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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

• Upcoming City Events (pdf format)
• Meeting Announcement (pdf format)
• Executive Session Announcements (pdf format)

X. FROM THE CITY MANAGER

XI. RECESS MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 NOT conduct a work session on Monday, September 28, 2009.

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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.

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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

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)

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

• Update on City-Owned Housing
  Background Material (pdf format)

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

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

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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