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160 Duke Of Gloucester City of Annapolis Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Regular Minutes - Final City Council Monday, September 9, 2019 7:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Call to Order Mayor Buckley called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Invocation Given by Alderwoman Finlayson. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Mayor Buckley. Roll Call Tonight's roll call began with Alderman Savidge. Present: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Rodriguez, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Approval of Agenda Alderman Arnett moved to approve the agenda. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Ceremonial Items ID-591-19 Proclamation - U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman - Crew of Zaraffa This Informational Item was presented. ID-585-19 City Council Citation - Max Shapiro This Informational Item was presented. ID-587-19 City Council Citation - Watermark Cruise Employees - Captain Alan Elder, Captain Dean Scarborough and Ticket Agent Luke Nespole This Informational Item was presented. ID-588-19 City Council Citation - Boatyard Personnel - Chase Dooley, Lauren Beard and Lauren VanBenCoten City of Annapolis Page 1 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 This Informational Item was presented. ID-592-19 City Council Citation - Jazzlyn Adams This Informational Item was presented. ID-597-19 City Council Citation - Maritime Advisory This Informational Item was presented. ID-598-19 City Council Citation - Kennedy Trusty This Informational Item was presented. ID-599-19 City Council Citation - Ashley M. Trusty This Informational Item was presented. ID-600-19 City Council Citation - Juwann and Renee Smith This Informational Item was presented. This Informational Item was presented. ID-601-19 City Council Citation - Cory "Flawless" McGee This Informational Item was presented. ID-602-19 City Council Citation - Michael Kelly This Informational Item was presented. ID-603-19 City Council Citation - Dee Ward This Informational Item was presented. ID-604-19 City Council Citation - Dashawn Thomas This Informational Item was presented. ID-608-19 City Council Citation - Serving Together Community Backpack Fest 2019 This Informational Item was presented. Petitions, Reports and Communications A. Update from the Mayor Welcome Back. I hope everyone had a nice break. I missed you! City of Annapolis Page 2 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 In August, we had a number of Back to School events, including distribution of backpacks and school supplies through our One Annapolis team. I’d like to thank Alderwoman Tierney for coming out to do Face Painting for the children and Alderman Gay for organizing the additional distribution of school uniforms and bicycles. On the first day of school, I had the opportunity to walk through five Annapolis schools with Superintendent George Arlotto. We visited Mills Parole, West Annapolis, Hillsmere and Annapolis Elementary schools plus Annapolis High where my son has just started. I want to thank Dr. Arlotto for that invitation. We have amazing teachers. The energy was terrific. You should know that your children are in safe hands. == I’d like to give a shout out to David Jarrell, the Director of Public Works. His department has been very busy and he should be recognized. First David and his staff have answered every question from the Public Works Task Force. If that wasn’t keeping them busy, he’s also been busy figuring out how to deliver a temporary flooding solution on the Compromise Street side of City Dock. What they did on the Dock Street side has been working really well aside from two instances where coastal flooding exceeded 3 feet. That included overnight Saturday into Sunday with the remnants of Dorian, which went out to sea, but did bring us some storm surge. Speaking of hurricane Dorian, she destroyed so much property in the Bahamas and while the official toll as of today is 45, an island newspaper reported that the deaths could reach the thousands. That is such horrific devastation for a tiny island nation. In the United States mainland, the Outer Banks, and particularly Okracoke Island, where my wife’s family is from, was also hit hard. Let us take a moment of silence for the victims and for those who have faced devastation and loss. [moment of silence] Back to City Dock. We know the remedy we have deployed is a temporary solution while we await the kickoff of the mulit-million dollar pumps and pumping station included in the CIP. We know that as flood waters rise higher with each year, the temporary solution will be pushed to the limits. David has been a leader in finding our residents and businesses some relief after years and years of increased frequency of flooding around City Dock. City of Annapolis Page 3 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 Finally, David and his team have been preparing to roll out an amazing new amenity for City residents that will come online in May of 2020. We’re breaking ground on it tomorrow, and that is the demolition and reconstruction of Truxtun Park Pool. We’ll be having a groundbreaking ceremony with the Department of Recreation and Parks and dignitaries at 10 am. The public is invited. More details can be found on the calendar on the City’s website. Please look around your neighborhoods where you will see sidewalks