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July 28, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final ·Special Meeting

Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers

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Agenda — 67 items

  1. 1 Call To Order ▶ jump to 1:29
  2. 2 Invocation ▶ jump to 2:08
  3. 3 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 2:14
  4. 4 Roll Call
  5. 5 Approval of Agenda approve Pass ▶ jump to 3:01
  6. 6 Ceremonial Items
  7. 7 Citation: Annapolis High School Surfrider Student Club ID-124-25 presented ▶ jump to 4:29
  8. 8 Citation: 100th Anniversary of Cecil Memorial United Methodist Church ID-128-25 presented ▶ jump to 7:16
  9. 9 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 13:37
  10. 10 Update from Mayor free form ▶ jump to 13:39
  11. 11 Reports by Committees ▶ jump to 20:21
  12. 12 Comments by the General Public Mayor Littmann declared comments closed ▶ jump to 25:35
  13. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR
  14. 14 Informational Item(s)
  15. 15 Task Force to Study Marine Vessels Interim Reports ID-123-25 receive Pass ▶ jump to 71:47
  16. 15 Approval of the Consent Calendar approve Pass ▶ jump to 72:08
  17. 16 Supplemental Appropriations Under $50,000
  18. 17 Grant - Fire - The American Trauma Society SA-1-26 approve Pass
  19. 18 End of Consent Calendar
  20. 19 BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS
  21. 20 Fund Transfers ▶ jump to 72:36
  22. 21 General - Central Services Department/ City Manager - Salaries & Benefits FT-1-26 approve Pass
  23. 22 page break
  24. 23 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  25. 24 Ordinances
  26. 25 Implementation of Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan, 2040 For the purpose of implementing the adopted Comprehensive Plan; in Planned Development Chapter 21.24, revising the purpose statements and approving criteria for planned development by linking them to the Comprehensive Plan’s goals and community benefits, increasing the share of a planned development that may be devoted to a mix of land uses, allowing for increases in the number of housing units in certain planned developments; revising the definition of common open space and expanding the required percentage of such space in planned developments; in Residential Districts Chapter 21.40, more strictly defining how to compute the size of a house in the R2-NC district; in Terms and Definition Chapter 21.72, updating the definitions of "Floor area" and "Half Story"; in Heights and Bulk Limits Chapter 21.56, updating what appurtenances and types of structure are allowed to project above certain maximum height limits; in Parking and Loading Regulation Chapter 21.66, clarifying the off-street parking exception in the C2 and C2A district so its applicable to all buildings sizes not just those under 20,000 square feet in size; in Certificate of Approval-Commission Decision Chapter 21.56, replacing references to the Department of Public Works with the Department of Planning and Zoning; and generally related to comprehensive plan updates in Title 21. O-14-25 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 73:30
  27. 26 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 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 120:40
  28. 27 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
  29. 28 FIRST READERS
  30. 29 Ordinances
  31. 30 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 adopt on first reader Pass
  32. 31 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 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 122:46
  33. 31 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 refer
  34. 32 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 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 122:44
  35. 32 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 refer
  36. 33 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 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 123:44
  37. 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 refer
  38. 34 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 adopt on first reader Pass
  39. 35 page break
  40. 35 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 refer ▶ jump to 122:46
  41. 36 SECOND READERS
  42. 36 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 refer ▶ jump to 122:46
  43. 37 Ordinances
  44. 37 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 refer ▶ jump to 122:46
  45. 38 Expanding Waterfront Uses in R4 General Residence (Zoning) Districts For the purpose of changing the residential table of uses to allow for limited commercial waterfront activities, such as boat rentals, charters, and charter services, in R4 General Residence Districts; and requiring a special exception use reviewed and approved by the city's Board of Appeals. O-9-25 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 125:53
