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We recommend that you close other applications on your device to preserve bandwidth. 4. If you will be speaking, we suggest using a headset with microphone for best results. 5. For public comment portions of the meeting, please unmute yourself when prompted by the Mayor, and remember to re-mute yourself when you are finished. Please eliminate as much background noise as possible when you are speaking. 6. Please state your name and whether you are a College Park resident when you begin your testimony. Speakers are given 3 minutes. 4  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 CITY OF COLLEGE PARK *VIRTUAL MEETING* Please check meeting notice and City calendar for participant information WORKSESSION AGENDA 7:30 P.M. COLLEGE PARK MISSION We provide excellent services, transparent and inclusive governance, and advocate for our residents to enhance the quality of life for our diverse community. Time Item Staff/Council 7:30 Call To Order City Manager’s Report Amendments To And Approval Of The Agenda Discussion with Board of Election Supervisors about the 2021 Municipal Election (40) Janeen S Miller 7:40 1 BOES: Jack Robson, John Payne, Cameron Thurston, City Clerk Lynea Cooper Pitts, Yousuf Jaleel and Lisa Williams Discussion of a Restorative Justice Commission to address Bill Gardiner, 8:20 2 the impacts of the Lakeland Urban Renewal project (30) Interim City Manager Discussion about the work of Campus Community 8:50 3 Connections – Andrew M. Fellows, Faculty Research Bill Gardiner, Interim City Manager Specialist, College of Information Studies (15) 9:05 4 Review of legislation (there is a possibility of a Special Mayor and Council Session to consider time-sensitive matters) (10) 9:15 5 Requests for/Status of Future Agenda Items Mayor and Council 9:20 6 Mayor and Councilmember Comments Mayor and Council 001 1  Bill Gardiner, 9:25 7 City Manager's Comments Interim City Manager 9:30 8 Adjourn Mayor and Council 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. This agenda is subject to change. Agenda times are estimates only. For the most current information, please contact the City Clerk at 240-487-3501. 002 2  1 2021 Municipal Election 003  CITY OF COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND WORKSESSION AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: Janeen S. Miller Meeting Date: 02/02/2021 City Clerk Presented By: Board of Election Supervisors Proposed Consent: N/A Janeen S. Miller Originating Department: City Clerk’s Office for the Board of Election Supervisors Issue Before Council: Discussion of 2021 Municipal Election Strategic Plan Objective: Objective 1: Innovate and improve City services to enhance quality, value and accessibility for all our residents. Background/Justification: The City will hold an election for the office of Mayor and all eight district Councilmembers in November. Per the current City Charter, the election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The Board of Election Supervisors (Jack Robson, Chief; John Payne, Cameron Thurston, Lynea Cooper- Pitts; Yousuf Jaleel and Lisa Williams) will attend the Worksession to discuss and seek direction on the method of the election. See attached memo from the Board to inform this discussion. Council may also wish to discuss a change to the date of the election which would require an amendment to the City Charter. Fiscal Impact: See attached cost estimates for different election scenarios. Council Options: 1. Discuss options for the 2021 election and provide direction to the BOES and staff. 2. Discuss options and request more information before providing direction. Staff Recommendation: Option #1 Recommended Motion: N/A Attachments: 1. Election scenarios and cost estimates 004 TO: College Park Mayor and Council FROM: Board of Election Supervisors Janeen S. Miller, City Clerk DATE: February 2, 2021 RE: 2021 Municipal Election The City of College Park will hold a municipal election in November for the office of Mayor and eight district Councilmembers. This memo documents the various approaches that the City could take in conducting its 2021 General Election. The City Council is asked to provide direction to City staff and the Board of Election Supervisors so that planning for the 2021 election may begin. Election Options I. Standard Election – Two district-specific polling places A. Ballot Types 1. Electronically scannable Paper Ballots for use at polls and/or by mail-in voters 2. Hand counted paper ballots (Used for 2020 special election and those prior to 2017) B. Venues 1. Dedicated polling locations - Davis Hall (D 1 and 4) and City Hall alternate (D 2 and 3) C. Early Voting 1. All districts vote at one central location 2. Number of Days/Hours for Early Voting TBD; factors include decision on Vote By Mail II. Voting Center Election A. Used in the 2019 election with three voting centers (Davis Hall, Stamp Union, Ritchie Coliseum) B. Voters from any District can vote at a Voting Center(s) C. Number of Voting Centers determined by decision on Vote By Mail [Note: A new pollbook vendor will need to be identified for Voting Centers. The vendor (ES&S) that provided software and support for the 2019 Voting Center election cannot guarantee that they can accomplish this in 2021 with their new generation ePoll books.] 