being replaced and infrastructure being upgraded. There is a lot of work being done to improve your City. David, you are doing a great job and I want all of our residents to know that all of these things that are coming online are due in large measure to your being able to think strategically, act quickly, find creative solutions to problems, and important for the aldermen and alderwomen who control the purse strings around here, stay within your budget allocations. == Speaking of budget allocations, the Annapolis City Fire department recently received more than $103,000 from the federal government to purchase seven automated chest compression units. These are essential to assisting patients experiencing cardiac arrest, improving outcomes and allowing public safety personnel to perform other life-saving duties. Thanks to Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen for securing that funding. Also, this past weekend, the Fire Department held a wreath laying ceremony for Firefighter John W. Schwallenburg, who was killed in the line of duty 55 years ago on September 7, 1964. His death prompted a study to determine the need for paid firefighting. His name is alongside 18 firefighters who have died while protecting the residents of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. I’d also like to take a moment to remember and memorialize those who perished 18 years ago on 9/11 in New York City and the Pentagon. We should never forget the thousands of men and women who perished in the horrible attacks. I applaud federal legislators who have worked to support the first responders to the World Trade Towers who have suffered with the after effects of the heroic response of police and especially firefighters. Let us be ever thankful of the danger that firefighters put themselves in to protect City of Annapolis Page 4 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 the public. == Subscribe <https://patch.com/> On August 20th, the Office of Emergency Management and Department of Recreation and Parks partnered with the Military Bowl Foundation which owns and operates Patriot Point. This facility on the Eastern Shore is a retreat for recovering military veterans and their families. For the City of Annapolis, Patriot Point opened its doors at no cost for a field trip for 25 disadvantaged children from Annapolis. They enjoyed a long day of outdoor activities including crabbing, fishing, kayaking, beach volleyball, corn hole, and much more. Thank you to the foundation for providing an amazing experience to our group from Annapolis, and thanks to the Office of Emergency Management and Recreation and Parks for organizing the trip and dedicating your time for this event. == The City’s Department of Recreation and Parks has partnered with Annapolis Rotary Club to install nine outdoor Little Libraries at nine different City of Annapolis Parks. Currently, there is one outdoor Little Library in front of the Pip Moyer Recreation Center near Griscom #1 Baseball Field. You can leave a book or take a book. Let’s help foster a love of reading by utilizing these little libraries! == In August, Alderwoman Shiela Finlayson, Director of Recreation and Parks Archie Trader and I cut the ribbon on a new Bywater playground and a refurbished Annapolis Walk community center. == The Mercado Hilltop is going strong in the parking lot of the Salvation Army and will continue every Saturday through the end of the month. I would like to thank our partners at Recreation and Parks, the Salvation Army, Center of Help, Art in Public Places and especially Adriana Lee who, through sheer force of will, got the weekly market off the ground and keeps it going. == In West Annapolis, we saw a repurposing of the parklets, which were installed in August. They’ll remain along Annapolis Avenue, at the request of the businesses, for the next few weeks. They are in front of Rutabaga, Bean Rush Café, Evelyn’s City of Annapolis Page 5 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 and Flamant. Those businesses set out tables and umbrellas while Brian Cahalan on my staff prettied them up with plants. Locals are hoping the more pedestrian-friendly street will keep people hanging around to shop. Businesses are excited about additional capacity during the busy summer and fall months. Customers are thrilled that they can find additional seating at their favorite locations. == The EPS ban, also known as the Styrofoam ban, went into effect in the City on September 1. We are a leader on this initiative with the county and state following with their own bans in 2020. We’ve not heard any negatives about this initiative because people seem to understand the way this plastic foam product breaks down and finds its way into streams, the Chesapeake Bay and eventually our food supply. I’m grateful to the council for bold leadership on this environmental initiative. It’s going swimmingly! == The City participated in a number of pop-up camps this summer, in partnership with the Department of Recreation and Parks, my office’s One Annapolis team, and the City’s police department. Children in our community were exposed to STEM activities like drone camp, plus photography, cooking, ukulele, sailing, e-sports and more. Alderwoman Pindell Charles talked last year about a goal of accessibility for all children in our community to participate in a meaningful enrichment activity over the summer. We are getting there! Thank you to all of our volunteers