AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8 P.M

AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8 p.m. AMENDED 10/20/14 - 10 a.m. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. QUORUM IV. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION VI. PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation P-12-14 Recognizing Melissa Dent for her Outstanding Service as a Business Counselor for Small and Minority Businesses in the City of Bowie Through her Work With America's Small business Development Center of Maryland

Documents: 20141020 - PROCLAMATION P-12-14.PDF VII. CITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES A. Appointments/Reappointments/Swearing-in

Documents: 20141020 - MEMO FOR COMMITTEE APPOINT.PDF VIII. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT X. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of September 15 Meeting Minutes

Documents: 20141020 - COUNCIL MINUTES 9.15.PDF B. Approval of October 6 Meeting Minutes

Documents: 20141020 - COUNCIL MINUTES 10.6.PDF C. Approval of Resolution R-55-14 Setting a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target for the City

Documents: 20141020 - RESOLUTION R-55-14.PDF D. Approval of Resolution R-66-14 By Two-Thirds Vote Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements of the City Charter to Allow the City to Enter Into a Contract With Tammal Enterprises, Inc. of Rockville, MD to Raze the Structure at 16302 Pond Meadow Lane

Documents: 20141020 - RESOLUTION R-66-14.PDF XI. OLD BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS A. Prince George's County Transit The Chief of the Prince George's County Division of Transit will discuss transit service in Bowie - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

Documents: 20141020 - P.G.C. TRANSIT PRESENTATION.PDF B. Maranatha Adventist Fellowship Church The applicant, Maranatha Adventist Fellowship Church, is seeking the City's recommendation of approval of a Preliminary Subdivision Plan (4-12012) for the purpose of constructing a two-story/28,869 sq. ft. religious institution and a 3,370 sq. ft. parsonage on a 6.7 acre property, which is zoned R-E (Residential Estate), and is located on the south side of 11th Street (MD Route 564), approximately 1/2 mile west of the MD Route 197 intersection - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

Documents: 20141020 - PSP 4-12012 MARANATHA ADV. FELLOWSHIP CHURCH.PDF C. Police Department Update The Police Chief will brief Council on the status of various matters in the Police Department

Documents: 20141020 - POLICE DPT. UPDATE.PDF XIII. ADJOURNMENT XIV. MOVE TO CLOSE SESSION Statutory Authority to Close Session, State Government Article §3-305(b)(1): To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals. XV. NOTE The Ethics Commission has advised that under certain circumstances, members of the public may qualify as lobbyists when they testify before the City Council. If so, the Bowie Ethics Ordinance requires that certain information be filed with the Ethics Commission. Please review the information about lobbying that is provided with the City Clerk. If you have any questions about lobbying, please contact the Ethics Commission or the Assistant City Manager. This meeting will be televised live on Verizon Channel 10 and Comcast Channel 71, repeated on October 22, 2014 and October 25, 2014 at 7 p.m., and web-streamed live

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOWIE CITY COUNCIL - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8 p.m. AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8 p.m. AMENDED 10/20/14 - 10 a.m. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. QUORUM IV. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION VI. PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation P-12-14 Recognizing Melissa Dent for her Outstanding Service as a Business Counselor for Small and Minority Businesses in the City of Bowie Through her Work With America's Small business Development Center of Maryland

Documents: 20141020 - PROCLAMATION P-12-14.PDF VII. CITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES A. Appointments/Reappointments/Swearing-in

Documents: 20141020 - MEMO FOR COMMITTEE APPOINT.PDF VIII. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT X. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of September 15 Meeting Minutes

Documents: 20141020 - COUNCIL MINUTES 9.15.PDF B. Approval of October 6 Meeting Minutes

Documents: 20141020 - COUNCIL MINUTES 10.6.PDF C. Approval of Resolution R-55-14 Setting a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target for the City

Documents: 20141020 - PSP 4-12012 MARANATHA ADV. FELLOWSHIP CHURCH.PDF C. Police Department Update The Police Chief will brief Council on the status of various matters in the Police Department

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOWIE CITY COUNCIL - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8 p.m. P-12-14

PROCLAMATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND RECOGNIZING MS. MELISSA DENT FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A BUSINESS COUNSELOR FOR SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF BOWIE THROUGH HER WORK WITH AMERICA’S SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF MARYLAND--CORRIDOR REGION

WHEREAS , America’s Small Business Development Center of Maryland- Corridor Region (ASBDC) is an essential counseling resource for small businesses in the City of Bowie, and the Greater Prince George’s and Montgomery County areas of the Capital Region; and

WHEREAS , the young, growth-oriented business community in the City of Bowie and the client companies of the Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC) benefit directly from the professional business counseling and coaching delivered at Bowie BIC by Ms. Melissa Dent, ASBDC Business Counselor; and

WHEREAS , Ms. Melissa Dent brings 30 years of accounting, finance, commercial lending, small business development and entrepreneurship to her work as a caring, passionate and outstanding professional ASBDC business counselor who is committed to assisting small and minority businesses with their growth and expansion needs; and

WHEREAS, in addition to all her professional duties, Ms. Melissa Dent found time to be active in the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, to be involved in her church and to establish the Purpose Academy of Growth, Empowerment & Success (P-A-G-E-S) to explore God-given purpose in life and understand “true” success; and

WHEREAS, in September 2014, City of Bowie resident Ms. Melissa Dent was selected to receive the 2014 national State Star award for ASBDC Maryland, a national honor for the top ASBDC business counselor in each state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland, are proud and pleased to acknowledge the years of outstanding business counseling that Melissa Dent has provided to small and minority businesses in the City of Bowie through her work with ASBDC and all her direct contributions to growth, economic viability and success of many client companies in the Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC) business incubation program located on the campus of Bowie State University. We also are honored to wish her well in all her future endeavors.

INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland at a Regular Meeting on October 20, 2014.

