Feb. 7, 2015
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Alderman, Ward 5, Annapolis
912 Forest Drive
(office at K&B True Value)
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Upcoming Events
Feb. 16
- Tuesday, February 16 - Green Drinks Annapolis, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Pussers Caribbean Grille, Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, 80 Compromise Street | Information
Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Back Creek Conservancy Friendraiser, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Seafarers Yacht Club, 301 Chester Avenue | Information
Thursday, Feb. 18
- Talk by Donald Boesch, PhD: Climate Change Science and Policy, 7 p.m., Annapolis Friends Meeting House, 351 Dubois Road. Dr. Donald Boesch is a Professor of Marine Science and President of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Cosponsored by Climate Stewards of Greater Annapolis and the Maryland Climate Coalition. Free and open to the public
For details of City Council events click here.
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The City Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. More information is below.
My analysis of the agenda is below.
Updates Since the Last Meeting
1. Marc Rodriguez has joined my team as Legislation Intern to assist with identifying and addressing issues in Ward 5, especially those affecting the Hispanic and Latino population. Read more.
2. If you were worried that Annapolis could face Flint-like water issues, then read this. My interpretation is that Annapolis does not face this risk.
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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Special Meeting of the City Council
Agenda
The Annapolis City Council will meet on Monday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers. All Council meetings are available online through live streaming and broadcast on Comcast channels 99 or 100 and on Verizon channel 34. Below is a synopsis of the agenda. You can access the unabridged version here.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Mission Barbecue
City Council Citations for Midshipmen Action Group (MAG), City of Annapolis Department of Public Works, City of Annapolis Office of Emergency Management, Annapolis Fire Department, and City of Annapolis Police Department for actions taken during the Blizzard of January 2016
MARTHA WOOD LEADERSHIP AWARD
Annapolis Lions Club
PETITIONS, REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. HACA Quarterly Report
B. Reports by Committee
C. 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.
REAPPOINTMENTS
Reappointment of Acting Director of Human Resources
The Reappointment of Constance Werner Ramirez, Theodore Mack, William Jeffery Holland, Karen Wilcox Engelke, and Alma Cropper to the Heritage-Historic Markers Commission
The Reappointment of Carol Kelly, Robert Eades, and Christopher Aiken to the Transportation Board
BUSINESS AND MISCELLANEOUS
GT-09-16 Transfer from Roof Repair Program Transfer to Indoor Firing Range - APDComment: Requested transfer of $43k to complete the firing range project.
GT-10-16 Transfer from Community Grants Unallocated Transfer to We Care Winter Relief
Comment: Requested transfer of $5k.
GT-11-16 Transfer From CDBG Program Income Transfer To Light House Permanent Supportive Housing, Stanton Center Rehabilitation, Funding for Public Services, and AdministrationComment: Requested transfer of $134,000 from the HUD-funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) account to ongoing projects that were previously approved by the City Council. The HUD funds exceed budgeted disbursements so the allocations could be / are increased.
GT-12-16 Transfer from Parking Meter Replacement Transfer to City Dock Infrastructure
Note: The title of this transfer is the reverse of the transfer sought. It appears to be an error for which I am seeking clarification.
Comment: Requested transfer of $120k to cover the cost of 12 multi-space meters for the City Dock area.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
O-01-16 Amendment No. 1 to Annapolis Maritime Museum, Inc. Lease Agreement - For the purpose of approving an Amendment No. 1 to the Lease for certain City-owned property to the Annapolis Maritime Museum, Inc.; and matters generally relating to said lease.
Sponsors: Pantelides, Finlayson, Arnett
O-02-16 Amending the Composition of the Maritime Advisory Board - For the purpose of replacing the Chair of the Annapolis Conservancy Board with a representative of the maritime industry to serve on the Maritime Advisory Board.
Sponsors: Budge, Arnett, Pfeiffer
O-03-16 Stevens, Incorporated Lease of 142 Dock Street - For the purpose of approving the lease for certain City-owned property located at 142 Dock Street; and matters generally relating to said lease.
Sponsor: Pantelides
O-04-16 Lease of City Property: Spring 2017 Boat Shows - For the purpose of authorizing a lease of certain municipal property located at the City Dock, surrounding areas and boat moorings in Annapolis, Maryland as more fully described in the Lease Agreement with Cruisers University, Inc., t/a Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, in April 2017, to conduct boat shows.
Sponsors: Pantelides, Budge
O-05-16 Lease of City Property: Spring 2018 Boat Shows - For the purpose of authorizing a lease of certain municipal property located at the City Dock, surrounding areas and boat moorings in Annapolis, Maryland as more fully described in the Lease Agreement with Cruisers University, Inc., t/a Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, in April 2018, to conduct boat shows.
