Annapolis, MD

Economic Matters Committee

The Economic Matters Committee will consider an ordinance to update outdoor dining definitions and operational standards. The meeting also includes an economic development update from the Economic Development Manager.

• O-29-26: Proposed updates to outdoor dining definitions, permit reviews, and occupancy standards
• ID-8-26: Economic Development Update
• Review of Dock Street Business Mitigation Report

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2027 fees and fines schedules regarding sidewalk snow removal. The body will also consider a water service agreement for a property outside city limits and a cost-of-living pay adjustment for certain employees.

• R-30-26: Establishing a snow clearing fee based on sidewalk length
• R-44-26: Updating fines for failing to clear sidewalks of snow, sleet, and ice
• R-35-26: Water service agreement for 3020 Arundel on the Bay Road
• R-46-26: 2% cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented and executive employees
• ID-7-26: Finance Department Update

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules and City Government Committee will meet to discuss two pieces of legislation. This includes a proposal to define and allow cottage food businesses as home occupations and a designation of the City Attorney as the resident agent for the city.

• O-15-26: Proposal to add 'cottage food business' to Title 21 (Planning and Zoning) and permit them as home occupations
• CA-4-26: Designation of the City Attorney as the Resident Agent for the City of Annapolis

City Council

The City Council is holding a special off-site work session in Cumberland, Maryland. The meeting consists of a walking tour and presentation regarding the Baltimore Street Access Project No. 12-16-M.

• Presentation on Baltimore Street Access Project No. 12-16-M involving reopening to one-way traffic, streetscape renovation, and utility replacements

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on tenant eviction notice requirements and discuss a hybrid-electric passenger ferry initiative. The body is also reviewing several ordinances regarding sidewalk snow removal, long-term room rentals, and residential parking.

• O-30-26: Public hearing on landlord and tenant relations regarding eviction notices
• O-24-26 and R-30-26: Proposed snow clearing deadlines and new sidewalk clearing fees
• SA-8-27: Appropriation of $603,400 from Capital Reserve Fund for sidewalk and City Dock projects
• O-11-26: Proposed regulatory framework for rooming houses as long-term rentals
• SA-7-27: $82,404 federal grant for a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for harbor security

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss proposed fee schedules for tree removal and eviction notice violations. The body will also consider fee waivers for a special event and merchant sales authorizations for a flea market.

• R-20-26: Fiscal Year 2027 fees for tree removal permits and replacement in the Critical Area
• R-37-26: Fiscal Year 2027 fines for tenant eviction process violations
• R-39-26: Fee waiver for the Community Meet and Greet with Budweiser Clydesdale Horses on December 27, 2026
• R-40-26: Authorization of itinerant merchant sales for a Naptown Flea market on November 22, 2026
• ID-7-26: Finance Department Update from Director of Finance Ajayi

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider ordinances regarding residential parking districts and the waiver of transportation fines. The Office of Emergency Management will also present on projects funded by the Homeland Security Urban Area Security Grant Program.

• O-26-26: Re-identifying special residential parking districts by letter rather than number
• O-28-26: Allowing the Director of Transportation and City Council to waive transportation fines
• Discussion on Homeland Security Urban Area Security Grant Program projects with the Office of Emergency Management

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review presentations on the city's strategic planning process and branding concepts. This is a discussion-only meeting where the public may attend but not speak.

• Strategic Planning Process presentation by Due East Partners (ID-189-26)
• City of Annapolis Branding and Logo Concepts presentation (ID-190-26)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss an ordinance regarding parking rights in front of residential private driveways. The meeting includes a maintenance update on the Spa Creek Bridge and a department update on Golden Pass premium parking.

• O-17-26: Proposed amendment to § 12.20.010 to allow legal occupants and guests to park in front of their own private driveways
• ID-159-26: Spa Creek Bridge Maintenance presentation by the Maryland State Highway Administration
• ID-11-26: Transportation Department update on Premium Parking - Golden Pass

City Council

The City Council will discuss several ordinances including a framework for rooming houses in private residences and new notice requirements for tenant evictions. The meeting also includes a briefing on the short-term rental moratorium and various updates to city codes.

