College Park public meetings in 2023

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will meet virtually to review and approve November 2023 meeting minutes, receive updates from Code Enforcement on tree ordinance enforcement, and hear reports from Public Works and CBE. Old business includes an annual report, a tree canopy assessment report, and a January educational article. New business covers how to respond to press inquiries and a time-saving minutes idea.

• Code Enforcement representative – tree ordinance enforcement update
• Tree canopy assessment report
• January Educational Article – Benefits of Evergreens or another topic
• College Park Airport tree trimming update from MNCPPC
• Tree Letter to Planning and CBE letter

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board will discuss successes and failures regarding the recent General Election. They will also work to finalize a draft report for a presentation to the Mayor and Council in January.

• Discussion of General Election performance
• Creation of a 'Remember for the next election' list
• Finalizing a draft report for the Mayor and Council

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine administrative items such as roll call, approval of finance reports, and approval of the November 16, 2023 minutes. The board will also hear reports from the chairman, executive director, and resident council, and acknowledge invoices over $4,000. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review and approval of finance reports including check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, and bank account reports
• Discussion and approval of minutes from November 16, 2023
• Executive Director's report with property updates and ROSS Coordinator updates
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Public comments from residents and general public

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee will review November minutes, discuss old and new business including seed germination plans, plants at Davis Hall, and Good Neighbor Day follow-up. They will also plan Municipal Scene articles, the Mayor Monarch Pledge, and Xerces Society recertification due February 2024.

• Continue Bee Lab seed germination list for next year
• Plants left at Davis Hall
• Good Neighbor Day follow-up report
• Municipal Scene article due Dec. 17, 2023 on winter pollinator plants
• Xerces Society recertification due February 2024

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment will review its annual report and develop plans for 2024. The meeting includes discussions on spring events, the Climate Action Plan, and various sustainability programs.

• Review of annual report and 2024 plans
• Planning for Spring green event
• Discussion on gas leafblower exchange program update
• Review of Bee City activities
• Report on City activities and CBE budget

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will review an appeal from Thomas E. Wilson regarding the construction of a shed and accessory structure without required permits. The property owner is seeking a waiver of Chapter 87, Section 3 of the City Code.

• Appeal ENF-2023-01491: construction of shed/accessory structure without permits at 9504 49th Avenue

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a guest speaker, approve past minutes, and receive updates on the Age-Friendly College Park initiative, the annual report, and the NHN reception. The committee will also discuss future guest speakers, a communication survey, a Habitat for Humanity retrofit, and the North College Park Community/Senior Center, plus city updates including the Holiday Market.

• Guest speaker Ryna Quinones, Communications and Events Manager
• Update on Age-Friendly College Park by Gail Lovelace
• Annual Report by Mary Anne Hakes
• Discussion of future guest speakers including Jenna Crawley (February)
• City updates including Holiday Market by Kiaisha Barber

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes from September and October, discuss the Naming Committee's program, receive an update on the lead position, and hold a discussion with Rakhmel Rafi. They will also review updates on the 5 Domains and discuss City Council matters and the next meeting. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of September and October minutes
• Discussion on Naming Committee's Program
• Update on Lead Position
• Discussion with Rakhmel Rafi
• Updates regarding 5 Domains

Restorative Justice Commission

The Commission is reviewing the Legacy College Program eligibility and grant amounts. Members are discussing a proposal to rename an elementary school within Lakeland and reviewing budget projections. The meeting includes a presentation from the Braxton Institute regarding a #CASE4REPARATIONS grant.

• Review of renaming proposal for an elementary school within Lakeland
• Discussion of Legacy College Program eligibility and grant amounts
• Budget update reporting less than 5% of total budget spent
• Braxton Institute presentation on #CASE4REPARATIONS grant for Lakelanders
• Review of branding concepts from KC

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving past minutes and discussing updates on tutoring programs. They will also review an application form for a PTO/PTA engagement stipend and consider 2023-4 EAC grants.

• Approval of September and October minutes
• Update on TECP tutoring
• Update on city-wide tutoring program
• Review application form for PTO/PTA engagement stipend
• 2023-4 EAC Grants

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a report on bike boulevards, review selected accident clusters and intersections, and consider letters of support. They will also discuss the US DOT's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program and lighting strategies at pedestrian crossings. The meeting is a regular business session with no final votes scheduled.

• Discussion of Bike Boulevard's Report
• Report on Chosen Accident Clusters/Intersections
• Discussion on US DOT's Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
• Discussion of Lighting Strategies at Pedestrian Crossings
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2023 meeting

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to review and approve finance reports, including check registers and bank reconciliations, and discuss the minutes from the October 26 meeting. The agenda also includes an acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000 and updates from the Executive Director and ROSS Coordinator.

• Review and approval of Finance Reports (check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, bank account reports)
• Discussion and Approval of Minutes – October 26, 2023
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Executive Director Updates and Property Updates
• ROSS Coordinator Updates

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review and approve October meeting minutes and a November 2 special meeting. Old business includes a tree canopy assessment report, updates on Berwyn neighborhood park tree planting, and scheduling educational articles on 'Leave the leaves' and evergreens. New business covers the annual report. The next meeting is tentatively set for December 20, 2023.

• Tree canopy assessment report review
• Berwyn neighborhood park tree planting update
• December educational article on 'Leave the leaves' due November 20, 2023
• January educational article on benefits of evergreens due December 18, 2023
• Annual report discussion

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee is meeting to approve the October minutes, discuss the Bee Lab seed germination list, and plan the December Municipal Scene article on winter plants for pollinators. They will also review results from Good Neighbor Day projects, including plantings at Calvert Hills, Cherokee Garden, Muskogee Playground, and American Legion.

• Continue work on Bee Lab seed germination list for next year
• December Municipal Scene article due 11/18 on winter plants beneficial to pollinators
• Good Neighbor Day projects review: Calvert Hills tree/perennial/bulb planting near new basketball court
• Cherokee Garden seedling interplant and bulb plantings
• Muskogee Playground and American Legion project results

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider three specific land-use requests. These include a fence height variance, a reduction in required parking spaces, and an appeal regarding a structure built without permits.

• Fence height variance for 6-feet total height at 5011 Apache Street
• Departure of 6 parking spaces from the required 23 at 4141 Guilford Drive
• Appeal for construction of a shed/accessory structure without permits at 9504 49th Avenue

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will meet virtually to review a draft Tree Canopy Assessment. The agenda also includes setting the next meeting date and standard procedural items.

• Review of draft Tree Canopy Assessment

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including approving October minutes and membership. They will also discuss the annual report, emergency preparedness, and a grant for Attick Towers, along with updates on community programs.

• Discussion on Attick Towers grant
• Discussion on Emergency Preparedness
• Discussion on Annual Report
• Update on Livable Community Action Plan
• Update Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting to review and approve financial reports, approve the minutes from the September 28 meeting, and hear updates from the Executive Director. The agenda includes public comment periods and an executive session, but no major policy decisions or specific projects are listed.

• Review and approval of finance reports including check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, and bank account reports
• Discussion and approval of minutes from September 28, 2023
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Executive Director's report with property and ROSS coordinator updates
• Executive session scheduled after regular session

Old Town Local Advisory Committee

The Old Town College Park Historic District Local Advisory Committee is meeting in person and via Zoom. The main item is a review of DSP-17052-01, a project by Hillel at the University of Maryland. The committee will also approve minutes from August 29, 2023, and hear about staff-approved historic area work permits.

• Review of DSP-17052-01 Hillel at University of Maryland
• Approval of minutes from August 29, 2023
• Staff-approved Historic Area Work Permits

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee reviews ongoing environmental initiatives, including updates on bag compliance, stormwater management, and electric vehicle events.

• Better Bags compliance update
• Stormwater drain art fall plans
• Electric Vehicle Event report

Education Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on the TECP and city-wide tutoring programs. Members will also discuss school supply requests and the 2023-4 EAC Grants.

• Update on TECP tutoring program
• Update on city wide tutoring program
• Review application form for PTO/PTA engagement stipend
• 2023-4 EAC Grants

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee (AARP Livable Communities Workgroup) is meeting virtually to handle routine business and discuss next steps for its approved action plan, including processes, projects, and community connections. Members will also hear updates on a community engagement project with UMD students focused on emergency preparedness, and explore a potential fall prevention service with George Washington University's physical therapy department.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from 09/25/2023
• Co-chair status update
• Habitat for Humanity update
• Next steps of approved action plan (process, projects, connections)
• Potential fall prevention community service with George Washington University PT department

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to discuss safety on the Trolley Trail through Calvert Hills and Old Town. Members will also review updates on data sources and discuss improvements related to the Campus Village Redevelopment.

• Trolley Trail safety discussion with City Engineer Steve Halpern
• Review of proposal from Councilmember Stuart Adams
• Update on data sources from Dan Behrend and Erik Valentine
• Discussion on Campus Village Redevelopment Improvements

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors is meeting to review logistics for the upcoming General Election, including a training session on Sunday, October 22, and setup for voting at Davis Hall on October 24 and 25. They will also discuss when to do preprocessing of ballots. The agenda is operational and procedural, with no policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review training plan for Sunday, October 22
• Review Tuesday, October 24 setup at Davis Hall, including Guardian Opening Ceremony at 4:00 p.m.
• Review Early Voting on October 25 at Davis Hall
• Discuss when to do preprocessing

Veterans Memorial Committee

The Veterans Memorial Committee is meeting to finalize plans for the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony, including the mayor's role, a special guest speaker, music, wreath-laying, and logistics such as signage, promotion, and inclement weather arrangements.

• Discussion of the mayor's role in the ceremony
• Arrangements for a special guest speaker
• Plans for music and sound system, including potential soloist or choral group
• Signage and event promotion via city TV, social media, and Next Door
• Logistics for Boy Scouts, water, TAPS, and inclement weather

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission will receive updates from the City Attorney and subcommittees, and discuss ongoing work including grants/scholarships for Lakeland legacy activities, a town hall, and a request for proposals for a historian. No final decisions are noted; the agenda is primarily procedural and discussion-based.

• City Attorney attendance at committee meeting
• Lakeland legacy grants/scholarships discussed
• Town hall planning
• RFP for historian
• Community Engagement, Restorative Justice, and Truth and Reconciliation committee updates

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review a Tree Canopy Assessment Report as new business. They will also discuss educational articles on solar panels and trees, and benefits of evergreens or leaving leaves. Updates include a tree giveaway and a Berwyn neighborhood park tree planting.

