Posted on April 19, 19101 at 15:59:38:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
April 23, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
INTERVIEWS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 23, 2001 - Council Chambers
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
INTRODUCTION - City Arborist Brett Linkletter
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 3/26, 4/2 and 4/9
CITIZEN COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's agenda)
INTERVIEWS
7:40 (1) Nuclear Free Committee Tom Roberts, Carl Smith
(2) Personnel Appeals Board Sandra Coles-Bell
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Opportunity for citizens to comment on the following items:
7:50 (3) Proposed FY02 Budget.
8:05 (4) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 28 Allocations.
REGULAR MEETING
8:15 (5) Resolution re: Fenton / Chicago Abandonment. Resolution regarding the abandonment of Fenton Street (realignment) and Chicago Avenue. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:30 (6) Resolution re: "Bike to Work Day". Resolution establishing May 4, 2001 as "Bike to Work Day" in the Metropolitan Washington Region. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:35 (7) Resolution re: World Bank Bonds. Resolution opposing purchase of World Bank Bonds. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:40 - BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
WORKSESSION
8:45 (8) Pedestrian Bridge (Cherry Avenue). Discussion of City's written request to Park & Planning for a pedestrian bridge at Cherry to provide neighborhood access to the Sligo Creek Hiker/Biker Trail.
BUDGET WORKSESSION
9:05 (9) Proposed FY02 Budget
- Library
- Cable
- Information Systems
- Police Department
- General Government
- Non-Departmental
- Debt Service
10:00 ADJOURNMENT
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thursday, April 19, 2001
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2001 - Ward 3 Walking City Council Meeting (2:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2001 - INTERVIEWS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Introduction:
- New Arborist - Brett Linkletter
Interviews:
- Nuclear Free Committee Tom Roberts, Carl Smith
- Personnel Appeals Board Sandra Coles-Bell
Public Hearing:
- Proposed FY02 Budget
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 28 Allocations
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Abandonment of Fenton / Chicago Avenue
- Resolution establishing May 4, 2001 as "Bike to Work Day" in the Metropolitan Washington Region
- Resolution opposing Purchase of World Bank Bonds
Worksession:
- Discussion of City's Written Request to Park & Planning for Pedestrian Bridge at Cherry Avenue
Budget Worksession:
- Proposed FY02 Budget (Library, Cable, Information Systems, Police Department, General Government, Non-Departmental, Debt Service)
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 - (Tentative) Council Retreat
MONDAY, MAY 7, 2001 - PUBLIC RECEPTION - Extending Appreciation to Members of the Task Force on Gun Violence (Municipal Building Lobby at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 7, 2001 - SPECIAL SESSION, INTERVIEW, PUBLIC HEARING, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Special Session:
- Resolution extending Appreciation to Members of the Task Force on Gun Violence
Interview:
- Personnel Appeals Board - Gary Reisner
Public Hearing:
- Constant Yield Tax Rate
Worksession:
- Discussion of Guidelines for City Council Walking Meetings
Budget Worksession:
- Proposed FY02 Budget (Public Works, Storm Water Management Fund, Capital Improvements Program (CIP), Reserves
- Equipment Replacement Reserve and Emergency Reserve)
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Renaming of Eastridge Park
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution recognizing Police Officer of the Year
- Single Reading Ordinance awarding Contract for Programmer for Youth Outreach Programs
Budget Worksession:
- Proposed FY02 Budget (Recreation, Housing and Community Development Divisions, Special Revenue Fund)
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2001 - Ward 2 Walking City Council Meeting (2:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2001 - WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of Short-term Options for Connections to Sligo Creek Hiker/Biker Trail for Cherry/Colby Neighborhood
Budget Worksession:
- Proposed FY02 Budget (Reconciliation)
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
- 1st Reading Ordinances adopting FY02 Budget (including FY02-06 CIP)
- Resolution regarding Renaming of Eastridge Park
MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2001 - WORKSESSION
- Discussion of Contract Award for Architectural Design of Community Center
- Discussion of Re-Codification - Proposed Changes to City Charter
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
- 2nd Reading Ordinances adopting FY02 Budget (including FY02-06 CIP)
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract Award for Architectural Design of Community Center
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2001 - WORKSESSION
SUNDAY, JUNE 24 thru WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001 - City Council attending Annual Maryland Municipal League (MML) Convention
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE APRIL 2; PUBLICATION DATE APRIL 20.
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
- Recommendation regarding Contract Award for Administration of Emergency Assistance Program
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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