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From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 7/21/2008

Posted 7/18/2008

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008, 7:30 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. INVOCATION

Dale Eno Shore, Baha’i Faith

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held June 16, 2008
  Background Material (pdf format)

• Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held July 14, 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 Enter into an Agreement with Capital Party Rentals to Provide Equipment for the Celebrate Gaithersburg Festival for Fiscal Year 2009 with an Option to Renew the Agreement for One (1) Year in Fiscal Year 2010 ($25,000)
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Contract With Guadenzia of Maryland, Inc. to Provide In-Patient Substance Abuse Treatment ($15,000)
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Contract With Mountain Manor Treatment Center to Provide In-Patient Substance Abuse Treatment ($24,000)

   Background Material (pdf format)

VI. PRESENTATIONS

1. Introduction of New Employee, Administrative Assistant for Legal Services, Lauren Klingler

2. Introduction of New Employee, Administrative Assistant III for Public Works, Dianne Archer
3. Introduction of New Police Officers

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

• Upcoming City Events

IX. FROM THE ACTING CITY MANAGER

X. PUBLIC HEARING

Review the Proposed Exchange of Two Equal Parcels of Property in and Adjacent to Malcolm King Park. The Disposition of a 1.46-Acre Parcel Located Adjacent to Sam Eig Highway Within the Confines of Malcolm King Park, in Exchange for Another 1.46-Acre Parcel From Washingtonian North Associates Limited Partnership, will be Considered. The Public Hearing will Consider the Present Use of the City Property, Whether the City’s Parcel Should be Declared Surplus Property and Whether it is Needed for any Public Purpose and can be considered for disposition. In Addition, the Public Hearing will Consider What Public Purpose May be Fostered by the Acquisition of the 1.46-Acre Parcel from Washingtonian North Associates Limited Partnership. Both Properties are Currently Zoned in the MXD (Mixed Use Development) Zone.
Background Material I (pdf format)

Background Material II (pdf format)

XIV. 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 for Kentlands Mansion Metal Roof Replacement Brick Tuck Pointing Project ($161,700)
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the 2008 street Resurfacing Contract ($159,200)
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the 2008 Street Reconstruction Contract ($242,070)

   Background Material (pdf format)

4. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Third Amendment to the Annexation Agreement (X-161) With MR 270 NMD I, LLC, and Wells Capital, Inc.
   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. T-387, An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Article XVI, Entitled “Affordable Housing Requirements” §24-255 Entitled “Affordable Housing Requirements for Developments in the Olde Towne Central Business District,” so as to Preclude the Application of the Affordable Housing Requirements to any Enterprise Zone Established Pursuant to State Law (Ready for Final Action)
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. T-386, An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 of the City Code, Entitled “Zoning,” Article III, Entitled “Regulations Applicable to Particular Zones,” Division 21 Entitled “CBD Zone, Central Business District,” Section 24-160F.3 Entitled “Minimum Locational Requirements,” to Modify Section 24-160F.3. to Expand the Boundaries of the Central Business District Zone (Ready for Final Action)
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. Z-308(o), Application Requests Rezoning of 2.1416 Acres of Land From R-20 (Medium Density Residential) to CBD (Central Business District) in Accordance With §24-196 (Map Amendments) and §24-198 (Optional Method) of the City Code. The Property is Located at 1 Water Street and 49 West Diamond Avenue, and is Commonly Known as Diamond House and Diamond Acres (Parcels 184 & 185). The Schematic Development Plan Proposes a 191-Unit Multiple-Family Building With Structured Parking (Ready for Final Action)
   Background Material (pdf format)
   

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

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
WILL BE HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

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Executive Session

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plan to conduct a closed Executive Session at City Hall on Monday, July 21, 2008, immediately following the scheduled regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council, pursuant to Section 10-508(a)(1)(i), State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, to discuss a personnel matter.  The Mayor and City Council will discuss information related to the selection of a new of City Manager.  The closed executive session will be conducted pursuant to a motion properly adopted during the scheduled regular meeting of the Mayor and
City Council on Monday, July 21, 2008.

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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, July 28, 2008, to receive an Emergency Management and Beat Plan Update.

From the City’s website:

Notice - Closed Executive Session, 7/14/2008

Posted 7/11/2008

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PLANS FOR A CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plan to conduct a closed Executive Session on Monday, July 14, 2008, immediately following the 7:30 p.m. special meeting of the Mayor and City Council, pursuant to Section 10-508(a)(1)(i), State Government Article, of the Annotated Code of Maryland, to discuss information related to the selection of a new City Manager. The closed executive session will be conducted pursuant to a motion properly adopted during the scheduled special meeting of the Mayor and City Council on Monday, July 14, 2008.

