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City of Hyattsville Council Meeting

August 3, 2009
8:00 p.m.

The Mayor and Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, August 3, 2009,
at 7:30 p.m. (prior to the Council Meeting) to allow residents and all
interested parties the opportunity to comment on petitions received from
residents of the 3500/3600 Jefferson Street and the 5600 Block of 36th Avenue
requesting designation as residential parking permit area.


AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Council Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes

Council Work Session of May 21, 2009
Public Hearings of May 26, 2009 (2)
Special Council Meeting of May 26, 2009
Council Meeting of June 1, 2009
Special Council Meeting of June 8, 2009
Public Meeting of July 13, 2009


5. Presentation - Performance Measurement in
Hyattsville: What, Why, and How (TATC Consulting)

6. Public Comment

7. Administrative Report - Administration
* Scheduling of Public Meetings for Once-A-Week Trash Collection -
Jones

8. Action Items

Motion#143-08-09 Committee Appointments
I move that the City Council confirm the Mayor's appointment of the
following residents to the committees as indicated. The terms of the
appointments will be from August 3, 2009 until August 3, 2011, or until the
termination of the committee or task force, if earlier: Code
Enforcement Committee - Mike Adams, 3936 Madison Street (Ward 2); Rob
Howarth, 6103 42nd Place (Ward 3); IT Committee - Carollynn Hammersmith, 6003
43rd Street (Ward 3); BB&T Task Force - Krista Atteberry, 6103 42nd Place (Ward
3); Bike-Ped Committee - Scot Brown, 6001 41st Avenue, (Ward 3) - Gardiner

Motion# 140-08-09 4318 Gallatin Street: Floor Replacement Phase: Stair
Enclosure Construction Contract
I move that the Mayor and Council select and approve the stair enclosure
construction proposal submitted by Lendana Construction Company, at a cost not
to exceed $ 15,545.00, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
proposal, upon the review for legal sufficiency by the City Attorney. - Gardiner
at the Request of the City Administrator

Motion# 141-08-09 4318 Gallatin Street: Floor Replacement Phase: Steel
Stairway Components Contract Award
I move that the Mayor and Council select and approve the steel stairway
component fabrication and erection proposal submitted by Professional Mechanical
Services Inc. trading as Optimum Welding Services, at a cost not to exceed
$13,850.00, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the proposal, upon
the review for legal sufficiency by the City Attorney. - Gardiner at the Request
of the City Administrator

Motion# 142-08-09 City of Hyattsville: Resolution of Support for the
Hyattsville Community Development Corporation's Community Investment Tax Credit
Application
I move that the Mayor and Council adopt Hyattsville Resolution 2009-05,a
resolution of support required for the submission of a Community Investment Tax
Credit Application. This resolution is contingent upon the review of the City
Attorney. - Gardiner at the Request of the City Administrator


Motion# 145-08-09 Purchase of Refuse Carts
I move that the Mayor and City Council authorize the City Administrator to
purchase refuse carts from Toter Incorporated, using the Fairfax County
Department of Purchasing & Supply Management contract, in an amount
not-to-exceed $15,000.00 for the purchase of 300 wheeled refuse carts. -
Gardiner at the request of the City Administrator


Motion#146-08-09 Authorization to Purchase Four Police Cruisers
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the Chief of Police to
purchase four (4) 2009 Chevrolet Impala Police cruisers, from Criswell
Chevrolet, at the State of Maryland's Bid Contract prices. The total
cost of the vehicles will be $77,199. - Gardiner at the Request of the
City Administrator


Motion# 144-08-09 Resolution of Support (Hyattsville Resolution 2009-06)for
Enterprise Zone Designation
I move that the Mayor and Council support the inclusion of commercial
areas within the City as part of the County's 2009 Enterprise Zone
application to the State, and adopt a resolution (Hyattsville Resolution
2009-06) stating this support. - Gardiner

9. Community Notices and Meetings

Aug 03 Public Hearing: Jefferson Street (3500/3600 Blocks) and
36th Avenue(5600 Block) Residential Parking Designation, 7:30
p.m.

Aug 03 City Council Meeting, 8:00 p.m.

Aug 04 National Night Out Against Crime at Magruder Park, 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Aug 05 Hyattsville Environmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Aug 07 Outback Steakhouse Summer Jam, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Aug 11 Family Movie Night at Heurich Park, 7:30 p.m. Kung Fu
Panda

Aug 12 Hyattsville Reporter # 174 published as an insert in the
Hyattsville Life & Times

Aug 13 BB&T Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.

Aug 20 Family Fun Night, Queens Chapel Town Center, 6:30-8 p.m.

Aug 29 CCI WICnic & Family Health Fair, Heurich Park, 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m.

10. Motion to Adjourn

Items to be discussed at a Future Council Meeting:

Presentations:

YMCA Presentation

4318 Gallatin Street Architect Presentation (September 14, 2009) -
Chandler

New World - CAD/RMS Presentation - Chief Holland

Charter Amendments:

* Non U.S. Citizens Voting Rights - Lizanne

* Referendum to Reduce Wards

* Procurement Policy Change

Proposed Ordinance Changes:

* Amendment to Article II: Fences and Walls Ordinance

* Chapter 80 Public Nuisances

* Chapter 99 Revisions - Temporary Sales

* Chapter 95 - Recycling

* Chapter 84 - Parks and Recreation Facilities (changes to fees)

* Chapter 87 - Peace and Good Order

* Proposed Ordinance Changes: City Code Chapter 114: Traffic and Parking

* Chapter 114: Commercial Thru-truck Restrictions


Projects:

* Tree Management Plan - Chandler

* Parking Meters- Jones (September 2009)

* Park Standards - Mulkey

* Administrative Policy Manual (September 2009)

* Sister-City Project with Suchitto, El Salvador

* PEPCO Lights Status - DPW

* Purchase new HVAC System for Hyattsville Municipal Building

(4310 Gallatin Street) - Jones (DPW)

* Communications Plan (September 2009) - Sandel

* Oglethorpe Community Meeting

* Once-a-week Trash Collection Pilot Program - Jones (DPW)

* Speed Camera's Legislation (October 2009) - Chief Holland

* Hyattsville Legacy Walking Tour - Murphy/Chandler

* Tax Credit Program Revision - Murphy (September 2009)

* Reservation & Special Use Policy for the City Municipal Building -
Mulkey/Sandel (September 2009)

* 4310 Gallatin Street - City Municipal Building As-Built
Proposals (September 8, 2009)

RFPs

* Audit RFP

* Community Legacy RFP

* Tree Maintenance RFP

* Management and Efficiency Study -Police Department


Policies:

* City Building - Internet Access Policy - Jones/IT Committee

Join the Hyattsville City Police Department for National Night Out Against Crime
tonight, Tuesday, August 4, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Magruder Park.

Tonight's event will feature:

     * A visit from everyone's favorite crime fighter, Spider-Man
     * An appearance by Redskins Cheerleaders
     * Cops versus Kids - 3 on 3 Basketball Competition
     * Moon Bounce and Mandy the Clown
     * Free hot dogs & chips; Prizes and give-aways

And a special thanks to Arrow Bicycle for their assistance with a Bike Rodeo. 
If your kids plan to participate, please have them bring their bikes!

Can't attend?  Leave your porch light on!  It's one of the easiest way to make
our streets more welcoming to our neighbors - and less attractive to criminals.

Remember, National Night Out Against Crime takes place tonight, Tuesday, August
4, at Magruder Park, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  If you can't be there, leave your
porch light on as a symbol of your support for safe communities.

This message is part of the Hyattsville City Police Department's efforts to keep
residents informed.  We offer many ways to view information.  For a complete
list, visit our website at: http://www.hyattsville.org/index.aspx?nid=81

You can always contact the Police at:

301/985-5060 (Non-Emergency)
301/985-5050 (Emergency)
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HYATTSVILLE CITY POLICE
CRIME REPORT
WEEK OF JULY 26, 2009

07-26-09 VANDALISM, 3100 blk Lancer Place: sometime during the night, someone
broke out three windows on a vehicle parked in this area.

07-26-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 11:30 a.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-26-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-26-09 DRUG ARREST, 2900 blk Belcrest Center Drive: at approximately 5:45
p.m., three suspects were arrested for possession of marijuana.

07-26-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 6:00 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-26-09 THEFT, 3400 blk East West Highway: at approximately 8:30 p.m., two
unknown suspects left a restaurant in this area without paying their bill.

07-27-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 2700 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime between 7-25-09 and
this date, someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

07-27-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 2700 blk Nicholson Street: sometime during the early
morning hours, someone stole a 2002 Isuzu Axiom that had been parked in this
area.

07-27-09 THEFT, 2900 blk Belcrest Center Drive: at approximately 12:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-27-09 TRESPASSING, 5800 blk 29th Avenue: at approximately 5:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for trespassing after having been banned from the
apartments in this area.

07-28-09 VANDALISM, 6000 blk 35th Avenue: sometime during the night, someone
broke the windshield and flattened the tires on a vehicle parked in this area.

07-28-09 THEFT, 6500 blk Adelphi Road: sometime between 11:30 and noon, someone
stole the victim's purse while she was in the library.

07-28-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:30 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a grocery store in this area.

07-28-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-28-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-28-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-29-09 TRESPASSING, 3301 blk East West Highway: at approximately 12:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for trespassing after having been banned from a store in
this area.

07-29-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-29-09 ATTEMPTED BURGLARY, 3800 blk Calverton Drive: at approximately 3:00
p.m., officers responded to an alarm at a residence in this area.  Upon arrival,
it was found that someone had damaged the rear door handle in an apparent
attempt to enter the residence.

07-29-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:30 p.m., three
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-29-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:45 p.m., three
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-29-09 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ARREST, 5600 blk Ager Road: at approximately 7:30
p.m., a suspect was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

07-29-09 THEFT, 6500 blk America Boulevard: at approximately 8:30 p.m., an
unknown suspect left a restaurant in this area without paying his bill.

