HANDOUTS

• CLC Agenda, July 17, 2003
• June 19, 2003, Draft Community Liaison Council Meeting Minutes
  
• National Institutes of Health Community Liaison Council Members as of July 15, 2003
  
• NIH Building 33 Complex Site Logistics Plan (as of 7-17-03)

WELCOME
Tom Gallagher, Ph.D., Director, Office of Community Liaison, NIH, welcomed members of the Community Liaison Council (CLC).

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dr. Gallagher noted that a former CLC member, Dr. Kiera Lueders, had been replaced on the Council by Tom Robertson as representative from Parkwood Residents Association. Both Dr. Lueders and Dr. Gallagher, as members of the CLC, had been invited to discuss the new NIH Building 33 on a television program. Dr. Gallagher had declined the invitation. Dr. Lueders and he had been informed of a potential conflict of interest by the NIH Ethics Offices about participation because Dr. Lueders is an employee of the NIH, and it would not be possible to differentiate whether she represented one entity or the other. Further, Dr. Gallagher was advised about the code and penalties of the Federal government's policy. Because employees cannot represent both the NIH and the community, Dr. Lueders resigned as her neighborhood's representative to the CLC.

In response to concerns about the lighting of the perimeter path along the south side of the NIH Campus, Dr. Gallagher said there had been a temporary installation of three types of lights to test brightness. These lights are to be situated on the path that extends from the Metro at Rockville Pike outside the south perimeter fence to Old Georgetown Road. Dr. Gallagher said lights needed to be bright enough to provide a safely illuminated path for those walking and biking at dusk or at night, but should not be so bright as to disturb the neighbors. Dr. Gallagher said one type of light would flood straight down on the path and the other two would provide more illumination toward the wooded areas and the fence. Dr. Gallagher invited representatives from neighborhoods abutting the south side of the Campus to join him at dusk over the upcoming weekend, weather permitting, to view the three alternative types of lights at the site. In particular, he encouraged Jack Costello, Bethesda Parkview Citizens Association, and Scott Matejik, Edgewood Glenwood Citizens Association, to join him to view the path and lighting area.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation: Updates on Master Plan and Gas Pipeline
by Stella Serras-Fiotes, Director, Division of Facilities Planning, ORF, OD, NIH

Stella Serras-Fiotes reported that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently reviewing the Master Plan, and its release may take place in August. After the plan is released, Ms. Serras-Fiotes said NIH hopes to publish it in September and hold the public hearing in October, after which it could be reviewed by the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) in December 2003 or January 2004.

Dr. Gallagher remarked that the DHHS comprises several operating divisions, one of which is the NIH, and the volume of the Department's current work has caused a delay in the review of the Master Plan.

Ms. Serras-Fiotes, as she earlier had reported, said a contractor for the gas pipeline had been selected, and NIH is currently undergoing negotiations with this company. She said after a contract is awarded an environmental assessment firm will be contacted to conduct a survey.

Dr. Gallagher thanked Ms. Serras-Fiotes for her updates.

Presentation on Northeast Campus Construction, Stormwater Management Facility, and Building 33 Site
by Kyung Kim, Project Officer, ORF, OD, NIH

Dr. Gallagher introduced Kyung Kim, Project Officer, ORF, OD, NIH, who presented an overview of the projects planned for the northeast part of the NIH Campus. These include the underground stormwater management facility (being installed as part of NIH's institutional stormwater management plan for the campus), the Building 33 site, and the multilevel parking garage. Mr. Kim said construction of the stormwater management facility is scheduled to begin in August 2003. The excavation for the other two projects would proceed after NCPC approves the preliminary building and final site/foundation plans. Mr. Kim introduced the project manager Mike Donohoe of Whiting-Turner Construction who provided detailed information about the construction schedule and traffic flow during the construction of the stormwater management facility.

Mr. Donohoe briefly explained the scope of the project: rows of a large piping system would be installed underground to control the flow of storm water. He said this project is anticipated to take 6 months to complete. Mr. Donohoe said working hours would be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays only. Additionally, he said that there would be minimal lighting, and noise during the excavation and backfilling with heavy equipment.

