Anne Arundel County public meetings in 2021

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several proposed ordinances regarding zoning, tax penalty waivers, and personnel leave. The body is also considering a report from the Salary Standard Commission recommending pay increases for council members elected in 2022.

• Bill No. 96-21: Loan and Assignment Agreement for Cedarhurst-on-the-Bay Shore Erosion Control District
• Bill No. 101-21: Private disposition of County-owned property in Millersville to the Board of Education
• Bill No. 103-21: Permitting gunsmiths and ammunition sales in C3 zoning districts
• Bill No. 104-21: New definitions and permitted uses for school bus facilities in commercial and industrial zones
• Salary Standard Commission recommendation to increase Councilmember pay to $42,161 for 2023

The County Council defeated Resolution 63-21, which would have amended reporting deadlines for the Charter Revision Commission, by a 3-4 vote. The Council also passed several ordinances, including bills on shore erosion control, personnel leave, Human Relations Commission membership, pension reemployment, and property disposition. Several other bills were introduced and scheduled for further hearings.

• Defeated Resolution 63-21 amending Charter Revision Commission reporting deadlines (3-4)
• Passed Bill 96-21 approving Cedarhurst-on-the-Bay Shore Erosion Control District loan agreement (7-0)
• Passed Bill 97-21 allowing carryover of annual and personal leave days (7-0)
• Passed Bill 98-21 making student member of Human Relations Commission a voting member (7-0)
• Passed Bill 100-21 limiting pension benefit reduction exemption to 1,500 hours (5-2)
• Passed Bill 101-21 approving private disposition of County-owned property in Millersville to BOE (7-0)
• Defeated Resolution 62-21 requiring Council confirmation of Planning and Zoning Officer (4-3)
• Set January 3, 2022 meeting start time to 6:00 P.M. (5-2)

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss various proposed ordinances. Key topics include public safety measures for firearm sales, zoning updates for commercial and industrial uses, and the management of coronavirus recovery funds.

• Bill No. 101-21: Private disposition of County-owned property in Millersville to the Board of Education
• Bill No. 103-21: Allowing gunsmiths and ammunition sales in C3 zoning districts
• Bill No. 108-21: Requiring Health Department distribution of literature to gun and ammunition sellers
• Bill No. 109-21: Requiring Police Department approval of security measures for gun dealers and gun shows
• Bill No. 111-21 and 112-21: Council approval requirements for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

County Council

The County Council is considering ordinances regarding public school facility requirements and security measures for firearm sales. The body will also discuss the use of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and zoning for farm alcohol production.

• Bill 85-21: Modifies exemptions for adequate public facilities for schools
• Bill 96-21: Proposed special tax for Cedarhurst-on-the-Bay Shore Erosion Control District to repay a Severn Savings Bank loan
• Bill 108-21 and 109-21: New requirements for gun seller literature and police-approved security measures
• Bill 106-21: Proposed allowance of farm alcohol production facilities in the critical area Resource Conservation Area
• Bill 111-21 and 112-21: Oversight and approval processes for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The County Council elected Lisa Rodvien as Chair and Andrew Pruski as Vice Chair for the coming year. It passed two bills related to school facility adequacy: Bill 85-21 (restoring school utilization chart provisions) and Bill 94-21 (amending Glen Burnie overlay area exemptions), both with Ms. Lacey voting against. The Council also voted to hold Bill 99-21 (site development exemptions) until December 20, 2021, and introduced several new bills, including two gun-safety ordinances and two bills on federal COVID relief fund oversight.

• Elected Lisa Rodvien as Chair and Andrew Pruski as Vice Chair (Resolution 60-21, unanimous).
• Passed Bill 85-21 (as amended) on adequate public facilities for schools (6-1, Lacey opposed).
• Passed Bill 94-21 (as amended) on Glen Burnie overlay area school exemptions (6-1, Lacey opposed).
• Held Bill 99-21 (site development exemptions) until December 20, 2021 (unanimous).
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Bill 96-21 (Cedarhurst loan) updating bank name to Shore United Bank (unanimous).
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Bill 97-21 (annual leave carryover) to include personal leave (unanimous).
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Bill 98-21 (Human Relations Commission) allowing designee for AACDS director (unanimous).
• Approved reappointment to Human Relations Commission (Resolution 61-21, 6-1, Volke opposed).

County Council

The County Council is reviewing ordinances regarding school adequacy tests for developers and zoning changes for bus facilities and gunsmiths. The body is also deciding on supplementary budget appropriations and the transfer of county-owned property to the Board of Education.

• Bill 89-21: Supplementary appropriations of $5,416,564 to Grants Special Revenue Fund and $218,000 to Office of Planning and Zoning
• Bill 91-21: Conveyance of approximately 37.50 acres at 1127 Bragers Road in Odenton to the Board of Education
• Bill 103-21: Proposal to allow gunsmiths and ammunition sales facilities in C3 zoning districts
• Bill 104-21: Proposal to define and permit school bus facilities in specific commercial and industrial zones
• Bill 95-21: Proposed requirements for nonresidential exterior wall glass to comply with bird threat factors

The County Council passed several bills, including one exempting transit-oriented residential development from the adequate school facilities test (Bill 93-21, 6-1) and another amending redevelopment exemptions in the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Area (Bill 94-21, as amended, to be heard again Dec. 6). A bill requiring bird-safe glass on new nonresidential construction (Bill 95-21) was defeated 5-2, and an emergency ordinance limiting conditional appropriations to the Grants Special Revenue Fund (Bill 92-21) was defeated 4-3 after an amendment was adopted. The Council also passed supplementary appropriations (Bill 89-21, 4-3), personnel changes (Bill 90-21, 7-0), and a property disposition to the Board of Education (Bill 91-21, 7-0).

• Passed Bill 89-21 supplementary appropriations (4-3)
• Passed Bill 90-21 personnel position changes (7-0)
• Passed Bill 91-21 property disposition to BOE (7-0)
• Defeated Bill 92-21 emergency ordinance on grant fund limits (4-3)
• Passed Bill 93-21 transit-oriented school test exemption (6-1)
• Amended and continued Bill 94-21 Glen Burnie redevelopment exemption to Dec. 6
• Defeated Bill 95-21 bird-safe glass requirement (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 58-21 supporting school construction CIP (7-0)

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss several ordinances regarding budget appropriations, personnel changes, and zoning exemptions. The meeting also includes a session with the Maryland Department of Transportation to review project priorities and funding for roads and transit.

• CE Bill No. 89-21: Supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues to the general fund
• CE Bill No. 91-21: Private disposition of 37.50 +/- acres at 1127 Bragers Road in Odenton to the Board of Education
• Lacey Bill No. 93-21: Exempting residential development in transit-oriented overlay areas from adequate school facilities tests
• CE Bill No. 96-21: Loan and assignment agreement for Cedarhurst-on-the-Bay Shore Erosion Control District
• MDOT project budgets: MD 3 ($21.145 million), MD 2 ($15.838 million), MD 214 ($14.215 million), and Parole Transportation Center ($14.175 million)

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a long-term lease for the Boys & Girls Clubs and updates to restaurant outdoor seating. The body is also discussing changes to school facility requirements for developers and penalties for clearing trees.

• Bill 84-21: 50-year lease of 1160 Reece Road, Severn to Boys & Girls Clubs for $1 annual rent
• Bill 83-21: Emergency ordinance extending temporary outdoor restaurant seating until January 2, 2023
• Bill 80-21: Making the clearing of significant trees in violation of erosion law a Class A civil offense
• Bill 96-21: Proposed loan and assignment agreement for Cedarhurst-on-the-Bay Shore Erosion Control District
• Bill 86-21: Extension of the Public Safety Officer property tax credit

The County Council passed several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included making it a Class A civil offense to clear trees of significant size in violation of erosion control law (Bill 80-21), extending temporary outdoor restaurant seating authorization to January 2023 (Bill 83-21), approving a lease to the Boys and Girls Clubs (Bill 84-21), and extending the Public Safety Officer property tax credit (Bill 86-21). The council also adopted amendments to a school capacity bill (Bill 85-21) and approved appointments to stakeholder advisory committees.

• Passed Bill 80-21, making it a Class A civil offense to clear significant trees in violation of erosion control law (7-0)
• Passed Bill 83-21, extending temporary outdoor restaurant seating authorization to January 2023 (7-0)
• Passed Bill 84-21, approving a lease of County property at 1160 Reece Road to the Boys and Girls Clubs (7-0)
• Passed Bill 86-21, extending the Public Safety Officer property tax credit (7-0)
• Passed Bill 87-21, repealing the prohibition on serving alcohol during commercial bingo games (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 48-21, approving a Byrne JAG grant application (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 54-21, requesting the Charter Revision Commission to consider certain issues (7-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 55-21, 56-21, and 57-21, approving stakeholder advisory committee appointments (55-21: 6-1; others: 7-0)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce several bills regarding supplementary budget appropriations and personnel changes. The body will also hold final votes on a lease for a tennis facility and the acquisition of gifted real property.

• Bill 91-21: Proposed transfer of ~37.50 acres at 1127 Bragers Road in Odenton to the Board of Education
• Bill 73-21: Lease agreement for County-owned property at 1580 Millersville Road to Coppermine Racquet and Fitness LLC
• Bill 78-21: Acceptance of a gift of 6.18 acres of land in Crownsville from Kevin J. Page and Michelle F. Page Cooper
• Bill 88-21 and 89-21: Supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues for the Board of Education and other agencies
• Bill 80-21: Proposal to make clearing trees of significant size a Class A civil offense

The Anne Arundel County Council defeated Bill 73-21, which would have approved a lease agreement for the Coppermine Tennis Facility at 1580 Millersville Road, by a 4-3 vote. The council also passed several other ordinances and resolutions, including approving the transfer of control of the cable franchisee Anne Arundel Broadband, LLC, and adopting a resolution declaring certain properties in Glen Burnie as surplus. Additionally, the council introduced multiple new bills and resolutions for future consideration.

• Defeated Bill 73-21, lease agreement for Coppermine Tennis Facility (3-4)
• Passed Bill 77-21, transfer of control of cable franchisee Anne Arundel Broadband, LLC (7-0)
• Passed Bill 78-21, acceptance of gift of 6.18 acres in Crownsville (7-0)
• Passed Bill 79-21, exempting Battalion Chiefs from DROP sixth-year approval (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill 80-21, defining 'hazardous tree' (7-0)
• Defeated Bill 81-21, prohibiting use of County funds to promote or require discrimination (3-4)
• Passed Bill 82-21, requiring towing signage at regional mall entrances (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 47-21, declaring Drum Point Avenue and Crain Highway properties surplus (7-0)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council received a presentation from Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman on the Department of Health's operations, including COVID-19 data, vaccination efforts, and various public health programs. No formal decisions were made; the presentation was informational only.

• No formal decisions were made during this presentation.
• The Council received an overview of the Department of Health's mission, budget, and staffing.
• COVID-19 case and vaccination data were presented, including 50,722 cases and 721 deaths as of October 1, 2021.
• Vaccination efforts, including main sites, mobile clinics, and the Health Ambassador Project, were highlighted.
• The Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition's priorities and strategies were outlined.
• The Gun Violence Intervention Team's goals and data were presented.
• Behavioral health services, including telehealth and the Hub & Spoke model, were discussed.
• Various programs, such as the Brooklyn Park Healthy Food Pantry and School Health Services, were reviewed.

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss various ordinances and resolutions. Topics include land transfers, pension exemptions for Battalion Chiefs, and changes to restaurant outdoor seating authorizations.

• Transfer of control of Anne Arundel Broadband, LLC from WideOpenWest Mid-Michigan Holdings, LLC to Starpower Communications, LLC
• Acceptance of a 6.18-acre land gift in Crownsville from Kevin J. Page and Michelle F. Page Cooper
• Exemption for Battalion Chiefs from the sixth year of DROP participation in the Fire Service Retirement Plan
• Emergency ordinance to extend temporary use authorization for restaurant outdoor seating
• Lease of County property at 1160 Reece Road, Severn, MD to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.

