Current and Past Meeting Agendas

Joint Priorities Meeting - 20th District Delegation and Takoma Park City Council - Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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AGENDA (PDF)

7:00 PM - Welcome and Overview – Mayor Kate Stewart

7:10 PM - Public Comments – District 20 Residents and Organizations*
(Opportunity for the community to inform the Delegation of needs and priorities. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes each. Advance sign up is required.)

7:40 PM - Presentation of Takoma Park Legislative Priorities

• 2020 Legislative Priorities

8:00 PM - Delegation Comments

8:45 PM - Summary and Closing

9:00 PM Adjourn

*To sign up to speak, call 301-891-7214 or email Clerk@TakomaParkMD.gov

City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, November 18, 2019

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PUBLIC RECEPTION TO RECOGNIZE THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE TAKOMA PARK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
6:30 – 7:30 PM (ATRIUM LOBBY)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PROCLAMATION

• 125th Anniversary of the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PRESENTATION

1.  Police Pension Plan Actuarial Valuation of June 30, 2019

• Police Pension Plan Presentation 

2.  FY 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Audit Report

3.  Sustainability and Climate Action Plan

• Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Recommendations Report
• Next Steps and Funding Memo
• Resilience and Adaptation Memo
• Cadmus Opportunities for Action (Posted 2019-11-27)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

4.  Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 20 Budget Amendment No. 2

5. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Legal Services

6.  Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Stormwater System Video Inspection and Cleaning

7.  CONSENT AGENDA

A. Resolution Authorizing Closure of Laurel Avenue on May 2, 2020 (or May 9 in the event of rain) for the Takoma Children’s Business Fair

B. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Elevator Retrofit

C. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Replacement Police Vehicles

D. Resolution Setting Forth the Dates of the City Council’s Holiday Recess

E. Resolution Providing for Appointment to the Board of Elections

F. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Council Compensation Task Force (revised information posted 11/15)

G. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Parking Management Task Force

H. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Facade Advisory Board

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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PRESENTATION FROM
STATE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND TAXATION
FOLLOWED BY PUBLIC Q&A
6:00 – 7:00 PM – AUDITORIUM

• Overview of the Real Property Assessment Process  

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

REPORTS: Update from the Youth Council

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1, 2, 3.  Second Reading Charter Amendment Resolution Amending Article III City Council ; Second Reading Charter Amendment Resolution Amending Article V Amendment Procedures; Second Reading Charter Amendment Resolution Amending Article VI Registration, Nominations and Elections

4. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Purchase of Trash and Recycling Containers

5. First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2020 Budget Amendment No. 2

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

6. Discussion of Closure of Laurel Avenue on May 2, 2020 (or May 9 in the event of rain) for the Takoma Children’s Business Fair

7. Discussion of Contract for Elevator Retrofit

8. Discussion of Purchase of Replacement Police Vehicles

9. Discussion of Draft Tree Ordinance Amendments

10. Discussion of Amendments to Takoma Park Code, Title 11, Section 11.04.060 Regarding Placement of Private Signs and Advertisements in the Public Right-of-Way

11. Discussion of Committee Appointments

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Closed Session - Friday, November 1, 2019

AGENDA (PDF)

8:45 AM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

At 8:45 AM, the Council will vote to convene in closed session to conduct interviews and discuss appointment of the City Attorney, a position over which the Council has jurisdiction. The City issued a Request for Proposals for legal services. Proposals have been reviewed by the Council and firms were selected for interview. The session will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)(1) and 3-305(b)(14). The Council will not reconvene in open session.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, November 6, 2019

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PRESENTATION ON THE MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
MATH AND SCIENCE BUILDING PROJECT
FOLLOWED BY PUBLIC Q&A
6:00-7:00 PM – AUDITORIUM

• The Next Phase of the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building (PDF)

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PROCLAMATIONS:
Municipal Government Works Month
Small Business Saturday

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1, 2, 3. First Reading Resolutions Amending Article III, Article V, and Article VI of the City Charter

First Reading Charter Amendment Resolution Amending Article III City Council

First Reading Charter Amendment Resolution Amending Article V Amendment Procedures

First Reading Charter Amendment Resolution Amending Article VI Registration, Nominations and Elections