and teachers and mentors. == Also while on break, I had the opportunity to walk Ward One and visit businesses as part of “One Block at a Time” with the new economic development manager Stephen Rice. == Along with my family and friends, I got to sit with US Naval Academy Superintendent Sean Buck for the Navy Opener against Holy Cross. I predicted we would crush them and with a final score of 45 to 7, we did just that. Go Navy! == I walked Woodside Gardens last week with Chief of Police Ed Jackson and members of my One Annapolis team. It was good to talk to residents and I am pleased that they were so open and warm to our new police chief. == Also earlier in August, I participated in the Sailor’s Triathalon, a great event that City of Annapolis Page 6 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 takes swimmers, runners and cyclists in the Annapolis Harbor, through the Naval Academy, historic district and into the County. == In August, Alderman DaJuan Gay was one of the featured speakers at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Rededication at Anne Arundel Community College. Thank You Alderman Gay for delivering powerful remarks and a reminding us of the importance of Dr. King’s legacy. == Finally, as we wind down this summer season, please note that we have ongoing Art in Public Places events, including City Dock concerts as well as Square Dancing at the end of the month at Pip Moyer Recreation Center. Check the city website for details. Chambers Park concerts in Parole continue. We’ve got Fall Fest at Market Space coming up Sept. 22 and the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival on Sept. 28, leading us right into the boat shows. There are plenty of things to keep us busy during the fall. I will see you out and about! Mayor Gavin Buckley City Council Remarks 9 September 2019. B. Fund Transfer – City Manager APPROVED $ 25,000 or Less CM-1-20 Fund: General - Department: Office of Emergency Management Department This Fund Transfer was presented by City Manager Sutherland. C. Reports by Committee Standing Committee dates: 9/12/19 Economic Matters Committee 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 9/16/19 Housing and Human Welfare Committee 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 9/16/19 Public Safety Committee 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 9/18/19 Finance Committee 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 9/18/19 Environmental Matters Committee 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM D. Comments by the General Public Judi Jones, 10 Fleet Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. Chris Buchheister, 5 Wagner Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Pat Zeno, 57 Cornhill Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Frank Parent, 57 Cornhill Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Mary Biro, 280 Hilltop Lane, Unit J, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. Robert Eades, 32 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Sally Bean, 189 Clay Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Marla McDermitt, 202 King George Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Susan Margolis, 600 Ridgely Ave Ste 231, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. City of Annapolis Page 7 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 Lu Cotta, 1409 Sharp point Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Megan Moore, 86 Charles Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. David Frankel, 929 King James Landing, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. Elvia Thompson, 704 Annapolis Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Carl Larkin, 155-154 Prince George Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Karen Smith, 5 Revell Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Wil Small, 702 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. Odessa Ellis, 110 Dorsey Drive, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Yarrow Carol, 102 Roosevelt Cout, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. Mayor Buckley declared comments by the general public closed. Consent Calendar Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Alderman Savidge to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Rodriguez, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Out of Room: 1- Alderman Paone Approval of Journal of Proceedings CCM073119 Special Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Alderman Savidge to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Rodriguez, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Out of Room: 1- Alderman Paone Appointments AP-118-19 The Appointment of Roberto Veloso to the Civil Service Board City of Annapolis Page 8 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Rodriguez, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Out of Room: 1- Alderman Paone Supplemental Appropriations SA-7-20 Recreation and Parks - Youth Triathlon Revenue: General Fund Gifts and Donations ($2,945.00) Expenditure: Outdoor Recreation - Youth Triathlon Supplies (2,945.00) A motion was made by Alderman Savidge to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Rodriguez, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Out of Room: 1- Alderman Paone SA-8-20 Fire Department Revenue: State Operating Grant Revenue - MIEMSS - State Homeland Security Grant ($9420.00) Expenditure: MIEMSS - State Homeland Security - Supplies ($9420.00) A motion was made by Alderman Savidge to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Rodriguez, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Out of Room: 1- Alderman Paone End of Consent Calendar The order of the agenda was amended to allow for........ Article I - Rules of Procedure, 2.16.170 - Reconsideration. Reconsideration of Vote on Consent Calendar Alderman Savidge moved to reconsider the roll call vote on the Consent Calendar to allow Alderman Paone to remove an item. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Approval of the Consent Calendar Alderman Paone moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: City of Annapolis Page 9 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Rodriguez, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay The order of the agenda was resumed. Public Hearings O-18-19 Department of the Environment - For the purpose of creating a Department of the Environment, dissolving the Office of Environmental Policy; transferring regulatory authority for Forest Conservation from the Department of Planning and Zoning to the Department of the Environment; consolidating environmental compliance, and inspection responsibilities, under the Department of the Environment; transferring the stormwater management program to the Department of the Environment; assigning the liaison for the Annapolis Conservancy Board to the Department of the Environment; assigning consideration of Title 19 matters to the Environmental Matters Committee; making technical corrections; and generally relating to the Department of the Environment. Sponsors: Savidge, Arnett and Rodriguez Mayor Buckley accepted into the record a Memorandum to the Annapolis City Council from the Planning Commission dated June 20, 2019, and Memoranda from Sally Nash, Acting Director, to the Planning Commission dated May 21, 2019. Speakers: Bevin Buchheister, 5 Wagner Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 representing the Environmental Commission. Wil Small, 702 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Rick Kissel, 717 Warren Drive , Annapolis, maryland 21401. Patrick Flairty, 105 Victor Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Ellen O. Moyer, 1015 Forst Hills Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. Elvia Thompson, 704 Annapolis Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Diane Butler, 407 Third Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Paul Murphy, 105 Northwest Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. No one else from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. Mayor Buckley declared the public hearing on O-18-19 closed. O-20-19 Dwellings above the ground floor of nonresidential uses in the B1, Convenience Shopping District, and B2, Community Shopping District - For the purpose of creating standards for dwellings permitted above nonresidential uses in certain commercial districts; and matters generally relating to regulation of such dwellings. Sponsors: Arnett City of Annapolis Page 10 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 Mayor Buckley accepted into the record a Memorandum to the Annapolis City Council from the Planning Commission dated June 19, 2019, and Memoranda from Sally Nash, Acting Director, to the Planning Commission dated June 12, 2019. Speaker: Burnie Schultz, 825 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. No one else from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. Mayor Buckley declared the public hearing on O-20-19 closed. O-21-19 Moderately Priced Dwelling Units - For the purpose of extending the occupancy periods for the sale and rental of Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (“MPDUs”); increasing the minimum requirements for the designation of MPDUs for sale and rental developments; updating definitions; increasing the required number of MPDUs proportionate to the approved development density; removing the contribution in lieu of developing MPDUs option; making stylistic changes; and generally relating to MPDUs. Sponsors: Henson, Tierney, Rodriguez, Buckley, Savidge and Gay Speakers: Matthew Perry, 237 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. No one else from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. Mayor Buckley declared the public hearing on O-21-19 closed. Alderman Gay requested his name be added as a co-sponsor of O-21-19. O-29-19 Purchasing and Procurement - For the purpose of establishing and enacting purchasing and procurement laws for the City of Annapolis. Sponsors: Buckley No one from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. Mayor Buckley declared the public hearing on O-29-19 closed. O-30-19 Sidewalk Signs - For the purpose of authorizing the Director of Planning and Zoning to revoke or suspend a sign permit approval in certain circumstances; and providing for a delayed effective date of the sidewalk sign permit fee. Sponsors: Tierney and Rodriguez No one from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. City of Annapolis Page 11 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 Mayor Buckley declared the public hearing on O-30-19 closed. O-31-19 City Council Meetings - Rules of Procedure - For the purpose of modifying the time to present petitions, reports, and communications. Sponsors: Savidge, Gay, Buckley, Tierney, Paone, Rodriguez, Pindell Charles and Finlayson Speaker: Chris Buchheister, 5 Wagner Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. No