Ms. Serras-Fiotes noted that the stormwater management facility project is completely independent from the Building 33 project. Rather, she said it is more directly related to the NIH Clinical Research Center project and is part of the Maryland Department of the Environment approval for NIH's stormwater management plan. She added that the intention is to convert the paved parking space management plan into a green area after the installation of the facility.

Ralph Schofer, Maplewood Citizens Association, asked several questions about how truck traffic leaving and entering the site would be handled related to traffic on West Cedar Lane and on Rockville Pike. Mr. Donohoe said there would be traffic management provided by the police, a flagman, and a traffic monitor. He does not anticipate a backup line of trucks, because each truck requires 3 to 5 minutes to fill with excavated material. He added there would be little impact to traffic on West Cedar Lane. Mr. Schofer asked how many loads of soil and asphalt would be removed each day. Mr. Donohoe replied that a total of 1,000 loads would be carried for this storm water project, and during a 5-hour period each day, each of five trucks would carry 20 loads, or 100 loads per day. Mr. Schofer was concerned about the mud carried on the truck and its tires onto local roadways during this process. Mr. Donohoe said each truck would undergo a wash-down on-site before departing the Campus.

Eleanor Rice, Locust Hill Civic Association, related that the creek situated on the opposite side of the road and running underneath Rockville Pike toward the northeast, has water shooting out like a firehose during downpours. She said although concrete had been placed around the edge in that location that it has not helped the erosion. Ms. Rice said roots of some trees have been compromised, and some trees have fallen. She requested that this situation be monitored. Mr. Donohoe said that the purpose of the storm water facility is to handle 20- to 30-year storms in which rain fills streams quickly, and it should help the situation Ms. Rice described. He said this facility would hold excess water and disperse it slowly over several hours. Mr. Donohoe added that during construction rainwater would be pumped into a containment area and filtered before being released into the stream. Both Ms. Rice and Mr. Schofer wondered about sediment accumulating in the underground storage pipes. Mr. Donohoe said this should not happen due to the design and the 5-foot diameter of the perforated pipes. He said some water will filter out, however the facility is designed to protect the perimeter so water would not percolate to the sides.

Mr. Matejik asked about the number of construction workers at the site. Mr. Donohoe said there would be 10 to 12 workers on-site day in and day out, who would be parking in remote locations off-campus and be bused to and from the site. Dr. Gallagher noted that there would be a number of parking spaces lost due to construction on the northeast side of Campus. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said this particular construction would result in the loss of 350 parking spaces. She added that construction is beginning in the summer months while Campus occupancy is lower, but she said this would change in the fall. She said there is great concern about the next 12 to 18 months, since hundreds of spaces would be lost until parking garages are built in the northeast and west areas of Campus. She reported that Dr. Elias Zerhouni, Director of the NIH, had appointed an advisory committee, headed by Dr. Michael Gottesman. Dr. Gallagher said this committee is charged with finding solutions and incentives that work throughout the campus, and finding ways to mitigate the loss of parking space without moving the problem into the local community. Randy Schools, NIH Recreation & Welfare Association, requested that information about the loss of parking space be disseminated. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said communication had already begun. For instance, she noted an article published in the last NIH Record. She added that there would be more articles and updates published and information sent to the community.

Mr. Schofer asked if firms are under contract to construct these parking facilities. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said the contracts are close to being decided.

Dr. Gallagher thanked Mr. Kim and Mr. Donohoe for presenting this information.

Presentation on the Visitor Center Concept
by Mayra Sequeira, Project Officer, ORF, OD, NIH

Ms. Mayra Sequeira, Project Officer, ORF, OD, NIH, introduced Michael Sansaver, project architect from IDB Architecture, Inc., the design firm for the Gateway/Visitor Center complex. Mr. Sansaver provided an overview of the area where visitors to the NIH will be processed before entering the NIH Campus. He said the components to this South Drive area include an underground parking garage, an inspection station for visitors, a Visitor Center for pedestrians who have parked their vehicles or arrived by bus or subway, and a welcoming canopy arm and/or museum corridor, depending upon budget verification, which connects the Gateway Center and the internal Campus shuttle bus area. He described the welcoming arm and said the canopy would be congruent with the design of the Metro canopy planned by Louri & Chenoweth Architects. Mr. Sansaver said the pedestrian facility would be situated adjacent to the present Metro escalator/elevator area in order to bring all visitors to the same point. Mr. Sansaver said all components may be built in phases, with completion in August 2005.