4. Resolution Regarding SSI Intermediate Park and Transfer of Ownership from MCPS to Montgomery Parks

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

5. Discussion of Legislative Priorities

• 2020 Legislative Priorities Preview

6. Discussion of Amendments to Takoma Park Code, Title 5, Elections (revised 11/4)

7. Discussion of Proposed Purchase of Trash and Recycling Containers

8. Discussion of FY 2020 Budget Amendment No. 2

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 30, 2019

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AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

REPORTS: Update from the Youth Council

7:40 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Reimbursement for Festival Expenditures (Takoma Park Folk Festival and the Takoma Park Independence Day Celebration)

7:45 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

2. Discussion of Resolution Regarding SSI Intermediate Park and Transfer of Ownership from MCPS to Montgomery Parks

3. Tree Ordinance: Pre-planting Programs & Incentives, Fees & Funding, UFM Role, Education & Outreach, Wrap Up on Hazardous Trees

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 23, 2019

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AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING

Agenda Item 1, 2 & 3 

1. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the City Charter, Article III City Council, to: Require that Each Voting Ward be Compact in Form, Composed of Adjoining Territory, and Have Substantially Equal Population; Change the Council’s Organizational Meeting to the Second Wednesday Following the Election; and Eliminate Gender Binary Language

2. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the City Charter, Article V Amendment Procedures, to Clarify that the Signature Requirement for Charter Amendment Petitions is Twenty Percent of Registered Voters at the Time of the Last Regular City Election

3. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the City Charter, Article VI Registration, Nominations and Elections, to: Eliminate the 21-Day Residency Requirement for Voters; Eliminate Outdated Procedures and Clarify Existing Language; Eliminate Gender Binary Language; Revise Deadlines to Comport with Early Voting; Provide for Election Ties to be Resolved by Lot Rather than Runoff Election; Eliminate the Requirement that Election Judges be Appointed by the City Council; Expand the Supplemental Voter List from Non-U.S. Citizens to Include Any Residents Registered to Vote Only in City Elections; Replace the Word “Citizens” with the Word “Residents,”Provide that the Signature Requirement for Advisory Referendum Petitions is Twenty Percent of Registered Voters at the Time of the Last Regular City Election; Provide that the Signature Requirement for Recall Petitions is Twenty Percent of Registered Voters of the Ward or of the City as of the Time of the Last Regular City Election; Require that Signatures on Recall Petitions be Obtained After the Most Recent City Election and At Least 180 Days Prior to the Next Regular Election; Prohibit the Council from Reappointing a Recalled Official; and Allow Potential Candidates to Either Nominate Themselves or Second Their Own Nomination

7:45 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS TO VOTING ITEMS

7:50 PM
VOTING SESSION

4. 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.)

A. & B. Single Reading Ordinance Approving Replacement Vehicle Purchases (Two Pickup Trucks);  Single Reading Ordinance Approving Replacement Vehicle Purchase (Dump Truck)

C. Single Reading Ordinance Approving Replacement Vehicle Purchase (EV Sedan)

D. Single Reading Ordinance Approving Purchase of Replacement Computers and Adobe Creative Cloud Licenses

E. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montgomery County Board of Elections

F. Resolution Approving Community Development Block Grant Program Project

G. & H. Single Reading Ordinance Approving Indefinite Quantities Contract for Street, Sidewalk, and Stormwater Structure Construction with D&F Construction; Single Reading Ordinance Approving Indefinite Quantities Contract for Street, Sidewalk, and Stormwater Structure Construction with NZI Construction Corporation

I. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Speed Cameras

7:55 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

8:00 PM
WORK SESSION

5. Discussion of Tree Ordinance/Tree Canopy: Goals of the Ordinance, Tree Canopy Goals, Tree Rating Chart, Replanting Requirements, Removal of Trees and Hazardous Trees

• Power Point for Discussion - Tree Ordinance Work Session 2

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 16, 2019

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AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

7:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS TO VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Legislative Advocate

2. Resolution Adopting the Housing and Economic Development Strategic Plan

8:05 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

8:20 PM
WORK SESSION

3. Discussion of Community Development Block Grant Program Project

4. Discussion of Contract for Speed Cameras

• Prince George's County Government RFP No. S18-010

5. Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding with the Montgomery County Board of Elections

6. Discussion of Technology Purchases (Replacement Computers and Adobe Creative Cloud Licenses)

7. Discussion of Indefinite Quantities Contract for Street, Sidewalk, and Stormwater Structure Construction

8. Discussion of Replacement Vehicle Purchases (Two Pickup Trucks and a Dump Truck)

9. Discussion of Replacement of Administrative Pool Vehicle with EV Sedan Purchases

10. Discussion of Tree Ordinance: General Discussion, Clearer and Faster Process and Information, Tree Impact Assessment, Tree Protection Plan, Appeals

