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2005 COUNCIL AGENDAS

January - February - March - April - May -
June - July - September - October - November - December

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• 5 December 2005 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Presentation of FY05 Audit Report
  • FY 2005 Audit
• 2. Update on the Community Center Project
• 3. Resolution Supporting Execution of a National Capital Region Mutual Aid Agreement
• 4. Resolution Adopting the Montgomery County Hazard-Mitigation Plan
• 5. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY06 Budget Amendment
• 6. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Granicus Web Streaming Application
• 7. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Tree Commission
• 8A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Safe Roadways Committee
• 8B. Resoution Providing for Council's 2005 Holiday Recess
• 9. Discussion of Carroll Avenue Streetscape Project Components - Street Lighting and Parking Area to the Rear of 7118 Carroll Avenue

• 28 November 2005 - Presentation, Interviews, Regular Meeting and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Emergency Preparedness Committee Interviews - Sharon Burke, Melanie Collins
• 3. Safe Roadways Committee Interviews - Katherine Kelly, J. Dan Turner
• 4. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Contract for Installation of Pavilion and Pathway at Toatley Fraser Park
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY06 Budget Amendment No. 3
• 6. Review of the 2005 City Election Process
• 7. Update on the Day Laborer Facility
• 8. Discussion of Purchase of Granicus Web Streaming Application
• 9. Discussion of Naming of the Community Center Complex
• 10. City Manager's Financial Update

• 21 November 2005 - Swearing-In Ceremony
• Agenda

• 9 November 2005 - Special Meeting to Receive the Certification of Election Results, Special Session and Worksession
• Agenda
• Certification of the Election Results
• 1. Resolution Honoring Goldie Jeanne Hawn
• 2. Update on the Takoma Park Film Festival

• 24 October 2005 - Presentation and Regular Meeting
• Agenda
• 1. Briefing on the Joint Development Project Plans at the Takoma Metrorail Station (EYA and WMATA)
  • Resolution 2005-59
• 2. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 3. Resolution Approving the Community Center Public Art Policy
  • The draft Public Art Policy was discussed by the Council on July 25, 2005
• 4. Resolution Authorizing Application for Community Legacy Funding
• 5. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Montgomery College Neighbors Advisory Committee
• 6. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract for Tenant Capacity Building
• 7. Second Reading Ordinance Clarifying the Appointment of a PSCAC Representative to the Safe Roadways Committee
• 8. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY06 Budget Amendment No. 2
• 9. Second Reading Ordinance Appointing Election Judges
• 10A. Resolution Providing for An Appointment to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 10B.Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Personnel Appeal Board
• 10C. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Ethics Commission

• 17 October 2005 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Personnel Appeal Board Interview - Michael Mauer
• 3. Emergency Preparedness Committee Interview - Linda Rabban
• 4. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Salt Storage Facility Dome
• 5. Overview of Takoma Park Library Services
  • TASDI Analysis of Library Services
• 6. Facade Advisory Board Annual Report to the City Council
• 7. Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee Annual Report - Cover Sheet
  • PSCAC FY2005 Status Report
• 8. Police Plans for the Onset of Daylight Saving Time
• 9. City Manager's Quarterly Report

• 10 October 2005 - Presentation, Interview, Regular Meeting and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Ethics Commission Interview - Mark Freedman
• 3. Resolution Approving Community Development Block Grant Projects
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract for Tenant Capacity Building
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Clarifying the Appointment of a PSCAC Representative to the Safe Roadways Committee
• 6. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code Chapter 5, Elections
• 7. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY06 Budget Amendment No. 2
• 8. First Reading Ordinance Appointing Election Judges for the 2005 City Election
• 9. Community Center Use and Rental Policies

• 6 October 2005 (Thursday) - Presentation, Public Hearing, Special Session and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Presentation and Council Discussion with the President of Washington Adventist Hospital
  • City Council Statement Regarding WAH Relocation Announcement
• 3. Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant Program
• 4. Council Discussion and Resolution on an Advisory Referendum on Instant Runoff Voting
• 5. Community Development Block Grant Program - Worksession Discussion

