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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 5/7/08)

CURRENT AGENDAS AND AGENDA ITEMS

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

8 May 2008 - Worksession and Budget Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Piney Branch Pool Update
• 2. Budget Discussion - Recreation Department
  • For reference, please see the City Manager's Proposed FY09 Budget
• 3. Budget Discussion - Police Department
  • For reference, please see the City Manager's Proposed FY09 Budget

5 May 2008 - Public Hearing, Interviews, Worksession and Budget Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda - (PDF document)
• 1. Constant Yield Tax Rate Public Hearing
• 2. Proposed FY09 Budget Public Hearing
  • For reference, please see the City Manager's Proposed FY09 Budget
• 3. WAH Land Use Committee Interviews - Anne Hollander, H. James O’Brien, Eileen Sobeck, Christopher Taggi
• 4. Facade Advisory Board - John Urciolo
• 5. Discussion of Safe Takoma, Inc. Memorandum of Understanding
• 6. Independence Day Committee Update
• 7, 8. Budget Worksession: General Fund Overview (Including Fund Balance and Personnel Related Issues); General Government (City Clerk, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Legislative)
  • For reference, please see the City Manager's Proposed FY09 Budget

PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION. The City Council is scheduled to convene at 6:00 p.m. to vote to go into closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding Montgomery College development (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(7)) Following the closed session, the Council will meet in administrative function session.

28 April 2008 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda - (PDF document)
• 1. Takoma Park Elementary School Proposed Addition
• 2. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Upgrade to the Public Works Phone System
• 3. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY08 Budget Amendment No. 3
• 4. Resolution Authorizing Submission of the 2008/2009 Safe Routes to School Program Application
• 5. Update from the Independence Day Committee
• 6. Discussion of Preliminary Comments Regarding the Montgomery College Facilities Master Plan
• 7. Takoma Park Elementary School Proposed Addition

21 April 2008 - Presentation, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda - (PDF document)
• 1. Update From Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin
• 2. Resolution Concerning the Purchase of Single Serve Plastic Water Bottles by the City
  • Information from the Earth Policy Institute
  • Resolution Adopted by the U.S. Conference of Mayors
• 3. Resolution Urging the Federal Transit Administration to Not Approve the Sale of Land at the Takoma Metro Station
• 4. Emergency Preparedness Committee Report
• 5. Discussion of Draft Resolution Regarding the Takoma Metro Development

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION SESSION. The City Council is scheduled to meet in administrative function session at 6:00 p.m. on April 14 to continue preparation for the City Manager’s evaluation. Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.

14 April 2008 - Presentation, Regular meeting, Worksession and Closed Session of the City Council

• Agenda - (PDF document)
• 1. City Manager’s Proposed FY09 Budget
  • The Proposed Budget will be posted to the Web after it is presented to the City Council.
• 2 and 3. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of Speed Hump(s) on the 7600 Block of Hammond Avenue and Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of Speed Hump(s) on the 1100 Block of Merwood Drive
• 4. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Ch. 16.04 – Stormwater Management, to Require All Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Development Activity to Comply with the Code and Correct the Omission of Permit Fees for Multi-family, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Development
• 5. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding Contract for Jackson Boyd Playground Renovation
• 6. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Replacement of a Broken Storm Drain Line on Columbia Avenue
• 7. Resolution Authorizing Memorandum of Agreement with Old Takoma Business Association
• 8a. Resolution Accepting the Recommendations of the Arts and Humanities Commission for Public Art Projects
• 8b. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Cooperation Agreement with Montgomery County for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
• 8c. Resolution Authorizing Agreement with the Crossroads Farmers Market
• 8d. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Board of Elections
• 8e. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• 8f. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Facade Advisory Board
• 8g. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Personnel Appeal Board
• 8h. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Recreation Committee
• 8i. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Noise Control Board
• 9. Report from the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee

PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION. After the worksession, the City Council is scheduled to vote to go into closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding the Takoma Metro Development (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(7) and (8)). Following the closed session, the Council will adjourn for the evening.

7 April 2008 - Closed Session, Interviews and Worksession of the City Council

PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION. The City Council is scheduled to convene at 6:00 p.m. to vote to go into closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding the Community Center Construction Project (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(7) and (8)).

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION SESSION. Following the closed session, the Council is scheduled to meet in administrative function session to continue preparation for the City Manager’s evaluation. Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act. The Council is scheduled to reconvene in open session at 7:30 p.m.