• Takoma Park Tree Policies -- Starter List for October 2019 Work Sessions
• Power Point for Discussion - Tree Ordinance Work Session 1

ADJOURNMENT

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 2, 2019

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PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC Q&A

6:00 – 7:00 PM - Auditorium

Pepco Update on Takoma to Sligo Project

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PROCLAMATIONS

Proclamation of Indigenous People's Day (October 14, 2019)

Proclamation of Energy Efficiency Day  (October 2, 2019) 

PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS

Indigenous People's Day Remarks - Dr. Gabrielle Tayac, Piscataway Historian

Update from the Youth Council

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Services with “Start Up in Residence”

2. 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.)

A. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Ethics Commission

B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Grants Review Committee

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

3. Discussion of Housing and Economic Development Strategic Plan

• Draft Plan (Revised October 2, 2019, 5 pm)

4. Discussion of Amendments to the Takoma Park Code, Title 11, Section 11.04.060 Regarding Placement of Private Signs and Advertisements in the Public Right-of-Way

*All times are estimated. 

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 25, 2019

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PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC Q&A

6:00 – 7:00 PM - Auditorium

SALVATORE VACCA, CAPITAL DISTRICT MANAGER
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
 (This presentation was scheduled in coordination with Representative Jamie Raskin’s Office)

AGENDA (PDF) (revised 9/23)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PUBLIC HEARING

1.  Community Development Block Grant Program Projects

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

2. Second Reading Ordinance Approving a Police Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Takoma Park and the City of Laurel

3. Single Reading Ordinance Approving a Contract for Tree Removal and Planting

4. Single Readings Ordinance Approving Purchase of a Replacement Skid Steer

5. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Tree Commission

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

6.  Discussion of Housing and Economic Development Strategic Plan

Revised Draft Plan for Discussion 9/25/2019

7. Discussion of Committee Appointments

VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT

The City Council is scheduled to vote to go into closed session to discuss 1) matters related to evaluation of proposals for legislative advocate and legal services; and 2) personnel matters. The session will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)14 and 3-305(b)1. The Council will not reconvene in public after the session.

*All times are estimated.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 18, 2019

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AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1.  First Reading Ordinance Approving a Police Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Takoma Park and the City of Laurel

2. Resolution Supporting Community Legacy Grant Application for New Hampshire Avenue Signage and Facade Program

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.)

A and B. Single Reading Ordinance Approving a Contract for Services with the Old Takoma Business Association and Single Reading Ordinance Approving a Contract for Services with the Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

4. Continued Discussion of Election-Related City Charter and Code Amendments

• Questions on Proposed Changes to the City Code and Charter
• Election Related Charter and Code Revision

ADJOURN

*All times are estimated.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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AGENDA (PDF)

6:00 – 7:00 PM

COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER TOM HUCKER REMARKS FOLLOWED BY PUBLIC Q&A

Presentation

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

INTRODUCTION OF THE 2019-2020 YOUTH COUNCIL

PROCLAMATIONS: Emergency Preparedness Month (September); Car Free Day (September 22)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

REPORTS

• Old Takoma Business Association Annual Update
  • 2019 Annual Report
• Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority Annual Update
  • 2019 Annual Report

8:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1.  Resolution Providing for Appointments/Reappointments to the Committee on the Environment

8:20 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

2. Review of Findings of the Impervious Area Study and Implications for Stormwater Rate Structure Changes (Overview, Recap, and Schedule Going Forward)

• Stormwater Rate Structure Background Information

3. Discussion of Mutual Aid Agreement between the Takoma Park Police Department and the City of Laurel Police Department

4. Discussion of Ongoing Council Review and Potential Change to the Tree Ordinance, Tree Canopy Goal, and Outreach Efforts (revised 9/6)

• Tree Ordinance, Tree canopy Goals, and Outreach/Education

5. Discussion of Draft Charge for Council Compensation Task Force

ADJOURN

*All times are estimated.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 31, 2019

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AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

PRESENTATION – Winners of the Safe Grow Photo Contest

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

7:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1 and 2. Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2020 Budget Amendment No. 1 and Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2020 Stormwater Management Budget No. 1

3. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting a Pay Structure for Staff That Are Members of AFSCME

4. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Architectural Design Services for the Library

5. 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.)

A. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Community Play

B. Resolution Setting Forth the Dates of the City Council Summer Recess

C. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the 2019-2020 Youth Council

D. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Board of Elections

E. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs

F. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Committee on the Environment (pulled from the agenda - to be considered in September)

G. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Complete Safe Streets Committee

H. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Recreation Committee

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURN

*All times are estimated.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 24, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)  (revised 07/17)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

7:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1 & 2. First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2020 Budget Amendment No. 1 and First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2020 Stormwater Management Fund Budget Amendment No. 1

3. First Reading Ordinance Adopting a Pay Structure for Staff That Are Members of AFSCME

4. Resolution Authorizing Submission of MML Legislative Action Requests

5. Resolution Adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan (revised on 7/18)

8:00 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

6. Overview of Library Project and Discussion of Architect’s Contract (Revised Draft Ordinance included on 7/22)

• Power Point Presentation (added 7/24)

7. Discussion of Council Compensation Committee

8. City Manager’s Overview of Projects in the City

9. Discussion of Committee Appointments

ADJOURN

Special Meeting on Tree Ordinance / Tree Canopy - Monday, July 22, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER

1. Introduction and Overview

On June 19, 2019, the City Council held a work session discussion on "Overview of the Tree Ordinance Review Process and Tree Canopy Goals."  See agenda item 7 on the June 19 agenda page.

Video of June 19 discussion.

7:05 PM

2. Presentation and Discussion of Tree Ordinance Recommendations (lead: Tree Commission)

• Title 12: Trees and Vegetation
• Tree Commission Recommendations
• City Attorney's Suggestions for Revising the Tree Ordinance

8:00 PM

3. Discussion of Development of Tree Canopy Goals (lead: Committee on the Environment)

8:20 PM

4. Looking Ahead:

A. Anticipated Timeline
B. Other Outreach Efforts

8:30 PM

ADJOURN

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 17, 2019

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6:30 - 7:15 PM
Presentation on Flood Plains and Flood Plain Delineation Studies

Bill Musico, Senior Permitting Services Specialist/Floodplain Coordinator for the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services. This presentation is intended to provide background information that will help the City Council and the public better understand the flood plain issues related to the Library Project.

View the Preliminary Library Existing Flood Conditions Report

July 17 Flood Plain Presentation

Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

7:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1.  Second Reading Ordinance Adopting a Pay Structure for Staff That Are Not Members of a Collective Bargaining Unit

2 . CONSENT AGENDA

A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Board of Elections

B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Arts and Humanities Commission

C. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Committee on the Environment

7:45 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

3. Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan

• Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan

4. Discussion of Police Matters

5. Discussion of FY 2020 Budget Amendment No. 1

ADJOURN

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 10, 2019

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Agenda (PDF) - revised 7/6/2019

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

7:35 PM
PRESENTATION

1.  Legal Services Review Advisory Group Report Presentation

8:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

2.  First Reading Ordinance Adopting a Pay Structure for Staff That Are Not Members of a Collective Bargaining Unit

3.  Resolution Authorizing Retention of Specialized Legal Counsel Regarding Certain Land Use Questions

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

4. Discussion of Parking Management Task Force

5. Discussion of MML Legislative Action Requests (revised 7/6)

6. Discussion of Committee Appointments

ADJOURN

Joint Meeting of the City Council, Recreation Department, and Recreation Committee Agenda - Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER

6:05 PM

1. Recreation Committee Work Priorities and Goals

6:20 PM

2. Recreation Department Services and Programs

• FY 2019 Recreation Report
• Recreation Program Rates

6:35 PM

3. Looking Ahead:

A. New Hampshire Avenue Recreation Center Project

B. Celebrate Takoma

C. Recreation Committee Coordination with the City Council and Recreation Department

7:15 PM
ADJOURN

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1.  Single Reading Ordinance Awarding FY20 Community Grants

2. Single Reading Ordinance Approving the Purchase of a Leaf Vacuum

3. Resolution Authorizing the Temporary Partial Closure of Anne Street for the Crossroads Night Market (September 28)

4. Resolution Regarding Request to Donate Property to the City (6507 Kansas Lane)

5. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Noise Control Board

B. Resolution Appointing the Youth Council Advisor

7:45 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

6. Discussion of Regulations for the Installation of Certain Telecommunications Facilities and Equipment in City Rights-of-Way

