Annapolis public meetings in 2024

Economic Matters Committee

The Economic Matters Committee will consider O-11-24, which would establish a Tenant Displacement Fund to assist tenants displaced from rental units deemed unfit for habitation. The committee will also discuss O-31-24 requiring signage on food trucks, and O-32-24 clarifying fire sprinkler system requirements. An economic development update from the Small Maritime Business Enterprise Liaison is scheduled.

• O-11-24: Tenant Displacement Fund – establishes fund for displaced tenants; sponsors: Gay
• O-31-24: Mobile Food Service Vendors' Signage – requires signage on food trucks; sponsor: Savidge
• O-32-24: Fire Sprinkler System Requirement Clarification – updates code to current national standards; sponsor: Buckley
• Economic Development Update presented by Small Maritime Business Enterprise Liaison Hope Stewart
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024 regular meeting

The Economic Matters Committee recommended O-31-24, which sets sign requirements for mobile food vendors, favorably as amended. It postponed O-32-24, the fire sprinkler clarification bill, until January 15, 2025, after requesting additional staff information. No action was taken on O-11-24, the Tenant Displacement Fund ordinance.

• Recommended O-31-24 (food truck signage) favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Postponed O-32-24 (fire sprinkler clarification) until January 15, 2025 (voice vote)
• No action taken on O-11-24 (Tenant Displacement Fund)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (voice vote)

• Tenant Displacement Fund — introduced
• Mobile Food Service Vendors' Signage — introduced
• Fire Sprinkler System Requirement Clarification — deferred

Finance Committee

The Annapolis Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss a police forfeiture fund balance, and review legislation for FY2025 position classifications and executive pay ranges. The committee will also receive a department update.

• Approval of FC 12.11.24 Special Meeting Minutes
• SA-17-25 Forfeiture and Seizure Fund - Police Department - FY2024 Fund Balance
• R-54-24 FY 2025 Changes in the Position Classifications and Pay Plan
• R-53-24 FY 2025 Changes to Executive Pay Ranges
• Finance Department Update

The Finance Committee recommended two supplemental appropriations favorably: SA-17-25 for the Police Department's Forfeiture and Seizure Fund (FY2024 fund balance) and SA-23-25 for the City Manager's Reserve for One Time Uses (passed 2-1). The committee also recommended R-54-24, the FY2025 position classifications and pay plan update, favorably after recommending Amendment #1 unfavorably and Amendment #2 favorably. R-53-24, the executive pay ranges update, was postponed to January 8, 2025. Minutes from the December 11 special meeting were postponed until attachments are available.

• Recommended SA-17-25 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-23-25 favorably (2-1 roll call)
• Recommended R-54-24 Amendment #1 unfavorably (voice vote)
• Recommended R-54-24 Amendment #2 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended R-54-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed R-53-24 until January 8, 2025 (voice vote)
• Postponed approval of FC 12.11.24 minutes until attached (voice vote)

Housing and Human Welfare Committee

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee will discuss legislation to establish a tenant displacement fund and an appeals process for property development. The meeting also includes re-appointments to the Housing Authority and a discussion on cannabis employment practices.

• O-11-24: Tenant Displacement Fund legislation
• O-33-24: Appeals Process for Property Development
• O-35-24: Fair Cannabis Employment Practices policy
• Re-appointments to Housing Authority (Craig Coates, Andre Atkins, Kimberlee Cornett, Jackie Wells)
• ID-184-24: Lease Behavior Modification Diversion Program discussion

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee voted to remove O-33-24 and O-35-24 from the agenda, deferring them to the January meeting. The committee approved the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes and took no action on the Tenant Displacement Fund (O-11-24). Reappointments for four Housing Authority members were discussed but no formal vote was recorded.

• Removed O-33-24 and O-35-24 from agenda, deferred to January meeting (voice vote)
• Approved HHW 10.21.24 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Took no action on O-11-24 Tenant Displacement Fund (voice vote)

Environmental Matters Committee

The Environmental Matters Committee will review legislation regarding sign requirements for mobile food service vendors. The meeting also includes updates on resilience, sustainability, and planning and zoning projects.

• O-31-24: Mobile Food Service Vendors' Signage
• ID-12-24: Resilience and Sustainability Update
• ID-48-24: Developmental Update - Planning & Zoning

The Environmental Matters Committee voted to postpone O-31-24, which would establish sign requirements for mobile food service vendors (food trucks), until the next meeting on January 9. The committee had earlier recommended the bill favorably with an amendment, but then voted to withdraw that amendment and postpone the legislation. The committee also discussed updates on resilience and sustainability and planning and zoning projects, and requested additional information for future meetings.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of 11.14.24 meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended favorably O-31-24 with amendment (voice vote)
• Withdrew amendment changing 'temporary' to 'removable' signs (voice vote)
• Postponed O-31-24 to January 9, 2025 (voice vote)

• Mobile Food Service Vendors' Signage — deferred

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several supplemental appropriations and fund transfers. The committee is also scheduled to consider legislation regarding executive pay ranges and the Go Bowling Military Bowl parade.

• R-51-24: Designation of the Go Bowling Military Bowl Parade and Football Game as a Major Special Event
• R-53-24: FY 2025 changes to executive pay ranges
• R-54-24: FY 2025 changes in position classifications and pay plan
• SA-16-25: CDBG Community Development Block Grant from HUD
• SA-19-25: US Department of Homeland Security federal grant revenue

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a police department fund transfer and six supplemental appropriations for grants and the Affordable Housing Trust. Two resolutions on executive pay and position classifications were postponed to the next meeting. The committee also approved the November 6 meeting minutes.

• Approved FC 11.6.24 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended FT-5-25 Police Department fund transfer favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-16-25 CDBG grant appropriation favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-18-25 Affordable Housing Trust appropriation favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-19-25 OEM Homeland Security grant favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-20-25 APD State of Maryland grant favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-21-25 Harbor Master DNR grant favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-22-25 Transportation MDOT grant favorably (voice vote)

• CDBG - Community Development Block Grant-HUD — introduced
• Affordable Housing Trust - Department of Planning & Zoning - FY2024 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Balance — introduced

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review updates regarding the Transportation Board, the Transportation Department, and parking providers. The committee is also scheduled to consider legislation regarding parking/towing regulations and police property disposal.

• O-23-24: Updates to parking and towing regulations in Titles 7 and 12
• O-28-24: Clarification of rules for disposal of abandoned vehicles and contraband
• Annapolis Premium Parking Update
• SP+ Parking Metropolis Update

The Annapolis Transportation Committee met and voted to recommend two ordinances favorably. O-23-24 updates parking and towing regulations, including removing the one-mile towing company requirement and allowing city contractors to oversee towing. O-28-24 clarifies that Annapolis will follow state rules on abandoned vehicle disposal and other property/contraband disposal. Both recommendations were approved by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved TC 11.13.24 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended O-23-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended O-28-24 favorably as amended (voice vote)

• Parking and Towing Regulations — introduced

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance prohibiting new drive-through windows. The body will also discuss departmental reorganization, changes to cannabis employment policies, and a timeline for the 2026 budget process.

• Ordinance O-6-24: City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows
• Ordinance O-35-24: Fair Cannabis Employment Practices
• Ordinance O-34-24: FY 2025 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classifications
• Resolution R-58-24: Postponing enforcement of gas-powered leaf blower ban
• Resolution R-55-24: Budget Process Timeline for Fiscal Year 2026

• Appeals Process for Property Development in Annapolis — introduced
• City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules & City Government Committee is reviewing legislation to reorganize city departments and update employee pay classifications for FY 2025. The body will also consider rules regarding fence permits, fire sprinklers, and the creation of a task force for residential marine vessels.

• CA-2-24: Recreating the Department of Human Resources and creating the Department of Integrated Technology Solutions
• O-34-24, R-53-24, and R-54-24: Updates to FY 2025 exempt service job classifications and executive pay ranges
• R-46-24: Creation of a task force to study houseboats, floating homes, and residential marine vessels
• O-29-24: New permit requirements for removing certain fences and documenting tree locations
• O-28-24: Clarification of state rules for Police Department property and contraband disposal

The Rules and City Government Committee voted unanimously to recommend several pieces of legislation, including a departmental reorganization (CA-2-24), changes to exempt service job classifications (O-34-24), and police property/contraband disposal rules (O-28-24). It also recommended a resolution creating a task force to study residential marine vessels (R-46-24) with amendments, and postponed several items to future meetings. The committee approved the appointment of Jon Arason to the Arts in Public Places Commission.

• Recommended favorably CA-2-24 (FY2025 departmental reorganization) (3-0)
• Recommended favorably O-34-24 (exempt service job classification changes) with amendment (3-0)
• Recommended favorably O-28-24 (police property/contraband disposal) with amendment (3-0)
• Recommended favorably R-46-24 (task force to study residential marine vessels) with amendments (3-0)
• Postponed O-29-24 (fence permit requirements) to Jan 3, 2025 (3-0)
• Postponed R-53-24 (executive pay ranges) to Jan 3, 2025 (3-0)
• Postponed R-54-24 (position classifications/pay plan) to Jan 3, 2025 (3-0)
• Postponed ID-173-24 (comprehensive rezoning) to Jan 3, 2025 (3-0)

• Fence Permit Requirements Related to Buildings and Construction Standards in Title 17 — deferred
• Fire Sprinkler System Requirement Clarification

City Council

At this special meeting, the Annapolis City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances: police contraband disposal, fence permit requirements, food truck signage, and fire sprinkler clarification. They will also consider first readers for cannabis employment practices and budget timeline resolutions, and take final action on second readers for forest conservation plan appeals, election reporting deadlines, and election fee schedules.

• Public hearing on O-28-24: Police Department property and contraband disposal following state rules
• Public hearing on O-29-24: Fence permit requirements in Title 17
• Public hearing on O-31-24: Signage requirements for mobile food service vendors (food trucks)
• Public hearing on O-32-24: Clarification of fire sprinkler system requirements
• First reader of O-35-24: Fair Cannabis Employment Practices updating city employment policy

The Annapolis City Council held a special meeting on Nov. 25, 2024, and took several actions. It adopted O-26-23 on second and third readers, changing the Forest Conservation Plan appeals body from the Building Board of Appeals to the Board of Appeals, with a 5-4 vote. The council also adopted O-20-24 on second and third readers, updating election reporting deadlines and penalties, and approved R-43-24 and R-52-24 on second reader. Several ordinances and resolutions were advanced on first reader, including postponing enforcement of the gas-powered leaf blower ban until June 1, 2025.

• Adopted O-26-23 (Forest Conservation Plan appeals) on second and third readers (5-4)
• Adopted O-20-24 (Elections surplus funds and reporting deadlines) on second and third readers (9-0)
• Adopted R-43-24 (Fees Schedule for Title 4 - Elections) on second reader (9-0)
• Adopted R-52-24 (25-year Alex Haley Memorial Celebration) on second reader (9-0)
• Adopted O-35-24 (Fair Cannabis Employment Practices) on first reader
• Adopted R-55-24 (Budget Process Timeline for FY2026) on first reader
• Adopted R-56-24 (2025 Salary Review Commission Members Updated) on first reader
• Adopted R-58-24 (Postponing enforcement of gas-powered leaf blower ban) on first reader

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold a work session on November 21, 2024. The session includes a presentation titled “Annual Work Session with Anne Arundel County Public Schools” by Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell and staff. No public comments will be taken and no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Annual Work Session with Anne Arundel County Public Schools (ID-162-24) by Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell

Economic Matters Committee

The Economic Matters Committee will review O-6-24 to ban new drive-through windows city-wide, O-11-24 to create a tenant displacement fund for those displaced from unfit rental units, and R-46-24 to form a task force studying residential marine vessels. The committee will also receive an economic development update from the Economic Development Manager.

• O-6-24: Prohibition on new drive-through windows; sponsors Savidge, Schandelmeier, Buckley, Gay
• O-11-24: Tenant Displacement Fund for tenants displaced from uninhabitable units; sponsor Gay
• R-46-24: Task Force to Study Residential Marine Vessels; sponsors Arnett and Savidge
• ID-20-24: Economic Development Update with 2023 annual report and monthly reports through November 2024

The Economic Matters Committee voted to recommend O-6-24, which would prohibit new drive-through windows in Annapolis, favorably. The committee also recommended R-46-24, which creates a task force to study residential marine vessels, as amended. O-11-24, which would establish a tenant displacement fund, was postponed to the next meeting on December 18, 2024.

• Recommended O-6-24 (drive-through prohibition) favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended R-46-24 (marine vessel task force) favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #1 to R-46-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Took no action on Amendment #2 to R-46-24 (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #3 to R-46-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed O-11-24 (tenant displacement fund) to December 18, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved the meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)

• City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows — introduced
• Task Force to Study Residential Marine Vessels — introduced

Environmental Matters Committee

The Environmental Matters Committee will discuss legislation (R-46-24) to create a task force that investigates houseboats and floating homes in city waters, including impacts on the maritime industry, community, and city operations. The committee will also hear a resilience and sustainability update, consider an appointment to the Annapolis Conservancy Board, and receive a developmental update from Planning & Zoning.

• R-46-24 – Task Force to Study Residential Marine Vessels (houseboats, floating homes)
• Appointment of Mr. Aaron McCrady to the Annapolis Conservancy Board
• Resilience and Sustainability update from Deputy City Manager Guild
• Developmental update from Planning & Zoning Director Jakubiak

The Environmental Matters Committee recommended R-46-24, which creates a task force to study residential and commercial marine vessels in city waters, with amendments. The committee also recommended Aaron McCrady for appointment to the Annapolis Conservancy Board and approved the October 10, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting was procedural and included updates on resilience and sustainability and planning and zoning.

• Approved agenda as amended to move ID-12-24 to the bottom (voice vote)
• Approved ENV 10.10.24 regular meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-18-24 appointment of Aaron McCrady to Annapolis Conservancy Board favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #1 to R-46-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #2 to R-46-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended R-46-24 favorably as amended (voice vote)

• Task Force to Study Residential Marine Vessels — introduced

Public Safety Committee

The Annapolis Public Safety Committee will discuss a proposed property tax credit for public safety officials (ID-172-24) and receive updates from the Police, Fire, and Emergency Management departments. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 10 special meeting.

• Discussion of Property Tax Credit for Public Safety Officials (ID-172-24) — Assistant City Manager Buckland presenter
• Annapolis Police Department update from Chief Jackson
• Annapolis Fire Department update from Chief Remaley
• Annapolis Office of Emergency Management update from Director Simmons
• Approval of September 10, 2024 special meeting minutes

The Public Safety Committee met on November 13, 2024, with Alderwoman Pindell Charles and Alderwoman O'Neill present and Alderman Gay absent. The committee adopted the agenda as amended to remove item ID-172-24, and approved the minutes of its September 10, 2024 special meeting. The rest of the meeting was general discussion: department updates from the Annapolis Police Department, Annapolis Fire Department, and Office of Emergency Management, with staff present to answer questions. No substantive policy decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 3:17 pm.

