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2004 COUNCIL AGENDAS

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• 13 December 2004 - Presentation, Regular Meeting, Worksession and Closed Session
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Resolution Appointing Members to the Citizens Liaison Committee to the Community Center
  • 3. Second Reading Ordinance re: Ch. 6 Housing to Address Air Conditioning in Rental Housing
  • 4. Second Reading Ordinance re: Emergency Preparedness Committee
  • 5. Second Reading Ordinance re: Rents Analyst
  • 6. Second Reading Ordinance re: Updated/Reformatted City Code
  • 7. Second Reading Ordinance Amending the Code to Increase Parking Violation Fines
  • 8. Second Reading Ordinance re: Budget Amendment
  • 9A. Resolution effecting appointments to the Ethics Commission
  • 9B. Resolution effecting appointments to the Safe Roadways Committee
  • 9C. Resolution effecting appointments to the Tree Commission
  • 9D. Resolution Setting Forth Council's 2004 Holiday Recess
  • 10. Update on Street Repairs
  • 11. Community Center Financing
  • Proposed Closed Session - to discuss personnel matters, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(8)(1)(i).

• 6 December 2004 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession
  At 7:00 p.m., there will be a reception for Historic Takoma, Inc. in the Lobby of the Municipal Building.
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Ethics Commission Interview
  • 3. Safe Roadways Committee Interview
  • 4. Resolution Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Historic Takoma, Inc.
  • 5. 1st Reading of Ordinance Amending Chap. 6 Housing, to Address Electrical Service for Air Conditioning in Rental Housing
  • 6. Resolution Reconstituting the Citizens' Liaison Committee to the Community Center
    • List of Interested Individuals
  • 7. Resolution Supporting the Formation of a Coalition to Clean Up the Takoma Branch
    • Additional/Revised Information
  • 8. 1st Reading Ordinance Adopting the Updated/Reformatted City Code.
  • 9. 1st Reading Ordinance Amending the Takoma Park Code to Increase Parking Violation Fines
  • 10. Discussion of the Montgomery College Facilities Master Plan
  • 11. Continued Discussion of Community Center Financing

• 29 November 2004 - Presentation and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Adoption of a New Codification of the Takoma Park Code
  • A copy of the book containing the proposed new codification is available for review in the Library and in the City Clerk's Office.
• 3. Discussion of Possible Amendments to the Capital Improvement Petition Process as it Applies to Air Conditioning Related Improvements
• 4. Financing for the Community Center Project
  • The City Manager's Memo referred to on the cover sheet can be found with the Oct. 15 agenda item Click here

• 22 November 2004 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Update on Arts and Humanities Commission Cultural Plan and Presentation of Community Murals Project Poster
• 3. Presentation on the Montgomery College Facilities Master Plan
• 4. Resolution Settling Claims Concerning Community Center Construction
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Establishing the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 6. Single Reading Ordinances Awarding Contracts for Laurel Avenue Construction
• 7. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY05 Budget Amendment No. 1
• 8. First Reading Ordinance Awarding Contract for Rents Analyst
• 9. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding Photocopier Lease
• 10A. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Ethics Commission
• 10B. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
• 10C. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Safe Roadways Committee
• 10D. Resolution Effecting an Appointment to the Residents' Committee on Tax and Service Duplication Issues
• 11. Discussion of Proposed Median Fending Along New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard
• 12. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Ch. 6 to Address Electrical Service for Air Conditioning in Rental Housing

• 15 November 2004 - Closed Session, Presentation, Interviews and Worksession
• Agenda
• Closed Session - To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice relating to the Community Center Project, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7).
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Tree Commission Interview - Cynthia Szymanski
• 3. Safe Roadways Committee Interview - Suzanna Banwell
• 4. Discussion of Establishment of an Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 5. Discussion of Photocopier Lease
• 6. Update on Cross-Jurisdictional Crime Prevention Efforts
• 7. Discussion of Contract for Laurel Avenue Construction
• 8. Discussion of Proposals for Rents Analyst for Rent Stabilization
• 9. Quarterly Update - Finances and FY05 Budget Amendment No. 1 - (This item was on last week's agenda but was not reached.)

• 8 November 2004 - Presentation, Public Hearing and Worksession
• Revised Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2 and 3. Public Hearing on Bond Funding for Community Center Completion (Public Hearing Followed by Worksession Discussion)
• 4. Quarterly Update - Finances and Discussion of FY05 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Proposed Closed Session - To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice relating to the Community Center Project, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7). (NOTE: On November 8, 2004, the Council will vote to convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on November 15, 2004.)

