Takoma Park public meetings in 2021
16 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Emergency Preparedness Committee is meeting to introduce members and review committee responsibilities. The body is discussing Zoom usage, webpage resources, and the current meeting schedule.
- Review of committee responsibilities
- Discussion of meeting date (currently fourth Thursday of the month)
- Selection of Chairperson, Vice Chair, and Recorder
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The committee is discussing short-term preparedness for storms, lightning, and flooding. Members are identifying issues and speakers regarding the elderly and disability communities. The meeting includes an update on the Takoma Park Council regarding committees.
- Status of Emergency Power Facility Assessment
- Preparedness for Takoma Park Street Festival and Halloween
- Identification of community groups contact list for disability and elderly residents
- Review of EPC member applications due September 30
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss short-term weather concerns and COVID-19 information. Members are identifying ways to support the disability and elderly communities and developing an informational brochure.
- Discussion of short-term preparedness for storms, lightning, and flooding
- Review of COVID-19 changes and Takoma Park information
- Identification of community group contact lists for emergencies
- Development of a preparedness brochure or information sheet
- Discussion on outreach to the disability and elderly communities
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The committee is meeting to review the Takoma Park re-opening schedule and short-term weather concerns. Members will discuss the status of the Emergency Power Facility Assessment and strategies for reaching the disability and elderly communities.
- Takoma Park re-opening schedule
- Status of Emergency Power Facility Assessment
- National Night Out community event (Aug 3)
- Identification of community group contact lists for emergencies
- Preparedness for storms, lightning, and flooding
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The committee is meeting to review updates from the city, Montgomery County, and the state regarding COVID-19 testing and opening plans. Members will discuss preparedness for summer and early fall issues, including storms and power outages.
- COVID-19 testing and opening plans
- Planning for an event on Sunday, October 3rd
- National Preparedness month events
- Community group contact list sharing
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The committee is meeting to review updates from the city, county, and state regarding COVID-19 and emergency power facilities. Members will discuss disability access in preparedness planning and maintain a community group contact list.
- Emergency power facility assessment update
- Discussion on disability issues regarding preparedness and action
- Review of COVID-19 testing and opening plans
- Update on Takoma Park Council regarding the EPC Committee
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The committee is meeting to review preparedness updates from the city, Montgomery County, and the state. Members will discuss Earth X projects regarding fires and flooding, as well as emergency needs for the elderly and disability communities.
- Earth X projects regarding flooding and fires
- Identification of emergency needs for the disability community and elderly
- Development of a community groups contact list for emergencies
- Discussion of multi-lingual contacts and communication approaches
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Emergency Preparedness Committee is meeting to review its responsibilities as defined in the Code and discuss potential recommendations for changes. The body will also review City and County updates and a summary of the Long Branch partners meeting.
- Discussion of EPC responsibilities in Code and recommendations for change
- Review of Council plans regarding committees
- Summary of Long Branch partners meeting
- Discussion of spring and summer preparedness
- Review of multi-lingual contacts and communication approaches
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The committee met to discuss challenges with COVID-19 vaccine registration and the efforts of the Montgomery County Vaccine Hunters. Members also reviewed local police reports on car thefts and the distribution of preparedness checklists.
- Presentation by Kathleen Bartels of Montgomery County Vaccine Hunters regarding elderly vaccine access
- Discussion of vaccine clinic options in Takoma Park
- Review of police reports on car thefts, catalytic converter thefts, and home robberies
- Distribution of paper preparedness checklist flyers at food sites and the Sunday Farmers’ market
- Discussion of COVID-19 pre-registration challenges for residents aged 75 and over
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the search for a City Manager and the stormwater management fee system. Members are also reviewing draft priorities and staff recommendations for the 2021-2022 period.
- Discussion of City Manager search
- Stormwater management fee system
- Review of 2021-2022 Council priorities
- Troop 33 Centennial Proclamation
City Council
The City Council will hold a voting session for a second reading of the FY21 budget amendment. The work session includes updates on the recreation center redevelopment and a discussion of council priorities for the 2021-2022 term.
- Second reading of Ordinance approving FY21 Budget Amendment No. 3
- Update on recreation center redevelopment community engagement process
- Discussion of Council priorities for the 2021-2022 term
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The committee discussed community concerns including COVID-19 vaccine access, car thefts, and weather. Members identified ways to reach residents without internet access and coordinated the distribution of emergency checklists.
- Free COVID-19 testing at Recreation dept, 7315 New Hampshire Ave
- Distribution of emergency checklist flyers in downtown, Takoma Village, and Lee Ave
- Discussion of Montgomery County library temporary internet hot spots
- Promotion of Maryland's Text 911 service for speech or hearing disabilities
- Review of the Police Dept CARE program for residents living alone
City Council
The City Council will hold a voting session to consider amendments to the police employees retirement plan and a budget amendment for FY21. The meeting also includes a work session regarding council priorities and the city manager search.
- Second reading of ordinance for police employees retirement plan code amendments
- First reading of FY21 Budget Amendment No. 3
- Holocaust Remembrance Day Proclamation
- Shepherds of Zion Ministries International Church Proclamation
- Update on City Manager search
City Council
The City Council will hold a voting session on purchasing ordinances, staff wage adjustments, and a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME. The meeting includes a work session to discuss the FY21 Budget Amendment No. 3 and zoning standards for the R-60 zone.
- Resolution ratifying collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME
- Resolution regarding wage adjustments for staff members
- First reading ordinance for Police Employees Retirement Plan code amendments
- Work session on ZTA 20-07, R-60 Zone uses and standards
- Work session on FY21 Budget Amendment No. 3
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss goals and priorities for 2021. The agenda includes updates on COVID-19 responses, housing, economic development, climate sustainability, and racial equity. The body will also review redistricting and major projects scheduled through June 2021.
- COVID-19 response plans from Public Works and Recreation departments
- Housing and Economic Development updates from the Planning and HED divisions
- Climate Change and Sustainability work report
- Update on Racial Equity work
- Redistricting updates
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff wage adjustments and a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME. The body will also review a Tree Commission appointment and police retirement plan code amendments.
- Wage adjustments for staff members
- Collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME
- Appointment of fifth member to the Tree Commission
- Code amendments for Police Retirement Plan Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) and military service credit
- Proclamation regarding the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons