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MTAM, Port Annapolis Marina and Diversified Marine Services have worked with Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation staff to prepare an application for the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council (MATC). Committee members were told the MATC application is detailed and includes on-the-job training plans tailored to each employer, a related-instruction outline drawing on in-house training and approved providers, and a progressive wage schedule intended to reach an experienced marine technician pay rate of about $24 per hour by program completion.

Staff noted the MATC reviewers are satisfied with the draft application and plan to present the program to the council in September, contingent on one pending item: the employer Diversified Marine's parent company (OASIS Experiences) must submit its 2025 annual report to the state registry to maintain standing before MATC consideration. Committee members suggested a media outreach plan and city participation in announcing the program if MATC approves it.

Why it matters: Apprenticeship programs create a channel for local employers to train entry-level technicians with employer-led related instruction and wage progression. Employers and workforce navigators told the committee they will use the months before the MATC meeting to develop applicant outreach and publicity.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Economic Matters Committee Meeting July 16 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) and two employer partners completed a joint apprenticeship application for the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council; county and state apprenticeship navigators reviewed the draft and plan presentation to the council in September.","taxTitle","Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland","taxId",59348,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6509761,"Alderman postpones action on financing/affordability ordinance to coordinate with finance staff",216,9120000,9336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5419735-55c37582dafff57e42398640e754178d&start=9120&end=9336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5419735-55c37582dafff57e42398640e754178d/thumbnail_9120000.jpg","/articles/6509761/Annapolis/Anne-Arundel-County/Maryland/Alderman-postpones-action-on-financingaffordability-ordinance-to-coordinate-with-finance-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509761-34e24bde10726c3d710e06d4a0533e65/orig.mp4?Expires=1770850596&Signature=iK6zws91T6uUdpxcuhMcmjOKuRsEP5fHig7ThPCITEvETD9Ir91H1NLaoeps28pq4MfMM5REXKg-D2OnBFT-T6qdkGBq~BajmBsAUmf6sO1YDjyWqn2LUHcLL46h0PwWPtq6IPNVZ3f-1nBqF1Lu36OW2G4rkJ0PHogu9u8ti0CxdEIlg-r7B-DnWt2kFZm2SzhmsiEgoYNPDpRtwyHWnd0TctU-Agth1Eh2SMzKc-SJ8lpF9s7gmeWC-AsAdof2-HfG86EAh2PSlCWvXJS-fIqmkRuxi6hfPqansvVR-dF3kX4oavRbaSB50p-ACxhsWJs9nzmVHliy3PpZKFFKUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sponsor Alderman Arnett told the committee July 16 that the Finance Committee had asked for time to explore alternatives to the ordinance that would expand the Financial Advisory Commission's responsibilities for long-term fiscal forecasting.

Arnett said Finance postponed its action to September to allow the sponsor and finance staff to consider whether forecasts and related services should be procured through the Finance Department directly rather than contracted through a third party. \"They've postponed taking any action until September to give me time to work with the finance department on several different issues,\" Arnett said. He told the committee he expects to return with revised language or alternative procurement options after discussions with finance staff and with the Financial Advisory Commission.

Committee action: The Economic Matters Committee voted to postpone consideration of the ordinance until the September meeting so sponsor and staff can complete their review and report back.","Alderman Arnett said the Finance Committee postponed action on a bill to expand the Financial Advisory Commission's duties so he can review whether forecasts should be produced inside the finance department or by an outside contractor; Economic Matters postponed action to September to allow further work.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6509764,"Annapolis committee backs block-based cap on short-term rentals, with follow-up work requested",1563,6992000,8555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5419735-55c37582dafff57e42398640e754178d&start=6992&end=8555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5419735-55c37582dafff57e42398640e754178d/thumbnail_6992000.jpg","/articles/6509764/Annapolis/Anne-Arundel-County/Maryland/Annapolis-committee-backs-block-based-cap-on-short-term-rentals-with-follow-up-work-requested","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509764-f827b4741965127d10b53887ec9fe80e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770841933&Signature=pBGxX-E77-JJP9GDkVT3D09ovu8zwDz0FWr~8aq1nArGTRAqL6T84jW4kkjZsxJnHkzkDR5W8Wdvya-w99B-wW3gaIsIv1qHAkd7jeOcPputmZoo9BrRSMQ5HtLkKHOYja6QOmM8p1gVE8DMZ7R8MBGSU9-Kz97Jp2cwbXOz2JmlWt1tIJOcJMsh6kQRWt5dsIX6-ZVcSbnTZzWo7FEuCjNUAKTfEfAX7orkmaJMvtrM9tXjZ4ZFRyObpmrfXEN25m9IeaWz1~TsA~NAP1oqJF0zB2i2Gj5MmPg8EqC4fZojQonmO3H8dLWW4z8uhzBXZOtJFnTat1FC6ew7oLp0Yg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Economic Matters Committee voted July 16 to recommend an ordinance that establishes a block-based limit on new short-term rental (STR) licenses once 10% of dwelling units on a block are licensed as STRs.

