City Council
Regular MeetingHyattsville, MD · May 2, 2022
Agenda
City of Hyattsville
Hyattsville Municipal Building
4310 Gallatin Street, 3rd Floor
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 985-5000
www.hyattsville.org
Agenda Regular Meeting
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Monday, May 2, 2022
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City Council
Robert S. Croslin, Interim Mayor
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 May 2, 2022
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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. Community Notices and Meetings (7:20 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.)
5.a. Main City Calendar: May 3 - May 16, 2022 HCC-360-FY22
N/A
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: City Calendar May 3, 2022 - May 16, 2022
6. City Administrator Update (7:25 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.)
7. Treasurer Update (7:35 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.)
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8. Presentations (7:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.)
8.a. Hyattsville Crossing Business Improvement District Feasibility Assessment HCC-342-FY22
Presentation Only.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Community & Economic Development
Attachments: Memo - Hyattsville Crossing BID - Phase 1 Feasibility Presentation
Hyattsville Crossing BID Feasibility Study_4.25.22
8.b. Redistricting 2022 HCC-357-FY22
Presentation
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: Redistricting 2022_May 2 2022 Council Presentation
9. Proclamations (8:15 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.)
9.a. Proclamation of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage HCC-348-FY22
Month
I move that the Mayor and Council adopt a proclamation recognizing May 2022 as Asian
American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Hyattsville.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: CM 0502 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022
9.b. Proclamation of Citizenship Celebration Day HCC-350-FY22
I move that the Mayor and Council proclaim May 7, 2022, as Citizenship Celebration Day in the
City of Hyattsville.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: CM 0502 Citizen Celebration Day 2022
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9.c. Proclamation of National Public Works Week HCC-351-FY22
I move that the Mayor and Council adopt a proclamation recognizing the week of May 15
through May 21, 2022, to be Public Works Week in the City of Hyattsville.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: CM 0502 National Public Works Week 2022
9.d. Proclamation Recognizing National Peace Officers Memorial Day and HCC-352-FY22
National Police Week
I move that the Mayor and Council adopt a proclamation recognizing May 15 through May 21,
2022 as National Police Week and May 15, 2022 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in the City of
Hyattsville.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: CM 0502 National Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial Day 2022
9.e. Proclamation of Municipal Clerks Week HCC-353-FY22
I move that the Mayor and Council adopt a proclamation recognizing the week of May 1
through May 7, 2022 as Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Hyattsville.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: CM 0502 Municipal Clerks Week 2022
9.f. Proclamation of Children’s Mental Health Matters Week HCC-354-FY22
I move that the Mayor and Council adopt a proclamation recognizing May 1-7, 2022 as
Children’s Mental Health Matters week in the City of Hyattsville.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: CM 0502 Childrens Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
10. Appointments (8:15 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.)
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10.a. Appointment to the Race and Equity Task Force HCC-359-FY22
I move that the Mayor and Council approve the appointment of Jocelyn Medello (Ward 1) to
the Race and Equity Task Force for a term of two (2) years to expire on April 30, 2024.
Sponsors: Croslin and Sandino
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: Medallo_RETF Application
11. Consent Items (8:20 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.)
Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature, and are approved in one motion. There
will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Mayor/Council request specific items be removed from
the Consent agenda for separate action.
11.a. Acceptance of the PEPCO Interconnection Agreement for the DPW Solar HCC-338-FY22
Installation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize Interim Mayor Croslin to sign and accept the
PEPCO Interconnection Agreement for the DPW Solar Installation project.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Public Works
Attachments: 220419 - Pepco MD Level 234 - Interconnection
Application-Agreement_Hyattsville DPW
11.b. Heurich Community Garden Accessible Surface HCC-339-FY22
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to accept the proposal of
NZI Inc. for the installation of an accessible surface at Heurich Community Garden and
authorize an expenditure not to exceed $20,000 for the installation.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Public Works
Attachments: proposal_Heurich Park Community Garden_Concrete Walkway
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11.c. FY22 Capital Improvement Budget Adjustment and Transfer of HCC-340-FY22
Appropriations
I move that the Mayor and Council amend the Fiscal Year 22 (FY22) Capital Improvements
Budget and authorize the Treasurer to adjust and transfer various DPW capital budget
appropriations not to exceed $60,000 for improvements to the DPW facility.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Public Works
11.d. Jefferson Street Parking Lot Redevelopment: Development, Lease, Easement HCC-343-FY22
and First Amendment to Condominium Authorization
I move the City Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a (1) Development
Agreement, (2) Lease Agreement, (3) Perpetual Easement and (4) a First Amendment to the
Condominium Agreement with Urban Investment Partners and Housing Initiative Partnership,
which will serve as the legal instruments for the development and operation of the City’s
parking structure for the duration of the 99-year lease term and retained Land Condo Unit 3,
upon review by the City Attorney for legal sufficiency.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Community & Economic Development
Attachments: Memo - UIP Canvas - Development, Lease, Condo and Easement
Agreements
Exhibit A - Jefferson Street Parking Lot Property
Condo Declaration
First Amendment to Declaration of Renaissance Square Condominium
11.e. Replacement of HCPD Desktop Computers HCC-345-FY22
I move the Mayor and Council to authorize the City Administrator to execute a Purchase
Agreement with Dataprise, LLC, for the acquisition of 38 Dell desktop computers, at a total cost
of $40,316.86.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Police Department
Attachments: Dataprise Purchase Agreement
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11.f. Upgrade of Police Department’s Body Worn Cameras and In-Car Video HCC-346-FY22
Systems
I move Mayor and Council to authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract with
Frontline Mobile Tech for the upgrade and purchase of the Department’s Body Worn Cameras
and In-Car Video Systems for a total expenditure of $297,141.00. The purchase and cost of
these new units with this vendor is under GSA contract.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Police Department
Attachments: Frontline BWC Upgrade
11.g. Upgrade of Police Department’s Mobile Data Computers HCC-347-FY22
.end
Summary Background:
This purchase is for 50 mobile data computers, plus warranty and 34 docking stations to include
installation for a total expenditure of $298,000.00
Next Steps:
Recommend approval.
Fiscal Impact:
Not to exceed $298,000.00
City Administrator Comments:
Recommends approval
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Police Department
Attachments: Mobile Computers Upgrade
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11.h. Schedule Special Council Meeting for Monday, June 20, 2022 at 7 PM HCC-355-FY22
I move the Mayor and Council schedule a Special Council Meeting on Monday, June 20, 2022 at
7 PM. The certified results of the Special Mayoral Election will be accepted at this meeting.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: City Clerk
12. Discussion Items (8:25 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.)
12.a. 5812 40th Avenue Renovation HCC-341-FY22
FOR DISCUSSION:
I move that the Mayor and Council Authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement
with The Matthews Group for the turn-key renovation of the 5812 40th Avenue building to
house the Teen and Multigenerational Center, in the amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for the
construction and contingency, pending legal review.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Public Works
Attachments: 01408-0000 Teen Centere Build-Out - ROM
12.b. Hyattsville Ordinance 2022-01: Municipal Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban HCC-356-FY22
FOR DISCUSSION
Sponsors: Schaible, McClellan, Simasek and Solomon
Department: Legislative
Attachments: HO-2022-01 amending Ch 79 - gas powered leaf blower ban 4.12.22_for
packet
Recommendation to Address Noise and other Impacts from GPLB
13. Council Dialogue (9:20 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.)
14. Motion to Adjourn
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