City Council Meeting Agendas

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, December 13, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation Honoring the Forty Year Anniversary of Takoma Park’s Nuclear-Free Zone (PDF)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

VOTING SESSION 

1. Council Resolution on Minor Master Plan Amendment (20 minutes) (PDF)

• Resolution (PDF) (revised 12/13)
• Planning Board Draft of MMPA (Redlined) (PDF)

2. Resolution Adopting FY25 Budget Priorities (20 minutes) (PDF) (Cover memo to be posted)

• Resolution (PDF) (revised 12/13)

3. Resolution Setting Forth Dates for the City Council’s Holiday Recess (PDF) (5 minutes)

4. Resolution Authorizing the Use of FY22 State Revitalization Program National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund (Ned) Grant Award Funds to Ensure the Affordability of 7402 And 7406 Garland Avenue (PDF) (Cover Memo)

• Resolution (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Joint Priorities Meeting with the District 20 Delegation - Wednesday, December 6, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

AGENDA (PDF)

6:30 PM - Welcome and Overview – Mayor Talisha Searcy

6:40 PM - Public Comments – Opportunity for District 20 residents and organizations to inform the Delegation of needs and priorities.**

• Zoom link for public comments.

7:10 PM - Presentation of Takoma Park Legislative Priorities

• Takoma Park Priorities for 2023-2025 (PDF)

7:30 PM - Delegation Comments

8:15 PM - Summary and Closing

8:30 PM - Adjournment

** Public comments during this meeting should be directed to the District 20 Delegation. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each and the overall time for comments is limited to 30 minutes. Residents may sign up by 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting to comment over Zoom. Sign up for comments in person will be available in the Auditorium. Contact Jessie Carpenter (301-891-7267 or email JessieC@takomaparkmd.gov) with questions.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, December 6, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

8:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

VOTING SESSION 

1. Second Reading Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget to Fund a Resolution of the Takoma Junction Project. (PDF) (10 minutes)

• Cover Memo (PDF)
• Ordinance (PDF)

2. Resolution Ratifying a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME (PDF) (10 minutes)

• Cover Memo (PDF)
• Resolution (PDF)
• Collective Bargaining Agreement - 2023 - 2026 (PDF)

WORK SESSION

3. Update on Minor Master Plan Amendment Planning Board Work Sessions (PDF) (60 minutes)

• County Planning Staff Summary of Planning Board Responses to the Issues and Questions Raised in City Council's Resolution 2023-33 (PDF)
• MMPA Update Presentation (PDF)
• Draft Resolution (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, November 29, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will vote to convene in closed session: 1) to meet with staff and the City’s Labor Attorney to receive a briefing on and to discuss matters related to collective bargaining negotiations with the City’s two unions; and 2) to meet with staff and legal counsel regarding NDC and the Takoma Junction Project. The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, § 3-305(b)(7) which permits a meeting to be closed to receive legal advice; § 3-305(b)(9) which permits a meeting to be closed to discuss matters related to collective bargaining negotiations; and § 3-305(b)(8) which permits a meeting to be closed to consult with staff and counsel to discuss pending or potential litigation. After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium for the regular meeting.

• Signed Presiding Officer's Closing Statement (PDF)

7:30 PM
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

VOTING SESSION 

1. First Reading Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget to Fund a Resolution of the Takoma Junction Project. (PDF) (15 minutes)

2. Resolution Adopting FY25 Budget Priorities and Potential Tax Rate Goals (20 minutes)

3. Resolution Adopting Public Space Management Plan (PDF) (20 minutes)

• Draft of Public Space Management Plan - Nov. 15, 2023 version (PDF)
• Public Space Management Plan Presentation (PDF) (added on 11/29)

WORK SESSION

4. Development of Balancing Act Survey for Community Release (PDF) (10-minute presentation; 20-minute discussion)

5. Update on Minor Master Plan Amendment Planning Board Work Sessions (PDF) (60 minutes)

• MMPA Update Presentation (PDF) (added on 11/29)
• Draft Resolution (PDF) (added on 11/29)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, November 20, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PRESENTATION

1. Montgomery Planning Presentation on the Development Review Process (PDF) (30 minute presentation; 15 minute Q&A)

• Presentation (PDF) 

2. City Manager FY 2025 Budget Forecast (PDF) (15 minute presentation; 15 minute Q&A)

• Presentation (PDF) (added 11/22)

WORK SESSION

3. City Manager Search Update (15 minutes)

4. City Council FY25 Budget Priorities (PDF) (90 minutes)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, November 13, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

PRESENTATIONS

1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit (PDF agenda item) (40 minute presentation/20 minute Q&A)
   • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report - FY 2023 (PDF)

