Posted on August 29, 19103 at 14:08:39:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Tuesday,
September 2, 2003. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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REVISED SINCE AGENDA MAILING
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION & CLOSED SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Tuesday, September 2, 2003
AGENDA
INTERVIEWS
7:30 (1) Ethics Commission - Mark Freedman, Arthur Gary, James Kelley, Michael Richards & Paul Smolinsky
7:40 (2) Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Guinnevere Roberts, Larry Rubin & Paul Smolinsky
7:50 (3) Nuclear Free Committee (NFZ) - Julie Boddy
8:00 (4) Tree Commission - Darian Copiz, Cheryl Margoluis, Guinnevere Roberts, Patrick Sarver & Anna Winch
SPECIAL SESSION
8:10 (5) Resolution re: Submission of Community Legacy Application. Resolution authorizing submission of Community Legacy Application (Old Town parking Facility). Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
9:00 ADJOURN
Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i).
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, August 29, 2003
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of Labor Day
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 - INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Interviews:
- Ethics Commission - Mark Freedman, Arthur Gary, James Kelley, Michael Richards & Paul Smolinsky
- Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Guinnevere Roberts, Larry Rubin & Paul Smolinsky
- Nuclear Free Committee (NFZ) - Julie Boddy
- Tree Commission - Darian Copiz, Cheryl Margoluis, Guinnevere Roberts, Patrick Sarver & Anna Winch
Special Session:
- Resolution regarding Submission of Community Legacy Application (Old Town Parking Facility)
Closed Session:
- Personnel Matter
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Ordinance setting Forth the 2003 Nominating Caucus and City Election (followed by random drawing to set the order of Wards for Councilmember nominations at the Nominating Caucus)
Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of Structure of Committee on the Environment
- Discussion of Proposed Legislative Agenda
- Discussion of Applicability of Montgomery County Bill to Prohibit Smoking in Eating and Drinking Establishments
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (6 Grant Avenue at 7:00 p.m.)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 - Meeting of the Tree Commission (Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 - INTERVIEWS & WORKSESSION
Interviews:
- Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Caroline Beckam & Stacey Gurian-Sherman
- Tree Commission - Carol Hotton
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- Continued Discussion of Development Guidelines
- Discussion of Proposed Request for Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) designation of Facade Advisory Board as a Local Advisory Panel
- Discussion of Tenant Association / Condo Association Capacity Building Contract
- Re-Codification - Discussion of Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2. Administration)
- Re-Codification - Chapter 4. Businesses (including Article 3. Canvassers, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants)
- (tentative) Performance Measurement
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 - Meeting of the Arts and Humanities Commission (Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 - PRESENTATION, INTERVIEW, PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Presentation:
- Mayoral Proclamation expressing Appreciation to Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority (CDA)
Interview:
- Ethics Commission - Nancy Cohen
Public Hearing:
- (tentative) Speed Hump Request (Columbia Avenue)
Regular Meeting:
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance regarding Speed Hump Installation on Columbia Avenue
- 1st Reading Ordinance designating New Location of Area B Permit Parking
- 2nd Reading Ordinance setting Forth the 2003 Nominating Caucus and City Election
- 1st Reading Ordinance appointing Elections Judges for 2003 City Election
- 1st Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- Resolution approving Settlement Agreement regarding Amended Starpower Franchise Agreement
- Resolution regarding Request for Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) designation of Facade Advisory Board as a Local Advisory Panel
- Single Reading Ordinance awarding Tenant Association / Condo Association Capacity Building Contract
Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed Wayfinder / Gateway Sign Project
- Discussion of Stormwater Drainage on Private Property
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 - Council / Staff Retreat
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 - Takoma Park Nominating Caucus in preparation for Tuesday, November 4, 2003 City Election
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2003 - City Council Meeting postponed to Tuesday evening in Observance of Yom Kippur
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2003 - Voter Registration Deadline
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2003 - WORKSESSION
- City Manager's Quarterly Report
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Rent Stabilization (Chapter 6. Housing)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Speed Hump Installation on Columbia Avenue
- 2nd Reading Ordinance designating New Location of Area B Permit Parking
- 2nd Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- 2nd Reading Ordinance appointing Elections Judges for 2003 City Election
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2003 - Meeting of the Tree Commission (Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2003 - WORKSESSION
- Discussion of Recommendations from July Presentation by Dan Burden of Walkable Communities, Inc.
- Report on City of Takoma Park / D.C. Department of Transportation - Takoma Area Transportation Study
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
(Proposed) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2003 - City Council Meeting cancelled due to Tuesday City Election Day
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003 - Takoma Park City Election (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - Special Meeting of City Council to receive Certification of Election Results (7:30 p.m. Council Chambers)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- Presentation on Street Conditions and Potential Short-term Funding Mechanisms
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of Veteran's Day
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2003 - Swearing-in Ceremony - New City Council
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 thru FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of Thanksgiving
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2003 - WORKSESSION
- Update on County's Rental Housing Inspection Program and City's Code Enforcement
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2003 thru SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2004 - Council's 2003 Holiday Recess
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 (noon) thru THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of Christmas
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2004 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of New Year's Day
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2004 - WORKSESSION
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE September 15; PUBLICATION DATE September 26.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- Implementation of Climate Change Report
- Flower Avenue Reconstruction
- Continued Discussion of Municipal Energy Authority
- Resolution approving Renewal of Interim Telecommunications Agreement with Cavalier
- Discussion of Taliano's Request for Sidewalk Seating Area for Restaurant Services
- Report on Lee Avenue Initiatives
- Resolution supporting University Boulevard Concept Plan
- Discussion of Proposal to Implement Pilot Program to Automate City's Refuse Collection Process
- Discussion of Stormwater Drainage on Private Property (September 2003)
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PEPCO for Temporary Parking Area
REOCCURRING ITEMS
- Continued Updates on Day Laborer Situation
- Quarterly Report regarding Montgomery County "Community Baseline Noise Survey" (Spring 2003)
- Update on Community Oriented Policing Initiatives (Police Department and PSCAC)
- Continued Discussion of Purple Line
- Update on Use of Tree Inventory and Discussion of Development of Management Plan for Trees in City Rights-of-Way
- Quarterly Briefings from County Councilmember Tom Perez
- Quarterly Report from City Manager (October, January, April, July)
- Washington Adventist Hospital (WAH) Expansion Proposal (Development Review Findings and Traffic Review)
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NOTICE ON ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to
fully participate in public meetings. Anyone planning to attend a Takoma Park City Council
public meeting or public hearing, and who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or
accommodations is invited to contact the City's representative, Mr. Hobbs at (301) 891-7203, at
least 48 hours in advance, at the telephone number listed in the notice or through the Maryland
Relay Service (1-800-735-2258 TTY/Voice).
For more general information on the City of Takoma Park, visit our website:
http://www.cityoftakomapark.org/
Catherine E.Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 891-7206