County Council

The County Council is reviewing ordinances regarding construction wages, local hiring requirements, and property leases. The body is also considering tax credits for public safety officers and businesses affected by emergencies.

• Bill 72-21: Prevailing wage and local hiring for capital contracts over $250,000
• Bill 73-21: 25-year lease of 1580 Millersville Road to Coppermine Racquet and Fitness LLC
• Bill 84-21: Lease of 1160 Reece Road to Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.
• Resolution 41-21: Acquisition of 443 Crain Highway (0.62 to 0.765 acres)
• Bill 83-21: Emergency ordinance extending temporary outdoor seating for restaurants

The County Council passed Bill 72-21, establishing prevailing wage and local hiring requirements for certain capital improvement contracts, by a 4-3 vote. The council also passed several other ordinances, including dog tethering restrictions, agricultural site development exemptions, and a resolution supporting a replacement Chesapeake Bay Bridge. A proposed property tax credit for businesses affected by a state of emergency was defeated.

• Passed Bill 72-21, prevailing wage and local hiring for capital contracts (4-3)
• Passed Bill 68-21, amending animal impoundment and dog tethering rules (7-0)
• Passed Bill 74-21, exempting agricultural buildings from site development requirements (7-0)
• Passed Bill 75-21, exempting in-kind deck replacements from community meeting requirement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 49-21, supporting replacement Chesapeake Bay Bridge at current location (6-1)
• Defeated Bill 76-21, property tax credit for businesses affected by state of emergency (3-4)
• Adopted Resolution 41-21, approving land acquisition at 443 Crain Highway (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 50-21, appointing Charter Revision Commission (7-0)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce several new ordinances and vote on pending legislation. Key items include updates to signage regulations, animal impoundment rules, and swimming pool licensing.

• Bill 66-21: Amends zoning for temporary, wind, and animated signs
• Bill 71-21: Increases pool operator license fee from $20 to $60
• Bill 78-21: Proposed acceptance of a 6.18-acre land gift in Crownsville
• Bill 80-21: Proposed Class A civil offense for clearing significant trees in violation of erosion laws
• Resolution 49-21: Support for a replacement Chesapeake Bay Bridge

The County Council passed Bill 66-21, amending zoning rules for signs, and Bill 71-21, repealing lifeguard license requirements and increasing pool operator license fees. It defeated Bill 67-21, which would have added financial disclosure requirements for the Legislative Counsel, and approved a nomination to the Human Relations Commission. The vote on an Ethics Commission appointment was held until October 4.

• Passed Bill 66-21, amending sign regulations, on a 6-1 vote.
• Passed Bill 71-21, repealing lifeguard license requirements and increasing pool operator license fees, unanimously.
• Defeated Bill 67-21, which would have required financial disclosure for the Legislative Counsel, unanimously.
• Adopted Resolution 46-21, approving a nomination to the Human Relations Commission, unanimously.
• Held the vote on Resolution 45-21, appointing an Ethics Commission member, until October 4.
• Adopted two amendments to Bill 68-21, regarding dog tethering supervision and a daily unsupervised period.
• Withdrew Resolution 36-21, supporting a lease to Robert A. Pascal Youth and Family Services.
• Approved the minutes of the September 7 and September 13, 2021 meetings.

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss several proposed ordinances and resolutions. Topics include procurement reform, animal control, tax credits for businesses, and land use exemptions.

• Bill No. 72-21: Establishing prevailing wage and local hiring for capital improvement contracts
• Bill No. 73-21: Lease agreement for Coppermine Tennis Facility at 1580 Millersville Road
• Bill No. 76-21: Real property tax credits for business entities affected by a state of emergency
• Resolution No. 41-21: Acquisition of 0.62 to 0.765 acres at 443 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie
• Bill No. 68-21: Amending rules for dog tethering and animal impoundment

County Council

The County Council interviewed four candidates for the vacant District 1 Board of Education seat and voted by ballot, selecting Gloria Dent with 4 votes. The Council then adopted Resolution 40-21, which sets the process for filling such vacancies, by a unanimous 7-0 vote. The meeting was a special session held solely for this purpose.

• Selected Gloria Dent to fill the District 1 Board of Education vacancy (ballot: Dent 4, Williams 2, Martin 1).
• Adopted Resolution 40-21, establishing the process for selecting a qualified individual to fill the vacancy, by a 7-0 roll call vote.
• Conducted interviews with candidates Carolyn Williams, Gloria Dent, Diana Ma, and Chris Martin.
• Approved a third round of questions by a 4-3 roll call vote (Rodvien, Haire, Fiedler, Lacey in favor).
• Took a recess from 8:08 P.M. to 8:25 P.M. during the meeting.

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce and discuss several ordinances, including new labor requirements for capital improvement contracts and a real property tax credit for businesses affected by a state of emergency. The body is also holding final readings on items regarding zoning, animal control, and budget appropriations.

• Bill 72-21: Establishing prevailing wage and local hiring for capital improvement contracts
• Bill 73-21: Lease agreement for Coppermine Tennis Facility at 1580 Millersville Road
• Bill 76-21: Real property tax credits for business entities affected by a state of emergency
• Resolution 41-21: Acquisition of 0.62 to 0.765 acres at 443 Crain Highway
• Bill 69-21: Supplementary appropriations for the general fund and Beverly Triton Nature Park

The County Council passed Bill 69-21, which makes supplementary appropriations and fund transfers for the current fiscal year, including funding for the Beverly Triton Nature Park project. It also passed Bill 70-21 modifying the Snug Harbor Waterways Improvement District. Several other bills were introduced and held for future votes, including a sign ordinance (Bill 66-21) and a dog tethering bill (Bill 68-21), both scheduled for September 20, 2021. The council also adopted resolutions nominating an Ethics Commission member and appointing Salary Standard Commission members.

