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Via Connected Communites, where reports for all six districts are available.

P1 Beat:

• A strong-arm street robbery occurred on Muddy Branch Road at West Deer Park Road in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 1/15 around 10:00 p.m. The 18-year-old male victim was approached by four suspects who struck him and took his property. Suspects fled the scene and one was arrested nearby.
• A deceased 15-year-old male from Prince George’s County was discovered next to a stream in the Malcolm King Park at the end of School Drive in Gaithersburg. The incident is being investigated as a homicide. It is not yet known when and where the victim was killed.

P2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of Cherrywood Terrace in Gaithersburg on Monday, 1/20 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No force used but property was removed.

R1 Beat:

• A strong-arm robbery occurred in the 700 block of Russell Avenue in Gaithersburg on Friday, 1/16 around 11:50 a.m. The suspect knocked down a female victim and grabbed her purse. He was arrested nearby.
• An armed robbery occurred along the path by Lake Whetstone near Lake Shore Drive in Montgomery Village on Sunday, 1/18 around 9:20 p.m. Two suspects approached the two juvenile victims armed with knives and demanded their property. Both victims suffered cuts to their hands and one was punched about the head.

  Suspect: B/M 5’8” to 6’0”, 190 lbs., black hoodie, black bandana, teardrop tattoo over right eye
  Suspect: B/M 6’0”, afro, black hoodie, black bandana

• Three residential garage burglaries occurred in the 18900 block of Blue Heron Lane in Gaithersburg overnight between Monday, 1/19 and Tuesday, 1/20. Suspects entered the garages and removed a 1993 Honda Accord and a motorcycle.
• A residential garage burglary occurred in the 8700 block of Waxwing Terrace in Gaithersburg overnight between Monday, 1/19 and Tuesday, 1/20. Suspects entered the garage and removed property.
• A theft of a vehicle occurred in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village on Friday, 1/16. A red Honda Civic was removed.
• An attempted theft of a vehicle occurred in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village on Friday, 1/16. Suspects attempted to take a 1996 Acura.

  Suspect: H/M 20-25, 5’7” to 6’0”, 150-160 lbs., black striped shirt, blue jeans
  Suspect: B/M 20-25, 5’7” to 6’0”, 150-170 lbs., black jacket, black jeans

R2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 19600 block of Brassie Place in Montgomery Village on Saturday, 1/17. Suspects were arrested at the scene.
• A residential garage burglary occurred in the 20500 block of Addenbrook Way in Montgomery Village on Monday 1/19 between 2:00 a.m. and 3:20 a.m. Two unlocked vehicles inside were searched and loose items were taken.
• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 18900 block of Smoothstone Way in Gaithersburg on Friday, 1/16. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle but no property was taken.

  Suspect: Female 5’6” to 5’7” 130-140 lbs., wearing a black jacket and grey sweatpants

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 18900 block of Smoothstone Way in Gaithersburg on Monday, 1/19. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a car stereo.

S1 Beat:

• An attempted theft of a vehicle occurred at Victory Farm Drive and Fallbrook Street in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 1/15 around 11:30 p.m. Suspects tried to tamper with the ignition of a 1992 Ford van, but ended up only taking a DVD player, CDs, and a stereo. Three suspects were arrested nearby.
• A rape of an adult female occurred on Sunday, 1/18 between 3:00 a.m. and 5:40 a.m. at an unknown location after the victim was abducted as she walked in Olde Towne, Gaithersburg. Three adult male suspects drove up in a red or burgundy SUV. One man got out and pulled the victim into the vehicle. They drove for a short distance and the assault occurred in a field without houses or buildings near by. She was dropped off near the Redmill Shopping Center on Muncaster Mill Road.

  Suspect: H/M, 25 to 30 yrs, 5’4” to 5’5”, 150 – 160 lbs., short black hair
  Suspect: H/M, 25 to 30 yrs., 5’7” to 5’8”, 150 – 170 lbs., long black hair, slicked back, sideburns, goatee
  Suspect: H/M, 25 to 30 yrs., 5’4” – 5’5”, 150 – 180 lbs., short black hair
  Vehicle: Red or burgundy, 4-door SUV, tan interior with back bench seat

S2 Beat:

• No significant activity.

Via Connected Communites, where reports for all six districts are available.

P1 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred on School Drive in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 1/6 between 7:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Forced entry and property was removed.
• A theft of vehicle parts occurred in the 100 block of Holdcroft Lane in Gaithersburg overnight from Thursday, 1/8 into Friday, 1/9. Suspects removed four tires and wheels from a 2001 Honda.
• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 9700 block of Washingtonian Blvd. in Gaithersburg overnight from Thursday, 1/8 into Friday, 1/9. Suspects broke the window and removed a GPS unit.
• Three thefts from vehicles occurred in the 9800 block of Washingtonian Blvd. in Gaithersburg overnight from Thursday, 1/8 into Friday, 1/9. Suspects broke the window on each vehicle and removed a GPS unit from each vehicle.
• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 9700 block of Washingtonian Blvd. in Gaithersburg overnight from Thursday, 1/8 into Friday, 1/9. Suspects forced entry into the vehicle and removed the car stereo.
• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 15600 block of Marathon Circle in Gaithersburg overnight from Friday, 1/09 into Saturday, 1/10. Suspects broke the window and removed a GPS unit.
• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 9700 block of Washingtonian Blvd. in Gaithersburg overnight from Saturday, 1/10 into Sunday, 1/11. Suspects broke the window and removed a GPS unit, digital camera, and a laptop computer.
• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 9700 block of Washingtonian Blvd. in Gaithersburg overnight from Saturday, 1/10 into Sunday, 1/11. Suspects broke the window and removed a GPS unit, GPS charger, and utility knife.

