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City Council

November 12, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final-revised ·Regular Meeting

Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers

Agenda — 95 items

  1. 1 Call To Order ▶ jump to 0:02
  2. 2 Invocation ▶ jump to 0:26
  3. 3 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:28
  4. 4 Roll Call ▶ jump to 1:53
  5. 5 Approval of Agenda approve Pass
  6. 6 Proposed Closed Session
  7. 6 Approval of Agenda amended Pass
  8. 7 A PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions, Section 3-305(b)(7). Discussion topic: Legal Advice from Counsel ID-170-24 enter closed session Pass ▶ jump to 3:02
  9. 8 Informational Items
  10. 9 Introduction of the new poet laureate, Jefferson Holland ID-168-24 free form ▶ jump to 5:14
  11. 9 A PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions, Section 3-305(b)(7). Discussion topic: Legal Advice from Counsel ID-170-24 enter closed session ▶ jump to 3:02
  12. 10 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
  13. 10 A PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions, Section 3-305(b)(7). Discussion topic: Legal Advice from Counsel ID-170-24 exit out of Closed Session ▶ jump to 3:02
  14. 11 Update from Mayor free form ▶ jump to 10:40
  15. 11 The council recessed the Special Meeting until 7:00pm.
  16. 12 Reports by Committees free form ▶ jump to 17:34
  17. 13 Comments by the General Public Mayor Littmann declared comments closed ▶ jump to 22:43
  18. 14 CONSENT CALENDAR
  19. 15 Approval of Journal Proceedings
  20. 16 Regular Meeting Minutes CCM 10.14.24 approve Pass
  21. 17 Special Meeting Minutes CCM 10.28.24 approve Pass
  22. 18 Special Meeting Minutes 1pm CCM 10.17.24 Closed approve Pass
  23. 19 Supplemental Appropriations Under $50,000
  24. 19 Approval of the Consent Calendar approve Pass ▶ jump to 29:08
  25. 20 Grant - APD - Maryland’s Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy SA-11-25 approve Pass
  26. 21 Grant - APD - Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy - State Grant Revenue SA-12-25 approve Pass
  27. 22 General - Office of the Mayor - Sponsorship from Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Inc. SA-13-25 approve Pass
  28. 23 Grant - APD - County Grant Revenue (Anne Arundel County) SA-14-25 approve Pass
  29. 24 Appointments
  30. 25 Appointment - Mr. Patrick Hogan - Ethics Commission AP-10-24 approve Pass
  31. 26 Appointment - Everett Bellamy - Planning Commission AP-53-24 approve Pass
  32. 27 End of Consent Calendar
  33. 28 BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS
  34. 29 Supplemental Appropriations $50,000 & Above
  35. 30 General - City Manager - Reserve for One-Time Uses SA-15-25 approve Pass ▶ jump to 29:39
  36. 31 Fund Transfers
  37. 32 Capital - Department of Public Works FT-3-25 approve Pass ▶ jump to 29:50
  38. 33 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
  39. 34 FIRST READERS
  40. 35 Charter Amendment
  41. 36 FY 2025 City of Annapolis Departmental Reorganization - For the purpose of recreating the Department of Human Resources; creating the Department of Integrated Technology Solutions; reassigning certain duties; and all matters generally related to such departmental reorganization. CA-2-24 adopt on first reader Pass
  42. 37 page break
  43. 38 Ordinances
  44. 39 Police Department -- Property and Contraband Disposal - For the purpose of clarifying that Annapolis will follow state rules on the disposal of abandoned vehicles and generally dealing with property and contraband disposal. O-28-24 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 31:38
  45. 40 Mobile Food Service Vendors' Signage - For the purpose of establishing sign requirements for Mobile Food Service Vendors, known as food trucks; and generally dealing with Peddlers, Hawkers and Itinerant Merchants operating restrictions. O-31-24 adopt on first reader Pass
  46. 41 Fire Sprinkler System Requirement Clarification - For the purpose of clarifying that the fire sprinkler systems requirements of § 17.20.120(A) and when the requirement goes into effect; updating subsections B through D to comply with current national standards; reformatting the section; and generally dealing with City fire sprinkler requirements. O-32-24 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 33:35
  47. 42 FY 2025 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications - For the purpose of updating the classification grades for City employees in exempt service positions; and generally related to City employee salaries for exempt service positions. O-34-24 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 34:04
  48. 42 FY 2025 City of Annapolis Departmental Reorganization - For the purpose of recreating the Department of Human Resources; creating the Department of Integrated Technology Solutions; reassigning certain duties; and all matters generally related to such departmental reorganization. CA-2-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission
  49. 43 page break
  50. 44 Resolutions
  51. 45 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl Parade and Football Game - For the purpose of identifying the Go Bowling Military Bowl Parade and Football Game that will be held on December 28, 2024, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for specific City of Annapolis costs related to city R-51-24 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 34:58
  52. 45 Police Department -- Property and Contraband Disposal - For the purpose of clarifying that Annapolis will follow state rules on the disposal of abandoned vehicles and generally dealing with property and contraband disposal. O-28-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 31:38
  53. 46 25-year Alex Haley Memorial Celebration - For the purpose of identifying the "25-year Alex Haley Memorial Celebration" that will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for certain City of Annapolis costs related to city services for that event. R-52-24 adopt on first reader Pass
  54. 46 Police Department -- Property and Contraband Disposal - For the purpose of clarifying that Annapolis will follow state rules on the disposal of abandoned vehicles and generally dealing with property and contraband disposal. O-28-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 31:38
