Status

Date

Name

Petition or Request

Action

Department

9/14/2020

Ms. Citizen

Via the zoom chat, requested the dog park be reopened.

A

7/13/2020

Greenbelt Resident

Inquired about CBD products being allowed to be sold at Greenbelt Markets

Staff has reviewed CBD regulations and believes that CBD products are allowed to be sold at Farmers Markets. Staff has reached out to the Board of the Greenbelt Farmers Market to inquire if consideration has been given to the sale of CBD products and is waiting for a response.

Planning/ Economic Development

A

7/13/2020

Lore Rosenthal

Requested that the Council use the other form of Zoom and she wanted clarification on the reopening of playgrounds.

Staff forwarded information to Council for consideration and explained playgrounds were already open during the meeting.

Administration

C

6/22/2020

Dr. Lois Rosado

Inquired about the FOP approval of the CBA prior to submitting a copy to the Council.

Answered during the meeting.

Administration

C

6/22/2020

Molly Lester

Inquired about the process of the CBA and when does the document constitute a public record.

The CBA was made public on the City's website 7/1/2020. The City Solicitor provided answer during the meeting. Correspondence from the Clerk.

Administration

C

6/22/2020

Cynthia Newcomer

Shared her concerns regarding the CBA.

Council approved the CBA at the 7/13/2020 meeting.

Administration

C

6/22/2020

Bob Rudd

Inquired when the CBA will be available for public comments.

The CBA was made public on the City's website 7/1/2020.

Administration

A

6/22/2020

Lore Rosenthal

Requested Council to explain the Zoom Webinar

Staff and City Solicitor provided answer during the meeting. Discussed at the work session.

Administration

A

6/22/2020

Bill Orleans

The City Solicitor answered during the meeting.

Administration

A

6/8/2020

Bill Orleans

Requested the City challenge any abatement request from commerical property owners.

Finance

A

6/8/2020

Amanda Jennings and Daniel Thies

Suggested the City explore using Land Value Tax as another revenue source.

Finance

C

6/8/2020

Beth Leamond

Requested that Composting USDA Grant Application be placed on the June 22, 2020 agenda.

Council discussed and supported the proposed 2-year pilot compost project and approved the development and submission of this grant opportunity at the 6/22/20 meeting. The grant applicantion has been submitted.

Administration

A

6/8/2020

Solange Hess

Inquired about the status of the 2020 Labor Day Festival Parade and the Outstanding Citizen with the cancellation of the Labor Day Festival due to COVID-19.

During the meeting Council discussed how the non-City committee canceled the event.

Council

A

5/26/2020

Dr. Ed Fallon

Proposed the Mayor create a Task Force regarding Tenant Rental Relief

Administration

C

5/26/2020

Bill Orleans

Inquired about the status of the Tenant Rent Relief letter.

The letters were mailed May 29, 2020, to all apartment complexes in the City corporate limits.

Administration

C

4/14/2020

Bill Orleans

Requested a hard copy of Ms. Ard's slide and Work Session agenda materials.

Mr. Orleans was provided the requested copies.

Administration

C

3/10/2020

Michael Gelen

Inquired about the status of hiring the Recreation Director.

Greg Varda was promoted Recreation Director June 2020.

Administration

A

3/10/2020

Bill Orleans

Requested the vendors to come and fix the audio in the Council Chambers. He also requested all candidates of the Maryland Primary to come to a Council meeting under presentation.

Refrred to Election Board.

Administration

C

2/24/2020

Bill Orleans

Requested the number of properties Council disccused in the February 12, 2020 Closed Session.

Mr. Roberts responded to Mr. Orleans request during the meeting by noting there are a number of properties Council discussed in the Closed Session.

Administration

A

2/24/2020

Dr. Lois Rosado

Shared her concern regarding the dead zones within the City limits

A was Work Session scheduled to discuss and review the Small Cell Procedures and Policy on March 11, 2020. A work session was held.

Administration/Information Technology

A

1/13/2020

L. Susan Brown

Requested additional senior swim classes during the week, and swim classes on holidays.

Staff have since looked into scheduling another session during the week. It will depend on instructor availability and the existing class schedule. Classes has been taken over by the City and continued as a new program.

Recreation

A-H

12/9/2019

Bill Orleans

Follow-up to request from 10/28/2019: requested non-citizen voting and immigration citizenship

City Solicitor has inquired of another attorney.

Administration

A

11/25/2019

Bill Orleans

Shared his concerns regarding the Election Board handling of absentee and early voting ballots. Council referred matter to Elections Board requesting a work session.

Referral sent to the Board of Elections. The memo explained the known information. Staff researching potential meeting dates. Mr. Orleans later requested to see ballots. Staff and City Solicitor are researching this also. Board has not selected date or done post-election meeting.

Administration

C

10/28/2019

Crystal Jones

Petition for the unapproved roadway on Ridge Road to be improved as the current drainage system is being clogged and needs to be fixed. She suggested a trail as a short cut for the elementary school for the students.

The drainage system has been unclogged by WSSC. WSSC will finish the restoration in front of the Jones’ in the Spring. The plans do not include installing a path on Ridge Road.

Public Works

A-H

10/28/2019

Bill Orleans

Requested non-citizen voting and immigration citizenship

City Solicitor has inquired of another attorney.

Administration

C

10/15/2019

Vijay Parameshwaran

Requested more diversity during the Festival of Lights and Celebration of Winter.

Staff will work on 2020 Festival with GILA and others.

Recreation

C

9/23/2019

John Campanile

Asked what was on Council radar/what plans Council had reference to the Bike Task Force.

The Chair of the Committee has been attending APB Meetings and is participating in completing updates to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.

Planning/ Recreation

C

9/23/2019

Bill Orleans

Asked the Director of Community Planning what was the City's interest in the Prince George's Planning Transportation Board on Enhanced Mobility solicitation pre-application process.

Planning staff participated in a workshop on the program and shared materials with other departments. A project was not submitted for consideration at this time.

Planning

C

9/9/2019

Frank Gervasi

Requested Council to pursue any legal action to fight the FCC ruling changing the agreement that funds public access television stations.

Council entered an agreement with law firm Best Best & Krieger, LLP.

Administration

C

9/9/2019

Michael Hartman

Requested more diversity during the Festival of Lights and Celebration of Winter.

See 10/15/19 - Staff will work on 2020 Festival with GILA and others.

Recreation

NA

8/12/2019

Bill Orleans

Requested a better system to scheduling work sessions and meetings.

Council noted meetings are scheduled given party availability.

Administration

A

8/12/2019

Mary Ann Cantor

Requested the City establish a Fire Fly Sanctuary.

Council referred the request to Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability (Green ACES); Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB); Forest Preserve Advisory Board (FRAB). Referrals received by Council. Sanctuary approved by Council.

Public Works

C

8/12/2019

Molly Lester

Requested additional information on the reclassification that was on the agenda.

Report accepted by Council. Staff met with Council. Information provided.

Administration

A-H

7/8/2019

Valerie Pierce

Requested a reduce rate for tokens for the Greenbelt Tennis Association .

Council referred the request to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). Organization was considering recognition status by the City.

Recreation

A-H

5/28/2019

Jonathan Taylor

Requested the City Council direct the City Manager to provide an income adjusted constant yield rate.

Council asked that Mr. Taylor provide his request in writing to Council and staff. Upon receipt of written clarification from the petitioner on 5/29, Jeff Williams responded with information on where relevant information was located in the Comprehensive Financial Annual Report and noted the potential for future budget highlights of that information.

Finance

A

5/28/2019

Stefan Brodd

Requested the removal of the dog waste stations around the lake at Buddy Attick Park.

During the meeting staff explained that the City partners with the County on pet waste stations, the stations were environmentally friendly yet the location of the new stations had already been referred to PRAB for recommendations on placement. PRAB recommend that Public Works monitor the stations for a year and report back to PRAB in April or May 2020. At that time PRAB will send a report to Council.

Recreation/ Public Works

C

4/23/2019

James Thompson

Requested the City Council attend the viewing of "You Nazty Spy" at the Old Greenbelt Theatre. He also request the City Council to consider a proclamation acknowledging the historical and cultural significance of the film. Mr. Thompson also ask the City Council to recommend the film be added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.

Request has been added to the May 13th agenda for discussion. Council postponed this item until the May 28th meeting. Council decided 4-3 to recommend the film be added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Letter drafted 6/17.

Administration

A

4/8/2019

Fred Gasper

Requested that the City Council review and updated Article III Public Parks, Playgrounds, Etc., of the City Code.

Council referred the request to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB).

Recreation

3/11/2019

Gina Wesley

She indicated that she will be sending a letter to Prince George's County Resource Officer Dunn, requesting additional after-school safety resources for Greenbelt Middle School.

This was a resident action outside the City's control.

Police

A

2/25/2019

Michael Hartman

Requested that the City apply for the designation for an Arts District.

It is proposed that this request be considered during the city's visioning process.

Administration/Planning

A

2/25/2019

Bill Orleans

Requested the number of contract bids that the City has approved, under $50,000.

Council referred the request to staff for January/February timeframe.

Finance

A

2/11/2019

Bill Orleans

Requested that Council discuss at a future meeting the City's policy for panhandling.

Police

C

1/28/2019

Edith Beauchamp

Requested assistance about the criminality with affordable housing in Prince George's County.

Council referred the request to staff and the City Solicitor. Previously referred to the County and the State.

Administration

C

1/28/2019

Jon Gardner

Requested that the City upgrade or replace the rapid flashing beacon by St. Hughes at Crescent Road. He indicated that the system is not working properly.

Council referred the request to staff. The solar component was Planning is working with Public Works on providing electrical service to address potential issues with the solar power.

Planning

C

1/14/2019

Bill Orleans

Requested that the City facilitate a meeting prior to the upcoming WMATA Capital Operating Budget hearing with the board of directors. He also inquired about the Green Ridge House renewal with HUD, concerning the payment status during the federal government shutdown.

Ms. Ard mentioned that the City will continue and monitor the situation to protect the residents during the furlough. Mayor Jordan requested that staff send correspondence to GRH to provide a status update. Update provided.

Administration

A

1/14/2019

Bill Manico

Request that the City enact an ordinance similar to Takoma Park's recently enacted2018-50 requiring posting of applications for cell antennas online and notice by telecom to nearby home owners and an opportunity to be heard.

Council referred the request to staff and the City Solicitor. Council and staff continue to monitor the industry

Administration

C

11/26/2018

Bill Orleans

Requested that there be hard copies of Resolutions and Ordinances available to the public during City Council meetings.

Staff will provide hard copies of legislation at the Council meetings.

Administration

C

11/26/2018

Fred Gasper

Requested that the Council consider his suggestions for bicycling improvements for Hanover Parkway and Greenbelt East

Staff has been in discussion with Mr. Gasper and requested he provide his latest list of recommended improvements.

Planning

C

10/22/2018

Bill Orleans

Inquired about the status of the Green Ridge House Work Session.

Council provided him with the information.

Administration

C

10/8/2018

Lore Rosenthal, 2-R Gardenway

Stated that the fossil fuel letter listed an individual resident as the contact and that she requested that the name be removed.

Council removed the residents name from the letter as the contact.

Administration

NA

10/8/2018

Michael Hartman, 2-R Gardenway

Thanked the City for supporting efforts to secure a booth at the National COOP Festival.

No action taken.

.

C

9/11/2018

Lore Rosenthal, Greenbelt Climate Action Network

Requested that the City support the “No New Fossil Fuels in Maryland” campaign. Ms. Rosenthal has also requested that Council consider this item at the Regular Meeting on September 24th.

Council approved the pledge on October 8th, 2018.

Administration/Planning

C

8/13/2018

Claudia Jones

Requested that the Council consider a Greenbelt Nursing Home instead of Condominiums.

Council informed Ms. Jones that the City does not own the property she was referencing. The need/desire for senior housing options was shared with the development team.

Planning

C

7/9/2018

Bill Orleans

Requested that the Council schedule a Green Ridge House Admission and Retention Policy Work Session

Work session held on October 29th, 2018, with Green Ridge House about the Admissions/Smoking Area.

Administration

C

7/9/2018

Tom Taylor and Lore Rosenthal

Requested that the Council send a letter to the Prince George's County Council in support of adding two new zoning definitions in the category of composting.

Council referred the request to the Planning Department. On the August 13th agenda. Letters were sent on August 14th, 2018.

Planning

C

6/4/2018

John Drago

Requested that the City move forward with the City Public Art Project.

Art Commission is already working on a program. Staff helped a local school with potential upcoming project. Expanded exhibit space to the Council Chambers. Working on Greenbelt West.

Recreation

A-H

5/14/2018

Justin Baker

Request that the Council establish an Anti-Loitering/Anti-Camping City Code.

