Posted on January 04, 19102 at 13:20:05:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
January 7, 2002. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, January 7, 2002
AGENDA
SPECIAL SESSION
7:30 (1) 1st Reading Ordinance re: New Telephone System. Ordinance authorizing purchase of new telephone system. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
8:00 (2) Single Reading Ordinance re: Employment Search (Public Works Director). Ordinance authorizing contract award to Slavin & Associates for professional employment search for a Public Works Director. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.
8:10 (3) Resolution re: Live Near Your Work Program. Resolution regarding expansion of geographic eligibility boundary for program. Council to vote on resolution.
WORKSESSION
8:25 (4) Fire Station Design. Continued discussion of proposed design of Takoma Park Fire Station.
9:10 - BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
9:15 (5) Hot Spot Initiative. Update on Maryland International Corridor Hot Spot Community Initiative.
9:30 (6) Day Laborer Site Selection Panel. Discussion of City Administrator's recommendation on appointment to recommended Day Laborer Site Selection Panel.
9:35 (7) Preliminary Budget Projections. Presentation and discussion of projected FY02 revenues and FY03 revenues and expenditures.
9:55 (8) Council Representation. Discussion of Council representation on various boards and committees (e.g., Council of Governments, TPVFD Board, etc.)
10:00 ADJOURN
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE RE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK INFRASTRUCTURE BONDS 2002 SERIES A
Pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 83B, Section 2-204(16)(iv), the City of
Takoma Park will hold a public hearing on the proposed issuance of City of Takoma Park
Infrastructure Bonds 2002 Series A in connection with a loan to be made by the Maryland
Community Development Administration under its Infrastructure Loan Program. The proposed
Ordinance approves the issuance by the Council of the City of Takoma Park of up to
$2,066,000.00 in general obligation bonds for the following purposes: to construct a community
center and to pay the costs of the bond issuance and other related costs.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Takoma Park will hold a
public hearing on January 14, 2002, at 7:30 p.m., at the Municipal Center, 7500 Maple Avenue,
Takoma Park, MD 20912. All interested persons should attend the public hearing. Written
comments also may be sent to Attn: City Clerk, City of Takoma Park, 7500 Maple Avenue,
Takoma Park, MD 20912.
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, January 4, 2002
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2002 - SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Special Session:
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
- Single Reading Ordinance awarding Contract to Slavin & Associates for Search for Public Works Director
- Resolution regarding Expansion of Geographic Eligibility Boundary for Live Near Your Work Program
Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of Proposed Design of Takoma Park Fire Station
- Update on Maryland International Corridor Hot Spot Community Initiative
- City Administrator's Recommendation on Appointment to Recommended Day Laborer Site Selection Panel
- Presentation and Discussion of Projected FY02 Revenues and FY03 Revenues/Expenditures
- Discussion of Councilmember Appointments to Various Boards and Committees (COG and TPVFD)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2002 - Meeting of the Ethics Commission (7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building)
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed Issuance of 2002 Infrastructure Financing Bonds (Construction of Community Center Project)
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Issuance of 2002 Infrastructure Financing Bonds (Construction of Community Center Project)
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
- Resolution regarding Grant Proposal to the State Community Parks and Playground Fund for Development of the Heffner "Super-Accessible" Park
Worksession:
- Update from Progressive Montgomery on Community Outreach Activities
- Presentation regarding Proposed Construction of Skateboard Park
- Report of Community Center Advisory Committee
- Discussion of Possible Establishment of Urban Renewal District (Lee Avenue)
- Presentation of City Manager's Quarterly Report
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2002 - Meeting of the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee (7:45 p.m. at the Municipal Building)
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)
- Re-Codification - Chapter 6. Housing, Article 2. Property Maintenance
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2002 - Meeting of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) (Municipal Building Conference Room at 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed Construction of Skateboard Park
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Construction of Skateboard Park
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Issuance of 2002 Infrastructure Financing Bonds (Construction of Community Center Project)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Aspen/Colby Bridge Study
- Discussion of Additional Council Goals and Changes in Existing Goals
- Discussion of FY02 CIP "Hold" Items
- Re-Codification - (Continued) Chapter 6. Housing, Article 2. Property Maintenance
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2002 - INTERVIEW & WORKSESSION
Interview:
- Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Christopher Bruce
Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of Renewing Emphasis on Community Oriented Policing
- Presentation of Proposed FY03 Council Goals (Initiatives to be included in FY03 Budget) and Council's Finalization of FY03 Goals
- Re-Codification - (Continued) Chapter 6. Housing, Article 2. Property Maintenance and (tentative) Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2002 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Presidents Day
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002 - WORKSESSION
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
- Discussion of Preliminary Revenues / Expenditures for FY02 and FY03
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002 - WORKSESSION
(Tentative) MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2002 - Proposed FY03 Budget available to Public
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
- City Administrator's Overview of Highlights from Proposed FY03 Budget
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed FY03 Budget
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed FY03 Budget
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2002 - WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
(Tentative) MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2002 - Council / Staff Retreat
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002 - WORKSESSION & BUDGET RECONCILIATION
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
- 1st Reading Ordinances regarding Adoption of FY03 Budget
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2002 - SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
- 2nd Reading Ordinances regarding Adoption of FY03 Budget
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
- Quarterly Report regarding Montgomery County "Community Baseline Noise Survey"
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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