Posted on March 22, 19102 at 14:20:26:
From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday, March
25, 2002. Please note that the agenda times indicated below are estimated time
frames.
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REVISED SINCE AGENDA MAILING
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
PUBLIC HEARING, PRESENTATION, REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 25, 2002 - Council Chambers
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 3/11
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
REGULAR MEETING
7:45 (1) Resolution re: Recognition of Lloyd Johnson. Resolution recognizing City resident Lloyd Johnson. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
PRESENTATION
7:55 (2) Street Improvements (Upper Carroll Avenue). State Highway representatives to make presentation regarding changes to plans for Upper Carroll Avenue street improvements (area from University to Garland).
REGULAR MEETING
8:15 (3) Resolution re: Street Improvements (Upper Carroll Avenue). Resolution regarding changes to plans for Upper Carroll Avenue street improvements (area from University to Garland). Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:45 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
PUBLIC HEARING - Opportunity for citizens to comment on the following:
8:50 (4) Takoma Central District Plan - regarding Plans for the Area in the District of Columbia near the Takoma Metro.
REGULAR MEETING
9:20 (5) Resolution re: County's "Living Wage" Proposal. Resolution supporting Montgomery County Council's proposal on the living wage. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
9:30 (6) Resolution re: Bed & Breakfast. Resolution regarding endorsement of loan for proposed new tourist house - Bed & Breakfast (next to Savory). Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
9:35 (7) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Facade Advisory Board. Ordinance amending composition of Facade Advisory Board. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at first reading.
WORKSESSION
9:40 (8) Takoma Central District Plan. Council to discuss resolution or other action related to the Takoma Central District Plan.
10:10 ADJOURN
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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, March 22, 2002
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 supporting Montgomery County Council's Proposal on the Living Wage
- Resolution regarding Endorsement of Loan for Proposed New Tourist House - Bed & Breakfast (next to Savory)
- 1st Reading Ordinance amending Composition of Facade Advisory Board
Worksession:
- Council Discussion of Resolution or Other Action related to the Takoma Central District Plan
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
Budget Worksession:
- (Sections to be Announced)
Closed Session:
- Personnel Matter (City Manager's Contract Extension)
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearings:
- Proposed FY03 Budget
- Proposed Definition of Community Oriented Policing (COP)
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution regarding Definition of Community Oriented Policing (COP)
- 1st Reading Ordinance awarding Contract for Police Retirement Fund Investment Performance Evaluation and Consulting Services
- 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
Budget Worksession:
- (Sections 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
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance awarding Contract for Police Retirement Fund Investment Performance Evaluation and Consulting Services
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
(Tentative) MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2002 - Council / Staff Retreat
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002 - INTERVIEW, WORKSESSION & BUDGET RECONCILIATION
Interview:
- (tentative) Facade Advisory Board
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Constant Yield Tax Rate
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Ordinances regarding Adoption of FY03 Budget
- (tentative) Resolution effecting Appointment to Facade Advisory Board
Worksession:
- 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
MONDAY, MAY 27, 2002 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Memorial Day
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002 - WORKSESSION
- Discussion of Proposed Affordable Housing Plan
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
- Resolution adopting Affordable Housing Plan
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2002 - WORKSESSION
SUNDAY, JUNE 23 thru WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2002 - City Council attending Annual MML Convention
MONDAY, JULY 1, 2002 - WORKSESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2002 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Independence Day
MONDAY, JULY 8, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2002 - WORKSESSION
MONDAY, JULY 22, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 29, 2002 - (tentative) Council/Staff Retreat
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
- Code Enforcement Update
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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
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Catherine E.Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 270-1700, x206