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2006 COUNCIL AGENDAS

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June - July - September - October - November - December

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11 December 2006 - Public Hearing, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Public Hearing on Suggested Revisions to Rent Stabilization
• 2. Resolutions Recognizing Outgoing Elected Officials
• 3. Resolution to Approve Franchise Agreement with Verizon Communications
• 4. Resolution Supporting Certification of Takoma Park as a National Wildlife Federation Backyard Wildlife Habitat Community
• 5. Second Reading Ordinance Regarding the Ward 5 Special Election of January 30, 2007
• 6 and 7. Resolution Amending the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to Permit Loans and Resolution Amending the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Loan Guidelines to Permit On-Line Loans and ACH Debit
• 8a. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Committee on the Environment
• 8b. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Noise Control Board
• 8c. Resolution Providing for the Council’s Holiday Recess (December 12, 2006 - January 7, 2007)
• 9. Discussion of Schedule and Process for Consideration of the Gym Feasibility Study

4 December 2006 - Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Update from the Committee on the Environment
• 2. Report on the Gym Feasibility Study (Cover Sheet and Attachments)
  • PowerPoint Presentation on Gym Feasibility Study

27 November 2006 - Regular Meeting, Presentation, Worksession and Closed Session of the City Council

• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Resolution Recognizing Ward 5 Councilmember Marc Elrich - Cover Sheet
  • Resolution
• 2. First Reading Ordinance Regarding the Ward 5 Special Election of January 30, 2007
• 3. Presentation of FY06 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
  • Link to the Draft FY06 CAFR
• 4. Update From the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 5. Follow Up Discussion of Proposed Resolutions Amending the City's 457 Plan
• PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION to discuss matters that relate to collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME Local 3399 (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Govern ent Article, Section 10-508(a)(9)). The Council is scheduled to vote to go into closed session at 9:45 p.m. and will adjourn for the evening following the closed session.

20 November 2006 - Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Safe Roadways Committee
• 2. Update from the Noise Control Board
• 3. Discussion of Proposed Revisions to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance

13 November 2006 - Closed Session, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• The Council is scheduled to convene at 6:30 p.m. to vote to go into closed session to discuss matters that relate to collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME Local 3399
• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of an Additional Speed Hump on Willow Avenue
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Approving Certain Changes to City Code Chapter 6.08 Rental Housing Licenses and Commercial Occupancy Licenses
• 3. Discussion of Special Election and (tentative) Resoution Establishing a Date for a Ward 5 Special Election
• 4. Proposed Urciolo Development Update
• 5. Discussion of Certification of Takoma Park as a Wildlife Habitat Community

6 November 2006 - Public Hearing, Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1 and 2. Public Hearing - Willow Avenue Speed Humps, Continued Discussion of Willow Avenue Speed Humps and First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of an Additional Speed Hump on Willow Avenue
• 3. Continued Discussion of City Committees
• 4. Discussion of Takoma Park Code, Chapter 8.12, Peddlers and Transient Merchants
• 5. Discussion of Proposed Use of Homeland Security Grant Funds

23 October 2006 - Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Resolution Approving Safe Routes to School Application
• 2. First Reading Ordinance Approving Certain Changes to City Code Chapter 6.08 Rental Housing Licenses and Commercial Occupancy Licenses
• 3. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2006-32 Designating Permit Parking Area 5, to Include the Portion of the New Hampshire Avenue Service Road from Prince George’s Avenue to the Dead End Just Beyond 6806 New Hampshire Avenue
• 4. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract for Window Replacement for the Library
• 5. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY07 Budget Amendment No. 2
• 6A. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Committee on the Environment
• 6B. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
• 7. Discussion of Bus Shelters
• 8. Discussion of Willow Avenue Speed Humps
• 9. City Manager’s Quarterly Update (Quarterly Report, Financial Report, and Update on Council Priorities)

