Posted on March 15, 19102 at 11:17:30:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday, March
18, 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 18, 2002
AGENDA
INTERVIEWS
7:30 (1) Facade Advisory Board
WORKSESSION
7:40 (2) Day Laborers. Update on day laborer situation.
8:00 (3) Takoma Park Mediation Program. Presentation on Takoma Park Mediation Program.
8:15 (4) Open Space Maintenance. Continued discussion of guidelines for City's maintenance of open space areas.
8:45 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
8:50 (5) Re-Codification - Chapter 6. Housing, Article 6. Unsafe Buildings
10:00 ADJOURN
CLOSED SESSION
Proposed Closed Session to receive discuss a personnel matter (Code Enforcement), 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
Friday, March 15, 2002
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002 - INTERVIEWS, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Interviews:
- Facade Advisory Board
Worksession:
- Update on Day Laborer Situation
- Presentation on Takoma Park Mediation Program
- Continued Discussion of Guidelines for City's Maintenance of Open Space
- Re-Codification - Chapter 6. Housing, Article 6. Unsafe Buildings
Closed Session:
- Personnel Matter (Code Enforcement)
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2002 - Proposed FY03 Budget available to Public
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, PRESENTATION, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution recognizing City Resident Lloyd Johnson
Presentation:
- Upper Carroll Avenue Street Improvements (Presenters: State Highway Representatives)
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Changes to Upper Carroll Avenue Street Improvements (area from University to Garland)
Public Hearing
- Takoma Central District Plan - regarding plans for the area in the District of Columbia near the Takoma Metro.
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Takoma Central District Plan
- Resolution regarding Endorsement of Loan for Proposed New Tourist House - Bed & Breakfast (next to Savory)
- 1st Reading Ordinance amending Composition of Facade Advisory Board
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, WORKSESSION, BUDGET WORKSESSION & CLOSED
SESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed FY03 Budget
Worksession:
- Report on Lee Avenue Initiatives
- 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:
- Personnel Matter (City Manager's Contract Extension)
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearings:
- Proposed FY03 Budget
- Proposed Definition of Community Oriented Policing (COP)
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Definition of Community Oriented Policing (COP)
- 2nd Reading Ordinance amending Composition of Facade Advisory Board
- Resolution effecting Appointments to Facade Advisory Board
- Resolution regarding Policy for Notice of City Committee/Board Establishment and Vacancies
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2002 - WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 - Ward 3 - Walking City Council Meeting (Departing from City's lot in Takoma Junction at 2:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Proposed Comcast Transfer of Ownership Application
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 - PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing:
- Constant Yield Tax Rate
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 March 4; PUBLICATION DATE March 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"
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Postage / Folding Equipment
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Additional Services Contract for Maple/Sherman
- Public Hearing and Resolution regarding City's Definition of Community Oriented Policing (COP)
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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