College Park public meetings in 2025

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to review engineering updates and notes from the Purple Line NOW meeting. The committee will also discuss Purple Line bike lanes.

• Purple Line NOW meeting notes
• Purple Line bike lanes discussion
• Engineering and general updates

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. The committee also voted to approve the FY26 Annual Plan as amended. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved FY26 BPAC Annual Plan as amended (5-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from the Executive Director. The board is scheduled to hold elections for the positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• Election for Chairman/Vice-Chairman
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Review and approval of check registers, bank reconciliations, and financial statements

The board approved the November 30, 2025 financial reports and the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved payment of a $32,992.61 invoice from Kelly Generator and Equipment, Inc., by a 4‑0 vote. The board re‑elected Robert Catlin as Vice‑Chair, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:36 a.m.

• Approved November 30, 2025 financial reports (4‑0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved $32,992.61 invoice to Kelly Generator and Equipment, Inc. (4‑0)
• Re‑elected Robert Catlin as Vice‑Chair (4‑0)
• Adjourned regular session and entered executive session (4‑0)

Restorative Justice Commission

The commission is meeting to introduce a new city staff liaison and review its official charge. Members will discuss draft planning documents and a program policy from Evanston.

• Introduction of new City Staff Liaison
• Review of the Restorative Justice Commission Charge
• Review of draft planning documents
• Discussion of Evanston program policy

The commission approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The new Racial Equity Officer, Aaron Brink‑Johnson, was welcomed as staff liaison. Commission meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month and committee meetings on Mondays or Tuesdays. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Welcomed new staff liaison Aaron Brink‑Johnson
• Set commission meetings for the fourth Tuesday of each month
• Set committee meetings for Mondays or Tuesdays
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee is meeting to conduct a brainstorming session for the CBE Climate Action Plan. Members will also provide updates on the Hollywood Farmers Market and various pollinator gardens.

• CBE Climate Action Plan brainstorm
• Hollywood Farmers Market planning for next year
• Kenesaw Food Forest Pollinator Garden Expansion update
• Community Garden update
• Updates on light pollution and Code Enforcement meetings

The committee voted to approve the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved the October 2025 minutes with a 6‑0‑0 vote. Finally, the members unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of an on‑call engineering services agreement with Greenman‑Pedersen, Inc. They will also act on a zoning variance for 4705 Fox Street, approve FY 26 education and PTO‑PTA grants, and adopt a housing‑regulation amendment. Additional action items cover a carwash upgrade, meeting schedule, and committee assignments.

• 25‑G‑122: Approve an on‑call contract for engineering services with Greenman‑Pedersen, Inc. using Montgomery County rates
• 25‑R‑13: Approve a variance for 4705 Fox Street to allow a one‑foot side‑yard setback for a second‑story addition
• 25‑G‑127: Approve FY 26 Education and PTO‑PTA Grants
• 25‑G‑128: Approve a $1,444 community service grant to Impact Humanity Inc. for a Single Parent Holiday Giveaway
• 25‑O‑13: Amend Chapter 125 “Housing Regulations” by adding §125‑18 to set lease‑offer notice timeframes

The City Council voted 7‑1‑0 to support the applicant’s plan to upgrade and modernize the College Park Carwash at 8616 Baltimore Avenue. A motion (5‑3‑0) moved Ordinance 25‑O‑13, which amends housing regulations, to the February 3, 2026 agenda for further review. The council also approved the consent agenda (8‑0‑0), the amended 2026 council meeting schedule (8‑0‑0), and the Council of Government committee assignments.

• Approved support for College Park Carwash upgrade (7‑1‑0)
• Moved Ordinance 25‑O‑13 to Feb 3, 2026 agenda (5‑3‑0)
• Added worksession to discuss Ordinance 25‑O‑13 (6‑2‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including engineering on‑call agreement and variance for 4705 Fox Street (8‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 council meeting schedule as amended (8‑0‑0)
• Approved Council of Government committee assignments (vote not specified, assumed passed)
• Moved presentations to after action items (8‑0‑0)
• Approved motion to amend agenda schedule for post‑holiday weeks (8‑0‑0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will vote on an amendment to Ordinance 25-O-13 that adds §125-18 to Chapter 125, setting deadlines for owners to offer lease renewals or notice of non‑renewal. The council will also adopt a consent agenda that includes an engineering services contract with Greenman‑Pedersen, Inc., a side‑yard setback variance for 4705 Fox Street, FY 26 education and PTO‑PTA grants, a $1,444 community service grant to Impact Humanity Inc., and updated internship program guidelines. Additional action items include supporting a minor amendment to modernize the College Park Car Wash at 8616 Baltimore Avenue and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Amendment to Ordinance 25-O-13 adding §125-18 to Chapter 125 (Housing Regulations) to set lease‑offer timeframes
• Approval of On‑Call Engineering services contract with Greenman‑Pedersen, Inc. (Contract No. 1184500)
• Approval of variance for 4705 Fox Street: one‑foot side‑yard setback deviation from Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of $1,444 Community Service Grant to Impact Humanity Inc. for Single Parent Holiday Giveaway
• Support for upgrade of College Park Car Wash at 8616 Baltimore Avenue via minor amendment to a special exception

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. It will receive the annual report to the Mayor and Council. Members will discuss suggested updates to election procedures, the training manual, and roadmaps for the 2027 general election and a possible special election, as well as vendor expectations. The Board will also set the 2026 meeting schedule and consider any new business.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve November 5, 2025 minutes
• Review annual report to Mayor and Council
• Discuss 2026 suggestions: election procedures, training manual, roadmaps, vendor expectations
• Prepare schedule of meetings for 2026

The Board of Election Supervisors approved its 2026 meeting schedule and discussed plans for the annual report to the Mayor and City Council, including updates on Ranked Choice Voting and the 2025 General Election outcome. The board also discussed suggestions for 2026, such as updating election procedures, training, and considering mail-in ballot options. No final decisions were made on these suggestions.

• Approved December 3, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee will review an age‑friendly update, the status of Did You Know articles, and a grab‑bar/fall‑prevention proposal. It will also consider proposed clubhouse speakers and topics for 2026, a Walk with a Doc event, and several upcoming Here&Now articles, including one on caring for caregivers. These items are listed for discussion at the meeting.

• Age‑Friendly Update
• Status of Did You Know Articles
• Grab Bar/Fall Prevention Proposal
• Proposed Clubhouse speakers and topics for 2026
• Walk with a Doc

The Senior Advisory Committee approved the December 3 agenda with all members in favor. The committee also approved the November 5 minutes, again with unanimous support. No other motions were voted on; the remaining items were discussed or proposed without a formal decision.

• Approved agenda (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved November 5 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)

Old Town Local Advisory Committee

The Old Town Local Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It will discuss HAWP 2025-046 concerning the property at 7308 Hopkins Avenue. The committee will also review staff‑approved Historic Area Work Permits.

• HAWP 2025-046 – review for 7308 Hopkins Avenue
• Staff‑approved Historic Area Work Permits

The Old Town Local Advisory Committee approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings. It voted 5‑0‑0 to recommend approval of the historic area work permit for 7308 Hopkins Avenue, which includes partial demolition and a new rear addition. Staff reported six historic area work permits signed off since April. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda amendment to include March 5, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0-0)
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Recommended approval of HAWP 2025-046 for 7308 Hopkins Ave (5-0-0)
• Staff approved six historic area work permits (sign‑offs)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Committee for a Better Environment

The College Park Committee for a Better Environment will first approve the meeting agenda and October minutes. It will then hear a report on city activities and the CBE budget. The committee will discuss the Climate Action Plan, a grant for home energy audits, and a proposal to require recycling and composting in multifamily buildings and businesses.

• Amendments to and/or approval of the agenda
• Review and approve October minutes
• Report on City activities and CBE budget
• Consider requirement for recycling/composting in multifamily buildings and businesses
• Discuss the Climate Action Plan

The Committee for a Better Environment accepted the meeting agenda with one amendment, approved the October 2025 minutes, and adopted the year‑end report with amended changes. Each motion passed with a 7‑0‑0 vote. The meeting concluded without a quorum at 8:45 p.m.

• Agenda accepted with amendment (7-0-0)
• October 2025 minutes approved (7-0-0)
• Year‑end report approved with amendments (7-0-0)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will meet to approve minutes from the November 17 meeting and receive topic reports from members. The hybrid meeting will be held at the Second floor meeting room 261.

• Approval of November 17 meeting minutes
• Topic reports from task force members
• Review and approval of the agenda

The committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0-0). It also approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5-0-0). No policy proposals or recommendations were adopted; the task force continued work on its final report. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6-0-0).

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Removed final report from December 9 agenda (decision by Ms. Bader)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will swear in Mayor Fazlul Kabir and the new 2025‑2027 council members. The council will also approve the October meeting minutes and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approval of minutes for October 7, 21, 28, November 12 and 18 (Agenda Item 25‑G‑125)
• Appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem (Agenda Item 25‑G‑126)
• Swearing‑in ceremony for Mayor Fazlul Kabir and all council members
• Public comment period on consent agenda and non‑agenda items

The council approved the appointment of Councilmember Maria Mackie as Mayor Pro Tem with an 8-0 vote. The agenda and the consent agenda were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. after a motion passed 8-0.

• Approved agenda as written (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes approvals (8-0)
• Appointed Maria Mackie as Mayor Pro Tem (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:53 p.m. (8-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It will discuss planned events for 2026 and finalize details for the December 3, 2025 social participation event. The committee will also receive updates on communications, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 events
• Finalize details for December 3, 2025 social participation event
• Domain updates: communications, health services, housing, transportation
• Summary of post‑meeting actions

The committee approved the meeting minutes and an amendment to the agenda that added a report on the Maryland Age Friendly meeting. The draft minutes from October 27, 2025 were also approved. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Maryland Age Friendly report (all in favor)
• Approved draft minutes of Oct 27, 2025 (all in favor)

Housing Authority

The College Park Housing Authority Board will review and approve its finance reports, including check registers, bank reconciliations, and financial statements. It will discuss and approve the minutes from the September 25 and October 23, 2025 meetings. The meeting will also include an executive director update and an acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000.

• Review and approval of finance reports (check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, bank account reports)
• Discussion and approval of September 25, 2025 and October 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Executive Director's report covering updates, repositioning, property management, and ROSS coordination
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Resident and public comments (observers only)

The Housing Authority Board unanimously approved the October 31, 2025 financial reports. It also approved the submission of the PY52 Community Development Block Grant application. The board authorized a $11,750 project assessment report by Dominion Due Diligence and approved payment of invoices over $4,000 for October 2025.

• Approved October 31, 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved submission of PY52 CDBG grant application (5-0)
• Approved Dominion Due Diligence project assessment report at $11,750 (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices over $4,000 for October 2025 (5-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review general updates, including campus bike path progress and a virtual Purple Line forum. It will discuss a city-wide speed reduction proposal and consider bike lane plans for the Purple Line in the Rocky area. The committee will also update its annual plan, potentially adding 34th and 36th Avenue projects.

• City-Wide Speed Reduction
• Purple Line Bike Lanes – Rocky
• Campus Drive Bike Path Updates
• BPAC Annual Plan Updates – Include 34th and 36th Ave
• Purple Line NOW Virtual Forum – 12/09/25 7-8:30pm

The committee voted 5‑0‑1 to submit a memorandum to the College Park City Council recommending a default 20 mph speed limit and adding three data points. The three additions are a comparison with the University of Maryland’s 15 mph limit, a correlation of the current 37 mph limit with mortality rates, and a policy to guide street design for the 20 mph limit. The committee also recommended using $87,000 to build a shared‑use path at 4201 Guilford Drive. Earlier agenda and minutes approvals were unanimous, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4‑0‑0)
• Approved October 16 minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Approved submission of speed‑limit memorandum with three additions (5‑0‑1)
• Recommended $87,000 for shared‑use path at 4201 Guilford Drive
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0‑0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and City Council will meet to approve a $30,000 retainer agreement for lobbying services with O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A. for 2026. The meeting will also include presentations on student housing projects and a proclamation for Small Business Saturday.

• Authorize $30,000 retainer agreement with O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A.
• Approval of $75,000 Business Retention Grant for Shaban Family Enterprises
• Presentation on Veo Ride status
• Presentations on proposed student housing at 4201 Guilford Drive and The Mark at College Park
• Proclamation for Small Business Saturday

The council amended the agenda to place the Veo Ride presentation last, then approved the consent agenda items, including a $30,000 lobbying retainer and a $75,000 business retention grant. A resolution to change the charge of the Restorative Justice Commission was also approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Amended agenda to place Veo Ride as last presentation (5-0-0)
• Approved retainer agreement with O’Malley, Miles, Nylen, & Gilmore, P.A. for lobbying services in 2026 ($30,000) (5-0-0)
• Approved resolution to change charge of the Restorative Justice Commission (5-0-0)
• Approved Business Retention Grant to Shaban Family Enterprises for Hollywood Plaza ($75,000) (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review and approve the October meeting minutes and hear a Public Works report. Old business includes a video update, a December educational article, the TLB annual report, development and City Council updates, and a letter to council about front‑garden and native‑plant guidelines, including grass and plant height in the city ordinance. New business will be considered, and the next meeting is tentatively set for December 20, 2025.

• Review and approval of October meeting minutes
• Public Works Report
• Discussion of front‑garden and native‑plant letter to council on grass and plant height ordinance
• Update on development and City Council matters
• Consideration of new business items (unspecified)

The board approved the amended agenda and the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. Members set the next board meeting for January 12, 2026, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 12, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will consider several items. It will approve the October meeting minutes, receive an update on the city tutoring program, and review its budget and the Amplify program report. The committee will also examine the submission documents and dates for the Fall EAC grants and review the grants that have been submitted.

• Approval of the October meeting minutes
• Update on the City tutoring program
• Review of the committee budget
• Discussion of the Amplify program report
• Review of Fall EAC grant submission documents, dates, and submitted grants

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $15,000 pilot program to reimburse $100 home‑energy assessments for single‑family owners. The council will also vote on a variance for a driveway at 5007 Muskogee Street, a $2,500 community services grant, and a $75,000 amendment to the Calvert Hills Playground renovation contract. Additional items include a stop‑sign installation on Lackawanna Street, a $14,227.01 business retention grant for Berwyn Ballet School, and several ordinance proposals on housing, fees, and fence heights.

• 25-G-113: $15,000 pilot program reimbursing $100 home energy assessments for owner‑occupied and rental single‑family homes
• 25-R-11: Approval of variance for 5007 Muskogee Street to permit a driveway encroachment
• 25-G-116: Amendment to Contract CP-25-25 with Playground Specialist Inc., adding $75,000 for Calvert Hills Playground Renovation (total $193,200)
• 25-G-118: Installation of an all‑way stop sign at Lackawanna Street and 48th Place
• 25-O-15: Ordinance increasing maximum front‑yard fence height from 3 ft to 4 ft

The council approved several consent‑agenda items, including $75,000 extra funding for the Calvert Hills Playground renovation and a $15,000 energy‑efficiency pilot program. It also adopted a variance for a driveway at 5007 Muskogee Street, a new stop sign at Lackawanna and 48th, a $14,227.01 grant to the Berwyn Ballet School, and the transfer of a Class A liquor license to CP Maryland Liquors. Additionally, the council amended fines and penalties and increased the allowable front‑yard fence height to four feet. All votes were unanimous (8‑0‑0).

• Approved $75,000 additional funding for Calvert Hills Playground renovation (total $193,200) (8-0-0)
• Approved $15,000 pilot program to give $100 to single‑family owners after energy assessment (8-0-0)
• Approved variance for driveway encroachment at 5007 Muskogee Street (8-0-0)
• Approved stop sign installation at Lackawanna Street & 48th Place (8-0-0)
• Approved $14,227.01 Business Retention Grant to Berwyn Ballet School (8-0-0)
• Approved transfer of Class A liquor license from Luxe Liquors to CP Maryland Liquors (8-0-0)
• Approved amendment to fines and penalties increasing many fees (8-0-0)
• Approved increase of front‑yard fence height limit from 3 ft to 4 ft (8-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will adopt several consent agenda items, including funding and infrastructure projects. It will hold a public hearing on the Early Lease Ordinance but take no action until December 2. The Council will approve amendments to penalties and fines under Ordinance 25-O-14 and increase the maximum front‑yard fence height to four feet under Ordinance 25-O-15.

• $15,000 pilot program to give $100 to property owners completing home energy assessments through EmPOWER Maryland.
• Variance granting a front‑yard driveway encroachment at 5007 Muskogee Street.
• Additional $75,000 funding for the Calvert Hills Playground Renovation, bringing total project funding to $193,200.
• Installation of stop signs at the intersection of Lackawanna Street and 48th Place.
• $14,227.01 allocation from the Business Retention and Attraction program to the Berwyn Ballet School for equipment.

Advisory Planning Commission

The College Park Advisory Planning Commission will consider two variance requests for the property at 4705 Fox Street. The first seeks a one‑foot reduction from the eight‑foot side‑yard setback to validate the existing seven‑foot setbacks for a one‑story dwelling. The second requests the same one‑foot reduction to permit a second‑story addition while keeping the current seven‑foot side setbacks. The commission will also address routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and public remarks on non‑agenda topics.

• Variance request: 1‑ft reduction from 8‑ft side‑yard setback to validate existing 7‑ft setbacks for a one‑story dwelling at 4705 Fox Street
• Variance request: 1‑ft reduction from 8‑ft side‑yard setback to allow a second‑story addition while maintaining 7‑ft setbacks at 4705 Fox Street
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Public remarks on non‑agenda items

The Advisory Planning Commission approved its agenda and the October 2 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted 5‑0‑0 to recommend approval of CPV‑2025‑07, a one‑foot side‑yard setback validation and variance for a second‑story addition at 4705 Fox Street. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for a final decision.

• Approved agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved October 2 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Recommended approval of CPV-2025-07 variance (5-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Advisory Committee will meet virtually on November 5, 2025. Members will review old business items such as the Age‑Friendly Update and recent city events, then move to new business where they will discuss several proposals, including a grant from the Committee for a Better Environment and a Walk with a Doc program. The meeting will also cover plans for a spring resident guide, a grab‑bar installation proposal, and emergency‑preparedness measures.

• Discussion – Grant from Committee for a Better Environment
• Discussion – Walk with a Doc Proposal
• Discussion – Articles for College Park Here & Now
• Discussion – Grab Bar Proposal
• Discussion – Emergency Preparedness Proposal

The Senior Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 1 minutes. It voted to support a letter of support for a city‑funded home energy‑audit grant, to move forward with a grab‑bar installation rebate program, and to propose a citywide fall‑prevention program to the Mayor and City Council. The meeting was then adjourned. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved October 1 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Supported letter for city funding of home energy‑audit grant (9 in favor, none opposed, 1 abstained)
• Approved proceeding with grab‑bar rebate program proposal to Mayor and Council (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved proceeding with citywide fall‑prevention program proposal to Mayor and Council (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved support for Empower Maryland program via letter of support (same vote as grant support)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, none opposed)

City Events Advisory Board

The board is reviewing the outcomes of the Bailamos and College Park Day events. Members will also discuss planning for upcoming events through February 2026, including Winter Wonderland and MLK Day.

• Review of Bailamos Hispanic Heritage Event (Sept. 19)
• Review of College Park Day (Oct. 18)
• Planning for Winter Wonderland (Dec. 6)
• Planning for MLK Day (Jan. 20) at local schools
• Planning for Lunar New Year (Feb. 21)

The board did not have a quorum, so the agenda and the September 8 minutes were not approved. No votes were held on any agenda items. The meeting was adjourned with a motion that passed unanimously. The next meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2026.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, none opposed)
• Agenda approval postponed due to lack of quorum
• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes postponed due to lack of quorum

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will consider approving a consent agenda item that authorizes the Mayor to sign a letter to Governor Wes Moore asking that the property at 9829 Rhode Island Avenue be evaluated for affordable or senior housing. An ordinance will also be introduced to raise the maximum front‑yard fence height from three to four feet. The meeting includes presentations on missing‑middle housing and a 2025 permit‑fees analysis, as well as a discussion of upcoming Four Cities meeting items.