• 1 November 2004 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Interviews - Ethics Commission
  • 3. Interviews - Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
  • 4. Second Reading Ordinance Awarding Contract for Construction Management/Inspection Services for Capital Improvement Petition Process
  • 5. Resolution Effecting Appointments to COLTA
  • 6. Discussion of Proposed Legislation Concerning Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through the City
    • Improving and Securing Rail Service in the Nation's Capital - National Capital Planning Commission (September 2004)
    • DC Bill - 15-525 (link)
    • Table of Contents for Background Materials Provided to Council (Note that items not posted are available for review in the City Clerk's Office)
    • Tab 1 - Article from Earth Island Journal (link)
    • Tab 4 - "Why We Call It 'Mobile Chernobyl'" (link)
    • Tab 7 - Statement of James David Ballard, PhD (link)
    • Tab 9 - Highway and Rail Routes Used to Analyze Transportation Impacts . . .
    Tab 10 - "Radiological Consequences . . ." (link)
    • Tab 14 - Opinion No. 98-5 . . . Hawaii (link)
    • Takoma Park Resolution #1995-43
    • Additional Materials Provided to Council (these are available for review in the City Clerk's Office)
      • "Hazmat Rerouting Decision Delayed," Washington Post Metro Section, October 25, 2004
  • 7. Discussion of Preliminary Design of Gateway Wayfinding Sign System

• 25 October 2004 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Paul MacLardy
    • Resolution under construction - to be posted later
  • 2. Update on the Community Center Construction Project *Please review - new information
  • 3. Presentation of Columbia Union College Development Plans
  • 4. Resolution Authorizing CDBG PY31 Program Recommendations
  • 5. First Reading Ordinance Awarding Contract for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Capital Improvement Petition Process
  • 6. Resolution Authorizing an Extension Note for the Takoma Junction Loan
  • 7. Discussion of Revision to City Code Ch. 6 Housing to Address Provision of Air Conditioning in Rental Units
  • 8. Update on the Metropolitan Branch Trail

• 18 October 2004 - Presentation, Interviews and Worksession
  • Revised Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. COLTA Interviews - Dorothy Clennon, Juan Canales
  • 3. Tree Commission Interviews - Patrick Campbell
  • 4. PSCAC Interviews - Rajat Sen
  • 5. Discussion of CDBG (PY31) Program Recommendations
  • 6. Discussion of Request for Proposals for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Capital Improvement Peition Process
  • 7. Community Center Finances
  • Additional Attachment - see October 15, 2004 memo .
  • 8. Discussion of Replacement of Maple Avenue Trees
  • 9. City Manager's Quarterly Update
    
    
• 11 October 2004 - Presentation, Regular Meeting andamp; Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Speed Humps on Hickory Avenue
  • 3. Resolution re: Citizens Committee on Tax Duplication
  • 4. 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Charron Construction Management Contract
    • Revised/Corrected Information
  • 5. Resolution re: Community Legacy Grant
  • 6. Community Plaza Level of the Community Center
  
  
• 4 October 2004 - Presentation and Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Update on the Fire Station Renovation
  • 3. Presentation by Park and Planning Staff on the Proposed Hospital Text Amendment
  • Link to the July 22, 2004 Planning Board Agenda. Please scroll down to agenda item number 3 on the Planning Board Page.
  • Additional Information
  • 4. Carroll Avenue Streetscape Project - Bids for Laurel Avenue Section
  • 5. Discussion of Community Legacy Grant Application
  • 6. Discussion of Legislative Priorities
    • Background Information from September 7, 2004 Worksession


• 27 September 2004 - Closed Session, Presentation, Public Hearing, Regular Meeting and Worksession
  • 6:30 p.m. - Closed Session to obtain legal advice relating to a personnel matter, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7).
  • Revised Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. and 3. Public Hearing on Hickory Avenue Speed Hump Request and First Reading Ordinance
  • 4. Resolution Commenting on the Alignment of the Purple Line
    • Agenda Item from September 7, 2004
    • Additional Information on the Purple Line (www.purpleline.org)
  • 5. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing Increase in Local Supplement to the State Homeowner Tax Credit Program
    • Please see attachments included with the September 13 first reading ordinance agenda item.
  • 6. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing Extension of Contract with Charron Construction Consulting Services
  • 7. Consent Agenda
    • A. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
    • B. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Ethics Commission
    • C. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Safe Roadways Committee
  • 8. Discussion of Establishment of an Emergency Management Committee
  • 9. Discussion of City Manager's Proposal for Review of Tax Duplication Issues
  
  
  
• 20 September 2004 - Presentation, Interviews and Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Safe Roadways Committee Interviews - Susan Solarz, Laurie Kelly
  • 3. Ethics Commission Interviews - Michael Richards
  • 4. Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee Interviews - Steve Cavallo, Michael Israel, Andy Kelemen, Henry C. Daniels
  • 5. Tree Commission Interviews - Jeffrey Trunzo
  • 6. Commission on Landlord Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Interviews - Dorothy Clennon, Juan Canales
  • 7. Discussion with Mont. Co. Code Enforcement Officials Regarding Proposal to Require Upgrades to Electrical Systems to Support Air Conditioning Units
  • 8. Discussion of Hickory Avenue Speed Hump Request
  • 9. Discussion of Bids Received for the Community Plaza Level of the Community Center and Related Issues


• 13 September 2004 - Closed Session, Presentation, Public Hearing, Regular Meeting and Worksession
  • Agenda
  • Closed Session to consult with legal counsel to obtain legal advice relating to the Community Center Project, and to obtain legal advice relating to a personnel matter, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7).
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Public Hearing - Rent Stabilization
  • 3. 1st Reading Ordinance re: Increase in Local Supplement to the State Homeowner Tax Credit
  • 4. Resolution re: Eighth Amended and Restated LGIT Agreement
    • Cover Memo and Resolution
    • Agreement
  • 5. Discussion of Options for Cross-Jurisdictional Crime Prevention
  • 6. Discussion of Establishing the Committee on the Environment as a Statutory Committee
  
