MD Route 197 Project Planning Study Update

New City Hall Project Update

7/7/08
Regular Meeting

PRESENTATIONS:

A. Proclamation P-12-08 - Congratulating the Bowie State University Women's Softball Team on Winning the CIAA Championship

B. 2008 Paraprofessional Award

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes of June 2, 2008 Council Meeting

C. Approval of Resolution R-39-08 - Awarding a Contract for Government Relations Representative/Lobbyist

D. Approval of Resolution R-42-09 - Allowing for the Reduction of the Performance Security Guaranteeing Construction of Storm Drain and Appurtenances at Ashleigh Station Under
Permit SD 1-0607

Memorandum and resolution

E. Approval of Resolution R-43-08 - Accepting a Grant From Open Door Housing Fund of Silver Spring, Maryland and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into An Agreement Accepting the
Grant Funds

F. Approval of Resolution R-44-08 - Awarding a Contract for Landscaping Services on Mitchellville Road and Six Storm Water Management Facilities to Sharp's Landscaping for Fiscal Year 2009

G. Approval of Resolution R-45-08 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Hot Mix Resurfacing and Coldmilling

X. OLD BUSINESS:

XI. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Interim Report of the Elections Task Force

B. BGE Tree Program Report - Public Hearing

C. Preliminary Plan #4-08025, Colts Neck - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

D. Prince George's County Water and Sewer Plan Amendment, Walker Pontiac Outparcel A - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Resolution R-35-08 - Authorizing the Transfer of Certain Amounts in the 2007- 2008 Budget

C. Approval of Resolution R-36-08 - Awarding a Contract to Paint the Exterior of the Belair Mansion and to Perform Window Repairs to Boblits Enterprises

D. Approval of Resolution R-37-08 - Accepting Bid for the Construction of the Pope's Creek Trail See memorandum and resolution.

E. Approval of Resolution R-38-08 - Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement of Section 61 Of the Charter of the City of Bowie to Award an Engineering Contract to Atlas Track and Tennis to Install a Synthetic Turf Field at Allen Pond's Murtaugh Soccer Field

F. Approval of Resolution R-40-08 - Accepting the Proposal for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Solid Waste Office Building and WWTP Administration Office Addition and
Interior Renovation

G. Approval of Resolution R-41-08 - Adopting the Recommendation of the Bowie Advisory Planning Board to Deny Variance BV-3-08, a Request for a Variance From Section 27-420(a) Of the Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance to Allow an 8-Foot High Fence Along the Rear Lot Line Along Old Chapel Road at 12307 Chalford Lane

H. Approval of Letter Re: City Code and County Zoning Ordinance (Cargo Trailers)

OLD BUSINESS:

A. Emergency Ordinance O-2-08 – Providing Supplemental Appropriations for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 for the Purpose of Funding the Purchase of Ecitation Electronic Ticketing Equipment, Renovations to the Bowie Playhouse, And a Study Related to the “Research and Interpretive Development for the Belair-At-Bowie Flight to Freedom” - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Urban Tree Canopy Analysis for Bowie – Public Hearing

B. BGE Task Force Final Report

C. BV-1-08 Oral Argument, 1307 Paddock Lane – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

D. Bowie Business Incubator Program Next Steps

E. Closing Cost Assistance Program – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Resolution R-30-08 – Authorizing the Reimbursement of Funds to the Bowie
Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.

B. Approval of Resolution R-31-08 – Accepting Bid for the Removal of Structures, Vehicles and Debris at Church Road Park

C. Approval of Resolution R-32-08 – Awarding a Contract to Boblits Enterprises for Renovation And Improvements to the Bowie Playhouse Located at Whitemarsh Park

D. Approval of Proclamation P-11-08 – Honoring Flag Day by the City of Bowie and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge #2309

E. Introduction of Emergency Ordinance O-2-08 – Providing Supplemental Appropriations for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 for the Purpose of Funding the Purchase of Ecitation Electronic Ticketing Equipment, Renovations to the Bowie Playhouse, And a Study Related to the “Research and Interpretive Development for the Belair-At-Bowie Flight to Freedom”

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Overview of Cargo Trailer Parking in the City

B. Police Department Update

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of April 21, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Proclamation P-10-08 – Celebrating Memorial Day 2008, By Honoring Those Whose Lives Were Given in Service to Their Country

C. Approval of Resolution R-29-08 – Adopting the Recommendation of the Bowie Advisory Planning Board to Deny Variance BV-2-08, a Request for a Variance From Section 27- 120.01(C) of the Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance to Allow a 14-Foot by 19-Foot Parking Area Within the Front Yard at 3005 Belair Drive at Approximately Ten (10) Feet From the Front Lot Line

OLD BUSINESS:

