City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, May 19, 2003


Posted on May 16, 19103 at 14:23:56:


From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
May 19, 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 19, 2003

AGENDA

WORKSESSION

7:30 (1) Washington Adventist Hospital. Discussion of staff recommendation on public process for review of hospital expansion plans.

7:45 (2) Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 3. Animals (leash law, "dangerous dog" definition, and enforcement-related issues, including FY04 Budget proposal for Nuisance Control Officer).

8:40 (3) Montgomery College. Presentation by Montgomery College on expansion project.

9:00 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.

BUDGET WORKSESSION

9:05 (4) Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget.

- Economic and Community Development
- Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
- Equipment Replacement Reserve
- Budget Reconciliation

10:00 ADJOURN

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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, May 16, 2003


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:
- Recommendation on Public Process for Review of Hospital Expansion Plans
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 3. Animals
- Presentation by Montgomery College
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed FY04 Budget
- Economic and Community Development
- 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.)

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Municipal Building at 8:00 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 effecting the 2003 Redistricting Plan
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract for Street Assessment by Engineering Firm
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract for Toatley Fraiser Playground Renovation
- Resolution supporting Enterprise Zone Application
Worksession:
- Update on Planning for Metropolitan Branch Trail
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Proposed Revisions to Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 - INTERVIEWS, PRESENTATION & WORKSESSION
Interview:
- Personnel Appeal Board Milford Sprecher
- (tentative) Arts & Humanities Commission
Presentation:
- Update on Montgomery County Matters (presented by: County Councilmember Tom Perez)
Worksession:
- Discussion of County's Enforcement of Property Maintenance Code in Takoma Park
- 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 & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Storm Water Budget
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Tax Rate
- 2nd 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
- 2nd Reading Ordinance effecting the 2003 Redistricting Plan
- Resolution regarding Resident's Request to Retain Sligo Creek Parkway Address (related to Naming of Alleyway - "Winding Hill Way")
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract for Street Assessment by Engineering Firm
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Personnel Appeals Board
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Discussion of Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2. Administration)
- Re-Codification - Chapter 4. Businesses (including Article 3. Canvassers, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants)

TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2003 - WORKSESSION
- (tentative) Continued Discussion of Structure of Committee on the Environment
- Discussion of Recommended Program to Deal with Removal of Rats and Vermin in the City
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Municipal Building at 8:00 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 & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 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
Worksession:
- (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

TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)

MONDAY, JULY 14, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Municipal Building at 7:30 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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Municipal Building at 7:30 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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 - WORKSESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 - Council / Staff Retreat

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 - Takoma Park Nominating Caucus in preparation for Tuesday, November 4, 2003 City Election

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).

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

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