Traffic Calming in the 4800 Block of Muskogee Street

Traffic Calming in the 9700 Block of Narragansett Parkway

The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 to take public comment on whether to install a traffic calming device (speed hump) in the 9700 Block of Narragansett Parkway. There was a concern for the safety of the pedestrians that cross at the intersection of Muskogee Street and Narragansett Parkway to reach the adjacent playground.

Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council opted not to take any action on this matter. Therefore, at this time, no speed hump(s) will be installed. Instead, the City Engineer was asked to evaluate the placement of a stop sign on eastbound Muskogee Street at Narragansett Parkway.

Installation of Permit Restricted Parking for the 9600 Block of 51st Place

The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 to take public comment on the petition request for permit restricted parking on this block. A petition request was received in November requesting permit restricted parking for “24 hours, weekdays” stating, “many others park all day and all night, making it difficult to park our cars.” The petition was signed by 82% of the affected households, which met the threshold for a hearing.

Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council voted to implement permit restricted parking on this block 24 hours/day, only on weekdays, as requested. They approved a maximum of five (5) annual permits per household at a cost of $10/year, and 2 annual visitor permits at a cost of $1/year. The next step is that you will be contacted by the Parking Enforcement Manager, who will provide you with the operational details of the permit parking program.

Notice of Public Hearings - March 24, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (9217 51st Ave.)

CHARTER RESOLUTION 20-CR-01

The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park will hold a Public Hearing on Charter Resolution 20-CR-01, A Charter Resolution Amending Article IV, “Voting And Elections,” To Change The Two-Year Terms Of The Supervisors Of Elections To Begin On July 1, 2020, And To Provide That If A Supervisor Position Becomes Vacant During A Term, A Successor Will Be Appointed To The Remainder Of That Term. Copies of this Charter Resolution may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 8400 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 375, College Park, MD 20740, by calling 240-487-3501, or from the City’s website: www.collegeparkmd.gov.

Notice of Public Hearings - March 10, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (9217 51st Ave.)

ORDINANCE 20-O-03

The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park will hold a Public Hearing on Ordinance 20-O-03, An Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 11, “Authorities;” Chapter 15, “Boards, Commissions And Committees;” Chapter 38, “Ethics;” Chapter 138, “Noise;” And Chapter 179, “Tree And Landscape Maintenance.” Specifically, this Ordinance will: • Discontinue the Cable Television Commission. • Set Consistent Terms for all Board, Commission and Committee Members Appointed Under Chapters 15, 38, 138 And 179 and Airport Authority Members Appointed Under Chapter 11. • Remove Overly Prescriptive Staff Liaison and Membership Requirements. • Require Annual Work Plans for Mayor and Council Review and Approval, from Certain Boards, Commissions and Committees.

Notice of Public Hearings - March 24, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (9217 51st Ave.)

ORDINANCE 20-O-05

The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park will hold a Public Hearing on Ordinance 20-O-05, an Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park Authorizing The Acquisition Of Certain Real Property Located At 7403 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; 7413 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; And Lehigh Road (No Street Number), College Park, MD 20740, For A Public Purpose. Specifically, this Ordinance will consolidate the various lots that are City-owned and non-City-owned to make one lot, with the purpose of subjecting the consolidated lot to a condominium regime for construction of the new City Hall and a University of Maryland office building. Through this Ordinance, the City will take title to the University lots in order to be able to consolidate them. Once the condominium regime is placed on the consolidated property, the University Unit and the Retail Unit will be conveyed out to the University by Ordinance 20-O-06.

Notice of Public Hearings - March 24, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (9217 51st Ave.)

ORDINANCE 20-O-06

The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park will hold a Public Hearing on Ordinance 20-O-06, An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park to Subject the Consolidated City Hall Lot to a Condominium Regime and to Authorize the Sale of Condominium Units as they are no Longer Needed for a City Public Purpose. Specifically, this Ordinance will subject the lot consolidated under Ordinance 20-O-05 to a condominium regime, and authorize the conveyance of the University Condominium Unit to the University of Maryland, and the conveyance of the Retail Condominium Unit to the University of its designee, upon the determination that the Units no longer serve a public purpose.

Copies of these Ordinances may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 8400 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 375, College Park, MD 20740, by calling 240-487-3501, or from the City’s website: www.collegeparkmd.gov. Public Hearings are held at Davis Hall, 9217 51st Avenue, College Park, MD 20740. All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to appear in person, you may submit written comment prior to the Public Hearing. In order to be received by the Council as part of the record, the comment must include the specific topic to which it relates and the full name and address of the person submitting the comment. Written comment should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing to cpmc@collegeparkmd.gov. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office and describe the assistance that is necessary.