Under legal review. As of 12/2019, City held a homeless forum and continues to outreach with the County community.

Administration

A

5/14/2018

George Boyce

Requested that the Council conduct a review & revision of Ch. 3 of the City Code as it pertains to the declaration & treatment of animals which the City determines to be “vicious or dangerous.”

Under legal review. Draft being finalized by City Solicitor and Police.

Administration

C

5/14/2018

Susan Stewart on behalf of Lore Rosenthal

GCAN request that the Council add to the June 4th, discussion of CB-4-2018 (Fair Elections Fund Bill)

Council discussed and approved the CB-4-2018 at the 6/4/2018 meeting. Council is in support of the legislation with some concerns.

Administration

C

3/26/2018

Laurie E. Siegel

Centralized Delivery of Packages for Greenbelt Residents

Council referred request to PSAC for review. PSAC did not approve.

See action

C

2/12/2018

Ms. Mach said the Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance met last week and discussed participating in the National Cooperative Business Associations Co-op Festival on the National Mall on October 6 and 7, 2018. She said the Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance has asked that the City, as a cooperative community, consider partnering with the Alliance for this event. She said the registration fee was $750.00 and the Alliance would be willing to provide the staffing for the event. After discussion, Council requested this item be included as an agenda item for the next meeting.

Funding was approved. The Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance had an booth on the National Mall on October 6th and 7th, 2018.

Administration

C

1/22/2018

NVR MS Cavalier Greenbelt LLC

Submitted a petition requesting that the City annex .131 acres which they own. This property should have been included in the original petition for the South Core annexation, but was inadvertently left out.

Completed.

Planning

C

12/11/2017

Community Manager

Charlestown Village Condominiums request speed humps to be installed on Lakecrest Drive.

Referred to Police, Planning and Public Works. Speed studies completed and did not support the installation of speed humps.

See action

A

12/11/2017

Kevin Mottus, Lanham, MD

Health effects from wireless radiation from cell towers. Asked the Council to minimize the placement of cell towers.

Council and staff continue to monitor the cell tower industry and have solicited a consultant to assist with drafting of design standards for small cell installation.

Planning

A

11/27/2017

Keith Chernikoff

Status of his request on 9/11/17 in reference to the Recreation Department to restore the wooden tennis court backstop

Referred to the Recreation Department. Staff contacted petitioner in December.

Recreation

NA

10/9/2017

Colin Byrd

Recognition of the Vegas shooting, he asked that the Council send a letter to the President asking for support a ban on bump stocks and to direct City Council on a City level to address this issue and/or on a State level to support in the upcoming legislative session.

No action taken.

C

10/9/2017

Elizabeth Gaines

Petitioners against the Police Department having military equipment as part of their arsenal.

Referred Police staff and CRAB. Meeting held with Council on CRAB recommendations.

Police

A-H

9/25/2017

John Drago

Recommends an Arts Council

Referred to Art Advisory Board.

Recreation

NA

9/25/2017

Ric Gordon

Petition to the City Council to consider taking a position against the speech coming from this current administration and to keep it away from Greenbelt.

No action taken.

C

9/25/2017

George Boyce

Petition to the City to dedicate the park at Greenbelt Station before October 28 to hold a rally or negotiate with the developer to have the rally there.

Completed.

Planning

A

9/11/2017

Keith Chernikoff

Request that the Recreation Department restore the wooden tennis court backstop

Referred to the Recreation Department

Recreation

C

8/14/2017

Colin Byrd

Request that the early voting in Greenbelt East and West be expanded.

Response by Assistant City Manager in September. Early voting hours & locations determined by the City Code. Under review by the Board of Elections and the City Solicitor.

Administration

A

7/10/2017

Colin Byrd

What % of negotiated purchase list business are going to Greenbelt Businesses?

Referred to City Treasurer.

Finance

C

7/10/2017

Jeff Harrison

Follow-up to request from 5/22/2017; Request that the City promulgate a City Ordinance to reconcile the City's detainer policies and procedures with the policies and procedures of the County DOC.

Under Legal Review; Mr. Pound's is following up with Mr. Brennan. Council Work Session July 2018. General Orders being drafted. General Orders adopted and signed September 11th, 2018.

