Posted on February 21, 19103 at 16:52:02:
REVISED SINCE AGENDA MAILING
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
February 24, 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 & CLOSED SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, February 24, 2003
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 11/25, 12/02, 1/6
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
REGULAR MEETING
7:45 (1) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Budget Amendment. Ordinance authorizing FY03 Budget amendment. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
7:50 (2) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: City Council Compensation. Ordinance effecting an increase to Council Compensation to become effective with the incoming City Council following the November 2003 City Election. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
8:00 (3) Resolution re: Noise Control Board. Resolution effecting an appointment to the Noise Control Board. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:05 (4) Resolution re: Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC). Resolution effecting appointments to the PSCAC. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:10 (5) Resolution re: Workers Compensation Insurance. Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City and Montgomery County for purpose of the County providing Workers Compensation Insurance to the City. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
WORKSESSION
8:15 (6) Re-Codification - Chapter 3. Animals.
8:45 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
8:50 (7) Snow Removal. Report and update on recent snow removal program.
9:10 (8) Emergency Preparedness Plan. Update on the City's Emergency Preparedness Plan.
9:40 (9) Day Laborers. Update on day laborer situation.
10:00 ADJOURN
Proposed Closed Session to discuss the City Manager's evaluation, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i).
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, February 21, 2003
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing FY03 Budget Amendment
- 2nd Reading Ordinance effecting Change to Council Compensation
- Resolution effecting Appointments to Noise Control Board
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Montgomery County for Purpose of County providing Workers Compensation Insurance to the City
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Chapter 3. Animals
- Report and Update on Recent Snow Removal Program
- Update on City's Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Update on Day Laborer Situation
Closed Session:
- Follow-up on City Manager's Evaluation
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2003 - Constituent Drop-in - Hosted by Montgomery County Councilmember Perez (Conference Room, Municipal Building, 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2003 - INTERVIEWS & WORKSESSION
Interviews:
- Arts and Humanities Commission
Worksession
- Montgomery County Council Update (Presented by County Councilmember Perez)
- Presentation of Traffic Study related to New Community Center
- Follow-up to Discussion of Economic Development Program
- Discussion of Enterprise Zone Application
- Presentation of Proposed Initiatives for FY04 Council Goals and Council Direction and Finalization of FY04 List of Priorities
- Discussion of Preliminary Revenues and Expenditures for FY03 and FY04
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003 - PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Enterprise Zone Application
- Proposed Redistricting Options
Regular Meeting
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City and M-NCPPC concerning Management of Sligo Mills and Poplar Mills Parkland
- Resolution effecting Appointments to Arts and Humanities Commission
Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of Redistricting Committee Recommendations
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- Re-Codification - Articles regarding Tenant First Opportunity to Purchase, Definitions and Enforcement (Chapter 6. Housing)
- City Manager's Quarterly Update
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2003 - WORKSESSION
- Continued Discussion of Structure of Committee on the Environment
- Discussion of Timeline for Consideration of Speed Hump Petitions - Cockerille Avenue, Poplar Avenue, Spring Avenue
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration
- Re-Codification - Chapter 4. Businesses (including Article 3. Canvassers, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants)
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Rent Stabilization (Chapter 6. Housing)
(Tentative) MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2003 - Proposed FY04 Budget Available to Public
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2003 - PRESENTATIONS, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Presentations:
- Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission (WSSC) Update on Services
- Presentation by Takoma Old Town Business Association (TOTBA) on Main Street Proposals
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Enterprise Zone Application
Worksession:
- Overview of Highlights from Proposed FY04 Budget
(tentative) MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2003 - Council / Staff Retreat
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2003 - PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET WORKSESSION & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- (tentative) Proposed FY04 Budget
Worksession:
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget (Sections to be announced)
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003 - PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET WORKSESSION & REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing:
- (tentative) Proposed FY04 Budget
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget (Sections to be announced)
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2003 - PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET WORKSESSION & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- (tentative) Constant Yield Tax Rate
Worksession:
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE February 3; PUBLICATION DATE February 21.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- Implementation of Climate Change Report
- Update on Status of Implementation of Red Light Camera Program
- 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
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
- Update on Code Enforcement Issue at 636 Houston Avenue
- Quarterly Briefings from County Councilmember Tom Perez
- Quarterly Report from City Manager
- 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).
For more general information on the City of Takoma Park, visit our website:
http://www.cityoftakomapark.org/
Catherine E.Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 891-7206