  46. 39 Regulation of Tours in Historic Annapolis For the purpose of regulating walking tours operated by tour companies in the Annapolis Historic District; requiring a City business license, and insurance coverage; ensuring the protection of historic buildings and spaces; requiring free-flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and generally related to business licenses of tour operators in the City. O-19-25 postpone Pass
  47. 39 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 refer ▶ jump to 123:16
  48. 40 Resolutions
  49. 41 Five-Year Consolidated Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan For the purpose of adopting a Five-Year Consolidated Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. R-30-25 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 178:06
  50. 41 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 free form ▶ jump to 123:44
  51. 42 ADJOURNMENT
  52. 42 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 refer ▶ jump to 123:44
  53. 43 Anyone needing reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in a public meeting held by the City of Annapolis should contact Regina Watkins-Eldridge at 410.263.7942, by MD Relay (711), or by email at cityclerk@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
  54. 43 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 refer ▶ jump to 123:44
  55. 45 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 refer
  56. 46 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 refer
  57. 47 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 refer
  58. 48 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 refer
  59. 52 Expanding Waterfront Uses in R4 General Residence (Zoning) Districts For the purpose of changing the residential table of uses to allow for limited commercial waterfront activities, such as boat rentals, charters, and charter services, in R4 General Residence Districts; and requiring a special exception use reviewed and approved by the city's Board of Appeals. O-9-25 amend Pass ▶ jump to 125:53
  60. 53 Expanding Waterfront Uses in R4 General Residence (Zoning) Districts For the purpose of changing the residential table of uses to allow for limited commercial waterfront activities, such as boat rentals, charters, and charter services, in R4 General Residence Districts; and requiring a special exception use reviewed and approved by the city's Board of Appeals. O-9-25 amend Pass ▶ jump to 125:53
  61. 54 Expanding Waterfront Uses in R4 General Residence (Zoning) Districts For the purpose of changing the residential table of uses to allow for limited commercial waterfront activities, such as boat rentals, charters, and charter services, in R4 General Residence Districts; and requiring a special exception use reviewed and approved by the city's Board of Appeals. O-9-25 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 125:53
  62. 55 Expanding Waterfront Uses in R4 General Residence (Zoning) Districts For the purpose of changing the residential table of uses to allow for limited commercial waterfront activities, such as boat rentals, charters, and charter services, in R4 General Residence Districts; and requiring a special exception use reviewed and approved by the city's Board of Appeals. O-9-25 adopt on third reader Pass ▶ jump to 125:53
  63. 56 Sale of City-Owned Property at 932 Spa Road and 935 Spa Road, Lot 1 For the purpose of approving the sale of City-owned property at 932 Spa Road and 935 Spa Road, Lot 1 to the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.; for expressly authorizing said sale to be made a private sale and not at public auction; and all matters related to said sale. O-20-25 adopt on second reader Pass
  64. 57 Sale of City-Owned Property at 932 Spa Road and 935 Spa Road, Lot 1 For the purpose of approving the sale of City-owned property at 932 Spa Road and 935 Spa Road, Lot 1 to the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.; for expressly authorizing said sale to be made a private sale and not at public auction; and all matters related to said sale. O-20-25 amend Pass
  65. 58 Sale of City-Owned Property at 932 Spa Road and 935 Spa Road, Lot 1 For the purpose of approving the sale of City-owned property at 932 Spa Road and 935 Spa Road, Lot 1 to the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.; for expressly authorizing said sale to be made a private sale and not at public auction; and all matters related to said sale. O-20-25 amend Pass
  66. 59 Sale of City-Owned Property at 932 Spa Road and 935 Spa Road, Lot 1 For the purpose of approving the sale of City-owned property at 932 Spa Road and 935 Spa Road, Lot 1 to the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.; for expressly authorizing said sale to be made a private sale and not at public auction; and all matters related to said sale. O-20-25 adopt as amended Pass
  67. 60 Sale of City-Owned Property at 932 Spa Road and 935 Spa Road, Lot 1 For the purpose of approving the sale of City-owned property at 932 Spa Road and 935 Spa Road, Lot 1 to the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.; for expressly authorizing said sale to be made a private sale and not at public auction; and all matters related to said sale. O-20-25 adopt on third reader Pass