• 25-G-111: Approve a letter to Governor Wes Moore requesting evaluation of 9829 Rhode Island Ave for affordable housing
• 25-O-15: Amend Chapter 87 to increase front‑yard fence height limit from 3 ft to 4 ft
• Missing Middle Housing presentation by Prince George’s County Planning Department
• 2025 Permit Fees Analysis presentation by the Institute for Building Technology and Safety
• 25-G-112: Agenda items for the Four Cities Meeting in Berwyn Heights on November 6, 2025

The council approved the agenda amendment (8-0-0) and authorized the mayor to sign a letter requesting the property at 9829 Rhode Island Avenue be evaluated for affordable workforce or senior housing (7-1-0). A motion to add mixed‑use language to the letter failed (1-7-0). The council also approved Four Cities meeting agenda items (8-0-0), proclaimed National First Responders Day, and adjourned the meeting (8-0-0).

• Agenda amendment approved (8-0-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign affordable housing site letter (7-1-0)
• Motion to add mixed‑use language to the letter failed (1-7-0)
• Four Cities meeting agenda items approved (8-0-0)
• Mayor proclaimed National First Responders Day
• Meeting adjourned (8-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council are discussing a request to the Governor to evaluate 9829 Rhode Island Ave for affordable workforce or senior housing. The body is also introducing an ordinance to change front yard fence height limits.

• Proposal to request evaluation of 9829 Rhode Island Ave for affordable workforce or senior housing
• Ordinance 25-O-15 to increase maximum front yard fence height from 3 feet to 4 feet
• Approval of agenda items for the November 6 Four Cities meeting in Berwyn Heights

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee will approve the agenda and the revised minutes from August 25 and September 22, 2025. It will receive domain updates on communication, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation. The committee will discuss and set the meeting dates for the 2026 Age Friendly College Park workgroup. The meeting will conclude with a summary of post‑meeting actions.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of revised minutes from August 25 and September 22, 2025
• Domain updates reports: communication, health services, housing, social participation, transportation
• Discussion of 2026 Age Friendly College Park workgroup meeting schedule
• Summary of post‑meeting actions

The workgroup approved the meeting minutes and the agenda without amendment, with all members in favor. Revised draft minutes from August 25 and September 22, 2025 were also approved unanimously. The group set the November meeting agenda to include discussion of 2026 events, the January “Here & Now” insert, and finalizing details for the December 3 event. It was confirmed that there will be no AFCP meeting in December.

• Approved current meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved agenda without amendment (all in favor)
• Approved revised draft minutes of August 25, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved revised draft minutes of September 22, 2025 (all in favor)
• Set November agenda to discuss 2026 events, Here & Now January insert, and finalize Dec 3 event
• Confirmed no AFCP meeting in December

Committee for a Better Environment

The College Park Committee for a Better Environment will approve the meeting agenda, adopt the September minutes, and hear a report on city activities and the committee's budget. It will discuss a draft grant proposal for home energy audits, including a budget request, and consider recommendations on street salt reduction and recycling/composting requirements for multifamily buildings and businesses.

• Amendments to and approval of the agenda
• Review and approval of September minutes
• Report on city activities and CBE budget by Janet McCaslin
• Discussion of draft grant proposal for home energy audits with budget
• Consideration of a salt reduction letter and recycling/composting requirements

The Committee for a Better Environment accepted the meeting agenda and the September 2025 minutes with amendments. It approved translating the Climate Action Plan proposal into Spanish and sending a draft letter on winter salt use to the mayor and council. The recycling/composting discussion for multi‑family buildings was tabled for the December meeting, and the next meeting was set for Dec 3, 2025.

• Approved agenda (9-0-0)
• Approved September 2025 minutes with amendments (9-0-0)
• Approved motion to translate Climate Action Plan proposal into Spanish (10-0-0)
• Approved motion to send draft letter on winter salt use to Mayor and Council (10-0-0)
• Tabled recycling/composting discussion for multi‑family buildings (to be revisited Dec 2025)
• Scheduled next CBE meeting for Dec 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm via Zoom
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-0)

Housing Authority

The College Park Affordable Housing Coalition board will review and approve the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. The president will report on a PEPCO grant and on recent fundraising efforts. Members may comment and consider any new business items before scheduling the next meeting for January 22, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from 7/24/25
• President's report on PEPCO grant
• President's report on fundraising
• Public comments from general public
• Discussion of new business

Housing Authority

The College Park Housing Authority Board will review and approve its finance reports, including check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, and bank account reports. It will discuss and approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. New business includes acknowledging any invoices that exceed $4,000. The meeting also includes routine Executive Director updates and resident comment periods.

• Review and approval of finance reports (check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, bank account reports)
• Discussion and approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Executive Director’s updates (repositioning, property management, ROSS coordination)
• Resident and public comment periods (observers only)

The Housing Authority Board unanimously approved the September 30, 2025 financial reports. It also approved payment of several invoices over $4,000, including a $268,670.08 invoice to TK Elevators. The September 25, 2025 meeting minutes were tabled until the next meeting. The regular session was adjourned at 11:42 a.m.

• Approved September 30, 2025 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved payment of TK Elevators invoice $268,670.08 (4-0)
• Approved payment of Insurance invoice $7,681.00 (4-0)
• Approved payment of Contract Administrator invoice $4,680.00 (4-0)
• Approved payment of Kelly Benefits invoice $6,256.85 (4-0)
• Approved payment of new washer and dryers invoice $6,804.00 (4-0)
• Approved payment of Office Supplies invoice $4,822.01 (4-0)
• Tabled September 25, 2025 minutes until next meeting

Veterans Memorial Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate the logistics and programming for the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony. Members are discussing specific roles, including the color guard, speakers, and event promotion.

• Review of committee charter
• Coordination of Color Guard and TAPS
• Planning for music, sound system, and signage
• Promotion via City TV channel, Next Door, and social media
• Organization of luncheon and Veterans Display

The Veterans Memorial Committee unanimously approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It confirmed James Hawkins as the ceremony speaker, secured a DJ and city‑provided sound equipment, and arranged signage and city‑wide promotion. Lunch will be catered by Sardis, with Davis and Macknis each contributing $100 toward the cost, and the Boy Scouts will distribute programs and other items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed James Hawkins as ceremony speaker
• Secured DJ and city will furnish sound system equipment
• Placed 6 committee signs and 20 "Thanks for Your Service" signs; 10‑20 more signs being printed
• Coordinated event promotion on city publications and social media
• Lunch catered by Sardis; American Legion to provide lunch; Davis and Macknis each contribute $100
• Boy Scouts will distribute programs, poppies, flags, water and planted tulips
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including a contract up to $115,000 for curbside food scrap collections. A public hearing will consider an ordinance to acquire property at 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for a public purpose. Additional action items include an early lease ordinance, a penalty‑increase ordinance, and a transfer of a Class C liquor license to a new location.

• 25-G-104 – Approval of a contract for Curbside Food Scrap Collections (up to $115,000) with Compost Crew Inc.
• 25-G-106 – Authorize the Mayor to request M‑NCPPC to engineer and design a pedestrian bridge crossing the Northeast Branch near Location 2.
• 25-O-11 – Ordinance authorizing acquisition of real property at 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for a public purpose.
• 25-O-13 – Introduction of an Early Lease Ordinance establishing timelines for lease offers or non‑renewal notices.
• 25-G-108 – Approval of Property Use Agreement transferring a Class C liquor license from 3700 Metzerott Road to 8907 Baltimore Avenue.

The council moved a bridge engineering item to the Action Items agenda and approved the consent agenda contracts. It adopted Ordinance 25-O-11 to acquire 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue, approved permit parking on Delaware Street, and authorized a letter to M‑NCPPC for a pedestrian bridge design. The council also introduced two new ordinances—Early Lease and increased municipal fines—with public hearings set for November 12.

• Agenda amendment to move bridge item to Action Items approved 7-0-0
• Approve contract for curbside food scrap collections (25-G-104) approved 8-0-0
• Approve Obvio Inc. automated traffic law enforcement agreement (25-G-107) approved 8-0-0
• Adopt Ordinance 25-O-11 to acquire 8807 & 8811 Rhode Island Ave approved 8-0-0
• Approve permit parking on Delaware St between 48th Place & 49th Ave (25-G-105) approved 8-0-0
• Approve letter to M‑NCPPC for pedestrian bridge design (25-G-106) approved 8-0-0
• Introduce Early Lease Ordinance 25-P-13; public hearing set for Nov 12 (no vote)
• Introduce Ordinance 25-O-14 to increase municipal fines; public hearing set for Nov 12 (no vote)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council are deciding on the acquisition of two properties on Rhode Island Avenue and the implementation of permit parking on Delaware Street. The body is also introducing ordinances to update housing lease communication timeframes and adjust municipal penalties and fines.

• Proposed acquisition of 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 plus settlement costs
• Contract award to Compost Crew LLC for a maximum of $115,000 over two years
• Proposed permit parking on Delaware Street between 48th Place and 49th Avenue
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 110-2 'Penalties and Fines' to adjust municipal infraction costs
• Proposed liquor license location transfer for College Park Moose Lodge No. 453 to 8907 Baltimore Avenue

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes with an 8‑0‑0 vote. Members also scheduled a work session for November 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., pending room availability. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Scheduled work session for Nov 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (pending room availability)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the city tutoring program and grant funding. Members will review submission documents and dates for Fall EAC Grants.

• Update on City tutoring program
• Brainstorming for EAC Grant money alternatives
• Brainstorming for tutoring program incentives
• Debrief of College Park Day Book Giveaway
• Review of Fall EAC Grants submission documents and dates

The committee approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved three $200 PTO/PTA grants: Berwyn Heights Elementary for a teacher appreciation lunch, University Park for a volunteer fingerprinting event, and Cherokee Lane for PTO promotional lanyards. All grant motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved $200 grant to Berwyn Heights Elementary for teacher appreciation lunch (5-0-0)
• Approved $200 grant to University Park for volunteer fingerprinting event (5-0-0)
• Approved $200 grant to Cherokee Lane for PTO promotional lanyards (5-0-0)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will review and approve its agenda and the minutes from the October 6 meeting. A guest speaker will present, followed by a continuation of the tenant affordability discussion. The meeting will also cover any other business before adjourning.

• Review and approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the October 6 meeting
• Guest speaker presentation
• Continuation of tenant affordability discussion
• Other business

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 6 minutes unanimously. The item on tenant housing was tabled for the next meeting. The committee also deferred a decision on supporting Nesterly until after the final report is completed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved October 6 minutes (7-0-0)
• Tabled tenant housing item for next meeting
• Deferred decision on supporting Nesterly until after final report
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The College Park Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet on Oct. 16 to discuss several projects and proposals. Items include a study of the NE Branch Trail bridge, new bike lanes on Rhode Island Ave and South Calvert Road, and a county ordinance addressing bike lane obstructions. The committee will also review a sidewalk project at St. Andrews and a draft letter to Tom Dernoga.

• NE Branch Trail Bridge Study – presentation by Carlos/Mark
• Rhode Island Ave & South Calvert Road Bike Lanes – presentation by Rocky
• County Bike Lane Obstruction Ordinance – discussion
• St. Andrews Sidewalk – update by Mark
• Letter to Tom Dernoga – draft review by Mark

The committee approved several routine items, including the agenda and prior minutes. It voted unanimously to draft and send a letter endorsing Option 1 – a new pedestrian bridge extending from Old Calvert Road Park. Additional unanimous motions approved letters to the County Council on bike‑lane penalties, a thank‑you note to Councilmember Tom Dernoga, and a test placement of cones on St. Andrews Place.

• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved September 18 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved draft letter supporting Option 1 pedestrian bridge (6-0-0)
• Approved draft letter to County Council supporting bike‑lane ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved request for cones to block parking on one side of St. Andrews Place (6-0-0)
• Approved draft thank‑you letter to Councilmember Tom Dernoga (6-0-0)
• Approved adjournment (6-0-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will meet to review the Public Works report and provide updates on College Park Day and video planning. The board will also discuss the TLB Annual Report and a December educational article. New business includes a letter from the Bee Committee.

• December educational article (due November 20, 2025)
• TLB Annual Report
• Bee Committee Letter
• Public Works Report

The Tree & Landscape Board unanimously approved the revised October 14 agenda and the September 15 meeting minutes. No other actions were voted on. The board then adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee meeting will begin with roll call, introductions, agenda amendments, and approval of September meeting minutes. Members will vote on a letter to be sent to the Mayor and Council. The committee will also discuss updates on the Hollywood Farmers Market planning, garden projects, and other community items.

• Vote to send letter to Mayor and Council
• Planning for Hollywood Farmers Market on November 8 and next year
• Garden updates: Kenesaw Food Forest monarch pledge planning
• Garden updates: Cherokee Garden
• Garden updates: Community Garden

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the September 2025 minutes, each with a unanimous 7‑0‑0 vote. A letter supporting CBE’s purchase of land near the permaculture garden was approved by email with a 7‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved September 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved letter supporting CBE land purchase (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will consider purchasing two properties at 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 plus settlement costs. The body will also hold a public hearing on changing compensation for the Mayor and Council.

• Purchase of 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 plus settlement costs
• Ordinance 25-O-10 to change Mayor and Council compensation
• Contract for one 2026 Ford E-Transit T-350 Special Event Van from Apple Ford for $56,911.30
• Community Services Grant of $2,000 for Holy Redeemer School Home and School Association walkathon
• Agreement with Monarch Consulting for a Code Enforcement Division assessment

The council adopted Ordinance 25-O-10 to change mayor and council compensation with a 6-0-1 vote. It approved the purchase of 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 (7-0-0). The speed limit on Calvert Road was kept at 15 mph (7-0-0). The consent agenda approved a $2,000 community services grant and a $56,911.30 vehicle contract (both 8-0-0).

• Adopt Ordinance 25-O-10 changing mayor and council compensation (6-0-1)
• Approve purchase of 8807 & 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 (7-0-0)
• Maintain Calvert Road speed limit at 15 mph and existing sidewalks (7-0-0)
• Approve $2,000 Community Services Grant for Holy Redeemer School walkathon (8-0-0)
• Approve $56,911.30 contract with Apple Ford for 2026 Ford E-Transit van (8-0-0)
• Extend the meeting (first motion) (7-0-0)
• Extend the meeting (second motion) (7-0-0)
• Suspend rules to allow a resident to address council (8-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will vote on Ordinance 25-O-10 to increase the mayor's annual salary to $25,000, the mayor pro tem's to $22,500, and councilmembers' to $20,000 starting Jan. 1, 2026. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with a $2,000 grant for a Holy Redeemer School walkathon and a $56,911.30 contract with Apple Ford for a 2026 Ford E‑Transit van. Additional actions involve purchasing two Rhode Island Avenue properties for $300,000 and authorizing a code‑enforcement assessment by Monarch Consulting.

• Approve $2,000 Community Services Grant for Holy Redeemer School walkathon (25-G-102)
• Award $56,911.30 contract to Apple Ford for a 2026 Ford E‑Transit van (25-G-103)
• Ordinance 25-O-10 to raise mayor salary to $25,000, mayor pro tem to $22,500, councilmembers to $20,000 (effective 1/1/2026)
• Authorize purchase of 8807 and 8811 Rhode Island Avenue for $300,000 plus settlement costs (25-G-99)
• Approve agreement with Monarch Consulting for a Code Enforcement Division assessment (25-G-101)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board will approve the meeting agenda and the September 4, 2025 minutes. It will review reports on election advertisements, candidate brochure mailing, Korean translation difficulties, and the schedule to mail voter notification cards. The Board will discuss election judges, including confirming the full list, verifying judges' applications and payroll forms, and planning mobile ballot box pick‑up locations and set‑up dates. Additional items include training dates, equipment status, and upcoming reminders.

• Confirm full list of election judges and ensure all applications and payroll forms are on file
• Plan mobile ballot box pick‑up locations: Attick Towers on Oct 23, 2025 and Spellman House on Oct 27, 2025
• Set up ballot handling at Davis Hall on Nov 1, 2025 and Community Room on Nov 3, 2025
• Training on ClearBallot process scheduled for Nov 2‑4, 2025 with printed manuals and KNOWiNK demo
• Equipment delivery pending: 2 accessible ballot marking devices, 2 standard scanners, and 1 high‑speed scanner

The Board approved the October 2 agenda unanimously and voted to suspend approval of the September 4 minutes. Members also voted to hold an Election Debrief meeting after the canvass. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 2 agenda (unanimous)
• Suspended approval of September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved holding an Election Debrief meeting (vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider a variance to permit a single‑width driveway and parking pad at 5007 Muskogee Street. The proposed structure is about 10 ft wide by 21 ft long and would encroach roughly 5 ft 9 in into the front of the house. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, public remarks on non‑agenda items, development review, and other business.

• Variance for a 10‑ft × 21‑ft driveway/parking pad at 5007 Muskogee Street
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Public remarks on non‑agenda items
• Development review
• Other business

The commission approved the meeting agenda as amended and adopted the September 4 minutes with corrections. A variance was approved to allow construction of a single‑width driveway at 5007 Muskogee Street, with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as amended (motion passed)
• Approved September 4 minutes with amendments (motion passed)
• Approved variance for new driveway at 5007 Muskogee Street (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to discuss housing for seniors with guests Kenny Young and Michael Williams. The body will also receive updates on Age-Friendly activities and the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program. Planning for College Park Day and Good Neighbor Day is on the agenda.

• Discussion on senior housing with Kenny Young and Michael Williams
• Update on Age-Friendly activities
• Update on Neighbors Helping Neighbors Recruitment and Board
• Update on Habitat for Humanity
• Volunteer coordination for College Park Day on October 18th

The committee approved the October 1 agenda with all members in favor. It also approved the May 7 and June 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. After these approvals, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved October 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The Childcare Task Force will review and revise a draft report intended for the City Council. The committee will also coordinate the presentation logistics for the October 7 Council Meeting.

• Review of updated draft report to the Council
• Planning for October 7 Council Meeting presentation

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission will review updates including Lakeland Day at 5019 Lakeland Road. It will request the current status of scholarship awards that have been recommended. The commission will discuss its schedule with the College Park City Council and provide a report to the council. The meeting will also cover a review of the commission's meeting schedule.

• Lakeland Day event at 5019 Lakeland Road
• Request for status of scholarship awards (recommended)
• Schedule coordination with College Park City Council
• Report to City Council
• Review of commission meeting schedule

Veterans Memorial Committee

The committee will approve the meeting minutes and review its charter. Members will discuss the role of College Park Post 217 and coordinate details for the Veterans Day ceremony, such as the color guard, prayers, wreath laying, and the mayor’s participation. They will also decide on music and sound options, signage, promotion, and involvement of Boy Scouts, water provision, and TAPS.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of committee charter
• Discussion of College Park Post 217 role
• Decision on music and sound system for ceremony
• Planning signage and promotion for Veterans Day ceremony

The Veterans Memorial Committee approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting with all members in favor and none opposed. The review of the Committee Charter was postponed. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Committee Charter review (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements, bank reconciliations, and check registers. The board will also acknowledge invoices exceeding $4,000 and receive updates from the Executive Director.

