ORDINANCE 21-O-07
On May 25, 2021 the Mayor and Council approved Ordinance 21-O-07, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund, Capital Projects Fund and Debt Service Fund Budgets of the City of College Park. Specifically, this Ordinance will appropriate the funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.
This Ordinance was introduced April 27, 2021 and a Public Hearing was held on May 11, 2021. The Ordinance was then amended and adopted on May 25, 2021 and will become effective July 1, 2021.
Copies of this Ordinance 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.
Budget Ordinance 21-O-07 incorporates the FY2022 Proposed Budgets for the City’s General Fund, Capital Projects Fund and Debt Service Fund (presented to the Mayor and Council at the budget Worksession on March 27, 2021) and the related changes made to reflect the anticipated receipt of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act as presented at the Worksession on April 20, 2021; and to reduce the real estate property tax rate to the Constant Yield Tax Rate.
Click here to view the General Fund Summary
Click here to view the Summery of Changes to Proposed Budget
Click here to view the Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) - American Rescue Plan
Click here to view the Staff Report
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, amending City Code Chapter 119, “Refuse, Solid Waste and Special Trash” §119-9, “Rates”, to make provision for a waiver of bulky trash collection fees in certain circumstances and to allow flexibility in billing.
This Ordinance provides for the waiver of fees when the bulky trash generated at a property in the City is the result of an Act of God, such as flooding, or other one-time event or special circumstance, such as illness or death, or a move to a retirement or assisted-living facility.
Ordinance 21-O-06 was introduced at a Regular Meeting on May 11, 2021 and a Public Hearing was held on May 25, 2021. The Ordinance was then adopted on May 25, 2021 and will become effective July 1, 2021.
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ORDINANCE 21-O-08
An Amended Ordinance, amending City Code Chapter 184 “Vehicles and Traffic”, §184-8, “prohibited vehicles; permits required for certain vehicles”, by repealing and reenacting §184-8, “parking restrictions for certain vehicles”, to require prior notice of the meeting at which the Mayor and Council intend to consider or take action on an application for prohibited vehicle parking.
This Ordinance will require formal notification to be sent to residents residing within the block where a permit to park a prohibited vehicle is being requested.
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ORDINANCE 21-O-05
An Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park, Amending Chapter 179, “Tree And Landscape Maintenance”, By Repealing And Re-Enacting §179-2, “Purpose; Applicability”, To Revise And Clarify The Purpose Of The Tree And Landscape Board And Chapter 11, “Authorities”, §11-1, “Findings” To Update A Code Reference, And To Delete Chapter 15, “Boards, Commissions And Committees”, Article V, “Animal Control Board” As An Outdated Reference
This Ordinance will update the purpose and mission of the Tree and Landscape Board, and will make two housekeeping updates to the City Code: to update a footnote reference to the Maryland Annotated Code in the Housing Authority section; and to delete Article V from Chapter 15 which referenced the outdated Animal Control Board.
Ordinance 21-O-05 was introduced at the Regular Meeting on April 14, 2021 and a Public Hearing was held on April 27, 2021. The Ordinance was then adopted on April 27, 2021 and will become effective May 18, 2021. Click here to view the staff report that details the changes.
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Mayor and Council held a Public Hearing on the possibility of establishing a Residential Permit Restricted Parking Zone on Pontiac Street (between Osage Street and 49th Avenue) and on Osage Street.
Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council approved the implementation of permit restricted parking on Osage Street only. Parking will be restricted to permit holders from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 midnight to 6:00 a.m., with a 2-hour allowance for non-permit holders. Each household in the permit zone will be allowed up to 5 resident permits and 2 visitor permits. There is no charge for the permits. Click here to view the staff report.
An Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park, Amending Chapter 34, “Elections”, Article I, “General Provisions” §34-3, “Definitions”; Article II, Conduct Of Elections, § 34-5, “Polling Places; Hours Of Voting; Early Voting”, §34-6, “Absentee Balloting”, And §34-7, “Runoff Elections”; And Article III, “Fair Election Practices”, §34-15, “Campaign Finance Reports; Independent Expenditure Report”; To Include Electronic Posting And Messaging In The Definition Of Political Matter, Change The Dates For Filing Of An Application For An Absentee Ballot And A Late Filing For An Absentee Ballot, Removing The Requirement That The Notice To Candidates And Treasurers Under § 34-15a(2) And (3) Concerning Filing Of Finance Reports And Independent Expenditure Reports Be Given By Ordinary Mail, And Make Certain Clarifying, Conforming And Numbering Changes.
This ordinance will update the City’s election Code to change the timeline for a voter to request an absentee ballot by mail to allow more time for applications and ballots to move through the U.S. mail to help ensure that a voted ballot will be received in time. The revision also removes a requirement that a deadline notice be made by “ordinary” mail. Other non-substantive changes are outlined in the staff report.
Ordinance 21-O-04 was introduced at the Regular Meeting on March 9, 2021 and a Public Hearing was held on March 23, 2021. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 23, 2021 and will become effective April 13, 2021.
Amended Charter Resolution Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park, To Amend Article III, “Mayor And Council”, §C3-5, “Election” And §C3-6, “Vacancies”, And Article IV, “Voting And Elections, §C4-5, “Petitions For Candidacy; Employees” And §C4-6, “Runoff Elections”, To Require That On Or Before March 31 Of A General Election Year (Except In 2021, When The Date Is On Or Before May 31), The Mayor And Council Will Set By Motion The Date In November For The General Election, That If The Mayor And Council Fail To Set The Election Date, The General Election Will Be Held On The First Tuesday Following The First Monday In November, That Withdrawal As A Candidate For A Vacancy Must Be Filed No Later Than Noon On The 20th Calendar Day Before The Election, To Allow More Flexibility In Setting The Date Of Any Run-Off Election Within A 45 Day Time And To Change Certain Filing Deadlines To Accommodate The Additional Time Required To Vote By Mail And Make Conforming Changes.
Charter Resolution 21-CR-01 was introduced at the Regular Meeting on February 23, 2021 and a Public Hearing was held on March 23. The Charter Resolutions was then adopted on March 23, 2021. It will become effective on May 12, 2021 unless petitioned to referendum in accordance with §4-304 of the Local Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland by May 2, 2021.
The staff report that explains these proposed Charter amendments is posted here.
Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending Chapter 175 “Taxation”, Article IV, “Revitalization Tax Credit”, Section §175-13 “Waiver”, To Provide For A Waiver of the Exclusion With Respect To Undergraduate Housing and the Confirmation or Modification of a Tax Credit Issued In Error to a Multifamily Housing Project Intended for Undergraduate Students, When All Other Requirements and Criteria Of §175-9 and §175-10 Have Been Met.
This Ordinance authorizes the Mayor and Council to grant, by separate action, a Revitalization Tax Credit to The Tempo (Gilbane) student housing project.
21-O-03 was introduced at the Regular Meeting on February 23, 2021 and a Public Hearing was held on March 9, 2021. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 9, 2021 and will become effective March 30, 2021.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park to Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 Operating and Capital Budget of the City of College Park to reflect the expenditures and revenue from reimbursements related to the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) provided by the CARES Act through Prince George’s County.
Ordinance 21-O-02 was introduced at the Regular Meeting on January 26, 2021 and a Public Hearing was held on February 9, 2021. This ordinance was then adopted on February 9, 2021 and will become effective on March 2, 2021.
Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park, Amending Chapter 141, “Nuisances”, By Repealing And Re-Enacting §141-9, “Violations And Penalties”, To Clarify That §141-9A Does Not Require Notice Prior To Issuance Of A Municipal Infraction In Emergency Situations, Or For Conditions And/Or Activities That Are Prohibited Due To A Declared Emergency.
Ordinance 21-O-01 will amend Chapter 141, Article I, §141-9, to clarify that prior notice of a violation is not required before a municipal infraction is issued in emergency situations, and situations involving conditions and/or activities that are prohibited due to a declared state of emergency.
This Ordinance was introduced on January 12, 2021 and a Public Hearing was held on January 26, 2021. The Ordinance was then adopted on January 26, 2021 and will become effective February 16, 2021.
On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a Public Hearing on the possibility of establishing a Residential Permit Restricted Parking Zone on Beechwood Road, east of US 1 to Rhode Island Avenue.
Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council approved the implementation of permit restricted parking on Beechwood Road Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a 2-hour allowance for parking without a permit to allow for deliveries and short-term visitors. Each household in the permit zone will be allowed up to 5 resident permits and 2 visitor permits. The proposal is to reconsider permit parking after two years. There is no charge for the permits.
The City’s Parking Enforcement Division will contact you with further information on how the implementation will proceed.
The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 to take public comment on the petition request to install a traffic calming device (speed hump) in the 5000 Block of Fox Street.
Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council approved the installation of a traffic calming device on this block, to be located at the discretion of the City Engineer. The City Engineer anticipates installation will be completed next spring, dependent on the weather.
The City Engineer's office conducted a traffic study. Clerk here to review the report. The report is also available from the City Clerk's Office.
ORDINANCE 20-O-11
The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park will hold a Public Hearing on Ordinance 20-O-11, An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending Chapter 102, “Dogs and Other Animals”, By Repealing and Reenacting §§102-1 “Definitions”, 102-2 “Notification of Violation”, 102-3 “Restraint of Animals”, 102-5 “Rabies Vaccination”, 102-6 “Animals Found At Large”, 102-7, “Impoundment”, 102-9, “Cruelty, Neglect and other Prohibited Actions”, 102-10, “Capture and Removal” and 102-13, “Abandoned Animals” and Enacting §§ 102-9 “Cruelty, Neglect and Prohibited Actions” and 102-13 “Abandoned Animals”, to change the title of the Chapter to “Animal Welfare” and to change definitions, clarify impoundment rules, prohibit cruelty, neglect and other actions, to make the code more compatible with County animal management regulations, to make provision for abandoned animals, and to make other clarifying changes.
This Ordinance was introduced October 13, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on October 27, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on October 27, 2020 and will become effective November 17, 2020.
Amended Charter Resolution Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park, To Amend Article III, “Mayor And Council”, §C3-1, “Membership; Election; Term Of Office”, To Delete The Requirement That Elected Officials Shall Be Registered To Vote For One Year Prior To Their Election And To Substitute The Requirements That A Mayoral Candidate Shall Have Been Domiciled In The City For At Least One Year Prior To Qualification As A Candidate, And That A Candidate For Council Member Shall Have Been Domiciled In Their Respective District For At Least One Year Prior To Qualification As A Candidate, To Make Provision For Meeting The Domicile Requirement Upon Redistricting, To Authorize The Supervisors Of Elections To Verify The Requirements Of Age, Citizenship And Domicile To Be A Candidate, And To Make Conforming Changes.
This Charter Resolution was introduced on September 8, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on October 13, 2020. The Charter Resolution was then amended before adoption on October 13, 2020. It will become effective on December 2, 2020 unless petitioned to referendum, in accordance with §4-304 of the Local Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, by November 22, 2020.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park to Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 Operating and Capital Budget of the City of College Park, Maryland (Amendment #1).
This budget amendment is primarily related to additional reductions ($1,026,200) in revenue budgeted for FY2021 as a result of ongoing effects of the COVID 19 pandemic and to reduce expenditures accordingly. It is also providing for the estimated costs ($13,000) of a special election for the District 2 City Council seat which will be vacated due to the resignation of Councilmember Brennan.
This Ordinance was introduced September 8, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on September 22, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on September 22, 2020 and will become effective October 13, 2020.
The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 22 to take public comment on the petition request for permit restricted parking on this block. Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council voted to implement permit restricted parking as follows:
- Enforcement Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12 midnight to 6 am, with a 2-hour allowance.
- 5 residential parking permits and 2 visitor passes allowed for each household.
- No charge to residents for residential parking permits or visitors passes.
The Parking Enforcement Division will follow up with full details of the permit parking program. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Parking Enforcement Division at 240-487-3520.
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Emergency Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park to revise City Code §110-2- Penalties §141- Nuisances and §144-5-E -Mandatory Disclosures, to increase fines for violations of 141-1 which cause a danger to public health, and 144-5-E for failure to provide names of residents when requested.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City staff have been working jointly with County and UMD staff to initiate joint programs to educate and warn about, and encourage resident compliance with, State and County executive orders and County Health Officer directives for disease control and public health. Violations of these orders and directives may be found at events which could also violate the City Noise Ordinance, Chapter 138, the City Nuisance Ordinance, Chapter 141, Article I, and/or the Unruly Social Gathering Ordinance, Chapter 141 Article II.
Where violations of the public health directives are documented, City municipal infractions are being issued for violation of §141-1, for causing a danger to life or health. Until recently, the associated fine for this violation was $50.00.
City Code ( §144-5-E and G) allows Public Services to request names of residents from the property owner when needed to advise the occupants of the existence of a condition on the property which violates the City Code, issue a municipal infraction or other citation for violation of any provision of the City Code, or verify that the number of occupants does not exceed the number permitted by law. Until recently, the penalty for failure to provide those names upon request was a municipal infraction with a fine of $75.
It was apparent to the Mayor and City Council that the respective fines of $50 and $75 were not effective in gaining voluntary compliance with these ordinances in this time when non-compliance can produce a serious public health outcome. The urgency of gaining voluntary compliance to support disease control efforts justified an emergency ordinance to increase these fines. The City Council increased both of these fines to the maximum allowable fine of $1,000.00.
This Ordinance was introduced September 8, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on September 8, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on September 8, 2020 and will become effective September 8, 2020.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Maryland, Amending Chapter 4 “Administrative Organization”, by repealing and reenacting §4-3 “Departments” and §4-87“; Chapter 87, “Building Construction”, §87-19 "Appeals"; Chapter 125, “Housing Regulations”, §125-31 "Lakeland Urban Renewal Area"; Chapter 175 “Taxation”, to Change the Name of the Planning, Community and Economic Development Department to the Planning and Community Development Department to Recognize that Economic Development is no longer a responsibility of the Department, and to make conforming changes.
This Ordinance was introduced July 14, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on August 11, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on August 11, 2020 and will become effective September 1, 2020.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, the Mayor and Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-08, an Ordinance Of The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park Amending Chapter 110 “Fees and Penalties,” by Repealing and Reenacting §110-1 “Fees and Interests” and §110-2, “Penalties;” and Chapter 151, “Permit Parking,” by Repealing and Reenacting §151-2, “Petition Requirements,” §151-4 “Issuance of Permits” and §151-6 “Return of Parking Permits; Refund of Permit Fee and Loss of Refund for Failure to Return,” to Delete the Annual and Bi-Annual Permit Parking Fee in Residential Zones.
Ordinance 20-O-08 will eliminate the annual $10 fee that City residents pay for residential parking permits and the $1 fee for visitor permits in a residential permit parking zone. The proposed Ordinance eliminates only the fees, not the residential permit parking zone.
This Ordinance was introduced May 26, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on June 9, 2020. The Ordinance was adopted on June 9, 2020 and will become effective June 30, 2020.
On May 12, 2020 the Mayor and Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-07, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund, Capital Projects Fund and Debt Service Fund Budgets of the City of College Park. Specifically, this Ordinance will appropriate the funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. This Ordinance was introduced April 28, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on May 12, 2020. The Ordinance was adopted on May 26, 2020 and will become effective July 1, 2020.
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.
This Charter Resolution was introduced on February 25, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on March 24, 2020. The Charter Resolution was then adopted on March 24, 2020. It will become effective on May 15, 2020, unless petitioned to referendum in accordance with §4-304 of the Local Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland by May 3, 2020.
On March 24, 2020 the Mayor and Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-06, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College 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
This Ordinance was introduced March 3, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on March 24, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 24, 2020 and will become effective April 14, 2020.
On March 24, 2020 the Mayor and Council held 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.
This Ordinance was introduced March 3, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on March 24, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 24, 2020 and will become effective April 14, 2020.
On April 14, 2020 the Mayor and Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-04, an Ordinance to authorize the purchase of a parcel of land for a public purpose and the related sale of a parcel of land as it is no longer needed for a city public purpose.
This ordinance will authorize the City to exchange 1,800 square feet of property which it owns, and which is adjacent to 5004 Navahoe Street, College Park, Maryland, 20740 to the owners of 5004 Navahoe Street. In exchange, the property owner will transfer 233 square feet of property to the City, which the City will use to expand the James Adams Park. This is considered a like-kind exchange.
This Ordinance was introduced on March 10, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on April 14, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on April 14, 2020 and will become effective on May 5, 2020.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending City Code Chapter 119, “Refuse, Solid Waste and Special Trash” and Chapter 110, “Fees and Penalties,” to change how bulky trash is collected, to set fees for collections of an excess number of items, and to set penalties for violations.
On January 28, the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-02, an Ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 119, “Refuse, Solid Waste and Special Trash” and Chapter 110, “Fees and Penalties,” to change how bulky trash is collected, to set fees for collections of an excess number of items, and to set penalties for violations. Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council discussed and amended the ordinance prior to its adoption.
This Ordinance was introduced on January 14, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on January 28, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on January 28, 2020 and will become effective on May 1, 2020.
In its final form, this Ordinance includes the following provisions:
- For a single-family, owner-occupied residence: Up to four bulky refuse collections per calendar year, with a maximum total of 20 bulky refuse items, will be free of charge to the resident.
- For a single-family rental property using the City’s trash service: Up to four bulky refuse collections per calendar year, with a maximum total of 29 bulky refuse items, will be free of charge.
- For quantities and/or frequency more than stated above, a $20 collection fee per item over the allowable number of items will be imposed.
- All bulky refuse collections must be scheduled in advance and the caller must identify the quantity and type of items when scheduling a collection.
- Bulky refuse items must be set out neatly and separated by type. Public Works staff will provide guidance when you make your appointment.
Pilot Period: When the Mayor and Council adopted the ordinance, they decided to delay the imposition of fees for no shorter than six month and no longer than one year. The pilot period is expected to run from March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021. During this time, the Department of Public Works will collect data on the number of collections and number of items called in per property address. This additional data will be evaluated to further assess the efficacy and impact of the program. The Solid Waste Collection Study conducted by SCS Engineers in 2019 stated, “This collection limit would satisfy the needs of nearly 98 percent of the properties that requested bulky refuse collection services in 2017.” The data collected during this pilot period will be compared to and supplement the 2017 data.
What you can expect: You should continue to call the Department of Public Works to make appointments for collection of bulk trash at 240-487-3590. As is the current practice, Staff will ask you to describe the number and types of items to be collected, schedule the pick-up and write the Workorder. When the Public Works crew arrives for the collection, they will compare the Workorder with what they find at the residence and take a picture. Property owners who have received a bulk trash pick-up will receive a statement indicating the number of items collected compared to the Workorder, and what the charge would have been – if any – if fees were being collected. However, as stated, during the pilot period, no fees will be assessed.
Why is this change the necessary? The goal of these new regulations is to divert bulky items from the landfill which will contribute to the City’s sustainability efforts by encouraging residents to recycle, reuse, or to donate items that are no longer used. Remember that these regulations only apply to curbside bulk trash collection. City residents can always bring items for free to the City clean-up events in the spring and fall, or to the Prince George’s County landfill for disposal.
At the end of the pilot period and after evaluation by the Mayor and Council, a decision will be made whether to move forward with the Ordinance as written, which includes the imposition of fees and fines.
Please note, special collection items such as electronics and appliances (white goods), classified as Special Trash, are not addressed or regulated by this Ordinance.