CLC members Lucy Ozarin, M.D., of Whitehall Condominium Association, and Mr. Schofer, and Ginny Miller and Dr. Gallagher, CLC Co-Chairs, asked for clarification about which entrances would be used by visitors and for non-commercial vehicle inspections and which by employees. Mr. Sansaver said the location of the inspection station for visitors' vehicles would be south of South Drive, and he added this location had been revised as the planning process had proceeded. Others said the gate area is being reworked at the South Drive entrance, and the gate for employees in the southeast area would remain at the current location at Center Drive, across from Jones Bridge Road, and Rockville Pike. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said some paid visitor parking would be accessible near Natcher Center. However, she said another interior road would be constructed to access it from the inspection area. She said this sub-surface parking area would be used by visitors having a need to bring a vehicle on the Campus. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said she does not anticipate a high demand for parking there, because there are 350 parking spaces planned at the Gateway Center parking garage.

Mr. Giron said no inspection would take place for those using the visitor parking garage, which will be situated outside the perimeter fence. Marilyn Clemens, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), asked about the inspection of cars which drop off passengers at the Metro Kiss 'n' Ride. Mr. Giron said that Metro buses and cars dropping passengers at Metro would not pass through gates or be inspected. He said the internal NIH shuttle buses remain on Campus inside the perimeter fence and gates and pick up passengers after they are processed at the Gateway Center or at the employee pedestrian gate. Ms. Miller emphasized the need for signage to assist visitors in finding the location where they could park or be dropped off.

Mr. Schofer hoped there would be no need for additional traffic signals on Rockville Pike to access these areas. Ms. Sequeira said she did not believe this would be necessary. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said there is a separate vehicle inspection station where commercial vehicles would be processed at a location north of the Gateway Center complex. Mr. Giron noted that there is a plan under consideration to provide another separate entrance for patients to the Clinical Center at West Drive and Cedar Lane or Old Georgetown Road and Center Drive. Ms. Miller said she hoped that there would be no more signals added between Jones Bridge and West Cedar Lane because it already is a bottlenecked area. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said the planning emphasis is on what will make the traffic work, and that NIH is not necessarily asking the State of Maryland for additional signal lights. Mr. Matejik asked how left turns would be made into the Campus from Rockville Pike. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said this was being worked on by traffic planners with the State. She said in presenting the schematic concept of this area that she wanted the CLC members to be briefed on how normal functions would work in response to their questions about interference with current operations. She thought this design solution would work well, while assisting with construction, and would enable quicker restoration of this area to its original use.

Dr. Gallagher thanked Ms. Sequeira and Mr. Sansaver for their presentations.

Presentation on Traffic Abatement and Traffic Control
by Ophus Robertson, NIH Police, and Corporal A. Kerr, Montgomery County Police

Dr. Gallagher said his office frequently receives phone calls about police traffic assistance approaching and passing the NIH, and he had invited both the NIH and Montgomery County (MC) police officers to answer questions.

Ophus Robertson, of the NIH Police, said that he was pleased to be invited back to address the questions of the members of the CLC about NIH directing traffic, and, in particular, about vehicles exiting the Campus in the safest manner possible. He said delays in construction until the end of August had affected the completion of the exit at Wilson Drive and Rockville Pike, where NIH police officers direct the exit of cars to synchronize with the traffic signals on Rockville Pike. Officer Robertson said new officers had been hired over the last three weeks and are being trained to assist in traffic management.