005 III. “Enhanced Absentee” A. City contracts with a mailing house to mail absentee ballot applications to registered voters (this is what we did in the November 8, 2020 District 2 Special Election). B. Qualified voters who return applications are then mailed a ballot. C. Applications are mailed early enough to allow for turnaround of ballot. D. Voted ballots are returned by mail, to a secure dropbox(es), or at the poll. E. This method may not increase overall voter turnout. F. Additional processing and record keeping by staff is needed. G. Ballot tracking process will need to be identified. IV. Vote-By-Mail Election A. City contracts with a mailing house to mail Ballots to registered voters. B. This option is generally thought to increase the number of ballots cast. C. Voted ballots are returned by mail, to a secure dropbox(es), or at the poll. D. Fewer in-person voters expected on Election Day, but a single poll on Election Day is still required. E. Ballot tracking process will need to be identified. F. City Code and/or Charter amendments may be required. Additional Factors 1. COVID-19. COVID is a large driver in determining how the election is to be conducted. Unfortunately, the health hazard will still probably be present by the next election period (October to November 2021). The degree of exposure, to voters and poll workers, is unknown but is an important factor for consideration. At election time, the number of people that can be present in a polling location may be restricted, both by County/State rule on occupancy, and personal distancing requirements. 2. Mail-in voting options. There may be a public desire to greatly expand mail-in voting 1) to avoid exposure to COVID, 2) for convenience. There are three options: A. Absentee = No change to current system whereby a voter completes an application to request an absentee ballot. The City currently has “no excuse” absentee voting. 006  B. Enhanced Absentee = Mail absentee ballot applications proactively to all registered voters: Increases the mail-out processing (first mailing = the application; second mailing = the ballot) and may increase mail out cost. Some type of Business Reply Permit will be required. C. Vote By Mail = Mail ballots proactively to all registered voters: Single mail-out processing. Some type of Business Reply Permit will be required. 3. Ballot Tracking Software. If option B or C above are chosen, staff recommends the use of ballot tracking software because of the number of registered voters and pieces of mail that will be involved. A vendor/product must be identified. 4. Venue Availability. The new City Hall will not be available for use by Election Day so we will make provision for an alternate location, such as the College Park Community Center. 5. Availability of Judges. Depending on the status of COVID there may be a problem getting enough volunteers to staff multiple polling places. 6. Day of Election. Council may change the day of the election through a Charter amendment. Because of the timing needed to enact a charter change before election deadlines are determined and advertising begins, this decision should be made in February. Council could choose a day other than Tuesday. Council has previously expressed interest in holding the election on a Sunday for voter convenience. 7. Location of our UMD student population. We don’t know whether the University will have fully resumed on-campus classes at the time of the election, so the location of our student population may be a factor in determining the best way to conduct this election. If they are not on-campus or in the City, absentee and/or vote by mail options could increase accessibility. Cost There are many different combinations of election methods, number of venues, amount of equipment, etc. that will determine the cost of the election. The estimates attached are to help understand the different costs for the various options presented and are only preliminary estimates. Once we have direction from Council as to the method of the 2021 election, we will do additional research to provide firmer pricing. To Be Determined  Other Charter/Code changes may be required, i.e. o Vote by Mail election o Date of Election Day o Clarify terms “Absentee” and “Vote By Mail” 007  Election Scenarios / Options 1 2 3 4 Two district‐ Enhanced specific polling Voting Centers Absentee – places, i.e. ‐ mail Vote‐By‐Mail Davis Hall and as in 2019 absentee – mail ballots 2nd TBD – election (there ballot appli‐ to registered as in 2017 were three) cations to voters election registered Item voters A Election Overhead 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 in all scenarios1 B Cost per Poll – Election Day2 2 polls = 24,000 3 polls3 = 36,000 ‐‐ ‐‐ 12,000 per location C Cost for Single Day Polling location4 ‐‐ ‐‐ 8,000 8,000 (Also see Note 2) D Voter Notification Cards mailed by 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 County E Mailings – Election Notice Postcards 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 F Mailings – Election Guide 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 Mailings – Mail Application for ‐‐ ‐‐ 27,000 ‐‐ G Absentee Ballots to registered voters H Mailings – Mail the Absentee Ballots 400 400 2,700 ‐‐ Requested5 I Mailings ‐ Mail Ballots to registered ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 27,000 voters J Business Reply Permit 7,000 7,000 K Ballots6 1,100 1,100 1,100 5,120 L Software/Programming to connect 8,000 Voting Centers on Election Day M Additional staff to process larger 3,000 3,000 volume of returned ballots N Ballot Tracking Software 5,000 5,000 Subtotal: 54,000 74,000 82,300 83,620 O ADD: Early Voting – Per Day 8,000 8,000 (equipment and judges) P Optional/TBD: Additional Dropbox 4,000 4,000 1 Election Overhead includes: Coding, Media, Tabulation Software, Supplies, Staff overtime, Election Clerk, Neighborhood “Vote” signs, Translation. 