city of mount rainier, maryland december/january 2016 newsletter

Issue 332 DECEMBER 2015/JANUARY 2016

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Coming soon >>> In this Issue >> Code Enforcement 101 Buzz around the City Economic Development

Mayor’s Message The Buzz Around the City Green & Healthy Living Green Holiday Renovation Resource Corner

Message Newsletter the

The Mount Rainier — The City on the Move!

Deadline for the February edition is January 22, 2015 Contact the Editor—Veronica Owens [email protected]

Mayor and City Council Meeting December 3 at 7 pm City Hall, One Municipal Place Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Menkiti Community Forum for 3300 Rhode Island Avenue December 3, 2015 at 6:30p Mount Rainier Nature Center 4701 31st Place, Mount Rainier Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Mount Rainier Craft Show December 5 at 10:00am-5p Joe’s Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Road Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Mayor and City Council Work Session December 17 at 7pm One Municipal Place Mount Rainier, MD 20712 See full Calendar inside

COUNTDOWN to MOUNT RAINIER DAY

May 21, 2016! Join the Mount Rainier Day

Celebration Committee Contact:

[email protected]

mountrainiermd.org

CITY COUNCIL Mayor Malinda Miles [email protected] Ward 1 Tracy Loh [email protected] Jesse Christopherson [email protected] Ward 2 Bryan Knedler [email protected] Shivali Shah [email protected] Contact Council 301.985.6585 Legislative 47th District Diana Fennell 301.858.3478 Del Jimmy Tarlau 301.335.6099 Senator Victor Ramirez 301.858.3745 District 2 County Councilwoman Deni Taveras 301.952.4436 U. S. Congress Rep. Donna Edwards 301.516.7601

CITY STAFF Interim City Manager Larry Hughes [email protected] Assistant City Manager Veronica Owens [email protected] City Treasurer Vijay Manjani [email protected] Economic Development Director Samantha Olatunji [email protected] MRTV Gerome Williams [email protected] Contact All Staff at 301.985.6585 City Police Chief Michael Scott [email protected] 301.985.6565 Non Emergency Department of Public Works Michael Barnes [email protected] 301.985.6583 Bulk Trash 301.985.6558 Code Enforcement 301.985.6551 Ruth Sandy [email protected] Alex Brown [email protected]

EMERGENCY NUMBERS 911 All Emergencies POLICE—911 Emergency 301.985.6565 Non-Emergency 301.985.6590 Administrative FIRE—911 Emergency 301.985.5406 Non-Emergency WATER—WSSC 301.206.4002 Emergency 301.206.8000 Main Washington Gas 703.750.1000 ELECTRIC—PEPCO 1.877.737.2662 Live wire 202.872.3432 CITY RESOURCES Mount Rainier Library 301.864.8937 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm (closed 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm) Closed Fridays Mount Rainier Nature Center 4701 31st Street 301.927.2163 Mount Rainier Post Office 301.699.8856 Mount Rainier Bike Coop 301.277.2110 Mount Rainier Com Toolshed 301.660.7433 CALL A BUS 240.832.6559 9am-2pm 301.985.6586

RESOURCES Foreclosure Assistance 877.462.7555 www.mdhope.org 240.391.6413 Landlord/Tenant Commission 800.487.6007 Maryland Home Tax Credit Contact City Hall—Finance Department Statewide Housing Counseling Services 800.642.2227 MD Energy Assistance (MEAP) Provides Energy Assistance Limited Funding for Free Furnaces 301.909.6330 Mortgage Assistance www.mmpmaryland.gov 301.429.7400 Public Defender 301.699.2760 State’s Attorney 301.952.3500 Health Department 301.583.5920 Child Abuse/Neglect 301.699.8605 Animal Control 301.780.7200 Consumer Affairs 301.470.7534 Special Needs 301.627.3352 TDD

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What’s Brewing? Like a tea kettle, Mount

Rainier is brewing with activity. This translates to economic growth, jobs, amenities and development with many projects.

Simmering are projects that consist of over 250 new residential units, restaurants, businesses and street improvements. They highlight the many attributes within our Sustainable goals. These goals have defined the guiding principles that recently resulted in the City of Mount Rainier receiving the Champion award for the highest number of points in the recent re-certification of Sustainable Maryland. This award is given to municipalities throughout the State of Maryland that continue to strive towards sustainable practices.

Through the help of our Green Team, Tree Commission, MUTC, Bike Co-op, Community Toolshed , Design Review Board and the entire community we strive towards these efforts together. We also have to thank our awesome city council, staff and others working on our Architectural Overlay Zone to keep our cool, quirky, cottage style and art infused homes in tact. We will continue to strive towards keeping things brewing in our City and want to wish you and your family a wonderful and joyous Holiday!

