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2009 COUNCIL AGENDAS AND AGENDA ITEMS

2009 City Council Meeting Agendas and Agenda Items

Monday, November 30, 2009 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1.Update by County Councilmember Valerie Ervin (postponed to a future date)
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Amending PILOT for 8508-10 Flower Avenue (Gilbert Highlands)
• 3. Second Reading Ordinance Appointing Kollman & Saucier, P.A. as Specialized Counsel for Labor and Employment
• 4. Second Reading Ordinance Amending the Takoma Park Code by Repealing Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
• 5A. Resolution Awarding Funding through the Small Community Grant Program
• 5B. Resolution Declaring December to be “Think Takoma - Buy Local” Month
• 5C. Resolution Providing for the City Council Winter Holiday Recess
• 6. Follow up to Audit Presentation and Discussion of Various Financial Matters

Monday, November 23, 2009 - Public Hearing, Presentation, Worksession and Special Session of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Public Hearing on State Infrastructure Bond Funding for Renovation of the Public Works Facility
• 2. Audtor's Presentation of the FY 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Cover Sheet)
  • Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• 3. Public Works Facility Renovation Project Update
  • Cost Estimate
  • LEED Checklist
  • Site Plan
  • Administration Proposed Floor Plan
  • Administration Building Elevation
  • Sanitation and Equipment Bay Buildings Floor Plan
  • Sanitation Building Elevation
  • Maintenance Building Floor Plans
  • Finish Material Board
  • Supplemental Information Cover Sheet
  • See the July 27, 2009 City Council discussion item (below) that includes the Facility Master Plan prepared by the architects and a Power Point presentation.
• 4. Discussion of Committee Recommendations for Small Community Grant Program Awards
• 5. Resolution Recognizing Former City Councilmember Donna Victoria (this was introduced on November 16, 2009)
• 6. First Reading Ordinance Modifying the PILOT Agreement for 8508 and 8510 Flower Avenue
• 7. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing Appointment of Specialized Counsel for Labor and Employment Law Matters
• 8. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of State Infrastructure Bonds for Renovation of the Public Works Facility
• 9. First Reading Ordinance Amending the Takoma Park Code, Chapter 2, to Remove the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
• 10. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Services Related to the Capacity Building Initiative
  • Proposal
• 11A. Resolution Reaffirming Takoma Park's Support of its Newcomers and Urging Enactment of Federal Comprehensive Immigration Reform
• 11B. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Provision of Emergency Assistance Services
• 11C. Single Reading Ordinance Approving an Indefinite Quantities Contract for Street Restoration and Concrete Work

Monday, November 16, 2009 - City Council Inaugural Meeting and Special Session

• Agenda
• 1. Resolution Recognizing Donna Victoria

Join the City Council for a dessert reception in the Atrium Lobby after the inauguration ceremony.

Following the reception, residents and friends are invited to swim at Piney Branch Pool. Admission is free after 8:00 p.m. The pool will remain open until 10 p.m.

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The City Council will not meet again until Monday, November 16, when the new City Council will take the oath or affirmation of office.

The Board of Elections certified the results of the election to the City Council on November 4.

Administrative Function Session: On Monday, October 26, the City Council will hold an administrative function session at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room to hold ongoing discussions with the City Manager to share information and promote the City Manager/City Council relationship. Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.

Monday, October 26, 2009 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Resolution Commenting on Zoning Text Amendment 09-08 (Commercial/Residential (CR) Zones)
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Appointing Election Judges for the November 3, 2009 City Election
• 3A. Resolution Recognizing Municipal Government Works Month
• 3B. Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Land License Agreement with TPSS Co-op
• 3C. Resolution in Support of Superintendent Weast's Recommendation on School Boundary Changes
• 4. Presentation and Discussion of Sidewalk Study
• 5. Discussion of Resident Survey (Cover Sheet and Memo)
  • 2007 Survey
  • 2009 Survey (Draft)
• 6. Discussion of Status of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
• 7. Discussion of Request to Extend Term of PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Agreement for 8508 and 8510 Flower Avenue
• 8. City Manager's Quarterly Report and Financial Update