Key point of the ordinance: Sponsor Alderman Huntley said the bill is narrowly targeted to address blocks where STRs have become the dominant use. \"What this legislation does ... is simply say that when a block hits 10% of dwelling units being short term rentals, no new licenses are issued,\" he said.

Scope and exemptions: The committee agreed to language exempting owner-occupied units (for example, a homeowner renting a spare room while living on the property) from the cap calculation so owner-occupied units do not contribute to the 10% threshold. Members also approved revised block definitions to cover nontraditional street patterns so the rule applies fairly across neighborhoods.

Enforcement and appeals: The draft ordinance includes administrative enforcement through the director with appeal rights consistent with existing permit appeal processes; staff said an administrative decision may be appealed to the building board of appeals and ultimately to circuit court.

Debate on implementation speed and reach: Several members said natural attrition and enforcement against problem properties will reduce STR concentrations over time, while others sought a faster mechanism. Alderman Savage proposed, and later withdrew for further drafting, a more aggressive phase-in that would include a two-year implementation window and a lottery or reallocation procedure to bring some blocks down to 10% within a fixed interval. Members expressed concern that a lottery-based removal of existing, currently compliant licenses could trigger legal challenges; sponsors noted a recent federal district-court ruling in Louisiana upheld a New Orleans lottery approach but acknowledged further appeals were pending.

Committee action: The committee moved the ordinance with the owner-occupied exemption and the refined block definition and recommended it favorably with amendments. Staff and the sponsor will return with clarifying language on owner-occupied definitions (to specify residency/occupancy criteria), updated planning maps showing current STR densities on targeted blocks and implementation options for accelerating reductions where concentrations already exceed 10%.","The Economic Matters Committee recommended a block-based cap that stops new STR licenses once 10% of dwelling units on a block are short-term rentals; members debated definitions, owner-occupancy exemptions and possible phased enforcement or lottery mechanisms.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6509769,"Committee to refine tour-operator rules after small-operator concerns",441,4753000,5194000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5419735-55c37582dafff57e42398640e754178d&start=4753&end=5194","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5419735-55c37582dafff57e42398640e754178d/thumbnail_4753000.jpg","/articles/6509769/Annapolis/Anne-Arundel-County/Maryland/Committee-to-refine-tour-operator-rules-after-small-operator-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509769-5bea0f8048a7dad55b7b0cb26c1f4f95/orig.mp4?Expires=1770850596&Signature=XFCylgFQ0y6uvo3iUcxTQg66AkMW~Schr031gEmFJn4m1WuSxXeehczGcSnbcD5XvHy65PVky5RNm3B4lR8ZWoZf3edJ8mgHihmMPUBmAgZmy50a6c0MLwFwUqmeuh-z5KLca-iOEWnGHd3D7SmNp~oUPOR-bOctA2rU6Ho8pLkGtanD6j-gMEOXzGH82nIcpdNITxn8FRd4QehtlioKT5QIiLAe7PFRyIk1~baDo4G-A98kPb3pTc~DSLhtLGrcdSUDv0Gu0GemB4FUyhdaVwNqkHzW6z5Kyz7UJII-a-KQLeq~FcQPQzeDoUGgxKs~KWlPSRcR3T6layWkwIYIDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Economic Matters Committee on July 16 debated an ordinance to license and regulate commercial walking tour operators in historic Annapolis and asked the sponsor to return with specific amendments to reduce burdens on very small operators.

What the ordinance would do: The proposed ordinance would require commercial tour operators to register as businesses, maintain liability insurance and operate under a consistent business name. The measure's sponsor said the aim is to level the playing field and protect historic resources while allowing legitimate tourism businesses to operate.

Small-operator concerns: Several independent guides testified that the licensing and insurance requirements could be costly for sole proprietors who operate part time. Michael Bors, a local guide, told the committee, \"I feel that this legislation is helpful to local tourism ... it levels a playing field,\" but added that \"the licensing fee ... and the insurance\" could burden very small operators.

Aldermen and staff discussed options: Alderman Huntley, the bill sponsor, said he supports drafting an amendment that would either exempt sole proprietors or set a low, clear insurance threshold for small operators. He proposed definitions and a tiered approach: a simple registration and fee for small sole-proprietor guides and a stricter insurance and licensing path for larger, multi-employee tour businesses. The city attorney's office explained the city can require indemnification where insurance is impractical: \"Sometimes instead of doing insurance ... we require an indemnification provision, which basically means if you caused an issue and we get sued, you are the responsible party,\" Ashley Leonard, assistant city attorney, said.

Enforcement and appeals: Committee members asked how enforcement and suspension would operate. Staff said the draft ordinance includes an administrative enforcement path that allows director-level action with appeal rights to established appeal bodies; this is consistent with other permit and special-event code sections.