  
• 7 September 2004 (Tuesday) - Presentations, Special Session and Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update from County Councilmember Tom Perez
  • 2. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Project
  • 3. Resolution Commemorating the Cairo Consensus
  • 4. Overview of Current Rent Stabilization Ordinance
    • Cover Sheet
    • Presentation Handouts - Overview
    • List of Exhibits
    • Ex. A - Rent Guidelines (Sept. 1981) (Takoma Park Code, Sect. 22)
    • Ex. B - Proposed Rent Stabilization Allowance Letter (July 2004)
    • Ex. C - Takoma Park's Rent Stabilization Yearly Allowances
    • Ex. D - Recommendation for Rent Stabilization Allowance
    • Ex. E - Rent Stabilization Report Form
    • Ex. F - Letter Sent to Landlords Regarding Completion of Report
    • Ex. G - Sample Rent Report, Showing Increases on Occupied Units
    • Ex. H - Sample Rent Report - Showing Increase on Vacant Unit
    • Ex. I - Rent Escalator Clause in Residential Lease
    • Ex. J - Amortization Schedule
    • Ex. K - Sample Capital Improvement Petition Application
    • Ex. L - Capital Improvements Petition Analysis
    • Ex. M - Sample Hardship Petition Application
    • Ex. N - Hardship Petition Analysis
    • City Code Chapter 6, Article 5 - Rent Stabilization
  • 5. Discussion of Possible Maple Avenue Tree Replacement
  • 6. Discussion of City's FY05 Legislative Priorities
  Supplemental Information
  • 7. Briefing on the Status of the Purple Line
    Additional Information on the Purple Line (www.PurpleLine.org)

• 26 July 2004 - Closed Session, Presentation, Interviews, Regular Meeting & Worksession
  • Revised Agenda
  • Closed Session (6:30 p.m.) - discussion of pending litigation (Arredondo Lawsuit)
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Project
  • 2. Safe Roadways Committee Interviews
  • 3. Emergency Ordinance re: Air Conditioning
    • Supplemental Information and Ordinance
  • 4. Resolution Adopting Council Rules and Procedures
  • 5. Resolution Amending Agreement with Former City Manager Richard Finn
  • 6. Resolution Setting Forth Council's 2004 Summer Recess
  • 7. Discussion of Conceptual Design for Laurel Avenue Streetscape
  • 8. Continued Discussion of Street Improvements
    See also Agenda Items from April 26, 2004, May 20, 2004, and June 21, 2004 (below).
  
  
• 19 July 2004 - Closed Session, Presentation, Special Session & Worksession
  • Closed Session (6:30 p.m.): 1) legal advice; 2) personnel; 3) pending litigation
  • Revised Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Project
  • 2. 1st Reading Ordinance expanding the membership of the Arts and Humanities Commission
  • 3. Discussion of design of the community level of the Community Center Project
    • Cover
    • Drawing A1.0 Overall Modified Option "A" Community Plaza Level 2 Existing Demo. Floor Plan
    • Drawing A1.1 Modified Option "A" Partial Community Plaza Level 2 Existing Demo. Floor Plan
    • Drawing A2.0 Overall Modified Option "A" Community Plaza Level 2 New Constr. Floor Plan
    • Drawing A2.1 Modified Option "A" Partial Community Plaza Level 2 New Constr. Floor Plan
    • Drawing A1.0 Overall Modified Option "A" Community Plaza Level 2 Existing Demo. Floor Plan (color)
    • Drawing A1.1 Modified Option "A" Partial Community Plaza Level 2 Existing Demo. Floor Plan (color)
    • Drawing A2.0 Overall Modified Option "A" Community Plaza Level 2 New Const. Floor Plan
    • Drawing A2.1 Modified Option "A" Partial Community Plaza Level 2 New Const. Floor Plan
    • Cost Estimate for Modified Plan Option A
  • 4. Discussion of Councilmember Austin-Lane's proposal to provide additional funding for City gardens and landscaped areas
  • 5. Discussion of resolution adopting Council rules and procedures
  
  
• 12 July 2004 - Presentation, Regular Meeting , & Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Project
  • 2. Resolution - Appreciation for Departing City Manager (Rick Finn)
  • 3. Resolution - Appreciation for City Manager Search Committee
  • 4. Resolution - Same Sex Marriage
  • 5. Resolution - Emergency Management Plan
  • 6. Resolution - ezStorage Proposal
  • 7. 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Speed Hump Installation
  • 8. 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Budget Amendment
  • 9. Consent Agenda
    (A) Resolution effecting Appointments to Arts & Humanities Commission
    (B) Resolution effecting Appointments to Noise Control Board
    (C) Resolution effecting Appointments to Safe Roadways Committee
  • (10) Code Enforcement - Air Conditioners
  • (11) Street Improvements - Update and information on street improvements
    
• 6 July 2004 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session, Worksession & Closed Session
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Project
  • 2. Noise Control Board Interview
  • 3. Safe Roadways Committee Interviews
  • 4. 2nd Reading Ordinance - FY04 Budget Amendment
  • 5. 2nd Reading Ordinance - Street Rehabilitation Financing
  • 6. Resolution - City Manager's Contract
  • 7. Discussion of City's Emergency Management Plan
    • Emergency Management Plan
  • 8. Discussion of Parking Study and Staff Recommendations
  • 9. Continued Discussion of Carroll Avenue Conceptual Plans
  • 10. Discussion of Revisions/Re-Codification of Takoma Park Code Chapter 4 Businesses
  • Closed Session to obtain legal advice, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7).
  
