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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AGENDA ITEM TIMES INDICATED BELOW ARE ESTIMATED TIME FRAMES. ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN UP SOONER OR LATER THAN THE TIMES INDICATED, BASED ON COUNCIL DELIBERATIONS.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Tuesday, May 28, 2002
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL: Mayor Porter
Councilmember Austin-Lane Councilmember Maack
Councilmember Dawes Councilmember Stewart
Councilmember Elrich Councilmember Williams
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's agenda)
REGULAR MEETING
7:45 (1) Resolution re: Appreciation (Matias Monge M/D Auto Body, Inc.). Resolution expressing appreciation to Matias Monge M/D Auto Body, Inc. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
7:50 (2) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Storm Water Budget. Ordinance adopting a Storm Water Management Budget for Fiscal Year 2003, beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
(3) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Tax Rate. Ordinance establishing the tax rate for the Fiscal Year 2003, beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
(4) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 City Budget. Ordinance approving and adopting a budget, including FY03-07 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), for the Fiscal Year 2003, beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
(5) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Police Pay Plan. Ordinance adopting Employee Pay Plan for Police Officers. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
(6) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan. Ordinance adopting Employee Pay Plan for management and staff not covered by a Collective Bargaining Contract. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
8:00 (7) Resolution re: Nuclear-Free List. Resolution adopting Nuclear Free America, Inc. list "Parent Companies of Nuclear Systems Contractors FY99" pursuant to City's Nuclear-Free Ordinance. Opportunity for citizen
comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:05 (9) (tentative) Resolution re: Governor's Crossroads Task Force. Resolution approving City Manager's recommended Appointments to Governor's Crossroads Task Force. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
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.
8:10 (10) Resolution re: Facade Advisory Board. Resolution effecting appointment to Facade Advisory Board.
(11) Resolution re: Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee. Resolution effecting reappointments to NFZ Committee.
(12) Resolution re: Personnel Appeals Board. Resolution effecting reappointment to Personnel Appeals Board.
WORKSESSION
8:15 (13) USPS Removal of Mailboxes in the City. Discussion of USPS' decision to remove mailboxes at various locations in the City.
8:45 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
8:50 (14) Re-codification - Chapter 6. Housing, Article 9. Rental Housing Licenses and Commercial Occupancy Licenses..
9:20 (15) Legislative Initiatives. Discussion of Council's legislative initiatives for the 2003 Maryland General Assembly Session and Legislative Action Requests to be submitted to the Maryland Municipal League (MML) for consideration as priorities.
9:40 (16) Permit Parking Fees. Discussion of proposal to reduce permit parking fees for hybrid gas-electric or all electric vehicles.
9:55 ADJOURN
Proposed Closed Session to discuss the City Manager's Evaluation and (tentative) a personnel matter, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i); and (b).
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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) 891-7100, ext. 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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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY - ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Friday, May 24, 2002
MONDAY, MAY 27, 2002 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Memorial Day
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Regular Meeting:
- (tentative) Resolution expressing Appreciation to Matias Monge M/D Auto Body, Inc.
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Storm Water Budget
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Tax Rate
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 City Budget
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Police Pay Plan
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
- Resolution adopting Nuclear Free America, Inc. list "Parent Companies of Nuclear Systems Contractors FY99" pursuant to City's Nuclear-Free Ordinance
- Resolution approving City Manager's recommended Appointments to Governor's Crossroads Task Force
Consent Agenda:
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Facade Advisory Board
- Resolution effecting Reappointments to Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee
- Resolution effecting Reappointment to Personnel Appeals Board
Worksession:
- Discussion of USPS Removal of Mailboxes in the City
- Discussion of Proposal to Reduce Permit Parking Fees for Hybrid Gas-Electric or All Electric Vehicles
- Re-Codification - Chapter 6. Housing, Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units
- Discussion of Legislative Initiatives for 2003 Maryland General Assembly Session
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation
- (tentative) Personnel Issue
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002 - INTERVIEW, PRESENTATIONS & WORKSESSION
Interview:
- (tentative) Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee - Adam Frank
Presentation:
- GASB 34 Requirements and Compliance (Presented by: City's Auditing Firm, Wooden & Benson)
- Update on Progress of Montgomery College Expansion Plan
Worksession:
- Discussion of Site Plan for Temporary Fire Station
- Discussion of Annual Update on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proposals
- Discussion of Appointments to Council Salary Committee
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
- (tentative) Resolution ratifying Collective Bargaining Agreement between City and AFSCME, Local 3399
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Pay Scale for Staff Covered by AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY02 Budget Amendment No.3
- 1st Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6 - Housing (Article 2. Property Maintenance, Article 6. Unsafe Buildings, and Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units)
- Resolution authorizing City to Purchase Property Known as 8425 & 8435 Piney Branch Road for Development of a Municipal Parking Lot
- Resolution declaring that the Property Located at 718 Maplewood Avenue is not needed by the City for Public Purposes and authorizing the Conveyance of 718 Maplewood Avenue to Carlos E. Flores-Reyes and Ana E. Flores
- (tentative) Resolution effecting appointment to the PSCAC
Worksession
- Discussion of Proposed Affordable Housing Plan
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2002 - PRESENTATION & WORKSESSION
Presentation:
- (tentative) Presentation of Design Proposal for Streetscape Improvements along University Boulevard (State Highway
Administration)
- (tentative) Briefing on Purple Line (Maryland Transit Authority)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Traffic Issues
- Discussion of Long Term Financing for Street Repairs and Improvements
- Re-Codification - Chapter 3 Animals
SUNDAY, JUNE 23 thru WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2002 - City Council attending Annual MML Convention
MONDAY, JULY 1, 2002 - WORKSESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2002 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Independence Day
MONDAY, JULY 8, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Pay Scale for Staff Covered by AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY02 Budget Amendment No.3
- 2nd Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6 - Housing (Article 2. Property Maintenance, Article 6. Unsafe Buildings, and Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units)
- Resolution adopting Affordable Housing Plan
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2002 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, JULY 22, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
- Resolution setting Council's 2002 Summer Recess
MONDAY, JULY 29, 2002 - (tentative) Council/Staff Retreat
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- Implementation of Climate Change Report
- Update on Status of Implementation of Red Light Camera Program
- Flower Avenue Reconstruction
- Recommendation regarding Contract Award for Administration of Emergency Assistance Program
- 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
- Continued Updates on Day Laborer Situation
- Quarterly Report regarding Montgomery County "Community Baseline Noise Survey"
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Additional Services Contract for Maple/Sherman
- Code Enforcement Update
- Report on Lee Avenue Initiatives
- Update on Redistricting Committee Recommendations