• Adopted special meeting agenda as amended to remove ID-172-24 (voice vote)
• Approved PSC 9.10.24 special meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Held general discussion on ID-6-24 Annapolis Police Department update; no action recorded
• Held general discussion on ID-7-24 Annapolis Fire Department update; no action recorded
• Held general discussion on ID-8-24 Office of Emergency Management update; no action recorded
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:17 pm

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss updates from the Transportation Board, Transportation Department, and consulting firm KFH, and consider appointing Robert W. Madden to the Transportation Board.

• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2024 regular meeting
• Transportation Board update by Chair Kurt Riegel
• Transportation Department update by Director Moore
• Knapp, Fravel, Hosen (KFH) update by senior planner Dan Dalton and planner Sarah Lasky
• Appointment of Robert W. Madden to the Transportation Board

The Annapolis Transportation Committee voted to recommend Robert W. Madden for appointment to the Transportation Board. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining agenda items were informational updates.

• Recommended Robert W. Madden for Transportation Board appointment (voice vote)
• Approved October 9, 2024 regular meeting minutes (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss a supplemental appropriation for a Community Development Block Grant. The committee will also receive an update from the Finance Department.

• Approval of FC 11.6.24 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Supplemental Appropriation SA-16-25 for Planning & Zoning/CDBG
• Finance Department Update (ID-14-24)

• SA-16-25 Grant - Planning & Zoning/CDBG - Community Development Block Grant-HUD

City Council

The Annapolis City Council holds a special meeting to consider a charter amendment (CA-2-24) that would recreate the Department of Human Resources and create a Department of Integrated Technology Solutions. Other first-reader items include ordinances on police property disposal (O-28-24), food truck signage requirements (O-31-24), fire sprinkler system clarification (O-32-24), and exempt service job classifications (O-34-24). Second-reader items include a zoning special exception deadline extension (O-33-23) and updates to election reporting and fees (O-20-24, R-43-24). The council will also conduct a closed session for legal advice and introduce the new poet laureate.

• Charter Amendment CA-2-24 to create Department of Human Resources and Department of Integrated Technology Solutions
• Ordinance O-31-24 establishing sign requirements for mobile food service vendors (food trucks)
• Ordinance O-33-23 (second reader) extending special exception deadlines from one to two years for city zoning requirements
• Ordinance O-28-24 clarifying police department procedures for property and contraband disposal
• Resolution R-43-24 updating fees for Title 4 – Elections

The Annapolis City Council approved an ordinance updating special exceptions to city zoning requirements on third reader and adopted an amendment and final version of the 2025 Salary Review Commission members. The Council also voted to postpone two election-related items until November 25, 2024, and approved numerous consent items, supplemental appropriations, and first-reader introductions.

• Approved O-33-23 regarding the expiration of special exceptions to city zoning requirements on third reader (9-0)
• Approved R-50-24 for the 2025 Salary Review Commission members as amended (9-0)
• Postponed O-20-24 regarding election surplus funds and reporting deadlines to November 25, 2024
• Postponed R-43-24 updating fees for Title 4 Elections to November 25, 2024
• Approved the Consent Calendar unanimously, including journal proceedings, multiple supplemental appropriations under $50,000, and board appointments
• Approved supplemental appropriation SA-15-25 for the City Manager Reserve for One-Time Uses
• Approved fund transfer FT-3-25 for the Department of Public Works Capital fund
• Introduced multiple first-reader ordinances and resolutions including department reorganizations, fence permits, and mobile food vendor signage

• O-29-24 Fence Permit Requirements Related to Buildings and Construction Standards in Title 17 — introduced
• O-30-24 Fence Permit Requirements Related to Use and Development Standards in the City Zoning Code Title 21 — introduced

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving three supplemental appropriations, including two grants for the Annapolis Police Department from the Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy and a sponsorship for the Office of the Mayor. Members will also vote on a capital fund transfer for the Department of Public Works. Discussion items include an update on the Stanton Center renovations, budget preparation, and a finance department update.

• Fund Transfer FT-3-25: Capital - Department of Public Works
• Supplemental Appropriation SA-11-25: Grant for APD from Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy
• Supplemental Appropriation SA-12-25: Grant for APD from Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy (State Grant Revenue)
• Supplemental Appropriation SA-13-25: General - Office of the Mayor sponsorship from Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Inc.
• Stanton Center Renovations Update (discussion)

The Finance Committee recommended approval of one fund transfer and six supplemental appropriations, all carried on voice votes. The items include grants for the Annapolis Police Department, a sponsorship for the Mayor's office, and a reserve for one-time uses. The committee also discussed the Stanton Center renovation and budget preparation, but took no action on those items.

• Approved agenda as amended to add SA-14-25 and SA-15-25 (voice vote)
• Approved FC 10.16.24 Regular Meeting Minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended FT-3-25 Capital - Department of Public Works favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-11-25 Grant - APD - Maryland's Governor's Office of Crime Prevention & Policy favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-12-25 Grant - APD - Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Prevention & Policy - State Grant Revenue favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-13-25 General - Office of the Mayor - Sponsorship from Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Inc. favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-14-25 Grant - APD - County Grant Revenue (Anne Arundel County) favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-15-25 General - City Manager - Reserve for One-Time Uses favorably (voice vote)

• Grant - APD - Maryland’s Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy — approved
• Grant - APD - Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy - State Grant Revenue — approved
• General - Office of the Mayor - Sponsorship from Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Inc. — approved
• Grant - APD - County Grant Revenue (Anne Arundel County) — approved
• General - City Manager - Reserve for One-Time Uses — approved
• Stanton Center Renovations Update

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules & City Government Committee will consider several ordinance proposals, including a city‑wide prohibition on new drive‑through windows. Other items include changes to the Forest Conservation Plan appeals process, extending the deadline for special zoning exceptions, updating election reporting fees, and creating a task force to study residential marine vessels. The committee will also review appointments to the Ethics and Planning Commissions and approve meeting minutes.

• O-6-24: City‑wide prohibition on new drive‑through windows
• O-26-23: Change Forest Conservation Plan appeals body to the Board of Appeals
• O-33-23: Extend special exception deadline for city zoning requirements from one to two years
• O-20-24: Update candidate reporting deadline requirements and election fees
• R-46-24: Establish task force to study residential marine vessels

The Rules & City Government Committee recommended several ordinances favorably, including a city-wide ban on new drive-through windows (2-1) and updates to election reporting deadlines and fees. It also recommended appointments to the Ethics and Planning Commissions, and postponed action on a forest conservation appeals bill and a marine vessels task force resolution.

• Recommended O-6-24 prohibiting new drive-through windows (2-1)
• Recommended O-33-23 extending special exception deadline to two years, as amended
• Recommended O-20-24 updating election reporting deadlines and fees, as amended
• Recommended R-43-24 establishing Title 4 election fees
• Recommended AP-10-24 Patrick Hogan to Ethics Commission
• Recommended AP-53-24 Everett Bellamy to Planning Commission
• Postponed O-26-23 forest conservation appeals to Dec 6 meeting
• Postponed R-46-24 marine vessels task force to joint committee meeting

• Forest Conservation Plan Appeals — deferred
• Expiration of Special Exceptions to City Zoning Requirements — approved
• City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows — approved

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss ordinances on parking and towing regulations, a task force on residential marine vessels, and a resolution supporting a senior care development facing legal challenges. The council will also consider appointments to the Commission on Aging and members of the 2025 Salary Review Commission.

• Ordinance O-23-24: Parking and towing regulations update
• Resolution R-46-24: Task force to study residential marine vessels
• Resolution R-49-24: Support for Village at Providence Point senior care development
• Ordinance O-16-24: Special Residential Parking District permit renewals
• Ordinance O-25-24: Technical corrections to Special Residential Parking Districts

The Annapolis City Council held a special meeting on October 28, 2024, and took several legislative actions. The council passed a resolution supporting the Village at Providence Point senior care development, which is facing a legal challenge, and approved ordinances updating taxicab driver license criteria and making technical corrections to special residential parking districts. A resolution to create a task force studying residential marine vessels was adopted on first reader and referred to multiple committees.

• Adopted R-49-24 supporting Village at Providence Point senior care development (8-0, Huntley out of room)
• Adopted O-21-24 updating taxicab driver license criteria (9-0)
• Adopted O-25-24 making technical corrections to special residential parking districts (9-0)
• Adopted O-16-24 changing special residential parking district permit renewal timing (9-0)
• Adopted R-46-24 on first reader to create task force studying residential marine vessels
• Adopted R-50-24 on first reader approving Salary Review Commission members (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including supplemental appropriation and four Commission on Aging appointments (9-0)
• Withdrew O-3-24 regarding council nominations to boards and commissions

Housing and Human Welfare Committee

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee will discuss legislation to create a fund for tenants displaced from rental units deemed unfit for human habitation. The committee will also consider several appointments and re-appointments to city commissions.

• O-11-24: Proposed ordinance to establish a Tenant Displacement Fund
• Re-appointments for Craig Coates, Andre Atkins, Kimberlee Cornett, and Jackie Wells to the Housing Authority
• Appointments for Ellen Moyer, Michael Allen, Christine Trapnell, and Lisa Wilson to the Commission on Aging

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee recommended favorably five appointments to the Commission on Aging (AP-30-24, AP-31-24, AP-32-24, AP-33-24) and postponed four Housing Authority reappointments (AP-25-24 through AP-28-24) and the Tenant Displacement Fund legislation (O-11-24) to the next meeting. All votes were voice votes, carried unanimously.

• Recommended AP-30-24 (Ellen Moyer) to Commission on Aging favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-31-24 (Michael Allen) to Commission on Aging favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-32-24 (Christine Trapnell) to Commission on Aging favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-33-24 (Lisa Wilson) to Commission on Aging favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed AP-25-24 (Craig Coates) Housing Authority reappointment (voice vote)
• Postponed AP-26-24 (Andre Atkins) Housing Authority reappointment (voice vote)
• Postponed AP-27-24 (Kimberlee Cornett) Housing Authority reappointment (voice vote)
• Postponed AP-28-24 (Jackie Wells) Housing Authority reappointment (voice vote)

• Tenant Displacement Fund — deferred

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold a special work session to hear a presentation on the PRM Compensation Consulting Services classification and compensation study (ID-133-24). The presentation will be given by PRM Consultants, the Human Resources Manager, and the Assistant City Manager. No public comments will be taken during this session.

• Presentation on PRM Compensation Consulting Services classification and compensation study (ID-133-24)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a specific consulting project. The primary agenda item is a proposed closed session regarding a classification and compensation study.

• Proposed closed session for PRM Compensation Consulting Services - Classification and Compensation Study (ID-134-24)

The City Council convened a special meeting and voted 5-0 to enter a closed session to discuss PRM Compensation Consulting Services for a classification and compensation study, citing Maryland code. The closed session lasted from 1:02 pm to 3:03 pm, after which the council adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for PRM compensation study (5-0)
• Adjourned closed session at 3:03 pm (voice vote)
• Adjourned special meeting at 3:06 pm

Economic Matters Committee

The Economic Matters Committee will review three pieces of legislation: a proposal to prohibit new drive‑through windows city‑wide, a proposal to create a Tenant Displacement Fund for renters displaced by unsafe housing, and a proposal to tighten taxicab driver‑license requirements. The committee will also receive an update on the city’s Economic Development reports for 2023‑2024. Decisions on the ordinances will follow staff reports, equity reports, and public testimony.

• O-6-24: Ordinance to prohibit new drive‑through windows in Annapolis
• O-11-24: Ordinance to establish a Tenant Displacement Fund for displaced renters
• O-21-24: Ordinance to update taxicab driver license criteria, requiring a State Class C license and driver‑for‑hire tag
• AP-52-24: Appointment of Ms. Susy Smith to the Recreation Advisory Board
• ID-20-24: Presentation of the 2023 Economic Development Annual Report and monthly updates

The Economic Matters Committee voted to recommend O-21-24, which updates taxicab driver license criteria, favorably. Two other ordinances were postponed: O-6-24 (drive-through window prohibition) and O-11-24 (tenant displacement fund) were both moved to November 20, 2024. The committee also approved the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes and removed AP-52-24 from the agenda.

• Recommended O-21-24 taxicab driver license criteria favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed O-6-24 drive-through window prohibition to November 20, 2024 (voice vote)
• Postponed O-11-24 tenant displacement fund to November 20, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved ECM 9.18.24 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adopted agenda as amended to remove AP-52-24 (voice vote)

• City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows — deferred

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review two pieces of legislation: O-11-24, which proposes a Tenant Displacement Fund to aid renters displaced from uninhabitable units, and O-20-24, which updates municipal election reporting deadlines, penalties, and fee scheduling. Both items include staff reports, legislative summaries, and fiscal impact notes. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and a finance department update.

• O-11-24 Tenant Displacement Fund ordinance – establishes a fund for renters displaced due to unsafe housing
• O-20-24 Elections ordinance – revises candidate reporting deadlines, penalties, and moves election fees to the annual Fees Schedule
• Approval of supplemental appropriations SA-10-25 for one‑time reserve uses
• Approval of regular meeting minutes (FC 10.2.24)
• Finance Department update by Finance Director Dickinson

The Finance Committee recommended approval of supplemental appropriation SA-10-25 for one-time uses and O-20-24, which updates election reporting deadlines and fees. It took no action on O-11-24, a tenant displacement fund bill, and discussed the Finance Director vacancy.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of 10.2.24 meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-10-25 supplemental appropriation favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended O-20-24 elections bill favorably (voice vote)
• Took no action on O-11-24 tenant displacement fund (voice vote)

• SA-10-25 General - City Manager - Reserve for One-Time Uses — approved
• O-11-24 Tenant Displacement Fund

City Council

The October 14 City Council meeting will consider a set of first‑read ordinances, including new outdoor dining requirements, revisions to parking and towing regulations, and updates to election and procurement codes. The council will also act on several resolutions such as the condemnation of 245 West Street for affordable housing and the addition of procurement fees. Reappointments to advisory boards and a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month are on the consent calendar.

• Ordinance O-10-24: Outdoor Dining Requirements – codifies outdoor dining program and permit fees
• Ordinance O-13-24: Expanding Daycare Act – expands zoning districts permitting daycare centers
• Ordinance O-23-24: Parking and Towing Regulations – changes towing distance and contractor oversight
• Resolution R-38-24: Condemnation of 245 West Street – authorizes acquisition for affordable housing
• Resolution R-45-24: Procurement Fees – adds fees to the annual Fees Schedule for purchasing

The Annapolis City Council approved a resolution to repurpose $500,000 in the FY2025 budget for Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) apartment rehabilitation, with amendments requiring semi-annual reports and clarifying it as a one-time expense. The council also adopted several ordinances on final reading, including expanding daycare zoning, updating election procedures, and revising procurement rules. A resolution to condemn property at 245 West Street was postponed for 60 days.