• Agenda - (PDF document)
• 1a. Board of Elections Interviews - Barrie Hofmann, Derek Stanfill
• 1b. Recreation Committee Interview - Susan Wood
• 2. Presentation of Arts and Humanities Commission Public Arts Projects
• 3. Discussion of Proposed Memorandum of Agreement with Old Takoma Business Association
• 4. Discussion of Proposed Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Funding with the Crossroads Farmers Market
• 5. Discussion of Continued Participation with Montgomery County in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
• 6. Legislative Update
• 7. Piney Branch Pool Funding Update

31 March 2008 - The City Council will not meet again until Monday, April 7.

24 March 2008 - Interviews, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda - (PDF document)
• 1a. Board of Elections Interviews - Anand Parikh, Derek Stanfill
• 1b. Recreation Committee Interviews - Roy Austin, Sue Immerman, Ron Verdonk
• 2 and 3. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of Speed Hump(s) on the 7600 Block of Hammond Avenue; First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of Speed Hump(s) on the 1100 Block of Merwood Drive
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Ch. 16 – Stormwater Management
• 5. Resolution Establishing the Washington Adventist Hospital Land Use Committee
• 6a. Resolution Recognizing Arbor Day in Takoma Park
• 6b. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Committee on the Environment - Catherine Tunis
• 7. Annual Report from the City Arborist
• 8. Continued Discussion of City Committee Structures and Procedures
• 9. Legislative Update

17 March 2008 - Interviews and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda - (PDF document)
• 1. Recreation Committee Interviews
• 2. Follow-Up Discussion of Use of Program Open Space and Other Grant Funding
• 3. Discussion of Resolution Establishing a Land Use Committee Related to the Washington Adventist Hospital Site
• 4. Discussion Regarding March 19 Public Meeting on the Takoma Metro
• 5. Legislative Update

10 March 2008 - Public Hearing, Interviews, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda - (PDF document)
• 1, 2. Public Hearings on Speed Hump Requests - 7600 Block of Hammond Avenue and 1100 Block of Merwood Drive
• 3. Recreation Committee Interviews
• 4, 5. First Reading Ordinances Authorizing the Installation of Speed Hump(s) on the 7600 Block of Hammond Avenue and the 1100 Block of Merwood Drive (tabled to March 24)
• 6. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Community Health Needs Focus Groups and Survey
• 7. Continued Discussion of Council Priorities

3 March 2008 - Presentation, Interviews, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda - revised since originally posted (PDF document)
• 1. Presentation on Sligo Creek Parkway Waterline Replacement Project - KCI Technologies
• 2. Recreation Committee Interviews
• 3A. Resolution Supporting House Bill 857, Annexation of Small Parcels
• 3B. Resolution Supporting House Bill 1058, Homestead Tax Credit - Adjacent Lots
• 3C. Resolution Regarding the "Green Area" Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
• 4. Discussion of Recommended Vendor for HSIC Community Health Needs Focus Groups
• 5. Follow-up Discussion on Speed Cameras
• 6. Discussion of Crossroads Farmers Market Funding Request
• 7. Discussion of Speed Hump Requests (Merwood Drive and 7600 Hammond Avenue)
• 8. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Takoma Park Code, Ch. 16 Stormwater Management

25 February 2008 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda (PDF document)
• 1. Presentation from the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) in Recognition of Takoma Park's 20 Year Anniversary as Member/Partner
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Establishing the Recreation Committee as a Statutory Committee
• 3. Resolution on the Proposed Montgomery County Divestment from Sudan
• 4a. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for an Aerial Lift Boom
• 4b. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Flood Mitigation Planning
• 4c. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 5. Legislative Update
• 6. Update from the Montgomery College Neighbors Advisory Committee

19 February 2008 - Interview, Special Session and Worksession of the City Council

• VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION: Proposed closed session to receive legal advice regarding the Community Center from the City Attorney, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(7) and (8).
• ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION SESSION: The Council will hold an administrative function session to conduct the City Attorney’s evaluation. Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act. Following the session, the Council will convene in open session in the Auditorium.
• Agenda (PDF Document)
• 1. Arts and Humanities Commission - Stéphane Janin
• 2. Resolution Urging Montgomery County to Reopen the Piney Branch Pool and Fund Necessary Improvements
• 3. Montgomery Housing Partnership - Five Year Extension of the Edinburgh Pilot
• 4. Update From the Tree Commission
• 5. Update from the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
• 6. Discussion of Safe Takoma
• 7. Discussion of the Proposed Washington Adventist Hospital Site Land Use Committee

11 February 2008 - Public Hearing, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda (PDF Document)
• 1. Piney Branch Pool Public Hearing
• 2. Second Reading Ordinance Making Technical Amendments to Takoma Park Code, Chapter 9.04, Rights of Non-U.S. Citizens in Takoma Park
• 3. Resolution of Condolence for the Friends and Family of Montgomery County Councilmember Marilyn Praisner
• 3a. Resolution Offering Condolences and Support for the City of Kirkwood, Missouri
• 4a. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Purchase of Two Trucks for Public Works and Rescinding Ordinance 2007-60
• 4b. Resolution Extending the Term of the Health Services Impact Committee for One Additional Year
• 4c. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Arts and Humanities Commission
• 4d. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Tree Commission
• 4e. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Ethics Commission
• 4f. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee
• 5. Update on Proposed Use of 2004 Community Legacy Funds
• 6. Continued Discussion of Council Priorities

