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COUNCIL AGENDA AND ARCHIVES

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The City Council agenda is posted weekly, along with background information for each agenda item. Prior to 2004, only agendas were posted. The rolling agenda includes a list of future Council meetings and tentative agendas, along with a schedule of Council appointed committee meetings.

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(Updated 3/19/10)

CURRENT AGENDAS AND AGENDA ITEMS

Remember to check the rolling agenda and committee calendar for future Council and committee meetings (see above).

Monday, March 22, 2010 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Update from County Councilmember Marc Elrich
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Awarding General Obligation Bond Financing for a State Retirement and Pension System of Maryland Deficit
• 3. First Reading Ordinance Amending the Stormwater Management Code
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Title 6 Housing (Ch. 6.16 Landlord-Tenant Relations and Ch. 6.24 Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs)
• 5A. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for a Stormwater Project on Hancock and Sheridan Avenues
• 5B. Resolution Recognizing Arbor Day in Takoma Park (Saturday, April 10)
• 5C. Resolution Approving the Continuation of the Washington Adventist Hospital Land Use Committee
• 5D. Resolution Awarding Small Community Grant Funds
• 5E. Resolution Endorsing the Greater Washington 2050 Compact and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Voluntary Compact on Behalf of the City
• 5F. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Facade Advisory Board
• 5G. Resolution Amending the City Manager's Employment Agreement
• 5H. Resolution Extending the Term of the Task Force on Environmental Action
• 6. Continued Discussion of City Lot and Other Takoma Junction Issues

Monday, March 15, 2010 - Closed Session, Ward Night Session, Presentation and Special Session

• Agenda
• Vote to Convene in Closed Session: The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Azalea Room at 6:00 p.m. to vote to go into closed session: 1) to discuss a personnel matter related to one or more specific individuals; and 2) to discuss matters related to collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(1)(ii) and (9)). After the closed session, the Council will meet in administrative function session to "meet and confer" with the City Manager. Following that, the Council will attend the Ward 2 Night reception at 7:00 p.m.
• 1. Comments from Ward 2 Residents
• 2. Report of the Washington Adventist Hospital Land Use Committee
• 3. First Reading Ordinance Awarding a Bid for the Purchase of a General Obligation Bond to be Issued by the City of Takoma Park for the Purpose of Paying a State Retirement and Pension System of Maryland Deficit

Monday, March 8, 2010 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda (Note that the meeting begins at 8:00 p.m.)
• 1. Report and Recommendations from the Small Community Grant Program Committee
• 2A. Single Reading Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance 2010-5 and Authorizing the Purchase of Three Ford Fusion Hybrid Vehicles for the Police Department
• 2B. Resolution Adopting Ranking System for Prioritizing Sidewalk Installation and ADA Compliance Projects
• 2C. Single Reading Ordinances Authorizing Execution of Contracts for Engineering and Construction Services for Sidewalks
• 2D. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Recreation Committee
• 3. Discussion of Maple Avenue Corridor Improvement Study: Community Outreach and Improvement Options

Administrative Function Session. The Council will meet on Monday, March 1, 2010 in administrative function session at 6:00 p.m. in the third floor Council Conference Room to conduct the City Attorney’s evaluation. (Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)

Monday, March 1, 2010 - Presentation and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Update from County Council President Nancy Floreen
• 2. Annual Report from the City Arborist
• 3. Discussion of Impact of Ranking System on Prioritizing Sidewalk Installation and ADA Compliance Projects
• 4. Legislative Update

Monday, February 22, 2010 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing Installation of One or More Speed Humps on Sherman Avenue
• 2A. Agenda Item Withdrawn
• 2B. Resolution Regarding City Manager's Employment Agreement
• 2C. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Ethics Commission
• 2D. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Board of Elections
• 3. Discussion of Proposed Revisions to Takoma Park Title 6 Housing (Ch. 6.16 Landlord-Tenant Relations and Ch. 6.24 Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs)
• 4. Presentation of Health Indicators Report by CHEER (Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research)
• 5. Discussion of Draft Revisions to the Stormwater Management Code

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - Ward Night Session, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• Report Distribution: City Manager's Quarterly Update
• 1. Ward 6 Night
• 2. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract to Implement Community-Based Support Groups for Offenders
• 3. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing Installation of One or More Speed Bumps on Sherman Avenue
• 4. Legislative Update
• 5. Discussion of Off-Leash Dog Areas

COUNCIL MEETING CANCELED: The City Council meeting of February 8 is canceled. The Council will meet next on Tuesday, February 16.