______Attest: G. Frederick Robinson, Mayor

______Awilda Hernandez, City Clerk M E M O R A N D U M

TO: City Council

CC: David J. Deutsch, City Manager John Fitzwater, Assistant City Manager

FROM: Awilda Hernandez, City Clerk

SUBJECT: City Committee Appointments/Reappointments/Swearing-in

DATE: October 16, 2014

Committee Appointments/Reappointments/Swearing-in:

1. Ms. Lisa R. Reid was interviewed on October 6 for appointment to the Education Committee. Council concurred to appoint her to the committee as a member for a 2-year term, please move to appoint her. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

CALL MEETING TO ORDER:

The Regular Meeting of the Bowie City Council was held on Monday, September 15, 2014 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Robinson called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:

Boy Scout Troop 29 led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

QUORUM:

In attendance were Mayor Robinson, Mayor Pro Tem Trouth, Councilmembers Brady, Gardner, Marcos (Arrived 8:12p.m.), Polangin and Turner; Assistant City Manager Fitzwater, City Attorney Levan, City Clerk Hernandez, Staff, the Press, and the Public.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS:

Mayor Robinson stated that Item (D) under the Consent Agenda would be removed per staff request to make minor corrections and would be presented back to Council at a future meeting.

Councilmember Turner requested to add Item (G) under Consent Agenda approving Proclamation P-12-14 Establishing September 22, 2014 as Car Free Day in Bowie.

CITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:

A. Appointments/Reappointments/Swearing-In:

1. Councilmember Turner moved the appointment of Jenmaire Dewberry as a member of the Diversity Committee for a 2-year term. Councilmember Brady seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. 2. Councilmember Brady moved the appointment of Valerie Hall Yancey as a member of the Arts Committee for a 2-year term. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. 3. Councilmember Polangin moved the appointment of Gail Elkins as a member of the Education Committee for a 2-year term. Mayor Pro Tem Trouth seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. 4. Mayor Robinson swore-in the new members to their committees.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Councilmember Turner moved the approval of Consent Agenda Items: A) Approval of September 2 Meeting Minutes; B) Approval of Proclamation P-11-14 – Declaring the Week of September 15, 2014

September 17-23, 2014 as Constitution Week in Bowie; C) Adoption of Resolution R-54-14 – Accepting a Proposal for Consulting Services Related to a 15,000 Square Foot Addition to the Planned 10th Street Park and Playground, and for Construction Drawings for Planned Improvements to the Bowie Railroad Museum in Old Town Bowie; D) Approval of Letter to Prince George’s County Planning Board re: Proposed FY16 Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Budget; E) Adoption of Resolution R-57-14 – Awarding a Contract to Garcete Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $62,000 for the Replacement of the Stage and Stairs at the Bowie Playhouse; F) Approval of Proclamation P-12-14 – Establishing Monday, September 22, 2014 as Car Free Day in Bowie. Councilmember Brady seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Prince George’s Zoning Ordinance Rewrite – Mr. Joe Meinert, City of Bowie Planning Director, introduced Mr. Derick Berlage from Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission who briefed Council on the County’s progress of rewriting the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The rewrite of the ordinance has many objectives; to make it a shorter and more concise ordinance, user-friendly, streamlined, modernized zones, a simplified development approval and master plan approval process. This task is being done in different phases. Phase I which was the Pre- Planning phase began in July of 2013 and was just completed in February of this year. At this point the County is in Phase II of the rewrite which is evaluating and obtaining recommendations from different public outreaches. The County Council hopes to approve the new ordinance in March of 2017.

Councilmember Polangin asked if the rewrite of the ordinance will affect the permitting process. Mr. Berlage responded that they are making sure that it conforms with the permitting process to allow for a smoother process.

Councilmember Brady asked if there have been any assessments to make sure there aren’t any dangers of doing a complete rewrite of the ordinance. Mr. Berlage stated that the rewrite needs to be done, and the County is working hard to make sure it is done the right way, hence the three year process.

Mayor Robinson thanked Mr. Berlage for his presentation and stated that all component players have to have a role in order to make the rewrite work.

B. CB-56-2014 (Draft 1 Amended) Assisted Living Facilities in the M-X-T Zone – Mr. Joe Meinert, City of Bowie Planning Director, summarized the memorandum presented to Council.

Mr. Robert Antonetti, with the law firm Shipley and Horne, representing St. John Properties, went over the proposed changes to CB-56-2014. They are in the form of footnotes; footnote 15 states that a Detailed Site Plan will be required and that a Conceptual Site Plan shall not be required. Under footnote 16 it will include verbiage on semi-independent living units.

Councilmember Polangin asked if this change of assisted living units would be in addition to the number required of senior housing when the plan was approved. Mr. Antonetti responded that it will not be in addition, it will be part of the required number.

Councilmember Gardner asked how many units are being planned. Mr. Antonetti responded that negotiations are in process with a potential user so they are not sure of exact numbers but all details will be presented to Council before any ground breaking begins. September 15, 2014

Councilmember Polangin made a motion to approve a letter be sent to the County Council supporting the amended version of CB-56-2014. Councilmember Gardner seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Pro Tem Trouth moved to adjourn the City Council meeting. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Awilda Hernandez, CMC City Clerk REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014

CALL MEETING TO ORDER:

The Regular Meeting of the Bowie City Council was held on Monday, October 6, 2014 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Robinson called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:

Mayor Robinson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

QUORUM:

In attendance were Mayor Robinson, Mayor Pro Tem Trouth, Councilmembers Brady (Arrived 8:05p.m.), Gardner, Marcos, Polangin and Turner; City Manager Deutsch, Assistant City Manager Fitzwater, City Attorney Levan, City Clerk Hernandez, Staff, the Press, and the Public.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:

1. Charles Walker and Harve Woods, Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire Association – Spoke to Council in regards to supporting County Legislation CB-22-2014.

CITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:

A. Appointments/Reappointments/Swearing-In:

1. Councilmember Marcos moved the appointment of Steven Andrews as a member of the Economic Development Committee for a 2-year term. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.

2. Councilmember Polangin moved the appointment of David Grogan and Benity Sewell as members of the Education Committee for a 2-year term. Councilmember Marcos seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.

