Posted on February 26, 19101 at 09:11:14:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
February 26, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
PUBLIC HEARING, PRESENTATION, REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION,
BUDGET WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 26, 2001 - Council Chambers
7:00 RECEPTION - Welcoming new Recreation Director Debra Haiduven.
(Refreshments will be served in the Municipal Building Lobby.)
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
INTRODUCTION - Recreation Director Debra Haiduven
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
CITIZEN COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's agenda)
PUBLIC HEARING - Opportunity for residents to comment on the following:
7:40 (1) Takoma Park Sectional Map Amendments
PRESENTATION
8:00 (2) Montgomery College Expansion Design for New Buildings
REGULAR MEETING
8:30 (3) Resolution re: Family Resource Center. Resolution endorsing Takoma
Park Family Resource Center. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:40 (4) 2nd 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
second reading.
8:45 (5) Resolution re: Emergency Assistance Program. Resolution authorizing
collection of donations for the Emergency Assistance Program through the stormwater billing
process. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:55 (6) Resolution re: Governor's Task Force. Resolution recommending persons
to be appointed to the Governor's "Crossroads Task Force." Opportunity for citizen comments;
Council to vote on resolution.
9:00 (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 (1/29 and 2/12).
B. Resolution re: Free Burma Committee. Resolution effecting appointments to
the Free Burma Committee.
C. Resolution re: Ethics Commission. Resolution effecting appointments to the
Ethics Commission.
D. Resolution re: Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee. Resolution
effecting appointments to the PSCAC.
9:05 - BREAK - Scheduled 5 minute recess.
WORKSESSION
9:10 (8) West Nile Virus Committee. Discussion of West Nile Virus Committee
research.
BUDGET WORKSESSION
9:30 (9) FY02 Budget (Council Initiatives / Benchmarks). Discussion of any new
Council initiatives for inclusion in FY02 budget and presentation of possible benchmarks for each
Department/Team.
10:00 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 21, 2001
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2001 - RECEPTION/INTRODUCTION, PUBLIC HEARING,
PRESENTATION, REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION, BUDGET WORKSESSION &
CLOSED SESSION
Reception:
- Welcoming the New Recreation Director Debra Haiduven (Refreshments will be served in the
Municipal Building Lobby).
Introduction:
- New Recreation Director Debra Haiduven
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
- Resolution recommending Persons for Appointment to Governor's "Crossroads Task Force"
Consent Agenda:
- Adoption of Minutes
- Resolution effecting Appointments to the Free Burma Committee
- Resolution effecting Appointments to the Ethics Commission
- Resolution effecting Appointments to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC)
Worksession:
- Discussion of West Nile Virus Committee Research
Budget Worksession:
- Discussion of any New Council Initiatives for Inclusion in FY02 Budget and Presentation of
Possible Benchmarks for each Department/Team
Closed Session:
- Legal Advice
- Continued Discussion of City Administrator's Goals and Objectives
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, PRESENTATION, BUDGET
WORKSESSION & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Abandonment of Fenton / Chicago Avenue
Presentation:
- Update on Silver Spring Civic Building
Budget Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of any New Council Initiatives for Inclusion in FY02 Budget and
Direction on Benchmarks for each Department/Team
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING &
WORKSESSION
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
- 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