2. Police Pension Plan Actuarial Valuation (PDF) (25 minute presentation/20 minute Q&A)
   • Presentation (PDF)

3. Final Report of the Long-Term Financial Forecast (PDF) (20 minute presentation/20 minute Q&A)
   • Presentation (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, November 8, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF) rev 11/8

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation Recognizing 10 Years of 16/17 Year Old Voting and 30 Years of Non-Citizen Voting in Takoma Park (PDF)
• Proclamation of November as Municipal Government Works Month (PDF)

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

WORK SESSION

1. Discussion of Legislative Priorities (PDF) (45 minutes)

2. Quarterly Library Project Update (PDF) (20 minute presentation/20 minute Q&A)

• Presentation (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, November 1, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF) (revised)

6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will meet in the Auditorium at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, for the purpose of voting to convene in closed session only. The topic will be NDC and the Takoma Junction Project and the meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) and (8), which permit a public body to meet in closed session to consult with counsel to receive legal advice and discuss pending or potential litigation with staff, consultants, or other individuals. After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium for the regular meeting.

• Signed Presiding Officer's Closing Statement (PDF)

7:30 PM
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation Recognizing the Hishmeh Brothers Operating a Business in Takoma Park for 50 Years (PDF)
• Proclamation Recognizing 10 Years of 16/17 Year Old Voting and 30 Years of Non-Citizen Voting in Takoma Park (moved to 11/8)

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PRESENTATION

1. Presentation on Montgomery County Development Review Process (PDF) (presentation 30 minutes/Q&A 15 minutes) Canceled - to be rescheduled.

WORK SESSION

2. Discussion of Reprogramming Direct Cash Assistance ARPA Funds After Program Ends (PDF) (45 minutes)

• Presentation (PDF) (revised 11/1)

3. Quarterly Financial Report (1st Quarter) (PDF) (30 minutes)

• Presentation (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 25, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

MEETING CANCELLED

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Comment in person or via Zoom. *To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PRESENTATION

1. School Facilities within the MMPA Area and the Montgomery County Public School Site Selection and Construction Process (PDF)

• Down County Consortium (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

VOTING SESSION

1. Resolution Adopting the FY 2025 Budget Calendar (PDF)

• Revised Draft Budget Calendar (PDF) revised 10/18

WORK SESSION

2. Update on City Manager Search

• City Manager Recruitment Timeline (PDF)

3. Public Space Management Plan (PDF) item revised 10/17

• Draft Resolution Adopting the Plan (PDF)
• Presentation (PDF)
• Edits to Draft Plan (PDF)

4. Housing Annual Report for FY 2023 (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION SESSION

The City Council will meet in administrative function session regarding the City Manager search on Wednesday, October 11, at 6:30 PM. After the session, the Council will meet in the Auditorium for the regular meeting at 7:30 PM. (Administrative function sessions are closed to the public.)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

VOTING SESSION

1. Resolution Approving the Closure of Anne Street for a Hispanic Heritage Month Event on October 22 (PDF)

WORK SESSION

2. Introduction to “Balancing Act” (PDF)

3. Budget Calendar for FY 2025

4. Review of Council Priorities (PDF)

• City Council Priorities 2023-2024 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 4, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will meet in the Auditorium at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, for the purpose of voting to convene in closed session only. The topic will be NDC and the Takoma Junction Project and the meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) and (8), which permit a public body to meet in closed session to consult with counsel to receive legal advice and discuss pending or potential litigation with staff, consultants, or other individuals. After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium for the regular meeting.

• Presiding Officer's Closing Statement (PDF)

7:30 PM
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

WORK SESSION

1. Request to Close Anne Street for a Hispanic Heritage Month Event on October 22 (PDF)

2. Complete Safe Streets – Update on Pedestrian and Transportation Safety Recommendations (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF) revised version 10/04

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

COUNCIL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will meet in the Auditorium at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, for the purpose of voting to convene in closed session only. The topic will be NDC and the Takoma Junction Project and the meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) and (8), which permit a public body to meet in closed session to consult with counsel to receive legal advice and discuss pending or potential litigation with staff, consultants, or other individuals. After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium for the regular meeting.

• Presiding Officer's Closing Statement (PDF)

7:30 PM
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation of Walk & Roll to School Day (Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023) (PDF)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

PRESENTATION

1. Presentation of the Initial Findings of Montgomery Planning’s Segregation Mapping Project (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF)

VOTING SESSION

2. Single Reading Ordinance Approving Procurements (Renewal of the Police Department Contract with Axon Enterprises for Fleet Cameras) (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Notice of Closed Session - Thursday, September 21, 2023

City Council meetings take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   

AGENDA (PDF)

6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

COUNCIL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will vote to convene in closed session in order to meet with staff and the City’s Labor Attorney to receive a briefing on and to discuss matters related to collective bargaining negotiations with the City’s two unions.

