Saturday, July 19, 2008

Attempted Burglary

Sometime between 07/18/08 at 6:00 p.m. and 07/19/2008 at 7:45 a.m., unknown suspect(s) attempted to break into the Suburban Dental Office, located at 106 South Frederick Ave, by prying open the mailbox. No entry was gained. Investigation to continue.

Burglary

On 07/19/08, at 3:48 a.m., units responded to Ay Jalisco Restaurant, located at 425 South Frederick Avenue, for an alarm. Upon arrival officers found the front door had been smashed out by a boulder. Cash was taken. Investigation to continue.

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Monday, July 14, 2008

Burglary

Sometime between 11:50 p.m. on 07/14/08 and 12:01 a.m. on 07/15/08, the Latin market at 445 S Frederick Ave was burglarized. The front door was smashed out and property was taken. The suspects were identified and arrested.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Strong Arm Robbery

On 07/12/08, at approximately 1:31 a.m., the victim was walking up to her building in the unit block of Water Street when the known suspect confronted her and talked to her. The victim took out her cell phone to call the police and the suspect grabbed it and ran away. The investigation is ongoing.

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Friday, July 11, 2008

Aggravated Assault

On 07/11/08, at approximately 6:30 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of Duvall Lane for the report of an assault. The victim let the suspect into her apartment and he assaulted her. The suspect fled the scene. After an investigation the suspect was identified and arrested.

Burglary

Sometime between 5:30 p.m. on 07/10/08 and 8:15 a.m. on 07/11/08, a dental office located at 604 S Frederick Avenue was burglarized. The front office door was pried open and property was taken.

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Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Burglary

Sometime between 2:30 p.m. on 07/05/08 and 11:00 a.m. on 07/07/08, unknown suspect(s) entered an apartment in the 900 block of Beacon Square Court. Property was taken. Investigation to continue.

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.

Note in particular this excerpt [emphasis mine]:

The Montgomery County Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 would like the public to know that they do not solicit donations by telephone.

Does anyone know for certain which Police fraternal organizations (which as I understand it are the law enforcement officers’ unions) do solicit via telephone?

Police Investigate Fraudulent Solicitations

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Financial Crimes Section are investigating fraudulent solicitations that occurred in 2008 targeting Montgomery County citizens and businesses in the name of Montgomery County law enforcement agencies.

In May 2008, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s office conducted an investigation in response to numerous complaints from local businesses and citizens as to the validity of individuals requesting and obtaining donations and other services in the name of the Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (MCDSA).

The preliminary investigation revealed that Derek Williams, age 48, of Orange, New Jersey, and Daniel Earl Soat, age 49, of Pompano Beach, Florida, were operating as telephone solicitors under the employment of Leonard Stanley, owner of S&M Marketing, Inc. in Silver Spring.

Williams and Soat had utilized pledge sheets, business cards, and vehicle window stickers bearing the name and emblem of the MCDSA and pledge sheets bearing the name and emblem of the Fraternal Order of Police, Montgomery County Lodge #35 along with various other forms of documentation to obtain free and discounted hotel rooms in Montgomery County from which to conduct their business. Williams and Soat conducted telephone solicitations to illegally obtain donations from several Montgomery County businesses and citizens. They often conducted the solicitation under the name of MCPD Post 2979 or a similar-named organization which does not exist.

Arrest warrants for theft scheme and fraud were obtained for both Williams and Soat. The arrest warrant for Williams was served. He was later released on his own recognizance. Soat remains at-large.

The Montgomery County Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 would like the public to know that they do not solicit donations by telephone.

Montgomery County Police would like to hear from anyone who may have been victimized by donating funds. Anyone who has information to provide is asked to call Montgomery County Police at 301-279-8000.

Update        Update        Update      Update

Police Locate Critically Missing 71-Year-Old Woman From Gaithersburg

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police 6th District Investigative Section have located the critically missing woman from Gaithersburg.

Late in the evening of July 18, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Jearnice Marie Lucy, age 71, of the 8700 block of Snow Valley Court in Gaithersburg, was located in Washington D.C., by officers of the Metropolitan Police Department. She was returned home safe and unharmed.

Montgomery County Police and the family of Jearnice Marie Lucy appreciate assistance from the media in publicizing this missing person case.

Police Search for Critically Missing 71-Year-Old Woman From Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Police 6th District Officers and Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman missing from Gaithersburg.

Jearnice Marie Lucy, age 71, of the 8700 block of Snow Valley Court in Gaithersburg, was last seen at approximately 11:30 a.m., at the Sam’s Club located at 610 North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg this morning. Ms. Lucy suffers from high blood pressure, and has had several strokes.

She is described as an African American woman, 5’2” tall, 150 pounds, with brown eyes and mixed black and gray hair. Jearnice Marie Lucy was last seen wearing a red, white and blue T-shirt, and blue jeans.

Her family is very concerned for her welfare. If anyone has information regarding the possible location of Jearnice Marie Lucy, they are asked to contact the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.

Maryland House Majority Leader Kumar P. Barve pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol yesterday and received unsupervised probation but no jail time in a plea agreement that allows the matter to be expunged from his record if he stays out of trouble.