Monday, October 19, 2009 - Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code Chapter 13.12 Parking Meters
• 2. Resolution Approving the Process for Review of Large Grant Requests (over $2,500)
• 3. Ethics Commission Report
• 4. Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs Proposed Code Amendments
• 5. Discussion of Zoning Text Amendment 09-08 (Commercial/Residential (CR) Zones)

Monday, October 12, 2009 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY10 Budget Amendment No. 1
• 2. First Reading Ordinance Appointing Election Judges
• 3. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code Chapter 13.12 Parking Meters
• 4. Resolution Endorsing PY36 Community Development Block Grant Projects
• 5. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Small Grant Review Committee
• 6. Discussion of Proposed Police Chief's Advisory Council / Alternative to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee

Monday, October 5, 2009 - Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Resolution to Authorize Takoma Park to file Comments on Washington Adventist Hospital's Petition to Relocate, Pending before the Maryland Health Care Commission and to Request Interested Party Status
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY10 Budget Amendment No. 1
• 3A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Task Force on Environmental Action
• 3B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Ethics Commission
• 3C. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Tree Commission
• 3D. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 4. Presentation/Discussion of Community Center Lobby Design
• 5. Briefing on the 2010 Census

City Council Administrative Function Session: The City Council will hold an administrative function session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, in the Council Conference Room to continue discussion of the City Manager's evaluation. (Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)

Monday, September 28, 2009 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Discussion with the City's Legislative Advocate Regarding Legislative Priorities, including Discussion of Local Bills to be Submitted to the Montgomery County Delegation
• 2. Update from the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Annual Report - September 28, 2009
• 3. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing Installation of New Hampshire Gardens Traffic Calming Measures
• 4. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for the Linden Avenue Retaining Wall and Stormwater Structure
• 5. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Installation of a Green Roof on the Community Center Deck
  • Green Roof Illustration
• 6A. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with Montgomery County for Rental Housing Inspections
• 6B. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Ethics Commission

City Council Administrative Function Session: The City Council is scheduled to meet in Administrative Function Session on Monday, September 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room to conduct the City Manager's evaluation. Administrative Function Sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.

Monday, September 21, 2009 - Public Hearing, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Public Hearing on New Hampshire Gardens Traffic Calming
• 2. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing Installation of New Hampshire Gardens Traffic Calming Measures
• 3. Second Reading Ordinance Providing for the 2009 City Election
• 4. Resolution Recognizing and Supporting Play Day 2009 in Takoma Park
• 5. Resolution Adopting a Debt Management Policy
• 6. Resolution Appointing Members to the Task Force on Environmental Action
• 7. Discussion of Installation of a Raised Crosswalk to Replace a Speed Hump on Westmoreland Avenue
• 8. Discussion of Adding Flexibility to the Time Limits on Parking Meters
  

The City Council will not meet on September 14. City Council Members will be attending the tour of the Public Works facility.

Public Works Facility Tour

The Public Works facility is scheduled for major renovation in FY 2010. On the evening of Monday, September 14, residents are invited tour the facility and see plans for the renovation. The tour will begin at 7 p.m. and is expected to
end by 8 p.m.

The Public Works Department is located at 31 Oswego Avenue. Oswego is a one block long street that is accessed from Ritchie Avenue. Ritchie Avenue intersects Maple Avenue, south of Sligo Creek and crosses Piney Branch Road north of the Middle School. For additional information, contact Public Works Director Daryl Braithwaite by e-mail or at 301-891-7615.