Probably the most interesting parts of Monday’s Council meeting are the three public hearings. The first hearing, on T-385, is an effort at limiting mansionization — huge additions, and the tearing down of small homes to be replaced with large structures which are incompatible with their neighborhoods. The second hearing is regarding the request to rezone some properties on West Diamond Ave into the CBD zone. This is the same issue as was discussed under Z-308(o) in the June 16 meeting. The third hearing has to do with changing the OldeTowne affordable housing policy exemption to apply to the newly-created Enterprise Zone rather than the CBD planning zone, as it does now. The reason for doing this is that, while some council members were supportive of granting the rezoning under Z-308(o), they were not all supportive of extending the affordable housing exemption to this project.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 7/7/2008
Posted 7/3/2008

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

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 June 2, 2008
  TBA (pdf format)

• Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held June 29, 2008
  Background Material (pdf format)

• Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held June 30, 2008

  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 Purchase Tree Inventory Software and Tree Inventory Services ($16,200)
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into Agreements with Child and Adult Services and Liberty’s Promise for FY09 Public Service Grants through the Community Development Block Grant Program ($45,000)
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with Family Services, Inc. to Provide Housing Counseling Services to City Residents ($24,623)

   Background Material (pdf format)

4. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Award a Contract to Purchase City Apparel for City Departments and Programs ($52,179)
   Background Material (pdf format)

5. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement With Eligible Schools Funded in the City of Gaithersburg School Grant Program ($52,121)
   Background Material (pdf format)

VI. APPOINTMENTS

1. Resolution of the City Council Confirming an Appointment and Reappointments by the Mayor to the Arts & Monuments Funding Corporation, Art In Public Places Committee, Communications Committee, Community Advisory Board, Economic Development Committee, Gaithersburg/Washington Grove Fire Department, Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Police Chief’s Advisory Council and Technology & Innovations Committee

   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Resolution of the City Council Confirming Reappointments by the Mayor to the Board of Supervisors of Elections
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. Resolution of the City Council Confirming Reappointments by the Mayor to the Planning Commission
   Background Material (pdf format)

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

• Joan More
• Eric Kellner
• Nancy Munoz-Hoffman

VIII. OATH OF OFFICE TO PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS

• Matthew Hopkins
• Danielle Winborne

IX. PRESENTATIONS

FY 2008 Fourth Quarter Employee Recognition Awards

X. 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)

XI. FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

XII. FROM THE ACTING CITY MANAGER

XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. JOINT — T-385, Application Requests Amendment of Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Entitled, “Zoning,” Article V, Entitled, “Site Development Plans,” §24-168 Entitled, “When Required,” and to Amend Chapter 24, Article V to Add §24-168A Entitled, “Residential Site Plans, When Required.” 2.

   Background Material (pdf format - 5M)

2. JOINT — T-386, Application Requests amendment of Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Article III, Entitled “Regulations Applicable to Particular Zones” §24-160F.3 Entitled “Minimum Locational Requirements,” so as to Amend §24-160F.3. to Modify Minimum Locational Requirements Within the Central Business District Zone
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. JOINT — T-387, Application Requests Amendment of Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Article XVI, Entitled “Affordable Housing Requirements” §24-254 Entitled “Affordable Housing Requirements for Developments in the Olde Towne Central Business District,” so as to Preclude the Application of the Affordable Housing Requirements to any Enterprise Zone Established Pursuant to State Law
   Background Material (pdf format)

XIV. 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 Approving Services Provided by Montgomery County Schools for Bus Transportation and the Community Use of Public Facilities ($119,161)
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement With Nonprofit Agencies for the City of Gaithersburg Nonprofit Grant Program ($635,800)

   Background Material (pdf format)

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

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

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THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

WILL BE HELD MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

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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, July 14, 2008. (Topic to be determined)

Also from the City’s website:

Notice - Joint Public Hearing T-385, 7/7/2008
Posted 6/24/2008

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG
31 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877

Telephone: 301-258-6330

NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Gaithersburg Mayor and Council and Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at the time and place noted below.

Meeting: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Application Type:TEXT AMENDMENT
File Number: T-385
Applicant: GREG OSSONT FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Day/ Date/Time: .

JULY 7, 2008, AT 7:30 P.M.

