Posted on December 03, 19101 at 17:11:32:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
December 3, 2001. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, December 3, 2001
AGENDA
INTERVIEWS
7:30 (1) Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) - Gayle
Fisher-Stewart and Larry Rubin
(2) Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee - Julie Boddy
SPECIAL SESSION
7:40 (3) 1st Reading Ordinance re: False Alarms. Ordinance adopting false alarm
regulations. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
7:45 (4) 2nd 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 second reading.
WORKSESSION
7:50 (5) Noise Survey. Presentation of Montgomery County "Community Baseline
Noise Survey" (presenter: Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection,
Program Manager, Tom Ogle).
8:20 (6) Community Oriented Policing. Discussion of renewing an emphasis on
Community Oriented Policing.
8:50 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
8:55 (7) Youth/Teen Center. Discussion of proposed Youth/Teen Center possible
lease of vacant property on Carroll Avenue.
9:15 (8) Farmers Market. Discussion of extending farmers market through winter
season at current location.
9:30 (9) City Administrator's Compensation. Discussion of City Administrator's
annual salary adjustment.
9:40 ADJOURNMENT
CLOSED SESSION
Proposed Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter, pursuant to Annotated Code of
Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i).
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thursday, November 29, 2001
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 and Larry Rubin
- Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee - Julie Boddy
Special Session:
- 1st Reading Ordinance adopting False Alarm Regulations
- 2nd Reading Ordinance regarding Benefits for Employees called to Active Military Duty
Worksession:
- Presentation of Montgomery County "Community Baseline Noise Survey"
- Discussion of Renewing Emphasis on Community Oriented Policing
- Discussion of Proposed Youth/Teen Center Possible Lease of Vacant Property on Carroll
Avenue
- Discussion of Extending Farmers Market through Winter at Current Location
- Discussion of City Administrator's Annual Salary Adjustment
Closed Session:
- Personnel Matter
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2001 - City Council Meeting with Montgomery County Fire
Administrator to discuss concerns over new fire station (Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING, CONSENT AGENDA,
WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance adopting False Alarm Regulations
- Resolution authorizing Purchase of Property at 718 Maplewood Avenue
- Resolution extending Takoma Junction Loan
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)
- Discussion of City Rodent Control Efforts
- Update on Code Enforcement
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 - SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Special Session:
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
Worksession:
- Update from Progressive Montgomery on Community Outreach Activities
- Presentation and Discussion of Projected FY02 Revenues and FY03 Revenues/Expenditures
- Discussion of Councilmember Appointments to Various Boards and Committees (COG and
TPVFD)
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed Construction of Skateboard Park
Regular Meeting:
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
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
- Presentation of FY01 Financial Audit
- Update on Staff Progress with FY02 Council Goals (Adopted Initiatives)
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- (tentative) Resolution regarding Construction of Skateboard Park
Worksession:
- Discussion of Additional Council Goals and Changes in Existing Goals
- Discussion of FY02 CIP "Hold" Items
- (tentative) Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2002 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2002 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Presidents Day
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE January 7; PUBLICATION DATE January 24.
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
- 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
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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