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City Council

July 27, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final ·Special Meeting

Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers

Agenda — 78 items

  1. 1 Call To Order ▶ jump to 0:01
  2. 2 Moment of Silence ▶ jump to 0:09
  3. 3 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:14
  4. 4 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:15
  5. 5 Approval of Agenda approve Pass ▶ jump to 1:03
  6. 6 Ceremonial Items
  7. 7 Citation: Dr. Charlestine Fairley, Retiring from the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency ID-155-26 ▶ jump to 1:24
  8. 8 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
  9. 9 Update from Mayor presented ▶ jump to 7:03
  10. 10 Reports by Committees free form ▶ jump to 14:03
  11. 11 Comments by the General Public declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 29:54
  12. 12 page break
  13. 13 PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 29:56
  14. 14 Removing Streets from Special Residential Parking District, Number 5 For the purpose of removing Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District Number 5; and generally relating to Special Residential Parking District Number 5. O-12-26 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 29:57
  15. 15 CONSENT CALENDAR
  16. 16 Appointment
  17. 16 Approval of the Consent Calendar approve Pass ▶ jump to 31:06
  18. 17 Nomination of Rebecca Britt for Anne Arundel County Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission (CRRC) -- Ms. Britt is a resident of Ward 7, and her nomination is requested by Ald. Savidge (Ward 7) AP-22-26 approve Pass
  19. 18 Supplemental Appropriations Under $50,000
  20. 19 Grant - APD - This supplemental appropriation adds an additional $500 to the Anne Arundel County Alcohol Compliance Grant, the difference between the amount budgeted of $5,500. The additional amount was not included in the FY2027 budget and there is not match required. SA-2-27 approve Pass
  21. 20 page break
  22. 21 BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS
  23. 22 Action Items
  24. 23 Preliminary Review of Petition for Annexation of Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions, LLC and Lidl US Operations, LLC, Petitioners) ID-154-26 presented ▶ jump to 31:41
  25. 23 Preliminary Review of Petition for Annexation of Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions, LLC and Lidl US Operations, LLC, Petitioners) ID-154-26 refer ▶ jump to 31:41
  26. 24 Report on Short-Term Rentals in the City of Annapolis, prepared by Planning and Zoning Director Chris Jacubiak - pursuant to O-40-26, Section I (7). ID-158-26 presented ▶ jump to 57:05
  27. 24 Preliminary Review of Petition for Annexation of Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions, LLC and Lidl US Operations, LLC, Petitioners) ID-154-26 receive Pass ▶ jump to 31:41
  28. 25 Supplemental Appropriations $50,000 & Above
  29. 26 Grant - City Manager - This supplemental allocation appropriates $300,000 and $108,500 in grant funding from the State of Maryland Energy Administration in FY2027. These grants are part of the FY26 Local Government Modernization Program (L-GEM). $300,000 is to be used towards the City of Annapolis LED conversion of 628 outdoor lighting infrastructure fixtures. $108,500 is to be used towards the City of Annapolis Outdoor Lighting Energy Efficiency Audit across the city’s outdoor lighting portfolio and BEPS Action Plan for Pip Moyer Reaction Center. There is no match required for this grant. SA-1-27 approve Pass ▶ jump to 71:53
  30. 27 page break
  31. 28 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
  32. 29 FIRST READERS
  33. 30 Charter Amendment
  34. 31 Expanding the Preamble of The Charter of the City of Annapolis For the purpose of expanding the Preamble of the City Charter to include statements of purpose and aspiration regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion; human, civil, and voting rights; environmental stewardship; public safety; municipal operations; the Chesapeake Bay and natural ecosystems; and the impacts of climate change; and generally related to the City of Annapolis Preamble in the City Charter. CA-3-26 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 72:38
  35. 32 Ordinances
  36. 32 Expanding the Preamble of The Charter of the City of Annapolis For the purpose of expanding the Preamble of the City Charter to include statements of purpose and aspiration regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion; human, civil, and voting rights; environmental stewardship; public safety; municipal operations; the Chesapeake Bay and natural ecosystems; and the impacts of climate change; and generally related to the City of Annapolis Preamble in the City Charter. CA-3-26 refer ▶ jump to 72:38
  37. 33 Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County - Membership and Director Appointment Changes For the purpose of revising certain requirements for membership of the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County; revising the process for appointment of the Resilience Authority Director; and generally relating to boards, commissions, and similar bodies. O-21-26 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 73:18
  38. 34 Extension of the Temporary Dissolution and Restructuring of the City of Annapolis Arts in Public Places Commission For the purpose of extending the transition period established under Ordinance 4-26 for the temporary dissolution and restructuring of the Arts in Public Places Commission. O-22-26 adopt on first reader Pass
  39. 35 page break
  40. 35 Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County - Membership and Director Appointment Changes For the purpose of revising certain requirements for membership of the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County; revising the process for appointment of the Resilience Authority Director; and generally relating to boards, commissions, and similar bodies. O-21-26 rules suspended Fail ▶ jump to 73:18