• Tree Canopy Assessment Report review
• Educational article on Solar Panels and Trees due October 23, 2023
• Educational article on Benefits of Evergreens or Leave the Leaves due November 21, 2023
• Tree giveaway on September 30 at College Park Airport
• Berwyn neighborhood park tree planting scheduled for November

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee will review past meeting minutes and discuss updates on bee lab seed germination, public education on pollinator gardens, and an updated plant list for October projects. They will also plan for a November Municipal Scene article and finalize projects for Good Neighbor Day and College Park Day.

• Working on Bee Lab seed germination list for next year
• Ideas for educating the public about pollinator gardens
• Updated list of plants available for October projects
• Good Neighbor Day projects: Calvert Hills tree/perennial/bulb planting, Cherokee Garden seedling interplant, Muskogee Playground, American Legion
• College Park Day on October 7th at College Park Aviation Museum & airport

Advisory Planning Commission

The College Park Advisory Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider a variance and lot validations for a property at 9022 48th Place, a prohibited vehicle exemption for 9727 Wichita Avenue, and receive an update on development activity. Public remarks on non-agenda items will be taken. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a possible closed session for legal advice.

• Variance of 6.59% (377.45 sq ft) from max lot coverage of 35% in RSF-65 zone at 9022 48th Place
• Validation of 5,725 sq ft lot area and 57.25-ft lot width in RSF-65 zone at 9022 48th Place
• Prohibited vehicle exemption request for 9727 Wichita Avenue
• Update on development activity
• Possible closed session for legal advice

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving June minutes and welcoming a new member. The committee will receive updates on the city survey, the Livable Community Action Plan, and the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program, and will discuss College Park Day, a November guest, and its meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2024.

• Welcome new member Kathy Baer
• Update on City Survey
• Update on Livable Community Action Plan
• Update on Neighbors Helping Neighbors
• Discussion on College Park Day

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting to review and approve finance reports, approve the July 27, 2023 minutes, and hear updates from the Executive Director. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, public comments, and reports from commissioners and the Resident Council. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review and approval of finance reports including check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, and bank account reports
• Discussion and approval of minutes from July 27, 2023
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Executive Director's report with property and ROSS Coordinator updates

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors is meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming General Election. The agenda includes appointing a 5th Guardian, planning pollworker training for October 22, and receiving updates on vendors, collections, and mail outs. This is a working meeting focused on election logistics.

• Appointment of the 5th Guardian
• Pollworker Training on Sunday, October 22, including judge assignments and training plan
• Updates on vendors, collections, and mail outs
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2023

Committee for a Better Environment

The committee will review August minutes and receive reports on City activities and the CBE budget. Discussion topics include updates on the Climate Action Plan, tree labeling, and stormwater drain art.

• Review and approval of August minutes
• Climate Action Plan fall start-up
• Sustainability Survey launch
• Update on gas leafblower exchange program
• Better Bags retailer compliance reporting

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee (AARP Livable Communities Workgroup) is meeting virtually to handle routine approvals and discuss ongoing and new business. They will approve the agenda and minutes, and review items like the NHN mail list and Age-Friendly University. New business includes starting a Habitat for Humanity initiative and outlining next steps for an approved action plan.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• NHN mail list update
• Age-Friendly University discussion
• Habitat for Humanity startup
• Next steps for approved action plan

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss traffic risk measures used in the Bike Boulevards Report and safety concerns on the Trolley Trail through Calvert Hills and Old Town with City Engineer Steve Halpern. They will also review data sources from the City Engineer's Office, including Maryland crash data, and receive updates on improvements at Terrapin House and Campus Village redevelopment.

• Discussion with City Engineer Steve Halpern on traffic stress measures in Bike Boulevards Report
• Trolley Trail safety through Calvert Hills and Old Town
• Review of Maryland Open Data Portal crash data (Municipal Code 37)
• Update on Terrapin House BPIS improvements
• Discussion on Campus Village redevelopment improvements

Tree & Landscape Board

The board will review August meeting minutes, receive reports from Public Works and CBE, and discuss an article on protecting trees from deer, a tree giveaway at the College Park airport, and a vine removal video.

• Review and approval of August 2023 meeting minutes
• October educational article topic: Protecting Trees from Deer, due September 21, 2023
• Tree giveaway on September 30, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at College Park airport
• Tree planting at MNCPPC parks and volunteer program updates
• Vine removal video discussion

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission is meeting to discuss updates, including a street name vote for College Park and a letter to MD Park and Planning. They will also review the Lakeland Day event, plan for College Park Day, and discuss historic preservation efforts. The agenda includes ongoing work on community engagement and a request to communicate Maxine's participation in the 400 Years of African-American History Commission.

• CP Street Name Vote from Commissioners/Lakelanders (Consent - 9/19)
• MD Park and Planning Letter (Consent - 9/26)
• Information Session on Preservation/Designation with Omar Eaton (9/28)
• College Park Day (10/7)
• 400 Years of African-American History Commission participation

Veterans Memorial Committee

The Veterans Memorial Committee will meet virtually to plan the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony. The agenda includes organizing the color guard, wreath laying, prayers, the mayor's role, a speaker, music, signage, and promotion.

• Approval of May 3, 2023 minutes
• Color Guard — Sam Gamble?
• Laying of the Wreaths — someone needed to organize
• Music/Sound system — City; do we want any soloist/choral group?
• Other business — luncheon collaboration with American Legion Auxiliary, Post 217

Education Advisory Committee

The College Park Education Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including approving August minutes, updates on tutoring programs, a school supply request, and reviewing a stipend application form. They will also consider 2023-4 grants, a presentation on family therapy, and a kids calendar.

• School supply request from Cherokee Lane
• Update on TECP tutoring program
• Review application form for PTO/PTA engagement stipend
• 2023-4 EAC Grants
• Presentation on Brief Strategic Family Therapy

Board of Elections Supervisors

The College Park Board of Election Supervisors is meeting to prepare for the upcoming General Election. They will discuss appointing Guardians, review and approve election forms, and get updates on Election Judge recruitment and training. The board will also review plans for the September 27 ElectionGuard Information Session and discuss how to assist voters who need help.

• Appoint Guardians for the General Election
• Review and approve election forms
• Update on Election Judge recruitment
• Discuss judge training scheduled for October 22
• Review plans for September 27 ElectionGuard Information Session

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. They will receive updates on kids programming, including a booking at City Hall on January 15 and at Paint Branch Creek on January 11, 2024, as well as plans for a book giveaway and food drive. The next meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2023.

• Kids programming with Mobile Ed Productions: City Hall booked for January 15, Hollywood Elementary School pending, Paint Branch Creek booked January 11, 2024
• Book giveaway update
• Food drive update
• Next meeting date set for October 11, 2023

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee will discuss updates on the USGS Bee Lab plant list and seed germination list, plan public education on pollinator gardens, and finalize projects for Good Neighbor Day and College Park Day. The meeting includes approval of past minutes and a city activity update.

• Good Neighbor Day projects: Calvert Hills tree/perennial/bulb planting at new basketball court, Cherokee Garden seedling interplant, Lackawanna Garden seedling interplant
• College Park Day on October 7 at College Park Aviation Museum: table, volunteers, mud house prototype for chimney bees
• October Municipal Scene article due Tuesday, topic and volunteer to draft
• Plants not used for Good Neighbor Day may be available for tree giveaway on September 30 at College Park Airport

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider a variance for a driveway encroachment and validations for side yard setback, lot area, and lot width at 9722 53rd Avenue, as well as a prohibited vehicle exemption at 9727 Wichita Avenue. The meeting also includes public remarks, approval of minutes, and an update on development activity.

• Variance of 3 feet from Section 27-11002 for driveway encroachment into front yard at 9722 53rd Avenue
• Validation of 7-foot side yard setback in RSF-65 zone at 9722 53rd Avenue
• Validation of 5,550 square feet lot area in RSF-65 zone at 9722 53rd Avenue
• Validation of 50-foot lot width in RSF-65 zone at 9722 53rd Avenue
• Prohibited vehicle exemption request for 9727 Wichita Avenue

The Commission approved a variance and several zoning validations to allow a homeowner to build a 10-foot-wide driveway. The board also heard a request for a prohibited vehicle exemption regarding a motorcycle trailer, though no final decision is recorded in the text.

• Approved 3-foot driveway encroachment variance and zoning validations for 9722 53rd Avenue (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 3, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Old Town Local Advisory Committee

The Old Town Local Advisory Committee is meeting to review a detailed site plan for the Terrapin House project on Hartwick Road, and to approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda also includes a report on staff-approved historic area work permits.

• Detailed Site Plan DSP-22035 for Terrapin House (north side of Hartwick Road between Yale Avenue and Baltimore Avenue)
• Review and approval of minutes from September 28, 2022
• Staff-approved Historic Area Work Permits report

Committee for a Better Environment

The committee will review July minutes and receive reports on City activities and the CBE budget. Discussion topics include updates on the Climate Action Plan, tree labeling, and preparations for an Electric Vehicle Event in September.

• Electric Vehicle Event scheduled for September 23
• Better Bags retailer outreach program update
• Climate Action Plan fall start-up
• Sustainability Survey planning
• Green Award brochure update

The committee approved the agenda, the July 24 minutes, and an updated Green Award brochure. Members coordinated upcoming events including National Clean-up Day, an Electric Vehicle event, and College Park Day.

• Approved agenda (9-0-0)
• Accepted July 24, 2023 minutes with amended changes (10-0-0)
• Decided Ms. McCaslin and Brenda Alexander will determine the location for the permaculture sign
• Adopted Green Award brochure with suggested changes (10-0-0)
• Scheduled Electric Vehicle event for September 23 at Hollywood Shopping Center
• Assigned Mr. Scally to coordinate storm drain murals

Education Advisory Committee

The College Park Education Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes, setting meeting dates for the 2023-24 year, and receiving updates on tutoring programs. They will also review an application form for a PTO/PTA engagement stipend and hear a presentation on Brief Strategic Family Therapy.

• Approval of May minutes
• Set 2023-24 meeting dates
• Update on TECP tutoring program
• Update on city-wide tutoring program
• Review PTO/PTA engagement stipend application form

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss and review the Terrapin House Development's Bike and Pedestrian Impact Statement (BPIS) and facilities plan, along with the BPIS radius. They will also discuss the workplan, including sharrows and contraflow bike access, and appoint a chair and co-chair.