4 February 2008 - Closed Session, Interviews and Worksession of the City Council

• VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION: Proposed closed session to receive legal advice from the City Attorney, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(7) and (8).
• Agenda (PDF Document)
• 1a. Arts and Humanities Commission Interview - Sally Brucker
• 1b. Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee Interview - David Borden
• 1c. Ethics Commission Interview - Robert Anderson
• 2. Discussion of Affordable Housing
• 3. Discussion of Proposed Montgomery County Zoning Text Amendment 08-01, Revising Definition of “Green Area”

31 January 2008 - Worksession of the City Council

• Agenda (PDF Document)
• 1. Identification of Council Priorities

28 January 2008 - Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION SESSION: The Council will hold an administrative function session to prepare for the City Attorney’s evaluation. Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act. Following the session, the Council will convene in open session in the Auditorium.
• Agenda (PDF Document)
• 1. Resolution Offering Condolences to the Friends and Family of State Senator Gwendolyn T. Britt
• 2. Resolution Offering Condolences to the Friends and Family of Former Takoma Park City Administrator James Wilson
• 3. Resolution Commenting on the Proposed WSSC Rate Increase and Fee for Infrastructure Improvements
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Establishing the Recreation Committee as a Statutory Committee
• 5. Resolution Authorizing the Sale of City-Owned Property at 8425 Piney Branch Road
• 6. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY08 Budget Amendment No. 2
• 7a. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Tree Maintenance
• 7b. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract to a Management Consultant for Personnel Classification Study
• 7c. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Board of Elections
• 7d. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Montgomery College Neighbors Advisory Committee
• 7e. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Safe Roadways Committee
• 7f. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Ethics Commission
• 8. First Reading Ordinance Making Technical Amendments to Takoma Park Code, Chapter 9.04, Rights of Non-U.S. Citizens in Takoma Park
• 9. City Manager’s Quarterly Report and Financial Report
• 10. Discussion of Budget Format

22 January 2008 - Closed Session, Interviews and Worksession of the City Council

• VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION: Proposed closed session to receive an annual litigation update from the City Attorney, pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(7) and (8).
• ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION SESSION: After the closed session is adjourned, the Council will hold an administrative function session to begin the City Attorney evaluation process. Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act. Following the session, the Council will reconvene in open session in the Auditorium.
• Agenda (PDF Document)
• 1a. Safe Roadways Committee Interview - Eric Weissman
• 1b. Tree Commission Interview - Nicolien van Schouwen
• 1c. Board of Elections Interview - Jillian Aldebron
• 1d. Montgomery College Neighbors Advisory Committee Interviews - Mark Freedman, John T. Hannon
• 2. Presentation by City of Gaithersburg Staff on “Going Green in Gaithersburg”
• 3. Briefing on Innovative City Stormwater Projects
• 4. Update From the Committee on the Environment

14 January 2008 - Closed Session, Presentation, Regular Meeting and Worksession of the City Council

• Closed Session: The Council will convene at 6:45 p.m. to vote to go into closed session to discuss the sale of City-owned property on Piney Branch Road (pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(3) and (14). Following the closed session, the Council will reconvene in open session.
• Agenda (PDF Document)
• 1. Presentation to the City Council of Results of the Resident Survey
  • Full Resident Survey Results
• 2. Resolution of Condolence to the Family and Friends of Delegate Jane E. Lawton
• 3. First Reading Ordinance Making Technical Amendments to Takoma Park Code, Chapter 9.04, Rights of Non-U.S. Citizens in Takoma Park
• 4. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing FY08 Budget Amendment No. 2
• 5. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Contract for Phase Two of the Cleveland Avenue Stormwater Project (Stormwater Infiltration and Sidewalk Repair)
• 6. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of In-Car Video Camera Systems for the Police Department and Repealing Ordinance 2007-56
• 7. Discussion of Prioritizing Use of Program Open Space and Other Available Grant Funds
• 8. Discussion of Process to Develop a Recommendation on the Piney Branch Pool

7 January 2008 - Special Session, Presentation and Worksession of the City Council

Join the City Council prior to the Council meeting for a reception honoring Retired Deputy City Manager Wayne Hobbs. The reception will be held in the Atrium Lobby from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Agenda (PDF Document)
• Proclamation Recognizing the Organizers and Supporters of the "Mike Morrissey Mulligan Madness Golf Tourney" for Their Contributions to the Takoma Park Library
• 1. Resolution Recognizing Retired Deputy City Manager T. Wayne Hobbs
• 2. Presentation of Auditorium Renovation New “Option D”
  • Feasibility Study (July 27, 2007)
  • Concept "D"
• 3. Presentation by Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Staff on the Takoma/Langley Park Sector Plan Process
  • Information about the Takoma/Langley Crossroads Sector Plan (on the M-NCPPC website)
• 4. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Establishing the Recreation Committee as a Statutory Committee
• 5. 2008 Appointments and Reappointments to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Policy Boards/Committees, the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, and Other Organizations