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June 22, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final ·Special Meeting

Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers

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Agenda — 51 items

  1. 1 Call To Order ▶ jump to 0:11
  2. 2 Moment of Silence ▶ jump to 0:21
  3. 3 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:33
  4. 4 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:35
  5. 5 Approval of Agenda approve Pass ▶ jump to 2:13
  6. 6 Ceremonial Item
  7. 7 250th Anniversary Celebration of the U.S.: Jefferson Holland, Annapolis' Poet Laureate, leads a poetry reading on the history of Annapolis ID-141-26 presented ▶ jump to 2:18
  8. 8 Presentation
  9. 8 250th Anniversary Celebration of the U.S.: Jefferson Holland, Annapolis' Poet Laureate, leads a poetry reading on the history of Annapolis ID-141-26 presented ▶ jump to 2:49
  10. 9 Annual Report from Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) ID-142-26 presented ▶ jump to 10:42
  11. 10 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
  12. 11 Update from Mayor presented ▶ jump to 35:50
  13. 12 Reports by Committees presented ▶ jump to 42:08
  14. 13 Comments by the General Public Mayor Littmann declared comments closed
  15. 14 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  16. 15 Art in Public Places - Amending Definitions, Duties, and Membership For the purpose of updating the definitions applicable to the Art in Public Places program; revising the duties and responsibilities of the Art in Public Places Commission; reducing the size of the Commission and revising the requirements for Commission membership, appointment, and terms; updating the allowable uses of the art fund and the procedures for distribution of art fund monies; establishing criteria and procedures for the selection of art in public places; updating the standards for the display and performance of works of art in publicly accessible spaces; and generally relating to the Art in Public Places Commission. O-14-26 declare the public hearing left open ▶ jump to 55:03
  17. 16 page break
  18. 17 BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS
  19. 18 Fund Transfers
  20. 19 General/Transportation/Fleet Operations/FASF - Various Departments This budget revision reflects fourth-quarter transfers for the following: 1. The Department of Public Works transfers $102,100 to its Snow Salaries and Benefits account, $362,000 to its Contractual Services account, and $77,000 to its Supplies and Other account using contingency. 2. The Central Services Department - Facilities transfers $100,000 from its Contractual Services account using vacancy savings. 3. The Planning and Zoning Department transfers $55,000 to its Supplies and Other account using vacancy savings. 4. The Police Department transfers $86,000 to its Contractual Services account, $41,000 to its Supplies and Other accounts, and $84,600 to its Capital Outlay account using vacancy savings. 5. The Department of Transportation transfers $58,000 to the Vehicles Division Salaries and Benefits account, $74,900 to its Supplies and Other account, and $47,500 to the Transportation - Other account using Transportation - Maintenance vacancy savings, Transportation - Vehicles Supplies and Other savings, and Transportation - Administration Contractual Services savings. 6. Fleet Operations transfers $150,000 to its Contractual Services account and $235,600 to its Supplies and Other account, using Central Services, Facilities, and Fleet Operations vacancy savings. 7. Forfeiture and Seizures transfers $25,000 to its Contractual Services account and $2,000 to its Supplies and Other account using Capital Outlay savings. 8. Department of Integrated Solutions transfers $65,000 to its Supplies and Other account using vacancy savings. This will allow additional funding to cover strategic planning expenses. 9. The Finance Department transfers $60,000 to its Contractual Services account using vacancy savings. This will allow additional funding to cover unanticipated consulting expenses. FT-13-26 approve Pass ▶ jump to 64:33
  21. 20 Supplemental Appropriations
  22. 21 Parking - Transportation - This supplemental allocation appropriates an additional $573,400 for the following: $492,300 in additional cost for the SP+ garage contract, $5,600 for additional interest on parking bonds, $500 for bond issuance fees, $46,000 for transfer to transit to cover expenses over revenue for the year and $29,000 to cover the increase in transportation vehicle (operations) fuel. SA-23-26 approve Pass ▶ jump to 67:46
  23. 22 page break
  24. 23 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
  25. 24 SECOND READERS
  26. 25 Resolutions
  27. 26 Finance Director - Karen Ajayi For the purpose of expressly confirming the appointment of Karen Ajayi as Finance Director; consenting to compensate the Finance Director; and setting an effective date. R-19-26 adopt on second reader Pass
  28. 27 page break
  29. 28 Charter Amendment
  30. 28 Updating Requirements for Publication of the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis For the purpose of removing outdated provisions of the City’s Charter; rewriting requirements for compiling and publishing the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis; allowing for publishing paper or electronic versions of the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis; and generally related to the codification of charter amendments and ordinances. CA-1-26 amend Pass ▶ jump to 71:49
  31. 29 Updating Requirements for Publication of the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis For the purpose of removing outdated provisions of the City’s Charter; rewriting requirements for compiling and publishing the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis; allowing for publishing paper or electronic versions of the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis; and generally related to the codification of charter amendments and ordinances. CA-1-26 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 71:49