• Approved R-44-24 HACA $500K rehabilitation funding with amendments (9-0)
• Adopted O-13-24 Expanding Daycare Act on third reader (9-0)
• Adopted O-17-24 Elections definitions update on third reader (9-0)
• Adopted O-18-24 Elections mail-in voting update on third reader (9-0)
• Adopted O-19-24 Elections ballot questions update on third reader (9-0)
• Adopted O-26-24 Purchasing and procurement update on third reader (9-0)
• Approved R-14-24 Plastic bag reduction fines (6-1, 2 abstentions)
• Postponed R-38-24 condemnation of 245 West Street for 60 days

• Fund Authorization for Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) — introduced

Housing and Human Welfare Committee

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee will consider R‑44‑24, a fund‑authorization to repurpose $500,000 from the FY 2025 city budget for rehabilitation projects of the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, roll call, and approval of the September 16, 2024 committee minutes.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of September 16, 2024 committee minutes
• Consideration of R‑44‑24 Fund Authorization to repurpose $500,000 for HACA rehabilitation

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee voted to recommend R-44-24, which repurposes $500,000 in the FY2025 budget for Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) rehabilitation funding, as amended. Amendment #2A, adding language about the rental rehabilitation program for HACA, was adopted. Amendment #1 received no action. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 16, 2024 regular meeting.

• Recommended R-44-24 as amended (voice vote)
• Adopted Amendment #2A adding rental rehabilitation program language (voice vote)
• No action taken on Amendment #1
• Approved Special Meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved HHW 9.16.24 regular meeting minutes (voice vote)

• Fund Authorization for Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) rehabilitation funding
  $500,000

Environmental Matters Committee

The Environmental Matters Committee will review legislation to close a loophole regarding forest clearing and change the appeals body for Forest Conservation Plans. The meeting also includes updates on planning, zoning, and the gas-powered leaf blower ban.

• O-26-23: Proposed change of Forest Conservation Plan appeals body from Building Board of Appeals to Board of Appeals
• AP-18-24: Appointment of Mr. Aaron McCrady to the Annapolis Conservancy Board
• ID-156-24: Discussion on assistance to implement the gas-powered electric leaf blower ban (O-28-23)
• ID-48-24: Planning & Zoning developmental update
• ID-12-24: Resilience and Sustainability update

The Environmental Matters Committee voted to recommend O-26-23, which changes the appeals body for forest conservation plan appeals from the Building Board of Appeals to the Board of Appeals. The committee also postponed a board appointment and approved prior meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended O-26-23 favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed AP-18-24 appointment to November 14, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved ENV 9.12.24 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)

• Forest Conservation Plan Appeals — introduced

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss updates to Special Residential Parking Districts, including permit renewal timing and street boundary corrections. The body will also receive updates from the Transportation Board, Transportation Department, and parking managers.

• O-16-24: Proposed changes to Special Residential Parking District permit renewal timing and fee criteria
• O-25-24: Technical corrections to parking rules for King George Street and St. John Street
• O-25-24: Proposed boundary changes for Districts 2, 3, and 4 involving Calvert Street, St. John's Street, Acton Place, and Shaw Street
• AP-22-24: Appointment of Mr. Robert W. Madden to the Transportation Board
• Updates from Annapolis Premium Parking and SP+ Parking

The Transportation Committee voted to recommend two ordinances favorably: O-16-24, which changes when Special Residential Parking District permits are renewed, and O-25-24, which makes technical corrections to parking district boundaries. The committee also postponed an appointment to the Transportation Board until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended O-16-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended O-25-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed AP-22-24 appointment until November 13, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved TC 9.11.24 minutes (voice vote)

• Special Residential Parking Districts - Permit Renewals — introduced
• Special Residential Parking Districts - Technical Corrections — introduced
  King George Street, St. John Street, Calvert Street, North A

Public Safety Committee

The Annapolis Public Safety Committee holds a standing meeting to discuss routine updates from the Annapolis Police Department, Fire Department, and Office of Emergency Management. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules & City Government Committee will discuss legislation regarding city zoning, election procedures, and maritime development. The body is also reviewing a proposal to repurpose funds for the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis.

• O-6-24: Proposed city-wide prohibition on new drive-through windows
• R-44-24: Repurposing $500,000 in the FY2025 budget for HACA rehabilitation funding
• O-13-24: Expanding the number of zoning districts where daycare centers are permitted
• O-12-24: Establishing a Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund
• AP-10-24: Appointment of Mr. Patrick Hogan to the Ethics Commission

The Rules & City Government Committee recommended several ordinances and resolutions favorably, including a $500,000 fund authorization for HACA housing rehabilitation with amendments requiring semi-annual reports and designating it a one-time emergency expense. It also recommended expanding daycare zoning, creating a maritime industry fund, and updating election procedures. Several items were postponed to the next meeting.

• Recommended O-13-24 favorably (expanding daycare zoning) (voice vote)
• Recommended O-12-24 favorably (maritime industry fund) (voice vote)
• Recommended O-17-24 favorably (elections definitions) (voice vote)
• Recommended O-18-24 favorably (mail-in voting) (voice vote)
• Recommended O-19-24 favorably (ballot questions) (voice vote)
• Recommended R-44-24 favorably as amended ($500K HACA funding with reporting and one-time expense amendments) (voice vote)
• Postponed AP-10-24, AP-53-24, O-6-24, and O-20-24 to November 1, 2024 (voice votes)
• Recommended AP-54-24 favorably (Liam Mercer to Board of Supervisors of Elections) (voice vote)

• Expanding Daycare Act — introduced
• City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows — deferred

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the establishment of two new funds to assist displaced tenants and support the maritime industry. The body will also review updates to city procurement rules and residential parking permit renewals.

• O-11-24: Establishing a Tenant Displacement Fund for residents in units deemed unfit for human habitation
• O-12-24: Establishing a Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund
• O-16-24: Changing renewal timing for Special Residential Parking District permits
• O-26-24: Updating City Code procurement rules and increasing micro purchase and small procurement limits
• Discussion on Brewer Hill Cemetery State Fund

The Finance Committee recommended three ordinances favorably: O-12-24 (Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund), O-16-24 (Special Residential Parking District permit renewals), and O-26-24 (Purchasing and Procurement updates). It postponed O-11-24 (Tenant Displacement Fund) until the next meeting on October 16, 2024. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved FC 9.18.24 minutes (voice vote)
• Postponed O-11-24 Tenant Displacement Fund to Oct 16, 2024 (voice vote)
• Recommended O-12-24 Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended O-16-24 Special Residential Parking District permit renewals favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended O-26-24 Purchasing and Procurement updates favorably (voice vote)

• Tenant Displacement Fund — deferred
• Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund — approved
• Special Residential Parking Districts - Permit Renewals — approved
• City of Annapolis Purchasing and Procurement — approved

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on a bond issuance for capital projects and discuss several new ordinances. The body will also review multiple board appointments and supplemental appropriations for transportation and public works.

• O-15-24: Authorization of general obligation bonds and notes not to exceed $44,079,109
• O-13-24: Proposal to expand zoning districts where daycare centers are permitted
• O-26-24: Updates to purchasing and procurement rules, including increased micro purchase limits
• R-38-24: Authorization of condemnation and possession of real property at 245 West Street
• O-25-24: Technical corrections to parking districts on King George Street and St. John Street

The City Council approved a $44.2 million general obligation bond ordinance (O-15-24) on second and third reading, authorizing bonds and notes for capital projects. The council also adopted a resolution establishing a Salaries Review Commission and approved several supplemental appropriations and appointments. Several re-appointments to the Housing Authority were postponed to the October 14 regular meeting.

• Approved $44.2M bond ordinance (O-15-24) on second and third reading (8-0)
• Adopted resolution R-42-24 establishing Salaries Review Commission (8-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations SA-3-25 through SA-9-25
• Approved fund transfer FT-2-25
• Approved multiple appointments/re-appointments to boards and commissions
• Postponed four Housing Authority re-appointments (AP-25-24 to AP-28-24) to Oct. 14
• Removed items from agenda: AP-40-24, AP-24-24, R-38-24

• Condemnation and Possession of Real Property at 245 West Street
  245 West Street

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the Draft Public Water Access Plan (ID-145-24). This is a presentation-only session where the public may attend but not speak.

• Presentation of Draft Public Water Access Plan ID-145-24 by Chief of Comprehensive Planning Leshinsky

• Draft Public Water Access Plan

Economic Matters Committee

The Annapolis Economic Matters Committee will meet to approve meeting minutes, re-appoint and appoint members to several city boards and commissions, and discuss two key ordinances: a city-wide ban on new drive-through windows and the creation of a tenant displacement fund. The committee will also receive updates on flooding impacts on businesses and the city’s economic development progress.

• O-6-24: First reading of ordinance to prohibit new drive-through windows in Annapolis
• O-11-24: First reading of ordinance to establish a tenant displacement fund for unfit rental units
• AP-35-24 to AP-46-24: Re-appointments to Maritime Advisory Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Heritage Commission, Building Board of Appeals, and Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
• AP-48-24 to AP-51-24: Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission
• ID-131-24: Briefing on flooding impacts on local businesses

The Economic Matters Committee voted to recommend 15 appointments and re-appointments to city boards, including the Maritime Advisory Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Heritage Commission, Building Board of Appeals, and Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The committee postponed two ordinances—O-11-24 (Tenant Displacement Fund) and O-6-24 (City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows)—until the next meeting on October 16, 2024. The agenda was amended to remove AP-40-24 and move O-6-24 to the bottom.

• Recommended AP-35-24 re-appointment of Frieda Wildey to Maritime Advisory Board (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-36-24 re-appointment of Michael Tomasini to Maritime Advisory Board (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-37-24 re-appointment of Scott Allan to Maritime Advisory Board (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-38-24 re-appointment of Tarrant H. Lomax to Maritime Advisory Board (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-39-24 re-appointment of Wilford Scott to Historic Preservation Commission (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-41-24, AP-42-24, AP-43-24 re-appointments to Heritage Commission (voice votes)
• Recommended AP-44-24 and AP-45-24 re-appointments to Building Board of Appeals (voice votes)
• Postponed O-11-24 Tenant Displacement Fund and O-6-24 Drive-through prohibition to Oct 16 (voice votes)

• City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows — introduced

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several supplemental appropriations and fund transfers. The body is discussing legislation regarding tenant displacement assistance, plastic bag fines, and the issuance of general obligation bonds.

• O-15-24: Proposed general obligation bonds and notes not to exceed $44,079,109
• R-44-24: Proposed repurposing of $500,000 in the FY2025 budget for HACA rehabilitation
• O-11-24: Proposed establishment of a Tenant Displacement Fund
• R-14-24: Proposed fines for the City of Annapolis Plastic Bag Reduction Act
• Supplemental appropriations for grants from the Department of Energy and Maryland Department of Transportation

The Finance Committee recommended approval of several supplemental appropriations, fund transfers, and ordinances, including a $44,079,109 general obligation bond authorization (O-15-24). It also recommended resolutions for plastic bag fines, election fees, procurement fees, and HACA rehabilitation funding. The tenant displacement fund ordinance (O-11-24) was postponed to October 2, 2024, and no action was taken on a police grant (SA-2-25) and itinerant merchant sales resolution (R-34-24).

• Recommended O-15-24 bond ordinance (up to $44,079,109) favorably
• Recommended SA-3-25, SA-4-25, SA-5-25, SA-6-25, SA-7-25, SA-8-25, SA-9-25 supplemental appropriations favorably
• Recommended FT-2-25 fund transfer favorably
• Recommended R-14-24 plastic bag fines, R-43-24 election fees, R-44-24 HACA funding, R-45-24 procurement fees favorably
• Postponed O-11-24 tenant displacement fund to October 2, 2024
• Took no action on SA-2-25 police grant and R-34-24 itinerant merchant sales
• Confirmed Alderman Huntley as Finance Committee Chair
• Approved FC 7.17.24 meeting minutes

• Tenant Displacement Fund — deferred
• Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes
  $44.1M

Housing and Human Welfare Committee

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee will discuss repurposing funds for the Housing Authority and establishing a Tenant Displacement Fund. The body will also consider the condemnation of a property at 245 West Street for future affordable housing. Additionally, the committee will review several appointments to city commissions.

• R-44-24: Repurposing $500,000 in the FY2025 budget for Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis rehabilitation
• O-11-24: Establishing a Tenant Displacement Fund for residents in units deemed unfit for human habitation
• R-38-24: Condemnation and possession of real property at 245 West Street for affordable housing
• Appointments to the Education Commission, Human Relations Commission, Housing Authority, and Commission on Aging
• ID-146-24: Office of Community Service update

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee recommended favorably R-38-24, authorizing condemnation and possession of the blighted property at 245 West Street for affordable housing. The committee also recommended nine re-appointments and one appointment to city commissions, postponed four Commission on Aging appointments and two pieces of legislation, and requested creation of a Community Service Administrator and Grant Writer position.

• Recommended R-38-24 favorably (condemnation of 245 West Street) (voice vote)
• Recommended re-appointment of India Ochs to Education Commission (voice vote)
• Recommended re-appointment of Helen Leitch to Human Relations Commission (voice vote)
• Recommended re-appointment of Craig Coates to Housing Authority (voice vote)
• Recommended re-appointment of Andre Atkins to Housing Authority (voice vote)
• Recommended re-appointment of Kimberlee Cornett to Housing Authority (voice vote)
• Recommended re-appointment of Jackie Wells to Housing Authority (voice vote)
• Recommended re-appointment of Grace Matthews to Education Commission (voice vote)

• Fund Authorization for Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) — deferred
  $500,000
• Condemnation and Possession of Real Property at 245 West Street — approved
  245 West Street

Environmental Matters Committee

The Annapolis Environmental Matters Committee will meet to approve minutes, re-appoint and appoint members to local boards, and discuss a stormwater outfall risk assessment and a resilience and sustainability update. No major decisions are scheduled.

• Re-appointment of Mr. Scott Anderson as Port Warden (AP-13-24)
• Re-appointment of Mr. Bill O’Leary and Mr. Paul Murphy to the Environmental Commission (AP-14-24, AP-15-24)
• Appointment of Ms. Sally Albright and Mr. Aaron McCrady to the Annapolis Conservancy Board (AP-17-24, AP-18-24)
• Discussion of ID-140-24 Storm Water Outfall Risk Assessment
• Presentation of ID-12-24 Resilience and Sustainability Update

The Environmental Matters Committee recommended favorably the reappointments of Scott Anderson (Port Wardens), Bill O'Leary and Paul Murphy (Environmental Commission), and the appointment of Sally Albright (Annapolis Conservancy Board). It took no action on Karen Jennings' reappointment and postponed Aaron McCrady's appointment to the next meeting. The committee also discussed storm water outfall risk and resilience updates.

