Minutes - City Council

160 Duke Of Gloucester

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City of Annapolis

Annapolis, MD 21401

Regular Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Monday, May 11, 2026

6:00 PM

Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.

City Council Chambers

Regular Meeting

Call To Order

Mayor Littmann called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

Moment of Silence

Presented.

Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Mayor Littmann.

Roll Call

Tonight's roll call began with Alderman Huntley.

9 -

Present:

Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman

Smith-Brown, Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderman Schandelmeier,

Alderwoman Contee, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Thorp

Proposed Closed Session

ID-111-26

A PROPOSED CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to the Annotated

Code of Maryland, General Provisions, Sections 3-305 (b)(7) and

(8). Discussion Topic: City Dock litigation.

Alderman Thorp moved pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, General

Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(8). to go into closed session. Seconded. A roll

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

8 -

Aye:

Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman

Smith-Brown, Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, Alderwoman Contee, Alderman

Savidge and Alderman Thorp

1 - Alderman Schandelmeier

Absent:

The council entered into its closed session at 6:09 pm.

Alderman Savidge moved to adjourn the close session. Seconded. CARRIED

on voice vote.

The council exited out of its closed session at 7:03 p.m.

The council recessed at 7:04 p.m., and reconvened at 7:12 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Alderwoman O'Neill moved to approve the AGENDA as AMENDED TO

REMOVE Appointment AP-20-26 the Reappointment of Thomas Sfakiyanudis

to the Planning Commission from the Consent Calendar Seconded. CARRIED

on voice vote.

Ceremonial Items

ID-80-26

Presentation: Annapolis Fire Department response to the Fast Signs fire

This Ceremonial Item was presented.

PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS

Update from Mayor

Mayor Littmann presented his biweekly update.

Reports by Committees

Standing Committee Meeting Dates:

Transportation Committee Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Environmental Matters Committee Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Housing and Human Welfare Committee Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

Finance Committee Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Public Safety Committee Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

ID-116-26

Finance Committee Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Report

This Informational Item was presented.

Comments by the General Public

Comment from the general public:

David Mooso, 1012 Bay Ridge, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Sveinn Storm, 120 Dock Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Jennifer Sowers, 69 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Lexi Nideeker, 69 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Kara Lynch, 69 west Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Leon Bittan, 63 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Denise Robinson. 518 Fifth Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Jen Herskovitz, 28 Market Space, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

DaJuan Gay, 409 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Jo Fleming, 68 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Abigail McBride, 215 Main Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Matt Stroller, 2010 Harbour Gate, Drive, #309, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Laura Riggs, 1125 Colony Ridge Road, Odenton, Maryland 21113.

Autumn Letendre, 121 Main Street & 161 Main Street, Annapolis, Maryland

21401.

Tom Krieck, 14 Murray Avenue, Annapolis, maryland 21401.

Dan Gallagher, 118 Dock Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

John Hammond, 141 Monticello Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Mayor Littmann declared comments from the general public closed.

Council Discussion

ID-109-26

Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County presentation and

discussion of FY 2027 budget needs

Acting City Manager Guild and Member of the Authority Fleming provided a

brief presentation and answered questions from the council.

FY27 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED

O-8-26

Annual Budget and Appropriation and Property Tax Levy

For the purpose of adopting the City Budget, comprising the Annual Operating

Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the Capital Budget for the fiscal year

ending June 30, 2027, the Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal years ending

June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, June 30, 2030, June 30, 2031, and June 30, 2032;

appropriating funds for all expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and

ending June 30, 2027; levying and imposing a property tax for the use of the City of

Annapolis for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027; and

fixing the rate of the City property tax for the taxable year.

Littmann

Sponsors:

Mayor Littmann declared the public hearing on O-8-26 OPEN until Tuesday, May

26, 2026.

R-10-26

FY 2027 Annual Fees Schedule

For the purpose of specifying fees that will be charged for the use of City services for

Fiscal Year 2027; and providing an effective date.

Littmann

Sponsors:

Mayor Littmann declared the public hearing on R-10-26 OPEN until Tuesday, May

26, 2026.

R-11-26

FY 2027 Fines Schedule

For the purpose of specifying fines that will be charged for Fiscal Year 2027; and

providing an effective date.

