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September 8, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers

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Agenda — 75 items

  1. 1 Call To Order
  2. 2 Invocation
  3. 3 Pledge of Allegiance
  4. 4 Roll Call
  5. 5 Approval of Agenda approve Pass
  6. 6 Ceremonial Items
  7. 7 Citation: Boatyard Bar & Grill ID-129-25 presented ▶ jump to 3:51
  8. 8 City Council Member Recognition ID-132-25 ▶ jump to 7:57
  9. 9 Citation: Chick and Ruth's Delly 60th Anniversary ID-135-25 presented ▶ jump to 7:38
  10. 10 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 23:51
  11. 11 Update from Mayor ▶ jump to 26:13
  12. 12 Reports by Committees free form ▶ jump to 32:40
  13. 13 Comments by the General Public Mayor Littmann declared comments closed
  14. 14 CONSENT CALENDAR approve Pass
  15. 14 CONSENT CALENDAR
  16. 15 Action Item
  17. 16 Reschedule the September City Council Special Meeting For the purpose of moving the regularly scheduled City Council Special Meeting approved in ID-125-24 from September 15 to September 29, 2025. ID-136-25 approve Pass
  18. 17 Approval of Journal Proceedings
  19. 18 Regular Meeting Minutes CCM 7.14.25 approve Pass
  20. 19 Special Meeting Minutes CCM 7.28.25 approve Pass
  21. 20 Supplemental Appropriations Under $50,000
  22. 21 Grant – APD – Maryland’s Governor's Office of Crime & Policy SA-3-26 approve Pass
  23. 22 General – City Council – Reserve for One Time Uses SA-6-26 approve Pass
  24. 23 End of Consent Calendar
  25. 24 BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS
  26. 25 Supplemental Appropriations $50,000 & Above
  27. 26 Capital – Department of Transportation – Capital Reserve SA-4-26 approve Pass
  28. 27 Grant – Fire – DSCI: Maryland Department of Service & Civic Innovation SA-5-26 approve Pass
  29. 28 page break
  30. 29 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  31. 30 Ordinances
  32. 31 Tyler Avenue Complete Community Overlay District For the purpose of establishing the Tyler Avenue Complete Community overlay district as a new zoning district, which will supersede the existing zoning districts within the boundary of the new district. O-29-25 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 50:29
  33. 32 Business Revitalization District Regulation Change For the purpose of correcting a key bulk standard for the Business Revitalization (BR) zoning district by increasing the allowable floor area compared to the size of the lot from a 2.0 to 2.5 floor area ratio; require conformance with the general architectural design of the buildings around the property; and generally related to Business Revitalization District requirements. O-30-25 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 70:37
  34. 33 Lease of City Property - 2031-2036 Fall Boat Shows For the purpose of authorizing a lease of municipal property located in the City Dock area, including docking spaces, boat slips, boat moorings, adjacent City waters, and certain portions of nearby boardwalks, sidewalks, parking lots, and City roadways, , as well as an additional area on Edgewood Road to United States Yacht Shows, Inc. from January 1, 2031 through December 31, 2036 for the purpose of carrying on its business of annual fall boat shows. O-32-25 declare the public hearing closed
  35. 33 Business Revitalization District Regulation Change For the purpose of correcting a key bulk standard for the Business Revitalization (BR) zoning district by increasing the allowable floor area compared to the size of the lot from a 2.0 to 2.5 floor area ratio; require conformance with the general architectural design of the buildings around the property; and generally related to Business Revitalization District requirements. O-30-25 Cosponsor added ▶ jump to 70:37
  36. 34 Lease of City Property - Market House For the purpose of authorizing the lease of the Market House to New Market House, LLC, the Tenant for an initial term of July 1, 2033, through June 30, 2038, with additional optional renewal terms, subject to certain terms, provisions, and conditions; and matters generally relating to said lease. O-33-25 declare the public hearing closed
  37. 35 FY 2026 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications For the purpose of updating the list of exempt service positions; and generally related to exempt service positions. O-34-25 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 119:37
  38. 36 Ranked-Choice Voting in Annapolis City Elections For the purpose of electing the Mayor, City Council members, and party committee members by ranked-choice voting during elections involving only City-wide candidates; and generally relating to municipal voting regulations. O-35-25 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 120:02