• Review of Terrapin House Development BPIS and bike/pedestrian facilities plan
• Discussion of BPIS radius
• Workplan: use of sharrows in future BPIS plans
• Workplan: opportunities for contraflow bike access on one-way streets
• Appointment of BPAC chair and co-chair

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board is meeting virtually to review July minutes, hear reports from Public Works and CBE, and discuss old business including the MNCPPC tree giveaway, vine removal efforts, and the planning process for the College Park Woods community building. The agenda is mostly routine updates and planning discussions.

• September educational article on MNCPPC Tree Giveaway due August 23, 2023
• MNCPPC tree giveaway scheduled Sept. 30, 10am-noon at College Park airport
• Berwyn Neighborhood Park updates
• College Park Woods vine removal lessons learned
• Planning process for College Park Woods community building

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the July 19, 2023, minutes. Members discussed monitoring tree removal for new construction projects and reviewed reports on city tree planting and maintenance.

• Approved August 16, 2023, agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2023, meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will discuss and decide on plans for the upcoming General Election, including absentee ballot applications, election judge pay and recruitment, and ballot preprocessing. They will also review the current election timeline and consider whether to meet sooner than the next scheduled meeting.

• Plan for accepting absentee ballot applications
• Election judge pay, number to recruit, staffing plan
• Preprocessing mail & drop box ballots
• Review current election timeline
• Update on resident mailing by EG and CCD

Bee City USA

The committee is reviewing updates regarding the USGS Bee Lab and preparing for Good Neighbor Day. Members are also coordinating participation in College Park Day on October 7.

• Good Neighbor Day project nominations due August 13
• College Park Day event scheduled for October 7 at the Aviation Museum & airport
• September Municipal Scene article drafting

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park is holding a special virtual board meeting. The only new business is a resolution to approve the submission of the Public Housing Operating Fund grant to HUD for calendar year 2023 and the 5-Year Plan update. The meeting is scheduled for 30 minutes and includes roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Resolution approving Public Housing Operating Fund grant submission to HUD for CY 2023/5-Year Plan update
• Special board meeting held virtually via Zoom
• Meeting duration: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. EST

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on kids programming, a book giveaway, and a food drive. The agenda includes reviewing and approving minutes from the previous meeting and confirming the next meeting date.

• Kids programming with Mobile Ed Productions on MLK: The Spirit to Overcome booked at City Hall for January 15
• Booking discussions for Hollywood Elementary School and Paint Branch Creek
• Book giveaway planning
• Food drive planning

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to its Five-Year Plan, which covers 2023 Capital Funds, admissions, goals, and operations. The public comment period ran from June 22 to July 15, 2023, and written comments were accepted until July 15 at 4:00pm. The hearing will take place in person and via Zoom on August 8, 2023, at 10:00am. This is a procedural item seeking public input on the plan amendments.

• Public hearing on amendments to the Agency's Five-Year Plan
• Plan addresses 2023 Capital Funds, admissions, goals, and operations
• Public comment period: June 22 – July 15, 2023, 4:00pm
• Hearing at 9014 Rhode Island Ave, College Park, MD and via Zoom
• Contact Michelle Johnson by July 20 for statements or comments

City Events Advisory Board

The City Events Advisory Board is meeting to review recent events, including the postponed July 29 Movie Night rescheduled for September 22, and to discuss upcoming city events such as Friday Night LIVE, Movie Nights, College Park Day, and Halloween events. The board will also consider a change to the College Park Day site map. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions.

• Movie Night July 29 postponed, rescheduled for Sept. 22
• Friday Night LIVE Aug. 11 featuring Groovalicious
• Movie Night Aug. 26: Super Mario Bros at Calvert Field
• College Park Day Oct. 7; site map change discussed
• Halloween Movie Night Oct. 21: Hocus Pocus at City Hall Plaza

Advisory Planning Commission

The College Park Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to consider two variance requests: one for property at 8612 35th Avenue and another for 7400 Dartmouth Avenue. The commission will also receive an update on development activity. Public remarks on non-agenda items are permitted.

• Variance request CPV-2023-02 for 8612 35th Avenue: 4-foot rear yard setback variance, 3-foot side yard setback variance, validation of lot area, width, and coverage
• Variance request ENF-2023-00142 for 7400 Dartmouth Avenue: waiver of stairwell and porch rail requirements
• Update on development activity
• Public remarks on non-agenda items

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to organize itself, including reviewing its charter, discussing its workplan, setting a regular meeting schedule, and appointing a chair and co-chair. This is primarily an organizational meeting with no specific project decisions on the agenda.

• Review of BPAC Charter
• Discussion of Workplan
• Set Regular Meeting Schedule
• Appoint BPAC Chair and Co-Chair

The committee approved its first agenda and established a preference for monthly hybrid meetings on the third Thursday of each month. Members discussed potential workplan items including Vision Zero, UMD coordination, and infrastructure priorities. No chair was appointed during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Selected hybrid meeting format
• Selected monthly meeting frequency (third Thursday of the month)
• Tabled appointment of a Chair to next month's agenda

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners is holding its monthly meeting to review and approve finance reports, approve the June 22, 2023 minutes, and hear updates from the executive director. The agenda includes public comment periods and acknowledgment of invoices over $4,000. No major policy decisions or rezonings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Review and approval of finance reports: check register, bank reconciliation, financial statement, bank account report
• Discussion and approval of minutes from June 22, 2023
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Executive Director's Report: updates, property updates, ROSS Coordinator updates
• Next meeting scheduled for September 28, 2023 (no August meeting)

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment is reviewing ongoing sustainability initiatives and city activity reports. Discussion includes preparations for an Electric Vehicle Event in September and potential participation in College Park Day.

• Electric Vehicle Event scheduled for September 23
• $200 allocation proposed for event snacks and incidentals
• Better Bags retail outreach program
• Tree labeling on the trolley trail
• College Park Day participation discussion

The committee approved a budget for an upcoming Electric Vehicle event and coordinated the distribution of reusable bags. Members also discussed updates to the Climate Action Plan and the Sustainability Survey.

• Approved $200 for snacks and incidentals for the September 23 Electric Vehicle Event (8-0-0)
• Accepted the meeting agenda (8-0-0)
• Accepted the June 26, 2023, minutes (8-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee (AARP Livable Communities Workgroup) is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to submit an action plan to AARP for approval. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of agenda for 07/24/2023
• Approval of minutes from 04/24/2023
• Submission of Action Plan to AARP for approval

Ethics Commission

The College Park Ethics Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review financial disclosures from the Mayor, Council, staff, and advisory board members, and consider two advisory opinion requests. One request concerns a Councilmember's public endorsement of another Councilmember running for Mayor, and the other is about outside employment. The meeting is procedural and advisory in nature.

• Review of financial disclosures from Mayor and Council
• Review of financial disclosures from City Staff and Advisory Board Members
• Advisory opinion on Councilmember endorsement in nonpartisan election
• Advisory opinion on outside employment request

The Commission approved the content of an advisory opinion regarding a sitting Councilmember endorsing a candidate for Mayor. The body also reviewed financial disclosure statements for City Council members and city staff.

• Approved content of advisory opinion regarding Councilmember endorsement (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as modified (6-0-0)
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review June meeting minutes, receive reports from Public Works and CBE, and discuss old business including monthly educational articles for fall, door hangers, and MNCPPC tree replacement and fall tree giveaway. New business includes a Good Neighbor Day project and lessons from College Park Woods vine removal.

• Monthly educational articles topic discussion for fall, with August article on permitting updates due July 23, 2023
• Door hangers discussion
• MNCPPC tree replacement and fall tree giveaway updates
• Good Neighbor Day – vine or other tree/landscape project or talk
• College Park Woods vine removal – what has been learned

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from May and June 2023. Members coordinated a public tree giveaway for September 30 and reviewed Public Works reports on tree permits and landscape staffing. The board also discussed improving city communication regarding tree loss during development projects.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Set fall tree giveaway for September 30, 2023, from 10am to 12pm
• Limited tree giveaway to 2 trees per car on a first-come, first-served basis

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors is meeting to plan the upcoming General Election, including early voting, vendors, timeline, and candidate guide publication. They will also review campaign finance reports from the Special Election and discuss assignments for election procedures and pollworker training.

• Discussion of General Election early voting, vendors, and timeline
• Candidate Guide to be published by July 15
• Assignments for petitions, campaign finance reports, polling place setup, procedures, and pollworker training
• Review of candidate Campaign Finance Reports from the Special Election

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the June 15, 2023 minutes. Members discussed early voting dates, vendor contracts, and the timeline for the General Election. The board also assigned specific administrative tasks to members and reviewed candidate guide updates.

• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes as amended
• Proposed early voting at Davis Hall on Oct 26, 2023 and City Hall on Nov 2, 2023

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes, and to receive updates on the Clarice performance scheduled for January 20. Other business includes planning a food drive, book giveaway, kids programming, and volunteer reception materials. The next meeting is set for July 9, 2023.

• Update on Clarice event date: Jan 20
• Food drive planning
• Book giveaway planning
• Kids programming with Mobile Ed Productions and schools
• Volunteer reception materials

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee will elect a new chair, review June minutes, and discuss upcoming events including a pollinator week recap, No Mow April survey results, a Municipal Scene article due July 21, Good Neighbor Day projects, and College Park Day on October 7.

• Elect a Committee Chair
• Pollinator week event at University of Maryland on June 17th (movie and fair)
• USGS Bee Lab update
• No Mow April survey results
• College Park Day on October 7th at the College Park Aviation Museum & airport

City Events Advisory Board

The City Events Advisory Board is meeting virtually to review and approve the agenda and minutes, discuss current and upcoming city events, and address other business such as volunteer appreciation bags and disclosure forms. The board will also confirm the next meeting date.

• Review of city events
• Upcoming events: Friday Night LIVE (July 14, Aug 11), Night at the Movies (July 29, Aug 26), College Park Day (Oct 7)
• Discussion of outreach help for events
• Volunteer appreciation bags
• Disclosure forms

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to decide on two variance requests for a property at 8612 34th Avenue: a 4-foot reduction from the required 20-foot rear yard setback and a 3-foot reduction from the required 8-foot side yard setback, along with validation of the existing lot area, width, and coverage. The commission will also consider a waiver of the stairwell and porch-rail requirements for a property at 7400 Dartmouth Avenue. An update on development activity is listed as an attachment.