  
• 21 June 2004 - Closed Session, Presentation, Public Hearings, Regular Meeting & Worksession
  • Agenda
  • Closed Session: 1) to obtain legal advice; and 2) to discuss a personnel matter, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7) and 10-508(a)(1)(ii).
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Projec t
  • 2,5. Public Hearing and 1st Reading Ordinance - Street Rehabilitation Financing
    • Notice of Public Hearing - General Obligation Bond - Financing for Street Rehabilitation
  • 3,4. Public Hearing & First Reading Ordinance - Speed Hump Request (Elm Avenue)
  • 6,7,8. 2nd Reading Ordinances: FY05 Storm Water Budget, FY05 Tax Rate, FY05 City Budget
  • 9,10,11. 2nd Reading Ordinances: FY05 Police Pay Plan, AFSCME Employee Pay Plan, Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
  • 12. 2nd Reading Ordinance: Part-Time and Seasonal Staff Pay Plan
  • 13. Resolution re: Renewal of Interim Agreement with MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC Interim Agreement
  • 14. 2nd Reading Ordinance Amending Membership Provisions for the Facade Advisory Board
  • 15. 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Budget Amendment
  • 16. Single Reading Ordinance re: Purchase of Police Vehicles
  • 17,18. Resolution of Condolences to the Family of Sergeant Jacobs and Resolution Recognizing Private Pedersen as 2003 Officer of the Year
  • 19A. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
  • 19B. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Facade Advisory Board
  • 19C. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Free Burma Committee
  • 19D. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Nuclear Free Committee
  • 20. Briefing on Montgomery County Code Enforcement Actions Regarding Air Conditioners
  • 21. Rental Housing Update
  • 22. Discussion of Self Storage Building Proposal (ezStorage Corporation, 1353 Holton Lane)
    • Additional Information
  
  
• 14 June 2004 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session, Worksession & Closed Session
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Project
  • 2. Interviews - COLTA
  • 3. Interviews - Facade Advisory Board
  • 4. Interviews - Free Burma Committee
  • 5. Interviews - Nuclear Free Committee
  • 6. 1st Reading Ordinance amending membership provisions to the Facade Advisory Board
  • 7. Single Reading Ordinance re: Contract for Citizen Survey
    Survey Proposal
  • 8. Resolution Authorizing Program open Space FY05 Allocations
  • 9. Discussion of Speed Hump Request - Elm Avenue
  • 10. Discussion of Agreement with MFS Telecommunications Co.
  • 11. Discussion of FY04 Budget Amendment No. 3
  • 12. Continued Discussion of Financing for Funding of Street Rehabilitation
    • Cover Sheet
    • Revised Scenarios
    • Comparison of Scenarios
    • Comparison of Street Contracts
  • Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter.
  
  
• 7 June 2004 - Presentation, Public Hearing, Regular Meeting & Worksession
  
  Note - A reception honoring Senator Ida Ruben will be held in the Lobby at 7:00 p.m.
  • Agenda
  • 1. Resolution Recognizing Senator Ida Ruben for her support of the Community Center
  • 2. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Project
  • 3. Public Hearing - CDBG Outreach
  • 4,5,6. 1st Reading Ordinances re: FY05 Stormwater Budget, FY05 Tax Rate, FY05 City Budget (including the CIP) (Note: this item was revised 6/4 and re-posted 6/7.)
  • 7,8,9. 1st Reading Ordinance re: Police Pay Plan, AFSCME Employee Pay Plan, Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
  • 10. 1st Reading Ordinance re: Part-Time and Seasonal Staff Pay Plan
  • 11. 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Budget Amendment No. 2
  • 12. Single Reading Ordinance re: Police Vehicles
  • 13. Discussion of Facade Advisory Board Ordinance Revisions
  • 14. Discussion of Citizen Survey Contract
    Link to City of Rockville Citizen Survey of 2003
  • 15. Update on Street Rehabilitation Loan
    • Cover Sheet
    • Comparison of Scenarios at 3.2% Interest
    • Scenario 1 - Projected 5% Construction Cost Increase, Loan Amt. $2,900,000 at 3.2% for 7 yrs.
    • Scenario 2 - Projected 5% Construction Cost Increase, Loan Amt. $2,005,000 at 3.2% for 7 yrs.
    • Scenario 3 - Projected 5% Construction Cost Increase, No Loan
    • List of All City Streets by Scenario
  
  
• 1 June 2004 (Tuesday) - Presentation, Public Hearing, Worksession, Budget Worksession & Closed Session of the City Council
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Project
  • 2. Public Hearing on the Proposed FY05 Budget
  • 3. Continued Discussion of Funding for Street Renovation (Cover Sheet)
    • Comparison of Funding Scenarios
    • Scenario 1
    • Scenario 1A
    • Scenario 2
    • Scenario 2A
    • Scenario 3
    • Scenario 3A
  • 4. FY05 Proposed Budget - Reconciliation
  • Closed Session to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7).
  