• Recommended AP-13-24 (Scott Anderson, Port Wardens) favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-14-24 (Bill O'Leary, Environmental Commission) favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-15-24 (Paul Murphy, Environmental Commission) favorably (voice vote)
• No action taken on AP-16-24 (Karen Jennings, Annapolis Conservancy Board) (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-17-24 (Sally Albright, Annapolis Conservancy Board) favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed AP-18-24 (Aaron McCrady, Annapolis Conservancy Board) to October 10, 2024 (voice vote)

• Storm Water Outfall Risk Assessment — introduced
• Resilience and Sustainability Update — introduced

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider the re-appointment of two current board members and the appointment of two new members to the Annapolis Transportation Board. The Committee will also hear updates on the Transportation Board, premium parking, the Transportation Department, SP+ parking, and a presentation on micro‑transit. These items are listed under agenda IDs AP-19‑24 through AP-22‑24 and ID-142‑24.

• Re‑appointment of Ms. Tara Ashmore to the Transportation Board (AP‑19‑24)
• Re‑appointment of Mr. Tom Shock to the Transportation Board (AP‑20‑24)
• Appointment of Mr. Forest Landa to the Transportation Board (AP‑21‑24)
• Appointment of Mr. Robert W. Madden to the Transportation Board (AP‑22‑24)
• IT – Curves: Micro‑Transit (Go Time!) presentation (ID‑142‑24)

The committee voted to favorably recommend the reappointment of Tara Ashmore and the appointment of Forest Landa to the Transportation Board, took no action on Tom Shock's reappointment, and postponed Robert W. Madden's appointment until the next meeting. The committee also heard updates on parking, micro-transit, and transportation department activities.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-19-24 reappointment of Tara Ashmore favorably (voice vote)
• Took no action on AP-20-24 reappointment of Tom Shock (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-21-24 appointment of Forest Landa favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed AP-22-24 appointment of Robert W. Madden to October 9, 2024 (voice vote)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive operational updates from the Annapolis Police Department, Fire Department, and Office of Emergency Management. The committee will also consider a re-appointment to the Police & Fire Retirement Commission.

• Re-appointment of Mr. Joseph Semo to the Police & Fire Retirement Commission (AP-12-24)
• Annapolis Office of Emergency Management Department (OEM) update
• Annapolis Fire Department (AFD) update
• Annapolis Police Department (APD) update
• Public Safety Report (ID-139-24)

The Public Safety Committee met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It voted to recommend the reappointment of Joseph Semo to the Police & Fire Retirement Commission. The committee also received updates from the Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, and Police Department, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended reappointment of Joseph Semo to Police & Fire Retirement Commission (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council is holding public hearings on a city-wide prohibition of new drive-through windows and the creation of a Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund. The body will also consider several ordinances updating election laws and parking district rules.

• O-6-24: Proposed city-wide prohibition on new drive-through windows
• O-12-24: Proposed Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund
• R-44-24: Repurposing $500,000 in FY2025 budget for Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis rehabilitation
• O-25-24: Technical corrections to parking rules for King George Street and St. John Street
• R-14-24: Establishing fines for the Plastic Bag Reduction Act

The Annapolis City Council held a regular meeting with public hearings on a proposed city-wide prohibition on new drive-through windows (O-6-24) and a Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund (O-12-24). Council members introduced multiple first-reader ordinances and resolutions covering election procedures, parking district changes, taxicab licensing, procurement updates, and a $500,000 fund authorization for the Housing Authority. No final votes were taken on these items; the only action was postponing second reader R-14-24 on plastic bag fines.

• Postponed R-14-24 Plastic Bag Reduction Act fines (moved by O'Neill, seconded by Arnett)
• Introduced O-16-24 Special Residential Parking District permit renewal changes
• Introduced O-17-24 through O-20-24 election code updates (definitions, mail-in voting, ballot questions, surplus funds)
• Introduced O-21-24 taxicab driver license criteria update
• Introduced O-25-24 parking district technical corrections for King George and St. John Streets
• Introduced O-26-24 purchasing and procurement code update
• Introduced R-42-24 establishing a Salaries Review Commission
• Introduced R-44-24 repurposing $500,000 for Housing Authority rehabilitation

• City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows
• Special Residential Parking Districts - Permit Renewals

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules and City Government Committee will meet to review several board appointments and re-appointments. The committee will also hold a general discussion regarding the Small Maritime Business Work Group.

• Appointment of Patrick Hogan to the Ethics Commission
• Re-appointment of David Bliden to the Ethics Commission
• Re-appointment of Christian Zazzali to the Board of Appeals
• Re-appointments of Barbara Torreon and Chrissa Rich to Arts in Public Places
• Re-appointment of Leona Tartasky to the Civil Service Board

The Rules and City Government Committee recommended six reappointments to city boards and commissions, all approved by voice vote. The committee also postponed approval of its July 12 special meeting minutes and voted to reconsider ordinance O-3-24, adding it to the next meeting's agenda. No final decisions were made on the ordinance or the postponed minutes.

• Recommended AP-6-24 reappointment of Barbara Torreon to Arts in Public Places (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-7-24 reappointment of Leona Tartasky to Civil Service Board (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-8-24 reappointment of David Bliden to Ethics Commission (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-9-24 reappointment of Christian Zazzali to Board of Appeals (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-11-24 reappointment of Chrissa Rich to Arts in Public Places (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-47-24 reappointment of Nadine Chien to Board of Appeals (voice vote)
• Postponed approval of RCG 7.12.24 special meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Voted to reconsider O-3-24 and add it to October 4 agenda (voice vote)

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold a special work session to review the working relationship between the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) and the city. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on July 25, 2024, at City Council Chambers, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street. No public comments will be taken during this session.

• Presentation on HACA and City of Annapolis working relationship (ID-122-24)

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on two major ordinances: one to create a tenant displacement fund for emergency housing assistance, and another to authorize up to $44,079,109 in general obligation bonds for capital projects. The council will also hear first readings of resolutions on property condemnation for affordable housing and adopting the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative plan.

• Tenant Displacement Fund ordinance (O-11-24) for emergency housing assistance
• $44,079,109 general obligation bonds ordinance (O-15-24) for capital projects
• Condemnation of 233 West Street (R-38-24) for blight removal and affordable housing
• Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative plan adoption (R-19-24) using Spa Road property
• Plastic bag reduction ordinance (O-5-24) with multiple amendments proposed

The City Council passed the Plastic Bag Reduction Act, banning most plastic carryout bags and requiring a 10-cent fee for paper or reusable bags, with some exemptions. The council also approved resolutions supporting the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative and the Bird City Maryland Initiative, and advanced a condemnation for affordable housing at 245 West Street.

• Adopted O-5-24 Plastic Bag Reduction Act on third reader (8-1)
• Approved R-19-24 Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan (9-0)
• Adopted R-41-24 Bird City Maryland Initiative (9-0)
• Adopted R-35-24 to eliminate scheduling conflicts for city meetings (9-0)
• Adopted R-38-24 on first reader to condemn property at 245 West Street for affordable housing
• Approved consent calendar including supplemental appropriation for NOAA grant (9-0)
• Defeated amendment to exempt EBT/bus pass holders from bag fee (3-6)

• Tenant Displacement Fund — introduced

City Council

The City Council Standing Committee will receive a presentation on the Truxtun Park stray voltage study (ID-118-24) prepared by Engineering Design Technologies, Inc. The study was requested by the Deputy City Manager and the Resilience & Sustainability Guild. No decisions are noted; the meeting is a work session with no public comment.

• Presentation of ID-118-24 Stray Voltage Study for Truxtun Park Marina
• Report prepared by Engineering Design Technologies, Inc.

• Truxtun Park Stray Voltage Study Final Presentation
  Truxtun Park Marina

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee favorably recommended a resolution to allow itinerant merchant sales during 2024 special events. The committee also recommended a grant for the Office of Emergency Management and postponed a decision on plastic bag reduction fines.

• Recommended R-34-24 (itinerant merchant sales in Historic District) favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-1-25 (NOAA grant for Office of Emergency Management) favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed R-14-24 (Plastic Bag Reduction Act fines) (voice vote)
• Approved FC 7.3.24 meeting minutes (voice vote)

• Itinerant Merchant Sales in the Historic District - 2024 — introduced
  Historic District

Housing and Human Welfare Committee

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee will meet to approve minutes from a May 29 special meeting and discuss two items: a resolution to adopt the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Transformation Plan and approve use of the former Public Works property on Spa Road, and an update on the Morris Blum Apartments. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Adopt Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Transformation Plan
• Approve use of former Public Works property on Spa Road for CNI goals
• First reading of R-19-24 Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation
• Review Morris Blum Apartments update (ID-121-24)

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee voted to recommend R-19-24, the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan, favorably as amended. The plan adopts a transformation plan recently approved by HUD and approves use of the former Public Works property on Spa Road. The committee also confirmed Alderman Gay as Chair and approved its May 29, 2024 special meeting minutes. All votes were carried on voice vote; no tallies were recorded.

• Recommended R-19-24 Eastport CNI Transformation Plan favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Recommended HHW Amendment #3 favorably, allowing mixed-use such as city office expansion on part of the Public Works property (voice vote)
• Recommended HHW Amendment #4 favorably, supporting HACA tenant quality-of-life guidelines (voice vote)
• Rules Amendment #1 carried on voice vote
• Savidge Amendment #2 carried on voice vote
• Confirmed Alderman Gay as Committee Chair (voice vote)
• Approved May 29, 2024 special meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved the regular meeting agenda (voice vote)

• Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan — introduced
  Former City of Annapolis Public Works Property on Spa Road

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules & City Government Committee will discuss FY25 Adopt-a-Community grant proposals from local organizations including Allstars, BRC Annapolis, and the Zeta Gamma Foundation. The committee will also review a first reading of legislation to fill vacant city boards, commissions, and committees. These items are currently under discussion and require further action before reaching the full City Council.

• O-3-24: First reading of legislation for City Council nominations to vacant boards and committees
• ID-119-24: Presentation on FY25 Adopt-a-Community grant proposals from groups including Allstars, BRC Annapolis, and Zeta Gamma Foundation
• Review and approval of June 7, 2024 committee meeting minutes

The Rules & City Government Committee recommended O-3-24 favorably with an amendment. The amendment clarifies that the City Council cannot nominate members to boards specified by Maryland law as the Mayor's authority.

• Approved June 7, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Rules Committee Amendment #1 to O-3-24 (voice vote)
• Recommended O-3-24 Favorably as Amended (voice vote)

Environmental Matters Committee

The Environmental Matters Committee will review legislation regarding forest conservation plan appeals and changes to the Forest Conservation Plan. The committee is also considering the City of Annapolis Plastic Bag Reduction Act, which proposes prohibiting retail distribution of plastic bags.

• O-26-23: Forest Conservation Plan Appeals regarding forest clearing and changing the appeals body
• O-5-24: City of Annapolis Plastic Bag Reduction Act to prohibit retail distribution of plastic bags

The Environmental Matters Committee favorably recommended a plastic bag reduction ordinance and the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan. A proposal regarding Forest Conservation Plan appeals was postponed.

• Recommended O-5-24 (Plastic Bag Reduction Act) favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Recommended R-19-24 (Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan) favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Recommended Rules Amendment #1 to R-19-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended Savidge Amendment #2 to R-19-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendments #1, #2, #3, and #4 to O-5-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed O-26-23 (Forest Conservation Plan Appeals) until September 12, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)

• Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan — approved
  Former City of Annapolis Public Works Property on Spa Road

City Council

The City Council Standing Committee will review a presentation regarding the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Transformation Plan. The discussion includes adopting the plan, which was recently approved by HUD, and approving the use of the former City of Annapolis Public Works property on Spa Road to meet the plan's goals.

• R-19-24 Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan
• Use of former City of Annapolis Public Works Property on Spa Road

• Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan Adoption — introduced
  Spa Road (former City of Annapolis Public Works Property)

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules & City Government Committee is reviewing legislation to adopt the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Transformation Plan. The proposal includes approving the use of the former City of Annapolis Public Works property on Spa Road to meet the plan's goals.

• R-19-24: Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan
• Use of former City of Annapolis Public Works Property on Spa Road

The Rules & City Government Committee recommended Resolution R-19-24 favorably as amended, supporting the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan and use of the former Public Works property on Spa Road for the plan's goals. Two amendments were adopted: one allowing 'other suitable property' and one adding language on affordable housing priority, possible City office space, environmental contamination assessment, and compliance with environmental law. All votes carried on voice vote; no tallies were recorded.

• Recommended R-19-24 (Eastport CNI Transformation Plan) favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Adopted Rules Amendment #1 allowing 'or other suitable property' instead of only the Spa Road site (voice vote)
• Adopted Savidge Amendment #2 adding affordable housing, City office space, and environmental compliance language (voice vote)
• Approved the special meeting agenda (voice vote)

• Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan — approved
  Former City of Annapolis Public Works Property on Spa Road

Environmental Matters Committee

The Environmental Matters Committee will consider legislation to adopt the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Transformation Plan. The proposal includes using the former City of Annapolis Public Works property on Spa Road to meet the plan's goals.

• R-19-24: Adoption of the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan
• Use of former City of Annapolis Public Works Property on Spa Road

• Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan adoption — introduced
  Spa Road

City Council

The City Council will review several legislative items, including a proposal to issue up to $44,079,109 in general obligation bonds. Discussion includes new ordinances regarding drive-through windows, maritime industry funds, and tenant displacement assistance.

• Ordinance O-15-24: Issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $44,079,109
• Ordinance O-6-24: City-wide prohibition on new drive-through windows
• Ordinance O-12-24: Establishment of a Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund
• Ordinance O-11-24: Establishment of a Tenant Displacement Fund
• Resolution R-39-24: Update to Fiscal Year 2025 sewer fees

The City Council approved the 2024 Comprehensive Plan after adopting multiple amendments regarding senior population needs, bicycle infrastructure, and tree canopy goals. The council also approved the FY 2025 police pay plan and updated sewer fees.

• Adopted 2024 Comprehensive Plan as amended (9-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Police Department position classifications and pay plan (9-0)
• Approved FY 2025 sewer fees update (9-0)
• Approved 2024 Police and Fire Retirement Plan amendment and restatement (9-0)
• Approved fund transfer FT-1-25 for Parking and Transportation (voice vote)
• Approved adding Annapolis Family Day Festival to City-supported events (9-0)
• Postponed public hearings on drive-through prohibitions (O-6-24) and Maritime Industry Fund (O-12-24) to Sept 9
• Adopted first reader for Tenant Displacement Fund (O-11-24) and Bond issuance (O-15-24)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review legislation to establish a Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund. The meeting also includes discussions on fines related to the Plastic Bag Reduction Act and city-supported special events for fiscal year 2025.

