City Council

Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers

Agenda — 103 items

1. 1 Call To Order
2. 2 Moment of Silence
3. 3 Pledge of Allegiance
4. 4 Roll Call
5. 5 Approval of Agenda approve Pass
6. 6 Ceremonial Items
7. 7 Citations: Dedication and Leadership in Our Community. ID-161-26 presented
8. 8 Citations: Annapolis Police Department Employees, Officer First Class Amanda Benson and Milgia “Millie” Rodas Guerra. ID-163-26 presented
9. 8 Citations: Annapolis Police Department Employees, Officer First Class Amanda Benson and Milgia “Millie” Rodas Guerra. ID-163-26 presented
10. 9 Proclamation & Citations: National Preparedness Month in the City of Annapolis ID-165-26 presented
11. 10 Citation: Owners of Bitty and Beau's Coffee at 124 Dock Street and 11 of their former employees ID-171-26 presented
12. 11 Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month ID-175-26 presented
13. 12 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
14. 13 Update from Mayor presented
15. 14 Reports by Committees presented
16. 15 Comments by the General Public Mayor Littmann declared comments closed
17. 16 Council Discussion
18. 17 Department of Planning and Zoning Presentation: Zoning Unlocked, Phase 2 Report ID-170-26 presented
19. 18 PUBLIC HEARINGS
20. 19 Charter Amendment Resolutions
21. 20 Expanding the Preamble of The Charter of the City of Annapolis For the purpose of expanding the Preamble of the City Charter to include statements of purpose and aspiration regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion; human, civil, and voting rights; environmental stewardship; public safety; municipal operations; the Chesapeake Bay and natural ecosystems; and the impacts of climate change; and generally related to the City of Annapolis Preamble in the City Charter. CA-3-26 declare the public hearing closed
22. 21 page break
23. 22 Ordinances
24. 23 Allowing Long-Term Room Rentals in Private Homes For the purpose of establishing a regulatory framework permitting rooming houses (boarding houses) as long-term rentals in private residences; providing for licensing, operational standards, and zoning approval; ensuring compliance with applicable Maryland state law and the City of Annapolis housing code; updating definitions and use tables in Title 21 to include “rooming house”; and generally relating to rooming houses. O-11-26 declare the public hearing closed
25. 24 Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County - Membership and Director Appointment Changes For the purpose of revising certain requirements for membership of the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County; revising the process for appointment of the Resilience Authority Director; and generally relating to boards, commissions, and similar bodies. O-21-26 declare the public hearing closed
26. 25 Extension of the Temporary Dissolution and Restructuring of the City of Annapolis Arts in Public Places Commission For the purpose of extending the transition period established under Ordinance 4-26 for the temporary dissolution and restructuring of the Arts in Public Places Commission. O-22-26 declare the public hearing closed
27. 25 The order of the agenda was amended to allow for…..
28. 26 CONSENT CALENDAR approve Pass
29. 26 Approval of Agenda amend Pass
30. 27 Journals of Proceedings
31. 27 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
32. 28 Regular Meeting Minutes CCM 7.13.26 approve Pass
33. 28 SECOND READERS
34. 29 Special Meeting Minutes CCM 7.27.26 approve Pass
35. 29 Resolution
36. 30 Action Item
37. 31 Proposed City Council Meeting Dates for 2027 ID-166-26 receive Pass
38. 31 The order of the agenda was resumed.