Dr. Gallagher posed a question on behalf of nearby neighbors about illegal parking in residential permit zones. Cpl. A. Kerr, MC Police, said that the parking enforcement division is an entity within the County government under Bill Rockwell, a former officer (retired) from the Bethesda Police District, who is familiar with the Campus and surrounding neighborhoods. He said the Parking Enforcement Commission handles incidents in residential areas of the County almost to Twinbrook on Rockville Pike to the north, Seven Locks Road to the west, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and all along the Metro, and Chevy Chase at Western Avenue to the south. Sue Garges, Battery Park Citizens Association, asked for further information on who to contact about enforcement. Ms. Jean Gries, of the Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation, offered a telephone number to report illegal parking with the parking division: (240) 777-8740. Ms. Garges asked if the vehicles that parking enforcement uses are the little white ones, and added that she had never seen one in her Battery Park neighborhood. Also, she asked if the enforcement staff consisted of police officers. Cpl. Kerr said police patrol officers would respond through the County emergency dispatch number for situations such as vehicles that were blocking a fire hydrant; other parking issues, directed to parking enforcement, would be handled by division staff, because officers have other priority issues in which to respond.

Dr. Gallagher told Officer Robertson that members were also interested in whether there is traffic coordination between Bethesda, National Naval Medical Center (NNMC), and the NIH. Officer Robertson said the NIH and MC police reached an agreement where NIH directs the traffic of personnel exiting the NIH; however, if there is an accident, the County Police would be notified. In addition, Officer Robertson said there had been communication with Lieutenant Munden at the NNMC about timing and coordinating exit traffic during peak hours.

Ms. Serras-Fiotes remarked that there is communication and coordination between the NIH and Montgomery County Transportation Management Center about incidents impacting travel in the area. She said the County monitors situations on their traffic cameras and notifies the NIH about any particular areas of concern. In addition, she said the County had provided videotapes to use for traffic planning and management and enforcement, especially after September 11, 2001. Mr. Schools said that emergency preparedness had been discussed at joint meetings of the police department, the Chamber, and Bethesda Rescue Squad that affects the NIH, NRC, and MC school system. Ms. Miller noted there is a glut of traffic on Rockville Pike at the NIH, causing bottlenecks at evening rush hour, and she wondered whether the lights could be timed to help the flow of traffic. Officer Robertson said that the traffic signals are set for an extended distance throughout the Metro area that cannot be altered. He said there would be bottlenecks during rush hour due to the volume of vehicles on the road at those times. Officer Robertson and Ms. Serras-Fiotes said there would be only a few more months of gate construction after which the rush hour at Campus exits should improve.

Marilyn Mazuzan, Town of Oakmont, asked the purpose of the cones placed in the right turn lane that impede traffic heading east on West Cedar Lane and turning south onto Rockville Pike. Officer Robertson said this placement of the cones was temporary to deter vehicle parking, and the cones were no longer in use at that location.

Officer Robertson said that his office responded to noise complaints received about the use of jackhammers by construction crews on Campus an hour before it is allowed. He said the department had interacted with the contractor. If there were issues to report, Officer Robertson said neighbors could call (301) 496-2387 during business hours, and that he would supply a telephone number to use during off-hours.

Dr. Gallagher thanked Officers Kerr and Robertson for answering the CLC members' questions.

Presentation on Design of Vehicle Gates
by William Stratton, LSY Architects

William Stratton, LSY Architects, displayed two renderings of the NIH vehicle gates, one for the South Drive entrance from Rockville Pike, the other for the Center Drive entrance from Rockville Pike. The South Drive gate rendering showed a stone retaining wall on either side of the entrance with signage identifying the NIH, a curved glass roof, and other elements including a guard booth, and sliding gate. The Center Drive gate rendering showed a simple guard booth and sliding gate arrangement without stone walls. He noted that the sliding gate would be open during ordinary business hours and closed and locked during nonoperating hours. He said that vehicles would activate this gate when approaching from the interior side. Mr. Stratton said installations similar to the Center Drive gate would be situated at Center and South Drives at Old Georgetown Road, and at Wilson and North Drives at Rockville Pike.