A. Ordinance O-1-08 – Approving and Adopting a Budget for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year
Beginning July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009 - Adoption

B. Resolution R-21-08 – Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2009-2014 – Adoption

NEW BUSINESS:

A. New Bowie Area High School - Discussion of Project Status and Funding Timetable

CONSENT AGENDA

A, Approval of Minutes of April 7, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes of April 14, 2008 Council Meeting

C. Approval of Proclamation P-8-08 – Observing the Week of May 11, 2008 as Police Week in Bowie and May 15, 2008 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day

D. Approval of Proclamation P-9-08 – Proclaiming May 1 Through May 31, 2008 as “Click It Or Ticket Month” in Bowie

E. Approval of Resolution R-27-08 – Extending the Term of the Baltimore Gas and Electric/ Citizen Task Force

F. Approval of Letter to the Prince George's County Council on the Fiscal Year 2009 Proposed Operating Budget and Fiscal 2009 – Fiscal Year 2014 Proposed Capital Improvement Program

G. Approval of Letter re: Naming of Future Bridge – WB&A Trail

OLD BUSINESS

A. Ordinance O-1-08 – Approving and Adopting a Budget for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009 - Public Hearing

B. Resolution R-21-08 – Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2009-2014 – Public Hearing

NEW BUSINESS

A. Hilltop Plaza Shopping Center Development Plan - Update

B. Resolution R-28-08 – Approving Projects for the Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program– Public Hearing/ Eligible for Action

C. City Gymnasium – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

CONSENT

A. Approval of Proclamation P-5-08 – Expressing Gratitude to Daniel Smith, Jr. for His Dedicated Thirty-Five Years of Service to the City

B. Approval of Proclamation P-6-08 - Designating May as "National Bicycle Month"

C. Approval of Proclamation P-7-08 - Designating "Bike to Work Day" in Bowie and the Washington, D.C. Region as Friday, May 16, 2008

D. Approval of Resolution R-22-08 – Awarding the Bid for the 2008 & 2009 4th of July Fireworks Display

E. Approval of Resolution R-23-08 – Accepting the Storm Drain, Streets and Appurtenances Constructed Under Permit SDP 2 0001 at Woodmore Estates Phase 1 and Releasing the Construction Securities Required Therewith

F. Approval of Resolution R-24-08 - Accepting the Storm Drain, Streets and Appurtenances Constructed Under Permit SDP 3 0001 at Woodmore Estates Phase 2 and Releasing the Construction Securities Required Therewith

G. Approval of Resolution R-25-08 - Awarding a Contract for Financial Advisory Services

H. Approval of Resolution R-26-08 – Waiving Bidding Requirements and Accepting Proposal For Repairs to Wells #1 and #2R

OLD BUSINESS

A. Ordinance O-1-08 – Approving and Adopting a Budget for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009 - Public Hearing

B. Resolution R-21-08 – Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2009-2014 – Public Hearing

NEW BUSINESS

A. BGE Communication Plan - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

B. 2008 Legislative Wrap-up – Report

C. Preliminary Subdivision Plan #4-06126 – Hall Station Village Center - Public Hearing/Eligible For Action

D. Community Shred Day – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

E. Huntington Sewer Matter – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

I. Ordinance O-1-08 – Approving and Adopting a Budget for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009 - Public Hearing

II. Resolution R-21-08 – Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2009-2014 – Public Hearing

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes of March 3, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes of March 17, 2008 Council Meeting

C. Approval of Proclamation P-3-08 – Recognizing April 12, 2008 As Arbor Day in Bowie

D. Approval of Resolution R-18-08 – Waiving the Bidding Requirements of Section 61 of the City Charter to Allow the City to Enter Into a Contract With Maryland State Archives (MSA) for Research and Development Services Based Upon the Sole Source Authorization Provided By
U.S. National Park Service and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement For Those Services

E. Approval of Resolution R-19-08 – Awarding a Contract for Third Party Inspection Services Required in Connection with the Bowie Playhouse Renovations to Independent Consultants & Engineers, Inc.

F. Approval of Resolution R-20-08 – Accepting Bid for the Removal and Replacement of a Roof Mounted HVAC System and the Removal and Replacement of an Acoustical Panel Ceiling System With Lighting at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

NEW BUSINESS

A. City Hall Project Update - Public Hearing/Eligible For Action

B. Detailed Site Plan #DSP-07066 – Harmony Place – Public Hearing/Eligible For Action

C. Preliminary Plan #4-07025 – Glenn Dale Golf Course Active Adult Community – Public Hearing/Eligible For Action

Code Compliance

New Fire/EMS Facility - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action -

No Staff Report

Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-1-08 – Amending Section 23 of the City Charter to Increase the Number of Members Who Serve on the Board of Elections – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

BGE Meter Issue Follow-up - no staff report