City Council Agenda - April 1, 2002


Posted on March 29, 19102 at 17:38:10:

Please note that the agenda items indicated below are estimated time frames. Items may be taken up sooner or later than the times indicated, based on Council deliberations.

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CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
PRESENTATION, PUBLIC HEARING, SPECIAL SESSION, WORKSESSION, & CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, April 1, 2002

AGENDA

PRESENTATION

7:30 (1) Proposed FY03 Budget. Description of Proposed FY03 Budget

PUBLIC HEARING - Opportunity for citizens to comment on the following item:

7:40 (2) Proposed FY03 Budget.

SPECIAL SESSION

7:55 (3) Resolution re: Arbor Day. Resolution supporting Arbor Day 2002 (April 6) in Takoma Park. Opportunity for Citizen Comments; Council to vote on Resolution.

8:00 (4) Resolution re: New Tourist House. Resolution regarding Endorsement of Loan for Proposed New Tourist House - Bed & Breakfast (next to Savory). Opportunity for Citizen
Comments; Council to vote on Resolution.

WORKSESSION

8:15 (5) Carroll Avenue Bridge. Presentation on proposed new Carroll Avenue Bridge

8:45 (6) Temporary Fire Station. Discussion of proposal to locate temporary Fire Station at City Owned Lot in Takoma Junction.

9:15 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.

9:20 (7) Re-Codification - Chapter 6. Housing, (continued) Article 2. Property Maintenance,
(continued) Article 6. Unsafe Buildings.

9:45 ADJOURN

CLOSED SESSION

(Tentative) Proposed Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter (Extension of City Manager's Contract), 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 29, 2002

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2002 - PRESENTATION, PUBLIC HEARING, SPECIAL SESSION, WORKSESSION, BUDGET WORKSESSION
& (TENTATIVE) CLOSED SESSION
Presentation
- Description of proposed FY03 Budget
Public Hearing:
- Proposed FY03 Budget
Special Session
- Resolution supporting Arbor Day 2002 (April 6) in Takoma Park
- Resolution regarding endorsement of loan for Proposed New Tourist House - Bed and Breakfast (next to Savory)
Worksession:
- Presentation on Proposed new Carroll Avenue Bridge
- Discussion of Proposal to Locate Temporary Fire Station at City Owned Lot in Takoma Junction
- Re-Codification - Chapter 6. Housing, Article 2. Property Maintenance (continued) and Article 6. Unsafe Buildings (continued)
Proposed Closed Session
(tentative) Proposed Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter (Extension of City Manager's Contract), pursuant to Annotated Code of
Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i).

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)
- Resolution commenting on Takoma Central District Plan
- 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
Budget Worksession:
- (Sections to be Announced)

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2002 - WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Worksession
- Re-Codification - Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units
Budget Worksession
- (Sections 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
- 1st Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6 - Housing
- Resolution Honoring Art McMurdie
- Resolution Recognizing Loss of Community Member on September 11.
- Resolution Supporting Bike to Work Day (May 3, 2002)
Budget Worksession:
- (Sections to be Announced)

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

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002 - BUDGET WORKSESSION
- Discussion of Proposed Budget and Budget Reconciliation MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing:
- Constant Yield Tax Rate
Regular Meeting:
- 1st Reading Ordinances regarding Adoption of FY03 Budget
- 2nd Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6 - Housing

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
- Day Laborer Financial Updatelosed Session
- Interviews - Takoma Park Nuclear Free Committee and Free Burma Committee
- Report on Lee Avenue Initiatives
- Interview - Facade Advisory Board (Jim DiLuigi)

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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, ext.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).

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