  32. 29 Updating Requirements for Publication of the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis For the purpose of removing outdated provisions of the City’s Charter; rewriting requirements for compiling and publishing the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis; allowing for publishing paper or electronic versions of the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis; and generally related to the codification of charter amendments and ordinances. CA-1-26 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 71:49
  33. 30 Ordinances
  34. 30 Updating Requirements for Publication of the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis For the purpose of removing outdated provisions of the City’s Charter; rewriting requirements for compiling and publishing the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis; allowing for publishing paper or electronic versions of the Charter and Code of the City of Annapolis; and generally related to the codification of charter amendments and ordinances. CA-1-26 adopt on third reader Pass ▶ jump to 71:49
  35. 31 Oversight of the City’s Firing Range For the purpose of allowing the Police Chief, along with the Mayor, to approve who uses the City’s police firing range located within the Annapolis Police Department. O-6-26 adopt on second reader Pass
  36. 32 Reducing the Human Relations Commission Membership For the purpose of reducing the membership of the Human Relations Commission from fifteen to nine members; providing for a transition period during which existing members serve out their terms; and generally relating to the composition of the Human Relations Commission. O-10-26 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 76:47
  37. 33 page break
  38. 33 Oversight of the City’s Firing Range For the purpose of allowing the Police Chief, along with the Mayor, to approve who uses the City’s police firing range located within the Annapolis Police Department. O-6-26 adopt on third reader Pass
  39. 34 FIRST READERS
  40. 35 Ordinances
  41. 35 Reducing the Human Relations Commission Membership For the purpose of reducing the membership of the Human Relations Commission from fifteen to nine members; providing for a transition period during which existing members serve out their terms; and generally relating to the composition of the Human Relations Commission. O-10-26 adopt on third reader Pass ▶ jump to 76:47
  42. 36 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 first reader Pass ▶ jump to 77:41
  43. 37 Right to Park in Front of Residential Private Driveways For the purpose of amending § 12.20.010 (Obstructing Driveway) to authorize legal occupants of residential properties, and their guests, to park on public streets permitted for parking on both sides of the roadway directly in front of a private driveway serving their property, subject to specified conditions; defining “legal occupant”; and generally relating to parking under Chapter 12.20. O-17-26 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 86:37
  44. 38 Resolutions
  45. 39 Designating City Attorney Anthony P. Kupersmith as Resident Agent for Service of Process For the purpose of designating a resident agent for service of process under certain circumstances; and matters generally relating thereto. R-21-26 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 90:52
  46. 39 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 refer ▶ jump to 77:41
  47. 40 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 refer ▶ jump to 77:41
  48. 41 ADJOURNMENT
  49. 42 Anyone needing reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in a public meeting held by the City of Annapolis should contact Cynthia Reuter at 410.263.7849, by MD Relay (711), or by email at clreuter@annapolis.gov at least five days prior to the meeting date to request assistance. We encourage citizens to attend and participate in City Council Meetings. If you are unable to attend, the meetings can be viewed live on Channel 99/100 for all Comcast subscribers and on Channel 34 for Verizon customers. The meeting can also be viewed on computer and mobile devices by going to http://bit.ly/1gCd4pL during the meetings. All City Council Meetings, Work Sessions and Standing Committee Meetings are broadcast on City of Annapolis TV on Channel 99/100 for all Comcast subscribers and on Channel 34 for Verizon customers as well as Facebook Live and YouTube Live, including virtual meetings during the State of Emergency for COVID-19. The calendar can be found here: https://www.annapolis.gov/calendar.aspx CID=23,24,14,46,42,47,40,51,44,50,27,36,31,26,33,49 Next, at the appointed time, go to these web links for viewing the meetings live: http://www.youtube.com/CityofAnnapolis http://www.facebook.com/CityofAnnapolis The live stream is available about 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting (there is a countdown clock that says the meeting is starting in...) The completed meetings are then archived on the same platforms (above) as well as on the website through the Legistar portal here: https://annapolismd.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx?ID=23680&GUID=8CC9DA25-D92A-491F-984C-946DCA0F51DE&Mode=MainBody
  50. 42 Right to Park in Front of Residential Private Driveways For the purpose of amending § 12.20.010 (Obstructing Driveway) to authorize legal occupants of residential properties, and their guests, to park on public streets permitted for parking on both sides of the roadway directly in front of a private driveway serving their property, subject to specified conditions; defining “legal occupant”; and generally relating to parking under Chapter 12.20. O-17-26 refer ▶ jump to 86:37
  51. 43 Right to Park in Front of Residential Private Driveways For the purpose of amending § 12.20.010 (Obstructing Driveway) to authorize legal occupants of residential properties, and their guests, to park on public streets permitted for parking on both sides of the roadway directly in front of a private driveway serving their property, subject to specified conditions; defining “legal occupant”; and generally relating to parking under Chapter 12.20. O-17-26 refer ▶ jump to 86:37