Administration

A-H

4/25/2017

Ric Gordon

Toy gun ban ordinance

Under counsel review

Police

C

4/25/2017

Joseph Trulinger

Request for Woodlawn Development Group to continue shuttle transportation for residents.

NVR Homes has agreed to exend the duration of the shuttle through the earlier end of 2021 or whenever the trail is completed.

Planning

C

4/25/2017

Darlene Jon Pierre

Request for children living in Greenbelt Station to attend Greenbelt Schools

On-going - city continues to advocate for this boundary change. Work sessions held with 1) PGCPS CEO & School Board Representative Grady on 2-17-16; and 3) PGCPS Pupil & Accounting Office 8-3-17. Work session held with School Board Representative 5-31-17. Met with School Board Reps January 2018. Will meet again in 2018. Council met with School Board Representatives on October 1, 2018 and June 2019. School system granted change in 11/2019.

Administration

A

4/25/2017

Darlene Jon Pierre

Request that the City continue to advocate with WMATA for trail from Greenbelt Station to Metro.

Work and coordination on the design, permitting and review of the WMATA trail is on-going.

Planning

C

2/13/2017

Green Ridge House Residents

Allow designated smoking area behind Green Ridge House to remain

Considered at work session on 02-15-17. Under staff review. Public Works and GAIL reviewing sites, proposals. GHI referred complaint reviewed. 5-17, temporary location completed. Permanent location in design. Contractors identified. Cold weather delayed. Will start again in spring. Completed summer of 2018, awaiting wire and benches. Mulch has been added to the area. Working on smoke stations.

Planning

A

2/13/2017

Greenbelt Station Residents

Construction of pathway or bus service for residents of Greenbelt Station to Metro

Work session held with Mr. Augustine, WMATA Board, 3-29-17. 4-28-17 - City/County/Woodlawn Development Group meetings underway. Confirmed continued shuttle through 2018 and County bus service. WMATA and City staff continue to meet on path. Work Session held in September 2017. City comments to be delivered to WMATA by early October 2017. Response received 2/1/18, under review by City Staff. $75,000 Bond Bill paperwork submitted by City Staff to Delegate Gaines and Senator Pinsky. Design and legal discussions underway. Todd Pounds in contact with Pepco for easement. Work session is scheduled held with Ms. Doggett, WMATA representative, 11/5/18. City questions to WMATA were addressed via email 11/7/18, by Ms. Doggett. As of 12/2019, design and permits being finalized. Council advocated for State funding at its 12/2019 Legislative Dinner.

Planning

C

2/13/2017

Bob Snyder

Expand membership on ACT from three to seven or nine members

Referred to ACT to review on 2-27-17. Request declined.

C

1/23/2017

Colin Byrd

Recognition plaque for Greenbelt City Managers

Recognition under council review. Photograph installed at the entrance of the Municipal Building.

Administration

A

12/12/2016

Colin Byrd

Replica gun ban ordinance

Under staff review

A

11/28/2016

Colin Byrd

Allow for out of precinct voting (emergency situations) on election day

Under staff review. Discussed in 2017 at Work Session with petitioner and Election Board. Transportation is provided.

Administration

A

11/28/2016

Valerie Orlando

Designation of Greenbelt as a Sanctuary City

Under Council review

C

8/8/2016

Colin Byrd

Anti-discrimination ordinance providing protections based on sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity, including letting transgender people use public bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity, not gender at birth, and barring businesses from refusing services to same-sex couples (*Spoke on same request at 9-12-16 and 1-23-17 meetings)

Under Council review. Council affirmed Community Pledge and referred the Pledge to CRAB for review and any updates.

Administration

A-H

10/19/2015

John Drago

Designation of Arts Destination in Center.

Mr. Drago will discuss with AAB at a future time.

Recreation

C

1/26/2015

Michael Hartman

Update to previous petition for Advisory Committee on Inclusion and Diversity – Provided update on CRAB’s review of request

CRAB report submitted March 2015. CRAB now working on related topics – Police Community Relations. Held meetings throughout the community. CRAB/Police meeting held in Fall 2019. CRAB recommendations were provided.

Administration

C

4/28/2014

George Boyce

Science & Technology Advisory Committee

ACE Report 2015-3 accepted by Council on 6-8-15.

Administration

A-H

4/28/2014

George Boyce

Science and Technology Business District

To be considered as part of Economic Development Study

Administration