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Economic Matters Committee

Regular Meeting

Annapolis, MD · September 12, 2019

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City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Minutes Thursday, September 12, 2019 4:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers Jr., City Council Chambers Economic Matters Committee Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Minutes September 12, 2019 1. Call To Order Chairman Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: 3- Alderman Rodriguez, Finlayson and Savidge 3. Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here) Remove O-26-19, R-30-19, R-31-19 Alderman Savidge moved to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda as amended. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Rodriguez, Finlayson and Savidge 4. Business before Committee a. Approval of Minutes ECM05.09.1 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting 9 Alderman Savidge moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Rodriguez, Finlayson and Savidge b. Appointments and reappointments to Committees AP-126-19 The Re-Appointment of Christina Aist to the Recreation Advisory Board Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Rodriguez, Finlayson and Savidge AP-127-19 The Appointment of Tyson Dorman to the Building Board of Appeals Appointment did not appear. AP-128-19 The Appointment of William Williams to the Historic Preservation Commission William Williams was present and answered questions from the committee. Alderwoman Finlayson moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Rodriguez, Finlayson and Savidge City of Annapolis Page 1 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Minutes September 12, 2019 c. ID-609-19 Introduction of the New Economic Development Manager, Stephen Rice Economic Development Manager Rice was present and introduced himself to the committee. d. ID-610-19 Presentation: Economic Development, Stephen Rice and Hope Stewart e. ID-611-19 Presentation: Downtown Annapolis Partnership, Erik Evans, Executive Director Erik Evan, Downtown Annapolis Partnership, Executive Director, was present and provided and update and answered questions from the committee. 5. Legislation before Committee O-25-19 Watershed Restoration Fund - For the purpose of modifying the functions of the Watershed Restoration Fund; CREATING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; AND REQUIRING ANNUAL REPORTING ON THE FUND. City Manager Sutherland, and Office of Environmental Policy Director Guild were present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend with amendments. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Rodriguez, Finlayson and Savidge O-26-19 Rental Unit and Short-Term Residential Rental Licenses - For the purpose of mitigating significant dislocation of neighborly residential blocks; supporting the City’s experience, visitor and tourist-based local economy by leveraging the sharing economy; ensuring applicable tax collection and remittances; encouraging fair competition; updating and amending the regulation of residential rental properties generally; creating operating license requirements governing the short-term rental of residential dwellings and dwelling units above nonresidential uses; defining certain terms; allowing a delayed effective date for current licensees; and matters generally relating thereto. This Ordinance was postpone R-30-19 Rental Unit and Short Term Residential Rental Licenses - Fees - For the purpose of updating the fees schedule concerning rental unit and short term residential rental licenses. This Resolution was postpone R-31-19 Rental Unit and Short Term Residential Rental Licenses - Fines - For the purpose of updating the fines schedule concerning rental unit and short term City of Annapolis Page 2 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Minutes September 12, 2019 residential rental licenses. This Resolution was postpone 6. General Discussion 7. Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 5:09 p.m. Teekia Green City Council Associate City of Annapolis Page 3