The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) which permits a meeting to be closed to receive legal advice and 3-305(b)(9) which permits a meeting to be closed to discuss matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.

At the end of the closed session, the Council will not reconvene in open session and will adjourn for the evening.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 20, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation Recognizing the Service of Kayleigh de la Puente as Executive Director of the Takoma/Langley CDA (PDF)

• Proclamation of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

WORK SESSION

1. Procurements (Renewal of the Police Department Contract with Axon Enterprises for Fleet Cameras) (PDF)

2. Library Construction Update - staff memo (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF)

3. Update from the Council Finance Subcommittee and FY 2025 Budget Schedule

• Proposed Draft Budget Calendar (PDF)
• Finance/Budget Sub-Committee Budget Calendar Research: Models (PDF)
• GFOA Recommended Budget Practices Calendar (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

REVISED AGENDA (PDF)

5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

COUNCIL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will meet in the Auditorium at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, for the purpose of voting to convene in closed session only. The topic will be NDC and the Takoma Junction Project and the meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) and (8), which permit a public body to meet in closed session to consult with counsel to receive legal advice and discuss pending or potential litigation with staff, consultants, or other individuals. After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium for the regular meeting.

• Closing Statement (PDF)

6:30 PM
PRESENTATION

1. Student Presentation on ESG Investment Practices for Municipalities (PDF)

7:30 PM
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation Honoring Supporters of the TKPK 5K Race (PDF)
• Welcoming Week Proclamation (September 8-17, 2023) (PDF)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

VOTING SESSION

2. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Youth Council (PDF)

B. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Sustainable Maryland Committee (PDF)

3. Resolution Commenting on the Public Hearing Draft of the Minor Master Plan Amendment

• Cover Memo (PDF)
• Minor Master Plan Amendment: Draft Resolution presented on and discussed on 09/06 (PDF)
• Revised Resolution (for Council consideration on 9/13) (PDF)
• "Friendly" Amendment Version of the Resolution (9/13) PDF
• Proposed Amendments to the Resolution (9/13) PDF

WORK SESSION

4. Update on City Manager Search (will be an oral report from the Council subcommittee)

• City Manager Recruitment Timeline (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 6, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation of Emergency Preparedness Month (September) (PDF)
• Proclamation Recognizing New Hampshire Car Wash 15-Year Anniversary (PDF)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

Comment in person or via Zoom.*

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES:

VOTING SESSION

1. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code Chapter 6.16 Landlord-Tenant Relations and Chapter 6.36 Unsafe Buildings – Public Nuisance Abatement

• Presentation 

WORK SESSION

2. Minor Master Plan Amendment: Discussion of Draft Resolution

3. Youth Council Appointments

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

VOTING SESSION

COUNCIL VOTE TO CONVENE AS THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BOARD

1. Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2024 Stormwater Management Budget Amendment No. 1

2. Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 1

Items 1 and 2 are posted as one document, but in two versions.

• Budget Amendment - Redlined Version (PDF)
• Budget Amendment - Clean Version (PDF)

3. Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Contract for an Executive Search Firm to Administer the Recruitment of the New City Manager

4. Resolution Establishing the City Council’s Goals and Priorities for the Management of the City

• Items 3 and 4 and posted as one document (PDF)

5. CONSENT AGENDA

Before voting on the consent agenda, the City Council unanimously approved a motion as follows:

Moved that the City Council seek the City Attorney's guidance on City Code  language for assigning the still relevant tasks of the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee to other municipal functions.

A. Resolution Providing for the City Council Summer Recess (August 3 – September 6) (PDF)

B. Resolution Providing for Appointments/Reappointments to the Arts and Humanities Committee

C. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Board of Elections

D. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs

E. Resolution Providing for Appointments/Reappointments to the Emergency Preparedness Committee

F. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Grants Review Committee

G. Resolution Providing for Appointments/Reappointments to the Recreation Committee

H. Resolution Providing for Appointments/Reappointments to the Sustainable Maryland Committee

I. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Tree Commission

• Committee Appointment Resolutions are posted as one document (PDF)

WORK SESSION

6. Quarterly Financial Report (FY23 Fourth Quarter) (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 26, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

Comment in person or via Zoom.*

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (Including Library Update)

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

PRESENTATION

1. Urban Forest Manager’s Annual Report Cover (PDF)

• Urban Forest Manager's Report (PDF)
• Urban Forest Report Presentation (PDF)
• Urban Forest Master Plan (PDF)

VOTING SESSION

2. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code Chapter 6.16 Landlord-Tenant Relations and Chapter 6.36 Unsafe Buildings – Public Nuisance Abatement (PDF)