• 26 September 2005 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. VFW Post 350 Presentation of 2004 Takoma Park Police Officer of the Year Award - Det. Richard Poole and Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department Member of the Year - Jerry Sanford
• 3. Presentation on Proposed East Hampshire Development
• 4. Resolution Approving Program Guidelines for the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Revolving Loan Fund
• 5. Second Reading Ordinance Amending the Takoma Park Code, Chapter 14.04 (Nuclear-Free Zone Chapter)
• 6. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing an Increase in the Local Supplement to the State Homeowner Tax Credit Program
• 7. Second reading ordinance setting forth the 2005 Nominating Caucus and City Election
• 8. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Chapter 5, Elections, Section 5.16.030 to Increase the Allowable Age for a Child to Enter the Voting Booth with a Voting Adult.
• 9. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Non-channelized Bi-directional Amplifier
• 10. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Financial and Accounting Consulting Services
• 11A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
• 11B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Ethics Commission
• 11C. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Tree Commission
• 12. Proposed Reclassification of Alcohol Beverage License for Manna Restaurant, 8640 Flower Avenue


• 19 September 2005 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Tree Commission Interview - Pat Howell
• 3. Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee Interviews -- Aron Houston, Len Clay, Darren Morgen
• 4. Ethics Commission Interviews - Mark Freedman, Arthur Gary, Emily Schabacker
• 5. Resolution Concerning the Response to Hurricane Katrina
• 6. First Reading Ordinance Amending the City Code to Expand the Authority of the Nuclear Free Committee
• 7. First Reading Ordinance Increasing the Local Supplement to the State Homeowner Tax Credit Program
  • Please see Sept. 27, 2004 Agenda Item 5 below
  • What is the Homeowners' Property Tax Credit Program?
  • Information on the Montgomery County Property Tax Credit
• 8. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY06 Budget Amendment No. 1
• 9. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Police Radio Amplifier
• 10. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Leaf Vacuum
• 11. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing an Agreement for Financial and Accounting Consulting Services
• 12. Discussion of Revolving Loan Fund for Tenant-Initiated Purchases of Rental Properties
• 13. Discussion of Community Legacy Application

• 12 September 2005 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. First Reading Ordinance - 2005 Nominating Caucus and City Election
• 3. Resolution Concerning Federal Legislation on Cable Franchising Issues
  • Senate Bill 1504
• 4. Second Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Renovation of the Second Half of the Community Plaza Level of the Community Center
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY06 Budget Amendment No. 1
• 6. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY05 Budget Amendment No. 3. (Note that the Council will vote to convene as the Storm Water Management Board in acting upon this matter.)
• 7. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Temporary Parking Permits to Residents of Eastern Avenue
• 8A. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Committee on the Environment
• 8B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Safe Roadways Committee
• 8C. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 9. Discussion of Community Center Use and Rental Policies

• 6 September 2005 - Presentation, Interviews and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project (Cover Sheet)
  • Community Center Update - September 1, 2005
  • Community Center Financial Report - September 1, 2005
• 2. Arts and Humanities Commission Interviews - Daniel Epps, Lucinda Stickney Duggen
• 3. Committee on the Environment Interview - Albert Nunez
• 4. Safe Roadways Committee Interviews - Andy Kelemen, Jay Lee
• 5. Tree Commission Interviews - Melanie Fosnaught, Nicolien van Schouwen
• 6. Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Public Works Director Alfred D. Lott
• 7. Resolution of Support of Mont. Co. Purchase of Hampshire Towers
• 8. First Reading Ordinance - FY05 Budget Amendment No. 3
• 9. First Reading Ordinance - Renovation of Community Plaza Level of the Community Center
  • Refer to Agenda Item No. 10A on July 18, 2005 (below) for additional background information.
• 10. Proposed Advisory Referendum on Instant Runoff Voting
• 11. Legislative Priorities