¿Qué se está cocinando? Como una cafetera, Mount Rainier está hirviendo de actividad. Esto significa crecimiento económico, nuevos empleos, servicios, y desarrollo de muchos proyectos.

Hirviendo están proyectos que consisten de 250 nuevas unidades residenciales, restaurantes, negocios y mejoras a las calles. Estos acentúan los muchos atributos de nuestras metas Sostenibles. Estas metas han sido los principios guías que le han proveído a la ciudad de Mount Rainier con el premio de Campeón por el mayor numero de puntos el la recertificación de Maryland Sostenible. Dicho premio es dado a municipalidades a través del estado de Maryland que continúan avanzando hacia mantener prácticas sostenibles.

Con la ayuda de nuestro Equipo Verde, Comisión de Árboles, MUTC, “Bike Co-op” (Cooperativa de Bicicletas), Cobertizo comunitario, Junta de Revisión de Diseño, y la comunidad en general esperamos alcanzar nuestras metas. También deseamos agradecer a nuestro fabuloso Consejo, empleados, y demás personas trabajando en nuestra Zona de Revestimiento Arquitectural por permitirnos mantener nuestras casas con su estilo artístico, único, y divertido. Continuaremos manteniendo la nuestra ciudad llena de actividad. ¡Les deseamos a usted y a su familia

unas celebraciones maravillosas y llenas de felicidad! Mayor Malinda Miles

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Set the stage >>> Economic Development Samantha Olatunji

Department of Public Works Trash & Recycle Schedule

SHINING STARS OF MOUNT RAINIER

Bulk Trash Appointments must be made by 12 noon on the

Friday proceeding the pick-up date. Contact Department of Public Works: 301.985.6583/6558

DATE FECHA

PICK UP RECOGER

December 2 El 2 de Deciembre

Regular Trash Basura Regular


Recylcle Reciclar


Bulk Trash/Yard Waste Granel Basura de la varda




Recycle Reciclar


Bulk Trash* Granel Basura*




Recycle Reciclar


Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda




Recycle Reciclar

December 30 el 30 de Deciembre


Prince George’s County salutes Mount Rainier Police Officer Taveras for Safety and Principal Morad for Education from

Latinas Empowering Prince George's County.

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY COUNTY’S NEWEST “NET ZERO”

ENERGY HOME IN MOUNT RAINIER!

The Mayor and Council joined, the Redevelopment Authority of Prince George's County (RDA), along with its partners Urban Green, LLC, Monument Bank, and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development on November 7, 2015, to break ground for the County’s newest net zero energy (NZE) house at 3719 – 34th Street in Mt. Rainier, Maryland. This modern, energy efficient single family home will produce as much energy on an annual basis as it consumes leaving the homeowners with a utility bill of zero. The NZE home demonstrates that it’s a profitable product for any commercial homebuilder/developer to reproduce throughout the County.

The RDA intends to develop other NZE homes in Capitol Heights and Fairmount Heights, MD. “The NetZero technology helps to solidify Mount Rainier as a sustainable community and builds upon the City reducing their carbon footprint along with lower energy bills for our residents,” said Mt. Rainier Mayor Malinda Miles.

Strengthening businesses, Stimulating new investments in Mount Rainier’s Town Center The City of Mount Rainier was awarded a grant from Maryland's Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Legacy Program to support the development of the Town Center Business Attraction and Expansion Program (TCBAEP) for exterior and interior building improvements in Mount Rainier's Mixed-Use Town Center (M-U TC) zone. The goal of the Town Center Business Attraction and Expansion Program(TCBAEP) is

to support the City’s economic development goals to cultivate high-quality retail businesses in Mount Rainier’s Mixed-Use Town Center (M-U TC) zone. All businesses* located within the M-U TC zone are eligible to apply. New businesses are also eligible.* Some restrictions apply. The M-U TC Zone consist of licensed commercial businesses located on 34 Street and Rhode Island Avenue (Route One Corridor) in Mount Rainier, MD. Please visit the city website for more information or email [email protected]. More Development coming to Mount Rainier’s Town Center

COMMUNITY MEETING!!! Join The Menkiti Group on Thursday, December 3rd at 6:30pm, at Mount Rainier’s

Recreation and Nature Center to learn more about their plans for the redevelopment of the 3300 Block on Rhode Island Avenue, also known as the home of the

historic “Singer Building.” Menkiti is seeking your input on the types of retail and restaurants

you would like to see at the corner of the building. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Presentation

starts at 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.

CODE 101 Rental License

A city issued occupancy license is required to rent out a house, part of a house, or a room—even if the owner lives in the house (City Code Chapter 7). The house or unit must be

inspected and comply with health, safety, and fire codes. This rule also applies if you are allowing someone to live in a

house or part of a house in exchange for domestic help, help with bills, etc.

The fine for operating without a valid occupancy license is

$100 for the first violation, $200 for each 30-day period that the violation continues, $200 for repeat violation in the same

one-year period.