• 8612 34th Avenue: variance for 4-foot rear-yard setback reduction (20 ft required)
• 8612 34th Avenue: variance for 3-foot side-yard setback reduction (8 ft required)
• 8612 34th Avenue: validation of existing 3,369.20 sq ft lot area, 40-ft width, and 44.3% lot coverage
• 7400 Dartmouth Avenue: waiver of Chapter 125-27(B) stairwell and porch-rail requirements
• Update on development activity (see attachment)

The Advisory Planning Commission approved zoning variances and validations for a second-story home extension at 8612 35th Avenue. The board also heard an appeal regarding a code citation for missing porch railings at 7400 Dartmouth Avenue, though the provided text ends before a decision was recorded.

• Approved zoning variances and validations for 8612 35th Avenue (6-0)

Committee for a Better Environment

The committee approved spending for a permaculture garden sign and a digging bar for tree labeling. Members also discussed an upcoming electric vehicle event and a resident's proposal for a weekly litter pick-up initiative.

• Accepted May 22, 2023 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved encumbering $1,000 for a permaculture sign (6-0-0)
• Approved allocating up to $150 for a digging bar (6-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting to review and approve financial reports, discuss and approve the May 25, 2023 minutes, and hear updates from the Executive Director. The agenda includes standard items such as roll call, public comments, and reports from commissioners and the Resident Council. No major policy decisions or rezonings are listed; the meeting appears to be routine administrative business.

• Review and approval of finance reports: check register, bank reconciliation, financial statement, bank account report
• Discussion and approval of minutes from May 25, 2023
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Executive Director's report with property and ROSS coordinator updates
• Next meeting scheduled for July 27, 2023

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will meet virtually to approve May meeting minutes, receive a report from Public Works and the CBE, and discuss old business including door hangers, MNCPPC tree replacement and fall tree giveaway updates, and a monthly educational article on the spotted lanternfly due June 23.

• Review and approval of May 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of door hangers for public outreach
• Update on MNCPPC tree replacement and fall tree giveaway
• Finalize monthly educational article on spotted lanternfly (due June 23, 2023)

The Board met without a quorum to receive updates on the Hollywood Streetscape Project and Public Works activities. No substantive policy changes or ordinances were decided, though the Board approved the meeting agenda.

• Approved June 21, 2023, meeting agenda

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will review statistics and lessons learned from the recent special election, discuss drafting a report to the City Council, and plan for the upcoming general election. They will also discuss vendors, early voting, and a candidate guide publication deadline.

• Review special election statistics and lessons learned
• Discuss drafting report to Council on special election
• Status of mailings, contracts, and equipment with RC Carter and Election Guard
• Pollbook and ballot tracking vendor discussions
• Candidate Guide to be published by July 15

The board discussed operational lessons from the special election and established a timeline for the November General Election. Members reached a consensus to purchase rather than lease pollbooks and agreed to distribute meeting minutes with meeting notices.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Consensus reached to purchase pollbooks instead of leasing
• Consensus reached to distribute meeting minutes shortly after meetings and with notices

Bee City USA

The College Park Bee City Committee will meet to approve the agenda and May minutes, receive a city activities report, and discuss old business including a USDA Bee Lab update and the upcoming Pollinator Week event on June 17. New business includes Pollinator Week resources and a June Municipal Scene article deadline.

• Review and approve May minutes
• Report on City activities by Brenda Alexander
• USDA Bee Lab Update
• Bee City USA Pollinator week event June 17th
• June Municipal Scene article due on the 16th

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the May 10, 2023 minutes. Members discussed logistics for the June 17 Pollinator Event and noted the installation of a bee hotel at Calvert Hills. The committee also discussed electing a new chair following Alan Hew's resignation.

• Approved agenda (3-0-0)
• Approved May 10, 2023 minutes with amended changes (3-0-0)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee is meeting to discuss updates on a Clarice event scheduled for January 20, as well as other business including a food drive, book giveaway, kids programming, and volunteer reception materials. The agenda is subject to change.

• Update on Clarice event date – Jan 20
• Food drive planning
• Book giveaway discussion
• Kids programming with Mobile Ed Productions and schools
• Volunteer reception materials

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider a request from Larry J. Haley regarding a maintenance waiver. The meeting also includes an update on development activity.

• Waiver of Chapter 125-8(1) Maintenance of Dwelling—Grading and drainage at 4907 Edgewood Road

Animal Welfare Committee

The Animal Welfare Committee will discuss planning for a Vaccination/Microchip Fall Event and review a series of articles on pet safety, service animals vs. comfort pets, and heat stress. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an Animal Control Officer report.

• Discussion of Vaccination/Microchip Fall Event
• Article on safety of pets in cars (May) – Ms. Bellamy
• Article on service pets vs. mental health/comfort pets (June) – Ms. O'Malley
• Article on heat stress in animals (July) – Mr. Doyle
• Approval of minutes from April meeting

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission will review and approve its roster, summer committee meeting schedules, and a letter to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC). The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on administrative approvals and scheduling.

• Review and approval of the RJC Roster and Contact List
• Review and approval of Summer Committee meeting schedules and participant rosters
• Review and approval of the MNCPPC Letter

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard items: roll call, public comments, reports from the chairman and executive director, approval of finance reports and prior meeting minutes, and new business including acknowledging invoices over $4,000. No substantive policy decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of finance reports: check register, bank reconciliation, financial statement, bank account report
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2023 meeting
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Public comment periods for residents and general public
• Next meeting scheduled for June 22, 2023

The Board unanimously approved the April 30, 2023 financial reports and a payment of $6,126 to Kelly Benefits. The Executive Director reported that the HACCP was approved for a $2 million state grant.

• Approved April 30, 2023 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved $6,126.00 invoice for Kelly Benefits (5-0)

Animal Welfare Committee

The Animal Welfare Committee will discuss planning for a fall vaccination and microchip event, receive an Animal Control Officer report, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will also review a series of educational articles on pet safety, service animals, and heat stress for upcoming months.

• Vaccination/Microchip Fall Event planning
• ACO Report
• May article: Safety of pets in car – Ms. Bellamy
• June article: Service pets vs mental health/comfort pets – Ms. O’Malley
• July article: Heat stress in animals – Mr. Doyle

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment is reviewing updates on the Climate Action Plan, tree labeling on the trolley trail, and stormwater drain art. Members are also discussing opportunities to testify for County Bill 32-2023 regarding plastic bag fees.

• Opportunity to testify in support of County Bill 32-2023 (Better Bags) on May 30
• Update on tree labeling on the trolley trail
• Planning for an Electric Vehicle Event on September 23
• Report on stormwater drain art and medallion placement in Lakeland
• Discussion regarding a letter to Council about electric leaf blower incentives

The committee approved spending up to $150 for new QR code stickers for tree signs. Members discussed the rollout of the Better Bag Ordinance and planned an electric vehicle event for September 23.

• Approved April 24, 2023 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved spending up to $150.00 for new QR code stickers for tree signs (8-0-0)

Airport Authority

The College Park Airport Authority is meeting to discuss airport operations, including an update from Airport Manager Lee Sommer and a discussion on TailWind. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and general discussion.

• Airport updates from Manager Lee Sommer
• TailWind discussion

The Committee voted to send a letter to the City Council regarding safety risks and obstructions posed by the Discovery Pointe development. Members also approved sending comments to the City regarding a JCTC building proposal that exceeds height requirements. The Airport Manager reported a total of 705 operations for the quarter.

• Approved motion to send a letter to City Council regarding safety risks and obstructions at Discovery Pointe (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send comments to the City regarding JCTC building height requirements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 pm (unanimous)

Tree & Landscape Board

The board will review the April 2023 minutes and receive reports from Public Works and CBE. Discussion items include updates on tree giveaways, The Preserve Development, and monthly educational articles.

• MNCPPC tree replacement and fall tree giveaway updates
• Arbor Day Ceremony update
• The Preserve Development updates
• Educational article topic discussion regarding Spotted Lantern Fly
• Discussion of a tree removal issue

The Board decided against the removal of 5-6 trees in the City's right of way on Pontiac Street that were shading a resident's solar panels. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and the April meeting minutes.

• Approved May 17, 2023 agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Denied removal of 5-6 trees on Pontiac Street in City right of way
• Referred pollinator garden proposal at Narragansett Parkway and Lackawanna Street to Bee City Committee

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve April minutes and discuss updates on the TECP tutoring program and Imagine Learning My Path. The body will also review the application form for the PTO/PTA engagement stipend and conduct the election of the Chair and Vice-chair.

• Election of Chair and Vice-chair
• Review application form for PTO/PTA engagement stipend
• Update on TECP tutoring program
• Update on Imagine Learning My Path
• Approval of April minutes

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee will review and approve April meeting minutes, discuss updates on the USDA Bee Lab and the May 6 parade, and plan for Pollinator Week events on June 17, including resources and a film screening of 'My Garden of a Thousand Bees'. The committee will also prepare a June article for Municipal Scene.

• Pollinator Week event on June 17
• Film resources for 'My Garden of a Thousand Bees'
• June Municipal Scene article due on the 20th
• USDA Bee Lab update
• Parade on May 6 update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the April 12, 2023, minutes. Members discussed the installation of bee hotels, the upcoming June 17 pollinator event, and the status of Bee City recertification.

• Approved meeting agenda with amended changes (6-0-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023, minutes with amended changes (6-0-0)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes, receive updates on Clarice costs and the run of show, and begin planning for the 2024 tribute, including theme and venue. The next meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2023.

• Review of Clarice costs
• Run of show update
• 2024 planning: theme and venue

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from March and April. The committee will also discuss communications questions for the Communications Manager and prepare for its upcoming presentation to the City Council on May 16, 2023.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of March and April minutes
• Discussion of communications questions for Communications Manager Ryna Quinones
• Preparation for May 16 Council presentation

Veterans Memorial Committee

The committee discussed and made plans for the upcoming Memorial Day ceremony, including repairs to the Veterans Memorial, a color guard, wreaths, speakers, music, signage, and logistics. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily planning and discussion. The minutes from March 8, 2023, were approved unanimously.

• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed brick & mortar repair estimates for Veterans Memorial; DPW seeking additional quotes
• Planned Memorial Day ceremony logistics including speaker, music, signage, and inclement weather backup
• Coordinated Boy Scouts role: installing flags, distributing programs, water, and Buddy Poppies
• Discussed member recruitment and reappointments; Mary Cook to follow up with City Clerk

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee reviewed the city survey results, noting 56% satisfaction with walkability and transportation, and discussed the FY2024 budget, which includes proposals for a videographer and volunteer coordinator. The committee also received updates on the AARP Livability Plan, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and upcoming events. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved agenda for May 3, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved April 5, 2023 minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Recreation Board

The board will review past and upcoming city events and discuss other business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a name change.