• 25 July 2005 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
• A reception will be held on July 25, prior to Monday night's Council Meeting, to give members of Ward 2 and others the opportunity to greet Marie Ritzo as the newly appointed Ward 2 Councilmember, and to thank Heather Mizeur for her service. The reception will begin at 7:00 p.m.
• Councilmember Ritzo will take the oath of office at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Resolution Honoring the Contributions of Crossing Guard Annie Cotton
• 3. Second Reading Ordinance Amending the City Code, Chapter 8.12, Peddlers and Transient Merchants (Including Canvassers)
• 4. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing a PILOT Agreement with Edinburgh House
• 5. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Furniture and Equipment for the Community Center
• 6A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 6B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Committee on the Environment
• 6C. Resoution Providing for Appointment of Historic Takoma, Inc. Representative and Alternate to the Facade Advisory Board
• 6D. Resolution Setting Forth Council's 2005 Summer Recess
• 7. Discussion of a Public Art Policy for the Community Center
• 8. Discussion of Community Center Use and Rental Policies
• 9. Report of the Chief of Police on Police Department Staffing
• 10. Discussion of the Crossing Guard at the Cedar / Philadelphia Intersection
• 11. City Manager's Quarterly Report and Financial Update

• 18 July 2005 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession
• 6:30 p.m. Executive Function Session - The City Council will hold an Executive Function Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2005, to conduct the City Manager's evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Arts and Humanities Commission Interview - John Borstel
• 3. Committee on the Environment Interview - Margaret Robnett
• 4. and 5. Interview of Candidates for Ward 2 City Council Seat - Robert Liebreich, Marie Ritzo, Cynthia Terrell; Resolution Appointing the Ward 2 Councilmember to Fill the Unexpired Term of Heather Mizeur
• 6. Resolution Concerning the Sale and Development of Open Space Located at the Takoma Metro
• 7. First Reading Ordinance Amending the City Code, Chapter 8.12, Peddlers and Transient Merchants (Including Canvassers)
• 8. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing a PILOT Agreement with Edinburgh House
• 9. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Furniture and Equipment for the Community Center
• 10A. Discussion of Bids for the Community Plaza Level of the Community Center
• 10B. Discussion of Recommendations of the Community Center Liaison Committee

• 11 July 2005 - Presentation, Interviews, Regular Meeting and Worksession
• 6:30 p.m. Executive Function Session - The City Council will hold an Executive Function Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2005, to conduct the City Manager's evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Interview of Applicant for Ward 2 Council Vacancy - Juan Luis Torres
• 3. Resolution Approving the 2005 Affordable Housing Policy and Action Plan
• 4. Ordinance Authorizing a Contract for Storm Drain Cleaning and TV Inspection
• 5A. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
• 5B. Resolution Appointing a Montgomery County Representative to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 5C. Resolution Effecting an Appointment to the Montgomery College Neighbors Advisory Committee
• 6. Discussion of Edinburgh House PILOT Agreement
• 7. Discussion of Revisions to Takoma Park Code, Chapter 8.12, Peddlers and Transient Merchants
• 8. Discussion of Election Issues - Election Judges and Date for Nominating Caucus
• 9. Discussion of Room to Use for Holding Future Council Meetings

• 5 July 2005 - Presentation, Public Hearing, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession
• 6:30 p.m. Executive Function Session - The City Council will hold an Executive Function Session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, to conduct the City Manager's evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Public Hearing on Proposed Charter Amendment
• 3. Interviews of Applicants for the Arts and Humanities Commission - Klara Ernemo, Welmoed Laanstra
• 4. Interviews of Applicants for the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs - Kelly A. Bosma, Robert A. Liebreich
• 5. Interviews of Applicants for the Committee on the Environment - Robert Goo, Jon M. Lipshultz, Timothy Male, Catherine Tunis, Kea Woodruff
• 6. First Reading Resolution Amending the City Charter, Section 604 - Nominations
• 7. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY06 Police Pay Plan
• 8. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Temporary Parking Permits
• 9. Discussion of Affordable Housing Policy and Action Plan
  • Cover Sheet
  • Affordable Housing Policy and Action Plan
• 10. Continued Discussion and Decision on Use of Paper Ballots in the 2005 City Election