DATE FECHA

PICK UP RECOGER

January 4 El 4 de Enero

Recyle/Reciclar Bulk Trash/ Granel Basura

January 6 El 6de Enero



Recycle Reciclar






Recycle Reciclar

January19 el 19 de Enero

Bulk Trash Granel Basura*


Regualar Trash Basura Regular


Recycle Reciclar




Recycle Reciclar

MOUNT RAINIER NATURE CENTER

December/Deciembre January/Enero

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Set the stage >>> Economic Development Samantha Olatunji

Department of Public Works Trash & Recycle Schedule

SHINING STARS OF MOUNT RAINIER

Bulk Trash Appointments must be made by 12 noon on the

Friday proceeding the pick-up date. Contact Department of Public Works: 301.985.6583/6558

DATE FECHA

PICK UP RECOGER




Recylcle Reciclar






Recycle Reciclar






Recycle Reciclar






Recycle Reciclar

December 30 el 30 de Deciembre


Prince George’s County salutes Mount Rainier Police Officer Taveras for Safety and Principal Morad for Education from

Latinas Empowering Prince George's County.

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY COUNTY’S NEWEST “NET ZERO”

ENERGY HOME IN MOUNT RAINIER!

The Mayor and Council joined, the Redevelopment Authority of Prince George's County (RDA), along with its partners Urban Green, LLC, Monument Bank, and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development on November 7, 2015, to break ground for the County’s newest net zero energy (NZE) house at 3719 – 34th Street in Mt. Rainier, Maryland. This modern, energy efficient single family home will produce as much energy on an annual basis as it consumes leaving the homeowners with a utility bill of zero. The NZE home demonstrates that it’s a profitable product for any commercial homebuilder/developer to reproduce throughout the County.

The RDA intends to develop other NZE homes in Capitol Heights and Fairmount Heights, MD. “The NetZero technology helps to solidify Mount Rainier as a sustainable community and builds upon the City reducing their carbon footprint along with lower energy bills for our residents,” said Mt. Rainier Mayor Malinda Miles.

Strengthening businesses, Stimulating new investments in Mount Rainier’s Town Center The City of Mount Rainier was awarded a grant from Maryland's Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Legacy Program to support the development of the Town Center Business Attraction and Expansion Program (TCBAEP) for exterior and interior building improvements in Mount Rainier's Mixed-Use Town Center (M-U TC) zone. The goal of the Town Center Business Attraction and Expansion Program(TCBAEP) is

to support the City’s economic development goals to cultivate high-quality retail businesses in Mount Rainier’s Mixed-Use Town Center (M-U TC) zone. All businesses* located within the M-U TC zone are eligible to apply. New businesses are also eligible.* Some restrictions apply. The M-U TC Zone consist of licensed commercial businesses located on 34 Street and Rhode Island Avenue (Route One Corridor) in Mount Rainier, MD. Please visit the city website for more information or email [email protected]. More Development coming to Mount Rainier’s Town Center

COMMUNITY MEETING!!! Join The Menkiti Group on Thursday, December 3rd at 6:30pm, at Mount Rainier’s

Recreation and Nature Center to learn more about their plans for the redevelopment of the 3300 Block on Rhode Island Avenue, also known as the home of the

historic “Singer Building.” Menkiti is seeking your input on the types of retail and restaurants

you would like to see at the corner of the building. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Presentation

starts at 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.

CODE 101 Rental License

A city issued occupancy license is required to rent out a house, part of a house, or a room—even if the owner lives in the house (City Code Chapter 7). The house or unit must be

inspected and comply with health, safety, and fire codes. This rule also applies if you are allowing someone to live in a

house or part of a house in exchange for domestic help, help with bills, etc.

The fine for operating without a valid occupancy license is

$100 for the first violation, $200 for each 30-day period that the violation continues, $200 for repeat violation in the same

one-year period.

DATE FECHA

PICK UP RECOGER


Recyle/Reciclar Bulk Trash/ Granel Basura

January 6 El 6de Enero



Recycle Reciclar






Recycle Reciclar


Bulk Trash Granel Basura*




Recycle Reciclar




Recycle Reciclar

MOUNT RAINIER NATURE CENTER

December/Deciembre January/Enero

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How to Green your Holiday! Gifts Buy Local – a great source is the Mount Rainier

Annual Craft Fair at Joe’s Movement Emporium on December 5, 2015 10 am—5 pm.

Donate to a favorite charity in their name. Many charities offer holiday gift programs.

Send eCards instead of paper cards, or choose cards made out of recycled materials.

Give “experience” or “service” gifts: a spa treatment, a music lesson, babysitting or pet care, restaurant gift cards, tickets to concerts or sporting events, gift cards to local businesses

Wrap your gifts in recycled paper. You can also use plain brown paper (even brown bags from the grocery store!) and decorate it using stamps, ribbons, stickers, etc.