Place: GAITHERSBURG CITY HALL

IMPORTANT

This is an ordinance to amend Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), entitled, “Zoning,” Article V, entitled, “Site Development Plans,” § 24-168 entitled, “when required,” and to amend Chapter 24, Article V to add § 24-168A entitled, “Residential Site Plans, When Required.” (A copy of the draft ordinance can be viewed below.) This is an opportunity to publicly participate, other than providing written testimony that must be submitted before the public hearing record closes. Contact the Planning and Code Administration City Planner (listed below) at 301-258-6330 if you should have any questions and/or to learn more about this process and your ability to offer testimony and input.

• DRAFT Text Amendment T-385 (pdf file)
  NOTE: This form is provided in PDF format and can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. This format will enable you to view the document as it appears in print. If you do not already have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed follow the link above to Adobe’s free download area.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG
Greg Ossont, Director

Planning and Code Administration

Also from the City’s website:

Notice - Joint Public Hearing T-386, 7/7/2008
Posted 6/25/2008

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG
31 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877

Telephone: 301-258-6330

NOTICE OF

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Gaithersburg Mayor and Council and Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at the time and place noted below.

Meeting: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Application Type:TEXT AMENDMENT
File Number: T-386
Applicant: GREG OSSONT FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Day/ Date/Time: .

JULY 7, 2008, AT 7:30 P.M.

Place: GAITHERSBURG CITY HALL

IMPORTANT

The application requests amendment of Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Article III, entitled “Regulations Applicable to Particular Zones” §24-160F.3 entitled “Minimum locational requirements,” so as to amend §24-160F.3. to modify minimum locational requirements within the Central Business District Zone. (A copy of the draft ordinance can be viewed below.) This is an opportunity to publicly participate, other than providing written testimony that must be submitted before the public hearing record closes. Contact the Planning and Code Administration City Planner (listed below) at 301-258-6330 if you should have any questions and/or to learn more about this process and your ability to offer testimony and input.

• DRAFT Text Amendment T-386 (pdf file)
  NOTE: This form is provided in PDF format and can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. This format will enable you to view the document as it appears in print. If you do not already have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed follow the link above to Adobe’s free download area.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG
Greg Ossont, Director

Planning and Code Administration

Also from the City’s website:

Notice - Joint Public Hearing T-387, 7/7/2008
Posted 6/25/2008

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG
31 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877

Telephone: 301-258-6330

NOTICE OF

The City of Gaithersburg Mayor and Council and Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at the time and place noted below.

Meeting: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Application Type:TEXT AMENDMENT
File Number: T-387
Applicant: GREG OSSONT FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Day/ Date/Time: .

JULY 7, 2008, AT 7:30 P.M.

Place: GAITHERSBURG CITY HALL

IMPORTANT

The application requests amendment of Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Article XVI, entitled “Affordable Housing Requirements” §24-254 entitled “Affordable Housing Requirements for Developments in the Olde Towne Central Business District,” so as to preclude the application of the affordable housing requirements to any enterprise zone established pursuant to State law. (A copy of the draft ordinance can be viewed below.) This is an opportunity to publicly participate, other than providing written testimony that must be submitted before the public hearing record closes. Contact the Planning and Code Administration City Planner (listed below) at 301-258-6330 if you should have any questions and/or to learn more about this process and your ability to offer testimony and input.

• DRAFT Text Amendment T-387 (pdf file)
  NOTE: This form is provided in PDF format and can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. This format will enable you to view the document as it appears in print. If you do not already have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed follow the link above to Adobe’s free download area.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG
Greg Ossont, Director

Planning and Code Administration

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Work Session: Off-Site Work Session/Tour, 6/30/2008
Posted 6/13/2008

City of Gaithersburg
WORK SESSION
Mayor and City Council
Monday, June 30, 2008
7:30 P.M.

• Off-site work session to receive a briefing from Verizon staff on FIOS service in the City of Gaithersburg and to tour their switch facility.
  Background Material (pdf format)
  

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 6/16/2008
Posted 6/13/2008

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008, 7:30 P.M.