• 20 June 2005 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Presentation of FY04 Audit Report
  • Cover Sheet
  • FY04 Audit
• 3. Resolution Appointing the Takoma Park Poet Laureate
• 4. Resolution Endorsing the M-NCPPC Proposed Facility Plan for Takoma-Piney Branch Park
• 5. Resolution Supporting the Issuance of an Alcoholic Beverage License for the Middle Eastern Cuisine and Market
• 6. Resolution Ratifying a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 400, Representing Police Officers in the Grade of Corporal or Lower
• 7. First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY06 Police Pay Plan
• 8. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with AETNA for Employee Health Insurance
• 9. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY05 Budget Amendment No. 2
• 10. Resolution Authorizing Program Open Space FY06 Allocation
• 11. Discussion of Process for Selection and Appointment of Ward 2 Councilmember to Fill the Unexpired Term
• 12. Briefing on Proposal for City Elections (Paper Ballots)

• 16 June 2005 - Executive Function Session
• Executive Function Session - The City Council will hold an Executive Function Session at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2005, to observe the Community Center construction area. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)

• 13 June 2005 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2, 3, 4. Second Reading Ordinances Adopting the FY06 Tax Rate, the FY06 Storm Water Budget, and the FY06 Budget (including FY06-FY10 CIP)
• 5, 6. Second Reading Ordinances Adopting the FY06 AFSCME Employee Pay Plan and the FY06 Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
• 7. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY05 Budget Amendment No. 2
• 8. Resolution Ratifying the Arts and Humanities Commission Cultural Plan
  • Cultural Plan
• 9. Resolution Approving the Arts and Humanities Commission Public Art Policy
  • Public Art Process Plan
• 10. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Montgomery College Neighbors Advisory Committee
• 11. Consent Agenda:
  • A. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Facade Advisory Board
  • B. Resolution Appointing Members to the Noise Control Board
  • C. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
  • D. Resolution Authorizing Transmittal of 2006 Legislative Action Requests to the Maryland Municipal League
• 12. Discussion of Proposed Amendment to City Charter (Section 604. Nominations) to Permit Greater Flexibility in Scheduling the City's Nominating Caucus
  • City Charter
• 13. Discussion of Bids for the Community Plaza Level of the Community Center
• 14. Discussion of City Logo

• 6 June 2005 - Closed Session, Presentation, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Interviews - Arts and Humanities Commission
• 3. Interview - Facade Advisory Board
• 4. Interview - Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 5. Interviews - Noise Control Board
• 6, 7, 8. First Reading Ordinances: FY06 Tax Rate, FY06 Storm Water Budget, FY06 Budget (Inclulding FY06-10 CIP)
• 9, 10. First Reading Ordinances: FY06 AFSCME Pay Plan; FY06 Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
• 11. Discussion of Plans for Takoma-Piney Branch Park
• 12. Discussion of Middle Eastern Cuisine and Market - Alcoholic Beverage License
• 13. Discussion of Legislative Priorities
  • Link for LAR #1 - TASDI Report
  • Link for LAR #2 - TASDI Report and SB0724
  • Link for LAR #3
  • Link for LAR #4

• 31 May 2005 - Presentation, Public Hearing, Regular Meeting and Worksession
• 6:30 p.m. Executive Function Session - An Executive Function Session will be held by the City Council in the Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, to conduct the City Attorney's Evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
• Revised Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Public Hearing on the Proposed FY06 Budget
• 3. Discussion of Proposed Arts and Humanities Commission Public Art Policy
• 4. Discussion of Montgomery County Housing Partnership Request for new PILOT agreement for Edinburgh House
• 5. Discussion of proposed purchase of Granicus web streaming software

• 26 May 2005 - Budget Worksession
• Agenda
• 1, 2, 3. Budget Workession - 1) Recreation; 2) Continued Discussion of Community Center Use and Rental Policies, 3) Budget Reconciliation


• 23 May 2005 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Budget Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Resolution Honoring District 20 Legislators: Senator Ida G. Ruben, Delegates Peter Franchot, Sheila Ellis Hixson, and Gareth E. Murray
• 3. Resolution Establishing the Takoma Park Poet Laureate Program
• 4. Resolution Declaring May 27, 2005 as Rachel Carson Day in Takoma Park
• 5. Budget Worksession - Friends of the Tool Library
• 6. Budget Worksession - HCD Follow-Up Information on Rental Licensing
• 7. and 8. Budget Worksession - Library; and Budget Reconciliation


