Posted on July 05, 19101 at 15:48:23:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
July 9, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 9, 2001 - Council Chambers
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
INTRODUCTION - Customer Service Specialist, Sophia Francisco
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 4/23, 5/07 and 5/14
CITIZEN COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's agenda)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Opportunity for citizens to comment on the following items:
7:40 (1) Gun Task Force Legislative Recommendations
8:00 (2) Speed Hump Request - Tulip Avenue
8:10 (3) Community Legacy Projects
REGULAR MEETING
8:20 (4) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Speed Hump Request. Ordinance authorizing installation of speed hump in the 500 block of Tulip Avenue. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
8:25 (5) Resolution re: Community Legacy Projects. Resolution supporting proposal for Community Legacy Projects. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:30 (6) Resolution re: Old Town Development. Resolution regarding proposed development of a restaurant/theater and deck parking in Old Town. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:40 (7) Resolution re: Self Storage Facility. Resolution regarding development of a self storage facility in the East Hampshire Center. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:55 BREAK - Scheduled 5 minute break.
9:00 (8) Resolution re: Telecommunications Agreement (MFS). Resolution approving renewal of the Interim Telecommunications Agreement with MFS. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
9:05 (9) Resolution re: Flower/Piney Branch Improvements. Resolution regarding improvements to the Flower/Piney Branch quadrant. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
9:15 (10) Resolution re: Redistricting Task Force. Resolution establishing and effecting appointments to the 2001 Redistricting Task Force.
WORKSESSION
9:20 (11) "Green" Construction Designs. Presentation regarding roof design (Carl Smith) and City's position to encourage M-NCPPC to support "Green" construction designs.
9:35 (12) Day Laborers. Briefing on the day laborer situation.
10:05 ADJOURNMENT
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thursday, July 5, 2001
THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2001 - Meeting of the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee (Council Chambers, Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, JULY 9, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Introduction:
- Customer Service Specialist - Sophia Francisco
Public Hearings:
- Gun Task Force Legislative Recommendations
- Speed Hump Request - Tulip Avenue
- Community Legacy Projects
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Ordinance regarding Speed Hump Request (Tulip Avenue)
- Resolution supporting Community Legacy Projects Proposal
- Resolution regarding Proposed Development of Restaurant/Theater and Deck Parking in Old Town
- Resolution regarding Development of Self Storage Facility in East Hampshire Center
- Resolution approving Renewal of Interim Telecommunications Agreement with MFS
- Resolution regarding Improvements to Flower / Piney Branch Quadrant
- Resolution establishing and effecting Appointments to 2001 Redistricting Task Force
Worksession:
- Presentation regarding Roof Design (Carl Smith) and City's Position to Encourage Park & Planning to Support "Green" Designs
- Briefing on Day Laborer Situation
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2001 - INTERVIEWS, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Interviews:
- Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) - David Lurie and Sean Tipton
Worksession:
- Cherry / Colby Neighborhood Access to Hiker/Biker Trail
- City Administrator's Report on Implementation, Impact and Enforcement of City's Noise Ordinance
- Discussion of Establishment and Appointment of Youth Council
- Update on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects
- Discussion of Proposed Piggyback with Montgomery County for Architectural Services
- Discussion of Appointments to Washington Adventist Hospital Facilities Planning Liaison Committee
- City Administrator's Quarterly Report
Closed Session:
- Discussion of City Administrator's Evaluation and Evaluation of City Attorney
MONDAY, JULY 23, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING, CONSENT AGENDA & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Ordinance regarding Revisions to Chapter 6, Article 7 (Landlord Tenant Relations) - Rent Stabilization Increases and Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Panel Size
- Resolution establishing and effecting Appointments to Youth Council
- 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Speed Hump Request (Tulip Avenue)
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing FY01 Budget Amendment No.2
Consent Agenda:
- Council Meeting Minutes
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Ethics Commission
- Resolution effecting Reappointments to Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)
- Resolution setting Forth City Council's 2001 Summer Recess
Worksession:
- Update regarding Establishment of Municipal Energy Authority
- Discussion of Vendor Licensing Provisions
MONDAY, JULY 30, 2001 - WORKSESSION
- Discussion of Re-Codification - Proposed Changes to City Charter
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
- Discussion of Guidelines for City's Maintenance of Open Space
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 July 16; PUBLICATION DATE August 2.
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)
- Ethan Allen Gateway
- Continued Discussion of Municipal Energy Authority
- Discussion of Youth Outreach Program
- Resolution ratifying Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME
- Ordinance regarding Pay Plan for Staff covered by AFSCME Contract
- Resolution approving Renewal of Interim Telecommunications Agreement with Cavalier
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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).
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Catherine E.W. Sartoph, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 270-1700, x206