City Council
Regular MeetingAnnapolis, MD · October 24, 2016
Minutes
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Annapolis, MD 21401
Special Minutes - Final
City Council
Monday, October 24, 2016 7:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Call to Order
Mayor Pantelides called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Invocation
Given by Mayor Pantelides.
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Mayor Pantelides.
Roll Call
Tonight's roll call began with Alderman Budge.
Present: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
Approval of Agenda
Alderman Budge moved to approve the agenda as amended to remove ordinance O-48-16
City Manager on first reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Donation of Recycling Bins
This was presented.
The MRE Declaration of War 2016
This was presented.
HPC Presentation
Designation as a Local Landmark - Parole Health Center
This was presented.
Ceremonial Items
ID-329-16 City Council Citation - Annapolis Summer Theatre - 50th Anniversary!
This Informational Item was presented.
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Petitions, Reports and Communications
A. Reports by Committee
Standing Committee Dates:
Finance Committee
Monday, November 14, 2016 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rules and City Government
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
B. Comments by the General Public
Riccardo Paradiso, 110 Virginia Avenue, Edgewater Beach, Maryland 21037 spoke on the
911 event in the City of Marsala, Mayor and Citizens of Marsala, the City of Annapolis
being a Sister City to the City of Marsala and presented a declaration to the Mayor of the
City of Annapolis and the Clerk of the Circuit Court Mr. Robert P. Duckworth.
Deborah Gundry, 3 Gladden Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 spoke in favor of O-45-16,
having a disability, growing up in Annapolis and living with her parents.
Mayor Pantelides declared petitions, reports and communications closed.
C. Update by the Mayor
Murray Hill
•I have hired Roxana Rodriguez as the Hispanic/Latino Community Services Specialist and
she will start her job on Monday, October 31.
1. Her passion to serve our community, coupled with her work ethic and professional
achievements will be a real asset to our community and to city government.
2. I had hired a Hispanic/Latino Liaison in March of 2014, but the position has been
vacant for the past year when the person left for another job.
3. Ms. Rodriguez is the owner of Caliente Grill in Annapolis and is fluent in written and
spoken English and Spanish, along with having an extensive knowledgeable of the Public
school system education & the opportunities for student’s achievements, & ESOL classes
for adults.
4. Ms. Rodriguez will coordinate communications between the existing organizations,
churches, businesses and local government to address and meet the needs of this
community that is now the second largest minority group in the state of Maryland.
• Tomorrow Press Conference and Lease Signing with The Annapolis Maritime Museum.
1. Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) will sign a long term lease (20 years) with the City
of Annapolis to take over Park management.
2. Plans are underway to revitalize the park and renovate the historic Waterworks
Building.
3. AMM is expanding its award-winning education programs and public programs with the
12-acre nature park located on Back Creek.
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4. Join us at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park at Back Creek (BCNP), 7314
Edgewood Road, Annapolis
• Thursday we are also going to draw everyone’s attention to “Look up - Look out” as we
hold a press conference to educate both motorists AND pedestrians about the need to be
AWARE.
1. It’s getting darker earlier, and we need everyone to be mindful that we have to watch out
for each other…. That press conference is Thursday, at 2 p.m. right out in front of City
Hall.
Appointments
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-19-16, AP-22-16 and AP-23-16 as a group.
Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
AP-19-16 The Reappointment of Derek Meyers to the Board of Appeals
Alderman Arnett moved to confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Derek Meyers to the
Board of Appeals. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
AP-22-16 The Reappointment of Robert Worden to the Annapolis Heritage
Commission
Alderman Arnett moved to confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Robert Worden to the
Annapolis Heritage Commission. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
AP-23-16 The Appointment of John Dillon to the Housing Authority City of
Annapolis
Alderman Arnett moved to confirm the Mayor's appointment of John Dillon to the
Housing Authority City of Annapolis. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Consent Calendar
First Readers
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar.The motion carried:unanimously
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
O-45-16 Moderately Priced Dwelling Units - For the purpose of amending the
eligibility requirements for access to moderately priced dwelling units to
include individuals who: (1) reside either in the City of Annapolis or Anne
Arundel County; and (2) are under a disability as defined by the Social
Security Administration.