• 16 May 2005 - Presentation and Budget Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. - 7. Budget Worksession - Communications, General Government (including Legal Services), Police (including Special Revenue Projects), Non-Departmental, Community Center Fund, and Debt Service (See Community Center Fund and Debt Service information with the May 12 budget worksession item.
  • Note - the link to the budget worksession has been updated. Please click on the above link again (Agenda Item 2-7) for corrected information.
  • Link to Proposed FY06 Budget Document


• 12 May 2005 - Worksession and Budget Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Discussion of Maple Avenue Speed Bumps
• 2 - 4. Budget Worksession - Public Works, CIP, Storm Water, Community Center Fund, Debt Service


• 9 May 2005 - Presentation, Public Hearings, Regular Meeting, Worksession and Budget Worksession
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Public Hearing - Proposed FY06 Budget
  • City Manager's Budget Presentation
  • Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance
  • Link to Proposed FY06 Budget
• 3. Public Hearing - Constant Yield Tax Rate
• 4. Resolution Recognizing the 2004 Takoma Park Police Officer of the Year
• 5. Resolution Establishing May 20, 2005 as Bike to Work Day in Takoma Park
• 6. Resolution Confirming the Siting of Gateway Signs
• 7. Second Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing a Contract for a Home Buyer's Club
• 8. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.12 Parking Meters
• 9. Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement with Montgomery County - CDBG Program
• 10. Discussion of Arts and Humanities Commission Proposal for a Poet Laureate Program
• 11. and 12. Budget Discussion - Revenues and Reserves; Housing and Community Development, Including Special Revenue Projects
  • Refer to the Proposed FY06 Budget for Additional Information
  • Special Revenue Funds - HCD
• 13. City Manager's Quarterly Report and Financial Update
• 14. Proposed Quarterly FY05 Budget Amendment

• 2 May 2005 - Presentation, Public Hearing, Special Session and Worksession
• 6:30 p.m. Executive Function Session - An Executive Function Session will be held by the City Council in the Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 2, to continue the City Attorney's Evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Public Hearing - Proposed FY06 Budget
• 3. Resolution Declaring May 2005 as Historic Preservation Month in Takoma Park
• 4. Ordinance Authorizing a Contract for a Home Buyer's Club
• 5. Initial Discussion of Proposed FY06 Budget - Opportunity for Council Feedback on Focus Areas and Requests for Additional Information
• 6. Presentation/Discussion of Suggested Priority Areas for FY06 Budget from the Safe Roadways Committee
• 7. Discussion of Siting of Approved Gateway Signs and Outstanding Design Issues (including City Logo)
• 8. Discussion of Cooperative Agreement with Montgomery County - Community Development Block Grant Program


• 25 April 2005 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
• 6:30 p.m. Executive Function Session - An Executive Function Session will be held by the City Council in the Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 25, to continue the City Attorney's Evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
• 2. Resolution recognizing Takoma Park Resident Jan Schwartz
• 3. Final Report of the Residents Committee on Tax and Service Duplication Issues
  • Cover Sheet
  • Report
• 4. City Manager's Summary/Overview of the Proposed FY06 Budget
  • Cover Sheet
  • FY06 Proposed Budget
• 5. Resolution Establishing a Citizens Committee on Montgomery College Community Issues
• 6. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Contract for Renovation of 7133 Carroll Avenue
• 7. First Reading Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.12 Parking Meters
• 8. Second Reading Ordinance Establishing the Committee on the Environment as a Statutory Committee
• 9. Discussion of Proposal for Home Buyers Club


• 18 April 2005 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession
  • 6:30 p.m. Executive Function Session - An Executive Function Session will be held by the City Council in the Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 18, to continue the City Attorney's Evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Presentation on the Maryland Open Meetings Act by Assistant Attorney General Jack Schwartz
    • Short Bio of Jack Schwartz
  • 3. and 4. Resolution Declaring City-Owned Property as Surplus and Available for Sale (8425 and 8435 Piney Branch Road)
  • 5. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Contract for Renovation of 7133 Carroll Avenue
  • 6. Police Chief's Report on Issues Related to Proposal for an Additional Crossing Guard
  • 7. Discussion of Resolution to Establish a North Takoma Citizens Committee on Montgomery College Community Issues