• O-12-24: Establishing a Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund
• R-14-24: Fines for the City of Annapolis Plastic Bag Reduction Act
• R-28-24: Adding Annapolis Family Day Festival to city-supported events and waiving fees
• FT-1-25: Parking and Transportation fund transfers

The Finance Committee recommended favorable action on a parking operations fund transfer and a resolution to waive fees for the Annapolis Family Day Festival. The committee postponed indefinitely the resolution establishing fines for the Plastic Bag Reduction Act. Agenda item O-12-24 was removed from the agenda until the next meeting.

• Agenda amended to remove O-12-24 until July 17th (voice vote)
• FC 6.5.24 Minutes approved (voice vote)
• FT-1-25 Parking and Transportation fund transfer recommended favorably (voice vote)
• R-14-24 Plastic Bag Reduction Act fines postponed indefinitely (voice vote)
• R-28-24 Annapolis Family Day Festival fee waiver recommended favorably (voice vote)

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold a work session on June 20, 2024, to review a final presentation of the Land & Infrastructure Valuation Study. Chief of Comprehensive Planning Leshinsky will present the findings. The agenda contains no other substantive items and does not allow public comment.

• Final presentation of the Land & Infrastructure Valuation Study (ID-97-24)

• Final Presentation from our Land & Infrastructure Valuation Study ID-97-24

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on reorganizing the Department of Central Services, updating employee job classifications, and adjusting park hours.

• Public hearing for the 2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution to add the Annapolis Family Day Festival to annual City-supported events
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400
• Charter amendment and ordinance to reconstitute the Department of Central Services
• Ordinance to update exempt service job classifications and salaries

The City Council ratified collective bargaining agreements for several municipal unions and approved the reorganization of the Department of Central Services. Additionally, the Council updated exempt service job classifications and pay grades. Other legislative items, including park hours and zoning exceptions, were withdrawn or referred back to the Planning Commission.

• Ratified UFCW Local 400 collective bargaining agreement (8-0)
• Ratified IAFF Local 1926 and AFSCME 3162/3406 agreements (8-0)
• Approved Charter Amendment CA-1-24 to reconstitute Central Services (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-8-24 regarding Central Services duties (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-9-24 updating exempt job classifications (6-2)
• Adopted R-28-24 for Annapolis Family Day Festival (voice vote)
• Referred O-33-23 zoning exception ordinance to Planning Commission
• Withdrew O-2-24 regarding park hours

• 2024 - City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan — introduced

Environmental Matters Committee

The committee will review the City of Annapolis Plastic Bag Reduction Act, which proposes prohibiting retail plastic bag distribution. Members will also discuss a goal regarding the city's tree canopy.

• O-5-24: City of Annapolis Plastic Bag Reduction Act (First Reader)
• R-14-24: Plastic Bag Reduction Act Fines
• ID-106-24: Tree Canopy Goal Discussion

The Environmental Matters Committee recommended two amendments to the proposed plastic bag reduction ordinance (O-5-24) before postponing further action until July 11, 2024. The committee also voted to favorably recommend a related resolution (R-14-24) establishing fines for the proposed plastic bag ban.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2024 (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #1 to O-5-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #2 to O-5-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed O-5-24 to July 11, 2024 (voice vote)
• Recommended R-14-24 favorably (voice vote)

• City of Annapolis Plastic Bag Reduction Act — deferred
• City of Annapolis Plastic Bag Reduction Act Fines

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review several departmental updates and project discussions. Items include reports from the Transportation Board, the Transportation Department, and Waterworks Park.

• Transportation Board Update (ID-11-24)
• Waterworks Park discussion (ID-107-24)
• Annapolis Premium Parking (ID-16-24)
• Transportation Department Update (ID-10-24)

The Transportation Committee met on June 12, 2024, and approved its regular meeting agenda and the minutes of its May 8, 2024 meeting, both by voice vote. The rest of the meeting was general discussion: updates and question-and-answer sessions on the Transportation Board, Waterworks Park, the Transportation Department, and Annapolis Premium Parking. No substantive decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are recorded in these minutes.

• Approved the Regular Meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved the May 8, 2024 (TC 5.8.24) meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:06 pm

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will vote on second readings for the fiscal year 2025 budget, which sets operating and capital spending through June 2030 and establishes the property tax rate for July 2024 to June 2025. Members are also considering final approvals for updated municipal service fees that apply to residents and businesses, alongside revised pay scales for city employees. Additional items include fund transfers of $50,000 or higher between designated accounts and annual renewals for local towing licenses.

• O-7-24: FY 2025 Annual Budget and Appropriation & Property Tax Levy (operating/capital budgets through June 30, 2030; property tax rate for July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025)
• R-15-24: FY 2025 Annual Fees Schedule for city services
• R-17-24: FY 2025 Position Classifications and Pay Plan (with amendments covering IAFF, AFSCME, and E/N/P scales)
• FT-8-24: Fund transfers of $50,000 or higher between the General Fund, Forfeiture and Asset Seizure Fund, and Reforestation Fund
• ID-100-24 & ID-101-24: Annual towing license renewals for JP Towing Service, LLC and Top Notch Towing and Transport, LLC

The Annapolis City Council held a regular meeting on June 10, 2024, adopting the annual budget and property tax levy ordinance (O-7-24) along with related resolutions for the FY 2025 fee schedule and pay plan. The Council also approved towing licenses and general fund transfers, while removing ID-104-24 (Annapolis Peace March) from the agenda.

• Approved agenda as amended to remove ID-104-24 Annapolis Peace March (8-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from May 13 and May 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved FT-8-24 general fund transfers for forfeiture/asset seizure and reforestation funds (voice vote)
• Approved towing license application ID-100-24 for JP Towing Service, LLC (voice vote)
• Approved towing license application ID-101-24 for Top Notch Towing and Transport, LLC (voice vote)
• Adopted R-15-24 as amended for the FY 2025 Annual Fees Schedule (9-0)
• Adopted R-17-24 as amended for the FY 2025 Position Classifications and Pay Plan (7-2)
• Adopted O-7-24 as amended for the Annual Budget, Appropriation, and Property Tax Levy on third reader (9-0)

• City Dock Park and Compromise Street Resiliency Project
  Prince George Street · $80.0M

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules and City Government Committee is reviewing six first-reader proposals that would modify city operations and regulations if adopted. Key items include reorganizing the Department of Central Services by shifting purchasing and fleet management duties, updating exempt employee job classifications for FY 2025, and adopting a HUD-approved housing plan for Eastport that designates former public works property on Spa Road for development. Other proposals adjust forest conservation appeal procedures and city council nomination rules for vacant boards.

• O-26-23: Change Forest Conservation Plan appeals from the Building Board of Appeals to the Board of Appeals
• CA-1-24 & O-8-24: Reorganize Department of Central Services, moving purchasing and fleet duties from Finance and Public Works
• O-9-24: Update exempt service job classification grades for FY 2025 city employees
• R-19-24: Adopt Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative plan and approve use of former Spa Road property
• O-3-24: Update rules for City Council nominations to vacant boards, commissions, and committees

The Rules & City Government Committee recommended CA-1-24 and O-8-24 favorably as amended, both of which would reconstitute the Department of Central Services in the City Charter, moving public purchasing duties from Finance and facilities management, fleet operations, and fleet replacement from Public Works. The committee also recommended O-9-24 favorably as amended, updating exempt service job classification grades and adding the Director of Central Services to the exempt service classification chart. R-19-24, adopting the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan and approving use of the former Public Works property on Spa Road, was postponed to a July 11, 2024 joint meeting with the Environmental Matters Committee. All votes were carried on voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded.

• Removed O-3-24 and O-26-24 from the agenda (voice vote)
• Approved RCG 3.15.24 Special Meeting Minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended Finlayson Amendment #1 to CA-1-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended CA-1-24 favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Recommended Finlayson Amendment #1 to O-8-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended O-8-24 favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Recommended O-9-24 favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Postponed R-19-24 to July 11, 2024 joint meeting with Environmental Matters Committee (voice vote)

• Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan adoption and use of Spa Road property — deferred
  Former City of Annapolis Public Works Property on Spa Road

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several legislative items including a proposed plastic bag reduction act and changes to employee job classifications. The committee is also scheduled to discuss reorganizing the Department of Central Services and reviewing collective bargaining agreements for fire and municipal workers.

• O-8-24: Reconstituting the Department of Central Services to handle public purchasing, facilities management, and fleet operations
• O-9-24: Updating classification grades for exempt service City employees
• O-5-24: Prohibiting retail distribution of plastic bags in the City
• R-14-24: Establishing fines related to the Plastic Bag Reduction Act
• R-29-24: Collective bargaining agreements for IAFF Local 1926, AFSCME 3162, and AFSCME 3406

The committee recommended favorable action on a proposal to reorganize the Department of Central Services and approved several collective bargaining agreements. It also recommended fund transfers for forfeiture, asset seizure, and reforestation. The committee took no action on proposed changes to exempt service job classifications.

• Recommended O-8-24 to reconstitute Department of Central Services (voice vote)
• Recommended R-29-24 collective bargaining agreements for IAFF Local 1926, AFSCME 3162, and AFSCME 3406 (voice vote)
• Recommended FT-8-24 fund transfers for Forfeiture and Asset Seizure and Reforestation funds (voice vote)
• Took no action on O-9-24 regarding FY 2025 exempt service job classifications (voice vote)
• Approved FC 5.15.24 meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several legislative items for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussions include the annual operating and capital budgets, city service fees, fines, and employee pay classifications.

• FY 2025 Annual Budget and Property Tax Levy (O-7-24)
• Collective Bargaining Agreements for IAFF Local 1926 and AFSCME Locals 3162 and 3406 (R-29-24)
• FY 2025 Position Classifications and Pay Plan (R-17-24)
• FY 2025 Annual Fees Schedule (R-15-24)
• FY 2025 Annual Fines Schedule (R-16-24)

The Annapolis City Council held a special meeting to review and debate numerous amendments to the fiscal year 2025 budget, annual fees, and position classifications. The council voted to adopt several dozen amendments to the budget ordinance (O-7-24) and approved the annual fines schedule (R-16-24), but ultimately postponed further action on the budget, fee schedule, and pay plan until the June 10, 2024 regular meeting. The council also held a closed session regarding collective bargaining and advanced collective bargaining agreements on first reader.

• Held closed session regarding collective bargaining negotiations (9-0)
• Adopted collective bargaining agreements resolution R-29-24 on first reader and referred it to Finance and Financial Advisory Commission
• Adopted FY 2025 Annual Fines Schedule R-16-24 (9-0)
• Adopted multiple amendments to FY 2025 Fee Schedule R-15-24, then postponed further action until June 10, 2024
• Adopted multiple amendments to FY 2025 Position Classifications and Pay Plan R-17-24, then postponed further action until June 10, 2024
• Adopted numerous amendments to Annual Budget Ordinance O-7-24 (Amendments 34, 35, 36 defeated; Amendment 44 passed 6-3; Amendment 47 defeated 4-5)
• Postponed further action on Budget Ordinance O-7-24 until June 10, 2024

• Collective Bargaining Agreements - IAFF Local 1926, AFSCME 3162, and AFSCME 3406 — introduced
• FY 2025 Annual Fees Schedule — deferred

Housing and Human Welfare Committee

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee will review a proposed ordinance to prohibit the retail distribution of plastic bags. Members will also discuss adopting the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan and using former Public Works property on Spa Road.

• O-5-24: City of Annapolis Plastic Bag Reduction Act
• R-19-24: Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan
• Use of former City of Annapolis Public Works Property on Spa Road

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee recommended Ordinance O-5-24, the Plastic Bag Reduction Act, favorably as amended. The committee also voted to postpone Resolution R-19-24 regarding the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative until June 18, 2024. Additionally, the election of the committee chairman was postponed.

• Recommended O-5-24 Plastic Bag Reduction Act favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Recommended HHW Amendment #1 to O-5-24 favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed R-19-24 Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative until June 18, 2024 (voice vote)
• Postponed Election of Chairman (voice vote)
• Approved agenda and previous minutes (voice votes)

• Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan — deferred
  former City of Annapolis Public Works Property on Spa Road

City Council

The City Council is conducting a first reading of the Annual Budget and Appropriation for fiscal year 2025. The meeting includes discussions on establishing a Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund and expanding zoning districts for daycare centers.

• Public hearing for FY25 Annual Operating and Capital Budgets
• Ordinance to establish a Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund
• Ordinance to expand zoning districts where daycare centers are permitted
• Resolution regarding the U.S. Naval Academy Bridge Shared-Use Path Project
• Supplemental appropriations for Department of Public Works and Affordable Housing Trust

The City Council approved multiple supplemental appropriations for public works, affordable housing, and the harbor master's office. The council also advanced ordinances to establish a maritime industry fund and expand daycare zoning, and passed resolutions regarding World Bicycle Day and the Naval Academy Bridge path.

• Approved appointment of Anthony Nobilio, CPA to the Audit Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental appropriation SA-30-24 for DPW Capital Reserve (Voice vote)
• Approved supplemental appropriation SA-34-24 for Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Voice vote)
• Approved supplemental appropriation SA-29-24 for Harbor Master’s Office (Voice vote)
• Approved supplemental appropriation SA-35-24 for Mayor’s Office ABIM grant (Voice vote)
• Adopted O-12-24 on first reader to establish Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund (Voice vote)
• Adopted O-13-24 on first reader to expand daycare zoning districts (Voice vote)
• Passed R-26-24 recognizing World Bicycle Day and R-27-24 accepting Naval Academy Bridge path recommendations (8-0)

• Workshop on updated plans for City Dock Park and Waterfront Welcome Center
  City Dock, Annapolis, MD

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session to review budget amendments. These amendments were created by the Finance Department based on ideas and recommendations submitted by City Council members.

• Budget amendments (ID-28-24)

• Budget Amendments from City Council Recommendations

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Class and Comp Study (ID-89-24). PRM Consulting is the presenter for this item.

• Class and Comp Study (ID-89-24) discussion with PRM Consulting

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing several supplemental appropriations and a grant. This includes items for the Harbor Master’s Office, Department of Public Works, and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. A Finance Department update will also be discussed.

• SA-29-24: Supplemental appropriation for Harbor Master’s Office revenues
• SA-30-24: Capital appropriation for Department of Public Works capital reserve
• SA-34-24: Review of Affordable Housing Trust Fund balance
• SA-35-24: Grant to the Mayor’s Office from American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
• ID-14-24: Finance Department update

The Annapolis Finance Committee met on May 15, 2024 and voted to recommend four supplemental appropriations favorably, all carried on voice votes. The items covered the Harbor Master's Office, Department of Public Works capital reserve, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and a grant from the American Board of Internal Medicine to the Mayor's Office. The committee also approved its May 9, 2024 special meeting minutes and received a Finance Department update. These are recommendations to the full City Council, not final approvals.

• Recommended SA-29-24 favorably: General fund, Harbor Master's Office, other revenues (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-30-24 favorably: Capital fund, Department of Public Works, capital reserve (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-34-24 favorably: Affordable Housing Trust, Department of Planning & Zoning, trust fund balance (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-35-24 favorably: Grant, Mayor's Office, American Board of Internal Medicine (voice vote)
• Approved FC 5.9.24 special meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2025 annual budget, a proposed plastic bag reduction act, and charter amendments for the Department of Central Services. Legislative action includes discussions on redistricting ward boundaries and establishing a maritime industry fund.