7. Overview of Tree Ordinance Review Process and Tree Canopy Goals

• Introductory Presentation 
• Tree Permit Process Overview
• Takoma Park Tree Canopy Assessment
• Tree Canopy Assessment Presentation (revised on 6/19)
• Tree Ordinance Survey 
• Tree Ordinance Survey Written Responses
• Joint Vision Statement for the Takoma Park Urban Forest for Council Consideration (June 14, 2019)
• Goals within the Tree Ordinance Review (Tree Commission - June 2019)

ADJOURN

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, June 12, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING

1. and 2.  Presentation and Public Hearing on Regulations for the Installation of Certain Telecommunications Facilities and Equipment in City Rights-of-Way

• Presentation of Proposed Administrative Regulations:Telecommunications Facilities and Equipment in City Rights-of-Way

8:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

3. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Single Reading Ordinance Approving a Contract for the 2019 Lunch and Learn Program

B. Single Reading Ordinance Approving a Contract for Mentoring Services

8:40 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

4. Housing and Economic Development Strategic Plan Update (revised 6/7)

• Implementation Plan

5. Discussion of Request to Donate Real Property to the City (6507 Kansas Lane)

6. Discussion of Committee Appointments

ADJOURN

City Council Meeting Agenda- Wednesday, June 5, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

NOTE LOCATION CHANGE:
Takoma Park Recreation Center
7315 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

FOR THE RECORD: Proclamation of Immigrant Heritage Month; Proclamation of Gun Violence Awareness Day; Proclamation of Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

7:45 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1.  Second Reading Ordinance Reestablishing the Safe Roadways Committee as the Complete Safe Streets Committee

2. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Surface Restoration of the Community Center Pedestrian Bridge

8:00 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

3. Presentation and Discussion of Community Grant Award Recommendations

4. Presentation and Discussion of Board of Elections’ Recommendations for City Charter and Code Amendments

5. Personnel Compensation Overview

• Additional Information (posted 6/3)

VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

The City Council is scheduled to vote to go into closed session to discuss matters related to collective bargaining negotiations. The session will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)(9). The Council will not reconvene in public after the session.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1. First Reading Ordinance Reestablishing the Safe Roadways Committee as the Complete Safe Streets Committee

2. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Tree Planting

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

3. Discussion of Proposed Closure of One Lane of Laurel Avenue

4. Discussion of Ordinance Awarding Contract for Surface Restoration of the Community Center Pedestrian Bridge

5. FY20 Budget Process Review

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 15, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

Reception for City Board Commission and Committee Volunteers
6:30‐7:30 PM
Atrium Lobby

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

City Council Vote to Convene as the Stormwater Management Board

1, 2, and 3.  Second Reading Ordinances Adopting the FY 2020 Tax Rates and Budget

City Council Vote to Convene as the Stormwater Management Board

4. Resolution Supporting Regionalism in the Washington Metropolitan Area

5. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Noise Control Board

B. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Recreation Committee

C. Resolution Providing for Reappointments to the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee

9:15 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

6. Parking Management

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

FOR THE RECORD: Bike to Work Day Proclamation; Public Service Recognition Week 

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

PRESENTATION

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Erik Wangsness, President of Washington Adventist Hospital, Presentation on Relocation Plans

• WAH Update Presentation 

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

City Council Vote to Convene as the Stormwater Management Board

2, 3, 4.  First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2020 Tax Rates and Budget (Information revised on 5/8)

5. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for a Video Security System

9:15 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

6. Discussion of Committee Appointments

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City Council Budget Work Session - Monday, April 29, 2019

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

7:30 PM
BUDGET WORK SESSION

 1. Budget Reconciliation 

• FY20 Reconciliation Items 

 9:30 PM
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 1, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

VOTING SESSION

1. Resolution Supporting Refugee Resettlement in Takoma Park

2. Second Reading Ordinance Approving Land Exchange for the Takoma Park Recreation Center

3. Single Reading Ordinance Approving a Contract for Tree Maintenance and Removal Service

4. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Arts and Humanities Commission

8:15 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

5 . Budget Reconciliation

• Budget Reconciliation Items (as of 04/29)

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1/23 (Green Team); 1/23;  4/8

PUBLIC HEARING

1. and 2. Public Hearing on the Constant Yield Tax Rate and  on the FY 2020 Budget