• 11 April 2005 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
  • 6:30 p.m. Executive Function Session - An Executive Function Session will be held by the City Council in the Municipal Building Administration Office at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 11, to continue the City Attorney's Evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Briefing from the Friends of the Tool Library
  • 3. First Reading Ordinance Establishing the Committee on the Environment as a Statutory Committee
  • 4. First Reading Ordinance Defining the Membership Composition and Member Term Limits of the Emergency Preparedness Committee
  • 5. Resolution Appointing Members to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
  • 6A. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Commission on Landlord Tenant Affairs
  • 6B.Resolution Appointing a Member to the Tree Commission
  • 6C. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee
  • 7 and 8.Discussion of Minimum Parking Standards in Commercial Districts and Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Takoma Park Code, Chapter 13.12 "Parking Meters."
  • 9. Discussion of Authorization for City Manager to Sign a Contract for Renovation of 7133 Carroll Avenue
  
  
  
• 4 April 2005 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession
  • 6:30 p.m. Executive Function Session - An Executive Function Session will be held by the City Council in the Municipal Building Administration Office at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 4, to continue the City Attorney's Evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Interview of Applicant for the Nuclear Free Takoma Park Committee
  • 3. Interview of Applicant for the Emergency Preparedness Committee
  • 4. Resolution Authorizing the Temporary Relocation of the Farmers Market
  • 5. Resolution Concerning the Transportation of Hazardous Materials
  • 6. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Establishing the Committee on the Environment as a Statutory Committee
  • 7. Discussion of Staff Response to the Safe Roadways Committee Recommendation for Crossing Guard
    • Safe Roadways Committee Recommendations
  • 8. Discussion of Community Center Use and Rental Policies (Cover Sheet and Legal Memo)
    • Other Jurisdictions
    • Cost Comparison of Multi Purpose Room Hourly Rental
    • Building Usage in 2004
    • Facility Fee Schedule
    • Slide Presentation


• 28 March 2005 - Closed Session, Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
  • 6:45 p.m. - Proposed Closed Session - to discuss a personnel matter, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i). The Council will reconvene in open session at 7:30 p.m.
  • Revised Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Resolution Approving the Final Design of the Metropolitan Branch Trail and Authorizing the Project's Completion
  • 3 and 4. Resolution Declaring That the Property at 8425 and 8435 Piney Branch Road is Not Needed by the City for Public Use and Authorizing the Sale of the Property and Notice of the Sale
  • 5. First Reading Ordinance Defining the Membership Composition and Member Term Limits of the Emergency Preparedness Committee
  • 6. Discussion of Proposed Storm Drain Pipe Repair on the 7000 Block of Maple Avenue
  • 7. Discussion of Resolution Regarding Transportation of Hazardous Materials
  • 8. City Manager's Report on Legal Services Costs and Related Issues
  • 9. Discussion of Request for Financial Review/Specialized Audit
  • 10. Discussion of Evaluation Criteria for City Attorney


• 21 March 2005 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Interview of Applicant for COLTA - Joanne Hill
  • 3. Interview of Applicants for the Emergency Preparedness Committee - Steve Cavallo and Wolfgang Mergner
  • 4. Second Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Trash Truck
  • 5. Resolution Supporting Increase of Parking Waiver for Orchard Avenue Development
  • 6. Discussion of the Safe Roadways Committee's Recommendations for Philadelphia Avenue
  • Additional Information
  • 7. Continued Discussion of Metropolitan Branch Trail Options
  • 8. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization (Updating Mechanism for Annual Rent Increase Allowance)
    • List of Attachments (with hyperlinks to attachments)


