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November 22nd, 2009

Agenda - Work Session and Special Mayor and City Council Meeting, 11/23/2009

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Work Session and Special Mayor and City Council Meeting, 11/23/2009

Posted 11/19/2009

City of Gaithersburg
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, November 23, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
(Off-Site at 21 Firstfield Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Not Televised)
Full Combined Meeting Package (pdf format)

  • Economic Development Initiative - Proposal for a Bio-Technology Accelerator Partnership
    Background Material (pdf format)

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, November 23, 2009
(Following the Off-Site Work Session, City Hall Council Chambers, Not Televised)

  1. Call to Order

  2. Motion to Conduct Special Meeting

  3. Motion to Conduct Closed Executive Session

  4. Adjournment

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE
SPECIAL MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WILL NOT BE TELEVISED ON
CABLE CHANNEL 13 OR ON THE INTERNET


EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plan to conduct a closed Executive Session immediately following its scheduled special meeting on Monday, November 23, 2009, at City Hall. The meeting is proposed to be closed pursuant to the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i) to discuss a personnel matter. The topic to be discussed is the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction. The closed executive session will be conducted pursuant to a motion properly adopted during the special meeting of the Mayor and City Council on Monday, November 23, 2009.


ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the City of Gaithersburg facilities will

be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2009, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The Mayor and City Council will NOT conduct a work session on Monday, November 30, 2009. The next regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009, 7:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers.


November 15th, 2009

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 11/16/2009

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 11/16/2009

Posted 11/13/2009

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009, 7:30 P.M.

Full Meeting Package (78M pdf format)

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. INVOCATION

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held September 21, 2009
Background Material (pdf format)

V. CONSENT ITEM

Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract to Provide Snow Removal Services for the City of Gaithersburg
Background Material (pdf format)

VI. APPOINTMENTS

Resolution of the City Council Confirming Appointments by the Mayor to the Economic and Business Development Committee and the Police Chief’s Advisory Committee

Background Material (pdf format)

VII. PRESENTATIONS

  1. 2009 Third Quarter Employee Recognition Awards
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating November 2009, as “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month” in the City of Gaithersburg
    Background Material (pdf format)

  3. Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating November 2009, as “Municipal Government Works Month” in the City of Gaithersburg

    Background Material (pdf format)

  4. Reading of the Winning Essays from the City’s National CHARACTER COUNTS! Week Adult Heroes in Our Community Writing Contest
    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

  1. Boards/Commissions/Committees Vacancy Update (pdf format)
  2. Meeting Announcements (pdf format)
  3. Upcoming City Events (pdf format)
  4. Executive Session Announcement/Motion (pdf format)

X. FROM THE CITY MANAGER

XI. 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, on a Nunc Pro Tunc Basis, to Participate With Montgomery County for the Extension of a Joint Procurement Contract for Electricity with PEPCO Energy Services
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Contract for Construction Services for the Gaithersburg Activity Center Entrance Improvements Project
    Background Material (pdf format)

  3. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for Construction Services for the Gaithersburg Hillside Pavilion Project
    Background Material (pdf format)

  4. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the Contract for the Public Work Facility Water Penetration Repair Project, Phase II

    Background Material (pdf format)

  5. Introduction of an Ordinance to Repeal and Reenact With Amendments to Chapter 17, Section 17-9 of the City Code, Entitled “Filing An Appeal”
    Background Material (pdf format)

XII. RECESS MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING


HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

  1.  Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes

    Minutes of a Historic District Commission Meeting Held September 21, 2009

    Background Material (pdf format)

  3. Certificates of Approval

    • HAWP-34B, 21 Walker Avenue, Request to Modify Window
      Background Material (pdf format)
    • HAWP-106A, Extension, Gaithersburg International Latitude Observatory Park

      Background Material (pdf format)

    • HAWP-111A, 100 Central Avenue, Request to Modify Addition

      Background Material (pdf format)

  4. Adjournment

XIII. RECONVENE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

XIV. PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing to Authorize the Issuance and Sale of Economic Development Revenue Bonds of the City of Gaithersburg for Asbury Atlantic, Inc., (formally known as Asbury Methodist Village Inc. and Asbury-Solomons, Inc.)