2 Cost Per Poll includes: Election Equipment, Software, Judges, Training, Meals, Poll Signage, Voting Booths 3 A polling location on UMD campus may not be available depending on COVID restrictions. 4 Assume Enhanced Absentee and Vote By Mail will reduce number of voters on Election Day so less equipment and fewer judges are needed at the poll. 5 Assume 10% will request ballots. 6 More ballots will be needed if we mail one to every registered voter. 008 Assumptions:  Scannable ballots and ballot scanners/tabulators will be used  ePoll books will be used  An accessible ballot marking device will be used  City Hall will not be available as a polling location so an alternate location will be secured  16,000 Registered Voters 009  2 Creation of a Restorative Justice Commission 010  CITY OF COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND WORKSESSION AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: Bill Gardiner Meeting Date: 02/02/21 Interim City Manager Presented By: Bill Gardiner Proposed Consent: N/A Interim City Manager Originating Department: Mayor and Council Issue Before Council: Discussion of a Restorative Justice Commission to address the historic impacts of the Lakeland Urban Renewal project. Strategic Plan Objective: Objective 2: Celebrate our history and diversity to highlight our unique character and build on the strengths of our community. Objective 6: Inspire and nurture a welcoming and inclusive community that encourages and embodies engagement, collaboration, and equity throughout our City. Background/Justification: On June 9, 2020 the City of College Park passed Resolution 20-R-16 (attached) “Renouncing the Systematic Racism and Declaring Support of Black Lives.” The Mayor and Council voted unanimously to “acknowledge and apologize for our City’s past history of oppression, particularly with regards to the Lakeland community, and actively seek opportunities for accountability and truth-telling about past injustice, and aggressively seek opportunities for restorative justice.” In November 2020 the Mayor and Council received a presentation from Lakeland residents who called for the start of a restorative justice process. This process could begin with the establishment of a Restorative Justice Commission to recommend a structure and process for restorative justice work regarding systemic racism in the City of College Park. Like the Council resolution, the Lakeland residents suggested the Commission focus on the harm caused to the historic African American community of Lakeland, and they also offered to help with the process. Restorative Justice is an approach to justice that focuses on repairing the harm committed against the victim and the community. Often our understanding of justice focuses on punishing the offender. Howard Zehr, one of the early proponents of this approach, said it is based on harms and needs; obligation to make things right; and the engagement of the community. Initially restorative justice was used to deal with property crimes and issues within the criminal justice system, but its use has expanded to address historic wrongs against groups of people. The Centre for Justice and Reconciliation defines restorative justice as “a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior. It is best accomplished through cooperative processes that allow all willing stakeholders to meet, although other approaches are available when that is impossible. This can lead to transformation of people, relationships and communities.” The harms imposed on the Lakeland community, the interest of residents to engage in a process of restorative justice, and the City’s acknowledgment of its role and responsibility provide an opportunity to apply a restorative justice approach to collectively repair the harms. 011 The City Council normally creates official committees and commissions by a Resolution that includes the duties, responsibilities, and deliverables of the committee; the composition, term, and number of committee members; and other issues related to the organization and meetings of the committee. Due to the subject of this proposed commission, Council may wish to consider the following: 1. Training on restorative justice and processes to address the impacts of systemic racism in communities may benefit Councilmembers and commission members. 2. The importance of the issue and the need to develop new understandings of the approach and the City’s history may require professional facilitation to support a successful process. 