn: A motion was made by Councilmember Brennan and seconded by Councilmember Day to adjourn the closed session, and with a vote of 8 – 0 – 0, Mayor Wojahn adjourned the closed session at 10:26 p.m.