Sponsors: Littmann
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Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
This Ordinance O-45-16 was referred to the Housing and Human Welfare Committee.
This Ordinance O-45-16 was referred to the Rules & City Government Committee.
R-33-16 Landmark Designation of the Community Health Center at Parole - For
the purpose of accepting and approving the recommendation of the
Historic Preservation Commission to designate the Community Health
Center at Parole, Inc. as a landmark; and matters generally relating to said
landmark designation.
Sponsors: Pindell Charles and Pantelides
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
This Resolution R-33-16 was referred to the Economic Matters Committee.
Alderwoman Pindell Charles requested a public hearing on R-33-16.
R-34-16 Michael A. Pristoop, Chief of Police - For the purpose of providing a
statement of full support for the Annapolis Police Department and,
specifically, Michael A. Pristoop, Chief of Police
Sponsors: Arnett
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
Second Readers
O-35-16 WYRE Lease Agreement - For the purpose of approving the lease for
certain City-owned property at 25 Silopanna Road for the use and
maintenance of a radio tower, radio station, radio operations and
transmitter space; and matters generally relating to said lease.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
O-37-16 Lease of City Property: Fall 2020 Boat Shows - For the purpose of
authorizing a lease of certain municipal property located in the general
harbor, Dock Street and Edgewood Road areas to United States
Sailboat Shows, Inc. and United States Powerboat Shows, Inc., for a
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certain period of time in October 2020, to conduct boat shows.
Sponsors: Pantelides, Littmann and Budge
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
O-39-16 Lease of City Property: Spring 2020 Boat Shows - For the purpose of
authorizing a lease of certain municipal property located at the City
Dock, surrounding areas and boat moorings in Annapolis, Maryland as
more fully described in the Lease Agreement with Cruisers University,
Inc., t/a Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, in April 2020, to conduct boat
shows.
Sponsors: Pantelides, Budge and Littmann
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
R-26-16 License for Peddlers, Hawkers, and Itinerant Merchants Not Required
for Chesapeake Marine Tours, Inc. from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2022 -
For the purpose of establishing that a license for peddlers, hawkers, and
itinerant merchants pursuant to Chapter 7.40 of the Annapolis City
Code is not required from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2022 for
Chesapeake Marine Tours, Inc.
Sponsors: Budge
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
End of Consent Calendar
Public Hearings Cont.
O-36-16 Elections - Absentee Ballot Application - For the purpose of amending
Chapter 4.28 of the Code of the City of Annapolis concerning the deadline
for filing an application for an absentee ballot.
Sponsors: Pantelides
No one from the general public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.
Mayor Pantelides declared the public hearing on O-36-16 closed.
Public Hearings
O-42-16 Bonded Employees - For the purpose of providing that as a substitute for a
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bond, the City Council may authorize the City to insure the Director of
Finance and the Assistant Director for Accounting under a Government
Crime Policy.
Sponsors: Pantelides
No one from the general public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.
Mayor Pantelides declared the public hearing on O-42-16 closed.
O-46-16 Sale of City-owned Property - For the purpose of approving the sale of the
Eisenhower Golf Course located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland at
1576 Generals Highway, Crownsville, Maryland 21032; for expressly
authorizing said sale to be made at private sale and not at public auction;
and all matters related to said sale.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Spoke in favor:
Cliff Anderson, 29 Severndale Road, Severna Park, Maryland 21146
Deborah Andrew, 18 E. Lake Drive, Annapolis, Maryland 21403 representing The 18 Hole
Ladies League.
Linda Bowman, 110 Moore Road, Arnold, Maryland 21012 representing The Ladies 9 Hole
League.
Kathy May, 8187 Orchard Point Road, Pasadena, Maryland 21122.
Spoke on:
Craig Harrison, 264 King George Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 representing the
Board of Advisers for the Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department.
Elizabeth Rubin, 5 Park Place, Unit 521, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.
Philip Colonra, 1601 Honeysuckle Ridge Court, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Former Mayor Ellen O. Moyer, 35 Eastern Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403
No one else from the general public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.
Mayor Pantelides declared the public hearing O-46-16 closed.
O-47-16 Extending Hours in Parking District 3 - For the purpose of extending the
Special Residential Parking District hours on certain streets in Murray Hill
to midnight, seven days a week.