  55. 47 FY 2025 Changes to Executive Pay Ranges - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date. R-53-24 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 37:11
  56. 47 Police Department -- Property and Contraband Disposal - For the purpose of clarifying that Annapolis will follow state rules on the disposal of abandoned vehicles and generally dealing with property and contraband disposal. O-28-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 31:38
  57. 48 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date. R-54-24 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 38:46
  58. 49 page break
  59. 49 Mobile Food Service Vendors' Signage - For the purpose of establishing sign requirements for Mobile Food Service Vendors, known as food trucks; and generally dealing with Peddlers, Hawkers and Itinerant Merchants operating restrictions. O-31-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission
  60. 50 SECOND READERS
  61. 51 Ordinances
  62. 51 Fire Sprinkler System Requirement Clarification - For the purpose of clarifying that the fire sprinkler systems requirements of § 17.20.120(A) and when the requirement goes into effect; updating subsections B through D to comply with current national standards; reformatting the section; and generally dealing with City fire sprinkler requirements. O-32-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 33:35
  63. 52 Expiration of Special Exceptions to City Zoning Requirements - For the purpose of making the deadline for builders to utilize their special exception to City zoning requirements from one year to two years; making the issuance of a grading or building permit as the point when the special exception is "established"; adds requirements on when special exceptions expire; and generally related to the expiration of special exceptions. adopt on second reader Pass
  64. 52 Fire Sprinkler System Requirement Clarification - For the purpose of clarifying that the fire sprinkler systems requirements of § 17.20.120(A) and when the requirement goes into effect; updating subsections B through D to comply with current national standards; reformatting the section; and generally dealing with City fire sprinkler requirements. O-32-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 33:35
  65. 53 Elections - Surplus Funds and Reporting Deadlines - For the purpose of updating candidate reporting deadline requirements and penalties for municipal elections; moving fees from the City Code to the annual Fees Schedule; and generally related to failure to file required campaign and election reports. O-20-24 postpone Pass ▶ jump to 53:45
  66. 53 Fire Sprinkler System Requirement Clarification - For the purpose of clarifying that the fire sprinkler systems requirements of § 17.20.120(A) and when the requirement goes into effect; updating subsections B through D to comply with current national standards; reformatting the section; and generally dealing with City fire sprinkler requirements. O-32-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 33:35
  67. 54 Resolutions
  68. 55 Fees Schedule Updated for Title 4 - Elections - For the purpose of establishing fees required by the adoption of ordinances updating Title 4 - Elections. R-43-24 postpone Pass ▶ jump to 55:56
  69. 55 FY 2025 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications - For the purpose of updating the classification grades for City employees in exempt service positions; and generally related to City employee salaries for exempt service positions. O-34-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 34:04
  70. 56 2025 Salary Review Commission Members - For the purpose of approving members of the Salary Review Commission established by Resolution 42-24 on September 27, 2024. R-50-24 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 56:33
  71. 57 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 63:33
  72. 58 Anyone needing reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in a public meeting held by the City of Annapolis should contact Regina Watkins-Eldridge at 410.263.7942, by MD Relay (711), or by email at cityclerk@annapolis.gov at least five days prior to the meeting date to request assistance. We encourage citizens to attend and participate in City Council Meetings. If you are unable to attend, the meetings can be viewed live on Channel 99/100 for all Comcast subscribers and on Channel 34 for Verizon customers. The meeting can also be viewed on computer and mobile devices by going to http://bit.ly/1gCd4pL during the meetings. All City Council Meetings, Work Sessions and Standing Committee Meetings are broadcast on City of Annapolis TV on Channel 99/100 for all Comcast subscribers and on Channel 34 for Verizon customers as well as Facebook Live and YouTube Live, including virtual meetings during the State of Emergency for COVID-19. The calendar can be found here: https://www.annapolis.gov/calendar.aspx CID=23,24,14,46,42,47,40,51,44,50,27,36,31,26,33,49 Next, at the appointed time, go to these web links for viewing the meetings live: http://www.youtube.com/CityofAnnapolis http://www.facebook.com/CityofAnnapolis The live stream is available about 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting (there is a countdown clock that says the meeting is starting in...) The completed meetings are then archived on the same platforms (above) as well as on the website through the Legistar portal here: https://annapolismd.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx?ID=23680&GUID=8CC9DA25-D92A-491F-984C-946DCA0F51DE&Mode=MainBody
  73. 58 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl Parade and Football Game - For the purpose of identifying the Go Bowling Military Bowl Parade and Football Game that will be held on December 28, 2024, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for specific City of Annapolis costs related to city R-51-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 34:58
  74. 60 25-year Alex Haley Memorial Celebration - For the purpose of identifying the "25-year Alex Haley Memorial Celebration" that will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for certain City of Annapolis costs related to city services for that event. R-52-24 Cosponsor added