Background Material (pdf format)

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

  1. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Economic Development Revenue Bonds of the City of Gaithersburg for Asbury Atlantic, Inc., (formally known as Asbury Methodist Village, Inc. and Asbury-Solomons, Inc.)
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Staff Guidance, City’s State Legislative Priorities for the 2010 Legislative Session
    Background Material (pdf format)

  3. Consolidated Discussion
    1. Z-307(A) - An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Gaithersburg Granting Approval to Amend Sketch Plan Z-307, Previously Approved as Part of Application Z-307 for Reclassification to the MXD (Mixed Use Development) Zone, Containing 6.58 Acres of Land, Known as Parcels 1 and 2, The Summit, Plat 13724, Located at 559 Girard Street, in Accordance With § 24-196, Map Amendments, § 24-160d.11, Procedures for Amendment, and § 24-198(c) of the City Code
      Background Material

    2. SDP-09-002 - Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg Granting Approval of Schematic Development Plan SDP-09-002, Known as Residences at Hidden Creek, for Approximately 6.58 Acres of Property Zoned Mixed Use Development (MXD)

      Background Material

  4. T-393 - Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Article VI, Entitled, “Administration and Enforcement of Chapter,” § 24-178, Entitled, “Use and Occupancy Permits for New, Altered, or Nonconforming Uses,” to Create New Subsections §24-178(g) Entitled “Temporary Uses;” §24-178(g)(1) Through §24-178(g)(6) so as to Allow Temporary Uses
    Background Material (pdf format)

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

Update on Comcast Digital Transition (Tomasello)
Background Material (pdf format)

XVII. ADJOURNMENT


EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plan to conduct a closed Executive Session immediately following its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 16, 2009 at City Hall.  The meeting is proposed to be closed pursuant to the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 10-508(a)(i) to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction.  The closed executive session will be conducted pursuant to a motion properly adopted during the session of the Mayor and City Council on Monday, November 16, 2009.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg will conduct
an off-site work session on Monday, November 23, 2009, to discuss an Economic Development Initiative, Proposal for Bio-Technology Acceleration Partnership (session will be held at 21 Firstfield Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland)

City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2009, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Mayor and City Council will NOT conduct a work session on Monday, November 30, 2009.


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


November 8th, 2009

Agenda - Special Mayor and City Council Meeting, 11/9/2009

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Special Mayor and City Council Meeting, 11/9/2009

Posted 11/6/2009

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Full Meeting Package (pdf format)

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. INVOCATION

IV. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
Background Material (pdf format)

V. OATH OF OFFICE TO MAYOR-ELECT

  • Sidney A. Katz

VI. OATH OF OFFICE TO COUNCIL MEMBERS-ELECT

  • Henry F. Marraffa, Jr.
  • Michael A. Sesma

VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Background Material (pdf format)

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

A reception for the newly elected officials will
be held immediately following the special meeting

on November 9, 2009, in the Council Chambers.


MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that City offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, in observance of Veterans Day. The next regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers.


EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plan to conduct a closed Executive Session immediately following its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 16, 2009, at City Hall. The meeting is proposed to be closed pursuant to the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 10-508(a)(i) to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction. The closed executive session will be conducted pursuant to a motion properly adopted during the session of the Mayor and City Council on Monday, November 16, 2009.


THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 16, 2009
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENU



October 26th, 2009

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Work Session, 10/26/2009

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Work Session, 10/26/2009

Posted 10/22/2009

City of Gaithersburg
WORK SESSIONMonday, October 26, 2009

(Immediately following the 7:30 p.m. Special Meeting)
Full Meeting Package (pdf format)

I. Call to Order

II. Topic

  • Discuss Changes to the Historic District Commission Composition
    Background Material (pdf format)

III. Adjournment


MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg will NOT conduct a regular meeting on Monday, November 2, 2009, due to City Elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The Mayor and City Council will conduct a special meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009, solely to swear in the elected officials.