Sponsors: Budge and Pantelides
Spoke on:
Stuart Cohen, 32 Steele Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403 representing Uptown Murray
Hill - 2nd Petition - Additional signers to previously submitted petition.
John Gudas, 75 Southgate Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Jane Hruska, 83 Southgate Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Bonnie Lepert 229 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Bob Peterson, 85 Southgate Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Lisa Aszklar, 38 Steele Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Henry Aszklar, 38 Steele Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Ronald A. Schneider, 4 Murray Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Peter M. Moses, 21 Water Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Jessie Dunleavy, 49 Murray Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Sara Williamson, 10 Murray Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
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Stewart Lehman 19 Murray Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Martha Lehman, 19 Murray Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Eldre Boggs, 49 Southgate Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Whitney Chellis, 18 Lafayette Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Jim Scanlon, 2 Murray Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Ellen Mignone, 19 Lafayette Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Kerry Delaney, 55 Southgate Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Lisa Hartman, 221 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Mayor Pantelides declared the public hearing on O-47-16 closed.
The meeting was recessed at 9:12 p.m. and reconvened at 9:28 p.m.
R-32-16 Amending Parking Fines - For the purpose of removing a graduated fines
structure for repeat violations; adding a multiplier for repeat violations;
and matters relating to amending special residential parking district fines
imposed for parking violations.
Sponsors: Budge
Spoke on:
Carl Larkin, 154 Prince George Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Larry Claussen, 160 Prince George Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 representing the
Ward One Residents Association.
Eli Tierney, 85 East Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
No one else from the general public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the resolution.
Mayor Pantelides declared the public hearing on R-32-16 closed.
Legislative Action
Second Readers
O-32-16 Economic Development Division - For the purpose of updating the City
Code to reflect the dissolution of the Economic Development
Corporation; establish the Economic Development Division; relocate
the Economic Development Program from the Mayor’s Office to the
Department of Planning and Zoning; and matters generally relating to
the Economic Development Division.
Sponsors: Pantelides and Budge
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt on second reader. Seconded.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-32-16 as follows:
Rules and City Government Proposed Amendment
Amendment 1
On page 5, in line 4, add: "a new Number 14" and insert: “SERVE AS A LIASION
TO THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, OR ITS SUCCESSOR.. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-32-16 as amended on second reader. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
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Alderman Paone moved to adopt O-32-16 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
O-36-16 Elections - Absentee Ballot Application - For the purpose of amending
Chapter 4.28 of the Code of the City of Annapolis concerning the
deadline for filing an application for an absentee ballot.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Alderman Paone moved to adopt O-36-16 on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on
voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-36-16 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
O-41-16 Compostable Food Waste - For the purpose of amending the Annapolis
City Code definition of “Solid Waste” to exclude compostable food
waste; to exempt collectors of compostable food waste from having to
obtain a solid waste permit and pay the associated fee; and matters
generally relating to the collection of compostable food waste.
Sponsors: Littmann, Pantelides and Budge
Alderman Budge moved to adopt O-41-16 on second reader. Seconded.
Alderman Pfeiffer moved to amend O-41-16 as follows:
Alderman Littmann’s Proposed Amendment
AMENDMENT #1
Page 3, Line 9: Insert: “TO QUALIFY FOR THE COMPOSTABLE FOOD WASTE
EXEMPTION, THE COLLECTOR MUST OWN OR OPERATE AN
MDE-PERMITTED FOOD WASTE COMPOST FACILITY, OR DISPOSE OF
COLLECTED COMPOSTABLE FOOD WASTE AT AN MDE-PERMITTED FOOD
WASTE COMPOST FACILITY. DOCUMENTATION OF THE
AFOREMENTIONED OWNERSHIP, OR OPERATION AND DISPOSAL, SHALL
BE PROVIDED TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND/OR HIS
DESIGNEE UPON REQUEST. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-41-16 as amended on second reader. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Budge moved to adopt O-41-16 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
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Proposed Motion to Postpone R-17-16, no more than 90 days, to date certain.
R-17-15 Personnel Rules and Regulations - For the purpose of approving
updated and modified Rules and Regulations of the Personnel System.
Sponsors: Pantelides
City Manager Andrews was present and answered questions from council.
Alderman Arnett moved to withdraw R-17-16 on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED
on voice vote.