City Council Administrative Function Session. At 8:15 p.m. on September 14, the City Council will hold an administrative function session to work on the City Manager's evaluation. Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - Public Hearing, Presentation, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• Closed Session - The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. to vote to go into closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding Washington Adventist Hospital's Certificate of Need, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7).
• 1. Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant Program
• 2. Presentation on the CompStat Program
• 3. First Reading Ordinance Providing for the 2009 City Election
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY 2010 Budget Amendment No. 1
• 5A. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Legislative Advocate
• 5B. Single Reading Ordinance Approving the Purchase of a Leaf Collection Vacuum
• 5C. Resolution Approving the Development of Housing in the City (Gilbert Highlands, 8508-8510 Flower Avenue) to be Financed Either Directly by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development or Through the Department's Community Development Administration
• 5D. Resolution Supporting Montgomery County's Purchase of 8312 and 8316 Flower Avenue
• 6. Discussion of Terms for Renewal of Memorandum of Agreement with Montgomery County for Rental Housing
  Inspections
• 7. Discussion of Large Grant Process

Monday, July 27, 2009 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• Distribution of Emergency Preparedness Committee Report (June 2009)
• 1. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Renovation of the Auditorium
• 2a. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Contract for Cable Equipment and Installation
• 2b. Resolution Establishing a Task Force on Environmental Sustainability
• 2c. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Personnel Appeal Board
• 2d. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 2e. Resolution Providing for the City Council’s Summer Recess (Tuesday, July 28 - Tuesday, September 8)
• 2f. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract to Conduct a Resident Survey
• 2g. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 3. Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs Annual Report
• 4. Discussion of Final Concept Plan and Master Plan for the Public Works Facility Renovation
  • Power Point Presentation
• 5. City Manager’s Quarterly Report and Quarterly Financial Report
  

Monday, July 20, 2009 - Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Resolution Naming the Library Children’s Room After Michael Morrissey
• 2. Resolution Providing Comments on the Takoma/Langley Crossroads Sector Plan (Montgomery County)
• 3. Resolution Commenting on the Proposed Elementary School Boundary Redistricting
• 4. Resolution Authorizing Submission of Community Legacy Program Grant Application
• 5. Discussion of Residents’ Request to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
• 6. Discussion of Environmental Sustainability Task Force

Monday, July 13, 2009 - Closed Session of the City Council

• Agenda
• Closed Session - The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. to vote to go into closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding the status of settlement discussions with TRG Construction (related to the Community Center Project), pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7).
• Administrative Function Session - Following the closed session, the Council is scheduled to meet in administrative function session to continue work on the City Manager’s evaluation. Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.
• No regular City Council meeting - There will be no regular meeting on July 13. City Councilmembers will be attending the Planning Workshop on the Takoma/Langley Sector Plan.
  

Monday, July 6, 2009 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• Swearing In of New Ward 6 City Council Member - Donna Victoria
• 1. Presentation on Montgomery County Foster Care Program
• 2. Presentation of Proposed Public Works Facility Master Plan for Renovation
  • Cost Estimate
• 3A. Resolution Authorizing the FY10 Program Open Space Allocation
• 3B. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of an Automated License Plate Reader Scanning Device for the Police Department
• 4. Council Discussion of How to Approach Environmental Issues in Implementation of the Strategic Plan

The City Council will not meet the week of June 29 in order to attend the Maryland Municipal League Convention. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 6.

Monday, June 22, 2009 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Resolution Recognizing Retired Ward 6 City Councilmember Doug Barry
• 2. Resolution Appointing a Ward 6 Councilmember to Fill the Unexpired Term of Doug Barry
• 3. Safe Roadways Committee Annual Report
  • Bike Route Map
• 4. Resolution Regarding Takoma/Langley Crossroads Preliminary Sector Plan (Prince George's
  County)
• 5. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2010 Pay Scale for Staff Who Are Covered by the
  AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
• 6. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2010 Pay Scale for Staff Who Are Not Covered
  by a Collective Bargaining Agreement
• 7. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2010 Pay Scale for Police Officers
• 8. Second Reading Ordinance Making Technical Amendments to Takoma Park Code Title 3,
  Ethics
• 9. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY09 Budget Amendment No. 4
• 10. Resolution Approving 2009 Amendments to the Takoma Park Affordable Housing Policy and
  Plan
• 11. Resolution Authorizing Submission of Maryland Municipal League Legislative Action
  Requests
• 12A. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Demolition Contract for 6614
  Allegheny Avenue
• 12B. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Agreement with Old Takoma
  Business Association
• 12C. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Agreement with the Crossroads
  Farmer Market
• 12D. Resolution Endorsing Purchase of 7411 Aspen Court by Housing Opportunities
  Commission
• 12E. Resolution Appointing Takoma Park Poet Laureate
• 12F. Resolution Establishing a Small Community Grant Program
• 12G. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement for the Continuation
  of the Community Indicators Project

Monday, June 15, 2009 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession

Administrative Function Session: The City Council will meet from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. on June 15 to prepare for the City Manager's evaluation. Administrative function sessions are closed.

