Nov. 21, 2014
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Alderman, Ward 5, Annapolis
912 Forest Drive
(office at K&B True Value)
410-268-3939 (office)
443-926-2399 (cell)
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Upcoming Events
Nov. 27
Thanksgiving
City Council Offices Closed
Nov. 29
Small Business Saturday
Shop & Support Local Businesses
Nov. 30
Grand Illumination
5:30 PM, Holiday tree lighting at Market Space
Dec. 4
Midnight Madness
Local businesses downtown stay open late for holiday shopping
Dec. 7 11 AM to 4 PM, First Sunday Arts Festival Holiday Edition
Dec. 11
Midnight Madness II
Local businesses downtown stay open late for holiday shopping
Dec. 13
6 PM, Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade
Dec. 18
11th Hour Local businesses downtown stay open late for holiday shopping
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The City Council will meet Monday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers.
News Since the Last Meeting Email
- State Delegates and Senators from Anne Arundel County will hold a Legislative Priorities Forum on December 4, 2014.
- Alderman Joe Budge provided additional Q&A about the legislation to purchase 110 Compromise Street (formerly Fawcetts).
- The mayor has continued to present his transition reports to the Council. You can see all the reports here.
Your Views
I welcome Annapolis City residents, particularly those from Ward 5, and other concerned individuals to offer me their views on issues or to discuss other concerns in person. Please contact me via email with your views or to set up a time to chat in my office at K&B True Value ( 912 Forest Drive).
Stay in Touch
I welcome your feedback and questions, and appreciate your help in reaching other Annapolis residents by to them. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Jared Littmann
Alderman, Ward 5, Annapolis
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
Agenda
The Annapolis City Council will meet on Monday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers. All Council meetings are available online through live streaming and broadcast on Comcast channel 99 and on Verizon channel 34. Below is a synopsis of the agenda. You can access the unabridged version here.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
PETITIONS, REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Reports by Committee
- Comments by the General Public
Early in each Council Meeting there is an opportunity for comments by the General Public. The public may comment on any subject that is not on the agenda for a Public Hearing. Comments during this time are limited to five
minutes per person.
Ceremonial Item
Jay Baldwin Citation
Comment: This citation is issued in memoriam of Mr. Baldwin for his service as Chairman of the Annapolis Planning Commission, his work to prevent commercial and residential development on waterfront property leading to many of our current maritime laws, his co-founding of the Eastport Civic Association, and his service as chairman of the Annapolis Conservancy Board, which led to the preservation of 200 wooded acres around the City.
AppointmentsRaegan Parker to the Annapolis Education Committee Comment: Ms. Parker is a Sophomore at Annapolis High School. She impressed the Housing Committee with her enthusiasm and public service spirit. I will vote in favor of this appointment.
Trudy McFall to the Annapolis Conservancy Board
Comment: This board is responsible for supervising the City's easements, which is a land use term for restrictions on property. Ms. McFall described to the Environmental Matters Committee her background in land use and familiarity with Annapolis government processes. I will vote in favor of this appointment.
Meg Hosmer to the Annapolis Conservancy Board Comment: Ms. Hosmer described to the Environmental Matters Committee that she is a local attorney with education and background in land use issues. I will vote in favor of this appointment.
Lon Powell to the Environmental Matters Commission Comment: Mr. Powell was unable to attend the Environmental Matters Committee meeting to describe his qualifications. This appointment is tentatively rescheduled for December 8.
Confirmation of Michael Morris as Recreation & Parks Director Comment: The mayor named Mr. Morris to replace Brian Woodward, who resigned earlier this year for personal reasons. The administration just provided Mr. Morris's name and information to the Council yesterday. No Council committee has reviewed Mr. Morris's qualifications. I am not presently prepared to consider this appointment on Monday. If you have any personal knowledge of Mr. Morris, I welcome your input and opinion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
R-37-14 The City Budget Process - For the purpose of transitioning to a new budget process for the development and preparation of the Fiscal Year 2016 City Budget
Sponsors: Arnett, Pfeiffer, Paone and Pantelides
O-31-14 Technical Corrections to the Zoning Code - For the purpose of amending sections of Title 2, Title 20, and Title 21 to be consistent with the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Sponsor: Budge
O-33-14 Revisions to the City Code Designating the Risk Management
Responsibility to the City of Annapolis Finance Department -
For the purpose of amending the provisions of the City Code to reflect that Risk
Management responsibility is designated to the City of Annapolis
Finance Department.