• O-11-26: Proposed regulatory framework for long-term room rentals (boarding houses) in private homes
• O-30-26: Proposed notice requirements and penalties for tenant evictions
• SA-4-27: Appropriation of $20,000 DOJ grant for the Police Athletic League Youth Mentoring Program
• FT-2-27: Budget transfer of $102,250 to the Public Works Snow R & M Equipment account for snowblades
• O-27-26: Proposed authorization for city employees or contractors to enter private premises to inspect water service lines

Environmental Matters Committee

The Environmental Matters Committee of the Annapolis City Council meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM in City Council Chambers at 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street. The main item is O-21-26, sponsored by Littmann, which would revise membership requirements for the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County and change how its Director is appointed. The committee will also hear updates on Planning & Zoning development projects from Senior Land Use & Development Planner Meekins and a Resilience & Sustainability update from Deputy City Manager Guild, and will consider minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting. Two amendments to O-21-26, both from Savidge, are listed on the agenda.

• O-21-26 (Littmann): revises membership requirements for the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County and the process for appointing its Director
• O-21-26 Amendment 1 and Amendment 2, both sponsored by Savidge
• ID-5-26: Planning & Zoning developmental updates presented by Senior Land Use & Development Planner Meekins
• ID-3-26: Resilience & Sustainability update presented by Deputy City Manager Guild
• Approval of ENV 7.9.26 regular meeting minutes

Economic Matters Committee

The Economic Matters Committee will discuss legislation regarding long-term room rentals in private homes and mobile food vendor operations in the Historic District. The body will also consider the creation of an advisory task force for the Annapolis Main Street Program.

• O-11-26: Proposed regulatory framework for rooming houses as long-term rentals in private residences
• O-25-26: Proposal to allow mobile food service vendors at special events in the Historic District
• R-34-26: Establishment of the Annapolis Main Street Advisory Task Force
• ID-45-26: New Maritime District Business Update regarding bAI Labs
• ID-8-26: Economic Development Update including the Dock Street Business Mitigation Report

Finance Committee

The Annapolis Finance Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to review minutes and take up supplemental appropriations, fund transfers, and legislation. Items include a $20,000 federal grant for a police youth mentoring program and a $102,250 transfer within Public Works to replace snowblades. The committee will also consider a resolution updating the Fiscal Year 2027 fines schedule for mobile food service vendors in the Historic District, and receive a Finance Department update.

• SA-4-27: $20,000 grant from the US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, for the FY25-26 national PAL Youth Mentoring Program (APD)
• FT-2-27: transfers $78,100 from Public Works Street Salaries and Benefits and $24,150 from Traffic Control Maintenance Salaries and Benefits to the Snow R & M Equipment account to replace snowblades
• R-32-26: updates the Fiscal Year 2027 Fines Schedule, § 7.40.095, to include mobile food service vendor violations tied to O-25-26, Historic District Special Events (sponsor: Schandelmeier)
• Approval of FC 9.24.26 regular and special meeting minutes
• ID-7-26: Finance Department update from Director of Finance Ajayi

Rules and City Government Committee

The Annapolis Rules and City Government Committee meets Oct. 1, 2026 to review four pieces of legislation and approve minutes from its Sept. 3, 2026 meeting. Items include expanding the Board of Supervisors of Elections from three to five members, adding diversity and environmental language to the City Charter preamble, allowing long-term room rentals in private homes, and changing membership and director appointment rules for the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. The agenda lists first readers, summaries, and fiscal and staffing reports for each item; no votes or outcomes are recorded in the agenda.

• CA-2-26: Expand Board of Supervisors of Elections from three to five members, with party nomination and self-nomination, sponsored by Savidge and Huntley
• CA-3-26: Expand City Charter preamble to include diversity, equity, inclusion, voting rights, environmental stewardship, public safety, and climate change language, sponsored by Savidge, Allsup-Johnson, Schandelmeier, Contee and O'Neill
• O-11-26: Establish licensing, operational standards, and zoning approval for rooming houses as long-term rentals in private homes, updating Title 21 definitions and use tables, sponsored by Schandelmeier, Contee, Huntley, Savidge and Allsup-Johnson
• O-21-26: Revise membership requirements and director appointment process for the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, sponsored by Littmann
• Approval of RCG 9.3.26 regular meeting minutes

Public Safety Committee

The Annapolis Public Safety Committee meets Sept. 30, 2026, to consider two parking-related ordinances and receive updates from the police, fire, and emergency management departments. O-12-26 would remove Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District Number 5. O-17-26 would amend the city code on obstructing driveways to let legal occupants and their guests park on public streets in front of their own private driveways under certain conditions. The committee will also hear presentations from Acting Chief of Police Miguez, Chief of Fire Remaley, and OEM Director Simmons.