P2 Beat:

• A sexual assault occurred inside the Zodiac Grill on Centre Point Way in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 1/8. Inappropriate sexual contact occurred between a 22-year-old female victim and a male employee in his 30’s.
• A garage burglary occurred in the 11900 block of Bayswater Road in Gaithersburg between Sunday, 1/11 and Monday, 1/12. Suspect entered an open garage and removed a bicycle.

R1 Beat:

• An aggravated assault occurred at the Wendy’s, 18350 Contour Road in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 1/06. This issue was domestic and the suspect was arrested at the scene.
• A theft of a vehicle occurred in the 18900 block of Dairy Road in Gaithersburg overnight from Monday, 1/5 into Tuesday, 1/6. Suspects stole a 1999 Volvo station wagon.
• A theft of a vehicle occurred in the 18400 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village overnight from Thursday, 1/8 into Friday, 1/9. Suspects stole a 1994 Honda Civic.
• A theft of a vehicle occurred in the 9800 block of Hellingly Place in Montgomery Village overnight from Sunday, 1/11 into Monday 1/12. Suspects stole a 1994 Honda Accord.
• A theft of a vehicle occurred in the 8800 block of Cochrane Court in Montgomery Village on Monday, 1/12. Suspects stole a 1994 Honda Accord.

R2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 7400 block of Rosewood Manor Drive in Gaithersburg on Monday, 1/5 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Forced entry and property was removed.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 20400 block of Sawgrass Drive in Gaithersburg on Monday, 1/5 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Forced entry. Unknown what was taken.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 2/2/2009

Posted 1/29/2009

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Full Meeting Package (pdf format - Large File: 3M)

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. INVOCATION

Maxine Oliver, Baha’i Faith

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held January 5, 2009
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Minutes of a Work Session of the Mayor and City Council Held January 12, 2009
   Background Material (pdf format)

V. APPOINTMENTS

1. Resolution of the City Council Confirming Reappointments by the Mayor to the Gaithersburg Senior Council and Multicultural Affairs Committee
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Resolution of the City Council Confirming Reappointments by the Mayor to the Board of Appeals
   Background Material (pdf format)

VI. OATH OF OFFICE

Board of Appeal Members (Harvey Kaye, Richard Knoebel, and Carol Rieg)

Background Material (pdf format)

VII. PRESENTATIONS

1. Second Quarter 2008 Employee Recognition Awards
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Certificates of Recognition Presented to the Gaithersburg High School Drill/Color/Academic Teams
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. Certificates of Appreciation to be Presented to the 2008 Winter Lights Sponsors; Presentation of Donations to Charities
   Background Material (pdf format)

4. Readings and Certificates of Recognition Presented to the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Literary Arts Contest Winners

   Background Material (pdf format)

VIII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
(public is invited to speak on any subject that is not a public hearing topic on tonight’s agenda - each speaker three minutes)

IX. FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL/ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Board/Commission/Committee Vacancy Update
• Upcoming City Events

X. FROM THE CITY MANAGER

XI. PUBLIC HEARING

JOINT — T-389, Application Requests to Amend Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance) Article III, Entitled, “Regulations Applicable to Particular Zones,” Division 2, Entitled, “R-90 Zone, Medium Density Residential,” § 24-32, Entitled, “Dimensional Restrictions,” to Modify Subsection (d) to Establish New Standards for Impervious Areas in Front and Side Yards
Background Material (pdf format)

XII. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND REGULATIONS
(ordinances, resolutions, and regulations to be introduced or adopted following appropriate procedures required by the City Code, or resolutions that may require discussion by the Mayor and Council prior to approval)

Resolution Amending a Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses as Provided For in the Ordinances of the City of Gaithersburg
Background Material (pdf format)

XIII. POLICY DISCUSSION AND STAFF GUIDANCE
(discussion by the Mayor and Council about previous public hearing topics and other policy matters)

T-388, An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Entitled, “Zoning,” Article IX, Entitled, “Signs,” § 24-211 Entitled, “Signs Permitted In All Zones,” Subsection (e), Entitled, “Election Campaign And Ballot Questions Signs,” to Eliminate Conflicting Provisions and Renumber Accordingly (ready for final action)
Background Material (pdf format)

XIV. FROM THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGERS, CITY ATTORNEY AND OTHER STAFF

XV. ADJOURNMENT

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ANNOUNCEMENT
Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg will conduct a Work Session on Monday, February 9, 2009 for the following topics:

• Discussion With Montgomery County Officials on the Proposed Smart Growth Initiative (includes the acquisition and reuse of the GE and Finmarc Parcels in Gaithersburg)
• MP-2-08 - Municipal Growth Element, an Amendment to the 2003 Master Plan

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THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009,, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE