Posted on April 18, 19103 at 15:04:26:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday, April 21, 2003. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time frames.
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6:30 Continuation of Council Retreat
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
CLOSED SESSION, INTERVIEWS, PUBLIC HEARING, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, April 21, 2003
AGENDA
INTERVIEWS
7:30 (1) Personnel Appeals Board - Milford Sprecher
PUBLIC HEARING
7:35 (2) Proposed Revisions to Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation.
WORKSESSION
7:55 (3) Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation. Continued re-codification discussion of the Trees and Vegetation Ordinance (Chapter 12).
8:40 (4) Photo Radar Cameras. Update on State legislation to enable the use of photo radar cameras.
8:55 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
BUDGET WORKSESSION
9:00 (5) Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget.
- Debt Service
- Library
- Media
- General Government (Legislative, General Management, Finance, Legal, Information Systems)
10:00 ADJOURN
Proposed Closed Session to (1) discuss contract negotiations; and (2) vote to convene in a Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 28, to discuss the City Manager's evaluation, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(14); and (a)(1)(i).
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY - ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thursday, April 17, 2003
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2003 - Continuation of City Council Retreat (6:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2003 - INTERVIEWS, PUBLIC HEARING, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Interview:
- 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
- Debt Service
- Library
- Media
- General Government (Legislative, General Management, Finance, Legal, Information Systems)
Proposed Closed Session:
- To discuss contract negotiations
- City Manager's Evaluation (Vote to Convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2003)
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2003 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Proposed Closed Session:
- (tentative) City Manager's Evaluation
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
- Resolution recognizing the "2002 Officer of the Year" - PFC Raul Delgado
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign Memorandum of Understanding with SHA regarding maintenance of special features of Upper Carroll Avenue improvements
Worksession:
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget
- Economic and Community Development
- Recreation
- Community Center
- Public Works
- Stormwater
- Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
- Reserves (Equipment Replacement Reserve and Emergency Reserve)
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2003 - PRESENTATION, WORKSESSION, BUDGET WORKSESSION & RECONCILIATION
Presentation:
- Proposed Community Oriented Policing (COP) Program
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Discussion of Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2. Administration)
- Discussion of Redistricting Options
- Discussion of State Highway Administration Right-of-Way Maintenance
- (tentative) Continued discussion of proposed revisions to Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget
- Police
- Budget Reconciliation
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)
- Single Reading Ordinance re: contract for construction of Metropolitan Branch Trail
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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Catherine E.Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 891-7206