• Passed Bill 69-21, supplementary appropriations and fund transfers (7-0)
• Passed Bill 70-21, modifying Snug Harbor Waterways Improvement District (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 42-21, nominating Ethics Commission member (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 43-21, appointing Salary Standard Commission members (7-0)
• Held Bill 66-21 (sign ordinance) to September 20, 2021
• Held Bill 68-21 (dog tethering) to September 20, 2021
• Held Bill 67-21 (financial disclosure for Legislative Counsel) to September 20, 2021
• Held Resolution 36-21 (Pascal Youth lease) to September 20, 2021

County Council

The County Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 40-21, which establishes a process for selecting a qualified individual to fill the vacancy for the elected member from District 1 on the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. The resolution passed with a 7-0 roll call vote. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 40-21 to determine a process for filling the District 1 Board of Education vacancy (7-0)

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several ordinances including bond issuances for capital projects and updates to zoning and public safety laws. The body is also discussing budget appropriations and modifications to local improvement districts.

• Bill No. 57-21: Authorization of bonds up to $1,030,407,908 and notes up to $500,000,000
• Bill No. 69-21: Supplementary appropriations for the general fund and Beverly Triton Nature Park
• Bill No. 63-21: Adoption of the Anne Arundel County Critical Area Layer as the critical area overlay
• Bill No. 71-21: Repeal of lifeguard license requirement and fee increase for pool operator licenses
• Resolution No. 36-21: Proposed lease of 41 Community Place in Crownsville to Robert A. Pascal Youth and Family Services, Inc.

The County Council passed Bill 57-21, authorizing up to $1.03 billion in general obligation bonds and $500 million in bond anticipation notes for capital projects. The Council also passed Bill 59-21, allowing bicycles on public sidewalks, and Bill 63-21, adopting a new Critical Area Overlay map. A vote on a resolution supporting a lease for the Robert A. Pascal Youth and Family Services property was postponed to September 7, 2021.

• Passed Bill 57-21 authorizing up to $1,030,407,908 in bonds and $500,000,000 in bond anticipation notes for capital projects.
• Passed Bill 59-21 allowing bicycles, play vehicles, and unicycles on public sidewalks with exceptions and conditions.
• Passed Bill 63-21 adopting the 'Anne Arundel County Critical Area Layer' as the critical area overlay.
• Passed Bill 64-21 authorizing a new payment in lieu of taxes agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (4-3 vote).
• Passed Bill 65-21 clarifying redevelopment provisions in the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Area.
• Amended and postponed Bill 66-21 on signage regulations to September 7, 2021; several amendments were defeated.
• Adopted Resolutions 34-21, 35-21, 37-21, 38-21, and 39-21 on surplus property, health benefits, a commission nomination, and condolences.
• Postponed the vote on Resolution 36-21 (Pascal Youth and Family Services lease) to September 7, 2021.

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding zoning, public safety, and finance. Key items include a large-scale bond issuance for capital projects and updates to assisted living facility requirements.

• Bill No. 57-21: Authorizing bonds up to $1,030,407,908 and bond anticipation notes up to $500,000,000
• Bill No. 49-21: Zoning changes for assisted living facility lot sizes and ownership
• Resolution No. 30-21: Acquisition of 14.693 +/- acres at 7180 Heritage Crossing in Glen Burnie
• Bill No. 58-21: Real property tax exemptions for Park View at Furnace Branch in Glen Burnie
• Resolution No. 36-21: Leasing County property at 41 Community Place in Crownsville to Robert A. Pascal Youth and Family Services, Inc.

The County Council passed Bill 49-21, allowing assisted living facilities on reduced lot sizes and updating related zoning rules, with a unanimous 7-0 vote. It also defeated Bill 54-21, which would have expanded community benefit grants to all councilmanic districts, by a 3-4 vote. Several other bills were passed, including a tax exemption for Park View at Furnace Branch and a public-private partnership ordinance.

• Passed Bill 49-21, assisted living facility zoning changes (7-0)
• Defeated Bill 54-21, community benefit grants for all districts (3-4)
• Passed Bill 58-21, tax exemption for Park View at Furnace Branch (4-3)
• Passed Bill 60-21, public-private partnership ordinance (7-0)
• Passed Bill 61-21, outdoor lighting zoning changes (7-0)
• Passed Bill 62-21, forest conservation easement reconveyance (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 30-21, land acquisition at 7180 Heritage Crossing (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Bill 57-21, reducing bond authorization to $1.025 billion

County Council

The County Council is discussing several zoning ordinances, including critical area overlays and assisted living facility requirements. The body is also considering an emergency appropriation for the Board of Education and a resolution opposing a third span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

• Bill No. 53-21: Emergency ordinance for supplementary appropriations to the Local Education Fund
• Bill No. 63-21: Ordinance adopting the Anne Arundel County Critical Area Layer as the critical area overlay
• Bill No. 64-21: Payment in lieu of taxes agreement for the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis
• Resolution No. 32-21: Resolution in opposition to a Final Environmental Impact Statement for a third span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
• Resolution No. 34-21: Declaration of unimproved County-owned property in Glen Burnie as surplus property

The County Council passed Bill 53-21, an emergency ordinance transferring funds and making supplementary appropriations to the Board of Education's current expense budget, with an amendment adjusting the transfer sources and appropriations. The council also adopted Resolution 32-21 opposing preparation of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for a third Chesapeake Bay Bridge span, and passed Resolution 33-21 apologizing for civil rights violations under a former County Executive. Additionally, the council approved several zoning bills, including Bill 48-21 (alcoholic beverage uses) and Bill 49-21 (assisted living facilities), and introduced several new bills and resolutions.

• Approved Bill 48-21, as amended, zoning for alcoholic beverage uses as accessory to other uses, by a 7-0 vote.
• Adopted Amendment No. 3 to Bill 49-21, allowing a 50% reduction in minimum lot size for assisted living facilities abutting nursing homes or adult independent dwelling units, by a 7-0 vote.
• Adopted Amendment No. 4 to Bill 49-21, requiring all assisted care units to be on the same lot, by a 7-0 vote.
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill 53-21, adjusting the transfer sources and appropriations for the school budget, by a 7-0 vote.
• Passed Bill 53-21, as amended, the emergency ordinance for supplementary appropriations and transfers for the Board of Education, by a 6-1 vote (Volke dissenting).
• Held Bill 54-21, on Community Benefit Program grants for councilmanic districts, until July 6, 2021, by a 6-1 vote (Lacey dissenting).
• Adopted Resolution 31-21, approving a nomination to the Human Relations Commission, by a 7-0 vote.
• Adopted Resolution 32-21, opposing preparation of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for a third Chesapeake Bay Bridge span, by a 6-1 vote (Lacey dissenting).