• 14 March 2005 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. VFW Post 350 - Presentation of 2003 Takoma Park Police Officer of the Year (PFC Kristian Pedersen) and Fire Department Member of the Year (Mrs. Edna Fiske)
  • 2. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 3. Resolution recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the Takoma Park Community Band
  • 4. Resolution Designating Arbor Day 2005
  • 5. Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Trash Truck
  • 6. Resolution Concerning A Proposed Subdivision at 501 Philadelphia Avenue
  • 7. 2nd Reading Ordinance Authorizing Extension of the Contract with Charron Construction Consulting, Inc. for Professional Services Related to the Community Center Construction Project.
  • Consent Agenda
  • 8A. Resolution Effecting Appointments to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
  • 8B. Resolution Effecting an Appointment to the Safe Roadways Committee
  • 8C. Resolution Revising Council Policy Related to Advertising Committee Vacancies
  • 8D. Resolution Supporting the Old Takoma Business Association (OTBA) "Old Takoma Main Street's Neighborhood Business Works Application"
  • 9. Discussion of Administrative Regulations Concerning Control of Noxious Growths and Undesirable Trees (Title 12, Trees and Vegetation)
    Additional Information - Comments from the Committee on the Environment
  • 10. Resolution Regarding Request for Increased Parking Waiver for Orchard Avenue Development
  • 11. Discussion of Preliminary FY06 Budget Considerations


• 7 March 2005 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession
  • Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Emergency Preparedness Committee Interview - Stacy L. Baker
  • 3. Safe Roadways Committee Interview - Sanjay Grover
  • 4. Briefing on Plans for Takoma Piney Branch Park (by M-NCPPC)
  • 5. Resolution of Condolence
  • 6. Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Phase 1 of the Gateway/Wayfinding Sign System
  • 7. Discussion of Neighborhood Business Works Application
  • 8. Discussion of Arts and Humanities Commission Cultural Plan
  • 9. Discussion of Purchase of Replacement Trash Truck
  • 10. Discussion of Revising Council's Policy Related to Advertising Committee Vacancies
  • 11. Discussion of Evaluation Criteria for City Manager


• 28 February 2005 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
  • 6:30 p.m. Executive Function Session - An Executive Function Session will be held by the City Council in the Municipal Building Administration Office at 6:30 p.m., Monday, February 28, to continue the City Manager's Evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
  • Revised Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding Contract for the Carroll Avenue Sidewalk Art Project
  • 3. Resolution Reaffirming Previous Appointments to the Citizens Liaison Committee to the Community Center (and Appointing Additional Members, if any)
  • 4. Resolution Adopting List of Nuclear Weapons Contractors
    • Introductory Materials from Nuclear Free America List of Prime Nuclear Weapons Contractors Because the list is copyrighted, it is not posted to the Web. The list is available for review in the Library and in the City Clerk's Office.
  • 5. Ordinance Authorizing an Extension of the Contract Affording Professional Services Related to the Community Center Construction Project
  • 6. Resolution Ratifying the City Manager's Action to Approve the Emergency Purchase of Equipment
  • 7. Discussion of Proposed Subdivision of 501 Philadelphia Avenue
  • 8. Status Report from the Residents Committee on Tax and Service Duplication Issues
  • 9. Discussion of Bids for Phase 1 of the Gateway Wayfinding Sign System
  
  
• 22 February 2005 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession
  • Revised Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Resolution to Proclaim February 26, 2005 "Takoma Park Equality Day," in support of a community project bringing together gay, lesbian, and straight Takoma Park residents for an event on Feb. 26 in support of equality for all
  • 3. Review of Recommendation of the Arts and Humanities Commission Regarding the Carroll Avenue Sidewalk Art Project
  • 4. Discussion of the Size of the Arts and Humanities Commission
  • 5. Discussion of Community Center Operations
    • Cover Sheet and Background Information
    • Slide Presentation
    • Information to Accompany Selected Slides


• 14 February 2005 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession
  • Revised Agenda
  • 1. Update on the Community Center Construction Project
  • 2. Resolution Recognizing Jan Schwartz ***(Postponed Until April 25)
  • 3. Resolution Approving Elements of the Gateway Wayfinding Sign System
  • 4. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Municipal Electrical Aggregation Letter of Interest
  • 5A. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee
  • 5B. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Ethics Commission
  • 6. Discussion of Process for Evaluating the City Attorney
  • 7. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization
  • 8. City Manager's Quarterly Update and Financial Update