07-29-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 8:45 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-29-09 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ARREST, 5600 blk Ager Road: at approximately 10:00
p.m., a suspect was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

07-30-09 DRUG ARREST, 7100 blk Pony Trial Lane: at approximately 12:15 a.m., a
suspect was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

07-30-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 2800 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime during the night,
someone stole a 2003 Ford Mustang that had been parked in this area. It was
recovered in Virginia after having been involved in a hit & run accident.

07-30-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 12:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-30-09 VANDALISM, 2700 blk Nicholson Street: sometime between 10:00 a.m. and
4:15 p.m., someone scratched the hoods of three vehicles parked in this area.

07-30-09 GAMBLING ARREST, 5800 blk Ager Road: at approximately 7:00 p.m., five
suspects were arrested for illegal gambling (dice).

07-30-09 THEFT, 6450 America Boulevard: at approximately 7:30 p.m., someone
stole the victim's purse after she accidentally left it at a restaurant in this
area.

07-31-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 5700 blk Jamestown Road: sometime between 7:00 p.m. on
7-30-09 and 12:30 a.m. this date, someone stole a 1995 Honda Accord that had
been parked in this area. It was recovered on 8-1-09 in the 3300 blk of Lancer
Drive.

07-31-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

07-31-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:00
p.m., a suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct at the metro station.

07-31-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 8:45
p.m., a suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct after causing disturbance on
the pedestrian bridge.

07-31-09 HOME INVASION ROBBERY, 4400 blk Oglethorpe Street: at approximately
10:15 p.m., two unknown suspects forced their way into the victim's apartment,
stole cash and jewelry, and fled.

07-31-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 10:30
p.m., a suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct at the mall.

07-31-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 11:30
p.m., a suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct at an apartment complex in
this area.

08-01-09 STOLEN TAG, 2700 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime during the night, someone
stole the rear tag from a vehicle parked in this area.

08-01-09 BURGLARY, 2600 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30
p.m., someone broke into an apartment in this area and removed property.

Come hear Hyattsville's own Janine Wilson at the Outback Steakhouse Summer Jam
TONIGHT, Friday, August 7.

Join us at the Hyattsville Administration Building, 4310 Gallatin Street from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for:

     * The sounds of the Janine Wilson Band
     * Mandy the Clown, presented by McDonald  Auto Body
     * Arts and crafts with Abrakadoodle

Admission is free and open to the public.

Refreshments are available for sale, including local favorite Gifford's Ice
Cream.

A special thanks to Outback Steakhouse for their continuing support.

In the event of rain, Summer Jam moves inside to the Multi-Purpose Room.

The City of Hyattsville will host two events this week.

Tuesday, August 11
Family Movie Night at Heurich Park

Join us for a special screening of Kung Fu Panda.  (Rated PG)
Fun begins at 7:30 p.m.  The movie begins at 8:30 p.m.  Bring your blankets and
lawn chairs and watch a movie under the stars!

There is no charge for admission.  Popcorn and other refreshments will be
available for purchase.

***

Thursday, August 13
The BB&T Task Force will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal Building, 4310
Gallatin Street, in the first floor Multi-Purpose Room.

***

Remember that the West Hyattsville Farmer's Market is open every Tuesday, from
2:00 to 6:00 p.m. behind Queens Chapel Shopping Center at the intersection of
Queens Chapel Road and Hamilton Street.

Check www.hyattsville.org for more information on these and other upcoming
events.

Please note that the BB&T Task Force will not meet tonight, August 13.  The next
meeting will take place on Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

The following report is provided as part of the Hyattsville City Police
Department's efforts to keep residents informed.

Public safety is a partnership between police and the community. Your
assistance is appreciated. Remember to report any suspicious or unusual
activities to the Police Communications Center at:

301-985-5050 - Emergency
301-985-5060 - Non-emergency
301-985-5039 - Hearing Impaired

You may also visit http://www.hyattsville.org/stayinformed to access past
reports and links to other resident resources.
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HYATTSVILLE CITY POLICE
CRIME REPORT
WEEK OF AUGUST 2, 2009


08-02-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 5800 blk Queens Chapel Road: sometime during the
night, someone entered a vehicle parked in this area and removed property.

08-02-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 10:00
a.m. and noon, someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

08-02-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 10:30
a.m. and 1:00 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

08-02-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-02-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:30 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-02-09 THEFTS FROM AUTO, 5300 blk Queens Chapel Road: at approximately 3:15
p.m., an unknown suspect stole purses from two vehicles while the victims were
pumping gas. He and another suspect fled in a silver Acura toward DC on Queens
Chapel Road.

08-03-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 11:45 p.m., someone
stole the victim's wallet from her shopping cart.

08-03-09 VANDALISM, 5600 blk Baltimore Avenue: at approximately 7:15 p.m., three
unknown suspects attempted to break into a vending machine in this area.  When
unsuccessful, they fled on foot in an unknown direction.

08-03-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 7:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-03-09 CARJACKING, 6200 blk Belcrest Road: at approximately 10:45 p.m., as the
victim entered her vehicle, she was approached by an unknown suspect. The
suspect put something against her head and told her to get out of the vehicle. 
He then took her cash and fled with two female suspects in the victim's 1998
Saturn. The vehicle was recovered in DC the following day.

08-04-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 2600 blk Nicholson Street: sometime during the night,
someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed an airbag.

08-04-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 2700 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime during the night,
someone stole a 1995 Ford Crown Victoria that had been parked in this area.

08-04-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 11:30 a.m., someone
stole the victim's cell phone which she had accidentally left on a counter in
the food court.

08-05-09 BURGLARY, 2600 blk Nicholson Street: at approximately 1:00 p.m.,
someone entered the victim's apartment and stole her wallet.

08-05-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a grocery store in this area.

08-05-09 TRESPASSING, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for trespassing after having been banned from the mall.

08-06-09 VANDALISM, 5900 blk 31st Avenue: sometime between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00
p.m., someone broke the windshield and damaged the driver's door on a vehicle
parked in this area.

08-07-09 VANDALISM, 4700 blk 41st Place: sometime during the night, someone
scratched up two vehicles parked in this area.

08-07-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 4000 blk Hamilton Street: sometime between 8:30 a.m.
and 11:00 a.m., someone entered a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

08-07-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:30 p.m., three
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-07-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 7:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-08-09 ROBBERY, 6200 blk Belcrest Road: at approximately 12:30 a.m., while
walking in this area, the victim was approached by two unknown suspects.  After
asking the victim what time it was, they beat the victim severely and stole his
wallet a and backpack.

08-08-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-08-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-08-09 TRESPASSING, 5300 blk Queens Chapel Road: at approximately 5:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for trespassing after having been banned from a business in
this area.

08-08-09 DRUG / WEAPONS ARREST, 5900 blk Ager Road: at approximately 6:30 p.m.,
a suspect was arrested for possession of marijuana and the suspect he was with
was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon (brass knuckles).

08-08-09 VANDALISM, 3800 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 9:00 p.m.,
someone broke out the victim's front bay window.

08-08-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 9:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested after she used a stolen credit card to make purchases at a
store in this area.

The following report is provided as part of the Hyattsville City Police
Department's efforts to keep residents informed.

Public safety is a partnership between police and the community. Your
assistance is appreciated. Remember to report any suspicious or unusual
activities to the Police Communications Center at:

301/985-5050 - Emergency
301/985-5060 - Non-emergency
301/985-5039 - Hearing Impaired

You may also visit http://www.hyattsville.org/stayinformed to access past
reports and links to other resident resources.
__________________________________________________________________

HYATTSVILLE CITY POLICE
CRIME REPORT
WEEK OF AUGUST 9, 2009


08-09-09 ASSAULT, 7100 blk Adelphi Road: at approximately 3:30 p.m., the
unconscious victim was found lying on a sidewalk in this area suffering from
severe head trauma. The undamaged vehicle he had been driving was located a
short distance away with the keys in the ignition.

08-09-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 2600 blk Nicholson Street: sometime during the night,
someone stole a 1996 Honda Accord that had been parked in this area. It was
recovered in DC on 8-14-09.

08-09-09 BURGLARY, 3100 blk Madison Street: sometime between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00
a.m., someone entered a home in this area and removed property.

08-09-09 ATTEMPTED VEHICLE THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between
1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and
damaged its ignition in an attempt to steal it.

08-09-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 East West Highway: sometime between 1:00 p.m. and
1:30 p.m., someone entered a vehicle parked in this area and removed the
victim's television system.

08-09-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 1:00 p.m.
and 2:00 p.m., someone stole a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria that had been parked in
this area. It was recovered in Capitol Heights on 8-13-09.

08-09-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 8:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-09-09 ROBBERY, 5600 blk Hamilton Manor Drive: at approximately 10:45 p.m., as
the victim was walking in this area, an unknown suspect approached him and asked
him for a beer.  When the victim refused, the suspect punched him and removed
property from his pockets.

08-10-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 6:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-11-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 2600 blk Nicholson Street: sometime during the night,
someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed property.

08-11-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 6200 blk Belcrest Road: sometime between 8-9-09 and
9:00 a.m. this date, someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and
removed property.

08-11-09 VANDALISM, 5000 blk 38th Avenue: sometime during the night, someone
flattened two tires on a vehicle parked in this area.

08-11-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 3300 blk Lancer Drive: at approximately 12:30 p.m., an
unknown suspect stole a 1999 Ford Ranger pickup which had been parked with the
keys left on the seat. It was recovered the following day after being stopped
for speeding in the 5600 blk of Ager Road and an arrest was made.

08-11-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-11-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:30 p.m., while
the victim filled out paperwork at a business in this area, an unknown suspect
grabbed the victim's wallet and fled.

08-11-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-11-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-11-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 6:45 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-12-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 3300 blk Stanford Street: sometime between 10:00 p.m. on
8-11-09 and 6:00 a.m. this date, someone stole a 1994 Cadillac that had been
parked in this area.  It was found abandoned in a nearby park with the tires and
wheels missing.

