WEEKLY BULLETIN | May 31, 2019
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
College Park Woods Spring Festival and Picnic
The College Park Woods Spring Festival and Picnic is tomorrow, Saturday June 1 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the College Park Woods park located at St. Andrews Place.

Meet your neighbors, local representatives and safety officers. There will also be face painting, funny hats, Story Lady and Bruce the Beekeeper. The City’s Sustainability Coordinator will be there discussing recycling, composting and the new food scraps drop-off program.  

Sponsored by CPW Neighborhood Watch and supported by a grant from the City of College Park.
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Free Summer Parking Returns!
Once again, parking in the Downtown Garage and City Hall lot on weekday nights and weekends will be free for the summer. Beginning May 25 through August 18, 2019, the Downtown Garage will have free parking after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and all-day on weekends. Be sure check out a restaurant or local business during this summer!
UMD Campus Traffic Advisory
From the University of Maryland's Division of Student Affairs, Conferences and Visitor Services:

Between May 28 and June 7, fourteen high schools from Prince George's County and Montgomery County will hold their graduation ceremonies in the Xfinity Center. Parking for the ceremonies will be in surface lots surrounding the Xfinity Center and the Terrapin Trail Garage. 

Members of our campus community should expect heavier than normal traffic and significant delays at the Campus Drive/Baltimore Avenue and Paint Branch Drive/University Boulevard intersections.

Please listen to  103.5 WTOP  or follow  @UMPD  on Twitter for the most current traffic information. 
We expect that each ceremony will last no more than two hours but the duration may vary, as will arrival and departure times of the participants. Please plan for heavy traffic delays as visitors arrive and depart these events and budget extra time for your commute. 
A WEEK IN REVIEW
Department of Planning, Community & Economic Development
Hollywood Gateway Park Construction Update:  Revisions to the plans were approved to resolve discrepancies between the structural, architectural and civil plans for grading, wall elevations and structural connections. Pepco approved the new electrical service to be an underground connection rather than overhead. Shop drawings for the steel pavilion were submitted and are under review. Concrete work has begun for the pavilion walls and landscape ramps. A revised schedule was submitted calling for project completion at the end of September.

Hollywood Commercial District Streetscape Design:   Site investigations and surveys have been completed including an existing tree inventory to identify species, size and condition. Utility research is continuing and preliminary design plans for review are expected in July.

Community Development Grant Applications:  Grant applications totaling more than $1.1 million dollars have recently been approved, are pending approval or in the process of being submitted. More detail about these grants can be found in an Information Report for the June 4 City Council Worksession.
Department of Public Works
Crews are working diligently on move-outs.

Crews repaired a Parking Lot Light at the College Park Woods Pool Property.

Last week, we diverted 522lbs of food scraps! Keep up the great work! For more information, visit collegeparkmd.gov/foodscraps.

The Department coordinated logistics for this past Memorial Day event.


100 cubic yards of engineered wood fiber mulch were delivered to Duvall Field for mulching at City playgrounds north of 193, including Duvall, Muskogee, Hollywood and Davis playgrounds.

Awarded contract tree work for routine scheduled maintenance to include tree pruning and removals

MDA Mosquito Control Control Program
  • The City cooperates with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) to identify and control mosquito populations. The program consists of:
  • Larviciding standing water; treatments are made by MDA personnel to known areas of standing water to control mosquito larva preventing their development into adult mosquitoes. MDA does this every 4-6 weeks.
  • Spraying to control adult mosquitoes has begun and goes through early September. Spraying for adult mosquitoes may occur in College Park (weather permitting) after dusk on Wednesday evenings by truck mounted ultra-low volume sprayers. MDA does not spray individual properties; they treat neighborhoods that meet certain thresholds.
  • Prince George’s County Health Department reminds residents to follow the three D’s to keep mosquitoes away:
  • Drain: Standing water attracts mosquitoes. Empty out any outside water containers near your home at least once per week
  • Dress: Dark clothing attracts mosquitoes. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
  • Defend: Properly apply an EPA-registered repellent such as DEET, picaridin, IR 3535, or oil of lemon-eucalyptus. For permanent areas of standing water (ponds, rain barrels, etc), contact the City's Department of Public Works for a mosquito torpedo which releases an insect growth regulator in water that prevents adult mosquito development.
  • To report areas of heavy mosquito populations, go to the following link and provide your information http://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=740Kl54#
  • Request for Exemption from Adult Mosquito Control Services:
  • Any resident who wishes to have his/her property excluded from adult mosquito control pesticide applications by truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayers must fill out this form annually. Click here for application.
  • For more information, please visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/pets#mosquitoes.

