Legislation that I have authored, co-sponsored, or moved as of July 28, 2008
Information about vote counts, motion forms and background can be found at www.hyattsville.org
In the Clerk’s Departmental Report and the Council Meeting and Agenda Sections

Calendar Year 2008

127-07-08 SUBSTITUTE I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to negotiate the authorization for City participation in the County’s CDBG Program.

July 28, 2008 Consent Item:

126-07-08 I move that the Council authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to M-NCPPC in support of Rose and Randy Fletcher’s grant application to the Historic Property Grant Program in order to partially fund necessary restoration to Hitching Post Hill.

End of July 28, 2008 Consent Items.

124-07-08 I move that the Mayor and Council schedule a Public Hearing on the absenteeism of Council Member Douglas Dudrow on August 4, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. prior to the Council Meeting. [Rescheduled to September 8, 2008].

120-07-08B I move that the Mayor and Council fund the website project from previously appropriated funds within the administrative budget line. [While this motion passes the website authorization, Council will have to appropriate funds later in FY09 or endanger the Finance system replacement funded in this line item].

120-07-08 I move that the Mayor and Council, upon review and approval for legal sufficiency by the City Attorney, authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract with Civic Plus to redesign and host the City’s website: Hyattsville.org., in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000.00 and approve $43,000 supplemental budget appropriation of the City’s Unreserved Fund Balance to cover the costs of the contract. [Failed. Only 8 members present. Councilman Lizanne voting no with 8 votes needed for a supplemental appropriation].

July 27, 2008 Consent Items:

114-07-08 I move the Mayor and Council accept the petition of support for sidewalks to be added at major pedestrian access points and paths along the 41st Avenue between Queensbury Road and East-West Highway, Quintana Street approaching Queens Chapel Road, and 41st Place approaching East-West Highway received by the City on July 18, 2008.

121-07-08 I move that the Mayor and Council accept the petition from the residents of 41st Avenue in opposition to the installation of sidewalks on their block received by the City on July 14, 2008.

115-07-08 I move the Mayor and Council authorize City staff to proceed with  th application for Maryland Department of Natural Resources Community Park and Playground Grant funds. The funds, if awarded, will be applied to the cost of the purchase of material and installation of a mobility surface at Heurich Park, Hyattsville.

End of July 27, 2008 Consent Items.

July 14, 2008 Consent Items:

101-07-08 I move that the Mayor and Council approve the following items as consent: (1) to accept, appropriate, and authorize the expenditure of a $1,000.00 grant from Prince George’s County Arts Council. The purpose of the grant is for the Hyattsville Artist’s Market. The funds will be used for promotion and publicity for the market.

99-07-08 I move the Mayor and Council declare the following property for “surplus’ so that the property may be offered for public auction and/or otherwise be properly disposed: 1997 Ford Crown Vic 4 Door Sedan (Vin…333), 2000 Ford Crown Vic 4 Door Sedan (Vin…579), 2000 Ford Crown Vic 4 Door Sedan (Vin…578), 1996 Ford Crown Vic 4 Door Sedan (Vin…513), 1996 Ford Crown Vic 4 Door Sedan (Vin…503), 2000 Ford Crown Vic 4 Door Sedan (Vin…577), 2000 Ford Crown Vic 4 Door Sedan (Vin…218), 1990 Acura Legend 2 Door Sedan (Vin…335), 1989 Nissan Maxima 4 Door Sedan (Vin…697) (99-07-08)

100-07-08 I move the Mayor and Council approve a proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, August 5, 2008 as National Night Out in the City of Hyattsville.

102-07-08 I move the Mayor and Council re-appropriate grant funds awarded and accepted in prior fiscal years, which were unexpended as of June 30, 2008, but are still available for expenditure in FY09.

109-07-08 I move the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator t enter into a 36 month lease agreement with copier workshop for four copy machines at an annual cost of $16,020 plus maintenance costs. The contract to be reviewed by the City Attorney.

107-07-08 I move the Mayor send a letter to the Board of Zoning Appeals posing “No Objection” to variance V-66-08, a request for permission to validate existing conditions and obtain a building permit for a new driveway in the front yard of the premises known as Lot 12, Block 1, Willis Subdivision, re-subdivision of Northwest Hyattsville Subdivision, being 4008 Nicholson Street, Hyattsville, Prince George’s County, Maryland.