County Council

The County Council is holding final deliberations and a public hearing on the County Executive's proposed amendments to the FY2022 Budget. The body will vote on the adoption of the Current Expense and Capital Budgets, as well as property tax levies and special taxing districts.

• Bill No. 32-21: Adoption of FY2022 Current Expense and Capital Budgets
• Bill No. 44-21: Fixing the County property tax rate for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2021
• Bill No. 43-21: Modifying solid waste service charges and landfill delivery fees
• Amendment No. 107: $250,000 increase for GIS professional services to support Board of Elections redistricting
• Amendment No. 108: Addition of two Deputy Sheriff I positions

The County Council adopted the FY2022 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (Bill 32-21) by a 4-3 vote, with Councilmembers Haire, Volke, and Fiedler voting no. The budget includes a decrease in the property tax rate and an increase in the solid waste service charge. The Council also passed all related tax levy ordinances for special taxing districts and established special revenue funds for the Arts Council and Conference and Visitors Bureau.

• Adopted FY2022 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, Bill 32-21 (4-3)
• Adopted Amendment Nos. 106-146 to the budget as a block (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 147 balancing PayGo (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 148 reconciling PayGo for water/wastewater utility (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 149 reconciling impact fee changes and debt service (7-0)
• Defeated Amendment No. 150 to move remaining balances into revenue reserve fund (3-4)
• Passed Bill 33-21, tax levies for special community benefit, shore erosion control, and waterways improvement districts (7-0)
• Passed Bill 44-21, property tax levy with decreased rate (4-3)

County Council

The County Council met virtually to deliberate the FY2022 operating and capital budgets. The County Auditor presented comments on the budgets, and the Administration presented a rebuttal. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural and adjourned without further action.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded during the session

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce and vote on various ordinances, including significant bond issuances and zoning changes. The body is also discussing personnel pay schedules and the establishment of a Resilience Authority for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.

• Bill No. 57-21: Authorization of bonds up to $1,030,407,908 and bond anticipation notes up to $500,000,000
• Resolution No. 30-21: Acquisition of 14.693 +/- acres at 7180 Heritage Crossing in Glen Burnie
• Bill No. 58-21: Real property tax exemptions for Park View at Furnace Branch in Glen Burnie
• Bill No. 31-21: Establishment of the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
• Bill No. 51-21: Special community benefit assessment in Crofton to repay a Severn Bank loan

The County Council passed Bill 31-21 establishing the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, after defeating two amendments. It also passed personnel pay schedule changes (Bill 45-21), position reclassifications (Bill 46-21), zoning changes for veterinary clinics and alcohol uses, a Crofton loan agreement, and budget transfer bills. Several bills were introduced for future consideration, and a resolution urging reopening county buildings was adopted.

• Passed Bill 31-21 creating Resilience Authority (4-3)
• Defeated Amendment 12 to Bill 31-21 (2-5)
• Defeated Amendment 13 to Bill 31-21 (3-4)
• Passed Bill 45-21 personnel pay schedules (7-0)
• Passed Bill 46-21 position reclassifications (7-0)
• Passed Bill 47-21 veterinary clinics conditional use (7-0)
• Passed Bill 48-21 as amended, alcohol beverage uses (7-0)
• Passed Bill 55-21 extending outdoor seating (7-0)

County Council

The County Council is introducing two emergency ordinances to allow and extend temporary outdoor seating for food service facilities. Additionally, the Council is considering a resolution urging the County Executive to reopen county buildings.

• Bill No. 55-21: Extends temporary outdoor seating authorization for restaurants until November 1, 2021
• Bill No. 56-21: Allows outdoor seating for food service facilities as a temporary use without a permit under specific conditions
• Resolution No. 29-21: Urges the County Executive to reopen Anne Arundel County buildings
• Requirement for building permits for any outdoor tent over 200 square feet
• Prohibition of using ADA accessible parking spaces for outdoor seating

The Anne Arundel County Council held a virtual legislative session and a public hearing on the FY2022 budget, but took no substantive votes. Bills and resolutions were introduced, including emergency ordinances on outdoor restaurant seating and a resolution urging the reopening of county buildings. The budget hearing included testimony from county officials and residents, but no decisions were made.

• Introduced Bill 55-21, emergency ordinance extending outdoor seating authorization
• Introduced Bill 56-21, emergency ordinance allowing outdoor seating for food service facilities
• Introduced Resolution 29-21, urging County Executive to reopen county buildings
• Held public hearing on FY2022 budget bills (32-21 through 44-21)
• No votes taken on any bills or resolutions

County Council

The County Council is meeting to discuss the creation of a Resilience Authority for infrastructure projects and to vote on the termination of the local civil emergency proclamation. The body is also reviewing budget transfers and a loan agreement for the Crofton Special Community Benefit District.

• Bill 31-21: Establishing the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County with $500,000 in proposed FY2022 funding
• Bill 50-21: Termination of the Proclamation of Civil Emergency in Anne Arundel County
• Bill 51-21: Approval of loan and assignment agreement for Crofton Special Community Benefit District
• Bill 28-21: Requirement for developers to record community meetings and post them on the County website for 90 days
• Resolution 24-21: Opposing the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev Project

The County Council passed Bill 28-21 requiring developers to record community meetings, and advanced Bill 31-21 establishing the Resilience Authority with amendments, to be heard again on June 7. A resolution opposing the Maglev project was defeated, and two appointments were confirmed.