• Public hearing: FY 2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
• Public hearing: City of Annapolis Plastic Bag Reduction Act (O-5-24)
• Public hearing: Reconstituting the Department of Central Services (CA-1-24)
• Second reading: 2023 Redistricting and Revised Election Wards Boundaries (O-3-23)
• First reading: Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund (O-12-24)

The City Council approved redistricting maps for the 2020 Census population shifts and repealed the residency requirement for liquor license applicants. The Council also adopted a resolution requesting a second social worker for Annapolis High School and extended the deadline to review the city's comprehensive plan. Several ordinances regarding the Department of Central Services and the FY2025 budget were heard but not voted on.

• Approved O-3-23 redistricting maps (7-1-1)
• Approved O-4-24 repealing liquor licensee residency requirement (8-0-1)
• Adopted R-25-24 requesting 2nd social worker for Annapolis High School (8-0-1)
• Adopted R-18-24 extending comprehensive plan review time (8-0-1)
• Referred O-3-24 board nomination rules to Committee (voice vote)
• Approved SA-33-24 UASI grant supplemental appropriation (voice vote)
• Approved CCM 4.8.24 and 4.29.24 meeting minutes (voice vote)

• Next Phase of the Plans for City Dock, including the Maritime Welcome Center and other 'Above Ground' Features of the Ne
  City Dock

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold a work session to view a presentation regarding the next phase of plans for City Dock. This includes details on the Maritime Welcome Center and other above-ground features of the new park.

• Presentation on next phase of City Dock plans (ID-85-24)
• Details on the Maritime Welcome Center
• Discussion of 'Above Ground' features for the new park

• Next Phase of the Plans for City Dock, including the Maritime Welcome Center and other 'Above Ground' Features of the Ne

Environmental Matters Committee

The committee will hold a first reading for legislation to adopt the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan, which includes using the former Public Works property on Spa Road. Members will also discuss the FY2025 Urban Forestry Program budget and the Storm Water Restoration Fund.

• R-19-24 Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan
• Use of former City of Annapolis Public Works Property on Spa Road
• ID-87-24 Urban Forestry Program - FY2025 Budget discussion
• ID-41-24 Storm Water Restoration Fund discussion

The Environmental Matters Committee postponed the vote on Resolution R-19-24 regarding the Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan. The committee approved a request for a joint meeting with the Rules and City Government committees to discuss the resolution further. Staff presented information on the Urban Forestry Program budget and the Storm Water Restoration Fund, but no decisions were made on these items.

• Postponed R-19-24 Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan (voice vote)
• Approved request for joint meeting with Rules and City Government committees (voice vote)
• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from March 14, 2024 meeting (voice vote)

• Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative Transformation Plan adoption and use of Spa Road property — postponed
  Spa Road

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss fiscal year 2025 matters. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and general discussion regarding FY25 finance committee deliberations.

• Approval of FC 5.2.24 Special Meeting Minutes
• General Discussion: ID-62-24 FY25 Finance Committee Deliberations

The Annapolis Finance Committee met on May 9, 2024, and approved its agenda and the minutes of its May 2, 2024 special meeting, both by voice vote. The committee then held a general discussion on FY25 Finance Committee Deliberations (ID-62-24), with City Manager Mallinoff, Assistant City Manager Buckland, City Attorney Lyles, Finance Director Dickinson, and Budget Manager Connolly present to answer questions. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or recommendations from that discussion. The meeting adjourned at 2:38 pm.

• Approved the Special Meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved the FC 5.2.24 Special Meeting Minutes (voice vote)
• Held general discussion on FY25 Finance Committee Deliberations (ID-62-24); no action recorded
• Adjourned the Special Meeting at 2:38 pm

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to receive several departmental and project updates. Discussion items include reports on the BIRD project, the Transportation Board, and the Park Place Garage.

• ID-79-24 BIRD Update
• ID-11-24 Transportation Board Update
• ID-16-24 Annapolis Premium Parking
• ID-80-24 Park Place Garage Update
• ID-10-24 Transportation Department Update

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 13, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of general discussions and updates regarding BIRD, the Transportation Board, the Transportation Department, Premium Parking, and the Park Place Garage.

• Approved Regular Meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved TC 3.13.24 Regular Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold a special work session to review a report. The meeting features a presentation from Mayor's Office Staff regarding the NO Harm, NAM and the Ombudsman Equity Program.

• Report on NO Harm, NAM and the Ombudsman Equity Program (ID-83-24)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session regarding the Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040. The Planning and Zoning Department Staff is scheduled to present this item.

• Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040 presentation

• Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a special meeting for general discussions regarding ID-62-24 FY25 Finance Committee Deliberations. The committee will also approve regular meeting minutes.

• Discussion of ID-62-24 FY25 Finance Committee Deliberations
• Approval of regular meeting minutes

The Finance Committee recommended increasing the short-term rental license fee from $200 to $400. The committee also favorably recommended a grant for the Office of Emergency Management.

• Recommended increasing short-term rental license fee from $200 to $400 (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-33-24 Urban Area Security Initiative grant favorably (voice vote)
• Approved FC 5.1.24 meeting minutes (voice vote)

• SA-33-24 Grant - Office of Emergency Management - Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) — approved
• Increase short term rental license fee — approved

Finance Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the April 30, 2024, special meeting. Members will also hold a general discussion regarding ID-62-24 FY25 Finance Committee Deliberations.

• Approval of April 30, 2024, special meeting minutes
• Discussion of ID-62-24 FY25 Finance Committee Deliberations

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 30, 2024, special meeting. Members discussed FY25 deliberations and requested corrected data regarding Fire Marshall fees and Fire Department boat maintenance.

• Approved Regular Meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved FC 4.30.24 Special Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet for a special meeting to review previous minutes and conduct general discussion. The primary discussion item involves the FY25 Finance Committee Deliberations (ID-62-24).

• Approval of FC 4.29.24 Special Meeting Minutes
• FY25 Finance Committee Deliberations (ID-62-24)

The Annapolis Finance Committee met April 30, 2024 and voted to recommend two $2,000 grant reallocations: moving funds from Farm Unity Limited to Live Water Foundation, and from Club 164 to Serenity Sistas. It also recommended the Finance Committee Grant Recommendations favorably as amended, and recommended $122,133 for Emergency Planner Personnel Enhancement. Four other proposed $2,000 grant shifts were listed but no action was taken on them.

• Recommended moving $2,000 from Farm Unity Limited to Live Water Foundation (voice vote, carried)
• Recommended moving $2,000 from Club 164 to Serenity Sistas (voice vote, carried)
• Recommended the Finance Committee Grant Recommendations favorably as amended (voice vote, carried)
• Recommended $122,133 for Emergency Planner Personnel Enhancement (voice vote, carried)
• No action taken on shifting $2,000 from All-Stars II, Inc to Heritage Baptist Church
• No action taken on shifting $2,000 from Blessed in Tech to Literacy Council
• No action taken on shifting $2,000 from Clay Street Community Foundation to Partners in Care
• No action taken on reducing Hope for All by $2,000 and adding $2,000 to Street Angels

• Emergency Planner Personnel Enhancement — approved
  $122,133

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Discussion includes property tax rates, city service fees, and an ordinance to prohibit new drive-through window facilities.

• FY25 Annual Budget and Property Tax Levy (O-7-24)
• Forest Conservation Plan appeals changes (O-26-23)
• FY 2025 Annual Fees Schedule (R-15-24)
• FY 2025 Annual Fines Schedule (R-16-24)
• Prohibition on new drive-through windows (O-6-24)

The City Council adopted several first-reader ordinances, including a plastic bag reduction act and a ban on new drive-through windows. The council also passed four resolutions recognizing public service, firefighters, police, and flood awareness. A public hearing for the FY2025 budget remains open pending Planning Commission findings.

• Adopted O-6-24 (first reader) to prohibit new drive-through windows (voice vote)
• Adopted O-5-24 (first reader) for the Plastic Bag Reduction Act (voice vote)
• Adopted R-14-24 (first reader) to establish fines for plastic bag violations (voice vote)
• Adopted R-20-24 recognizing Public Service Recognition Week (8-0)
• Adopted R-21-24 recognizing International Firefighters Day (8-0)
• Adopted R-22-24 recognizing National Police Week (8-0)
• Adopted R-23-24 recognizing Maryland Flood Awareness Month (8-0)
• Adopted R-19-24 (first reader) for Eastport Choice Neighborhood Initiative (voice vote)

• RFPs for Carr’s-Elktonia Beach Heritage Park and Moore property
  Carr’s-Elktonia Beach Heritage Park and the newly acquired M

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet for a special session to approve minutes from the April 25, 2024, meeting. The committee is also scheduled to hold general discussions regarding ID-62-24 FY25 Finance Committee deliberations.

• Approval of FC 4.25.24 Special Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of ID-62-24 FY25 Finance Committee Deliberations

The committee favorably recommended an amendment to adjust funding for six organizations in Appendix E, resulting in a net change of $0. The committee also recommended forming a Grant Task Force to explore the grant receiving process.

• Approved Tierney Amendment #1 to adjust funding for six organizations (voice vote)
• Recommended forming a Grant Task Force for the grant process
• Approved FC 4.25.24 Special Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 proposed capital budget. This joint meeting with the Financial Advisory Commission includes a presentation on Capital Improvement Projects debt affordability.

• FY25 Capital Budget Final Presentation
• Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program (FY2025-FY2029)

• Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Debt Affordability and Other Budget Related Items

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is conducting a budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2025 community grants. The meeting includes presentations from various local organizations regarding grant requests and programs.

• FY25 Community Grants Budget Hearing (ID-58-24)
• Approval of April 24, 2024, special meeting minutes

The Finance Committee conducted a budget hearing for FY25 Community Grants, featuring presentations from numerous community organizations. No substantive votes on grant funding or budget allocations were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Special Meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved FC 4.24.24 Special Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss several fiscal items. Discussions include the city's debt capacity update and proposed enterprise fund rate increases for the FY25 budget. The committee will also review the Integrated Technology Services budget.

• ID-59-24 Debt Affordability FY25 Budget Hearing
• ID-60-24 Enterprise Fund Rate Increase FY25 Budget Hearing
• ID-77-24 Integrated Technology Services Budget - FY 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the April 23 special meeting. Members held general discussions regarding the FY 2025 Integrated Technology Services budget and Enterprise Fund rate increases, but no formal votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved FC 4.23.24 Special Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is conducting a special meeting to hear presentations regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Grants budget. Various local organizations will present their grant requests and programs to the committee.

• ID-58-24 Community Grants FY25 Budget Hearing
• Presentations from various community organizations including Annapolis Pride, Compass Rose Theater, and Anne Arundel County Public Library

The Finance Committee conducted budget hearings for 37 community grant applicants. No funding decisions were made; the committee requested revisions to the grant documentation and further information from the Mayor's Office.

• Approved Special Meeting Agenda (voice vote)
• Approved FC 4.22.24 Special Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

• ID-58-24 Community Grants FY25 Budget Hearing

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review several fiscal year 2025 budget presentations. Discussions include budgets for Central Services, the Department of Public Works, and the Office of Emergency Management.

• Central Services Budget Presentation FY25
• Department of Public Works Budget Presentation Final - FY25
• Office of Emergency Management FINAL Budget Presentation - FY25

The Finance Committee held budget presentations for Central Services, the Department of Public Works, and the Office of Emergency Management. No substantive budget approvals were made; the committee requested additional data, revised slides, and follow-up presentations.

• Approved Special Meeting Agenda (voice vote)
• Approved FC 4.18.24 Special Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budgets. The agenda includes budget presentations from the Finance Department and the Annapolis Police Department.

• Finance Department FY25 Budget Presentation
• Police Department FY25 Budget Presentation

The Finance Committee held a special meeting to review the FY25 budget presentations for the Finance and Police departments. No budget approvals or votes on funding were taken during this session. Committee members requested additional data and clarifications on grants, police staffing, and detective workload before further deliberation.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved FC 4.17.24 Regular Meeting Minutes (voice vote)
• Reviewed Finance Department FY25 Budget Presentation
• Reviewed Police Department FY25 Budget Presentation
• Requested flow chart of grant securing and management process
• Requested Risk Manager findings data
• Requested data on detective time for case coverage
• Requested inclusion of Police Cadet program in city internship program

City Council

The Annapolis City Council is holding a work session to receive a presentation from the Election Task Force. This session includes the delivery of the task force's final report. Members of the public are encouraged to attend, though they will not be able to provide comments during this meeting.

• Presentation of Election Task Force Final Report (ID-64-24)

Economic Matters Committee

The Economic Matters Committee will consider Ordinance O-4-24, which proposes removing the residency requirement for receiving a City of Annapolis liquor license to align with state law. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the February 21, 2024, regular meeting.

• Ordinance O-4-24: Repeal of residency requirement for liquor licensees
• Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes

The Economic Matters Committee voted to favorably recommend legislation that would eliminate the residency requirement for obtaining a City of Annapolis liquor license. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Recommended favorable action on O-4-24 to repeal liquor license residency requirement (voice vote)
• Approved Regular Meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved EMC 2.21.24 Regular Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

• Residency Requirement for Liquor Licensees Repeal — introduced

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several fiscal year 2025 budget presentations. These include presentations from the Office of Law, the Mayor's Office, and the Office of City Manager.

• FY25 Budget Presentation - Office of Law
• FY25 Budget Presentation - Mayor's Office
• FY25 Budget Presentation - Office of City Manager

The committee held budget presentations for the Office of Law, the Mayor's Office, and the Office of the City Manager. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made; members requested additional documentation and itemized cost estimates.

• Approved Regular Meeting Agenda (voice vote)
• Approved FC 4.16.24 Special Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Annapolis Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to hear fiscal year 2025 budget presentations. The committee will listen to presentations from the Department of Human Resources and the Department of Transportation. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 15, 2024, special meeting.

• FY25 budget presentation for Department of Human Resources (ID-57-24)
• FY25 budget presentation for Department of Transportation (ID-50-24)
• Approval of April 15, 2024, special meeting minutes

The committee held budget presentations for the Department of Human Resources and the Department of Transportation. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved Special Meeting Agenda (voice vote)
• Approved FC 4.15.24 Special Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear Fiscal Year 2025 budget presentations from the Annapolis Fire Department, Recreation & Parks, and Planning & Zoning. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting.

• FY 2025 Annapolis Fire Department budget presentation
• FY 2025 Recreation & Parks (ARPD) budget presentation
• FY 2025 Planning & Zoning Department budget presentation
• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee held a special meeting to review FY2025 budget presentations for the Fire Department, Recreation & Parks, and Planning & Zoning. No budget approvals or votes on funding were taken; instead, committee members requested additional data and audits from department heads. The meeting adjourned after these discussions.

