Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAnnapolis, MD · July 3, 2019
Minutes
City of Annapolis
160 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
10:30 AM
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Finance Committee
Finance Committee Standing Committee Meeting July 3, 2019
Minutes
1. Call To Order
Chairman Arnett called the meeting to order at 10:38 a.m.
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
3. Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here)
Add any SA's presented by the Finance Department
Alderwoman Finlayson moved to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda as
amended. The motion carried by the following vote
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
4. Business before Committee
a. Approval of Minutes
FC06.17.19 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting
Alderwoman Finlayson moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was
taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
Supplemental Appropriations
SA-1-20 Office of Environmental Policy
Revenue: DNR Grant $10,000 Expenditure: Contract Services $10,000
Office of Environmental Policy Director Guild was present and answered questions
from the committee.
Alderman Paone moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
SA-2-20 Office of Emergency Management Department - Grants
Revenue: FY 16 SHSP HazMat Team $60,000 Expenditure: Supplies and Other
$60,000
Department of the Office of Emergency Management Deputy Mandell was present
and answered questions from the committee.
Alderman Paone moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
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6. Legislation before Committee
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.
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.
This Ordinance was Continue
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.
No action taken
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.
No action taken
7. General Discussion
ID-507-19 Update from the Finance Department
Finance Director Dickinson was present and addressed the committee.
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8. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at
12:08 p.m.
Teekia Green
City Council Associate
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Agenda
City of Annapolis
160 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Agenda - Final
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
10:30 AM
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Finance Committee
Finance Committee Standing Committee Agenda - July 3, 2019
Final
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
FC06.17.19 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting
Attachments: FC06.17.19
5. Legislation before Committee
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
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
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Final
6/17/19 City Council declare the public hearing closed
O-26-19:
Tracy Tisher, (sign up sheet)
( name and address) - Sign up sheet 316 Burnside Street, Annapolis,
Maryland 21401.
Jason Brand, (sign up sheet)
Monique (Lock - sign up sheet) 3209 4 Church Circle, Annapolis,
Maryland 21401. - petition
Deborah (Last Name), 160 and 185 Green Street, Annapolis,
Maryland 21401.
(Lady) 303 Washington Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.
Paul Fore, 921 Boucher Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.
Megan Moore, 86 Charles Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Sean Shavers, (sign up sheet - Address)
Judy Jones, (sign up sheets)
Jacky (sign up sheet) 26 South Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Elizabeth Clair Conger, 6 Pinkney Street , Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Dan (Tape- Last name)16 Thompson Street, Annapolis, Maryland
21401.
Mortie ( tape ) 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.
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
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
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Finance Committee Standing Committee Agenda - July 3, 2019
Final
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
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
6. General Discussion
ID-507-19 Update from the Finance Department
Legislative History
6/5/19 Finance Committee amendment(s) approved
6/5/19 Finance Committee amendment(s) approved
7. Adjournment
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