one else from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. Mayor Buckley declared the public hearing on O-31-19 closed. O-32-19 Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes - For the purpose of authorizing and empowering the City of Annapolis (the “City”) to issue and sell, upon its full faith and credit, (i) one or more series of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,375,072 (the “Bonds”), 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 (the “Charter”), (ii) one or more series of its general obligation bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount equal to the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bonds (the “Notes”), pursuant to Sections 19-211 through 19-221, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended and the Charter and (iii) one or more series of its general obligation bonds to refund specified bonds previously issued by the City in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed 120% of the principal amount of bonds to be refunded (the “Refunding Bonds”), pursuant to Section 19-207 and Sections 19-301 through 19-309, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, and the Charter; providing that the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds shall 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, Notes and Refunding Bonds; providing for the method of sale of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds and other matters relating to the issuance and sale thereof; providing for the disbursement of the proceeds of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds; covenanting to levy and collect all taxes necessary to provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds; and generally providing for and determining various matters relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds. Sponsors: Buckley City of Annapolis Page 12 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 No one from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. Mayor Buckley declared the public hearing on O-32-19 closed. O-33-19 Modification of use of unexpended proceeds of certain of the general obligation bonds of the City of Annapolis - For the purpose of modifying the use of unexpended proceeds of the City’s Public Improvements and Refunding Bonds, 2012 Series, the City’s Public Improvements Bonds, 2013 Series, the City’s Public Improvements Bonds, 2015 Series A, and the City’s Public Improvements Bonds, 2016 Series A (Tax-Exempt). Sponsors: Buckley No one from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. Mayor Buckley declared the public hearing on O-33-19 closed. Legislative Action Second Readers R-40-19 Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous & Race - Docking Fee Waiver - For the purpose of waiving docking fees at the Annapolis City Dock for participants of the 2019 Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous & Race. Sponsors: Arnett City Manager Sutherland was present and answered questions from council. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt R-40-19 on second reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Rodriguez, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Nay: 1- Alderwoman Tierney Article I - Rules of Procedure, 2.16.170 - Reconsideration. R-40-19 Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous & Race - Docking Fee Waiver - For the purpose of waiving docking fees at the Annapolis City Dock for participants of the 2019 Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous & Race. Sponsors: Arnett City Manager Sutherland and Chief of Staff Smith was present and answered questions from council. City of Annapolis Page 13 Printed on 10/15/2019 City Council Regular Minutes - Final September 9, 2019 Alderwoman Finlayson moved to reconsider R-40-19 on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to postpone R-40-19 on second reader until the Special Meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2019. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. The order of the agenda was amended to allow for items removed from Consent Calendar. Item REMOVED from Consent Calendar Appointment AP-59-18 The Appointment of Pegeen Townsend to the Ethics Commission Alderman Paone moved to postpone AP-59-18 until Monday, September 23, 2019. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. The order of the agenda was resumed. Referral Request O-27-19 Critical Area Overlay - For the purpose of updating and amending the City of Annapolis critical area overlay district code provisions in accordance with State law; streamlining enforcement provisions and appeal procedures; relocating and updating definitions; adding reasonable accommodations provisions for the needs of disabled citizens pursuant to State law; adding Buffer Management Plan and Buffer Exemption Area policies; adding references to the Critical Area 10 percent Rule Guidance Manual, adding lot coverage percentages for certain zoning districts; adding lot consolidation provisions; consolidating grandfathering provisions; adding applicability and identification of water-dependent facilities; and making certain stylistic changes. Sponsors: Buckley Alderman Savidge requested O-27-19 be referred to the Environmental Commission. Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at: 10:59 p.m. Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, MMC City Clerk City of Annapolis Page 14 Printed on 10/15/2019