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Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 6/1/2009

Posted 5/28/2009

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Full Meeting Package (pdf format - Very Large File -73M)

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. INVOCATION

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held May 4, 2009
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Minutes of Budget Work Sessions of the Mayor and City Council Held May 5 and 7, 2009

   Background Material (pdf format)

V. APPOINTMENTS

Resolution of the City Council Confirming Appointments and Reappointments by the Mayor to the Art in Public Places Committee, Board of Supervisors of Elections, Education Committee, Gaithersburg Senior Council and Police Chief’s Advisory Council
Background Material (pdf format)

VI. PRESENTATION

City of Gaithersburg’s 2009 Junior Mayor Essay, “If You Were Mayor, How Would You Encourage Your Citizens to Get on Board and “GO Green?” Read by Jazmine Yambo
Background Material (pdf format)

VII. 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)

VIII. FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL/ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Board/Commission/Committee Vacancy Update
2. Upcoming City Events (pdf format)
3. Work Session Announcement (pdf format)
4. Executive Session Announcement (pdf format)

IX. FROM THE CITY MANAGER

X. RECESS MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

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HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes

Minutes of a Historic District Commission Meeting Held May 18, 2009
Background Material (pdf format)

III. Certificate of Approval

HAWP-111, Applicant: Ali Tahriri Adabi, Request for Restoration and Two-Story Addition at 100 Central Avenue
Background Material (pdf format)

IV. Adjournment

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XI. RECONVENE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

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)

1. An Ordinance to Adopt the City Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 Through June 30, 2010 and Levying an Ad Valorem Tax on all Assessable Property Within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Establishing a Constant Yield Tax Rate for the City of Gaithersburg for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract to Purchase Two (2) 2009 One Ton Dump Trucks ($112,240)

   Background Material (pdf format)

4. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract to Purchase One (1) 2009 Hook Loader Truck ($124,849)
   Background Material (pdf format)

5. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract to Purchase and Install Playground Equipment for Green Park ($150,000)
   Background Material (pdf format)

6. Introduction of a Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Adopting the Personnel Rules & Regulations of the City of Gaithersburg (vote to adopt 6/15)

   Background Material (pdf format)

7. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Accepting a Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Grant for Contractual Support to Develop Continuity of Operations Plans
   Background Material (pdf format)

8. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Center for Health & Homeland Security (UM-CHHS) for Continuity of Operations Plans Development ($242,913)
   Background Material (pdf format)

9. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between Gaithersburg, Rockville, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase Village and the Maryland-National Capitol Park & Planning Commission for Continuity of Operations Plan Development
   Background Material (pdf format)

10. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Accepting a Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Grant for Contractual Support to Develop Emergency Operations Plans

    Background Material (pdf format)

11. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Dewberry & Davis, LLC. for Emergency Operations Plan Development ($225,402)
    Background Material (pdf format)

12. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between Gaithersburg, Rockville, Takoma Park and Chevy Chase Village for Emergency Operations Plan Development
    Background Material (pdf format)

13. Resolution Codifying and Updating a Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses as Provided for in the Ordinances of the City of Gaithersburg

    Background Material (pdf format)

XIII. PUBLIC HEARING

An Emergency Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6C Entitled “Elections” of the City Code
Background Material (pdf format)

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

1. Z-309 - An Ordinance to Rezone 3.6859 Acres of Land, Currently Known as 12-26 South Frederick Avenue That Includes Parcels N323 & N271, Known as Executive Gardens Apartments, in the City of Gaithersburg, From the Existing R-20 (Medium Density Residential) Zone to the CD (Corridor Development) Zone, in Accordance With §24-196 (Map Amendments) and §24-160G.6 (Procedure for Application and Approval) of the City Code
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. SDP-08-005 - Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Granting Approval of Schematic Development Plan SDP-08-005, Known as Suites 355, for Approximately 3.6859 Acres of Property Zoned Corridor Development (CD)
   Background Material (pdf format - 32M)

3. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Granting Approval of a Height Waiver as Part of Schematic Development Plan SDP-08-005, Known as Suites 355, for Approximately 3.6859 Acres of Property Zoned Corridor Development (CD)
   Background Material (pdf format)

4. Z-311 - An Ordinance to Rezone 1.2167 Acres of Land, Currently Known as Parcels P 387; P 388; & P 424, the Wilson Properties, in the City of Gaithersburg, From the Existing R-90 (Medium Density Residential) Zone to the CD (Corridor Development) Zone, in Accordance With §24-196 (Map Amendments) and §24-160G.6 (Procedure for Application and Approval) of the City Code

   Background Material (pdf format)

5. CSP-09-001 - Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Granting Approval of Concept Site Plan CSP-09-001, Known as the Wilson Properties, for Approximately 2.71 Acres of Property Zoned Corridor Development (CD)
   Background Material (pdf format - 20M)

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

1. Guidance on a Proposed Amendment of Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Article XVI, Entitled “Affordable Housing Requirements”, to Modify the Income Restrictions for Participation in the Program
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Guidance on Proposed Amendments to Section 32 of the City Charter Entitled “Election Places; Ballots or Voting Machines; Hours of Polls”
   Background Material (pdf format)

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

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WORK SESSION 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, June 8, 2009, to receive a briefing on the I-270 Multi-Modal Corridor Study (including the Corridor Cities Transitway) by representatives of the State Highway Administration and the Maryland Transit Administration

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EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plans to conduct a closed Executive Session at City Hall, Monday, June 8, 2009, immediately following the scheduled work session in the Council Chambers. The meeting is proposed to be closed pursuant to Section 10-508(a)(1)(ii), (7) and (8), State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, to discuss a personnel matter; consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; and to consult with staff about pending or potential litigation. The closed executive session will be conducted pursuant to a motion properly adopted during the session of the Mayor and City Council on Monday, June 8, 2009.

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THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

This last of four posts for this morning will catch us up with the County Police crime summaries, which I’ve been neglecting for a few weeks.

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

P1 Beat:

• No significant activity.

P2 Beat:

• An attempted residential burglary occurred in the 900 block of Pointer Ridge Drive in Gaithersburg on Monday, 5/11 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. There were signs of tampering, but no entry was made.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 700 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 5/12 between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. No signs of force but property reported missing.

R1 Beat:

• A street robbery occurred in the parking lot of 18221 Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village on Monday, 5/18 between 2:40 a.m. and 2:45 a.m. The adult male victim was approached and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the victim was cut, though no weapon was seen. The victim’s property was obtained and the suspect fled on foot.

  Suspect: H/M, 20-25, 5’7” to 5’9”, 160-170 lbs., mustache, black hoodie

• An aggravated assault occurred in the area of Contour Road and Lost Knife Drive in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 5/19 around 10:00 p.m. The adult male victim was found with an unknown type puncture wound.

R2 Beat:

• An armed robbery occurred at BJ’s Beer & Wine at 20032 Goshen Road in Montgomery Village on Saturday, 5/16 at 12:40 p.m. Two suspects armed with guns demanded cash. They obtained cash and fled. Suspects were identified and arrested in Baltimore.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 9600 block of Brassie Way in Montgomery Village on Wednesday, 5/13 between 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property. This incident is believed to be domestic.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 10600 block of Seneca Ridge Drive in Montgomery Village on Wednesday, 5/13 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

  Five residential burglaries from 5/11-18/09

S1 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred at the Goodwill store at 619 South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg between Saturday, 5/16 at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, 5/17 at 9:00 a.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

S2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 8800 block of Cross Country Place in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 5/12 between 4:50 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

• An attempted residential garage burglary occurred in the 18700 block of Cross Country Lane in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 5/12 between 8:15 p.m. and 7:45 a.m. Suspects used the garage remote obtained from an unlocked vehicle but nothing was removed.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 7800 block of Muncaster Mill Road in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 5/13 between 12:20 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 18500 block of Sweet Autumn Drive in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 5/14 between 11:30 a.m. and 11:55 a.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 8100 block of Beechcraft Avenue in Gaithersburg between Thursday, 5/14 at 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 5/15 at 7:45 a.m. Suspects removed a car stereo.

