Posted on April 19, 19102 at 19:44:31:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AGENDA ITEM TIMES 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS, REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION, AND BUDGET WORKSESSION OF CITY COUNCIL
***REVISED SINCE MAILING***
Monday, April 22, 2002 - Council Chambers
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Porter, Councilmember Austin-Lane, Councilmember Maack, Councilmember Dawes, Councilmember Stewart, Councilmember Elrich, Councilmember Williams
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 4/08 and 4/15
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)
REGULAR MEETING
7:45 (1) Resolution re: Recognition (Art McMurdie). Resolution honoring City resident Art McMurdie. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Opportunity for citizens to comment on the following items:
7:50 (2) Proposed Comcast Transfer of Ownership Application
8:00 (3) Nuclear Free Zone (NFZ) Waiver Request - Purchase of Police Radio Equipment (Motorola)
REGULAR MEETING
8:10 (4) Single Reading Ordinance re: Crime Scene Equipment. Ordinance authorizing purchase of crime scene processing, technical equipment for Police Department. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.
8:20 (5) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Police Retirement Fund. Ordinance awarding contract for Police Retirement Fund investment performance evaluation and consulting services. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on ordinance at second reading.
8:25 (6) Resolution re: WMATA Mass Transit Priority. Resolution to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) regarding mass transit priority at Takoma Metro site. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
8:55 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.
9:00 (7) Resolution re: Condolence (Patricia Joan Statz). Resolution recognizing loss of community member Patricia Joan Statz on September 11, 2001. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
9:15 (8) Resolution re: Condolence (Valerie Ann Silver Ellis). Resolution recognizing loss of community member Valerie Ann Silver Ellis on September 11, 2001. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
9:20 (9) Resolution re: Bike to Work Day. Resolution supporting Bike to Work Day (May 3, 2002). Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.
WORKSESSION
9:25 (10) Discussion of NFZ Waiver (Police Radio Equipment). Discussion of Resolution authorizing NFZ Waiver for purchase of Police radio equipment from Motorola in conjunction with implementation of County's new radio system.
BUDGET WORKSESSION - Proposed FY03 Budget
9:35 (11) General Government, Non-Departmental, Debt Service, Special Revenue
10:00 ADJOURN
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2002-PUBLIC FORUM - on Proposal to Locate Temporary Fire Station on City-owned Lot in Takoma Junction (beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of Municipal Building)
ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY
ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, April 19, 2002
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 WORKSESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution honoring City Resident Art McMurdie
Public Hearing:
- Proposed Comcast Transfer of Ownership Application
- Nuclear Free Zone Waiver Request - Purchase of Police Radio Equipment (Motorola)
Regular Meeting:
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Crime Scene Processing Technical Equipment for Police Department
- 2nd Reading Ordinance awarding Contract for Police Retirement Fund Investment Performance Evaluation and Consulting Services
- Resolution to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) regarding Mass Transit Priority at Takoma Metro Site
- Resolutions recognizing Loss of Two Community Members on September 11, 2001
- Resolution Supporting Bike to Work Day (May 3, 2002)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Waiver for Purchase of Police Radio Equipment from Motorola in Conjunction with Implementation of County's New Radio System
Budget Worksession:
- General Government
- Non-Departmental
- Debt Service
- Special Revenue
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2002 - PUBLIC FORUM - Proposal to Locate Temporary Fire Station on City-owned Lot in Takoma Junction (beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of Municipal Building)
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2002 - Council Retreat for "Diversity Training"
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002 - SPECIAL SESSION & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Special Session:
- (tentative) Resolution regarding Location of Temporary Fire Station on City-owned Lot in Takoma Junction
- Resolution authorizing Waiver for Purchase of Police Radio Equipment from Motorola in Conjunction with Implementation of County's
New Radio System
- Resolution authorizing Loan for Purchase of Police Radio Equipment
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Chapter 6. Housing, Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units
- Discussion of Proposed Agreement with WSSC regarding Road Repairs
Budget Worksession:
- Police Department
- Library
- Cable
- Public Works Department
- Stormwater Management
- Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
- Reserves (Equipment Replacement Reserve and Emergency Reserve)
- Reconciliation
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Constant Yield Tax Rate
Regular Meeting:
- Resolution recognizing City Resident Dorothy Barnes
- Resolution recognizing Takoma Healing and Arts Day
- Resolution expressing Appreciation to University of Maryland "Civicus" (Student Group) for Community Service Events
- 1st Reading Ordinance authorizing FY02 Budget Amendment No.3
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinances regarding Adoption of FY03 Budget
- (tentative) Resolution authorizing Agreement with WSSC regarding Road Repairs
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
- (tentative) Resolution adopting Nuclear Free America, Inc. list "Parent Companies of Nuclear Systems Contractors FY99" pursuant to City's Nuclear-Free Ordinance
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6 - Housing (Article 2. Property Maintenance, Article 6. Unsafe Buildings, and Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units)
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract Award for Construction Services related to Metropolitan Branch Trail
Budget Worksession:
- (tentative) Sections to be Announced
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2002 - INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Interviews:
- Facade Advisory Board - Jim DiLuigi
- (tentative) Free Burma Committee
- (tentative) Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee
- (tentative) Personnel Appeals Board
- (tentative) Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
Special Session:
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinances regarding Adoption of FY03 Budget
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6 - Housing (Article 2. Property Maintenance, Article 6. Unsafe Buildings,
and Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units)
Worksession:
- Discussion of Traffic Issues
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced
MONDAY, MAY 27, 2002 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Memorial Day
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING & CLOSED SESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance authorizing FY02 Budget Amendment No.3
- Resolution effecting Appointment to Facade Advisory Board
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002 - PRESENTATIONS & WORKSESSION
Presentation:
- GASB 34 Requirements and Compliance (Presented by: City's Auditing Firm, Wooden & Benson)
- Update on Progress of Montgomery College Expansion Plan
Worksession:
- Discussion of Proposed Affordable Housing Plan
- Discussion of Annual Update on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proposals
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
- Resolution setting Council's 2002 Summer Recess
MONDAY, JULY 29, 2002 - (tentative) Council/Staff Retreat
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE April 8; PUBLICATION DATE April 26.
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 Update(Closed Session)
- Interviews - Takoma Park Nuclear Free Committee and Free Burma Committee
- Report on Lee Avenue Initiatives
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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).