3. Mayor Robinson swore-in the new members to their respective committees.

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mayor Robinson expressed thanks to staff for the wonderful job in hosting the International Festival; it was a great success. October 6, 2014

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

City Manager Deutsch reported on the status of repairs at railroad crossings by SHA; the repairs on the crossings at Central Avenue and Hall Road will be done sometime in the summer of 2015. The issue of installation of gates at Hall Road has not been decided yet, SHA will continue to study and make a decision in the coming months.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Mayor Pro Tem Trouth moved the approval of Consent Agenda Items: A) Approval of Resolution R-56-14 – Awarding a Contract for the Installation of a New Asphalt Shingle Roof, Gutters and Repair of the Rotunda at the Bowie Gymnasium; B) Approval of Resolution R-58-14 – By Two- Thirds Vote Waives Bidding Requirements for the Purchase of a 2015 Nissan Leaf from Nissan of Bowie for $29,661; C) Approval of Resolution R-59-14 – Accepting Bid for Interior Building Improvements for a Temporary Holding Room for Animals at Bowie City Hall, Located at 15901 Excalibur Road; D) Approval of Resolution R-60-14 – Accepting a Donation of Outlot I, Ashleigh Subdivision, Located at 2210 Davit Court, Bowie, Maryland 20721, from the James G. Sakellaris Family Partnership, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Record the Deed to the City; E) Approval of Resolution R-61-14 – Awarding a Contract to Fresh Air Concepts, LLC in the Amount of $74,074.45 for the Replacement of HVAC Equipment at the Belair Stable Museum and the Bowie Playhouse; F) Approval of Resolution R-62-14 – Approving the Second Amendment to the Water Tower Lease Agreement Between the City and APC Realty and Equipment Company at 3107 Belair Drive; G) Approval of Letter to Maryland Energy Administration Adopting the City of Bowie Energy Reduction and Renewable Energy Assessment Plan for Maryland Smart Energy Communities as Presented in Draft Plan Developed by University of Maryland-Environmental Finance Center; H) Approval of Resolution R- 63-14 – Accepting Bid for the Design/Build for the Replacement of Two (2) Dry Pit Submersible Pumps at Pump Station #1 Located at 12812 Holiday Lane; I) Approval of Resolution R-64-14 - By Two-Thirds Vote Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements of the City Charter to Allow the City to Enter Into Contracts with Various Snow Plow Contractors that May Exceed $25,000 in Aggregate Value; J) Approval of Resolution R-65-14 – Supporting an Increase in Certain Benefits Under the Prince George’s County Length of Service Award Program for Volunteers and Surviving Spouses. Councilmember Brady seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Bowie Center for the Performing Arts – Dr. Gerald George, Executive Director of the BCPA briefed Council on the current operations of the center. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. The Center was built as a public/private partnership, and is operated under a memorandum of understanding between Prince George’s County Public Schools, theMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the City of Bowie, and the Bowie Regional Arts Vision Association, Incorporated. In FY 2014 the center hosted more than 44,000 people in about 250 concerts, plays, ballets, meetings, play readings and art displays. Operating costs ran about $570,000.

Following comments from Councilmembers, Mayor Robinson thanked Dr. George for the presentation and encouraged him to do a presentation to Council at least every two years.

B. Land Use Legislation – City Manager Deutsch briefed Council on a bill entitled “Regional District Reform Act of 2015” which allows municipalities to create a Municipal Planning Board and on the Zoning Authority Bill which revises the current delegation of land use authority to become elective on the part of a municipality. Both bill drafts are with the bill drafting office of the Department of Legislative Services. The bills will be formally introduced in November and be heard by the Prince George’s House Delegation in December. As the process continues, staff will brief Council on the October 6, 2014 status of the bills.

Councilmember Trouth recommends that a discussion be had with PGCMA in regards to the second bill at an upcoming meeting. City Manager Deutsch will schedule with City Lobbyist.

Councilmember Brady encouraged staff to pursue looking into the zoning laws regarding fences and cargo trailers.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Pro Tem Trouth moved to adjourn the City Council meeting. Councilmember Brady seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Awilda Hernandez, CMC City Clerk

MEMORANDUM

TO: City Council

FROM: David J. Deutsch, City Manager

SUBJECT: Resolution R-55-14, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target

DATE: October 16, 2014 ______

The City’s Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and Green Team Executive Committee have been focusing on greenhouse gas emissions as part of their work over the past several years. A staff-led Climate Action speaker series was sponsored by the Green Team’s Energy Subgroup in late 2013 and early 2014. The three part series featured guest speakers on climate change, residential and business energy efficiency improvement and transit and trails. The focus of this public information series was to identify likely measures that could be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Greenhouse gas emission targets have been set by many levels of government. The table below provides information for several of these.

Jurisdiction Base Year Target Prince George’s County 2008 80% by 2050 State of Maryland 2006 25% by 2020 MWCOG 2005 20% by 2020 80% by 2050 City of Baltimore 2010 15% by 2020 Washington, D.C. 2006 30% by 2020 50% by 2050 EECS Report - Citywide 2007 20% by 2020

The City’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) document, referenced in the above chart, was accepted by Council in 2010. The Strategy tentatively recommended setting a reduction goal of 20% by 2020, but it lacked any supporting analysis based on community characteristics. At their meeting of September 3, 2014 the Environmental Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend that City Council adopt a specific reduction target of at least 20% below 2007 levels by the Year 2020. The EAC’s recommendation was determined only after a range of specific actions appropriate to Bowie were identified and corresponding 2 Resolution R-55-14, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target

greenhouse gas reduction estimates were made. The EAC stipulated that the 20% reduction should be viewed as the minimum threshold, and the City should strive to exceed it.