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 May 19, 2008
Background Material (pdf format)

V. CONSENT ITEM

(resolutions for approval by the City Council that do not need discussion)

Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Enterprise Agreement to Purchase Microsoft Software Licenses and Maintenance ($65,000)
Background Material (pdf format)

VI. COURTESY REVIEW

SDP-08-002, Proposal to Amend a Schematic Development Plan (SDP), Known as Quince Orchard Park, The Ridges — MedImmune Headquarters, Located in Quince Orchard Park in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Approved Plan Contains Approximately 750,000 Square Feet of Office and Lab Space in Ten Buildings From Four to Six stories in Height and Associated Surface and Garage Parking. The Amendment Proposes to Increase Area Six From Four Stories to Seven Stories and Remove Areas Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten From the Plan. The 22.80 Acres is Located at 1 MedImmune Way, Quince Orchard Park and is Bounded by Great Seneca Highway, Orchard Ridge Drive and Quince Orchard Road. The Property is Located in the Mixed Use Development (MXD) Zone

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

• Upcoming City Events

IX. FROM THE ACTING CITY MANAGER

X 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 May 19, 2008
  Background Material (pdf format)

3.Certificate of Approvals

• HAWP-43F, Applicant Christopher and Elizabeth Witzgall, Two Tree Removals, 20 Walker Avenue

  Background Material (pdf format)

• HAWP-10A, Applicant Robert and Dorothy Powell, Tree Removal, 8 Walker Avenue
  Background Material (pdf format)

• HAWP-18L, Applicant Grace United Methodist Church, Foundation Restoration, 3 Walker Avenue
  Background Material (pdf format)

4. 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)

Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Approving an Amendment to the Waiver of the Environmental Standards for Development Regulation to Permit, at a Maximum, 1.12 Acres of Disturbance Within the Stream Valley Buffer at the Crown Property
Background Material (pdf format)

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

Z-308(o), Requesting a Map Amendment to Rezone 2.1416 Acres of Land From R-20 (Medium Density Residential) to CBD (Central Business District) in Accordance With §24-196 (Map Amendments) and §24-198 (Optional Method) of the City Code. The Property is Located at 1 Water Street and 49 West Diamond Avenue, and is Commonly Known as Diamond House and Diamond Acres (Parcels 184 & 185)
Background Material - I (pdf format - 4M)

Background Material - II (pdf format - 22M)

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

• Provide Staff Guidance on a Memorandum Dated June 4, 2008, Regarding the Designation of Council Committee Liaisons
  Background Material (pdf format)

• Provide Staff Guidance on a Memorandum Dated June 4, 2008, Regarding the Naming of City Hall Park
  Background Material (pdf format)

XV. ADJOURNMENT

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THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
WILL BE HELD MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Notice to the general public is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg will NOT conduct work session on Monday, June 23, 2008.

On Monday, June 30, 2008, the Mayor and City Council will conduct an off-site work session to receive a briefing from Verizon staff on FIOS service in the City of Gaithersburg and tour their switch facility.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Work Session: Longdraft Road Widening, 6/9/2008
Posted 6/5/2008

City of Gaithersburg
WORK SESSION
Mayor and City Council
Monday, June 9, 2008
7:30 P.M.

• Receive an Update from the Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation on the Longdraft Road Widening, Quince Orchard Road to Clopper Road, Phase I Facility Planning Study
  Background Material (pdf format)

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 6/2/2008
Posted 5/29/2008

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2008, 7:30 P.M.

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 May 5, 2008
  Background Material TBA (pdf format)

• Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held May 22, 2008

  Background Material (pdf format)

• Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held May 27, 2008
  Background Material (pdf format)

• Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held May 28, 2008
  Background Material (pdf format)

V. CONSENT ITEM

(resolutions for approval by the City Council that do not need discussion)

Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement for Counseling, Case Management and Mental Health Services for the Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center ($49,920)
Background Material (pdf format)

VI. APPOINTMENT

Resolution of the City Council Confirming an Appointment by the Mayor to the Multicultural Affairs Committee

Background Material (pdf format)

VII. PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Ronda Bernstein, Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Member
2. Media Policy Presentation
   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

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

X. FROM THE ACTING 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. 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 (Ready for Final Action)
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Establish a Constant Yield Tax Rate for the City of Gaithersburg for Tax Year Beginning July 1, 2008 (Fiscal Year 2009) (Ready for Final Action)

   Background Material (pdf format)

3. 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)

4. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Denying a Request Dated April 4, 2008 From Linowes and Blocher, LLP to Modify the City’s Affordable Housing Requirements for the Summit Center Project (Z-307)
   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. Z-307 - Application Requests Rezoning of a 6.58-acre Parcel, Known as the Summit Shopping Center (Parcel N182), Located in the Northeast Quadrant of Goshen Road and Girard Street at 559 Girard Street, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, From the Existing C-2 (General Commercial) Zone to the MXD (Mixed Use Development) Zone, in Accordance With § 24-196 of the City Code (Map Amendments). The Property is Adjacent to Hidden Creek Land Bay III. The Sketch Plan Proposes Seven 3- to 5-Story Residential Structures Containing 300 Multiple-Family Dwelling Units, up to 20,000 Square Feet of Commercial/Retail Space and Structured Parking (Ready for Final Action)
   Background Material - I (pdf format)
   Background Material - II