• A theft of vehicle parts occurred in the 8100 block of Beechcraft Avenue in Gaithersburg between Thursday, 5/14 at 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 5/15 at 7:00 a.m. Suspects removed 4 tires/rims.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 18400 block of Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg overnight between Tuesday, 5/12 at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 5/13 at 8:30 a.m. Suspects entered and unlocked vehicle and removed prescription medications.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred on Tea Rose Court in Gaithersburg overnight between Thursday, 5/14 at 10:40 p.m. and Friday, 5/15 at 4:00 p.m. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a wallet containing cash and credit cards.

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

P1 Beat:

• A burglary occurred at the community center at the Willows Apartments, 429 West Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg between Friday, 5/1 and Monday, 5/4 at an unknown time. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the unit block of Meadow Grass Court overnight between Monday, 5/6 and Tuesday, 5/7 between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a GPS unit, digital camera, assorted clothing and CD’s.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 9800 block of Gable Ridge Terrace in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 5/7 between 10:30 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed the car stereo.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 100 block of Gold Kettle Drive in Gaithersburg overnight between Wednesday, 5/6 and Thursday, 5/7 between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Suspects broke the window and removed a Sirius radio system.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 100 block of Sharpstead Lane in Gaithersburg overnight between Wednesday, 5/6 and Thursday, 5/7 between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Suspects broke the window and removed a GPS unit.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 100 block of Sharpstead Lane in Gaithersburg overnight between Wednesday, 5/6 and Thursday, 5/7 between 9:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Suspects broke the window and removed a GPS unit, power cord and dash-mount.

P2 Beat:

• An aggravated assault occurred in the 100 block of Kendrick Place in Gaithersburg on Saturday, 5/9 between 9:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. An argument erupted between residents of an apartment complex. Suspect injured the victim with a knife. Officers arrested the suspect on the scene.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 600 block of Firehouse Lane in
  Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 5/5 between 7:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Suspect forced entry and removed property.

• A robbery occurred in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg on Monday, 5/11 around 3:00 p.m. The three suspects knocked the adult male victim down and kicked him several times before fleeing with his property.

  Suspect: H/M 15-18, 5’10” to 6’0”, 140-160 lbs., short hair
  Suspect: H/M 15-18, 5’9” to 5’11”, 140- 160 lbs., short hair
  Suspect: H/M 15-18, 5’8” to 5’10”, 130-150 lbs., black afro

R1 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 500 block of North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg between Monday, 5/4 and Tuesday, 5/5 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

R2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the unit block of Harbor Tree Court in Montgomery Village on Thursday, 5/7 between 12:00 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 10100 block of Watkins Mill Place in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 5/7 between 1:00 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. This incident was domestic.

S2 Beat:

• A robbery occurred outside of the Cash Depot, 8035 Snouffer School Road in Gaithersburg on Monday, 5/11 between 9:10 a.m. and 9:25 a.m. Three suspects pulled up next to her as she was exiting her car. One held something to her back and demanded her property. Suspects fled after obtaining property.

  Two Suspects: B/Ms 20 to 30 years, black skull caps
  Third Suspect: B/M 17 to 20 years, never exited the suspect vehicle (dark blue 4-door)

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

P1 Beat:

• An aggravated assault occurred in the 400 block of Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 4/30 between 11:13 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. This incident was domestic-related. The husband was arrested for threatening his wife with a knife.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 300 block of Palmspring Drive in Gaithersburg on Sunday, 5/3/09 between 1:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Suspects pried the door but did not take anything.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 800 block of Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 4/28/09 between 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Suspects removed a purse from an unattended vehicle.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the area of Diamondback Drive and Bickerstaff Way in Gaithersburg at the dog park on Saturday, 5/2/09 between 12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Suspects broke the window and removed a purse with cash inside.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred on Bralan Court in Gaithersburg on Friday, 4/30 between 11:30 p.m. and 7:15 a.m. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed coins.