08-11-09 WEAPONS ARREST, 3100 blk Lancer Drive: at approximately 11:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for carrying a concealed deadly weapon (machete).

08-12-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 7100 blk Adelphi Road: sometime between 2:30 a.m. and
4:45 a.m., someone stole a 2006 Ford F350 pickup that had been parked in this
area. The vehicle was recovered the following day by the Maryland Park PD.

08-12-09 STOLEN TAG, 5800 blk Baltimore Avenue: sometime during the night,
someone stole the rear tag from a vehicle parked in this area.

08-12-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 12:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-12-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-12-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 7:45 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-12-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 8:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-13-09 BURGLARY, 5300 blk 38th Avenue: sometime between 4:45 a.m. and 5:30
a.m., someone entered an apartment in this area and removed property.

08-13-09 BURGLARY, 5800 blk 41st Avenue: at approximately 10:45 a.m., after a
neighbor alerted police of a burglary in progress, a suspect was arrested for
attempting to break into a residence in this area.

08-13-09 CARJACKING, 6200 blk Belcrest Road: at approximately 5:45 p.m., with
the help of an observant citizen, two suspects were arrested after they
carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint in the parking lot of shopping center in this
area. The suspects were positively identified by the victims and a handgun was
recovered.

08-14-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 2800 blk Nicholson Street: sometime between 8-10-09 and
1:30 p.m. this date, someone stole a 1999 Plymouth van that had been parked in
this area.

08-14-09 DRUG ARREST, 5400 blk Baltimore Avenue: just after midnight, a suspect
was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

08-14-09 ALCOHOL VIOLATION, 5400 blk Queens Chapel Road: at approximately 6:15
p.m., a suspect was arrested in an alley in this area for drinking in public.

08-15-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 6200 blk Belcrest Road: sometime between 8:15 p.m. on
8-14-09 and 5:45 p.m. this date, someone broke into a vehicle parked in this
area and removed property.

08-15-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT / WEAPONS ARRESTS, 4000 blk Madison Street: at
approximately 3:45 a.m., two suspects were arrested after police were called to
a fight in this area.  One suspect was charged with carrying a concealed weapon
(gun) and the other was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and
attempting to escape.

08-15-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 1:00 p.m.
and 5:00 p.m., someone stole a 2000 Dodge Intrepid that had been parked in this
area.

08-15-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 2:00 p.m.
and 3:45 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

08-15-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-15-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 8:00 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, August 20, 7:00 P.M.
at City Hall, 3rd floor.

Agenda

1. Greet new members
2. Discuss the Parking Permit Ordinance
3. Update on status of last year's tasks

Submitted by Nina S. Faye, Chair

Tonight's meeting of the Hyattsville Environmental Committee at the City
Municipal Building has been cancelled.

The next meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the City
Municipal Building.

The following report is provided as part of the Hyattsville City Police
Department's efforts to keep residents informed.

Public safety is a partnership between police and the community. Your
assistance is appreciated. Remember to report any suspicious or unusual
activities to the Police Communications Center at:

301/985-5050 - Emergency
301/985-5060 - Non-emergency
301/985-5039 - Hearing Impaired

You may also visit http://www.hyattsville.org/stayinformed to access past
reports and links to other resident resources.
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HYATTSVILLE CITY POLICE
CRIME REPORT
WEEK OF AUGUST 16, 2009

08-16-09 THEFT, 6200 blk 42nd Avenue: sometime during the night, someone stole
the victim's bicycle from in front of his residence.

08-16-09 ALCOHOL VIOLATION, Kirkwood Place: at approximately 4:00 a.m., suspect
was arrested for drinking in public.

08-16-09 THEFT, 3000 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 2:45 p.m., an
employee of a grocery store in this area was arrested after it was found that he
gave a customer groceries without having been paid.

08-16-09 ROBBERY, 38th Avenue Park: at approximately 8:00 p.m., the victim was
beaten and robbed by four unknown suspects as he walked through the park.

08-17-09 THEFT, 4200 blk Jefferson Street: sometime between 8:45 a.m. and 7:45
p.m., someone stole the victim's bicycle from his front porch.

08-17-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 10:30 a.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-17-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-17-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-17-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 8:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-17-09 ROBBERY, 2900 blk Belcrest Center Drive: at approximately 10:00 p.m.,
while waiting for the elevator at the foot bridge, the victim was approached by
four unknown suspects.  They held something against his side and demanded cash.
The suspects were last seen running toward the PG Metro station.

08-18-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 8:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-18-09 TRESPASSING, 2900 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 10:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for trespassing after having been banned from a business in
this area.

08-19-09 BURGLARY, 2600 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime between 3:30 p.m. on
8-18-09 and 12:15 a.m. this date, someone entered an apartment in this area and
removed property.

08-19-09 BURGLARY, 2700 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00
a.m., someone broke into an apartment in this area and removed property.

08-19-09 TRESPASSING, 2700 blk Nicholson Street: at approximately 2:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for trespassing after having been banned from an apartment
complex in this area.

08-19-09 THEFT, 2900 blk Belcrest Center Drive: sometime between 6:00 p.m., and
7:00 p.m., someone broke into four lockers at a fitness center in this area and
removed property.

08-19-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 9:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-20-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-20-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:45 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-20-09 DRUG ARREST, 2900 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 6:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for possession of marijuana.

08-20-09 DRUG ARREST, 5700 blk 29th Avenue: at approximately 9:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for possession of marijuana.

08-20-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 9:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-21-09 BURGLARY, 5000 blk 36th Avenue: sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00
p.m., someone broke into a residence in this area and removed property.

08-21-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:30 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-21-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-21-09 THEFT, 6400 blk America Boulevard: sometime between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30
p.m., the victim left her wallet behind at a restaurant in this area.  When she
returned to retrieve it, it was gone.

08-21-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 2700 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime between 7:00 p.m. and
11:15 p.m., someone stole a 1995 Honda Accord that had been parked in this area.

08-21-09 THEFT, 6200 blk Belcrest Road: at approximately 7:30 p.m., a suspect
was arrested for stealing cash from under a cash register at a store in this
area.

08-22-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3800 blk Hamilton Street: sometime during the night,
someone stole the tires and rims from a vehicle parked in this area.

08-22-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 5000 blk 37th Place: sometime during the night, someone
stole a 1997 Honda Accord that had been parked in this area.

08-22-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-22-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-22-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 6:00 p.m. and 9:30
p.m., someone stole the victim's purse after she had left it in a restroom at
the mall.

As a reminder, households served by the City of Hyattsville's Household Solid
Waste division will experience an altered trash collection schedule due to next
week's Labor Day holiday on Monday.

Changes are as follows:

Monday, 9/7:  No collections.
Tuesday, 9/8: Households with Monday pick-up will have their household solid
waste collected on Tuesday, 9/8.
Wednesday, 9/9: Households with Tuesday pick-up will have their household solid
waste collected on Wednesday, 9/8.

There is no Yard Waste or White Goods collection, City-wide, on Holiday weeks.

Hyattsville Community Television is filming a video about trash & recycling in
our City on Saturday, September 5 at 1 p.m. and is looking for kids aged 3 to 18
to take part.

Join us at Magruder Park at 1 p.m., in the back parking lot bordering Magruder
Woods.  Kids will be asked to add an item to a Blue County Recycling Toter and
say "You can recycle glass" or "You can recycle plastic."

We ask that any kids wishing to participate: 1) come with a parent or guardian
who can sign a publicity release form and 2) avoid wearing clothing with
prominent logos.

The video will run on Hyattsville Community Television and also posted to
YouTube.  (Kids will be thanked in the credits by first name only.)

Questions?  Please contact Abby Sandel at 301/985-5031 or
asandel@....

The following report is provided as part of the Hyattsville City Police
Department's efforts to keep residents informed.

Public safety is a partnership between police and the community. Your
assistance is appreciated. Remember to report any suspicious or unusual
activities to the Police Communications Center at:

301/985-5050 - Emergency
301/985-5060 - Non-emergency
301/985-5039 - Hearing Impaired

You may also visit http://www.hyattsville.org/stayinformed to access past
reports and links to other resident resources.
____________________________________________________________________
HYATTSVILLE CITY POLICE
CRIME REPORT
WEEK OF AUGUST 23, 2009

08-23-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-23-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:30 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-23-09 DRUG ARREST, 2600 blk Nicholson Street: at approximately 5:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for possession of marijuana.

08-24-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 6000 blk 41st Avenue: sometime between 8-21-09 and
this date, someone stole the tires and rims from a vehicle parked in this area
while the owner was out of town.

08-24-09 BURGLARY, 5600 blk 29th Avenue: sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., someone broke into a residence in this area and removed property.

08-24-09 BURGLARY, 5600 blk Hamilton Manor Drive: sometime between 8:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m., someone broke into an apartment in this area and removed property.

08-25-09 ATTEMPTED VEHICLE THEFT, 3900 blk Longfellow Street: sometime between
midnight and 9:00 a.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and
damaged its ignition in an apparent attempt to steal it.

08-25-09 SHED BURGLARY, 4600 blk Wells Parkway: sometime between 6:00 p.m. on
8-24-09 and 11:00 a.m. this date, someone broke into a shed in this area by
breaking the dead bolt lock.  It did not appear that anything had been taken.

08-25-09 THEFT, 6500 blk Adelphi Road: at approximately 12:45 p.m., someone
stole the victim's keys after she had left them on a table at the library.

08-25-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-26-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 6500 blk Belcrest Road: sometime between 6:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m., someone broke into the tool box in the victim's truck and removed
property.

08-26-09 DRUG ARREST, 5300 blk 38th Avenue: at approximately 1:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for possession of marijuana.

08-26-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-26-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 7:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-27-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 5000 blk 37th Avenue: sometime between 5:30 p.m. on
8-26-09 and 9:00 p.m. this date, someone broke into a vehicle parked in this
area and removed property.

08-27-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 2800 blk Nicholson Street: sometime between 10:00 p.m.
on 8-26-09 and noon this date, someone stole a 2001 Dodge Ram truck that had
been parked in this area. It was recovered by PG County Police on 8-28-09.