Items "REMOVED" from Consent Calendar
Second Readers
O-33-16 Harbor Line at Chester Marina - For the purpose of amending the
configuration of the Annapolis harbor line outboard of Chester Marina,
319 Chester Avenue on Back Creek; and all matters relating to said harbor
line.
Sponsors: Arnett
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-33-16 on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on
voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-33-16 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was
taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
O-34-16 Harbor Line at South Annapolis Yacht Centre - For the purpose of
amending the configuration of the Annapolis harbor line outboard of South
Annapolis Yacht Centre, 1 Walton Lane on Spa Creek; and all matters
relating to said harbor line.
Sponsors: Arnett
Spoke on:
Gram Castendike, 14 B-3 Present Point Drive, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.
Alderman Arnett moved to postpone O-34-16 on second reader until the Regular Meeting
on November 14, 2016. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
O-43-16 Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds - For the purpose of
authorizing and empowering the City of Annapolis (the “City”) to issue
and sell, upon its full faith and credit, one or more series of its general
obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$64,000,000, pursuant to Sections Section 19-207 and 19-301 through
19-309, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code
of Maryland, as amended, and Article VII, Section 11 of the Charter of the
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City of Annapolis, as amended, to be designated as the “Public
Improvements Refunding Bonds, 2016 Series”, and to be issued and sold
for the public purpose of refunding all or a portion of certain outstanding
general obligation bonds of the City, as provided in this Ordinance;
prescribing the form and tenor of the Bonds; determining the method of
sale of the Bonds and other matters relating to the issuance and sale
thereof; providing for the disbursement of the proceeds of the Bonds;
covenanting to levy and collect all taxes necessary to provide for the
payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds; and generally
providing for and determining various matters relating to the issuance, sale
and delivery of the Bonds.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Finance Director Miller and Robert L. Doory, Jr., representing Miles & Stockbridge, 100
Light Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 were present and answered questions from
council.
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-43-16 on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on
voice vote.
Alderman Paone moved to adopt O-43-16 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was
taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
O-44-16 Issuance of General Obligation Bonds- For the purpose of authorizing and
empowering the City of Annapolis (the “City”) to issue and sell, upon its
full faith and credit, one or more series of its general obligation bonds in
the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000, pursuant to
Sections 19-301 through 19-309, inclusive, of the Local Government Article
of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, and Article VII, Section
11 of the Charter of the City of Annapolis, as amended, to be designated as
the “Public Improvements Bonds, 2016 Series” (the “Bonds”) and to be
issued and sold for the public purpose of financing and refinancing certain
capital projects of the City as provided in this Ordinance; prescribing the
form and tenor of the Bonds; determining the method of sale of the Bonds
and other matters relating to the issuance and sale thereof; providing for
the disbursement of the proceeds of the Bonds; covenanting to levy and
collect all taxes necessary to provide for the payment of the principal of and
interest on the Bonds; and generally providing for and determining various
matters relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-44-16 on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on
voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-44-16 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was
taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Mayor Pantelides, Alderman Budge, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman
Finlayson, Alderman Kirby, Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett
Nay: 1 - Alderman Paone
Absent: 1 - Alderman Littmann
Adjournment
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, MMC
City Clerk
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City Council
Monday, October 24, 2016 7:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Call to Order
Mayor Pantelides
Invocation
Mayor Pantelides
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pantelides
Roll Call
City Clerk Watkins-Eldridge
Approval of Agenda
Donation of Recycling Bins
The MRE Declaration of War 2016
HPC Presentation
Designation as a Local Landmark - Parole Health Center
Ceremonial Items
ID-329-16 City Council Citation - Annapolis Summer Theatre - 50th Anniversary!