• O-12-26: remove Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District Number 5 (sponsor: O'Neill)
• O-17-26: amend § 12.20.010 to allow parking in front of residential private driveways under specified conditions (sponsors: Smith-Brown, Contee, Savidge, Allsup-Johnson)
• Four proposed amendments to O-17-26 filed by Smith-Brown, Thorp, and Savidge
• Annapolis Police Department update presented by Acting Chief of Police Miguez
• Annapolis Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management updates

City Council

The Annapolis City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026 for a special meeting with a public hearing on allowing cottage food businesses as home occupations (O-15-26). First readers include ordinances on residential parking district lettering, right of entry for water service line inspection or replacement, transportation fine waivers, and updated outdoor dining rules. Second readers include three collective bargaining agreements for AFSCME Local 3406, IAFF Local 1926, and UFCW Local 400 covering FY2027-2028, plus a $219,985.40 increase to a FY25 UASI homeland security grant. The consent calendar lists five appointments to the Art in Public Places Commission.

• Public hearing on O-15-26 to permit cottage food businesses as home occupations in the zoning code
• SA-3-27: $219,985.40 increase to FY25 UASI grant from US Department of Homeland Security, bringing award to $899,985.00
• Second reader on R-24-26, R-25-26, R-26-26: collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 3406, IAFF Local 1926, and UFCW Local 400 for FY2027-2028
• O-27-26 first reader: authorizing city employees or contractors to enter private premises to inspect or replace water service lines
• R-35-26: water service agreement to extend city water outside city limits to 3020 Arundel on the Bay Road

The City Council ratified three collective bargaining agreements for city employees and police, and approved a resolution authorizing nonprofit vendors for the upcoming Annapolis Boat Shows. Additionally, the Council passed legislation updating short-term rental violation fines and approved a supplemental grant appropriation for the Office of Emergency Management.

• Ratified AFSCME Local 3406 labor agreement (8-0-1)
• Ratified IAFF Local 1926 labor agreement (7-0-2)
• Ratified UFCW Local 400 police labor agreement (8-0-1)
• Approved nonprofit vendors for Fall 2026 Boat Shows (9-0)
• Approved $219,985.40 supplemental grant for OEM
• Adopted ordinance extending Arts in Public Places Commission restructuring (9-0)
• Approved short-term rental violation fine schedule (8-1)
• Appointed five members to Art in Public Places Commission (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider ratifying collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 3406, IAFF Local 1926, and UFCW Local 400 for fiscal years 2027-2028, along with a supplemental increase to a Homeland Security grant. The committee will also discuss fee waivers for the Military Bowl Parade, fines for mobile food vendors and short-term rentals, and receive a Finance Department update.

• Ratify AFSCME Local 3406 collective bargaining agreement (FY2027-2028)
• Ratify IAFF Local 1926 collective bargaining agreement (FY2027-2028)
• Ratify UFCW Local 400 collective bargaining agreement for police department employees (FY2027-2028)
• Supplemental increase of $219,985.40 to FY25 UASI grant (total award $899,985.00)
• Fee waiver for 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade (December 28, 2026)

City Council

The Annapolis City Council holds a work session to receive a briefing from Central Services Director Flinner on the properties at 932 and 935 Spa Rd. No public comment is permitted, and no votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Briefing on 932 & 935 Spa Rd (ID-176-26)
• Presenter: Central Services Director Flinner

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss the Safety and Mobility Plan and receive an update from the Parking Reform Work Group. The committee will also consider ordinances regarding residential parking districts and driveway access.