P1 Beat:

• An aggravated assault occurred in the 400 block of Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg on Saturday, 7/5 between neighbors. Two adult males from one apartment assaulted another adult male and were arrested on the scene. A 18-year-old male and a 20-year-old male were arrested.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of Palmsprings Drive in Gaithersburg between Thursday, 7/3 and Sunday, 7/6 at an unknown time. Forced entry, property taken.
• Three vehicles were stolen on West Side Drive in Gaithersburg, all were Chrysler products:
  • Sat 7/5 10-11 p.m. 323 West Side 1999 Dodge Durango (attempt only)
  • Sat 7/5 10-11 p.m. 323 West Side 2001 Dodge Pick-up, silver, MD/tags
  • Sat-Sun 7/5-7/6 808 West Side 2003 Chrysler Sebring, red, MD/tags

P2 Beat:

• A commercial burglary occurred at L and M Designs located at 204 Main Street in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 7/1 between 5:20 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Forced entry, nothing taken.
• A commercial burglary occurred at The Grog Beer & Wine store located at 614 Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg on Friday, 7/4 around 5:40 a.m. Forced entry, property taken.

R1 Beat:

• An attempted burglary was reported in the 18600 block of Walkers Choice Road in Montgomery Village on Wednesday, 7/2 between 10:00 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. Forced entry, nothing taken.

R2 Beat:

• A shooting occurred in the area of the 9900 block of Ridgeline Drive in Montgomery Village on Monday, 7/7 around 11:15 p.m. where several vehicles suffered damage, but there was no personal injury. Four persons of interest were located. The investigation is continuing.
• An armed robbery occurred in the area of Montgomery Village Avenue and Stedwick Road in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 7/1 just after 10:30 p.m. Two male suspects approached the adult male victim and demanded property. One suspect pointed a handgun at the victim. Property was obtained.
  Suspect: B/M 25 to 30, 6’0” to 6’2”, 240-250, crew cut, white tank top, black shorts
  Suspect: W/M 25 to 30, blue tee shirt, blue jean shorts
• A strong-arm robbery occurred on Welbeck Way in Montgomery Village on Saturday, 7/5 around 11:00 p.m. The victim was sitting in his car when the suspect approached and demanded his money. A weapon was implied but not seen.
  Suspect: B/M, 5’6” tall, 150 lbs., 20 years old
• An attempted residential burglary occurred in the 10300 block of Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg on Monday, 7/7 10:45 a.m. Attempted forced entry, nothing taken.
• An attempted residential burglary occurred in the 10400 block of Kardwright Court in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 7/8 around 10:25 a.m. Attempted entry, nothing taken.

• A residential burglary of a garage occurred in the 8200 block of Rainbow Place in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 7/1 between 2:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. No forced entry, property taken.
• A residential burglary of a garage occurred in the 20400 block of Sawgrass Drive in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 7/1 between 2:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. No forced entry, property taken.

• A residential burglary occurred on Travis Court in Gaithersburg between Thursday, 7/3 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, 7/4 at 5:10 p.m. Forced entry, property taken.

S1 Beat:

• A shooting occurred on State Court in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 7/8 around 2:20 a.m. Two residences were hit, however no one was injured. This is believed to be related to the earlier incident on Ridgeline Drive in Montgomery Village. Investigation is continuing.
• An attempted theft occurred on Tuesday, 7/1 around 3:00 a.m. when an adult male was attempting to pry the cover off an ATM machine at the Bank of America located at 15930 Shady Grove Road in Rockville. A 20-year-old male was arrested.
• A theft occurred from the concession stand at Kelly Park located at 400 Victory Farm Drive in Gaithersburg between Thursday, 7/3 and Monday, 7/7. Forced entry, nothing taken

S2 Beat:

• An attempted burglary occurred on Stalvey Hill Place in Gaithersburg on Monday, 7/7 around 10:40 p.m. Attempted forced entry, nothing taken.
• An aggravated assault occurred at Grand Billiards located at 18925 Earhart Court in Gaithersburg on Friday, 7/4 around 2:00 a.m. The victim was attacked by three B/M’s after walking out into the parking lot. No property was stolen and the suspects were seen leaving in a black SUV.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 7500 block of Tarpley Drive in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 7/2 between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. No forced entry, property taken.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Planning Commission Meeting, 7/16/2008
Posted 7/7/2008

City of Gaithersburg
31 South Summit Avenue

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Telephone: 301-258-6330

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA [subject to change]
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
7:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

July 2, 2008, Planning Commission Meeting
Background Material (pdf format)

RECORD PLATS

RECOMMENDATIONS TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL

T-386 – Request to amend 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)

T-387 – Request to amend 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)

SITE PLAN

AFP-07-040 — Clifford Debelius Law Offices
CBD Zone
316 East Diamond Avenue

Parking Lot and Access
AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN REVIEW
Background Material (pdf format)

AFP-08-020 — VCA
C-2 Zone
 (Formerly CompUSA Building)

500 Perry Parkway
1,200-Sq.Ft. Footprint Expansion
AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN REVIEW
Background Material (pdf format)

FROM THE COMMISSION

FROM STAFF

ADJOURNMENT

Update        Update        Update      Update

Critical Missing Girl Found

The missing 12-year-old, Brianna Alejandra Benson, who was last seen on July 8, at her residence in Rockville, was located and returned home safe and unharmed.

Montgomery County Police and the family of Brianna Benson appreciate the assistance in publicizing this missing person case.

Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Critical Missing Child

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Family Crimes Division are asking for the public’s help in finding a 12-year-old female, missing from Rockville since Tuesday, July 8.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Brianna Alejandra Benson, age 12 of the 300 block of Rutgers Street in Rockville was last seen on July 8, at approximately 3:20 p.m. Brianna is described as an African American female, 5’02” tall, weighing 100 to 105 pounds. She has brown shoulder length curly hair and has a medium complexion. It is not known what Brianna is currently wearing.

Brianna is known to frequent the Lincoln Park area of Rockville, and Rockville’s Regal Theater.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Brianna Alejandra Benson is asked to contact the Montgomery County Police non-emergency telephone number at 301-279-8000.