108-07-08 I move the Mayor send a letter to the Board of Zoning Appeals posing “No Objection” to variance V-71-08, a request for permission to construct a driveway in the front yard of the premises known as Lot 24, Block 29, Hyattsville Hills Subdivision, being 5716 39th Avenue, Hyattsville, Prince George’s County, Maryland.

105-07-08 I move the Council approve the Mayor’s appointment of the following residents to the Code Enforcement Committee: Mr. Tom Lopresti, 5221 42nd Place – Ward 2 and Ms. Nina Faye, 4004 Queensbury Road – Ward 3. The appointments will be effective July 15, 2008 and will terminate January 31, 2010.

103-07-08 I move the Mayor and Council schedule a Closed Session for Monday, July 21, 2008 at the close of the Council Meeting of July 21, 2008, to discuss a personnel matter.
End of July 14, 2008 Consent Items.

92-06-08 Salary Table Improvements based on 2008 Study I move that the Mayor and Council approve a four percent increase to the sworn pay table, a one percent increase to the civilian pay table, and a 3.44 percent COLA, as recommended in the 2008 salary study by Clear Management. These increases will be effective July 1, 2008. Furthermore, I move that the Council review the current promotion policy, the step increases, and the grade difference between sergeant and lieutenant and determine by September 30, 2008 whether or not to make any changes. If changes are adopted, the changes would be retroactive to January 1, 2008.

91-06-08 AMENDMENT [Revised language provided by Mayor Gardiner] I move that the Mayor and Council convey concerns regarding the level of staff resources in the Finance Office and authorize the creation of an additional full time position in the Finance Office. The City Council shall identify by August 5th and, through Council action, convey to the City Administrator any additional reporting information desired from the Finance Office. The City Administrator and City Treasurer shall report back to the Council at the first meeting in September 2008, recommendations for all the allocations of this additional resource (title, position description, responsibilities, supervision, etc.) and/or the reallocation of existing staff resources and responsibilities. The City Council will review the recommendation and may accept them or establish an Assistant City treasurer position. The impact to the FY09 Budget is $50,000. Furthermore, the Council affirms the significant value and contribution by the City Treasurer and the Account Clerk, and the intent of this motion is only to provide additional resources to the office.

91-06-08 AMENDMENT I move to amend the motion by moving the Mayor and City Council establish the position of Assistant City Treasurer to be effective January 2, 2009. The position to be a contract hire of the Mayor and City Council to assist in the planning, organization, coordination, direction and review, design of the City financial systems. The incumbent will assist the treasurer in his/her responsibilities for the accounting, controlling, audit, collection and disbursement of all funds of the City, budget development, risk management, reporting requirements and related work as required by the Mayor and Council, Treasurer, and/or City Administrator. The Assistant Treasurer will work under the direction of the Treasurer and City Administrator. The position description is to be submitted to Council for approval by September 15, 2008 and advertisements to be released by September 30, 2008. – Council President Atteberry moved to amend the amendment that expressed the sense of the Council that this agenda item form outlines a very clear and strong position of several members of this body in terms of a direction to go in but that other feedback needs to [be] absorbed and the staff needs to have time to get back to us with their recommendation on the feedback per this evening. (June 2, 2008).

91-06-08 AMENDMENT to add one patrol position for 10 months and to include a patrol vehicle failed.

91-06-08 AMENDMENT added one records clerk position to the Police Department.

60-04-08 Personnel Manual Update I move that the Mayor and Council request this issue (Promotion Process) be referred to the Hyattsville Personnel Committee for review and comment.

59-04-08 Code Enforcement Committee and Marketing Task Force Appointments I move that the Mayor and Council approve the Mayor’s appointment of the following residents to the respective task force/committee. The appointments will be effective April 15, 2008 and will terminate January 31, 2010: Code Enforcement Committee: Elizabeth Payer (Ward 3); and Marketing Task Force (new appointments and re-appointments): Celia Brickerd, (Ward 2 re-appointment); Jessica Wilson, (Ward 3 new appointment); Chris McManes (Ward 2 re-appointment); Alex Miller, (Ward 3 re-appointment); Aiyshen Padilla, (Ward 2 re-appointment); Pat Yinkey, (Ward 2 re-appointment); Miguel Corrigan, (Ward 1 re-appointment); Greg Tindale, (Ward 2 re-appointment); Sharon Edwards, (Ward 1 re-appointment) Rachael Magnuson, (Ward 2 re-appointment).