16 October 2006 - Interviews, Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1.Committee on the Environment Interview
• 2. Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee Interview
• 3. Resolution Expressing Support for Columbia Union College Remaining in Takoma Park (Revised since Friday posting.)
  • Gazette Article
  • CUC Study Commission - Questions and Answers
  • CUC Synopsis of Proposals
• 4. Discussion of Proposed Subdivision of 99 Ritchie Avenue
• 5. Update on Gateway Wayfinding Signage
• 6. Discussion of the City’s Affordable Housing Policy and Action Plan
• 7. Discussion of Proposed Minor Housekeeping Revisions to Takoma Park Code, Chapter 6, Housing
  

9 October 2006 - Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Introduction of City Arborist Todd Bolton
• 2. Resolution to Urge Compliance with Federal Transit Requirements at the Takoma Metro Station
  • Resolution of October 3, 2006
• 3. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Use of Community Legacy Project Funding
• 4. Resolution Concerning the Purchase of Eggs Produced by Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens in Battery Cages
  • Additional information can be found at the Humane Society of the United States web site
• 5. Resolution Approving Community Development Block Grant Projects
• 6. Resolution Approving Montgomery County Rebuilding Together Projects and Application for Tax Credits Under the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Community Investment Tax Credit
• 7. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Agreement with Montgomery Housing Partnership for 641 Houston Avenue
• 8. First Reading Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2006-32 Designating Permit Parking Area 5, to Include the Portion of the New Hampshire Avenue Service Road from Prince George’s Avenue to the Dead End Just Beyond 6806 New Hampshire Avenue
• 9. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY07 Budget Amendment No. 2
• 10A. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Committee on the Environment
• 10B. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Ethics Commission
• 10C. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
• 10D. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Safe Roadways Committee
• 10E. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Tree Commission
• 11. Discussion of Amending the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to Permit Loans, On-Line Loans and ACH Debit
  

3 October 2006 - Public Hearing, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession

• An Executive Function Session will be held by the Council in the Community Center Council Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. to follow up on the City Manager’s evaluation.
• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Applications
• 2. Committee on the Environment Interview
• 3. Ethics Commission Interview
• 4. Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee Interview
• 5. Safe Roadways Committee Interview
• 6. Resolution Commenting on the Proposed Changes to the Transit Facilities at the Takoma Metro Station
  • Final Report - "Takoma Station Redevelopment Plan: An Analysis of Transportation Elements and the Impact on Transit Users"
• 7. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract for Rent Stabilization Recodification Services
• 8. Discussion of Proposed Community Development Block Grant Awards
• 9. Discussion of Proposal for Use of Current Community Legacy Funding

25 September 2006 - Special Meeting, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• The City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, September 25, 2006, to conduct an interview of Dr. Kenneth Baar, regarding proposed rent stabilization recodification services.
• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Agreement with Montgomery Housing Partnership for 641 Houston Avenue.
• 2. Resolution of Support for Financing of Hampshire Tower Project by the Community Development Administration.
• 3. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Pickup Truck for Public Works.
• 4. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Leaf Vacuum.
• 5A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 5B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
• 5C. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Tree Commission
• 6. Briefing on Proposed Verizon Cable Franchise
• 7. Discussion of Resolution Commenting on the Proposed Metro Development
  • Additional Information

18 September 2006 - Closed Session, Interviews and Worksession

• The Council will convene at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Center Auditorium to consult with the City Attorney regarding the Takoma Metro Development and WMATA Compact Hearing
• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee Interviews
• 2. Tree Commission Interview
• 3. Discussion of Proposed Changes to the Rental Housing Licensing Program
• 4. Discussion of Purchase of Replacement Vehicle
• 5. Discussion of Safe Routes to School Program Application
• 6. Follow-up to Council Discussion of City Committees - Qualifications for Appointment
• 7. Discussion of Council Walking Meetings

11 September 2006 - Closed Session, Interviews, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION: to discuss matters that relate to collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME Local 3399
• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee Interview
• 2. Arts and Humanities Commission Interviews
• 3. Resolution Designating September 11 as a Day of Service, Charity, and Compassion.
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Agreement with Montgomery Housing Partnership for 641 Houston Avenue.
• 5. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY07 Budget Amendment No. 1.
• 6. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Social Worker Services for CSAFE
• 7. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Health Services Impact Committee.
• 8. Update from the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 9. Discussion of Process for Convening a Council Compensation Committee

5 September 2006 - Closed Session, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession

• PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION: to receive legal advice related to the Community Center Project
• Agenda(PDF document)
• 1. Tree Commission Interviews
• 2. Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee Interviews
• 3. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY07 Budget Amendment No. 1
• 4. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract With Verizon for Telephone Service
• 5. Annual Facade Advisory Board Report / Discussion of Design Guideline Revisions
• 6. Update on Old Town Business Association and Main Street Funding
• 7. Discussion of Montgomery Housing Partnership PILOT Proposal for 641 Houston Avenue
• 8. Discussion of TASDI Recommendations Concerning Parks and Recreation
• 9. Update on FY07 Council Priorities

31 July 2006 - Regular Meeting and Worksession

• An Executive Function Session will be held by the Council in the Community Center Council Conference Room at 6:00 p.m. to conduct the City Manager’s evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Resolution Recognizing Police Chief Cynthia Creamer. Presentation of Certificate of Accreditation
• 2. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding Contract for Gym Feasibility Study
• 3. Second Reading Ordinance Establishing a Residential Permit Parking Area on Prince George’s Avenue, Conway Avenue, Belford Place, Belford Drive, and New Hampshire Avenue
• 4 and 5. Second Reading Ordinances Authorizing One or More Speed Humps on Lower Conway Avenue and the 6800 Block of Woodland Avenue
• 6. Resolution Commenting on the D.C. Comprehensive Plan
• 7. Second Reading of Ordinance Establishing a Board of Elections
• 8. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement of a Loader for Public Works
• 9. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding Contract for Police Chief Search
• 10. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Revised Contract for Legal Services (Revising Hourly Rate)
• 11. CONSENT AGENDA
  • A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Arts and Humanities Commission
  • B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Noise Control Board
  • C. Resolution Appointing Members to the Health Services Impact Committee
  • D. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Safe Roadways Committee
  • E. Resolution Providing for the City Council’s Summer Recess (August 1 - September 4, 2006)
• 12. Continued Discussion of Current Community Legacy Loan.

24 July 2006 - Closed Session, Presentation, Special Session and Worksession

• The council will meet in a closed session to discuss matters that relate to collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME Local 3399 (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(9)). (NOTE: The Council will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center Auditorium to vote to go into closed session. The Council is scheduled to reconvene in open session at 7:30 p.m.)
• Council Meeting Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. Consultant Presentation of the Maple Avenue Parking Study
• 2. Health Services Impact Committee Interview
• 3. Resolution Recognizing Jillian Hershberger.
• 4. Resolution Supporting House Bill 5680, and Human Rights and Democratic Freedom in Ethiopia.
  • HB5680
  • Additional Background Information
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Establishing a Residential Permit Parking Area on Prince George’s Avenue, Conway Avenue, Belford Place, Belford Drive, and New Hampshire Avenue.
• 6 and 7. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing One or More Speed Humps for Lower Conway Avenue and the 6800 Block of Woodland Avenue.
• Revised Ordinances
• 8. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement of a Loader for Public Works.
• 9. First Reading Ordinance Establishing a Board of Elections.
• 10. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting Certain Articles of Chapter 19, of the Montgomery County Code and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an a Memorandum of Understanding with Montgomery County to Administer and Enforce the Provisions of Chapter 19, Article IV, Water Quality Control, Relating to Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination and Pollution Prevention.
• 11. Second Reading Ordinance Exempting Certain Properties from Rent Stabilization.
• 12. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Additional Funds for the FY 06 Local Supplement to the State Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Program.
• 13. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Lease Purchase of Six Police Vehicles.
• 14. Update From the Montgomery College Neighbors Advisory Committee
• 15. Discussion of Award of Contract for Gym Feasibility Study

