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2012 CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS AND AGENDA ITEMS

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 2/3/2012)

CURRENT AGENDAS AND AGENDA ITEMS

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

Febraury 6, 2012 - Presentation and Work Session of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Tree Commission Annual Report
• 2. City Arborist’s Annual Report
• 3A and 3B.Resolution Supporting Efforts to Reverse the Decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission; Resolution Supporting Raising the Tax on Gasoline in Maryland
  • Baltimore Sun editorial supporting the gasoline tax
• 4. Resolution Ratifying Modifications to a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 3399
• 5. Discussion of Large Grant Applications (rescheduled from January 23, 2012)

Administrative Function Session: The City Council will hold an Administrative Function Session on Monday, January 30, at 6 p.m., for a quarterly meeting with the City Manager. The purpose of the session is to share information with the City Manager and promote the City Manager/City Council relationship. (Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)

January 30, 2012 - Work Session of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. City Manager's Quarterly Report and Financial Report
  • Quarterly Activity Report
  • Quarterly Financial Report
• 2. Discussion of Financial Matters and Budget Priorities
• Supplemental Information Related to Agenda Items 2 and 3
• 3. Discussion of Large Grant Applications (cover sheet and attachment)
  • Adventist Community Services Application
  • Crossroads Community Food Network Application
  • Dance Exchange Application
  • Takoma Park Folk Festival Application
  • Music from Maple View Application
  • Old Takoma Business Association Application
  • Takoma Park Independence Day Committee Application
  • Takoma Women's Business Network Application
  • Wash. Adventist Hospital - Halcyon Hall Application

Administrative Function Session. The City Council will hold an Administrative Function Session on Monday, January 23, at 6:00 p.m. for an annual review with the City Attorney and to hold ongoing discussions involving the sharing of information with the City Attorney and promotion of the City Attorney/City Council relationship. (Administrative function sessions are closed and not subject to the Open Meetings Act.)

January 23, 2012 - Regular Meeting and Work Session of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Resolution Concerning Zoning Text Amendment 11-08 Regarding Adding Accessory Commercial Kitchen as a Permitted Land Use in Certain Residential Zones under Certain Circumstances
• 2A. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for HVAC Improvements at the Community Center
• 2B. Resolution Extending the Term of the Takoma Junction Task Force
• 2C. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Grant Agreement with the Independence Day Committee
• 3. Takoma/Langley Sector Plan Design Guidelines
  • Takoma/Langley Sector Plan Design Guidelines (January 2012 Draft)
• 4. Implementation of the Council’s Mission for the Recreation Department
• 5. Discussion of Ward Nights and/or Council Engagement with the Community

January 17, 2012 - Work Session of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Discussion of Proposal to Add a Crossing Guard at Takoma Junction
• 2. Discussion of Zoning Text Amendment 11-08 Regarding Adding Accessory Commercial Kitchen as a Permitted Land Use in Certain Residential Zones under Certain Circumstances
• 3. Discussion of Legislative Priorities
• 4. Discussion of Resolution Regarding Process for Sidewalk Requests and Installations

January 9, 2012 - Presentation, Regular Meeting and Work Session of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. ADA and Related Right-of-Way Accessibility Requirements
• 2. Single Reading Ordinances Authorizing the Purchase of Police Vehicles
• 3. Discussion of Appointments to MWCOG Policy Boards and Committees and the Board of the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department
• 4. Discussion of Use of Sustainability Funding
  • Staff Comments of the TFEA Recommendations (October 11, 2011)
  • Takoma Park Environmental Initiatives in FY 2012
  • Task Force on Environmental Action Final Report
• 5. Discussion of Resolution Regarding Process for Sidewalk Requests and Installations

January 3, 2012 - Special Session, Presentation, and Work Session of the City Council

• Agenda
• 1. Resolution of Condolence - Walt Rave
• 2. Resolution of Condolence - Betty Barclay
• 3. Presentation - Zoning Montgomery
  • Zoning Montgomery (Project Website)
• 4. Discussion of Sustainability Coordinator Position