Attachments: ID-329-16 Citation.docx
Petitions, Reports and Communications
A. Reports by Committee
B. Comments by the General Public
C. Update by the Mayor
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Appointments
AP-19-16 The Reappointment of Derek Meyers to the Board of Appeals
Attachments: AP-19-16AppointmentLetterBio.pdf
AP-19-16signed.pdf
Legislative History
10/11/16 Rules & City Government recommend favorably
Committee
AP-22-16 The Reappointment of Robert Worden to the Annapolis Heritage
Commission
Attachments: AP-22-16APPOINTMENTLETTERRESUME.pdf
AP-22-16signed.pdf
Legislative History
10/17/16 Economic Matters Committee recommend favorably
AP-23-16 The Appointment of John Dillon to the Housing Authority City of Annapolis
Attachments: Appointment Letter.pdf
Bio.docx
AP-23-16signed.pdf
Legislative History
10/10/16 City Council postpone
10/18/16 Housing and Human Welfare / recommend favorably
Housing and Community
Development
Consent Calendar
First Readers
O-45-16 Moderately Priced Dwelling Units - For the purpose of amending the
eligibility requirements for access to moderately priced dwelling units to
include individuals who: (1) reside either in the City of Annapolis or
Anne Arundel County; and (2) are under a disability as defined by the
Social Security Administration.
Sponsors: Littmann
Attachments: O-45-16 Moderately Priced Dwelling Units.docx
O-45-16 Staff Report.docx
O-48-16 City Manager - For the purpose of updating the Annapolis Charter and
City Code to remove obsolete references to a City Administrator and to
replace said references with the title City Manager.
Sponsors: Pantelides
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Attachments: O-48-16 City Administrator.docx
O-48-16 Staff Report.docx
R-33-16 Landmark Designation of the Community Health Center at Parole - For
the purpose of accepting and approving the recommendation of the
Historic Preservation Commission to designate the Community Health
Center at Parole, Inc. as a landmark; and matters generally relating to
said landmark designation.
Sponsors: Pindell Charles and Pantelides
Attachments: R-33-16 Parole Health Center.docx
R-33-16 Staff Report.docx
R-33-16 Staff Report Craig.pdf
R-33-16 CHCP application.pdf
R-33-16 HPC memo to City Council.docx
R-33-16 CHCP Architectural Description.pdf
R-33-16 CHCP Hist Sign Narrative.pdf
R-33-16 CHCP stmt significance.pdf
R-33-16 CHCP title chain Bibliography.pdf
R-33-16 CHCP Deed.pdf
R-33-16 CHCP GIS Map.jpg
R-33-16 CHCP Photos.pdf
R-34-16 Michael A. Pristoop, Chief of Police - For the purpose of providing a
statement of full support for the Annapolis Police Department and,
specifically, Michael A. Pristoop, Chief of Police
Sponsors: Arnett
Attachments: R-34-16 Support for Chief of Police.docx
R-34-16 Staff Report.docx
Second Readers
O-33-16 Harbor Line at Chester Marina - For the purpose of amending the
configuration of the Annapolis harbor line outboard of Chester Marina,
319 Chester Avenue on Back Creek; and all matters relating to said
harbor line.
Sponsors: Arnett
Attachments: O-33-16 Chester Marina Harbor Line.docx
O-33-16 New Harbor Line Exhibit.pdf
O-33-16 Staff Report.docx
O-33-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf
O-33-16 Maritime Advisory Bd Recommendation.pdf
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Legislative History
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Environmental Matters
Committee
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Maritime Advisory Board
9/26/16 City Council declared the public hearing closed
10/18/16 Environmental Matters recommend favorably
Committee
O-34-16 Harbor Line at South Annapolis Yacht Centre - For the purpose of
amending the configuration of the Annapolis harbor line outboard of
South Annapolis Yacht Centre, 1 Walton Lane on Spa Creek; and all
matters relating to said harbor line.
Sponsors: Arnett
Attachments: O-34-16 S Annapolis Yacht Centre Harbor Line.docx
O-34-16 New Harbor Line Exhibit.pdf
O-34-16 Staff Report.docx
O-34-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf
O-34-16 Maritime Advisory Bd Recommendation.pdf
Harbor Line Correction South Annapolis Yacht Center.pdf
Legislative History
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Environmental Matters
Committee
9/26/16 City Council declared the public hearing closed
10/18/16 Environmental Matters recommend favorably
Committee
O-35-16 WYRE Lease Agreement - For the purpose of approving the lease for
certain City-owned property at 25 Silopanna Road for the use and
maintenance of a radio tower, radio station, radio operations and
transmitter space; and matters generally relating to said lease.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Attachments: O-35-16 WYRE Lease Agreement.docx
O-35-16 Staff Report.docx
O-35-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf
Legislative History
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government
Committee
9/26/16 City Council declared the public hearing closed
10/4/16 Finance Committee recommend favorably
10/11/16 Rules & City Government recommend favorably
Committee
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O-37-16 Lease of City Property: Fall 2020 Boat Shows - For the purpose of
authorizing a lease of certain municipal property located in the general
harbor, Dock Street and Edgewood Road areas to United States Sailboat
Shows, Inc. and United States Powerboat Shows, Inc., for a certain
period of time in October 2020, to conduct boat shows.