Mr. Schofer asked the distance from Rockville Pike to the gate at South Drive. Mr. Stratton said it would be 600 to 800 feet. Ms. Rice thought the stone wall with the facility sign should appear closer to Rockville Pike. Mr. Stratton said all the sorting of people, including Metro bus traffic and queuing of vehicles, would be accommodated in this large area at South Drive and Rockville Pike, and the gate would be positioned beyond that.

Dr. Gallagher asked about accommodating employee pedestrians at this gate. Mr. Stratton said there would be a sidewalk next to the driveway for pedestrians and that there would be a checkpoint monitored by security guards with a card entry turnstile for employees. Ms. Serras-Fiotes added that the turnstiles would not be open after working hours. Mr. Stratton said that the exception is at the South Drive gate which is a 24/7 entrance. Dr. Gallagher wanted to know about the design of the pedestrian-only entrances. Mr. Stratton said the entrance would consist of a sally port arrangement in the fence that forms a vestibule between two gates accessible by a swipe card. The vestibule will have cameras that will be monitored by guards.

Dr. Ozarin asked if a vehicle inspection station would remain at the Natcher Building garage. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said there would be inspection because that parking facility is built beneath the building. Dr. Ozarin said a neighbor had complained about a bright light shining after business hours. Mr. Giron said that the garage closes at 6 p.m., so the light should not remain on. He said he would check on this and have the light turned off in the evening.

Dr. Gallagher thanked Mr. Stratton for his presentation.

Presentation and Questions and Answers on Residential Permit Parking, and Traffic Abatement and Control
by Jean Gries, Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation

Dr. Gallagher welcomed Jean Gries, from Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation, who presented information about a proposed new pedestrian crosswalk on West Cedar Lane near Cedarcrest Drive, and follow-up on parking permits for residential areas.

Ms. Gries noted that there is an existing marked crosswalk at West Cedar Lane and Rockville Pike; however, she said already there are pedestrians crossing west of that intersection to get to the NIH and to Metro. She said when the NIH pedestrian access gates are installed that she anticipates the need for additional crosswalks due to the volume of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. She described a proposed crossing which, in addition to pavement markings, would include an elongated center refuge island in West Cedar Lane's 44-foot wide roadway west of Cedarcrest Drive. This island would accommodate pedestrian traffic crossing West Cedar Lane to NIH's Garden Lane pedestrian portal that is replacing the NIH vehicle parking access on the north side of Campus.

Ms. Gries said there had been a study conducted to determine neighborhood traffic movement in that area during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in May 2003. She reported a total of 79 vehicles using this intersection to make left turns out of Cedarcrest Drive onto West Cedar Lane during these 12 hours. Between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. there were 10 vehicles making left turns from Cedarcrest Drive onto West Cedar Lane. There were 46 vehicles turning left onto Cedarcrest Drive from West Cedar Lane during this 12-hour period. She said the busiest hour was from 5 to 6 p.m. when 13 vehicles turned onto West Cedar Lane. Mr. Schofer expressed concern about liability associated with "zebra" [marked] crosswalks and about fire truck access to the Maplewood neighborhood. He asked Ms. Gries to describe the refuge island. She replied that the elongated island would be raised and placed in the center of the roadway on West Cedar Lane, prohibiting left turns at the intersection. She said that emergency and neighborhood access points would need examination. Ms. Gries said she wanted to have input from the community before presenting this concept to her department. Without community support, she said she would not present this concept, but at this time, she did not have an alternative to recommend. Mr. Schofer recommended that the concept remain under discussion until he consulted his Maplewood neighbors.

Dr. Gallagher asked for clarification of where entrance to the northeast parking garage area would be. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said that the parking garage would be accessible from Rockville Pike, not Cedar Lane. In addition, she said that there would be fewer NIH surface parking spaces beginning in the fall in that area due to the construction of the storm water facility.