• • Revised Ordinance (PDF) 7/25/2023
  • Revised Presentation (PDF) 7/25/2023

3. First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2024 Stormwater Budget Amendment No. 1 and First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2024 Budget Amendment No 1 (PDF)

4. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Single Reading Ordinance Approving Execution of a Contract with Ministries United Silver Spring Takoma Park (MUSST) to Oversee the Emergency Assistance Program (PDF)

B. Resolution Confirming David Eubanks as the Acting City Manager for the City of Takoma Park in Lieu of Hiring an Interim City Manager

C. Resolution Designating David Eubanks as Resident Agent for Service of Process (PDF)

D.  Resolution of Support for Benefit Corporation for Africa (PDF)

WORK SESSION

5. Minor Master Plan Check In

6. City Manager Search: Process Update and Search Firm Selection (PDF)

• City Manager Search Community Engagement Presentation (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 19, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA REVISED (PDF)

7:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION OF JULY 12, 2023

• Closed session report (PDF)

FOR THE RECORD

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

PRESENTATION

1. Public Space Management Plan (PDF)

• Public Space Management Plan Public Review Draft (PDF)
• Presentation 

VOTING SESSION

2. (tentative) Resolution Designating Resident Agent for Service of Process (PDF)

WORK SESSION

3. FY 2024 Budget Amendment No. 1 (PDF)

• Revised Budget Ordinance (PDF) (revised 7/19)

4. Recommended Amendments to the City Code Chapter 6.16 Landlord-Tenant Relations and Chapter 6.36 Unsafe Buildings – Public Nuisance Abatement (PDF) (rev 7/15)

• Presentation (PDF)

5. Proposed Contract with Ministries United Silver Spring Takoma Park (MUSST) to Oversee the Emergency Assistance Program (PDF)

6. Board and Committee Appointment Recommendations (Council Subcommittee on Boards and Committees) (PDF)

7. Support for Benefit Corporation for Africa (PDF)

8. Resolution Designating Acting City Manager (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 12, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

6:00 PM
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will vote to convene in closed session on Wednesday, July 12, at 6:00 PM, to meet with the City’s Labor Attorney to receive legal advice and consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations with the City’s two unions. The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(7) and (9). After the closed session, the Council will  reconvene at 7:30 PM for the regular meeting.

7:30 PM
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD:

• Proclamation of Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
• Proclamation of July as Park and Recreation Month

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

PRESENTATION

Introduction to the Projects (PDF) 

1. Final Report on MW COG Grant for the Metropolitan Branch Trail Upgrade – Presentation of Preliminary Designs (PDF)

• Report
• Presentation

2. Final Report on MW COG Grant for the New Ave Bikeway Section D – Presentation of Preliminary Designs (PDF)

• Report
• Presentation

WORK SESSION

3. Designation of Agent for Service of Process (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 5, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

Statement Regarding Open Meetings Compliance Board Decision Issued on June 23, 2023

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

VOTING SESSION

1. Single Reading Ordinance Approving Use of CDBG Funds for the Domer Avenue Sidewalk Project (PDF)

PRESENTATION/WORK SESSION

2. Takoma Park Recreation Center Redevelopment Update (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF)

3. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Programs and Budget (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, June 21, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas as of June 16, 2023-revised (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD:

- Proclamation of Pollinator Week (June 19-25, 2023) )PDF)
- Proclamation of World Refugee Day (June 20) (PDF)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

Comment in person or via Zoom*

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

PRESENTATION

1. Update on Submission of 2024 Maryland Grant Applications (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF)

VOTING SESSION

2. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Single Reading Ordinance Approving FY24 Purchase of a 15-Person Van for the Recreation Department (PDF)

B. Single Reading Ordinance Approving FY24 Purchase of Two Trash Trucks (PDF)

C. Single Reading Ordinance Approving FY23 Purchase of Two Electric Fleet Vehicles for the Police Department (Nissan Ariya Engage and Chevrolet Bolt) (PDF)

D. Single Reading Ordinance Approving Takoma Branch Stream Restoration Project (PDF)

E. Resolution Approving Submission of 2024 Legislative Action Requests - Cover Memo (PDF)

• • Resolution (PDF)

WORK SESSION

3. Domer Avenue Sidewalk Project (CDBG Funded) (PDF)

4. (Tentative) Update on Process for City Manager Search

5. Update on Committee Recruitment and Needed Follow Up (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, June 14, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 2/14; 2/22

WORK SESSION

1. Discussion of MML Legislative Action Requests (PDF)

2. Discussion of Proposed Procurements (ERR Funded)

A. 15-Person Van (Recreation Bus) for the Recreation Department - Early Approval for FY24 Purchase (PDF) (cover memo added 6/14)

