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Rules and City Government Committee

Regular Meeting

Annapolis, MD · July 9, 2019

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City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Minutes Tuesday, July 9, 2019 4:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Rules & City Government Committee Rules & City Government Standing Committee Minutes July 9, 2019 Committee 1. Call To Order Chairwoman Finlayson called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett 3. Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here) Alderman Arnett moved to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett 4. Business before Committee a. Approval of Minutes RCG06.11.1 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting 9 Alderman Arnett moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett b. Appointments and reappointments to Committees AP-59-18 The Appointment of Pegeen Townsend to the Ethics Commission Omsbudsman Raftovich was present and answered questions from the committee. Postpone until September meeting. Arnett moved to postpone. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett Alderman Savidge moved to reconsider. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett AP-109-19 The Appointment of Karma O’Neill to the Arts in Public Places Commission Omsbudsman Raftovich was present on behalf of the Appointment and answered questions from the committee. City of Annapolis Page 1 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Minutes July 9, 2019 Committee Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett AP-118-19 The Appointment of Roberto Veloso to the Civil Service Board Omsbudsman Raftovich was present on behalf of the appointment and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett 5. Legislation before Committee CA-7-19 City Clerk - For the purpose of removing the City Clerk from the supervision of the Mayor. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett O-23-19 Office of Law - City Clerk - For the purpose of transferring the City Clerk to the Office of Law; changing the appointing authority of the City Clerk; updating the duties of the City Attorney and the City Clerk; and making certain stylistic changes. City Manager Sutherland, and City Clerk Watkins Eldridge were present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Savidge moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett 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. Planning and Zoning Acting Director Nash City of Annapolis Page 2 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Minutes July 9, 2019 Committee Amendment #1 Page 2, Line 23, after "PREMISES" strike "UPON CONVICTION" Amendment #2 Page 3, line 10, strike "UNIT" and substitute "UNITS" Page 3, line 12, strike "UNIT" and substitute "UNITS" Amendment #3 Page 4, line 33, strike the text beginning with "NO RENTAL OPERATING.... Amendment 4 Page 6, line 8, after the period and before "UPON" insert "UPON RECEIPT OF A COMPLAINT UNDER THIS SECTION OR". Amendment #5 Page 6, line 23, after "SECTION" strike "UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE" and substitute "IS". Amendment #6 Page 7, line 33, after "DIRECTOR IS" strike "UPON CONVICTION". Amendment #7 Page 7, line 37, afer "OWNER" strike "UPON CONVICTION" Amendment #8 Page 8, line 15, after "OWNING" strike "OR RENTING". Amendment #9 p. 9 line 24, add "S" to "DWELLING UNIT" and change "is" to "are" 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". City of Annapolis Page 3 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Minutes July 9, 2019 Committee Jackie Sweetak, 26 South Street Julian Donnelly, 165 PG Chris Ledeaux, Mary Perdy, 739 Mills Way Megan Moore, Jason Brand, Alderman Arnett moved to Recommend Favorably-Amendment. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett Alderman Arnett moved to Continue. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett 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 6. Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m. Teekia Green City Council Associate City of Annapolis Page 4

Agenda

City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Agenda - Final Tuesday, July 9, 2019 4:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Rules & City Government Committee Rules & City Government Standing Committee Agenda - July 9, 2019 Committee 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 RCG06.11.19 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Attachments: RCG06.11.19 b. Appointments and reappointments to Committees AP-59-18 The Re-Appointment of Pegeen Townsend to the Ethics Commission Attachments: Corrected Cover Letter Application & Resume AP-109-19 The Appointment of Karma O’Neill to the Arts in Public Places Commission Attachments: Resume AP-118-19 The Appointment of Roberto Veloso to the Civil Service Board Attachments: Resume and Application 5. Legislation before Committee CA-7-19 City Clerk - For the purpose of removing the City Clerk from the supervision of the Mayor. Attachments: CA-7-19 City Clerk.docx CA-7-19 Staff Report and Fiscal Impact Note.pdf Legislative History 4/29/19 City Council adopt on first reader 4/29/19 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee 6/17/19 City Council declare the public hearing closed No one from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the charter amendment. Page 2 Printed on 7/9/2019 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Agenda - July 9, 2019 Committee Final O-23-19 Office of Law - City Clerk - For the purpose of transferring the City Clerk to the Office of Law; changing the appointing authority of the City Clerk; updating the duties of the City Attorney and the City Clerk; and making certain stylistic changes. Attachments: O-23-19 City Clerk First Reader.docx O-23-19 Staff Report and Fiscal Impact Note.pdf Legislative History 4/29/19 City Council adopt on first reader 4/29/19 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee 6/17/19 City Council declare the public hearing closed No one from the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. 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 Page 3 Printed on 7/9/2019 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Agenda - July 9, 2019 Committee Final 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. 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 Page 4 Printed on 7/9/2019 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Agenda - July 9, 2019 Committee 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 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 6. Adjournment 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 5 Printed on 7/9/2019

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