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20th District Delegation and Takoma Park City Council Joint Priorities Meeting
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.)
*To sign up to speak, call 301-891-7214 or email Clerk@TakomaParkMD.gov
7:40 PM
Presentation of Takoma Park Legislative Priorities
8:00 PM
Delegation Comments
8:45 PM
Summary and Closing
9:00 PM
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, December 5, 2018
PDF Agenda (revised 11/30)
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS/AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE
FOR THE RECORD: Proclamation - Dance Exchange Celebrates 20 Years in Takoma Park
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Amending Takoma Park Code, Chapter 11.12, Permits and Improvements to Regulate the Installation of Telecommunications Equipment in City Rights-of-Way (See agenda item 3 below)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
Revised Ordinance - clean version (posted 12/5)
Revised Ordinance - redlined version (posted 12/5)
5. Resolution Regarding Montgomery College Math and Science Building
Revised Resolution (posted 12/5)
6. Resolution Adopting 2019 Legislative Priorities
7. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Police Dispatch Console
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution Adopting the 2019 Cultural Plan
B. Resolution Setting Forth the Dates for the City Council's Winter Recess
C. Resolution Appointing the Youth Council Advisor
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
9. Update on Process to Review Commercial Property Tax
10. Discussion of Boards, Commissions, and Committees - Minimum Age for Members
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, November 28, 2018
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS/AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF 2018-2019 YOUTH COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
PRESENTATION
1. FY 2018 Audit Report (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report)
2. Police Employees' Retirement Plan Actuarial Valuation
3. Montgomery College Presentation on Math and Science Building
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
4. Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2019 Budget Amendment No. 2
6. Resolution Commenting on Subdivision Application for 430-434 Ethan Allen Avenue
7. Single Reading Ordinance Approving a Contract for Multifamily Energy Efficiency Services (Revised 11/28)
8. Resolution of Intent to Proceed with the Takoma Park Recreation Center Land Exchange
9. CONSENT AGENDA
B. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of a Police Dispatch Console
C. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Committee on the Environment
D. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Commemoration Commission
E. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Safe Roadways Committee
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
10. Discussion of Updated Cultural Plan
11. Discussion of Boards, Commissions, and Committees - Minimum Age for Members
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATED
FOR THE RECORD:
Recognition of Safe Grow Photo Contest Winners;
Proclamation of Small Business Saturday (Saturday, November 24, 2018)
PRESENTATION
1. Presentation of a Subdivision Application for 430-434 Ethan Allen Avenue (Plan #120160170)
2. 2019 Legislative Priorities
8:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
4. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Purchasing, Chapters 7.04, 7.08, and 7.12
Redlined Version of Purchasing Chapters 7.04, 7.08, and 7.12
5. First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2019 Budget Amendment No. 2
6. First Reading Ordinance Designating Revenues from the Takoma Junction Ground Lease to the City’s Affordable Housing Reserve (Revised version posted 11/13)
8:40 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
9:00 PM
WORK SESSION
7. Discussion of a Subdivision Application for 430-434 Ethan Allen Avenue (Plan #120160170)
8. Review of Scope of Work for Public Land Management Plan
9. Review of Scope of Work for Parking Management Plan
- City Manager's Blog's (Why Now? Regulating Small Cell Antennas in Takoma Park)
- Message from the Takoma Park City Attorney Regarding the Proposed City Code Amendments to Regulate the Installation of Cell Antennas and Support Structures in City Rights of Way
- Video of October 24, 2018 Work Session Discussion
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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PDF Agenda (revised)
7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATED
FOR THE RECORD:
Municipal Government Works Month Proclamation
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1/31/2018; 9/12/2018; (closed session) 1/31/2018
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
1. Second Reading Ordinance Approving Contract for LED Streetlight Conversion
3. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code Chapter 11.12, Permits and Improvements, to Regulate the Installation of Telecommunications Equipment in City Rights-of-Way (rescheduled to 11/14)
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Commission on Landlord- Tenant Affairs
B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Committee on the Environment
C. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Grants Review Committee
D. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Noise Control Board
E. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Ethics Commission
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
6. Discussion of Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Purchasing, Chapters 7.04, 7.08, and 7.12
8. Discussion of FY 2019 Budget Amendment No. 2
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, October 29, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATION
- Emergency Preparedness Committee “Stop the Bleed” Program
WORK SESSION
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATES
FOR THE RECORD
7:40 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution Endorsing the FY 20 Community Development Block Grant Program
B. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Police Body Worn Cameras and In Car Camera Systems
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
5. Discussion of the Proposed Approach to Council Review of the Tree Ordinance and Tree Canopy Goals
6. Discussion of Ordinance Regulating Cell Antennas in the Right-of-Way
7. Overview of Proposed Amendments to Takoma Park Code Purchasing Chapters 7.04, 7.08, and 7.12
8. Discussion of Composition of the Youth Council
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATES
FOR THE RECORD: Proclamation of International Pronouns Day
YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
- CONSENT AGENDA
A. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchases of Information Systems Items
B. Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Ethics Commission
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
2. Discussion of Resolution and Ordinance Regarding LED Streetlights
4. Discussion of Community Development Block Grant Program Projects
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, October 3, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATES
FOR THE RECORD:
- Proclamation of Energy Efficiency Day (October 5)
- Proclamation of Indigenous People’s Day (October 8)
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
PRESENTATION
3. Update on Citywide Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Efficiency Programs
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
6. Single Reading Ordinance Approving Purchase of Adobe Licenses
9:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
7. Commemoration Commission Recognition Programs and Other Projects
8. Review of Housing Component of Draft Housing and Economic Development Strategic Plan
ADJOURN
Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Commemoration Commission, Monday, September 24, 2018
Audio Recording of Meeting (MP3)
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7:45 PM
CALL TO ORDER
- Discussion of Commemoration Commission Recommendation on Streets Names for Civil War Generals (45 minutes)
- Overview of the Role of the Commemoration Commission (10 minutes) - City Code, Ch. 2.16, Article 4
- Commission Projects and Consideration of Commission Projects Going Forward (10 minutes) - List of Projects and Members, Draft Personal Recognition Brochure, Draft Personal Recognition Application
- Next Steps - Development of Commemoration Commission Work Plan and Filling Commission Vacancies (10 minutes)
9:00 PM
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATES
FOR THE RECORD
7:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
3. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.04, Ethics, of the Takoma Park Code
4. Resolution Approving the City of Takoma Park's Settlement with Fairview Investment Fund II, LP for the Preservation of the 2.68 +/- Acres of Land knows as "Dorothy's Woods" (racial equity considerations revised 9/25)
5. CONSENT AGENDA
B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Ethics Commission
C. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Committee on the Environment
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATES
FOR THE RECORD
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
- First Reading Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.04, Ethics, of the Takoma Park Code
- Resolution Providing for a Reappointment to the Tree Commission
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
PRESENTATION
3. Takoma Park Commercial Property Tax Structure
Presentation on Commercial Real Property Tax
Examples of Commercial Property Tax
ADJOURN
City Council Closed Session Meeting Agenda - Monday, September 10, 2018
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6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Council Conference Room at 6:30 PM to vote to go into closed session to receive legal advice concerning Dorothy’s Woods. The session will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7). After the closed session, the Council will not reconvene in open session.
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Auditorium at 6:00 PM to vote to go into closed session to receive legal advice regarding a business request for reduction of personal property tax payments. The session will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7). After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium at 7:30 PM.
7:30 PM
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATES
FOR THE RECORD
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
3. Resolution Regarding Takoma Park Middle School Expansion
4. Resolution Approving the Purchase of 7905 Flower Avenue by Montgomery County
6. Resolution Appointing a Legal Services Advisory Group
8:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
7. Discussion of Traffic Calming for the 700 Block of Houston Avenue (See item 1, above.)
8. Discussion of Traffic Calming for Hilltop Road between Geneva Avenue and Mississippi Avenue (See item 2, above.)
9. Update on Takoma Park Recreation Center Next Steps
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Auditorium at 6:00 PM to vote to go into closed session to receive legal advice and discuss pending litigation concerning Dorothy’s Woods. The session will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) and 3-305(b)(8). After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium at 7:30 PM.