08-27-09 ROBBERY, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:30 p.m., two
suspects were arrested after they robbed the victim of his cell phone.

08-27-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:30 p.m., it was
found that someone had stolen merchandise from a store in this area.

08-27-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-27-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 6:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-27-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 7:45 p.m., while
the victim was sitting in the food court, an unknown suspect stole grabbed his
cellular phone from the table and fled.

08-27-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 5700 blk 29th Avenue: at approximately 8:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.

08-27-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 10:00 p.m., an
employee of a store in this area was arrested for theft from same.

08-28-09 STOLEN TAG, 4500 blk Emerson Street: sometime during the night, someone
stole the tag from a trailer parked in this area.

08-28-09 TRESPASSING, Kirkwood Place & Lancer Drive: at approximately 9:45 a.m.,
two suspects were arrested for trespassing after having been banned from the
apartment complex.

08-28-09 BURGLARY, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 9:00 a.m., two
unknown suspects broke into a display case inside the mall and removed property.

08-28-09 ALCOHOL VIOLATION, 3000 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 10:30
a.m., a suspect was arrested for carrying an open container of alcohol.

08-28-09 ROBBERY, 5200 blk Queens Chapel Road: at approximately 12:30 p.m.,
while walking in this area, the victim was approached by a suspect who displayed
a knife and demanded his property.

08-28-09 BURGLARY, 5800 blk 33rd Avenue: at approximately 2:45 p.m., two unknown
suspects broke into a residence in this area. When confronted by the resident,
the suspects displayed knives and fled.

08-28-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-28-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:00 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-28-09 DRUG ARREST, 5600 blk Ager Road: at approximately 5:30 p.m., a suspect
was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

08-28-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 7:30 p.m.
and 9:15 p.m., someone stole a 2000 Honda Accord that had been parked in this
area.

08-28-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00
p.m., someone stole the victim's wallet and cell phone from her purse while she
shopped at a grocery store in this area.

08-29-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 1:00 p.m.
and 3:15 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

08-29-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 2:30 p.m.
and 3:15 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

08-29-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-29-09 ROBBERY, 3100 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 10:30 p.m., the
victim was beaten and robbed by two unknown suspects as he walked in this area.

The following is the agenda for the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, September
8.  Council Meetings take place at the City Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin
Street, in the Third Floor Council Chambers.

To view Motions, please visit the City's website at www.hyattsville.org.

City Council meetings are broadcast on Hyattsville Community Television, Comcast
Channel 71 and Verizon Channel 12.
__________________________________________________________________

City of Hyattsville Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
8:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Council Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3.      Approval of the Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes
         Special Council Meeting of July 13, 2009
         Council Meeting of July 20, 2009
         Public Hearing of August 3, 2009
         Council Meeting of August 3, 2009

5. Presentation
         Once-A-Week Trash Collection – Jones/Sandel

6. Public Comment

7.       Administrative Report – Administration, Public Works, and Code
Enforcement

8.       Consent Item
Motion# 150-09-09 Police Department Surplus Vehicles
I move that the Mayor and City Council declare the following vehicles to be
"surplus" so that the property may be offered for public auction and/or
otherwise properly disposed of:

1992 Mercedes Benz S 500  Serial # WDBGA32F2PA087327
1990 Chevrolet Van                   Serial # 1G8EG25H807173395
2001 Chevrolet Impala              Serial # 2G1WF52E919172574
2000 Ford Crown Victoria          Serial # 2FAFP71W0XX199327
2000 Ford Crown Victoria          Serial # 2FAFP71W3XX200051
1996 Ford Crown Victoria          Serial # 2FALP71W8TX214511
– Gardiner at the Request of the City Administrator

9.       Action Items
Motion# 148-09-09 Letter of Support for AIPT Green Jobs Mentoring Program
I move that the City Council authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the
Association for International Practical Training (AIPT) stating the City's
commitment to participate in the "Pathways Out of Poverty" grant program.  The
intent of the program is to provide disadvantaged individuals in the community
with apprenticeship opportunities in the "green" industries. – Gardiner at the
Request of the City Administrator

Motion# 149-09-09 Opposition to Unpermitted Use in Gateway Arts District
I move that the City Council authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to
M-NCPPC Planning Board stating the City's opposition to the renovation of an
existing building, located at 4709-4713 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, for use
as an 140 seat church, as it does not meet the criteria set forth in the adopted
table of uses for the Gateway Arts District Overlay Zone.  – Gardiner at the
Request of the City Administrator

Motion# 152-09-09 Construction Redesign of Police Communications Center
I move that the Mayor and City Council authorize the expenditure of FY2010
budgeted funds not to exceed $20,000 for construction costs to redesign and
expand the Police Department Communications Center.  – Gardiner at the Request
of the City Administrator

10.  Community Notices and Meetings

Sept 07 City Offices CLOSED for the Labor Day Holiday
Sept 08 Parent & Child Program begins 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Magruder Park Every Tues
& Thurs until Spring
Sept 08 City Council Meeting 8:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 09 Shop Local Business Directory Kick Off Meetings 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sept 09 Hyattsville Environmental Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Sept 10 Code Enforcement Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Sept 10 BB&T Committee Meeting  7:30 p.m.
Sept 11 Outback Steakhouse Summer Jam & Police Dept. Open House 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.
City Municipal Building
Sept 14 Council Work Session 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sept 14 Special Council Meeting 8:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 15 Planning Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Sept 17 Blood Drive 2:00 to 7:30 p.m. Multi-Purpose Room
Sept 21 Public Meeting: Pilot Once-Weekly Collection of Household Solid Waste,
7:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 21 City Council Meeting 8:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 24 BB&T Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Sept 26 Rededication of Trumbule Trail, 12:30 p.m.
Sept 26 International Street Festival 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sept 29 Public Meeting: Pilot Once-Weekly Collection of Household Solid Waste,
7:00 p.m. Magruder Park Building, 40th Avenue and Hamilton Street
Sept 30 Hyattsville Environmental Committee Meeting 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
(presentation by Jim Connolly, Anacostia Watershed Society)

11.    Motion to Close the Meeting
Motion# 151-09-09 Motion to Close the Council Meeting of September 8, 2009
I move that the Mayor and City Council close the City Council Meeting of
September 8, 2009, to discuss personnel issues. – Gardiner at the Request of the
City Administrator (No Agenda Item Form)

12. Motion to Return to Open Session

13.    Motion to Adjourn


Items to be discussed at a Future Council Meeting:

Presentations:
YMCA Presentation
4318 Gallatin Street Architect Presentation  – Chandler
New World – CAD/RMS Presentation – Chief Holland
Belcrest Apartments Presentation (October 5, 2009)

Charter Amendments:
• Non U.S. Citizens Voting Rights – Lizanne
• Referendum to Reduce Wards
• Procurement Policy Change

Proposed Ordinance Changes:
• Amendment to Article II: Fences and Walls Ordinance
• Chapter 80 Public Nuisances
• Chapter 99 Revisions – Temporary Sales
• Chapter 95 – Recycling
• Chapter 84 – Parks and Recreation Facilities (changes to fees)
• Chapter 87 – Peace and Good Order
• Proposed Ordinance Changes: City Code Chapter 114: Traffic and Parking
• Chapter 114: Commercial Thru-truck Restrictions

Projects:
• Tree Management Plan – Chandler
• Parking Meters– Jones (September 2009)
• Park Standards - Mulkey
• Administrative Policy Manual (September 2009)
• Sister-City Project with Suchitto, El Salvador
• PEPCO Lights Status – DPW
• Purchase new HVAC System for Hyattsville Municipal Building
        (4310 Gallatin Street) – Jones (DPW)
• Communications Plan (October 5, 2009) – Sandel
• Oglethorpe Community Meeting
• Speed Camera's Legislation (October 2009) – Chief Holland
• Hyattsville Legacy Walking Tour – Murphy/Chandler
• Tax Credit Program Revision – Murphy (September 2009)
• Reservation & Special Use Policy for the City Municipal
         Building – Mulkey/Sandel (September 21, 2009)
• Debt Management Policy – Rainey
• Proclamation Announcing October as Maryland Disability
         History and Awareness Month (September 14, 2009)
• As-Built Professional Services – City Municipal Building
        (Jones)
• BB&T Task Force (September 14, 2009)
• Hyatt Park Contract (September 14, 2009) -Mulkey

RFPs
• Audit RFP
• Community Legacy RFP
• Tree Maintenance RFP
• Management and Efficiency Study –Police Department

Policies:
• City Building – Internet Access Policy – Jones/IT Committee

The Hyattsville Environmental Committee will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, September
9, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin
Street, in the second floor Mary Prangley Room.

The agenda is as follows:

1.  Introductions

2.  Review Agenda

3.  Climate Action Plan

4.  Public Event with Jim Connolly

5.  Future Public Events

6.  Next Agenda

7.  Meeting Evaluation

The following report is provided as part of the Hyattsville City Police
Department's efforts to keep residents informed.

Public safety is a partnership between police and the community. Your
assistance is appreciated. Remember to report any suspicious or unusual
activities to the Police Communications Center at:

301/985-5050 - Emergency
301/985-5060 - Non-emergency
301/985-5039 - Hearing Impaired

You may also visit http://www.hyattsville.org/stayinformed to access past
reports and links to other resident resources.
____________________________________________________________________

HYATTSVILLE CITY POLICE
CRIME REPORT
WEEK OF AUGUST 30, 2009


08-30-09 STOLEN TAG, 6200 blk Belcrest Road: sometime during the night, someone
stole the temporary tag from a vehicle parked in this area.

08-30-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 7500 blk Wells Boulevard: sometime between 11:00 p.m.
on 8-29-09 and 2:45 p.m. this date, someone broke into a vehicle parked in this
area and removed property.

08-30-09 VANDALISM, 2600 blk Nicholson Street: sometime between 2:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m., someone slashed a tire on a vehicle parked in this area.