• Passed Bill 28-21 requiring developers to record community meetings (6-1)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Bill 31-21 barring grandchildren of authority members from financial interests (6-1)
• Adopted Amendment 2 to Bill 31-21 requiring audited financials and open books (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 9 to Bill 31-21 requiring Council approval for fee collection (7-0)
• Defeated Amendment 10 to Bill 31-21 requiring Council approval for bond issuance (3-4)
• Defeated Amendment 11 to Bill 31-21 removing bond security ability (3-4)
• Held Bill 50-21 on civil emergency termination until June 7 (6-1)
• Defeated Resolution 24-21 opposing Maglev project (2-5)

County Council

The County Council met virtually to review the FY2022 operating and capital budgets, hearing presentations from multiple departments and offices. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting, which was adjourned at 11:10 A.M. after the presentations.

• Convened virtual budget meeting for FY2022 review
• Heard presentations from Office of Information Technology and Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
• Heard operating budget presentations from Law, Budget, Finance, County Executive, Arundel Community Development Services, Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, and Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families
• Adjourned at 11:10 A.M. on motion by Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Ms. Pickard

County Council

The County Council held a virtual budget review meeting for FY2022, hearing presentations from Central Services, Transportation, Inspections & Permits, Planning & Zoning, Utilities, Public Works, Solid Waste, and Watershed Restoration. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was procedural, with capital budget highlights deferred to May 11, 2021.

• Recessed at 11:10 A.M. (motion by Pickard, seconded by Haire)
• Reconvened at 11:25 A.M.
• Adjourned at 12:26 P.M. (motion by Pruski, seconded by Haire)

County Council

The County Council held a virtual legislative session and FY 2022 budget meeting. Members introduced Bill No. 50-21, an emergency ordinance to terminate the civil emergency proclamation established by Bill No. 24-20. The council also heard budget presentations from the Police, Fire, Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, and Recreation & Parks departments. No final votes were taken on the bill or budget items.

• Introduced Bill No. 50-21 to terminate civil emergency proclamation
• Approved motion that partial reading of bills constitutes reading of the whole
• Heard FY 2022 budget presentations from Police, Fire, Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, Recreation & Parks

County Council

The County Council met virtually to review the FY2022 operating and capital budgets, hearing presentations from the Board of Education, Anne Arundel Community College, and the Public Libraries. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural, with only a recess and adjournment motions.

• Recessed at 3:10 P.M. (motion by Volke, seconded by Pickard)
• Adjourned at 5:37 P.M. (motion by Rodvien, seconded by Pickard)

County Council

The County Council adopted Plan2040, the new General Development Plan, on a 4-3 vote after adopting a technical amendment. The council also passed bills on utility right-of-way fees, solid waste management plan amendments, and adult independent dwelling unit zoning, but defeated a floodplain and forest conservation bill. Several other bills and resolutions were introduced or passed, including the FY2022 budget bills and an audit firm selection.

• Adopted Plan2040 General Development Plan (4-3)
• Adopted Amendment No. 129 to Plan2040 (7-0)
• Defeated Bill 20-21 on floodplain/forest conservation (3-4)
• Passed Bill 27-21 on utility right-of-way fees (7-0)
• Passed Bill 29-21 on solid waste management plan amendments (7-0)
• Passed Bill 30-21 on adult independent dwelling unit definition (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 25-21 selecting SB & Company for FY2021 audit (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 26-21 celebrating Older Americans Month (7-0)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will hold a legislative session to consider the FY2022 budget, including the current expense and capital budgets, and to set property tax rates and various special taxing district levies. The agenda also includes public hearings and votes on several ordinances, such as the Plan2040 general development plan and floodplain management changes. The meeting is largely focused on budget and tax items, with some zoning and personnel bills introduced.

• Bill 32-21: Adopts the FY2022 County Budget (Current Expense and Capital Budgets)
• Bill 44-21: Sets the County property tax rate for FY2022 and semiannual payment service charge
• Bills 33-21 through 41-21: Levy tax rates for various special taxing districts (e.g., Arundel Mills, National Business Park, Two Rivers)
• Bill 11-21: Public hearing and vote on Plan2040, the County's General Development Plan
• Bill 43-21: Modifies solid waste service charges and landfill delivery fees

The County Council held a virtual budget meeting where County Executive Steuart Pittman presented his proposed FY 2022 budget via pre-recorded video. The Council introduced multiple bills, including the budget ordinance and various tax levy ordinances for special taxing districts, but took no final action on them. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Introduced Bill 32-21 adopting the FY 2022 County Budget
• Introduced Bill 33-21 on tax levies for special community benefit, shore erosion, and waterways improvement districts
• Introduced Bill 34-21 on Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District tax levy
• Introduced Bill 35-21 on Arundel Mills Special Taxing District tax levy
• Introduced Bill 36-21 on Dorchester Special Taxing District tax levy
• Introduced Bill 37-21 on Farmington Village Special Taxing District tax levy
• Introduced Bill 38-21 on National Business Park Special Taxing District tax levy
• Introduced Bill 44-21 on property tax and semiannual payment service charge

County Council

The County Council held a lengthy virtual session focused on Bill 11-21, the Plan2040 General Development Plan, adopting dozens of amendments to the plan. The council also introduced a bill to create a Resilience Authority, held public hearings on several other bills, and defeated a resolution supporting streaming police disciplinary hearings. Final votes on Plan2040 and several other bills were deferred to the May 3, 2021 meeting.

• Adopted 70+ amendments to Bill 11-21 (Plan2040), including changes to land use designations for specific properties and policies on equity, transportation, and the environment
• Introduced Bill 31-21 to establish the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
• Defeated Resolution 23-21 supporting streaming police disciplinary hearings (1-6)
• Held public hearings on Bills 27-21 (right-of-way fees) and 28-21 (community meeting recordings); votes deferred to May 3
• Voted to hold Resolution 24-21 (opposing the Maglev project) until May 17, 2021 (5-2)
• Adopted amendments 4 and 5 to Bill 20-21 (Floodplain Management, Forest Conservation); final vote deferred to May 3

County Council

The County Council held a lengthy session focused on Bill 11-21 (Plan2040, the General Development Plan), adopting dozens of amendments to the plan. The council also passed several other bills, including those adding police and fire department positions, and held a vote on Bill 11-21 itself until April 19, 2021. A motion to hear Resolution 23-21 (police disciplinary hearings streaming) was defeated.

