City Council
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers
Agenda — 78 items
- 1 Call To Order
- 2 Invocation
- 3 Pledge of Allegiance
- 4 Roll Call
- 5 Approval of Agenda
- 6 Ceremonial Items
- 7 Citation: Charting Careers
- 7 Order of the agenda amended to allow for ....
- 8 Proclamation: Recognize Anne Arundel County Public Library ahead of National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025
- 9 Citation: Miriam Stanicic
- 9 Agenda order resumed....
- 10 PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
- 11 Update from Mayor
- 12 Reports by Committees
- 12 Citation: Bitty & Beau's Five Year Anniversary
- 13 Comments by the General Public
- 14 page break
- 15 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 16 Supplemental Appropriations Under $50,000
- 17 Grant - OEM - US Department of Homeland Security Initiative (UASI)
- 18 Appointments
- 18 Approval of the Consent Calendar
- 19 Appointment - Ms. Tara Wells - Education Commission
- 20 Appointment - Mr. Peter Vail - Financial Advisory Commission
- 21 Appointment - Mr. Joe Rubino - Financial Advisory Commission
- 22 End of Consent Calendar
- 23 page break
- 24 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
- 25 FIRST READERS
- 26 Ordinances
- 27 Clarification of Parking and Impounding Violation Citations - For the purpose of clarifying that parking citations are not limited to paper notices placed on vehicles; copyediting and reforming the section to current legislative writing standards; and generally dealing with failure to pay parking fines.
- 28 City Citation Process and Appeals to the Building Board of Appeals For the purpose of clarifying the City's citation process; explaining the Building Board of Appeals review process; updating Building Board of Appeals procedures for filing and reviewing appeals; adding Building Board of Appeals duties to the Title 2; and general Building Board of Appeals responsibilities.
- 29 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.
- 30 Resolutions
- 31 Submission of Grant Application to the Maryland Transit Administration For the purpose of authorizing the filing of an application with the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation for Section 5303, 5304, 5307, 5309, 5310, 5311, 5316 and/or 5317 grant(s) under the Federal Transit Act for a total amount of $4,462,240.
- 32 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.
- 32 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.
- 33 Director of Central Services--Matthew H. Flinner For the purpose of expressly confirming the appointment of Matthew Flinner as Director of Central Services; and consenting to compensate the Director of Central Services.
- 34 SECOND READERS
- 35 Resolutions
- 35 Submission of Grant Application to the Maryland Transit Administration For the purpose of authorizing the filing of an application with the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation for Section 5303, 5304, 5307, 5309, 5310, 5311, 5316 and/or 5317 grant(s) under the Federal Transit Act for a total amount of $4,462,240.
- 36 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.
- 36 Submission of Grant Application to the Maryland Transit Administration For the purpose of authorizing the filing of an application with the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation for Section 5303, 5304, 5307, 5309, 5310, 5311, 5316 and/or 5317 grant(s) under the Federal Transit Act for a total amount of $4,462,240.
- 37 FY 2025 Changes to Executive Pay Ranges - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 38 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 39 Mayor, Alderperson, and City Manager Compensation. For the purpose of reviewing and accepting the 2025 Salary Review Commission report dated February 4, 2025, which provides recommendations for adjusting the City Council and City Manager salaries for the 2025-2029 term.
- 39 Director of Central Services--Matthew H. Flinner For the purpose of expressly confirming the appointment of Matthew Flinner as Director of Central Services; and consenting to compensate the Director of Central Services.
- 40 Annapolis City Council Support for Maryland House Bill 226/Senate Bill 569 (2025) For the purpose of showing the support of the Annapolis City Council for Maryland House Bill 226 and Senate Bill 569 (2025) - Anne Arundel County - Public Schools - School Schedule Options authorizing the Anne Arundel County Board of Education to eliminate early dismissal days if Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) has met the State requirement for annual school hours.
- 40 Director of Central Services--Matthew H. Flinner For the purpose of expressly confirming the appointment of Matthew Flinner as Director of Central Services; and consenting to compensate the Director of Central Services.
- 41 page break
- 41 Order of the agenda amended to allow for ....
- 42 Ordinances
- 42 Residential Marine Task Force Members For the purpose of approving members of the Residential Marine Task Force established by Resolution 46-24, adopted on January 13, 2025, and signed by Mayor Buckley on January 27, 2025.
- 43 Parking and Towing Regulations - For the purpose of eliminating the requirement that towing companies be within one mile of the City; allowing City contractors to oversee towing; and generally updating parking and towing regulations in Titles 7 and 12.
- 43 Residential Marine Task Force Members For the purpose of approving members of the Residential Marine Task Force established by Resolution 46-24, adopted on January 13, 2025, and signed by Mayor Buckley on January 27, 2025.
- 44 FY 2025 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications - For the purpose of updating the classification grades for City employees in exempt service positions; and generally related to City employee salaries for exempt service positions.
- 44 Residential Marine Task Force Members For the purpose of approving members of the Residential Marine Task Force established by Resolution 46-24, adopted on January 13, 2025, and signed by Mayor Buckley on January 27, 2025.
- 45 ADJOURNMENT
- 45 Agenda order resumed....
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- 50 FY 2025 Changes to Executive Pay Ranges - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 51 FY 2025 Changes to Executive Pay Ranges - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 53 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 54 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 55 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 56 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 57 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 58 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 59 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 60 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 61 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan - For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2025 annual position classifications and grades; and specifying an effective date.
- 63 Mayor, Alderperson, and City Manager Compensation. For the purpose of reviewing and accepting the 2025 Salary Review Commission report dated February 4, 2025, which provides recommendations for adjusting the City Council and City Manager salaries for the 2025-2029 term.
- 68 FY 2025 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications - For the purpose of updating the classification grades for City employees in exempt service positions; and generally related to City employee salaries for exempt service positions.
- 69 FY 2025 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications - For the purpose of updating the classification grades for City employees in exempt service positions; and generally related to City employee salaries for exempt service positions.
- 70 FY 2025 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications - For the purpose of updating the classification grades for City employees in exempt service positions; and generally related to City employee salaries for exempt service positions.
- 71 FY 2025 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications - For the purpose of updating the classification grades for City employees in exempt service positions; and generally related to City employee salaries for exempt service positions.
- 72 FY 2025 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications - For the purpose of updating the classification grades for City employees in exempt service positions; and generally related to City employee salaries for exempt service positions.
- 73 FY 2025 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications - For the purpose of updating the classification grades for City employees in exempt service positions; and generally related to City employee salaries for exempt service positions.
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