08-30-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 1:45
p.m., someone stole several gold rings from a jewelry store in this area.

08-30-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-30-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:30 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area. During the
arrest, it was found that they also had stolen merchandise from another store in
the mall.

08-31-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 6800 blk Calverton Drive: sometime during the night,
someone stole a 1994 Honda Accord that had been parked in this area. It was
recovered by PG County Police later that day.

08-31-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area. The suspect was
also found to have an open warrant through the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's
Department.

08-31-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

08-31-09 STOLEN TAG, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 4:00 p.m. and
7:09 p.m., someone stole the temporary tag from a vehicle parked in this area.

09-01-09 THEFT, 3700 blk Jefferson Street: sometime between 8-29-09 and this
date, someone stole a bicycle and a motorbike from the victim's side yard.

09-01-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 5800 blk Queens Chapel Road: sometime between noon on
8-31-09 and 4:30 p.m. this date, someone stole a 1997 Honda Civic that had been
parked in this area. It was recovered in Beltsville the following day.

09-01-09 ATTEMPTED VEHICLE THEFT, 3400 blk Purdue Street: sometime during the
night, someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and damaged its ignition
in an attempt to steal it.

09-01-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, Northwestern High School: at approximately 1:30
p.m., two students were arrested for disorderly conduct.

09-01-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-01-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 4:45 p.m.
and 5:30 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

09-01-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 6:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-02-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 2900 blk Belcrest Center Drive: at approximately
1:45 a.m., a suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.

09-02-09 DRUG ARREST, Northwestern High School: at approximately 9:45 a.m., a
student was arrested for possession of marijuana.

09-02-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 6500 blk Belcrest Road: sometime between 11:30 a.m. and
5:30 p.m., someone stole a 2008 Honda Fit that had been parked in this area. The
vehicle was recovered a short distance away the following day.

09-02-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:15 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-02-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-02-09 ALCOHOL VIOLATION, 5300 blk Ager Road: at approximately 4:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for having an open container of alcohol.

09-02-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 3300 blk East West Highway: sometime between 7:00 p.m.
and 8:30 p.m., someone stole a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria that had been parked in
this area.  It was recovered DC on 9-9-09.

09-03-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 6200 blk 42nd Avenue: sometime during the night,
someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed property.

09-03-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, Jefferson Street & 36th Avenue: sometime during the
night, someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed property.

09-03-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, Northwestern High School: sometime between 9:15 a.m.
and 4:15 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in the school lot and removed
property.

09-03-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-04-09 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ARREST, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately
5:00 p.m., a suspect was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

09-04-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:30 p.m., two
unknown suspects stole several pieces of merchandise from a store in this area.

09-04-09 DRUG ARREST, 3000 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 11:30 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

09-05-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 9:00 a.m.
and 10:15 a.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

09-05-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 10:00
a.m. and 10:15 a.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and
removed property.

09-04-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 6:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-05-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-05-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:30 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-05-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 3:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-05-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-05-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 8:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee will meet tonight, September 10, 2009 at
7:00 p.m. in the City Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street.  The meeting
will take place in the Third Floor Inner Conference Room.  (Ring doorbell for
admittance.)

Agenda:

1.  Discussion of membership and quorum for Committee.

2.  Discussion and vote on Sign Ordinance, which could not be finished last
month without a quorum.

3.  Discussion of definitions of Boardinghouses vs. Rental Houses.

4.  Status report on suggestions passed to Attorney or to Council.

***

Please note that tonight is also the regularly scheduled meeting day for the
BB&T Task Force.  However, this committee is on hiatus pending Council
re-appointment.

Please note one minor revision to the agenda for tonight's meeting.

****

The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee will meet tonight, September 10, 2009 at
7:00 p.m. in the City Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street. The meeting will
take place in the Third Floor Inner Conference Room. (Ring doorbell for
admittance.)

Agenda:

1. Discussion of membership and quorum for Committee.

*** 2. Discussion and vote on a Trash Can Ordinance, which could not be finished
last month without a quorum.  (In the original agenda, this item referenced the
Sign Ordinance.)

3. Discussion of definitions of Boardinghouses vs. Rental Houses.

4. Status report on suggestions passed to Attorney or to Council.

The following is the agenda for the City Council Meeting of Monday, September
14. Council Meetings take place at the City Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin
Street, in the Third Floor Council Chambers.

To view Motions, please visit the City's website at www.hyattsville.org.

City Council meetings are broadcast on Hyattsville Community Television, Comcast
Channel 71 and Verizon Channel 12.
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City of Hyattsville Council Meeting
September 14, 2009
8:00 p.m.

There will be a technology training session for the Mayor and Council on Monday,
September 14, 2009, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in lieu of a Council Work
Session. Please note the training session will be held at the Hyattsville
Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, in the third floor Council Chambers.


AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Council Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes
Council Meeting of September 8, 2009

5. Public Comment

6. Administrative Report – Administration

7. Consent Item
Motion# 154-09-09 Recreation and the Arts Surplus Bandwagon
I move that the Mayor and Council declare the bandwagon currently stored at the
Department of Public Works operations yard to be "surplus" so that the property
may be offered for public auction and/or otherwise properly disposed. – Gardiner
at the Request of the City Administrator

8. Action Items
Motion# 155-09-09 Approve purchase and installation of playground safety
surfacing and repairs for the Hyatt Park playground
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the purchase and installation of
playground safety surfacing and repairs at Hyatt Park by Playground Specialists,
Inc, at a cost of $11,710.40. – Gardiner at the Request of the City
Administrator

Motion# 158-09-09 Oppose Alcohol License Transfer Request by Four-Way Stop
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to
the Prince George's County Board of License Commissioners, prior to the
September 22, 2009 hearing, opposing the transfer of the license at Four-Way
Stop due to the on-going investigation of illegal sales. –
Gardiner/McKnight/Tartaro/ Hiles

Motion# 159-09-09 Liquor License Request by Acapulco Sprit
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to
the Prince George's County Board of License Commissioners, prior to the
September 22, 2009 meeting, supporting the request by Acapulco Spirit to sell
liquor for on-site consumption with food.  –
Gardiner/Lizanne/McKnight/Tartaro/Hiles


9. Discussion Item
Motion# 156-09-09 Partnership Agreement with Prince George's Suite Magazine "Our
Town" Shop Local Campaign"
I move to authorize the City Administrator enter into an agreement with Prince
George's Suite Magazine for the development and distribution of a Shop Local
Hyattsville Directory at a cost not to exceed $10,000.  The directory will
include a listing of all licensed businesses as of September 1, 2009 and will
provide an opportunity for Hyattsville businesses to partner in the project by
purchasing advertisement space to offset the cost of the publication. The
agreement will be executed upon review and approval by the City Attorney. –
Gardiner at the Request of the City Administrator

10. Community Notices and Meetings

Sept 14 Council Work Session 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sept 14 Special Council Meeting 8:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 15 Planning Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Sept 17 Blood Drive 2:00 to 7:30 p.m. Multi-Purpose Room
Sept 19 International Coastal Clean-Up Event sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Heurich Park
Sept 21 Public Meeting: Pilot Once-Weekly Collection of Household Solid Waste
7:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 21 City Council Meeting 8:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 24 BB&T Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Sept 26 Rededication of Trumbule Trail, 12:30 p.m.
Sept 26 International Street Festival 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sept 29 Public Meeting: Pilot Once-Weekly Collection of Household Solid Waste
7:00 p.m. Magruder Park Building, 40th Avenue and Hamilton Street
Sept 30 Hyattsville Environmental Committee Meeting 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
(presentation by Jim Connolly, Anacostia Watershed Society)

11. Motion to Adjourn

Items to be discussed at a Future Council Meeting:

Presentations:
YMCA Presentation
New World – CAD/RMS Presentation (September 21, 2009) – Chief Holland
Belcrest Apartments Presentation (October 5, 2009)
4318 Gallatin Street Architect Presentation – Chandler

Charter Amendments:
• Non U.S. Citizens Voting Rights – Lizanne
• Referendum to Reduce Wards
• Procurement Policy Change

Proposed Ordinance Changes:
• Amendment to Article II: Fences and Walls Ordinance
• Chapter 80 Public Nuisances
• Chapter 99 Revisions – Temporary Sales
• Chapter 95 – Recycling
• Chapter 84 – Parks and Recreation Facilities (changes to fees)
• Chapter 87 – Peace and Good Order
• Proposed Ordinance Changes: City Code Chapter 114: Traffic and Parking
• Chapter 114: Commercial Thru-truck Restrictions

Projects:
• Tree Management Plan – Chandler
• Parking Meters– Jones (September 2009)
• Park Standards - Mulkey
• Administrative Policy Manual (September 2009)
• Sister-City Project with Suchitto, El Salvador
• PEPCO Lights Status – DPW
• Purchase new HVAC System for Hyattsville Municipal Building
(4310 Gallatin Street) – Jones (DPW)
• Communications Plan (October 5, 2009) – Sandel
• Oglethorpe Community Meeting
• Speed Camera's Legislation (October 2009) – Chief Holland
• Hyattsville Legacy Walking Tour – Murphy/Chandler
• Tax Credit Program Revision – Murphy (September 2009)
• Reservation & Special Use Policy for the City Municipal Building –
Mulkey/Sandel (September 21, 2009)
• Debt Management Policy – Rainey
• Proclamation Announcing October as Maryland Disability History and Awareness
Month (September 21, 2009)
• As-Built Professional Services – City Municipal Building (September 21, 2009)
• Re-Appointment of Members to the Task Force for BB&T Building

      RFPs
• Audit RFP
• Community Legacy RFP
• Tree Maintenance RFP
• Management and Efficiency Study –Police Department

Policies:
• City Building – Internet Access Policy – Jones/IT Committee

This week in the City of Hyattsville:

Monday, 9/14
* Free leaf mulch will be available to residents at Heurich, Magruder and
University Hills Duck Pond Parks.  Look for the  bright green signs.

