Posted on February 08, 19101 at 14:55:06:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday, February
12, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
RECEPTION, PRESENTATION, REGULAR MEETING & CLOSED SESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 12, 2001 - Council Chambers
7:00 RECEPTION - Celebrating the Kick-off of the New Community Organizer
Activities, and Welcoming Executive Director Michael Rogers of the Metropolitan Washington
Council of Governments. (Refreshments will be served in the Municipal Building Lobby.)
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENT - Official Announcement and Kick-off of New Community Organizer
Activities
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 12/4/00, 12/11/00 and 1/16/01
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
PRESENTATION
7:50 (1) Overview of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)
Programs (presented by: Executive Director Michael Rogers)
REGULAR MEETING
8:10 (2) Resolution re: Sligo Mills Property Acquisition. Resolution authorizing
staff to negotiate use of up to 25% of the City's annual Program Open Space (POS) funds for
acquisition of the Sligo Mills property. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on
resolution.
8:30 (3) Resolution re: Conservation Fund. Resolution regarding the Conservation
Fund for acquisition of Sligo Mills property. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote
on resolution.
8:40 (4) Resolution re: Snow and Ice Removal. Resolution supporting the
proposed County Snow and Ice Removal Policy. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to
vote on resolution.
8:55 (5) Resolution re: Investment Policy. Resolution adopting proposed new
Investment Policy. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
9:10 - BREAK - 5-minute scheduled recess.
9:15 (6) 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY01 Budget Amendment. Ordinance
authorizing amendment to FY01 Budget to release "hold" on funds for FY01 Capital
Improvements Projects. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first
reading.
9:20 (7) Resolution re: Corporation Counsel Hourly Rate. Resolution increasing
the hourly rate for Corporation Counsel from $100/hour to $125/hour. Opportunity for citizen
comments; Council to vote on resolution.
9:30 ADJOURNMENT
CLOSED SESSION
Proposed Closed Session to (1) receive legal advice and (2) continue discussion of
the City Administrator's goals and objectives, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State
Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(7) and (1)(i).
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Wednesday, February 7, 2001
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001 - RECEPTION, PRESENTATION, REGULAR MEETING
& CLOSED SESSION
Reception:
- Celebrating the Kick-off of the New Community Organizer Activities, and Welcoming Executive
Director Michael Rogers of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (Refreshments
will be served in the Municipal Building Lobby).
Announcement:
- Official Announcement and Kick-off of New Community Organizer Activities
Presentation:
- Overview of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Programs (presented
by: Executive Director Michael Rogers)
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution authorizing Staff to Negotiate Use of up to 25% of Annual Program Open Space
(POS) Funds for Acquisition of Sligo Mills Property
- Resolution regarding the Conservation Fund for Acquisition of Sligo Mills
- Resolution supporting Proposed County Snow and Ice Removal Policy
- Resolution adopting Proposed New Investment Policy
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing FY01 Budget Amendment (Release "Hold" on Funds for
FY01 Capital Improvements Projects)
- Resolution increasing Corporation Counsel Hourly Rate
Closed Session:
- Legal Advice
- Continued Discussion of City Administrator's Goals and Objectives
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2001 - OFFICES CLOSED in Observance of Presidents Day
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001 - INTERVIEWS, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Interviews:
- Free Burma Committee - Katharine Redford
- Ethics Commission - Maureen McKenna and Kevin Sturtevant
- Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Alpheus Fair and Lora Meisner
Worksession:
- Update on Silver Spring Interfaith Housing Coalition (SSIHC) Takoma Park Projects
- Update from Newsletter Editor
- Discussion of Amendments to Article 7. Landlord-Tenant Relations
Closed Session:
- Legal Advice regarding Telecommunications Policy
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING, PRESENTATION, REGULAR
MEETING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Takoma Park Sectional Map Amendments
Presentation:
- Montgomery College Expansion Design for New Buildings
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution endorsing Takoma Park Family Resource Center
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing FY01 Budget Amendment (Release "Hold" on Funds for
FY01 Capital Improvements Projects)
- Resolution authorizing Collection of Donations for Emergency Assistance Program through
Stormwater Billing Process
Worksession:
- Discussion of West Nile Virus Committee Research
- (tentative) Discussion of Amendments to Article 7. Landlord-Tenant Relations
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of FY02 Initiatives from Council Priorities Implementation Plans; and Presentation of
Possible Benchmarks for each Department/Team
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
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of FY02 Initiatives from Council Priorities Implementation Plans; and Presentation of
Possible Benchmarks for each Department/Team
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARINGS & REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearings:
- Hayward Avenue Special Assessment for Alleyway Improvements
- Maryland Department of Agriculture Gypsy Moth County and Proposal to Spray
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Takoma Park Sectional Map Amendments
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001 - WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- Discussion of Abandonment of Fenton / Chicago Avenue
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of Preliminary Revenues and Expenditures for FY02 Budget and Implementation of
Council Goals
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.)
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2001 - Proposed FY02 Budget provided to Council
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2001 - Proposed FY02 Budget available to Public
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2001 - WORKSESSION
Budget Worksession:
- Overview of Highlights from Proposed FY02 Budget and Presentation of Recently Developed
Revenue Handbook
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing:
- Proposed FY02 Budget
Regular Meeting:
- (tentative) Resolution regarding Revisions to Recommendations on Takoma Park Sectional Map
Amendments
MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed FY02 Budget
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2001 - Ward 3 Walking City Council Meeting (2:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 28 Allocations
Budget Worksession:
- Proposed FY02 Budget (Specific Sections to be Announced)
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
MONDAY, MAY 7, 2001 - WORKSESSION
Budget Worksession:
- Proposed FY02 Budget (Specific Sections to be Announced)
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
Budget Worksession:
- Proposed FY02 Budget (Specific Sections to be Announced)
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2001 - WORKSESSION
Budget Worksession:
- Proposed FY02 Budget (Specific Sections to be Announced)
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
- 1st Reading Ordinances adopting FY02 Budget (including FY02-06 CIP)
MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2001 - SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
- 2nd Reading Ordinances adopting FY02 Budget (including FY02-06 CIP)
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2001 - WORKSESSION
SUNDAY, JUNE 24 thru WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001 - City Council attending Annual
Maryland Municipal League (MML) Convention
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
- Discussion of Funding for Community Center
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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