Sponsors: Pantelides, Littmann and Budge
Attachments: O-37-16 Boat Show Fall 2020 Ordinance and Lease.docx
O-37-16 Ex A Fall 2020 BoatShow.docx
O-37-16 Ex B Fall 2020 BoatShow.docx
O-37-16 Staff Report Fall 2020 BoatShow.docx
O-37-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf
Legislative History
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Environmental Matters
Committee
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
9/26/16 City Council declared the public hearing closed
10/4/16 Finance Committee recommend favorably
10/17/16 Economic Matters Committee recommend favorably
10/18/16 Environmental Matters recommend favorably
Committee
O-39-16 Lease of City Property: Spring 2020 Boat Shows - For the purpose of
authorizing a lease of certain municipal property located at the City
Dock, surrounding areas and boat moorings in Annapolis, Maryland as
more fully described in the Lease Agreement with Cruisers University,
Inc., t/a Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, in April 2020, to conduct boat
shows.
Sponsors: Pantelides, Budge and Littmann
Attachments: O-39-16 Boat Show Spring 2020 Ordinance and Lease.docx
O-39-16 EX A Spring 2020 Boat Show.pdf
O-39-16 EX A Supplement Spring 2020 Boat Show.pdf
O-39-16 Staff Report.docx
O-39-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf
Legislative History
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Environmental Matters
Committee
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
9/26/16 City Council declared the public hearing closed
10/4/16 Finance Committee recommend favorably
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10/17/16 Economic Matters Committee recommend favorably
10/18/16 Environmental Matters recommend favorably
Committee
O-43-16 Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds - For the purpose of
authorizing and empowering the City of Annapolis (the “City”) to issue
and sell, upon its full faith and credit, one or more series of its general
obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$64,000,000, pursuant to Sections Section 19-207 and 19-301 through
19-309, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated
Code of Maryland, as amended, and Article VII, Section 11 of the
Charter of the City of Annapolis, as amended, to be designated as the
“Public Improvements Refunding Bonds, 2016 Series”, and to be issued
and sold for the public purpose of refunding all or a portion of certain
outstanding general obligation bonds of the City, as provided in this
Ordinance; prescribing the form and tenor of the Bonds; determining
the method of sale of the Bonds and other matters relating to the
issuance and sale thereof; providing for the disbursement of the proceeds
of the Bonds; covenanting to levy and collect all taxes necessary to
provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds;
and generally providing for and determining various matters relating to
the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Attachments: O-43-16 General Obligation Refunding Ordinance.docx
O-43-16 Staff Report.docx
O-43-16 Fiscal Impact.doc
O-43-16 Davenport Worksheet.pdf
Legislative History
9/26/16 City Council adopted on first reader
9/26/16 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
10/10/16 City Council declared the public hearing closed
10/13/16 Finance Committee recommend favorably
O-44-16 Issuance of General Obligation Bonds- For the purpose of authorizing
and empowering the City of Annapolis (the “City”) to issue and sell,
upon its full faith and credit, one or more series of its general obligation
bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000,
pursuant to Sections 19-301 through 19-309, inclusive, of the Local
Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended,
and Article VII, Section 11 of the Charter of the City of Annapolis, as
amended, to be designated as the “Public Improvements Bonds, 2016
Series” (the “Bonds”) and to be issued and sold for the public purpose of
financing and refinancing certain capital projects of the City as provided
in this Ordinance; prescribing the form and tenor of the Bonds;
determining the method of sale of the Bonds and other matters relating
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to the issuance and sale thereof; providing for the disbursement of the
proceeds of the Bonds; covenanting to levy and collect all taxes necessary
to provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds;
and generally providing for and determining various matters relating to
the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Attachments: O-44-16 General Obligation Bonds Ordinance.docx
O-44-16 Staff Report.docx
O-44-16 Fiscal Impact.doc
O-44-16 Davenport Worksheet.pdf
Legislative History
9/26/16 City Council adopted on first reader
9/26/16 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
10/10/16 City Council declared the public hearing closed
10/13/16 Finance Committee recommend favorably
R-26-16 License for Peddlers, Hawkers, and Itinerant Merchants Not Required
for Chesapeake Marine Tours, Inc. from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2022 -
For the purpose of establishing that a license for peddlers, hawkers, and
itinerant merchants pursuant to Chapter 7.40 of the Annapolis City
Code is not required from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2022 for
Chesapeake Marine Tours, Inc.