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

3. Budget Reconciliation

• Information on Wages and Salaries from the City Manager
• Reconciliation Items (working draft 4/24)

4. Discussion of Committee Appointments

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City Council Budget Work Session - Monday, April 15, 2019

BUDGET OPEN HOUSE – There will be an informal drop-in Budget Open House from 6:00-7:15 PM in at the Takoma Park Recreation Center, 7315 New Hampshire Avenue. Feel free to stop by to ask questions or make suggestions or comments on the proposed FY 2020 Budget.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

7:30 PM
BUDGET WORK SESSION

 1. Options for Service and Program Reductions

The two attachments cannot be downloaded or opened at this time but will be available tomorrow. If interested, send an email to clerk@takomaparkmd.gov to receive a copy of the material today (Sunday).

• General Fund Expenditures by Division
• Options for Reductions
• View the FY 2020 Proposed Budget

 9:30 PM
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 17, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 4/3; 4/10

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS 

VOTING SESSION

1. Second Reading Ordinance Approving Land Exchange for the Takoma Park Recreation Center (Second reading of the ordinance will be deferred to a future meeting. )

2. CONSENT AGENDA

A.  Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Committee to the Committee on the Environment

B. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Facade Advisory Board

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

3. State Legislative Advocate’s Report of the 2019 Legislative Session

• 2019 Legislative Session Highlights
• 2019 End of Session Report

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City Council Budget Work Session Agenda - Monday, April 8, 2019

BUDGET OPEN HOUSE – There will be an informal drop-in Budget Open House from 6:00-7:15 PM in the Hydrangea Room. Feel free to stop by to ask questions or make suggestions or comments on the proposed FY 2020 Budget.

 Agenda (PDF)

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

7:30 PM
BUDGET WORK SESSION

1. Discussion of Proposed Budget - Presentation Prepared for the April 8, 2019 Budget Work Session

• FY20 Proposed Budget
• April 3, 2019 Budget Presentation
• April 3, 2019 Council Meeting Video
• 2019 City Services – Your Dollars At Work
• Excel spreadsheets of Proposed Budget

9:30 PM
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 10, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Hearing on City Manager’s Proposed FY 2020 Budget

REPORT

2. Report on “What’s My Bias” Training

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS 

VOTING SESSION

3. First Reading Ordinance Approving Land Exchange for the Takoma Park Recreation Center (corrected ordinance posted 4/10)

4.  Single Reading Ordinance Approving a Contract for Dry Weather Outfall Sampling

5. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing a contract for the Auditorium Digital Video Upgrade and Touch Panel System

6. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Updating the Sustainable Energy Action Plan and Greenhouse Gas Inventory

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

7. Discussion of Committee Appointments

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 3, 2019

6:00 PM
Administrative Function Session
The City Council will hold an Administrative Function Session to review the City Attorney's contract. Administrative function sessions are closed to the public.

7:00 PM
Reception for Montgomery College Scholarship Recipients
Join the City Council at a reception to honor recipients of the City Council Scholarship for Montgomery College Students, 7:00 – 7:30 PM in the Atrium Lobby

AGENDA (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

7:35 PM*
PRESENTATION

1. City Manager’s Proposed FY 2020 Budget

• Agenda Item Cover Sheet (rev. 4/1/2019)
• FY2020 Proposed Budget

8:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

2. Second Reading Ordinance Prohibiting the Commercial Use of Plastic Beverage Straws and Stirrers

8:40 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

3. Discussion of Reorganization of the Safe Roadways Committee

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

PROCLAMATIONS FOR THE RECORD:

• MeatOut Day
• Love Your Local
• Arbor Day

7:40 PM
PRESENTATION

1. Update on Library Renovation

Presentation

2. NDC  Update on Takoma Junction Project

Presentation

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS 

VOTING SESSION

3. First Reading Ordinance Prohibiting the Commercial Use of Plastic Beverage Straws and Stirrers

4.  Resolution Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and ZTA-19-01

5.Resolutions Providing for Appointments to the Facade Advisory Board

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 13, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

7:35 PM
PUBLIC HEARING

1. Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting the Commercial Use of Plastic Beverage Straws and Stirrers (revised version posted 3/8)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

UPDATE FROM THE YOUTH COUNCIL

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS 

VOTING SESSION

2. Resolution Adopting FY 2020 Green Team Priorities

3. Resolution Adopting FY 2020 Council Priorities

4. Resolution Declaring Climate Emergency

• Revised draft resolution (clean version posted 3/12)
• Revised draft resolution (redlined version posted 3/12)

5. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing a Contract for Architectural Services

8:30 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

6. Discussion of the Economic Development Section of the Draft Housing and Economic Development Strategic Plan and Update on Economic Development Activities

• Presentation on the Strategic Plan Recommendations

7. Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units and ZTA-19-01

• Presentation on Accessory Units and Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 19-01

8. Discussion of Committee Appointments

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 6, 2019

INFORMATION SESSION ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

Wednesday, March 6, 7:00-7:30 PM - Auditorium

Montgomery County Zoning Text Amendment 19-01 has been introduced at the County Council to streamline approval of accessory apartments and allow for a greater number of them. City Staff will host an information session immediately prior to the City Council meeting. After the presentation, an informal question and answer session will take place in the Azalea Room.

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

7:35 PM
PRESENTATION

1. Report on 2018 Resident Survey (cover sheet)

Takoma Park 2018 Resident Survey - Report of Results

Takoma Park 2018 Community Survey Results Presentation

2. Police Department Annual Report (cover sheet)

Police Department Annual Report (2018)

9:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS 

VOTING SESSION

3. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Resolution Adopting the Amended Youth Council Charter

B. Resolution Authorizing the Closure of Anne Street for the Takoma/Langley CDA Spring Fest

C. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Arts and Humanities Commission

D. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Emergency Preparedness Committee

E. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Ethics Commission

9:05 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

4. Discussion of Climate Change Emergency Resolution

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, February 27, 2019

PEPCO PRESENTATION ON THE TAKOMA SLIGO UNDERGROUND PROJECT ON EASTERN, TAKOMA, AND FENTON AVENUES
Pepco staff will provide information about the project
and respond to questions.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 – 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Auditorium
Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center
7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

7:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1. Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2019 Budget Amendment No. 3

7:45 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

2.  Update from the Youth Council and Discussion of Revisions to the Youth Council Charter

3. Council Priorities and Approach to Budgeting for FY 2020

4. Discussion of Ordinance Banning Plastic Straws

5. Discussion of Committee Appointments

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ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION SESSION

After the meeting adjourns, the City Council will meet with the City Manager in administrative function session to follow up on her evaluation. Administrative function sessions are closed to the public. The Council will not reconvene in open session.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, February 20, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES:  1/9/2019; 1/16/2019

7:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1. Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2019 Budget Amendment No. 3

7:40 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

2. Update from the Youth Council and Discussion of Youth Council Charter

3. Discussion of Committee Appointments

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION SESSION WITH CITY MANAGER (Administrative Function Sessions are closed to the public): After the City Council meeting adjourns, the City Council will meet with the City Manager.

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City Council and Department Heads Discussion of Council Priorities - Wednesday, February 13, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

1. Roundtable on Council Priorities
   • Core Services
   • Major Projects Update 
   • Report Out on Council Retreats

7:15 PM
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, February 13, 2019

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Agenda (PDF)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1/09/2019; 1/16/2019

7:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1. First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2019 Budget Amendment No. 3 (Revised on 2/12)

2. Resolution Amending Resolution 2018-63 (Regarding the Montgomery College Math and Science Building) to Clarify that No Change in the Width of the Fenton Street Right-of-Way is Needed by the City

3. Resolution Opposing Widening of the Capital Beltway

7:50 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

4. Report Out on Council Retreats

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, January 30, 2019

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Agenda (PDF) (revised on 1/29)

7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

7:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1. Resolution Adopting the 2018 Emergency Operations Plan  (moved to work session)

2. Resolution Requesting Additional Real Property Taxing Categories

3. Resolution Adopting Council Procedures

4. Single Reading Ordinance Approving a Contract for Window Replacement

8:05 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

5. Quarterly Financial Reports for FY 2019 First and Second Quarter

• First Quarter FY 2019 Financial Report
• Second Quarter FY 2019 Financial Report 

6. Resolution Adopting the 2018 Emergency Operations Plan (moved from voting session)

• Emergency Operations Plan Presentation
• Emergency Operations Plan

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City Council Retreat (Day 2) - Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Retreat rescheduled from January 29.

6:30 PM - Hydrangea Room
Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center
7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland

PDF AGENDA

Desired Outcomes - By the end of the session, we will have:

• Brainstormed, discussed, and narrowed down our goal list to top three priorities for 2019;
• Shared understanding about budget implications; and
• Provided feedback and input into what will become the resolution the council adopts regarding our priorities.

