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

Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers

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Agenda — 44 items

  1. 1 Call To Order ▶ jump to 0:12
  2. 2 Invocation ▶ jump to 0:20
  3. 3 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:27
  4. 4 Roll Call
  5. 5 Approval of Agenda approve Pass ▶ jump to 2:31
  6. 6 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
  7. 7 Update from Mayor free form ▶ jump to 3:05
  8. 8 Reports by Committees free form ▶ jump to 12:04
  9. 9 Comments by the General Public Mayor Littmann declared comments closed
  10. 10 BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS
  11. 11 Appointments
  12. 12 Re-Appointment - Recommendation - Ms. Sharon Elliot AP-10-25 approve Pass
  13. 13 Supplemental Appropriations $50,000 & Above
  14. 14 Capital - Department of Public Works - Capital Reserve SA-29-25 approve Pass ▶ jump to 20:28
  15. 15 General - Department of Planning Zoning - Reserve for one time uses SA-30-25 approve Pass ▶ jump to 21:53
  16. 16 General Fund - Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant - City Manager/Supplies and Other SA-31-25 approve Pass ▶ jump to 24:19
  17. 17 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  18. 18 Ordinances
  19. 19 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 left open ▶ jump to 29:47
  20. 20 Arts in Public Places Commission Update and Revisions For the purpose of moving the Arts in Public Places Commission from Title 6, the revenue and finance Title of the City Code, to Title 2, Chapter 2.48 dealing with boards, commissions, and committees; placing oversight of the Arts in Places Commission under the Planning and Zoning Director instead of the Recreation and Parks Director; and generally dealing with the Arts in Public Places Commission duties and responsibilities. O-11-25 declare the public hearing closed
  21. 21 Resolutions
  22. 22 2025 Transit Development Plan for the City of Annapolis For the purpose of approving the City of Annapolis Transit Development Plan that is updated every five years. R-17-25 declare the public hearing closed
  23. 23 FY 2026 Annual Fees Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fees that will be charged for the use of City services for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing an effective date. R-20-25 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 55:44
  24. 24 FY 2026 Fines Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fines that will be charged for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing an effective date. R-21-25 declare the public hearing closed ▶ jump to 60:47
  25. 25 page break
  26. 25 The order of the agenda was amended to allow for........
  27. 26 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
  28. 27 SECOND READERS
  29. 27 First Reader
  30. 28 Resolutions
  31. 28 Resolution
  32. 29 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
  33. 29 Temporarily Waiving Specific Citations for Waterfront Activities in R4 Districts For the purpose of allowing boat rentals, charters, and charter services to operate on the waterfront in R4 (residential) zoning districts during the summer without the risk of citations, while the Annapolis City Council reviews O-9-25, which proposes changes to R4 zoning regulations. R-25-25 adopt on first reader Pass
  34. 30 Friendship City Relationship with Frankston, Australia - For the purpose of authorizing a friendship city relationship between Annapolis, Maryland and Frankston, in the State of Victoria, Australia. R-15-25 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 62:49
  35. 30 Temporarily Waiving Specific Citations for Waterfront Activities in R4 Districts For the purpose of allowing boat rentals, charters, and charter services to operate on the waterfront in R4 (residential) zoning districts during the summer without the risk of citations, while the Annapolis City Council reviews O-9-25, which proposes changes to R4 zoning regulations. R-25-25 rules suspended Pass
  36. 31 Memorial Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Late U.S. Representative Parren J. Mitchell For the purpose of dedicating a memorial at the City of Annapolis Pip Moyer Recreation Center in honor of the late U.S. Representative Parren J. Mitchell (D-MD), the first African-American elected to Congress from Maryland. R-19-25 adopt on second reader Pass ▶ jump to 63:37
  37. 31 Temporarily Waiving Specific Citations for Waterfront Activities in R4 Districts For the purpose of allowing boat rentals, charters, and charter services to operate on the waterfront in R4 (residential) zoning districts during the summer without the risk of citations, while the Annapolis City Council reviews O-9-25, which proposes changes to R4 zoning regulations. R-25-25 adopt on second reader Pass
  38. 32 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 65:29
  39. 32 The order of the agenda was resumed.
  40. 33 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
  41. 33 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
  42. 37 Friendship City Relationship with Frankston, Australia - For the purpose of authorizing a friendship city relationship between Annapolis, Maryland and Frankston, in the State of Victoria, Australia. R-15-25 Cosponsor added ▶ jump to 62:49
  43. 39 Memorial Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Late U.S. Representative Parren J. Mitchell For the purpose of dedicating a memorial at the City of Annapolis Pip Moyer Recreation Center in honor of the late U.S. Representative Parren J. Mitchell (D-MD), the first African-American elected to Congress from Maryland. R-19-25 amend Pass ▶ jump to 63:37
  44. 40 Memorial Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Late U.S. Representative Parren J. Mitchell For the purpose of dedicating a memorial at the City of Annapolis Pip Moyer Recreation Center in honor of the late U.S. Representative Parren J. Mitchell (D-MD), the first African-American elected to Congress from Maryland. R-19-25 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 63:37