Sponsors: Budge
Attachments: R-26-16 CMTWatermark 2016-2022 PeddlerHawker.docx
R-26-16 Staff Report.docx
Legislative History
9/27/16 City Council adopted on first reader
End of Consent Calendar
Public Hearings Cont.
O-36-16 Elections - Absentee Ballot Application - For the purpose of amending
Chapter 4.28 of the Code of the City of Annapolis concerning the deadline
for filing an application for an absentee ballot.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Attachments: O-36-16 Elections Code Amendment.docx
O-36-16 Staff Report.docx
O-36-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf
Legislative History
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government
Committee
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9/26/16 City Council declared the public hearing left open
10/10/16 City Council declared the public hearing left open
10/10/16 City Council postpone
10/11/16 Rules & City Government recommend favorably
Committee
Public Hearings
O-42-16 Bonded Employees - For the purpose of providing that as a substitute for a
bond, the City Council may authorize the City to insure the Director of
Finance and the Assistant Director for Accounting under a Government
Crime Policy.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Attachments: O-42-16 Bonded employees.docx
O-42-16 Staff Report.docx
O-42-16 Fiscal Impact.docx
Legislative History
10/10/16 City Council adopted on first reader
10/10/16 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government
Committee
O-46-16 Sale of City-owned Property - For the purpose of approving the sale of the
Eisenhower Golf Course located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland at 1576
Generals Highway, Crownsville, Maryland 21032; for expressly authorizing
said sale to be made at private sale and not at public auction; and all matters
related to said sale.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Attachments: O-46-16 Staff Report.docx
O-46-16 Sale Eisenhower Golf AAC.docx
O-46-16 Fiscal Impact.docx
Legislative History
10/10/16 City Council adopted on first reader
10/10/16 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee
O-47-16 Extending Hours in Parking District 3 - For the purpose of extending the
Special Residential Parking District hours on certain streets in Murray Hill
to midnight, seven days a week.
Sponsors: Budge and Pantelides
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Attachments: O-47-16 Extending Hours Parking District 3.docx
O-47-16 Staff Report.docx
O-47-16 Fiscal Impact.docx
O-47-16 MHRA Parking Petition Map.jpg
O-47-16 MHRA Parking Petition.pdf
O-47-16 Uptown at Murray Hill Petition.pdf
O-47-16 Resident Survey (Murray Ave).pdf
O-47-16 Uptown Parking Survey Mapping.pdf
O-47-16 Murray Hill Proposed Amendments Sept-20-2016.pdf
O-47-16 Transportation Bd Findings for O-26-16.pdf
O-47-16 Transportation Board Recommendation PHRA MHRA Parking Districts 3 and 4 for O-26-16.pdf
O-47-16 Transportation Committee Amendments from O-26-16.docx
O-47-16 Mayor Pantelides Proposed Amendment.docx
Legislative History
10/10/16 City Council adopted on first reader
R-32-16 Amending Parking Fines - For the purpose of removing a graduated fines
structure for repeat violations; adding a multiplier for repeat violations; and
matters relating to amending special residential parking district fines
imposed for parking violations.
Sponsors: Budge
Attachments: R-32-16 Amending Parking Fines.docx
R-32-16 Staff Report.doc
SPPlus Fine Escalation Reccomendation.pdf
R-32-16 Fiscal Impact.docx
Legislative History
10/10/16 City Council adopted on first reader
10/10/16 City Council refer to the Transportation Committee
10/10/16 City Council refer to the Public Safety Committee
10/10/16 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
10/10/16 City Council refer to the Transportation Board
Legislative Action
Second Readers
O-32-16 Economic Development Division - For the purpose of updating the City
Code to reflect the dissolution of the Economic Development
Corporation; establish the Economic Development Division; relocate the
Economic Development Program from the Mayor’s Office to the
Department of Planning and Zoning; and matters generally relating to
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the Economic Development Division.