  
• 27 May 2004 (Thursday) - Budget Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. Discussion of the FY05 Proposed Budget:
    • Library
    • General Government (Legislative, General Management, Finance/City Clerk, Legal Services, Information systems, Human Resources
    • Community Center Fund
    • Stormwater Fund
    • Tool Library
    • Budget Reconciliation
    • Link to FY05 Proposed Budget
      http://www.takomagov.org/admin/budget/fy05/index.html
  
  
• 24 May 2004 - Presentation, Regular Meeting & Budget Worksession
  • Agenda
  • Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Project
  • Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) Presentation to Police Department
  • 1st Reading Ordinance re: Budget Amendment
  • Resolution effecting Appointments to the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)
  • Resolution effecting Appointments to the Facade Advisory Board
  • Resolution effecting Appointments to the Noise Control Board
  • Resolution effecting Appointments to the Personnel Appeal Board
  • Discussion of FY05 Proposed Budget (Police and Recreation)

    Link to FY05 Proposed Budget
    http://www.takomagov.org/admin/budget/fy05/index.html

  
  
• 20 May 2004 (Thursday) - Budget Worksession and Closed Session
  • Agenda
  • 1. Discussion of FY05 Proposed Budget
    • Public Works
    • Street Maintenance Program
      • 1a. Supplemental Cover Sheet and attachments
      • Additional Information - Scenarios
      • Link to Street Study (Table of Contents)
      • Link to Street Study
    • Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
    • Equipment Replacement Reserve (ERR)
    • Emergency Reserve
    • General Government (Legislative, General Management, Finance / City Clerk, Legal Services, Information Systems, Human Resources
    • Link to FY05 Proposed Budget
      http://www.takomagov.org/admin/budget/fy05/index.html
      
  • Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i).
  
  
• 17 May 2004 - Presentation, Special Session, Worksession, Budget Worksession, & Closed Session
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Resolution Proclaiming May 27, 2004 as Rachel Carson Day
    • Information on Rachel Carson Council, Inc.
  • 3. City Manager's Quarterly Report
  • 4. FY04 Budget Amendment
  • 5. Discussion of FY05 Proposed Budget - Communications, Economic and Community Development
    • Link to FY05 Proposed Budget
      http://www.takomagov.org/admin/budget/fy05/index.html
  • Closed Session to 1) discuss potential litigation, 2) discuss a personnel matter, and 3) obtain legal advice, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(8),(1)(i) and (7)
  
  
• 10 May 2004 - Presentation, Public Hearings, Interviews, Regular Meeting, Budget Worksession & Closed Session
  
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Public Hearing - Constant Yield Tax Rate
  • 3. Public Hearing - Proposed FY05 Budget
    • FY05 Proposed Budget
  • 4. Arts and Humanities Commission Interviews
    • Additional applicant
  • 5. COLTA Interviews
  • 6. Facade Advisory Board Interviews
  • 7. Free Burma Committee Interview
  • 8. Noise Control Board Interview
  • 9. Nuclear Free Takoma Park Committee Interviews
  • 10. Personnel Appeal Board Interviews
  • 11. Resolution approving Community Advisory Committee's Community Outreach Plan
  • 12. Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Contract for Design and Engineering Services for Gateway and Wayfinding Program
  • 13. City's FY05 Legislative Agenda
  • 14. Discussion of Proposed Budget
  • Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter and receive legal advice, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i) and (7).
  
  
  
• 6 May 2004 (Thursday) - Budget Worksession & Closed Session
  
  • Agenda
  • 1. Presentation of Potential Savings and Corresponding Reductions in Services (Economic & Community Development, Library, General Government, and Non-Departmental)
  • Closed Session to discuss potential litigation, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(8)
  
  
  
• 3 May 2004 - Presentations, Public Hearing, Special Session & Worksession of the City Council
  
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Overview of Proposed FY05 Budget
    • FY05 Proposed Budget - link
  • 3. Final Concept Plan - Old Town Parking Garage (Public Hearing)
  • 4. Resolution recognizing former Old Town business owner Travis Price (to be posted later)
  • 5. Update from Old Takoma Business Assoc. on parking in and around Old Town and Takoma Junction
  • 6. Discussion of Final Concept Plan for the Old Town parking garage
  • 7. Discussion of contract for design and engineering services related to the Gateway / Wayfinder System Project
    • Cover Sheet
    • Request for Proposals
    • Comparison of Proposals
    • Excerpts from Gallagher & Associates Proposal
  • 8. Annual Update and Community Development Block Grant outreach proposal
    • Cover Sheet
    • Attachments
  
  
  
• 26 April 2004 - Closed Session, Presentation, Regular Meeting, Public Hearing & Worksession of the City Council
  
  • Agenda (Revised 4/22/04)
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Resolution expressing condolences to the family and friends of Lenore Robinson
  • 3. Resolution recognizing the 2004 Municipal Government Week
  • 4 & 5. Public Hearing & Worksession Discussion on street rehabilitation and potential short term funding mechanisms
    • Cover Sheet and Amortization Tables
    • Street Study - Table of Contents
    • Street Study
  • 6. Council discussion of Community Center Construction Project costs for upstairs renovations
  