Give baked goods or other food items, or put together your recipes and give a personalized cookbook.

Avoid gifts that require batteries – about 40% of all battery sales take place during the holiday season! Batteries present an environmental hazard when they wind up in our landfills.

You can wrap gifts or make holiday cards using

kids’ artwork, old calendars, maps, posters, scarves, fabric, newspaper, etc.

Decorations LED holiday lights consume about 90% less

energy than incandescent lights! They also last longer and cost less to operate.

Put your lights on a timer to ensure they’re only on when you can enjoy them.

Light up the holiday with soy or beeswax candles instead of petroleum-based ones.

For the deepest green, get solar powered LED lights for outside your home.

Food & Guests Feature locally sourced, organic, vegetable-based

meals at your holiday table. If you choose to include meat, look for free-range, organic options.

Make sure guests know where your recycling and compost bins are, and what should go in them!

Instead of buying disposable plates and cutlery, consider borrowing dishes from friends.

SNOW ADVISORY It’s that time of year when residents should be attuned to weather alerts and when listening to be advised of the buzzwords and what they really mean:

Freezing rain – rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads and walkways.

Hail – rain that turns to ice while suspended and tossed in the air from violent updrafts in a thunderstorm.

Sleet – rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground.

Winter Weather Advisory – cold, ice and snow are expected.

Winter Storm Watch – severe winter weather such as heavy snow or ice is possible within a day or two.

Winter Storm Warning – severe weather conditions have begun or are about to begin.

Blizzard Warning – heavy snow and strong winds producing blinding snow (near zero visibility) and life threatening wind chills for three hours or longer.

Frost/freeze Warning – below freezing temperatures are expected.

When weather conditions warrants the declaration of a snow emergency the City of Mount Rainier follows the District of Columbia, not Maryland or Prince George’s County. The City Manager may declare an emergency independent of other jurisdictions when conditions in the City warrant a special declaration. Tune in to your local news, website and list serve for closures and other information.

The Mount Rainier Police Department will notify residents of snow emergency declarations and other winter weather information via Twitter feed. Simply follow @MRPDChief on Twitter to get the latest. The Police will also post critical updates on the Chief’s Blog at: www.mrpdchief.blogspot.com Mount Rainier City government closings will be announced on WUSA’s 9 News Now (www.wusa.com) and Fox 5. It will also be posted on cable/web. When a snow emergency is declared, parking along these streets is automatically prohibited for the duration of the snow emergency:

34th Street from Eastern Avenue to Arundel Road;

Chillum Road from Arundel Road to the City boundary at Queens Chapel Road (MD Rt. 500);

Rainier Avenue from 34th Street to Upshur Street;

Upshur Street from Rainier Avenue to 28th Place;

28th Place from Upshur Street to Russell Avenue;

Russell Avenue from 28th Place to Arundel Road;

Varnum Street from Russell Avenue to Eastern Avenue;

Arundel Road from Russell Avenue to 34th Street

Vehicles found parked on a snow emergency route during or after a snow emergency has been declared by the City to be subject to a $100 fine (City Code §13A-107) and to being impounded at the owner’s risk and expense. The Mount Rainier Police Department wishes you a safe, happy season!

Mount Rainier Police Dept: 301-985-6565

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Set the stage >>> Green and Healthy Living We invite you to FOLLOW US: Twitter

@MtRainierMD @ MRPDChief Facebook

CityofMountRainierMD Verizon Channel 21 Comcast Channel 71

Instagram

@OfficialMountRainierMD

https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCfFgy7xnnsOrLxEuotjy5YQ

https://www.flickr.com/

photos/132941420@N05/albums Message Newsletter

issuu.com/mountrainiermd

Copies of the Newsletter are available at City Hall and

mailed to residents E-Newsletter

Sign up today!

https://vr2.verticalresponse.com/s/mountrainiereconomicdevelopment

updates

How to Green your Holiday! Gifts Buy Local – a great source is the Mount Rainier

Annual Craft Fair at Joe’s Movement Emporium on December 5, 2015 10 am—5 pm.

Donate to a favorite charity in their name. Many charities offer holiday gift programs.

Send eCards instead of paper cards, or choose cards made out of recycled materials.

Give “experience” or “service” gifts: a spa treatment, a music lesson, babysitting or pet care, restaurant gift cards, tickets to concerts or sporting events, gift cards to local businesses

Wrap your gifts in recycled paper. You can also use plain brown paper (even brown bags from the grocery store!) and decorate it using stamps, ribbons, stickers, etc.

Give baked goods or other food items, or put together your recipes and give a personalized cookbook.

Avoid gifts that require batteries – about 40% of all battery sales take place during the holiday season! Batteries present an environmental hazard when they wind up in our landfills.