2. SDP-06-006, Applicant Requests Approval of the Schematic Development Plan, SDP-06-006, per Annexation X-182 and Sketch Plan Z-310, Known as the Crown Property Neighborhood 1 (Parcels 445 and 600) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Proposed Plan Proposes a Mix of Uses, Including 78 Townhomes, 50 Two-Over-Two Units, 760 Multi-Family Units, 18 Live/Work Units, and 300,000 Square Feet of Future Commercial Uses on Approximately 38.6 Acres of Land. The Subject Property Site is Bordered by Fields Road and Sam Eig Highway (Ready for Final Action)

   Background Material - I (pdf format)
   Background Material - II
   

3. RC-40, Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Granting Approval of Road Code Waivers for Variable Road Sections, Radii, Intersection Spacing and Median Breaks for the Crown Farm Development Neighborhood 1 Schematic Development Plan SDP-06-006

   Background Material (pdf format - 8M)

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

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
WILL BE HELD MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008, 7:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

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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 9, 2008, to receive an Update from the Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation on the Longdraft Road Widening, Quince Orchard Road to Clopper Road, Phase I Facility Planning Study

On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council will hold a work session on the County’s revised plans for the GE Tech Park. Note that, while in the background information it states that

It is noteworthy that the current concept for the GE and Finmarc properties does not envision the construction of any new buildings.

it is contrary to common sense that the County would buy and hold this valuable, developable property and never make any use of it. It should be kept in mind that, once the County purchases this property, there will be no planning control over what they do with it — the County does not submit itself to the authority of the Gaithersburg Planning Commission, and M-NCPPC has no authority over property within the City of Gaithersburg. In addition, Gaithersburg will not be able to collect any property taxes from the County on any improvements on that property, and the County not offered to compensate the City for this loss. Nothing in the County’s newly revised plans changes any of these important facts.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Work Session: Proposal GE Tech Park, 5/27/2008
Posted 5/20/2008

City of Gaithersburg
WORK SESSION
Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
7:30 P.M.

• Receive an Update From Montgomery County Staff on the Proposed Plan for Acquisition of the GE and Finmarc Properties
  Background Material (pdf format)

The supporting background document states:

SUPPORTING BACKGROUND:

During his December 3, 2007 State of the County address, County Executive Leggett announced a plan for Montgomery County to acquire the GE Tech Park property and Finmarc property for the purposes of relocating certain County uses.

Both these properties are currently zoned I-3 and are subject to an annexation agreement that would permit an additional 700,000 square feet of I-3 uses. A recently approved Master Plan amendment did contain options for MXD development; however, an annexation agreement amendment would be required.

On January 7, 2008, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Diane Schwartz Jones gave a presentation to the Mayor and City Council on the County’s plans for the properties. The original plan envisioned the following:

1. Relocation of the Public Service Training Academy (PSTA) (not including the burn building) to the existing GE building.
2. Relocation of the 1st District Police Station to the existing GE building.
3. Relocation of various County offices including the Board of Elections, Department of Fire and Rescue Services, and Department of Homeland Security to the existing GE building.
4. Relocation of the liquor warehouse to the existing Finmarc building.
5. Construction of a new warehouse to accommodate MCPS food services.
6. Construction of a new facility for the PSTA gym and indoor firing range.
7. Construction of a helipad.

The City was recently notified that the County Executive’s proposal had been modified. In addition to acquiring the GE and Finmarc properties, the County would like to acquire a portion of the Webb Tract in Montgomery Village to accommodate the PSTA. It is our understanding that the current tentative proposal for the use of the GE and Finmarc properties is limited to the following:

The existing GE building would be limited to administrative offices (Homeland Security, Fire and Rescue Services, and Board of Elections) and the 1st District Police Station.

The existing Finmarc warehouse would be used as the County’s liquor warehouse.

It is noteworthy that the current concept for the GE and Finmarc properties does not envision the construction of any new buildings.

While the Mayor and City Council have not yet taken a position on the County Executive’s proposal, we have held a series of meetings with County officials to discuss ways to mitigate any impacts to the City and our residents if the County acquires these properties.

Note that, in addition to this work session on Tuesday, the Mayor and Council will be interviewing candidates for the position of City Manager on Tuesday and Wednesday.