October 18th, 2009

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 10/19/2009

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 10/19/2009

Posted 10/15/2009

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Full Meeting Package (20M pdf format)


I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. INVOCATION

IV. CONSENT ITEM

Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for City Facilities Energy Audits and Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Support Services

Background Material (pdf format)

V. APPOINTMENTS

Resolution of the City Council Confirming a Reappointment by the Mayor to the Ethics Commission
Background Material (pdf format)

VI. PRESENTATION

Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating October 18 -24, 2009 as “National CHARACTER COUNTS! Week” in the City of Gaithersburg
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

IX. FROM THE CITY MANAGER

X. 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 Council Establishing Primary Advisory Committees and Establishing the Names Thereof
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the City Hall Electrical Upgrades, Cable Control Room, and Council Chambers Improvements Project
    Background Material (pdf format)

  3. Resolution Amending the Hours of Polls

    Background Material (pdf format)

XI. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

T-393 - Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Article VI, Entitled, “Administration and Enforcement of Chapter,” § 24-178, Entitled, “Use and Occupancy Permits for New, Altered, or Nonconforming Uses,” to Create New Subsections §24-178(g) Entitled “Temporary Uses;” §24-178(g)(1) Through §24-178(g)(6) so as to Allow Temporary Uses

Background Material (pdf format)

XII. RECESS MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING


HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

1. Call to Order

2. Certificate of Approval

3. Adjournment


XIII. RECONVENE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

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

  1. T-392 - Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 of the City Code, Entitled, “Zoning,” Article XV, Entitled “Adequate Public Facilities,” §24-246, Entitled, “Adequacy of School Capacity,” to Create New Subsections §24-246(d), 24-246(d)(i) Through 24-246(d)(iii) so as to Increase Capacity Limitations Upon Meeting Specific Standards for Development
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Staff Guidance - Closing of Record for Z-307(A)/SDP-09-002, Applicant Requests Approval for the Schematic Development Plan (SDP) and an Amended Sketch Plan Z-307(A), Known as the Residences at Hidden Creek (Former Summit Center Shopping Center), on Parcel 1, The Summit, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Proposed Plan Includes a Mix of Uses, Including 300 Multi-Family Units and 12,000 Square Feet of Retail and Amenity Uses on Approximately 6.58 Acres of Land. The Parcel is Located in the Northeast Quadrant of Goshen Road and Girard Street at 559 Girard Street, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in the MXD (Mixed Use Development) Zone
    Background Material (pdf format)

  3. Staff Guidance - Amending Chapter 15-8, “Disturbing the Peace” of the City Code
    Background Material (pdf format)

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

XVI. ADJOURNMENT


EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plan to conduct a closed Executive Session immediately following its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 at City Hall. The meeting is proposed to be closed pursuant to the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 10-508(a)(i) to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction. The closed executive session will be conducted pursuant to a motion properly adopted during the session of the Mayor and City Council on Monday, October 19, 2009.


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, October 26, 2009, to discuss changes to the Historic District Commission Composition.


MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg will NOT conduct a regular meeting on Monday, November 2, 2009, due to the upcoming City Elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The City will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009, solely for the purpose of swearing in the newly elected officials.


THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
WILL BE HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

October 12th, 2009

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Work Session, 10/12/2009

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Work Session, 10/12/2009

Posted 10/6/2009

City of Gaithersburg
WORK SESSION

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, October 12, 2009
7:30 P.M.
Full Meeting Package (pdf format)

I. Call to Order

II. Executive Session Announcement/Motion

III. Topic

IV. Adjournment

EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plan to conduct a closed Executive Session immediately following its scheduled work session on Monday, October 12, 2009 at City Hall. The meeting is proposed to be closed pursuant to the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 10-508(a)(i) to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction.

October 4th, 2009

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 10/5/2009

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 10/5/2009

Posted 10/1/2009

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Full Meeting Package ( pdf format 25M)

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 August 17, 2009
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Minutes of a Work Session of the Mayor and City Council Held September 14, 2009
    Background Material (pdf format)

V. CONSENT ITEM

Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg Authorizing the City Manager to
Enter into a Contract to Provide Loose Leaf Pick Up
Background Material (pdf format)

VI. APPOINTMENTS

Resolution of the City Council Confirming a Reappointment by the Mayor to the
Commission on Landlord/Tenant Affairs
Background Material (pdf format)

VII. PRESENTATION

Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating October 2009 as “National

Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City of Gaithersburg
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