50-03-08 FY09 Budget Schedule I move that the Mayor and Council adopt the budget schedule for the FY09 budget.

39-03-08 Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-04 (Chapter 65.1 Health and Sanitation Committee) I move that the Mayor and Council adopt Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-04, an Ordinance whereby the City Council deletes all references to the Health and Sanitation Committee and substitutes the Code Enforcement Office for the appropriate duties.

38-03-08 Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-03 (Chapter 4 – Special Committees and City Departments) I move that the Mayor and Council adopt Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-03, an Ordinance whereby the City Council defines the information necessary for the Council to consider the creation of a committee, commission, or task force and further define the obligations regarding the operations of each committee, commission, or task force.

37-03-08 Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-02 (Chapter 14 – Volunteer Fire Department) I move that the Mayor and Council adopt Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-02, an Ordinance whereby the City Council deletes any reference to a City Volunteer Fire Department (Chapter 14 – Volunteer Fire Department).

36-03-08 Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution 2008-07 (C2-6.1. Compensation Review Committee) I move that the Mayor and Council adopt Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution 2008-07, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND, adopted pursuant to the authority of Article XI-E of the Constitution of Maryland and Section 13 of Article 23A of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition, as amended), to amend the Charter of the said City, said Charter being a part of the public local laws of Maryland (1963 Edition, as amended), which Article contains in whole or in part the Charter of the City  of Hyattsville, Maryland, whereby the Mayor and City Council make technical changes to the language regarding the Compensation Review Committee to clarity that the Committee makes its recommendations as to all compensation offered the Mayor and Council, rather than only salary.

35-03-08 Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution 2008-06 (C5-Article V – Finance) I move that the Mayor and Council adopt Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution 2008-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND, adopted pursuant to the authority of Article XI-E of the Constitution of Maryland and Section 13 of Article 23A of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition, as amended), to amend the Charter of the said City, said Charter being a part of the public local laws of Maryland (1963 Edition, as amended), which Article contains in whole or in part the Charter of the City  of Hyattsville, Maryland, whereby the Mayor and City Council delete any reference in the Charter to a Finance Committee.

43-03-08 Acceptance and approval of update to the City of Hyattsville’s Personnel Manual I move that the Maor and Council authorize the City Administrator to make the following change to the City’s Personnel Manual: Amend the definition of “Probationary Period” which currently reads “…the probationary period is the first twelve months of active duty…” To “…the probationary period shall be a minimum of twelve months (12) of active duty employment…”

40-03-08 Administrative Aide II Position I move that the Mayor and Council authorize that the regular full-time Administrative Aide I (Grade 107) position approved in Motion # 09-01-08 be upgraded to an Administrative Aide II (Grade 109) position so that it is in conformance with the City’s job classification system.

32-02-08 Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-04 (Chapter 65.1 Health and Sanitation Committee) I move that the Mayor and Council introduce Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-04, an Ordinance whereby the City Council deletes all references to the Health and Sanitation Committee and substitutes the Code Enforcement Office for the appropriate duties. (Chapter 65.1 Heath and Sanitation Committee)

31-02-08 Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-03 (Chapter 4 -Special Committees and City Departments) I move that the Mayor and Council introduce Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-03, an Ordinance whereby the City Council defines the information necessary for the Council to consider the creation of a committee, commission, or task force and further define the obligations regarding the operations of each committee, commission, or task force. (Chapter 4 -Special Committees and City Departments)

30-02-08 Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-02 (Chapter 14-Volunteer Fire Department) I move that the Mayor and Council introduce Hyattsville Ordinance 2008-02, an Ordinance whereby the City Council deletes any reference to a City Volunteer Fire Department. (Chapter 14 -Volunteer Fire Department)

29-02-08 Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution 2008-07
(C2-6.1. Compensation Review Committee)
I move that the Mayor and Council introduce Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution

2008-07, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND, adopted pursuant to the authority of Article XI-E of the
Constitution of Maryland and Section 13 of Article 23A of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition, as amended), to amend the Charter of the said City, said Charter being a part of the public local laws of Maryland (1963 Edition, as amended), which Article contains in whole or in part the Charter of the City of Hyattsville, Maryland, whereby the Mayor and City Council make technical changes to the language regarding the Compensation Review Committee to clarify that the Committee makes its recommendations as to all compensation offered the Mayor and Council, rather than only salary. (C2-6.1. Compensation Review Committee)