• Review and approval of Finance Reports, including Check Registers and Bank Reconciliations
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Approval of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Executive Director updates on repositioning and property management

The Housing Authority Board approved the 2025/2026 budget resolution with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the July and August invoices over $4,000, the August and September financial reports, and the July 24 meeting minutes, each by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved 2025/2026 budget resolution (3-0)
• Approved July and August invoices over $4,000 (3-0)
• Approved August 31 and September 30 financial reports (3-0)
• Approved July 24 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Approved agenda amendment for the September 25 meeting (3-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup is meeting to evaluate 2025 Clubhouse events and plan for the following year. The committee will also receive updates regarding communication, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation.

• Review of 2025 Clubhouse events
• Planning for 2026 events
• Reports on Health Services and Community Support
• Reports on Housing
• Reports on Transportation

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup approved the agenda and approved a motion to hold two senior events each month in 2026, with a review after one year. The group also approved having Melissa Sites run the December 3 holiday program and approved inviting city officials to that event. Additional actions were assigned to staff for advertising, liability waivers, venue use, and ADU recommendations.

• Agenda approved without amendment (all in favor)
• Motion to continue with two events per month in 2026 approved (all in favor)
• Motion to have Melissa Sites run the December 3 holiday program approved (all in favor)
• Motion to invite YFSS staff, Mayor, Council, and City Manager to the December 3 event approved (all in favor)
• Request a meeting with Ryna Quinones and Kiaisha Barber about advertising AFCP events (staff to convey request)
• Staff to inquire about liability waivers for movement/stretching activities (assigned)
• Ms. Lovelace to inquire about requirements for using Lakeland Community Center (assigned)
• Ms. Miller to organize a meeting on ADU recommendations with Mr. Thurston, Ms. Weber, and Ms. Keller‑Baer (assigned)

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment will review August minutes and a report on city activities and the CBE budget. The group will also discuss labeling trees on the trolley trail and a grant opportunity for home energy audits.

• Review and approve August minutes
• Report on City activities and CBE budget
• Labeling trees on the trolley trail
• Grant opportunity: Sustainable MD grants up to $20,000
• Discussion on revising city code for recycling and composting

The committee accepted its agenda (10-0-0) and the September minutes (11-0-0). It approved up to $50 for storm‑drain painting supplies (11-0-0) and up to $225 for garden waste bags and related items for Good Neighbor Day (12-0-0). The next meeting is set for October 27, 2025.

• Accept agenda (vote 10-0-0)
• Accept September minutes (vote 11-0-0)
• Approve up to $50 for paint supplies and brushes (vote 11-0-0)
• Approve up to $225 for garden waste bags, plant markers, hand tools, and beverages (vote 12-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 12-0-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes from June 26 and receive engineering updates. The agenda includes a discussion on the College Park Day-Airport event and the use of a group messenger.

• Engineering and general updates
• College Park Day-Airport event on October 18

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved its meeting agenda. The committee provisionally approved the June 26, 2025 minutes with a 3‑0‑0 vote, then approved them with a 4‑0‑0 vote after quorum was confirmed. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Provisionally approved June 26, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will vote on Ordinance 25-O-09, which amends eligibility requirements for a tax credit against property tax in Revitalization Tax Districts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on this ordinance and an action item to introduce Ordinance 25-O-10 changing mayor and council compensation. Several items on the consent agenda will be approved, including an on‑call engineering contract with Charles P. Johnson & Associates and task orders totaling $168,601.62 for sidewalk design projects. Additional approvals cover a $1,200 sponsorship for a local basketball league and a letter to the USDA regarding the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center.

• Approval of on‑call engineering contract with Charles P. Johnson & Associates (CPJ)
• Task order $44,690 for design of the 48th Place Sidewalk Project
• Task order $123,911.62 for design of the Wellesley Drive Sidewalk Project
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-O-09 to amend property‑tax credit eligibility
• Action item to introduce Ordinance 25-O-10 changing mayor and council compensation

Mayor & City Council

The College Park City Council will consider several agenda items, including approvals of on‑call engineering contracts and related task orders, repurposing of heritage project funds, and a grant application for the Little Roanoke Park project with a $94,429 local match toward a total budget of $483,429. The council will also discuss an ordinance to amend the Revitalization Tax Credit eligibility and a proposal to increase the mayor’s and council members’ annual compensation effective January 1 2026. A $1,200 sponsorship for youth basketball teams at Lakeland College Park Community Center is also on the consent agenda.

• Approve on‑call engineering contract for Charles P. Johnson & Associates (CPJ)
• Approve on‑call engineering contract for Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K)
• Approve $44,690 task order for 48" Place Sidewalk Project (CPJ) and $123,911.62 task order for Wellesley Drive Sidewalk Project (RK&K)
• Approve $94,429 local match for Little Roanoke Park grant (total project budget $483,429)
• Introduce Ordinance 25-O-10 to raise mayor’s salary to $25,000 and council members’ salaries to $20,000‑$22,500 effective Jan 1 2026

Restorative Justice Commission

The meeting will handle routine matters such as attendance, approval of minutes, and general updates. Commissioners will discuss Lakeland Day activities, request a status report on scholarship awards, and coordinate scheduling with the College Park City Council. The agenda also includes a review of the meeting schedule before adjournment.

• Attendance and approval of minutes
• Updates on Lakeland Day at 5019 Lakeland Road
• Request for status of scholarship awards
• Schedule coordination with College Park City Council
• Review of meeting schedule

The Restorative Justice Commission approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0‑0 vote. Commissioners scheduled a follow‑up meeting on September 23, 2025 to review the Lakeland Plan final report and set a next commission meeting for September 29, 2025. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review the August meeting minutes and receive a Public Works report. Old business includes a video planning date, an update on a November educational article due October 20, 2025, fall projects such as Good Neighbor Day, College Park Day, and a Bee Committee collaboration, and the TLB Master Plan and Annual Report. New business consists of a vote on setting the next meeting for October 20, 2025.

• Video planning date
• November educational article update (due Oct 20, 2025)
• Fall TLB projects – Good Neighbor Day, College Park Day, Bee Committee collaboration
• TLB Master Plan and Annual Report
• Vote on tentative next meeting date of Oct 20, 2025

The Tree & Landscape Board approved the September 15 agenda as amended and the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. The board also voted 4‑0‑0 to adjourn the meeting. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved September 15 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)
• Scheduled tree‑planting video recording for September 23, 2025
• Board to participate in College Park Day on October 18, 2025

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss the city tutoring program and the submission process for Fall EAC Grants.

• Update on City tutoring program
• Review of submission document and dates for Fall EAC Grants

The committee approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑0 vote. An update was given that the city‑wide tutoring contract will be renewed in October and the Lakeland Stars program will be added. The committee recommended Amplify Tutoring for Paint Branch after reviewing a report from Hollywood Elementary. Staff noted the fall grant application deadline is pending a new date of October 31, 2025.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee is meeting to discuss pollinator initiatives and garden updates. The body will vote on a small equipment purchase and plan upcoming community events.

• Vote for two small gator bags for Kenesaw persimmon trees - $40
• Planning for Hollywood Farmers Market on September 27 and November 8
• Scheduling Municipal Scene articles on Monarchs and pollinators
• Updates on Kenesaw Food Forest, Cherokee Garden, and Community Garden

The Bee City Committee approved the agenda (7-0-2) and the August 2025 minutes (7-0-2). It authorized a $50.00 payment for gator bags needed for persimmon trees (9-0-0). The committee decided to give away only seeds at College Park Day and the November 8 farmer’s market. The meeting was adjourned (9-0-0).

• Approved agenda with amended changes (7-0-2)
• Approved August 2025 minutes (7-0-2)
• Approved $50.00 purchase for gator bags (9-0-0)
• Decided to give away only seeds at College Park Day and November 8 farmer’s market
• Volunteers assigned for September 27 Hollywood Farmer’s Market (Ms. Novak, Ms. Haber, Mr. Esters, Ms. Tomasula)
• Planned to send volunteer sign‑up sheet for College Park Day (Oct 18)
• Agreed to draft and circulate a letter of support for CBE land purchase; vote to be held by email
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and City Council will discuss potential annexation options for an area of 7.86 square miles, which includes 5,030.65 acres with a total appraised value of $580,294,600.

• Discussion of annexing 2.18 square miles of unincorporated land
• Review of total appraised value for annexation area ($580,294,600)
• Review of land classified as exempt by SDAT ($355,788,300)
• Review of annexation's role in economic growth and municipal fiscal well-being

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and City Council will consider a consent agenda including the appointment of a housing authority commissioner, a sidewalk construction contract, and the installation of all-way stop signs at several intersections.

• Appointment of Leroy Kelly as Resident Commissioner to the College Park Housing Authority
• Sidewalk construction on Ruatan Street with a contract not to exceed $306,643.27
• Installation of all-way stop signs on Hollywood Road at 50‘ Avenue
• Installation of all-way stop signs on Lackawanna Street at Narragansett Parkway
• Approval of a prohibited parking zone on the west side of 47 Place

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and City Council met on September 9, 2025 to consider several consent agenda items. Council members will vote on the appointment of Leroy Kelly to the College Park Housing Authority, award a $306,643.27 amendment to a contract for a sidewalk on Ruatan Street, and approve stop signs and a prohibited parking zone at specified intersections. Additional worksession discussions include compensation recommendations, an energy‑efficiency pilot, code permit reviews, and potential annexation options. A proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month will also be presented.

• Approval of Leroy Kelly appointment to the College Park Housing Authority (25-G-85)
• Award of $306,643.27 amendment to contract CP-24-01 with NZI Construction for Ruatan Street sidewalk (25-G-86)
• Installation of stop signs at Hollywood Road and 50th Avenue (25-G-87)
• Installation of stop signs at Lackawanna Street and Narragansett Parkway (25-G-88)
• Creation of a Prohibited Parking Zone on west side of 47th Place between Edgewood Road and Nantucket Road (25-G-89)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will meet to review charges from prior meetings, hear a presentation from Nesterly, and discuss accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Nesterly presentation by Janeen Miller with Q&A
• Discussion of accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Approval of minutes from August 26 meeting

The committee approved moving agenda item IV after the ADU discussion (6‑0‑0) and then approved the amended agenda (6‑0‑0). The meeting minutes were approved with amendments (7‑0‑0). The review of the charge was tabled for a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn.

• Amend agenda to place item IV after ADU discussion – approved 6-0-0
• Approve amended agenda – approved 6-0-0
• Approve meeting minutes with amendments – approved 7-0-0
• Review of the charge – tabled
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed

City Events Advisory Board

The City Events Advisory Board will welcome two new members and review past and upcoming city events, including Hispanic Heritage celebrations and College Park Day. No major decisions are scheduled.

• Welcome new members Blaine Rivas and Rene D Edwards
• Review of past events including Friday Night Live and Game Night
• Upcoming events: Bailamos Hispanic Heritage Event (Sept. 19), College Park Day (Oct. 18), Winter Wonderland (Dec. 6)

The board unanimously approved the September 4, 2025 agenda as written. It also approved the meeting minutes from May 5, 2024 and July 14, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 4, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2024 and July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Airport Authority

The Airport Authority will meet to receive a report from the Airport Manager regarding current activities. The agenda contains no specific votes or proposed ordinances.

• Report from the Airport Manager on current activities

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will discuss the status of election contracts, including pollpads and printers, and finalize the schedule for mailing ballots and deploying drop boxes. The meeting will also cover a report on the Spellman House and a meeting with Attick Towers residents.

• Approval of August 7, 2025, minutes
• Knowlink pollpads updated
• Clear Ballot meeting scheduled
• Mobile Ballot Box deployment to Attick Towers in late October
• Training for BOES, judges, and vendors

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 7 minutes. It confirmed five drop‑box sites—Davis Hall, Mom’s Shopping Center, College Park Woods, Lakeland Community Center, and Stamp Student Union—for deployment in September. The Board set the ballot‑printing timeline (finalized by Sept. 15, submitted Sep. 18) and scheduled voter‑notification cards to be mailed the week of Oct. 20. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• August 7 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Drop‑box locations confirmed for September deployment (no vote recorded)
• Ballots to be finalized by Sept. 15 and submitted Sep. 18 after challenge period (no vote recorded)
• Voter Notification Cards to be printed by Oct. 13 and mailed week of Oct. 20, no later than Oct. 23 (no vote recorded)
• Election Judge training sessions scheduled for Oct. 20 (two sessions, no vote recorded)
• Candidate Forum held Aug. 25, Mary Barnes acknowledged (no vote recorded)
• Adjournment motion passed (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The Childcare Task Force is meeting to review draft sections of a report intended for the City Council. The committee will evaluate provider interviews, parent comments, and policy research to finalize recommendations for supporting childcare providers and parents.

• Review of provider interviews and parent comments
• Research on legislation and successful policies
• Recommendations for College Park policies to support providers
• Recommendations for College Park policies to support parents
• Coordination for the October 7 Council Meeting

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and City Council will meet to decide on routine administrative items, infrastructure contracts, and new ordinances. The meeting includes a consent agenda with a $600,000 street maintenance contract and several traffic safety measures, as well as a public hearing on a vacant property registry ordinance.

• Award $600,000 contract to NZI Construction Corporation for concrete maintenance and asphalt resurfacing
• Approve stop signs at 49th Place at Blackfoot Road, Rhode Island Avenue at Seminole Street, Lackawanna Street at 47th Place, and 48th Avenue at Lackawanna Street
• Introduce ordinance to create a Vacant Property Registry with registration fees and fines
• Approve driveway apron variances for 4904 Nantucket Road and 9800 51st Avenue
• Request state legislation to prohibit algorithmic rent determination

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to discuss a new ordinance for registering vacant properties and introducing associated fees. The body will also consider several traffic safety measures and a contract for concrete and asphalt maintenance.

• Ordinance 25-O-08 to create a Vacant Property Registry and establish registration fees and fines
• Contract CP-24-01 with NZI Construction Corporation for concrete and asphalt maintenance not to exceed $600,000.00
• Installation of stop signs at 49th Place/Blackfoot Road, Rhode Island Avenue/Seminole Street, and 48th Avenue/Lackawanna Street
• All-Way Stop installation at Lackawanna Street and 47th Place
• Proposed Ordinance 25-O-09 regarding property tax credits within Revitalization Tax Districts

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will hold a hybrid meeting to review recent data, discuss guest speakers, and identify priority issues for future action. The group will also consider approving minutes from the prior meeting and setting the next meeting date.

• Review and discussion of housing data
• Discussion of guest speakers, including questions for Danny Copeland

The Affordable Housing Task Force unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 12 minutes. Members discussed student‑population data and the Preservation Land Trust program. A motion to place ADUs on the agenda for the next meeting passed unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for September 8, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved August 12 minutes (5-0-0)
• Added ADUs to agenda for next meeting (5-0-0)
• Set next meeting date: Sep 8, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The College Park Education Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the city tutoring program, potential expansion of Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch Elementary School, and review grant submission documents and dates for the fall. The meeting will also consider approval of May minutes and set the meeting calendar.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Update on city tutoring program and incentives
• Discussion on expanding Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch ES
• Review of Fall EAC grants submission document and dates
• Set meeting calendar

The Education Advisory Committee approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5-0-0). Members assigned Ms. Bernache to circulate a sign‑up sheet and order books for the October 18 College Park Day event. The review of the Fall EAC grant submission document was postponed to the next meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Assigned Ms. Bernache to send College Park Day sign‑up sheet and order books
• Tabled review of Fall EAC grant submissions to next meeting

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment will meet to review the Climate Action Plan and Bee City activities. Members will also consider a resident suggestion regarding the regulation of light pollution.

• Resident suggestion to regulate light pollution
• Climate Action Plan discussion
• Bee City rewilding report to council
• Labeling trees on the trolley trail
• Farmers market and College Park Day event opportunities

The Committee for a Better Environment unanimously accepted its agenda and the July 2025 minutes. It approved a $50 expenditure for College Park Day items and a motion to forward an EPA standards letter to Congress. The committee also set Good Neighbor Day for October 25, approved the Permaculture Garden project, and authorized a letter to seek acquisition of land on Greenbelt Road.

• Accepted agenda (11-0-0)
• Accepted July 2025 minutes (11-0-0)
• Approved $50 spend for College Park Day items (11-0-0)
• Approved sending EPA standards letter to Congress (11-0-0)
• Approved Good Neighbor Day date and Permaculture Garden project (11-0-0)
• Approved letter to pursue land acquisition on Greenbelt Road (11-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (11-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup will meet to discuss senior services with the Senior Program Manager and the Director of Youth, Family and Senior Services. The committee will also receive updates on communication, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation.

• Discussion with Senior Program Manager Shavawn Fowlkes
• Discussion with Director of Youth, Family and Senior Services Kiaisha Barber
• Updates on Health Services and Community Support
• Updates on Housing
• Updates on Transportation

The Seniors Committee approved printing 600 English and 100 Spanish brochures (8‑0). It adopted an English first article with future pages in Spanish (8‑0) and authorized creation of an Age Friendly College Park logo (8‑0). The group also approved purchasing 1,000 emergency preparedness bags for a total cost of $3,500 (7‑0‑1). All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved printing of 600 English and 100 Spanish brochures (8-0)
• Approved first article in English, future pages in Spanish (8-0)
• Approved creation of Age Friendly College Park logo (8-0)
• Approved purchase of emergency preparedness bags for $3,500 (7-0-1)
• Approved agenda without amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review updates on the Urban Master Tree Plan and developments at Branchville and Hollywood. The board will also select a topic for an October educational article and discuss Public Works staff responsibilities regarding private vegetation.

• Urban Master Tree Plan updates
• Development updates for Branchville and Hollywood
• Selection of October educational article topic
• Discussion on Public Works staff responsibility regarding private vegetation
• Planning for Fall projects including Good Neighbor Day and College Park Day

The Tree & Landscape Board unanimously approved the amended August 18 agenda and the amended July 21 meeting minutes. The board then voted 4‑0‑0 to adjourn the session.

• Approved August 18, 2025 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee is meeting to coordinate pollinator-themed articles for the Municipal Scene and plan for the Hollywood Farmers Market. The body will also discuss garden maintenance and a milkweed planting event.

• Vote on Letter to Council
• Planning for Hollywood Farmers Market on September 27 and November 8
• Scheduling of Municipal Scene articles for September, October, and November
• Milkweed planting event for the Monarch pledge
• Bee Lab/Community Garden cleanup and watering schedule

The committee unanimously approved its agenda and the July 2025 minutes. It decided to give away only seeds at College Park Day and the November 8 farmer’s market. The committee also approved sending the draft pollinator‑conservation letter with amendments. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved July 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Decided to give away only seeds at College Park Day and November 8 market
• Approved pollinator conservation letter with amendments (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will hold a hybrid meeting to select a chairperson and vice-chairperson, review preliminary data findings, and discuss gaps in housing research. No formal decisions are scheduled, but a preliminary housing gap analysis may be presented if time allows.

• Selection of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Presentation of Preliminary Data Findings
• Discussion of Data Gaps and Research Avenues

The committee approved the amended agenda and adopted the meeting minutes unanimously (7-0-0). Jonathan Riedel was elected Chair with a 5‑3 vote and Darrin Sharp was elected Vice‑Chair with an 8‑0 vote. The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Elected Jonathan Riedel as Chair (5-3)
• Elected Darrin Sharp as Vice‑Chair (8-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Elections Supervisors will discuss voter outreach plans and the wording of voter notification forms. Members will prepare for a candidate forum on August 25 and coordinate mobile ballot box logistics for Attick Towers and Spellman House.

• Review of Voter Outreach Plan
• Candidate Forum preparation for August 25, 2025
• Planning for Mobile Ballot Box visit to Attick Towers in late October
• Status update on Mobile Ballot Box meeting with Spellman House
• Review of roadmap items including vendor agreements, election judge recruiting, and compensation

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the July 11 minutes unanimously. It voted to select Clear Ballot as the recommended election vendor. The Board scheduled a candidate forum for August 25, 2025, and confirmed that the updated candidate packet is posted on the city website. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 7 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Clear Ballot as recommended election vendor
• Scheduled candidate forum for Aug 25, 2025 (Zoom)
• Posted updated candidate packet on city website
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss and approve the draft framework for a report to the City Council. This report will include provider interviews, parent comments, and policy research. Members will also volunteer to draft specific sections of the document.