Sponsors: Pantelides and Budge
Attachments: O-32-16 Econ Development.docx
O-32-16 Staff Report.doc
O-32-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf
O-32-16 Rules and City Government Proposed Amendment (1).docx
Legislative History
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government
Committee
9/26/16 City Council declared the public hearing closed
10/11/16 Rules & City Government recommend with amendments
Committee
O-36-16 Elections - Absentee Ballot Application - For the purpose of amending
Chapter 4.28 of the Code of the City of Annapolis concerning the
deadline for filing an application for an absentee ballot.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Attachments: O-36-16 Elections Code Amendment.docx
O-36-16 Staff Report.docx
O-36-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf
Legislative History
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government
Committee
9/26/16 City Council declared the public hearing left open
10/10/16 City Council declared the public hearing left open
10/10/16 City Council postpone
10/11/16 Rules & City Government recommend favorably
Committee
O-41-16 Compostable Food Waste - For the purpose of amending the Annapolis
City Code definition of “Solid Waste” to exclude compostable food
waste; to exempt collectors of compostable food waste from having to
obtain a solid waste permit and pay the associated fee; and matters
generally relating to the collection of compostable food waste.
Sponsors: Littmann, Pantelides and Budge
Attachments: O-41-16 Compost Ordinance.docx
O-41-16 Staff Report.docx
O-41-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf
O-41-16 Littmann Proposed Amendment.docx
Legislative History
9/12/16 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare /
Housing and Community Development
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9/26/16 City Council declared the public hearing closed
10/18/16 Housing and Human Welfare / recommend with amendments
Housing and Community
Development
Proposed Motion to Postpone R-17-16, no more than 90 days, to date certain.
R-17-15 Personnel Rules and Regulations - For the purpose of approving updated
and modified Rules and Regulations of the Personnel System.
Sponsors: Pantelides
Attachments: R-17-15 Resolution.docx
R-17-15 Personnel Rules and Regs Clean Revised Version.pdf
R-17-15 List of Appendices.docx
R-17-15 Staff Report.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-ATransit Drug Alcohol Policy.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-B FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-C Non DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-D Drug Alcohol Policy Assignment by Classification.xls
R-17-15 Appendix-E Employee Benefits Center.pdf
R-17-15 Appendix-F Employee Recognition and Reward Program.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-G Employment Non-Discrimination Policy.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-H Equal Employment Opportunity.pdf
R-17-15 Appendix-I FMLA - Certication of Health Care Provider for Ee's Serious Hlth Condition.pdf
R-17-15 Appendix-I FMLA - Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member's Serious Hlth Condition.pdf
R-17-15 Appendix-I FMLA - Designation Notice.pdf
R-17-15 Appendix-I FMLA -Employee Rights & Repsonsibilities.pdf
R-17-15 Appendix-J Fact Sheet The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).mht
R-17-15 Appendix-K MIT - Electronic Mail Policy.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-L MIT - Electronic Use Policy.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-M MIT - Social Media Policy.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-N MIT - Software and Data Code of Ethics.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-O Notice to Employees Regarding Rules and Regulations.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-P Safety Manual.docx
R-17-15 Appendix-Q WC BROCHURE (2012-10-23).xls
R-17-15 Appendix-R Workplace Violence Policy.docx
Strikeout Version Rules and Regulations1992.doc
Appendix-A.Transit Drug Alcohol Policy (Amended).doc
Appendix-M.MIT - Social Media Policy(Amended).doc
Legislative History
6/17/15 City Council adopted on first reader
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6/17/15 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government
Committee
6/17/15 City Council refer to the Civil Service Board
9/8/15 Rules & City Government postpone
Committee
9/14/15 Rules & City Government recommend with amendments
Committee
10/7/15 Rules & City Government consider
Committee
2/8/16 City Council postpone
4/25/16 City Council postpone
7/25/16 City Council postpone
Adjournment
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