B. Two Trash Trucks - Early Approval for FY24 Purchase (PDF)

C. Two Electric Fleet Vehicles for the Police Department (Nissan Ariya Engage and Chevrolet Bolt) (PDF)

3. Discussion of Proposed Procurements - Domer Avenue Sidewalk Contract Award (CDBG Funded) (PDF)

4. Discussion of Proposed Procurements - Takoma Branch Stream Restoration Contract Approval (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, June 7, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas as of June 6, 2023 (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation of Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week (June 3-11, 2023) (PDF)

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

VOTING SESSION

1. Resolution Commenting on the Minor Master Plan Amendment (PDF)

• Revised draft resolution (PDF) (posted 6/7)
• Final Working Draft Report Prepared by County Planning Staff (PDF)

PRESENTATION/WORK SESSION

2. Quarterly Financial Report (3rd Quarter) (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF) (posted 6/8) 

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 24, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation of Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 2) (PDF)

COMMENT ON VOTING ITEMS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1/25; 2/01; 2/08

VOTING SESSION

1. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Rental Housing Licensing Software (PDF)

2. Resolution Establishing Policy Objectives Associated with the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (PDF) Revised 5/22

WORK SESSION

3 and 4. Montgomery Planning Presentation – Minor Master Plan Amendment followed by Council discussion (PDF) 

• Minor Master Plan Amendment Progress Draft (May 12, 2023) (PDF)
• Presentation (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 17, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

COMMENT ON VOTING ITEMS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1/25; 2/01; 2/08

VOTING SESSION

FY 2024 Budget Ordinances Cover Sheet (PDF)

1. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2024 Tax Rates (PDF)

Council Vote to Convene as the Stormwater Management Board

2.  Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2024 Stormwater Management Budget (PDF)

3. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2024 Budget

• Budget Final Reconciliation (PDF)
• Fund Summaries (PDF)
• Capital Improvement Program (PDF)

4. Resolution Establishing Policy Objectives Associated with the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (PDF)

5. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Contract for the Maple Avenue Connectivity Project (PDF)

B. Single Reading Ordinance Approving Grant Awards (PDF)

WORK SESSION

6. 2023 Legislative Wrap Up and Discussion of 2024 Legislative Priorities (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF)

7. Procurement – Rental Housing Licensing and Rent Reporting Software (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF) (posted on 5/17)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 10, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• Comments (PDF)

VOTING SESSION

FY 2024 Budget Ordinances Cover Sheet (PDF)

1. First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2024 Tax Rates (PDF)

Council Vote to Convene as the Stormwater Management Board

2. First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2024 Stormwater Management Budget (PDF)

3. First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2024 Budget (PDF) (updated 5/10)

Fund Summaries:

• FY2024 Proposed Budget (PDF)
• Final Reconciliation (PDF)
• Fund Balance Projection Detail (PDF)
• General Fund - Revenues (PDF)
• General Fund Summary (PDF)
• Stormwater General Fund Summary (PDF)
• Speed Camera Fund (PDF)
• Special Revenue Fund Summary (PDF)
• ARPA Fund Summary (PDF)
• Combined Statement (PDF)
• General Fund Summary - Expenditures (PDF)

PRESENTATION

4. Grants Review Committee Recommendations

• Recommended Awards (PDF)
• Presentation (PDF)
• FY24 Evaluation Form (PDF) 

WORK SESSION

5. Maple Avenue Connectivity Project Contract Award Recommendation and Draft Ordinance

• Presentation (PDF)

6. Resolution Regarding Policy Options Concerning Long Term Fiscal Health of the City and Exploration of Additional Revenue Sources

• Revised Draft Resolution Prepared by Councilmember Dyballa

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 3, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Bike to Work Day Proclamation

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• City Manager Comments (PDF)

BUDGET WORK SESSION

1. Budget Reconciliation

• City Council FY24 Budget Questions - Part 4
• Memo comparing the cost of leasing versus purchasing vehicles for Code Enforcement
• Reconciliation List (updated before the City Council meeting started) (PDF)
• Final Reconciliation (result of reconciliation session) (PDF)

WORK SESSION

2. Discussion of Draft Budget Ordinances

3. City Council Subcommittees

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, May 1, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   This meeting may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearings Cover Memo

Public Hearings -  Notice on the City Website

1. Public Hearing on the Tax Rate (Constant Yield Tax Rate Public Hearing)

2. Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2024 Budget

Testify in person or via Zoom*

*To testify on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to testify in person.

