City Council Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, November 29, 2023
City Council meetings usually take place in the Community Center Auditorium. Meetings are hybrid. The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting as always: on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook. Meetings may also be viewed on Zoom.
Upcoming Agendas (PDF)
AGENDA (PDF)
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will vote to convene in closed session: 1) to meet with staff and the City’s Labor Attorney to receive a briefing on and to discuss matters related to collective bargaining negotiations with the City’s two unions; and 2) to meet with staff and legal counsel regarding NDC and the Takoma Junction Project. The meeting will be closed pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, § 3-305(b)(7) which permits a meeting to be closed to receive legal advice; § 3-305(b)(9) which permits a meeting to be closed to discuss matters related to collective bargaining negotiations; and § 3-305(b)(8) which permits a meeting to be closed to consult with staff and counsel to discuss pending or potential litigation. After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in the Auditorium for the regular meeting.
7:30 PM
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA / AGENDA SCHEDULING UPDATE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VOTING ITEMS
- Comment in person or via Zoom*
*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
- Comment in person or via Zoom*
*To comment on Zoom, registration is required by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. There is no registration requirement to comment in person.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
VOTING SESSION
1. First Reading Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget to Fund a Resolution of the Takoma Junction Project. (PDF) (15 minutes)
2. Resolution Adopting FY25 Budget Priorities and Potential Tax Rate Goals (20 minutes)
3. Resolution Adopting Public Space Management Plan (PDF) (20 minutes)
- Draft of Public Space Management Plan - Nov. 15, 2023 version (PDF)
- Public Space Management Plan Presentation (PDF) (added on 11/29)
WORK SESSION
4. Development of Balancing Act Survey for Community Release (PDF) (10-minute presentation; 20-minute discussion)
5. Update on Minor Master Plan Amendment Planning Board Work Sessions (PDF) (60 minutes)
- MMPA Update Presentation (PDF) (added on 11/29)
- Draft Resolution (PDF) (added on 11/29)
ADJOURNMENT
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Closed Session/Administrative Notice Disclaimer
From time-to-time circumstances may require the City Council to meet in closed session or administrative session to protect City interests and the interests of others. As such, the Council reserves the right to meet in administrative session or closed session as needed. The Council, through staff, will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible of any administrative session or closed session. The City Council also reserves the right to adjourn an open meeting and proceed with an administrative session or closed session, with or without notice, pursuant to Maryland Code, § 3-104 of the General Provisions Article or Maryland Code, § 3-305 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act.
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ADA NOTICE
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing is invited to contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7267 at least 48 hours in advance.
