Posted on September 14, 19101 at 16:09:18:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Wednesday,
September 19, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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NOTE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 and TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 - City Council Meeting postponed to Wednesday, September 19th, in Observance of Rosh Hashanah.
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Wednesday, September 19, 2001
AGENDA
INTERVIEWS
7:30 (1) Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Brian Vaughan
SPECIAL SESSION
7:35 (2) Resolution re: U.S. Tragedy. Resolution responding to attacks on Pentagon and World Trade Center. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
7:40 (3) Resolution re: 916 Jackson Avenue. Resolution amending Agreement pursuant to Resolution #1997-71 regarding development of property at 916 Jackson Avenue. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
7:45 (4) 1st Reading Ordinance re: City Code Revisions (Stormwater Management). Ordinance amending City Code Chapters 10C and 10D (Stormwater Management). Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
WORKSESSION
7:50 (5) Police Staffing Issues. Discussion of police officer injury rates and vacancies.
8:10 (6) State Grant Program. Discussion of a proposed application for funding through the State Grant Program for Parks.
8:20 (7) Revisions to Chapter 6, Article 7 (Landlord-Tenant Relations). Discussion of Ordinances revising Chapter 6, Article 7 (Landlord Tenant Relations) - rent stabilization increases and Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) panel size.
8:45 (8) Re-Codification (City Charter). Continued discussion of proposed amendments to the City Charter.
9:00 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
9:05 (9) Montgomery College Expansion. Discussion of the Montgomery College expansion project and review of the bridge plans.
9:25 (10) Re-Codification (City Charter). Continued discussion of proposed amendments to the City Charter.
10:00 ADJOURN
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, September 14, 2001
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:
- Resolution responding to Attacks on Pentagon and World Trade Center
- Resolution amending Agreement pursuant to Resolution #1997-71 regarding Development at 916 Jackson Avenue
- 1st Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapters 10C and 10D (Stormwater Management)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Police Staffing Issues - Injury Rates and Vacancies
- 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
- Discussion of Montgomery College Expansion (Review of Bridge Plans)
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
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Consultant Contract
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
- 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
- Resolution effecting Appointments to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC)
Worksession:
- Update on Day Laborer Situation
- 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 7:30 p.m.)
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) Update on Municipal Energy Authority
- (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 Special Exception Application S-2483 (Martial Arts School at 8401 Piney Branch Road/corner of Sligo Creek Road)
- (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 & WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- (tentative) Update on Police Department Intervention Process
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 Holiday Recess
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
- Discussion of Planing/Maintenance of Existing and Potential "Pocket" Parks
- Continued Discussion of Guidelines for City's Maintenance of Open Space
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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