City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, May 13, 2002


Posted on May 10, 19102 at 15:41:58:

From the Office of the City Clerk, the following is the City Council Agenda for Monday, May
13, 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, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL

7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Monday, May 13, 2002

AGENDA

7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
PRESENTATION - Proclamation Celebrating the Repair of the Elevators at Takoma Tower Retirement Center
ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 4/22 and 5/06
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (those directed at items not on Council's Agenda)

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

7:45 (1) Constant Yield Tax Rate.

REGULAR MEETING

7:55 (2) Resolution re: Recognition (Dorothy Barnes). Resolution honoring City resident Dorothy Barnes. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.

8:00 (3) Resolution re: Takoma Healing and Arts Day. Resolution recognizing Takoma Healing and Arts Day. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.

8:05 (4) Resolution re: Appreciation (UMD Civicus). Resolution expressing appreciation to University of Maryland "Civicus" (student group) for community service events. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.

8:10 (5) Resolution re: National Nursing Home Week. Resolution recognizing National Nursing Home Week (May 12-18, 2002) in honor of Sligo Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.

8:15 (6) Resolution re: Montgomery County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Committee. Resolution recommending appointments of City representatives to the County's Commemorative Committee. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on resolution.

8:20 (7) Single Reading Ordinance re: Police Radio Equipment. Ordinance authorizing purchase of portable, mobile and dispatch radio systems for the Police Department. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.

8:25 (8) Single Reading Ordinance re: Metropolitan Branch Trail. Ordinance authorizing contract award for Construction Services related to Metropolitan Branch Trail. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.

8:35 (9) Single Reading Ordinance re: Vehicle Purchase. Ordinance authorizing purchase of replacement vehicle--Toyota Prius (hybrid gas-electric vehicle). Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.

8:45 (10) Single Reading Ordinance re: Police Vehicle Purchases. Ordinance authorizing purchase of three replacement vehicles for the Police Department. Opportunity for citizen comments; Council to vote on single reading ordinance.

8:50 BREAK - Scheduled 5-minute recess.

BUDGET WORKSESSION - Proposed FY03 Budget

8:55 (11)

- Library
- Cable
- Police Department
- Public Works Department
- Stormwater Management
- Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
- Reserves (Equipment Replacement Reserve and Emergency Reserve)
- Reconciliation

10:00 ADJOURN

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ROLLING AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE ONLY ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, May 10, 2002

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002 - PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSESSION
Public Hearing:
- Constant Yield Tax Rate
Regular Meeting:
- Mayoral Proclamation Celebrating Repair of Elevators at Takoma Tower Retirement Center
- 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
- Resolution recognizing National Nursing Home Week (May 12-18, 2002) in Honor of Sligo Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
- Resolution recommending Appointments of City Representatives to the Montgomery County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Committee
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Portable, Mobile and Dispatch Radio Systems
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Contract Award for Construction Services related to Metropolitan Branch Trail
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Replacement Vehicle (Toyota Prius - hybrid gas-electric vehicle)
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Purchase of Three Replacement Police Vehicles
Budget Worksession:
- Library
- Cable
- Police Department
- Public Works Department
- Stormwater Management
- Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
- Reserves (Equipment Replacement Reserve and Emergency Reserve)
- Reconciliation

MONDAY, MAY 20, 2002 - INTERVIEWS, SPECIAL SESSION & WORKSESSION
Interviews:
- Facade Advisory Board - Jim DiLuigi
- (tentative) Free Burma Committee
- Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee - Karen Levenback and Jay Levy
- Personnel Appeals Board - Mike Mauer
- Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee - Peter A. Kovar
Special Session:
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Storm Water Budget
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Tax Rate
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY03 City Budget
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: Police Pay Plan
- 1st Reading Ordinance re: Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
Worksession:
- Discussion of Traffic Issues
- Re-Codification - Chapter 6. Housing, Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units

MONDAY, MAY 27, 2002 - City Offices CLOSED in Observance of Memorial Day

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING, WORKSESSION & CLOSED SESSION
Regular Meeting:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Storm Water Budget
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 Tax Rate
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY03 City Budget
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Police Pay Plan
- 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Management and Non-Union Staff Pay Plan
- 1st Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6 - Housing (Article 2. Property Maintenance, Article 6. Unsafe Buildings, and Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units)
- Resolution adopting Nuclear Free America, Inc. list "Parent Companies of Nuclear Systems Contractors FY99" pursuant to City's Nuclear-Free Ordinance
- Resolution effecting Appointments to Facade Advisory Board
Worksession:
- Discussion of Legislative Initiatives for 2003 Maryland General Assembly Session
Closed Session:
- City Manager's Evaluation

MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002 - INTERVIEW, PRESENTATIONS & WORKSESSION
Interview:
- (tentative) Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee - Adam Frank
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
- Discussion of Appointments to Council Salary Committee
- Recodification - Chapter 3. Animals

MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING
- (tentative) Resolution ratifying Collective Bargaining Agreement between City and AFSCME, Local 3399
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance re: Pay Scale for Staff Covered by AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
- (tentative) 1st Reading Ordinance re: FY02 Budget Amendment No.3
- 2nd Reading Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6 - Housing (Article 2. Property Maintenance, Article 6. Unsafe Buildings, and Article 9. Licensing of Rental Units)
- Resolution adopting Affordable Housing Plan

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2002 - PRESENTATION & WORKSESSION
Presentation:
- (tentative) Presentation of Design Proposal for Streetscape Improvements along University Boulevard (State Highway Administration)
Worksession:
- Re-Codification - Chapters to be Announced

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
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: Pay Scale for Staff Covered by AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
- (tentative) 2nd Reading Ordinance re: FY02 Budget Amendment No.3

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 May 6; PUBLICATION DATE May 23.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- Implementation of Climate Change Report
- Update on Status of Implementation of Red Light Camera Program
- Flower Avenue Reconstruction
- Recommendation regarding Contract Award for Administration of Emergency Assistance Program
- Continued Discussion of Municipal Energy Authority
- Resolution approving Renewal of Interim Telecommunications Agreement with Cavalier
- Discussion of Taliano's Request for Sidewalk Seating Area for Restaurant Services
- Continued Updates on Day Laborer Situation
- Quarterly Report regarding Montgomery County "Community Baseline Noise Survey"
- Single Reading Ordinance authorizing Additional Services Contract for Maple/Sherman
- Code Enforcement Update
- Report on Lee Avenue Initiatives
- Update on Redistricting Committee Recommendations
- Continued Discussion of Temporary Location of Takoma Park Fire Station

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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) 891-7203, 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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Catherine E.Waters, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(301) 891-7206

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