Posted on January 11, 19102 at 14:35:40:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
January 14, 2002. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 14, 2002 - Council Chambers
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 12/10/01 and 1/7/02
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
PUBLIC HEARING - Opportunity for citizens to comment on the following:
7:40 (1) Proposed Issuance of 2002 Infrastructure Financing Bonds (Construction of Community Center Project)
REGULAR MEETING
7:50 (2) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Infrastructure Financing Bonds. Ordinance authorizing issuance of 2002 Infrastructure Financing Bonds for the construction of the new community center. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
7:55 (3) Resolution re: Fire Station. Resolution regarding Takoma Park Fire Station. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:15 (4) 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.
8:45 (5) Resolution re: Montgomery County's Property Purchase. Resolution supporting Montgomery County's purchase of 22/24 Manor Circle, 641 Houston Avenue and 719/721 Erie Avenue. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:55 (6) Resolution re: Heffner "Super-Accessible" Park. Resolution regarding grant proposal to the State Community Parks and Playground Fund for development of the Heffner "Super-Accessible" Park. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
WORKSESSION
9:00 (7) Skateboard Park. Presentation regarding proposed construction of a skateboard park.
9:20 - BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
9:25 (8) Community Center Advisory Committee. Report of Community Center Advisory Committee.
9:55 (9) Urban Renewal District. Discussion of possible establishment of an Urban Renewal District (Lee Avenue).
10:10 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
Thursday, January 10, 2002
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)
- Resolution regarding Takoma Park Fire Station
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
- Resolution supporting Montgomery County's Purchase of 22/24 Manor Circle, 641 Houston Avenue and 719/721 Erie Avenue
- Resolution regarding Grant Proposal to the State Community Parks and Playground Fund for Development of the Heffner "Super-Accessible" Park
Worksession:
- Presentation regarding Proposed Construction of Skateboard Park
- Report of Community Center Advisory Committee
- Discussion of Possible Establishment of Urban Renewal District (Lee Avenue)
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
- Presentation of City Manager's Quarterly Report
- 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)
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing Emergency Purchase of New Telephone System
- Resolution regarding Special Exception Case near New Hampshire Avenue Gateway (Eastern and New Hampshire)
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 & WORKSESSION
Worksession:
- Discussion of Facade Advisory Board Recommendations
- 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
- Update from Progressive Montgomery on Community Outreach Activities
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. Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 270-1700, x206