• A sexual offense (inappropriate touching) was reported on Harmony Hall Road in Gaithersburg on Monday, 5/4 between 2:10 a.m. and 2:20 a.m. The juvenile female victim knew the adult male suspect who was arrested at the scene.

P2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred on McDonald Chapel Court in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/29 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

• A commercial burglary occurred at 12 Meem Avenue in Gaithersburg on Saturday, 5/2 between 2:30 a.m. and 6:50 a.m. Suspects entered an unsecured entrance and vandalized the interior. Responding officers arrested the suspect nearby.

• A theft occurred at the Abandoned Auto lot on Metropolitan Grove Road in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/29 between 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Police arrested two suspects.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred on Kent Gardens Circle in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/29 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. Suspects broke the window and removed a purse, wallet and cell phone.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred on Kent Gardens Circle in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/29 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a purse.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 16600 block of Roundabout Drive in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/29 between 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Suspects broke the window and removed a purse.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 400 block of Main Street in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/29 between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed the handicapped parking placard from display.

R1 Beat:

• An aggravated assault occurred at the Dollar Tree, 18258 Contour Road in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/29 around 2:45 p.m. A confrontation occurred between a suspect and the owner over taking a soda. The suspect brandished a knife and threatened to cut the owner. Suspect fled the store.
  Suspect: B/M 16 to 18 years, 5’5” to 5’8”, 150-170 lbs., black tee shirt, blue jeans

• An attempted burglary occurred in the 900 block of 920 Wild Forest Drive in Gaithersburg between Wednesday, 4/29 and Thursday, 4/30 between 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Suspects attempted entry but no entry was gained.

• A residential burglary was reported in the 19400 block of Laguna Drive in Gaithersburg on Friday, 5/1 between 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. This incident is domestic.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 9700 block of Docena Drive in Montgomery Village on Sunday, 5/3 between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Unknown type entry, property taken.

• A sexual assault (inappropriate touching) occurred in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village on Wednesday, 4/29 between 11:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The juvenile female victim knew the adult male suspect.

R2 Beat:

• A robbery occurred at The Goshen Plaza Beer & Wine, 9150 Rothbury Drive in Montgomery Village on Thursday, 4/30 around 9:15 p.m. Two suspects armed with handguns entered and demanded cash while threatening the employee. Suspects obtained cash and fled.

  Suspect: B/M 20-30, 5’10” to 6’0”, 180 lbs., green hoodie, covered face
  Suspect: B/M 20-30, 5’10” to 6’0”, 180 lbs., black hoodie, covered face, baseball gloves

• A residential burglary occurred in the 1300 block of Travis View Court in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 4/30 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 10600 block of Wayridge Drive in Gaithersburg overnight between Monday, 4/27 and Tuesday, 4/28 between 9:00 p.m. and 6:33 p.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

S1 Beat:

• An armed robbery occurred at the 7-11 located at 15900 Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg on Monday, 5/4 around 1:50 a.m. The two suspects armed with handguns demanded cash. Cash and cigarettes were stolen. Suspects fled the scene.
  Suspects: Two B/Ms in dark clothing and ski masks

• An attempted burglary occurred at the Becraft Shop, 405 South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg overnight between Saturday, 5/2 and Sunday, 5/3 between 5:05 p.m. and 9:15 a.m. Suspects forced entry but failed to gain entry.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of Sunnybrook Terrace in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/29 between 6:10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

S2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 17700 block of Calabar Drive in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 4/30 between 11:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Suspects forced entry and removed property.

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

P1 Beat:

• An attempted burglary occurred in the unit block of School Drive in Gaithersburg on Saturday, 4/25 at 11:20 p.m. No entry was gained.

• An armed robbery occurred in the area of 400 West Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg on Monday, 4/27 at 4:30 p.m. The victim and the suspect got into a dispute over a transaction when the suspect decided to rob them. Though no money was obtained, one victim was stabbed.

  Suspect: W/M 16 to 20 years, 6’0” to 6’2”, 160-180 lbs., handgun
  Suspect: W/M 6’0” to 6’2”, 160, 180 lbs., handgun
  Suspect: H/M 5’5” to 5’6”, 160-180 lbs., blue & white button-up shirt, knife

• A theft of vehicle parts occurred in the 200 block of Summit Hall Drive in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 4/21 around 2:20 a.m. An alert citizen observed three suspects stealing wheels from a Nissan Altima and alerted police. One suspect was found nearby and arrested.

P2 Beat:

• An attempted burglary occurred in the unit block of Timber Rock Road in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 4/24 between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. The resident heard noises, saw no signs of force, and no entry was gained, nothing taken.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 900 block of Clopper Road in Gaithersburg overnight between Thursday, 4/23 and Friday, 4/24 from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Suspect(s) broke the window and removed a GPS unit, CD’s and cash.

• An attempted theft from a vehicle occurred in the 900 block of Clopper Road in Gaithersburg overnight between Thursday, 4/23 and Friday, 4/24 from 8:00 p.m. to 8:45 a.m. Suspect(s) broke the window but nothing was removed.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 900 block of Clopper Road in Gaithersburg overnight between Thursday, 4/23 and Friday, 4/24 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Suspect(s) broke a window and removed CD’s and cash.

R1 Beat:

• A strong-arm robbery occurred on a Ride On bus in the area of Montgomery Village Avenue and Christopher Avenue on Thursday, 4/23 around 9:30 p.m. The adult male victim was surrounded by a group of six, assaulted, and his property stolen. The suspects split up into two groups and fled in different directions upon exiting the bus.

  Suspect: B/M red shirt, black pants
  Suspects 2, 3 & 4: B/Ms 18-20 years, 5’9” to 5’11”, 140-160 lbs., black jackets
  Suspect: B/F 18-20 years, red shirt, black pants
  Suspect: B/F 18-20 years

• An attempted burglary occurred in the 10000 block of Hellingly Place in Montgomery Village between an unknown time on Monday, 4/20 and Monday, 4/27 at 12:00 p.m. Suspect(s) used force but no entry was made.

R2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 19900 block of Wheelwright Drive in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 4/21 between 7:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Suspect(s) forced entry and removed property.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 8300 block of Marketree Circle in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/22 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Unknown entry but property was removed.

R2 Burglaries

S1 Beat:

• No significant activity.

S2 Beat:

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 19900 block of Tygart Lane in Gaithersburg on Monday, 4/20 between 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Suspect(s) broke the window and removed a GPS unit.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred on Mineral Springs Court in Gaithersburg between Tuesday, 4/21 and Wednesday, 4/22 between 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a laptop computer and a cell phone.

• An attempted theft from a vehicle occurred in the 17900 block of Cottonwood Terrace in Gaithersburg from Tuesday, 4/21 into Wednesday, 4/22 between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. Suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle but nothing was removed.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the17600 block of Lindstrom Court in Gaithersburg from Tuesday, 4/21 into Wednesday, 4/22 between 3:30 a.m. and 6:50 p.m. Suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a car stereo and set of keys.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 18500 block of Cape Jasmine Way in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/22 between 8:40 a.m. and 10:35 a.m. Suspect(s) forced entry and removed property.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 18300 block of Honeylocust Circle in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 4/28. Suspect(s) forced entry and removed property.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 18400 block of Guildberry Lane in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 4/28 between 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Suspect(s) forced entry and removed property.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 18400 block of Guildberry Lane in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 4/28 between 6:05 a.m. and 8:58 p.m. Suspect(s) forced entry and removed property.

From the City’s website:

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Burglary

On 05-26-2009 the KC Jewelry Store in the 400 block of N. Frederick ave was burglarized.