39. 32 Monthly Report on Short-Term Rentals in the City of Annapolis, prepared by Planning and Zoning Director Chris Jacubiak pursuant to O-40-26, Section I (7). ID-167-26 receive Pass
40. 33 Reappointments
41. 34 Reappointment of Frieda Wildey to the Maritime Advisory Board Ms. Wildey is a Ward 8 resident who has served on the Maritime Advisory Board since July 2022. Her second term expired on July 1, 2026. She is recommended by Alderman Thorp for reappointment to another term. AP-24-26 approve Pass
42. 35 Reappointment of Karen Theimer Brown to the Heritage Commission Ms. Theimer Brown is a Ward 2 resident who has served on the Heritage Commission since January 2020. Her second term expired on July 1, 2026, and she is proposed for reappointment to a third term. AP-23-26 approve Pass
43. 36 Reappointment of Ryan M. Webb to the Building Board of Appeals Mr. Webb is a Ward 1 resident who has served on the Building Board of Appeals since December 2023. His first term expired on June 30, 2026. He is recommended by Alderman Smith-Brown for reappointment to another term. AP-25-26 approve Pass
44. 37 Reappointment of Pegeen Townsend to the Ethics Commission Ms. Townsend is a Ward 1 resident who has served on the Ethics Commission since September 2019. Her current term expires on September 23, 2026. She is recommended by Alderman Huntley for reappointment to another term. AP-26-26 approve Pass
45. 38 Reappointment of Patrick Sheridan to HACA Mr. Sheridan is a nonresident member who has served on the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis Board of Commissioners since June 2021. His first term expired on June 28, 2026, and he is proposed for reappointment to another five year term. AP-27-26 approve Pass
46. 39 Reappointment of Robert Shapiro to the Port Wardens Mr. Shapiro is a Ward 2 resident who has served on the Port Wardens since October 2020 and currently serves as chair. His second term expired on August 31, 2026. He is recommended by Alderwoman O’Neill for reappointment to a third term. AP-28-26 approve Pass
47. 40 Reappointment of Jared Lerner to the Port Wardens Mr. Lerner is a Ward 1 resident who has served on the Port Wardens since June 2023. His first term expired on August 31, 2026. He is recommended by Alderman Huntley for reappointment to a second term. AP-29-26 approve Pass
48. 41 Reappointment of Duncan Hood to the Maritime Advisory Board Mr. Hood is a Ward 7 resident who has served on the Maritime Advisory Board since December 2021. His second term expired on December 7, 2025. He is recommended by Alderman Savidge for reappointment to another term. AP-30-26 approve Pass
49. 42 Reappointment of Karen Britton to the Affordable Housing & Community Equity Development Commission Ms. Britton is a Ward 1 resident who has served on the Affordable Housing and Community Equity Development Commission since January 2023. Her first term expired in 2026. She is recommended by Alderman Huntley for reappointment to another term. AP-31-26 approve Pass
50. 43 Reappointment of Robert Hector to the Board of Appeals Mr. Hector is a Ward 8 resident and is proposed for reappointment to the Board of Appeals. AP-33-26 approve Pass
51. 44 Fund Transfers under $50,000
52. 45 General Fund: Departments of Transportation, Central Services, Transportation and Public Works This budget revision transfers $8,000 from the Central Services Department’s contractual services account to the Department of Transportation’s maintenance supplies account, and $20,600 from the Central Services Department’s facilities contractual services account to the Department of Public Works’ water contractual services account. This will re-allocate funding that should not have been centralized for uniform and security expenditures. FT-1-27 approve Pass
53. 46 page break
54. 47 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
55. 48 FIRST READERS
56. 49 Charter Amendment Resolutions
57. 50 Designating the City Attorney as the Resident Agent for the City of Annapolis For the purpose of designating the City Attorney as the resident agent for the City of Annapolis in accordance with Local Government Article § 1-1301 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. CA-4-26 adopt on first reader Pass
58. 51 Ordinances
59. 52 Eliminating the Permit Requirement for Sidewalk Signs For the purpose of removing the requirement that shop-owners in Historic Annapolis obtain permits to put a sign on the sidewalk; maintaining certain regulations on these sidewalk signs, and the ability of the City to issue citations for violations; and generally related to Chapter 17.60 of the City Code. O-23-26 adopt on first reader Pass
60. 53 Mobile Food Service Vendors - Historic District Special Events For the purpose of restoring the operation of mobile food service vendors in the City's Historic District to permit their participation in a special event organized by a qualifying business association, as well as a special event organized by the City; and generally relating to the areas of operation of mobile food service vendors. O-25-26 adopt on first reader Pass
61. 54 Resolutions
62. 55 Collective Bargaining Agreement - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3406 For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3406 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-24-26 adopt on first reader Pass
63. 56 Collective Bargaining Agreement - International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1926 For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1926 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-25-26 adopt on first reader Pass
64. 56 Designating the City Attorney as the Resident Agent for the City of Annapolis For the purpose of designating the City Attorney as the resident agent for the City of Annapolis in accordance with Local Government Article § 1-1301 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. CA-4-26 refer