17 July 2006 - Public Hearings, Interviews, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• The Council will meet in Executive Function Session at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Center Council Conference Room to prepare for the City Manager's evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
• Council Meeting Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. Public Hearing - Residential Permit Parking on Prince George's Avenue, Conway Avenue, Belford Place, Belford Drive, and New Hampshire Avenue (A worksession discussion will be held later in the evening.)
• 2 and 3. Public Hearing - Conway Avenue Traffic Calming; Woodland Avenue Traffic Calming (Worksession discussions will be held later in the evening.)
• 4. Arts and Humanities Commission Interviews
• 5. Safe Roadways Committee Interviews
• 6. Health Services Impact Committee Interview
• 7. Noise Control Board Interviews
• 8. First Reading Ordinance Adopting Certain Articles of the Montgomery County Code and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Memorandum of Understanding with Montgomery County to Administer and Enforce the Provisions of Chapter 19, Article IV, Water Quality Control, Relating to Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination and Pollution Prevention
• 9. First Reading Ordinance Exempting Certain Properties from Rent Stabilization
• 10. Discussion of Residential Permit Parking Request
• 11 and 12. Discussion of Traffic Calming Requests for Conway and Woodland Avenues
• 13. Discussion of DC Comprehensive Plan and the National Capital Planning Commission Regional Plan

10 July 2006 - Closed Session, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession

• The Council will convene at 6:30 p.m. to vote to go into Closed Session to receive legal advice relating to the Police Department, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7). Following the Closed Session, the Council will reconvene in Open Session at 7:30 p.m.
• Council Meeting Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. Health Services Impact Committee Interviews
• 2. Single Reading Ordinance Approving the Purchase of a Small Bus for the Recreation Department
• 3. Single Reading Ordinance Approving the Purchase of a Large Dump Truck
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract for Rent Stabilization Recodification Services
• 5A. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Facade Advisory Board
• 5B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 5C. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Personnel Appeal Board
• 6. Discussion of Discharge Into Sligo Creek and Transfer of Enforcement Authority
• 7. Continued Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Exempting Certain Properties from Rent Stabilization
• 8. Discussion of Policy for Council Training and Conference Attendance

19 June 2006 - Interviews, Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. Personnel Appeal Board Interviews - (Holly Fechner, Anand Parikh)
• 2. Facade Advisory Board Interview (Richard Weiss)
• 3. Arts and Humanities Commission Interview (Charlie Pilzer)
• 4. Health Services Impact Committee Interviews(Mary Carter-Williams, Seth Grimes, Lois Wessel)
• 5. Resolution Endorsing Proposed 2007 Community Legacy Application
• 6. Resolution of Support of Neighborhood Businessworks Program Financing for the Old Takoma Business Association
• 7. Resolution Authorizing the City's 2007 Legislative Action Requests
• 8. Resolution Approving Participation in the New Alternate Contributory Pension System Offered by the Retirement and Pension System of Maryland
• 9. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY06 Budget Amendment No. 6
• 10. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization - Units Subject to Rent Stabilization

12 June 2006 - Interviews, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. Health Services Impact Committee Interviews
• 2-4. Second Reading Ordinances Adopting the FY07 Tax Rate, the FY07 Stormwater Budget, and the FY07 Budget (Note: The Council will vote to convene as the Stormwater Management Board prior to voting on the Stormwater Budget)
• 5-6. Second Reading Ordinances Adopting the FY07 Police Pay Plan and the Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
• 7. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY06 Budget Amendment No. 6
• 8A. (Consent Agenda) Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
• 8B. (Consent Agenda) Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Facade Advisory Board
• 9. Discussion of Support of Neighborhood Businessworks Program Financing for the Old Town Business Association
• 10. Discussion of the New Alternate Contributory Pension System Offered by the State of Maryland
• 11. Discussion of Proposed Board of Elections