• Ordinance O-12-26: Removing Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District Number 5
• Ordinance O-17-26: Authorizing legal occupants and guests to park in front of residential private driveways
• Parking Reform Work Group Phase 1 update
• Safety and Mobility Plan discussion
• Transportation Department update

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including a charter amendment on diversity and equity, an ordinance to allow long-term room rentals in private homes, and a presentation on the Zoning Unlocked Phase 2 report. The council will also consider first-reader items such as eliminating sidewalk sign permits, allowing mobile food vendors at special events, and ratifying three collective bargaining agreements. Several reappointments and a small budget transfer are on the consent calendar.

• O-11-26: Ordinance to allow rooming houses as long-term rentals in private residences, with licensing and zoning approval
• CA-3-26: Charter amendment to expand preamble with statements on diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate change
• R-24-26, R-25-26, R-26-26: Ratification of collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 3406, IAFF Local 1926, and UFCW Local 400 for FY 2027-2028
• O-23-26: Ordinance to eliminate permit requirement for sidewalk signs in Historic Annapolis
• FT-1-27: Transfer of $28,600 between city departments for uniform and security expenditures

The City Council ratified a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3162 and approved updates to the City Code regarding standing committees and the Art in Public Places Commission. The Council also passed the Fiscal Year 2027 pay plan and confirmed numerous reappointments to various city boards and commissions.

• Ratified AFSCME Local 3162 collective bargaining agreement (8-0)
• Approved O-9-26 updating standing committee procedures (9-0)
• Approved O-14-26 restructuring the Art in Public Places Commission (9-0)
• Approved R-27-26 Fiscal Year 2027 pay plan update (9-0)
• Confirmed 10 reappointments to city boards and commissions
• Approved $28,600 in fund transfers (FT-1-27)
• Tabled CA-2-26 regarding election board membership

City Council

The Annapolis City Council will hold a virtual work session to receive an informational presentation on the mechanics of low-income public housing, housing choice vouchers, tax credit programs, and related housing laws. The session is led by Executive Director/CEO Melissa Maddox-Evans and does not include public comment.

• Informational session on Low-Income Public Housing Program, Housing Choice Voucher Programs, Tax Credit Programs, RAD/Project-Based Voucher Programs, HUD Benchmarks, and Developer/Manager Partner Relationships

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules and City Government Committee will review proposed updates to the City Code regarding standing committee authority. The committee will also discuss amendments to the Art in Public Places program, including commission membership and fund usage.

• O-9-26: Updating standing committee oversight for environmental, planning, and zoning matters
• O-14-26: Amending definitions, duties, and membership for the Art in Public Places Commission
• Review of Art in Public Places fund distribution and selection procedures

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Local 3162 for fiscal years 2027 through 2028. Members will also consider amendments to the City's Fiscal Year 2027 pay plan and position classifications.

• Ratification of AFSCME Local 3162 Collective Bargaining Agreement (FY 2027-2028)
• Amendment of Fiscal Year 2027 Position Classifications and Pay Plan
• $8,000 fund transfer to Department of Transportation - Maintenance Supplies and Other
• $20,600 fund transfer to Department of Public Works - Water Contractual Services
• Capital Improvement Project’s (CIP) discussion

City Council

The City Council holds a special meeting with a public hearing to remove Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District No. 5. Action items include a preliminary review of a petition to annex Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions and Lidl), a report on short-term rentals, and a supplemental appropriation of $408,500 for LED lighting conversion and an energy audit. Also set for first and second readings are several ordinances and resolutions covering charter amendments, forest conservation, standing committees, collective bargaining, and fee updates.

• Public hearing on O-12-26 removing Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District No. 5
• Preliminary review of annexation petition for Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions, LLC and Lidl US Operations, LLC)
• Report on short-term rentals in Annapolis by Planning and Zoning Director Chris Jacubiak
• Supplemental appropriation SA-1-27: $300,000 for LED conversion of 628 fixtures and $108,500 for outdoor lighting energy audit
• Second reading of O-16-26 forest conservation amendments to conform with state law

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on R-29-26, which updates the Fiscal Year 2027 fee schedule for city-owned parking facilities, metered spaces, rental operating licenses, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses. The committee will also approve the minutes from the July 15, 2026 regular meeting.

• R-29-26: Update of Fiscal Year 2027 fees for parking facilities, metered spaces, rental operating licenses, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses (sponsored by Littmann)
• Approval of minutes from the Finance Committee meeting on July 15, 2026

Rules and City Government Committee

The Rules and City Government Committee will consider legislation to expand the Board of Supervisors of Elections and update City Code regarding standing committees, public art, and forest conservation. The meeting also includes a general discussion on future elections and ranked choice voting.

