Posted on July 25, 19103 at 15:27:30:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
July 28, 2003. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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REVISED SINCE AGENDA MAILING
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
CLOSED SESSION, PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, July 28, 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 vote to convene in Closed Session was conducted on Monday, July 21.)
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
PUBLIC HEARING
7:45 (1) Application for General Waiver of Noise Ordinance (7777 Maple Avenue - Essex House - Emergency Generator).
REGULAR MEETING
7:55 (2) Resolution re: General Waiver of Noise Ordinance. Resolution regarding application for a General Waiver of the Noise Ordinance (7777 Maple Avenue - Essex House - Emergency Generator). Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:05 (3) Resolution re: Parking on PEPCO Property. Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PEPCO for temporary parking area. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:20 (4) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Chapter 3. Animals. Ordinance repealing and re-enacting Chapter 3. Animals with revisions, as part of the re-codification project. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
8:25 (5) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Parking Restriction. Ordinance revising the City Code restriction on parking within 25 feet of traffic control signs. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
8:30 (6) Single Reading Ordinance re: Heffner Park. Ordinance authorizing Contract for Heffner Park Renovations. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.
8:40 (7) Single Reading Ordinance re: Old Town Parking Garage. Ordinance authorizing contract for the design and engineering plan for the Old Town Parking Garage. Opportunity for public comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.
8:55 (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: Arts & Humanities Commission. Resolution effecting appointment to the Arts & Humanities Commission.
- B. Resolution re: Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA). Resolution effecting appointments to COLTA.
- C. Resolution re: Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC). Resolution effecting appointment to PSCAC.
- D. Resolution re: 2003 Summer Recess. Resolution setting forth the Council's 2003 Summer Recess.
9:00 BREAK - Scheduled 5 minute recess.
WORKSESSION
9:05 (9) Washington Adventist Hospital. Discussion of Council process regarding the Washington Adventist Hospital expansion proposal.
9:30 (10) Community Center (Stormwater Costs). Briefing on funding for stormwater costs associated with community center.
9:45 (11) Rat Control Program. Discussion of recommended program to deal with removal of rats and vermin.
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 August 4, 2003.)
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thursday, July 24, 2003
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)
Public Hearing:
- Application for General Waiver of Noise Ordinance (7777 Maple Avenue - Essex House - Emergency Generator)
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Application for General Waiver of Noise Ordinance (7777 Maple Avenue - Essex House -
Emergency Generator)
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PEPCO for Temporary
Parking Area
- 2nd Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 3. Animals
- 2nd Reading Ordinance revising Restriction on Parking within 25 Feet of Traffic Control Signs
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract for Heffner Park Renovations
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract for Design & Engineering of Old Town Parking Garage
Consent Agenda:
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Arts & Humanities Commission
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC)
- Resolution setting forth the Council's 2003 Summer Recess
Worksession:
- Discussion of Washington Adventist Hospital Expansion Proposal
- Briefing on Funding for Stormwater Costs Associated with Community Center
- Discussion of Recommended Program to Deal with Removal of Rats and Vermin
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation (NOTE: Vote to convene in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 4)
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2003 thru SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2003 - City Council 2003 Summer Recess
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (6 Grant Avenue at 7:00 p.m.)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2003 - Meeting of the Arts and Humanities Commission (Municipal Building at 7:30 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 - INTERVIEWS & WORKSESSION
Interviews:
- Ethics Commission - Arthur Gary
- Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC)
- Nuclear Free Committee (NFZ)
- Tree Commission - Cheryl Margoluis
Worksession:
- Presentation on Street Conditions and Potential Short-term Funding Mechanisms
- Discussion of Extension of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the Corn Silo located at Public Works
- Continued Discussion of Structure of Committee on the Environment
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- Re-Codification - Discussion of Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2. Administration)
- (tentative) Discussion of Applicability of Montgomery County Bill to Prohibit Smoking in Eating and Drinking Establishments
- (tentative) Discussion of Proposed Legislative Agenda
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 1. General Provisions and Chapter 2. Administration
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
- 1st Reading Ordinance designating New Location of Area B Permit Parking
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 - Meeting of the Facade Advisory Board (6 Grant Avenue at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 - WORKSESSION
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- Continued Discussion of Development Guidelines
- Re-Codification - Chapter 4. Businesses (including Article 3. Canvassers, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants)
- (tentative) Performance Measurement
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Rent Stabilization (Chapter 6. Housing)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 - Meeting of the Safe Roadways Committee (Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 - Meeting of the Arts and Humanities Commission (Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
- 2nd Reading Ordinance designating New Location of Area B Permit Parking
- 1st Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
- Resolution approving Settlement Agreement regarding Amended Starpower Franchise Agreement
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 - Council / Staff Retreat
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 - Takoma Park Nominating Caucus in preparation for Tuesday, November 4, 2003 City Election
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2003 - City Council Meeting postponed to Tuesday evening in Observance of Yom Kippur
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2003 - Voter Registration Deadline
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2003 - WORKSESSION
- City Manager's Quarterly Report
- (tentative) Discussion of Recommendations from July Presentation by Dan Burden of Walkable Communities, Inc.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
- 2nd Reading Ordinance revising Chapter 12. Trees and Vegetation
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2003 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
(Proposed) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2003 - City Council Meeting cancelled due to Tuesday City Election Day
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003 - Takoma Park City Election (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - Special Meeting of City Council to receive Certification of Election Results (7:30 p.m. Council Chambers)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2003 - Offices CLOSED in Observance of Veteran's Day
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2003 - Swearing-in Ceremony - New City Council
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE July 14; PUBLICATION DATE July 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
- Discussion of Stormwater Drainage on Private Property (September 2003)
- Update on County's Rental Housing Inspection Program (November 2003)
- Presentation on Code Enforcement (Code Enforcement Specialist)
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 (October, January, April, July)
- Washington Adventist Hospital (WAH) Expansion Proposal (Development Review Findings and Traffic Review)
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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