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160 Duke Of Gloucester City of Annapolis Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Regular Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Monday, October 12, 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 meeting to order the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Invocation Given by Alderman Savidge. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Mayor Buckley. Roll Call Tonight's roll call began with Alderwoman Finlayson. Present: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay and Alderman Arnett Approval of Agenda Alderman Gay moved to approve the agenda as amended to add R-59-20 Step 1: The Investment on first reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Consent Calendar Approval of the Consent Calendar City of Annapolis Page 1 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Approval of Journal of Proceedings CCM Regular Meeting Minutes 9.14.2020 A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously. CCM Special Meeting Minutes 9.29.2020 A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously. Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Appointments AP-14-20 The Appointment of Charles Brooks to the Transportation Board Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett AP-15-20 The Appointment of Vince Harriman to the Transportation Board Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett AP-16-20 The Appointment of Jessica Charles-Allen to the Transportation Board Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett AP-17-20 The Appointment of Elvia Hernandez Thompson to the Transportation Board Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Business and Miscellaneous ID-244-20 Proposed 2021 City Council Meeting Dates City of Annapolis Page 2 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Supplemental Appropriation SA-12-21 Grant Fund (Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention) - Police Dept. Revenue: State Grant Revenue ($10,753.00) Expenditure: State Grant Expense ($10,753.00) A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried:unanimously Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Legislative Action First Readers O-42-20 Emergency Medical Services - For the purpose of modifying the provisions of the Annapolis Emergency Medical Services program. Sponsors: Buckley and Pindell Charles Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Mayor Buckley referred O-42-20 to the Finance Committee. R-56-20 Emergency Medical Services - Fees - For the purpose of clarifying certain fees charged for Emergency Medical Services. Sponsors: Buckley and Pindell Charles Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Mayor Buckley referred R-56-20 to the Finance Committee. R-51-20 City Sponsored Special Events in Fiscal Year 2021 - Amended - For the purpose of adding the Juneteenth Parade and Festival to the approved FY 2021 City Sponsored Special Events; and waiving certain related City Fees. Sponsors: Buckley, Finlayson, Pindell Charles and Tierney Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Mayor Buckley referred R-51-20 to the Finance Committee. City of Annapolis Page 3 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 Second Readers 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 Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett 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 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: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett R-53-20 Appeal to Board of Appeals -Fee - For the purpose of specifying the fee in the Fiscal Year 2021 Fees Schedule for filing an appeal to the Board of Appeals. Sponsors: Buckley Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett R-54-20 Autonomous Urbanism - For the purpose of expressing the sense of the City Council in recognizing the importance of the “Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism” developed by the National Association of City Transportation Officials. Sponsors: Tierney, Pindell Charles and Savidge City of Annapolis Page 4 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett End of Consent Calendar Legislative Action First Readers R-57-20 United States Naval Academy - For the purpose of commemorating the United States Naval Academy's 175th Anniversary of its founding. Sponsors: Paone Alderman Arnett moved to adopt R-57-20 on first reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to suspend the rules to allow passage of resolution at the meeting of its introduction. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt R-57-20 on second reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Second Readers 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 Arnett moved to adopt O-38-19 on second reader. Seconded. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-38-19 as follows: Amendment 1: On page 1, in line 45 and on page 2, in line 2 strike “Annapolis Housing Authority” and substitute “Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis Board of Commissioners” Amendment 2: On page 2, in line 14 strike beginning with “ALL” down through “ACT” in line 16. Amendment 3: On page 2, in line 17 strike “only by unanimous consent” and substitute “BY A MAJORITY VOTE”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. City of Annapolis Page 5 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 Alderman Gay moved to amend O-38-19 as follows: Amendment 4: On page 2, strike lines 23 down through 33 and substitute “C. THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY EQUITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SHALL REVIEW AND PROVIDE COMMENTS AS NECESSARY ON THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS INITIATED BY THE CITY, STUDY AND ADVISE THE CITY COUNCIL ON STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE HOUSING STOCK IN THE CITY, AND RECOMMEND POLICY INITIATIVES AND CHANGES IN LAW AND REGULATION TO ACCOMPLISH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING.” Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-38-19 as follows: Amendment 5: On page 1, in lines 43 and 44 strike “who are the three members of” and insert “three of whom are selected by”. On page 2, in line 1 after “Council.” strike down through “office.” in line 3. On page 2, in line 3 strike “resident” On page 2, in line 7 after “B.” strike down through “MEETING.” in line 12 and insert “THE COMMISSION SHALL ELECT A CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR AT ITS FIRST MEETING. THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR. IF THE CHAIR IS UNABLE TO ATTEND A MEETING, THE VICE CHAIR SHALL SERVE AS ACTING CHAIR FOR THAT MEETING.” On page 2, in line 20 after “business” insert “a period” and strike down through line 21. Seconded. DEFEATED on voice vote. Aye: 4- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Finlayson, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Nay: 5- Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Gay Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-38-19 as amended on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-38-19 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Gay Nay: 3- Alderman Paone, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Abstain: 1- Alderwoman Pindell Charles O-10-20 Zoning Code Applications - Written Notification Requirement - For the purpose of increasing the distance for sending written notification to abuttingNEARBY property owners for Planned Developments, Major Subdivisions, and Major Site Design applications. City of Annapolis Page 6 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 Sponsors: Gay, Savidge and Tierney Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt O-10-20 on second reader. Seconded. Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-20 as follows: Amendment 1: On page 1, in lines 3 and 24, and on page 2, in lines 24 and 25 strike “abutting” and substitute “NEARBY”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderwoman Finlayson moved to amend as follows: Amendment 6: On page 2, in lines 35 and 44 strike “750” and substitute “400”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-10-20 as amended on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-10-20 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett O-27-20 Other Excluded Service Employees - For the purpose of providing policies and practices concerning other excluded service employees, including full-timeEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND temporary, and grant-funded employees; providing definitions; and generally relating to contractualOTHER EXCLUDED SERVICE employees. Sponsors: Buckley and Finlayson City Manager Jarrell was present and answered questions from council. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-27-20 on second reader. Seconded. Alderwoman Finlayson moved to amend O-27-20 as follows: Amendment 1 On page 1, in 1 lines 2 and 24 strike “full time” and substitute “EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND”; in lines 4 and 24 strike the first “comma” and “grant funded” and in lines 5 and 25 strike “contractual” and substitute “OTHER EXCLUDED SERVICE” Amendment 2 On page 2, after line 30 insert ‘“EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT’ MEANS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT EXECUTED WITH THE CITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES TO THE CITY FOR PAY ON EITHER A PART-TIME OR FULL TIME BASIS.” Amendment 3 On page 2, in line 31 strike language after “WHO” down through line33 and substitute “IS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT”. City of Annapolis Page 7 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 Amendment 4 On page 2, in line 35 after the “semicolon” insert “(3) WHO DOES NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF A TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE;” and in line 35 after “AND” strike “(3)” and substitute “(4)”. Amendment 5 On page 3, in line 4 after “rendering” insert “LIMITED-TERM OR” and strike line 6 and substitute “EMPLOYEE SERVICES” Amendment 6 On page 3, in line 27 after “PER” insert “CITY FISCAL” and also in line 27, after “YEAR.” insert “TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.” Amendment 7 On page 4, in line 38 after “CITY” insert a “comma” and “AS EVIDENCED BY AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT,” Amendment 8 On page 5, in line 32 after the second occurrence of “OF” insert “EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT” On page 5, strike the language in lines 36 down through page 6, line 11 and substitute “A. THE TERM OF EACH EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE SHALL CONSIST OF AN INITIAL TERM OF NO MORE THAN 1 YEAR COINCIDING WITH THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR, PLUS THE CITY OPTION TO RENEW FOR NO MORE THAN 4 ADDITIONAL 1 YEAR RENEWAL TERMS. EACH RENEWAL TERM SHALL COINCIDE WITH THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PERMITTED BY THIS SECTION, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMBINED TERMS OF ALL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS FOR AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE, WHICH ARE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020 OR LATER, EXTEND OVER MORE THAN 5 CITY FISCAL YEARS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE WORKS PART-TIME, FULL-TIME, AND/OR FOR ONLY A PORTION OF ANY CITY FISCAL YEAR. B. AT THE END OF THE EARLIER OF THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TERM OR THE TERM LIMIT SPECIFIED IN SECTION 3.10.020.A, THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE MUST EITHER BE CONVERTED TO A CIVIL SERVICE OR EXEMPT POSITION, OR TERMINATED FROM CITY EMPLOYMENT. SUCH INDIVIDUAL IS THEREAFTER PROHIBITED FROM BEING HIRED AS AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY IN THE SAME OR SIMILAR POSITION. C. THE TERM REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FUNDED THROUGH GRANT SOURCES, AND ANY SUCH GRANT-FUNDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT SHALL TERMINATE AT THE EXPIRATION, OR EARLIER TERMINATION, OF THE GRANT FUNDING. D. THE TERM REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL ONLY APPLY TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS EXECUTED AFTER JULY 1, 2020, AND FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE TERM LIMIT, ANY TIMES OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2020 SHALL NOT BE City of Annapolis Page 8 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 COUNTED. E. THE TERM REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO CIVIL SERVICE, EXEMPT SERVICE, OR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES.” Amendment 9 On page 6, in line 21 strike “SERVICES” and substitute “SERVICE” and in line 22 after “THESE” insert “OTHER EXCLUDED SERVICE” Amendment 10 On page 6 strike language in lines 32 down through page 7, line 7 and substitute “2. FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYEES (A) SHALL BE ENTITLED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS, BUT NOT IN ANY PENSION PLANS OR RETIREMENT PLANS; (B) SHALL RECEIVE ALL PAID CITY HOLIDAYS; (C) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY SECTION 3.10.030.B.3, SHALL RECEIVE PAID ANNUAL LEAVE IN THE AMOUNT OF 10 DAYS PER CITY FISCAL YEAR THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TERM; (D) SHALL RECEIVE SICK LEAVE AS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW; AND (E) UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW, SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO OVERTIME PAY OR COMPENSATORY LEAVE. PAID ANNUAL LEAVE AND PAID CITY HOLIDAYS SHALL BE PRORATED ACCORDINGLY FOR AN INITIAL TERM AND/OR A RENEWAL TERM OF LESS THAN A YEAR. PAID ANNUAL LEAVE SHALL BE GRANTED AS A LUMP SUM AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CITY FISCAL YEAR DURING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TERM, AND SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE’S IMMEDIATE USE UPON APPROVAL BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY OR DESIGNATED CITY SUPERVISOR. ANY PAID ANNUAL LEAVE REMAINING UPON THE END OF EACH CITY FISCAL YEAR DURING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TERM, OR EARLIER TERMINATION THEREOF, SHALL BE FORFEITED, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. EXCEPT THAT PAID ANNUAL LEAVE MAY BE ROLLED OVER FROM A PRIOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY, OR FROM THE INITIAL TERM OR ANY RENEWAL TERM OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT IF, DUE TO A DECLARED LOCAL EMERGENCY OR OTHER FORCE MAJEURE EVENT, THE CITY DOES NOT GRANT PERMISSION TO USE SUCH PAID ANNUAL LEAVE DURING AN ENTIRE CITY FISCAL YEAR DURING THE TERM OF ANY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. 3. NOTWITHSTANDING THE LANGUAGE IN SECTION 3.10.030.B.2 TO THE CONTRARY, EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYEES WORKING FOR THE CITY PURSUANT TO CITY FISCAL YEAR 2020 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS THAT RECEIVED 15 DAYS OF PAID ANNUAL LEAVE PER CITY FISCAL YEAR UNDER THOSE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS SHALL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE 15 DAYS OF PAID ANNUAL LEAVE PER CITY FISCAL YEAR FOR ANY FUTURE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderwoman Pindell Charles moved to adopt O-27-20 as amended on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-27-20 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett City of Annapolis Page 9 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 Nay: 1- Alderman Paone Alderwoman Finlayson - Cosponsor Added. R-52-20 Council Compensation Commission - For the purpose of establishing a Council Compensation Commission to review the compensation and allowances of the City Manager, Mayor, and Aldermen/Alderwomen during the next succeeding terms of office; setting a due date; and generally relating to said compensation and allowances Sponsors: Buckley Alderman Arnett moved to adopt R-52-20 on second reader. Seconded. Alderwoman Finlayson moved to amend R-52-20 as follows: Amendment # 1 Fay Currie. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderwoman Tierney moved to amend R-52-20 as follows: Amendment #2 Joseph Connor. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Mayor Buckley moved to amend R-52-20 as follows: Amendment #3 Allison Giddings. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend R-52-20 as follows: Amendment # 4 Ian Pfeiffer. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderwoman Pindell Charles moved to adopt R-52-20 as amended 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 Schandelmeier, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Nay: 1- Alderman Gay O-21-20 The Conveyance of City-owned property - For the purpose of approving the conveyance of certain City-owned property to 113 CATHEDRAL STREET, LLC; expressly authorizing said conveyance to be made at private sale and not at public auction; expressly finding that the City-owned land to be conveyed is not needed for public use; and generally relating to said conveyance. Sponsors: Buckley Alderman Arnett moved to postpone O-21-20 on Second Reader for 90 days. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. City of Annapolis Page 10 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 O-22-20 The Conveyance of City-owned property - For the purpose of approving the conveyance of certain City-owned property to Kathleen L. Woelfel, Carol L. Thames and Sandra M. Woelfel, Co-Trustees of the Survivor’s Trust created under the Woelfel Living Trust; expressly authorizing said conveyance to be made at private sale and not at public auction; expressly finding that the City-owned land to be conveyed is not needed for public use; and generally relating to said conveyance. Sponsors: Buckley Alderman Arnett moved to postpone O-22-20 on Second Reader for 90 days. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. 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 Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt O-37-20 on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Paone moved to adopt O-37-20 on third reader. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett R-17-20 Annual Statement of Performance Standards - For the purpose of approving the annual performance statements filed by City agencies and departments. Sponsors: Buckley Alderman Arnett moved to postpone R-17-20. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Paone referred R-17-20 to the Audit 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 Alderman Paone moved to adopt R-46-20 on second reader. Seconded. Alderman Savidge moved to amend R-46-20 as follows: Amendment 1: On page 3, after line 44, insert City of Annapolis Page 11 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 “9. The Task Force meetings shall be open to the public and the Task Force shall allow for public comments via oral or written testimony.” and renumber subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Amendment 2: On page 3, after line 44, insert 10. The Task Force shall reach out to maritime property owners, business owners, and business tenants in each of the maritime districts.” and renumber subsequent paragraphs accordingly . Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend R-46-20 as follows: Amendment 1: Page 3, line 2; change 12 to 17 Amendment 2: Page 3, line 11; change” two” to “four” Amendment 3: Page 3, after line 16 insert; - One member of a Maritime Trades Association - One representative of the Annapolis Maritime Museum - One representative of a maritime environmental group Amendment 4: Page 3: Strike line 28 – 29; Amendment 5: Page 3 line 31; Strike “establish subcommittees,” and substitute, “working committees including, but not limited to committees on: - Maritime Zoning Code, - Maritime Industry, and - Community Benefits (access to and safety on the water) Amendment 6: Page 3 line 40: Strike “the City Council shall oversee and direct the Task Force”. Start line 40 with “The City Council shall review” Amendment 7: Pages 3, 4, and 5; Strike from line 46 page 3 through line 9 page 5. Amendment 8: Pages 5 and 6; Strike from page 5 line 36 through page 6 line12 Amendment 9: On Page 6, after line 12, insert “The Task Force shall present its findings and recommendations to the City Council at a meeting to be held no later than May 31, 2021." Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to adopt R-46-20 as amended on second reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: City of Annapolis Page 12 Printed on 11/10/2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2020 Aye: 9- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderman Paone, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett R-55-20 Indigenous Peoples Day - For the purpose of recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Annapolis. Sponsors: Savidge, Gay, Tierney, Pindell Charles, Buckley, Schandelmeier and Finlayson Alderman Gay moved to adopt R-55-20 on second reader. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: 8- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Abstain: 1- Alderman Paone Alderwoman Finlayson - Cosponsor Added Alderman Schandelmeier - Cosponsor Added. Mayor Buckley - Cosponsor Added. R-59-20 Step 1: The Investment - For the purpose of detailing the spending of Covid-19 Relief Funding for specific purposes… Sponsors: Gay Alderman Gay moved to adopt R-59-20 on first reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion DEFEATED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Paone, Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Gay Nay: 5- Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Tierney, Alderwoman Finlayson, Savidge and Alderman Arnett Abstain: 1- Alderwoman Pindell Charles Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 11:02 p.m. Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, MMC City Clerk City of Annapolis Page 13 Printed on 11/10/2020