Posted on October 03, 19103 at 16:04:13:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Tuesday,
October 7, 2003. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
SPECIAL SESSION, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Tuesday, October 7, 2003
AGENDA
7:30 PUBLIC COMMENTS - Opportunity for comments on items that are not on the evening's agenda.
SPECIAL SESSION
7:40 (1) Resolution re: Appreciation - Quality Inn. Resolution expressing appreciation to the Quality Inn, New Hampshire Avenue, for assistance during Hurricane Isabel. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
7:45 (2) Resolution re: Appreciation - Police and Public Works Crews. Resolution expressing appreciation to Police and Public Works crews who worked during the Hurricane Isabel emergency and the clean-up. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
7:50 (3) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Speed Hump Request (Columbia Avenue). Ordinance authorizing installation of a traffic calming device(s) on Columbia Avenue. Opportunity for public comment; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
7:55 (4) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Police Retirement Plan. Ordinance amending the Takoma Park Police Employees' Retirement Plan. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
8:00 (5) 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Budget Amendment. Ordinance authorizing FY04 Budget Amendment No.1. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
WORKSESSION
8:05 (6) 7133 Carroll Avenue Renovation. Discussion of architect contract for renovation of 7133 Carroll Avenue.
8:35 (7) Wayfinder/Gateway Sign Project. Discussion of proposed wayfinder/gateway sign project.
8:55 (8) New City Manager (Hiring Process). Discussion of process for hiring a new City Manager.
9:15 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess. (NOTE: The break will take place between 9:00-9:30 p.m. and may not be at the specified point in the order of the agenda, if the Council's discussion is moving ahead of or behind schedule.)
9:20 (9) Re-Codification (Chapters 1 &2) - Continued Discussion of Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration.
9:50 ADJOURN
Closed Session to receive legal advice and discuss potential litigation, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7) and (8).
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, October 3, 2003
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2003 - City Council Meeting postponed to Tuesday evening in Observance of Yom Kippur
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2003 - Voter Registration Deadline
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2003 - SPECIAL SESSION, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Special Session:
- Resolution expressing Appreciation to Quality Inn for Assistance during Hurricane Isabel
- Resolution expressing Appreciation to Police and Public Works Crews for Work during Hurricane Isabel and the Clean-up Efforts
- 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Speed Hump Installation on Columbia Avenue
- 2nd Reading Ordinance amending Takoma Park Police Employees' Retirement Plan
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing FY04 Budget Amendment No.1
Worksession:
- Discussion of Architect Contract for Renovation of 7133 Carroll Avenue
- Discussion of Proposed Wayfinder / Gateway Sign Project
- Discussion of Process for Hiring a New City Manager
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration
Closed Session:
- Legal Advice and Discussion of Potential Litigation
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution expressing Appreciation to Don Downing of M-NCPPC
- 1st Reading Ordinance designating New Location of Area B Permit Parking
- 1st Reading Ordinance awarding Architectural Contract for Renovation of 7133 Carroll Avenue
Consent Agenda:
- Resolution effecting Appointments to Ethics Commission
- Resolution effecting Appointments to Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC)
- Resolution effecting Appointments to Tree Commission
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- Re-Codification - Discussion of Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2. Administration)
- City Manager's Quarterly Report
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (6 Grant Avenue at 7:00 p.m.)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2003 - Meeting of the Tree Commission (Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m.)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2003 - Meeting of the Noise Board (Municipal Building - Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2003 - INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Presentation:
- Presentation on the Bi-County Transitway (Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA))
Interviews:
- (tentative) Arts and Humanities Commission
- Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Jarrett K. Smith
- Noise Control Board Tess Ferrera
Special Session:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance awarding Architectural Contract for Renovation of 7133 Carroll Avenue
- 1st Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- 2nd Reading Ordinance appointing Election Judges for 2003 City Election
Worksession:
- Discussion of Recommendations from July Presentation by Dan Burden of Walkable Communities, Inc.