You can wrap gifts or make holiday cards using

kids’ artwork, old calendars, maps, posters, scarves, fabric, newspaper, etc.

Decorations LED holiday lights consume about 90% less

energy than incandescent lights! They also last longer and cost less to operate.

Put your lights on a timer to ensure they’re only on when you can enjoy them.

Light up the holiday with soy or beeswax candles instead of petroleum-based ones.

For the deepest green, get solar powered LED lights for outside your home.

Food & Guests Feature locally sourced, organic, vegetable-based

meals at your holiday table. If you choose to include meat, look for free-range, organic options.

Make sure guests know where your recycling and compost bins are, and what should go in them!

Instead of buying disposable plates and cutlery, consider borrowing dishes from friends.

SNOW ADVISORY It’s that time of year when residents should be attuned to weather alerts and when listening to be advised of the buzzwords and what they really mean:

Freezing rain – rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads and walkways.

Hail – rain that turns to ice while suspended and tossed in the air from violent updrafts in a thunderstorm.

Sleet – rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground.

Winter Weather Advisory – cold, ice and snow are expected.

Winter Storm Watch – severe winter weather such as heavy snow or ice is possible within a day or two.

Winter Storm Warning – severe weather conditions have begun or are about to begin.

Blizzard Warning – heavy snow and strong winds producing blinding snow (near zero visibility) and life threatening wind chills for three hours or longer.

Frost/freeze Warning – below freezing temperatures are expected.

When weather conditions warrants the declaration of a snow emergency the City of Mount Rainier follows the District of Columbia, not Maryland or Prince George’s County. The City Manager may declare an emergency independent of other jurisdictions when conditions in the City warrant a special declaration. Tune in to your local news, website and list serve for closures and other information.

The Mount Rainier Police Department will notify residents of snow emergency declarations and other winter weather information via Twitter feed. Simply follow @MRPDChief on Twitter to get the latest. The Police will also post critical updates on the Chief’s Blog at: www.mrpdchief.blogspot.com Mount Rainier City government closings will be announced on WUSA’s 9 News Now (www.wusa.com) and Fox 5. It will also be posted on cable/web. When a snow emergency is declared, parking along these streets is automatically prohibited for the duration of the snow emergency:

34th Street from Eastern Avenue to Arundel Road;

Chillum Road from Arundel Road to the City boundary at Queens Chapel Road (MD Rt. 500);

Rainier Avenue from 34th Street to Upshur Street;

Upshur Street from Rainier Avenue to 28th Place;

28th Place from Upshur Street to Russell Avenue;

Russell Avenue from 28th Place to Arundel Road;

Varnum Street from Russell Avenue to Eastern Avenue;

Arundel Road from Russell Avenue to 34th Street

Vehicles found parked on a snow emergency route during or after a snow emergency has been declared by the City to be subject to a $100 fine (City Code §13A-107) and to being impounded at the owner’s risk and expense. The Mount Rainier Police Department wishes you a safe, happy season!

Mount Rainier Police Dept: 301-985-6565

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City of Mount Rainier — Department of Public Works

UPDATED TRASH SCHEDULE December 2015 January 2016

*schedule bulk trash by 12:00 prior to pick-up date Telephone: 301.985.6583

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City of Mount Rainier — Department of Public Works

UPDATED TRASH SCHEDULE December 2015 January 2016

*schedule bulk trash by 12:00 prior to pick-up date Telephone: 301.985.6583

DATE FECHA

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Recylcle Reciclar


Bulk Trash Granel Basura *




Recycle Reciclar






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DATE FECHA

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Recycle/Reciclar Bulk Trash/Granel Basura *




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DECEMBER December 1, 2015 at 7 pm Mayor and City Council Hearing One Municipal Place

December 3, 2015 at 6:30pm Menkiti Community Meeting Project: 3300 Rhode Island Ave Mount Rainier Nature Center 4701 31st Place

December 5, 2015 at 10—4 pm Mount Rainier Craft Show Joe’s Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Road

December 7, 2015 7pm Prince George’s County Zoning Re-Write Community Outreach Meeting—City Hall One Municipal Place We need your input in zoning guidelines for the County

December 7, 2015 8:30 am Economic Development Meeting Refreshments for all Come and assist us with Re-branding, MUTC guidelines and hear about Grants for small businesses!

December 9, 2015 at 6:30 pm Mount Rainier Business Association Annual Holiday Dinner Mediterranean Café 3237 Rhode Island Avenue

December 14, 2015 7pm Green Team Meeting One Municipal Place

December 15, 2015 at 7pm Mayor and City Council Work Session One Municipal Place

JANUARY January 5, 2016 at 7 pm Mayor and City Council Hearing One Municipal Place

January 11, 2016 at 7 pm Green Team Meeting One Municipal Place

January 13, 2016 at 8:30 am Mount Rainier Business Association (MRBA) meeting 3249 Rhode Island Avenue

January 19, 2016 at 7 pm Mayor and City Council Hearing One Municipal Place

January 21, 2016 at 7 pm Tree Commission Meeting One Municipal Place

All events are held in the City of Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712 All are welcome to Attend!

