Posted on May 02, 19103 at 16:07:34:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
May 5, 2003. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, May 5, 2003
AGENDA
WORKSESSION
7:30 (1) Redistricting Options. Continued discussion of proposed redistricting options.
8:00 (2) Re-Codification - Continued discussion of proposed revisions to Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation.
9:00 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
BUDGET WORKSESSION
9:05 (3) Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget.
- Recreation
- Community Center
WORKSESSION
9:40 (4) Right-of-Way Maintenance. Discussion of State Highway Administration (SHA) right-of-way maintenance.
9:50 (5) Silver Spring - Takoma Thunderbolts (Summer Collegiate Wooden Bat Baseball Team). Discussion of the City's support of the Thunderbolts publicity activities.
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 May 12, 2003.)
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Wednesday, April 30, 2003
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2003 - Meeting of the Noise Control Board (Upstairs Meeting Rooms in Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2003 - WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- Discussion of Redistricting Options
- Continued Discussion of Proposed Revisions to Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget
- Recreation & New Community Center
Worksession:
- Discussion of State Highway Administration (SHA) Right-of-Way Maintenance
- Discussion of the City's Support of the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts (Summer Collegiate Wooden Bat Baseball Team) Publicity Activities
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (Public vote to convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2003)
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003 - PRESENTATION, REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Presentation:
- Proposed Community Oriented Policing (COP) Program
Regular Meeting:
- Single Reading Ordinance awarding Contract for Portion of Construction of the Metropolitan Branch Trail
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Public Works Van
- 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Speed Hump Requests (Cockerille, Poplar & Spring Avenues)
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Personnel Appeals Board
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget
- Police
- Economic and Community Development
Worksession:
- Discussion of Unfunded State Highway Administration (SHA) Neighborhood Conservation Projects
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 - WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- Presentation by Montgomery College
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 3. Animals
- Re-Codification - Discussion of Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2. Administration)
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget
- Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
- Equipment Replacement Reserve
- Budget Reconciliation
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 & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Storm Water Budget
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Tax Rate
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY04 City Budget
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: Police Pay Plan
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: AFSCME Employee Pay Plan
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: Recreation Part-Time and Seasonal Staff Pay Plan
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Chapter 4. Businesses (including Article 3. Canvassers, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants)
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 - INTERVIEW, PRESENTATION & WORKSESSION
Interview:
- Personnel Appeal Board Milford Sprecher
Presentation:
- Update on Montgomery County Matters (presented by: County Councilmember Tom Perez)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Old Town Parking Garage Development (Design and Planning Issues)
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Rent Stabilization (Chapter 6. Housing)
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Storm Water Budget
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Tax Rate
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY04 City Budget
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Police Pay Plan
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: AFSCME Employee Pay Plan
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Recreation Part-Time and Seasonal Staff Pay Plan
- Resolution regarding Resident's Request to Retain Sligo Creek Parkway Address (related to Naming of Alleyway - "Winding Hill Way")
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Personnel Appeals Board
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2003 - WORKSESSION
- (tentative) Continued Discussion of Structure of Committee on the Environment
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration
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
- Presentation on Street Conditions and Potential Short-term Funding Mechanisms
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE May 12; PUBLICATION DATE May 23.
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).
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Catherine E.Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 891-7206