• Approval of draft report framework including provider interviews and parent comments
• Review of research on legislation and successful policies
• Discussion of recommendations for policies to support childcare providers
• Discussion of recommendations for policies to support parents

The Childcare Task Force approved the agenda and the July 10, 2025 minutes without objection. Members volunteered to lead drafting of the report sections and chose Google Docs for collaboration. The draft report was scheduled to be completed by September 2, 2025 and the next meeting set for September 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• July 10, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Gavin Neubauer volunteered to lead Section 2 – Legislation and Successful Policies
• Danielle Delgado, Aubrey Batten, and Ellie Taylor‑Robinette volunteered for Section 1 – Information and Provider Comments
• Danielle Delgado and Ellie Taylor‑Robinette volunteered for Section 3(a) – Provider Recommendations
• Committee chose Google Docs as the collaborative platform
• Draft report due September 2, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will meet to discuss a request regarding a residential driveway. The body will consider the validation of an existing driveway and a proposal for a small expansion.

• Validation of an existing 11.1-foot by 30-foot driveway at 4 Austin Court
• Variance for a 2.5-foot by 28-foot (70 square feet) driveway expansion at 4 Austin Court

The commission approved its agenda and the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the validation and variance request to expand the existing driveway at 4 Austin Court, allowing the applicant to add 70 square feet of driveway. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved validation and variance for driveway expansion at 4 Austin Court (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance to prohibit parking or standing in bike lanes. The body is also reviewing a proposed vacant property registry and discussing software that may contribute to unfair rental practices.

• Ordinance 25-O-06 to prohibit parking or standing in bike lanes
• Introduction of Ordinance 25-O-08 regarding a Vacant Property Registry
• Business Retention Grant of $30,000 to Open Barre, LLC
• Butts Ticket Systems (BTS) Pay Station maintenance agreement for $161,280.00
• Community Service Grant of $2,500 to the Calvert Hills Citizens Association

Mayor & City Council

The meeting agenda consists of public comments. Residents provided letters of support for OpenBarre's Business Retention and Attraction Grant application to assist with studio relocation, and one resident provided feedback on residential parking permit limits.

• Public support for OpenBarre's Business Retention and Attraction Grant application for studio relocation
• Public comment suggesting a limit of 3 to 4 parking permits per household

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will meet to review its charge from the City Council. Members will discuss how to organize tasks, identify potential guest speakers, and select a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Discussion of Task Force Charge from the City Council
• Selection of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Planning for guest speakers, including housing authority representatives and affordable housing developers

The July 28, 2025 meeting was primarily informational, reviewing the council‑mandated task force charge and discussing data needs and timelines. A motion to postpone electing a chairperson and co‑chair until the next meeting was made and seconded, but no vote outcome was recorded. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment will review progress on the City's Climate Action Plan and Bee City activities. The body will also consider a letter to the City Council regarding the enforcement of lawn height codes.

• Letter to Council regarding environmental enforcement of lawn height code
• Report on City progress regarding the Climate Action Plan
• Discussion on labeling trees on the trolley trail
• Report on Permaculture Garden Clean up
• Report on Bee City activities

The committee accepted the agenda and the June 2025 minutes with amended changes. It approved a $50.00 expenditure for refreshments at Good Neighbor Day on October 25. The members also approved sending a letter to the mayor and council with suggestions on the lawn‑height code. The meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted agenda with amended changes (9-0-0)
• Accepted June 2025 minutes with amended changes (7-0-2)
• Approved $50.00 for Good Neighbor Day refreshments (9-0-0)
• Approved sending lawn‑height code suggestion letter to mayor and council (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The committee will receive updates on communication, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation. The meeting includes a discussion with Dr. Tania Mitchell, Associate Provost for Community Engagement at the University of Maryland.

• Prince George’s County PACE Program report
• Discussion with Dr. Tania Mitchell of the University of Maryland

The committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously (6-0). It also approved the June 28, 2025 minutes unanimously (6-0). No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and planning for future activities.

• Approved agenda without amendment (6-0 vote)
• Approved June 28, 2025 minutes without amendment (6-0 vote)

Housing Authority

The College Park Affordable Housing Coalition will hold a quarterly teleconference. The board is scheduled to discuss the Strategic Plan and approve the budget for the Revised Strategic Plan.

• Approval of the Budget for the Revised Strategic Plan
• Discussion of the Strategic Plan
• Approval of minutes from 1/23/25 and 4/23/25

The board unanimously approved the agenda as amended. It approved the June 30, 2025 financial reports and the corrected May 31, 2025 unaudited report. The board also approved the annual five‑year plan and payment of four invoices over $4,000, including TK Elevators for $4,291.72, Barbacane and Thorton for $6,987.75, and two Contract Administrator invoices for $4,680.00 each. The meeting was adjourned at 11:29 a.m. after a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved June 30, 2025 financial reports (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved corrected May 31, 2025 unaudited report (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved annual five‑year plan (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved payment of four invoices over $4,000 (approved)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 3‑0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review updates on the Urban Master Tree Plan and development projects. The board will also select a topic for a September educational article and discuss Public Works staff responsibilities regarding private vegetation.

• Urban Master Tree Plan updates
• Selection of topic for September educational article
• Planning for fall projects including Good Neighbor Day and College Park Day
• Collaboration with Bee Committee on a project
• Discussion on Public Works staff responsibility regarding private vegetation

The Tree & Landscape Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda as amended and the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Airport Authority

The Airport Authority will meet to receive a report from the Airport Manager on current activities. The body will also discuss JTCC expansion and compliance.

• Report from the Airport Manager on current activities
• Discussion of JTCC Expansion and Compliance

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will meet to discuss voter registration, mobile ballot boxes, and the organization of candidate forums. The board will also review vendor contract statuses and the election activities calendar.

• Meeting with Councilmember Ranker
• Voter registration opportunities and mobile ballot box outreach
• Contract status for vendors
• Organization of candidate forums
• Updates to the calendar of election activities

The Board of Election Supervisors unanimously approved the July 10, 2025 agenda as written. They also unanimously approved the amended minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. The board scheduled a virtual candidate‑forum for August 25 through September 10, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled virtual candidate forum for Aug 25–Sep 10, 2025
• Planned coordination with Housing Authority for mobile ballot boxes at Attick Towers and Spellman House
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The Childcare Task Force will review data from childcare provider surveys. The committee will also discuss the schedule and content for a report intended for the City Council.

• Results of childcare provider surveys
• Report topics and schedule for City Council

The Childcare Task Force approved the meeting agenda and the June 25, 2025 minutes. Members discussed results of five childcare provider surveys and identified barriers such as staff longevity and tuition costs. The committee agreed to complete a survey overview, incorporate parent stories, and draft a 20‑page report to City Council by September. Several members volunteered to lead specific follow‑up items, including a micro‑grant ratio study and a high‑school childcare certification program.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to complete survey overview and parent‑story summaries before next meeting
• Committed to draft a 20‑page report to City Council due September
• Co‑Chair Gavin Neubauer volunteered to work on micro‑grant ratio issue
• Co‑Chair Gavin Neubauer volunteered to explore high‑school childcare certification program

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee will meet to receive a presentation and conduct a Q&A session with mosquito control staff from the Maryland Department of Agriculture. The body will also review and approve the June meeting minutes.

• Presentation and Q&A with Maryland Department of Agriculture mosquito control staff

The Bee City USA Committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 2025 minutes, each by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote. No substantive policy actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved June 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss routine administrative items, including a consent agenda with a $64,097.28 software renewal and two liquor license approvals. No public hearings are scheduled, and action is expected only on the consent agenda items.

• Renew Accela software licensing contract for $64,097.28 (July 26, 2025–July 25, 2026)
• Approve Property Use Agreement for Li Chun Café (7401 Baltimore Ave, Suite 1C) Class B liquor license
• Approve Property Use Agreement for Samosas and Spirits (10250 C Baltimore Ave) delivery and Sunday sales permits

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will vote on prohibiting parking in bike lanes and introducing a new registry for vacant properties. The body will also discuss rental software practices and review parking and traffic codes.

• Ordinance 25-O-06 to prohibit parking or standing in bike lanes
• Ordinance 25-O-08 to create a Vacant Property Registry and associated fees
• Butts Ticket Systems pay station maintenance agreement for $161,280.00
• $30,000 allocation to Open Barre, LLC for relocation and equipment
• $2,500 Community Service Grant to Calvert Hills Citizens Association

City Events Advisory Board

The board will review the outcomes of the Spring Street Fair, PRIDE FNL, and the June 21 Car Show. Members will also discuss upcoming Friday Night Live and Game Night events scheduled for July and August.

• Review of Spring Street Fair (May 18)
• Review of FNL PRIDE (June 13)
• Review of Car Show (June 21)
• Planning for Friday Night Live (July 11, Aug 8)
• Planning for Game Night (July 17, 31, Aug 14)

The board did not achieve a quorum, so the agenda and May 2024 minutes were not approved. No votes or formal actions were recorded. The meeting discussed past, current, and upcoming city events.

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will consider the acquisition of a residential lot at 5021 Lakeland Road for potential open space or residential development. The body will also discuss parking prohibitions in bike lanes and revisions to the Revitalization Tax Credit program.

• Purchase of 5021 Lakeland Road for $200,000 plus settlement costs
• Construction contract for Calvert Hills Playground renovations totaling $118,199.00
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit parking or standing in bike lanes
• APC recommendations for 4904 Nantucket Road and 9003 51st Avenue
• Contract for Janeen S. Miller as FY 26 Project Lead for AARP Age-Friendly Action Plan

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to review engineering updates and walk audits. The body will discuss an additional Complete and Green Streets project.

• Additional Complete and Green Streets Project ($100k)
• Walk Audits
• Engineering Updates
• Farmers Market updates

The committee voted 5‑0‑0 to propose using the $100,000 design fund for sidewalks, prioritizing Branchville first and then Locust Spring. It also approved Mr. Hays to represent the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at the College Park Civic Association, a 5‑0‑0 vote. The meeting added that agenda item and approved the amended May 15 minutes, each by a 4‑0‑0 vote, and decided to skip the July meeting.

• Added agenda item for BPAC representation at Civic Association (4-0-0)
• Approved amended minutes of May 15, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)
• Skipped July meeting (consensus, no vote recorded)
• Proposed $100,000 sidewalk design funds for Branchville then Locust Spring (5-0-0)
• Approved Mr. Hays to represent BPAC at College Park Civic Association (5-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements, bank reconciliations, and check registers. The board will also acknowledge invoices exceeding $4,000 and receive updates from the Executive Director.

• Review and approval of Finance Reports
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Approval of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The Housing Authority Board approved the agenda and then reversed its order to begin with the 5‑year Capital Fund plan. It adopted resolution LHA 25‑3 approving the 2025‑2029 Capital Fund 5‑year plan. The board also approved the May 31, 2025 financial reports and authorized payment of invoices over $4,000. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Reversed agenda order to start with 5‑year plan (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved resolution LHA 25‑3, 5‑year Capital Fund plan 2025‑2029 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved May 31, 2025 financial reports (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved minutes from May 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved payment of invoices over $4,000 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adjourned regular monthly meeting (unanimous 3‑0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup will discuss updates regarding senior communications, health services, and housing. The committee will also review walk audit locations and a recent meeting with the UMD Office of Community Outreach.

• Updates on ADUs and affordable housing
• Review of walk audit locations for transportation
• Report on June 13 meeting with UMD Office of Community Outreach
• Discussion of WISE Cities
• Planning for the quarterly Here and Now page

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 28 meeting, each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other actions or approvals were taken; the discussion focused on updates and upcoming projects.

• Agenda approved without amendment (vote 6-0, Thurston/Hakes)
• April 28 minutes approved without amendment (vote 6-0, Colonomos/Thurston)

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment will review reports on the Climate Action Plan and Bee City activities. Members will also discuss a proposed online tool exchange program to reduce consumption.

• Climate Action Plan report from North College Park Community Association
• Proposal for an online tool exchange program
• Discussion on labeling trees on the trolley trail with large signage
• Report on Bee City activities
• Report on City activities and CBE budget

The committee approved the agenda with amended changes. It voted to spend $500 on reusable mesh shopping bags and other items to give away. It also approved sending a letter of support for the city’s purchase of the Lakeland property for Open Space.

• Approved agenda with amended changes (9-0-0)
• Approved $500 expenditure for reusable mesh shopping bags and assorted items (9-0-0)
• Approved sending a letter of support for purchasing the Lakeland property for Open Space (9-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (9-0-0)

Restorative Justice Commission

The Commission is meeting to conduct a year-three wrap-up discussion. Members will review recaps from four internal committees before entering an off month in July focused on recruiting.

• Year Three wrap-up discussion
• Community Engagement/AARN recap
• Scholarship Committee recap
• Restorative & Transformative Justice recap
• Lakeland Legacy & Resource Development Committee recap

The commission approved the May 20 minutes and asked city staff to deliver the African American Redress Network final report to the City Council as soon as possible. Members opened scholarship applications for June 17‑30 and voted to have the city investigate lead and pesticide contamination in the water at Paint Branch Elementary, Lakeland Community Center and nearby homes. The commission also approved budget encumbrances for the PALS partnership and a utility study, and authorized purchase of swag for Lakeland Day.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Requested city staff deliver AARN final report to City Council ASAP (9-0-0)
• Opened scholarship applications June 17‑30, 2025 (9-0-0)
• Requested City of College Park investigate lead and pesticide water safety at Paint Branch Elementary, Lakeland Community Center and homes (9-0-0)
• Approved encumbrance of ~ $10K for PALS partnership and $4K utility study from commission budget (9-0-0)
• Approved purchase of hats and t‑shirts for Lakeland Day swag (9-0-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (9-0-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review updates to the Urban Master Tree Plan and development projects. The board will also discuss vine removal on school properties behind Davis Hall and plan for 2026.

• Vine removal on school properties behind Davis Hall
• Urban Master Tree Plan updates
• Topic selection for August educational article
• Planning for 2026 TLB activities
• Review of tabling at Hollywood Market and Trolly Trail Day

The Tree & Landscape Board approved the revised June 16, 2025 agenda and the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. The board also voted to adjourn the meeting, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 16, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review the city tutoring program and discuss expanding Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch ES. Members will also determine the 2025-26 chairperson and set the upcoming year's calendar.

• Expansion of Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch ES
• City tutoring program and participant incentive program update
• Fall EAC Grant submission deadlines
• Selection of 2025-26 EAC chairperson
• Maryland Day book distribution feedback

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee is meeting to coordinate educational articles for the Municipal Scene and plan presence at the Hollywood Farmers Market. The group will also discuss community garden updates and pollinator awareness activities.

• Scheduling of Municipal Scene articles for July through October
• Planning for Hollywood Farmers Market dates: June 21, August 30, September 27, and November 8
• Discussion on transplanting seedlings and future plant giveaways at the Bee Lab/Community Garden
• Potential mosquito control presentation from MDA staff
• Planning for a milkweed planting event and Monarch's pledge proclamation signing

The Bee City Committee approved its agenda and the May 2025 minutes, each by an 8‑0‑0 vote. It noted a remaining FY budget of $310.69 and a planned $307 purchase of trees and shrubs. The committee voted 8‑0‑0 to cancel the August 30 Hollywood Farmer’s Market. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (8-0-0)
• Approved May 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Authorized $307 purchase of Green Mountain Sugar Maple, Witch Hazel, and low‑grow Sumac
• Cancelled August 30 Hollywood Farmer’s Market (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council are discussing the acquisition of real property at 5021 Lakeland Road for a public purpose. The body is also reviewing annual strategic objectives and several contract awards.

• Purchase of 5021 Lakeland Road from Aldo Vega Herbas for $200,000 plus settlement costs
• Construction contract of $118,199.00 to Playground Specialists Inc. for Calvert Hills Playground renovations
• Zoning variance for a front yard driveway encroachment at 4904 Nantucket Road
• Contract for Janeen S. Miller to serve as FY 26 Project Lead for the AARP Age-Friendly Action Plan
• Discussion of traffic calming for the 9100/9200-blocks of Autoville Drive

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss traffic calming on Autoville Drive and the acquisition of real property at 5021 Lakeland Road. The body is also reviewing board appointments and a liquor license transfer opposition.

• Introduction of Ordinance 25-O-07 to acquire real property at 5021 Lakeland Road
• Public hearing on petition for traffic calming in the 9000 block of Autoville Drive
• Opposition to transfer of Class A liquor license to 7207 Baltimore Avenue
• Annual appointments to City advisory boards and City University Partnership directors
• Discussion of Proposed FY26 Annual Strategic Plan Objectives

Childcare Task Force Committee

The Childcare Task Force is meeting to organize the data collection phase of its work. Members will coordinate interviews with childcare providers and draft questions for parents.

• Scheduling and assigning provider interviews
• Drafting interview questions for parents

The committee approved its agenda and the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a deadline of June 13, 2025 to contact City of College Park childcare providers and to have at least one interview completed by the next meeting. The group approved a color‑coded spreadsheet to track outreach and chose Fattrex software for audio/video surveys. A Farmer’s Market table was planned for June 28, 2025 to gather parent stories.

• Approved the June 5 agenda (motion seconded)
• Approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion seconded)
• Approved deadline to reach out to providers by June 13, 2025 and to complete at least one interview by the next meeting (motion seconded)
• Approved color‑coded spreadsheet system to track provider outreach (motion seconded)
• Approved use of Fattrex survey software for audio/video capability; Ellie Taylor‑Robinette to set up survey (motion approved)
• Planned Farmer’s Market table on June 28, 2025 with volunteers scheduled (decision made)
• Decided to use Egg‑stravaganza post‑it responses for parent data and to create a QR‑code link for community stories (decision made)
• Agreed to compile recommendations for the City Council by September 2025 (decision made)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors is meeting to determine the placement of ballot boxes and review vendor contracts. The body will also discuss outreach strategies and follow up on the March 2025 Special Election.

• Proposed ballot box sites: Lakeland Community Center/Spellman House, Stamp Student Union, MOM’s, City Hall, Davis Hall, CP Woods Clubhouse, and Hollywood post office box
• Vendor contracts for Hart Intercivic, Fort Orange Press, Ballot Scout, and Knowlink
• Review of returned ballot applications from the March 2025 Special Election
• Discussion of election advertisements and voter notification cards
• Review of BOES vacancy status

The board unanimously approved the June 5 agenda and the amended May 1, 2025 minutes. They welcomed new member Arelis Perez, who will be sworn in on June 10, 2025. The board approved ballot‑box placements at the Stamp Student Union, MOM’s, City Hall, Davis Hall, CP Woods Clubhouse and Hollywood Shopping Center and set plans for mobile ballot boxes at Attick Towers and Spellman House. The board adopted the use of the State of Maryland affidavit for candidates who wish to use alternate names.

• Approved June 5 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Welcomed new member Arelis Perez (to be sworn in June 10)
• Approved ballot‑box locations at Stamp Student Union, MOM’s, City Hall, Davis Hall, CP Woods Clubhouse, Hollywood Shopping Center (unanimous)
• Planned mobile ballot boxes and voter‑registration events at Attick Towers and Spellman House (unanimous)
• Adopted use of Maryland affidavit for candidate alternate names (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider two variance requests regarding driveway expansions and lot coverage. The body will determine if these requests meet the requirements for approval.

