Rules and City Government Committee
Regular MeetingAnnapolis, MD · July 14, 2020
Minutes
City of Annapolis
160 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
4:00 PM
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Rules & City Government Committee
Rules & City Government Standing Committee Meeting July 14, 2020
Committee Minutes
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)
Add O-34-19, O-39-19
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda as amended.
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett
4. Business before Committee
a. Approval of Minutes
RCG07.02.2 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting
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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
5. Legislation before Committee
CA-1-20 Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability - For the purpose
of establishing the position of Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability;
defining qualificationsDUTIES and responsibilities, providing for certain terms of
employment and compensation, providing for a line of authority, updating the powers
and duties of the City Manager, and generally related to the Deputy City Manager.
O-20-20 Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability - For the purpose
of establishing the position of Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability;
providing for certain terms of employment and compensation; clarifying duties and
responsibilities; transferring certain environmental programs and activities, and
generally related to establishing the Deputy City Manager for Resilience and
Sustainability position.
O-10-20 Zoning Code Applications - Written Notification Requirement - For
the purpose of increasing the distance for sending written notification to
abuttingNEARBY property owners for Planned Developments, Major Subdivisions,
and Major Site Design applications.
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O-18-20 Institutions for the Care of the Aged - For the purpose of adding Institutions
for the Care of the Aged as a permitted use in the PM2 Professional Mixed Office
Park district; and establishing bulk regulations subject to specific standards for
Institutions for the Care of the Aged.
Planning and Zoning Director Nash was present and answered questions from the
committee.
Rec Fav
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
O-24-20 Deadline for Absentee Ballots - For the purpose of changing the deadline for
the timeliness of absentee ballots for City of Annapolis elections.
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
O-25-20 Conveyance of City-Owned Rights-of-Way at Newtowne 20 - For the
purpose of approving the conveyance of City-owned rights-of-way within the
Newtowne 20 neighborhood; 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 matters generally relating to said
conveyance.
City Manager Jarrell was present 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
O-27-20 Other Excluded Service Employees - For the purpose of providing policies
and practices concerning other excluded service employees, including
full-timeEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND temporary, and grant-funded
employees; providing definitions; and generally relating to contractualOTHER
EXCLUDED SERVICE employees.
R-17-20 Annual Statement of Performance Standards - For the purpose of approving
the annual performance statements filed by City agencies and departments.
R-34-20 Community Development Block Grant Program - 2020 Amended
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Citizen Participation Plan - For the purpose of adopting an Amended Citizen
Participation Plan as it relates to the administration of the Community Planning and
Development programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
R-35-20 2021 Election - For the purpose of authorizing the City of Annapolis to contract
with the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections to administer the City of Annapolis
Primary and General Elections that will take place on September 21, 2021 and
November 2, 2021, respectively; and providing for the option of voting by mail as
may be mutually agreed to by the City of Annapolis Board of Supervisors of Elections
and the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
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-34-19 Planning and Zoning - Appeal Procedures - For the purpose of clarifying the
procedures governing an appeal of a decision of the Planning and Zoning Director;
making stylistic changes; and generally related to appeal procedures.
New Amendment 6:
Strike lines 41 down through 44 and substitute “An appeal may be taken to the Board
of Appeals by a person aggrieved, or by an officer, department, board or bureau of
the City aggrieved by a decision of the Planning and Zoning Director other than the
issuance of a misdemeanor citation.”
Alderman Arnett moved to Recommend Favorably-Amendment New Amendment
6:
Strike lines 41 down through 44 and substitute “An appeal may be taken to the
Board of Appeals by a person aggrieved, or by an officer, department, board or
bureau of the City aggrieved by a decision of the Planning and Zoning Director
other than the issuance of a misdemeanor citation.”
. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett
Amendment
Strike Amendment 5, renumber Amendment 6 to Amendment 5
Alderman Savidge moved to Strike Amendment 5, renumber Amendment 6 to
Amendment 5. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett
City Manager Jarrell, Planning and Zoning Director Nash, City Attorney Lyles, and
Assistant City Attorney Leonard were present and answered questions from the
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committee.
Alderman Arnett moved to recommend with amendments. Seconded. A roll call
vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett
O-39-19 Accessory Dwelling Units - For the purpose of allowing accessory dwelling
units in all zoning districts that allow single-family detached dwellings; establishing use
requirements for accessory dwelling units; adding certain definitions; making stylistic
changes; and generally related to accessory dwelling units.
Motion to change from 800 ft to 625 ft
Alderman Savidge 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 Gay, Planning and Zoning Director Nash, Alderwoman Tierney, and City
Attorney Lyles were present and answered questions from the committee.
Motion to accept amendments 1-5
Withdraw Amendment 6
Alderman Savidge moved to postpone. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken.
The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett
6. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at
6:41 p.m.
Teekia Green
City Council Associate
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Agenda
City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester
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Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Agenda - Final
Rules & City Government Committee
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
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
RCG07.02.20 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting
Attachments: RCG07.02.20
5. Legislation before Committee
CA-1-20 Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability - For the purpose
of establishing the position of Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability;
defining qualifications and responsibilities, providing for certain terms of employment
and compensation, providing for a line of authority, updating the powers and duties of
the City Manager, and generally related to the Deputy City Manager.
Attachments: CA-1-20 Deputy City Manager First Reader.pdf
CA-1-20 Staff Report.pdf
CA-1-20 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
CA-1-20 Staff Report with proposed amendments 6-3-20.pdf
CA-1-20 Amendments 1-8, Buckley.pdf
Legislative History
5/11/20 City Council adopt on first reader
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Environmental Commission
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Environmental Matters Committee
5/26/20 City Council declare the public hearing closed
5/26/20 City Council declare the public hearing left open
6/8/20 City Council declare the public hearing left open
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6/22/20 City Council declare the public hearing closed
7/1/20 Finance Committee return without recommendation
7/9/20 Transportation Committee administered oath of office
O-20-20 Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability - For the purpose
of establishing the position of Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability;
providing for certain terms of employment and compensation; clarifying duties and
responsibilities; transferring certain environmental programs and activities, and generally
related to establishing the Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability
position.
Attachments: O-20-20 Deputy City Manager First Reader.pdf
O-20-20 Staff Report.pdf
O-20-20 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
O-20-20 Staff Report with proposed amendments 6-3-20.pdf
O-20-20 Amendments 1-5 Buckley.pdf
Legislative History
5/11/20 City Council adopt on first reader
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Transportation Committee
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Environmental Commission
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Environmental Matters Committee
5/26/20 City Council declare the public hearing left open
6/8/20 City Council declare the public hearing left open
6/22/20 City Council declare the public hearing closed
7/9/20 Transportation Committee administered oath of office
O-10-20 Zoning Code Applications - Written Notification Requirement - For the
purpose of increasing the distance for sending written notification to abutting property
owners for Planned Developments, Major Subdivisions, and Major Site Design
applications.
Attachments: O-10-20 Major Development Written Notification First Reader.pdf
O-10-20 Staff Report.pdf
O-10-20 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
O-10-20 PC Findings and Recommendations.pdf
Legislative History
3/9/20 City Council approve
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3/9/20 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
3/9/20 City Council refer to the Planning Commission
4/13/20 City Council declare the public hearing left open
4/27/20 City Council declare the public hearing closed
5/12/20 Rules & City Government postpone
Committee
6/9/20 Rules & City Government postpone
Committee
O-18-20 Institutions for the Care of the Aged - For the purpose of adding Institutions
for the Care of the Aged as a permitted use in the PM2 Professional Mixed Office
Park district; and establishing bulk regulations subject to specific standards for
Institutions for the Care of the Aged.
Attachments: O-18-20 Institutions for Care of the Aged First Reader.pdf
O-18-20 Staff Report.pdf
O-18-20 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
O-18-20 PC Findings and Recommendations.pdf
Legislative History
5/11/20 City Council adopt on first reader
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Planning Commission
5/11/20 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
5/26/20 City Council declare the public hearing left open
O-24-20 Deadline for Absentee Ballots - For the purpose of changing the deadline for the
timeliness of absentee ballots for City of Annapolis elections.
Attachments: O-24-20 Absentee Ballot Deadline First Reader.pdf
O-24-20 Staff Report.pdf
O-24-20 Staff Report Revised 6-18-20.pdf
O-24-20 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
Legislative History
6/22/20 City Council adopt on first reader
6/22/20 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
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O-25-20 Conveyance of City-Owned Rights-of-Way at Newtowne 20 - For the
purpose of approving the conveyance of City-owned rights-of-way within the
Newtowne 20 neighborhood; 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 matters generally relating to said
conveyance.
Attachments: O-25-20 Conveyance of City-Owned Rights-of-Way at Newtowne First Reader.pdf
O-25-20 Deed-CityGrantor-Newtowne20ROW-2020-06-10.docx
O-25-20 Exhibits A and B.pdf
O-25-20 Staff Report.pdf
Legislative History
6/22/20 City Council adopt on first reader
6/22/20 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare
6/22/20 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
O-27-20 Other Excluded Service Employees - For the purpose of providing policies and
practices concerning other excluded service employees, including full-time, temporary,
and grant-funded employees; providing definitions; and generally relating to contractual
employees.
Attachments: O-27-20 Other Excluded Service Employees First Reader.pdf
O-27-20 Staff Report.pdf
O-27-20 Other Excluded Service Employees w Redlined Buckley Amendments 1-10.pdf
O-27-20 Amendments 1-10 Mayor Buckley.pdf
Legislative History
6/22/20 City Council adopt on first reader
6/22/20 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
R-17-20 Annual Statement of Performance Standards - For the purpose of approving
the annual performance statements filed by City agencies and departments.
Attachments: R-17-20 Annual Performance Statements First Reader.pdf
R-17-20 Annual Statements of Performance Standards.pdf
R-17-20 Staff Report.pdf
R-17-20 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
Legislative History
2/24/20 City Council adopt on first reader
2/24/20 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
2/24/20 City Council declare the public hearing left open
3/9/20 City Council declare the public hearing closed
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3/10/20 Rules & City Government postpone
Committee
4/14/20 Rules & City Government postpone
Committee
5/26/20 City Council postpone
R-34-20 Community Development Block Grant Program - 2020 Amended
Citizen Participation Plan - For the purpose of adopting an Amended Citizen
Participation Plan as it relates to the administration of the Community Planning and
Development programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Attachments: R-34-20 Amended Citizen Participation Plan First Reader.pdf
R-34-20 Citizen Participation Plan Revised 6-22-20.docx
R-34-20 Staff Report.pdf
R-34-20 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
Legislative History
6/22/20 City Council adopt on first reader
6/22/20 City Council refer to the City Council
6/22/20 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
R-35-20 2021 Election - For the purpose of authorizing the City of Annapolis to contract
with the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections to administer the City of Annapolis
Primary and General Elections that will take place on September 21, 2021 and
November 2, 2021, respectively; and providing for the option of voting by mail as may
be mutually agreed to by the City of Annapolis Board of Supervisors of Elections and
the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
Attachments: R-35-20 2021 Elections Delegation First Reader.pdf
R-35-20 Staff Report.pdf
R-35-20 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
Legislative History
6/22/20 City Council adopt on first reader
6/22/20 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
6/22/20 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare
6. Adjournment
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