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

X. FROM THE CITY MANAGER

XI. 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 of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and
Execute a Contract for the Construction of Two Skate Spots

Background Material (pdf format)

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

  1. CSP-09-001, Wilson Property, an Application Requesting the Redevelopment of 2.71 Acres of Land, Currently Known as Parcels 368, 387, 388, 390, and 442 Located at the Intersection of MD 355 (S. Frederick Avenue) and DeSellum Avenue in the City of Gaithersburg. The Proposed Plan Includes the Construction of a Two-Story Office Building and the Reuse of Two Buildings for Office Uses (final action)

    Background Material (pdf format 14M)

  2. Z-311, Wilson Property, this Application Requests a Map Amendment to Rezone 1.2 Acres of Land From R-90 (Medium Density Residential) to CD (Corridor Development) in Accordance With §24-160G.6.(a) “Procedure for Application and Approval” of the City Code. The Properties are Located at or Near 11 and 13 DeSellum Avenue, (Parcels 387, 388 & 442) (final action)

    Background Material (pdf format)

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

XIV. ADJOURNMENT


EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg

plan to conduct a closed Executive Session immediately following its regularly scheduled
meeting on Monday, October 5, 2009 at City Hall. The meeting is proposed to be closed
pursuant to the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 10-
508(a)(3) to consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly
related thereto and Section 10-508(a)(4) 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


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, October 12, 2009, to receive
an update and discuss crime/surveillance cameras.


THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF

THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

September 20th, 2009

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 9/21/2009

I will note here that anyone interested in historic preservation in the City, and in the proposed redevelopment of the Wilson properties in particular, will find that pp 240-252 of tonight’s full meeting package makes for fascinating reading.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 9/21/2009

Posted 9/17/2009

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Full Meeting Package (13M pdf format)


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 August 3, 2009

    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Minutes of a Work Session of the Mayor and City Council Held August 24, 2009
    Background Material (pdf format)

  3. Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held August 31, 2009
    Background Material (pdf format)

  4. Minutes of a Work Session of the Mayor and City Council Held August 31, 2009

    Background Material (pdf format)

V. CONSENT ITEMS

  1. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for the Reconstruction of the Inspiration Lane Wall
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Construction of the Morris Park Press Boxes Project
    Background Material (pdf format)

VI. APPOINTMENTS

Resolution of the City Council Confirming a Reappointment by the Mayor to the Multicultural Affairs Committee
Background Material (pdf format)

VII. PRESENTATION

Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating September 17 - 23, 2009, as Constitution Week in the City of Gaithersburg

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)

VIII. FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL/ANNOUNCEMENTS

X. FROM THE CITY MANAGER

XI. RECESS MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING


HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

  • Minutes of a Historic District Commission Meeting Held August 3, 2009
    Background Material (pdf format)

3. Certificate of Approval

HAWP-98A, Applicant: Jack Helenek, Contractor for Owner, Request to Remove and Replace Existing Addition, 106 Meem Avenue
Background Material (pdf format)

HAWP-110A, Applicant: Paul Shinn and Angelee Mullins, Request to Modify Porch Stairs Landing, 102 Russell Avenue

Background Material (pdf format)

4. Adjournment


XII. RECONVENE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

XIII. 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 of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract With Rifkin, Livingston, Levitan & Silver, LLC for Legal Services Associated With the City’s 2010 State Legislative Agenda
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. T-390 - Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 of the City Code, Entitled, “Zoning,” Article V, Entitled, “Site Development Plans,” §24-173, Entitled, “Development of Property Subject to Plan,” to amend §§ 24-173(a) and 24-173(b) and to Create § 24-173(d) so as to Allow a Timely Development Schedule (final action)
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Z-313/SDP-09-003 – Consolidated Discussion, Amendment to the Sketch Plan and Schematic Development Plan Approval for the Stevenson Property, Requesting Approval 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)

  3. 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 (final action)
    Background Material (pdf format)

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

XVI. ADJOURNMENT


EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plan to conduct a closed Executive Session immediately following its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 21, 2009 at City Hall. The meeting is proposed to be closed pursuant to Section 10-508(a)(8) of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals 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, September 21, 2009.