5 June 2006 - Interviews, Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. COLTA Interviews
• 2-4. First Reading Ordinances Adopting the FY07 Tax Rate, the FY07 Stormwater Budget, and the FY07 Budget (Note: The Council will vote to convene as the Stormwater Management Board prior to voting on the Stormwater Budget)
• 5-6. First Reading Ordinances Adopting the FY07 Police Pay Plan and the Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
• 7. Single Reading Ordinance Approving the Purchase of a Dump Truck and a Pickup Truck
• 8. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for the installation of Precast Concrete Walls for the Public Works Salt Dome
• 9. Update on Current Community Legacy Funds
• 10. Discussion of Proposed 2007 Community Legacy Application
• 11. Discussion Regarding Staff Proposals for Recodification of Rent Stabilization
• 12. Review of Proposal to Enter into a Contract for Services with Sole Source Provider for Recodification of Rent Stabilization Ordinance
• 13. Discussion of MML Legislative Action Requests

25 May 2006 - Budget Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1-5. Budget Worksession and Reconciliation

22 May 2006 - Regular Meeting and Budget Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Mary Stover
• 2. Resolution Thanking the Takoma Foundation for their Contributions to the Community Center
• 3. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing Transfer of Land to Montgomery County for Fire Station Rear Parking Area
• 4. Resolution of Intent to Enter the National Flood Insurance Program
• 5. Budget Worksession - Safe Takoma Project Request
• 6. Budget Worksession - Historic Takoma Archives Project Request
  • Additional Information
• 7. Budget Worksession - Budget Reconciliation

18 May 2006 - Budget Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1-5 Budget Worksession - General Government, Police, Communications, Community Center, Non-Departmental

15 May 2006 - Closed Session, Interview, Worksession and Budget Worksession

• 6:30 p.m. - Closed Session to consider matters that relate to collective bargaining negotiations with UFCW Local 400, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(9).
• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. Facade Advisory Board Interview - Alexandra Barrionuevo
• 2. Discussion of Resolution of Intent to Join the National Flood Insurance Program
• 3. Discussion of Followup on the TASDI Report
  Additional/Revised Information (Status Report Revised May 15, 2006)
  • Residents' Committee on Tax and Service Duplication Issues Report
• 4. Budget Worksession - Housing and Community Development

11 May 2006 - Budget Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1-4. Budget Worksession - Library, Public Works, Stormwater, Recreation

8 May 2006 - Public Hearings, Regular Meeting, Worksession and Budget Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• City Manager's Reports
• City Manager's Quarterly Update
• Quarterly Financial Update - March 31, 2006
• 1. Public Hearing on the Constant Yield Tax Rate
• 2. Public Hearing on the Proposed FY07 Budget
• 3. Resolution Supporting Passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform and Opposing Enforcement-Only Immigration Legislation
• 4. Resolution Supporting Bike to Work Day - May 19, 2006
• 5. Resolution Recognizing National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day
• 6. Resolution of Support for the Junior Achievement of the National Capital Area Unlimited Futures Project
• 7. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Nelson/Nygaard for Consultant Services Related to the Takoma Metro Development
• 8. Discussion of Elevator Cab Installation in Community Center
• 9. Budget Worksession Discussion - General Fund (including Fund Balance)

1 May 2006 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. Briefing by County Councilmember Tom Perez
• 2. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Nelson/Nygaard for Consultant Services Related to the Takoma Metro Development
• 3. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Police Vehicles
• 4. Report on the Walkable Community Workshops
• 5. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization - Identification of Preferred Options for Revisions to the Capital Improvement Petition Process