Sponsors: Pantelides, Budge
O-06-16 Lease of City Property: Spring 2019 Boat Shows - For the purpose of authorizing a lease of certain municipal property located at the City Dock, surrounding areas and boat moorings in Annapolis, Maryland as more fully described in the Lease Agreement with Cruisers University, Inc., t/a Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, in April 2019, to conduct boat shows.
Sponsors: Pantelides, Budge
O-09-16 Removing Members of Boards and Commissions - For the purpose of providing a formal process for the removal of appointed members of City boards and commissions for cause.
Sponsors: Budge, Arnett
O-10-16 Water Service Billing Adjustments - For the purpose of clarifying the procedures for requesting an adjustment to water or sewer service billing, and matters generally relating to water or sewer service billing adjustments.
Sponsor: Pantelides
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
PROPOSED MOTIONS
Note: Pursuant to 2.16.090.B of the City Code, the City Council shall propose a motion to postpone to date certain not to exceed 90 days, or vote to adopt or defeat the following pieces of legislation: O-32-14 and R-38-14.
Comment: The following 3 pieces of legislation concern 2 proposed versions of the Forest Conservation Act. Since this past spring, Aldermen Arnett, Budge, and I, and Alderwoman Finlayson, with the assistance of staff, have worked diligently to prepare a new version for which we can all support. We have sought input from the MD Dept. of Nat. Resources as that entity must approve a new FCA before it can be implemented. I suspect we are nearing the end of that process. At such time as that draft is ready for introduction, I expect the 2 earlier version of the FCA to be withdrawn and the new version to go through the whole process of approval.
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, 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, Arnett
O-27-15 City of Annapolis Forest Conservation Act - For the purpose of prohibiting certain development projects from cutting or clearing certain forests within the City of Annapolis (the "City") unless a forest stand delineation and a forest conservation plan associated with such projects are in effect.
Sponsor: Finlayson
Note: Pursuant to 2.16.090.B of the City Code, the City Council shall propose a motion to postpone to date certain not to exceed 90 days, or vote to adopt or defeat O-49-15.
O-49-15 The Conveyance of the Right of Way Containing Cobblestone Court - For the purpose of conveying by deed the right, title, and interest of the City of Annapolis in the right of way containing Cobblestone Court to Annapolis Overlook Condominiums Association, Inc., and matters generally relating to said conveyance. Sponsor: Littmann
Comment: This legislation concerns the neighborhood of Annapolis Overlook. The HOA for that neighborhood initially requested this legislation, but the new board no longer wishes to pursue it. Therefore, I intend to withdraw this legislation.
Note: Pursuant to 2.16.090.B of the City Code, the City Council shall propose a motion to postpone to date certain not to exceed 90 days, or vote to adopt or defeat ,R-17-15.
R-17-15 Personnel Rules and Regulations - For the purpose of approving updated and modified Rules and Regulations of the Personnel System.
Sponsor: Pantelides
R-25-15 Waiving Certain Residential Parking Fees - For the purpose of waiving parking fees in Special Residential Parking Districts for residents of housing owned by the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis and residents of Section 8 Housing.
Sponsors: Budge, Paone, Pindell Charles, Kirby, Finlayson
Comment: Since the last time the Council considered this legislation, the City Attorney has not indicated that the issues concerning constitutionality have been resolved. Therefore, it appears that this legislation will be withdrawn.
O-53-15 City Council Consent Calendar - For the purpose of amending the Rules of Procedure to permit certain agenda items to be voted upon as a single group under a Consent Calendar category of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
Sponsors: Budge, Arnett, Pantelides
Comment: This legislation is intended to save the time of all participants of a City Council meeting, including the public that comes to testify. This legislation will create a mechanism for voting on issues for which the Council does not require discussion.
O-11-16 Transportation Network Services - For the purpose of imposing an assessment on Transportation Network Services for trips that originate in the City of Annapolis in accordance with the ANN. CODE OF MD., PUBLIC UTILITIES ARTICLE, Section 10-406.
Sponsor: Pantelides
Note: Proposal to Suspend the Rules and Adopt R-03-16
R-03-16 AMENDED AGREEMENT Street Rights-of-Way in the Thomas Woods Planned Development - For the purpose of amending the Agreement for the privatization of street rights-of-way in the Thomas Woods Planned Development.
Sponsors: Kirby, Pfeiffer
R-04-16 Public Approval - For the purpose of providing public approval pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in connection with the issuance and sale by the by the Public Finance Authority (the "Authority"), a commission created pursuant to Sections 66.0301, 66.0303 and 66.0304 of the Wisconsin Statutes, of its Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds (St. John's College Project) Series 2016 in one or more series (the "Series 2016 Bonds"), in a principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 with respect to St. John's College Annapolis Facilities.
Sponsor: Pantelides
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