FALL RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg has scheduled a Fall Retreat to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009. The one-day session is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center. The tentative agenda includes review of the City’s Strategic Plan, a presentation relating to City finances, and proposed expenditure and revenue enhancements for FY 2011. For more information, please contact City Manager Jones at 301-258-6310.


WORK SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the
Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg will NOT conduct a work session on Monday, September 28, 2009.


EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plan to conduct a closed Executive Session immediately following its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 5, 2009 at City Hall. The meeting is proposed to be closed pursuant to Section 10-508(a)(4) of the State Government Article 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, October 5, 2009.


THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
WILL BE HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

September 13th, 2009

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Work Session, 9/14/2009

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Work Session, 9/14/2009

Posted 9/10/2009

City of Gaithersburg
WORK SESSION

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, September 14, 2009
7:30 P.M.
Full Meeting Package (pdf format)

  1. Presentation by the Economic
    Development Committee and Discuss
    Economic Development Opportunities
    Funding

    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Guidance on the City’s Position on the I-
    270/US15 Multi-Modal Corridor Study
    Alternatives

    Background Material (pdf format)
September 8th, 2009

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 9/8/2009

Note that this week’s package has a particularly extensive set of comments from the public on various issues, particularly the proposed redevelopment of the Summit shopping center, and last week’s work session topics, the I-270 multi-modal study and the Gaithersburg West master plan draft.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 9/8/2009

Posted 9/3/2009

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Full Meeting Package ( pdf format 14M)

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 July 20, 2009
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Minutes of a Work Session of the Mayor and City Council Held August 10, 2009
    Background Material (pdf format)

V. PRESENTATIONS

  1. Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating September 15, 2009 through October 15, 2009, as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Gaithersburg
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating September 2009, as Recovery Month in the City of Gaithersburg
    Background Material (pdf format)

  3. Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating September 28, 2009, as Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children in the City of Gaithersburg

    Background Material (pdf format)

  4. Presentation Regarding the Traffic Demonstration Project Along Kentlands Boulevard
    Background Material (pdf format)

VI. 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)

VII. FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

VIII. FROM THE CITY MANAGER

IX. 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 Enter into a Contract to Upgrade the City’s Existing Human Resources and Payroll System
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract to Upgrade the City’s Existing Time and Attendance System
    Background Material (pdf format)

X. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

T-392, Summit Center Redevelopment Project, An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 of the City Code, entitled “Zoning”, Article XV, Entitled “Adequate Public Facilities,” §24-246, Entitled, “Adequacy of School Capacity,” to Create New Subsections §24-246(d), §24-246(d)(i) through §24-246(d)(iii) so as to Increase Capacity Limitations Upon Meeting Specific Standards for Development

Background Material (pdf format)

XI. CONSOLIDATED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

  1. Z-314 - Amendment to the Sketch Plan Requesting Approval for the Metrogrove 1, LLC Properties, for the Overnight Storage of Commercial Vehicles on 2.14 Acres of Property. The Site is Located on Metropolitan Grove Road, North of the CSX Railroad Tracks and South of Interstate I-270
    and

  2. SDP-09-004 - Amendment to the Sketch Plan and Schematic Development Plan Approval for the Metrogrove 1, LLC Property, Requesting Approval for the Overnight Storage of Commercial Vehicles on 2.14 Acres of Property. The Site is Located on Metropolitan
    Background Material (pdf format 10M)

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

  1. 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”(final action)
    Background Material (pdf format)

  2. Staff Guidance, Wilson Property, Announcing the Closing of the Z-311 and CSP-09-001 Records

    Background Material (pdf format)

  3. Staff Guidance, Waive Application Fee Waive Amendment to Sketch Plan and Schematic Development Plan Fees for Metrogrove 1, LLC
    Background Material (pdf format)

  4. Staff Guidance, Kentlands Citizens Assembly “Kentlands Downtown Committee Requests”
    Background Material (pdf format)

  5. Staff Guidance, Gaithersburg West Master Plan
    Background Material (pdf format)

  6. Staff Guidance, I-270/US15 Multi-Modal Corridor Study Alternatives

    Background Material (pdf format)

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

XIV. ADJOURNMENT


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, September 14, 2009, to receive a presentation from the Economic Development Committee and Discuss Economic Development Opportunities Funding.


THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE