Posted on October 10, 19103 at 10:47:05:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
October 13, 2003. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, October 13, 2003
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 5/12 and 5/27
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
REGULAR MEETING
7:45 (1) Resolution re: Appreciation (Don Downing of M-NCPPC). Resolution expressing appreciation to M-NCPPC staff member Don Downing. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
7:55 (2) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Area B Permit Parking. Ordinance designating the new locations for Area B Permit Parking. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
8:10 (3) 1st Reading Ordinance re: 7133 Carroll Avenue Renovation. Ordinance awarding an architectural contract for the renovation of 7133 Carroll Avenue. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
8:20 (4) CONSENT AGENDA - Items on the Consent Agenda will not be discussed and there will not be an opportunity for citizen comments, unless a Councilmember requests removal of an Item from the Consent Agenda for individual discussion and consideration.
A. Resolution effecting Appointments to Ethics Commission.
B. Resolution effecting Appointments to Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC)
C. Resolution effecting Appointments to Tree Commission
WORKSESSION
8:25 (5) Re-codification - Continued discussion of Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation with members of the Tree Commission and the Committee on the Environment.
9:10 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.)
9:15 (6) Re-Codification - Discussion of Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2. Administration).
9:45 (7) City Manager's Quarterly Report.
10:00 ADJOURN
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, October 10, 2003
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 - South of Sligo Citizens Association (SOSCA) Ward 2 Candidate's Forum (Municipal Building - Council Chambers at 7:30 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 expressing Appreciation to Retired Takoma Police Officer Cpl. Scott McAuley
- Resolution approving Settlement Agreement regarding Amended Starpower Franchise Agreement
- Resolution authorizing Allocation of Program Year 30 (PY30) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds
- 1st Reading Ordinance repealing Takoma Park Code (Chapter 10B, Smoking Prohibitions and Restrictions) and opting into the Montgomery County Bill to Prohibit Smoking in Eating and Drinking Establishments
- 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:
- Discussion of Balance of Takoma Junction Bond Funds
- Update on Rental Housing Inspection Program
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 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- New City Manager - The current City Manager has announced that he is leaving and the Council will take comments on what they should be looking for in a new City Manager.
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance repealing Takoma Park Code (Chapter 10B, Smoking Prohibitions and Restrictions) and opting into the Montgomery County Bill to Prohibit Smoking in Eating and Drinking Establishments
- 2nd Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration
- 2nd Reading Ordinance revising Ethics Ordinance (current Article in Chapter 2. Administration)
Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of Development Guidelines
- Continued Discussion of Stormwater Drainage on Private Property
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of Veteran's Day
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2003 - DEADLINE for Submission of Written Statements of Interest for Applicants for the City Manager Selection Committee (submit to City Clerk Catherine Waters at 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 or via e-mail at cathys@takomagov.org).
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
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution supporting Application for Financial Assistance under the MD Neighborhood Development Program (NBDP) for the Orchard Avenue Office Building
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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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
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Catherine E.Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 891-7206