24 April 2006 - Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing Transfer of Land to Montgomery County
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing PILOT Agreement with Montgomery Housing Partnership
• 3 and 4. Second Reading Ordinances Authorizing Installation of Speed Humps on Sligo Mill Road and Allegheny Avenue
• 5. Resolution Designating the Richard Dempsey Memorial Gallery
• 6A. Resolution Adopting a Policy on Council-Sponsored Exhibits in the Community Center
• 6B. Resolution Appointing Members to the Nuclear Free Takoma Park Committee
• 6C. Resolution Appointing a Representative to the Municipal Aggregation Organizing Committee
• 7. Discussion of Heffner Park Community Center Rental Policies
• 8. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization - Staff Recommendations and Identification of Preferred Options for Revisions

17 April 2006 - Interviews, Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee Interviews
• 2. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing a PILOT Agreement with Montgomery Housing Partnership
• 3. Semiannual Report from the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 4. Discussion of Request from Historic Takoma, Inc. for Financial Support for the 2006 House and Garden Tour
• 5. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization - Staff Presentation of RFecommended Revisions to Ordinance
• 6. Update on the Community Legacy Program Funding for the Parking Garage in Old Town

10 April 2006 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda (pdf document)
• 1. PSCAC Outreach on Emergency Preparedness
• 2. Presentation of FY07 Budget
• 3. Second Reading Charter Amendment Resolution: Amending the Election Procedures Set Forth in the City Charter to Adopt Instant Runoff Voting and to Provide an Alternative Schedule for the Nominating Caucus in the Event it Falls on Certain Religious Holidays
• Alternate Language for Charter Amendment
• 4. Resolution Amending the List of Parent Companies of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Systems Contractors Used to Guide the City in Procurement Decisions
• 5. Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Sony Anycast System
• 6. Discussion of Montgomery Housing Partnership's Proposed PILOT Agreements
• 7. Discussion of Municipal Electrical Aggregation Committee

3 April 2006 - Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda (Printable PDF Document)
• 1. Resolution Supporting Takoma Park Arbor Day 2006
• 2. Discussion of Parking Area at the Rear of 7118 Carroll Avenue (Park Avenue)
• 3. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization - Review of Public Hearing and Discussion of the Purpose and Objectives of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance

27 March 2006 - Public Hearings, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda (Printable PDF Document)
• 1. Public Hearing on Proposed Charter Amendment
• 2. Public Hearing on Current Rent Stabilization Ordinance
• 3. First Reading Resolution on Proposed Charter Amendment
• 4. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Land to Montgomery County for Fire Station Rear Parking Area
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing Two Speed Humps on Sligo Mill Road
• 6. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing One Additional Speed Hump on Allegheny Avenue
• 7. Resolution Opposing the Relocation of Park and Planning
• 8. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Equipment for Remote Video Production
• 9. Resolution Authorizing the FY07 Program Open Space Allocation
• 10. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY06 Budget Amendment No. 5

20 March 2006 - Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda (Printable PDF Document)
• 1. Resolution Supporting State Legislation to Allow Local Governments to Purchase and Maintain Street Lighting Equipment
• 2. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization - Hardship Rent Increase Petitions
• 3. Continued Discussion of Council Priorities

13 March 2006 - Public Hearing, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda (Printable PDF Document)
• 1 and 2. Public Hearings - Traffic Calming on Sligo Mill Road and Traffic Calming on the 6800 Block of Allegheny Avenue
• 3. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Potomac Watershed Trash Treaty and 2006 Trash Free Potomac River Watershed Initiative Action Agreement
• 4. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing Transfer of Land to Montgomery County for Fire Station Rear Parking Area
• 5. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing Agreement for Financial and Accounting Services
• 6. First Reading Authorizing FY06 Budget Amendment No. 5
• 7. Resolution Commenting on State Highway Administration Roadway and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Planned for University Boulevard and New Hampshire Avenue
• 8. Resolution Supporting the Adoption of State Legislation to Require the Removal of Mercury Switches from Scrap Vehicles
  • Link to Proposed Legislation
• 9. Discussion of Traffic Calming Requests - Allegheny Avenue and Sligo Mill Road
• 10. Discussion of FY07 Program Open Space Allocation
• 11. Discussion of Process for Making a Decision on Construction of a Gym
• 12. Legislative Update

