City Council

City of Hyattsville Hyattsville Municipal Building 4310 Gallatin Street, 3rd Floor Hyattsville, MD 20781 (301) 985-5000 www.hyattsville.org Agenda Regular Meeting Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_98mLVU1fTbGTMB74ySzMSA Monday, October 18, 2021 7:00 PM Virtual City Council Mayor Kevin Ward Robert S. Croslin, Council President, Ward 2 Danny Schaible, Council Vice President, Ward 2 Sam Denes, Ward 1 Joanne Waszczak, Ward 1 Ben Simasek, Ward 3 Jimmy McClellan, Ward 3 Edouard Haba, Ward 4 Daniel Peabody, Ward 4 Joseph Solomon, Ward 5 Rommel Sandino, Ward 5 ADMINISTRATION Tracey E. Douglas, City Administrator Laura Reams, City Clerk, 301-985-5009, cityclerk@hyattsville.org City Council Agenda Regular Meeting October 18, 2021 WELCOME TO THE CITY OF HYATTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING! Your participation at this public meeting is valued and appreciated. AGENDA/PACKET: The Agenda/Packet is available for review at the Hyattsville Municipal Building and online at www.hyattsville.org prior to the scheduled meeting (generally available no later than the Friday prior to the scheduled Monday meeting). Please note, times given for agenda items are estimates only. Matters other than those indicated on the agenda may also be considered at Council discretion. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting or other services in conjunction with this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (301) 985-5009. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. AUDIBLE DEVICES: Please ensure all audible devices are turned off or otherwise not audible when the City Council is in session. Thank you. PUBLIC INPUT: If you wish to address the Council during the Public Comment period, please use the "Raise Hand" feature in the virtual meeting interface. Participants may also submit statements electronically using the eComment feature at www.hyattsville.org/meetings or via email to cityclerk@hyattsville.org no later than two (2) hours prior to the start of the meeting. All participants shall remain respectful in their contributions and associated functions of the virtual meeting interface are not intended for public dialogue or discussion. WAYS TO WATCH THE MEETING LIVE: City Council meetings are broadcast live on cable television channel 71 (Comcast) and channel 12 (Verizon). You may also view meetings live online at hyattsville-md.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?camera_id=2 REPLAY SCHEDULE: The meetings will be re-broadcast on cable television, channel 71 (Comcast) and channel 12 (Verizon) daily at 7:00 a.m., 1 p.m., and 8 p.m. Meetings are also able for replay online at www.hyattsville.org/meetings. CITY INFORMATION: Sign up to receive text and email notifications about Hyattsville events, government, police and programs at www.hyattsville.org/list.aspx INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the event of inclement weather, please call 301-985-5000 to confirm the status of the Council meeting. City of Hyattsville Page 1 of 7 Monday, October 18, 2021 7:00 PM City Council Agenda Regular Meeting October 18, 2021 Meeting Notice: As we continue to take precautions due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Hyattsville City Council will hold its meeting on Monday, October 18, 2021 remotely via video conference. The Council meeting will be conducted entirely remotely; there will be no in-person meeting attendance. The meeting will be broadcast live on cable television channel 71 (Comcast), channel 12 (Verizon), and available via live stream at www.hyattsville.org/meetings. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: If you wish to address the Council during the Public Comment period, please use the "Raise Hand" feature in the virtual meeting interface. Participants may also submit statements electronically using the eComment feature at www.hyattsville.org/meetings or via email to cityclerk@hyattsville.org no later than two (2) hours prior to the start of the meeting. All participants shall remain respectful in their contributions and associated functions of the virtual meeting interface are not intended for public dialogue or discussion. Members of the public who wish to comment during the virtual Council meeting must register in advance using the link below. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_98mLVU1fTbGTMB74ySzMSA 1. Call to Order and Council Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Public Comment (7:10 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.) Complete Speaker Card, Limit 2 minutes per speaker 5. City Administrator Update (7:20 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.) 6. Recognition of Excellence in Service: Kate Powers, Lieutenant Colonel Scott Dunklee, and Cheri Everhart (7:35 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.) 7. Presentations (7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) 7.a) Healthy Trees Hyattsville HCC-117-FY22 Presentation Only Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Public Works Attachments: Healthy Trees Hyattsville Presentation (1) Final City of Hyattsville Page 2 of 7 Monday, October 18, 2021 7:00 PM City Council Agenda Regular Meeting October 18, 2021 7.b) Hyattsville Watershed Implementation Plan HCC-118-FY22 Presentation Only Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Public Works Attachments: Hyattsville's Watershed Implementation Plan Draft 10-11-21 (1) 7.c) Riverfront at West Hyattsville Multifamily Buildings - Detailed Site Plan HCC-120-FY22 Presentation Only Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Community & Economic Development Attachments: Presentation Memo - West HVL MF - DSP Council Materials 10.18.21 - West Hyattsville Multifamily Phase 1 8. Consent Items (8:30 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.) 8.a) Acceptance of the 2021 Tree ReLeaf Grant HCC-105-FY22 I move that the Mayor and Council accept the 2021 Prince George’s County Tree ReLeaf Grant in the amount of $9,600. The City Treasurer is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments to accept and disburse the funding according to the grant requirements. Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Public Works Attachments: 2021 Hyattsville Tree Releaf Grant Package City of Hyattsville Page 3 of 7 Monday, October 18, 2021 7:00 PM City Council Agenda Regular Meeting October 18, 2021 8.b) FY22 Budget Appropriation: Impaired, Distracted, and Aggressive Driving HCC-112-FY22 Grant Awards I move that the Mayor and Council amend and increase the FY22 Special Revenues Fund Budget to accept and appropriate the FY22 Aggressive Driving ($2,000), Impaired Driving ($5,000), and Distracted Driving ($2,000) grant award in the amount totaling $9,000 from the Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO) for the purpose of providing overtime funding for the enforcement of motor vehicles. Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Police Department Attachments: Distracted Driving Impaired Driving Aggressive Driving 8.c) Acceptance of the Low Impact Design Center Proposal for the Concept HCC-113-FY22 Design of an Environmental Depot I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $30,000 to the Low Impact Design Center for the concept design of an environmental depot in the City of Hyattsville. Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Public Works Attachments: Enviro Depot Proposal letter LIDC 081021 FINAL updated 83021 8.d) Award of the City Leaf Grinding Contract HCC-114-FY22 I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to accept the proposal from Denchfield for leaf grinding at an annual rate not to exceed $6000 per year for the life of the contract, pending review by the City Attorney. In addition, an expenditure not to exceed $6,000 is authorized for the first year of the contract. Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Public Works Attachments: Denchfield RFP Response City of Hyattsville Page 4 of 7 Monday, October 18, 2021 7:00 PM City Council Agenda Regular Meeting October 18, 2021 8.e) Commercial Façade Improvement Program: 2021 Grant Awards HCC-119-FY22 I move that the Mayor and Council approve 2021 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant awards for façade improvement projects the following commercial properties: · 3501 Hamilton Street: $5,000 · 3004 and 3110 Hamilton Street, 5400 Queens Chapel Road: $22,500 · 4744 Baltimore Avenue: $37,000 Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Community & Economic Development Attachments: Memo - CFI Award Recommendations - 10.18.2021 8.f) Awarding of Tree Plantings HCC-122-FY22 I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $24,000 to Casey Trees for the planting of trees throughout the City as proposed and awarded in the PEPCO Sustainable Communities and the Prince George’s County Tree ReLeaf grants. Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Public Works Attachments: 2021 Hyattsville Tree Releaf Grant Package 8.g) Corridor Investment Grant: 2021 Program Awards HCC-123-FY22 I move that the Mayor and Council accept the recommendations of City Staff and approve Corridor Investment Program grant funding awards for the following entities: · Garcia Investments: $5,000 · Green Owl: $5,000 · Independent Order of Oddfellows: $2,500 · Just Rock (Business development): $3,670 · Just Rock (Program): $1,425 · 5132 Baltimore Avenue: $1995.20 · Gingko Group: $1,990.40 · SoHy Co-op: $2,000 · Hyattsville Aging in Place: $1,500 · Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center: $2,500 Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Community & Economic Development Attachments: Memo - CIP Award Recommendations - 10.18.2021 - Final City of Hyattsville Page 5 of 7 Monday, October 18, 2021 7:00 PM City Council Agenda Regular Meeting October 18, 2021 8.h) Ward 2 Discretionary Funds: SoHy Afghan Refugee Relief Fund HCC-126-FY22 I move that the Council approve the donation of $400 from the Ward 2 discretionary funds to the SoHy Afghan Refugee Relief fund. Sponsors: Croslin and Schaible Department: City Clerk Attachments: Croslin Motion for Afghan Relief 9. Action Items (8:35 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) 9.a) Jefferson Street Traffic Calming HCC-115-FY22 I move the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to approve an expenditure with Traffic Lines, Inc. for installation of traffic calming devices on Jefferson Street cost no to exceed $120,000.00. Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Public Works Attachments: Jefferson Street (1) 9.b) HVAC Replacement 4310 Gallatin Street HCC-116-FY22 I move the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to approve an expenditure with Magnolia Plumbing to replace the existing HVAC units at 4310 Gallatin Street, cost not to exceed $125,000.00. Sponsors: City Administrator Department: Public Works Attachments: 4310 HVAc Magnolia 10. Discussion Items (9:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.) City of Hyattsville Page 6 of 7 Monday, October 18, 2021 7:00 PM City Council Agenda Regular Meeting October 18, 2021 10.a) Phased-in Municipal Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban HCC-125-FY22 I move that the Mayor and Council direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to phase-in a ban of gas-powered leaf blowers (GPLBs) as follows: • Effective January 1, 2022 - the use of GPLBs by the City will cease entirely, including City staff and City contracts. • Effective July 1, 2022 - the use of GPLBs will be prohibited on Sundays. • Effective January 1, 2023 - the use of GPLBs will be prohibited on weekends and federal holidays. • Effective July 1, 2023 - the use of GPLBs will be prohibited permanently. In addition, I move that the Mayor and Council implement a City-run rebate program where Hyattsville residents and contractors would be eligible to trade in used GPLBs for a rebate towards the purchase of an electric leaf blower (ELB). I further move the Council amend the FY22 budget in the amount of $18,500 ($17,000 for the GPLB trade-in program, $1,500 to replace City GPLBs). Sponsors: Schaible Department: City Clerk Attachments: Phased-in Municipal Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Motion Recommendation to Address Noise and other Impacts from Gas, for Review by HEC Leaf Blower Cost Comparisons 11. Council Dialogue (9:15 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.) 12. Community Notices and Meetings 12.a) Main City Calendar: October 19 - November 1, 2021 HCC-124-FY22 N/A Sponsors: City Administrator Department: City Clerk Attachments: Main City Calendar October 19 - November 1, 2021 FINAL 13. Motion to Adjourn City of Hyattsville Page 7 of 7 Monday, October 18, 2021 7:00 PM