Sponsor: Pantelides
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
SECOND READERS
Comment: Typically, I offer an inclination of how I intend to vote on a matter and invite you to state whether you agree or disagree before the vote so that I may consider your point of view.
O-7-14 City Budget: Referrals to the Financial Advisory Commission and City Grants to Non-Profit Organizations -
For the purpose of authorizing the referral of the annual operating budget and capital budget with the capital improvement program to the Financial Advisory Commission upon introduction of the ordinances before the City Council; revising City standards for making operating and/or capital grants to non-profit organizations; and the reporting process for recipients of operating and /or capital grants.
Sponsors: Littmann and Pantelides
Comment: The Council postponed consideration of this Ordinance so that the Rules Committee could consider it before the full Council does so. The Rules Committee meeting was postponed again, so consideration of this legislation will be postponed to December 8.
O-29-14 Lease of City Property: Boat Shows in Spring 2015 -
For the purpose of authorizing a lease of certain municipal property located in the areas of Susan Campbell Park, Annapolis City Donner Parking Lot, Ego Alley Water Space, and Old City Recreation Center and other property and water locations as described in the lease to CRUISERS UNIVERSITY, INC., t/a Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, in April 2015, to conduct boat shows.
Sponsors: Pantelides and Littmann
Comment: The Environmental Matters Committee considered this legislation, which contains an amendment to the lease between the City and the Boat Shows, and voted favorably on it. The lease provides for an increase in shared receipt revenue from 25 to 30%, contains requirements for recycling collection in addition to trash, and provides for increased audit mechanisms by the City. Pending consideration of contrary viewpoints from you or my colleagues, I intend to vote in favor of this legislation.
R-35-14 Special Event Applications III - For the purpose of authorizing City Council approval of selected special events per R-14-12, implementing a moratorium on administrative approvals for events at City Dock; designating specific dates for the sale of merchandise in the Historic District in conjunction with only the approved special events; and the reimbursement of full fees to the City for the cost associated with the other approved events.
Comment: This legislation only permits the First Sunday Art Festivals - Holiday Edition on December 7, 2014. Pending consideration of contrary viewpoints from you or my colleagues, I intend to vote in favor of this legislation.
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FIRST READERS
First Reader is a bill's formal introduction to the Council for consideration. Generally, I will vote in favor of a bill on First Reader, even if I disagree with it, so that the bill may be heard and discussed by the Council and the public.
O-35-14 For the purpose of amending the membership qualifications of the Planning Commission so that at least one member has a working knowledge in the fields of forest conservation and environmental matters.
Sponsor: Littmann
O-36-14 For the purpose of amending the membership qualifications of the Building Board of Appeals so that at least one member has a working knowledge in the fields of forest conservation and environmental matters.
Sponsor: Littmann
O-37-14 Lease of City Property to Chesapeake Children's Museum - For thepurpose of approving a lease between the City of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Children's Museum for a portion of the City-owned building located at 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, Maryland; and all other matters related to said lease with the Chesapeake Children's Museum.
Sponsors: Pantelides
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BUSINESS AND MISCELLANEOUS
For the purpose of referring O-32-14 and R-38-14 to the Planning Commission
O-32-14 Forest Conservation Requirements and Standards in the City of Annapolis - For the purpose of adopting requirements and standards for forest conservation in the City of Annapolis; providing forest stand delineation and forest conservation plan requirements; providing exceptions to Chapter 17.13 of the City Code; providing for variance procedures; and all other matters generally relating to forest conservation in the City of Annapolis.
Sponsors: Littmann, Arnett and Pantelides
R-38-14 Forest Conservation Act Fees and Fines - For the purpose of setting fees and fines associated with the City's Forest Conservation Act set forth in Chapter 17.13 of the City Code.
Sponsors: Littmann and Arnett
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