Dr. Gallagher said he would appreciate having suggestions to deter illegal parking in nearby neighborhoods by NIH employees and contractors. He wondered if the NIH could fund a County enforcement officer to monitor parking in nearby neighborhoods. Ms. Serras-Fiotes said that she believes government funds cannot be appropriated for a non-government activity, and lawyers would need to be consulted. Ms. Gries said the neighborhood permit parking program is crafted to allow permit holders to park anywhere within the permit boundary area and not to restrict permit holders to park only on their own particular block or street. Ms. Gries suggested Dr. Gallagher talk to Rick Siebert who is chief of the Parking Operations Section for the County. Because there are 55 residential permit parking areas, she said there is no way an officer could be in any one location everyday. Dr. Gallagher informed the CLC that NIH can only request, not order, employees to refrain from parking in nearby public areas.

Dr. Gallagher said that due to the forthcoming temporary loss of parking spaces in the northeast section of the Campus, a new group, formed to address the effect on the workplace and the neighborhoods, would convene for the first time on Monday, July 21, 2003.

Pat Southerland, Huntington Parkway Citizens Association, said his neighborhood is considering a parking permit program and wished to receive information about the procedures. Ms. Gries mentioned that Tim Briscoe or she would assist him. She offered to send a copy of the regulations, which are undergoing revision. Ms. Gries said the program now costs residents $20 per vehicle for a two-year permit and one transferable guest permit for short term parking use. Ms. Gries noted the residential parking program is a very successful system, including parking enforcement.

Mr. Matejik wondered what incentives NIH provides for encouraging observation of parking restrictions. He reported that he spotted vehicles parking in his neighborhood which carried four construction workers in one vehicle, whereas NIH employees' cars carried only the driver. He added the few public spaces in his neighborhood fill up quickly and early in the morning. Mr. Southerland wondered if, when the fence is installed, NIH could trace who is originating their trip, for example, from Frederick and then entering Campus at a pedestrian gate. Dr. Gallagher and Ms. Serras-Fiotes said there would be no way to determine whether someone had been dropped off by another driver on their way to another location or had parked nearby. Dr. Gallagher said his office has made efforts to deter NIH contract and employee parking in neighborhoods, including placing leaflets on cars and providing copies to neighbors to place on cars. Mr. Southerland concluded that the residential parking permit program would be the only enforceable system to deter parking in nearby neighborhoods.

Presentation on NIH Highway Advisory Radio
by Thomas Hayden, Transportation Planner, ORF, OD, NIH

Dr. Gallagher introduced Thomas Hayden, Transportation Planner, ORF, OD, NIH, who announced that the NIH is establishing a new 10-watt AM radio station that will be used to advise employees and others about traffic backups or incidents on Old Georgetown Road and Rockville Pike or in the vicinity. In addition, it will be used to advise travelers to take arterial roadways, or to notify employees if the Campus or a particular entrance is closed. He said the system is comprised of three components: 1) the radio, 2) flashing beacon signs, and 3) variable message sign boards. Each of these will serve to advise employees to listen to broadcasts regarding traffic near the NIH. He added that the NIH will be working with the Council of Governments and the Maryland State Highway Administration through their CHART office to incorporate this system possibly into a more regional emergency broadcast system for regional emergencies.

In response to Dr. Gallagher's query, Mr. Hayden said it would be possible to use the radio system to inform drivers about parking and the potential of ticketing in restricted parking areas. He said the station is prohibited from airing commercial messages. Mr. Giron noted the range of the radio signal is limited. Mr. Hayden said that the signal reaches a 6-mile radius reaching the south side of Bethesda to the I-270 corridor. He reported that NIH will be testing the system once all the components have been installed, and the target date for operating the radio station in the Campus area is mid-/late August. He said that expanding the service to the Rockledge and using a repeater system extending the signal to the Executive Boulevard area is under consideration and would benefit the entire NIH workforce. He noted it would be possible to use the system on a 24-hour basis if needed.

Tony Clifford of NIH's Office of Research Facilities Development and Operations (ORF), emphasized that this system will be valuable to employees by providing real-time information during snow storms and other inclement weather conditions. He said NIH would be able to announce additional entrance or exit lanes being open or closed as well. Ms. Rice encouraged the NIH to provide information to the neighborhoods about the radio station. Mr. Southerland recommended an NIH traffic information scroll be displayed on the County TV station when intersections near NIH are on shown on camera.