• Adopted 40+ amendments to Bill 11-21 (Plan2040) (unanimous or majority votes)
• Passed Bill 16-21 adding police exempt positions (7-0)
• Passed Bill 17-21 reclassifying fire communications operators (7-0)
• Passed Bill 21-21 allowing firewood recycling as special exception (7-0)
• Passed Bill 22-21 for budget fund transfers (7-0)
• Passed Bill 23-21 extending Pascal Youth & Family Services lease 15 years (7-0)
• Passed Bill 24-21 establishing Timbers Special Community Benefit District (7-0)
• Defeated motion to hear Resolution 23-21 (1-6)

County Council

The County Council is holding a special work session to discuss Bill No. 11-21, which concerns the General Development Plan known as Plan2040. The session includes general discussion, specific amendment proposals, and final questions. This is a work session only, with no public participation, though the public can watch or listen.

• Bill No. 11-21: Planning and Zoning – General Development Plan – Plan2040
• Discussion on specific amendments to Bill No. 11-21 and Plan2040

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council is holding a legislative session to introduce new bills and resolutions, and to vote on several items including the adoption of Plan2040, the county's new General Development Plan. The council will also consider bills on right-of-way maintenance fees, community meeting recordings, and various zoning and personnel changes. Public hearings have concluded for several items, making them eligible for final votes.

• Bill 27-21: Requires quarterly invoicing and penalties for right-of-way maintenance permit and inspection fees
• Bill 28-21: Requires developers to record community meetings and post them on county website
• Bill 11-21: Adopts Plan2040, the new General Development Plan, repealing the 2009 plan
• Bill 14-21: Decreases front setback requirements for accessory structures in R5 districts
• Resolution 22-21: Appoints Michelle E. Bohlayer as County Auditor

The County Council voted to advance Bill 11-21, the Plan2040 General Development Plan, adopting nine amendments and withdrawing one. The bill, as amended, will be heard again on April 5, 2021. The Council also passed several other bills and resolutions, including a littering ordinance and a resolution supporting a statewide food waste diversion plan.

• Adopted 9 amendments to Bill 11-21 (Plan2040), including changes to region plan schedules, land use classifications, and trail planning.
• Passed Bill 14-21, reducing front setbacks for accessory structures and increasing the size of sheds exempt from permits.
• Passed Bill 18-21, allowing reclassification of positions in the current expense budget under certain circumstances.
• Passed Bill 19-21, defining and prohibiting littering with civil fines.
• Passed Resolution 17-21, endorsing $300,000 in state financial assistance to L3 Technologies, Inc.
• Passed Resolution 18-21, supporting the Joint Initiative to Eliminate the Opportunity Gap Committee.
• Passed Resolution 19-21, supporting a statewide plan to divert food residuals from landfills.
• Passed Resolution 22-21, appointing Michelle E. Bohlayer as County Auditor.

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council is holding a virtual work session to discuss Bill No. 11-21, which concerns the General Development Plan, known as Plan2040. The session includes general discussion, specific amendments, and final questions. There is no public participation, but the meeting can be watched or listened to remotely.

• Bill No. 11-21: Planning and Zoning – General Development Plan – Plan2040
• Discussion on specific amendments to Bill No. 11-21 and Plan2040
• Virtual meeting via Zoom and phone; no public participation

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council is holding a virtual work session to discuss 14 pieces of legislation, including ordinances on police and fire department personnel, littering and noise fines, zoning for landscaping and tree contracting, floodplain management, budget transfers, a lease agreement, a special benefit district, and the Plan2040 general development plan. No public participation is allowed during this work session.

• CE Bill 16-21: Exempt service positions in the Police Department
• Bill 19-21: Littering fines
• Bill 26-21: Noise disturbance fines
• Bill 21-21: Zoning for landscaping and tree contracting with accessory recycling of logs into firewood
• Bill 24-21: Timbers Special Community Benefit District

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council passed six bills, including a ground lease for a solar project at the Glen Burnie Landfill, a fee reduction for short-term rental registrations, and a bill requiring riparian rights certification for residential pier permits. The council defeated a bill that would have limited extensions of civil emergency declarations to 45 days. A vote on the Plan2040 general development plan was postponed to March 15, 2021.

• Passed Bill 8-21 requiring riparian rights certification for residential pier permits (7-0)
• Defeated Bill 9-21 limiting civil emergency extensions to 45 days (3-4)
• Passed Bill 10-21 budget transfer and supplementary appropriations (7-0)
• Passed Bill 12-21 ground lease with Glenn Burnie Landfill Solar LLC for solar installation (7-0)
• Passed Bill 13-21 amending Board of Appeals rules, allowing virtual meetings (7-0)
• Passed Bill 15-21 reducing short-term residential rental registration fee (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Bill 14-21 limiting shed size exemption to residential (6-1)
• Postponed vote on Bill 11-21 (Plan2040) to March 15, 2021 (7-0)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will introduce six new bills, including changes to police and fire department staffing, a new littering prohibition, and updates to floodplain and tree clearing rules. They will also hold public hearings and vote on several previously introduced bills, including a supplementary budget for the Board of Education and a loan agreement for the Mil-Bur Special Community Benefit District. The meeting is a regular legislative session with multiple ordinances and resolutions on the agenda.