• Approved agenda and March 20 minutes (voice vote)
• Reviewed FY25 Fire Department budget presentation
• Alderman Arnett requested Medicaid Audit for Audit Committee
• Reviewed FY25 Recreation & Parks budget presentation
• Alderwoman O'Neill requested Stanton Center employee budget breakdown
• Reviewed FY25 Planning & Zoning budget presentation
• Alderwoman Finlayson requested open positions column for FY24 budget
• Meeting adjourned at 1:47 pm

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session to review the city budget binder ID-26-24. The Finance Department will present a budget overview. Members of the public may attend the meeting but are not permitted to speak or provide comments during this session.

• Review of City Council Budget Binder ID-26-24

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the FY 2025 annual budget, capital budget, and property tax levy. Additional items include proposed changes to zoning expiration requirements, short-term rental regulations, and city department restructuring.

• O-7-24: Annual Budget, Capital Budget, and Property Tax Levy for FY 2025
• O-33-23: Expiration of Special Exceptions to City Zoning Requirements
• CA-1-24 & O-8-24: Reconstituting the Department of Central Services
• O-32-23: Short-term Rental Licenses and Regulations
• R-12-24: Designating Franklin Street as 'Alpha Phi Alpha Way'

The City Council adopted an ordinance establishing new eligibility, licensing, and reporting requirements for short-term rentals. The council also advanced the FY 2025 budget and several administrative reorganizations on first reading.

• Approved short-term rental licenses and regulations O-32-23 (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Designated Franklin Street as 'Alpha Phi Alpha Way' (9-0)
• Adopted first reader of FY 2025 Annual Budget and Property Tax Levy O-7-24 (voice vote)
• Adopted first reader of Charter Amendment CA-1-24 to reconstitute Dept. of Central Services (voice vote)
• Adopted first reader of Ordinance O-8-24 regarding Dept. of Central Services (voice vote)
• Adopted first reader of FY 2025 Annual Fees Schedule R-15-24 (voice vote)
• Adopted first reader of FY 2025 Annual Fines Schedule R-16-24 (voice vote)
• Adopted first reader of FY 2025 Position Classifications and Pay Plan R-17-24 (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session to discuss the Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040. The Planning and Zoning Department is scheduled to present this item.

• Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040 discussion

• Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040

City Council

The City Council will consider a grant application for transit operations and maintenance totaling $3,960,846. They will also hear an ordinance to repeal residency requirements for liquor licensees and a resolution regarding the Annapolis Film Festival.

• Ordinance O-4-24: Repeal of residency requirement for liquor licensees
• Resolution R-11-24: Grant application for $3,960,846 in transit funding
• Resolution R-13-24: Fee waiver for the Annapolis Film Festival
• Citations for Steve Samaras and Friends of Workers

The Annapolis City Council held a special meeting on March 26, 2024, where it approved a resolution authorizing a federal transit grant application totaling $3,960,846 and approved a fee waiver for the upcoming Annapolis Film Festival. The council also received ceremonial presentations, a mayoral update addressing the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, and held a public hearing on an ordinance concerning liquor license residency requirements.

• Adopted R-11-24 for a $3,960,846 transit grant application (7-0)
• Adopted R-13-24 for the 2024 Annapolis Film Festival fee waiver (7-0)
• Approved the agenda as submitted on voice vote

• Residency Requirement for Liquor Licensees Repeal — introduced

City Council

The City Council Standing Committee will hold a work session to review the status of Capital Improvement Projects. The presentation includes a Transportation Committee project status update from February 14, 2024.

• Review of ID-25-24 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
• Transportation Committee project status update

Finance Committee

The committee will discuss presentations from the Audit Committee regarding the FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit. The agenda also includes a Finance Department update and approval of March 6, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Audit Committee Presentation (ID-68-24) covering the FY2023 ACFR
• Finance Department Update (ID-14-24)
• Approval of March 6, 2024, meeting minutes

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 6, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of presentations regarding the FY2023 audit results and a Finance Department update.

• Approved Regular Meeting Agenda (voice vote)
• Approved FC 3.6.24 Regular Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

Housing and Human Welfare Committee

The committee will hold a special meeting to receive updates on rental rehabilitation and community services. The agenda also includes the election of a new chairman.

• Election of Chairman
• Rental Rehabilitation Update (ID-17-24)
• Office of Community Service Update (ID-35-24)
• CNI Update (ID-37-24)

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules & City Government Committee will review legislation regarding short-term rental licenses and regulations. Members will also discuss city council nominations for vacant board positions and the adoption of a new comprehensive plan.

• O-32-23: Short-term Rental Licenses and Regulations
• O-3-24: City Council Nominations to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
• R-4-24: 2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan

The Rules and City Government Committee recommended favorable action on an ordinance to clarify short-term rental licensing and eligibility. The committee postponed a vote on board nominations and took no action on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.

• Confirmed Alderwoman Finlayson as committee chair (voice vote)
• Recommended O-32-23 (Short-term Rental Licenses and Regulations) favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #1 to O-32-23 unfavorably (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #2 to O-32-23 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #3 to O-32-23 favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #5 to O-32-23 favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed O-3-24 (City Council Nominations to Boards, Commissions, and Committees) (voice vote)
• Took no action on R-4-24 (2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan) (voice vote)

• Short-term Rental Licenses and Regulations — introduced
• 2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan

Environmental Matters Committee

The Environmental Matters Committee will conduct a first reading of the new 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Storm Water Restoration Fund and a resilience and sustainability update.

• First reading of R-4-24, the 2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of the Storm Water Restoration Fund (ID-41-24)
• Resilience and Sustainability Update (ID-12-24)
• Election of Committee Chairman

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting. Alderman Savidge was confirmed as the committee chair. No action was taken regarding the 2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved Regular Meeting Agenda (voice vote)
• Approved ENV 2.8.24 Regular Meeting Minutes (voice vote)
• Confirmed Alderman Savidge as Chair of Environmental Matters Committee (voice vote)
• No action taken on R-4-24 2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan (voice vote)

• 2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan — introduced

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review minutes from the February 14, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes updates regarding the Transportation Board, Annapolis Premium Parking, and the Transportation Department.

• Transportation Board Update (ID-11-24)
• Annapolis Premium Parking (ID-16-24)
• Transportation Department Update (ID-10-24)

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 14, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of general discussions regarding the Transportation Board and Annapolis Premium Parking.

• Approved Regular Meeting Agenda (voice vote)
• Approved TC 2.14.24 Regular Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will review ordinances and resolutions that change local regulations for parks, short-term rentals, and cannabis businesses. These items affect how residents access public spaces, operate vacation rentals, and navigate new parking fees in designated districts. The council will also consider updates to align city building codes with Maryland state standards and approve a list of municipal events for fiscal year 2025.

• Public hearing on O-2-24 to close Tolson Street Park and Tucker Street Park from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• First reading of R-10-24 proposing a nine-month moratorium on cannabis business applications and permits
• Second reading of O-32-23 clarifying eligibility requirements for short-term rental operator licenses
• Resolution R-6-24 to update the fee schedule and raise parking fees in Special Residential Parking Districts
• First reading of O-1-24 to align Annapolis building codes with current Maryland state regulations

The City Council approved a nine-month moratorium on cannabis business applications and adopted updates to the City Building Code. The council also approved amended parking fee schedules for Special Residential Parking Districts and identified city-supported events for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Adopted 9-month moratorium on cannabis business applications (8-1)
• Adopted City Building Code updates (9-0)
• Approved amended parking fee schedule for Special Residential Parking Districts (9-0)
• Approved FY 2025 City-supported special events and fee waivers (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Brendan Greeley to Historic Preservation Commission (voice vote)
• Approved nominations for 250th Anniversary of the USA Commission (voice vote)
• Approved supplemental appropriations SA-26-24 and SA-27-24 (9-0/voice vote)
• Postponed short-term rental license regulations until April 8, 2024 (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider supplemental appropriations for the Department of Planning & Zoning regarding the Community Legacy Fund and Impact Study Fee contributions. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting and receive a Finance Department update.

• Approval of FC 2.21.24 Regular Meeting Minutes
• SA-26-24: Department of Planning & Zoning - Community Legacy Fund
• SA-27-24: Department of Planning & Zoning - Contributions from Impact Study Fee
• ID-14-24 Finance Department Update

The Annapolis Finance Committee recommended two supplemental appropriations favorably: SA-26-24 for the Department of Planning & Zoning's Community Legacy Fund and SA-27-24 for contributions from an impact study fee. Both were approved by voice vote with no recorded dissent. The committee also received a Finance Department update that included a Skippers Lane project financing discussion, and approved its prior meeting minutes. No dollar amounts were recorded in the minutes.

• Recommended SA-26-24 favorably (Planning & Zoning - Community Legacy Fund), carried on voice vote
• Recommended SA-27-24 favorably (Planning & Zoning - Contributions from Impact Study Fee), carried on voice vote
• Approved the Regular Meeting Agenda, carried on voice vote
• Approved the FC 2.21.24 Regular Meeting Minutes, carried on voice vote
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:14 am

• SA-26-24 General - Department of Planning & Zoning - Community Legacy Fund — approved
• SA-27-24 General - Department of Planning & Zoning - Contributions from Impact Study Fee — approved

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold a special work session to hear a presentation on the Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040 from the Planning and Zoning Department. Comprehensive plans establish long-term goals for community development, land use, and public services. Public attendance is encouraged, but residents will not have an opportunity to speak or provide comments during this meeting.

• Presentation: ID-40-24 Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040 by the Planning and Zoning Department
• Special work session with no public comment period

• Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several legislative items including a new comprehensive plan and a temporary moratorium on cannabis industry applications. Other discussions involve updates to public facility certifications, park hours, and residential parking districts.

• Adoption of the 2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan
• Nine-month temporary moratorium on cannabis industry applications (R-10-24)
• Limiting Tolson Street Park and Tucker Street Park hours to 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (O-2-24)
• Updates to Special Residential Parking Districts including Bloomsbury Square (O-30-23)
• Updating Title 22 regarding Adequate Public Facility certification (O-3-24)

The City Council approved updates to special residential parking districts and general parking code. The council also authorized itinerant merchant sales for 2024 special events and boat shows.

• Approved O-30-23 updating special residential parking districts (7-0)
• Approved O-31-23 updating street parking and resident permit criteria (7-0)
• Approved R-7-24 authorizing itinerant merchant sales in Historic District for 2024 (7-0)
• Approved R-8-24 authorizing non-profit vendors during Fall 2024 Boat Shows (7-0)
• Adopted O-2-24 on first reader to limit night access to Tolson and Tucker Street Parks
• Adopted R-10-24 on first reader for a 9-month cannabis business application moratorium
• Withdrew O-5-24 (voice vote)
• Referred O-26-23 regarding Forest Conservation Plan appeals back to Planning Commission

• Acquisition of Dr. Parlett Moore property for Carr’s Elktonia Heritage Park — approved
  Carr’s/Elktonia Beach
• Transformation Plan for Eastport Terrace and Harbor House (Choice Neighborhoods Initiative) — approved
  Eastport Terrace and Harbor House, Annapolis · $50.0M

Economic Matters Committee

The Economic Matters Committee will consider a first reading of ordinance O-1-24 to update city building codes. The committee will also discuss the 2023 Economic Development Annual Report and consider an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• First reading of City Building Code updates (O-1-24)
• Appointment of Brendan Greeley to the Historic Preservation Commission (AP-3-24)
• Election of Committee Chairman
• Review of 2023 Economic Development Annual Report

The Economic Matters Committee favorably recommended an ordinance to update City building codes to align with Maryland regulations and statutes. The committee also recommended the appointment of Brendan Greeley to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Recommended O-1-24 City Building Code Updates favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended appointment of Brendan Greeley to Historic Preservation Commission favorably (voice vote)
• Confirmed Alderman Schandelmeier as Chair of the Economic Matters Standing Committee (voice vote)
• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)

• City Building Code Updates — introduced

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review legislation to update the fees schedule for Special Residential Parking Districts. The committee is also reviewing a proposal regarding City-supported events for Fiscal Year 2025.

• R-6-24: Updated fee schedule to raise parking fees for residents in Special Residential Parking Districts
• R-9-24: Identification of annual and City-supported special events for Fiscal Year 2025 and fee waivers
• ID-14-24: Finance Department update

The committee recommended updates to the residential parking fee schedule and identified city-supported events for Fiscal Year 2025. The committee also elected a new chairperson.

• Recommended Amendment #1 to R-6-24 regarding Special Residential Parking District fees (voice vote)
• Recommended R-6-24 favorably as amended to raise resident parking fees (voice vote)
• Recommended R-9-24 favorably to identify FY2025 city-supported events and waive certain fees (voice vote)
• Recommended Alderwoman Tierney as chair of the Finance Committee (voice vote)
• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)

• Update to parking fees for Special Residential Parking Districts — introduced

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session featuring a presentation from the Planning and Zoning Director. The presentation covers changes and priorities within the Department of Planning and Zoning.

• Update on the Department of Planning and Zoning-Changes and Priorities

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review legislation to update special residential parking districts, including moving Bloomsbury Square to District 4. The committee will also discuss updates to city parking codes and receive reports on capital improvement projects.

• Moving Bloomsbury Square from Special Residential Parking District 1 to District 4 (O-30-23)
• Updates to street parking, stopping, and standing codes (O-31-23)
• Review of Capital Improvement Projects status (ID-25-24)
• Transportation Board update (ID-11-24)
• Transportation Department update (ID-10-24)

The committee recommended two ordinances regarding residential parking districts and street parking updates. The committee also elected a new chair and reviewed capital improvement projects.

• Elected Alderwoman O'Neill as Chair of Transportation Standing Committee (voice vote)
• Recommended O-30-23 Favorably as Amended regarding Special Residential Parking Districts (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #1, #3, and #4 to O-30-23 Favorably as Amended (voice votes)
• Recommended O-31-23 Favorably as Amended regarding street parking updates (voice vote)
• Recommended Amendment #1 and #2 to O-31-23 Favorably as Amended (voice votes)
• Approved TC 1.10.24 Regular Meeting Minutes (voice vote)

• Updates and Corrections to Special Residential Parking Districts — introduced
  Bloomsbury Square
• Certain Street Parking Updates and Corrections — introduced

City Council

The City Council will conduct first readings for several resolutions, including a new 2024 Comprehensive Plan and supplemental public safety funding. The council is also holding second readings on ordinances regarding residential noise prohibitions and short-term rental regulations.

• Ordinance O-28-23: Updating city noise prohibitions and enforcement in residential areas
• Ordinance O-32-23: Regulating short-term rental licenses and eligibility requirements
• Resolution R-4-24: Adopting the 2024 City of Annapolis Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution R-5-24: Requesting supplemental funding for public safety programs
• Ordinance O-3-24: City Council nominations to boards, commissions, and committees

The City Council adopted an ordinance banning combustion engine-powered leaf blowers and high-frequency animal deterrents. Council also increased fines for repeat noise violations and implemented a temporary moratorium on short-term rental licenses.