Next steps and committee action: The committee voted to take no action on the ordinance as drafted and asked Alderman Huntley to file amendments that: define a \"local small operator\" category (sole proprietors or operators with few/no employees), propose a sliding scale or specified minimum insurance limit for different operator sizes, and include a reasonable compliance timeline and a possible expedited process for small operators. Committee members said they expect staff input on fee schedules and the administrative process before the ordinance returns.","Aldermen and tour operators discussed a licensing and insurance ordinance for commercial walking tours in historic Annapolis; committee asked the sponsor to draft scaled insurance or exemptions for sole proprietors and recommended amendments be prepared before the bill advances.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6509774,"Annapolis committee pauses sale of Spa Road parcels pending remediation, grants and deed terms",1319,232000,1551000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5419735-55c37582dafff57e42398640e754178d&start=232&end=1551","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5419735-55c37582dafff57e42398640e754178d/thumbnail_232000.jpg","/articles/6509774/Annapolis/Anne-Arundel-County/Maryland/Annapolis-committee-pauses-sale-of-Spa-Road-parcels-pending-remediation-grants-and-deed-terms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509774-59e2f47983adb6bc7807000c9165835c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770850596&Signature=eTQRs-VhJ03Qm1v52dTWMyxwQT~IB07LXB0hC75n7g5xrdVwSSXHy~aHNe8d7cR2Cg92eqD~5SF58v09Cjx66MueH~yA~0EBrxAbe~EZ~NC0gh9dIxcMp6NYO~4ZGxvYnuCvprnfX-LscI9zz9MPLF~Sj8nU8t441eq6-tlQHUHzAZ2XeZE~AoO3fLnTl105U3o9oj--aLeDch5JKS3G-yupvgc1Ac-g-PrbTV0mx32N3-VMDX-V1CzZ-lvwLh6fjfSDqjHl90kGRzl~NfSlTNoBifEDETCsHQX0AtbBO~5zOqKORUS5Tg4K7tHzwi5wCkjc2MqikhK3Y4D04xcScg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Economic Matters Committee of the Annapolis Board of Aldermen on July 16 voted not to take action on legislation that would transfer three parcels at 932 and 935 Spa Road to the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County for environmental remediation and redevelopment.

Committee members, staff and representatives of the Resilience Authority and the city discussed why the city is proposing the transfer, the timeline for a potential U.S. Environmental Protection Agency brownfields grant, what protections the city would keep and the scope of cleanup work needed before redevelopment.

Why it matters: City attorneys and staff said the transfer is being considered because, as the city itself identified contamination on the properties, many federal and foundation grants will not award funding to the party that caused contamination. Transferring the parcels to a third-party nonprofit instrumentality — the Resilience Authority — would allow that entity to apply for EPA brownfields funding to pay for remediation that the city could not secure directly.

What committee heard: Ashley Leonard, assistant city attorney for the City of Annapolis, told the committee the sale would include a reverter provision so parcels would return to city ownership after remediation. \"We will put a reverter clause ... the property comes back. I believe that the current amendment language is no later than 7 years,\" Leonard said.

Representatives from the city and the Resilience Authority said the EPA brownfields grant application is due in November. Allison DiManno of the Department of Public Works told the committee, \"The grant application is due in November,\" and that community outreach milestones are planned in September and November to support the application.

Christina Alexander, director of operations for the Resilience Authority, told aldermen the authority can be the named applicant for an EPA brownfields grant and accept grant funds. Alexander also warned the cost of remediation can exceed typical grant awards: \"Even if the $4,000,000 grant from the brownfield fund is given to you, that can definitely take care of a lot of costs, but this can potentially cost up to $10,000,000.\" She said the Resilience Authority can pursue additional state, local or private funding to cover gaps.

Discussion and concerns: Committee members pressed for legal protections to ensure the property returns to the city. Leonard said the deed will include a reverter clause obligating the property to revert to the city no later than seven years or upon completion of remediation, and staff agreed to add language requiring immediate reversion if the project fails to secure the grant. Aldermen also asked whether remediation would require full cleanup before the city could own the property again; staff said EPA typically requires remedial measures to the EPA's satisfaction before grant closeout.

On liability and future uses, the Resilience Authority described limits on profit-making under EPA grant rules and said operating for private profit could jeopardize the authority's tax-exempt status. Staff also said they will retain Lot 2 for city use and that subdivision of the site would create four parcels to give flexibility in which parcels transfer and which the city retains.

Heritage and historic resources: Robert Worden, vice chair of the Annapolis Heritage Commission, testified that the Spa Road parcels include historically important farm and Civil War-era sites and asked the city to require archaeological assessments \"prior to and during remediation and construction,\" with attention to areas bordering Spa Creek headwaters. Committee members asked staff to check whether the EPA brownfields process triggers Section 106 reviews under the National Historic Preservation Act. Staff noted they will consult environmental and preservation specialists about how archaeological work can safely proceed on a contaminated site.

Next steps and committee action: Committee members said they want more detailed technical reports before moving forward. The committee voted to take no action on the transfer ordinance so staff, the Resilience Authority and environmental consultants can provide additional briefings (including the Phase 2 contamination details, response action plan and groundwater testing results) and to return with clearer reverter language and funding scenarios.","The Economic Matters Committee voted not to act on legislation to sell three Spa Road parcels to the Resilience Authority so the city can pursue an EPA brownfields grant; members pressed staff and the Resilience Authority on remediation timelines, reverter language and community outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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