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Among the more interesting items in this agenda is the request to the HDC to consider a new proposal to tear down 13 DeSellum Avenue — a property for which the developers had previously requested historic designation — and move the older building at 206 South Frederick — for which the HPAC had additionally recommended historic designation — into its place.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 8/3/2009
Posted 7/31/2009

City of Gaithersburg

AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Full Meeting Package (36M pdf format)

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. INVOCATION

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Minutes of a Work Session Held June 22, 2009
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Minutes of a Regular Meeting Held July 6, 2009

   Background Material - TBA

3. Minutes of a Work Session Held July 13, 2009
   Background Material (pdf format)

V. APPOINTMENTS

Resolution of the City Council Confirming Appointment by the Mayor to the Police Chief’s Advisory Council
Background Material (pdf format)

VI. PRESENTATIONS

2009 Second Quarter Employee Recognition Awards
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/Motion (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 June 1, 2009
Background Material (pdf format)

III. Certificate of Approval

HAWP-106B, Observatory Park, 100 DeSellum Avenue, Request: Installation of City Park Sign
Background Material (pdf format)

IV. Policy Discussion

Demolition Request for 11 and 13 DeSellum Avenue and 206 South Frederick Avenue (Addition Only)

Background Material (pdf format)

V. 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. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the 2009 Street Reconstruction Contract ($107,000)
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Approving a Waiver of the Environmental Standards for Development Regulation to Permit, at a Maximum, 700 Square Feet of Disturbance Within the Stream Valley Buffer at the Diamond Farm Skate Spot

   Background Material (15M pdf format)

3. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code, Entitled “Administration”, Article II, Entitled “Municipal-County Relations”, Section 2-6 Thereof, Entitled “Exemption From Montgomery County Legislation and Regulations Within the City” so as to Include the Provisions of Article 4 Entitled “Home Energy Loan Program” of Chapter 18A of the Montgomery County Code Entitled “Environmental Sustainability”, as Being Applicable and Enforceable Within the City (public hearing 8/17)

   Background Material (pdf format)

XIII. CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC HEARING

1. JOINT - Z-313 - Amendment to the Sketch Plan Requesting Approval for the Stevenson Property, for the Overnight Storage of Commercial Vehicles on 5.7 Acres of Property. The Site is Located on Metropolitan Grove Road, North of the CSX Railroad Tracks and South of Interstate I-270.
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. JOINT - SDP-09-003 - Schematic Development Plan Approval for the Stevenson Property, Requesting Approval for the Overnight Storage of Commercial Vehicles on 5.7 acre of Property. The Site is Located on Metropolitan Grove Road, North of the CSX Railroad Tracks and South of Interstate I-270.
   Background Material (pdf format)

XIV. PUBLIC HEARING

An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6C Entitled “Elections” of the City Code, Article 2 Entitled “Financial Contributions and Expenditures”, Section 6C-12 Entitled “Limitations on Campaign Contributions”
Background Material (pdf format)

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

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

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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 immediately following its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 3, 2009 at City Hall. The meeting is proposed to be closed pursuant to Section 10-508(a)(4) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, to consider a matter that concerns a proposal for a business to locate, expand or remain in the City. The closed executive session will be conducted pursuant to a motion properly adopted during the session of the Mayor and City Council on Monday, August 3, 2009.

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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, August 10, 2009 to receive presentations on the City’s Committee Evaluation Project and Mature Adult Recreation Center Site Selection Task Team Report.

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THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2009, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

For some reason I omitted several days worth of reports in the first version of this post.

From the City’s website:

Friday, July 31, 2009

Strong Arm Robbery

On 07/31/2009 at 10:39 pm. A strong arm robbery was reported at the intersection of Girard St. and Goshen Rd. The victim was approached by 5-6 males and punched repeatedly while his property was taken from his pockets. One of the suspects was located by Police K9 and arrested. Investigation continues.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Burglary

On 07/30/09, at 2:20 p.m. a suspect entered a residence in the 100 block of Englefield Drive via an open garage door. The suspect obtained property and fled the scene when he was discovered by the victim.

Suspect: White male, 20-30 years of age, 5′09″, 140-150 lbs, wearing dark blue clothing.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Burglary

On 07/28/2009 at 6:38 p.m., a burglary was reported in the 1300 block of Carlsbad Drive. Unknown suspect(s) entered the unoccupied residence through the back door and removed property. Investigation on going.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Arrest

On 07/27/2009 at 10:00 p.m., an attempted robbery was reported in the unit block of Nina Court. The victim was on the blacktop area of the playground working out when an unknown Hispanic male approached him and demanded money. When the victim refused, the unknown male began to punch the victim in the face. The victim was able to get away from the suspect and call the police. The suspect was identified and arrested a short while after the incident occurred.