- Report on City of Takoma Park / D.C. Department of Transportation - Takoma Area Transportation Study
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2003 - Meeting of the Arts and Humanities Commission (Second Floor Meeting Room of Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Conference Room of Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution approving Settlement Agreement regarding Amended Starpower Franchise Agreement
- Resolution authorizing Allocation of Program Year 30 (PY30) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds
- 2nd Reading Ordinance designating New Location of Area B Permit Parking
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing FY04 Budget Amendment No.1
- 2nd Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Piggyback on M-NCPPC Ballfield Maintenance Contract (Ed Wilhelm & Lee Jordan Fields)
- 1st Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration
- 1st Reading Ordinance revising Ethics Ordinance (current Article in Chapter 2. Administration)
Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of Development Guidelines
- Discussion of Balance of Takoma Junction Bond Funds
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2003 - City Council Meeting cancelled due to Tuesday City Election Day
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003 - Takoma Park City Election (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - Special Meeting of City Council to receive Certification of Election Results (7:30 p.m. Council Chambers)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration
- 2nd Reading Ordinance revising Ethics Ordinance (current Article in Chapter 2. Administration)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of Veteran's Day
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2003 - Swearing-in Ceremony - New City Council
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2003 - Meeting of the Arts and Humanities Commission (Second Floor Meeting Room of Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (6 Grant Avenue at 7:00 p.m.)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Conference Room of Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2003 - Meeting of the Noise Board (Municipal Building - Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- Presentation on Street Conditions and Potential Short-term Funding Mechanisms
- Performance Measurement
- Re-Codification - Chapter 4. Businesses (including Article 3. Canvassers, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 thru FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of Thanksgiving
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2003 - WORKSESSION
- Update on County's Rental Housing Inspection Program and City's Code Enforcement
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2003 thru SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2004 - Council's 2003 Holiday Recess
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (6 Grant Avenue at 7:00 p.m.)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2003 - Meeting of the Arts and Humanities Commission (Second Floor Meeting Room of Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Conference Room of Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2003 - Meeting of the Noise Board (Municipal Building - Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 (noon) thru THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of Christmas
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2004 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of New Year's Day
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2004 - WORKSESSION
- Safe Roadways Committee Report
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Rent Stabilization (Chapter 6. Housing)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (6 Grant Avenue at 7:00 p.m.)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2004 - Meeting of the Arts and Humanities Commission (Second Floor Meeting Room of Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.)
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE October 13; PUBLICATION DATE October 24.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- Implementation of Climate Change Report
- Flower Avenue Reconstruction
- Continued Discussion of Municipal Energy Authority
- Resolution approving Renewal of Interim Telecommunications Agreement with Cavalier
- Discussion of Taliano's Request for Sidewalk Seating Area for Restaurant Services
- Report on Lee Avenue Initiatives
- Resolution supporting University Boulevard Concept Plan
- Discussion of Proposal to Implement Pilot Program to Automate City's Refuse Collection Process
- Discussion of Stormwater Drainage on Private Property (September 2003)
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PEPCO for Temporary Parking Area
- City Council training on New Ethics Ordinance (early 2004)
REOCCURRING ITEMS
- Continued Updates on Day Laborer Situation
- Quarterly Report regarding Montgomery County "Community Baseline Noise Survey" (Spring 2003)
- Update on Community Oriented Policing Initiatives (Police Department and PSCAC)
- Continued Discussion of Purple Line
- Update on Use of Tree Inventory and Discussion of Development of Management Plan for Trees in City Rights-of-Way
- Quarterly Briefings from County Councilmember Tom Perez
- Quarterly Report from City Manager (October, January, April, July)
- Washington Adventist Hospital (WAH) Expansion Proposal (Development Review Findings and Traffic Review)
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NOTICE ON ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to
fully participate in public meetings. Anyone planning to attend a Takoma Park City Council
public meeting or public hearing, and who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or
accommodations is invited to contact the City's representative, Mr. Hobbs at (301) 891-7203, at
least 48 hours in advance, at the telephone number listed in the notice or through the Maryland
Relay Service (1-800-735-2258 TTY/Voice).
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Catherine E.Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 891-7206