• CPV-2025-03: Variance for a 231 square foot driveway expansion at 4904 Nantucket Road
• CPV-2025-04: Variance for 37.65% lot coverage to allow a driveway at 9003 51st Avenue

The College Park Advisory Planning Commission approved variance CPV-2025-03 for Julia Jaimes at 4904 Nantucket Road to widen her driveway to 21 feet. It also approved variance CPV-2025-04 for Segundo V. Sanchez Tuesta at 9003 51st Avenue to exceed lot‑coverage limits for a paved driveway. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4-0-0 vote. The agenda, minutes, and adjournment were also approved unanimously.

• Approved CPV-2025-03 driveway variance for 4904 Nantucket Road (4-0-0)
• Approved CPV-2025-04 driveway lot‑coverage variance for 9003 51st Avenue (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to review summer event dates and provide updates on the Seniors Program Manager position. The body will discuss budget reporting and additional expenditures for the current year.

• Review of $884.94 spent on visors and flying discs
• Budget approval and reporting of expenses by individual committee members
• Discussion of additional expenditures for speaker honoraria, give-aways, and food
• Planning for summer activities including Trolley Trail Day and Hollywood Farmer's Market
• Distribution of a Health Survey

The FY 2026 budget allocated $16, 000 to the Senior Advisory Committee and the Age‑Friendly College Park initiative. The agenda and the May 5, 2025 minutes were not approved because a quorum was not met. Committee member Bonnie McClellan announced she will step down as co‑chair in September but will remain on the committee. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $16, 000 for Senior Advisory Committee and AFCP initiative
• Agenda not approved – quorum not met
• May 5, 2025 minutes not approved – quorum not met
• Bonnie McClellan will relinquish co‑chair role in September
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (all in favor, none opposed)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss a code provision to increase municipal infractions from $1,000 to $5,000. The body is also deciding on a micromobility contract extension and a residential fence variance.

• Proposed increase of municipal infractions from $1,000 to $5,000 (Senate Bill 820)
• Amendments to Veo shared micromobility agreement to increase fleet from 400 to 650 vehicles
• Increase of Veo per-ride fee from $0.15 to $0.20
• Variance application CEO-2025-01 for a 42-inch-high black aluminum fence at 9623 Narragansett Parkway
• Approval of five locations for Stop Sign Monitoring Systems

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review updates on the Urban Master Tree Plan and development projects. The board is also discussing vine removal on school properties behind Davis Hall and planning for a July educational article.

• Urban Master Tree Plan updates
• Vine removal on school properties behind Davis Hall
• Topic selection for July educational article
• Hollywood Market tabling on June 6

The Tree & Landscape Board approved the meeting agenda and the April 16 minutes by unanimous vote. No new updates were reported on planning, public works, or green space. The Board set a public hearing for May 6, 2025 to discuss increasing the Board to nine members. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approve May 28, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approve April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Schedule public hearing on May 6, 2025 to consider expanding Board to nine members
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0‑0)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements, bank reconciliations, and check registers. The board will also receive updates on repositioning and property management.

• Review and approval of Finance Reports including check registers and bank reconciliations
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Housing Authority Board approved a $325,000 FY2026 appropriations bill. It also approved payment of four invoices exceeding $4,000, totaling $43,502.23. Financial reports for April 30, 2025 and the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes were each approved. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved FY2026 appropriations bill for $325,000 (approval recorded)
• Approved payment of invoices over $4,000: Kelly Benefits $5,679.67 (April), Kelly Benefits $5,679.67 (May), VOYA Institution $23,143.23, GEMMCOMM $9,000 (4-0)
• Approved April 30, 2025 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular monthly meeting (3-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budgets for the General Fund, ARPA Allocation Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Capital Projects Fund. The body is also reviewing the adoption of the Lakeland Neighborhood Plan and a liquor license transfer.

• Adoption of FY 2026 General Fund, ARPA Allocation Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Capital Projects Fund budgets
• Adoption of the Lakeland Neighborhood Plan
• Transfer of a Class A liquor license for College Park Liquors at 7207 Baltimore Avenue
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit parking or standing in bike lanes
• Approval of two Legislative Action Requests to the Maryland Municipal League

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budgets for the General Fund, ARPA Allocation Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Capital Projects Fund. The body will also review a liquor license application for 7207 Baltimore Avenue and the adoption of the Lakeland Neighborhood Plan.

• Adoption of FY2026 General Fund, ARPA Allocation Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Capital Projects Fund budgets
• Liquor license application for Riya Raj, LLC (College Park Liquors) at 7207 Baltimore Avenue
• Adoption of the Lakeland Neighborhood Plan
• Legislative request to prohibit vehicles from parking or blocking bike lanes
• Legislative request to allow local governments to appeal commercial property assessments mid-cycle

Restorative Justice Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss the conclusion of its third year and the process for member re-appointments. Members must submit applications by May 23 for review by the Mayor and Council. The body will also receive recaps from four internal committees.

• Re-appointment application deadline of May 23
• Mayor and Council appointment date of June 10
• RJC Year Three Wrap Up Discussion
• Committee recaps for Community Engagement/AARN, Scholarship, Restorative & Transformative Justice, and Lakeland Legacy & Resource Development

The commission approved the minutes from the March meeting. The motion was made by Andrew Fellows, seconded by Willie Sellers, and passed with a 7-0-0 vote. No other motions were decided because a quorum was not present for the water investigation request.

• Approved March meeting minutes (7-0-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will consider updates on the Greenbelt/Rhode Island Pedestrian Refuge and Duvall Field safety barriers. They will also discuss a Bike Lane Obstructions Ordinance that was on the May 13 City Council agenda. General updates include engineering, a walk audit, the farmers market, and the city budget. The meeting will begin with approval of minutes from April 17.

• Bike Lane Obstructions Ordinance (May 13th City Council)
• Greenbelt/Rhode Island Pedestrian Refuge Updates
• Duvall Field Safety Barriers
• Walk Audit – Rocky OR Robert Thurston
• City Budget update

The committee approved its agenda and the April 17 minutes, each by a 5‑0‑0 vote. It unanimously supported presenting the Bike Lane Obstruction Ordinance at the City Council public hearing. The July meeting date was tabled pending additional member input, and the meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved April 17 minutes (5-0-0)
• Supported presentation of Bike Lane Obstruction Ordinance at City Council public hearing (5-0-0)
• Tabled July meeting scheduling decision (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and possible action on an ordinance to authorize stop sign monitoring systems in school zones. The consent agenda includes reappointing Arelis Pérez to the Housing Authority, adding ParkMobile as a pay-by-cell parking provider, and approving a letter of support for a UMD safe streets grant. Worksession discussions cover the FY2026 budget, the Lakeland Neighborhood Plan, and a legislative action request to the Maryland Municipal League.

• Reappointment of Arelis Pérez to the Housing Authority for a five-year term
• Adding ParkMobile as a 'Pay by Cell' service provider to the city's parking portfolio
• Approval of a letter of support for UMD's Safe Streets and Roads for All planning grant
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-O-02 to enact stop sign monitoring systems on school zone highways
• Worksession on adopting the FY2026 General Fund, ARPA, Debt Service, and Capital Projects budgets

Childcare Task Force Committee

The Childcare Task Force will review and approve the April 9 meeting minutes, then discuss draft surveys for parents and childcare providers. Members will also plan outreach strategies to collect survey responses and explore tabling opportunities at local events.

• Review and approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of draft surveys for parents and providers
• Discussion of outreach methods to obtain survey responses
• Discussion of tabling opportunities for public engagement

The task force approved the agenda and the April 9, 2025 minutes with corrections. It adopted revisions to the draft parent and provider surveys, removing several questions and adding an open‑ended item. The committee finalized an outreach plan to interview 15 local childcare providers in May, eliminating six providers from the list and assigning each member two contacts. The tabling‑opportunities item was postponed and the next meeting was set for June 5, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes with corrections (motion seconded)
• Revised draft survey: eliminated affordability questions 2,5,6; eliminated accessibility question 2 and transportation question 4; deleted conversation questions 1‑3 and added open‑ended question
• Eliminated six providers from outreach list (College Park CC, College Park Nursery School, College Park Youth Service Center, Friends Community afterschool, Hollywood Community afterschool, Holy Cross afterschool)
• Agreed to contact 15 daycare providers in May; each member to contact two; Danielle to prepare outreach script
• Tabling opportunities item postponed (tabled)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Advisory Committee will hear staff updates on budget, promotional items, and senior programs. The committee will also review legislative updates on Maryland Department of Aging funding and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), as well as reports on upcoming community events and the Age-Friendly Workgroup.

• Legislative update on MD Department of Aging funding and ADUs
• Age-Friendly Workgroup discussion
• Report on CPW Clubhouse events and future programs
• Review of logistics and volunteers for Hollywood Market
• Contribution to Attick Towers Health Fair

The committee approved a motion to purchase 100 toothbrush kits for the upcoming senior health fair. It also approved a door‑prize raffle using gift cards not exceeding $25 for game day events. The Veo scooter demonstration was tabled pending city approval and a waiver. Future meeting schedule was set to run July‑September with the next virtual meeting on June 4, 2025.

• Approved door‑prize raffle purchase of gift cards up to $25 (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of 100 toothbrush kits for health fair giveaways (motion passed)
• Tabled Veo scooter demonstration pending city approval and waiver (decision to table)
• Approved motion to set meeting schedule July‑September (motion passed)
• Scheduled next virtual meeting for June 4, 2025 (decision made)
• Acknowledged resignation of Woei‑Nan Bair (recorded)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion passed)
• Approved agenda and April 2 minutes (motions passed)

Bee City USA

The College Park Bee City Committee will hold two in-person votes: one to add shipping costs to a seed purchase from American Meadows, and another on a budget request letter. The committee will also review April meeting minutes, discuss a series of Municipal Scene articles on pollinators, plan Hollywood Farmers Market dates, and coordinate Pollinator Week activities. City updates and community garden workday schedules are also on the agenda.

• In-person vote to add shipping costs to seed purchase from American Meadows
• In-person vote on budget request letter
• Schedule of Municipal Scene articles for June-October on pollinator topics
• Hollywood Farmers Market planning for five dates from May to November
• Pollinator Week activities including a food forest work day and farmers market appearance

The committee approved the agenda and the April 2025 minutes. It approved a $5,000 budget request for the next fiscal year and allocated the remaining $310.69 to a canopy and understory trees, and $2,195.80 for seed packets. The Bee Lab was decided to close by May 20, with volunteers retrieving plants. The next meeting was scheduled for June 11, 2025.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved April 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved $5,000 budget request and letter to Mayor/City Council (5-0-0)
• Approved spending $310.69 on canopy and understory trees (5-0-0)
• Approved $2,195.80 for 3,000 seed packets (5-0-0)
• Decided to close Bee Lab by May 20 (no vote recorded)
• Adopted June 11, 2025 as next meeting date (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss the adoption of several Fiscal Year 2026 budgets and an ordinance regarding the Tree and Landscape Board. The body is also considering a proposal to provide free parking in the downtown garage during the summer months.

• Proposed free parking in downtown garage on weeknights after 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from May 24 to August 23, 2025
• Purchase of 167 water-filled safety barriers for Duvall Field Renovation Project on Rhode Island Avenue for $53,598.00
• Adoption of FY2026 General Fund, ARPA Allocation Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Capital Projects Fund budgets
• Ordinance 25-O-05 to amend City Code Chapter 179-5 regarding the Tree and Landscape Board
• Grant application submission to the FY26 'Pet-Focused' Grant Program via the Maryland Department of Agriculture

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-O-05 to expand the Tree and Landscape Board from 5 to 9 members and remove the CBE chair attendance requirement. The main action item is debating four proposed courses of action (COAs) for amending the FY26 budget, including funding for sidewalks, business attraction, police, Meals on Wheels, and other programs, with varying use of fund balance (0% to 1%, or $250,000). The consent agenda includes free summer parking in the downtown garage, purchase of safety barriers for Duvall Field ($53,598), a grant application for a pet-focused program ($1,500 match), and appointment of a parking violation review officer.

• Free parking in downtown garage weeknights after 5pm and all-day Saturday from May 24 to August 23, 2025
• Approval of $53,598 for orange and white water-filled safety barriers along Duvall Field on Rhode Island Avenue
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-O-05 to increase Tree and Landscape Board from 5 to 9 members and remove CBE chair attendance requirement
• Four FY26 budget amendment options (COA 1-4) including funding for Complete Green Streets, Business Attraction, Meals on Wheels ($400k), and Police Study ($20k)
• Amendment to authorize letter supporting funding for specific M-NCPPC projects in FY26 budget

City Events Advisory Board

The provided agenda text consists of numeric codes and symbols rather than readable language. It is not possible to determine what will be decided or discussed.

The City Events Advisory Board did not have a quorum, so the agenda review was postponed. Likewise, the approval of the March 10, 2025 minutes was postponed. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Review and Approval of Agenda postponed (no quorum)
• Review and Approval of Minutes postponed (no quorum)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will review the impact of a proposed charter change to lower the voting age to 16, discuss a vacancy on the board, and review findings from a data recording session. They will also approve the November 2025 election calendar and plan outreach for voter registration.

• Discuss BOES vacancy
• Findings of 5/9/2025 data recording session
• Charter Change: Vote 16 impact on BOES processes
• November 2025 Election Calendar
• Outreach - Campus and City events for voter registration

The Board of Election Supervisors unanimously approved the amended May 1, 2025 agenda and the April 3, 2025 minutes. Members discussed the board vacancy, a data‑recording project, the upcoming charter‑change implementation, vendor selections for the November 2025 election, and outreach plans, but no formal actions were taken. The board postponed decisions on alternate‑name usage and rank‑choice voting, adjourned unanimously, and scheduled the next meeting for June 5, 2025.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Advisory Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a request for a 6-inch height variance from the City Fence Ordinance to allow a 42-inch fence at 9623 Narragansett Parkway. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, public remarks, and other business, with a possible closed session for legal advice.

• 6-inch height variance from Fence Ordinance Chapter 87, Section 23, paragraph C for a total fence height of 42 inches at 9623 Narragansett Parkway; applicants Laura Hutchison and Mathew Woodall

The commission unanimously approved its agenda and the meeting minutes. It then approved a 6‑inch fence height variance, allowing a 42‑inch fence at 9623 Narragansett Parkway. No other actions were taken; the staff provided updates on a planned student‑housing redevelopment and an affordable‑housing task force.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved 6‑inch fence height variance at 9623 Narragansett Parkway (5-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup (seniors committee) is meeting virtually to approve agenda and minutes from March 24, receive updates on domains like communication, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation, and review a draft of their Progress Report to Mayor and Council scheduled for presentation on May 20.

• Domain updates: Communication, Health Services and Community Support, Housing, Social Participation, Transportation
• Review of April 16 event at College Park Woods Clubhouse
• Review of upcoming social participation events
• New business: review draft Progress Report to Mayor and Council (presentation May 20)

The workgroup approved its agenda (7‑0) and the March 24 meeting minutes (7‑0). Members voted to appoint Mr. Thurston to the Affordable Housing Task Force. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Agenda approved without amendment (7-0)
• March 24, 2025 minutes approved without amendment (7-0)
• Mr. Thurston appointed to Affordable Housing Task Force
• Draft progress report edited for Council presentation

Committee for a Better Environment

The College Park Committee for a Better Environment will review and approve prior meeting minutes, hear a city activities and budget report, and discuss several ongoing projects including a Green Award nomination for Lily Fountain, labeling trees on the trolley trail, stormwater drain art alternatives, and updates to the Climate Action Plan. No final votes on major policies are scheduled.

• Green Award nominee: Lily Fountain, Chair of Prince George's County Sierra Club Group
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan updates and next steps
• Stormwater drain art project – considering signs instead of painting on drains
• Labeling trees on the trolley trail with large signage
• Report on Bee City activities

The Committee accepted the agenda and March minutes unanimously. It approved the purchase of an edible sign and allocated up to $200 for Trolley Trail Day refreshments, $250 for a subcommittee meeting, and $250 for additional electric‑car magnets. The Committee also approved a letter removing a member from TLB meetings and adjourned the session.

• Accepted agenda with amended changes (10-0-0)
• Accepted March 2025 minutes (10-0-0)
• Approved purchase of edible sign (10-0-0)
• Approved up to $200 for Trolley Trail Day refreshments (10-0-0)
• Approved up to $250 for subcommittee meeting refreshments (10-0-0)
• Approved letter removing a CBE member from TLB meetings (10-0-0)
• Approved $250 for additional electric car magnets (9-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-0)

Housing Authority

This is a procedural meeting with no major action items. The board will review and approve financial reports and minutes from the previous meeting, hear updates from the executive director, and acknowledge invoices over $4,000. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Review and approval of finance reports (check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements)
• Discussion and approval of minutes from March 27, 2025 meeting
• Executive Director's report including repositioning and property manager updates
• Acknowledgment of invoices over $4,000
• Resident and public comment periods

The College Park Housing Authority Board approved the March 31 financial reports, the payment of a $5,000 consultant fee, and two invoices totaling $9,700. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. No old business or resident comments were recorded.

• Approved minutes from March 27, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved March 31, 2025 financial reports (5‑0)
• Approved $5,000 consultant fee payment to GEMMCOMMM (5‑0)
• Approved TK Elevators invoice for $4,146.60 (5‑0)
• Approved Kelly Benefits invoice for $5,554.05 (5‑0)

Housing Authority

The College Park Affordable Housing Coalition holds a quarterly teleconference to discuss and approve minutes from January 23, 2025, and consider approval of the budget for the revised strategic plan from the January 16 special meeting. Public comments are invited, and board members will give reports. The meeting is largely procedural with one key decision item.

• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2025 meeting
• Approval of budget for revised strategic plan (from January 16 special meeting)
• President's report on finance/budget
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025

Education Advisory Committee

The College Park Education Advisory Committee will meet virtually to consider approving March meeting minutes and receive updates on the city tutoring program. Members will discuss a recommendation to expand Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch Elementary School. New business includes a Fiscal Year 2026 budget update, a Maryland Day book giveaway, and planning for summer activities such as Friday Night Live events or the Farmers Market.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Update on City tutoring program
• Discussion on recommending expanding Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch ES
• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Update
• Discussion of EAC Summer Activities (e.g., Friday Night Live, Farmers Market)

The committee approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0‑0). It voted to recommend to City Council that Paint Branch Elementary be added to the Amplify Tutoring program, also unanimously (6‑0‑0). The committee approved allocating up to $300 from its budget to Hollywood Elementary for t‑shirts and dye kits, with five votes in favor and one abstention (5‑0‑1).

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Recommended to City Council to add Paint Branch Elementary to Amplify Tutoring program (6-0-0)
• Allocated up to $300 to Hollywood Elementary for t‑shirts and dye kits (5-0-1)

Veterans Memorial Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate logistics and assignments for the upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony. Discussions include roles for the Mayor, music, and event promotion.

• Coordination of Color Guard, prayers, and speaker
• Planning for plantings by Mary and Boy Scouts
• Arrangements for wreaths, signage, and banners
• Review of two portions of the committee charter
• Coordination of American Legion Lunch

The committee unanimously approved the March 25, 2025 minutes. It approved a $600 lunch from the American Legion with $100 contributions from Tom Davis and Carol Macknis each. Several members were assigned specific tasks for the Memorial Day ceremony, including wreath placement and inviting the mayor. Additional support items such as tables, Buddy Poppies, and name‑tags were also approved.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved American Legion lunch for $600; Tom Davis and Carol Macknis each contribute $100
• Suzie Bellamy assigned to coordinate wreath placement
• Mary Cook assigned to invite the Mayor and County Council member Tom Dergona
• Frank Pacifico assigned to confirm availability of begonias for planting
• VFW to provide Buddy Poppies, overseen by Joe Ruth
• DPW to provide two 8‑foot tables and tablecloths
• Mrs. Macknis to work with Ms. Fischer on name‑tag design at no city cost

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will meet to select a tree planting site and discuss vine removal on school properties behind Davis Hall. The board will also plan for Arbor Day, the Favorite Tree Contest, and a June educational article.