65. 57 Collective Bargaining Agreement - UFCW Local 400 (Annapolis Police Department) For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union, Local 400, which represents certain employees of the Annapolis Police Department, for the Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-26-26 adopt on first reader Pass
66. 58 Fee Waiver - 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade For the purpose of identifying the 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade that will be held on December 28, 2026, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for specific City of Annapolis costs related to the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade. R-28-26 adopt on first reader Pass
67. 59 Fines Related to O-25-26, Mobile Food Service Vendors - Historic District Special Events For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fines Schedule, § 7.40.095, “Peddler, hawkers, and itinerant merchants violations,” to include mobile food service vendor violations in connection with the adoption of O-25-26. R-32-26 adopt on first reader Pass
68. 59 Eliminating the Permit Requirement for Sidewalk Signs For the purpose of removing the requirement that shop-owners in Historic Annapolis obtain permits to put a sign on the sidewalk; maintaining certain regulations on these sidewalk signs, and the ability of the City to issue citations for violations; and generally related to Chapter 17.60 of the City Code. O-23-26 refer
69. 60 Fines Related to City Code § 17.44.090, Short-Term Rental Violations For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fines Schedule, Section 17.44.090, “Short-term rentals,” to include fines for short-term rental violations. R-33-26 adopt on first reader Pass
70. 60 Eliminating the Permit Requirement for Sidewalk Signs For the purpose of removing the requirement that shop-owners in Historic Annapolis obtain permits to put a sign on the sidewalk; maintaining certain regulations on these sidewalk signs, and the ability of the City to issue citations for violations; and generally related to Chapter 17.60 of the City Code. O-23-26 refer
71. 61 page break
72. 61 Eliminating the Permit Requirement for Sidewalk Signs For the purpose of removing the requirement that shop-owners in Historic Annapolis obtain permits to put a sign on the sidewalk; maintaining certain regulations on these sidewalk signs, and the ability of the City to issue citations for violations; and generally related to Chapter 17.60 of the City Code. O-23-26 refer
73. 62 SECOND READERS
74. 63 Charter Amendment Resolutions
75. 63 Mobile Food Service Vendors - Historic District Special Events For the purpose of restoring the operation of mobile food service vendors in the City's Historic District to permit their participation in a special event organized by a qualifying business association, as well as a special event organized by the City; and generally relating to the areas of operation of mobile food service vendors. O-25-26 refer
76. 64 Expanding the Board of Supervisors of Elections Membership For the purpose of expanding the Board of Supervisors of Elections from three members to five members; stating how nominees would be selected by political party nomination and self-nomination; changing when the City Council appoints members; adding steps for filling vacancies; and generally related to the nomination and appointment of members of the Board of Supervisors of Elections. CA-2-26 refer Pass
77. 65 Ordinances
78. 66 Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code. O-9-26 adopt on second reader Pass
79. 66 Collective Bargaining Agreement - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3406 For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3406 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-24-26 refer
80. 67 Art in Public Places - Amending Definitions, Duties, and Membership For the purpose of updating the definitions applicable to the Art in Public Places program; revising the duties and responsibilities of the Art in Public Places Commission; reducing the size of the Commission and revising the requirements for Commission membership, appointment, and terms; updating the allowable uses of the art fund and the procedures for distribution of art fund monies; establishing criteria and procedures for the selection of art in public places; updating the standards for the display and performance of works of art in publicly accessible spaces; and generally relating to the Art in Public Places Commission. O-14-26 adopt on second reader Pass
81. 67 Collective Bargaining Agreement - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3406 For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3406 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-24-26 refer
82. 68 Resolutions
83. 69 Collective Bargaining Agreement - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3162 For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3162 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-23-26 adopt on second reader Pass
84. 69 Collective Bargaining Agreement - International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1926 For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1926 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-25-26 refer
85. 70 Fiscal Year 2027 Position Classifications and Pay Plan Update For the purpose of amending the City's Fiscal Year 2027 pay plan; and specifying an effective date. R-27-26 adopt on second reader Pass
86. 70 Collective Bargaining Agreement - International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1926 For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1926 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-25-26 refer
87. 71 ADJOURNMENT
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89. 72 Collective Bargaining Agreement - UFCW Local 400 (Annapolis Police Department) For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union, Local 400, which represents certain employees of the Annapolis Police Department, for the Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-26-26 refer
90. 73 Collective Bargaining Agreement - UFCW Local 400 (Annapolis Police Department) For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Annapolis and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union, Local 400, which represents certain employees of the Annapolis Police Department, for the Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028. R-26-26 refer
91. 75 Fee Waiver - 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade For the purpose of identifying the 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade that will be held on December 28, 2026, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for specific City of Annapolis costs related to the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade. R-28-26 refer
92. 77 Fines Related to O-25-26, Mobile Food Service Vendors - Historic District Special Events For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fines Schedule, § 7.40.095, “Peddler, hawkers, and itinerant merchants violations,” to include mobile food service vendor violations in connection with the adoption of O-25-26. R-32-26 refer
93. 79 Fines Related to City Code § 17.44.090, Short-Term Rental Violations For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fines Schedule, Section 17.44.090, “Short-term rentals,” to include fines for short-term rental violations. R-33-26 refer
94. 85 Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code. O-9-26 amend Pass
95. 86 Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code. O-9-26 amend Pass
96. 87 Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code. O-9-26 amend Pass
97. 88 Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code. O-9-26 adopt as amended Pass
98. 89 Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code. O-9-26 adopt on third reader Pass
99. 91 Art in Public Places - Amending Definitions, Duties, and Membership For the purpose of updating the definitions applicable to the Art in Public Places program; revising the duties and responsibilities of the Art in Public Places Commission; reducing the size of the Commission and revising the requirements for Commission membership, appointment, and terms; updating the allowable uses of the art fund and the procedures for distribution of art fund monies; establishing criteria and procedures for the selection of art in public places; updating the standards for the display and performance of works of art in publicly accessible spaces; and generally relating to the Art in Public Places Commission. O-14-26 amend Pass
100. 92 Art in Public Places - Amending Definitions, Duties, and Membership For the purpose of updating the definitions applicable to the Art in Public Places program; revising the duties and responsibilities of the Art in Public Places Commission; reducing the size of the Commission and revising the requirements for Commission membership, appointment, and terms; updating the allowable uses of the art fund and the procedures for distribution of art fund monies; establishing criteria and procedures for the selection of art in public places; updating the standards for the display and performance of works of art in publicly accessible spaces; and generally relating to the Art in Public Places Commission. O-14-26 amend Pass
101. 93 Art in Public Places - Amending Definitions, Duties, and Membership For the purpose of updating the definitions applicable to the Art in Public Places program; revising the duties and responsibilities of the Art in Public Places Commission; reducing the size of the Commission and revising the requirements for Commission membership, appointment, and terms; updating the allowable uses of the art fund and the procedures for distribution of art fund monies; establishing criteria and procedures for the selection of art in public places; updating the standards for the display and performance of works of art in publicly accessible spaces; and generally relating to the Art in Public Places Commission. O-14-26 amend Fail
102. 94 Art in Public Places - Amending Definitions, Duties, and Membership For the purpose of updating the definitions applicable to the Art in Public Places program; revising the duties and responsibilities of the Art in Public Places Commission; reducing the size of the Commission and revising the requirements for Commission membership, appointment, and terms; updating the allowable uses of the art fund and the procedures for distribution of art fund monies; establishing criteria and procedures for the selection of art in public places; updating the standards for the display and performance of works of art in publicly accessible spaces; and generally relating to the Art in Public Places Commission. O-14-26 adopt as amended Pass
103. 95 Art in Public Places - Amending Definitions, Duties, and Membership For the purpose of updating the definitions applicable to the Art in Public Places program; revising the duties and responsibilities of the Art in Public Places Commission; reducing the size of the Commission and revising the requirements for Commission membership, appointment, and terms; updating the allowable uses of the art fund and the procedures for distribution of art fund monies; establishing criteria and procedures for the selection of art in public places; updating the standards for the display and performance of works of art in publicly accessible spaces; and generally relating to the Art in Public Places Commission. O-14-26 adopt on third reader Pass

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