BUDGET WORKSESSION

3. Reconciliation

• Budget Reconciliation List (as of April 27, 2023)
• Council Budget Q&A to Date:
  • First Set of Questions
  • Second Set of Questions
  • Third Set of Questions

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 26, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Poetry Month – Reading by Poet Laureate
• Recognition of Montgomery College Scholarship Recipients

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

VOTING SESSION

1. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services for Mental Health Crisis Counselors

BUDGET WORK SESSION

2. Budget Reconciliation

• FY 2024 Proposed Budget
• FY24 Initial Budget Reductions

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, April 24, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   This meeting may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

BUDGET WORK SESSION

1. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget (PDF) (revised 4/24)

• View the Proposed FY 2024 Budget (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 19, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF) 

REVISED AGENDA (PDF)

5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

NOTICE OF COUNCIL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will meet in the Auditorium at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, for the purpose of voting to convene in closed session only. The topic will be NDC and the Takoma Junction Project and the meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) and (8), which permit a public body to meet in closed session to consult with counsel to receive legal advice and discuss pending or potential litigation with staff, consultants, or other individuals. After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium for the regular meeting.

6:30 PM
PRESENTATION

1. Mental Health Crisis Counselors Pilot Program and Memorandum of Agreement with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

7:30 PM
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

7:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARING

2. Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2024 Budget

• Link to FY 2024 Proposed Budget
• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Comment in person or via Zoom.*

*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

VOTING SESSION

3. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Procurement of Five Police Vehicles

BUDGET WORK SESSION

4. Operations Budget and Capital Budget (Housing and Community Development, Police, Library, Public Works)

• Budget Work Session Presentation (April 19, 2023) corrected 4/24
• Link to FY 2024 Proposed Budget
• Fleet List (posted on 4/19)
• FY24 Proposed Fleet Replacement Recommendations (posted on 4/19)
• Traffic Calming and Sidewalk Request Process (previous presentation from staff on 2/22)
• Preliminary Street Resurfacing Schedule and Estimated Costs FY24-FY25 (posted on 4/19)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, April 17, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

REVISED AGENDA (PDF)

6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

NOTICE OF COUNCIL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will vote to convene in closed session at 6:30 PM on Monday, April 17, 2023 to receive a briefing on Council safety protocols and emergency plans. The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(10). After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium for the budget work session at 7:30 PM.

7:30 PM
BUDGET WORK SESSION

1. Operations Budget and Capital Budget (City Manager, Communications, City Clerk, Human Resources, Finance, Information Systems, Recreation)

View the Proposed FY 2024 Budget (PDF)

FY 2024 Budget Work Session Presentation - Capital Improvement & Operations (April 17, 2023) 

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

REVISED AGENDA (PDF)

6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

NOTICE OF COUNCIL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will meet in the Auditorium at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 to vote to convene in closed session: 1) to receive legal advice and consider matters related to the opioid litigation settlement; and 2) to receive legal advice and consider matters related to the Neighborhood Development Company / Takoma Junction Project. The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) and (8). After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium for the regular meeting

7:30 PM
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Arbor Day Proclamation (PDF)
• Proclamation Recognizing 40 Years of the Takoma Park Farmers Market (PDF)

PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN UP LINK. (To sign up for public comments over Zoom, registration must be completed by 5 PM on the day of the meeting.)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

PRESENTATION

1. Presentation of the City Manager's Recommended FY 2024 Budget

• Recommended FY 2024 Budget
• Budget Presentation

VOTING SESSION

2. Resolution Adopting the 2023-2024 City Council Priorities - Final Draft Resolution (PDF)

• Final Draft Priorities (PDF)

WORK SESSION

3. Police Procurement Items - Five Police Vehicles (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Special Meeting Agenda - Monday, April 10, 2023

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation on Montgomery College Facilities Master Plan - Cover Memo (PDF)

• Presentation

2. Presentation from Montgomery Planning on Minor Master Plan Recommendations

• Cover Memo (PDF)
• Presentation (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 22, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

REVISED AGENDA (PDF)

6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

PRESENTATION

1. Police Department Annual Report (PDF)

• 2022 Police Report (PDF)

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD:

• Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation (March 2023) (PDF)

YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATE

PRESENTATION

2. Financial Forecast - Staff Cover Memo (PDF)

• Presentation Agenda (PDF)
• Presentation - General Fund Financial Sustainability Analysis (PDF) (Revised version-posted 4/3/2023. Corrections were made to slides 19 and 21. )

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

Link to Comment on Zoom

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

• Comments (PDF)

WORK SESSION

3. Discussion of Council Priorities

• Draft - Council Priorities (PDF)
• Council Priorities Draft Resolution (PDF)

4. Overview of the FY 2024 Budget Process (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 15, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

REVISED AGENDA (PDF)

6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

COUNCIL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will vote to convene in closed session at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 to receive legal advice and consider matters related to litigation (E&R Services v. City of Takoma Park). The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(7) and (8). After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium for the regular meeting.