• Bill 16-21: Increases exempt positions in the Police Department
• Bill 17-21: Adds fire communications operator positions to classified service
• Bill 19-21: Prohibits littering and establishes fines
• Bill 20-21: Amends floodplain management and tree clearing rules, adds civil fines
• Bill 6-21: Approves loan agreement for Mil-Bur Special Community Benefit District

The County Council passed four bills: a $7.4M transfer to the Board of Education, a loan agreement for the Mil-Bur Special Community Benefit District, a zoning change allowing live-in caretakers under 62 in elderly housing, and a bill requiring riparian rights certification for residential pier permits. Two amendments were adopted, and the council approved using CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for the FY2020 financial audit. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Passed Bill 5-21: $7.4M transfer to Board of Education (7-0)
• Passed Bill 6-21: Mil-Bur loan agreement for $117,000 (7-0)
• Passed Bill 7-21: Allowed live-in caretakers under 62 in elderly housing (7-0)
• Passed Bill 8-21: Required riparian rights certification for residential piers, as amended (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Bill 8-21: Added notice requirement to HOA or abutters (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Bill 9-21: Made civil emergency duration changes prospective only (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 16-21: Approved CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for FY2020 audit (7-0)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council holds a virtual work session to discuss multiple pieces of legislation, including school budget appropriations, zoning changes, and a ground lease for a solar project. A presentation on the Joint Initiative to Eliminate the Opportunity Gap will be given. No public participation is allowed.

• Presentation on Joint Initiative to Eliminate the Opportunity Gap
• CE Bill 5-21: Supplementary appropriation for Board of Education current expense budget
• CE Bill 6-21: Mil-Bur Special Community Benefit District loan and assignment agreement
• Bill 7-21: Zoning for housing for elderly of moderate means, live-in caretakers
• CE Bill 12-21: Ground lease between Anne Arundel County and Glenn Burnie Landfill Solar LLC

County Council

The County Council passed Bill 1-21, raising the threshold for full competitive procurement from $50,000 to $100,000, and passed Bill 2-21, allowing bird sanctuaries as a conditional use in certain residential districts. The Council defeated several COVID-related measures, including bills to limit the County Executive's emergency powers and resolutions urging the reopening of fitness centers, theaters, and other businesses. The Council also adopted a resolution condemning the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, with amendments.

• Passed Bill 1-21 raising procurement threshold to $100,000 (7-0)
• Passed Bill 2-21 allowing bird sanctuaries as conditional use (7-0)
• Defeated Bill 3-21 limiting County Executive's emergency powers (3-4)
• Defeated Bill 4-21 terminating the civil emergency proclamation (3-4)
• Adopted Resolution 4-21 approving 2021 Financial Assurance Plan (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution 5-21 condemning Jan. 6 insurrection (4-1-1)
• Defeated Resolution 7-21 on alternative facial coverings in fitness centers (3-4)
• Defeated Resolutions 8-21, 10-21, 13-21, 14-21 on business capacity (3-4 each)

County Council

The County Council passed Bill No. 109-20, an emergency ordinance reducing short-term residential rental registration/renewal fees from $400 to $100 for a two-year term during the COVID-19 emergency, and requiring refunds of $300 to hosts who paid the higher fee on or after April 9, 2020. The vote was unanimous (7-0). The council also adopted resolutions approving the continued service of Anne Budowski as Acting Personnel Officer, appointing Robert J. Mansfield to the Ethics Commission, and appointing Matthew Liptak to the Severn River Commission, all unanimously. A motion to suspend rules to vote on Resolution No. 5-21 (condemning the U.S. Capitol insurrection) was defeated 4-3.

• Passed Bill No. 109-20 reducing short-term rental registration fee from $400 to $100 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1-21 approving Anne Budowski as Acting Personnel Officer (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2-21 appointing Robert J. Mansfield to Ethics Commission (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 3-21 appointing Matthew Liptak to Severn River Commission (7-0)
• Defeated motion to suspend rules for vote on Resolution No. 5-21 (4-3)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council is holding a virtual meeting with a presentation on the COVID-19 vaccine by Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, the county health officer. Council members will ask questions after the briefing. The meeting is open to the public but does not include public participation.

• COVID-19 vaccine briefing by Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, Anne Arundel County Health Officer
• Council question period following the briefing
• Virtual meeting via Zoom or Arundel TV Live

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council holds a virtual work session to discuss five pieces of legislation: a resolution approving the county's 2021 stormwater permit compliance plan, an ordinance on short-term rental registration fees, an ordinance raising the threshold for full competitive procurement, a zoning ordinance on bird sanctuaries, and an ordinance on civil emergencies. No public participation is allowed at this work session.

• CE Resolution 4-21: Approves 2021 Financial Assurance Plan for NPDES Phase I MS4 stormwater permit compliance
• Bill 109-20: Sets fees for registration or renewal of short-term residential rentals
• Bill 1-21: Changes the dollar value of purchases requiring full competitive procurement
• Bill 2-21: Zoning ordinance concerning bird sanctuaries
• Bill 3-21: General provisions ordinance concerning civil emergencies

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will introduce four bills and four resolutions, including a measure to raise the threshold for full competitive procurement from $50,000 to $100,000, a zoning change for bird sanctuaries, and a bill to limit county emergency restrictions to those imposed by the state. They will also hold public hearings and final votes on bills from the previous session, including a tax credit for disabled veterans and a transition to hybrid/zero-emission vehicles.

• Bill 1-21: Raises competitive procurement threshold from $50,000 to $100,000
• Bill 2-21: Allows bird sanctuaries as conditional use in RA and RLD zoning districts
• Bill 3-21: Prohibits county emergency restrictions stricter than state's unless approved by 5 council votes
• Bill 4-21: Emergency ordinance to terminate the civil emergency proclamation
• Resolution 4-21: Approves 2021 Financial Assurance Plan for stormwater permit compliance

The County Council passed two ordinances. Bill 105-20 establishes a real property tax credit for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, passing 6-1. Bill 106-20 transitions the County's vehicle fleet to hybrid and zero-emission vehicles, passing 6-1. The Council also introduced four new bills and four resolutions, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Passed disabled veterans property tax credit ordinance (6-1)
• Passed hybrid and zero-emission vehicle fleet transition ordinance (6-1)
• Defeated motion to hold Bill 105-20 until January 19 (1-6)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2020
• Introduced Bill 1-21 raising competitive procurement threshold to $100,000
• Introduced Bill 2-21 allowing bird sanctuaries as conditional use in RA and RLD zones
• Introduced Bill 3-21 restricting County emergency orders stricter than State's
• Introduced Bill 4-21 terminating the civil emergency proclamation