  
• 20 April 2004 (Tuesday) - Worksession of the City Council
  • Agenda
  • City Manager Interview Process
  
  
• 19 April 2004 - Presentation, Worksession & Budget Worksession of the City Council
  
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' update on the Community Center Project
  • 2. Community Center Construction Overview and Draft Operating Budget
  • 3. Discussion of Street Sweeping Program
  • 4. Presentation of Potential Savings and Corresponding Reductions in Services - Police Department
  
  
• 12 April 2004 - Presentation, Regular Meeting, Worksession & Budget Worksession of the City Council
  
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Presentation of Police Retirement Plan Actuarial Valuation
  • 3. Resolution effecting appointments to the Nuclear Free Committee
    • Cover Sheet and Resolution
    • Committee Roster
  • 4. Discussion of Council's endorsement of Takoma Park/Silver Spring Thunderbolts
  • 5. Update on new developments in the Takoma-Langley CDA
  • 6. Presentation of Potential Savings and Corresponding Reductions in Services (Recreation and Communications)
  
  
• 7 April 2004 (Wednesday) - Worksession of the City Council
  
  • Agenda
  • 1. Councilmember Williams' update on progress with the Community Center Project
  • 2. Discussion of final interview process for City Manager
    
    • Memo from The Mercer Group, Inc.
  • 3. FY05 Budget - update on preliminary revenues and expenditures for FY04 and FY05
  • 4. FY05 Budget - presentation on potential savings in Public Works budget and corresponding reductions in services
  • 5. FY05 City Priorities - Council discussion and finalization of FY05 City Priorities
    • NEW INFORMATION ADDED
      • Additional/Revised Information, FY05 City Priorities Summary, and Description of Each Initiative
  
  
• 29 March 2004 -- Council Ethics Training
  
  
• 22 March 2004 - Worksession of the City Council
  • Agenda
  • 1. Discussion of Community Center Construction Project
    • Cover Memo
    • Project Rendering with brick and green landscape plaza 17 degree view
    • Project Rendering with brick and green landscape plaza bird's eye view
    • Project Rendering with concrete plaza 17 degree view
    • Project Rendering with concrete plaza bird's eye view
    • Plan Option A Cost Estimate
    • Plan Option B Cost Estimate
    • Project Rendering with brick and green landscape plaza 17 degree view
    • Project Rendering with brick and green landscape plaza bird's eye view
    • Project Rendering with concrete plaza 17 degree view
    • Project rendering with concrete plaza bird's eye view
    • A1 Security Plaza Level 1 Option A Plan Color Coded
    • A1 Security Plaza Level 1 Option A Plan Without Color
    • A2 Community Plaza Level 2 Option A Plan Color Coded
    • A2 Community Plaza Level 2 Option A Plan Without Color
    • A3 Administration Plaza Level 3 Option A Plan Color Coded
    • A3 Administration Plaza Level 3 Option A Plan Without Color
    • B1 Security Plaza Level 1 Option B Plan Color Coded
    • B1 Security Plaza Level 1 Option B Plan Without Color
    • B2 Community Plaza Level 2 Option B Plan Color Coded
    • B2 Community Plaza Level 2 Option B Plan Without Color
    • B3 Administration Plaza Level 3 Option B Plan Color Coded
    • B3 Administration Plaza Level 3 Option B Plan Without Color
    • List of Alternates as Bid
  
  
• 15 March 2004
  • Agenda
  • 1. For the Record - Proclamation Declaring March 20 as "Arts and Humanities Day in Takoma Park
    • Cover Sheet
    • Proclamation
    • Press Release
  • 2. Interviews - Applicants for the Nuclear Free Committee
    • Cover Sheet
    • Committee Roster
    • Letters of Interest
  • 3. 2nd Reading Ordinance Establishing the Takoma Park Transportation Committee
    • Cover Sheet
    • Revised Ordinance
  • 4. 2nd Reading Ordinance Approving Execution of Contract with K&S Construction for Construction Management Services
    • Cover Sheet
    • Ordinance
  • 5. Single Reading Ordinance re: Police Mobile Computer Software
    • Cover Sheet
    • Ordinance
  • 6. Carroll Avenue Streetscape Project
    • Cover Sheet
    • Staff Presentation
  • 7. Transportation of Hazardous Waste
    • Cover Sheet
    • Testimony by Fred Millar (October 6, 2003)
    • Introduction of DC Bill 15-525 and Revised Bill
    • Additional Materials Provided to Council:
      
      • Article "Washington City Council Debates Hazmat Rerouting Bill," from Chemical Week, February 4, 2004
      • Article "Hazardous Safety Plans," from The Washington Times, February 3, 2004
      • Article "D.C. May Ban Hazardous Shipments," from The Washington Post, January 24, 2004
      • Article "WMD in Our Own Backyard," from The Los Angeles Times, January 18, 2004
  • 8. City Manager Selection Process Update
    • Cover Sheet
    • Report to the City Council
  