7:30 PM
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULE UPDATES
FOR THE RECORD:
Proclamation of September as Preparedness Month in Takoma Park
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS
1. Presentation and Discussion of Takoma Park Middle School Expansion
2. Presentation on Streetlight LED Conversion
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING MATTERS
VOTING SESSION
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Information Systems Items
B. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Landscape Field Maintenance
C. Single Reading Ordinance Approving a Partnership Contract for Community Play Activities
9:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OTHER TOPICS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
6. Discussion of Proposed Waiver of City Option to Purchase 7905 Flower Avenue and Montgomery County’s Interest in Exercising Its Right of First Refusal (See item 3 above)
7. Discussion of Request for Payment in Lieu of Property Taxes (PILOT) for 126-128 Lee Avenue (Homeless Coalition) (See item 4 above)
8. Discussion of Amendments to the Ethics Ordinance
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE - 7:30 – 9:30 PM
For this meeting, childcare will be provided in the Teen Room from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.
7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE
FOR THE RECORD
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
Before voting on the Stormwater Budget Amendment, the City Council will vote to convene as the Stormwater Management Board
3. Second Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Lincoln Avenue Sidewalk Construction
4. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Replacement Police Vehicles
6. 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 Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
B. Resolution Setting Forth Dates for the City Council’s Summer Recess
C. Resolution Authorizing Submission of Legislative Action Requests to the Maryland Municipal League
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
7:45 PM
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMENTS ON THE RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE TAKOMA JUNCTION SITE PLAN
VOTING SESSION
7. Alternative Resolution Regarding the Takoma Junction Site Plan
8. Resolution Regarding the Takoma Junction Site Plan
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 18, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS/AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE
FOR THE RECORD
PRESENTATION
- Update from the Police Chief
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
COUNCIL TO CONVENE AS THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BOARD BEFORE VOTING ON STORMWATER BUDGET AMENDMENT
3. First Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Lincoln Avenue Sidewalk Construction
4. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Replacement Police Vehicles
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Anne Street on September 29 for a Night Market
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
7. Discussion of Formation of a Legal Services Review Advisory Group
8. Discussion of Legislative Priorities to Submit to the Maryland Municipal League
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS/AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
1. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Award of FY19 Community Grants
2. Resolution Appointing the Takoma Park Poet Laureate
8:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
3. Discussion of Resolution regarding the Takoma Junction Site Plan (revised cover memo posted 7/6)
Alternative Resolution to be Introduced by Councilmember Jarrett Smith on July 25
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, June 27, 2018
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7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS/AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE
FOR THE RECORD
PRESENTATION
1. Presentation on Purple Line Construction
7:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
VOTING SESSION
3. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for Flower Avenue Green Street Construction
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Arts and Humanities Commission
B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Recreation Committee
8:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
WORK SESSION
5. Continued Discussion of Takoma Junction Project and Proposed Site Plan Adjustments
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - June 20, 2018
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7:30 PM
RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS
UPDATE FROM THE YOUTH COUNCIL
7:40 PM
PRESENTATIONS
1. Report from M.A.N.U.P. (Making a New United People)
2. Report on Takoma Junction Traffic Studies
City of Takoma Park Traffic Study (A. Morton Thomas & Associates, June 2018)
Neighborhood Development Company Traffic Impact Analysis (The Traffic Group, June 2018)
3. Presentation and Discussion of FY19 Community Grant Award Recommendations
8:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record:
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
VOTING SESSION
4. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing Property Transfer between the Former John Nevins Andrews School and Spring Park (revised 6/20)
5. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Contract for the Lunch and Learn Program
WORK SESSION
6. Recommendations for Alternative to Curb Painting to Denote No Parking Areas
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - June 6, 2018
RECEPTION - 7:00 - 7:30 PM
Join the City Council for light refreshments at 7:00 PM in recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LOCATION FOR THE RECEPTION AND MEETING IS THE TAKOMA PARK RECREATION CENTER, 7315 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
WORK SESSION
1. State Legislative Advocate’s Report on the 2018 Legislative Session
8:00 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record:
Proclamation of Immigrant Heritage Month
Proclamation of Gun Violence Awareness Month
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
2. CONSENT AGENDA
- A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee
- B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Commemoration Commission
WORK SESSION
3. Consideration of Property Transfer between Former John Nevins Andrews School and Spring Park
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
WORK SESSION
- Follow Up to the May 16 Work Session - Discussion of Certain Non-traffic Issues Regarding the Takoma Junction Site Plan
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record:
- Presentation to Winners of the Mayor's Essay Contest
- Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee Presentation of Recognition and Certificate of Compliance with the UN Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
WORK SESSION
4. Investment Adviser Presentation on Socially Responsible Investing
5. State Legislative Advocate’s Report on the 2018 Legislative Session (to be rescheduled)
6. Third Quarter Financial Report
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 16, 2018
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CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
REPORT TO COUNCIL
Consultant's Report on Draft Takoma Junction Site Plan
7:50 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
- Takoma Junction Process Moving Forward
ii. For the Record
iii. Youth Council Update
iv. Public Comments on Voting Items
v. Public Comments
vi. Council Comments
vii. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
1. Resolution Setting Policy Regarding the Level of the City’s General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance
COUNCIL TO CONVENE AS THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BUDGET
6A - 6D. Resolutions Authorizing Submission of Grant Applications
6A. Resolution Authorizing an Application for Design Project Funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program
6B. Resolution Authorizing Submission of FY19 Community Legacy Application
6C. Resolution Authorizing Submission of FY19 National Capital Strategic Economic Development Application
6D. Resolution Authorizing Submission of FY19 Strategic Demolition Applications
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Board of Elections
B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
WORK SESSION
8. Discussion of Certain Non-traffic Issues Regarding the Takoma Junction Site Plan
- Supplemental Information - Public Space Comparison: Takoma Junction Development Proposal and Takoma Urban Park
- Supplemental Information - Development Agreement and Ground Lease Q&A
- Supplemental Information - Stormwater Requirements
- Supplemental Information - Takoma Junction Topics for Discussion on May 16, 2018 - blank grid
- Supplemental Information - Takoma Junction Topics for Discussion on May 16, 2018
- Supplemental Information - Council Questions for NDC (May 7, 2018)
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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CALL TO ORDER
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
1. First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2019 Tax Rate
2. First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2019 Stormwater Management Budget
3. First Reading Ordinance Adopting the FY 2019 Budget
WORK SESSION
4. Discussion of Pending Grant Applications
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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CALL TO ORDER
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
8:10 PM
BUDGET WORK SESSION
2. Final Budget Reconciliation
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, April 30, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
BUDGET WORK SESSION
1. Overview of Departmental and Non-Departmental Budget
2. Budget Reconciliation
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, April 23, 2018
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7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
WORK SESSION
1. Presentation of Takoma Junction Traffic Studies
- City of Takoma Park Traffic Study Presentation
- The Traffic Group Traffic Study Presentation (Revised 2018-04-23)
BUDGET WORK SESSION
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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CALL TO ORDER
6:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on the Constant Yield Tax Rate
2. Public Hearing on the FY 2019 Budget
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Youth Council Update
iv. Public Comments on Voting Items
v. Public Comments
vi. Council Comments
vii. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
3. Second Reading Ordinance Exempting 100% of Inventory from the Business Personal Property Tax
WORK SESSION
5. Discussion of Takoma Junction Site Plan - Traffic and Circulation
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
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City Council Meeting - Monday, April 16, 2018
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CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
BUDGET WORK SESSION
1. Discussion of Budget Related to Council Priorities
Additional Material (added April 16):
* FY 2019 Sustainability Budget
* FY 2019 Police Organization Chart and Position Justification
* FY 2019 Housing and Community Development Department Restructuring Proposal
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Traffic Calming on Fifth Avenue between Orchard Avenue and Eastern Avenue
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
2. First Reading Ordinance Exempting 100% of Inventory from the Business Personal Property Tax (updated to add ordinance)
4. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Noise Control Board
WORK SESSION
5. Discussion of Takoma Junction Site Plan – Public Space and Sustainability Features
- Takoma Junction - Open Space and Sustainability PowerPoint Presentation
- Takoma Junction Redevelopment Project Page
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 11, 2018
7:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record: Recognition of Montgomery College Scholarship Recipients; Recognition of Safe Grow Photo Contest Winners
iii. Youth Council Update
iv. Public Comments on Voting Items
v. Other Public Comments
vi. Council Comments
vii. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM*
VOTING SESSION
2. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for a Resident Survey
WORK SESSION
3. Discussion of Exempting 100% of Inventory from the Business Personal Property Tax
4. Discussion of Takoma Junction Site Plan – Building Design and Placement on the Property
- Presentation on Building Design and Placement on the Property
- Link to April 4, 2018 Presentation of the Takoma Junction Combined Site Plan
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record - Reading of a Poem Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
For the Record - Arbor Day Proclamation
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
1. Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2018 Budget Amendment No. 3
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of a Leaf Vacuum
B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
C. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Facade Advisory Board
WORK SESSION
3. Presentation of City Manager’s Recommended FY 2019 Budget (cover sheet)
- View the budget online: FY 2019 Proposed Budget
- View the Budget Presentation
4. Public Presentation of the Neighborhood Development Company (NDC) Takoma Junction Site Plan
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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City Council Closed Session - Wednesday March 28, 2018
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
6:45 PM
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Auditorium at 6:45 PM to vote to go into closed session to consult with counsel and receive legal advice and to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals regarding pending or potential litigation related to the relocation of Washington Adventist Hospital. The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)(7) and 3-305(b)(8). The Council will not reconvene in public after the closed session.
City Council Meeting Canceled - Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
The meeting was canceled due to inclement weather.
CALL TO ORDER
6:00 PM
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Auditorium at 6:00 PM to vote to go into closed session to consult with counsel and receive legal advice and to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals regarding pending or potential litigation related to the relocation of Washington Adventist Hospital. The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)(7) and 3-305(b)(8). Following the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium at 7:30 PM.
7:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Traffic Calming on Fifth Avenue (between Eastern Avenue and Westmoreland Avenue)
A map showing locations of the traffic calming is now attached to the agenda item.
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record - Safe Grow Photo Contest Winners
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
vii. Legislative Update
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
2. Second Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2018 Budget Amendment No. 3
8:05 PM
WORK SESSION
3. Preliminary Results of Takoma Junction Traffic Study (This item is postponed. Weather delays in data collection significantly slowed the project. A new presentation date will be set when there is adequate information and analysis for consideration and discussion.)
4. Discussion of Draft Housing and Economic Development Strategic Plan Recommendations
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Auditorium at 6:00 PM to vote to go into closed session to discuss matters related to collective bargaining with AFSCME. The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)9. Following the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium at 7:30 PM.
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Youth Council Update
v. Public Comments
vi. Council Comments
vii. City Manager Comments
viii. Legislative Update
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
2. Resolution Affirming Our Support of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
3. First Reading Ordinance Approving FY 2018 Budget Amendment No. 3
4. Resolution Authorizing the Closing of Anne Street for the Crossroads Farmers Market (revised since first posting)
8:15 PM
WORK SESSION
5. CHEER Takoma Park Renters Protection Group Discusses Housing with the City Council
6. Rental Housing Inspections and the Contract with Montgomery County
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
vii. Legislative Update
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
1. Resolution Adopting the Council Priorities
2. Resolution Regarding School Facilities (revised on 3/07)
3. Single Reading Ordinance Awarding a Contract for a Stormwater Study
8:15 PM
WORK SESSION
5. Introduction to the Neighborhood Services Team
6. Police Department Annual Report
7. FY 2018 Budget Amendment No. 3 (this item has been removed from the agenda)
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Committee on the Environment - Monday, March 5, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
1. Introductions (5 minutes)
2. Updates on energy sustainability and on other environmental efforts in past year (20 minutes)
Sustainability Related Budget Items
Sustainable Maryland Certification
Residential Trash Tonnage 2015-2017
Stormwater Management:
3. City Council perspectives on environmental sustainability within current priorities
(15 minutes)
4. Review of previous green team priorities (30 minutes)
5. Discussion of specific areas for joint action: affordable housing, economic development, other (10 minutes)
6. Wrap-up and next steps (10 minutes)
9:00 PM
ADJOURN
City Council Roundtable with Staff on Council Priorities - Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
1. Review of Draft Council Priority Document with Senior Leadership Team
2. Council Identification of Priorities for the FY 2019 Budget
3. Selection of Areas of Responsibility for Individual City Councilmembers
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record - Mayoral Proclamation - Rare Disease Day - February 28, 2018
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
vii. Legislative Update
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
1. Second Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Title 8, Business (Outdoor Cafes)
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution Authorizing Submission of FY 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects
8:15 PM
WORK SESSION
3. Quarterly Financial Report (1st and 2nd Quarter)
4. Discussion of Personal Property Tax
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Youth Council Update
iv. Public Comments on Voting Items
v. Public Comments
vi. Council Comments
vii. City Manager Comments
viii. Legislative Update
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
1. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Title 8, Business (Outdoor Cafes) Item updated 2/9/18
WORK SESSION
2. Presentation on the Montgomery County Development Review Process
3. Process for Updating and Providing Information on Work of the State Highway Administration (SHA) and Process for Working with SHA (including the Piney Branch Road / Ritchie Avenue Intersection) The list of SHA-related issues has been added to the agenda item.