3. This commission will require broad participation from the Lakeland community and all communities in the City. 4. The formation of a smaller steering committee to develop a framework for a commission could facilitate advancing the goals of restorative justice. 5. A successful process could be transformative for the City. This is the Council’s first discussion specifically on this issue and staff is looking forward to hearing from the Council on the direction and approach it desires, as well as working with Council and the community on these issues. Some of the information above is taken from the following resources: The Little Book of Restorative Justice (www.unicef.org/tdad/littlebookrjpakaf.pdf); Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Implementation Guide (https://healourcommunities.org/); and, Transforming Historical Harms (https://emu.edu/cjp/docs/transforming-historical-harms.pdf) Fiscal Impact: It is likely that the process will require professional facilitation and may require additional expenditures. Council Options: 1. Direct staff to develop a draft resolution to create a commission on Restorative Justice focusing on the Lakeland community. 2. Direct staff to develop a motion creating a short-term steering committee that would develop a framework for a Restorative Justice Commission. 3. Direct staff to identify training opportunities for the Mayor and Council and / or facilitators in restorative justice who could assist the commission. 4. Request additional information and recommendations regarding restorative justice. 5. Take no action at this time. Staff Recommendation: Staff will take direction from Council. Recommended Motion: N/A. Attachments: 1. Council Resolution 20-R-16 Renouncing the Systematic Racism and Declaring Support of Black Lives 2 012  20-R-16 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE PARK RENOUNCING SYSTEMIC RACISM AND DECLARING SUPPORT OF BLACK LIVES WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council acknowledge that certain public policies have created wide disparities of well-being and opportunity among Black people in College Park and throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, many of these policies and actions have led to systemic racism in our community and country; and WHEREAS, the enormous consequence of systemic racism in our community and across the country is that opportunities for employment, housing, safety, wealth, education, health, and other conditions of life quality have been denied or diminished for Black people; and WHEREAS, Black people are rightly outraged by this country's devaluation of Black life and humanity; and WHEREAS, Black people have been targeted, profiled, injured and murdered by law enforcement throughout this country at inexplicable rates; and WHEREAS, the City of College Parks is comprised of 15% Black residents; and WHEREAS, past practice and policy of the City of College Park have systemically disadvantaged black residents and the historically black community of Lakeland; and WHEREAS, these residents deserve justice, fair treatment, and recognition of their valuable contributions to our community without fear. 013  20-R-16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of College Park must explicitly, directly, consciously, and painstakingly seek out and confront systemic racism; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council acknowledge and apologize for our city's past history of oppression, particularly with regards to the Lakeland community, and actively seek opportunities for accountability and truth-telling about past injustice, and aggressively seek opportunities for restorative justice; and it is further RESOLVED, that the City of College Park will examine our history and all current policies and programs for evidence of disparate impact based on race and ethnicity; and it is further RESOLVED, that we will determine if any of our actions, deliberate or unintended, create barriers to equal participation and opportunity for Black people in our community; and it is further RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council will actively involve and learn from Black people so that we can collectively create policies and practices eliminating barriers to participation, equality, and opportunity; it is further RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council believe that Black Lives Matter. ADOPTED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of College Park, Maryland, at a regular meeting on June 9, 2020, and effective immediately. ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEGE PARK: y~ ~foi )L_ By____,../_ .) !_ -~-+- t:- u_ _ • Patrick rfwojahn, Mayor Janeen S. Miller, CMC, City Clerk 014  3 Campus Community Connections 015  4 Review of Legislation 016  7850 Walker Drive, Suite 310 Peter F. O’Malley Greenbelt, MD 20770 (1939-2011) www.omng.com (301) 572-7900  (301) 572-6655 (f) John R. Miles (1935-2017) Edward W. Nylen William M. Shipp Matthew D. Osnos Lawrence N. Taub Leonard L. Lucchi (1922-2010) Nancy L. Slepicka Lynn Loughlin Skerpon Kate P. Pruitt Stephanie P. Anderson Nathaniel A. Forman John D. Gilmore, Jr. (1921-1999) January 29, 2021 TO: Bill Gardiner, Interim City Manager City of College Park FROM: Leonard L. Lucchi, Esquire Stephanie P. Anderson, Esquire City Lobbyists DATE: January 29, 2021 RE: Weekly Report ______________________________________________________________________________ Please find below a list of pertinent issues and bills being considered in the Maryland General Assembly. The Budget – The Governor submitted the budget on January 20. 