Agenda

City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Agenda - Final Economic Matters Committee Thursday, September 12, 2019 4:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers Jr., City Council Chambers 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here) 4. Business before Committee a. Approval of Minutes ECM05.09.19 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Attachments: ECM05.09.19 b. Appointments and reappointments to Committees AP-126-19 The Re-Appointment of Christina Aist to the Recreation Advisory Board Attachments: Resume AP-127-19 The Appointment of Tyson Dorman to the Building Board of Appeals Attachments: Resume AP-128-19 The Appointment of William Williams to the Historic Preservation Commission Attachments: Resume and Application c. ID-609-19 Introduction of the New Economic Development Manager, Stephen Rice d. ID-610-19 Presentation: Economic Development, Stephen Rice and Hope Stewart e. ID-611-19 Presentation: Downtown Annapolis Partnership, Erik Evans, Executive Director 5. Legislation before Committee Page 1 Printed on 9/6/2019 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Agenda - September 12, 2019 Final O-25-19 Watershed Restoration Fund - For the purpose of modifying the functions of the Watershed Restoration Fund. Attachments: O-25-19 Watershed Restoration Fund First Reader.docx O-25-19 Staff Report.pdf O-25-19 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf O-25-19 Environmental Commission Recommendations 7-16-19.docx O-25-19 Amendent 1 Arnett, Paone, Finlayson .docx O-25-19 Amendent 2-3 Savidge,Tierney, Arnett.docx O-25-19 Amendment 4 Tierney.docx Legislative History 6/3/19 City Council adopt on first reader 6/3/19 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee 6/3/19 City Council refer to the Environmental Matters Committee 6/3/19 City Council refer to the Environmental Commission 6/3/19 City Council refer to the Finance Committee 7/8/19 City Council declare the public hearing closed Speakers,: David Barker, (Address - on tape) representing the Severn River Association. No one else from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. 7/17/19 Finance Committee Continue Finance Director Dickinson was present and answered questions from the committee. Postpone to have a representative from Public Works and Office of Law Page 2 Printed on 9/6/2019 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Agenda - September 12, 2019 Final 7/17/19 Environmental Matters Committee administered oath of office City Manager Sutherland, Office of Environmental Director Guild, Michael Gibbling AEC, Michaelson AACO Amendment #1 ENV Proposed amendment. s and c (ald. Arnett) Amendment #2 Law office to draft language for the "For" clause s and c (ald. Arnett) Rec Fav As Amended 7/17/19 Finance Committee Recommend Favorably-Amendment Amendment 1 Page 1 Unstrike lines 35-37 Page 1 Line 37 after "systems" ADD "and" 9/4/19 Finance Committee administered oath of office City Manager Sutherland was present and answered questions from the committee. Rec Fav as amended O-26-19 Rental Unit and Short-Term Residential Rental Licenses - For the purpose of mitigating significant dislocation of neighborly residential blocks; supporting the City’s experience, visitor and tourist-based local economy by leveraging the sharing economy; ensuring applicable tax collection and remittances; encouraging fair competition; updating and amending the regulation of residential rental properties generally; creating operating license requirements governing the short-term rental of residential dwellings and dwelling units above nonresidential uses; defining certain terms; allowing a delayed effective date for current licensees; and matters generally relating thereto. Attachments: O-26-19 Short-Term Rental Legislation First Reader.docx O-26-19 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf O-26-19 Staff Report to Mayor.pdf O-26-19 Amendments 1-8 Arnett, Finlayson, Savidge.docx O-26-19 Amendments 9-10 Gay.docx Legislative History 6/10/19 City Council adopt on first reader 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Finance Committee Page 3 Printed on 9/6/2019 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Agenda - September 12, 2019 Final 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Public Safety Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare 6/17/19 City Council declare the public hearing closed Speakers: Tracey Tischer, 504 Riverview Court, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Lu Catta, 316 Burnside Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Jason Brand, 4 Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Michelle Cordle, 4 Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Monique Ligthart, 3290 Green Ash Road, Davidsonville, Maryland 21035. Deborah Fressica, 160 and 185 Green Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Manon Schladen, 303 Washington Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. Paul Fore, 921 Boucher Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. Megan Moore, 86 Charles Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Sean Seavers, 89 Charles Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Judy Jones, 10 Fleet Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Jacky Sweetac, 26 South Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Elizabeth Clair Conger, 6 Pinkney Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Dan Kirshner, 16 Thompson Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Mortie Etshel, 26 Randall Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. C. Christopher Ledoux, 215 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. No one else from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. 7/1/19 Public Safety Committee return without recommendation Remove referral and from the agenda Page 4 Printed on 9/6/2019 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Agenda - September 12, 2019 Final 7/3/19 Finance Committee Continue Megan Moore, 86 Charles Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 was present and addressed the committee. Julian Donnelly, 165 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 was present and addressed the committee. Jackie Sweetak, 26 South Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 was present and addressed the committee. Jason Brand, 1521 Ritchie Hwy, Suite 300, was present and addressed the committee. Bruce Beriano, on behalf of Expedia, was present and addressed the committee. Marty Kessell, was present and addressed the committee. Lu Cotta was present and addressed the committee. Page 5 Printed on 9/6/2019 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Agenda - September 12, 2019 Final 7/9/19 Rules & City Government Continue Committee Planning and Zoning Acting Director Nash Amendment #1 Page 2, Line 23, after "PREMISES" strike "UPON CONVICTION" s and c (ald. Arnett) Amendment #2 Page 3, line 10, strike "UNIT" and substitute "UNITS" Page 3, line 12, strike "UNIT" and substitute "UNITS" s and c (ald. Arnett) Amendment #3 Page 4, line 33, strike the text beginning with "NO RENTAL OPERATING.... s and c (ald. Arnett) Amendment 4 Page 6, line 8, after the period and before "UPON" insert "UPON RECEIPT OF A COMPLAINT UNDER THIS SECTION OR". s and c (ald arnett) Amendment #5 Page 6, line 23, after "SECTION" strike "UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE" and substitute "IS". s and c (ald. Arnett) Amendment #6 Page 7, line 33, after "DIRECTOR IS" strike "UPON CONVICTION". s and c (ald. arnett) Amendment #7 Page 7, line 37, afer "OWNER" strike "UPON CONVICTION" s and c (ald. savidge) Amendment #8 Page 8, line 15, after "OWNING" strike "OR RENTING". s and c (ald arnett) Amendment #9 p. 9 line 24, add "S" to "DWELLING UNIT" and change "is" to "are" Page 6 Printed on 9/6/2019 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Agenda - September 12, 2019 Final s and c (ald savidge) Amendment #11 Page 4, line 25, after "REGISTRY," insert "IF APPLICABLE TO THE PREMISES" Page 9, line 26, strike "THREE MONTHS" and substitute "INIETY DAYS". Page 9, line 46, after "AND" and before "LAWS," insert "APPLICABLE". s and c (ald Arnett) Jackie Sweetak, 26 South Street Julian Donnelly, 165 PG Chris Ledeaux, Mary Perdy, 739 Mills Way Megan Moore, Jason Brand, 7/17/19 Finance Committee Continue City Manager Sutherland was present and answered questions from the committee. Vick Pascoe, 308 Chester Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, was present and addressed the committee. Chris Ledoux, 215 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, was present and and addressed the committee. 9/4/19 Finance Committee Continue Speakers: Trisha Moore Julian Donnelly Bruce Berriano Susan Markalese, 113 Conduit Street Chris Buchiser, 5 Wagner Street Monique Likehart Page 7 Printed on 9/6/2019 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Agenda - September 12, 2019 Final R-30-19 Rental Unit and Short Term Residential Rental Licenses - Fees - For the purpose of updating the fees schedule concerning rental unit and short term residential rental licenses. Attachments: R-30-19 Short term rentals - Fees First Reader.docx R-30-19 Staff Report.pdf R-30-19 Fees - Fiscal Impact Note.pdf Legislative History 6/10/19 City Council adopt on first reader 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Finance Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Public Safety Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare 9/4/19 Finance Committee Continue R-31-19 Rental Unit and Short Term Residential Rental Licenses - Fines - For the purpose of updating the fines schedule concerning rental unit and short term residential rental licenses. Attachments: R-31-19 Short term rentals - Fines First Reader.docx R-31-19 Staff Report.pdf R-31-19 Fines - Fiscal Impact Note.pdf Legislative History 6/10/19 City Council adopt on first reader 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Finance Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Public Safety Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee 6/10/19 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare 9/4/19 Finance Committee Continue 6. General Discussion 7. Adjournment Page 8 Printed on 9/6/2019 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Agenda - September 12, 2019 Final Anyone needing reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in a public meeting held by the City of Annapolis should contact Teekia Green at 410.263.7942, by MD Relay (711), or by email at tlgreen@annapolis.gov at least five days prior to the meeting date to request assistance. We encourage citizens to attend and participate in City Council Meetings. If you are unable to attend, the meetings can be viewed live on Channel 99/100 for all Comcast subscribers and on Channel 34 for Verizon customers. The meeting can also be viewed on computer and mobile devices by going to http://bit.ly/1gCd4pL during the meetings. Page 9 Printed on 9/6/2019

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