  75. 61 25-year Alex Haley Memorial Celebration - For the purpose of identifying the "25-year Alex Haley Memorial Celebration" that will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for certain City of Annapolis costs related to city services for that event. R-52-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission
  76. 62 25-year Alex Haley Memorial Celebration - For the purpose of identifying the "25-year Alex Haley Memorial Celebration" that will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for certain City of Annapolis costs related to city services for that event. R-52-24 Cosponsor added
  77. 64 FY 2025 Changes to Executive Pay Ranges - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date. R-53-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 37:11
  78. 65 FY 2025 Changes to Executive Pay Ranges - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date. R-53-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 37:11
  79. 66 FY 2025 Changes to Executive Pay Ranges - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date. R-53-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 37:11
  80. 68 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date. R-54-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 38:46
  81. 69 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date. R-54-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 38:46
  82. 70 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date. R-54-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 38:46
  83. 71 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date. R-54-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission ▶ jump to 38:46
  84. 72 Ordinances - Added at the Approval of the Agenda
  85. 73 Fence Permit Requirements Related to Buildings and Construction Standards in Title 17 - For the purpose of requiring a completed application and permit issued before removing fences of a certain size; requiring plans to show the location of trees of a certain size; and clarifies when a stop-work order will be issues; reformatting these sections to current Code style; and generally related for fence requirements in Title 17. O-29-24 adopt on first reader Pass
  86. 74 Fence Permit Requirements Related to Buildings and Construction Standards in Title 17 - For the purpose of requiring a completed application and permit issued before removing fences of a certain size; requiring plans to show the location of trees of a certain size; and clarifies when a stop-work order will be issues; reformatting these sections to current Code style; and generally related for fence requirements in Title 17. O-29-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission
  87. 75 Fence Permit Requirements Related to Buildings and Construction Standards in Title 17 - For the purpose of requiring a completed application and permit issued before removing fences of a certain size; requiring plans to show the location of trees of a certain size; and clarifies when a stop-work order will be issues; reformatting these sections to current Code style; and generally related for fence requirements in Title 17. O-29-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission
  88. 76 Fence Permit Requirements Related to Use and Development Standards in the City Zoning Code Title 21 - For the purpose of creating additional standards related to home fencing along forests and open spaces; clarifying undue obstructions related to fencing; stating Council preference for extra consideration regarding fences on an up-slope; and generally related to fence regulation in Title 21. O-30-24 adopt on first reader Pass
  89. 77 Fence Permit Requirements Related to Use and Development Standards in the City Zoning Code Title 21 - For the purpose of creating additional standards related to home fencing along forests and open spaces; clarifying undue obstructions related to fencing; stating Council preference for extra consideration regarding fences on an up-slope; and generally related to fence regulation in Title 21. O-30-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission
  90. 78 Fence Permit Requirements Related to Use and Development Standards in the City Zoning Code Title 21 - For the purpose of creating additional standards related to home fencing along forests and open spaces; clarifying undue obstructions related to fencing; stating Council preference for extra consideration regarding fences on an up-slope; and generally related to fence regulation in Title 21. O-30-24 refer to Annapolis Education Commission
  91. 82 Expiration of Special Exceptions to City Zoning Requirements - For the purpose of making the deadline for builders to utilize their special exception to City zoning requirements from one year to two years; making the issuance of a grading or building permit as the point when the special exception is "established"; adds requirements on when special exceptions expire; and generally related to the expiration of special exceptions. amend Pass
  92. 83 Expiration of Special Exceptions to City Zoning Requirements - For the purpose of making the deadline for builders to utilize their special exception to City zoning requirements from one year to two years; making the issuance of a grading or building permit as the point when the special exception is "established"; adds requirements on when special exceptions expire; and generally related to the expiration of special exceptions. adopt as amended Pass
  93. 84 Expiration of Special Exceptions to City Zoning Requirements - For the purpose of making the deadline for builders to utilize their special exception to City zoning requirements from one year to two years; making the issuance of a grading or building permit as the point when the special exception is "established"; adds requirements on when special exceptions expire; and generally related to the expiration of special exceptions. adopt on third reader Pass
  94. 89 2025 Salary Review Commission Members - For the purpose of approving members of the Salary Review Commission established by Resolution 42-24 on September 27, 2024. R-50-24 amend Pass ▶ jump to 56:33
  95. 90 2025 Salary Review Commission Members - For the purpose of approving members of the Salary Review Commission established by Resolution 42-24 on September 27, 2024. R-50-24 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 56:33