Suspect was an unknown race male.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Burglary

On 5/21/09 at 9:26 p.m., there was a burglary reported in the unit block of Seville Way. The suspect entered through an unlocked door and fled after taking a purse. A black or dark blue vehicle described as having a square back end was seen driving through the area prior to the incident. It is unknown at this time if the vehicle is involved.

Suspect- A white male in his late teens or early twenties about 5′-10″ with a thin build. He had a green scarf covering his head and was wearing a white short sleeve t-shirt and unknown color short pants.

Vehicle-A black or dark blue vehicle described as having a square back end was seen driving in the are just prior to the incident. It is unknown if it is involved at this time.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Burglary

On 05/20/09 at 1:30 p.m., a burglary was reported at the unit block of Goodport Court. The complainant advised that on that date, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:40 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through the rear sliding glass door and removed property. The residence was unoccupied during the incident. Investigation continues.

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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Burglary

On 05/17/09 at 9:00 a.m., a burglary was reported at the Goodwill Store, located at 619 South Frederick Avenue. The complainant advised that sometime between 05/16/09 at 9:30 p.m. and 05/17/09 at 9:00 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered the business by breaking a side glass door. Property was removed and the business was unoccupied during the incident. Investigation continues.

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Saturday, May 16, 2009

Burglary

On 05/16/09 at 3:52 a.m., a burglary was reported at the Brighton Beer and Wine Store, located at 225 Muddy Branch Road. On that date at approximately 3:48 a.m., Officers responded to an alarm call, when they observed that an unknown suspect(s) had forcibly entered the business by smashing the front door glass window. The suspect(s) removed property and fled the scene. The business was unoccupied during the incident. Investigation continues.

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Attempted Burglary

On 5/15/09 an attempted burglary was reported in the 100 Block of Hutton Street. The incident occurred between 5/7/09 and 5/11/09. The suspect attempted to make entry by drilling a hole in the door and removing a panel.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Attempted Burglary

On 05/12/09 at 5:35 a.m., an attempted burglary was reported at the 900 unit block of Pointer Ridge Drive. The complainant advised that on 05/11/09, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:32 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence by breaking the glass of a rear window. No entry was made and the residence was unoccupied during the incident. Investigation continues.

Burglary

On 05/12/09 at 9:51 p.m., a burglary was reported at the 700 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard. The complainant advised that on that date, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., suspects entered the residence through the rear door and removed property. The occupants were not present during the incident. Investigation continues.

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Strong Arm Robbery

On 05/11/09, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a citizen was robbed in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard. As the victim entered the building he observed three subjects standing in the stairwell. The three subjects assaulted the victim, punching and kicking him. The suspects removed property from the victim and fled the area on foot. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released. The incident is still under investigation.

Suspects: 3 males of unknown race and ethnicity. One was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a second subject was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. No description on the third subject.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Work Session: Emergency Management Plan, 5/26/2009

Posted 5/18/2009

City of Gaithersburg
WORK SESSION
Mayor and City Council

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
7:30 P.M.

• Receive a Presentation on the City’s Emergency Management Plan
  Full Meeting Package (pdf format)

• Patricia M. Murret writes, Marraffa cleared of campaign violations:
  

  Maryland prosecutors cleared Gaithersburg City Councilman Henry F. Marraffa Jr. last month of violating state election laws during his 2006 run for Montgomery County Council.

• Patricia M. Murret writes, Postal worker attacked on his route:
  

  Three young men attacked and robbed a postal worker delivering mail May 11 in Gaithersburg.

  The mailman was entering a building in the Potomac Oaks Condominium complex at 808 Quince Orchard Blvd., when he was “significantly beaten, said Sgt. Rudy Wagner, a Gaithersburg Police Department spokesman.

• Douglas Tallman and Sebastian Montes write, New drivers license rules start June 1:
  

  Come June 1, getting a Maryland driver’s license could be a lot tougher for some people.

  In addition to proving they can parallel park or pass an eye exam, potential Maryland drivers also will have to prove they belong in the United States.