• Adopted O-28-23 banning combustion leaf blowers and high-frequency animal deterrents (8-0)
• Adopted R-51-23 increasing repeat noise violation fines to $200.00 (8-0)
• Adopted R-55-23 implementing a temporary moratorium on short-term rental licenses (6-2)
• Adopted R-3-24 authorizing a sister city relationship with Yuzhne, Ukraine (8-0)
• Approved SA-22-24 grant for 911 Fees (voice vote)
• Approved SA-25-24 grant for Developer Payment (voice vote)
• Approved FT-6-24 fund transfer for DPW Salaries and Benefits (voice vote)
• Postponed O-32-23 regarding short-term rental licenses until March 11, 2024

• Annapolis Harbor Lines for 3 President Point Drive on Spa Creek — withdrawn
  3 President Point Drive

Environmental Matters Committee

The Environmental Matters Committee is reviewing proposed changes to city noise prohibitions in residential areas and increased fines for repeat violations. The committee will also consider changing the Annapolis harbor line at 3 President Point Drive on Spa Creek. Additionally, staff will provide updates on planning, zoning, and sustainability projects.

• Proposed updates to residential noise prohibitions and enforcement (O-28-23)
• Increased fines for repeat violations of city noise restrictions (R-51-23)
• Changing the Annapolis harbor line at 3 President Point Drive on Spa Creek (O-36-23)
• Planning & Zoning Project List Update (ID-9-24)
• Resilience and Sustainability Update (ID-12-24)

The Environmental Matters Committee recommended favorable approval of an ordinance to update noise prohibitions in residential areas and expand enforcement. The committee also recommended increasing fines for repeat noise violations.

• Approved Amendment #2 to O-28-23 (voice vote)
• Approved Amendment #3 to O-28-23 (voice vote)
• Recommended O-28-23 City Noise Prohibitions and Enforcement favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Approved Amendment #1 to R-51-23 (voice vote)
• Recommended R-51-23 Fines for Violating Annapolis Noise Restrictions favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Approved January 26, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)

• City Noise Prohibitions and Enforcement — introduced
• Fines for Violating Annapolis Noise Restrictions — introduced

Finance Committee

The committee will review fund transfers for Public Works and Emergency Management. It will also consider supplemental appropriations for grants involving 911 fees, the Arts Council, and UASI. Additionally, members will discuss police crossing guards and receive a finance department update.

• Fund transfers for DPW salaries and OEM contingency services
• Grants for 911 fees and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County
• UASI grant for the Office of Emergency Management
• DPW developer payment appropriation
• Discussion regarding police crossing guards

The Finance Committee favorably recommended two fund transfers and four supplemental grant appropriations. The committee also held discussions regarding police crossing guards and a Finance Department update.

• Recommended FT-6-24 fund transfer for Public Works salaries and benefits (voice vote)
• Recommended FT-7-24 fund transfer for Office of Emergency Management contingency (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-22-24 grant for APD 911 fees (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-23-24 grant for Arts Council of Anne Arundel County (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-24-24 grant for Office of Emergency Management UASI (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-25-24 grant for Public Works developer payment (voice vote)
• Approved FC 1.3.24 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Housing and Human Welfare Committee

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee will review a proposed temporary moratorium on short-term rental licenses. The meeting also includes several project and departmental updates regarding community development and planning.

• R-55-23: Temporary Moratorium on Short-Term Rental Licenses
• ID-17-24: Rental Rehabilitation Update
• ID-19-24: Wilbourne Estate Update
• ID-35-24: Office of Community Service Update
• ID-36-24: Planning & Zoning Update

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee postponed a vote on Resolution R-55-23, which would temporarily halt new short-term rental licenses. The committee also recommended increasing the rental rehabilitation assistance limit from $25,000 to $50,000. Several updates on housing programs and community services were presented for discussion but no further votes were taken.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from 12.5.23 meeting (voice vote)
• Postponed Resolution R-55-23 (short-term rental moratorium) (voice vote)
• Recommended changing rental rehabilitation limit from $25,000 to $50,000

• Temporary Moratorium on Short-Term Rental Licenses — deferred
• Rental Rehabilitation Update

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules & City Government Committee is reviewing several legislative items including residential parking district updates and city noise prohibitions. The committee will also consider new regulations for short-term rental licenses and a temporary moratorium on issuing those licenses.

• O-30-23: Moving Bloomsbury Square from Special Residential Parking District 1 to District 4
• O-31-23: Updates to city code regarding stopping, standing, and parking
• O-28-23: Updating noise prohibitions in residential areas and expanding enforcement
• R-51-23: Increasing fines for repeat violations of noise restrictions
• O-32-23 & R-55-23: Short-term rental license regulations and a temporary moratorium on new licenses

The Rules & City Government Committee recommended two ordinances to update residential parking districts and permit eligibility. The committee took no action on short-term rental regulations and postponed a vote on noise restriction fines.

• Recommended favorably as amended O-30-23 to move Bloomsbury Square to Parking District 4 (voice vote)
• Recommended favorably as amended O-31-23 regarding street parking updates and permit eligibility (voice vote)
• Recommended favorably the appointment of Ms. Shelly Bancroft to the Arts in Public Places Commission (voice vote)
• No action taken on the appointment of Mr. Quentin Cummings to the Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Postponed R-51-23 regarding noise restriction fines pending Environmental Matters vote (voice vote)
• No action taken on O-32-23 regarding short-term rental licenses and regulations (voice vote)
• No action taken on R-55-23 regarding a temporary moratorium on short-term rental licenses (voice vote)

• Updates and Corrections to Special Residential Parking Districts — approved
  Bloomsbury Square
• Certain Street Parking Updates and Corrections

City Council

The City Council Standing Committee will hold a special work session featuring an annual update from Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Dr. Bedell and Dr. Tobin will lead the presentation. Members of the public may attend the meeting but are not permitted to speak or provide comments.

• Annual update from Anne Arundel County Public Schools (ID-162-23)

Environmental Matters Committee

The Environmental Matters Committee is reviewing legislation to update noise prohibitions in residential areas and expand enforcement. The committee will also consider increasing fines for repeat violations of noise restrictions. Discussions include setting hours for street end parks and updates on the City Dock, planning, and sustainability.

• Ordinance O-28-23: Updating residential noise prohibitions and expanding enforcement
• Resolution R-51-23: Increasing fines for repeat violations of city noise restrictions
• Ordinance O-34-23: Setting hours for public use of street end parks

The Environmental Matters Committee approved its agenda as amended, removing O-34-23, ID-1 and ID-5-24, and approved the 11.30.23 special meeting minutes. On O-28-23 (city noise prohibitions and enforcement), the committee voted to recommend the bill favorably, then voted to postpone it. On R-51-23 (increased fines for repeat noise violations), the committee voted to send it back to the Finance Committee and took no action. The committee also heard a Resilience and Sustainability update and requested a Watershed Restoration Fund report.

• Approved agenda as amended, removing O-34-23, ID-1 and ID-5-24 (voice vote)
• Approved ENV 11.30.23 special meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended O-28-23 noise prohibitions favorably (voice vote)
• Postponed O-28-23 noise prohibitions (voice vote)
• Sent R-51-23 noise fines back to Finance Committee (voice vote)
• No action taken on R-51-23 (voice vote)
• Requested a Watershed Restoration Fund report from Storm Water Project Manager Mckeown

• City Noise Prohibitions and Enforcement — deferred
• Fines for Violating Annapolis Noise Restrictions — deferred

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several legislative updates including city building codes and a budget timeline for Fiscal Year 2025. Discussions also include new regulations for short-term rentals, street end park hours, and mobile food service vendors.

• Public hearing on City Building Code updates (O-1-24)
• Resolution to extend the Restaurant Parking Lot Usage Pilot Program (R-2-24)
• Resolution for a sister city relationship with Yuzhne, Ukraine (R-3-24)
• Ordinance update on residential noise prohibitions and enforcement (O-28-23)
• Ordinance regarding food truck parking and mobile food service (O-29-23)

The Annapolis City Council approved O-29-23 on third reader, setting rules for food truck parking and mobile food service, including noise and generator limits. It also passed R-2-24, extending the outdoor dining pilot program for one year, and R-61-23, adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 budget process timeline. Several items, including noise and short-term rental ordinances, were postponed to February 12, 2024.

• Approved O-29-23 food truck regulations on third reader (9-0)
• Approved R-2-24 outdoor dining pilot extension on second reader (9-0)
• Approved R-61-23 FY2025 budget timeline on second reader (9-0)
• Approved SA-21-24 supplemental appropriation for parking fund balance (voice vote)
• Approved consent calendar appointments (unanimous)
• Postponed O-28-23 noise ordinance to Feb 12, 2024
• Postponed O-32-23 short-term rental regulations to Feb 12, 2024
• Postponed O-34-23 street end park hours and R-51-23 noise fines to Feb 12, 2024

• City Building Code Updates — introduced
• Restaurant Parking Lot Usage Pilot Program Extension for Outdoor Dining — approved

City Council

The City Council Standing Committee will hold a work session to review survey data. City Manager Mallinoff and Deputy City Manager Buckland are scheduled to present the ID-4-24 National Community Survey Results. The public may attend this meeting but will not be permitted to provide comments.

• Presentation of ID-4-24 National Community Survey Results

Economic Matters Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance regarding food truck parking outside the historic district. The agenda also includes advisory board appointments and a presentation on economic development.

• Ordinance O-29-23: Food truck parking and mobile food service requirements
• Appointments to the Heritage Commission, Maritime Advisory Board, and Recreation Advisory Board
• Presentation of the 2023 Economic Development Annual Report

The Economic Matters Committee recommended O-29-23 favorably as amended, a bill that would let food trucks park for service outside the historic district on private non-residential property and on public property with the property owner's permission, while requiring noise limits, trash pickup and no blocking of public accessways. Three amendments carried on voice votes, including one requiring written permission from the property owner and from an authorized representative of any restaurant within 100 feet of the proposed food truck location. The committee also recommended three appointments favorably and approved its December 6, 2023 special meeting minutes. All votes were voice votes; no tallies were recorded.

• Recommended O-29-23 (food truck parking and mobile food service) favorably as amended (voice vote)
• Amendment 1 (Schandelmeier sponsor's substitute) recommended favorably (voice vote)
• Amendment 2 (Savidge) recommended favorably (voice vote)
• Amendment 3 (Savidge) recommended favorably as amended, adding restaurant-consent requirement within 100 feet (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-38-23 appointment of Eric Elston to Heritage Commission favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-41-23 appointment of Rick Nelson to Maritime Advisory Board favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended AP-42-23 appointment of Devin M. Neil to Recreation Advisory Board favorably (voice vote)
• Approved EMC 12.6.23 special meeting minutes (voice vote)

• Food Truck Parking and Mobile Food Service in the City of Annapolis — introduced

Transportation Committee

The committee will review updates to special residential parking districts, including moving Bloomsbury Square from District 1 to District 4. Members will also discuss corrections to city codes regarding street parking, stopping, and standing. Additionally, the meeting includes updates from the Transportation Board and Department.

• Moving Bloomsbury Square into Special Residential Parking District 4
• Updates to city code for stopping, standing, and parking
• Transportation Board update
• Transportation Department update
• Annapolis Premium Parking discussion

The Transportation Committee postponed O-30-23, which would move Bloomsbury Square from Special Residential Parking District 1 into District 4 and update district descriptions and maps, until amendments are received. Alderwoman O'Neill proposed the Office of Law produce an amendment before the February 14, 2024 meeting. The committee also postponed O-31-23, on outdated language and conflicts in parking code chapters, until the Office of Law can clarify Alderman Savidge's request. The committee approved its agenda and the December 13, 2023 meeting minutes by voice vote, and received updates from the Transportation Department and a presentation on Annapolis Premium Parking.

• Postponed O-30-23 (Bloomsbury Square parking district move) until amendments received (voice vote)
• Postponed O-31-23 (street parking code updates) until Office of Law clarifies request (voice vote)
• Approved the regular meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved TC 12.13.23 regular meeting minutes (voice vote)

• Updates and Corrections to Special Residential Parking Districts — deferred
  Bloomsbury Square
• Certain Street Parking Updates and Corrections — deferred

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on residential parking district changes and harbor line updates. The council will also consider first and second readings for new building codes and an art establishment liquor license. Additionally, the agenda includes supplemental appropriations for Department of Public Works capital programs.

• Public hearing to move Bloomsbury Square into Special Residential Parking District 4
• Ordinance to update City building codes with Maryland state requirements
• Creation of a new beer and wine license for art establishments
• Supplemental appropriations of $50,000 or more for DPW capital programs
• Resolution to authorize Anne Arundel County to administer 2025 municipal elections

The Annapolis City Council approved an ordinance creating a beer and wine license for art establishments and a resolution authorizing the city to contract with the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections to run its 2025 municipal primary and general elections. It also approved two supplemental appropriations of $50,000 or more for DPW capital projects and adopted a resolution setting the fee for the new art-establishment liquor license. A building code update ordinance passed first reading and was referred to the Economic Matters Committee; public hearings on three parking and harbor-line ordinances were opened and closed with no votes taken.

• Approved O-22-23 creating an Art Establishment beer and wine license (third reader, 8-0)
• Approved R-38-23 setting the fee for the Art Establishment liquor license (8-0)
• Approved R-59-23 authorizing a contract with the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections for 2025 city elections (8-0)
• Approved SA-19-24 DPW capital supplemental appropriation (voice vote)
• Approved SA-20-24 DPW capital supplemental appropriation (voice vote)
• Adopted O-1-24 city building code updates on first reader; referred to Economic Matters Committee (voice vote)
• Approved December 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes (8-0)
• Closed public hearings on O-30-23, O-31-23, and O-36-23 with no action taken

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from the December 2023 meeting and review several supplemental appropriations. These items involve capital funds for the Department of Public Works and the Transportation Administration. The committee will also receive a Finance Department update.

• SA-19-24 DPW Capital: Program Open Space (Local City and Anne Arundel County)
• SA-20-24 DPW Capital: State of Maryland Grant and Capital Reserve
• SA-21-24 Transportation Administration: Parking Fund Balance
• ID-25-23 Finance Department Update

The Finance Committee favorably recommended three supplemental appropriations for open space, storm water, and parking funds. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended SA-19-24 DPW Capital Program Open Space favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-20-24 DPW Capital State of Maryland Grant and Capital Reserve favorably (voice vote)
• Recommended SA-21-24 Transportation Administration Parking Fund Balance favorably (voice vote)
• Approved FC 12.6.23 Regular Meeting Minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Regular Meeting agenda (voice vote)

• DPW - Capital - Program Open Space - Local City and Anne Arundel County — approved
• DPW - Capital - State of Maryland Grant and Capital Reserve — approved
• Transportation - Administration - Parking Fund Balance — approved