• City Parade on May 6th
• Friday Night LIVE on May 12th
• Bike to Work on May 19th
• Volunteer Appreciation on May 19th
• Discussion of a name change

The Board reviewed logistics for the upcoming College Park Parade and Bike to Work Day. Members discussed themes and vendor details for Friday Night Live events. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes

Restorative Justice Commission

The Lakeland Restorative Justice Commission is meeting to review and approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, receive report-outs from its Restorative & Transformative, Community Engagement, and Truth & Reconciliation committees, and hear an end-of-year report from The Orugas Collective. No votes on specific projects or funding are listed.

• Review and approval of minutes from March 23, 2023
• Committee report-outs: Restorative & Transformative, Community Engagement (Leah Williams), Truth & Reconciliation
• End-of-year report from The Orugas Collective

Animal Welfare Committee

The College Park Animal Welfare Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear the Animal Control Officer's report, and review vaccination/microchip and conference recaps. They will also discuss upcoming articles on pet safety and service animals, and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of March minutes
• ACO report
• Vaccination/Microchip recap
• Conference recap
• Articles on pet safety in cars and service vs. comfort animals

The Animal Welfare Committee approved proposed changes to adoption fees, including waivers for senior or disabled animals. The committee also approved funding for two virtual conference registrations. A Rabies/Microchip clinic is confirmed for April 16.

• Approved proposed adoption fee changes for senior/disabled animals and staff waivers (7-0-0)
• Approved funding for two virtual registrations for the Humane Pro Animal Care Expo (6-0-1)
• Accepted meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Accepted February 23, 2023, minutes with amended changes (4-1-2)

Housing Authority

The College Park Affordable Housing Coalition board is holding its quarterly teleconference meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, public comments, the president's report on the website, internship, and strategic plan, and approval of minutes. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• President's report on website, internship, and strategic plan
• Discussion and approval of minutes
• Public comments period
• Next meeting scheduled for July 27, 2023

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners is holding its monthly meeting to review and approve finance reports, approve the March 23, 2023 minutes, and hear updates from the executive director. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approval of finance reports including check register, bank reconciliation, and financial statement
• Discussion and approval of minutes from March 23, 2023
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Executive Director's report with property and ROSS Coordinator updates
• Public comments from residents and general public

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment is reviewing city activities, budget reports, and upcoming community projects. Discussions include planning an electric vehicle event for September and potential letters to the Mayor and Council regarding Knox Road and County legislation.

• Vote on covering supply costs for May parade participation
• Discussion of County Bill regarding Better Bags exemptions
• Proposed letter to Mayor and Council to close a block of Knox Road to vehicles
• Proposed letter to Mayor and Council regarding the County's Better Bags bill
• Planning for an Electric Vehicle Event in September

The committee approved several small expenditures for tree signs, parade supplies, and magnets. The body also voted to co-sponsor a Stormwater Management Multi-town meeting and tabled a letter regarding the closure of Knox Road.

• Approved March 27, 2023 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved up to $100 for parade supplies (8-0-0)
• Approved $500 for additional Trolley Trail tree signs (9-0-0)
• Approved co-sponsoring the Stormwater Management Multi-town meeting (8-0-0)
• Approved up to $150 for electric vehicle event magnets (8-0-0)
• Tabled sending a letter regarding the closure of Knox Road for pedestrian traffic

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Elections Supervisors is meeting virtually to finalize plans for an upcoming special election, including ballot mail-out status, training, and poll assignments for May 2 and May 6. They will also discuss the general election, including a coordination meeting with state and vendor representatives. The agenda is operational and contains no major policy decisions.

• Status update on special election ballot mail out and collections
• Finalize plans for Saturday's training at City Hall at 2:00 p.m.
• Review May 2 and May 6 poll assignments for Supervisors and Judges
• MS Teams meeting April 24 with City, State Board of Elections, and RC Carter/Election Guard

The Board finalized poll assignments for May 2 and 6 and established procedures for Election Judge training. Members discussed ballot control safeguards, parking logistics, and attribution requirements for candidate meet-and-greet flyers.

• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Finalized 2023 Special Election training procedures and logistics
• Finalized Poll assignments for May 2 and 6

Tree & Landscape Board

The College Park Tree & Landscape Board is meeting virtually to review its March minutes, hear reports from Public Works and the CBE, and discuss several ongoing projects. Old business includes a follow-up on MNCPPC airport tree replacement, Arbor Day planting, an Earth Day vine removal project along Narragansett Run, and updates on The Preserve development. The board will also discuss monthly educational articles and set its next meeting date.

• MNCPPC airport tree replacement follow-up with Christine Fanning, MNCPPC Division Chief
• Arbor Day tree planting update
• Earth Day April 22, 2023 vine removal project along Narragansett Run
• The Preserve Development – CBE Preserve letter and updates
• Monthly educational articles due April 20, 2023

The Board approved a letter of support regarding the Preserve development and accepted the March 15 meeting minutes. Members also reviewed a report on tree survivability at the College Park Airport and received updates on city tree planting and removal permits.

• Approved amended April 19, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved amended March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved amended letter supporting CBE regarding the Preserve development (Unanimous)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business and hear a guest speaker. Members will approve March minutes, discuss adjustments to the achievement recognition initiative, and receive updates on tutoring and learning programs. They will also discuss support for neighborhood PTO/PTA groups and the EAC School Grants for 22-23, plus plan for the College Park May 6th parade.

• Guest speaker Joseph Fisher, CEO and founder of First Generation College Bound Inc.
• Brainstorm adjustments to the achievement recognition initiative
• Update on TECP tutoring initiative
• Update on Imagine Learning My Path program
• Discuss support for neighborhood PTO/PTA

The Committee approved the March 27, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed a new Google form for school PTA stipend applications and received a presentation from First Generation College Bound. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-0)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors is meeting to finalize procedures and forms for an upcoming special election, including election judges and training on April 22, and to review the status of applications and ballots. They will also receive updates on Charter and Code amendments and on ElectionGuard and the State Board of Elections for the general election.

• Finalize special election procedures and forms
• Election judges and training scheduled for April 22
• Status of applications and ballots for special election
• Update on Charter and Code amendments for general election
• Update on ElectionGuard and State Board of Elections

The Board reviewed and edited procedures and forms for the 2023 Special Election for Mayor. Members discussed Election Judge staffing needs, training assignments, and the status of mailed ballots. The Board also received updates on adopted Charter and Code amendments regarding voter eligibility and administrative closing dates.

• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved March 30, 2023 meeting minutes

Advisory Planning Commission

The College Park Advisory Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider two variance requests: one for a 6-foot fence along 49th Place at 4910 Hollywood Road, and another to convert a one-car carport to a two-car garage at 7501 Wellesley Drive. The agenda also includes public remarks, approval of minutes, and an update on development activity. A possible closed session is listed for legal advice.

• CEO-2023-02: Variance for 6-foot fence along 49th Place, applicant Sylvester Mondal, 4910 Hollywood Road
• CPV-2023-01: Variance for carport-to-garage conversion, applicants Andrew and Diana Thomson, 7501 Wellesley Drive
• Public remarks on non-agenda items
• Update on development activity (attachment)
• Possible closed session for legal advice

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended a conditional variance for a residential fence and approved a variance to convert a carport into a two-car garage. Both decisions passed with 5-0-0 votes.

• Recommended approval of variance CEO-2023-02 for a fence at 4910 Hollywood Road with conditions on height and lattice (5-0-0)
• Approved variance CPV-2023-01 to convert a one-car carport to a two-car garage at 7501 Wellesley Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023, minutes (5-0-0)

Bee City USA

The College Park Bee City Committee is meeting online to review minutes, hear city activity reports, and discuss old and new business. Items include updates on the UMD Bee Campus, bee hotel locations, No Mow April, USDA seed selection, and planning a Pollinator Week event on June 17th. New business covers an article deadline, parade participation on May 6th, and a Green Award for Girl Scout Troop 96.

• Planning Bee City USA Pollinator week event on June 17th
• No Mow April picture submission update
• UMD Bee Campus efforts update
• Bee Hotel selection and locations update
• CBE Green Award to Girl Scout Troop 96

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 8, 2023. Members discussed the installation of bee hotels, UMD's Bee Campus USA status, and plans for a May 6th parade.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 minutes (5-0-0)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes, receive updates on Clarice costs and the run of show, and begin planning for the 2024 tribute, including selecting a theme and venue. The meeting is procedural and planning-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review of Clarice costs
• Run of show update
• 2024 planning: theme and venue discussion

Ethics Commission

The College Park Ethics Commission is meeting to review financial disclosure statements submitted by special election candidates. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and other business before adjournment.

• Review of Financial Disclosure Statements submitted by Special Election Candidates

The Commission reviewed financial disclosure statements from City Council members. Several members were noted as needing revisions or clarifications on their forms.

• Noted Bryan Haddad's form requires lease or purchase verification for Schedule A, Question 2
• Noted Fazlul Kabir's form requires revisions to Schedule A, B, H, and I
• Noted Denise Mitchell's form requires clarification on Schedule H and verification of Schedule I reporting

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee is meeting virtually to approve its agenda and March minutes, and to hear from guest speakers Lynn Butler of MNCPPC and Andrew Fellows of UMD about programs and services.

• Approval of March minutes
• Guest speaker: Lynn Butler, Senior Services Coordinator, MNCPPC
• Guest speaker: Andrew Fellows, UMD College of Information Services

The committee reviewed senior programming from MNCPPC and discussed potential partnerships with the University of Maryland regarding broadband access and alert systems. The AARP Livability Workgroup reported that its action plan is on track for submission in June 2023.

• Approved agenda for April 5, 2023
• Approved March 1, 2023 minutes as corrected

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board is meeting to review the March 25 Egg Roll event and discuss a schedule of upcoming city events. The agenda includes updates on Maryland Day, an upcoming parade, Friday Night Live, and College Park Day.

• Review of March 25 Egg Roll event
• Upcoming Maryland Day on April 29
• Upcoming Parade on May 6
• Upcoming Friday Night Live on May 12
• Upcoming College Park Day on October 7

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 6, 2023. Members reviewed attendance for the March 25 Egg Roll and discussed planning for Maryland Day, the College Park Parade, and Friday Night Live.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to discuss proposed charter language on voter registration deadlines. The board will also review plans for an upcoming special election, including a candidate Q&A, a $35,000 budget estimate, parade marchers, and drop box status, plus any updates on the general election.