28-02-08 Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution 2008-06 (C5-Article V-Finance) I move that the Mayor and Council introduce Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution 2008-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND, adopted pursuant to the authority of Article XI-E of the Constitution of Maryland and Section 13 of Article 23A of the Annotated Code of Maryland
(1957 Edition, as amended), to amend the Charter of the said City, said Charter being a part of the public local laws of Maryland (1963 Edition, as amended), which Article contains in whole or in part the Charter of the City of Hyattsville, Maryland, whereby the Mayor and City Council delete any reference in the Charter to a Finance Committee. (C5-Article V Finance)

24-02-08 (Hyattsville Resolution 2008-05) Establishment of 457 Deferred Comp Plan for FOP
members (Blue Line plan) and approval of amendments to the City's existing ICMA-RC 401 & 457 plans to extend B1ueLine pricing to these plans I move that the Mayor and Council: 1) adopt the attached resolution (Hyattsville Resolution

2008-05) to establish a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, known as the ICMA-Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) Blue Line 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for the City's employees that are members of the Fraternal Order of Police; 2) adopt the attached amendment to Administrative Services Agreement for the City's existing ICMA-RC 401 & 457 Plans which extends the pricing being offered on the new ICMA Blue Line Plan, to these existing Plans; and 3) authorize the City Administrator to sign the agreements on the City’s behalf.

14-02-08 (Hyattsville Resolution 2008-~ Resolution of Support for Arrow Bicycles Neighborhood Business Works Application
I move that the Mayor and Council adopt Hyattsville Resolution 2008-_, a resolution of support for Arrow Bicycles application to the Neighborhood Business Works loan application.

09-01-08 Administration Aide I Position I move that the Mayor and Council 1) authorize the creation of new, regular full-time Administrative Aide position to serve the Assistant City Administrator and City Clerk and 2) authorize the City Administrator to advertise and fill the new position.

03-01 -08 Establishment of new 457 Deferred Compensation for all Police Department Employees (Hyattsville Resolution 2008-0J) I move that the Mayor and Council adopt the attached resolution (Hyattsville Resolution 2008-01) to establish a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, known as the ICMA-Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) Blue Line 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, which is designed specifically for employees of the City's Police Department, and to approve the signing of the ICMA Retirement Corporation Blue Line 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust (Exhibit A); Declaration of Trust of the Vantage Trust Company (Exhibit B); Administrative Services agreement with Local Lodge #119 (Exhibit C); and authorize the City Administrator to sign the Administrative Service Agreement and any other forms necessary to establish and continue in the Plan.

Calendar Year 2007

229-12-07 Proclamation for Ms. Linda Parker I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City a proclamation of appreciation to Ms. Linda Parker on her upcoming retirement from the US postal service after 23 years of service.

223-12-07 Declaring December 24,2007 City Holiday I move that the Mayor and Council declare December 24,2007 a City Holiday

221-12-07 Proclamation of Appreciation for Dr. Daniel J. McMahon, DeMatha's Principal I move that the Mayor and Council proclaim the City's congratulations to Dr. Daniel J. McMahon, Principal of DeMatha Catholic High School, for his selection by the Washington Post as the recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Educational Leadership Award for Private Schools. Furthermore, the Council requests that staff contact Dr. McMahon to arrange a time during a Council meeting that we may publicly present a City proclamation to him.

209-12-07 Assistant City Administrator Position I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to negotiate an offer of employment (enter into contract negotiations) for the Assistant City Administrator Position.

207-11-07 Chapter 95 Recycling Remitted to Environmental Committee I move that the Mayor and Council remit to the Environmental Committee Chapter 95 -Recycling for revision.

