City of Annapolis - File #: R-46-20

• File #: R-46-20
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 9/2/2020
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 10/12/2020
• Final action: 10/12/2020
• Title: Maritime Task Force - For the purpose of establishing a Maritime Task Force charged with conducting a comprehensive review of the waterfront maritime zoning districts in the City of Annapolis; assessing the current and projected future landscape of the Annapolis maritime industry; evaluating current programs and initiatives of private and public stakeholders; assessing public safety and uses of Annapolis waterways; and making recommendations to the City Council.
• Sponsors: Ross Arnett, Rob Savidge, Rhonda Pindell Charles
• Indexes: Public Hearing

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/12/2020	1	City Council	adopt on second reader	Pass
10/12/2020	1	Rules & City Government Committee	recommend with amendments	Pass
10/12/2020	1	City Council	amended	Pass
10/12/2020	1	City Council	amended	Pass
10/12/2020	1	City Council	adopt as amended	Pass
10/6/2020	1	Rules & City Government Committee	postpone	Pass
9/29/2020	1	City Council	declare the public hearing closed
9/29/2020	1	City Council	Cosponsor added
9/14/2020	1	City Council	adopt on first reader	Pass

Title
Maritime Task Force - For the purpose of establishing a Maritime Task Force charged with conducting a comprehensive review of the waterfront maritime zoning districts in the City of Annapolis; assessing the current and projected future landscape of the Annapolis maritime industry; evaluating current programs and initiatives of private and public stakeholders; assessing public safety and uses of Annapolis waterways; and making recommendations to the City Council.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
City of Annapolis

Resolution R-46-20

Introduced by: Alderman Arnett
Co-sponsored by: Alderman Savidge and Alderwoman Pindell Charles
Public Hearing

A RESOLUTION concerning

Maritime Task Force

FOR the purpose of establishing a Maritime Task Force charged with conducting a comprehensive review of the waterfront maritime zoning districts in the City of Annapolis; assessing the current and projected future landscape of the Annapolis maritime industry; evaluating current programs and initiatives of private and public stakeholders; assessing public safety and uses of Annapolis waterways; and making recommendations to the City Council.

WHEREAS, the Annapolis maritime economy, comprising waterside marinas and boatyards, creates a quintessential ambiance, provides open space, water access, and view sheds for residents and visitors alike, and is the face and brand of the City - rich in history, economically indispensable, and in constant need of vigilance and support; and

WHEREAS, the current waterfront maritime zoning districts were established in the late 1980's and with limited exception in the WMC (downtown) district, have remained relatively unchanged unlike the maritime economy, which has seen significant changes in character and uses; and

WHEREAS, land-intensive working boatyards face environmental challenges, commercial waterman have given way to recreational boaters, but the maritime industry and the Annapolis waterways remain a vital component to the Annapolis char...