Subsequent to the EAC’s September meeting, staff discovered several errors were made by the City’s consultant, Environmental Resources Management (ERM), when they attempted to quantify the greenhouse gas reductions of the measures identified by the City. A revised analysis provided by ERM in September identified that the 18 potential actions they evaluated would, if fully implemented, only achieve 69% of the intended 20% reduction target (resulting in a 14% community-scale reduction by 2020). ERM had previously reported (incorrectly) that the recommended actions would reduce emissions by 27% below 2007 levels. The EAC reviewed the updated information at their meeting of October 9, 2014 and voted unanimously to continue with the overall reduction target of 20% below 2007 levels by the Year 2020. The EAC recommends that the Climate Action Plan, now being prepared by staff, acknowledge that only a 14% reduction is potentially achievable with the actions identified, but that technological innovations, better data gathering methods, and individual actions taken by other sectors of the economy into the future will result in the City coming close to meeting the 20% target reduction goal. While these cannot be quantified, staff believes it is reasonable to attribute substantial weight to them. The EAC also recommends tracking progress on the actions and reporting on them biennially.

In summary, the amount of reduction needed to achieve a 20% decrease from the documented 2007 community emissions (also accounting for emissions generated during the time period between 2013 and 2020) is estimated to be over 70,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (equivalent) emissions. The draft Climate Action Plan prepared by staff presents potential actions that will reduce over 48,124 metric tons of carbon dioxide (equivalent) emissions, if fully implemented, leaving a gap of 21,881 metric tons of carbon dioxide (equivalent) emissions:

TOTAL EMISSIONS REDUCTION NEEDED @ 20% 70,005 METRIC TONS CO2e TOTAL REDUCTIONS FROM PROPOSED ACTIONS 48,124 METRIC TONS CO2e DIFFERENCE 21,881 METRIC TONS CO2e

Staff intends to release the draft Climate Action Plan for public review and comment in the coming weeks, and a City Council public hearing on the Plan is tentatively scheduled for December 1, 2014. Adopting a specific target by Council Resolution is a key step in the preparation of a climate action plan. It is recommended that Council take this policy step at this juncture to confirm the intended direction by approving the recommended reduction target of at least 20% below 2007 levels by 2020.

Recommendation

It is recommended that Council APPROVE Resolution R-55-14.

R-55-14

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND SETTING A GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGET FOR THE CITY

WHEREAS, the City has completed a Local Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis and a Community Greenhouse Gas Analysis, and a draft Climate Action Plan has been prepared to establish a strategy for reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the City; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and Green Team Executive Committee have participated in the preparation of the Community Greenhouse Gas Analysis and Climate Action Plan, providing a valuable citizen perspective on the topic of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Climate Action public meetings were held in late 2013 and early 2014 to gather public input on potential actions to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a specific reduction target to serve as guidance and direction for the City’s future efforts to reduce its own Greenhouse Gas Emissions and to encourage City residents and businesses to cooperate in the actions necessary to help the City achieve its reduction target; and

WHEREAS, the State of Maryland has adopted a Greenhouse Gas Emission target reduction of 25% below 2006 levels by 2020, and both City staff and the EAC have recommended a similar goal of reducing emissions within the City by at least 20% below 2007 levels by 2020; and

WHEREAS, the recommended target reduction was derived after study of many possible actions and a determination of which actions would be most appropriate and viable to implement in the City in order to achieve reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby sets a Citywide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target of at least 20% below 2007 levels by 2020.

INTRODUCED AND PASSED on this Twentieth day of October 2014, by the City Council of the City of Bowie.

______G. Frederick Robinson Mayor ______Awilda Hernandez City Clerk 1 City of Bowie a„ 15901 Excalibur Road O Bowie, Maryland 20716

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MEMORANDUM

TO: City Council

FROM: David J. Deutsch City Manager

SUBJECT: Waiving Bidding Requirements Structure Demolition— 16302 Pond Meadow Lane R-66- 14

ACCOUNT: Reserve for Contingencies account ( 01910- 55070) This Project is subject to reimbursement via Property Lien.

DATE: October 20, 2014

The City condemned the above-referenced single family structure as a result of a fire on January 4, 2013. Due to the lack of responsiveness by the property owners to take corrective action, the City of Bowie filed for and was granted an injunctive relief by the District Court of Prince George' s County ( Case No.: 0502- SP08188- 2014). The Order by Default allows the City of Bowie to raze the structure to abate the nuisance conditions.

Due to the ever increasing health and safety risks associated with the aforementioned property, it would be in the best interest of the City of Bowie to take immediate corrective actions per the Judgment issued by the District Court.

Although the project cost will exceed $ 25, 000 to remove all utilities, raze the structure, and fill the area of suitable materials, the Department of Public Works is recommending waiving the public advertising provision for contractual services. The estimated time delay of 6- 8 weeks to advertise and award a Contract will further unnecessarily subject the public to excessive risk.

After receiving competitive quotes from qualified contractors, the Department of Public Works is recommending Tammal Enterprises Inc. of Rockville, Maryland be awarded a contract in the amount of$ 40,318 to raze the structure per Prince George' s County Code requirements. The City will place a lien on the property, and at some point we will recover our costs.

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MAYOR G. Frederick Robinson MAYOR PRO TEi I Isaac C. Trouth COUNCIL Dennis Brady• Henri Gardner James L. Marcos• Diane M. Polangin• Todd M. Turner CITY MANAGER David J. Deutsch

City Hall ( 301) 262- 6200 FAX( 301) 809- 2302 TDD( 301) 262- 5013 WEB www.cityothowie. org R- 66- 14

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND BY TWO-THIRDS VOTE WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY CHARTER TO ALLOW THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TAMMAL ENTERPRISES, INC. OF ROCKVILLE, MD TO RAZE THE STRUCTURE AT 16302 POND MEADOW LANE

WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Bowie provides, in Section 61, that all expenditures for services, among other items, exceeding$ 25, 000, shall be accomplished upon written contract following a competitive bidding process; and

WHEREAS, the City condemned the structure at 16302 Pond Meadow Lane as a result of a fire on January 4, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the City filed for and was granted an injunctive relief by the District Court of Prince George' s County( Case No.: 0502- SP08188- 2014) to raze the structure to abate the nuisance conditions; and

WHEREAS, due to the increasing health and safety risks associated with this property it would be in the best interest of the City to take immediate corrective actions; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has received quotes from qualified contractors and is recommending the contract be awarded to Tammal Enterprises, Inc. of Rockville, MD in the amount of$ 40, 318; and

WHEREAS, the City will place a lien on the property and recover all costs associated with the razing of this structure; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland, that the Council, by a two-thirds vote in accordance with City Charter Section 62, hereby waives the competitive bidding requirements of Section 61 of the Charter for good cause; and

NOW FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland, that the Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with Tammal Enterprises, Inc. of Rockville, MD.

INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland, at a Regular Meeting on October 20, 2014.

G. Frederick Robinson, Mayor Attest:

Awilda Hernandez, City Clerk

MEMORANDUM

TO: City Council

FROM: David J. Deutsch City Manager

SUBJECT: Prince George’s County Transit Service

DATE: October 16, 2014 ______

On the agenda Monday night is a presentation by Ms. Tomika Monterville, Chief of the Transit Division at the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation. On August 4th, City Council reviewed the Transportation Priority List and noted a number of specific items related to transit. The City’s August 8th letter to Ms. Monterville (copy attached) identifies these items.

Also attached is a copy of the County’s Transit System map for The Bus. Ms. Monterville will provide an overview of the County’s transit service and what the City can expect in the future.

Staff strongly believes that it is time for the County's Five-Year Transit Service and Operations Plan (TSOP) to focus on ways to enhance transit service to, and within, the City of Bowie. The City has grown tremendously over the last several decades and now supports a town center, several million square feet of employment use and high-density multi-family development that did not exist in 1995 when the previous TSOP was approved.

Additional Background

In City Council’s past discussions of public transit, several major factors have become apparent, including:

1. Current transit ridership in the City is low in comparison to other areas. 2. Existing bus routes are not convenient to many areas of the City, in particular in the Mitchellville Road area where much of the new higher density growth is concentrated. 3. Despite some recent improvements during rush hours, the existing WMATA bus service is not frequent enough to attract riders. 4. With the exception of service to the New Carrollton Metro Station, there is a lack of external connections to other parts of the County. "The Bus" system operated by Prince George's County does not provide enough regular routes to Bowie. For example, the City could be better linked to Upper Marlboro via "The Bus". 5. The current WMATA fare structure does not provide enough incentives for youths or seniors to ride public transportation. 6. Public transportation within the City is inefficient and difficult. For example, Old Town Bowie and Bowie State University are not linked very well via transit to other parts of the City. 7. The existing MARC commuter rail station is underutilized. 8. A greater range of amenities should be provided at major transit facilities. 2 Memo re: County Transit

9. Financial aspects of providing any supplemental transit service must be considered.

The City Council supported all of the recommendations for Bowie contained in the WMATA Regional Bus Study's "Draft Operating Plan", including:

• Upgrading customer facilities. • Establishment of a hub and circulator concept to replace the traditionally inefficient bus routes. • Improving the three (3) hub locations identified in the study as transit stations, including: (1) Bowie Park-and-Ride Lot on Northview Drive; (2) Pointer Ridge; and (3) Marketplace/MD 450. • Supporting the need for route rationalization in Bowie. Significantly enhanced circulation patterns and a better level of service would tie the communities that make up Bowie more tightly together and enhance access to activity centers at Pointer Ridge, Bowie Town Center, Route 450 Mainstreet and Old Town Bowie, as well as offering enhanced coverage for parts of Bowie that now have no service at all. • Establishing the MD 450 corridor as a near-term (2003-2008) priority for Running Way improvements and endorsing recommendations to extend RapidBus (Bus Rapid Transit) services to Bowie via Annapolis Road, if restructuring plan proves successful. • Adding Sunday service to the C29 Route. • Continuing to examine a circumferential route to serve trips between Greenbelt and the southern part of Bowie following the MD 193 corridor and MD 214 to the new transit center at Pointer Ridge.

The City Council also supported all of the service recommendations contained in the County’s Five-Year TSOP, which include the following proposed changes for the Bowie area:

• One new route for TheBus, "Bowie-Collington-Karington to Upper Marlboro", provided weekdays only between 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM with a 30-minute frequency/peak and a 60- minute frequency/off-peak. Implementation Year: Year 2; Cost: $913,977.

• Bowie Area - Metrobus Rationalization/Conversion. Adjust Metrobus Routes B21, B22, B24, B25 and C28. Implementation Year: Year 4; Cost: ($748,030 cost savings in State of Maryland contribution to WMATA).

• Bowie Area - TheBus - Create TheBus Routes C1, C2, C3; extend TheBus Route 15 to Greenbelt Metrorail Station; Create TheBus Plus. Implementation Year: Year 4; Cost: $1,204,243.

• New TheBus MD 193 Corridor Route (Upper Marlboro to College Park/Langley Park. New service provided weekdays only between 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM with a 30-minute frequency/peak and a 60-minute frequency/off-peak. Implementation Year: Year 4; Cost: $1,429,554.

• New TheBus Largo Town Center Metrorail Station to Upper Marlboro via Central Avenue. New service provided weekdays only between 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM with a 30-minute frequency/peak and a 60-minute frequency/off-peak. Implementation Year: Year 5; Cost: $913,917.