107-05-07 Establishment of Real Property Tax Rate Task Force I move that the Mayor and City Council establish a Tax Task Force, whose mission is to look at the City's projected revenues and expenditures for the upcoming five years (FY09-FY13) and determine if the City's taxes can potentially be reduced. The task force shall look at taxes across the board but focus on tax relief for residents, particularly those having fixed or limited incomes. The Task Force will consist of the Mayor, 2 Council Members, one of which will be liaison to the Council, the City Administrator, the City Treasurer and 4-5 residents to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Task Force will meet no less than monthly and is subject to the Open Meetings requirements and will solicit public comment during its meetings. The Task Force will prepare and present an interim and final report to the Mayor and City Council. The final report shall include recommendations on potential tax adjustments and be presented to the Mayor and Council for their consideration prior to the presentation of the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY09. The Task Force will sunset June 30, 2008. Council Member Matulef proposed an amendment that would have the interim report presented to the Council by the first meeting of November and the final report by the first meeting in January. Mayor Gardiner asked that the timetable be made when the Committee is created and the appointments have been made for the committee.

105-05-07 Diversified Technologies, Inc. (wiring contract) I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Treasurer to pay Diversified Technologies Inc. (DTI) the full amount invoiced ($15,316.36) for upgrades they made to the City’s IT network wiring.
NMN Proposed FY08 Budget I move that the Mayor and Council direct the City Treasurer to amend the proposed “draft” FY08 Budget to reflect the motion (Motion 83-04-07) mode last week regarding special pay and shift differential in the amount not to exceed $115,000 to be taken from the previously allocated funds in the HR Personnel budget for salary enhancements and for performance base pay incentives.

97-05-07 Pavement Management Program Sidewalk Installation Policy I move that the Mayor and Council establish the following policies and procedures regarding installation or reconstruction of sidewalks during the Pavement Management Program:

1. The policy of the City of Hyattsville is that continuous pedestrian sidewalks are important public infrastructure and that sidewalks should ordinarily be installed and maintained on one side of every block of every City-maintained street (two sides where existing), with exception as provided below.

2. Except as specifically authorized by the Mayor and Council, all new construction and reconstruction of public sidewalks shall be paid for by general revenues and not by special assessment of adjacent property owners.

3. Prior to installation of new sidewalk on any street(s), at least 30 days' written notice shall be given to all adjacent property titleholders on both sides of the street and a public meeting scheduled to provide opportunity for public to provide comment regarding installation of sidewalk in the subject location(s).

4. The Mayor and Council may decide by majority vote, based on good reasons including but not limited to the following criteria, to forego installation of sidewalk in a particular location:
a. A majority of the title-holders of properties on the block(s) attest by their signatures on a petition to be received by the City Clerk by the time of the public meeting that they are opposed to the installation of
sidewalk on their block. This criterion must be accompanied by at least one of the following:

1. There is insufficient existing public right of way or easement available for installation of sidewalk and it is infeasible to either voluntarily acquire the necessary easement or to incorporate part of the existing roadway for the sidewalk;
2. The block(s) are not on a through street (this criterion must be accompanied by criterion (a);
3. Construction of a sidewalk would present inordinate engineering challenges or costs;
4. Construction of a sidewalk would entail the loss of significant tree canopy.

5. The City shall make every reasonable effort to find creative solutions to problems cited in #4 before deciding to forego installation of sidewalk.

6. The City shall endeavor to remove or minimize obstacles within new or existing sidewalks to the extent possible without incurring significant additional costs.

7. The City standard for sidewalk width is four feet and all sidewalks below that width shall ordinarily be reconstructed, where feasible according to criteria described above, to conform to the City standard, with the City Council considering the following exceptions:

1. Streets in which Council has previously approved a different width;
2. The routes identified by the City Council, after receiving input from all concerned parties, including the report of the Hyattsville Bike & Pedestrian Safety Committee and the members of the public at a public meeting, which shall be deemed advantageous to have 6 foot width sidewalks except on blocks in which Council shall modify the standard based upon the criteria described in #4;
3. Blocks identified by the Council as having special need or special opportunity for wider sidewalks (e.g., blocks with commercial or other high-traffic frontage or where property owners bear all or part of the cost of installation).

8. New and reconstructed sidewalks shall be fully compliant with ADA regulations. .

9. The City staff shall apply these policies retroactively to blocks with no sidewalk on either side of the street in areas where roads were recently repaved as part of the City's current Pavement Management Program, including the exceptions noted in #4 and with the additional exception that sidewalks might not be installed on blocks were such installation would entail significant undoing or redoing of work previously performed as part of the Pavement Management Program. The intent is to complete any retroactive installation of sidewalks before the current-re-paving program is completed.

