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160 Duke Of Gloucester City of Annapolis Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Regular Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Monday, September 14, 2020 7:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Virtual Meeting A virtual meeting is when people, regardless of their location, use video and audio to link up online. Virtual Meetings allow people to share information and data in real-time without being physically located together. Call to Order Mayor Buckley called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Invocation Given by Alderwoman Finlayson. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Mayor Buckley. Roll Call Tonight's roll call began with Alderman Paone. Present: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Approval of Agenda Alderman Arnett moved to approve the agenda. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Consent Calendar Approval of Journal of Proceedings Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously City of Annapolis Page 1 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay CCM Special Meeting Minutes 07.09.2020 A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay CCM Regular Meeting Minutes 07.13.2020 A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay CCM Special Meeting Minutes 07.23.20 A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay CCM Special Meeting Minutes 07.27.20 A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay CCM Special Meeting Minutes 9.1.2020 A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay CCM 9.9.20 Special Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. City of Annapolis Page 2 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Appointments AP-21-20 The Reappointment of James Dolezal to the Ethics Commission Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay AP-22-20 The Re-Appointment of Robert Gallagher to the Board of Appeals Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay AP-23-20 The Re-Appointment of Andrew Burnett to the Board of Appeals Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay AP-24-20 The Re-Appointment Bobbie Collins to the Historic Preservation Commission Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay AP-25-20 The Re-Appointment of Michael Walsh to the Board of Appeals Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay AP-26-20 The Appointment of David Haight to the Heritage Commission Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay AP-29-20 The Appointment of Samuel Whelen Biddle to the Heritage Commission Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Business and Miscellaneous ID-239-20 Proposed 2021 City Council Work Session Dates A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The City of Annapolis Page 3 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Supplimential Appropriations SA-2-21 OEMD Revenue: Federal Operating Grant Revenue- Homeland Security Grant ($40,000.00) Expenditure: Federal Operation Grant Expense - Homeland Security Grant ($40,000.00) A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay SA-4-21 OEMD Revenue: Federal Operating Grant - Emergency Management Performance Grant ($20,754.00) Expenditure: Federal Operating Grant Expense - Emergency Management Performance Grant ($20,754.00) A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay SA-7-21 Planning and Zoning Revenue: State Operating Grant - Community Legacy ($200,000.00) Expenditure: State Operating Grant Expense - Community Legacy ($200,000.00) A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay SA-8-21 Planning and Zoning Revenue: State Operating Grant - Critical Area ($3,000.00) Expenditure: State Operating Grant Expense ($3,000.00) A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay City of Annapolis Page 4 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 SA-9-21 Fire Revenue: Fire Retired K-9 Donations ($100.00) Expenditure: Fire Retired K-9 Contractual Services ($100.00) A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay SA-10-21 Fire Revenue: Fire Ambulance Memorial Donations ($50.00) Expenditure: Fire Ambulance Memorial Supplies and Other ($50.00) A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Legislative Actions First Readers O-32-20 Vessels and Persons using City Waters - For the purpose of establishing noise level standards for vessels on City waters; and establishing swimming and water skiing restrictions for persons using City waters. Sponsors: Tierney Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Ordinance O-32-20 was referred to the Environmental Matters Committee. O-33-20 Towing of Vehicles - For the purpose of clarifying when a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle is subject to towing. Sponsors: Tierney Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Ordinance O-33-20 was referred to the Public Safety Committee. Ordinance O-33-20 was referred to the Transportation Committee. O-35-20 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 City of Annapolis Page 5 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 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; clarifying the types of applications that are required to be submitted to the Critical Area Commission; and making certain stylistic changes. Sponsors: Buckley Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay O-36-20 Site Development - Prohibited Discharges - For the purpose of improving the protections of City waterways and public thoroughfares from harmful discharges from development sites during non-business hours. Sponsors: Savidge, Paone, Arnett, Pindell Charles, Gay and Buckley Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Ordinance O-36-20 was referred to the Economic Matters Committee. O-37-20 Annual Performance Statements - For the purpose of clarifying the requirement for each City agency and department to file an annual performance statement. Sponsors: Buckley, Savidge and Tierney Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Ordinance O-37-20 referred to the Rules & City Government Committee. O-38-20 Building Code Updates - For the purpose of adopting certain building codes in accordance with the Code of Maryland; updating building code standards; correcting technical errors; specifying enforcement procedures; specifying appeal procedures; and generally related to the Annapolis Building Code. Sponsors: Buckley and Tierney Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Ordinance O-38-20 referred to the Economic Matters Committee. O-39-20 False Alarms - For the purpose of clarifying the procedure and penalty for City of Annapolis Page 6 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 excessive false alarms. Sponsors: Buckley, Gay and Tierney Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Alderman Gay - Cosponsor Added Ordinance O-39-20 referred to the Housing and Human Welfare Committee. R-44-20 Building Code Updates - Fees - For the purpose of updating certain code section references under Title 17 in the Fiscal Year 2021 Fees Schedule. Sponsors: Buckley Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Resolution R-44-20 referred to the Economic Matters Committee. R-45-20 Building Code Updates - Fines - For the purpose of updating certain code section references under Title 17 in the Fiscal Year 2021 Fines Schedule. Sponsors: Buckley Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Resolution R-45-20 referred to the Economic Matters Committee. R-46-20 Maritime Task Force - For the purpose of establishing a Maritime Task Force charged with conducting a comprehensive review of the waterfront maritime zoning districts in the City of Annapolis; assessing the current and projected future landscape of the Annapolis maritime industry; evaluating current programs and initiatives of private and public stakeholders; assessing public safety and uses of Annapolis waterways; and making recommendations to the City Council. Sponsors: Arnett, Savidge and Pindell Charles Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay R-47-20 Budget Process for Fiscal Year 2022 - For the purpose of approving a timeline for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget development and approval process. Sponsors: Arnett, Paone, Finlayson, Tierney and Savidge Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay City of Annapolis Page 7 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 Second Readers O-30-20 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 $24,278,662 (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 Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay End of Consent Calendar Legislative Action Second Readers O-15-20 Waterfront Mixed Maritime District - For the purpose of allowing professional offices in the WMM zoning district in accordance with certain City of Annapolis Page 8 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 standards; amending certain parking standards; and making stylistic changes.. Sponsors: Arnett Alderman Arnett moved to withdraw O-15-20 without objection. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. O-34-19 Planning and Zoning - Appeal Procedures - For the purpose of clarifying the procedures governing an appeal of a decision of the Planning and Zoning Director; making stylistic changes; and generally related to appeal procedures. Sponsors: Arnett Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-34-19 on second reader. Seconded. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-34-19 as follows: Amendment 1: On page 2, in line 1 after “PERSON” insert “WHO IS SERVED” and strike “AGGRIEVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF” and in line 2 strike “SERVED” and in the same line strike “BY” Amendment 2: On page 2, in line 10 strike the “period” and substitute a “comma” and insert “SAID GROUNDS ARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AN ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS ACT BY THE DIRECTOR, AN ABUSE OF DISCRETION BY THE DIRECTOR, AND ERRONEOUS FINDING OF FACT BY THE DIRECTOR, OR AN ERROR OF LAW BY THE DIRECTOR.” Amendment 3: On page 2, in line 24 strike “DE NOVO” and substitute “ON THE RECORD” Amendment 4: On page 2 strike lines 26 through 29, and sequentially renumber subsequent subparagraphs. Amendment 5: On page 1, after line 26 insert “2.48.500” and on page 1, after line 37 insert ARTICLE XVI – BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES – RULES, PROCEDURES, AND BYLAWS SECTION 2.48.500 - REPORTING - REQUIRED. THE CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF APPEALS SHALL SUBMIT EVERY 4 YEARS, AT MIDTERM, A REPORT ON ITS RULES, PROCEDURES, OR City of Annapolis Page 9 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 BYLAWS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL. THESE RULES, PROCEDURES, OR BYLAWS MAY BE REVISED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO APPROVAL. Amendment 6: On page 1, strike lines 41 down through 44 and substitute “An appeal may be taken to the Board of Appeals by a person aggrieved, or by an officer, department, board or bureau of the City aggrieved by a decision of the Planning and Zoning Director other than the issuance of a misdemeanor citation.” . Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-34-19 as amended on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-34-19 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay O-38-19 Housing and Community Development Committee - For the purpose of renaming the Housing and Community Development Committee; clarifying certain powers and functions; and making stylistic changes. Sponsors: Rodriguez and Gay Alderman Gay moved to postpone O-38-19 on second reader until Monday, October 12, 2020. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. O-39-19 Accessory Dwelling Units - For the purpose of allowing accessory dwelling units in all zoning districts that allow single-family detached dwellings; establishing use requirements for accessory dwelling units; adding certain definitions; making stylistic changes; and generally related to accessory dwelling units. Sponsors: Rodriguez and Savidge Alderman Savidge moved to withdraw O-39-19 on second reader without objection. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. O-20-20 Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability - For the purpose of establishing the position of Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability; providing for certain terms of employment and compensation; clarifying duties and responsibilities; transferring certain environmental programs and activities, and generally related to establishing the Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability position. Sponsors: Buckley, Savidge, Rodriguez, Pindell Charles and Arnett City of Annapolis Page 10 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-20-20 on second reader. Seconded. City Manager Jarrell was present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-20-20 as follows: Buckley Amendments Amendment 1: On page 11, strike lines 41 down through 42 and substitute: “xii. Director of Human Resources MANAGER xiii. Management Information Technology DirectorMANAGER.” Amendment 2: On page 12, strike lines 25-26 and insert “Health Officer, and except with regard to Section 10.12.160, which matters shall be administered and enforced by the DEPUTY CITY MANAGER FOR RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY.” and in line 31 after “Zoning” insert “AND THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER FOR RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY” Amendment 3: On page 14, in line 8 unstrike “Director of Planning and Zoning or his or her designee” and strike “CITY FORESTER” ; and strike lines 34 down through “CITY FORESTER” in line 38 and insert in lieu thereof “In issuing a permit, the Director of Planning and Zoning or his or her designee may, in its discretion, require that replacement tree(s) be planted. The size, location and variety of any replacement tree may be required by the Director of Planning and Zoning or his or her designee, solely at his or her discretion” Amendment 4: On page 15, in lines 5-6, 22-23, and 28 unstrike “Director of Planning and Zoning” and strike “CITY FORESTER” and in line 30 unstrike “director or designee” and strike “CITY FORESTER”; on page 16 in lines 11-12, and 22 unstrike “Director of Planning and Zoning” and strike “CITY FORESTER” Amendment 5: On page 17, in line 21 strike “from the date of its passage” and insert “ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CA-1-20”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-20-20 as follows: City of Annapolis Page 11 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 Amendment 6: On page 14, strike lines 11 down through “LISTED BELOW.” in line 16. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-20-20 as amended on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-20-20 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Nay: 2- Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Gay CA-1-20 Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability - For the purpose of establishing the position of Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability; defining qualifications and responsibilities, providing for certain terms of employment and compensation, providing for a line of authority, updating the powers and duties of the City Manager, and generally related to the Deputy City Manager. Sponsors: Buckley, Savidge, Rodriguez, Pindell Charles and Arnett Alderman Arnett moved to adopt CA-1-20 on second reader. Seconded. Alderman Savidge moved to amend CA-1-20 as follows: Buckley AMENDMENTS: 1. On page 1, in lines 4 and 28 strike “qualifications” and substitute “duties” 2. On page 2, in line 13 after “POSITION” insert “a period” and strike “AS ENUMERATED IN THIS ARTICLE AND AS MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE.” 3. On page 2, in line 40 strike “ADDITIONAL” 4. On page 3, in line 11 after “ENVIRONMENTAL” insert “QUALITY AND” 5. On page 3, in line 28 delete the comma after “GOALS” and insert “AND” 6. On page 3, in line 29 after ENSURE” insert “METHODS TO ACHIEVE” 7. On page 3, in line 30 strike “INTEGRATED” and insert “INCLUDED IN PROJECT PLANS” 8. On page 5, in line 9 after “technology,” insert “AND”, strike line 10, and in line 11 strike (11) and substitute (10). Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend CA-1-20 as follows: City of Annapolis Page 12 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 Environmental Matters Committee AMENDMENT 9: On page 2, in line 39 after “(F)” insert “AT THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY MANAGER,” and on page 3 in lines 14 and 40 strike “At the direction of the city manager,” AMENDMENT 10: On page 3, in line 27 strike “SELECT” and substitute “AND APPROVES”. Savidge AMENDMENT 11: On page 2, after line 2, insert “AS USED IN THIS CHARTER AND CODE OF THE CITY OF ANNAPOLIS, THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED: ‘RESILIENCE’ MEANS THE CAPACITY OF A COMMUNITY OR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TO PREVENT, WITHSTAND, RESPOND TO, AND RECOVER FROM DISRUPTION, IN PARTICULAR DISRUPTION RESULTING FROM THE CLIMATE CRISIS. ‘SUSTAINABILITY’ MEANS ENSURING WE CAN MEET THE ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF TODAY WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THOSE SAME NEEDS. THIS HAS A FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT, AND INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO INITIATIVES THAT WOULD ADDRESS CLIMATE ACTION, WATER QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, WATER ACCESS, NATURAL RESOURCES, LAND USE, AIR QUALITY, LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GREEN JOBS, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.” Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt CA-1-20 as amended on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt CA-1-20 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Nay: 1- Alderwoman Finlayson CA-2-20 City of Annapolis Primary Election Date - For the purpose of modifying the date of the Primary Election for City of Annapolis elections. Sponsors: Savidge Alderman Savidge moved to withdraw CA-2-20 on second reader without objection. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Items removed from the Consent Calendar City of Annapolis Page 13 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 Legislative Actions First Reader R-50-20 Robert H. Eades - For the purpose of remembering Robert H. Eades and his contributions to the community; and renaming the College Creek Park at Clay Street and College Creek in his honor. Sponsors: Paone, Tierney, Buckley, Savidge, Gay and Pindell Charles Alderman Paone moved to adopt R-50-20 on first reader with technical correction to add "H": as Mr. Eades' middle initial. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Gay - Cosponsor Added. Alderwoman Pindell Charles - Cosponsor Added. Alderman Savidge - Cosponsor Added. Mayor Buckley - Cosponsor Added. Alderman Paone moved to suspend the rules to allow passage of resolution at the meeting of its introduction. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderwoman Pindell Charles moved to adopt R-50-20 on second reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Business and Miscellaneous Fund Transfers FT-1-21 City Manager’s Office Transfer From: Contingency Fund ($135,650.00) Transfer To: City Manager Salaries and Benefits ($50,000.00); City Manager Contractual Services ($85,650.00) Finance Director Dickinson was present and answered questions from the council. Alderwoman Pindell Charles moved to approve FT-1-21. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. FT-2-21 Elections Transfer From: Contingency Fund ($35,500.00) Transfer To: Elections Salary and Benefits ($34,000.00); Elections Contractual Services ($1,500.00) City of Annapolis Page 14 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 Finance Director Dickinson and City Clerk Watkins-Eldridge were present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Arnett moved to approve FT-2-21. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Supplemental Appropriation SA-5-21 Planning and Zoning Revenue: Federal Operating - OEA Resilience ($487,320.00) Expenditure: Federal Operating Expense - OEA Resilience ($487,320.00) City Manager Jarrell and Planning and Zoning Director Nash were present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Savidge moved to approve SA-5-21. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Legislative Actions First Reader R-49-20 Position Classifications - Amendment - For the purpose of amending the Fiscal Year 2021 position classifications. Sponsors: Buckley City Manager Jarrell and Finance Director Dickinson were present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt R-49-20 on first reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. O-34-20 Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating, Inc. Lease Agreement - For the purpose of approving the lease for certain City-owned property located at the Port Williams Marina, 7040 Bembe Beach Road, Annapolis, MD 21403, between Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating, Inc. and the City of Annapolis; and matters generally relating to said lease. Sponsors: Buckley, Savidge, Tierney, Pindell Charles and Finlayson Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-34-20 on first reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Second Reader City of Annapolis Page 15 Printed on 10/13/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2020 O-18-20 Institutions for the Care of the Aged - For the purpose of adding Institutions for the Care of the Aged as a permitted use in the PM2 Professional Mixed Office Park district; and establishing bulk regulations subject to specific standards for Institutions for the Care of the Aged. Sponsors: Savidge Planning and Zoning Director Dr. Nash was present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-18-20 on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to adopt O-18-20 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Savidge, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Gay Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 9:19 p.m. Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, MMC City Clerk City of Annapolis Page 16 Printed on 10/13/2020