Posted on November 20, 19101 at 13:36:46:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
November 26, 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
OF CITY COUNCIL
Monday, November 26, 2001 - Council Chambers
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 11/13 and 11/19
CITIZEN COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's agenda)
REGULAR MEETING
7:35 (1) Resolution re: Recognition (Wolfgang Mergner). Resolution expressing Appreciation to Wolfgang Mergner. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
7:40 (2) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Employee Benefits (Active Military Duty). Ordinance regarding benefits for employees called to active military duty. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
7:55 (3) Single Reading Ordinance re: Feasibility Study (Cherry Avenue). Ordinance authorizing contract for a bridge feasibility study (Cherry Avenue). Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.
8:15 (4) Single Reading Ordinance re: Streetscape Improvements. Ordinance authorizing contract for streetscape improvements (City-wide and gateway locations). Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.
8:25 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
WORKSESSION
8:30 (5) Community Center. Presentation of report from the Community Center Committee.
9:00 (6) False Alarm Ordinance. Discussion of False Alarm Ordinance.
9:30 ADJOURNMENT
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Tuesday, November 20, 2001
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 & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes
- Resolution expressing Appreciation to Wolfgang Mergner
- 1st Reading Ordinance regarding Benefits for Employees called to Active Military Duty
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract for Bridge Feasibility Study (Cherry Avenue)
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract for Streetscape Improvements (City-wide and Gateways)
Worksession:
- Report of Community Center Committee
- Discussion of False Alarm Ordinance
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 - INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Interviews:
- Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Gayle Fisher-Stewart
- Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee
Special Session:
- 1st Reading Ordinance adopting False Alarm Regulations
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
- 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Benefits for Employees called to Active Military Duty
- (tentative) Resolution extending Takoma Junction Loan
Worksession:
- Presentation of Montgomery County "Community Baseline Noise Survey"
- Discussion of Renewing Emphasis on Community Oriented Policing
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
Closed Session:
- Personnel Matter
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING, CONSENT AGENDA, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance adopting False Alarm Regulations
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
Consent Agenda:
- Resolution effecting Appointment(s) to Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC)
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee
- Resolution setting forth Council's 2001 Holiday Recess
Worksession:
- Update on Solid Waste Program (Costs and Collection Tonnage)
- Report on Results of Employee Evaluations
- (tentative) Discussion of Possible Establishment of Urban Renewal District (Lee Avenue)
- Update on Code Enforcement
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
Closed Session:
- (tentative) Personnel Matter
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.)
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2002 - WORKSESSION
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, JANUARY 21 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2002 - WORKSESSION
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE November 5; PUBLICATION DATE November 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 Planning/Maintenance of Existing and Potential "Pocket" Parks
- Continued Discussion of Guidelines for City's Maintenance of Open Space
- Discussion of Ordinance regarding Licensing of Peddlers, Transient Merchants and Vendors, and Permitting of Solicitors
- Continued Discussion of Proposed Design of Takoma Park Fire Station
- Update from Progressive Montgomery on Community Outreach Activities
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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:
http://www.cityoftakomapark.org/
Catherine E.W. Sartoph, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 270-1700, x206