  39. 37 Lease of City Property - 2031-2036 Spring Boat Shows For the purpose of authorizing a lease of municipal property located in the City Dock area, including docking spaces, boat slips, boat moorings, adjacent City waters, and certain portions of nearby boardwalks, sidewalks, parking lots, and City roadways, to United States Yacht Shows, Inc. from January 1, 2031 through December 31, 2036 for the purpose of carrying on its business of annual spring boat shows. O-36-25 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 182:53
  40. 38 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
  41. 39 FIRST READERS
  42. 40 Ordinances
  43. 41 City Capital Facilities Charges Payment Plan For the purpose of changing when capital facilities charges for sewer and water installation are collected from developers constructing six or fewer dwelling units; and generally related to the Plumbing Code. O-37-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 183:38
  44. 42 Exception to the City's Prohibition on Doors or Gates Opening Over Sidewalks For the purpose of allowing the Director of Public Works to allow exceptions to § 14.20.090 of the City Code dealing with doors or gates opening over sidewalks. O-38-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 184:14
  45. 43 Resolutions
  46. 43 City Capital Facilities Charges Payment Plan For the purpose of changing when capital facilities charges for sewer and water installation are collected from developers constructing six or fewer dwelling units; and generally related to the Plumbing Code. O-37-25 refer ▶ jump to 183:38
  47. 44 Speed Monitoring System Fines For the purpose of establishing updated fines for Speed Monitoring Systems, also known as speed cameras, pursuant to § 12.08.140. R-33-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 184:43
  48. 45 Market Space Interest Charge Waiver For the purpose of waiving interest charges from unpaid monthly rent for parking spaces on Market Space, the street used for dining next to Market House in downtown Annapolis. R-34-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 185:04
  49. 45 Exception to the City's Prohibition on Doors or Gates Opening Over Sidewalks For the purpose of allowing the Director of Public Works to allow exceptions to § 14.20.090 of the City Code dealing with doors or gates opening over sidewalks. O-38-25 refer ▶ jump to 184:14
  50. 46 181 Prince George Street Sidewalk Easement For the purpose of the City Council waiving City restrictions on a trash can enclosure that encroaches on the City sidewalk in front of 181 Prince George Street; and generally relating to waiver of requirements of § 14.20.080 of the City Code. R-35-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 186:05
  51. 47 Fees for Clearing Snow and Ice from City Sidewalks For the purpose of setting fees for O-6-25, Clearing Snow and Ice from City Sidewalks. R-36-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 186:26
  52. 48 Re-assigning Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 Community Grants For the purpose of reassigning the Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 Community Grants allocated by the City Council to GVO Sound, LLC, and reallocating the funds to Superior Future, Inc., a not-for-profit organization. R-38-25 adopt on first reader Pass
  53. 48 Speed Monitoring System Fines For the purpose of establishing updated fines for Speed Monitoring Systems, also known as speed cameras, pursuant to § 12.08.140. R-33-25 refer ▶ jump to 184:43
  54. 49 Itinerant Merchant Sales in the Historic District for a Flea Market For the purpose of authorizing hawker, peddler, and itinerant merchant sales in the Historic District in conjunction with certain special events for a flea market on an October 19, 2025. R-39-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 188:03
  55. 50 Equitable Public Water Access Plan For the purpose of adopting the City of Annapolis Equitable Public Water Access Plan. R-40-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 188:25
  56. 50 Market Space Interest Charge Waiver For the purpose of waiving interest charges from unpaid monthly rent for parking spaces on Market Space, the street used for dining next to Market House in downtown Annapolis. R-34-25 refer ▶ jump to 185:04
  57. 51 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl Parade and Football Game For the purpose of identifying the Go Bowling Military Bowl Parade and Football Game that will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for specific City of Annapolis costs related to the Go Bowling Military Bowl. R-41-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 189:01
  58. 52 SECOND READERS
  59. 53 Ordinances
  60. 54 Prioritizing Affordable Spending Through Expansion of Financial Advisory Commission Duties For the purpose of listing the duties of the Financial Advisory Commission; adding "spending affordability" to review the City's finances so that spending levels align with the City's income, and reviewing projected revenue, debt levels, and long-term fiscal outlook; and generally related to the Financial Advisory Commission. O-12-25 withdrawn without objection Pass ▶ jump to 189:49
