City Council
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers
Agenda — 78 items
- 1 Call To Order
- 2 Moment of Silence
- 3 Pledge of Allegiance
- 4 Roll Call
- 5 Approval of Agenda
- 6 Ceremonial Items
- 7 Citation: Dr. Charlestine Fairley, Retiring from the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency
- 8 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
- 9 Update from Mayor
- 10 Reports by Committees
- 11 Comments by the General Public
- 12 page break
- 13 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 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.
- 15 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 16 Appointment
- 16 Approval of the Consent Calendar
- 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)
- 18 Supplemental Appropriations Under $50,000
- 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.
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- 21 BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS
- 22 Action Items
- 23 Preliminary Review of Petition for Annexation of Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions, LLC and Lidl US Operations, LLC, Petitioners)
- 23 Preliminary Review of Petition for Annexation of Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions, LLC and Lidl US Operations, LLC, Petitioners)
- 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).
- 24 Preliminary Review of Petition for Annexation of Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions, LLC and Lidl US Operations, LLC, Petitioners)
- 25 Supplemental Appropriations $50,000 & Above
- 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.
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- 28 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
- 29 FIRST READERS
- 30 Charter Amendment
- 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.
- 32 Ordinances
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
- 36 Resolutions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 39 page break
- 40 SECOND READERS
- 41 Ordinances
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 44 page break
- 45 Resolutions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 47 ADJOURNMENT
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.