Posted on June 13, 19103 at 16:22:19:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
June 16, 2003. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, June 16, 2003
AGENDA
6:30 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 and later reconvene in open session for the Worksession at 7:30 p.m.)
WORKSESSION
7:30 (1) Traffic Study Report. Presentation of the City's traffic consultant report on the Washington Adventist Hospital/Columbia Union College Traffic Study.
8:15 (2) Stormwater Options. Discussion of stormwater options related to the community center construction project.
9:00 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
9:05 (3) Area "B" Permit Parking. Discussion of the disposition of Area "B" Permit Parking as a result of the Metropolitan Branch Trail construction.
9:20 (4) Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Proposed Revisions to Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation.
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 June 30, 2003.)
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, June 13, 2003
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2003 - CLOSED SESSION & WORKSESSION
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Council will convene at 6:30 p.m. to conduct vote to immediately convene in Closed Session)
Worksession:
- City's Traffic Consultant Report on Washington Adventist Hospital/Columbia Union College Traffic Study
- Discussion of Disposition of Area "B" Permit Parking as Result of Metropolitan Branch Trail Construction
- Discussion of Stormwater Options related to Community Center Construction Project
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Proposed Revisions to Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Vote to convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30)
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 - CLOSED SESSION, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Council vote to convene at 6:30 p.m. conducted on Monday, June 16)
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
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY04 Storm Water Budget
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Street Sweeper (Green Machine)
- 2nd Reading Ordinance effecting the 2003 Redistricting Plan
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Budget Amendment #2
- 2nd Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 6. Housing related to the City's MOU with Montgomery County for Rental Housing Inspection Services
- Resolution authorizing Grant Application for Construction Funding for Metropolitan Branch Trail
- Resolution supporting the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) request to Congress to Support a National Capital Region Mutual Aid Authorization Act
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 3. Animals
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Proposed Revisions to Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Vote to convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7)
FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of Independence Day
MONDAY, JULY 7, 2003 - CLOSED SESSION, INTERVIEW & WORKSESSION
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Council vote to convene at 6:30 p.m. conducted on Monday, June 30)
Interview:
- Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee - Milton Johnson
Worksession:
- Staff Presentation of Preliminary Findings on Washington Adventist Hospital Expansion Proposal
- (tentative) Proposal for Modification of Takoma Park Referendum Process
- Discussion of Recommended Program to Deal with Removal of Rats and Vermin in the City
- (tentative) Discussion of Applicability of Montgomery County Bill to Prohibit Smoking in Eating and Drinking Establishments
- City Manager's Quarterly Report
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Vote to convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14)
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2003 - CLOSED SESSION, INTERVIEW, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Council vote to convene at 6:30 p.m. conducted on Monday, July 7)
Interview:
- Arts & Humanities Commission
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Budget Amendment #2
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: Revisions to Chapter 3. Animals
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: Revision to Restriction on Parking within 25 feet of Traffic Control Signs
Worksession:
- (tentative) Continued Discussion of Structure of Committee on the Environment
- Re-Codification - Discussion of Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2. Administration)
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Vote to convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21)
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, JULY 21, 2003 - CLOSED SESSION, INTERVIEW & WORKSESSION
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Council vote to convene at 6:30 p.m. conducted on Monday, July 14)
Interview:
- Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) - Eric Denchfield
Worksession:
- Presentation on Takoma Park Pedestrian Safety Issues (by: Dan Burden of Walkable Communities, Inc.)
- Briefing on ICLEI Conference and Climate Change Initiatives
- Discussion of Development Guidelines
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Vote to convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 28)
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2003 - Public Forum on Washington Adventist Hospital Expansion Proposal
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Vote to convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21)
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Revisions to Chapter 3. Animals
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Revision to Restriction on Parking within 25 Feet of Traffic Control Signs
Consent Agenda:
- (tentative) Resolution effecting Appointment to Arts & Humanities Commission
- (tentative) Resolution effecting Appointment to Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)
- (tentative) Resolution effecting Appointment to Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Washington Adventist Hospital Expansion Proposal
- Presentation of Takoma Transportation Study - Final Report (by: DMJM Harris Consultant)
(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
- Re-Codification - Chapter 4. Businesses (including Article 3. Canvassers, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants)
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Rent Stabilization (Chapter 6. Housing)
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 June 16; PUBLICATION DATE June 27.
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
- Discussion of Stormwater Drainage on Private Property
- Discussion of Ordinance restricting Parking within 25 Feet of Traffic Control Signs
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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public meeting or public hearing, and who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or
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least 48 hours in advance, at the telephone number listed in the notice or through the Maryland
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Catherine E.Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 891-7206