Attachments C1ty. • 0fB · 0'\'Vle.· • 15901 Excalibur Road Bon·ie, Maryland 20716

August 8, 2014

Ms. Tomika Monterville Chief, Transit Planning Section Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 320 Largo, Maryland 20774

RE: Transit Service in the City of Bowie

Dear Ms. Monterville:

The Bowie City Council requests your attendance at a future City Council meeting to discuss transit service in Bowie. The City is especially interested in hearing about the County's Transit Service Operations Plan (TSOP) and what future plans might exist for expanding the County's "The Bus., service. On August 4, 2014 the City Council reviewed its Transportation Priority List and recommended the following transit priorities:

I. Designate the US 50 corridor as a Priority Transit Corridor for future planning. 2. Establish a downtown circulator route serving the Bowie Center, including Covington and Melford. 3. Establish a regional transit route from Annapolis to Laurel via the North view Park-and-Ride lot. 4. Establish County bus (The Bus) service between the 450 Mainstreet area and the City of Greenbelt. 5. Evaluate County bus (The Bus) service between Bowie Town Center and Largo Town Center, including service along Wood more, Mount Oak and Mitchellville Roads. 6. Evaluate County bus (The Bus) service between Fairwood and Upper Marlboro, via Fairwood Parkway, Church Road, Leeland Road and US 301. 7. Continue to a

The City Council looks fonvard to meeting with you. Please indicate which of the October meeting dates (October 6 or October 20) works best for you. I look forward to hearing from you.

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LAND USE PETITION IN THE BOWIE PLANNING AREA

Md.-National Capital Park and Planning Commission ID: Preliminary Subdivision Plan #4-12012 Bowie Advisory Planning Board #12-20 Date: October 16, 2014 ------INTRODUCTORY NOTE: The proposed application is a request for approval: _____ (a) of a zoning type case involving the specific use of land; _____ (b) of a conceptual site plan; __X__ (c) to subdivide property into building lots and obtain adequate public facilities approval; ___ __ (d) of a site plan for building and parking design, landscaping, architecture, etc. under the development regulations of Prince George’s County. The application has been referred to the City for our review and recommendation. The position of the Bowie Advisory Planning Board in this matter is advisory to the City Council. The City Council will also conduct a public hearing on this application and their vote will become the final City recommendation. Persons wishing to participate in these hearings must submit written testimony or sign up to speak at each public hearing. Each person wishing to speak at the City’s hearings will be given up to five (5) minutes. To participate in the County’s hearings, you must make a separate, written request to become a person of record.

GENERAL DATA: 1. Nature of Petition: Preliminary Subdivision Plan 2. Petitioner: Maranatha Adventist Fellowship Church 3. Represented by: Mr. Ken Burruss, Alpha-Omega Systems, LLC 4. Location of Petitioned Property: 13325 11th Street (MD Route 564) 5. Proposed Use of Petitioned Property: Church/Religious Institution 6. Size/Zone of Petitioned Property: 6.7 acres/Zoned: Residential Estate (R-E) 7. Date of Hearing before BAPB: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. 8. Date of Hearing before City Council: Monday, October 20, 2014 at 8:00 P.M. 9. Date of Hearing before M-NCPPC: November 6, 2014 10. Date of Hearing before Hearing Examiner: N/A 11. Date of Hearing before District Council: N/A

NOTICES/LEGALS Date Number of Mailing/Signs Notice sent to Adj. Properties: 10/07/14 64 ______Notice sent to Parties of Record N/A ______Date Signs Posted: 09/29/14 1 ______Date Legal Sent: N/A ______Date Legal Appeared: N/A

RECOMMENDATIONS: 12. Department of Planning & Economic Development Recommendation: The Department of Planning & Economic Development staff recommends APPROVAL.

13. Bowie Advisory Planning Board Recommendation: The Bowie Advisory Planning Board recommends APPROVAL.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: City Council

FROM: Lisa Avery, Chair Bowie Advisory Planning Board

SUBJECT: Preliminary Subdivision Plan #4-12012 Maranatha Adventist Fellowship Church

DATE: October 16, 2014 ______

The Bowie Advisory Planning Board (BAPB) met on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 to review an application for a Preliminary Subdivision Plan (#4-12012) in order to construct a 28,896 sq. ft./500-seat church, a 3,370 sq. ft. parsonage and a 116-car parking lot. The subject site contains 6.7 acres, and is located on the south side of 11th Street (MD Route 564), approximately ½ mile west of the MD Route 197 intersection. The property is zoned R-E (Residential-Estate), where the proposed use is permitted by right by the Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance.

Presentations Mr. Frank Stevens of the City Planning Department reviewed the staff report and recommendation for approval.

Mr. Kenneth Burruss, whose firm, Alpha-Omega Systems, LLC, prepared the plan, addressed the Board, saying he would be available to answer any questions regarding the site design and engineering.

Questions by BAPB Members Questions by BAPB members centered on the following:

How many seats are proposed in the church? Is there sufficient on-site parking? How many services will be held and how many church members are there? (RESPONSES: The church will have 500 seats. The on-site parking meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Church services are held on Saturdays. Presently, there are 117 church members.)

Are there any activities during the week? (RESPONSE: There are ministry sessions and youth activities during the week and on Sunday, which approximately 30 people attend. Worship service is on Saturday.)

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Who prepared the traffic study? (RESPONSE: The Traffic Group.)

What type of church building will be constructed? (RESPONSE: A 2-story building, with modern/contemporary architecture.)

Have any architectural plans been submitted? (RESPONSE: Since the application is for a Preliminary Subdivision Plan review and approval, not a Detailed Site Plan, architectural plans are not required to be submitted.)

Is a Stormwater Management Concept Plan (SWM) required to be submitted? (RESPONSE: Under the County Subdivision Regulations, a SWM plan may be submitted as part of the review of a Preliminary Subdivision Plan, however, the submission of SWM plans have become customarily included as part of a Preliminary Plan submission and review. A SWM Concept Plan was submitted to the City and is under review. No major issues are anticipated.)

How long has the church been at its current location? (RESPONSE: The church has been at the current location since 2008.)

How many members of the church are Bowie residents? (RESPONSE: Approximately 30 members are Bowie residents.)

Why has the church chosen to locate in Bowie? (RESPONSE: The location is fairly centralized, since church members come from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Northern Virginia and the Richmond, Virginia area.)

What will the impact of construction of the church building be on area residents? (RESPONSE: The impacts of the construction process will be like those of any other project. The impacts are temporary and work will only be permitted during the hours established by local ordinances.)

Was a Stakeholders Meeting held for this project? (RESPONSE: Because the City held a public hearing on the recent water and sewer amendment, no Stakeholders Meeting was held.)