* Candidate registration for the Ward 3 Special Election is ongoing through
Friday, October 2, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.  Special extended registration hours will
take place tonight, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  See www.hyattsville.org/elections
for more information, including a current list of registered candidates.

* A City Council work session will take place at 7 p.m., followed by the Special
City Council Meeting at 8 p.m.  (The meeting agenda was distributed via this
Listserv on Friday, and is also available at www.hyattsville.org in the Archive
Center.)

Tuesday, 9/15
* The West Hyattsville Farmers Market continues through October
from 2 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays.  The market is located behind Queens Chapel Town
Center, at the intersection of Queens Chapel Road and Hamilton Street.  (Parking
is available.)  WIC and Senior FMNP checks are accepted.

Thursday, 9/17
* A Blood Drive will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room from 2:00 to 7:30 p.m.
To donate, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

Friday, 9/18
* Prince George's County Administration on Aging Senior Fun & Fitness Day at
Watkins Park. Call-A-Bus Service will be available for the event.  City of
Hyattsville residents may call 301/985-5020 for information.

Saturday, 9/19
* The City will host an International Coastal Clean-up Event sponsored by the
Ocean Conservancy from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at  Heurich Park.  (Meet in the Rosa
Parks Elementary School parking lot.)  Please pre-register by calling Colleen
Aistis at 301/985-5057.

Mark your calendars for the International Street Festival on September 26, 2009.
For more information, visit http://www.hyattsville.org/international.

For updates, check www.hyattsville.org and watch Hyattsville Community
Television, HCTV, Channel 71 on Comcast or Channel 12 on Verizon.

The following report is provided as part of the Hyattsville City Police
Department's efforts to keep residents informed.

Public safety is a partnership between police and the community. Your
assistance is appreciated. Remember to report any suspicious or unusual
activities to the Police Communications Center at:

301/985-5050 - Emergency
301/985-5060 - Non-emergency
301/985-5039 - Hearing Impaired

You may also visit http://www.hyattsville.org/stayinformed to access past
reports and links to other resident resources.
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Hyattsville City Police Department
Crime Report
Week of September 6, 2009

09-06-09 VANDALISM, 5000 blk 36th Place: sometime during the night, someone
threw paint on the victim's vehicle and slashed a tire.

09-06-09 VANDALISM, 6000 blk 35th Avenue: sometime during the night, someone
slashed the tires on a vehicle parked in a driveway in this area.

09-06-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 6200 blk Belcrest Road: at approximately 10:45
a.m., a suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.

09-06-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 11:30 a.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-06-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 11:30
a.m. and noon, someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

09-06-09 BURGLARY, 3500 blk Longfellow Street: sometime between 12:30 p.m. and
1:30 p.m., someone entered the victim's home and removed property.

09-06-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 1:00 p.m.
and 1:30 p.m., someone stole a 2004 Jeep Liberty that had been parked in this
area.

09-06-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-06-09 THEFT, Baltimore Avenue & Oglethorpe Street: at approximately 7:00
p.m., as the victim walked in this area, an unknown suspect grabbed her wallet
which was tied to her waist and fled.

09-06-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 3600 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 9:15
p.m., a suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.

09-06-09 ATTEMPTED VEHICLE THEFT, 3600 blk Gallatin Street: sometime between
10:00 p.m. and 11:15 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and
damaged its ignition in an apparent attempt to steal it.

09-07-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 12:15 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-07-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 2:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-07-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a grocery store in this area.

09-07-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:45 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-08-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 9:30
p.m., someone stole the victim's bicycle which was left unsecured outside a
restaurant in this area.

09-08-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 3:15 p.m.
and 4:45 p.m., someone entered a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

09-08-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 9:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.  It was also
found that suspect was wanted by both Montgomery County and Takoma Park Police
Departments.

09-09-09 ALCOHOL VIOLATION, 5600 blk Ager Road: at approximately 12:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for carrying an open container of alcohol.

09-09-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, Northwestern High School: at approximately 1:15
p.m., a student was arrested for disorderly conduct.

09-09-09 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, 6000 blk Ager Road: at approximately 9:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

09-09-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 8:45 p.m., three
suspects were arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-09-09 TRESPASSING, 2900 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 11:00 p.m., two
suspects were arrested for trespassing after having been banned from a business
in this area.

09-10-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 6000 blk 42nd Avenue: sometime during the night,
someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed property.

09-10-09 BURGLARY, 2600 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 8:45
p.m., someone entered an apartment in this area and removed property.

09-10-09 BURGLARY, 2600 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime between 9:45 a.m. and 5:15
p.m., someone entered an apartment in this area and removed property.

09-10-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-10-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-10-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3400 blk East West Highway: sometime between 4:00 p.m.
and 5:15 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

09-10-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-10-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:45 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-10-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00
p.m., someone stole merchandise from a store in this area.

09-11-09 CURFEW ARREST, Queens Chapel Road & Lancer Drive: at approximately 1:00
a.m., a 14 year old was arrested for violation of curfew laws.

09-11-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-11-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 5000 blk 37th Place: sometime during the night,
someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed property.

09-11-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3400 blk Stanford Street: sometime during the night,
someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed property.

09-12-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 4000 blk Gallatin Street: sometime during the night,
someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed property.

09-12-09 BURGLARY, 3500 blk Oliver Street: sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30
a.m., someone entered a residence in this area and stole the victim's purse.

09-12-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 6:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

The Planning Committee will meet at the Hyattsville Municipal Building, First
Floor Multi-Purpose Room on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting is open to the public.

The agenda follows below.  You may also access the agenda in the City's archive
center at http://www.hyattsville.org.

Hyattsville Planning Committee
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
7:30 PM

I. Call to order, introductions (7:30)

II. Review and discussion of Belcrest Apartments Redevelopment plan (7:35 -
8:50)

a. Justification Statement (7:35 – 8:00)
b. Mixed-Use Infill Zone (MUI) Approval Standards – M-NCPPC (8:00 – 8:15)
c. Review of Detailed Site Plan (DSP)

III. Agenda for October 6th Planning Committee Meeting
a. Additional Review of DSP
b. Development of comments & advisement to Mayor and Council

IV. Adjourn (9:00)

The following is the agenda for the City Council Meeting of Monday, September
21. Council Meetings take place at the City Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin
Street, in the Third Floor Council Chambers.

To view Motions, please visit the City's website at www.hyattsville.org.

City Council meetings are broadcast on Hyattsville Community Television, Comcast
Channel 71 and Verizon Channel 12.
_______________________________

City of Hyattsville Council Meeting
September 21, 2009
8:00 p.m.

There will be a Public Meeting on Monday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. regarding
the Pilot of Once-Weekly Collection of Household Solid Waste.  This is the first
of three Public Meetings to discuss the proposed pilot program to transition
from twice-weekly to once-weekly collection of household solid waste.  The
agenda will remain the same for all three meetings; however, note that only
tonight's meeting will be televised on HCTV and recorded on video.


AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Council Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3.      Approval of the Agenda

4. Presentation

Police Department
New World –Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management and
Mobile Computing Systems Presentation – Chief Holland

5.       Public Comment

6.       Administrative Report – Administration, Police, Finance, Recreation and
the Arts

7.       Action Items

Motion# 162-09-09 Appeal of the Final Decision for V-118-08 (4002 Hamilton
Street)
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Attorney to file an appeal
in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County concerning the Board of Zoning
Appeals decision regarding the variances requested by Gerard and Makenda St.
Michel in order to obtain a
building permit, complete renovations and construct a three-story addition on
the premises known as 4002 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, Maryland 20781-Gardiner
at the Request of the City Administrator

Motion# 161-09-09 V-60-09 (3532 Manorwood Drive)
I move that the Mayor and Council send a letter of support to the Prince
George's County Board of Zoning Appeals in reference to variance V-60-09, a
request to validate existing conditions, extend an existing front porch stoop
and construct a driveway in the front yard of 3532 Manorwood Drive, Hyattsville,
Maryland 20782 and direct the City Attorney to amend the City Code related to
impervious surfaces on residential properties to allow exceptions in the case of
extreme hardships- Gardiner at the Request of the City Administrator

(Note: Motion must be removed from the table prior to discussion)
Motion# 158-09-09 Proposed Conditions on Four-Way Stop Beer License Transfer
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to
the Prince George's County Board of License Commissioners, prior to the
September 22, 2009 hearing, opposing the transfer of the license at Four-Way
Stop due to the on-going investigation of illegal sales. –
Gardiner/McKnight/Tartaro/ Hiles

Motion# 156-09-09 Partnership Agreement with Prince George's Suite Magazine "Our
Town" Shop Local Campaign" -
I move to authorize the City Administrator enter into an agreement with Prince
George's Suite Magazine for the development and distribution of a Shop Local
Hyattsville Directory at a cost not to exceed $10,000.  The directory will
include a listing of all licensed businesses as of September 1, 2009 and will
provide an opportunity for Hyattsville businesses to partner in the project by
purchasing advertisement space to offset the cost of the publication. The
agreement will be executed upon review and approval by the City Attorney. –
Gardiner at the Request of the City Administrator

8. Discussion Items

Motion# 163-09-09 Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management
and Mobile Commuting Systems
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Attorney to complete
negotiations and the City Administrator to sign contractual software and
services agreement with new World Systems not to exceed FY2010 budgeted funding
in the amount of $555,000 to procure a combined Computer Aided Dispatch, Records
Management and Mobile Computing System.
-Mayor Gardiner on behalf of the City Administrator

9. Community Notices and Meetings

Sept 21 Public Meeting: Pilot Once-Weekly Collection of Household Solid Waste 
7:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 21 City Council Meeting 8:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 24 BB&T Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Sept 26 Rededication of Trumbule Trail, 12:30 p.m.
Sept 26 International Street Festival 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sept 29 Public Meeting: Pilot Once-Weekly Collection of Household Solid Waste
7:00 p.m. Magruder Park Building, 40th Avenue and Hamilton Street
Sept 30 Hyattsville Environmental Committee Meeting 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
(presentation by Jim Connolly, Anacostia Watershed Society)