• Agenda
• 1. Presentation of Request of Housing Opportunities Commission to Purchase of 7411 Aspen Court
• 2. First Reading Ordinance Making Technical Amendments to Takoma Park Code, Title 3, Ethics
• 3. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY09 Budget Amendment No. 4
• 4. Resolution Authorizing the City to Accept a Conveyance of the Condemned Public Nuisance Property Located at 36 Philadelphia Avenue
• 5. Single Reading Ordinance Amending a Previously Awarded Contract with ECC for the Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Assessment at Sligo Mill/Poplar Mill
• 6. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Roll-Off Trailer for Public Works
• 7. Interview of Applicants to Fill the Unexpired Term of Ward 6 Councilmember Doug Barry
• 8. Discussion of Takoma/Langley Preliminary Sector Plan (Prince George’s County)
  • Letters from the Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority, Inc. and the Takoma/Langley Xroads Commercial Property Owners
  • Takoma/Langley Crossroads Sector Plan PRELIMINARY (Prince George’s)
  • Prince George’s County General Plan
  • Takoma/Langley Crossroads Sector Plan – DRAFT (Montgomery County)

Monday, June 8, 2009 - Closed Session, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda
• Vote to Convene in Closed Session (6:00 p.m.). The Council is scheduled to vote to go into closed session to receive legal advice related to Washington Adventist Hospital's Certificate of Need application (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(7)). Following the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
• 1. Resolution Supporting the Piney Branch Elementary School Young Activists Club in Advocating for Reusable Lunch Trays and Other Durable Food Service Products
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Amending the City of Takoma Park Police Employees' Retirement Plan by Changing the Service Retirement Benefits and the Line of Duty Disability Benefits
• 3. Second Reading Ordinance Amending the Takoma Park Code, Title 4, Personnel, Section 4.04.250 to Add Procedures for Salaries Above the Pay Bracket Maximum
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2010 Pay Scale for Staff Who Are Covered by the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2010 Pay Scale for Staff Who Are Not Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement
• 6. First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2010 Pay Scale for Police Officers
• 7. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Police Department Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Takoma Park and Montgomery County
• 8A. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Online Rent Stabilization Software
• 8B. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Personnel Appeal Board
• 8C. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Takoma Park Board of Elections
• 8D. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Recreation Committee
• 8E. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
• 9. Discussion of Proposed Community Legacy Program Applications
• Vote to Convene in Closed Session (9:00 p.m.). The Council is scheduled to vote to go into closed session to: 1) consider the acquisition of real property located at 36 Philadelphia Avenue for a public purpose and to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on the acquisition of 36 Philadelphia Avenue (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(7); and 2) to discuss personnel matters related to City committees (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(1)(i)). Following the closed session, the Council will adjourn for the evening.

Monday, June 1, 2009 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession

• Agenda
• Proclamation Designating Mayor Pro Tempore
• Presentation - Takoma Theatre Conservancy
• Second Reading Ordinance Adopting a Revised FY09 AFSCME Pay Plan
• Resolution Opposing Historic Preservation Amendment 09-1
• Discussion of the Current Liquor License Law
• Discussion of Direction on Monitoring the Takoma Metro Development
• Discussion of Legislative Action Requests to be Submitted to the Maryland Municipal League

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• Distribution of the City Manager's Quarterly Report
• 1, 2, 3. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY10 Tax Rate, Stormwater Budget, and Budget
  • Supplemental Information - Capital Improvement Program
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Amending the City of Takoma Park Police Employees’ Retirement Plan by Changing the Service Retirement Benefits and the Line-of Duty Disability Benefits
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Amending the Takoma Park Code, Title 4, Personnel, Section 4.04.250 to Add Procedures for Salaries Above the Pay Bracket Maximum
• 6. First Reading Ordinance Adopting a Revised FY09 AFSCME Pay Plan
• 7. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Replacement Vehicle for the Public Works Department
• 8. Discussion of Affordable Housing Policy and Action Plan

Monday, May 18, 2009 - Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Resolution Adopting the Strategic Plan
• 2, 3, 4.First Reading Ordinances Adopting the FY10 Tax Rate, Stormwater Budget, and Budget
• 5. Second Reading Ordinances Adopting a Revised FY 2009 Pay Scale for Staff Who Are Not Covered by a Collective Bargining Agreement
• 6. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting a Revised FY09 Pay Scale for Police Officers
• 7. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Title 5, Elections
• 8. Quarterly Financial Report

Monday, May 11, 2009 - Public Hearing, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda
• 1. Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2010 Budget
• 2. Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Final Report of the Health Services Impact Committee
• 3. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Contract Award for Development of Specifications and Construction Drawings for the Linden Avenue Water Quality Retrofit and Retaining Wall Replacement
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Title 5, Elections
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Adopting a Revised FY09 Pay Scale for Staff Who Are Not Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement
• 6. First Reading Ordinance Adopting a Revised FY09 Pay Scale for Police Officers
• 7A. Resolution Recognizing National Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2009)
• 7B. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Services for Rents Analyst
• 8. Discussion of Proposed Amendment to Takoma Park Code Chapter 11.16 Obstruction and Protection of Streets, to Address Dumpsters and Storage Units in the Right-of-Way
• 9. Discussion of Process for Selection of a Ward 6 Councilmember to Fill the Unexpired Term of Doug Barry

Thursday, May 7, 2009 - Special Session and Budget Worksession

• Agenda
• 1A. Resolution Recognizing Public Service Recognition Week (May 4-10, 2009)
• 1B. Resolution Recognizing National Police Week (May 10-16, 2009) and Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15)
• Final Budget Reconciliation

Monday, May 4, 2009 - Presentation, Worksession and Budget Worksession

• Agenda
• 1. Presentation on New Hampshire Avenue Car Wash Development Project (6450 New Hampshire Avenue)
• 2. Discussion of New Hampshire Avenue Car Wash Development
  • Additional Information - Traffic Impact Analysis
• 3. Budget Worksession - Reconciliation Discussion
  • Additional Information

Thursday, April 30, 2009 - Budget Worksession

• Agenda
• 1. Budget Worksession - Speed Camera Fund
  • Additional Information
• 2. Budget Worksession - Community Center Fund
• 3. Budget Worksession - Final Reconciliation Requests
  • Additional Information
  • Link to Proposed Budget

Monday, April 27, 2009 - Regular Meeting and Budget Worksession

• Agenda
• 1a. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee
• 1b. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Noise Control Board
• 1c. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Facade Advisory Board
• 1d. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 1e. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract with a Consultant to Assist with Matters Related to the Proposed Relocation of Washington Adventist Hospital
• 3. Budget Worksession - Recreation
  • Link to Proposed Budget
• 4. Budget Worksession - Police
  • Link to Proposed Budget
• 5. Budget Worksession - Reconciliation Discussion

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - Budget Worksession

• Agenda
• 1. Housing and Community Development
  • Link to Proposed Budget
• 2. Communications
  • Link to Proposed Budget
• 3. General Government
  • Link to Proposed Budget

Monday, April 20, 2009 - Presentation, Special Session and Budget Worksession

• Agenda
• Proclamation Declaring September 26, 2009 as Play Day in Takoma Park
• Proclamation Declaring April 24-30, 2009 as Veg Week in Takoma Park
• 1. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with a Consultant to Assist with Matters Related to the Proposed Relocation of Washington Adventist Hospital
• 2A. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Replacement Computer Servers
• 2B. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Streetscape Improvements on Holton Lane
• 2C. Single Reading Ordinance Amending the Contract for the Construction of a Storm Drain Outfall at Stream Channel Behind 519 New York Avenue to Include Replacing a Stormwater Trench with a Pipe
• 3. Budget Worksession - Library
  • Link to Proposed Budget
• 4. Presentation on Community Garden Project
• 5. Budget Worksession - Public Works
  • Link to Proposed Budget
  • Additional Information - Public Works Capital Items
• 6. Budget Worksession - Stormwater
  • Link to Proposed Budget
• 7. Budget Worksession - Discussion of Request to Contribute to the Operational Costs of the Piney Branch Pool in FY 2010
  

Monday, April 13, 2009 - Public Hearings, Worksession and Budget Worksession

• Agenda
• Report Distribution - Facade Advisory Board Report (April 7, 2009)
• 1. Public Hearing on the Constant Yield Tax Rate
• 2 and 4. Public Hearing on the City Manager's Proposed FY 2010 Budget and Budget Worksession (General Fund, Debt Service, Non-Departmental)
  • Link to City Manager's Power Point Presentation on the Budget
  • Link to Proposed Budget
• 3. Discussion of License Plate Scanner Policy

Monday, April 6, 2009 - Closed Session, Presentation and Special Session

• Agenda
• Vote to Convene in Closed Session (6:00 p.m.). The Council is scheduled to vote to go into closed session to receive legal advice and discuss pending or potential litigation related to (1) the City's participation concerning Washington Adventist Hospital's Certificate of Need application; and (2) the City's receipt of the Federal Transit Administration's decision regarding the Takoma Metro Development (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(7) and (8)). Following the closed session, the Council will convene in the Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
• 1. Update from County Councilmember George Leventhal
• 2. Resolution Regarding Proposed Ride On Route Changes
• 3. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Public Works Facility Design Services
• 4A. Single Reading ordinance Authorizing a Contract to Provide Video Engineering and Integration Services
• 4B, 4C, 4D. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Contract for Landscaping Improvements; Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Streetscape Amenities; Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Fabrication and Installation of Identity Signage
• 5. Toole Design Group Presentation of Interim Analysis of Existing Conditions Related to the Missing Sidewalk Study and ADA Compliance Plan
• 6. City Manager's Presentation of the Proposed FY 2010 Budget

The City Council did not meet on March 30.

Monday, March 23, 2009 - Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda
• 1A. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Portable and Mobile Radios for the Police Department
• 1B. Single Reading ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Two Vehicles for the Police Department
• 1C. Resolution Designating April 11, 2009 as Arbor Day in Takoma Park
• 2. Second Reading Corrective Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2008-53 Authorizing a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Agreement for 7610 Maple Avenue
• 3. Noise Control Board Annual Report
• 4. Recreation Committee Report
• 5. Community Indicators Project Update
• 6. Discussion of Community Grant Program
• 7. Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding with Historic Takoma, Inc.

Monday, March 16, 2009 - Presentation, Special Session and Workession

• Agenda
  • Distribution of City Manager's Quarterly Report (October 1 - December 31, 2008)
• 1. Public Hearing on the Strategic Plan and Council Priorities
• 2. Briefing - Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)
• 3. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for an Environmental Assessment of Sligo Mill/Poplar Mill
• 4. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Replacement of a Stormwater Outfall Behind 519 New York Avenue
• 5. Legislative Update
• 6. Nuclear Free Takoma Park Committee Annual Report
• 7. Discussion of Proposed Ride On Bus Changes

Monday, March 9, 2009 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda
• 1. Results of Classification and Compensation Study
• 2. First Reading Corrective Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2008-53 Authorizing a PILOT for 7610 Maple Avenue
• 3. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Park Avenue Improvements
• 4. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Chapter 3, Ethics
• 5. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of Speed Humps and Other Traffic Calming Measures in the Pinecrest Area
• 6. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of a Speed Hump on Ritchie Avenue
• 7. Second Reading Resolution Amending the City Charter (Article VI, Registration, Nominations and Elections, Sections 601, 602, 603, 608, and Adding a New Section on Provisional Voting)
• 8. Resolution Designating Deputy City Manager Suzanne Ludlow as the City’s Resident Agent for Service of Process
• 9. Update from County Councilmember Marc Elrich
• 10. Discussion of Bids Received for Sligo Mill and Poplar Mill Environmental Assessment
• 11. Discussion of Replacement of a Stormwater Outfall Behind 519 New York Avenue