7:30 PM
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Link to sign up for public comments. (To sign up for public comments over Zoom, registration must be completed by 5 PM on the day of the meeting.)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

VOTING SESSION

1. Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2023 Budget Amendment No. 5 (PDF)

WORK SESSION

2. Discussion of Council Priorities (Information will be posted on March 14.)

• Information posted for the March 8 discussion:
  • • Discussion of Council Priorities (PDF)Council Retreat - January 30, 2023 (PDF)
• 2022-2023 Council Priorities (Draft) (PDF) (posted on 3/16)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 8, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD:

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

Link to Comment on Zoom

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

VOTING SESSION

1. Second Reading Ordinance Approving Installation of Traffic Calming on Second Avenue (PDF)

2. First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2023 Budget Amendment No. 5 (PDF)

• • Revised Ordinance (3/6) (PDF)

3. Resolution Providing for Temporary Street Closures (PDF) (revised 3/6)

WORK SESSION

4.  Discussion of Council Priorities (PDF)

• • Council Retreat - January 30, 2023 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 1, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

REVISED AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD:

Proclamation of Women’s History Month (PDF)

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

(To sign up for public comments over Zoom, registration must be completed by 5 PM on the day of the meeting.)

Link to sign up for public comments

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1/11; 1/18

PRESENTATION

1. County Presentation of the Mapping Segregation Project   (Cancelled)

VOTING SESSION

2. First Reading Ordinance Approving Installation of Traffic Calming on Second Avenue (PDF)

3. CONSENT AGENDA (Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on as one motion without discussion unless a Councilmember requests removal of an item for individual discussion and consideration.)

Cover Memo and Resolutions (PDF)

A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)

B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee

WORK SESSION

4. Proposed Temporary Street Closures for Events on Laurel Avenue and Anne Street (PDF)

5. FY 2023 Budget Amendment No. 5 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, February 22, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

REVISED AGENDA (PDF)

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD: Proclamation of Lee Jordan Day (February 23)

• Lee Jordan Film Event (PDF) 

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Traffic Calming – Second Avenue Speed Hump (PDF)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

Link to Comment on Zoom

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PRESENTATION

2. 2022 Election Report Cover Memo (PDF)

• 2022 Election Report (PDF)

VOTING SESSION

3. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the City Attorney’s Contract (PDF)

4. CONSENT AGENDA  - Cover Memo and Resolutions (PDF)

A. Resolutions Providing for Appointment to the Arts and Humanities Committee

B. Resolution Providing for Appointment to the Board of Elections

C. Resolution Providing for Appointment to the Emergency Preparedness Committee

D. Resolution Providing for Appointment to the Ethics Commission

E. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Grants Review Committee

F. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Sustainable Maryland Committee

WORK SESSION

5. Traffic Calming – Second Avenue Speed Bump (PDF)

• Draft Ordinance (PDF)

6. Overview of Traffic Calming and Sidewalk Request Processes (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF)
• Staff Response to the Complete and Safe Streets Committee Recommendations (PDF) (presented on 10/12/2022)
• Resolution 2022-41: Pedestrian and Transportation Safety

7. Recommended Board/Committee Appointments - See item 4

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, February 15, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   

Upcoming Agendas (PDF) (Corrected Version Posted 2/12)

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION SESSION - The City Council will meet in an administrative function session at 6:30 PM to discuss direct report staff. (Administrative function sessions are closed to the public.)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

To sign up for public comments over Zoom, registration must be completed by 5 PM on the day of the meeting.

Link to sign up for public comments

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1/9

VOTING SESSION

Agenda Item Added:

Resolution Designating Acting City Managers (PDF)

1. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for the Recreation Center Roof Replacement (revised 2/14)

WORK SESSION

2. Board and Committee Appointment Recommendations (PDF)

• Appointment Recommendations (February 15, 2023) (PDF)
• Advisory Committees and Boards and Commissions (PDF)  (Information from the City Code)
• February 1, 2023 City Council Meeting - Agenda Item Cover (PDF)
• Slide Presentation (PDF)
• Current Membership of Boards and Committees (PDF)

3. Discussion of City Attorney Contract Amendment (fees) (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, February 8, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

REVISED AGENDA (PDF)

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

Link to Comment on Zoom

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1/9; 1/11

VOTING SESSION

Cover sheet to Agenda Items 1 and 2 (PDF) (revised 02/03)

1. First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2023 Budget Amendment No. 5 (PDF)

COUNCIL VOTE TO CONVENE AS THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BOARD

2. First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2023 Stormwater Management Budget Amendment No. 2 (PDF)

PRESENTATION

3. Stormwater Management Program Overview

• Presentation (revised 2/6)

WORK SESSION

4. Procurement – Replacement Roof for the Recreation Center

ADJOURNMENT

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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, February 1, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   

Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation – Black History Month (PDF)

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1/9; 1/11
 
WORK SESSION

1. FY 2023 Budget Amendment No. 5 (PDF) (revised on 1/30)

2. Overview of City Boards and Committees (PDF)

• Slide Presentation (PDF)
• Advisory Committees and Boards and Commissions (PDF)  (Information from the City Code)
• Current Membership of Boards and Committees (PDF)
• Board and Committee member stipend information (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Priorities Retreat Agenda - Monday, January 30, 2023

City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

This meeting will be held in the Community Center Azalea Room. It is open to the public. There will not be an opportunity for public comments.