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Burglary

On 07/26/2009 at 11:30 p.m., a burglary was reported in 400 block of Russel Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence and removed items. The residence was unoccupied.

On 07/26/2009, at 10:45 a.m., an individual forcibly entered a residence on Hibiscus Ct. The suspect was confronted by a 13 year old who told him that he didn’t belong there. The suspect replied okay and left without incident. Suspect: Padmored Anomanche/Black male/dreadlocks

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Aggravated Assault

On 07/25/2009 at 6:26 a.m., an assault was reported in the 18500 block of North Frederick Avenue. The suspect is known to the vicitm.

Attempted Strong Arm Robbery

On 07/25/2009 at 12:06 a.m., an attempted strong arm robbery was reported in the 300 block of North Summit Avenue. The victim was walking home when 5 unknown suspects approached him and struck him in the face with an unknown object. The victim yelled for help and the suspects fled the area on foot with no property.

Suspect #1: A Hispanic male wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.
Suspect #2: A Hispanic male wearing a dark shirt with stripes and blue jeans.
Suspect #3: A white female wearing an orange shirt and blue jeans
Suspects #4 and #5: Both white males.

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Friday, July 24, 2009

Attempted Burglary

On 07/24/2009 at 10:35 a.m., an attempted burglary was reported at the M.C. Upholstery Company located at 412 East Diamond Avenue. No entry was made. The business was unoccupied.

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Aggravated Assault

On 07/23/09 at 5:44 p.m. units responded to 300 block of North Summit Avenue for a fight in progress. Victim sustained minor injuries during the altercation. Suspect fled seen prior to Police arrival. Investigation to continue.

Burglary

On 07/23/2009 at 7:12 a.m., a burglary was reported at the Gaithersburg High School located at 314 South Frederick Avenue. The known suspect entered the school and removed property. Investigation on going.

Rape

On 07/23/2009 at 8:55 p.m., a rape was reported in the 800 block of Trotters Ridge Lane. The suspect is known to the victim. Investigation is on going.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Burglary

On 7/22/09 between 2:00 P.M. and 3:30 P.M. there was a burglary in the 900 block of Wild Forest Drive. It is believed entry was made though the doggie door. The suspects then left through the front door with the stolen property. There are no suspects at this time.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Assault

On 07/21/2009 at 11:25 p.m., an assault was reported in the 700 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard. The victim was walking on the sidewalk when four unknown suspects approached him and began to physically assault him. The victim yelled for help and the suspects fled on foot. No property was taken.

All four suspects were described as black males, 15-18 years old, 5′05″- 5′10″, 130-140 lbs.

Burglary

On 07/21/2009 at 8:10 p.m., a burglary was reported in the 100 block of Mission Drive. Unknown suspect(s) entered the unoccupied residence and removed property.

On 07/21/2009 at 8:35 a.m., a burglary was reported in the 200 block of Cherrywood Terrace. Unknown suspect(s) entered through the garage and removed property from the vehicle.

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Attempted Strong Arm Robbery

On 07/20/09 at 11:00 a.m., an attempted strong armed robbery was reported at the 600 unit block of Quince Orchard Road. During that time, the victim reported being approached by two unknown suspects who demanded his wallet. The victim refused and the suspects attempted to physically assault the victim but the victim was able to fend off of the attack. The suspects then fled the area. Investigation continues.

Suspect #1 Black male wearing dark clothing. Approximately 20-25 years of age.
Suspect #2 Black male wearing dark clothing. Approximately 5-09, 120 lbs., muscular build.

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Burglary

Sometime between 07/15/09 at 6:00 p.m. and 07/16/2009 at 3:00 a.m. unknown suspect(s) removed a screen to an apartment in the unit block of East Deer Park Drive and removed electronic equipment. Investigation to continue.

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Burglary

On 07/18/2009 at 11:20 p.m., a burlary was reported in the 700 block of Clopper Road. A known suspect to the victim, entered the residence without force and removed property. Investigation ongoing.

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Sex Assault

On 07/20/2009 at 11:06 p.m., a sex assault was reported in the 400 block of Palm Tree Drive. The suspect is known to the victim. Investigation on going.