Ms. Ludlow provided answers to questions that had been raised by Council. If the applicant proposes a major modification to its facility, the Board of License Commissioners reconsiders the appropriateness of the license for the space. All licenses come up for renewal on April 30 of each year. The Board gives weight to police and municipalities in its decisions. The Class B license requires a food to alcohol radio of 50/50 for the duration of the license. The Board can schedule a hearing at any time on documented complaints.
Stephen D’Esposito
, Elm Avenue, requested that the Council oppose renewal or approval of the license.
Ramon Proctor
, Elm Avenue, requested that the Council oppose the applicant’s request.
Andy Thompson
, Elm Avenue, requested that the Council oppose the applicant’s request.
Betty Thompson
, Elm Avenue, opposed the applicant’s request.
Roger Leyou
, patron of Come to Africa, spoke in support of the expansion.
Berin Nouichang
, patron of the restaurant, supported the applicant’s request.
Chief Esong Theodore
, patron of the restaurant, spoke in support of the applicant’s request.
Kenneth Epie
, North Hampton Drive, supported the expansion.
Alphonse Attey
, owner of the restaurant, requested Council’s support.
Catherine Tunis
, Larch Avenue, supported the neighbors of the restaurant in opposing the applicant’s request.
Written public comments received are attached.
Ms. Ludlow noted staff’s recommendation to include the sprinklers for Belle Ziegler Park and potential acquisition of a property near Sligo Mill/Poplar Mill for Program Open Space funding. Ms. Ludlow confirmed for the Council that if something more pressing came up, there would be an opportunity to make changes.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2011-32 Submitting Annual Program for Program Open Space Funds. Moved by Councilmember Snipper, seconded by Councilmember Robinson. (VOTING FOR: Mayor Williams, Councilmember Wright, Councilmember Clay, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Seamens, Councilmember Snipper, and Councilmember Schultz)
Resolution 2011-32 (attached)
Motion to adopt Second Reading Charter Amendment Resolution 2011-01 Amending the Takoma Park Charter, Article II, Section 202 Description of Corporate Boundaries. Moved by Councilmember Snipper, seconded by Councilmember Clay. (VOTING FOR: Mayor Williams, Councilmember Wright, Councilmember Clay, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Seamens, Councilmember Snipper, and Councilmember Schultz)
Charter Amendment Resolution 2011-01 (attached)
Motion to adopt First Reading Ordinance 2011-27 Amending Takoma Park Code, Ch. 2.12 Administrative Regulations. Moved by Councilmember Robinson, seconded by Councilmember Snipper. (VOTING FOR: Mayor Williams, Councilmember Wright, Councilmember Clay, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Seamens, Councilmember Snipper, and Councilmember Schultz)
First Reading Ordinance 2011-27 (attached)
Motion to adopt Second Reading Ordinance 2011-10 Amending the Takoma Park Code to Provide for Adoption of Administrative Regulations for Use of Public Space and Public Buildings. Moved by Councilmember Snipper, seconded by Councilmember Schultz. (VOTING FOR: Mayor Williams, Councilmember Wright, Councilmember Clay, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Seamens, Councilmember Snipper, and Councilmember Schultz)
Second Reading Ordinance 2011-10 (attached)
Council discussed the ordinance. The Council agreed to change the ordinance so that the pre-planting credit would run with the property, not with the property owner. Additionally, the Council requested that the language in the notice of the Tree Ordinance to be provided at settlement be simplified or made more clear.
Motion to adopt First Reading Ordinance 2011-28 Amending Takoma Park Code, Title 12, Trees and Vegetation (Urban Forest). Moved by Councilmember Clay, seconded by Councilmember Snipper. (VOTING FOR: Mayor Williams, Councilmember Wright, Councilmember Clay, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Seamens, Councilmember Snipper, and Councilmember Schultz)
First Reading Ordinance 2011-28 (attached)
Ms. Braithwaite clarified in response to Council questions that the petition process would remain the same.
In response to a suggestion to exclude the criteria regarding minimum visibility for approaching drivers, the Council concluded that it was a guideline to be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Motion to adopt First Reading Ordinance 2011-29 Amending Takoma Park Code, Title 13, Vehicles and Traffic (Speed Humps). Moved by Councilmember Robinson, seconded by Councilmember Snipper. (VOTING FOR: Mayor Williams, Councilmember Wright, Councilmember Clay, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Seamens, Councilmember Snipper, and Councilmember Schultz)
First Reading Ordinance 2011-29 (attached)
A. Single Reading Ordinance 2011-30 Awarding a Contract for Engineering Design of HVAC Improvements in the Community Center (attached)
B. Single Reading Ordinance 2011-31 Authorizing the Purchase of a Leaf Vacuum (attached)
C. Resolution 2011-33 Consenting to and Approving the Ninth Amended and Restated Local Government Insurance Trust Agreement (attached)
D. Resolution 2011-34 Providing for an Appointment to the Takoma Junction Task Force (attached)
Motion to adopt the consent agenda. Moved by Councilmember Snipper, seconded by Councilmember Clay. (VOTING FOR: Mayor Williams, Councilmember Wright, Councilmember Clay, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Seamens, Councilmember Snipper, and Councilmember Schultz)
WORK SESSION
Public Works Director Braithwaite presented information on the two bids received for installation of solar panels on City facilities through a power purchase agreement.