Transportation Committee

City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Minutes Tuesday, March 17, 2015 6:30 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Transportation Committee Transportation Committee Standing Committee Minutes March 17, 2015 1. Call To Order Chairman Budge called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. Roll Call Present: 2- Alderman Kirby and Alderman Budge Absent: 1- Alderman Pfeiffer 2. Legislation before Committee R-6-15 Filing of Grant Application with the Maryland Transit Administration - For the purpose of authorizing the filing of an application with the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation for a Sections 5303, 5304, 5307, 5309, 5310, 5311, 5316, and/or 5317 grants under the Federal Transit Act for a total amount of $1,617,093 ($1,103,711 for transit operations; $315,000 capital grant for transit vehicle maintenance; and $198,382 for paratransit operating assistance). Attachments: R-6-15.docx R-6-15 Staff Report.docx Sample MTA Resolution.pdf Transit Grant Comparision.pdf R-6-15 Signed.pdf Senior Transportation Planner Duah gave a presentation on the legislation, and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Kirby moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 2- Alderman Kirby and Alderman Budge Absent: 1- Alderman Pfeiffer R-3-15 The Parking Authorities Act - For the purpose of respectfully requesting that the Maryland General Assembly amend Section 18-103 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland so that the Parking Authorities Act shall be applicable to the City of Annapolis. City of Annapolis Page 1 Transportation Committee Standing Committee Minutes March 17, 2015 Attachments: R-3-15 Parking Authority.doc R-3-15 Staff Report.docx R-3-15 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf Finance Committee Amendment to R-3-15.docx Senate Bill 540 House Bill 809 Rules Committee Approved Amendments to R.docx R-3-15 TB Recommendation.pdf Ombusman Agee gave a presentation on the legislation, and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Kirby moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 2- Alderman Kirby and Alderman Budge Absent: 1- Alderman Pfeiffer O-9-15 Transportation Board Quorum - For the purpose of establishing a quorum of the Transportation Board as a simple majority of the sworn members. Attachments: O-9-15 Transportation Board Quorum.docx O-9-15 Staff Report.docx O-9-15 Fiscal Impact.pdf O-9-15 Rules Amendment.docx O-9-15 Transportation Board Recommendation.pdf O-9-15_Signed.pdf Alderman Budge gave a presentation on the legislation. Robert Eades, 32 Pleasant Street, Annapolis Maryland 21401 representing the Taxicab Driver's Association was present, and spoke on the legislation. Alderman Kirby moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 2- Alderman Kirby and Alderman Budge Absent: 1- Alderman Pfeiffer Alderman Kirby moved to recommend with the following Amendment. Amendment #1 Page 3, Section D, Number 1, Line 33 A Quorum, Comprises a simple majority of the sworn members, or 5 whichever is greater, and such a quorum is necessary to conduct business. . Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 2- Alderman Kirby and Alderman Budge Absent: 1- Alderman Pfeiffer City of Annapolis Page 2 Transportation Committee Standing Committee Minutes March 17, 2015 R-4-15 The Annotated Code of Maryland Public Utilities Article Definitions of Taxicab and Provision of Taxicab Services - For the purpose of respectfully requesting that the Maryland General Assembly amend Sections 1-101 and 10-101 of the Public Utilities Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to incorporate the use of a software application, digital wireless network or digital telecommunications capable device in the context of regulating the provision of taxicab services in the City of Annapolis. Attachments: R-4-15 State Taxicab Definitions.doc R-4-15 Staff Report.docx R-4-15 Fiscal Impact.pdf R-4-15 TB Recommendation.pdf Robert Eades, 32 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 was present and spoke on the legislation. Alderman Kirby moved to postpone. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 2- Alderman Kirby and Alderman Budge Absent: 1- Alderman Pfeiffer 3. Business before Committee Approval of Minutes TC021215 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Attachments: February 12, 2015 Alderman Kirby moved to approve. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 2- Alderman Kirby and Alderman Budge Absent: 1- Alderman Pfeiffer 5. Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Cyndi Gaines City Council Associate City of Annapolis Page 3