City Council
Regular MeetingHyattsville, MD · February 27, 2023
Agenda
City of Hyattsville
Hyattsville Municipal Building
4310 Gallatin Street, 3rd Floor
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 985-5000
www.hyattsville.org
Agenda Regular Meeting
ARPA Spending Plan Discussion
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Monday, February 27, 2023
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City Council
Robert S. Croslin, Mayor
Joseph Solomon, Council President, Ward 5
Danny Schaible, Council Vice President, Ward 2
Sam Denes, Ward 1
Joanne Waszczak, Ward 1
Emily Strab, Ward 2
Ben Simasek, Ward 3
Jimmy McClellan, Ward 3
Edouard Haba, Ward 4
Daniel Peabody, Ward 4
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 February 27, 2023
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conference. The Council meeting will be conducted entirely remotely; there will be no in-person
meeting attendance.
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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
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1. Call to Order and Council Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Comment (6:10 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.) Complete Speaker Card, Limit 2 minutes per speaker
11. Discussion Items (6:20 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.)
Introduction of ARPA Initiatives Discussion HCC-271-FY23
City Administrator Tracey Douglas and City Treasurer Ron Brooks to open the ARPA discussions
with an overview of the process. Equity Officer Shakira Louimarre will provide an overview of
the equity analysis for the ARPA initiatives.
Next steps for the ARPA Spending Plan will be reviewed at the end of the discussions.
Sponsors: City Administrator
Attachments: ARPA Proposal Slides 02.23.2023 - Intro and Equity Analysis
ARPA Proposals 02.22.2023
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ARPA Initiatives: Councilmember Edouard Haba HCC-274-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: Haba
Department: Legislative
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - Haba
Haba_Circulator Study
Circulator Study Implementation Equity Analysis
CityCouncilPresentation_CirculatorStudy FINAL
Transit Circulator Study_Updated Final
ARPA Initiatives: Councilmember Daniel Peabody HCC-272-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: Peabody
Department: Legislative
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - Peabody
Driskell Park Three Season Programmable Space Motion Form 02.23.2023
Driskell Outdoor Classroom Equity Analysis
Staff Mental Wellness Program Motion
Staff Mental Wellness Initiative Equity Analysis
ARPA Initiatives: Councilmember Jimmy McClellan HCC-275-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: McClellan
Department: Legislative
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - McClellan
Council Motion Form_School Trauma Kits(2)
School Emergency Preparedness Kits Analysis
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ARPA Initiatives: Councilmember Emily Strab HCC-276-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: Strab
Department: Legislative
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - Strab
Council Motion Form teen mental health amended
Mental Health Coordinator for Teen Center Equity Analysis
Council Motion Form arts amended
HVL Loves the Arts Equity Analysis
ARPA Initiatives: Department of Public Works HCC-273-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Public Works
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - Public Works
Updates to City Building Restrooms Equity Analysis
Council Chambers Renovation Equity Analysis
City Building 2nd Floor Renovations Equity Analysis
City Building Security Upgrades Equity Analysis
Establishment of an Environmental Depot Equity Analysis
Driskell Park Community Building Renovation Equity Analysis
Public Restroom and Shower Facilities in City-Owned Parks Analysis
ARPA Initiatives: Police Department HCC-277-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Police Department
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - Police Department
E-Bikes for Community Policing Equity Analysis
VR Training Technology - PD Equity Analysis
PD Recruitment Billboard Equity Analysis
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ARPA Initiatives: Department of Communications & Legislative Services HCC-278-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - Comms and Leg Svs
Expand Electronic Sign System Equity Analysis
Purchase of Solar Messaging Boards Equity Analysis
Soofa Signs Overview and ARPA Justification (2)
ARPA Initiatives: Department of Community & Economic Development HCC-279-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Community & Economic Development
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - CED
The Spot Placemaking Project Equity Analysis
Hyattsville Crossing BID Equity Analysis
ARPA Initiatives: Information Technology HCC-280-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Community & Economic Development
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - IT
IT Infrastructure Investment Equity Analysis2
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ARPA Initiatives: Human Resources HCC-281-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: City Administrator
Department: Human Resources
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - HR
Salary Adjustments Equity Analysis
ARPA Initiatives: Mayor Croslin HCC-282-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: Croslin
Department: Legislative
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - Croslin
Visit Hyattsville Business Marketing Motion Form 02.23.2023
Hyattsville Business Advertising Campaign and Business DirectoryPublish
a Small Business Directory Equity Analysis
ARPA Initiatives: Council President Solomon HCC-283-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: Solomon
Department: Legislative
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - Solomon
Ager Alley Activation Motion Form 02.23.2023
Ager Rd Queens Chapel Alley Pedestrian Safety Improvements Equity
Analysis
FY24-Budget-Proposals_Public-Wifi
Public Wifi Equity Analysis
07-FY24-Budget-Proposals_Dog_Run_Community_Garden
Hyattsville Dog Park and Community Garden Equity Analysis
FY24-Budget-Proposals_Scholarships for City Camps
Scholarships for City Camps Equity Analysis
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ARPA Initiatives: Council Vice President Schaible HCC-284-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: Schaible
Department: Legislative
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 - Schaible
Schaible_Publish a Small Business Directory Budget Request
Publish a Small Business Directory Equity Analysis
Schaible_SMART Waste Management Study Budget Request
SMART Waste Management Study Equity Analysis
Trash Study Draft Final Report_City of Hyattsville
SMART Statement of Work, FINAL, 2022-08-27
Schaible_Hyattsville ARPA Tree Canopy Restoration Budget Request
Hyattsville Tree Canopy Restoration Budget Request Equity Analysis
2020 Hyattsville MD UTC Assessment _ Change Analysis_FINAL(1)
Maryland_Pest_Alert_-_Problems_on_White_Oaks
ARPA Initiatives: Councilmember Waszczak HCC-285-FY23
For Discussion
Sponsors: Waszczak
Department: Legislative
Attachments: ARPA Review 02.23.2023 -Waszczak
Wasczcak_Motion to Activate Storefronts FY24 budget
Hyattsville Pops! Storefront Activation Program Equity Analysis
Pop-up Vacant Storefront Activation Toolkit
REVISED Waszczak_Motion to Create Housing Manager Position 2023
Housing Manager Position Equity Analysis
Wasczcak_Motion to Beautify Alt Route 1
Beautify Alt. Route 1 Equity Analysis
14. Motion to Adjourn
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