Other Items
Dr. Gallagher remarked on the progress made by the CLC and NIH on issues presented during this meeting. He reminded members that the pathway lighting would be turned on this weekend for evaluation by neighbors. He said the choice should allow enough light for those using the path to be safe. Mr. Schofer said the decision would be a compromise, and he urged the first consideration be to maximize security and the second consideration would be any inconvenience to neighbors regarding the brightness of the lights. Mr. Matejik noted that there had been three-foot high lights with reflectors used before.

W. David Dabney, Bethesda Urban Partnership, announced the location of the [former NIH] Farmers Market at Norfolk and Auburn Avenues in Bethesda. He said the market is open on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dr. Gallagher and Ms. Clemens announced the next meeting of the M-NCPPC on Monday, July 21, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., in the Planning Board Auditorium, where the meeting topic is the plan for NIH Building 33.

Dr. Gallagher noted there would be no August 2003 meeting. The meeting was adjourned.

ACTION ITEMS

• Dr. Gallagher invited the representatives from neighborhoods abutting the south side of the Campus to join him at dusk over the upcoming weekend, weather permitting, to view the three alternative types of lights being considered for lighting the path between Metro and Old Georgetown Road on the south perimeter of the Campus.
  
• Mr. Giron said he would check into an exterior light at the entrance to the parking garage at Building 45, Natcher, that should not remain on after closing hours.
  
• Officer Robertson will supply a number for communication after hours to report incidents to the NIH Police.
  
• Mr. Schofer offered to provide feedback to Ms. Gries about the concept for a pedestrian refuge island she proposed for Cedar Lane across from the NIH pedestrian gate.
  
• Ms. Rice encouraged the NIH to provide information to the neighborhoods about the NIH's Highway Advisory radio station.

Next CLC meeting: September 18, 2003.

ATTENDEES

CLC Members

• Lorraine Bell, Palladian Partners, Inc.
  
• Jeanne Billings, Ph.D., Wisconsin Condominium Association
  
• Shari Book, Kensington Estates Civic Association
  
• Marilyn Clemens, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
  
• Anthony Clifford, ORF, OD, NIH
  
• Jack Costello, Bethesda Parkview Citizens Association
  
• Kimberly Cragg, OCL, OD, NIH
  
• W. David Dabney, Bethesda Urban Partnership
  
• Tom Gallagher, OCL, OD, NIH
  
• Morton Goldman, Luxmanor Citizens Association
  
• Jeanne Goldstein, Montgomery County Civic Federation
  
• Sue Garges, Battery Park Citizens Association
  
• Marilyn Mazuzan, Town of Oakmont
  
• Ginny Miller, Wyngate Citizens Association
  
• Walter Mitton, OCL, OD, NIH
  
• Lucy Ozarin, M.D., Whitehall Condominium Association
  
• Eleanor Rice, Locust Hill Civic Association
  
• Tom Robertson, Parkwood Residents Association
  
• Ralph Schofer, Maplewood Citizens Association
  
• Randy Schools, Recreation & Welfare Association, NIH
  
• Stephanie Sechrist, National Capital Planning Commission
  
• Stella Serras-Fiotes, ORF, OD, NIH
  
• Deborah Snead, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Services Center

Alternate Members

• Scott Matejik, Edgewood Glenwood Citizens Association
  
• Pat Southerland, Huntington Parkway Citizens Association
  
• Adrienne Young, Camelot Mews

Guests

• Ken Courtney, Spaulding & Slye
  
• Nancy Decker, Spaulding & Slye
  
• Mike Donohoe, Whiting-Turner Contracting
  
• Jean Gries, Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation
  
• Tom Hayden, ORF, OD, NIH
  
• Cpl. A. Kerr, Montgomery County Police
  
• Kyung Kim, ORF, OD, NIH
  
• Ven Kott, Food and Drug Administration
  
• Chris Molivadas, Spaulding & Slye
  
• Ophus Robertson, NIH Police
  
• Michael Sansaver, IDB Architecture
  
• Mayra Sequeira, NIH/OD/ORF
  
• William Stratton, LSY Architects
  
• Shelley Wendt, LSY Architects