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Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 5/5/2008
Posted 5/1/2008

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008, 7:30 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. INVOCATION

The Reverend Randy Lord-Wilkinson, Episcopal Church of the Ascension

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held April 7, 2008
TBA - Background Material (pdf format)

Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held April 14, 2008
TBA - Background Material (pdf format)

Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held April 29, 2008
TBA - Background Material (pdf format)

V. CONSENT ITEMS
(resolutions for approval by the City Council that do not need discussion)

1. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Award a Contract to Provide Sound and Communication Equipment and Services for Arts and Special Events for FY ’09, With the Option to Renew the Contract for Five (5) Years ($35,000)
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Cable Television Control Room and City Hall Electrical Service Upgrade ($75,832)
   Background Material (pdf format)

VI. APPOINTMENTS

Resolution of the City Council Confirming an Appointment by the Mayor to the Board of Supervisors of Elections
Background Material (pdf format)

VII. OATH OF OFFICE TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS MEMBER

• Richard Knoebel
  

VIII. PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificate of Recognition Presented to the Pillsbury Bake-Off Winner

2. Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating May 17-28, 2008, as “National Safe Boating Week” in the City of Gaithersburg
3. Presentation of the City of Gaithersburg’s 2008 Junior Mayor Contest Winner in Conjunction With the Maryland Municipal League’s “If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest
4. Certificates of Recognition Presented to the 2008 W. Edward Bohrer, Jr. Memorial CC! Scholarships Winners
5. Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating May 2008, as “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month” in the City of Gaithersburg
6. Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating May 2008, as “National Historic Preservation Month” in the City of Gaithersburg
7. 2008 Historic Preservation Awards - Certificates of Recognition

IX. 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)

X. FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

XI. FROM THE ACTING CITY MANAGER

Guidance on a Memorandum Dated April 29, 2008 Concerning the Draft Charge for the Ad Hoc Committee to Determine the Requirements for the Senior Center and Explore the Recreation Trends for Active Older Adults
Background Material (pdf format)

XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. An Ordinance to Adopt the City Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, Through June 30, 2009, and Levying an Ad Valorem Tax on all Assessable Property Within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Public Hearing to Establish a Constant Yield Tax Rate for the City of Gaithersburg for Tax Year Beginning July 1, 2008 (Fiscal Year 2009)
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year (FY09) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, Policy Discussion and Resolution to Approve the HUD Consolidated Plan for Receipt of CDBG Entitlement Funds

   Background Material (pdf format)

4. An Emergency Ordinance to Repeal and Reenact With Amendments Chapter 15 of the City Code, Section 15-9, Entitled “Solicitation in Roadways,” so as to Amend Existing Language With Regard to the City’s Prohibition on Solicitation in Roadway Medians Areas
   Background Material (pdf format)

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)

1. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Declaring as Surplus Four City-Owned Parcels in the Olde Towne Central Business District and Authorizing the City Manager to Dispose of the Property by Direct Negotiations
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Contract to Purchase One (1) 2009 39,000 GVW Single Axle Dump Truck ($112,494)
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Reject All Medical Insurance Benefits Bids Received March 3, 2008, and to Enter Into a Contract to Provide Medical Insurance to Qualified Employees

   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)

MP-1-08, Master Plan Amendment: Kentlands Commercial District Special Study Area Amendment to the 2003 Land Use Plan, an Element of the City of Gaithersburg Master Plan (Ready for Final Action)

Background Material (pdf format)

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

• Provide Staff Guidance on Closing the Record on Z-307, Summit Center
  Background Material

• Guidance on a Memorandum Dated April 30, 2008 Concerning an Additional Resident Parking Area in the Brighton Drive/Summit Hall Area
  Background Material (pdf format)

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

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THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
WILL BE HELD MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008, 2008, 2007, 7:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

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BUDGET MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTNotice to the general public is hereby given that the
Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg
will conduct Budget Work Sessions in the City Hall
Council Chambers beginning at 7:30 pm:

Monday, May 12, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 (if necessary)

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 (if necessary)

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON CABLE CHANNEL 13
AND ON THE
INTERNET AT
www.gaithersburgmd.gov/tv

TO CONFIRM ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS,
PLEASE CONTACT DORIS STOKES AT
CITY HALL, 301-258-6310

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Also from the City’s website:

Notice - Public Hearing, Solicitation Ordinance Amendment, 5/5/2008
Posted 4/22/2008

