Economic Matters Committee

City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 16, 2022 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting Mayor John T. Chambers Jr., City Council Chambers Economic Matters Committee Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting February 16, 2022 Minutes Call To Order Interim Chair Savidge called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Roll Call Present: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here) Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda as amended to add AP-41-21 to the agenda. Seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay 1. Business and Miscellaneous Election of Chairman Pursuant to City Code Section 2.16.120 Interim Chair Savidge moved to approve the nomination of Alderman Schandelmeier to serve as the Chairman of the Economic Matters Committee from Wednesday, February 16, 2022 thru Thursday, February 16, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay Appointments and Re-appointments AP-2-22 The Appointment of Michael Tomasini to the Maritime Advisory Board Attachments: Resume Michael Tomasini, 212 Eastern Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, was present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Arnett was present and addressed the committee. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably AP-2-22. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay AP-3-22 The Appointment of Emily Tomasini to the Recreation Advisory Board City of Annapolis Page 2 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting February 16, 2022 Minutes Attachments: Application Emily Tomasini, 212 Eastern Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, was present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Arnett was present and addressed the committee. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably AP-3-22. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay AP-4-22 The Appointment of Alan Miller to the Maritime Advisory Board Attachments: Resume Alan Miller, 410 Severn Avenue Unit 206, Annapolis, MD 21403, was present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably AP-4-22. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay AP-5-22 The Re-Appointment of Peter Trogdon to the Maritime Advisory Board Attachments: Resume Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably AP-5-22. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay AP-41-21 The Appointment of Reid C. Bowman to the Heritage Commission Attachments: Resume Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably AP-41-21. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay 2. Legislation before Committee Ordinances City of Annapolis Page 3 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting February 16, 2022 Minutes O-38-21 Illicit Discharges and Connections - Stormwater - For the purpose of regulating the contribution of pollutants to the City separate storm sewer system (MS4) by stormwater discharges by any user; prohibiting illicit connections and discharges to the City separate storm sewer system (MS4); establishing legal authority for the City to carry out all inspection, surveillance and monitoring procedures; providing definitions; providing for enforcement of violations; providing an appeal process; and generally relating to illicit discharge and connections. Attachments: O-38-21 Staff Report O-38-21 Fiscal Impact Note O-38-21 First Reader O-38-21 -Amendments 1-15 - Savidge Public Works Director Johnson was present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Arnett, and Alderwoman Tierney were present and addressed the committee. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably O-38-21. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay O-1-22 Fire Prevention Code - Sprinkler Systems - For the purpose of requiring property owners to install sprinkler systems; encouraging property owners to solicit bids from licensed minority business enterprises; identifying loan eligibility requirements under the sprinkler assistance revolving fund; clarifying costs that may be funded; establishing a loan amount; identifying loan repayment criteria; setting a date for sprinkler installation compliance; identifying the responsibility of applicable property owners; identifying the appropriate body for appeals; and generally relating to the Fire Prevention Code. Attachments: O-1-22 First Reader O-1-22 Staff Report O-1-22 Fiscal Impact Note O-1-22 Fire Dept Letter of Support O-1-22 Amendment 1 - Savidge, Tierney O-1-22 Amendment 2 - Arnett Alderwoman Tierney, and Alderman Arnett were present and addressed the committee. Fire Chief Remaley, Fire Protection Engineer Ruth, and Chief of Code City of Annapolis Page 4 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting February 16, 2022 Minutes Enforcement Menassa, were present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably O-1-22. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay O-3-22 New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility Corporation - Lease Agreement - For the purpose of approving the lease for certain City-owned property within the City of Annapolis between New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility Corporation and the City of Annapolis; and matters generally relating to said Lease Agreement. Attachments: O-3-22 First Reader O-3-22 Exhibit B Small Cell Guidelines O-3-22 Staff Report O-3-22 Fiscal Impact Note O-3-22 Amendment 1 - Tierney Alderwoman Tierney was present and addressed the committee. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend as amended O-3-22. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay O-7-22 Rental Operator’s License - For the purpose of clarifying the eligibility requirements for a short-term rental operator’s license; providing certain definitions; making technical corrections; and generally relating to a rental operator’s license. Attachments: O-7-22 First Reader O-7-22 Staff Report O-7-22 Fiscal Impact Note Alderwoman Tierney, and Alderman Arnett, were present and addressed the committee. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably O7-22. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay City of Annapolis Page 5 Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting February 16, 2022 Minutes O-8-22 Alcoholic Beverages - The Market House - For the purpose of modifying the types of alcoholic beverages that may be consumed on the Market House premises. Attachments: O-8-22 First Reader O-8-22 Staff Report O-8-22 Fiscal Impact Note O-8-22 ABCB Recommendation Alderwoman Tierney was present and addressed the committee. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably O-8-22. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1- Alderman Gay 3. General Discussion Update from the from Economic Development Manager Stephen Rice and Small and Minority Business Enterprise Liaison Hope Stewart Economic Development Manager Rice was present and provided the committee with the following updates: 14 new businesses, vacancy rates, ribbon cutting in January, Inclusive Ventures Program, and Webinar Wednesdays. Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Teekia Green City Council Associate City of Annapolis Page 6