AYUNTAMIENTO Alcalde Caso Malinda Millas [email protected] Pabellon 1 Tracy Loh [email protected] Jesse Christophersen [email protected] Pabellón 2 Bryan Knedler [email protected] Shivali Shah [email protected] 301.985.6585 Contacto Consejo Legislativo del Distrito 47 Jimmy Tarlau 301.335.6099 Diana Del Fennell 301.858.3478 Senador Víctor Ramírez 301.858.3745 Condado Distrito 2 Concejal Deni Taveras 301.952.4436 U. S. Congreso Rep. Donna Edwards 301.516.7601

PROVISIONAL PERSONAL DE LA CIUDAD Administratadoraadministradora municipal Larry Hughes [email protected] Subdirector Gerente de la Ciudad Veronica Owens [email protected] Tesorero Vijay Manjani [email protected] Director de Desarrollo Económico Samantha Olatunji [email protected] MRTV Gerome Williams [email protected] Contacto 301.985.6585 todo el personal de policía de la ciudad Jefe Michael Scott [email protected] no son de emergencia 301.985.6565 Departamento de Obras Públicas Michael Barnes [email protected] 301.985.6583

Código Basura Granel 301.985.6558 Aplicación 301.985.6551 Ruth Sandy [email protected] Alex Brown [email protected] 911 NÚMEROS DE EMERGENCIA Todas las situaciones de emergencia de la Policía 911 Emergencia 301.985.6565 301.985.6590 Emergencia Administrativa Emergencia del fuego 911 No Emergencia 301.985.5406 301.206.4002 AGUA de Emergencia WSSC 301.206.8000 703.750.1000 de Washington Gas ELÉCTRICA PEPCO 202.872.3432 1.877.737.2662 Live wire

LOS RECURSOS DE LA CIUDAD de Mount Rainier 301.864.8937 Cerrado los viernes Monte Rainier Centro de Naturaleza 301.927.2163 Oficina de Correos 301.699.8856 Bicicleta Mount Rainier Coop 301.277.2110 Mount Rainier Com Mulos 301.660.7433 LLAME A UN BUS 240.832.6559 Asistencia RECURSOS Exclusión 877.462.7555 Propietario/inquilino Hogar de Maryland 800.487.6007

Comisión Crédito Fiscal Ayuntamiento Contacto Departamento de Finanzas Estatal de Servicios de Asesoría de Vivienda 800.642.2227 MD Asistencia de Energía (MEAP) proporciona asistencia de energía 301.909.6330

New Committees Forming: Mount Rainier Day Celebration Committee Easter Bunny/Egg Hunt Activities Committee Immigrant Committee Meeting dates to be announced in January/February 2016 For more information: Contact - [email protected]

“The Neighborhood Novelists of Thomas S. Stone Elementary School and local author, Juliana Barnet, invite the community to a literary evening at:

Urban Eats Cafe 3311 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD Wednesday, December 9, 2015 6 - 8 pm.

Come out to support the Arts in Education in Mount Rainier, sharing refreshments and excerpts from Zombie Elementary and an exclusive preview of their new novel!

The Buzz around the City

Joe’s Movement Emporium

PAY AS YOU WISH EVENT Bring the entire Family!

Clown Cabaret's The Heist

Friday, January 22, 2016 at 7:00pm Joe's Movement Emporium

3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712

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DECEMBER December 1, 2015 at 7 pm Mayor and City Council Hearing One Municipal Place

December 3, 2015 at 6:30pm Menkiti Community Meeting Project: 3300 Rhode Island Ave Mount Rainier Nature Center 4701 31st Place

December 5, 2015 at 10—4 pm Mount Rainier Craft Show Joe’s Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Road

December 7, 2015 7pm Prince George’s County Zoning Re-Write Community Outreach Meeting—City Hall One Municipal Place We need your input in zoning guidelines for the County

December 7, 2015 8:30 am Economic Development Meeting Refreshments for all Come and assist us with Re-branding, MUTC guidelines and hear about Grants for small businesses!

December 9, 2015 at 6:30 pm Mount Rainier Business Association Annual Holiday Dinner Mediterranean Café 3237 Rhode Island Avenue

December 14, 2015 7pm Green Team Meeting One Municipal Place

December 15, 2015 at 7pm Mayor and City Council Work Session One Municipal Place

JANUARY January 5, 2016 at 7 pm Mayor and City Council Hearing One Municipal Place

January 11, 2016 at 7 pm Green Team Meeting One Municipal Place

January 13, 2016 at 8:30 am Mount Rainier Business Association (MRBA) meeting 3249 Rhode Island Avenue

January 19, 2016 at 7 pm Mayor and City Council Hearing One Municipal Place

January 21, 2016 at 7 pm Tree Commission Meeting One Municipal Place

All events are held in the City of Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712 All are welcome to Attend!