  
• 8 March 2004
  • Agenda
  • 1. Resolution re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Urciolo Properties
    • Cover Sheet
    • Resolution
    • Memorandum of Understanding
  • 2. 1st Reading Ordinance re: Transportation Committee
    • Cover Sheet
    • Ordinance
  • 3. 1st Reading Ordinance re: Construction Management Contract
    • Cover Sheet
    • Ordinance
  • 4. Discussion of Library Facade Option of Community Center Construction Project
    • Cover Sheet
    • Fiscal Information
  • 5. Update on Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Capacity Building Program
    • Cover Sheet
    • Status Report
  • 6. Discussion of Proposed Purchase of Mobile Computer Software for the Public Safety Communication System
    • Cover Sheet
    • Ordinance
  • 7. Discussion of Regulating Utility Cuts on City Streets
    • Revised Cover Sheet
    • Proposed Wording for an Amendment to the Code
    • Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 29, Title 10, Highways and Streets (See Section 10-101)
    • Ordinance No. 1977-14
  
  
• 1 March 2004
  • Agenda
  • Rolling Agenda
  • 1. Update from County Council Member Tom Perez
  • 2. Rental Housing Licensing and Inspections - Quarterly Report
    • Cover Sheet
    • Quarterly Report (Mont. Co. Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs)
    • Landlord Certification Requirements
    • Landlord Certification Seminar Calendar
    • General Property Maintenance Code/Rental Licensing Activity Report
  • 3. Continued Discussion of Stormwater Drainage on Private Property
    • Cover Sheet
    • Proposed Changes to Takoma Park Code
    • Stormwater Drainage Legal Memo
    • Stormwater Drainage Previous Agenda Item (1/12/04)
    • Stormwater Drainage Previous Agenda Item (11/10/03)
    • Stormwater Drainage Previous Agenda Item (9/15/03)
  • 4. Presentation on Street Conditions and Potential Short-Term Funding Mechanisms
    • Cover Sheet
    • Amortization Tables
    • Street Study - Table of Contents
    • Street Study
  
  
• 26 February 2004 - Worksession to Discuss Council's Fy05 Goals
  
  
• 23 February 2004
  • Agenda
  • 1. Presentation on FY03 Audit Report
    • Cover Sheet
    • Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2003
  • 2. Briefing on Montgomery College process for Campus Master Plan
    • Cover Sheet
    • Map
    • Presentation Materials
  • 3. Second Reading of Ordinance Effecting Technical Revisions to Ch. 6. Housing and Ch. 12. Trees & Vegetation
  • 4. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Contract for Police Training on Performance Standards and Performance Accountability
    • Cover Sheet and Draft Ordinance
    • Workshops
    • Marin Consulting - Information
  • 5. Update on Activities of the Arts and Humanities Commission
  • 6. Discussion of Construction Management Contract for Capital Improvements Petition Process
    • Cover Sheet
    • Contract
  • 7. Discussion of Official Minutes of Regular Meetings and Worksessions
    • Cover Sheet
    • Excerpts from Robert's Rules of Order
  
  
• 17 February 2004
  • Agenda
  • 1. Resolution re: Modifications to State Voting Machines
    • Link to Information on HB53
    • Link to Information on SB393
  • 2. Resolution re: CVS Store Sign
    • Cover Sheet
    • Draft Resolution
  • 3. Old Town Parking Facility - Update on Community Outreach Plan
  • 4. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Urciolo Properties
  • 5. Community Center Construction - Update on Project
    • Cover Memo
    • Update on Project
    • General Overview
    • Exterior Differences
    • Landscape Plaza Cost Estimate
    • List of Alternates as Bid
    • Concept Rendering
    • Front Elevation
    • Construction Rendering
    • Front and Right Side Elevation
    • Rear and Left Side Elevation
    • Enlarged Elevation
    • Enlarged Color Elevation
    • Wall Sections
    • Community Center Revenue Report
    • Furnishings and Equipment Estimates
    • Estimated Annual Operating Costs
    • April 2, 2001 Public Hearing Cover Page "City Funding for Proposed Community Center"
  
  
• 9 February 2004
  • Agenda
  • 1. Employee Diversity Study
    • Cover Sheet
    • Draft Action Plans
    • Findings from A Survey of Employees of the City of Takoma Park
  • 2. Resolution re: Safe Roadways Committee Report
    • Cover Sheet and Draft Resolution
    • Final Safe Roadways Committee Report
  • 3. Resolution re: Main Street Program Application
    • Cover Sheet and Draft Resolution
    • Supplemental Information - Background Material from Feb. 2 Council Meeting
  • 4. 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Wind Generated Electricity
  • 5. 1st Reading Ordinance re: Technical Ordinance Revisions
  • 6. FY04 CIP "Hold" Items
    • Cover Sheet
    • Five-Year Capital Improvement Budget
  • 7. Discussion of FY05 Council Goals
    • Cover Sheet and Summary of FY04 Goals
    • FY04 Affordable Housing/Code Enforcement
    • FY04 Broadening Citizen Involvement
    • FY04 City Image
    • FY04Community Oriented Policing
    • FY04 Community Center / Youth
    • FY04 Economic Development
  
  
  
