City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, May 21, 2001


Posted on May 18, 19101 at 13:42:02:

From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
May 21, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time frames.

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REVISED SINCE AGENDA MAILING


CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
INTERVIEW, PRESENTATIONS, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL

7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, May 21, 2001

AGENDA

INTERVIEW

7:30 (1) Ethics Commission - Mark Freedman

PRESENTATIONS

7:35 (2) Civilian Review Boards. Presentation of alternative structures of Civilian Review Boards and discussion of legal issues pertaining to Civilian Review Boards.

8:00 (3) Gypsy Moth Spraying. Presentation by Department of Agriculture regarding the results of the recent spraying for gypsy moths.

SPECIAL SESSION

8:15 (4) Resolution re: Day Laborers. Resolution regarding day laborers located at shopping center in Takoma/Langley area. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.

WORKSESSION

8:30 (5) Used Car Lot Proposal. Discussion of used car lot proposal to be located at Ethan Allen and New Hampshire Avenue.

8:45 (6) Cherry / Colby Neighborhood Access to Hiker/Biker Trail. Continued discussion of short-term options for connections to the Sligo Creek Hiker/Biker Trail for the Cherry/Colby neighborhood.

9:15 - BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.

9:20 (7) Domestic Partner Issue. Discussion of Montgomery County domestic partner issue.

BUDGET WORKSESSION

9:30 (8) Proposed FY02 Budget.

- Recreation
- Reconciliation

10:00 ADJOURN

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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, May 18, 2001


SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2001 - Ward 2 Walking City Council Meeting (3:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2001 - INTERVIEW, PRESENTATIONS, SPECIAL SESSION, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Interview:
- Ethics Commission - Mark Freedman
Presentation:
- Presentation of Alternative Structures of Civilian Review Boards and Discussion of Legal Issues Pertaining to Civilian Review Boards
- Presentation by Department of Agriculture regarding Results of Recent Spraying for Gypsy Moths
Special Session:
- Resolution regarding Day Laborers Located at Shopping Center (Takoma/Langley Area)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Used Car Lot Proposal at Ethan Allen and New Hampshire Avenue
- Continued Discussion of Short-term Options for Connections to Sligo Creek Hiker/Biker Trail for Cherry/Colby Neighborhood
- Discussion of Montgomery County Domestic Partner Issue
Budget Worksession:
- Proposed FY02 Budget (Recreation, Reconciliation)

TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001 - PUBLIC RECEPTION - Extending Appreciation to William H. Hussmann, Chairman, Montgomery County Planning Board (Municipal Building Lobby at 7:00 p.m.)

TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- Mayoral Proclamation Recognizing and Honoring Gloria Walker-Johnson upon Retirement from City Employment
- Resolution expressing Appreciation to William H. Hussmann, Chairman, Montgomery County Planning Board
- Resolution recognizing Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) Members Dr. Cravens and Sarge Johnson
- Resolution regarding Renaming of Eastridge Park
- Resolution approving Seventh Amended and Restated Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) Agreement
- 1st Reading Ordinance adopting the FY02 Storm Water Budget
- 1st Reading Ordinance establishing the FY02 Tax Rate
- 1st Reading Ordinance approving and adopting the FY02 City Budget (including FY02-FY06 Capital Improvements Program (CIP))
- 1st Reading Ordinance adopting Employee Pay Plan - Police Officers
- 1st Reading Ordinance adopting Employee Pay Plan - Staff Covered by AFSCME Contract
- 1st Reading Ordinance adopting Employee Pay Plan - Management and Staff not Covered by a Collective Bargaining Contract
Worksession:
- Update by Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
- (tentative) Briefing on Census Data

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2001 - Meeting of the Ethics Commission (Rooms 1 & 2, Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.)

MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2001 - WORKSESSION
- Discussion of Contract Award for Architectural Design of Community Center
- Presentation and Discussion of Legal Analysis of Gun Task Force Legislative Recommendations
- Discussion of Re-Codification - Proposed Changes to City Charter

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance approving Establishment of Police 25-Year Retirement Plan
- (tentative) Resolution ratifying Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME
- 2nd Reading Ordinance adopting the FY02 Storm Water Budget
- 2nd Reading Ordinance establishing the FY02 Tax Rate
- 2nd Reading Ordinance approving and adopting the FY02 City Budget (including FY02-FY06 Capital Improvements Program (CIP))
- 2nd Reading Ordinance adopting Employee Pay Plan - Police Officers
- 2nd Reading Ordinance adopting Employee Pay Plan - Staff Covered by AFSCME Contract
- 2nd Reading Ordinance adopting Employee Pay Plan - Management and Staff not Covered by a Collective Bargaining Contract
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract Award for Architectural Design of Community Center
Worksession:
- Presentation and Discussion of West Nile Task Force Report
- Discussion of Proposal for Youth Outreach Program

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2001 - SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Special Session:
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance approving Establishment of Police 25-Year Retirement Plan
- (tentative) Resolution ratifying Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 400
Worksession:
- Briefing on Status of Transit Center (Takoma/Langley Shopping Center)
- City Administrator's Report on Implementation, Impact and Enforcement of City's Noise Ordinance

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2001 - Meeting of the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee (Room 2, Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.)

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 thru WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001 - City Council attending Annual Maryland Municipal League (MML) Convention

MONDAY, JULY 2, 2001 - WORKSESSION
- City Administrator's Quarterly Report

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2001 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Independence Day

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
- Resolution approving Renewal of Interim Telecommunications Agreement with MFS
- Resolution approving Renewal of Interim Telecommunications Agreement with Cavalier

MONDAY, JULY 16, 2001 - WORKSESSION

MONDAY, JULY 23, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, JULY 30, 2001 - (Tentative) Council/Staff Retreat

TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2001 through SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 - Proposed City Council 2001 Summer Recess (August)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2001 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Labor Day

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 - WORKSESSION

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 - City Council Meeting postponed to Tuesday, September 18, in Observance of Rosh Hashanah

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 - WORKSESSION

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2001 - WORKSESSION
- City Administrator's Quarterly Report

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2001 - Nominating Caucus (Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 7500 Maple Avenue at 8:00 p.m.)

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE MAY 7; PUBLICATION DATE MAY 24.

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
- Consideration of Ordinance to Enact County's False Alarm Ordinance
- Update on Status of Implementation of Red Light Camera Program
- Flower Avenue Reconstruction
- Recommendation regarding Contract Award for Administration of Emergency Assistance Program
- Genetic Discrimination (Montgomery County Legislation)
- Guidelines for Open Space Maintenance
- Update on West Nile Virus Task Force

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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).

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Catherine E.W. Sartoph, CMC
City Clerk
(301) 270-1700, x206

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