4. Discussion of School Facility Needs
5. FY 2019 Community Development Block Grant Projects
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
vii. Legislative Update (including tax duplication letter direction)
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
1. First Reading Ordinance Amending Takoma Park Code, Chapter 2.16 Boards and Commissions (Facade Advisory Board) and Chapter 8.40 Commercial District Facade Regulations (To be rescheduled)
2. Single Reading Ordinance Regarding Purchase of Police Vehicles
3. Second Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Furniture for the Human Resources Department
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution Appointing the Youth Council Adviser
B. Resolution Providing for Appointments to the Committee on the Environment
WORK SESSION
5. Discussion of City Council Priorities
6. Discussion of Amending Takoma Park Code, Title 8, Business (Outdoor Cafes)
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
6:00 PM
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Auditorium at 6:00 PM to vote to go into closed session to consult with counsel to discuss pending litigation regarding the Washington-McLaughlin Property and Dorothy’s Woods. The session will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(6). Following the closed session, the Council will reconvene for the public meeting at 7:30 PM.
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Youth Council Update
iv. Public Comments on Voting Items
v. Public Comments
vi. Council Comments
vii. City Manager Comments
viii. Legislative Update
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
2. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Lease, Installation, and Support for Canon Photocopiers
3. First Reading Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Furniture for the Human Resources Department
WORK SESSION
4. Update on the Crossroads Farmers Market
5. Presentation of Police Employees’ Retirement Plan Actuarial Valuation as of June 30, 2017
6. Staff Overview of Utility Projects in the City
7. Pepco Presentation on the Takoma to Sligo Electric System Infrastructure Project
8. Update on Library Renovation
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
1. Resolution Adopting Council Procedures (Information revised 1/19)
WORK SESSION
2. Discussion of Amendment to Takoma Park Code, Title 8, Business (Outdoor Cafes)
4. Discussion of Amendment to Takoma Park Code, Chapter 8.40 Commercial District Facade Regulations
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
Monday, January 22, 2018
6:30 PM
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council is scheduled to convene in the Auditorium at 6:30 PM to vote to go into closed session to consider a matter that concerns a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State (Study of Washington Adventist Hospital Facilities including a Freestanding Medical Facility, and involving proprietary financial information). The session will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(4).
The Council will not reconvene in public after the closed session.
City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
1. Resolution Adopting 2018 Legislative Priorities
3. CONSENT AGENDA
B. Single Reading Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Replacement Police Radios
E. Resolution Providing for an Appointment to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
8:30 PM
WORK SESSION
4. Discussion of Montgomery County Public Schools’ Site Selection for a New Elementary School
5. Discussion of Charter Amendment – Section 702 Council Not to Interfere with Appointments or Removals
6. Review of Council Procedures
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
City Council Meeting - Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Items link to PDF documents, if available.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
i. Additional Agenda Items / Agenda Scheduling Update
ii. For the Record
iii. Public Comments on Voting Items
iv. Public Comments
v. Council Comments
vi. City Manager Comments
8:00 PM
VOTING SESSION
8:30 PM
WORK SESSION
5. Police Department Purchases of Radios and Vehicles
6. Discussion of Legislative Priorities
9:30 PM
ADJOURN
*All times are estimated.
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 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would like to record an audio comment to be played during the public comment period of the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at jasond@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.
