Rules and City Government Committee
Regular MeetingAnnapolis, MD · February 4, 2022
Minutes
City of Annapolis
160 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Meeting Minutes
Friday, February 4, 2022
1:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Rules & City Government Committee
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Committee Minutes
Call To Order
Interim Chairwoman Finlayson called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 3- Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Arnett and Alderwoman Finlayson
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- Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Arnett and Alderwoman Finlayson
1. Business and Miscellaneous
Election of Chairman Pursuant to City Code Section 2.16.120
Alderman Arnett moved to approve the nomination of Alderwoman Finlayson
to serve as the Chairman of the Rules and City Government Committee from
Friday, February 4, 2022 thru Friday, February 3, 2023. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Arnett and Alderwoman Finlayson
Appointments and Re-Appointments
AP-15-22 The Appointment of Thomas Sfakiyanudis to the Planning Commission
Attachments: Resume
Thomas Sfakiyandis, 1301 Poplar Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401, was present
and answered questions from the committee.
Planning Commission Vice Chair Bob Waldman, 100 Poplar Avenue, Annapolis,
MD 21401, was present and addressed the committee.
Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably AP-15-22. Seconded. A roll
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Arnett and Alderwoman Finlayson
AP-16-22 The Appointment of Jim Martin to the Arts in Public Places Commission
Attachments: Application
Alderman Arnett moved to postpone AP-16-22 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- Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Arnett and Alderwoman Finlayson
AP-17-22 The Appointment of Teresa Davies to the Planning Commission
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Attachments: Resume
Teresa Davies, 1013 Poplar Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, was present and
answered questions from the committee.
Planning Commission Vice Chair Bob Waldman, 100 Poplar Avenue, Annapolis,
MD 21401, was present and addressed the committee.
Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably AP-17-22. Seconded. A roll
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Arnett and Alderwoman Finlayson
2. Legislation before Committee
Ordinances
O-37-21 Exempt Service - Position Classification Update - For the purpose of
removing the Development/Events Specialist position from the Exempt Service
position classifications.
Attachments: O-37-21 First Reader
O-37-21 Staff Report
O-37-21 Fiscal Impact Note
City Manager Jarrell, and Human Resources Manager Hopkins were present and
answered questions from the committee.
Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably O-37-21. Seconded. A roll
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Arnett and Alderwoman Finlayson
O-3-22 New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility Corporation -
Lease Agreement - For the purpose of approving the lease for certain
City-owned property within the City of Annapolis between New Cingular
Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility Corporation and the City of
Annapolis; and matters generally relating to said Lease Agreement.
Attachments: O-3-22 First Reader
O-3-22 AT&T-SmallCellsMasterLeaseAgmt-FINAL-2021-06-02
O-3-22 Exhibit B Small Cell Guidelines
O-3-22 Staff Report
O-3-22 Fiscal Impact Note
O-3-22 Amendment 1 - Tierney
Assistant City Attorney Leonard, City Manager Jarrell, Chief of Code
Enforcement Menassa, and City Attorney Lyles were present and answered
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questions from the committee.
Alderwoman Tierney was present and addressed the committee.
Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably O-3-22 with amendment.
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Arnett and Alderwoman Finlayson
O-7-22 Rental Operator’s License - For the purpose of clarifying the eligibility
requirements for a short-term rental operator’s license; providing certain
definitions; making technical corrections; and generally relating to a rental
operator’s license.
Attachments: O-7-22 First Reader
O-7-22 Staff Report
O-7-22 Fiscal Impact Note
City Attorney Lyles and Chief of Code Enforcement Menassa were present and
answered questions from the committee.
Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably O-7-22. Seconded. A roll
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Arnett and Alderwoman Finlayson
Adjournment
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at
1:48 p.m.
Teekia Green
City Council Associate
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Agenda
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Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Rules & City Government Committee
Friday, February 4, 2022 1:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Virtual Meeting
Call To Order
Alderwoman Finlayson, Interim Chair
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here)
1. Business and Miscellaneous
Election of Chairman Pursuant to City Code Section 2.16.120
Appointments and Re-Appointments
AP-15-22 The Appointment of Thomas Sfakiyanudis to the Planning Commission
Attachments: Resume
AP-16-22 The Appointment of Jim Martin to the Arts in Public Places Commission
Attachments: Application
AP-17-22 The Appointment of Teresa Davies to the Planning Commission
Attachments: Resume
2. Legislation before Committee
Ordinances
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O-37-21 Exempt Service - Position Classification Update - For the purpose of
removing the Development/Events Specialist position from the Exempt Service
position classifications.
Attachments: O-37-21 First Reader
O-37-21 Staff Report
O-37-21 Fiscal Impact Note
O-3-22 New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility Corporation -
Lease Agreement - For the purpose of approving the lease for certain
City-owned property within the City of Annapolis between New Cingular Wireless
PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility Corporation and the City of Annapolis; and
matters generally relating to said Lease Agreement.
Attachments: O-3-22 First Reader
O-3-22 Exhibit B Small Cell Guidelines
O-3-22 Staff Report
O-3-22 Fiscal Impact Note
O-3-22 Amendment 1 - Tierney
O-7-22 Rental Operator’s License - For the purpose of clarifying the eligibility
requirements for a short-term rental operator’s license; providing certain definitions;
making technical corrections; and generally relating to a rental operator’s license.
Attachments: O-7-22 First Reader
O-7-22 Staff Report
O-7-22 Fiscal Impact Note
Adjournment
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