WEEKLY BULLETIN | June 17, 2022
|
|
|
Celebrating Juneteenth
Officially recognized as a City holiday since 2020, and a federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
In 2020, the City of College Park officially recognized Juneteenth as a holiday to remember its historical significance and impact on American life.
|
|
All City of College Park offices will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Refuse and recycling will occur one day later than normal during this holiday week.
- Monday collections will occur on Tuesday, June 21
- Tuesday collections will occur on Wednesday, June 22
- Wednesday collections will occur on Thursday, June 23
Special collections for brush and bulky items will only be scheduled for Friday, June 24. You must call 240-487-3590 or email publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov to schedule a pickup before setting your items out to the curb. |
|
Summer Reading Program
The UMD Summer Reading Program is an instructional intervention program designed to help children strengthen their reading and writing skills. Trained reading teachers provide instruction in the areas of writing, spelling, phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. Students in grades 1 - 6 have multiple opportunities to read a variety of children’s literature and to participate in engaging, small-group activities.
|
|
Public Preparedness Survey
The Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management wants to hear from you. Take their Public Preparedness Survey (available in English and Spanish) about how prepared you and your family are for various disasters including flooding, hurricanes, tornados, and more.
|
|
|
|
Free Summer parking is in effect between May 28 to August 13, 2022 in the Downtown College Park Parking Garage!
Park there for free while you visit local shops and restaurants on weekdays after 5pm and all-day on weekends.
|
|
Purple Line Construction Update
From Purple Line: Update: Beginning on or about June 13, 2022, resurfacing of Campus Drive between University Boulevard (MD 193) and Presidential Drive began. Resurfacing will progress west on University Boulevard from Adelphi Road to 24th Avenue through June 24, 2022. Work may occur in two shifts weekdays and weekends, as needed, through completion. Temporary lane closures and uneven surfaces will occur during this effort.
|
|
Curbside Food Scrap Compost Collection Coming Soon!
Help us divert compostable materials from the landfill -- join the City of College Park's Food Scrap Compost Collection Program!
Soon, City residents can opt-in to receive curbside composting pick-up services. By participating, you help reduce excessive methane greenhouse gas emissions, protect our environment, and support the City in reaching its sustainability goals!
More information to come on how to sign up – stay tuned to the City’s website and media for updates.
|
|
Protecting our Tree Canopy
Trees are a vital part of our ecosystem. A majority of the City’s tree canopy is in residential neighborhoods -- this means our residents can make a big difference in helping to maintain our tree canopy!
On May 10, 2022, the City Council approved Ordinance 21-O-09, which will require a permit to remove trees on residential land. Starting July 1, 2022, those who wish to remove or prune a tree must submit an application for a permit. There is no application fee to obtain a permit.
|
|
Department of Public Works |
|
Items available to purchase from the Department:
Call 240-487-3590 for more information, or visit: www.colllegeparkmd.gov/products.
|
|
For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at: 240-487-3590 or publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov.
The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
|
|
|
|
Recycling
As you celebrate this summer, remember to recycle bottles, cans, plastic containers, paper, and cardboard.
|
|
Are you interested in having a tree planted on your residential property? |
|
The City is gauging interest in a potentially new tree planting program for residents. Planting is planned for the fall.
If you are interested in having a tree planted on your property by a contractor, please complete the interest form on the City website in the trees section or click here. When filling out the form, select "Tree Planting on residential property" or contact horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov.
|
|
Noise and Nuisance Municipal Infractions
June 6 - June 12, 2022
There were no municipal infraction issued for the violation of the Noise Ordinance, Article I, 141-1 Danger to Public Safety/Health or Article II, 141-13 Unruly Social Gatherings
|
|
A Note About Non-Target Organisms
We are very concerned about the effects of our activities on non-target organisms, like honeybees and bats. We only conduct truck mounted spraying or misting at night. Bees are not active at night. The droplets in the spray have an extremely small diameter. The surface to mass ratio of these droplets is such that these droplets do not leave residue on surfaces. They are like tiny parachutes. When they are pulled down by gravity, drag keeps them from falling. The point is that these droplets do not land or stick on surfaces. When bees become active the next day and crawl across surfaces, those surfaces do not have any pesticide from our spray.
|
|
Spraying to Control Adult Mosquitos
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has designated Wednesday nights for adult mosquito spraying in the city (when thresholds are met). Spraying will only begin after dark and may continue until midnight or later. Aerial spraying is not performed in the city. Spray applications are made by truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayers. If you see a truck in your community spraying during the day, please note that it is not from the State of Maryland. As a precaution, MDA advises residents to bring in pets, stay inside their homes and close their windows while the spray truck is in the vicinity. Please remain in your home for at least 30 minutes after the truck has left. If there are people outside when the truck passes by, MDA will not spray and will not return that night. The spray schedule shifts, and the frequency will be determined by surveillance data collected and complaints received. This means that your neighborhood may or may not be sprayed each week.
|
|
Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
May 27 - June 3, 2022
|
|
5/26 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment in the 9110 block of 51st Place. A motorcycle was racing in the neighborhood as the driver was stopped and issued 12 citations.
