Posted on September 10, 19101 at 12:04:50:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
September 10, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 10, 2001 - Council Chambers
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
CITIZEN COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's agenda)
REGULAR MEETING
7:40 (1) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Gun Regulation. Ordinance adopting gun regulation legislation. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
8:10 (2) 1st Reading Ordinance re: 2001 City Election. Ordinance setting forth the 2001 Nominating Caucus and City Election. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading. (NOTE: Followed by random drawing to set the order of Wards for Councilmember nominations at the Nominating Caucus.)
8:20 (3) Resolution re: Racial Equality Day. Resolution supporting the National League of Cities (NLC) sponsored "Racial Equality Day" on Wednesday, September 19, 2001. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
WORKSESSION
8:25 (4) Open Space Maintenance. Discussion of guidelines for the City's maintenance of open space.
8:45 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
8:50 (5) Jackson Avenue Construction. Discussion of construction at 916 Jackson Avenue.
9:05 (6) Re-Codification. Discussion of proposed revisions to City Code Chapters 10C and 10D (Stormwater Management), and continued discussion of revisions to City Charter Article XII (Stormwater Management).
10:05 (7) Telephone System. Discussion of proposal for an emergency purchase of a new telephone system.
10:20 ADJOURNMENT
CLOSED SESSION
Proposed Closed Session to discuss Union Negotiations (AFSCME), pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(9).
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Monday, September 10, 2001
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Ordinance adopting Gun Regulation Legislation
- 1st Reading Ordinance setting Forth the 2001 Nominating Caucus and City Election
- Resolution supporting the National League of Cities (NLC) "Racial Equality Day" (Wednesday, September 19, 2001)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Guidelines for City's Maintenance of Open Space
- Discussion of Construction at 916 Jackson Avenue
- Re-Codification - City Code Chapters 10C and 10D (Stormwater Management), and Continued Discussion of City Charter Article XII (Stormwater Management)
- Discussion of Proposal for Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
Closed Session:
- Union Negotiations (AFSCME)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 - Takoma Park Community Center Open House (7315 New Hampshire Avenue from 6:00-8:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 and TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 - City Council Meeting postponed to Wednesday, September 19th, in Observance of Rosh Hashanah
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2001 - INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Interviews:
- Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Brian Vaughan
Special Session:
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Consultant Contract
- 1st Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapters 10C and 10D (Stormwater Management)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Montgomery College Expansion (Review of Bridge Plans)
- Discussion of Proposed Application for State Grant Program for Parks
- Discussion of Ordinances regarding Revisions to Chapter 6, Article 7 (Landlord Tenant Relations) - Rent Stabilization Increases and Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Panel Size
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Proposed Amendments to City Charter
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 - Recognition Reception for Members of City Task Forces, Boards, Committees and Commissions (Upstairs in the Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 - INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Introductions - New City Staff:
- Kevin Bellamy, Recreation Outreach Manager
Presentations:
- Resolutions of Recognition on Occasion of Police Officers' Retirements Captain Gowin, Lieutenant Rosenthal, Sergeant Vermillion
Public Hearing:
- Redistricting Task Force Recommendation to Delay Possible Redistricting until 2003 City Election
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution accepting Redistricting Task Force Recommendation and supporting Continued Work of the Redistricting Task Force
- 2nd Reading Ordinance adopting Gun Regulation Legislation
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Consultant Contract
- 2nd Reading Ordinance setting Forth the 2001 Nominating Caucus and City Election
- 1st Reading Ordinance appointing Election Judges for City Election
- 2nd Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapters 10C and 10D (Stormwater Management)
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance regarding Revisions to Chapter 6, Article 7 (Landlord Tenant Relations) - Rent Stabilization Increases
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance regarding Revisions to Chapter 6, Article 7 (Landlord Tenant Relations) - Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Panel Size
- (tentative) Resolution effecting Appointments to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC)
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Continued Discussion of Proposed Amendments to City Charter
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 - Meeting of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) (Council Chambers of Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2001 - PUBLIC FORUM, INTERVIEWS & WORKSESSION
Public Forum:
- Presentation of Proposed Design of Takoma Park Fire Station and Opportunity for Public Comments
Interviews:
- (tentative) Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Stacey Gurian-Sherman
Worksession:
- (tentative) Discussion of Naming of Street near Domer Avenue ("Sean Street")
- (tentative) Discussion of Conservation Fund (Sligo Mill Property)
- (tentative) Re-Codification Chapters to be Announced
- City Administrator's Report on Implementation, Impact and Enforcement of City's Noise Ordinance
- City Administrator's Quarterly Report
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2001 - Nominating Caucus (Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 7500 Maple Avenue at 8:00 p.m.)
(Tentative) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2001 - RE-CODIFICATION WORKSESSION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2001 - Open House for Asian Community (Municipal Building from 3:00-7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2001 - DEADLINE for Voter Registration. All new registrations and changes of address must be received by the appropriate authority by this date (U.S. Citizens contact the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors of Elections; 2and Non-U.S. citizens contact the City Clerk's Office).
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Proposed Design of Takoma Park Fire Station
- 1st Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4A.1. Commercial Management Districts and Authorities - 10-Year Extension of Ordinance
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing FY02 Budget Amendment No.1
- 2nd Reading Ordinance appointing Election Judges for City Election
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Revisions to Chapter 6, Article 7 (Landlord Tenant Relations) - Rent Stabilization Increases
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Revisions to Chapter 6, Article 7 (Landlord Tenant Relations) - Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Panel Size
Worksession:
- (tentative) Re-Codification Chapters to be Announced
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2001 - Meeting of the Ethics Commission at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building (Conference Room).
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2001 - WORKSESSION
- Discussion of Special Exception Application (8401 Piney Branch)
- Discussion of Proposed Ordinance regarding Licensing of Peddlers, Transient Merchants, and Vendors, and Permitting of Solicitors
- (tentative) Discussion of Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recommendations
- (tentative) Re-Codification Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4A.1. Commercial Management Districts and Authorities - 10-Year Extension of Ordinance
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing FY02 Budget Amendment No.1
- (tentative) Resolution regarding Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recommendations
Worksession:
- (tentative) Re-Codification Chapters to be Announced
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2001 - Meeting of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) (Council Chambers of Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2001 - Meeting of the Community Action Task Force on Safety (CATS) (1st Floor Conference Room of Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2001 - RE-CODIFICATION WORKSESSION
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001 - Election Day (Municipal Building, 7500 Maple Avenue, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2001 - Special Meeting of City Council to receive Certification of Election Results (Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 7500 Maple Avenue, 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2001 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Veteran's Day
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001 - SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
- (tentative) Final Business of Out-going City Council
- Swearing-in of New City Council
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2001 - Meeting of the Community Action Task Force on Safety (CATS) (1st Floor Conference Room of Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Thru FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Thanksgiving
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2001 - Meeting of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) (Council Chambers of Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2001 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
- Resolution setting forth Council's 2001 Holiday Recess
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2001 through SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2002 - City Council 2001 Summer Recess (August)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 beginning at 12:00 (noon) Thru TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2001 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Christmas
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2001 - Meeting of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) (Council Chambers of Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.)
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE September 4; PUBLICATION DATE September 21.
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
- Discussion of Taliano's Request for Sidewalk Seating Area for Restaurant Services
- Update on Day Laborer Situation
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Catherine E.W. Sartoph, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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