Rules and City Government Committee

City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 6, 2021 4:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Rules & City Government Committee Rules & City Government Standing Committee Meeting July 6, 2021 Committee Minutes Call To Order Chairwoman Finlayson called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Roll Call Present: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here) Alderman ]Arnett moved to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda. Seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett 1. Business and Miscellaneous Approval of Minutes RCG06.08.21 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Attachments: RCG06.08.21 Alderman Arnett moved to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett Appointments and reappointments to Committees AP-9-21 The Appointment of Haley Varner to the Planning Commission Attachments: Resume Appointment not present Alderman Arnett moved to postpone AP-9-21. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett 2. Legislation before Committee CA-1-21 Office of Community Services - Established - For the purpose of establishing the Office of Community Services; updating the powers and duties of the City Manager, and generally relating to the Office of Community Services. Attachments: CA-1-21 First Reader CA-1-21 Staff Report CA-1-21 Fiscal Impact Note City of Annapolis Page 2 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Meeting July 6, 2021 Committee Minutes City Manager Jarrell, and City Attorney Lyles, were present and answered questions from the Committee. Alderwoman Tierney was present and addressed the Committee. Chairwoman Finlayson would like to invite the Mayor's Office Staff to the next meeting to give an update on positions and programs. Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably CA-1-21. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett O-1-21 Bulk Regulations - R4 and R4-R Residential Zoning Districts - For the purpose of correcting conflicts in the bulk regulations table and the table notes related to attached single family and multifamily dwelling units. Attachments: O-1-21 First Reader O-1-21 Staff Report O-1-21 Fiscal Impact Note O-1-21 Staff Report to PC O-1-21 PC Findings and Recommendations O-1-21 SIGNED Planning and Zoning Director Nash, Alderman Gay, Rec Fav Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably O-1-21. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett O-4-21 Medical Cannabis Dispensaries - For the purpose of allowing medical cannabis dispensaries in certain zoning districts within the City of Annapolis; and adding a definition. Attachments: O-4-21 First Reader O-4-21 Zoning Districts Map O-4-21 Staff Report O-4-21 Fiscal Impact Note O-4-21 Staff Report to PC O-4-21 PC Findings and Recommendations O-4-21 Amendment 1 - Pindell Charles O-4-21 Amendment 2-3 - Gay 7-9-21 O-4-21 Map - 1000 ft buffer schools P-District Permitted City Attorney Lyles, and Assistant City Attorney Braithwaite, were present and City of Annapolis Page 3 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Meeting July 6, 2021 Committee Minutes answered questions from the Committee. Alderman Gay, and Alderman Paone, were present and addressed the Committee. Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably O-4-21. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett O-7-21 Short Term Rental Licenses - Conservation Districts - For the purpose of requiring special exception approval for a new non owner-occupied short term rental license in the R2-NC, C1, and C1-A conservation residence districts; requiring special exception approval for the transfer of any existing non owner-occupied short term rental license in the R2-NC, C1, and C1-A conservation residence districts; providing definitions; providing for the waiver of special exception approval for certain individuals; and generally related to short term rental licenses. Attachments: O-7-21 First Reader O-7-21 R2-NC, C1, and C1 A Map O-7-21 Staff Report - Amended 4-6-21 O-7-21 Fiscal Impact Note O-7-21 Staff Report to PC O-7-21 PC Findings and Recommendations O-7-21 Amendments 1-4 - Tierney Alderman Savidge Motion to Recommend Favorably-Failed for lack of second Alderwoman Tierney, and Alderman Gay, were present and addressed the Committee. Assistant City Attorney Braithwaite was present and answered questions from the Committee. Bruce Bereano, 191 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, was present and addressed the Committee. Alderman Arnett moved to recommend unfavorably O-7-21. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Finlayson and Arnett Nay: 1- Savidge O-8-21 Dwellings above nonresidential uses in the PM District - For the purpose of creating standards for dwellings permitted above the ground floor of nonresidential uses in the PM zoning district; and matters generally relating to regulation of such dwellings. City of Annapolis Page 4 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Meeting July 6, 2021 Committee Minutes Attachments: O-8-21 First Reader O-8-21 Staff Report O-8-21 Fiscal Impact Note O-8-21 Staff Report to PC O-8-21 PC Findings and Recommendations O-8-21 SIGNED Alderman Paone was present and addressed the Committee. Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably O-8-21. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett O-18-21 Municipal Elections - Canvassing - For the purpose of modifying the day on which the Board of Canvassers shall convene following all municipal elections. Attachments: O-18-21 First Reader O-18-21 Staff Report O-18-21 Fiscal Impact Note O-18-21 SIGNED Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably O-18-21. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett O-21-21 Public Ethics - Statement of Compliance - For the purpose of repealing the requirement to file a Statement of Compliance for certain individuals. Attachments: O-21-21 First Reader O-21-21 Staff Report O-21-21 Fiscal Impact Note O-21-21 SIGNED The Committee would like to invite Assistant City Attorney Leonard, and Kurt Riegel to the next Rules and City Government Committee. Assistant Attorney Braithwaite was present and answered questions from the Committee. Alderman Arnett moved to postpone O-21-21 until the next Rules and City Government Committee meeting. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Arnett Adjournment City of Annapolis Page 5 Rules & City Government Standing Committee Meeting July 6, 2021 Committee Minutes Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Teekia Green City Council Associate City of Annapolis Page 6