5/27 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and DePauw Place. 9 warning citations were issued
5/28 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at MD Rt. 193 at Rhode Island Avenue. The driver was issued 3 citations and 1 SERO.
5/28 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 Block of Baltimore Avenue and issued 39 “Mobile” Camera violations.
5/31 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 Block of Baltimore Avenue and issued 45 “Mobile” Camera violations.
6/1 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road at 51st Avenue. 2 citations and 5 warning citations were issued.
6/2 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 3 warning citations were issued.
6/2 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and DePauw Place. 3 warning citations were issued.
|
|
Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 29
Warnings: 31
Equipment Repair Orders: 4
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 0
Field Observation Report: 2
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Civil Citation: 0
Criminal Arrests: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 17
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 0
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
Loud Exhaust Enforcement Stats:
Citations: 3
Warnings: 0
SERO's: 1
|
|
Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
June 3 - June 9, 2022
|
|
6/5 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and DePauw Place. 5 warning citations were issued.
6/8 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) in the 5000 block of Berwyn Road. 2 citations and 7 warning citations were issued.
6/9 Contract officers responded to the shooting at Blackfoot Road and Caddo Street. Contract officers were the first units on the scene and provided first aide to the victim and recovered a stolen vehicle in the area which is part of the investigation. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the lower back. The investigation is on-going and appears to be an isolated incident.
6/9 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Berwyn Road at 49th Avenue. 12 warning citations and 3 SERO’s were issued.
6/10 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at 48th Avenue and Branchville Road. The driver was issued 2 citations and 6 warnings.
6/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at University Blvd. and Rhode Island Avenue. The driver was issued 2 citations and 3 warnings.
6/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at University Blvd. and Metzerott Road. The driver was issued 2 citations.
6/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at University Blvd. and Rhode Island Avenue. The driver was issued 2 citations and 1 warning.
|
|
Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 20
Warnings: 48
Equipment Repair Orders: 7
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: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 12
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 3
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
Loud Exhaust Enforcement Stats:
Citations: 8
Warnings: 10
SERO's: 0
|
|
Monthly Public Safety Maps
|
|
Small Cell Antenna (5G) Informational Meeting
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 7:00-8:00pm | City Hall or Virtual
Residents may have seen small cell wireless antennas being installed on top of wooden or metal PEPCO poles along roads in the area. Carriers such as Verizon and AT&T have or will soon be applying to install this same type of antenna in City rights-of-way. Installation of antenna on public land is governed by federal and City law. The Mayor and Council adopted a law and application process to regulate these installations and require a License Agreement to place the antennas, and have hired a consultant to evaluate small cell antenna applications.
City staff and representatives from the consultant, Columbia Telecommunications Corporation, will be present at the meeting to provide information about the City’s process and to answer questions.
|
|
|
|
City of College Park 4th of July Parade
Monday, July 4, 2022 | 11:00am | Rhode Island Ave.
We are also looking for marching bands, military units, classic/custom vehicles, dogs/animals, equestrian groups, majorettes, fire/police vehicles, cheerleading squads, groups, performers, motorized floats, clown/humorist entries, girl and boy scouts, and many others to join the parade!
Prizes will be awarded for the best entries in each category.
Entries must be received by 4 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2022. Apply here.
Rhode Island Avenue will be temporarily closed to traffic on Monday, July 4, 2022 from 11:00am – 12:00pm for the City of College Park's Fourth of July Parade.
Police will be in attendance to assist drivers; we apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
|
|
|
|
Celebrating Pollinator Week
Bee Hotel workshop on Saturday June 25, 2022, 1 - 4pm
Pollinator week celebrates the importance of native pollinators for our food security and environment.
The City of College Park's Bee City USA Committee and College Park Art Exchange will be teaming up to host a Bee Hotel Building Workshop, and all members of our community are invited to participate. A Bee hotel is a small structure that provides nesting sites for solitary bees such as mason bees and leaf cutter bees. These bees do not sting, are docile, non-aggressive, and pollinate most of our favorite flowers. Bee Hotels are easy to build and maintain, are a great way for kids and adults to learn about the life of pollinators and can help the local population of some bees thrive in our area.
The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 25th from 1-4pm at Davis Hall (9217 51st Ave., College Park, MD, 20740). You must pre-register and a small fee of $10 per bee house will be used to offset the cost of materials.
|
|
Please note that by participating in City events, you acknowledge and assume all risks and liabilities including possible exposure to illnesses, including but not limited to COVID-19. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged. |
|
Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Meetings
Zoom ID Number: 923 9857 4069
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.
|
|
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Regular Meeting - In person & Online
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm
- Mayor and Council Worksession
- Meeting - In person & Online
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Regular Meeting - In person & Online
|
|
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 phone: 978- 990-5399, Meeting ID: 833 9609 4990, Password: 720306
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