10.     Motion to Close the Meeting
Motion# 160-09-09 Motion to Close the Council Meeting of September 21, 2009
I move that the Mayor and City Council close the Council Meeting of September
21, 2009, to discuss personnel and legal issues. – Gardiner at the Request of
the City Administrator (No Agenda Item Form)

11. Motion to Return to Open Session

12.     Motion to Adjourn


Items to be discussed at a Future Council Meeting:

Presentations:
YMCA Presentation
Belcrest Redevlopment Presentation (October 5, 2009)
4318 Gallatin Street Architect Presentation – Chandler

Charter Amendments:
• Non U.S. Citizens Voting Rights – Lizanne
• Referendum to Reduce Wards
• Procurement Policy Change

Proposed Ordinance Changes:
• Amendment to Article II: Fences and Walls Ordinance
• Chapter 80 Public Nuisances
• Chapter 99 Revisions – Temporary Sales
• Chapter 95 – Recycling
• Chapter 84 – Parks and Recreation Facilities (changes to fees)
• Chapter 87 – Peace and Good Order
• Proposed Ordinance Changes: City Code Chapter 114: Traffic and Parking
• Chapter 114: Commercial Thru-truck Restrictions

Projects:
• Tree Management Plan – Chandler
• Parking Meters– Jones (October 2009)
• Park Standards - Mulkey
• Administrative Policy Manual (November/December 2009)
• Sister-City Project with Suchitto, El Salvador
• PEPCO Lights Status – DPW
• Purchase new HVAC System for Hyattsville Municipal Building
         (4310 Gallatin Street) – Jones (DPW)
• Communications Plan (October 12, 2009) – Sandel
• Oglethorpe Community Meeting
• Speed Camera Legislation (October 2009) – Chief Holland
• Hyattsville Legacy Walking Tour – Murphy/Chandler
• Tax Credit Program Revision – Murphy (October 2009)
• Debt Management Policy – Rainey (October 2009)
• Reservation & Special Use Policy for the City Municipal Building –
Mulkey/Sandel (October)
• Proclamation Announcing October as Maryland Disability History and Awareness
Month –(October 5, 2009)
• As-Built For the City Municipal Building

RFPs
• Audit RFP
• Community Legacy RFP
• Tree Maintenance RFP
• Management and Efficiency Study –Police Department

Policies:
• City Building – Internet Access Policy – Jones/IT Committee

Please note:  There has been a minor change to the language for Motion
#158-09-09.  Therefore, a Revised Agenda has been issued for tonight's City
Council Meeting.

-REVISED-
City of Hyattsville Council Meeting
September 21, 2009
8:00 p.m.

There will be a Public Meeting on Monday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. regarding
the Pilot of Once-Weekly Collection of Household Solid Waste.  This is the first
of three Public Meetings to discuss the proposed pilot program to transition
from twice-weekly to once-weekly collection of household solid waste.  The
agenda will remain the same for all three meetings; however, note that only
tonight's meeting will be televised on HCTV and recorded on video.


AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Council Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Presentation

Police Department

New World –Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management and
Mobile Computing Systems Presentation – Chief Holland

5. Public Comment

6. Administrative Report – Administration, Police, Finance, Recreation and the
Arts

7. Action Items

Motion# 162-09-09 Appeal of the Final Decision for V-118-08 (4002 Hamilton
Street)

I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Attorney to file an appeal
in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County concerning the Board of Zoning
Appeals decision regarding the variances requested by Gerard and Makenda St.
Michel in order to obtain a
building permit, complete renovations and construct a three-story addition on
the premises known as 4002 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, Maryland 20781-Gardiner
at the Request of the City Administrator

Motion# 161-09-09 V-60-09 (3532 Manorwood Drive)
I move that the Mayor and Council send a letter of support to the Prince
George's County Board of Zoning Appeals in reference to variance V-60-09, a
request to validate existing conditions, extend an existing front porch stoop
and construct a driveway in the front yard of 3532 Manorwood Drive, Hyattsville,
Maryland 20782 and direct the City Attorney to amend the City Code related to
impervious surfaces on residential properties to allow exceptions in the case of
extreme hardships- Gardiner at the Request of the City Administrator

(Note: Motion must be removed from the table prior to discussion)
Motion# 158-09-09 (Revised) Proposed Conditions on Four-Way Stop Beer License
Transfer
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the Mayor to convey to the Board of
License Commissioners the City's opposition to the requested transfer unless the
following conditions are imposed by the Board in the transfer to Mr. Young Keun
Jun:
1. Beer may not be sold before 11 am weekdays and weekends; after 9 pm Sunday
through Thursday; or after 10 pm on Friday and Saturday.
2. No more than 40 percent of the total floor area may be used for selling and
storing beer.
3. There shall be no right, now or in the future, for on-site consumption of
beer.
4. Advertising signs, with the exception of the legally permitted, permanent
store name signs, shall not be permitted in the store windows, exterior walls of
the building, on poles, or in the parking lot, and it shall be easy to see into
and out of the store through the existing windows and doors.
5. Mr. Young Keun Jun shall improve the lighting of the parking lot and
building, so that lighting approximates the current County standards for retail
areas.
6.  Mr. Young Keun Jun will collaborate with the city of Hyattsville's Safe
Cities initiative to improve safety in the area.

In the event the Board agrees to these conditions on the transfer, the City
would support the transfer.

The Council may wish to comment at a later date on whether or not it would
appropriate for Mr. Song Keun Jun to continue employment, and in what capacity
at Four-Way Stop.  These conditions are limited to Mr. Young Keun Jun at this
time only. – Gardiner/ McKnight/ Tartaro/ Hiles

Motion# 156-09-09 Partnership Agreement with Prince George's Suite Magazine "Our
Town" Shop Local Campaign" -
I move to authorize the City Administrator enter into an agreement with Prince
George's Suite Magazine for the development and distribution of a Shop Local
Hyattsville Directory at a cost not to exceed $10,000.  The directory will
include a listing of all licensed businesses as of September 1, 2009 and will
provide an opportunity for Hyattsville businesses to partner in the project by
purchasing advertisement space to offset the cost of the publication. The
agreement will be executed upon review and approval by the City Attorney. –
Gardiner at the Request of the City Administrator

8. Discussion Items

Motion# 163-09-09 Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management
and Mobile Commuting Systems
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Attorney to complete
negotiations and the City Administrator to sign contractual software and
services agreement with new World Systems not to exceed FY2010 budgeted funding
in the amount of $555,000 to procure a combined Computer Aided Dispatch, Records
Management and Mobile Computing System.
-Mayor Gardiner on behalf of the City Administrator

9. Community Notices and Meetings

Sept 21 Public Meeting: Pilot Once-Weekly Collection of Household Solid Waste
7:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 21 City Council Meeting 8:00 p.m. City Municipal Building
Sept 24 BB&T Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Sept 26 Rededication of Trumbule Trail, 12:30 p.m.
Sept 26 International Street Festival 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sept 29 Public Meeting: Pilot Once-Weekly Collection of Household Solid Waste
7:00 p.m. Magruder Park Building, 40th Avenue and Hamilton Street
Sept 30 Hyattsville Environmental Committee Meeting 7:00 to 9:00
p.m.(presentation by Jim Connolly, Anacostia Watershed Society)

10. Motion to Close the Meeting
Motion# 160-09-09 Motion to Close the Council Meeting of September 21, 2009
I move that the Mayor and City Council close the Council Meeting of September
21, 2009, to discuss personnel and legal issues. – Gardiner at the Request of
the City Administrator (No Agenda Item Form)

11. Motion to Return to Open Session

12. Motion to Adjourn


Items to be discussed at a Future Council Meeting:

Presentations:
YMCA Presentation
Belcrest Redevlopment Presentation (October 5, 2009)
4318 Gallatin Street Architect Presentation – Chandler

Charter Amendments:
• Non U.S. Citizens Voting Rights – Lizanne
• Referendum to Reduce Wards
• Procurement Policy Change

Proposed Ordinance Changes:
• Amendment to Article II: Fences and Walls Ordinance
• Chapter 80 Public Nuisances
• Chapter 99 Revisions – Temporary Sales
• Chapter 95 – Recycling
• Chapter 84 – Parks and Recreation Facilities (changes to fees)
• Chapter 87 – Peace and Good Order
• Proposed Ordinance Changes: City Code Chapter 114: Traffic and Parking
• Chapter 114: Commercial Thru-truck Restrictions

Projects:
• Tree Management Plan – Chandler
• Parking Meters– Jones (October 2009)
• Park Standards - Mulkey
• Administrative Policy Manual (November/December 2009)
• Sister-City Project with Suchitto, El Salvador
• PEPCO Lights Status – DPW
• Purchase new HVAC System for Hyattsville Municipal Building
             (4310 Gallatin Street) – Jones (DPW)
• Communications Plan (October 12, 2009) – Sandel
• Oglethorpe Community Meeting
• Speed Camera Legislation (October 2009) – Chief Holland
• Hyattsville Legacy Walking Tour – Murphy/Chandler
• Tax Credit Program Revision – Murphy (October 2009)
•    Debt Management Policy – Rainey (October 2009)
•    Reservation & Special Use Policy for the City Municipal Building –
Mulkey/Sandel (October)
• Proclamation Announcing October as Maryland Disability History and Awareness
Month –(October 5, 2009)
• As-Built For the City Municipal Building

RFPs
• Audit RFP
• Community Legacy RFP
• Tree Maintenance RFP
• Management and Efficiency Study –Police Department

Policies:
• City Building – Internet Access Policy – Jones/IT Committee

This week in the City of Hyattsville:

Tuesday, 9/22
*The Planning Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Prangley Room.  The
agenda can be found online in the Archive Center at  http://www.hyattsville.org.

Thursday, 9/24
*Hyattsville City Police will host a Special Car Safety Seat Check Day at
Magruder Park.  Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., parents and
caregivers can bring their kids' car seats to the park for advice on proper
installation.  No appointment is necessary.  For other times, including events
and weekends, please call 301/985-5060 to schedule an appointment with Officer
Christine Fekete, the City's specialist on car seat installation.