10. Property owners may petition the Council for installation of sidewalks that exceed those provided for by application of the Pavement Management Program sidewalk-policy guidelines; however, Council may require that property owners on the block(s) proposed, if such work is approved, be assessed for the cost of the work as provided for under Article VIII of the City Charter. Partial assessment of each property on a block may be required to provide sidewalks were there are unusual costs or difficult engineering requirements. In those instances the City will agree to pay for its share of the costs: work limited to routine sidewalk construction, but not for other required improvements.
I move to amend the motion to add to Item# 4B to state the following: If the curb to-curb footprint is to change by incorporating part of the existing roadway for the sidewalk addition or with expansion then Council's considerations will also take into account the impact on surrounding street traffic patterns. -Currie/Atteberry and Atteberry/Tierney (amendment)

93-05-07 Budget Review and Amendment Process I move that the Mayor and Council adopt the following budget review process, and the requirements and procedures for amendments to the proposed FY08 Budget:

1. Budget Review Process

The Council will review, amend, and provide preliminary approval of the budgets and budget narratives in the following order: Code Enforcement, Recreation, Legislative & Administrative Services, Public Works, and Police.

1. Budget Amendment Process
2. The proposed amendment should be written and identify the department categories affected, the specific amount involved, and clearly indicate the source of any increase in funding (general fund, within a department, or from another department), and the impact of the proposed change on the FY08 Council adopted budget guidelines.
3. Once an amendment is seconded, each member will have an opportunity to speak in favor or against the amendment and if necessary continue discussion by common consent before a vote is taken.
4. Staff will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendment prior to a Council vote.
5. At the June 4th meeting, the budget that is introduced for adoption (the Mayor’s Budget with the amendments passed by Council) shall not be subject to amendment.

38-02-07 MML Legislative Priorities Letter of Support I move that the Mayor and Council approve the Mayor sending correspondence supporting proposed legislation, which has been identified by Maryland Municipal League as legislative priorities for 2007. These bills include: HB 676 (&SB34) – Authorizes opt-out municipal electrical aggregation HB 611 (&SB 130) – Provides a higher level of funding from the State Aid for Police Protection from the state to municipalities HB 875 (&SB 423) – Allows local governments to purchase their street lights from utility companies.

33-02-07 Open and Fair Elections – Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution 2007-03 (Article IV – Legislation, Nominations and Elections) I move that the Mayor and Council adopt Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution 2007-03, A resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hyattsville, Maryland, adopt pursuant to the authority of Article XI-E of the Constitution of Maryland and Section 13 of Article 23A of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition, as amended), to amend thhe Charter of said City, said Charter being a part of the public laws of Maryland (1963 Edition, as amended), which Article contains in part the Charter of the City of Hyattsville, Maryland, whereby the Mayor and City Council include among the duties of the Board of Supervisors of Elections to make reasonable accommodations for voters with disability.

09-01-07 V-316-06 (4313 Gallatin Street) I move that the Mayor and Council support V-316-06 (4313 Gallatin Street) with “No Objection”, as the request does comply with the City’s policy for “non-conforming lots” and to authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support on behalf of the City to Ms. Anne Carter at the Prince George’s County Board of Zoning Appeals.

05-01-07 Jackson Subdivision I move that the Mayor and Council oppose the application to subdivide residential property located at 5806 – 5810 40th Avenue and that  the Mayor would send correspondence taking the City’s posittion to M-NCPPC prior to their scheduled hearing on January 25, 2007

13-01-07 Authorized an increase of sworn police officers from 35 to 38 to facilitate the hiring of additional officers prior to the opening of the theater, restaurants, and pub at the University Town Center and the assumption of police services in the University Hills area.

26-02-07 makes absentee ballots available for all eligible voters upon a statement that they will be absent or unavailable to vote on election day; specifies the time for emergency absentee ballots; and, requires all campaign materials to have an authority line.

27-02-07 includes among the duties of the Board of Supervisors of Elections to make reasonable accommodations for voters with disability.

29-02-07 makes available on the City’s website a standardized downloadable version of an absentee ballot request form and makes it available as a handout at the city offices.

35-02-07 approves the City’s IT Strategic Plan, creates an Advisory Committee, and named me as Council Liaison.

45-03-07 revises outdated and incorrect information in the City Charter and Code making Technical and conforming changes affecting City Special Departments, Committees, Commissions, and Task Forces. It also standardizes requirements for the establishment of Committees.