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May 12, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers

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Agenda — 59 items

  1. 1 Call To Order
  2. 2 Invocation
  3. 3 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:53
  4. 4 Roll Call ▶ jump to 1:26
  5. 5 Approval of Agenda approve Pass ▶ jump to 1:46
  6. 6 Ceremonial Items
  7. 7 Citation - Save Our Trees ID-90-25 presented ▶ jump to 2:03
  8. 8 Proclamation - International Firefighters' Day, 2025 ID-98-25 presented ▶ jump to 7:06
  9. 9 Proclamation - Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11, 2025 ID-99-25 presented ▶ jump to 6:42
  10. 10 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 10 The ARC of the Central Chesapeake Region ID-106-25 presented
  12. 11 Update from Mayor ▶ jump to 13:17
  13. 12 Reports by Committees free form ▶ jump to 18:55
  14. 13 Finance Committee FY 2026 Budget Report ID-104-25 presented
  15. 14 Comments by the General Public Mayor Littmann declared comments closed ▶ jump to 28:19
  16. 15 CONSENT CALENDAR
  17. 16 Approval of Journal Proceedings
  18. 16 Comments by the General Public requested ▶ jump to 28:19
  19. 17 Regular Meeting Minutes CCM 4.14.25 approve Pass
  20. 18 Special Meeting Minutes CCM 4.28.25 approve Pass
  21. 18 Approval of the Consent Calendar approve Pass ▶ jump to 71:40
  22. 19 Reports to Council
  23. 20 Task Force to Study Marine Vessels - Report to Council, May 6, 2026 ID-103-25 receive Pass
  24. 21 End of Consent Calendar
  25. 22 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  26. 23 Annual Budget and Appropriation and Property Tax Levy - For the purpose of adopting the City Budget, comprising the Annual Operating Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, June 30, 2030, and June 30, 2031; appropriating funds for all expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; levying and imposing a property tax for the use of the City of Annapolis for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026; and fixing the rate of the City property tax for the taxable year. O-10-25 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 71:57
  27. 24 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
  28. 25 FIRST READERS
  29. 26 Ordinances
  30. 27 Clearing Snow and Ice from City Sidewalks For the purpose of clarifying that the City is allowed to clear snow and ice from sidewalks in the City at the expense of the adjacent property owner if the owner fails to do so; requiring the snow removal be the width of the sidewalk or at least four feet wide for wider sidewalks; updating the citation and appeals sections; and generally related to cleaning and clearing of sidewalks. O-6-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 72:37
  31. 28 Chesapeake Children’s Museum Lease Renewal Through June 30, 2030 For the purpose of authorizing a lease agreement with Chesapeake Children's Museum, Inc., a Maryland corporation, for City property at 25 Silopanna Road in Annapolis commencing on July 1, 2025 and terminating on June 30, 2030. O-8-25 adopt on first reader Pass
  32. 29 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 refer ▶ jump to 73:52
  33. 30 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 first reader Pass ▶ jump to 74:20
  34. 31 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 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 74:47
  35. 31 Clearing Snow and Ice from City Sidewalks For the purpose of clarifying that the City is allowed to clear snow and ice from sidewalks in the City at the expense of the adjacent property owner if the owner fails to do so; requiring the snow removal be the width of the sidewalk or at least four feet wide for wider sidewalks; updating the citation and appeals sections; and generally related to cleaning and clearing of sidewalks. O-6-25 refer ▶ jump to 72:37
  36. 32 Resolutions
  37. 33 City Supported Special Events in Fiscal Year 2026 For the purpose of identifying City Supported Special Events in Fiscal Year 2026 and waiving certain related City fees for those events. R-22-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 76:52
  38. 33 Chesapeake Children’s Museum Lease Renewal Through June 30, 2030 For the purpose of authorizing a lease agreement with Chesapeake Children's Museum, Inc., a Maryland corporation, for City property at 25 Silopanna Road in Annapolis commencing on July 1, 2025 and terminating on June 30, 2030. O-8-25 refer
  39. 34 Confirmation of Human Resources and Integrated Technology Solutions Directors For the purpose of confirming the appointment of Patricia Hopkins as Director of Human Resources and Brian Paquin as Director of Integrated Technology Solutions; and consenting to compensate the directors. R-24-25 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 77:16
  40. 34 Chesapeake Children’s Museum Lease Renewal Through June 30, 2030 For the purpose of authorizing a lease agreement with Chesapeake Children's Museum, Inc., a Maryland corporation, for City property at 25 Silopanna Road in Annapolis commencing on July 1, 2025 and terminating on June 30, 2030. O-8-25 refer
  41. 35 SECOND READERS
  42. 35 Chesapeake Children’s Museum Lease Renewal Through June 30, 2030 For the purpose of authorizing a lease agreement with Chesapeake Children's Museum, Inc., a Maryland corporation, for City property at 25 Silopanna Road in Annapolis commencing on July 1, 2025 and terminating on June 30, 2030. O-8-25 refer
  43. 36 Resolutions
  44. 36 Chesapeake Children’s Museum Lease Renewal Through June 30, 2030 For the purpose of authorizing a lease agreement with Chesapeake Children's Museum, Inc., a Maryland corporation, for City property at 25 Silopanna Road in Annapolis commencing on July 1, 2025 and terminating on June 30, 2030. O-8-25 refer
  45. 37 Demonstration Program to Build Green Roofs on City Bus Shelters - For the purpose of requiring the City Manager to establish a demonstration program to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of green roof bus shelters; and to include that project in the Fiscal Year 2026 City budget; and generally related to the establishment of eco-friendly bus shelters. R-2-25 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 79:56
  46. 37 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 adopt on first reader Pass ▶ jump to 73:52
  47. 38 Condemnation and Possession of Real Property at 245 West Street - For the purpose of authorizing the condemnation and possession of real property at 245 West Street in the City of Annapolis; removing a severe public health and safety hazard related to a blighted and vacant lot; and working toward construction of affordable housing on the same blighted and vacant lot. R-38-24 withdrawn without objection Pass ▶ jump to 86:39
  48. 39 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 100:31
  49. 39 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 refer ▶ jump to 73:52
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  51. 40 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 refer ▶ jump to 73:52
  52. 42 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 refer ▶ jump to 74:20
  53. 43 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 refer ▶ jump to 74:20
  54. 45 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 refer ▶ jump to 74:47
  55. 46 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 refer ▶ jump to 74:47
  56. 47 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 refer ▶ jump to 74:47
  57. 48 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 refer to Planning Commission ▶ jump to 74:47
  58. 51 City Supported Special Events in Fiscal Year 2026 For the purpose of identifying City Supported Special Events in Fiscal Year 2026 and waiving certain related City fees for those events. R-22-25 refer ▶ jump to 76:52
  59. 56 Demonstration Program to Build Green Roofs on City Bus Shelters - For the purpose of requiring the City Manager to establish a demonstration program to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of green roof bus shelters; and to include that project in the Fiscal Year 2026 City budget; and generally related to the establishment of eco-friendly bus shelters. R-2-25 free form ▶ jump to 79:56