Weekly Bulletin for April 30, 2021

WEEKLY BULLETIN | April 30, 2021

Arbor Day Celebration

Join the City this evening at 6:30 p.m. in celebrating Arbor Day as we plant an evergreen tree in James Adams Park (Intersection of Berwyn House Road & Rhode Island Avenue). Registration is required as attendance is limited. RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/151701494253.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

All City Offices are Closed on Memorial Day

All City offices are closed for Memorial Day, on Monday, May 31, 2021. Refuse and recycling will occur one day later than normal during this holiday week:

Monday collections will occur Tuesday, June 1
Tuesday collections will occur Wednesday, June 2
Wednesday collections will occur Thursday, June 3

Special collections for brush and bulky items will only be scheduled for Friday, June 4, of this holiday week. Call 240-487-3590 or email [email protected] to schedule a pickup before setting items out to the curb.

City Elections

The City of College Park will hold its municipal election for the office of Mayor and all eight district Councilmembers on Sunday, November 7, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the College Park Community Center. The Mayor and Council decided to hold the City’s General Election on Sunday this year in an effort to increase voter turnout. Voters who typically work Monday through Friday often find it hard to get to the polls on a weekday and may find a Sunday election more convenient.

Stay tuned for regular updates on the fall election on our website at: www.collegeparkmd.gov/Election. For more information about voting in the City, or running for office, please contact the City Clerk, Janeen S. Miller, at 240-487-3501 or [email protected], or the Chief of the Board of Election Supervisors, Jack Robson, at [email protected].

The Jack Perry Award

From May 15 to July 15 each year, any resident, neighborhood association or organization in the City may submit a nomination for the Jack Perry Award. Nominations should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk for the City of College Park, 8400 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 375, College Park, MD, 20740, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Nominations will be reviewed by a Committee that includes a member of the Perry family. This non-monetary award will be presented by the City Council in the fall. For criteria and eligibility requirements visit our website at: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=242.

WMATA Encourages Green/Yellow Line Riders to Plan Ahead for Track Work in May

Metro is reminding Green and Yellow line customers to plan ahead for scheduled track work May 1 through May 9. That will require free shuttle buses to replace trains at four stations over one weekend and the weeklong closure of West Hyattsville.

The work will occur during the previously scheduled May 1-2 weekend shutdowns of West Hyattsville, Prince George's Plaza, College Park-U of MD, and Greenbelt, and during the week of May 3 through May 9, when West Hyattsville will be closed. The FEMA Community Vaccination Center at Greenbelt will remain open during this time. For more information, visit: https://www.wmata.com/service/rail/PlatformProject/Project-Updates.cfm.

City Updates During COVID-19

www.collegeparkmd.gov/covid19

Summary of current COVID-19 requirements:

Click here to review a quick summary of current COVID-19 requirements from the State of Maryland and Prince George’s County. This is not a comprehensive list, but is meant to be used as a guide to help all College Park residents understand the requirements, how to report issues, and the enforcement of those requirements.

A WEEK IN REVIEW

Department of Public Works

Items available to purchase from the Department:

SMARTLEAF® Compost & Mulch
Yard Waste Carts
Backyard Compost Bins
GAT Mosquito Traps
Rain Barrels - out of stock

Click for more information, or visit: www.colllegeparkmd.gov/products.

SMARTLEAF® Compost & Wood Mulch:

Compost is $28.00 per cubic yard, and wood mulch is $12.00 per cubic yard. Material may be picked up Mon.-Fri. between 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Deliveries can be arranged for an additional fee - click here to place an order. For more information on compost click here, or wood mulch click here. For further questions, please call 240-487-3593.

For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at: 240-487-3590 or [email protected].

For a list of changes to Special Collection Pickups, including Yard Waste and for information about the Bulk Trash Pilot Program, please visit: www.collegeparkmd.gov/specialcollections.

The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Spotted Lanternfly

Please keep an eye out for the spotted lanternfly, a planthopper native to Asia that feeds on a wide range of plants that has been detected in neighboring states to Maryland. If you observe any egg masses or insects that look similar to this (pictured), please try to collect them and inform the Maryland Department of Agriculture at 410-841-920 or email [email protected]. For more information on the spotted lanternfly, visit our website at https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=238.

The article and photo is credited to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA).

Mosquito Control

From late May/early June through September, the City cooperates with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) to identify and control mosquito populations with spraying and larvaciding. More information can be found on our website at www.collegeparkmd.gov/pets#mosquito.

Residents can request exclusion from the adult spray program by completing this exemption form and returning it to: Program Supervisor, Mosquito Control Section, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Noise and Nuisance Municipal Infractions

April 19 - April 25, 2021

There were no municipal infractions issued for the Noise Ordinance or Article I, 141-1 Danger to Public Safety/Health or Article II, 141-13 Unruly Social Gatherings.

Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity

April 16 - April 22, 2021

4/16 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 1 citation and 2 warnings were issued.

4/16 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Loud Exhaust Enforcement) at 51st Avenue and Cree Lane. 47 vehicles passed through with no violations noted.

4/16 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 Baltimore Avenue and issued 31 “Mobile” Camera violations.

4/16 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Greenbelt Road and Rhode Island Avenue. The vehicle displayed fraudulent tags as the driver did not have a driver’s license. Total of 8 citations were issued.

4/16 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Greenbelt Road and Baltimore Avenue. 5 citations and 1 ERO were issued to the driver.

4/16 Contract officer attempted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust in 4900 block of Greenbelt Road. The vehicle failed to stop and fled the area.

4/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Baltimore Avenue and Hotel Drive. 1 citation and 1 ERO were issued to the driver.

4/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Baltimore Avenue and Greenbelt Road. 2 warning citations were issued to the driver.

4/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust in the 8600 block of Baltimore Avenue and Hotel Drive. 1 citation and 1 ERO were issued to the driver.

4/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle displaying heavy tint in the 8600 block of Baltimore Avenue. The driver was placed under arrest for possession of CDS to wit: cocaine(6.7grams) and marijuana (12.5 grams). The driver additionally received a citation as they did not have a driver's license.

4/18 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 2 citations and 3 warnings were issued.

4/18 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust in the 8400 block of Baltimore Avenue. The driver was issued an ERO.

4/18 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust in the 8400 block of Baltimore Avenue at Cherokee Street. The driver was issued an ERO.

4/18 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Greenbelt Road and Metzerott Road. The driver was issued an ERO.

4/19 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 2 citations and 3 warnings were issued.

4/20 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 2 warnings were issued.

4/21 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust MD Rt. 193 at Rhode Island Avenue. The driver was issued a citation.

4/21 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust MD Rt. 193 at Metzerott Road. The driver was issued a citation.

4/21 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust MD Rt. 193 at Rhode Island Ave. The driver was issued a citation.

4/21 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust MD Rt. 193 at Metzerott Road. The driver was issued a citation.

4/22 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust MD Rt. 193 at Golf Course Drive. The driver was issued a citation.

Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Baltimore Avenue and Berwyn Road. The driver was issued a citation.

4/22 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Baltimore Avenue and Erie Road. The driver was issued a citation.

There were several premise checks conducted throughout the City.

Statistical Data and Issued:

MD State Citations: 54

Warnings: 74

Equipment Repair Orders: 17

Distracted Driving Citations: 0

Parking Citations: 0

Field Observation Report: 0

Youth Field Observation Report: 0

Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0

Civil Citation: 0

Criminal Arrests: 1

DWS Arrest: 0

DWI Arrest: 0

Warrant Arrest: 0

Premise Checks: 18

Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0

Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 19

Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0

Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 0

Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Citations: 0

North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0

North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 0

Monthly Public Safety Maps

For monthly Prince George's County Police public safety maps and statistical data for the City of College Park, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/publicsafety.

CITY EVENTS AND RECREATION

Arbor Day Celebration

Join the City on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in celebrating Arbor Day as we plant an evergreen tree in James Adams Park (Intersection of Berwyn House Road & Rhode Island Avenue). Registration is required as attendance is limited. RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/151701494253.

Bike to Work Day

The 20th Anniversary of the Washington, DC region’s Bike to Work Day is coming up on Friday, May 21, 2021. Take a break from work and bike to the pit stop at Duvall Field to pick up your free t-shirt. The first 15,000 people to register and arrive at a pit stop by bike will receive a free t-shirt. To register, please visit https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/register.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Meetings at a Glance

City of College Park Mayor and Council Meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

CLICK HERE to join the meeting

Zoom ID Number: 923 9857 4069

Zoom Password: CPjoinMCM

Dial in Phone Number: 301-715-8592

After dialing the phone number, enter the meeting ID when prompted, press #.
There is no participant ID, press #.
Enter the meeting password 419048, press #.

CLICK HERE for detailed instructions on how to use Zoom.

Please note: participants will be muted during the meeting, except during public comment.

Community Meetings

Note: These are not City meetings but have City staff or Contract Police as a host.

PGPD District 1 Coffee Club:

Webinar (every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.)

Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83396094990?pwd=WjJVYXZlL2ZxZWFiMTYwYVdqL3hnQT09

Join by phone: 978- 990-5399, Meeting ID: 833 9609 4990, Password: 720306

Community Police Meeting:

Webinar (every 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.)

Join by Zoom: http://b.link/CPCommunityPolice

Join by phone: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 828 5917 0824, Password: 241758

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