• CA-2-26: Proposal to expand the Board of Supervisors of Elections from three to five members
• O-9-26: Updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code
• O-14-26: Amending definitions, duties, and membership for Art in Public Places
• O-16-26: Amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) to conform with state law
• Discussion on Rank Choice Voting with presenters Michelle Whittaker and Owen Anderson

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting. It will then hold a general discussion, including item ID‑159‑26 concerning maintenance of the Spa Creek Bridge. No other specific actions are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• General discussion of ID‑159‑26 Spa Creek Bridge Maintenance

Housing and Human Welfare Committee

The Housing and Human Welfare Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and hold general discussions. The meeting focuses on status updates for five specific housing projects.

• O’bery Court Update (Pennrose)
• Homes at the Glenn Update
• Annapolis Gardens Update
• Admiral Oaks Update (Enterprise)
• Bywaters Update

Audit Committee

The Annapolis Audit Committee will review fire department performance metrics and discuss its role in handling reports of improper procedures, irregularities, waste, fraud, and abuse. The committee will receive an update on the financial audit timeline and plan the upcoming ACFR kick‑off meeting with auditors. It will also examine last fiscal year performance standards and related human relations and law office metrics.

• Brief on Fire Department Performance Metrics – Deputy City Manager Buckland & City Staff
• Review way forward on Audit Committee role in reports of improper procedures, irregularities, waste, fraud and abuse – City Attorney Tony Kupersmith
• Update on timeline for Financial Audit – Director of Finance Karen Ajayi
• ACFR Kick‑off meeting with auditors to review audit plan and scope changes
• Review results of Last Fiscal Year Performance Standards

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo con dos presentaciones. La primera cubre la Maryland Citizens Health Initiative, seguida de una discusión sobre el Annapolis Arts District.

• Presentación de la Maryland Citizens Health Initiative
• Presentación del Annapolis Arts District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the City Code's forest conservation laws. The body will also review findings for 3 Eastern Ave and hold a work session on two development sites.

• Public hearing on O-16-26 to amend Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the City Code
• Approval of findings for 3 Eastern Ave
• Work session for Bay Ridge Road Subdivision (across from Georgetown Road) with Annexation
• Work session for WNAV Site, Residential Planned Development

Building Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Edificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una apelación de una solicitud de licencia de alquiler a corto plazo denegada para 1003 Cedar Park Road. La junta también considerará la aprobación de las actas de su reunión del 2 de julio de 2026.

• Audiencia pública sobre la apelación APL-2026-00017 por la licencia de alquiler a corto plazo denegada RENT-000147-2026 en 1003 Cedar Park Road

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review supplemental grant appropriations for LED lighting and alcohol compliance. The meeting also includes a discussion on budget to actuals and a finance department update.

• $300,000 appropriation for City of Annapolis LED conversion of 628 outdoor lighting fixtures
• $108,500 appropriation for Outdoor Lighting Energy Efficiency Audit and BEPS Action Plan
• $500 supplemental appropriation for the Anne Arundel County Alcohol Compliance Grant
• Discussion of Budget to Actuals (ID-150-26)
• Finance Department Update (ID-7-26)

Historic Preservation Commission

La Comisión de Preservación Histórica de Annapolis celebra una audiencia pública para decidir sobre varias solicitudes de Certificado de Aprobación para cambios exteriores en propiedades históricas. Los elementos incluyen una apelación de un reemplazo de techo de metal denegado, un proyecto de línea costera viva, reemplazos de rampas ADA y diversas mejoras paisajísticas y estructurales. La comisión también revisará la pre-solicitud de elementos de legado cultural en City Dock.

• Apelación de denegación de reemplazo completo de techo de metal en 89 East Street
• Creación de línea costera viva en 109 Duke of Gloucester Street (Parroquia de St. Mary's)
• Reparación y reemplazo de rampa ADA en State Circle como mejora de capital de la ciudad
• Retirar dos árboles y reparar la acera en 248 Prince George Street
• Cubierta en azotea con ascensor, escalera de salida y baños ADA en 4 Church Circle (reenvío)