City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, March 4, 2002


Posted on March 01, 19102 at 13:56:20:

From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday,
March 4, 2002. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.

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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
INTERVIEWS & WORKSESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL

7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, March 4, 2002

AGENDA


INTERVIEWS

7:30 (1) Facade Advisory Board - Yevette Cashwell, Bill Eckert, Rick Leonard, Susan Robb, Tom Salyers and John Urciolo.

WORKSESSION

7:45 (2) Community Oriented Policing. Continued discussion of renewing emphasis on community oriented policing.

8:15 (3) Community Center Plans. Review of draft plans for new Community Center.

9:00 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.

9:05 (4) Community Outreach Activities. Update from Progressive Maryland on community outreach activities.

9:25 (5) Takoma Central District Plan. Discussion of City's response to District of Columbia's "Takoma Central District Plan."

9:50 (6) Norton Bill. Discussion of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board taking position on Norton Bill.

10:00 ADJOURN

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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, March 1, 2002


MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002 - INTERVIEWS & WORKSESSION
Interviews:
- Facade Advisory Board - Yevette Cashwell, Bill Eckert, Rick Leonard, Susan Robb, Tom Salyers and John Urciolo
Worksession:
- Continued Discussion of Renewing Emphasis on Community Oriented Policing
- Review of Draft Plans on Community Center
- Update from Progressive Maryland on Community Outreach Activities
- Discussion of City's Response to District of Columbia's "Takoma Central District Plan"
- Discussion of Metropolitan-Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board taking Position on Norton Bill

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- (tentative) Resolution regarding Proposed Takoma Park Fire Station Design
- 2nd Reading Ordinance adopting Revisions to Stormwater Ordinance (Chapter 10C)
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Postage / Folding Equipment
- (tentative) Resolution regarding Endorsement of Takoma Towers Use of Low Income Housing Tax Credits
- (tentative) Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Additional Services Contract for Maple Sherman
- Resolution establishing Citizens Committee to make Recommendations regarding Council Salaries
Worksession:
- (tentative) Discussion of Proposed New Tourist House - Bed & Breakfast (next to Savory)
- Discussion of Mosquito Control Plan
- Re-Codification - (Continued) Chapter 6. Housing, (continued) Article 2. Property Maintenance, (tentative) Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units and (tentative) Article 6. Unsafe Buildings

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002 - INTERVIEWS, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Interviews:
- Facade Advisory Board - Lorraine Pearsall
Worksession:
- Update on Day Laborer Situation
- Update on Code Enforcement
- Report on Lee Avenue Initiatives
- Continued Discussion of Guidelines for City's Maintenance of Open Space
- Re-Codification - (Continued) Chapter 6. Housing, (continued) Article 2. Property Maintenance, (tentative) Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units and (tentative) Article 6. Unsafe Buildings
Closed Session:
- (tentative) Legal Advice Litigation Update

(Tentative) MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2002 - Proposed FY03 Budget available to Public

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Changes to Upper Carroll Avenue Street Improvements (area from University to Garland)
- Resolution regarding Policy for Notice of City Committee/Board Establishment and Vacancies
- (tentative) Resolution regarding Endorsement of Loan for Proposed New Tourist House - Bed & Breakfast (next to Savory)
- (tentative) Resolution effecting Appointments to Facade Advisory Board
Worksession:
- (tentative) Presentation on Takoma Park Mediation Program
- City Administrator's Overview of Highlights from Proposed FY03 Budget
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
Closed Session:
- Personnel Matter

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed FY03 Budget
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced

MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed FY03 Budget
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2002 - WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced

(Tentative) MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2002 - Council / Staff Retreat

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002 - WORKSESSION & BUDGET RECONCILIATION
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
- 1st Reading Ordinances regarding Adoption of FY03 Budget
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced

MONDAY, MAY 20, 2002 - SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Special Session:
- 2nd Reading Ordinances regarding Adoption of FY03 Budget
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE February 4; PUBLICATION DATE February 22.

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

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