• Proposed charter language on when to close voter registration books
• Special election candidate Q&A set for April 4 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
• Special election budget estimate of $35,000
• Status update on drop boxes and collections
• General election updates from RC

The Board of Elections Supervisors approved the minutes from March 23 and established pay rates for pollworkers. The board also discussed budget estimates and registration deadlines for upcoming elections.

• Approved amended March 23 minutes (4-0)
• Set Early Voting pollworker pay at $300
• Set Election Day pollworker pay at $200
• Set Training pollworker pay at $40

Committee for a Better Environment

The committee is reviewing city activities, budget reports, and upcoming community events. Discussions include the Climate Action Plan, Green Award winners, and various sustainability initiatives.

• Review of February minutes
• Green Award winner selection and nominations
• Better Bags County Bill discussion
• March Permaculture Garden Clean Up report
• Climate Action Plan website updates

The committee approved a Green Award for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for their community service. Members also coordinated schedules for spring clean-up days and the May 6th College Park parade.

• Approved Green Award for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (9-0-0)
• Accepted meeting agenda (8-0-0)
• Accepted February 27, 2023, minutes (8-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve its agenda and prior minutes, recap its March 20 action plan retreat, and prepare for an upcoming staff meeting on April 3. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new policy or financial items listed.

• Approval of agenda for 03/27/2023
• Approval of minutes for 02/27/2023
• Recap of Action Plan retreat on 3/20/23
• Preparation for staff meeting on 04/03/23

Education Advisory Committee

The College Park Education Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on tutoring and learning programs, brainstorm changes to an achievement recognition initiative, and review school grants. The agenda includes only old business items, with no new business scheduled.

• Approval of February minutes
• Brainstorm adjustments to achievement recognition initiative
• Update on TECP tutoring initiative
• Update on Imagine Learning My Path program
• Update on EAC School Grants for 22-23

The Committee established a fixed-amount stipend program for PTAs/PTOs and approved the creation of car magnets for student recognition. Members also agreed to participate in the May 6 parade with themed stickers.

• Approved creation of car magnets for recognition at Paint Branch, Hollywood, Parkdale, and Greenbelt Middle (7-0-0)
• Approved adoption of a fixed-amount stipend program for PTAs/PTOs (7-0-0)
• Approved parade stickers stating 'College Park, The City That Reads' (7-0-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will discuss when to close voter registration books for general and special elections, and consider releasing candidate names early for a special election. They will also review a proposal for Election Guard services, decide on using the county's permanent vote-by-mail list, and whether to pay for county staff overtime on Election Day. The county will no longer cover mailing costs for Voter Notification Cards.

• Discussion of charter language on voter registration closing dates for general and special elections
• County will not cover mailing costs for Voter Notification Cards
• Request to release candidate names as they qualify for special election
• Decision on using county's permanent VBM list for special election
• Review of Election Guard proposal components and pricing

The Board approved a contract with ElectionGuard and partners for the November 2023 General Election. Members also reached a consensus to maintain the practice of releasing candidate names on the April 5 filing deadline. The Board agreed to pay for a County employee to staff the election office on election day to verify voter registration.

• Approved contract with ElectionGuard and partners for November 2023 General Election (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Agreed to pay for a County employee to staff the election office on election day to verify registration
• Consensus to release candidate names at the April 5, 2023 filing deadline
• Decided not to use the County's permanent VBM list for the Special Election
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting agenda as modified
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes as amended

Animal Welfare Committee

The Animal Welfare Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from February, receive an Animal Control Officer report, discuss Petco and conference attendance, and plan upcoming articles on pet safety and service animals.

• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Animal Control Officer report
• Discussion of Petco and conference attendance
• Planning articles: May – pet safety in cars (Ms. Bellamy), June – service pets vs. comfort pets (Ms. O'Malley), July topic TBD

The Animal Welfare Committee approved proposed changes to adoption fees, including waivers for senior or disabled pets and special circumstances. The committee also approved funding for two virtual conference registrations. A rabies and microchip clinic was confirmed for April 16.

• Approved proposed adoption fee changes for senior/disabled pets and staff waivers (7-0-0)
• Approved funding for two virtual registrations for the Humane Pro Animal Care Expo (6-0-1)
• Accepted meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Accepted February 23, 2023, minutes with amended changes (4-1-2)

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission will discuss development in Lakeland, including reports from Weiner and Associates and LV Associates, and a student presentation on investment ownership discrepancies. A vote is scheduled on a Freedom of Information Act request for related data. The meeting also includes committee updates and an invitation to a literacy event.

• Vote on FOIA request for Lakeland development data
• Discussion of development reports from Weiner and Associates and LV Associates
• Student presentation on investment ownership discrepancies
• Committee report outs on restorative justice, community engagement, and truth & reconciliation
• Invitation to Literacy Enrichment and Legacy Walk/Run at Embry AME Church on April 22, 2023

The Commission reviewed reports on community engagement and Lakeland development. No formal actions were taken and the approval of previous meeting minutes was tabled because a quorum was not present.

• Tabled approval of February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (no quorum)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners is holding its monthly meeting to review and approve finance reports, approve the February meeting minutes, and hear updates from the Executive Director on grants, bank services, and property matters. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed. Residents and the public may comment during designated periods but are otherwise observers.

• Review and approval of finance reports including check register, bank reconciliation, financial statement, and bank account report
• Discussion and approval of minutes from February 23, 2023 meeting
• Executive Director's report on grants (ARPA, Bond Bill, CDBG), RFP for bank services, Truist Money Market Account, property updates, and ROSS Coordinator updates
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Next meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023

The Board approved financial reports, previous meeting minutes, and various invoices. It also allocated funding for a community health event and reviewed several grant awards for facility replacements.

• Approved March 23, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved February 23, 2023 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2023 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 allocation for Health and Wellness Fair (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices including $34,923.70 to USA, Inc. (5-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The College Park Tree & Landscape Board is meeting virtually to approve February minutes, hear Public Works and CBE reports, and discuss updates on Arbor Day tree planting, an Earth Day vine removal project along Narragansett Run, and The Preserve Development. The board will also plan monthly educational articles with a March 23 due date. The next meeting is tentatively set for April 19, 2023.

• Arbor Day tree planting location update
• Earth Day (April 22) vine removal project along Narragansett Run update
• The Preserve Development – CBE Preserve letter and updates
• Monthly educational articles discussion; due date March 23, 2023
• Next meeting date April 19, 2023 (tentative)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the February 15, 2023, minutes. Members discussed tree planting locations for Arbor Day and planned a vine removal activity for April 22. The Board agreed to draft a letter to City Council supporting CBE's opposition to the Autoville development.

• Approved March 15, 2023, agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved February meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Decided to suggest planting a deciduous tree at 52nd and 53rd to the NCPCA
• Scheduled Earth Day vine removal for April 22 at Muskogee Street
• Agreed to draft a letter to City Council supporting CBE's opposition to Autoville development

Board of Elections Supervisors

The College Park Board of Election Supervisors is meeting to plan a special election, including follow-up on a Tuesday council meeting and suggested weekly meeting dates. They will also discuss the November election, including the status of ElectionGuard talks, and handle new business.

• Discussion of special election planning and weekly meeting dates
• Status update on ElectionGuard talks for November election
• Approval of minutes from February 22 and March 3 meetings

The Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from February 22 and March 3, 2023. Members discussed the timeline, voter registration deadlines, and staffing needs for the upcoming Special Election for Mayor. The Board identified a need for nine Election Judges and scheduled training for April 22, 2023.

• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved March 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Scheduled Election Judge Training for April 22, 2023
• Cancelled March 16, 2023 Election Guard Demonstration

Bee City USA

The College Park Bee City Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear updates on city activities, and discuss old and new business. Items include UMD Bee Campus efforts, bee hotel locations, No Mow April submissions, USDA Bee Lab seed selection, and planning for the Pollinator Week event on June 17. The committee will also consider participation in the May 6 parade and an article for the Municipal Scene.

• Pollinator Week event planned for June 17
• Parade participation on May 6
• No Mow April picture submission update
• USDA Bee Lab seed selection update
• Bee Hotel selection and locations update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the February 8, 2023, minutes. Members discussed the procurement of five bee hotels, potential planting sites, and plans for Pollinator Week in June.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved February 8, 2023, minutes with amended changes (5-0-0)

Veterans Memorial Committee

The Veterans Memorial Committee is meeting to plan the upcoming Memorial Day ceremony, covering logistics such as the color guard, wreaths, speakers, music, and promotion. They will also review work on the memorial by Public Works and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of March 2, 2022 minutes
• Review of memorial work by Public Works
• Color Guard and wreaths for ceremony
• Mayor's role and speaker selection
• Boy Scouts flags, programs, and Buddy poppies

The committee approved the October 2022 meeting minutes and allocated funds for a post-ceremony luncheon. Members coordinated logistics, speakers, and promotional efforts for the May 29, 2023, event.

• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved up to $350 for the luncheon following the ceremony

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee is meeting to review updates on a food bank delivery and an essay/video competition, and to begin planning the 2024 tribute event, including deciding whether it will be virtual or in person, the theme, and venue. The committee will also confirm its next meeting date of April 12, 2023.

• Food delivery to College Park Food Bank
• Essay/Video Competition update
• 2024 planning: virtual/in-person, theme, venue
• Next meeting: April 12, 2023

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors met to plan a special election for the office of Mayor, setting key dates and procedures. They unanimously agreed on the election timeline, voting locations, and hours. The board also discussed ballot counting methods and the need for election judges.

• Special election day: May 6, 2023
• Early voting: May 2, 2023, at Davis Hall, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Election day voting: City Hall (1st Floor Community Room), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Petition filing deadline: April 5 by 4 p.m.
• Last day to register to vote: April 21

The Board of Elections Supervisors established the timeline, voting hours, and locations for the upcoming Special Election for Mayor. The board approved early voting for May 2 and Election Day for May 6.

• Approved Early Voting for May 2 and Election Day for May 6 (Unanimous)
• Approved results announcement by May 13 and certification by May 16 (Unanimous)
• Approved candidacy petition deadline of April 5 and withdrawal deadline of April 7
• Approved Davis Hall for Early Voting and City Hall for Election Day (Unanimous)
• Approved Early Voting hours as 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Election Day hours as 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The College Park Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to consider a variance request for a 6-foot board-on-board fence along Fox Street, elect a chair and vice-chair, and receive updates on development activity. Public remarks on non-agenda items are also scheduled.

• CEO-2023-01: Variances for 6-foot board-on-board fence along Fox Street at 9400 48th Avenue
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Update on Development Activity
• Possible closed session for legal advice

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval of a variance for a residential fence at 9400 49th Avenue. The board also elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term.

• Recommended approval of variance CEO-2023-01 for a 5-foot-high board-on-board fence at 9400 49th Avenue (5-0-0)
• Elected Stephanie Stullich as Chair and Michael Meadow as Vice-Chair (5-0-0)
• Approved March 2 agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved January 5, 2023 minutes with edits (5-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Board unanimously approved two resolutions for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These included a capital fund budget and an update to a multi-year plan.

• Approved Resolution LHA 2023-03 regarding Capital fund/Budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution LHA 2023-02 (2023-2027) update (5-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee is meeting virtually to hear a guest speaker from Terrapin Development Company, approve February minutes, and receive city and AARP updates. New business includes discussing a tech support research request from the University of Maryland and the age-friendly University Global Network.

• Guest speaker: Ken Ulman, Terrapin Development Company
• City updates on budget and Habitat for Humanity
• AARP updates on timeline and workgroup
• Discussion on tech support research request from University of Maryland
• Discussion on age-friendly University Global Network

The committee approved its meeting agenda and the February 1, 2023, minutes. Members discussed ways to improve senior outreach through the College Park Here and Now newspaper and reviewed a request for $25,000 for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors College Park program.

• Approved March 1, 2023 agenda (9-0-0)
• Approved February 1, 2023 minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved adding Andy Fellowes and Lynn Butler to the April 5 agenda (9-0-0)

Committee for a Better Environment

The College Park Committee for a Better Environment is meeting to discuss ongoing environmental initiatives, including next steps on a plastic bag ban, a possible outreach plan, and a potential grant for reusable bags. They will also review a letter about a development threatening forested land, plan a permaculture garden cleanup, and consider new business like dry cleaner impacts and a sustainability survey.

• Next steps on plastic bag ban and outreach plan
• Possible Keep Maryland Beautiful grant ($1,500 for reusable bags, $1,500 for Bee City activities)
• Letter to Mayor and Council re: New Autoville development threatening forested land
• Proposal to incentivize electric leaf blowers and rakes
• Allocate $100 for March Permaculture Garden Clean Up refreshments

The committee awarded Green Awards to Girl Scout Troop 96, Sean Phelan, and Victor and Irina Yakovenko. Members approved spending up to $100 for refreshments for the March Permaculture clean-up. The committee also discussed the implementation of the Better Bag Ordinance effective September 1, 2023.

• Awarded Green Award to Victor and Irina Yakovenko (8-0-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 minutes with amended changes (9-0-0)
• Approved spending up to $100 for Permaculture clean-up refreshments (9-0-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The College Park Education Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine updates and old business. Items include approving January minutes, reviewing achievement recognition strategies, and receiving updates on the TECP tutoring initiative and Imagine Learning My Path program. The committee will also revisit stipend information for PTO/PTA memberships and discuss EAC School Grants for 2022-2023. No new business is listed.

• Approval of January minutes
• Update on achievement recognition strategies
• Update on TECP tutoring initiative
• Revisit stipend for PTO/PTA memberships
• EAC School Grants for 22-23

The Committee approved grant funding for Hollywood Elementary and University Park. It also voted to expand The Every Child Project tutoring program to include Buck Lodge Middle School. Discussions regarding PTA funding were tabled until March.

• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved inclusion of Buck Lodge Middle School in The Every Child Project (7-0-0)
• Approved $8,000 S.T.E.A.M. grant for Hollywood Elementary (7-0-0)
• Approved $2,104.74 Special Education grant for University Park (7-0-0)
• Tabled discussion on PTA funding grants

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee (AARP Livable Communities Workgroup) is meeting virtually to review its action plan and timeline, plan a mini retreat, and discuss updates on the Age-Friendly University Network and city developments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review action plan and timeline from 2/11/23 email
• Timeline planning for project, including date for mini retreat
• Discussion of AFU-Age Friendly University Network
• College Park updates: Mayor appointment, development, Recreation Board

Animal Welfare Committee

The College Park Animal Welfare Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including the ACO report, a possible new animal shelter, and a partnership with Petco. The committee will also plan upcoming educational articles on pet safety and health topics for the coming months.

• Discussion of a new animal shelter possibility
• Petco partnership discussion
• ACO report
• Educational articles on chocolate hazards, toxic plants, vaccinations, pet car safety, and service vs. comfort pets

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 26, 2023. Members discussed upcoming events, including Maryland Day and a microchip/rabies clinic, and reviewed the need for cat fosters and volunteers. Staff reported that data is being collected for a potential new shelter to be presented to the Mayor and Council in May.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0-0)
• Approved January 26, 2023 minutes (7-1-0)

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission is meeting to review and approve its agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear committee reports, and discuss the '66-000 Lakeland: A Restorative Justice Approach' inventory, including its findings, language, and questions of who conducted and funded it. The meeting also includes follow-up on a matter involving A. Fellows and additional business.

• Review and approval of minutes from November 17, 2022
• Committee reports from Restorative & Transformative, Community Engagement, and Truth & Reconciliation
• Discussion of the 66-000 Lakeland inventory, including its findings and language
• Review of who conducted and paid for the inventory
• Follow-up on A. Fellows

Airport Authority

The College Park Airport Authority is meeting to discuss airport updates from the manager, a TailWind discussion, and general business. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Airport updates from Airport Manager Lee Sommer
• TailWind discussion
• General discussion

Housing Authority

The Board approved the financial reports for January 31, 2023, and the meeting minutes from January 26, 2023. Members also authorized payments for five invoices exceeding $4,000. Property and ROSS grant updates were discussed, including vacancy rates and scheduled resident events.

• Approved February 23, 2023 agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 31, 2023 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved payment of Lowes invoice for $7,311.88 (5-0)
• Approved payment of Kelly Benefits invoice for $6,126.09 (5-0)
• Approved payment of HD Supply invoice for $4,283.53 (5-0)
• Approved payment of VOYA pension plan invoice for $16,652.01 (5-0)
• Approved payment of ABM invoice for $5,322.00 (5-0)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors is reviewing a proposal from ElectionGuard for a possible pilot program in the November municipal election. They will discuss evaluation criteria, pricing, and related decisions such as electronic application, ballot delivery, and ballot receipt options, as well as early voting methods. Lower-priority items include choosing between ePollbooks or voter authority cards, and new business includes a drop box location at MOMs.

• ElectionGuard pilot program proposal for November municipal election
• Discussion of electronic receipt of applications, delivery of ballots, and receipt of ballots
• Consideration of real-time scanners vs. drop box method during Early Voting
• Decision on ePollbooks or voter authority cards
• Drop Box location at MOMs

The Board reviewed evaluation criteria and pricing for a potential ElectionGuard pilot program for the November municipal election. Members discussed electronic ballot processes and the need for further information on VBM law compliance. No final decision was made on the pilot program.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Tree & Landscape Board

The College Park Tree & Landscape Board is meeting virtually to review January minutes, hear reports from Public Works and CBE, and discuss old business including Arbor Day tree planting locations, planning a vine removal workshop, and scheduling monthly educational articles. The agenda is mostly routine and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Arbor Day tree planting location discussion
• Vine removal workshop planning and potential location
• Monthly educational articles topic and writing schedule
• Review and approval of January 2023 meeting minutes
• Public Works and CBE reports

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the January 18, 2023, minutes. Members discussed potential Arbor Day planting sites in North College Park and a vine removal activity for Earth Day. Staff reported that 5 new tree permits were approved and 1 was denied since January 18.

• Approved February 15, 2023, agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved January 18, 2023, meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will review direction from the January 24 Council meeting and plan for the November 5, 2023 election at the College Park Community Center, including poll hours, reservation time, early voting, drop box locations, and equipment needs. They will also receive a briefing on a possible pilot program with Election Guard. The agenda is largely planning and discussion, with no final decisions listed.

• Election date: Sunday, November 5, 2023 at College Park Community Center
• Discussion of early voting and drop box locations
• Discussion of equipment needs
• Briefing on meeting with Election Guard and possible pilot program
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023

The Board of Election Supervisors established the date, time, and location for in-person voting and approved four locations for voting drop boxes. The board also outlined the early voting schedule and locations for October and November 2023.

• Approved in-person voting for Sunday, Nov 5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at College Park Community Center
• Approved voting drop box locations at City Hall, Davis Hall, Stamp Student Union, and one location in North Hollywood (TBD)
• Approved Feb 9, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved Jan 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes, and to recap the 2023 events, including a panel discussion, book drive, food drive, and essay/video/artwork contest. They will also discuss the resignation of Dr. Ticha and committee vacancies, and confirm the next meeting date.

• Panel discussion online attendance 50+
• Food drive with Amazon donation and delivery date/time
• Essay/video/artwork submissions
• Dr. Ticha resignation
• Committee vacancies

The committee met virtually to recap the 2023 event, noting 54 online attendees and over 400 pounds of food collected. No formal votes were taken because a quorum was not present. The meeting included discussions on panelist feedback and award eligibility for non-residents.

• Unable to approve meeting minutes (no quorum)
• Book giveaway to remain open for Black History month
• Staff to coordinate food bank delivery date via poll
• Staff to verify if a non-resident essay submitter can receive an award
• Staff to verify if a thank you letter can be sent to Amazon

Noise Control Board

The Noise Control Board is holding a hearing to consider a noise complaint against Pizza Kingdom at 4439 Lehigh Road. The board will review Chapter 138 of the city code, hear statements from staff, the complainant, and the respondent, then deliberate and make a decision.

• Hearing on noise complaint against Pizza Kingdom, 4439 Lehigh Road
• Review of Chapter 138 (Noise) of the City Code

Bee City USA

The College Park Bee City Committee is meeting online to review and approve the January minutes, hear a report on city activities, and discuss several ongoing projects. Old business includes finalizing native plant nurseries, selecting bee hotel locations, updating Girl Scouts signage, reviewing iNaturalist instructions, and seed selection with the USDA Bee Lab. New business covers planning a spring event, a March Municipal Scene article, and participation in the 4th of July Parade on May 6th.

