Posted on March 07, 19103 at 16:00:33:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
March 10, 2003. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, March 10, 2003
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
FOR THE RECORD - Mayoral Proclamation extending Condolences to Family of Former City Councilmember Ralph F. Sidell
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 12/09, 1/13
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:45 (1) 2003 Proposed Redistricting Options.
8:05 (2) Enterprise Zone Application.
REGULAR MEETING
8:15 (3) Resolution re: Renewable Energy. Resolution supporting State's renewable energy portfolio. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:20 (4) Resolution re: Historic Preservation Tax Credit. Resolution supporting State's Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:30 (5) Resolution re: MOU (Sligo Mills and Poplar Mills Parkland). Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and M-NCPPC concerning the management of Sligo Mills and Poplar Mills parkland. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:35 (6) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Property Maintenance Enforcement. Ordinance authorizing enforcement of Property Maintenance Code by Montgomery County. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
8:40 (7) Single Reading Ordinance re: Grants Writer. Ordinance awarding contract for grant writing services. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.
8:45 (8) Resolution re: Arts and Humanities Commission. Resolution effecting appointments to the Arts and Humanities Commission. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:50 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
WORKSESSION
8:55 (9) 2003 Proposed Redistricting Options. Continued discussion of Redistricting Committee recommendations.
9:40 (10) Re-Codification - Articles regarding Tenant First Opportunity to Purchase, Definitions and Enforcement (Chapter 6. Housing).
10:00 ADJOURN
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, March 7, 2003
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003 - PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- 2003 Proposed Redistricting Options
- Enterprise Zone Application
Regular Meeting
- Resolution supporting State's Renewable Energy Portfolio
- Resolution supporting State's Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City and M-NCPPC concerning Management of Sligo Mills and Poplar Mills Parkland
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Enforcement of Property Maintenance Code by Montgomery County
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Execution of Contract for Grant Writing Services
- Resolution effecting Appointments to Arts and Humanities Commission
Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of Redistricting Committee Recommendations
- Re-Codification - Articles regarding Tenant First Opportunity to Purchase, Definitions and Enforcement (Chapter 6. Housing)
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2003 - BRIEFING, INTERVIEWS, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Briefing:
- Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Chesapeake Bay Program
Interviews:
- Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) - Stephanie Torrence
- (tentative) Free Burma
- (tentative) Noise Control Board
- (tentative) Nuclear-Free Committee
- (tentative) Personnel Appeal Board
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
- City Manager's Quarterly Update
- Re-Codification - Chapter 3. Animals (Issues Related to Potential Leash Law)
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration
Closed Session:
- Follow-up on City Manager's Evaluation
(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
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Enforcement of Property Maintenance Code by Montgomery County
Worksession:
- Overview of Highlights from Proposed FY04 Budget
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- Re-Codification - Chapter 4. Businesses (including Article 3. Canvassers, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants)
(tentative) MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2003 - Council / Staff Retreat
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2003 - PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET WORKSESSION & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- (tentative) Proposed FY04 Budget
Worksession:
- Update on Piney Branch Pool Operations
- (tentative) Presentation of Traffic Study related to New Community Center
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Rent Stabilization (Chapter 6. Housing)
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
- Re-Codification - Chapter 3. Animals
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:
- (tentative) Discussion of Red Light Cameras
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2003 - WORKSESSION, BUDGET WORKSESSION & RECONCILIATION
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
- 1st Reading Ordinances re: Adoption of FY04 Budget
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2003 - SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Special Session:
- 2nd Reading Ordinances re: Adoption of FY04 Budget
Worksession:
MONDAY, MAY 26, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE March 10; PUBLICATION DATE March 20.
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).
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Catherine E.Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 891-7206