>From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday, September 8, 2003. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time frames. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * REVISED SINCE AGENDA MAILING CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. - Council Chambers Monday, September 8, 2003 AGENDA 6:30 Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i). 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL COUNCIL COMMENTS ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 3/24, 4/07, 4/14, 4/21 and 4/28 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda) REGULAR MEETING 7:45 (1) Resolution re: Appreciation (Frank Farley). Resolution expressing appreciation to Takoma Park resident Frank Farley. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution. 7:50 (2) Resolution re: Condolence (Marsh Kadesch). Resolution extending condolence to the family and friends of Marsha Kadesh. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution. 7:55 (3) 1st Reading Ordinance re: 2003 Nominating Caucus and City Election. 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). Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading. WORKSESSION 8:10 (4) Structure of the Committee on the Environment. Continued discussion of the structure of the Committee on the Environment. 8:40 (5) Proposed Legislative Agenda. Discussion of City's proposed 2004 legislative agenda. 9:10 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess. 9:15 (6) Montgomery County Bill to Prohibit Smoking in Eating and Drinking Establishments. Discussion of applicability of Montgomery County Bill to prohibit smoking in eating and drinking establishments. 9:45 ADJOURN * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Friday, September 5, 2003 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 - CLOSED SESSION, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION Closed Session: - Personnel Matter Regular Meeting: - Resolution expressing Appreciation to Takoma Park Resident Frank Farley - Resolution extending Condolences to Family and Friends of Marsha Kadesch - 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) 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 - 2nd Reading Ordinance setting Forth the 2003 Nominating Caucus and City Election - 1st Reading Ordinance amending Takoma Park Police Employees' Retirement Plan - Single Reading Ordinance awarding Contract for Toatley-Fraser Playground Renovation - 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 Designation of New Location of Area B Permit Parking - Discussion of Proposed Wayfinder / Gateway Sign Project - Discussion of Stormwater Drainage on Private Property MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 - Council 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 - Re-Codification - Chapter 4. Businesses (including Article 3. Canvassers, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants) - (tentative) Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING - (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Speed Hump Installation on Columbia Avenue - 2nd Reading Ordinance amending Takoma Park Police Employees' Retirement Plan - 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing FY04 Budget Amendment No.1 - 1st 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 - 2nd Reading Ordinance designating New Location of Area B Permit Parking - 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing FY04 Budget Amendment No.1 (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 - (tentative) Performance Measurement 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 - (tentative) Re-Codification - Rent Stabilization (Chapter 6. Housing) 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) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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