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Special Meeting Minutes

City Council

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers

Call To Order

Mayor Littmann called the Special Meeting to order at 2:00 pm.

Mayor Littmann Presented.

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Led by Mayor Littmann.

Tonight's roll call began with Alderwoman O'Neill.

Present: 8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

Absent: 1 - Alderman Thorp

Approval of Agenda

Alderman Schandelmeier moved to approve the agenda. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.

Closed Session Statement

PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS

Update from Mayor

Presented.

Comments by the General Public

No Speakers.

Mayor Littmann declared comments from the general public closed.

CONSENT CALENDAR

For the Purpose of Being Withdrawn

R-50-25

Establishing a 12-Month Moratorium on New Short-Term Rental

Licenses

For the purpose of establishing a time-limited moratorium on the

issuance of new licenses for short-term rentals as defined in

Chapter 17.44 of the City Code for the period of 12 months from

the effective date of this resolution; allowing moratorium

exceptions for specific dates, permit renewals, and

owner-occupied permit applications; and requiring a City

assessment of short-term rental policy and its impacts.

Sponsors: O'Neill and Littmann

Attachments: R-50-25 First Reader

R-50-25 Fiscal Impact Note

R-50-25 Staff and Staffing Impact Report

Alderman Schandelmeier moved to withdrawn R-50-25 on second reader without objection.

Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

Absent: 1 - Alderman Thorp

BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS

Appointments

Alderman Savidge moved to approve.appointments AP-1-26 - AP-8-26 AS A GROUP.

Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.

AP-1-26

Appointment - Mr. Keanuú Smith-Brown - Education Commission

Attachments: AP-1-26

Alderman Savidge moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion

CARRIED by the following vote:

8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

Aye:

1 - Alderman Thorp

Absent:

AP-2-26

Reappointment - Mr. James Cardillo - Financial Advisory

Commission

Attachments: AP-2-26

Alderman Savidge moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion

CARRIED by the following vote:

8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

Aye:

Absent: 1 - Alderman Thorp

AP-3-26

Reappointment - Mr. Peter Vail - Financial Advisory Commission

Attachments: AP-3-26

Alderman Savidge moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion

CARRIED by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

1 - Alderman Thorp

Absent:

AP-4-26

Reappointment - Mr. Fred Sussman - Financial Advisory

Commission

Attachments: AP-4-26

Alderman Savidge moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion

CARRIED by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

Absent: 1 - Alderman Thorp

AP-5-26

Reappointment - Mr. Joseph Rubino - Financial Advisory

Commission

Attachments: AP-5-26

Alderman Savidge moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion

CARRIED by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

1 - Alderman Thorp

Absent:

AP-6-26

Appointment - Ald. Harry Huntley (Ward 1) - Financial Advisory

Commission

Alderman Savidge moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion

CARRIED by the following vote:

8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

Aye:

1 - Alderman Thorp

Absent:

AP-7-26

Appointment - Ald. Karma O'Neill (Ward 2) - Financial Advisory

Commission

Alderman Savidge moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion

CARRIED by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

1 - Alderman Thorp

Absent:

AP-8-26

Appointment - Ald. Frank Thorp (Ward 8) - Financial Advisory

Commission

Alderman Savidge moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion

CARRIED by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

Absent: 1 - Alderman Thorp

LEGISLATIVE ACTION

FIRST READERS

O-40-25

Establishing a 12-Month Moratorium on New Short-Term Rental

Licenses

For the purpose of establishing a moratorium on the issuance of new

licenses for short-term rentals for a period of 12 months from the

effective date of this ordinance.

Sponsors: O'Neill and Littmann

Attachments: O-40-25 First Reader

O-40-25 Fiscal Impact Note

O-40-25 Staff and Staffing Impact Report

Alderman Huntley moved to adopt O-40-25 on first reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.

Mayor Littmann referred O-40-25 to the Economic Matters Committee.

O-41-25

FY 2026 Changes in Exempt Service Job Classification

For the purpose of updating the classification grades for City

employees in exempt service positions; and generally related to City

employee salaries for exempt service positions.

Sponsors: Littmann

Attachments: O-41-25 First Reader

O-41-25 Fiscal Impact Note

O-41-25 Staff and Staffing Impact Report

Alderman Huntley moved to adopt O-41-25 on first reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.

Mayor Littmann referred O-41-25 to the Rules & City Government Committee.

SECOND READERS

R-47-25

Standing Committee Appointments for the 2026-2030 Council Term

For the purpose of confirming appointments to the Annapolis City

Council's Standing Committees.

Sponsors: Littmann

Attachments: R-47-25 First Reader

R-47-25 Fiscal Impact Note

R-47-25 Staff and Staffing Impact Report

R-47-25 Amendment 1

Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt R-47-25 on second reader. Seconded. A roll call vote

was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

Absent: 1 - Alderman Thorp

R-48-25

Audit Committee Appointments for the 2026-2030 Council Term

For the purpose of confirming aldermanic appointments to the Audit

Committee.

Sponsors: Littmann

Attachments: R-48-25 First Reader

R-48-25 Fiscal Impact Note

R-48-25 Staff and Staffing Impact Report

R-48-25 Amendment 1

Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt R-48-25 on second reader. Seconded. A roll call vote

was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:

8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

Aye:

Absent: 1 - Alderman Thorp

R-49-25

Budget Process Timeline for Fiscal Year 2027

For the purpose of approving a timeline for the Fiscal Year 2027

budget development and approval process.

Sponsors: Littmann

Attachments: R-49-25 First Reader

R-49-25 Fiscal Impact Note

R-49-25 Staff & Staffing Report

R-49-25 Amendment 1 - Huntley

R-49-25 Signed Copy (color)

R-49-25 Signed Copy (b&w)

Alderman Huntley moved to adopt R-49-25 on second reader. Seconded.

Alderman Huntley moved to amend. R-49-25 as follows:

Amendment #1:

On page 1, in line 22, insert the following:

"January 22, 2026 City Council Work Session - Council discussion on budget priorities with

the Mayor." Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.

Alderman Huntley moved to adopt R-29-25 as amended. on second reader. Seconded. A roll call

vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown,

Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee and

Alderman Savidge

Absent: 1 - Alderman Thorp

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the Special Meeting was adjourned at 2:23 pm.

Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, MMC

City Clerk