Rules and City Government Committee

City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Minutes Tuesday, March 1, 2016 5:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Rules & City Government Committee Rules & City Government Standing Committee Minutes March 1, 2016 Committee 1. Call To Order Chairman Arnett called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m. Roll Call Present: 3- Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Arnett Legislation before Committee R-04-16 Public Approval - For the purpose of providing public approval pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in connection with the issuance and sale by the by the Public Finance Authority (the “Authority”), a commission created pursuant to Sections 66.0301, 66.0303 and 66.0304 of the Wisconsin Statutes, of its Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds (St. John's College Project) Series 2016 in one or more series (the “Series 2016 Bonds”), in a principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 with respect to St. John’s College Annapolis Facilities. Attachments: R-4-16 StJohnsCollege Revenue Bonds.docx R-4-16 Notice of Public Hearing StJohnsCollege.docx R-4-16 Staff Report.pdf R-4-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf R-4-16 FAC Recommendation.pdf R-4-16 Signed.pdf Finance Director Miller gave an introduction on the legislation and answered questions from the committee. Robert Doory, 100 light Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 representing Miles & Stockbridge P.C. was present gave a presentation on the resolution and answered questions from the committee. Alderwoman Finlayson moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Kirby was present and spoke on the Jurisdictional Agreement. Aye: 3- Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Arnett 2. Business before Committee Approval of Minutes RCG020916 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Attachments: RCG02.09.16 Alderwoman Finlayson moved to approve. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 3- Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Arnett City of Annapolis Page 1 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Minutes March 1, 2016 Committee 3. Legislation before Committee II O-03-16 Stevens, Incorporated Lease of 142 Dock Street - For the purpose of approving the lease for certain City-owned property located at 142 Dock Street; and matters generally relating to said lease. Attachments: O-3-16 StevensInc-142Randall-RenewalLease-2015-12-07.docx O-3-16 Staff Report.docx O-3-16 Lease 1821-11-01.pdf O-3-16 RenewalLease 1920-11-20.pdf O-3-16 ConfirmLease 1925-02-25.pdf O-3-16 Summary of Stevens Lease History.docx O-3-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf O-3-16 TItle Report O-3-16 Signed.pdf Assistant Attorney Leonard gave a presentation on the legislation and answered questions from the committee. Alderwoman Finlayson moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 3- Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Arnett O-09-16 Removing Members of Boards and Commissions - For the purpose of providing a formal process for the removal of appointed members of City boards and commissions for cause. Attachments: O-9-16 Removing Members of Boards and Commissions.docx O-9-16 Staff Report.docx O-9-16 Fiscal Impact.pdf O-9-16 MAB Recommendation.pdf O-9-16 Rules Proposed Amendments.docx O-9-16 Budge Arnett Proposed Amendments.docx O-9-16 Littmann Proposed Amendments.docx Assistant City Attorney Leonard was present to answer questions from the committee. Alderwoman Finlayson moved to recommend with the following Amendments: Amendment # 1 On Page 3, line 17, add: new number 5 and insert: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY REINSTATE THE MEMBER UPON APPEAL IF IT DETERMINES THE ACTION APPROPRIATE. Add: THE MEMBER MUST APPEAL TO THE COUNCIL WITHIN 30 DAYS. Amendment # 2 On page 3, line 30 re-label: C Insert: 1 and renumber consecutively. Amendment # 3 On Page 3, Line 31 strike: SECTION and insert: PARAGRAPH B Amendment # 4 On page 2, line 31, insert following as Paragraph f and renumber City of Annapolis Page 2 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Minutes March 1, 2016 Committee following paragraphs. f. HOLDING MORE POSITIONS THAN ARE PERMITTED BY SECTION 2.04.040 OF THE ANNAPOLIS CITY CODE. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 3- Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Arnett Alderwoman Finlayson moved to recommend with proposed the Rules and City Government amendments. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 3- Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Arnett 4. Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Cyndi Gaines City Council Associate City of Annapolis Page 3