City Council Agenda – December 7 Havre de GraceCity Council Agenda – December 7 COVID-19 Update from Mayor William T. Martin regarding City Council Meetings Operations. In order to protect the health of the public, beginning on Monday, November 16, 2020, the Mayor and City Council of Havre de Grace will conduct all meetings, including public hearings, virtually. Members of the public who would like to observe the meeting should visit the City’s YouTube page or the City website at the date and time of the meeting. Citizens who wish to submit public comments should email the Director of Administration, Patrick Sypolt at patricks@havredegracemd.com. Comments from Citizens on agenda Items received before 7:10 PM will be read into the record. Comments from Citizens received before 8:00 PM will be read into the record. We ask Citizens to please make every effort to send comments before the meeting. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding as we navigate this increased Covid-19 surge as safely as possible. Public Notice: The Mayor and City Council will hold a regular meeting on Monday, December 7, in the City Council Chambers, 711 Pennington Avenue, Havre de Grace, Md. Meeting Documents City Council Agenda 12/7/2020 1 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA December 7, 2020 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Opening Prayer: Read by CM Ringsaker (submitted by Fr. T. James Snodgrass, Pastor, St. John Episcopal Church) 5. Approval of the Minutes: A. City Council Minutes – November 16, 2020 B. Closed Session Minutes – November 16, 2020 6. Comments from Citizens on Agenda Items (Email patricks@havredegracemd.com by 7:00 p.m. with comments, which will be read into the record.) 7. Appointment: None 8. Recognition: None 9. Proclamation: A. Goll’s Bakery 90th Anniversary 10. Presentation: None 11. Resolutions: A. Calendar Resolution concerning Establishment of a Policy for Entering Leases and Licenses Related to City Rights of Way, Property or Structures (replaces Resolution 2007-10) (CP Glenn) A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 4, 33, 34 AND 76 OF THE CITY CHARTER AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND TO ESTABLISH A POLICY FOR ENTERING LEASES AND LICENSES RELATED TO CITY RIGHTS OF WAY, PROPERTY, OR STRUCTURES. B. Calendar Resolution concerning License Agreement at 212 N. Washington Street (CM Ringsaker) A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 33 AND 34 OF THE CITY CHARTER AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE FOR PLACEMENT OF A SIGN ON THE CITY RIGHT OF WAY ON 212 N. WASHINGTON STREET. 12. Ordinances: A. Ordinance 1045 concerning City Code Chapter 155 to Establish New Standards for the Review of Site Plans: Second Reading (CM Ringsaker) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAVRE DE GRACE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE XI-E OF THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTION, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AND SECTIONS 33 AND 34 OF THE HAVRE DE GRACE CITY CHARTER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPEALING & REPLACING CITY CODE CHAPTER 155 TO ESTABLISH NEW STANDARDS FOR THE REVIEW OF SITE PLANS. City Council Agenda 12/7/2020 2 B. Ordinance concerning Amendment of City Code Chapter 173 – Subdivision Requirements, Section 173-10 Streets and Roads: First Reading (CM Ringsaker) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAVRE DE GRACE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE XI-E OF THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTION, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AND SECTIONS 33 AND 34 OF THE HAVRE DE GRACE CITY CHARTER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 173 – SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 173-10 STREETS AND ROADS. C. Ordinance concerning Amendment of City Code Chapter 198 – Water and Sewers, Section 198-18 Obstructions: First Reading (CM Ringsaker) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAVRE DE GRACE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE XI-E OF THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTION, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AND SECTIONS 33 AND 34 OF THE HAVRE DE GRACE CITY CHARTER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 198 – WATER AND SEWERS, SECTION 198-18 OBSTRUCTIONS. D. Ordinance concerning Amendment of City Zoning Code, Article I, Section 205-8 “Street Frontage Required”: First Reading (CM Ringsaker) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAVRE DE GRACE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE XI-E OF THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTION, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND LAND USE ARTICLES OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AND SECTIONS 33 AND 34 OF THE HAVRE DE GRACE CITY CHARTER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING CITY ZONING CODE, ARTICLE I, SECTION 205-8 “STREET FRONTAGE REQUIRED”. 13. Old Business: None 14. New Business: A. Proposed Budget Amendment 2021-04 (CM Robertson) 15. Directors Report: A. Mr. Patrick Sypolt – Director of Administration B. Mr. Shane Grimm – Director of Planning C. Mrs. Erika Quesenbery Sturgill – Director of Economic Development D. Mr. George DeHority – Director of Finance E. Mr. Tim Whittie – Director of Public Works F. Chief Teresa Walter – Chief of Police 16. Business from Mayor Martin 17. Business from Council: A. Council Member Martin B. Council Member Ringsaker C. Council Member Boyer D. Council Member Zinner E. Council Member Robertson F. Business from Council President Glenn 18. Comments from Citizens (Email patricks@havredegracemd.com by 7:00 p.m. with comments, which will be read into the record.) 19. Adjournment