AYUNTAMIENTO Alcalde Caso Malinda Millas [email protected] Pabellon 1 Tracy Loh [email protected] Jesse Christophersen [email protected] Pabellón 2 Bryan Knedler [email protected] Shivali Shah [email protected] 301.985.6585 Contacto Consejo Legislativo del Distrito 47 Jimmy Tarlau 301.335.6099 Diana Del Fennell 301.858.3478 Senador Víctor Ramírez 301.858.3745 Condado Distrito 2 Concejal Deni Taveras 301.952.4436 U. S. Congreso Rep. Donna Edwards 301.516.7601

PROVISIONAL PERSONAL DE LA CIUDAD Administratadoraadministradora municipal Larry Hughes [email protected] Subdirector Gerente de la Ciudad Veronica Owens [email protected] Tesorero Vijay Manjani [email protected] Director de Desarrollo Económico Samantha Olatunji [email protected] MRTV Gerome Williams [email protected] Contacto 301.985.6585 todo el personal de policía de la ciudad Jefe Michael Scott [email protected] no son de emergencia 301.985.6565 Departamento de Obras Públicas Michael Barnes [email protected] 301.985.6583

Código Basura Granel 301.985.6558 Aplicación 301.985.6551 Ruth Sandy [email protected] Alex Brown [email protected] 911 NÚMEROS DE EMERGENCIA Todas las situaciones de emergencia de la Policía 911 Emergencia 301.985.6565 301.985.6590 Emergencia Administrativa Emergencia del fuego 911 No Emergencia 301.985.5406 301.206.4002 AGUA de Emergencia WSSC 301.206.8000 703.750.1000 de Washington Gas ELÉCTRICA PEPCO 202.872.3432 1.877.737.2662 Live wire

LOS RECURSOS DE LA CIUDAD de Mount Rainier 301.864.8937 Cerrado los viernes Monte Rainier Centro de Naturaleza 301.927.2163 Oficina de Correos 301.699.8856 Bicicleta Mount Rainier Coop 301.277.2110 Mount Rainier Com Mulos 301.660.7433 LLAME A UN BUS 240.832.6559 Asistencia RECURSOS Exclusión 877.462.7555 Propietario/inquilino Hogar de Maryland 800.487.6007

Comisión Crédito Fiscal Ayuntamiento Contacto Departamento de Finanzas Estatal de Servicios de Asesoría de Vivienda 800.642.2227 MD Asistencia de Energía (MEAP) proporciona asistencia de energía 301.909.6330

New Committees Forming: Mount Rainier Day Celebration Committee Easter Bunny/Egg Hunt Activities Committee Immigrant Committee Meeting dates to be announced in January/February 2016 For more information: Contact - [email protected]

“The Neighborhood Novelists of Thomas S. Stone Elementary School and local author, Juliana Barnet, invite the community to a literary evening at:

Urban Eats Cafe 3311 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD Wednesday, December 9, 2015 6 - 8 pm.

Come out to support the Arts in Education in Mount Rainier, sharing refreshments and excerpts from Zombie Elementary and an exclusive preview of their new novel!

The Buzz around the City

Joe’s Movement Emporium

PAY AS YOU WISH EVENT Bring the entire Family!

Clown Cabaret's The Heist

Friday, January 22, 2016 at 7:00pm Joe's Movement Emporium

3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712

Issue 332 DECEMBER 2015/JANUARY 2016

Message

Coming soon >>> In this Issue >> Code Enforcement 101 Buzz around the City Economic Development

Mayor’s Message The Buzz Around the City Green & Healthy Living Green Holiday Renovation Resource Corner

Message Newsletter the

The Mount Rainier — The City on the Move!

Deadline for the February edition is January 22, 2015 Contact the Editor—Veronica Owens [email protected]

Mayor and City Council Meeting December 3 at 7 pm City Hall, One Municipal Place Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Menkiti Community Forum for 3300 Rhode Island Avenue December 3, 2015 at 6:30p Mount Rainier Nature Center 4701 31st Place, Mount Rainier Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Mount Rainier Craft Show December 5 at 10:00am-5p Joe’s Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Road Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Mayor and City Council Work Session December 17 at 7pm One Municipal Place Mount Rainier, MD 20712 See full Calendar inside

COUNTDOWN to MOUNT RAINIER DAY

May 21, 2016! Join the Mount Rainier Day

Celebration Committee Contact:

[email protected]