Public Hearing The following individuals spoke during the public hearing portion of the meeting:

1. Ms. Melissa Gilbert of 8503 Triple Crown Road, expressed her concerns, which included:

• traffic along MD Route 564, vehicular access into and out of the site, and managing traffic existing the site;

• disturbance of the wooded area, causing animals to migrate into the neighborhood;

• not enough parking for the number of seats in the church; and,

• unsafe walking conditions along MD Route 564, where there is no sidewalk.

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2. Mr. Chris Nickas, 13323 Eleventh Street, noted his surprise that no landscape plan had been provided, and questioned whether stormwater management features are allowed in required bufferyard areas, as proposed on the subject site. He noted that no one from the church had talked to him about any issues that may be related to the development of the church property.

3. Dr. Paul Hester, who lives at 8512 Triple Crown Road, stated the following concerns to the BAPB:

• the impact of the development of the church on local residential property values;

• traffic and noise associated with the church – the neighborhood is presently tranquil;

• will the church serve a dual function, such as a religious institution and import/export operation;

• building architecture – will the architecture be compatible with the houses in the neighborhood; and,

• the impact on wildlife in the area.

4. Mr. Robert Koelsch, a resident of 8508 Triple Crown Road, noted his concurrence with the items Dr. Hester mentioned, and stated he is concerned about the future growth of the church and the increased traffic in the area that has occurred since the church has been there, as well as the generation of additional traffic as church membership rises. Mr. Koelsch mentioned that, early on, between 50 and 60 cars would park on the front lawn of the church property; now it appears that more than 116 cars are parked in the front yard area of the site.

Staff/Applicant Rebuttal Staff reminded the BAPB that the application is for a Preliminary Subdivision Plan, not a Detailed Site Plan. Therefore, no architectural plans are required to be submitted. Further, under the County Zoning Ordinance, the submission of a Detailed Plan is not required for the proposed use, which is permitted by right in the R-E zone. Additionally, MD Route 564 (Eleventh Street) is a State highway, not a City street, and issues regarding its condition should be reported to the State Highway Administration. With respect to distance and separation between the residential lots on the north side of Triple Crown Road and the proposed location of the church building, it was noted that the two open parcels between the southern end of the church property and the lots fronting on the north side of Triple Crown Road are 200 feet deep and were placed in tree preservation when the Huntington Crest subdivision was approved. Further, the southern portion of the church property, a depth of approximately 380 feet, are wetlands and will be placed in tree preservation and remain undisturbed. If the church operation were to expand, another Preliminary Subdivision application would have to be filed and additional public hearings would be held. Finally, the point was made that no new access points are proposed into the adjacent residential neighborhood. Vehicular access to the property will remain from MD Route 564. However, the existing access will be relocated approximately 50 feet to the north of the current one, widened and improved, subject to the review and approval of the State Highway Administration.

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Mr. Burruss noted that:

• the design of the development will minimize disturbance and water run-off;

• the future church building will be an improvement over the existing buildings on the property that are to be removed; and,

• the church provides services to the community.

BAPB Discussion Mr. Rogers noted that he understands the concerns of the community regarding traffic, but no new vehicular access points are proposed to encroach into the neighborhood, and the church service is on Saturdays. Additionally, while there will be noise associated with the building process, construction activities may only take place within the hours regulated by local ordinances.

Ms. Deidre Trass expressed her concern about traffic, and noted that she believes the traffic study is insufficient since it only looked at Saturday traffic, while there will be other activities taking place at the church other days of the week.

BAPB Motion Mr. Terry Rogers moved approval of the staff recommendation of APPROVAL. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ray Loftin and passed by a 5-2 vote (Avery and Byrd opposed).

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MEMORANDUM

TO: City Council

FROM: David J. Deutsch City Manager

SUBJECT: Preliminary Subdivision Plan #4-12012 Maranatha Adventist Fellowship Church

DATE: October 16, 2014 ______

I. General Information

Applicant: Maranatha Adventist Fellowship Church

Location: 13325 11th Street (MD Route 564) (Attachment 1)

Acreage: 6.7 acres

Existing Zoning: R-E (Residential-Estate)

Existing Land Use: Church and Residence

Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning: North: Residential; zoned R-R (Rural Residential) South: Vacant; zoned O-S (Open Space) and (R-E) East: Residential; zoned R-E West: Community Park (Huntington South Park); zoned O-S

Master Plan Land Use Category: Rural Residential

Sectional Map Amendment: Property rezoned via 2006 Bowie and Vicinity Area Master Plan and SMA from R-R to R-E

Water and Sewer Categories: W-3 and S-3 (Front portion of lot) (Public water and sewer exist in 11th Street); W-4 and S-4 (Rear portion of property) (Per Park and Planning’s Countywide Planning Division)

Police: City of Bowie

Ambulance Service: Bowie Fire Station (Huntington) (Company #19); response time is within the maximum 7-minute travel time

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Medic Service: Glen Dale Fire Station (Company #18); response time is within the maximum 7- minute travel time

Fire Engine Service: Bowie Fire Station (Huntington) (Company #19); response time is within the maximum 7-minute travel time

Fire Ladder Truck/Aerial Tower Service: Annapolis Road Fire Station (Company #39); response time is within the maximum 7-minute travel time

Public Schools: Per the referral from Park and Planning’s Countywide Planning Division, “the subdivision is exempt from a review for schools because it is a nonresidential use”.

II. Background Information The purpose of the proposed subdivision is to obtain adequate public facilities approval in order to construct a 28,896 sq. ft./500-seat church and a 3,370 sq. ft. parsonage, according to a note on the Preliminary Plan. There are presently three buildings on the site; two will be removed. The third building, a two-story brick/frame structure, will be retained. According to a note on Preliminary Plan, “The subject property and property-in-question will be used as a place of worship and administrative building only. No future plans for a school, nursery or any such usage are planned for the facility.” Church services will be held in the middle of the day on Saturdays; no services will take place on Sundays. The front (northern) portion of the site is within the City corporate boundary, while the remaining portion of the property is not.