2021. The Budget Bill for (Fiscal Year 2022) is HB 588. The FY 2022 budget provides $8.8 billion in aid to local governments - $216.6 million over FY 2021. The primary increases include an additional $195.9 million for K-12 education aid, $17.4 million for transportation aid, and $11.1 million for community colleges. We will continue to monitor accordingly. Hearing Rules – UPDATE Witness signup now allows sign-up by an organization per item. This change will allow us to support testimony on the City’s behalf. Each committee has guideline regarding the giving of oral testimony and submission of written testimony this year because of the COVID -19 - protocols put in place:  Anyone who intends to provide input on any bill must sign-up to testify and/or submit written testimony via the MyMGA portal on the Maryland General Assembly Website at mgaleg.maryland.gov.  Click the red “MyMGA” icon, which is located on the top right corner of the website homepage, and follow the registration instructions.  To create a MyMGA account, you must offer your own email address during the registration process. 017 Bill Gardiner, Interim City Manager City of College Park January 29, 2021 Page 2  People (including advocates, lobbyists, and MGA staff) cannot submit written testimony for other people under any circumstance. People can only submit their own written testimony via the MyMGA portal. People (including advocates, lobbyists, and MGA staff) cannot sign-up other people to provide oral testimony under any circumstance. People who want to provide oral testimony before the Committee must sign-up for themselves via the MyMGA portal.  All submitted written testimony must have a visible bill number located at the top of the first page of your testimony; clear indication of support, opposed, or support with amendments; name and address of the person and/or entity testifying and submitting the testimony. Other Bills of Interest: 1. HB 118/ (SB 293) - Vehicle Laws - Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual – Penalties - Prohibiting an individual from causing the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable individual as a result of the individual operating a vehicle in violation of Maryland Vehicle Law; defining "vulnerable individual" as a pedestrian, including certain workers and emergency services personnel, an individual walking an animal, or an individual lawfully operating certain modes of transport; establishing certain penalties of a fine of up to $2,000, community service, and participation in a motor vehicle safety course; etc. The letter of support from the City of College Park was submitted to Delegate’s Kumar P. Barve’s office, Chair of the Environment and Transportation Committee, on 1/14/2021. A hearing on this bill was held by the Environment and Transportation on 1/14/2021. The testimony on the bill was favorable. We will continue monitor the status of this bill and update you accordingly. 2. SB 293 (HB 118) - Vehicle Laws - Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual – Penalties - Prohibiting an individual from causing the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable individual as a result of the individual operating a vehicle in violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law; defining "vulnerable individual" as a pedestrian, including certain workers and emergency services personnel, an individual walking an animal, or an individual lawfully operating certain modes of transport; establishing penalties of a fine of up to $2,000, community service, and participation in a motor vehicle safety course; etc. A hearing was heard in the Judicial Proceedings Committee on 1/27/2021. We will continue to monitor the status of this bill and update accordingly 3. HB 151 - Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights – Repeal - Repealing the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights; providing for the prospective application of the Act; and requiring the publishers of the Annotated Code of Maryland, in consultation with and subject to the approval of the Department of Legislative Services, to take certain actions. A hearing in the Judiciary Committee is scheduled on 2/9/2021 at 1:30 p.m. 018 Bill Gardiner, Interim City Manager City of College Park January 29, 2021 Page 3 4. HB 311 (SB 553) – Vehicle Laws - Intersections - Prohibited Acts - Prohibiting a vehicle facing a circular green signal, a green arrow signal, or a steady yellow signal from entering an intersection if the vehicle is unable to completely proceed through the intersection; establishing certain exceptions to the prohibition; prohibiting a police officer from issuing a citation for a violation of the Act unless the approach to the intersection has certain signage installed notifying the public that a vehicle may not make a movement at the intersection that violates the Act's provisions; etc. The letter of support from the City of College Park was submitted to Delegate’s Kumar P. Barve’s office, Chair of the Environment and Transportation Committee, on 1/14/2021. A hearing on this bill was held by the Environment and Transportation on 1/14/2021. The testimony on the bill was favorable. We will continue monitor the status of this bill and update you accordingly. 