  41. 36 Resolutions
  42. 36 Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County - Membership and Director Appointment Changes For the purpose of revising certain requirements for membership of the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County; revising the process for appointment of the Resilience Authority Director; and generally relating to boards, commissions, and similar bodies. O-21-26 refer ▶ jump to 73:18
  43. 37 Collective Bargaining Agreement - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3162 For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3162 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-23-26 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 110:29
  44. 37 Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County - Membership and Director Appointment Changes For the purpose of revising certain requirements for membership of the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County; revising the process for appointment of the Resilience Authority Director; and generally relating to boards, commissions, and similar bodies. O-21-26 refer ▶ jump to 73:18
  45. 38 Fiscal Year 2027 Position Classifications and Pay Plan Update For the purpose of amending the City's Fiscal Year 2027 pay plan; and specifying an effective date. R-27-26 adopt on first reader Pass
  46. 38 Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County - Membership and Director Appointment Changes For the purpose of revising certain requirements for membership of the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County; revising the process for appointment of the Resilience Authority Director; and generally relating to boards, commissions, and similar bodies. O-21-26 refer ▶ jump to 73:18
  47. 39 page break
  48. 40 SECOND READERS
  49. 41 Ordinances
  50. 42 Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code. O-9-26 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 112:04
  51. 42 Collective Bargaining Agreement - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3162 For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3162 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-23-26 refer ▶ jump to 110:29
  52. 43 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 adopt on second reader Pass
  53. 43 Collective Bargaining Agreement - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3162 For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3162 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-23-26 refer ▶ jump to 110:29
  54. 44 page break
  55. 45 Resolutions
  56. 45 Fiscal Year 2027 Position Classifications and Pay Plan Update For the purpose of amending the City's Fiscal Year 2027 pay plan; and specifying an effective date. R-27-26 refer
  57. 46 Update of Fiscal Year 2027 City Fees For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fees Schedule for City-owned parking facilities and metered spaces, rental operating licenses, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. R-29-26 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 158:53
  58. 46 Fiscal Year 2027 Position Classifications and Pay Plan Update For the purpose of amending the City's Fiscal Year 2027 pay plan; and specifying an effective date. R-27-26 refer
  59. 47 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 171:27
  60. 48 QUESTIONS OR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS REQUIRED? Contact Legislative/Policy Analyst Cynthia Reuter at 410.263.7849, MD Relay (711), or clreuter@annapolis.gov at least five days before the meeting. CAN'T ATTEND IN PERSON? Watch live or on-demand through any of these options: Cable TV: Comcast Ch. 99/100 or Verizon Ch. 34 YouTube: youtube.com/CityofAnnapolis Facebook: facebook.com/CityofAnnapolis Past meetings are archived on YouTube, Facebook, and the City's website. MORE INFORMATION: Full meeting calendar: annapolis.gov/calendar.aspx
  61. 50 Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code. O-9-26 amend Pass ▶ jump to 112:04
  62. 51 Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code. O-9-26 amend Fail ▶ jump to 112:04
  63. 52 Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code. O-9-26 refer Pass ▶ jump to 112:04
  64. 54 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 amend Pass
  65. 55 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 amend Pass
  66. 56 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 amend Pass
  67. 57 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 amend Pass
  68. 58 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 amend Fail
  69. 59 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 amend Pass
  70. 60 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 amend Pass
  71. 61 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 amend Pass
  72. 62 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 amend Fail
  73. 63 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 amend Pass
  74. 64 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 adopt as amended Pass
  75. 65 Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code. O-16-26 adopt on third reader Pass
  76. 68 Update of Fiscal Year 2027 City Fees For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fees Schedule for City-owned parking facilities and metered spaces, rental operating licenses, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. R-29-26 amend Pass ▶ jump to 158:53
  77. 69 Update of Fiscal Year 2027 City Fees For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fees Schedule for City-owned parking facilities and metered spaces, rental operating licenses, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. R-29-26 amend Pass ▶ jump to 158:53
  78. 70 Update of Fiscal Year 2027 City Fees For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fees Schedule for City-owned parking facilities and metered spaces, rental operating licenses, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. R-29-26 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 158:53