Posted on January 26, 19102 at 13:44:11:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday, January
28, 2002. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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NOTICE
The City Council will hold a Council Retreat on Sunday, January 27, 2002 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. The Council will be discussing its Goals and Priorities. A summary of this discussion and the outcomes will be discussed in Worksession at the Council Meeting on Monday, January 28.
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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 28, 2002 - Council Chambers
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
PRESENTATION - Mayoral Proclamation expressing Appreciation to Takoma Park Police Officer, PFC Carl B. Coates, Jr.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 12/10/01 and 1/14/02
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 Construction of Skateboard Park.
REGULAR MEETING
8:00 (2) Resolution re: Skateboard Park. Resolution regarding construction of a Skateboard Park.
8:10 (3) 2nd 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 second reading.
8:15 (4) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: New Telephone System. Ordinance authorizing purchase of new telephone system. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
8:30 (5) Resolution re: Special Exception Application (McDonald's Property). Resolution regarding Special Exception Case near New Hampshire Avenue Gateway (Eastern and New Hampshire). Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
WORKSESSION
8:45 (6) Aspen/Colby Bridge Study. Discussion of Aspen/Colby Bridge Study.
9:05 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
9:10 (7) Quarterly Report. Presentation of City Manager's Quarterly Report.
9:25 (8) Council Goals (Additions/Revisions). Discussion of additional Council Goals and changes to existing goals.
10:00 ADJOURN
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Saturday, January 26, 2002
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2002 - Meeting of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) (Municipal Building Conference Room at 7:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2002 - Council Retreat - Discussion of Council Goals and Priorities (3:00-6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building).
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
- Mayoral Proclamation expressing Appreciation to Takoma Park Police Officer, PFC Carl B. Coates, Jr.
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 (McDonald's Property) near New Hampshire Avenue Gateway (Eastern and New Hampshire)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Aspen/Colby Bridge Study
- Presentation of City Manager's Quarterly Report
- Discussion of Additional Council Goals and Changes in Existing Goals
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2002 - INTERVIEWS & WORKSESSION
Interviews:
- Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Christopher Bruce
- Ethics Commission Nancy Cohen
Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of Renewing Emphasis on Community Oriented Policing
- Re-Codification - Chapter 6. Housing, Article 2. Property Maintenance (including discussion of proposed commercial program)
- Presentation of Proposed FY03 Council Goals (Initiatives to be included in FY03 Budget) and Council's Finalization of FY03 Goals
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution recognizing City Resident Lou D'Ovidio
Worksession:
- Discussion of Facade Advisory Board Recommendations
- Re-Codification - (Continued) Chapter 6. Housing, Article 2. Property Maintenance and (tentative) Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units
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
- Resolution recognizing City Resident Dan Robinson
- 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
- Update on Code Enforcement
(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
City Clerk
(301) 270-1700, x206