  61. 55 Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes For the purpose of authorizing and empowering the City of Annapolis (the “City”) to issue and sell, upon its full faith and credit, (i) one or more series of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $73,561,499 (the “Bonds”), pursuant to Sections 19-301 through 19-309, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, and Article VII, Section 11 of the Charter of the City of Annapolis, as amended (the “Charter”), (ii) one or more series of its general obligation bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount equal to the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bonds (the “Notes”), pursuant to Sections 19-211 through 19-221, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, and the Charter and (iii) one or more series of its general obligation bonds to refund specified bonds previously issued by the City in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed 120% of the principal amount of bonds to be refunded (the “Refunding Bonds”), pursuant to Section 19-207 and Sections 19-301 through 19-309, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, and the Charter; providing that the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds shall be issued and sold for the public purpose of financing and refinancing certain capital projects of the City as provided in this Ordinance; prescribing the form and tenor of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds; providing for the method of sale of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds and other matters relating to the issuance and sale thereof; providing for the disbursement of the proceeds of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds; covenanting to levy and collect all taxes necessary to provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds; and generally providing for and determining various matters relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds. O-31-25 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 190:28
  62. 56 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 193:44
  63. 56 Equitable Public Water Access Plan For the purpose of adopting the City of Annapolis Equitable Public Water Access Plan. R-40-25 refer ▶ jump to 188:25
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  65. 57 Equitable Public Water Access Plan For the purpose of adopting the City of Annapolis Equitable Public Water Access Plan. R-40-25 free form ▶ jump to 188:25
  66. 59 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl Parade and Football Game For the purpose of identifying the Go Bowling Military Bowl Parade and Football Game that will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for specific City of Annapolis costs related to the Go Bowling Military Bowl. R-41-25 refer ▶ jump to 189:01
  67. 60 Added at the Approval of the Agenda
  68. 61 Charter Amendment
  69. 62 City Council Pay and Benefits Deadline For the purpose of allowing the City Council until the general election to finalize pay and benefits for the upcoming term. CA-2-25 adopt on first reader Pass
  70. 63 City Council Pay and Benefits Deadline For the purpose of allowing the City Council until the general election to finalize pay and benefits for the upcoming term. CA-2-25 free form
  71. 68 Added at the Approval of the Agenda
  72. 69 Compensation of Mayor, Alderpersons, and City Manager For the purpose of adjusting the compensation and allowances to be paid to the Mayor, Aldermen and Alderwomen for the term of office commencing on the first Monday in December 2025; and for adjusting the compensation to be paid to the City Manager. O-13-25 adopt on second reader Pass
  73. 70 Compensation of Mayor, Alderpersons, and City Manager For the purpose of adjusting the compensation and allowances to be paid to the Mayor, Aldermen and Alderwomen for the term of office commencing on the first Monday in December 2025; and for adjusting the compensation to be paid to the City Manager. O-13-25 amend Pass
  74. 71 Compensation of Mayor, Alderpersons, and City Manager For the purpose of adjusting the compensation and allowances to be paid to the Mayor, Aldermen and Alderwomen for the term of office commencing on the first Monday in December 2025; and for adjusting the compensation to be paid to the City Manager. O-13-25 adopt as amended Pass
  75. 72 Compensation of Mayor, Alderpersons, and City Manager For the purpose of adjusting the compensation and allowances to be paid to the Mayor, Aldermen and Alderwomen for the term of office commencing on the first Monday in December 2025; and for adjusting the compensation to be paid to the City Manager. O-13-25 adopt on third reader Pass