6 March 2006 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda (Printable PDF Document)
• 1. Presentation on Proposed Redevelopment of 7001 Carroll Avenue and Adjacent Westmoreland Avenue Properties
• 2. Resolution Commenting on the Proposed East Hampshire Development
• 3. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract for City Cell Phones
• 4. Discussion of Proposed SHA Roadway and Pedestrian Safety Improvements to University Boulevard and New Hampshire Avenue
• 5. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization - Capital Improvement Petition Process

27 February 2006 - Public Hearing, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda (Printable PDF Document)
• Executive Function Session - The City Council will hold an Executive Function Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2006, to conduct the City Attorney’s evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
• 1 and 2. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Transfer of Land to Montgomery County for Fire Station Rear Parking Area
• 3. Second Reading Ordinance re: Contract for Restoration of the Damaged Area of the Police Department
• 4. Second Reading Ordinance re: FY06 Budget Amendment No. 4
• 5. First Reading Ordinance re: Agreement for Financial and Accounting Services
• 6. Resolution re: Health Services Impact Committee
• 7. Discussion of the Proposed East Hampshire Development
• 8. Discussion of Stormwater Fee
• 9. Legislative Update
• 10. Discussion of Letter Regarding the Plan to Move the Ladder Truck from the Takoma Park Fire Station
• 11. Discussion of Appointment of a Council Representative and Alternate to the Board of the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department

21 February 2006 - Closed Session, Presentation, Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda (Printable PDF document)
• Proposed Closed Session - to receive legal advice and provide direction to the City Attorney concerning the Takoma Metro Development, including pending or potential litigation (administrative hearing). (Authority: Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7) and 10-508(a) (8)).
• Executive Function Session - Following the Closed Session, the City Council will hold an Executive Function Session to prepare for the City Attorney’s evaluation. (Executive Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)
• 1. Update on the Bi-County Transitway and the Transit Center
• 2. State Highway Administration Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Planned for University Boulevard and New Hampshire Avenue
• 3. Temporary Relocation of Takoma Park Fire Station Ladder Truck - Fire Chief Thomas W. Carr, Jr.
• 4 and 5. Resolutions re: Sale of City Owned Property (8425 and 8435 Piney Branch Road).
• 6. Condominium Conversion Legislation
• 7. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization - Capital Improvement Petition Process
  • Comparison of Methodology Used in Calculating Rent Increases Upon Vacancy

13 February 2006 - Closed Session, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda (Printable PDF document)
• Proposed Closed Session - 1) to discuss negotiating strategy for sale of City owned properties located at 8425 and 8435 Piney Branch Road after consideration of bids and proposals (authority: Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(14)); 2) to receive legal advice and provide direction to the City Attorney concerning the Takoma Metro Development, including pending or potential litigation (administrative hearing) (authority: Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7) and 10-508(a) (8)).
• Reports to be distributed during the City Manager's Comments: a) Update on the Community Center Construction Project, b) Other Comments/Updates
• 1. Single Reading Ordinance re: Indefinite Quantities Contract for Street Improvements
• 2. Single Reading Ordinance re: Contract for Uniform Rental and Cleaning
• 3. Single Reading Ordinance re: Contract for Customer Service Training
• 4. First Reading Ordinance re: FY06 Budget Amendment No. 4
• 5. First Reading Ordinance re: Contract for Restoration of the Damaged Area of the Police Department
• 6. Second Reading Ordinance re: Contract for Wage Survey and Compensation Study
• 7. Second Reading Ordinance re: Code Amendment to Expand the Membership of the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 8. Resolution re: Appointments to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 9. Discussion of Proposed Committees Related to the Washington Adventist Hospital Relocation
• 10. Discussion of Legislative Priorities