Saturday, 9/26
* Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a volunteer project at Magruder Park.
Volunteers 14 and up are invited to take place in a Park Clean-up from 9:00 a.m.
until 12 noon.  For details or to register, please contact Colleen Aistis at
301/985-5057 or caistis@....

* Magruder Park is also the site for our 12:30 p.m. Rededication of the Trumbule
Trail.  Thanks to hundreds of volunteer hours, the trail has been restored and
improved.  Join us at Magruder Park to thank the volunteers for their hard work
and commemorate the legacy of the late Robert Trumbule, a local leader and
environmentalist.

* The big event on Saturday is our Annual Hyattsville International Street
Festival, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Visit http://www.hyattsville.org/international
for details, and be sure to join us near Queens Chapel Town Center for arts,
entertainment and food from our World Within Walking Distance.  (Please note
that street closures will begin at 11:00 a.m.)

Ongoing:

* Free leaf mulch is available to residents at Magruder, Heurich and University
Hills Duck Pond parks through October.  Simply look for the bright green signs
near the parking lots.  Call 301/985-5032 if piles run low.

* Candidate registration for the Ward Three Special Election is ongoing until
October 2, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.  Visit http://www.hyattsville.org/elections for
more information.

* The Parent and Child Program is underway at Magruder Park, every Tuesday and
Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Call 301/985-5020 for details and fees.

For updates, visit www.hyattsville.org and watch Hyattsville Community
Television, HCTV, Channel 71 on Comcast or Channel 12 on Verizon.

Join us for the International Street Festival this Saturday,
September 26!

Bring the entire family to experience a World Within Walking Distance during our
annual International Street Festival.  This year's event takes place on
Saturday, September 26 at Queens Chapel Town Center, Hamilton Street between
Ager Road and Queens Chapel Road, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.

This year's lineup features cultural performances from around the world,
children's activities and entertainment, vendors serving up a variety of
delicious food and drinks, information from local nonprofit organizations,
interaction with area artists and a fireworks display at dusk.

The Performance Schedule is as follows:

Main Stage

3:00 pm  Young Women's Drumming Empowerment (African Rhythms)

3:30 pm CAFΙ (Steel Drums)

5:00 pm Grupo Latino Continental (Modern & Traditional Latin Music)

7:00 pm Englishman-Shango Band (Reggae Music)

Street Stage

4:30 pm Shizumi & Kodomo Dancers (Japanese Dance)

6:00 pm Alma Boliviana (Traditional Bolivian Dance)

6:30 pm Jayamangala (Traditional Indian Dance)

Children's Area

Inflatables and Games all day

4:00 pm Colours

5:00 pm Greg (Mayhem) May

6:00 pm Mandy the Clown

The following report is provided as part of the Hyattsville City Police
Department's efforts to keep residents informed.

Public safety is a partnership between police and the community. Your
assistance is appreciated. Remember to report any suspicious or unusual
activities to the Police Communications Center at:

301/985-5050 - Emergency
301/985-5060 - Non-emergency
301/985-5039 - Hearing Impaired

You may also visit http://www.hyattsville.org/stayinformed to access past
reports and links to other resident resources.
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HYATTSVILLE CITY POLICE
CRIME REPORT
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

09-13-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 7500 blk Adelphi Road: sometime between 9:00 a.m. and
10:15 a.m., someone entered a vehicle parked in this area and removed property.

09-13-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30
p.m., someone stole the victim's locked bicycle from in front of a grocery store
in this area.

09-14-09 ROBBERY, 3900 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 5:15 a.m., as the
victim walked in this area, four suspects in a black vehicle approached him,
displayed a knife and demanded money. When the victim attempted to walk away,
one of the suspects exited the vehicle, put the knife to his neck, took his
backpack and returned to the vehicle.  The suspects fled in an unknown
direction.

09-14-09 ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, 3000 blk Lancer Place: at approximately 5:30 a.m.,
as the victim was getting into his truck, he was approached by a light blue van
which was occupied by two unknown suspects.   The driver pointed a handgun at
the victim and demanded cash.  The victim ran into his residence and the
suspects fled on 31st Avenue.

09-14-09 BURGLARY, 4200 blk East West Highway: sometime between 9:30 a.m. and
3:45 p.m., someone broke into a residence in this area and attempted to steal
property.  Property had been gathered near the front door, but apparently the
suspect(s) fled when the resident returned to the home.

09-14-09 TRESPASSING, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for trespassing after having been banned from the mall
property.

09-14-09 ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, 6200 blk Belcrest Road: at approximately 7:00 p.m.,
a suspect was arrested after he approached the victim and attempted to steal her
purse.  A struggle ensued at which time the victim sprayed the suspect with
pepper spray and he was subsequently arrested.

09-15-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 3900 blk Madison Street: sometime during the night,
someone stole a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria that had been parked in this area. It
was recovered in DC later that day.

09-15-09 BURGLARY, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime during the night,
someone broke into a business in this area by breaking a large window and
removed property.

09-15-09 BURGLARY, 2700 blk Nicholson Street: sometime between 10:30 a.m. and
5:30 p.m., someone entered an apartment in this area and removed property.

09-15-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 1:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-15-09 BURGLARY, 5700 blk 29th Avenue: sometime between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30
p.m., someone entered an apartment in this area and removed property.

09-16-09 BURGLARY, 5800 blk Baltimore Avenue: at approximately 3:30 a.m.,
someone broke into a business in this area by breaking the front door glass and
removed property.

09-16-09 BURGLARY, 3600 blk Gallatin Street: sometime between 5:30 a.m. and 8:00
p.m., someone entered an apartment in this area and removed property.

09-16-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 11:30
a.m., two suspects were arrested for disorderly conduct.

09-16-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 6700 blk Belcrest Road: at approximately 4:45 p.m.,
two suspects were arrested for disorderly conduct.  It was subsequently found
that one of the suspects had several open warrants through PG and Montgomery
counties.

09-16-09 VANDALISM TO AUTO, 3500 blk East West Highway: sometime between 6:30
p.m. and 8:30 p.m., someone vandalized the victim's vehicle while parked in this
area.

09-17-09 THEFT, 5100 blk Baltimore Avenue: at approximately 3:45 p.m., a suspect
was arrested after he stole 2 bicycles from a store in this area.

09-17-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 5:15 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a grocery store in this area.

09-17-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 5100 blk Baltimore Avenue: sometime between 8:30 p.m.
and 10:00 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

09-17-09 ALCOHOL VIOLATION, 3000 blk Hamilton Street: at approximately 11:00
p.m., a suspect was arrested for carrying an open container of alcohol.  It was
subsequently found that the suspect had an open warrant through PG County.

09-18-09 VEHICLE THEFT, 2700 blk Kirkwood Place: sometime between 7-2-09 and
this date, someone stole the victim's 1998 Toyota Corolla while he was out of
the country.

09-18-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 7300 blk Wells Boulevard: sometime between 9-16-09 and
this date, someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

09-18-09 VANDALISM, 5700 blk Baltimore Avenue: sometime between midnight and
6:00 a.m., someone used a BB gun to break two windows in this area.

09-18-09 VANDALISM, 5300 blk 38th Avenue: sometime between midnight and 6:30
a.m., someone used a BB gun to break a vehicle window in this area.

09-18-09 VANDALISM, 5500 blk 39th Avenue: sometime between midnight and 8:15
a.m., someone used a BB gun to break a vehicle window in this area.

09-18-09 THEFT FROM AUTO, 3100 blk Gumwood Drive: sometime between midnight and
1:30 a.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked in this area and removed
property.

09-18-09 ATTEMPTED VEHICLE THEFT, 3200 blk Gumwood Drive: at approximately 2:00
a.m., it was found that someone had broken into a vehicle parked in this area
and damaged its ignition in an apparent attempt to steal it.

09-18-09 VANDALISM, 4800 blk 42nd Avenue: sometime during the night, someone
broke out a vehicle window in this area.

09-18-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:00 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-19-09 BURGLARY, 3600 blk Gallatin Street: at approximately 2:45 p.m., an
unknown suspect entered an apartment in this area and removed property.

09-19-09 THEFT, 2900 blk Belcrest Center Drive: at approximately 4:00 p.m., an
unknown suspect stole merchandise from a store in this area and fled in an
unknown direction.

09-19-09 THEFT, 3500 blk East West Highway: at approximately 4:30 p.m., a
suspect was arrested for shoplifting from a store in this area.

09-19-09 ROBBERY, 4200 blk Queensbury Road: at approximately 7:30 p.m., as the
victim was about to enter her residence, an unknown suspect threw her to the
ground, took her purse and fled toward Baltimore Avenue.

The City of Hyattsville will be busy with three events on Saturday, September
26.

*** Remember, street closures and detours will begin in the Queens Chapel Town
Center area as early as 11 a.m. on Saturday to prepare for the International
Street Festival.  Closures and detours will be in effect until after the
Festival's conclusion Saturday evening.

Saturday, 9/26
* Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a volunteer project at Magruder Park.
Volunteers 14 and up are invited to take place in a Park Clean-up from 9:00 a.m.
until 12 noon. For details or to register, please contact Colleen Aistis at
301/985-5057 or caistis@....

* Magruder Park is also the site for our 12:30 p.m. Rededication of the Trumbule
Trail. Thanks to hundreds of volunteer hours, the trail has been restored and
improved. Join us at Magruder Park to thank the volunteers for their hard work
and commemorate the legacy of the late Robert Trumbule, a local leader and
environmentalist.

* The big event on Saturday is our Annual Hyattsville International Street
Festival, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Visit http://www.hyattsville.org/international
for details, and be sure to join us near Queens Chapel Town Center for arts,
entertainment and food from our World Within Walking Distance.

Due to a fire, Route One/Baltimore Avenue is blocked between Madison and
Jefferson.  Traffic is being rerouted through the neighborhood.  Please use
caution.