City Council
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers
Agenda — 40 items
- 1 Call To Order
- 2 Moment of Silence
- 3 Pledge of Allegiance
- 4 Roll Call
- 5 Approval of Agenda
- 6 Proposed Closed Session
- 7 A Proposed Closed Session pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305 (b)(7). Reason: Legal Advice.
- 8 Ceremonial Items
- 8 A Proposed Closed Session pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305 (b)(7). Reason: Legal Advice.
- 9 Citation: Annapolis Police Foundation
- 9 A Proposed Closed Session pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305 (b)(7). Reason: Legal Advice.
- 10 Presentation: Annapolis Boat Shows
- 11 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
- 12 Update from Mayor
- 13 Report & Presentation
- 14 Annapolis U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, also known as the "Annapolis 250 Commission," on local plans for celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. in 2026
- 15 Comments by the General Public
- 16 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 17 Approval of Journal Proceedings
- 18 Special Meeting Minutes
- 19 End of Consent Calendar
- 19 Approval of the Consent Calendar
- 20 BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS
- 21 Action Items
- 22 2026 City Council Meeting Dates
- 23 2026 City Council Work Session Dates
- 24 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
- 25 FIRST READERS
- 26 Resolutions
- 26 2026 City Council Meeting Dates
- 27 Standing Committee Appointments for the 2026-2030 Council Term For the purpose of confirming appointments to the Annapolis City Council's Standing Committees.
- 27 2026 City Council Meeting Dates
- 28 Audit Committee Appointments for the 2026-2030 Council Term For the purpose of confirming aldermanic appointments to the Audit Committee.
- 29 Budget Process Timeline for Fiscal Year 2027 For the purpose of approving a timeline for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget development and approval process.
- 30 Establishing a 12-Month Moratorium on New Short-Term Rental Licenses For the purpose of establishing a time-limited moratorium on the issuance of new licenses for short-term rentals as defined in Chapter 17.44 of the City Code for the period of 12 months from the effective date of this resolution; allowing moratorium exceptions for specific dates, permit renewals, and owner-occupied permit applications; and requiring a City assessment of short-term rental policy and its impacts.
- 31 ADJOURNMENT
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- 33 Standing Committee Appointments for the 2026-2030 Council Term For the purpose of confirming appointments to the Annapolis City Council's Standing Committees.
- 37 Establishing a 12-Month Moratorium on New Short-Term Rental Licenses For the purpose of establishing a time-limited moratorium on the issuance of new licenses for short-term rentals as defined in Chapter 17.44 of the City Code for the period of 12 months from the effective date of this resolution; allowing moratorium exceptions for specific dates, permit renewals, and owner-occupied permit applications; and requiring a City assessment of short-term rental policy and its impacts.
- 38 Establishing a 12-Month Moratorium on New Short-Term Rental Licenses For the purpose of establishing a time-limited moratorium on the issuance of new licenses for short-term rentals as defined in Chapter 17.44 of the City Code for the period of 12 months from the effective date of this resolution; allowing moratorium exceptions for specific dates, permit renewals, and owner-occupied permit applications; and requiring a City assessment of short-term rental policy and its impacts.