III. Proposal & Analysis of Preliminary Plan #4-12012 (Attachment 2) The Preliminary Subdivision Plan for the site seeks to obtain adequate public facilities approval in order to construct a 28,896 sq. ft./500-seat church, a 3,370 sq. ft. parsonage and a 116-car parking lot.

Pursuant to Subtitle 24 (Subdivisions), a Preliminary Subdivision Plan may be approved if the Planning Board finds:

• that adequate public facilities exist or are programmed for the area within which the subdivision is located; and,

• the subdivision is designed in accordance with the provisions for woodland conservation and tree preservation.

The Subdivision Regulations also state that the submission of a stormwater management concept plan may be required prior to approval of the preliminary plan.

A. Adequate Public Facilities (APF) 1. Water and Sewerage Facilities According to the referral from the County Department of the Environment, the front portion of subject site is in Water Category W-3 and Sewer Category S-3, meaning that public water and sewer exist to Preliminary Subdivision Plan #4-12012 3 Maranatha Adventist Fellowship Church

the site, while the rear portion of the property is in Water Category W-4 and Sewer Category S-4. COMMENT: Public water and sewer lines currently exist in 11th Street and abut the property. Prior to site development, water and sewer line extensions, and all related water/sewer structures, appurtenances and systems for this project, are required be approved by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). This criterion is satisfied.

2. Police Facilities Since the subject site is partially located within the City, the Bowie Police Department will provide service to this property/use. COMMENT: Since police service will be provided by the City’s Police Department, this criterion is satisfied.

3. Fire and Rescue Facilities According to Park and Planning’s Countywide Planning Division referral, the site of this subdivision is within the maximum 7-minute travel time for all four first due emergency response units (engine, ladder truck, ambulance and paramedic). COMMENT: Since all four first due emergency response services are within the maximum 7-minute travel time, this criterion is satisfied.

4. School Facilities COMMENT: Per the referral of the Countywide Planning Division within Park and Planning, “the subdivision is exempt from a review for schools because it is a nonresidential use.” Consequently, this criterion is not applicable.

5. Traffic Impacts COMMENT: As part of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan application, the applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Study (TIS), which reviewed existing traffic conditions, background traffic conditions and total future traffic conditions when the site is anticipated to be fully developed in 2015. The study also analyzed three (3) intersections: MD Route 197/MD Route 564 intersection; MD Route 564 at 11th Street and Chestnut Avenue; and, MD Route 564/new site access. Since worship services are proposed during Saturdays, traffic data collection and analyses were performed for the Saturday peak period of 11 AM to 2 PM. The study found that the two existing intersections currently maintain acceptable levels of service during the Saturday peak period, and each intersection “is projected to maintain acceptable operations in the future when considering the impact of background developments.” Preliminary Subdivision Plan #4-12012 4 Maranatha Adventist Fellowship Church

With respect to trip generation and distribution, during the Saturday peak hour time frame, the future use is expected to generate a total of 361 trips (177 trips in; 184 trips out). Approximately 55% of the in-bound and out-bound trips are forecast from the east, traveling through the MD Route 197 intersection, while 45% of the in-bound and out-bound trips will travel along MD Route 564 from the west.

The two existing intersections analyzed by the traffic study are projected to maintain acceptable operations in the future. Level-of- Service (LOS) A is projected for the MD Route 197/MD Route 564 intersection in the morning peak hour, while the LOS at the MD Route 564/11th Street/Chestnut Avenue intersections in the AM peak hour are A or B. Although a LOS E is projected for the left turn and through movements along east-bound MD Route 564 at the 11th Street intersection, this designation applies to the delay motorists will experience traversing that intersection. The projected delay is 43 seconds, which is acceptable since it is still under the established threshold of 50 seconds.

This criterion has been satisfied.

B. Stormwater Management Concept Plan (Attachment 3) A Stormwater Management (SWM) Concept Plan (#30727-2012-00) has been submitted to both the City’s engineering consultant and to Prince George’s County for review and approval. This plan proposes to manage stormwater using five on-site micro bio- retention facilities. COMMENT: The Stormwater Management Concept Plan is currently being reviewed by the City’s engineering consultant, since the area of site development is within the corporate limits of the City. All of the micro bio-retention facilities are proposed to be planted with several varieties of native shade trees, evergreen trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Upon approval of the SWM Concept Plan, this criterion will be met.

C. Woodland Conservation Plan, Type-I (Attachment 4) A Type-I Woodland Conservation Plan has been submitted for review as part of the proposed subdivision application. COMMENT: Presently, 2.7 acres of woodland exist on this 6.7-acre site, which are found in the southern portion of the property. Applying the County’s Woodland Conservation regulations, 1.68 acres of woodland conservation are required. The 2.7 acres of existing woodland are proposed to be preserved. Therefore, the woodland conservation requirement will be met on-site. This criterion is satisfied.

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D. Conformance with Area Master Plan COMMENT: The subject property was retained in a residential land use category by the 2006 Bowie and Vicinity Area Master Plan and Sectional Map Amendment, and was subsequently rezoned from R-R to R-E. Under the County Zoning Ordinance, a church/religious institutional use is permitted by right in the R-E zone, and is consistent with the residential land use designation shown in the adopted Master Plan and with the R-E zoning for the property.

IV. Recommendation Since the development proposal meets the Adequate Public Facilities test and complies with the criteria for approval of a Preliminary Subdivision Plan, it is recommended that Preliminary Plan of Subdivision #4-12012 be APPROVED.

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Memorandum

To: David J. Deutsch, City Manager From: John K. Nesky, Chief of Police Date: October 16, 2014 Subject: Council Update

Attached please find the information that will be reported to Council during the Police Department update on October 20th. In addition to the attached reports, I will cover the following material.

Staffing Authorized 61, Actual 54 Sworn, 4 Officer Candidates, 3 Openings

Midwood Lane Update on strategies and status

Speed Camera Update on sites and contract negotiations