Posted on January 14, 19101 at 16:55:47:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Tuesday, January
16, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
PRESENTATION, PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 16, 2001 - Council Chambers
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
PRESENTATION
7:40 (1) Presentation by Architect regarding Design for New Community Center.
PUBLIC HEARING - Opportunity for citizens to comment on the following:
8:00 (2) New Community Center.
REGULAR MEETING
8:40 (3) Resolution re: Fire Station. Resolution regarding site expansion for fire station. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:55 (4) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Peddler/Transient Merchant Ordinance. Ordinance amending Peddler/Transient Merchant Ordinance. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
9:10 - BREAK - Scheduled 5 minute recess.
9:15 (5) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Speed Hump Request. Ordinance authorizing installation of speed hump on Grant Avenue. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
9:20 (6) Single Reading Ordinance re: Community Organizer. Ordinance awarding contract for Community Organizer. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.
9:35 (7) CONSENT AGENDA - There will be no discussion or comments made on the following items, unless a Councilmember requests that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda.
A. Minutes. Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes.
B. Resolution re: Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA). Resolution effecting appointment to COLTA.
WORKSESSION
9:40 (8) Police Patrols. Briefing on Police Department plans for walking and bicycle patrols.
9:55 ADJOURNMENT
CLOSED SESSION
Proposed Closed Session to receive a legal update on municipal infraction citations and pending litigation, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7).
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Tuesday, January 9, 2001
MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2001 - OFFICES CLOSED in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2001 - PRESENTATION, PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & CLOSED SESSION
Presentation / Public Hearing
- New Community Center
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Site Expansion for Fire Station
- 1st Reading Ordinance amending Peddler/Transient Merchant Ordinance
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Installation of Speed Hump on Grant Avenue
- Single Reading Ordinance awarding Contract for Community Organizer
Consent Agenda:
- Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)
Worksession:
- Briefing on Police Department Plans for Walking and Bicycle Patrols
Closed Session:
- Legal Advice (Update on Municipal Infraction Citations and Pending Litigation)
MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2001 - WORKSESSION
- Discussion of "Affordable Housing in Takoma Park - An Analysis of Rent Stabilization and Its Alternatives" Report prepared by Urban Studies and Planning Program, School of Architecture, University of Maryland at College Park
- Discussion regarding Right-of-Way and Street Design of Fenton Avenue near Montgomery College
- Discussion of Draft Administrative Regulation regarding 2-Hour Parking for Non-Permitted Vehicles within Designated Residential Permit Parking Areas
MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
- Resolution regarding New Community Center Design
- Resolution adopting Proposed New Investment Policy
- 2nd Reading Ordinance amending Peddler/Transient Merchant Ordinance
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Installation of Speed Hump on Grant Avenue
- (tentative) Resolution regarding Right-of-Way and Street Design of Fenton Avenue near Montgomery College
- (tentative) Single Reading Ordinance awarding Contract for Grants Coordinator
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2001 - WORKSESSION
- Discussion of Abandonment of Aspen/Colby Right-of-Way
- Discussion of Takoma Park Family Resource Center
- Discussion of FY01 Revenues/Expenditures and Funding of Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) "Hold" Items
- Discussion of Amendments to Article 7. Landlord-Tenant Relations and Article 8. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2001 - OFFICES CLOSED in Observance of Presidents Day
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001 - WORKSESSION
- Discussion of Amendments to Article 7. Landlord-Tenant Relations and Article 8. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2001 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing:
- Hayward Avenue Special Assessment for Alleyway Improvements
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
- Resolution authorizing Hayward Avenue Special Assessment for Alleyway Improvements
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2001 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2001 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2001 - Council/Staff Retreat
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE FEBRUARY 5; PUBLICATION DATE FEBRUARY 23.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Dehumidifier System (Municipal Building)
- Implementation of Climate Change Report
- Discussion of Proposed Ordinance instituting Semi-Annual Inspection Program for Deficient Properties
- C.A. to Submit Report by July 1, 2001, addressing Implementation, Impact and Enforcement of the Noise Ordinance
- Consideration of Ordinance to Enact County's False Alarm Ordinance
- Update on Status of Implementation of Red Light Camera Program
- Interviews for Free Burma Committee - Katherine Redford and Ha Hsaw Wa
- Flower Avenue Reconstruction
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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) 270-1700,
extension 203, 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.W. Sartoph, CMC
City Clerk
(301) 270-1700, x206