• C. Benjamin Ford writes, Investigation of perjury spotlights police car cameras:
  

  A Montgomery County police officer caught by a security camera taking actions that differed significantly from her court testimony shows how cameras in police cruisers could be a useful tool, a county spokesman said.

• Sebastian Montes writes, County Council approves $107M acquisition of GE Tech Park:
  

  The Montgomery County Council last week unanimously approved a $107 million project to rent then buy the GE Tech Park in Gaithersburg, clearing the way turn the 52-acre parcel into the county’s public safety headquarters.

  The county’s police and fire departments are expected to finish moving into the five-story office building at the GE Tech Park by early 2010.

• Sebastian Montes and Patricia M. Murret write, Tenth arrest made for teen’s death:
  

  And Montgomery County Assistant State’s Attorney Jeffrey Wennar, one of the county’s top gang prosecutors, said that prosecutors will consider whether to ask a grand jury to indict some of the suspects using a new state anti-gang statute based on anti-gang laws found in 35 other states.

  The law allows a judge to impose an additional maximum penalty of 20 years for each count of participating in a gang crime, he said. Prosecutors will propose charges within the next few weeks and a grand jury will decide how to indict the 10 suspects, he said.

• Sebastian Montes writes, Planners see big hurdles in drafting ‘Science City’:
  

  The Montgomery County Planning Board has rebuffed widely varying alternatives proposed for the Belward Farm in Gaithersburg, forging ahead under a blueprint that would allow up to 4.5 million square feet of buildings up to 143 feet high.

• Patricia M. Murret writes, Roy’s Place loses its namesake:
  

  For more than 50 years, Roy Passin spent mornings opening his restaurant, an eatery that was known for its smorgasbord of sandwiches and moved to Olde Towne Gaithersburg in 1971.

• Patricia M. Murret writes, City’s overtime is under overhaul:
  

  Overtime is getting a close look in Gaithersburg as the city grapples with a fluctuating deficit hovering near $4 million.

  Total overtime costs in fiscal 2009 could exceed a budgeted $1.1 million, said Human Resources Director Margaret Daily. With two months left in the fiscal year, city overtime spending is fast approaching fiscal 2008 levels. City Manager Angel Jones last week called for cutting $469,612 in overtime costs out of the proposed $48 million fiscal 2010 budget.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Planning Commission Meeting, 5/20/2009

Posted 5/12/2009

City of Gaithersburg
31 South Summit Avenue

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Telephone: 301-258-6330

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA [Subject to change]
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
7:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

May 6, 2009, Planning Commission Meeting
Background Material (pdf format)

RECORD PLATS

CONSENT ITEMS

SP-08-002 – Crown Property Neighborhood 2
MXD Zone
9800 Fields Road
Mixed Residential Development
EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
Background Material (pdf format)

SP-08-0003 —  Jacob’s Addition
CBD Zone
420-422 East Diamond Avenue
Subdivision of Property to Relocate
Existing Building at 320 East Diamond Avenue
EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
Background Material (pdf format)

SP-07-0020 — Quince Orchard Park - The Vistas
MXD Zone
Orchard Ridge Road and Winter Walk Drive
83 Single-Family, Townhouse, Two/Two Condominium Units
EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

Background Material (pdf format)

AFP-09-007 – Rashidian Estates
R-90 Cluster Zone
100 Central Avenue (HAWP-111)
Restoration and Addition

AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN
Background Material (pdf format)

SITE PLANS

AFP-09-008 — Morris Park

R-A Zone
421 Summit Hall Road
Press Box Replacement
AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN REVIEW
Background Material (pdf format)

AFP-09-011 — 201 East Diamond Avenue

CBD Zone
(Formerly Chris’s Restaurant)
4-Story Office Building
AMENDMENT TO CONDITION OF APPROVAL
Background Material (pdf format)

FROM THE COMMISSION

FROM STAFF

T-390 -- Proposed Text Amendment for Site Plan Approval Time Period
Background Material (pdf format)

ADJOURNMENT