• Review of final native plants nurseries
• Bee hotel selection and locations update
• Girl Scouts Troup 96 signage update
• USDA Bee Lab update on seed selection
• Planning Bee City USA spring event

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 11, 2023. Members discussed updates to the native plant list, the renewal of Bee City USA status, and potential partnerships with UMD regarding a Bee City Campus initiative.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)

Recreation Board

The College Park Recreation Board will discuss a new name and mission for the board, and consider changing the meeting schedule. The board will also review upcoming events including an egg roll and parade.

• Discussion of the new name and mission
• Possible schedule change to meeting recurrence
• Ice Skating event (TBD)
• Egg Roll – March 25th
• Parade – May 6/May 13

The board approved the meeting agenda and reviewed plans for the March 25 Egg Roll and May 6 parade. Members discussed potential changes to meeting frequency and the use of Google forms for feedback. No action was taken on previous minutes as a quorum was not met.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Postponed review of previous minutes due to lack of quorum

College Park Seniors Committee

The committee heard a presentation from Terrapin Development Company (TDC) regarding affordable senior housing, co-housing, and healthcare facilities. The board approved the meeting agenda and the November 2, 2022 minutes.

• Approved February 1, 2023 agenda
• Approved November 2, 2022 minutes

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Senior Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then review a submitted feedback action plan and plan the timeline for an AARP Livable Communities project. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of agenda for 01/23/2023
• Approval of minutes from 11/30/2022
• Review of submitted feedback action plan
• Timeline planning for AARP Livable Communities project

Restorative Justice Commission

The Commission is discussing an evaluation process for community input on the annual budget cycle. Members will also review city policies regarding conduct, attendance, and conflicts of interest.

• Evaluation of annual budget cycle education and chain of command
• Review of City Policy and Procedures for council-appointed boards
• Discussion of 'Social Justice and Racial Equity' training requirements

Animal Welfare Committee

The College Park Animal Welfare Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and December minutes, hear the Animal Control Officer's report, and receive an update on Petco. The committee will also discuss new business and plan upcoming articles on pet-related topics. This is a routine business meeting with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• ACO Report
• Petco update
• New business discussion
• Articles on therapy pets, chocolate hazards, and toxic plants

Housing Authority

The College Park Affordable Housing Coalition is holding its quarterly board meeting. The agenda includes a president's report on the strategic plan, website, and fundraising, plus discussion of minutes from the previous meeting, which were cancelled. The meeting is open to the public with a comment period.

• President's report on strategic plan
• Website update
• Fundraising via vending
• Minutes from 10/27/22 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine items such as roll call, approval of finance reports and minutes, and reports from the chairman and executive director. The executive director's report includes updates on repositioning, HTVN training, a financial review, property updates, and ROSS coordinator updates. The board will also acknowledge invoices over $4,000 and hold an executive session.

• Review and approval of finance reports: check register, bank reconciliation, financial statement, bank account report
• Discussion and approval of minutes from December 15, 2022
• Executive Director's Report: Repositioning – Mayor's Support & Board Resolution
• Financial Review – Jennifer Burris
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000

Committee for a Better Environment

The committee will discuss next steps for a plastic bag ban, which was discussed at a January 10 Council work session and will appear on a February Council agenda. An outreach plan based on Salisbury's model still needs to be developed. The committee will also review a letter to the Mayor and Council about the Autoville development threatening forested land.

• Plastic bag ban: businesses and retailers supportive; coming to Council agenda in February
• Letter to Mayor/Council re: Autoville development threatening forested land
• Stormwater drain art/medallions – Girl Scout Troop interested in spring placements
• Climate Action Plan – next steps and website update
• Tree and Landscape Board report

The committee approved Green Awards for Girl Scout Troop 96 and Sean Phelan. Members also voted to send a letter to City Council urging the State of Maryland to purchase forested land threatened by the Autoville development. The group reviewed progress on the Better Bag Ordinance and the curbside food scrap program.

• Approved agenda (9-0-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 minutes with amended changes (7-0-2)
• Awarded Green Award to Girl Scout Troop 96 (10-0-0)
• Awarded Green Award to Sean Phelan (10-0-0)
• Approved sending letter regarding Autoville development to City Council (10-0-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving updates on several education initiatives. They will discuss achievement recognition strategies, the TECP tutoring initiative, the Imagine Learning My Path program, stipends for PTO/PTA memberships, and school grants for 2022-23, followed by a budget review. No new business is scheduled.

• Approval of November minutes
• Update on TECP tutoring initiative
• Update on Imagine Learning My Path program
• Revisit stipend for PTO/PTA memberships
• EAC School Grants for 22-23 and budget review

The Committee approved the November 2022 meeting minutes and established a deadline for schools to submit grant applications. Members discussed achievement recognition strategies, tutor pairings for The Every Child Project, and potential scholarship funding for the Pell grant process.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Set March 20, 2023 deadline for schools to submit grant applications (7-0-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The College Park Tree & Landscape Board is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear reports from Public Works and CBE, and discuss old and new business. Key topics include planning educational articles and workshops, deciding when to invite MNCPP, confirming the preferred meeting day, and starting preparations for Arbor Day. The next meeting is tentatively set for February 15, 2023.

• Review and approval of November 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of monthly educational articles and writing schedule
• Discussion of educational workshop
• Discussion on inviting MNCPP to a future meeting
• Arbor Day planning discussion

The Board approved the meeting agenda and December minutes. Members established a schedule for monthly Municipal Scene articles and confirmed that meetings will continue to be held on the third Wednesday of each month.

• Approved January 18, 2023 agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Decided monthly meetings will remain on the third Wednesday of each month

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park (HACCP) board is holding a special meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. The sole agenda item is the annual personnel evaluation. No other business is listed.

• Annual personnel evaluation of executive director

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee is meeting to plan the 2023 tribute event, including updates on speakers, a panel discussion, books for kids, a food drive, and an essay/video/artwork contest. The committee will also review and approve the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2023.

• 2023 event planning updates: speakers, panel discussion, videos, run of show
• Books for kids initiative
• Food drive
• Essay/video/artwork contest

The Committee reviewed event planning updates, including confirmed panelists and the 'Urgency of Now One Community, One Love' theme. The deadline for the essay, video, and artwork contest was extended to the end of the month.

• Approved January 11, 2023 agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Extended essay/video/artwork contest deadline to the end of the month

Bee City USA

The committee will review December minutes and receive a report on city activities. Discussion includes selection criteria for native plant nurseries and instructions for a pollinator photo contest.

• Native Plants Nurseries selection/qualifications
• iNaturalist app instructions for No Mow April photo contest
• USDA Bee Lab seed selection update
• Planning of Bee City USA Spring event

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors is meeting to finalize its draft report and recommendations for the Mayor and Council, including decisions on election date, early voting, method of election, and polling places. The board will also review survey results and decide how to assemble the report. This is a working session to prepare for the January 24 Council meeting.

• Finalize BOES recommendations for Mayor and Council
• Decide on election date, early voting, method of election, and polling places
• Review survey results for draft report
• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2022

The Board reviewed draft report sections and discussed recommendations for early voting, vote-by-mail processes, and potential election dates. No final votes were taken on the recommendations; the draft will be forwarded to members for further review.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes as corrected

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will review the Deck the City Holiday Lighting Competition and discuss upcoming events including ice skating at Wells and a parade. The board will also consider an end-of-year report and confirm the next meeting date.

• Review of Deck the City Holiday Lighting Competition
• Discussion of ice skating at Wells in Feb/March
• Discussion of a parade
• End of Year Report review

The Board approved the meeting agenda. No other substantive decisions were made during the session, as the review of meeting minutes was tabled.

• Approved the January 9, 2023 agenda (6-0-0)
• Tabled review of meeting minutes

Advisory Planning Commission

The College Park Advisory Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider two applications: a variance for a 6-foot stockade fence at 5009 Apache Street and waivers of building code requirements for a property at 5002 Cheyenne Place. The commission will also receive a development activity update and elect a chair and vice-chair. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a possible closed session for legal advice.

• Variance for 6-foot stockade fence at 5009 Apache Street (applicant: Barney Rudolph Schmidtke)
• Waiver of Chapter 125, Section 6-H (basic equipment and facilities) at 5002 Cheyenne Place (applicant: Gregory M. Teal)
• Waiver of International Residential Code M1305.1 (appliance access) at 5002 Cheyenne Place
• Update on development activity (see attachment)
• Election of chair and vice-chair

The Commission recommended approval for a height and material variance for a residential fence. It also denied three waiver requests regarding safety and equipment clearances for a property on Cheyenne Place.

• Recommended approval of variance CEO-2022-03 for a 6-foot stockade fence with lattice at 5009 Apache Street (5-1-1)
• Denied request to waive removal of obstructions in front of egress windows at 5002 Cheyenne Place (7-0-0)
• Denied request to waive removal of obstruction for rear kitchen egress door at 5002 Cheyenne Place (7-0-0)
• Denied waiver for 30-inch clearance requirement for furnace and hot water heater at 5002 Cheyenne Place (4-1-2)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved December 1, 2022, minutes with corrections (7-0-0)
• Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to the next meeting

Advisory Planning Commission

The College Park Advisory Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider two development-related requests: a variance for a 6-foot fence at 5009 Apache Street and waivers of building code requirements at 5002 Cheyenne Place. The commission will also receive an update on development activity and elect a chair and vice-chair. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and public remarks.

• Variance for 6-foot stockade fence at 5009 Apache Street (applicant: Barney Rudolph Schmidtke)
• Waiver of Chapter 125, Section 6-H (basic equipment and facilities) at 5002 Cheyenne Place
• Waiver of Chapter M1305.1 (appliance access, IRC) at 5002 Cheyenne Place
• Update on development activity (see attachment)
• Election of chair and vice-chair

The Commission recommended approval for a 6-foot fence variance at 5009 Apache Street. It denied three requests for code waivers regarding egress windows, door obstructions, and appliance clearance at 5002 Cheyenne Place.

• Recommended approval of 6-foot stockade fence variance at 5009 Apache Street (5-1-1)
• Denied waiver to remove obstructions in front of egress windows at 5002 Cheyenne Place (7-0-0)
• Denied waiver to remove obstruction for rear kitchen egress door at 5002 Cheyenne Place (7-0-0)
• Denied waiver for 30-inch clearance around furnace and hot water heater at 5002 Cheyenne Place (4-1-2)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved December 1, 2022, minutes (7-0-0)
• Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to next meeting