Tree programs offered by the City
  • Right-of-Way Tree Planting: If you would like a tree planted in the right-of way in front of your home, please contact Brenda Alexander to discuss options at 240-487-3595 or balexander@collegeparkmd.gov.
  • Tree Canopy Enhancement Program: The City has a program to reimburse the cost (up to $150.00) of approved trees on private property, called the Tree Canopy Enhancement Program (TCEP). Click here for more information and application.
For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at: 240-487-3590 or

The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave.
Items available to purchase from the Department:

55-gallon rain barrels for $72 (don't forget about the County's rain check rebate to offset the cost!). Click here for more information.

Yard Waste Carts for City residents for $25. Click here for more information.

Backyard Composting Bins for $20 (City residents) and $40 (non-residents). Click here for more information.

SMARTLEAF® compost ($28 cubic yard) and wood mulch ($12 cubic yard) are available for pick up and delivery. Click here for more information.
Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
May 10 - 16, 2019
5/14 Contract officer responded to a call for service for the activation of a burglary alarm in the 5000 block of Odessa Road. The alarm was accidentally activated by the homeowner.

5/14 Contract officer on routine patrol issued a criminal citation for urinating in public in the 8100 block of Baltimore Avenue.
5/16 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street.  3 citations and 4 warnings were issued.
Contract Officers conducted numerous checks at the parking garage regarding the complaint of a homeless individual sleeping in the stairwell.
Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 29
Warnings: 95
Equipment Repair Orders: 9
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 0
Field Observation Report: 2
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 1
Civil Citation: 0
Criminal Arrests: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 11
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0
Zone 2/Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 2/Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Citations: 0
Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 0
May 17 - 23, 2019
5/17 Contract officer responded to a call for service for a report of a solicitor in the 9700 block of Wichita Avenue. The officer made contact with solicitor as he was operating without a permit. The solicitor was very cooperative as he was sent on his way after he was instructed to obtain a permit.
5/22 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 4000 block of Greenbelt Road. 23 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”
5/22 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 5200 block of Campus Drive. 12 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”
5/23 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue. 23 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”
5/23 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 4500 block of Campus Drive. 17 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”
5/23 Contract officer initiated 3 traffic stops in the College Park Estates neighborhood and issued 6 citations.
Contract Officers conducted numerous checks at the parking garage regarding the complaint of a homeless individual sleeping in the stairwell.
Contract Officers conducted numerous checks in the 7500 block of Dartmouth Ave.
Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 45
Warnings: 60
Equipment Repair Orders: 3
Distracted Driving Citations: 2
Parking Citations: 0
Field Observation Report: 1
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: 8
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0
Zone 2/Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 2/Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Citations: 0
Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 3/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
Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019
7:00 p.m.
University of Maryland Lot 1

The City of College Park and the University of Maryland are once again breaking out the red, white and blue for a fabulous Independence Day celebration!

A FREE concert and fireworks spectacular are on tap for Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the University of Maryland Campus in Parking Lot 1 adjacent to Campus Drive.

NightLife will entertain from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. followed by a 30 minute Fireworks Extravaganza at dusk! Fun for all ages!

Please follow and like the City's Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date event information!

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Concessions open at 5:00 p.m. offering hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, ice cream, snow cones, soda and bottled water. Grass seating is limited, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Personal coolers are also allowed, but alcohol is not permitted. If you're thinking of bringing your pets to this event...Think again! Loud noises, flashing lights and large crowds can have traumatic effects on your pets. Let's do our best to keep them safe by leaving them at home.

In case of storm or the sounding of the weather warning siren, guests should seek shelter as directed by the University of Maryland Police Department. Rain date (fireworks only): Friday, July 5, 2019. For more information, please contact the City's Department of Public Services at (240)487-3570.
First Thirsty Thursday
Thursday, June 6, 2019
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Join the City/University Community every FIRST Thursday (of most months) for 1st Thirsty Thursday! Eat, drink and have laughs with colleagues and neighbors!

This event is appropriate for children of all ages (1 to 101). You may even win some College Park swag!

This month's event will be held at College Park Grill (8321 Baltimore Avenue).
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Notice of Meetings
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Mayor and Council Worksession, followed by a Closed Session.

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
Community Meetings
Note: These are not City meetings but have City staff or Contract Police as a host.
District 1 Coffee Club
  • Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Jason's Deli

Community Police Meeting
  • June 6, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., MOM's Organic Market Cafe
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