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CITY COUNCIL Mayor Malinda Miles [email protected] Ward 1 Tracy Loh [email protected] Jesse Christopherson [email protected] Ward 2 Bryan Knedler [email protected] Shivali Shah [email protected] Contact Council 301.985.6585 Legislative 47th District Diana Fennell 301.858.3478 Del Jimmy Tarlau 301.335.6099 Senator Victor Ramirez 301.858.3745 District 2 County Councilwoman Deni Taveras 301.952.4436 U. S. Congress Rep. Donna Edwards 301.516.7601

CITY STAFF Interim City Manager Larry Hughes [email protected] Assistant City Manager Veronica Owens [email protected] City Treasurer Vijay Manjani [email protected] Economic Development Director Samantha Olatunji [email protected] MRTV Gerome Williams [email protected] Contact All Staff at 301.985.6585 City Police Chief Michael Scott [email protected] 301.985.6565 Non Emergency Department of Public Works Michael Barnes [email protected] 301.985.6583 Bulk Trash 301.985.6558 Code Enforcement 301.985.6551 Ruth Sandy [email protected] Alex Brown [email protected]

EMERGENCY NUMBERS 911 All Emergencies POLICE—911 Emergency 301.985.6565 Non-Emergency 301.985.6590 Administrative FIRE—911 Emergency 301.985.5406 Non-Emergency WATER—WSSC 301.206.4002 Emergency 301.206.8000 Main Washington Gas 703.750.1000 ELECTRIC—PEPCO 1.877.737.2662 Live wire 202.872.3432 CITY RESOURCES Mount Rainier Library 301.864.8937 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm (closed 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm) Closed Fridays Mount Rainier Nature Center 4701 31st Street 301.927.2163 Mount Rainier Post Office 301.699.8856 Mount Rainier Bike Coop 301.277.2110 Mount Rainier Com Toolshed 301.660.7433 CALL A BUS 240.832.6559 9am-2pm 301.985.6586

RESOURCES Foreclosure Assistance 877.462.7555 www.mdhope.org 240.391.6413 Landlord/Tenant Commission 800.487.6007 Maryland Home Tax Credit Contact City Hall—Finance Department Statewide Housing Counseling Services 800.642.2227 MD Energy Assistance (MEAP) Provides Energy Assistance Limited Funding for Free Furnaces 301.909.6330 Mortgage Assistance www.mmpmaryland.gov 301.429.7400 Public Defender 301.699.2760 State’s Attorney 301.952.3500 Health Department 301.583.5920 Child Abuse/Neglect 301.699.8605 Animal Control 301.780.7200 Consumer Affairs 301.470.7534 Special Needs 301.627.3352 TDD

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What’s Brewing? Like a tea kettle, Mount

Rainier is brewing with activity. This translates to economic growth, jobs, amenities and development with many projects.

Simmering are projects that consist of over 250 new residential units, restaurants, businesses and street improvements. They highlight the many attributes within our Sustainable goals. These goals have defined the guiding principles that recently resulted in the City of Mount Rainier receiving the Champion award for the highest number of points in the recent re-certification of Sustainable Maryland. This award is given to municipalities throughout the State of Maryland that continue to strive towards sustainable practices.

Through the help of our Green Team, Tree Commission, MUTC, Bike Co-op, Community Toolshed , Design Review Board and the entire community we strive towards these efforts together. We also have to thank our awesome city council, staff and others working on our Architectural Overlay Zone to keep our cool, quirky, cottage style and art infused homes in tact. We will continue to strive towards keeping things brewing in our City and want to wish you and your family a wonderful and joyous Holiday!

¿Qué se está cocinando? Como una cafetera, Mount Rainier está hirviendo de actividad. Esto significa crecimiento económico, nuevos empleos, servicios, y desarrollo de muchos proyectos.

Hirviendo están proyectos que consisten de 250 nuevas unidades residenciales, restaurantes, negocios y mejoras a las calles. Estos acentúan los muchos atributos de nuestras metas Sostenibles. Estas metas han sido los principios guías que le han proveído a la ciudad de Mount Rainier con el premio de Campeón por el mayor numero de puntos el la recertificación de Maryland Sostenible. Dicho premio es dado a municipalidades a través del estado de Maryland que continúan avanzando hacia mantener prácticas sostenibles.

Con la ayuda de nuestro Equipo Verde, Comisión de Árboles, MUTC, “Bike Co-op” (Cooperativa de Bicicletas), Cobertizo comunitario, Junta de Revisión de Diseño, y la comunidad en general esperamos alcanzar nuestras metas. También deseamos agradecer a nuestro fabuloso Consejo, empleados, y demás personas trabajando en nuestra Zona de Revestimiento Arquitectural por permitirnos mantener nuestras casas con su estilo artístico, único, y divertido. Continuaremos manteniendo la nuestra ciudad llena de actividad. ¡Les deseamos a usted y a su familia

unas celebraciones maravillosas y llenas de felicidad! Mayor Malinda Miles

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