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Mayor and Council Meeting: June 9, 2026 LIVE
Published: Jun 9, 2026
City Council Approves Charter Review Workgroup to Modernize Governance
The council discussed and approved a proposal to establish an internal advisory workgroup for a charter review. This workgroup, composed of the mayor, four council members, the city manager, city attorney, city clerk, and subject matter experts, will review the city charter for compliance with state law, outdated provisions, and alignment with current practices. The phased work plan includes identifying areas for deeper review, focusing on elected officials and governance, legislative procedures, personnel, finance, and infrastructure. The final deliverable will be a report with prioritized recommendations for council consideration. Public engagement, including a public hearing, will be required for any charter amendments. The proposed timeline aims for a final report presentation in March, with public engagement and prioritization in summer. Council members expressed support but raised concerns about the aggressive timeline and the scope, suggesting flexibility and consideration for potential additions beyond mere amendments.
City Council Reviews Framework to Enhance Property Regulations Through Licensing
The City Council received a presentation on a framework for strengthening property regulations through licensing, covering business and residential rental, vacant property registries, short-term rental oversight, overcrowding enforcement, and updated property maintenance codes. The framework aims to streamline processes, reduce confusion, and improve tracking and enforcement by transitioning to a unified GoGov system. Key initiatives include establishing distinct licenses for rentals, short-term rentals, vacant properties, and businesses, and adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code. The presentation detailed challenges with the current Acela system, the plan to implement GoGov by summer 2026, and the proposed timeline for code amendments and fee reviews. The council discussed concerns about unregistered rentals, the need for ordinance amendments for enforcement, the potential of AI in reviewing advertisements, and the importance of public access to information while respecting privacy. The framework is intended to improve efficiency, accountability, and revenue generation.
BPAC Presents Annual Work Plan, Emphasizing Connectivity and Safety Improvements
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) presented its annual work plan and priorities to the City Council. The committee, formed in 2023, focuses on assisting in the preparation of a city-wide bikeway master plan and evaluating bike and walkability equity. Their work has included advocating for bike lane obstruction ordinances, assisting with grant applications for safety action plans, and community outreach. Current priorities include the Complete Streets program, bike racks, bicycle-pedestrian impact statements, Safe Streets for All initiatives, connectivity improvements, and lowering the speed limit to 20 mph. The committee also highlighted the need to improve key corridors and connectivity, particularly in areas like College Park Woods and Crystal Springs, to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. They emphasized the importance of community engagement and the need for strategic consideration of projects like the trolley trail extension and Route 1 developments.
City Announces Roadwork, Events, and Addresses Concerns Over Fire Department Service Changes
The City Manager's report included several updates and announcements. Roadway patching work is scheduled for the College Park Woods and Hollywood areas. The upcoming Friday Night Live event will feature 'The Dead Flowers.' Applications for food vendors for College Park Day, scheduled for October 3rd at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport, are now open, with a deadline of June 30th. A briefing was held with Prince George's Fire Chief Michael Audis regarding upcoming changes at the College Park station, which will remove an advanced life support unit after 3 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends. The council added a consent agenda item to draft a letter to the county expressing strong opposition to this service reduction.
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