Posted on April 11, 19103 at 10:20:30:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
April 14, 2003. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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6:30 Continuation of the City Council Retreat.
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, April 14, 2003
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 1/21, 1/27, 2/10 and 2/19
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:45 (1) Proposed FY04 Budget.
8:00 (2) Constant Yield Tax Rate.
8:15 (3) 2003 Redistricting Proposals.
8:30 (4) Re-Codification - Chapter 3. Animals.
9:15 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
REGULAR MEETING
9:20 (5) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Chapter 6. Housing. Ordinance adopting revisions to Chapter 6. Housing. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
9:35 (6) Single Reading Ordinance re: Equipment Purchase. Ordinance authorizing purchase of pavement maintenance machine. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.
9:40 (7) Single Reading Ordinance re: Replacement Trucks. Ordinance authorizing purchase of two replacement trucks. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.
9:45 (8) 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 re: Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA). Resolution effecting appointment(s) to COLTA.
- B. Resolution re: Facade Advisory Board (FAB). Resolution effecting reappointments to the FAB.
- C. Resolution re: Free Burma Committee. Resolution effecting reappointment to Free Burma Committee.
BUDGET WORKSESSION
9:50 (9) Proposed FY04 Budget. Discussion of proposed FY04 Budget.
- Council's General Comments - Overall Budget
- Revenues
- Special Revenue
- Debt Service
10:00 ADJOURN
Closed Session to discuss the City Manager's evaluation, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i). (NOTE: The Council will vote to convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on April 21, 2003.)
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Wednesday, April 9, 2003
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003 - Continuation of City Council Retreat (6:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003 - PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING, BUDGET WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Public Hearings:
- Proposed FY04 Budget
- Constant Yield Tax Rate
- 2003 Redistricting Proposals
- Re-Codification - Chapter 3. Animals
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Ordinance adopting Revisions to Chapter 6. Housing
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Pavement Maintenance Machine
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Two Replacement Trucks
Consent Agenda:
- Resolution effecting Reappointment to Free Burma Committee
- Resolution effecting Reappointments to Facade Advisory Board (FAB)
- Resolution effecting Appointments to Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget
- Council's General Comments - Overall Budget
- Revenues
- Special Revenue
- Debt Service
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (Vote to Convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2003)
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2003 - INTERVIEWS, PUBLIC HEARING, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation
Interview:
- (tentative) Arts and Humanities Commission
- Personnel Appeals Board - Milford Sprecher
Public Hearing:
- Proposed Revisions to Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- Discussion of Photo Speed Cameras
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget
- Library
- Media
- General Government (Legislative, General Management, Finance, Legal, Information Systems)
- Non-Departmental
- Recreation
- Community Center
- Public Works
- Stormwater
- Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
- Reserves (Equipment Replacement Reserve and Emergency Reserve)
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2003 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Speed Hump Petitions - Cockerille, Poplar & Spring Avenues
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Ordinance regarding Speed Hump Requests (Cockerille, Poplar & Spring Avenues)
- 2nd Reading Ordinance adopting Revisions to Chapter 6. Housing
Worksession:
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget
- Economic and Community Development
- Police
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2003 - WORKSESSION, BUDGET WORKSESSION & RECONCILIATION
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Discussion of Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2. Administration)
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget (Sections to be announced)
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinances re: Adoption of FY04 Budget
- 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Speed Hump Requests (Cockerille, Poplar & Spring Avenues)
Worksession:
- (tentative) Continued Discussion of Structure of Committee on the Environment
- 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)
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2003 - Ward 3 Walking City Council Meeting, Councilmember Bruce Williams (focus on dog issues) - 3 - 5 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2003 - SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Special Session:
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinances re: Adoption of FY04 Budget
Worksession:
- Presentation by Montgomery College
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 3. Animals
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Rent Stabilization (Chapter 6. Housing)
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 26, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2003 - WORKSESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 thru WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2003 - City Council attending Annual Maryland Municipal League (MML) Convention
MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
- (tentative) Presentation of Takoma Transportation Study - Final Report (by: DMJM Harris Consultant)
FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in observance of Independence Day
MONDAY, JULY 7, 2003 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, JULY 21, 2003 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
(Proposed) TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2003 thru SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2003 - City Council 2003 Summer Recess
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in observance of Labor Day
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 - WORKSESSION
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE April 11; PUBLICATION DATE April 25.
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
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