Administrative Function Session (canceled)

Monday, February 8, 2010 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council (canceled)

Monday, February 1, 2010 - Closed Session, Public Hearing and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• Vote to Convene in Closed Session: The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Azalea Room at 6:00 p.m. to vote to go into closed session to discuss matters related to collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(9)). Following the closed session, the Council is scheduled to reconvene in the Azalea Room at 7:30 p.m.
• 1 and 2. Public Hearing on Sherman Avenue Speed Bump Request and Discussion of Sherman Avenue Speed Bump Request
• 3. Discussion of Public Works Facility Renovation - Sanitation Services
• 4. Review of Short Term Goals in the Strategic Plan

Administrative Function Session. The Council will meet in administrative function session at 6:00 p.m. in the
Third Floor Council Conference Room to prepare for the City Attorney's evaluation. (Administrative
function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)

Monday, January 25, 2010 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Results of Resident Survey (Cover Sheet and Executive Summary)
  • Survey
  • Power Point Presentation
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY 2010 Budget Amendment No. 2
• 3A, 3B, 3C. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Three Ford Fusion Hybrid Police Vehicles; Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Two Dodge Charger Police Cruisers; Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase and Installation of Police Vehicle Equipment
  • Supplemental Information
• 3D. Resolution Endorsing the Use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvements for Multi-Family Rental Facilities
• 3E. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Tree Commission
• 4. Discussion of Redevelopment of City Lot in Takoma Junction and Other Junction Issues
• 5. Discussion of External Requests for FY 2011 Funding (Large Grants)
• 6. City Manager's Quarterly Financial Report

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - Ward Night, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of H. James O'Brien
• 2. Ward 3 Night
• 3. Proposed Allocation of CDBG Funds for an Affordable Housing Energy Efficiency Initiative
• 4. Discussion of Implementation Plan for ADA and Sidewalk Studies

Monday, January 11, 2010 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Task Force on Environmental Action Interim Report
• 2. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY 2010 Budget Amendment No. 2
• 3A. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of E-Citation User Licenses and Equipment for Issuing State Traffic Citations
• 3B. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 3C. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Board of Elections
• 3D. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 3E. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Facade Advisory Board
• 3F. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Recreation Committee
• 3G. Resolution Endorsing the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Protocol and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Mayors for Peace Cities Appeal in Support of the Protocol
• 3H. Single Reading Ordinances Authorizing Contracts for Tree Maintenance and Pruning
• 4. Discussion of Whether or Not to Solicit Public Input about Possible Request to the Legislature in the 2011 Session to Expand Permission for Off-Sale Alcoholic Beverages in Takoma Park
  

Monday, January 4, 2010 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Update on the State Budget and Legislative Session (Josh Russin - Intergovernmental Affairs and Zone Coordinator, Governor's Office of Community Initiatives)
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of State Infrastructure Bonds for Renovation of the Public Works Facility
  • Proposed Master Plan for Public Works Renovation (July 6, 2009)
• 3. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Amendment to the Land License Agreement with TPSS Co-op
• 4. Discussion of Facility Use by the Community Band, the Swing Band, and the Takoma Singers
• 5. Discussion of Request to Rename Jequie Park in Honor of Belle Ziegler
  • Article about Jequie Park from the Takoma Voice (by Diana Kohn)
• 6. Discussion of Community Center Banner Policy

The City Council is on recess until January 4, 2010.