AGENDA (PDF)

6:30 PM

The City Council will review existing priorities and discuss updates.

Retreat Materials

• City Council 2021-2022 Priorities (PDF)
• City Council 2021-2022 Priorities (brief) (PDF)
• Legislative Priorities 2023 (PDF)
• Senior Leadership Team Prioritization Workshop Results (PDF)
• Takoma Park Organizational Assessment Final Report (2022) (PDF)
• Presentation - Takoma Park Organizational Assessment - June 2022 (PDF)
• Core versus Non-Core Services (from Organizational Assessment) (PDF)

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, January 25, 2023

City Council meetings take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

• Upcoming Agendas Jan. 23 - Feb. 15 (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

• Proclamation Recognizing the Closure of Mark’s Kitchen
• Proclamation Recognizing the Closure of Kenetic Artistry
• Proclamation Recognizing the Closure of Takoma Framers

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

• Legislative Priorities Presentation

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.) Link to sign up for public comments over Zoom.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 12/7

PRESENTATION

1.  Minor Master Plan (Project Background and Process to Date) (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF) (posted 1/25)

2. Strategic Plan Updates - Housing and Economic Development Strategic Plan (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF) (revised 1/25)

3. Strategic Plan Updates - Sustainability and Climate Action Framework (PDF)

• Presentation (PDF) (posted 1/25)
• GHG Inventory 2005 – 2020 Summary Factsheet, provided by MWCOG (PDF)
• Montgomery County Building Performance Standard Fact Sheet (PDF)
• 2020 Climate Emergency Response Framework Resolution (PDF)
• Excerpts from Resilience and Adaptation Memo produced by the Cadmus Group for Takoma Park in 2019 listing recommended strategies (PDF)

4 and 5. Request for Legislative Bond Initiative for Library Construction (PDF)

POSSIBLE VOTING SESSION

Resolution Regarding Legislative Bond Initiative for Library Construction (See 4 and 5 above)

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Closed Session - Monday, January 23, 2023

City Council meetings take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

• Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

The Council vote to convene in closed session will take place on Zoom due to an emergency in the Community Center. The building will be closed beginning at 6:30 PM.

6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

COUNCIL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will vote to convene in closed session on Monday, January 23, at 6:30 PM, to meet with the City’s Labor Attorney to receive legal advice, including matters related to collective bargaining negotiations, and to meet with the City Attorney to receive legal advice regarding the Takoma Junction project. The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(7) and (9). After the closed session, the Council will not reconvene in open session.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, January 18, 2023

City Council meetings take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

• Upcoming Agendas (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.) Link to sign up for public comments over Zoom.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 12/7

PRESENTATION

1. Fiscal Health of the City

• Cover Memo (PDF)
• Presentation (PDF) (rev. 01/18, 6 pm)

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Administrative Function Session - Friday, January 13, 2023

The City Council will meet in administrative function session at 6:30 pm 1) Discuss direct report staff;  2) Discussion regarding implementation of Council’s Rules and Procedures (This is a continuation of the January 5 session. Administrative Function Sessions are closed to the public.)

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, January 11, 2023

City Council meetings take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA/AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Link to register to comment over Zoom)

(Sign up for public comments over Zoom will be open until 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required to comment in person.)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADOPTION OF MINUTES – 11/21, 11/30

COUNCIL ORIENTATION PRESENTATIONS (PDF)

Cover Memo (PDF)

Presentation (PDF)

• Recreation
• Housing and Community Development
• Public Works
• Police

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, January 9, 2023

City Council meetings take place in the Community Center Auditorium. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.   Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.

AGENDA (PDF)

6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA/AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

COUNCIL ORIENTATION PRESENTATIONS

Cover Memo (PDF)

• • City Overview and Organizational Structure
    • Presentation-City Manager (PDF)
  • Departmental Overview (General Government)
    • • City Manager
      • City Clerk
      • Communications/City TV
      • Human Resources
      • Information Systems
  • Library (Functions and Construction Update)
  • Introduction to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
    • Presentation (departments, Library, ARPA) (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Administrative Function Session - Thursday, January 5, 2023

On Thursday, January 5, the City Council will meet in administrative function session at 7:30 PM for the following purpose: 1) Orient Council to responsibilities regarding the Council’s direct report staff; 2) Discussion regarding implementation of Council’s Rules and Procedures. (Administrative Function Sessions are closed to the public.)