ORDINANCE 20-O-03
Amended Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park Amending City Code Chapter 11, “Authorities”, Article II, ‘Airport Authority”, By Amending §11-5, “Creation; Members; Compensation; Conflicts Of Interest”; Amending Chapter 15 “Boards, Commissions And Committees”, By Enacting §15-2, “Terms And Appointment; Repealing And Re-Enacting §15-3, “Membership; Terms”; §15-34 Powers And Duties; §15-35, “Organization”; §15-37, “Staff Liaison” And Deleting Article III, “College Park Cable Television Commission”, §§ 15-9 Through 15-17, In Its Entirety And §15-23, “Terms Of Office”; And Reserving The Article; Amending Chapter 38, “Ethics, Code Of” , Article II, “Ethics Commission” By Repealing And Reenacting §38-5, “Establishment”, Chapter 138, “Noise”, By Repealing And Re-Enacting §138-3, “Noise Control Board”; And Amending Chapter 179, “Tree And Landscape Maintenance”, By Repealing And Re-Enacting §179-5, “Tree And Landscape Board”; To 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, And Require Annual Work Plans For Mayor And Council Review And Approval, From Certain Boards, Commissions And Committees.
This Ordinance was introduced on February 25, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on March 10, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 10, 2020 and will become effective on March 31, 2020.
In its final form, this Ordinance includes the following provisions:
- 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.
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 to install traffic calming (speed humps) in the 4800 Block of Muskogee Street.
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.
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.
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.
On January 28, 2020 the Mayor and Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-01, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending City Code Chapter 119, “Refuse, Yard Waste, Solid Waste and Special Trash;” Chapter 161, “Recycling;” and Chapter 110, “Fees and Penalties,” to make changes to the collection of Special Trash, to prohibit placement of materials at properties that did not generate the materials, to set fees for collection and fees for Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste receptacles, to set penalties for violations, and to consolidate Recycling provisions into Chapter 161. Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council discussed and then adopted this ordinance.
Effective May 1, 2020, the following provisions will take effect:
- No Contractor-generated construction materials will be collected; however, small home-improvement material that is generated by the resident and properly set out will be collected.
- Soft and Woody Yard Waste that is properly set out will be collected; however, Soft and Woody Yard Waste that is oversized and requires the use of a crane will be charged at a cost of $100 per collection, per hour
- Certain materials set out for collection will require a fee. These include:
a. Appliances - stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, furnaces, water heaters, grills, etc. - $20 per item
b. Televisions and monitors - $20 per item
c. Tires - $4 per tire - Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic, or placed in a plastic mattress bag, in order to be collected.
- Oversized, overweight, improperly sorted material, or collections requiring use of a crane, will be assessed a fee of $100 per collection, per hour.
- Refuse Carts: The City will provide up to two refuse carts free of charge per household. There will be an annual cost of $50 for a third refuse cart. A maximum of three refuse carts are allowed per household.
Amended Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park Amending City Code Chapter 141 “Nuisances”, by Repealing and Re-Enacting Article §141-1, “Nuisances Outlined”; Adopting §141-12, “Definitions”, §141-13, “Unruly Social Gathering Prohibited, and §141-14, “Violations and Penalties”; by Dividing Chapter 141 into two articles, and by Reserving Various Sections in Article I; by Repealing and Re-Enacting Chapter 110 “Fees and Penalties”, §110-2, “Penalties”; and by Repealing and Re-Enacting Chapter 15 “Boards, Commissions and Committees”, §15-19, “Powers and Duties”, to Clarify that Creating or Allowing a Nuisance is a Violation of the City Code, to include Unruly Social Gatherings as a Prohibited Nuisance, to Institute a Fine for Violations and to make provision for Suspension or Revocation of a City Occupancy Permit for Repeated Violations
This Ordinance was introduced on September 10, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on September 24, 2019. The Ordinance was then adopted on September 24, 2019 and will become effective on October 15, 2019.
Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park Amending City Code Chapter 138 “Noise”, §§138-2, “Definitions”, 138-5, “Prohibited Acts”, and 138-6, “Violations and Penalties” to Define Construction Activity and Noise Disturbance, Change the Hours Included in the Definitions of Day and Night, Include Noise Disturbance as a Violation, Clarify the Noise Measurement Point for Multi-Family Dwellings, Include reference to Various Noise Activities that are Prohibited by or Exempted from this Chapter through the State Environmental Article, Specifically Authorize the Noise Board to hear certain cases, and to make other clarifying and conforming changes.
This Ordinance was introduced on September 10, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on September 24, 2019. The Ordinance was then adopted on September 24, 2019 and will become effective on October 15, 2019.
