Environmental Matters Committee

City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Environmental Matters Committee Environmental Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting October 21, 2020 Minutes 1. Call To Order Chairman Savidge called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: 3- Alderman Savidge, Alderman Tierney and Alderman Arnett 3. Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here) Alderman Arnett moved to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Savidge, Alderman Tierney and Alderman Arnett 4. Business before Committee a. Approval of Minutes ENV09.16.20 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Alderman Arnett moved to approve the regular meeting minutes. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Savidge, Alderman Tierney and Alderman Arnett b. Appointments and reappointments to Committees AP-7-20 The Appointment of Robert Shapiro to the Board of Port Wardens Robert Shapiro was present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably AP-7-20. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Savidge, Alderman Tierney and Alderman Arnett AP-41-20 The Re-Appointment of Trudy McFall to the Annapolis Conservancy Board Ombudsman Raftovich was present in the place of Trudy McFall and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably AP-41-20. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Savidge, Alderman Tierney and Alderman Arnett AP-42-20 The Re-Appointment of Meg Hosmer to the Annapolis Conservancy Board Ombudsman Raftovich was present in the place of Meg Hosmer and answered questions from the committee. City of Annapolis Page 1 Environmental Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting October 21, 2020 Minutes Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably AP-42-20. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Alderman Savidge, Alderman Tierney and Alderman Arnett c. ID-274-20 Developmental Update: Planning and Zoning Director Dr. Sally Nash Planning and Zoning Director Nash was present and provided the committee with an update. 5. Legislation before Committee 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. Alderman Arnett moved to postpone O-21-20 until the next Environmental Matters Committee meeting and would like input from the Department of Public Works as well as Planning & Zoning. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Absent: 1- Alderman Tierney 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. Alderman Arnett moved to postpone O-22-20 until the next Environmental Matters Committee meeting and would like input from the Department of Public Works as well as Planning & Zoning. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Absent: 1- Alderman Tierney 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. Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably O-32-20. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett City of Annapolis Page 2 Environmental Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting October 21, 2020 Minutes Absent: 1- Alderman Tierney R-17-20 Annual Statement of Performance Standards - For the purpose of approving the annual performance statements filed by City agencies and departments. Assistant City Manager Farrow was present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Arnett moved to postpone R-17-20. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Absent: 1- Alderman Tierney 6. General Discussion Office of Environmental Policy Director Guild was present and provided the committee with an update. 7. Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m. Teekia Green City Council Associate City of Annapolis Page 3