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG
31 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Telephone: 301-258-6330

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

The Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg will hold a public hearing on:

MONDAY
May 5, 2008
7:30 p.m.

as soon thereafter as it can be heard in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland on the following:

An Emergency Ordinance to Repeal and Reenact With Amendments Chapter 15 of the City Code, Section 15-9, Entitled “Solicitation in Roadways,” so as to Amend Existing Language With Regard to the City’s Prohibition on Solicitation in Roadway Medians Areas

Further information may be obtained from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland during regular business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

James D. Arnoult

Acting City Manager

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Also from the City’s website:

Notice - Public Hearing on CDBG Draft, 5/5/2008
Posted 4/16/2008

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

The Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg will hold a public hearing and policy discussion on Monday, May 5, 2008 in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.  The public is invited to attend to present comments on the City’s DRAFT Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, due to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on May 16, 2008.  Applicants for CDBG funds are also invited to attend this hearing.

Following approval of Gaithersburg’s Consolidated Plan and one-year Action Plan, the City expects to receive $444,977 in FY09 funds, and approximately $1,743,000 in Program Income for CDBG eligible projects. 

All comments received will be considered and summarized in the Plan prior to its submission to HUD.

For further information regarding the hearing, please call Louise Kauffmann at the City Manager’s Office at 301-258-6310 during business hours or by email at lkauffmann@gaithersburgmd.gov.

Louise Kauffmann,
Director of Community Development

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

P1 Beat:

• A rape was reported in the 15700 block of Mahogany Circle in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 4/16 around 9:00 p.m. The victim stated she was at a nearby restaurant and walked home. The suspect sexually assaulted her in her apartment. Investigation is continuing.
• A residential burglary occurred Tuesday, 4/15 around 2:45 p.m. on Redding Ridge Drive in Gaithersburg. An adult male was found inside the victim’s home by a neighbor. Unknown means of entry, nothing taken.
• An aggravated assault / home invasion occurred on Orchard Drive in Gaithersburg on Monday, 4/21 around 3:30 p.m. The victim was attacked by three suspects inside his residence. Unknown means of entry, the victim was assaulted.

P2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 200 block of Thaxton Street in Gaithersburg on Friday, 4/18 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Forced entry, property taken.

R1 Beat:

• An assault occurred in the 9900 block of Walker House Road in Montgomery Village on Monday, 4/21 at 4:00 p.m. when two male suspects fired paint balls at the victim. The victim saw the suspects shooting from a third floor apartment in the 9900 block of Walker House Road and contacted police.

R2 Beat:

• A strong arm robbery was reported in the 19200 block of Montgomery Village Avenue in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 4/15 at 6:55 p.m. Five male suspects accosted the victim and demanded property. Five suspects were located nearby with the victims’ property and were arrested.
• An armed robbery was reported on Strath Haven Court in Montgomery Village on Friday, 4/18 around 10:00 p.m. The victim was approached by a suspect known only as Daniel who claimed the victim owed him money. The suspect displayed a knife and demanded property.
• An armed robbery occurred on Saturday, 4/20 at 2:00 a.m. at the intersection of Centerway Road and Club House Road in Montgomery Village. Two suspects approached the victim and displayed a knife demanding property.
• A residential burglary was reported in the 19300 block of Frenchton Place in Montgomery Village sometime between Thursday, 4/17 and Sunday, 4/20. Forced entry, nothing taken.

S1 Beat:

• An armed robbery occurred on Federal Court in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 4/22 around 10:15 p.m. One suspect was armed with a handgun, the victim was assaulted and property was taken.

S2 Beat:

• An aggravated assault was reported at Woodfield Road and Muncaster Mill Road in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 4/22 around 7:20 p.m. Five male suspects were reported fighting at the bus stop. Two victims, both intoxicated, were located suffering from minor injuries. Investigation is continuing.
• A residential burglary occurred on Thursday, 4/17 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the 18500 block of Mountain Laurel Terrace in Gaithersburg. Forced entry, property taken.
• An attempted residential burglary occurred in the 7400 block of Lake Katrine Terrace in Gaithersburg. A suspect was developed and arrested.
• A shooting was reported on Tuesday, 4/22 around 12:50 a.m. when shots were fired into a townhouse in the 8400 block of Meadow Green Way in Gaithersburg. Although several rounds penetrated the interior, there were no injuries.