An Ordinance Authorizing And Empowering City Of College Park (The “City”) To Sell And Issue From Time To Time, Upon Its Full Faith And Credit, One Or More Series Of (1)(A) General Obligation Bonds And (B) General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Each In An Original Aggregate Principal Amount Not Exceeding Nineteen Million Dollars ($19,000,000), And (2) General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Subject To The Limitations Provided For Herein, The Proceeds Of The Sale Thereof To Be Used And Applied For The Public Purpose Of Financing, Reimbursing Or Refinancing Costs Of The Projects Identified Herein As (I) New City Hall And (II) Duvall Field Renovation – Phase 2; Specifying The Maximum Original Principal Amount Of The Bonds And The Bond Anticipation Notes To Be Allocated To Such Projects, Subject To Reallocation By The City In Accordance With Applicable Budgetary Procedures Or Law; Initially Determining The Manner In Which Each Series Of The Bonds, The Bond Anticipation Notes And The Refunding Bonds (Each A “Series Of The Obligations” Or The “Obligations”) Shall Be Sold, Unless By Resolution The Mayor And Council Of The City (The “Mayor And Council”) Provides For The Sale Of Any Series Of The Obligations By Another Permissible Manner; Authorizing The Mayor And Council To Determine Or Provide By Resolution For Various Matters Relating To The Authorization, Sale, Security, Issuance, Delivery, Payment And Prepayment Or Redemption Of And For Each Series Of The Obligations; Pledging The City’s Full Faith And Credit And Unlimited Taxing Power To The Prompt Payment Of Debt Service On The Obligations And Providing For The Imposition Of Ad Valorem Taxes Sufficient For Such Purposes; Providing That Debt Service On The Obligations Also May Be Paid From Any Other Lawfully Available Sources; Providing That Certain Actions May Be Taken Or Provided For By Resolution In Connection With The Reissuance Of Any Obligations; Providing That Any Of The Obligations May Be Consolidated With Any Bonds, Bond Anticipation Notes And/Or Refunding Bonds Authorized By The Mayor And Council And Issued As A Single Series; Authorizing, Empowering And Directing Officials And Employees Of The City To Take Certain Actions In Connection With The Obligations; Authorizing Modifications Of The Obligations To Be Made By Resolution Unless Another Action Is Required; Providing That This Title Be Deemed A Fair Summary Of This Ordinance For All Purposes; Providing That The Provisions Of This Ordinance Shall Be Liberally Construed; And Otherwise Generally Relating To The Sale, Issuance, Delivery And Payment Of And For The Obligations.
This Ordinance was introduced on July 9, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on August 13, 2019. The Ordinance was then adopted on August 13, 2019 and will become effective on September 3, 2019.
The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 on the petition request to install traffic calming devices (speed humps) in the 5000 Block of Muskogee Street.
Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council approved the installation of traffic calming devices, to be located at the discretion of the City Engineer. The Engineer anticipates installation will be completed by the end of September, dependent on the weather.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund, Capital Projects Fund and Debt Service Fund Budgets of The City of College Park
This Ordinance was introduced on April 23, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on May 14, 2019. The Ordinance was then adopted on May 28, 2019 and will become effective on July 1, 2019.
Copies of Ordinance 19-O-10 and the FY 2020 Proposed Budget are also available at City Hall, 4500 Knox Road, College Park, MD 20740, or by calling 240-487-3501.
Draft Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending Chapter 132, “Litter and Graffiti”, by repealing and re-enacting Article II, “Littering”, §132-8, “Violations and Penalties”, and §132-9, “Notice of Violation; Cost of Removal to Become Lien”; and Chapter 110, “Fees and Penalties”, By repealing and re-enacting §110-2, “Penalties”, to Increase the Penalty for First and Subsequent Violation of §132-3, “Littering”, Clarifying the Conditions Under Which Litter May Be Removed From Public Property and Updating Code References.
This Ordinance was introduced on March 12, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on March 26, 2019. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 26, 2019 and will become effective on April 16, 2019.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending City Code Chapter 172, “Streets and Sidewalks” Article II, “Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in Public Rights-Of-Way" by repealing and re-enacting §172-7, “Scope”, §172-8 “Definitions”, §172-9 “General Standards for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in the Rights-Of-Way”, §172-10 “Application Submission Requirements”, and Amending Chapter 110, “Fees And Penalties”, §110-1, “Fees and Interests”, to add a Definition Allows the City to Hold a Public Hearing with Respect to the Proposed Installation of Wireless Facilities Set Additional Standards tor Installation Set Standards for Identification and Maintenance, Prevent Spooling or Coiling of Cables on Poles, Require Additional Information to be Submitted as Part of the Application, Set a Consideration Deadline for Applications Not Otherwise Set By Federal Law and Add a Fee Provision.
This Ordinance was introduced on March 12, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on March 26, 2019. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 26, 2019 and will become effective on April 16, 2019.
Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, amending Chapter 110 “Fees and Penalties”, by repealing and reenacting §110-1 “Fees and Interests” to increase fees for animal impound redemption, microchip placement, refuse reinstatement, and vehicle immobilization.
This Ordinance was introduced on February 26, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on March 12, 2019. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 12, 2019 and will become effective on July 1, 2019.
Charter Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending Article IV, “Voting and Elections”, §C4-3, “Supervisors of Elections”, to Increase the Number of Supervisors of Elections to Six, and to Make Provision for Appointment.