March 2, 2009 - Worksession

• Agenda - Revised
• 1. Discussion of Washington Adventist Hospital Certificate of Need

February 23, 2009 - Public Hearing, Regular Meeting and Worksession

• Agenda
• 1 and 2. Public Hearing on Proposed Charter Amendment, Article VI, Registration, Nominations and Elections (Sections 601, 602, 603, 608, and Adding a New Section on Provisional Voting), followed by First Reading Resolution Amending the City Charter (Article VI, Registration, Nominations and Elections, Sections 601, 602, 603, 608, and Adding a New Section on Provisional Voting)
• 3. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Chapter 3, Ethics
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of Speed Humps and Other Traffic Calming Measures in the Pinecrest Area
• 5. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of a Speed Hump on Ritchie Avenue
• 6. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Police Vehicles
• 7. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY09 Budget Amendment No. 3
• 8. Legislative Update
• 9. Discussion of Council Grants Program

February 17, 2009 (Tuesday) - Public Hearings and Worksession

• Agenda
• 1 and 3. Public Hearing and Worksession on Ritchie Avenue Speed Hump Petition
• 2. Public Hearing on Pinecrest Traffic Calming Project
• 4. Discussion of Commercial Revitalization Overlay Zone - Clarification of the Procedure for Expansion of Nonconforming Uses in the Zone

February 9, 2009 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY09 Budget Amendment No. 3
• 2. Discussion of the City's Priorities for Federal Stimulus Funding
• 3. Discussion of Strategic Plan and Council Priorities

February 2, 2009 - Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Report on Health Services Impact Committee Research Findings
  • Full Report (Takoma Park Community Health Care Needs Survey)
• 2. Legislative Update
  • Just Cause Eviction - MC 918-09
  • Program Open Space - SB 163
• 3. Mosaic Project Status Report

January 26, 2009 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Legislative Briefing (rescheduled to Feb. 2)
• 2A. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Ethics Commission
• 2B. Resolution Recommending Appointment of a City Representative to the Montgomery County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee
• 2C. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 2D. Resolution Providing for Appointment of Non-Voting Members to the Washington Adventist Hospital Land Use Committee
• 3. 2008 Annual Police Report
• 4. Police Briefing on License Plate Scanner Technology
• 5. City Manager's Quarterly Financial Report

Wednesday, 21 January 2009 - Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Discussion of Residents' Request to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
  • Information on City of Berkeley, Calif. Community Noise Program
  • Information on City of Palo Alto, Calif. Leaf Blower Ordinance
  • Information on City of Cambridge, Mass. Leaf Blower Limitations
  • Information on Montclair Township, New Jersey Leaf Blower Limitations
    • Pending Ordinance from Montclair Township
  • Web page prepared by Steve Davies (Takoma Park Resident)
  • Link to binder of material provided to the City Council by Steve Davies (very large file)
• 2. Discussion of Financial Support for the Independence Day Committee
• 3. Annual Report from the City Arborist

12 January 2009 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Architect’s Presentation on Plans for Renovation of the Auditorium
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.04 of the Takoma Park Code Revising Stormwater Permit Fees for Multi-Family, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Development
• 3a. Resolution Amending the Employment Agreement Between the City of Takoma Park and Barbara Burns Matthews, as City Manager
• 3b. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Tree Commission
• 3c. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Committee on the Environment
• 4. Discussion of Pinecrest Traffic Calming
• 5. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to the City Charter (Sections 601, 602, 603,608) and Takoma Park Code, Chapter 5, Elections, Related to Qualifications of Voters, Absentee Ballots, Provisional Ballots, and Election Contests

5 January 2009 - Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Resolution of Condolence to the Family and Friends of Belle Ziegler
• 2. Discussion of Strategic Plan and Council Priorities

The City Council will be on recess until January 5, 2009.