Posted on October 01, 19101 at 16:17:55:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
October 1, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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REVISED SINCE MAILING
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
PUBLIC FORUM, INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, October 1, 2001
AGENDA
PUBLIC FORUM
7:30 (1) Fire Station Design. Presentation of proposed design of Takoma Park Fire Station and opportunity for public comments.
INTERVIEWS
8:00 (2) Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Wolfgang Mergner, Stacey Gurian-Sherman, Brian Vaughan, Debora J. McCormick
SPECIAL SESSION
8:10 (3) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Pay Plan (AFSCME). Ordinance adopting pay plan for employees covered by AFSCME Union Contract. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
WORKSESSION
8:15 (4) Street Naming. Discussion of naming of street near Domer Avenue ("Sean Street").
8:25 (5) Noise Ordinance. Presentation of City Administrator's report on implementation, impact and enforcement of City's Noise Ordinance.
8:35 (6) Quarterly Report. Presentation of City Administrator's Quarterly Report.
8:50 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
8:55 (7) 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
Monday, October 1, 2001
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2001 - PUBLIC FORUM, INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Public Forum:
- Presentation of Proposed Design of Takoma Park Fire Station and Opportunity for Public Comments
Interviews:
- Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Wolfgang Mergner, Stacey Gurian-Sherman, Brian Vaughan and Debora J. McCormick
Special Session:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance adopting FY02 Pay Plan for Employees Covered by AFSCME Contract
Worksession:
- Discussion of Naming of Street near Domer Avenue ("Sean Street")
- City Administrator's Report on Implementation, Impact and Enforcement of City's Noise Ordinance
- City Administrator's Quarterly Report
- Re-Codification Continued Discussion of Proposed Amendments to City Charter
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 - INTERVIEWS, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Interviews:
- Tree Commission - Jeff Trunzo
Regular Meeting:
- Mayoral Proclamation recognizing 7th Annual Montgomery County Diversity Day (Thursday, October 18, 2001)
- 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
- (tentative) Resolution extending Takoma Junction Loan
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing FY02 Budget Amendment No.1
- 2nd Reading Ordinance appointing Election Judges for City Election
- 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Revisions to Chapter 6, Article 7 (Landlord Tenant Relations) - Rent Stabilization Increases
Consent Agenda:
- Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes
- Resolution effecting Appointments to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC)
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Tree Commission
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 - SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Special Session:
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
Worksession:
- Update regarding Police Intervention Process and Organizational Diversity
- Discussion of Special Exception Application (8401 Piney Branch)
- Discussion of Proposed Ordinance regarding Licensing of Peddlers, Transient Merchants, and Vendors, and Permitting of Solicitors
- Discussion of Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recommendations
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed Revisions to City Charter
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Charter Amendment Resolution revising City Charter
- 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) 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
- 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
- 2nd Reading Charter Amendment Resolution revising City Charter
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
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2001 - DEADLINE to file petition with the City Clerk's Office, requesting that the Charter Amendment be submitted as a referendum question to the voters of the City of Takoma Park.
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 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).
For more general information on the City of Takoma Park, visit our website:
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Catherine E.W. Sartoph, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 270-1700, x206