This Charter Resolution was introduced on February 5, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on March 12, 2019. The Charter Resolution was then adopted on March 12, 2019. It will become effective on May 1, 2019 unless petitioned to referendum in accordance with §4-304 of the Local Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland by April 21, 2019.
Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending Chapter 34, “Elections”, Article II, “Conduct of Elections”, §34-5, “Polling Places; Hours of Voting”, to make provision for Early Voting and to change the manner in which poll hours are set.
This Ordinance was introduced on February 12, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on February 26, 2019. The Ordinance was then adopted on February 26, 2019 and will become effective on March 19, 2019.
Charter Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, amending Article VI, “Meetings”, §C6-3, “Closed Sessions”, to authorize the Mayor and Council to meet in Closed Session to discuss Cybersecurity under certain circumstances.
This Charter Resolution was introduced on January 15, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on February 12, 2019. The Charter Resolution was then adopted on February 12, 2019. It will become effective on April 3, 2019 unless petitioned to referendum in accordance with §4-304 of the Local Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland by March 24, 2019.
Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park Amending Chapter 54, “Local Government Insurance Trust" By Repealing And Re-Enacting Article I, “Findings”, §54-1, “Statutory Authority” And Repealing In Their Entirety Article I, §54-2 “Establishment Of Trust”, §54-3 “Authority To Enter Into Agreement”, §54-4 “Additional Capital Provided”, §54-5 “Documents”, §54-6 “Effect Of Agreements”, §54-7 “Determination To Participate”, §54-8 “Capital Contribution”, And Article II, “Participation In Trust”, § 54-9 “Program And Participation Approved”, § 54-10 “Contribution Authorized”, § 54-11, “Agreements Approved”, § 54-12, “Execution Of Program”, And § 54-13, “Declaration”, To Delete Unnecessary Provisions And Continue To Authorize The Participation By The City In Insurance Pools, Including The Local Government Insurance Trust, For The Purpose Of Purchasing Casualty, Health Or Property Insurance Or Self-Insuring Casualty, Health Or Property Risks.
This Ordinance was introduced on January 15, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on January 29, 2019. The Ordinance was then adopted on January 29, 2019 and will become effective on February 19, 2019.
Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park Amending Chapter 4, “Administrative Organization" By Repealing And Re-Enacting §4-2, “General Form Of Organization”, §4-3, “Departments”, §4-4, “Finance Department”, Enacting §4-9, “Human Resources Department”, Renumbering §§4-9 Through 4-11, And Deleting 4 Attachment 1, City Of College Park Table I, Organization Chart; And Amending Chapter 62 “Personnel And Employee Benefits” By Deleting Article I, “Employee Recognition Program”, §62-1 “Operation Of Program”, Renumbering Article II, “Personnel System” As Article I, And Article IV, “Local Government Health Benefits Trust” As Article III, Renumbering And Renaming Article III, “Pension Plan” As Article II, “Pension And Retirement Plans” Repealing And Reenacting §§62-2 “Establishment; Applicability”, §62-3 “Implementation” §62-4 “Responsibilities Of City Manager”, §62-5 “Responsibilities Of Mayor And Council”, §62-8 “Adoption By Reference” , §62-9 “Plan To Be Legal And Binding”, §62-12 “Participation Approved”, And Deleting §62-4.1 “Responsibilities Of The Assistant City Manager”, §62-6 “Conduct Of Employees”, §62-7 “Effective Date”, §62-10 “Statutory Authorization”, §62-11 “Determination”, §62-13 “Execution And Delivery Of Trust”, §62-14 “Payment Obligations” And §62-15 “Responsibilities Of City Officials, Employees And Agents” To Make Certain Changes In The Personnel Code, Including To Remove Outdated Or Unnecessary Provisions, Change Certain Requirements With Respect To The Assistant City Manager, Reflect The Human Resources Department As A City Department And Update Code References.
This Ordinance was introduced on January 15, 2019 and a Public Hearing was held on January 29, 2019. The Ordinance was then adopted on January 29, 2019 and will become effective on February 19, 2019.
“Amended Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park, Amending City Code Chapter 172, “Streets And Sidewalks” To Rename The Chapter, Divide The Chapter Into Article I, “General Provisions” And Article II, “Wireless Telecommunications Facilities In Public Rights-Of-Way" And Add §172-7, “Scope”, §172-8 “Definitions”, §172-9 “General Standards For Wireless Telecommunications Facilities In The Rights-Of-Way”, § 172-10 “Application Submission Requirements”, §172-11 “Termination Of Permit/Breach”; §175-12, “Infrastructure Owned Or Controlled By The City”, §172-13. Insurance, §172-14. Make-Ready Work, §172-15 Right-Of -Way Repair. §172-16, Facilities No Longer Needed, §172-17 Surety Bonds And Amend Chapter 110, “Fees And Penalties”, §110-1, “Fees And Interests” To Provide For Certain Standards And Regulations Relating To The Location Of Small Wireless Telecommunications Towers, Antennas, And Other Structures Within The City’s Public Rights-Of-Way Or On City Property, Consistent With Federal And State Law; And Providing A Fee And Annual Charge.”