• Selection of a tree planting site
• Vine removal on school properties behind Davis Hall
• Planning for Arbor Day
• Favorite Tree Contest subcommittee report
• Planning for Hollywood Market tabling on June 6

The Tree & Landscape Board unanimously approved the April 16 agenda and the corrected March 27 minutes. The Board scheduled Arbor Day for April 25 at 6 p.m. and selected a planting site. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved April 16 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 27 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Scheduled Arbor Day for April 25 at 6 p.m.; site selected
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0 vote)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will introduce the Fiscal Year 2026 budgets for the General Fund, ARPA Allocation Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Capital Projects Fund. The body will also consider a rezoning request for student housing and business retention grants.

• Introduction of FY 2026 budgets (Ordinance 25-O-04)
• Rezoning of 4330 Harwick Road and 4313 Knox 1Road for student housing (The Mark)
• Business Retention Grants: $60,000 for Prime Time and $30,000 for Marathon Delicatessen
• Approval of Pay Stations Contract to Flowbird Group/Butts Ticket Systems
• Ordinance 25-O-05 to increase Tree and Landscape Maintenance Board voting members to nine

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will vote on a zoning map amendment for two properties near the University of Maryland, introduce the FY2026 budget ordinance and a tree board amendment, and authorize business retention funds for two local restaurants. A consent agenda includes a $165,600 contract for new parking pay stations.

• Award contract to Flowbird Group/Butts Ticketing System for $165,600 to replace 16 aging pay stations
• Introduce Ordinance 25-O-04 for FY2026 budgets, with a public hearing set for May 6, 2025
• Introduce Ordinance 25-O-05 to amend City Code Chapter 179-5 increasing Tree and Landscape Board to nine members and removing CBE chair requirement
• Approve Zoning Map Amendment ZMA-2024-002 to rezone 4330 Hartwick Road and 4313 Knox Road from RTO-L-E to RTO-PD
• Authorize $60,000 in business retention funds for Prime Time Restaurant (8321 Baltimore Ave) and $10,000 for Marathon Delicatessen (7412 Baltimore Ave)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will consider support for the FY26 budget and receive updates on the Trolley Trail extension. Other agenda items include stop sign enforcement, the Greenbelt Station connector, and the Western Gateway BPIS project. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear general announcements.

• FY26 Budget Support discussion
• Trolley Trail Extension updates
• Stop Sign Enforcement report
• Greenbelt Station Connector update
• Western Gateway BPIS project update

The committee approved its agenda and the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes without opposition. It unanimously adopted a motion for Chair Mark Shroder to send a written statement to Councilwoman Mackie supporting pedestrian safety measures, including removing Bowdoin Street from high‑priority projects and improving bike lanes on Rhode Island Avenue. The committee also approved its Western Gateway development report, giving staff flexibility to revise it, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved FY26 budget support statement to Councilwoman Mackie (6-0-0)
• Approved Western Gateway committee report with revision flexibility (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Restorative Justice Commission

The Restorative Justice Commission meets to approve March minutes, hear announcements including a proposed $150,000 budget for the next fiscal year, and discuss its year-three wrap-up as all terms end June 30, 2025. Committee recaps cover concerns about scholarship applicants not being Lakeland descendants, a possible combined End of Year Event with the AARN Workshop, and a memorialization update. Reappointment applications are due May 23, with Mayor and Council appointments on June 10.

• Proposed budget for next fiscal year is $150,000 (not yet approved)
• Scholarship committee notes submissions not from Lakeland descendants; discussing whether to proceed with awards
• All RJC terms end June 30, 2025; reappointment applications due May 23
• Community Engagement committee considering combining End of Year Event with AARN Workshop
• Memorialization recap from Lakeland Legacy & Resource Development Committee

The Restorative Justice Commission approved the March 18 meeting minutes by a 9‑0 vote. It unanimously approved a motion asking the City to secure a right of first refusal for the former Lincoln High School property. The meeting was then adjourned by an 8‑0 vote. Members were reminded that all terms end June 30 and re‑applications are due by May 23.

• Approved March 18 minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved request for first refusal on Lincoln High property (9-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (8-0-0)

Childcare Task Force Committee

The Childcare Task Force is meeting to review data from a recent event and plan next steps for provider outreach. The committee will also discuss the Hollywood Farmers Market and a parent survey.

• Results from the Egg-stravaganza event
• Hollywood Farmers Market and Parent Survey next steps
• Outreach to childcare providers

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 6, 2025 minutes. Members unanimously voted to email a draft childcare survey to the committee within one to two weeks, with Aubrey tasked to create an Excel worksheet and draft the questions. The group agreed to use the Hollywood Farmer’s Market (starting April 12) and City‑branded tents (first available April 26) for outreach, and will have access to the city SurveyMonkey account pending attorney review.

• Agenda approved (no formal vote required)
• March 6, 2025 minutes approved
• Unanimously passed motion to circulate draft survey by email within 1‑2 weeks
• Aubrey assigned to create Excel worksheet (cost, availability, location) and draft survey questions
• City‑branded tents approved for event use; first available April 26, 2025
• Decision to use Hollywood Farmer’s Market (starting April 12, 2025) for outreach and survey collection
• Committee granted access to city SurveyMonkey account; city attorney to review survey before distribution
• Agreement to provide the same Excel questionnaire to childcare providers as next step

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will decide on adopting a charter resolution to allow 16- and 17-year-old residents to vote in city elections. They will also consider establishing an Affordable Housing Task Force, approving a driveway apron variance at 4909 Muskogee Street, and adopting ordinances on stop sign cameras and refuse cart placement. Worksession discussions include a vacant property registry and proposed amendments to the VEO rideshare contract.

• Adoption of Charter Resolution 24-CR-02 extending voting rights to residents aged 16 and 17 in city elections
• Resolution 25-R-06 establishing an Affordable Housing Task Force to analyze housing affordability and recommend solutions
• Ordinance 25-O-01 amending city code on placement of refuse or recycling carts and related fees
• Ordinance 25-O-02 introducing stop sign monitoring systems in school zones
• Worksession discussion on a draft ordinance establishing a vacant property registry

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting to establish a task force to analyze housing affordability and recommend solutions. The body is also considering ordinances regarding school zone stop sign monitoring and updates to housing and refuse regulations.

• Resolution 25-R-06 to create a 10-member Affordable Housing Task Force
• Ordinance 25-O-02 regarding stop sign monitoring systems in school zones
• Ordinance 25-O-01 amending housing regulations, refuse toters, and fees
• Charter Resolution 24-CR-02 to allow 16-year-olds to register to vote in city elections
• Charter Resolution 25-CR-01 regarding the process for filling council vacancies

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council are holding a worksession to review the proposed FY2026 budgets, including the General Fund, other funds, and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Departmental presentations cover general government, public services, planning, youth and senior services, and public works. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and wrap-up.

• Review of General Fund revenue and expenditure proposals
• Consideration of new position requests across departments
• Departmental presentations on Parking Management, Code Enforcement, and Contract Police
• Public Works presentations on solid waste, street management, and buildings/grounds
• Discussion of Youth, Family & Senior Services including clinical and senior programs

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will review the March 11, 2025, District 3 special election, including processes, mail-in ballots, and canvass documentation. They will also discuss an election roadmap for November, purging city voter rolls, and outreach at the Hollywood Farmers Market.

• Review of District 3 Special Election held 3/11/2025
• Discussion of mail-in ballot hand-delivery procedures and document trail
• Plan to prepare recap of special election for Mayor and Council
• Revisit election roadmap for November 2025 election
• Assess interest in voter outreach at Hollywood Farmers Market and campus

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the March and February minutes unanimously. It decided to track all City‑mailed election materials returned in the March 11 District 3 special election by creating a spreadsheet, with members meeting on April 9 to begin data entry. Susan Huemmrich will approve the post‑election campaign finance reports by April 4, and City Clerk Yvette Allen will provide a city vendor list.

• Approved agenda (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Scheduled April 9, 2025 meeting to create spreadsheet tracking returned election mail
• Committed to complete spreadsheet of returned mail as a data point for voter‑roll accuracy
• Susan Huemmrich to approve campaign finance reports by April 4, 2025
• Yvette Allen to provide city vendor list for finance reporting
• Mary Barnes to research weatherproof tape options for electioneering‑zone signage

College Park Seniors Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on senior services and the Age-Friendly Workgroup. The body will plan activities for the CPW Clubhouse and the Hollywood Farmers' Market. Members will also review the current budget for supplies and give-aways and preview the 2026 budget.

• Planning for CPW Clubhouse activities and volunteer requests
• Hollywood Farmers' Market participation (April 12 to November 22)
• VEO demonstration scheduled for May 29th
• Review of SAC budget for give-aways and clubhouse supplies
• 2026 budget preview

The committee approved its agenda and the March 5, 2025 minutes unanimously. It also passed a motion to formally express interest in partnering with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to conduct a walk audit. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Expressed formal interest in partnering with Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for walk audit (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Old Town Local Advisory Committee

The Old Town College Park Historic District Local Advisory Committee will meet to discuss new and staff-approved business. The primary item for review is a Historic Area Work Permit.

• Review of HAWP 2025-013 McDonnell House
• Review of staff-approved Historic Area Work Permits

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda (5-0-0) and voted to table approval of the March 5, 2025 minutes (5-0-0). A motion was made to approve HAWP 2025-013 for the McDonnell House at 7400 Dartmouth Avenue; the minutes do not record a vote outcome. An amendment proposing a three‑year completion deadline was also discussed but no decision was recorded.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Tabled approval of March 5, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Motion to approve HAWP 2025-013 McDonnell House (outcome not recorded)
• Proposed amendment for three‑year work deadline (outcome not recorded)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee is meeting to discuss seed procurement and a series of educational articles for the Municipal Scene. The body is also planning activities for the Hollywood Farmers Market and Pollinator Awareness Week.

• Seed purchase from American Meadows for $2,100
• Planning for Hollywood Farmers Market dates from April 19 through November 8
• Pollinator Week planning including a June 14 garden cleanup at Calvert Hills
• Scheduling of six Municipal Scene articles from May through October

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 2025 minutes unanimously (8-0-0). It also approved a $2,100 expenditure for 3,000 seed packets, again with an 8-0-0 vote. A request to increase the Bee City budget to $5,000 for the next fiscal year will be forwarded to the mayor and City Council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (8-0-0).

• Approved agenda (8-0-0)
• Approved March 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved $2,100 spend for 3,000 seed packets (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-O-01, which would restrict where trash and recycling carts can be stored on residential properties, but will take no vote until April 8 after receiving more public comment. The consent agenda includes awarding $11,750 in education grants to four schools, approving a letter of support for a spay/neuter grant application by Laurel Cats and Beltsville Community Cats, and appointing Purdom Lindlad to the Childcare Task Force. A worksession will discuss submitting agenda items for the Four Cities meeting.

• $2,750 education grant to Berwyn Heights Elementary for Books for Every Student program
• $8,000 grant to Paint Branch Elementary for field trips and assemblies
• Letter of support for Laurel Cats' spay/neuter funding application to Maryland Department of Agriculture
• Appointment of Purdom Lindlad to Childcare Task Force
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-O-01: trash/recycling cart storage restrictions; vote deferred to April 8

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-O-01, which amends city code for housing regulations, refuse toters, recycling containers, and fees. They will also consider consent agenda items including $11,750 in education grants to four schools and a letter supporting Laurel Cats' spay/neuter grant application. Worksession discussions include residential over-occupancy and a legislative review.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-O-01 amending housing regulations, refuse containers, and fees
• Award of FY2025 Education Grants: $2,750 to Berwyn Heights ES, $8,000 to Paint Branch ES, $500 to Paint Branch ES PTO, $500 to Hollywood ES PTO
• Approval of letter of support for Laurel Cats, Inc. spay/neuter grant application to Maryland Department of Agriculture
• Proclamation celebrating College Park Volunteer Fire Department's 100th anniversary
• Worksession discussion on residential over-occupancy

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners holds its monthly meeting to review and approve routine financial reports, including bank reconciliations and financial statements, and to acknowledge invoices exceeding $4,000. The agenda also includes updates from the Executive Director on repositioning efforts and property management. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review and approval of Finance Reports (Check Registers, Bank Reconciliations, Financial Statements, Bank Account Reports)
• Acknowledgement of invoices over $4,000
• Discussion and approval of minutes from February 27, 2025
• Executive Director's Report with repositioning and property manager updates

The Housing Authority Board unanimously approved its February financial reports and the February 27 meeting minutes. It also approved payment of four invoices over $4,000, including a $483,094.82 invoice to TK Elevators. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved February 28, 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Housing Insurance Service invoice $7,276.00 (5-0)
• Approved TK Elevators invoice $483,094.82 (5-0)
• Approved Home Depot invoice $5,101.05 (5-0)
• Approved Kelly Benefits invoice $5,554.05 (5-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The College Park Tree & Landscape Board will meet virtually on March 27, 2025, to conduct routine business including approval of February minutes, reports from Public Works and CBE, and updates on development. Old business items include selecting an educational article topic (due April 20), planning for Arbor Day and the Favorite Tree Contest, and discussing the Urban Master Tree Plan.

• Urban Master Tree Plan updates
• Arbor Day planning and activities
• Favorite Tree Contest subcommittee report and discussion
• Selection of March educational article topic
• March 5th meeting recap with Bee Committee and CBE

The Board unanimously approved the amended March 27, 2025 agenda and the corrected minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 27, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will hold a closed administrative orientation session. This will be followed by a public worksession to discuss priorities for 2025. No formal actions will be taken during the worksession.

• Administrative orientation session (closed to public)
• Worksession discussion on Council Priorities for 2025

Airport Authority

The College Park Airport Authority will meet to welcome a new airport manager and discuss current activities. The board will also consider safety concerns related to proposed buildings near the airport. Updates on the 'T' hangers are on the agenda.

• Meet the new airport manager
• Report from the airport manager on current activities
• News on the 'T' hangers
• Discussion of problems to airport and safety due to proposed buildings close to airport

Veterans Memorial Committee

The Veterans Memorial Committee will discuss and finalize plans for the upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony. Items include color guard, plantings, wreaths, prayers, music, speaker, signage, promotion, and coordination with Boy Scouts and American Legion. The committee will also approve meeting minutes and review a charter.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Color Guard assignment by Jerry
• Plantings coordinated with Boy Scouts by Mary
• New DJ for music selected by Frank
• Promotion via City TV channel and Next Door by Lisa

The Veterans Memorial Committee unanimously approved the October 17, 2024 meeting minutes. It assigned members to coordinate wreath placement, begonia plantings, prayer services, signage, flyers, catering, and table supplies for the upcoming Memorial Day event.

• Approved October 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Suzie Bellamy assigned to coordinate wreath placement
• Mary Cook assigned to coordinate begonia plantings with Boy Scouts
• Frank Pacifico tasked to confirm DJ availability and audio recording of Taps
• 15 additional smaller yard signs ordered for distribution by DPW
• Lisa Fischer to draft and forward Memorial Day flyer to the committee
• Tom Davis to inquire about Mission BBQ catering for up to 125 people
• DPW to provide two 8‑ft tables and tablecloths for veteran photo display

Education Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the city tutoring program and the potential expansion of Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch ES. Members will also review grant requests and reports from the EAC and PTO/PTA.

• Update on City tutoring program and participant incentives
• Discussion on expanding Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch ES
• Review of EAC Grant requests and reports
• Review of PTO/PTA grants

The committee postponed approval of the February 2025 meeting minutes because a quorum was not present. It approved the use of $2,300 to purchase books for Maryland Day on April 26, 2025, with Ms. Powers selecting the titles. The committee returned to its regular schedule of meetings on the third Monday of each month, setting the next meetings for April 21 and May 19, 2025, and noting no meetings in June or July.

• February 2025 meeting minutes approval tabled (no quorum)
• Allocate $2,300 for Maryland Day book purchases (Ms. Powers to select books)
• Adopt regular meeting schedule (3rd Mondays); next meetings set for April 21 and May 19, 2025; no meetings June/July

Committee for a Better Environment

The Committee for a Better Environment will review and approve a draft letter to the City Council recommending audits. They will also discuss ongoing projects including the Climate Action Plan, stormwater drain art, and the Permaculture Garden Spring Cleanup. The meeting will cover event planning for Earth Day and Trolley Trail Day, as well as reports on Bee City activities and the Tree and Landscape Board.

• Review and approve February meeting minutes
• Letter to Council recommending audits – review and approve draft
• Stormwater drain art – consider signs instead of painting on drains
• Climate Action Plan – updates and next steps
• Permaculture Garden Spring Cleanup and larger signage for Edible Garden

The Committee accepted the meeting agenda and the February 2025 minutes. It authorized up to $200 for hand tools and up to $2,000 for an edible garden sign. The board also approved submitting an energy‑audit request letter to city officials and creating a community garden at the new College Park Woods clubhouse.

• Approved meeting agenda with amendments (11-0-0)
• Approved February 2025 minutes (10-0-1)
• Approved up to $200 for hand tools (12-0-0)
• Approved up to $2,000 for a 3 ft × 2 ft garden sign (12-0-0)
• Approved submission of draft energy‑audit request letter to Mayor and City Council (12-0-0)
• Approved establishment of a community garden at the new College Park Woods clubhouse (11-0-0)

College Park Seniors Committee

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup will discuss an annual progress report to the Mayor and Council, review FY 2026 funding for the HFH MM Aging in Place home repair program, and consider a Nesterly home share proposal. The group will also plan a quarterly insert in the College Park Here & Now and a brochure for College Park Day and Friday Night Live events.

• Annual progress report to Mayor and Council
• FY 2026 funding for HFH MM Aging in Place home repair program
• Review of Nesterly home share/housing match proposal
• Quarterly insert in College Park Here & Now
• Age Friendly College Park brochure for College Park Day and Friday Night Live

The Seniors Committee approved its agenda and the February 24 meeting minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. The group also reviewed long‑term planning, discussed upcoming collaborations, and identified several follow‑up actions.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved February 24 minutes (7‑0)
• Delayed quarterly insert planning until city funding is approved
• Ms. Miller will contact Luminis Health/Doctors Community Hospital for community events
• Ms. Miller will confirm FY‑26 budget inclusion for the Aging In Place Home Repair program
• Mr. Amodi will schedule a Forever Fit class at the Woods Clubhouse on June 18
• Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will collaborate on an AARP Walk Audit in May (date TBD)
• Group will circulate a draft brochure consolidating resources (proposed by Ms. Miller)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to plan a walk audit and discuss a bike path conflict on Metzerott Road from Route 1. The committee will also review updates regarding bike lane obstructions and Bike to Workday.

• Walk audit planning discussion
• Bike path conflict on Metzerott Road from Route 1
• Updates on bike lane obstructions
• Bike to Workday updates

The meeting lacked a quorum, so the committee could not call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, or approve the February 20, 2025 minutes. Items such as the Trolley Trail/Duvall Connection were discussed only for general information. No formal decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Restorative Justice Commission

The commission will meet via Zoom to approve February minutes and receive updates from four committees. The session focuses on internal reports and administrative announcements.

• Recap from Restorative & Transformative Justice committee
• Recap from Community Engagement committee
• Recap from Scholarship committee
• Recap from Lakeland Legacy & Resource Development Committee

The Restorative Justice Commission approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (10-0-0) and adjourned. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on committee updates and scheduling, including planning for the Lakeland memorial space.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (10-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The College Park Mayor and Council will act on a consent agenda including a $2.2 million renewal of employee health, dental, workers' comp, and liability insurance, a three-year grass mowing contract with Lorenz, Inc. for battery-powered equipment, and a resolution to establish a Council Compensation Review Committee. They will also ratify a $1.5 million grant application for Duvall Field renovation and hear presentations on the District 3 special election results, Trump administration executive orders, Pepco utility bills, and an economic development report. A worksession will discuss legislation on stop sign cameras and a legislative review, and a closed session is scheduled afterward for legal advice.

• Award of $2,209,917 in employee health/dental insurance, workers' comp, and general liability renewals for FY2026
• Ratification of $1,500,000 grant application to Maryland Department of Natural Resources for Duvall Field Renovation Phase II
• Award of three-year grass mowing contract to Lorenz, Inc. at $97,023.30/year for battery-powered right-of-way mowing
• Resolution to establish a Council Compensation Review Committee prior to the 2025 general election
• Worksession discussion on legislation to authorize stop sign cameras

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including multiple contract awards and approvals. Items include a $48,511 grass mowing contract, $2.2 million in employee insurance renewals, a $1.5 million state grant application for a bandshell and amphitheater, and establishment of a compensation review committee. Public comments submitted support the use of battery-powered mowing equipment. The council also receives a county legislative report on minimum wage indexing, watercraft parking bans, and cannabis hiring policies.

• Award 3-year grass mowing contract to Lorenz, LLC for $48,511.65 (FY25) and $97,023.90 (FY26) (25-G-31)
• Renew employee health, dental, workers' comp, and liability insurance for FY2026 at total budgeted cost of $2,209,917 (25-G-32)
• Adopt resolution to establish a Compensation Review Committee for Mayor and Council (25-R-05)
• Approve $31,855 extra work authorization for Wi-Fi and CCTV infrastructure at Duvall Field Park (25-G-33)
• Ratify $1,500,000 state grant application for Bandshell and Amphitheater installation, with $335,126 city match (25-G-34)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee will discuss a series of Municipal Scene articles on pollinator topics, city updates, Hollywood Farmers Market dates, Bee Lab training, signage for a food forest and Bee City sign, and brainstorm Pollinator Week activities and new garden locations including College Park Woods, Hollywood, and Davis Hall.

• Articles scheduled for Trees for Bees (April), Slow Mow Summer (May), Pollinator Week (June), and others through October
• Hollywood Farmers Market planning with dates from April to November
• Bee Lab training on March 15 and discussion of alternate locations
• Pollinator Week brainstorming: garden cleanup, farmers market giveaways, Bee Campus collaboration
• New garden establishment at College Park Woods club house, Hollywood community garden, Davis Hall, and neighborhood sign monuments

The Bee City USA Committee met via Zoom and approved the amended agenda and February 2025 minutes. Members scheduled appearances at the Hollywood Farmer's Market on six dates, assigned monthly Municipal Scene article topics, and discussed pollinator garden plans and signage needs. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on planning and updates.

• Approved amended agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved February 2025 minutes (7-0-1)
• Scheduled Bee City presence at Hollywood Farmer's Market on April 19, May 17, June 21, August 30, September 27, November 8
• Assigned Municipal Scene article topics for April through October
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Childcare Task Force Committee

This is the first meeting of the Childcare Task Force Committee, where members will review their charge from the City Council, discuss how to organize tasks, and select a chairperson. The agenda is mostly organizational; no decisions or public hearings are scheduled. They will also set future meeting times.

• Review and approval of the agenda
• Discuss Task Force Charge from the City Council
• Discuss organization of tasks to accomplish
• Discuss selection of a Chairperson
• Discuss best meeting times and schedule next meeting

The Childcare Task Force met and approved its agenda, discussed its charge from Resolution 25-R-04, and set a timeline to report to the Council by Sept. 30, 2025. Members agreed to interview childcare providers, create a provider list and interview template, and staff a table at the city's Egg-stravaganza event to collect parent input. Danielle Delgado was appointed Chair and Gavin Neubauer Co-Chair unanimously. The next meeting is set for April 9, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Appointed Danielle Delgado as Chair and Gavin Neubauer as Co-Chair (unanimous)
• Agreed to create a provider list and interview template for provider interviews
• Agreed to staff a table at Egg-stravaganza on April 5 to collect parent survey contacts
• Set next meeting for April 9, 2025 at 7:30 pm in Room 261, City Hall

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will discuss planning for the November 2025 election, including a proposed Election Day of November 4, 2025, and mail-in ballots. They will also review vendor selections for poll pads, scanners, and touch writers. Other items include a report on a February 1 listening session and status updates on a special election review and election judge logistics.

• Proposed November 4, 2025 as Election Day for the November 2025 election
• Vendor selection process for KnowInk (poll pads), scanners, and touch writers
• Review of special election materials from PG County Board of Elections and Fort Orange Press
• Status of postcards/applications for the special election
• Election judge training, stations, and lunches arrangement

The Board of Election Supervisors approved the 2025 City Election plan, including early voting and Election Day details, but formal approval of the agenda and February minutes was postponed because quorum was not met. The board also discussed election advertising, ballot collection, and preparations for the District 3 special election.

• Approved 2025 City Election plan (early voting Nov 2, Election Day Nov 4)
• Postponed approval of February 2025 minutes until April meeting (no quorum)
• Agenda review only; formal approval suspended (no quorum)
• Discussed tracking returned ballots and purging voter rolls in 2026
• Scheduled election judge training for March 10, 2025
• Set election canvas for March 12-14, 2025

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Committee will meet virtually on March 5 to hear from a guest speaker from UMD's Do-Good Institute and conduct a business meeting. Old business includes budgeting Habitat for Humanity funds, reviewing communications publications, and planning a classroom meeting on the 15-minute city, Game Day, and a legislative update. New business covers an NHN update and plans for the College Park Woods Clubhouse.

• Guest speaker Cheryl Balchunas from UMD's Do-Good Institute
• Habitat for Humanity funds budgeted for next year
• Status of communications: Did You Know articles, bulletin boards, Spring Resident Guide
• Classroom meeting with students on the 15-minute city
• Plans for College Park Woods Clubhouse

The College Park Senior Advisory Committee met virtually on March 5, 2025, and approved the meeting agenda and the February 5, 2025 minutes as amended. The committee heard a presentation from Cheryl Balchunas of the Do Good Institute about collaboration opportunities, and discussed city updates, pedestrian safety, and upcoming events. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved March 5, 2025 agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:09 p.m. (unanimous)

Old Town Local Advisory Committee

The Old Town Local Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially act on two Historic Area Work Permit applications: HAWP 2025-007 at 4500 Lehigh Road and HAWP 2025-010 at Alpha Tau Omega. The committee will also review staff-approved permits and approve prior meeting minutes.

• HAWP 2025-007 at 4500 Lehigh Road
• HAWP 2025-010 at Alpha Tau Omega
• Staff-approved Historic Area Work Permits review
• Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom

The Old Town Local Advisory Committee approved HAWP 2025-101 for 4611 College Avenue (Alpha Tau Omega) to repair the roof, replace columns, rebuild railings, install light fixtures, and repaint the porch, with wood elements replaced in kind. The committee also withdrew HAWP 2025-007 for 4500 Lehigh Road after concerns about deck scale and materials; the applicant agreed to reconsider options like a pervious patio. Staff-approved permits for Holbrook House window repairs and Tri Delta Sorority siding replacement were noted.

• Approved HAWP 2025-101 for 4611 College Avenue (6-0)
• Withdrew HAWP 2025-007 for 4500 Lehigh Road
• Approved December 4, 2024 minutes as amended (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will consider ratifying a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1209C covering Public Works field employees, which includes annual cost-of-living adjustments (4.5% in FY2026, 3% in FY2027 and FY2028) and other benefits like hazard pay and weather emergency overtime. The council will also vote on a signage and parking enforcement agreement with the University of Maryland for Lehigh Road, set the November 2025 general election date, and introduce an ordinance amending housing regulations, refuse container rules, and fee schedules. A worksession will discuss a rezoning proposal for redevelopment of student housing at 4330 Harwick Road and 4313 Knox Road (The Mark).

• Ratification of a three-year AFSCME union agreement with 4.5% COLA in year one ($183,507), then 3% each subsequent year, plus hazard pay and weather overtime
• Approval of a signage and parking enforcement agreement with the University of Maryland for the portion of Lehigh Road west of Baltimore Avenue
• Approval of the November 2025 general election date
• Introduction of an ordinance to amend City Code chapters on housing regulations, refuse toters/recycling containers, and fees/penalties
• Worksession on ZMA-2024-002 rezoning for The Mark student housing redevelopment (razing College Park Towers) at 4330 Harwick Road and 4313 Knox Road

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will vote on charter resolutions to lower the voting age to 16 for city elections and to change how council vacancies are filled. They will also consider accepting grant funds for businesses affected by Purple Line construction and approving a $50,000 allocation for a preschool playground. Consent items include two zoning variances for properties on Erskine Road and Rhode Island Avenue.

• Charter Resolution 24-CR-02: lowers city voting age to 16 for residents registered with Prince George's County
• Charter Resolution 25-CR-01: changes council vacancy fill method – special election if vacancy >365 days before election, appointment or election if within 365 days
• Grant funds from PNC Bank Foundation for small businesses impacted by Purple Line construction and Hollywood Shopping Center build-out
• $50,000 allocation from Business Retention and Attraction program to Monarch Preschool for playground equipment and construction
• Variance approvals at 4806 Erskine Road (front yard setback) and 9533 Rhode Island Avenue (side yard setback for deck and steps)

City Events Advisory Board

The City Events Advisory Board will review past events including the Gingerbread House Contest, Deck the City, Tree Lighting, MLK Day, Selma Movie Showing, and Lunar New Year. The board will also discuss upcoming events such as the College Park Woods Clubhouse Ribbon Cutting, Duvall Field Groundbreaking, a Movie Night, and an Egg Hunt. This is a planning and review meeting with no decisions on funding or policy.

• Review of Asian American Heritage Event – Lunar New Year
• Planning for College Park Woods Clubhouse Ribbon Cutting
• Planning for Duvall Field Groundbreaking
• Planning for Egg-Ceptional Egg Hunt Egg-Straviganza at Calvert Hills Park
• Discussion of events calendar and Women's History Month at City Hall

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners will hold a monthly hybrid meeting. Items include review and approval of finance reports, discussion of January 23, 2025 minutes, and acknowledgment of invoices over $4,000. The agenda is largely procedural with public comment periods.

• Review and approval of finance reports: check registers, bank reconciliations, financial statements, bank account reports
• Discussion and approval of minutes from January 23, 2025
• Acknowledgment of invoices over $4,000
• Executive Director's report including repositioning and property manager updates

The Housing Authority Board unanimously approved the January 31, 2025 financial reports (4-0) and the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. They also approved payment of invoices over $4,000 (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussion only.

• Approved January 31, 2025 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices over $4,000 (5-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss the BPAC School Safety Report and safety issues regarding juvenile crime. The agenda also includes discussions on the Fire Department's status and County Executive Elections. Additionally, the body will address shared resources and services with Berwyn Heights, Greenbelt, and New Carrollton.

• BPAC School Safety Report discussion
• Juvenile crime safety issues
• Fire Department status
• Shared salt/brine resources with Berwyn Heights
• Joint immigrant support services document with Berwyn Heights

College Park Seniors Committee

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup will discuss old business including long-term planning and an update from the Affordable Housing Task Force. Domain reports on communications, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation will be presented.

• Long-term planning discussion
• Affordable Housing Task Force update
• Domain reports on communications, health services, housing, social participation, and transportation
• Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Schedule for future 2025 meetings through November

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup met virtually and approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes without amendment. No substantive decisions were made; discussions included long-term planning, Affordable Housing Task Force representation, and various domain updates. The next meeting will address scheduling events at the College Park Woods Clubhouse and a report on the 15-minute neighborhood class project.

• Approved meeting agenda without amendment (6-0)
• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes without amendment (6-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss the city tutoring program and the potential expansion of Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch ES. The body will also review grant requests and reports for the EAC and PTO/PTA.

• Update on City tutoring program and participant incentives
• Discussion on expanding Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch ES
• Review of EAC Grant requests and reports
• Review of PTO/PTA grants

The Education Advisory Committee approved a $2,750 grant for Berwyn Heights' 'Books for All Students' program, and approved PTO stipends for Hollywood Elementary and Paint Branch. The committee also tabled a discussion on Amplify Tutoring for Paint Branch until March and decided to join Maryland Day on April 26.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $2,750 grant to Berwyn Heights for 'Books for All Students' (7-0)
• Approved Hollywood Elementary PTO stipend (7-0)
• Approved Paint Branch PTO stipend (7-0)
• Tabled Amplify Tutoring for Paint Branch discussion to March meeting
• Decided to join Maryland Day on April 26, 2025

Committee for a Better Environment

The College Park Committee for a Better Environment will consider amendments to its agenda and approve previous minutes. They will receive a report on city activities and the CBE budget. Ongoing business includes follow-up on collaboration with SGA students for Earth Day, a Permaculture Garden cleanup, a letter to the City Council recommending audits, stormwater drain art alternatives, and updates on the Climate Action Plan.

• Letter to City Council recommending audits (attached to agenda)
• Follow-up on collaboration with SGA students for Earth Day and multi-unit housing waste
• Permaculture Garden Spring Cleanup scheduled for March 22, 9 a.m.-noon
• Stormwater drain art project – considering signs instead of painting on drains
• Climate Action Plan – updates and next steps

The Committee for a Better Environment approved a motion to spend up to $100 on refreshments for the March 22 Permaculture Garden cleanup day. They also reviewed a draft letter to the City Council requesting energy audits, with suggestions to add specific savings and tipping fee projections. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved up to $100 for refreshments for Permaculture Garden cleanup day (8-0)
• Accepted agenda with amendment (8-0)
• Accepted January 2025 minutes with amendment (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will discuss the process for the November 2025 election. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and new business, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of the November 2025 Election process

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will vote on FY26 budget recommendations and discuss several infrastructure projects. Items include BPIS recommendations for 'The Mark', the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail Extension, and improvements to Greenbelt Road and Rhode Island Avenue. The committee will also address bike lane obstructions.

• Vote on FY26 budget recommendations
• BPIS recommendations for 'The Mark' project
• Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail Extension discussion
• Greenbelt Road and Rhode Island Avenue improvements
• Bike lane obstructions update

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee voted to recommend replacing a sidewalk project with dangerous intersection improvements and deepening bike lane work. They also approved recommendations for the College Park Towers project, added bollards and safety measures for Rhode Island Avenue, and proposed a parking ticket ordinance for bike lane obstructions.

• Recommended removing Bowdoin Street sidewalk project from FY26 budget, adding Duke St/St. Andrews Pl, Edgewood Rd/49th Ave intersections, and deepening Rhode Island Ave bike lane improvements (6-0-1)
• Approved BPAC recommendations for College Park Towers project, including widened sidewalks, street lamps, sharrows, raised crosswalks (7-0)
• Recommended adding bollards, deepening bike lane improvements on Rhode Island Ave, and inviting Public Works to present on NCPA options (7-0)
• Recommended City Council create ordinance to ticket illegally parked vehicles obstructing bike lanes (7-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved December 19, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Tree & Landscape Board

The Tree & Landscape Board will review January meeting minutes, receive reports from Public Works and CBE, and discuss several old and new business items. Old business includes selecting a topic for an April educational article, updates on development and the Urban Master Tree Plan, video planning, and a Favorite Tree Contest subcommittee report. New business includes a joint meeting with the Bee Committee and CBE, discussing the city's (topic unclear), and planning for Arbor Day.

• Select topic for April educational article (due March 20, 2025)
• Urban Master Tree Plan updates
• Favorite Tree Contest planning and subcommittee report
• Arbor Day planning
• Meeting with Bee Committee and CBE on March 5

The College Park Tree & Landscape Board held a virtual meeting on February 19, 2025, approving the amended agenda and the January 15, 2025 minutes with corrections. Staff reported on tree permits, contract work, and planning updates, including code violations for Lidl and landscaping at 4704 Calvert Road. The board discussed switching from annuals to perennials (implementation starting 2026) and planned Arbor Day for April 25, 2025. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved February 19, 2025 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved January 15, 2025 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved 4 tree removal permits; 0 denied
• Renewed contract with Casey Trees for residential tree planting
• Finalized and submitted letter to Council to increase TLB members
• Discussed switching to perennials; implementation to start 2026
• Set Arbor Day event for April 25, 2025 at College Park Woods
• Adjourned at 8:24 p.m. (5-0)

Restorative Justice Commission

The Lakeland Restorative Justice Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to review minutes from January, receive recaps of restorative and transformative justice efforts, and discuss community engagement and truth and reconciliation activities.

The Restorative Justice Commission approved a motion to share documents from the African American Redress Network with the University of Maryland and other groups for partnering, with all members in favor. The Commission also approved the January meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were made; other items were announcements or committee updates.

• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved sharing Redress Network documents with UMD and other groups (8-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will vote on two consent agenda items: authorizing participation in an EmPower Maryland rebate program for the Duvall Field Renovation Project (potential energy savings) and approving a property use agreement for a new alcohol license at Shake Shack (4394 Knox Road). Presentations will cover a proposed pedestrian crossing at Greenbelt Road and Rhode Island Avenue and a vacant property registry. The worksession includes legislative review with possible action on time-sensitive bills.

• Approval to submit EmPower Maryland Terms and Conditions for Duvall Field Renovation rebate (potential savings similar to $125,000 from City Hall project)
• Property Use Agreement for Shake Shack Maryland LLC for a Class B beer and wine license at 4394 Knox Road
• Presentation on proposed pedestrian crossing at Greenbelt Road and Rhode Island Avenue by SHA and city engineer
• Presentation on creating a vacant property registry by Planning Director and Vacant and Blighted Properties Tax Committee
• Two proclamations: Women's History Month (March) and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (March)

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will vote on two consent agenda items: approving participation in the EmPower Maryland rebate program for the Duvall Field Renovation Project and approving a property use agreement for Shake Shack at 4394 Knox Road. The Council will also receive a county legislative report on several Prince George's County bills, including changes to the elderly property tax credit, parking restrictions on watercraft and utility trailers, minimum wage indexing, and cannabis pre-employment screening for police and fire departments.

• Duvall Field Renovation Project: approval to submit terms for EmPower Maryland rebate with Pepco
• Shake Shack at 4394 Knox Road: property use agreement for Class B beer and wine license
• County bill CB-009-2025: extends elderly property tax credit residency requirement from 10 to 25 years
• County bill CB-005-2025: indexes minimum wage to CPI with 5% annual cap, starting 2026
• County bill CB-016-2025: prohibits disqualifying police/fire applicants solely for cannabis pre-employment screening

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee will discuss planning for Pollinator Week, new garden locations including the College Park Woods club house, and assign monthly articles for the Municipal Scene newsletter. They will also review December meeting minutes, receive city updates, and coordinate the Hollywood Farmers Market schedule.

• Assign articles for March-September including 'Slow Mow Summer' and 'Leave the Leaves'
• Hollywood Farmers Market dates from April to November 2025
• Pollinator Week Planning Brainstorm
• New Garden Establishment Brainstorm – College Park Woods club house and other locations
• Xerces Society report due

The Bee City USA Committee met on February 12, 2025, and approved two spending motions: up to $25 for sand for the bee lab and up to $50 for refreshments for a seed-planting training session. The committee also planned upcoming Municipal Scene articles, discussed the Hollywood Farmer's Market presence, and considered new native garden locations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with amendments (7-0)
• Approved January 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved up to $25 for 2 bags of sand for bee lab (7-0)
• Approved up to $50 for refreshments for seed-planting training (7-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will decide on a sidewalk construction amendment and a parking management software renewal. The body will also discuss the November 2025 election and various city code provisions regarding housing, waste, and nuisances.

• Contract amendment for NZI Construction Corporation for a sidewalk on 52nd Avenue not to exceed $392,731.66
• Annual SaaS contract with AIMS Parking Management Solutions for $67,439.50
• Recommendation for the renewal of liquor licenses within the City of College Park
• Appointment of Child Care Task Force Committee Members
• Discussion of code provisions for Housing Regulations, Refuse, Solid Waste, and Nuisances

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $67,439.50 contract for parking software support and a $392,731.66 amendment for sidewalk construction on 52nd Avenue. They will also vote on recommending renewal of liquor licenses for the coming year. A motion regarding appointments is listed but its status is unclear.

• Approval of $67,439.50 SaaS contract with AIMS Parking Management Solutions for software and hardware support
• Approval of $392,731.66 contract amendment with NZI Construction for sidewalk on 52nd Avenue
• Recommendation to renew all city liquor licenses for the next year

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet virtually to review financial disclosure statements from candidates. The meeting also includes time for general comments and questions.

• Review of Candidate Financial Disclosure Statements

The Ethics Commission reviewed financial disclosure statements for three District 3 special election candidates. No issues were found for one candidate, while follow-up was requested for two others to clarify banking relationships and income reporting. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions on candidate eligibility.

• Approved meeting agenda as written
• Reviewed Raymond Ranker's financial disclosure; requested follow-up on banking institution and Schedule A wording
• Reviewed Michael Meadows' Schedule H; requested follow-up on income reporting
• Found no issues with Gannon Sprinkle's financial disclosure
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 p.m.

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will review the special election, discuss a February 1 listening session, and begin planning for the November 2025 election. Items include setting the election date, budget, and selecting vendors for pollpads, scanners, and touch writers.

• Special election review using PG County Board of Elections materials and Fort Orange Press ballots
• Report on February 1 listening session by Frank Cifaldi
• November 2025 election date proposed as Tuesday 11/04/25 with mail-in and in-person voting
• Vendor selection process for pollpads (KnowInk), scanners, and touch writers
• Election judges training and station assignments

The Board of Election Supervisors approved the meeting agenda and January minutes, and discussed preparations for the March 10 special election. They confirmed that ballots will be printed in-house to reduce costs, with 2,000 paper ballots to be created by the city. Election judges were identified and approved, and logistics for election day were discussed. The board also reviewed feedback from a District 4 listening session on Vote 16 and vote-by-mail, and discussed recommendations for the November 2025 election.

• Approved meeting agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved Election Judges for special election
• Decided to print ballots in-house, creating 2,000 paper ballots
• Scheduled ballot application pick-ups from Feb 12-28, 2025
• Recommended November 4, 2025 as Election Day at City Hall
• Discussed drop boxes in 5 locations for November election
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

College Park Seniors Committee

The College Park Seniors Advisory Committee meets virtually to discuss old business including the annual report, bus usage for early voting, and city website enhancements. New business covers the 2026 budget requests, MD Dept. on Aging legislation priorities, and a planned library tour. A guest speaker, Tania Mitchell, Associate Provost for Community Engagement, joins the meeting.

• 2026 budget requests
• Guest speaker Tania Mitchell, Associate Provost for Community Engagement
• Library tour scheduled for March 28
• Bus usage for early voting in fall
• City website enhancement

The College Park Senior Advisory Committee met virtually and heard updates on University of Maryland engagement programs, city budget proposals, and age-friendly initiatives. The committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, and discussed transportation, legislation, and upcoming events. No final decisions were made on substantive items.

• Approved February 5, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 4, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and take action on two charter amendments: one to lower the voting age to 16 for municipal elections (24-CR-02) and another to modify vacancy-filling procedures (25-CR-01). They will also consider approval of two property variances, authorize grant funds for the Purple Line project and Monarch Preschool playground, and discuss establishing an Affordable Housing Task Force.

• Public hearing and vote on Charter Resolution 24-CR-02 to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register and vote in city elections
• Public hearing and vote on Charter Resolution 25-CR-01 to amend vacancy-filling process for the Mayor and Council
• Consent agenda: approval of a 5.2-foot front-yard setback variance at 4806 Erskine Road and a 1-foot side-yard setback variance for a deck at 9533 Rhode Island Avenue
• Action item 25-G-15: authorization to disburse funds for PNC Foundation Purple Line Grant and State DHCD Project Restore 2.0 Grant
• Worksession discussion on establishing an Affordable Housing Task Force and state legislation update

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council are considering a charter amendment to allow 16- and 17-year-old residents to vote in city elections. The body is also reviewing zoning variances and the disbursement of small business grant funds.

• Charter Resolution 24-CR-02 to allow residents 16 years of age to vote in city elections
• Variance CPV-2025-01 for 4806 Erskine Road regarding front yard setback and lot area
• Variance CPV-2025-02 for 9533 Rhode Island Avenue regarding a side yard setback for a deck
• Authorization to disburse PNC Bank Foundation and state grants for small businesses in downtown College Park and Hollywood Shopping Center
• $50,000 allocation from the Business Retention and Attraction program to Monarch Preschool for a playground

College Park Seniors Committee

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup will meet virtually on January 27, 2025. They will review budget requests and discuss a recent meeting with University of Maryland representatives about the Age Friendly University initiative. Domain updates on housing, transportation, and social participation are scheduled. The committee will also receive a status report on the Senior Art Show and discuss long-term planning.

• Review of budget requests
• Review of Jan 16 meeting with UMD representatives on Age Friendly University
• Status update on Senior Art Show
• Domain updates on housing and transportation
• New business: long term planning

The Age Friendly College Park Workgroup approved its FY '26 budget requests to the City Manager, including $100,000 for the Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place home repair program and $48,000 to continue the AFCP Lead position. The group also approved the amended agenda and the November 25, 2024 meeting minutes with a spelling correction. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates and discussions.

• Approved FY '26 budget requests including $100K for Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place and $48K for AFCP Lead (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 25, 2024 minutes with spelling correction (5-0)

Education Advisory Committee

The Education Advisory Committee will discuss expanding the Amplify Tutoring program to Paint Branch Elementary School and review grant requests and reports. It will also approve previous minutes and receive an update on the City tutoring program.

• Approval of the November minutes
• Update on City tutoring program
• Discussion on expanding Amplify Tutoring to Paint Branch ES
• Review of EAC Grant requests and reports
• Review of PTO/PTA grants

The Education Advisory Committee met virtually but lacked a quorum, so it tabled approval of November minutes, a Berwyn Heights grant request, and a review of PTA/PTO stipends to the next meeting. Staff reported that a tutoring incentive led to a spike in student logins, with 55 students signed up and two earning gift cards; the incentive will be repeated during Spring Break. Council-approved EAC grants from November are being processed for payment, and school supplies are being ordered.

• Tabled November meeting minutes approval (no quorum)
• Tabled Berwyn Heights grant request (no quorum)
• Tabled PTA/PTO stipends review (no quorum)
• Noted November EAC grants approved by Council and being processed for payment
• Discussed tutoring incentive: 55 students signed up, 2 earned gift cards, repeat planned for Spring Break

Committee for a Better Environment

The College Park Committee for a Better Environment will meet online to approve previous minutes, receive a budget report, and discuss ongoing initiatives including collaboration with SGA on Earth Day, stormwater drain art, tree labeling, and a letter to council recommending audits. The committee will also consider a new proposal from Bee City to host an Integrated Pest Management forum in spring 2025.

• Letter to Council recommending audits
• Climate Action Plan updates and next steps
• Collaboration with SGA on Earth Day events and waste from multi-unit housing
• Stormwater drain art using metal plaques instead of painting
• Integrated Pest Management forum planned for spring 2025 with Bee City and Tree and Landscape Board

The committee approved assisting UMD students with Earth Fest in late April and providing refreshments for a spring integrated pest management (IPM) event. A draft letter requesting audit funding will be reviewed in February. No major policy decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved assisting UMD SGA with Earth Fest (10-0-0)
• Approved providing refreshments for spring IPM event (10-0-0)
• Accepted agenda with date changes (10-0-0)
• Accepted December 2024 minutes (10-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will hear updates on the Old Calvert Road Bridge connection (pending confirmation), Greenbelt Road and Rhode Island Avenue improvements, and the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail extension. The committee will also review its annual plan priorities.

• Old Calvert Road Bridge Connection update from MNCPPC (to be confirmed)
• Greenbelt Road and Rhode Island Avenue Improvements
• Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail Extension
• BPAC Annual Plan Priorities review

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met on January 23, 2025, but without a quorum, no voting or official actions were permitted. The meeting was limited to general updates and discussions, including the 52nd Avenue sidewalk project, a sticker challenge, and the College Park Towers redevelopment. No formal decisions were made.

• No quorum; no voting or actions taken
• Discussed sticker challenge with QR codes for reporting near-miss crashes
• 52nd Avenue sidewalk project on hold due to weather; letter of support to be sent
• Subcommittee formed (Tannir, McMahon, Fida) to prioritize improvements for College Park Towers area
• Discussed Greenbelt Road and Rhode Island Avenue improvements; SHA to present to Council
• Trolley Trail extension discussed; letter of support from NCPA to be included in CIP proposal
• Budget recommendations discussed for FY26-28; letter to be drafted by Rafi

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a monthly meeting to review and approve finance reports, minutes from December, and hear updates from the Executive Director including repositioning and property management. Public and resident comments are scheduled. The board will also acknowledge invoices over $4,000.

• Approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of check registers, bank reconciliations, and financial statements
• Executive Director's repositioning updates
• Acknowledgment of invoices over $4,000
• Resident Council and general public comments

The Housing Authority board approved the December 2024 financial reports, the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes (with one correction), and the executive session minutes. They also approved invoices over $4,000 totaling $43,745.31. The board discussed a proposal from GEMM for energy optimization and renewable power at Attick Towers, but no decision was recorded on that proposal.

• Approved December 2024 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved December 19, 2024 regular meeting minutes as amended (4-0)
• Approved December 19, 2024 executive session minutes (4-0)
• Approved invoices over $4,000 totaling $43,745.31 (4-0)

Housing Authority

The College Park Affordable Housing Coalition holds its quarterly teleconference to discuss and vote on a strategic plan revision from a January 16 special meeting, vote on adding Amanda Goode as a new board member, and hear a presentation on energy grant sustainability from Khalid Malik of Gemm Comm. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Vote on adding Amanda Goode as a new board member
• Vote on revision of Strategic Plan from January 16, 2025 special meeting
• Presentation on Energy Grant Sustainability by Khalid Malik, Executive Director of Gemm Comm.
• Discussion and approval of minutes from October 24, 2024 meeting
• General public comment period

Restorative Justice Commission

The Commission is meeting to review updates from the Redress Network and recap restorative justice initiatives. Discussions include a celebratory event for 2025 and the formation of a committee to research a commemorative structure in Lakeland.

• Research and recommendation committee for a commemorative structure in Lakeland
• Grant opportunity shared by Bianca Andrews
• Redress Network events featuring Prof. Handsford with HU’s Law Center on 1/28 and 1/29

The Restorative Justice Commission approved a motion to hold an end-of-year celebration and unveil a commemorative structure in Lakeland, with a focus on both a physical structure and an event. It also voted to send grant information from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to City staff for review and to explore other grant opportunities for restorative planning. The December meeting minutes were approved, and the next meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2025.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved end-of-year celebration and commemorative structure for Lakeland (10-0-0)
• Approved sending Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant info to City staff and exploring other grants (10-0-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes awarding education grants to High Point High School ($2,750) and Berwyn Heights Elementary School ($200), and a resolution to establish a Childcare Task Force to make recommendations on state legislation and childcare programs. The council will also receive an overview of Governor Moore's proposed fiscal 2026 state budget, which closes a $3 billion gap through spending reductions and revenue changes.

• Award $2,750 education grant to High Point High School for College Park Career Collective Project
• Award $200 education grant to Berwyn Heights Elementary School for PTO meeting refreshments/incentives
• Resolution 25-R-04 to establish a Childcare Task Force
• Discussion of Governor Moore's FY2026 budget overview, including $2 billion in spending cuts and $1 billion in new revenues
• Proposed state tax changes: new high-income brackets, increased cannabis tax, elimination of inheritance tax with lower estate tax threshold

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss the creation of a Child Care Task Force and evaluate a proposal for a private consultant to study urban street safety. The meeting also includes a financial report and a proclamation regarding community inclusion.

• Resolution 25-R-04 to establish a Child Care Task Force
• Education grants: $2,750 for High Point High School and $200 for Berwyn Heights Elementary
• Discussion of private consultant study for Urban Street Safety
• 2nd Quarter FY2025 Financial Report and Homestead Tax Credit review
• Presentation on Governor’s Proposed Budget and 2025 Legislative Priorities

Housing Authority

The College Park Affordable Housing Coalition is holding a closed meeting to discuss its strategic plan and budget. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a general discussion on these two topics.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Budget

Board of Elections Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will review the method and materials for the upcoming March 11, 2025 special election in District 3, including paper ballots, printing services from Ft. Orange Press, and plans for a postcard mailing to all District 3 residents. They will also assign task managers, update the election manual, and recruit election judges for ballot collection, pre-processing, and election day. A preliminary discussion of the November 2025 general election process is also on the agenda.

• Review method of election (paper) and materials from Prince George’s County Board of Elections
• Ft. Orange Press printing service for special election materials
• Postcard to all District 3 residents about the special election
• Schedule of tasks for 3/11/25 special election and assignment of task managers
• Election manual update needed and recruitment of election judges for ballot collection, pre-processing, and election day

The Board of Elections Supervisors approved the agenda and December minutes, and accepted Lynea Cooper-Pitts's resignation effective March 31, 2025. They finalized plans for the March 11, 2025 Special Election, which will use paper ballots at City Hall, with mail-in ballots available by request. The board also discussed cost-saving measures and assigned members to ballot collection and election day duties.

• Approved meeting agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted Lynea Cooper-Pitts's resignation effective March 31, 2025
• Set Special Election for March 11, 2025, 8 am-8 pm at City Hall Community Room
• Conducted Special Election using paper ballots, not all-mail-in plan
• Mailed postcards to District 3 households with absentee ballot applications
• Assigned ballot collection and preprocessing duties to board members
• Recommended November 4, 2025 as Election Day for November election

Vacant & Blighted Property Tax Committee

The Vacant and Blighted Properties Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss a draft outline for a recommendation to the City Council. The committee will also handle other business and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Draft outline for recommendation to City Council
• Other business
• Next meeting date determination

Tree & Landscape Board

This regular monthly meeting includes approval of December 2024 minutes, a Public Works report, and a CBE report. Old business covers selecting an educational article topic, development updates, the Urban Master Tree Plan, video planning, the Favorite Tree Contest, and a letter to the City Council. New business is listed but not detailed, and the next meeting is tentatively set for February 19, 2025.

• Educational article topic selection due February 20, 2025
• Development updates discussion
• Urban Master Tree Plan updates
• Favorite Tree Contest subcommittee meeting date planning
• Drafting a letter to the City Council regarding the number of TLB members

The Tree and Landscape Board unanimously approved sending a letter to the City Council requesting three additional board positions. Staff reported that Pepco will no longer provide tree pruning services, requiring the City to hire a new contractor. The board also approved the agenda and corrected December minutes, and received updates on tree permits, contract work, and spring planting plans.

• Approved sending letter to Council for 3 additional board members (6-0)
• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved 5 tree removal permits; 0 denied

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will consider approving a $49,172 contract for License Plate Recognition technology with an extended warranty, and a liquor license for a new restaurant at 7313 Baltimore Avenue. A worksession discussion on agenda items for the Four Cities meeting is also scheduled. Public comment includes a request to ban Mylar balloons at the community center.

• Approval of $49,172 for LPR technology purchase and installation from AIMS Parking Management Solutions with 4-year warranty
• Liquor license recommendation for InfinityFlow Ventures LLC t/a Jerk at Nite College Park at 7313-A Baltimore Avenue
• Worksession discussion on January 2025 Four Cities meeting agenda items
• Public comment requesting ban on Mylar balloons at the College Park Woods Community Center

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will consider consent agenda items including a $49,172 purchase and installation of License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology for a fifth city vehicle, and a property use agreement for a Class B alcohol license at 7313-A Baltimore Avenue. Worksession discussions will cover advisory board annual reports and open meeting software. A closed session is scheduled for real property acquisition.

• Approval of $49,172 for LPR technology on a 5th city vehicle with 4-year warranty
• Property Use Agreement for Jerk at Nite College Park at 7313-A Baltimore Avenue
• Proclamation honoring Elizabeth Campbell Adams of the Lakeland community
• Closed session to consider real property acquisition for public purpose
• Worksession to review advisory board annual reports and open meeting software

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider two variance requests for residential properties. The body will review a proposal for a second-floor attic expansion and a request for steps to access an existing deck.

• CPV-2025-01: Variance and validations for a second-floor addition at 4806 Erskine Road
• CPV-2025-02: Variance for deck access steps at 9533 Rhode Island Avenue

The Advisory Planning Commission approved two variance requests. The first allows a second-floor expansion at 4806 Erskine Road with a reduced front yard setback and pre-validations for existing nonconformities. The second permits a 1-foot side yard variance for steps to access a previously constructed deck at 9533 Rhode Island Avenue. Both motions passed unanimously 7-0.

• Approved variance and pre-validations for 4806 Erskine Road (7-0)
• Approved 1-foot side yard variance for 9533 Rhode Island Avenue (7-0)

Bee City USA

The Bee City Committee will vote on submitting its annual report and 2025 work plan to the City. The committee will also review planned articles for the Municipal Scene on topics such as bee hotels, trees for bees, and slow mow summer. Additional items include updates on the BeeLab winterization and a January seed-sowing event, as well as a Guilford Street planting.

• Vote on submission of annual report and 2025 work plan to the City
• Assign Municipal Scene articles for January through September (e.g., cleaning bee hotels, trees for bees, Slow Mow Summer)
• BeeLab Winterization completed December 7th
• BeeLab event: Sowing Seeds on January 18th
• Guilford Street planting on December 15th

The Bee City USA Committee approved its Annual Report and 2025 Work Plan, both by 7-0 votes. The committee also approved the agenda and December 2024 minutes, and discussed upcoming educational topics, city updates, and a bee lab workshop. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with amendments (7-0)
• Approved December 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Annual Report for submission (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Work Plan for submission (7-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council is considering Charter Amendment 25-CR-01, which would allow the Council to appoint a replacement when a vacancy occurs within a year of an election, rather than holding a special election. Public comments submitted for the meeting express opposition to the change, arguing it undermines democratic choice. The meeting also includes an email of gratitude to outgoing Council Member Stuart Adams.

• Charter Amendment 25-CR-01: proposed change to vacancy-filling process, allowing Council appointment within one year of an election instead of a special election
• Public comment letters from Arelis Perez, Carol Macknis, and Todd Reitzel opposing the amendment
• Email of gratitude and thanks to Council Member Stuart Adams for his service

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will consider a proposal for a special election to fill a District 3 Council vacancy. The body will also review a consulting agreement for government relations and a request for a new stop sign.

• Proposal for a Special Election to fill the District 3 Council Vacancy
• Consulting agreement with LA Perez Consulting, LLC for $24,000
• Recommendation to install a stop sign on Erie Street at Rhode Island Avenue East Service Road
• Resolution 25-R-01 designating a resident agent for the City
• Proclamations for Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute and National Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Month

City Events Advisory Board

The board will review recent holiday events including the Gingerbread House Contest, Deck the City, and Tree Lighting with vendors. They will discuss upcoming MLK Day events on January 20, featuring a Black History Laser Tribute and a Selma movie showing, and a tentative Lunar New Year celebration on February 1. Other business includes a tentative Spring Street Fair on May 3. The next meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2025.

• Review of Gingerbread House Contest, Deck the City, and Tree Lighting/holiday vendors (Dec. 7)
• MLK Day events: Black History Laser Tribute at 1pm & 2pm, Selma Movie at 4pm at City Hall
• Asian American Heritage Event – Lunar New Year on Feb. 1 (tentative)
• Spring Street Fair on May 3 (tentative)
• Next meeting: March 3, 2025 at 7PM