6 February 2006 - Closed Session, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda (Printable PDF document)
• Proposed Closed Session - to receive legal advice and provide direction to the City Attorney concerning the Takoma Metro Development, including pending or potential litigation (administrative hearing), pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7) and 10-508(a) (8).
• Reports to be distributed during the City Manager's Comments: a) City Manager's Quarterly Report; Quarterly Financial Report; Urban Forest Report
• 1. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for a Wage Survey and Compensation Study
• 2. Discussion of Request from the Community Preservation and Development Corporation Regarding Purchase of 7333 and 7401 New Hampshire Avenue
• 3. Discussion of Request from Montgomery Housing Partnership for Council Consideration of a PILOT Agreement for Certain Properties
• 4. Report of the City Manager on Final Construction of the Takoma Park Section of the Metropolitan Branch Trail
• 5. Continued Discussion of Rent Stabilization - Exemptions and Other Regulations / Current Trends and Rent Increase Upon Vacancy of Rental Unit

30 January 2006 - Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Identification of Council Priorities and Management Action Plan
  • After the usual meeting preliminaries, the Council Worksession will be devoted to identification of Council priorities and development of an action plan. No materials are being provided in advance for this discussion.

23 January 2006 - Closed Session, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda
• Proposed Closed Session - 1) to receive an annual litigation update from the City Attorney; and 2) to receive an update and provide direction to the City Attorney on the Takoma Metro Development, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7) and 10-508(a)(8).
• 1. Resolution Recognizing CASA of Maryland
• 2. Resolution Recognizing the Spanish Catholic Center
• 3. Resolution Supporting the Abolition of the Death Penalty in Maryland
  • Amnesty International Facts and Figures on the Death Penalty
  • Facts and Figures from the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
• 4. Second Reading Ordinance Amending the City Code to Reflect the Naming of the Community Center
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Amending the City Code to Expand the Membership of the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 6. Briefing on the 2005 Leaf Collection Program
• 7. Rent Stabilization Discussion - Annual Rent Increase
• 8. Discussion of the Freddie Mac Foundation Heart Gallery Exhibit in the Community Center and Guidelines for Council Sponsored Exhibits

17 January 2006 - Closed Session, Presentation, Public Hearing and Worksession

• Agenda
• Proposed Closed Session - 1) to receive an annual litigation update from the City Attorney; and 2) to receive an update and provide direction to the City Attorney on the Takoma Metro Development, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7) and 10-508(a)(8).(NOTE: THE CLOSED SESSION WAS CANCELLED)
• 1. Update on the Community Center Project
• 2. Public Hearing - East Hampshire Center Development
• 3. Discussion of Proposed East Hampshire Center Development
• 4. Operational Considerations of Proposed Skate Park
• 5. Discussion of Safe Roadways Committee Recommendations
• 6. Continued Discussion of Relocation of the Washington Adventist Hospital and Related Public Process

9 January 2006

• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Project
• 2. Presentation on ROAM Secure Notification System
• 3. Resolution Naming the Municipal Complex
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Amending the Code to Reflect the Name of the Municipal Complex
• 5. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Tree Commission
• 6A. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
• 6B. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Ethics Commission
• 6C. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Montgomery County Cable Advisory Commission
• 7. Discussion of Charter Amendment Process to Adopt an Instant Runoff Voting System
• 8. Overview of Council Policy Positions

3 January 2006

• Agenda
• 1. Update on the Community Center Project
• 2. Ethics Commission Interview - Patricia Murphy
• 3. Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs Interview - Enoch J. Bevel
• 4. Interview of Candidate to Serve as Representative to the Montgomery County Cable Commission - Maxine Hillary
• 5. Discussion of Transfer of Land to Mont. Co. for Fire Station Rear Parking Area
  • Supplemental information
• 6. Discussion of the Process for Review of Future Development of the Wash. Adventist Hospital Site
• Memo of Sept. 26, 2005 from Suzanne Ludlow
• 7. Discussion of Alternative Visions Process for Redevelopment of the New Hampshire Avenue Corridor
• 8. Review of City Committees
• 9. 2006 Appointments to COG Policy Boards / Committees and the Board of the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department

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