• 2 February 2004
  • Agenda (Revised 1/29/04)
  • 1. Update from Old Takoma Business Association
  • 2. Maryland Main Street Application
  • 3. City Manager Selection Process
  • 4. City Services and Related Costs
    • Cover Sheet
    • Charts - General/Miscellaneous
    • Charts - Administration
    • Charts - Finance
    • Charts - Information Systems
    • Charts - Police
    • Charts - Public Works
    • Charts - Recreation
    • Charts - Housing and Community Development
    • Charts - Communications
    • Charts - Library
  • 5. 1st Reading Ordinance re: Wind Generated Electricity
  
  
• 26 January 2004 - Postponed to January 28 due to inclement weather
  • Agenda
  • 1. Single Reading Ordinance re: Carroll Avenue Streetscape Project
  • 2. Resolution re: Health Care for All Plan
    • Cover Sheet & Resolution
    • Plan Summary
  • 3. 2nd Reading Ordinance - Ch. 1 General Provisions & Ch. 2 Administration
    • Cover Sheet
    • Proposed Revisions to Chapter 1
    • Proposed Revisions to Chapter 2
  • 4. FY04 Council Goals
    • Cover Sheet
    • Affordable Housing/Code Enforcement
    • Broadening Citizen Involvement
    • City Image
    • Community Oriented Policing
    • Community Center / Youth
    • Economic Development
  • 5. Proposed Ordinance Revisions
    • Cover Sheet
    • Proposed Revisions to Ch. 12 and Ch. 6
  • 6. Option for City to Purchase Wind Generated Electricity
    • Cover Sheet
    • Link to WindCurrent Web Page
  • 7. Development Guidelines: (note that this item is reissued from the previous week)
    • Cover Sheet
    • City of Takoma Park: Overview of Existing Development Guidelines
    • Presentation Notes
    • Takoma Park Master Plan (Dec. 2000) (link to the Planning Board web site)
    • Resident's Guide to Zoning of Land in Montgomery Co. (link to the Planning Board web site)
    • Takoma Park Land Use Map & Takoma Park Zoning Map (link to the Planning Board web site)
    • Guidelines for Construction and Renovation in Takoma Park
    • The Takoma Park Historic District
    
    
• 20 January 2004
  • Agenda
  • 1. Chair of the Planning Board (M-NCPPC) Derick Berlage - Cover Sheet
  • 2. 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Ethics Ordinance
    • Cover Sheet
    • Ordinance
  • 3. Safe Roadways
    • Cover Sheet
    • Presentation on Staff Recommendations
    • Final Report of Safe Roadways Committee
  • 4. Carroll Ave. Streetscape Project
    • Cover Sheet
    • RFP
  • 5. Development Guidelines:
    • Cover Sheet
    • City of Takoma Park: Overview of Existing Development Guidelines
    • Presentation Notes
    • Takoma Park Master Plan (Dec. 2000) (link to the Planning Board web site)
    • Resident's Guide to Zoning of Land in Montgomery Co. (link to the Planning Board web site)
    • Takoma Park Land Use Map & Takoma Park Zoning Map (link to the Planning Board web site)
    • Guidelines for Construction and Renovation in Takoma Park
    • The Takoma Park Historic District
  
  
• 12 January 2004
  • Agenda - January 12, 2004
  • Stormwater Drainage on Private Property Cover Sheet
  • Stormwater Drainage Legal Memo
  • Stormwater Drainage Previous Agenda Item (11/10/03)
  • Stormwater Drainage Previous Agenda Item (9/15/03)
  • Resolution of Appreciation
  • City Manager Search Firm - 2nd Reading Ordinance
  • Ethics Ordinance - 1st Reading
  • 1st Reading Ordinance - Chapter 1 General Provisions and Chapter 2 Administration
  • Proposed Revisions to Ch. 1 General Provisions
  • Proposed Revisions to Ch. 2 Administration
  • State Revitalization Grant Cover Sheet & Resolution
  • Proposed Revitalization Projects
  • Arts & Humanities Commission Appointment
  • PSCAC Appointment
  • Reforestation Program Cover Sheet
  • Reforestation Plan
  • Reforestation Timetable
  • Reforestation Budget
  • Leaf Collection Cover & 2002 After Action Review
  • Leaf Collection Plan
  
  
• 5 January 2004
  • Agenda - January 5, 2004
  • Arts & Humanities Commission Interview - Cover Sheet
  • Public Safety Citizens Advisory Interview Cover Sheet & Committee Roster
  • 1st Reading Ordinance re: City Manager Search Firm
  • Resolution re: City Manager Selection Committee
  • Safe Roadways Committee Report - Cover Sheet
  • Safe Roadways Committee - Presentation Summary
  • Safe Roadways Committee - Draft Report
  • Safe Roadways Committee - Enabling Resolution
  • State Revitalization Grant - Cover Sheet
  • State Revitalization Grant - Proposed Revitalization Projects
  • State Revitalization Grant - Summary History
  • Re-Codification - Ch. 1 General Provisions & Ch. 2 Administration - Cover Sheet & Draft Ordinance
  • Proposed Revisions to Ch. 1 General Provisions
  • Proposed Revisions to Ch. 2 Administration
  • Council Rules & Procedures Cover Sheet & Current Council Rules & Procedures
  • Previous Council Rules & Procedures Resolution
  • Council Representation on Boards and Committees - Cover Sheet
  • Council Representation on Boards and Committees - List of Current Appointments (COG Boards/Committees)

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