Posted on January 26, 19101 at 15:16:57:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday, January
29, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 29, 2001 - Council Chambers
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION - Recognizing the Columbia Union College Presidential Inauguration of Randal Wisbey
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
REGULAR MEETING
7:40 (1) Resolution re: Community Center Design. Resolution regarding the design for the new Community Center. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:10 (2) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Peddler/Transient Merchant Ordinance. Ordinance amending Peddler/Transient Merchant Ordinance. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
8:20 (3) 2nd 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 second reading.
WORKSESSION
8:25 (4) Task Force on Gun Violence Report. Discussion of Council's strategy for dealing with the Task Force recommendations.
8:55 (5) Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC). Briefing on recent actions of the PSCAC.
9:15 - BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
9:20 (6) Hot Spots Program. Briefing by Police Chief regarding status of Hot Spots Program.
9:35 (7) Trash/Recycling. Update on trash and recycling collection.
9:45 (8) Corporation Counsel Hourly Rate. Discussion of hourly rate for Corporation Counsel services.
10:00 ADJOURNMENT
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Wednesday, January 24, 2001
MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding New Community Center Design
- 2nd Reading Ordinance amending Peddler/Transient Merchant Ordinance
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Installation of Speed Hump on Grant Avenue
Worksession:
- Discussion of Council's Strategy for Dealing with Recommendations in Task Force on Gun Violence Report
- Briefing on Recent Actions of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
- Police Chief Briefing on Status of "Hot Spots" Program
- Update on Trash/Recycling Collection
- Discussion of Corporation Counsel Hourly Rate
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2001 - Meeting of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 8:00-10:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2001 - INTERVIEWS, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Interviews:
- Ethics Commission - Kevin Sturtevant
- Free Burma Committee - Ka Hsaw Wa
Worksession:
- Discussion of Takoma Park Family Resource Center
- Discussion of FY01 Revenues/Expenditures and Funding of Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) "Hold" Items
Closed Session:
- Discussion of City Administrator's Goals and Objectives
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001 - PRESENTATION, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Presentation:
- Overview of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Programs (presented by: Executive Director Michael Rogers)
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding the Conservation Fund for Acquisition of Sligo Mills
- Resolution adopting Proposed New Investment Policy
Worksession:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2001 - OFFICES CLOSED in Observance of Presidents Day
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001 - INTERVIEW, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Interview:
- Free Burma Committee - Katharine Redford
Worksession:
- Update on Silver Spring Interfaith Housing Coalition (SSIHC) Takoma Park Projects
- Discussion of West Nile Virus Committee Research
- Discussion of Amendments to Article 7. Landlord-Tenant Relations
Closed Session:
- Legal Advice regarding Telecommunications Policy
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- Discussion of Amendments to Article 7. Landlord-Tenant Relations
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2001 - Meeting of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 8:00-10:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Abandonment of Fenton / Chicago Avenue
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing:
- Hayward Avenue Special Assessment for Alleyway Improvements
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001 - WORKSESSION
- Discussion of Abandonment of Fenton / Chicago Avenue
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
- Resolution authorizing Hayward Avenue Special Assessment for Alleyway Improvements
- Resolution regarding Abandonment of Fenton / Chicago Avenue
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001 - Meeting of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 8:00-10:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2001 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2001 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 28 Allocations
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2001 - Meeting of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 8:00-10:00 p.m.)
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
- Single Reading Ordinance awarding Contract for Grants Coordinator
- Discussion of Abandonment of Aspen/Colby Right-of-Way
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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:
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Catherine E.W. Sartoph, CMC
City Clerk
(301) 270-1700, x206