5. SB 553 (HB 311)- Vehicle Laws - Intersections - Prohibited Acts. Prohibiting a vehicle facing a circular green signal, a green arrow signal, or a steady yellow signal from entering an intersection if the vehicle is unable to completely proceed through the intersection; establishing certain exceptions to the prohibition; prohibiting a police officer from issuing a citation for a violation of the Act unless the approach to the intersection has certain signage installed notifying the public that a vehicle may not make a movement at the intersection that violates the Act's provisions; etc. Hearing in Judicial Proceedings at 2/16/2021 at 1:30 p.m. 6. SB 362 (HB 649) – Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Revenue and Distribution. A hearing in Budget and Taxation is scheduled for 2/2/2021 at 1:00 p.m. 7. HB 649 - Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Revenue and Distribution. A Hearing on in the Environment and Transportation on 2/11/2021 at 1:30 p.m. 8. SB 368 – Speed Monitoring Systems – Municipal Corporations – Authorization A hearing in the Judicial Proceedings Committee is scheduled for 2/10/2021 at 1:00 p.m. 9. SB 387 – Intersection of State and Local Highways – Crosswalks and Curb. A hearing in the Finance Committee is scheduled for 2/3/2021 at 1:00 p.m. 10. HB 183 (449) - Public Information Act – Revisions (Equitable Access to Records Act). Requiring each official custodian to adopt a policy of proactive disclosure of public records; requiring each official custodian to publish by July 1 each year a report on a certain website on the requests received in the preceding year for inspection of public records; requiring each official custodian to store the report in a place easily accessible to the public if a website is not available; requiring the Public Information Act Compliance Board to receive, review, and resolve certain complaints from applicants; etc. A hearing is scheduled on 2/11/2021 in Heath and Government Operations at 1:30 p.m. 11. SB 449 - Public Information Act – Revisions (Equitable Access to Records Act). Requiring each official custodian to adopt a policy of proactive disclosure of public records; requiring each official custodian to publish by July 1 each year a report on a certain website on the requests received in the preceding year for inspection of public records; requiring each official custodian 019 Bill Gardiner, Interim City Manager City of College Park January 29, 2021 Page 4 to store the report in a place easily accessible to the public if a website is not available; requiring the Public Information Act Compliance Board to receive, review, and resolve certain complaints from applicants; etc. 020  5 Requests for / Status of Future Agenda Items 021 TO: Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Department Directors FROM: Janeen S. Miller, City Clerk DATE: January 27, 2021 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, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Presentations: 1) Recognition of recipients of Public School Education Grants; 2) Recognition of winners of Doris Ellis Essay Contest Public Hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 21-O-02, FY 2021 budget amendment #2, to reflect the expenditures and revenue from reimbursements related to the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) provided by the CARES Act through Prince George’s County. Proposed Consent: Annual Liquor License renewals – Bob Ryan, Director of Public Services Award of contract for design of Cherokee Street Sidewalk project – Katie Hart, Community Development Planner Award of Contract for City Hall Furniture – Suellen Ferguson, City Attorney Letter of support to the DHCD, Neighborhood Business Works Program, Opportunity Zone Micro-Grant for “Microsphere Materials Solutions, LLC” – Bridgette Johnson, Economic Development Manager TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 WORKSESSION 12-30-20: Special Exception Application for The Children’s Guild Preschool at the College Park United Methodist Church – Terry Schum, Director of Planning 01-29-20: Discussion of the decennial redistricting and of establishing a redistricting commission (standard census tabulation for voting districts will occur prior to general release and no later than April 1, 2021) – Terry Schum, Director of Planning 022 1/29/2021 C:\Users\janee\Desktop\FUTURE AGENDAS\012721FA.doc Council discussion and approval of advisory board workplans Review of legislation (there is a possibility of a Special Session to consider time- sensitive matters.) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 - REGULAR MEETING Award of Contract for Hollywood Streetscape Construction – Terry Schum, Director of Planning Award of contract for the design of Hollywood Road Sidewalk – Terry Schum, Director of Planning TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021 WORKSESSION Follow-up discussion on a City Youth Advisory Committee – Kiaisha Barber, Director of Youth, Family and Senior Services (30) TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Proposed Consent: Annual Review/Renewal of Insurance Contracts TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 WORKSESSION Presentation on Accela land use CRM software – Bill Gardiner, Assistant City Manager (30) TUESDAY, MARCH 23 REGULAR MEETING BUDGET DATES: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Regular Meeting: Introduction of Budget Ordinance Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Regular Meeting: Budget Public Hearing(s) Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Worksession: If needed, Worksession discussion of changes to Proposed Budget as a result of Public Hearings Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Regular Meeting: Budget Adoption ANNUAL ITEMS January, early: Discussion of Homestead Tax Credit Rate (currently at 0%) (must certify by March 25 to change rate) January, after an election: Review and adoption of Council Rules and Procedures January: Review annual reports and workplans from advisory boards IFC/PHA Annual meeting with Council (when is best?) 023 1/29/2021 C:\Users\janee\Desktop\FUTURE AGENDAS\012721FA.doc March: Annual Review/Renewal of Insurance Contracts March: Annual farmers market debrief (Council: is this still relevant?) March: Annual Economic Development Report April and September: Comments on the M-NCPPC budget June Worksession: Review of applications for advisory board vacancies June Regular Meeting: Annual appointments to advisory boards June Regular Meeting: Proclamation for Pride Month October, first regular meeting: Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day Early Fall: Annual presentation from SHA on projects in the City (schedule prior to CTP discussion) Fall: Annual police agency presentation November, first regular meeting: Proclamation for Small Business Saturday December: Approval of Annual Retreat agenda MASTER LIST 2021 Quarterly Financial Presentations: January 26, April 27, August 10, October 26. 2021 Quarterly Appointments to advisory boards: January 12, April 13, July 20, October 12 07-09-19: Input from staff and the Airport Authority about the GAO study on helicopters in the City and helicopter noise in the region (15) 10-01-19: Discussion of signing on to the principles of the Maryland Advocates for Sustainable Transportation – request of Mayor Wojahn 10-15-19: Greater utilization of APC to review projects that are coming to Council Discussion of additional roadway connectivity between City neighborhoods - AND – Find options to reduce traffic on our major roadways (include Complete Streets) (40) Terry Schum, Director of Planning; Steve Halpern, City Engineer; Robert Marsili, Director of Public Works 02-04-20: Follow up discussion on certain events held in the City (Veterans and Memorial Day events, MLK Tribute and Blues Festival) Review of proposal for a pilot program for a rebate to homeowners for installation of residential security camera systems - Bob Ryan, Director of Public Services (20) 024 1/29/2021 C:\Users\janee\Desktop\FUTURE AGENDAS\012721FA.doc 05-05-20: Information Report on Edgewood Road Right-Of-Way at intersection with US 1 – Terry Schum and Steve Halpern Discussion of goals and purpose for City Events, and criteria for evaluating City Events (30) 07-14-20: Comments to the County task force about No-Knock Warrants 09-01-20: Discussion of a commemorative bench program – request of Councilmember Kabir 09-15-20: Tax credits to homeowners for purchase of flood insurance – Councilmember Rigg 09-22-20: Consideration of permit-restricted parking on Pontiac Street between Osage and 49th Avenue, and on Osage Street 09-22-20: Reconsideration of the matter of four-year staggered terms for elected officials, including educating our residents and giving them the opportunity to vote on it 10-07-20: Discussion of City recognition of heritage months and disease prevention months, etc. – Scott Somers, City Manager Appropriate use of staff time and resources at the request of community organizations – Scott Somers, City Manager 11-4-20: Review of College Park policy options for neighborhood stabilization (for those neighborhoods trending toward rentals) - Rigg 11-4-20: Options to address traffic back up on Cherry Hill Road caused by Starbucks Drive Through - Kabir 12-01-20: Discussion on establishment of a Human Relations Commission – Councilmember Mitchell 12-01-20: Discussion on holding a City-wide business roundtable – Councilmember Mitchell 12-01-20: Discussion on requiring notification of nearby residents when a request for exemption from the prohibited vehicle ordinance comes to Council – Councilmember Kabir 12-08-20: Discussion of strategies to provide affordable housing (with partner stakeholders) 12-09-20: Terrapin House, Conceptual Site Plan (CSP-20002) – Terry Schum, Director of Planning 01-05-21: Follow up discussion about the possibility of leasing office space for the Seniors Program 025 1/29/2021 C:\Users\janee\Desktop\FUTURE AGENDAS\012721FA.doc