The Draft Ordinance was introduced on October 9, 2018 and a Public Hearing was held on October 23, 2018. An Amended Ordinance was adopted on January 15, 2019 and will become effective on February 5, 2019.
On September 25, 2018, the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a Public Hearing on the proposal to create a new residential permit parking zone around "The Boulevard at 9091." Following the testimony, the Council voted to establish a new residential permit parking zone, which will become effective thirty (30) days after the first “Use & Occupancy Permit” is issued for the first townhouse at The Boulevard.
Once permit parking is implemented, the permit parking zone will restrict on-street parking to permit holders only from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. seven (7) days a week. Each property address will be entitled to apply for up to five (5) tag-specific parking permits for vehicles registered to that College Park address, unless the property is a rental. If the property is a rental, each tenant who applies for a parking permit must bring the City proof of residency at that property by providing a current signed lease agreement and valid photo ID. Each property address will also be entitled to apply for up to two (2) visitor passes.
The City will monitor the construction of The Boulevard and will notify the residents who will be included in the new permit parking zone by mail with details about the administration and operation of the program.
If you have any questions, please contact Parking Enforcement at 240-487-3520
Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending Chapter 175 “Taxation”, Article IV, “Revitalization Tax Credit”, Sections §175-7, "Revitalization Tax Districts Established”; §175-10 “Eligibility Criteria”: §175-11 “Tax Credit – Amount and Term”; §175-12 “Application Process”; and §175-13 “Waiver”, to establish an additional Revitalization Tax Credit, set the criteria for the Tax Credit, Prohibit a Waiver of Eligibility Requirements for the Tax Credit, Correct an Error, and make conforming changes.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park Amending Chapter 38, “Code of Ethics”, by Repealing and Reenacting Article I, “General Provisions”, § 38-4, “Definitions”; Article III, “Prohibited Acts”, §38-11, “Conflicts of Interest”; and Article IV, “Required Disclosures”, § 38-15 “Required Disclosure by City Elected Officials and Candidates to be City Elected Officials” and § 38-19 “Authority of the City Clerk to Receive Documents”; to Exempt Exchange-Traded Funds From the Definition of Interest, Enact Additional Restrictions on Lobbyist Activity, Prevent Former Elected Officials From Representing or Assisting a Third Party for Compensation in a Legislative Action Matter for one Calendar Year After Leaving Office, Better Define What Constitutes Use of Prestige of Office, Require an Individual Whose Spouse is a Lobbyist Regulated by the City to Disclose the Entity that has Engaged the Spouse for Lobbying Purposes and Prohibit Public Access to Home Addresses for Officials and Employees.
This Ordinance was introduced on August 14, 2018 and a Public Hearing was held on September 11, 2018. The Ordinance was then adopted on September 11, 2018 and will become effective on October 2, 2018.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending Chapter 34, “Elections”, Article I, “General Provisions” §34-3, “Definitions”, Article II, “Conduct of Elections”, §34-5, “Polling Places; Hours of Voting”, §34-6, “Absentee Balloting”, and §34-9, “Electioneering; Prohibited Practices”, Article III “Fair Election Practices”, §34-15, “Campaign Finance Reports”, and Article IV, “Violations and Penalties; Public Records; Severability”, §34-18, “Violations and Penalties” and Chapter 110 “Fees and Penalties”, §110-2, “Penalties” to Provide for Early Voting, Require that Individuals Independently Making Expenditures Register and File a Report After Spending $100 or More in an Election Cycle for Campaign Material that is a Public Communication, Prohibit the City from Requiring an Individual to Provide a Reason that the Individual will be Unable to Vote in Person on Election Day in Order to Vote by Absentee Ballot and Require Additional Information in the Absentee Ballot Application, Clarify the No Electioneering Area as Encompassing the Adjacent Parking Lots and 100 Feet from the Entrance to the Polling Place, and Require an Electioneering Area to be Established Within the 100 Feet, Add Several Sections to §34-9, “Electioneering; Prohibited Practices”, Including by Reference §§16-203, 16-205 and 16-804 of the State Election Article to Prohibit Disobeying the Lawful Command of an Election Official, Interfering with Election Officials nd Tampering with Electronic Voting System.
Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park Amending City Code Chapter 184 “Vehicles and Traffic”, Article II, “Parking Regulations”, §184-11 “Prohibited Parking”, to Prohibit Parking of Certain Vehicles Within Three Feet of a Driveway or Driveway Apron.
This Ordinance was introduced on July 17, 2018 and a Public Hearing was held on August 14, 2018. The Ordinance was then adopted on August 14, 2018 and will become effective on September 4, 2018.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park to Amend the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating and Capital Budget of the City of College Park, Maryland (Amendment #1).
This Ordinance was introduced on June 19, 2018 and a Public Hearing was held on July 17, 2018. The Ordinance was then adopted on July 17, 2018 and will become effective on August 7, 2018.