6:30 PM (10 minutes)
Welcome and Introductions - Mayor
(working dinner)

6:40 PM (10 minutes)
Agenda Overview, Review of Ground Rules, Warm Up – Facilitators

6:50 PM (40 minutes)
2019 Priorities – Facilitators

7:30 PM (15minutes)
Councilmembers’ Priorities – Facilitators

7:45 PM (65 minutes)
Budget Implications – City Manager/All

8:50 PM
Plus/Delta – Facilitators

Next Steps, and Closing - Mayor

City Council Retreat - Day 1 - January 24, 2019

CITY COUNCIL RETREAT – DAY 1

Hydrangea Room  of the
Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center
7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland

AGENDA

Desired Outcomes - By the end of the session, we will have:

• Reviewed and discussed priorities and progress from the prior year to date; and
• Built consensus for how we want to change or shift priorities and ensure racial equity is a part of the goals

6:30 PM (15 minutes)
Welcome and Introductions - Mayor
(working dinner)

6:45 PM (15 minutes)
Agenda Overview, Ground Rules – Facilitators

7:00 PM (25 minutes)
Review and Continuation from Council Work Session – Deputy City Manager

7:25 PM (1 hour, 25 minutes)
Reviewing Priorities and Infusing Racial Equity – Facilitators

8:50 PM
Plus/Delta – Facilitators

Closing - Mayor

City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Agenda (PDF)

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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PRESENTATION

1. Crossroads Community Food Network Update

PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

2. Update and Review of Council Priorities

• Additional Information (proposed Vision Zero Initiative) (posted 1/23)
• Presentation on Status of Council Priorities

3. Review of Council Meeting Procedures

• Revised Draft Procedures (posted 1/23)

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Green Team - City Council and the Committee on the Environment Joint Meeting

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 (RESCHEDULED FROM 1/14)
6:00 – 7:30 PM

PDF Agenda

Links to Documents:

• City Council Priorities
• Summary of Sustainability FY18
• Takoma Park Greenhouse Gas Inventory - 2015 Update
• Green Team Priorities - July 10, 2018
• Green Team Priorities - January 2019 

PURPOSE OF MEETING

•  To discuss updating joint Green Team priorities, and
• To identify specific areas in which the Committee can provide input on City Council initiatives, activities and outreach opportunities that relate to the environment.

RECOMMENDED GREEN TEAM ACTIONS

• Approve or revise updated Green Team priorities, and
• Identify 2-3 areas for joint action

6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

1. Introductions (5 minutes)

2. Updates on Energy Sustainability and Other Environmental Efforts, and Latest GHG Inventory, Outlook for New Action Plan (10 minutes)

3. Review of Previous Green Team Priorities (10 minutes)

4. City Council Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability within Current Priorities (15 minutes)

5. Review of DRAFT new Green Team Priorities (30 minutes)

6. Discussion of Broad Strokes Future Actions on Priorities 1 and 2 (or Other Priorities as Defined) (10 minutes)

7. Wrap-up and Next Steps (10 minutes)

7:30 PM
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, January 16, 2019

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PDF Agenda

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS/AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

PRESENTATION

1.  Report from “The Last Plastic Straw Takoma Park” (TLPSTP)

7:50 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

8:15 PM
WORK SESSION

2. Discussion of Definition of Commercial Property

3. Discussion of Draft Housing and Economic Development Strategic Plan

• Strategic Plan 

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City Council Meeting - Wednesday, January 9, 2019

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PDF Agenda

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS/AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

UPDATE / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IN CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS

VOTING SESSION

1. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Chapter 11.12, Permits and Improvements to Regulate the Installation of Telecommunications Equipment in City Rights-of-Way (Cover Sheet)

• Clean Copy of Ordinance for Second Reading (Revised 1/8)
• Ordinance Showing Changes to Existing Code (for Second Reading) (Revised 1/8)
• Ordinance Showing Changes Since First Reading on Dec. 5 (for Second Reading) (Revised 1/8)
• Ordinance Showing Change Since January 3, 2019 (Prepared 1/8)

2. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Ordinance Approving Contract for Officiating for Recreation Sports Programs

B. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Commemoration Commission

C. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Tree Commission

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

WORK SESSION

3. Report on the Impervious Area Study

• Impervious Area Analysis Report

ADJOURN