Littmann

Sponsors:

Mayor Littmann declared the public hearing on R-11-26 OPEN until Tuesday, May

26, 2026.

R-12-26

FY 2027 Position Classifications and Pay Plan

For the purpose of approving the Fiscal Year 2027 annual position classifications and

pay plan; and specifying an effective date.

Littmann

Sponsors:

Mayor Littmann declared the public hearing on R-12-26 OPEN until Tuesday, May

26, 2026.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Approval of the Consent Calendar

Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier moved to approve the Consent Calendar as

amended to remove AP-20-26. Seconded.The motion carried by the following

vote:

Journals of Proceedings

Special Meeting Minutes

CCM 4.7.26

CCM 4.13.26

CCM 4.27.26

Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier moved to approve CCM 4.7.26.

Seconded.The motion carried by the following vote:

Regular Meeting Minutes

Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier moved to approve CCM 4.13.26.

Seconded.The motion carried by the following vote:

Special Meeting Minutes

Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier moved to approve CCM 4.27.26.

Seconded.The motion carried by the following vote:

BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS

Fund Transfers of $50,000 or More

FT-11-26

Public Works: Capital - This fund transfer moves $156,974 from Bonds - Cedar

Park Sidewalks project to Bonds-Watershed - Stormwater MS4 Permit

Compliance Project. During Phase I of the Cedar Park Sidewalks project,

stormwater installation was not possible due to site limitations. The City agreed to

contribute to the stormwater account for future improvements in the City.

Alderman Huntley moved to approve FT-11-26. Seconded. CARRIED on voice

vote.

FT-12-26

General Fund - Nonallocated/Finance Department: This budget revision transfers

$195,000 from the Finance Department Salaries and Benefits account and

$143,000 from the Nonallocated Debt Services account to the Finance

Department Contractual Services account. This reallocation utilizes debt interest

and salary savings to cover outstanding consulting expenses.

Alderman Thorp moved to approve FT-12-26. Seconded. CARRIED on voice

vote.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION

FIRST READERS

Charter Amendment

CA-2-26

Expanding the Board of Supervisors of Elections Membership

For the purpose of expanding the Board of Supervisors of Elections from three

members to five members; stating how nominees would be selected by political

party nomination and self-nomination; changing when the City Council appoints

members; adding steps for filling vacancies; and generally related to the

nomination and appointment of members of the Board of Supervisors of

Elections.

Savidge and Huntley

Sponsors:

Alderman Huntley moved to adopt CA-2-26 on first reader. Seconded.

CARRIED on voice vote.

Mayor Littmann referred CA-2-26 to the Rules and City Government

Committee.

Alderman Huntley - Cosponsor Added.

Ordinances

O-9-26

Updating the Standing Committees Section of the City Code

For the purpose of expanding the oversight authority of the Environmental Matters

Committee to include certain environmentally-related provisions of Title 17

(Buildings and Construction) and Title 21 (Planning and Zoning); requiring that

proposed amendments to those provisions be referred to the Environmental

Matters Committee; clarifying the matters to be considered by the Rules and City

Government Committee; updating the scope of the Economic Matters Committee

to reflect current technology and workforce matters; establishing a procedure for

automatic and discretionary committee referrals; and generally reformatting and

updating the Standing Committees section of the City Code.

Savidge, Smith-Brown and Schandelmeier

Sponsors:

Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt O-9-26 on first reader. Seconded.

CARRIED on voice vote.

Mayor Littmann referred O-9-26 to the Rules and City Government Committee.

O-10-26

Reducing the Human Relations Commission Membership

For the purpose of reducing the membership of the Human Relations Commission

from fifteen to nine members; providing for a transition period during which

existing members serve out their terms; and generally relating to the composition

of the Human Relations Commission.

Contee

Sponsors:

Alderwoman O'Neill moved to adopt O-10-26 on first reader. Seconded.

CARRIED on voice vote.

Mayor littmann referred O-10-26 to the Rules and City Government

Committee.

SECOND READERS

Ordinances

O-2-26

Mooring Requirements in City Waters

For the purpose of clarifying that moorings may not be installed within 75 feet of

another mooring or a structure rather than applying the 75 foot measurement from

the moored vessel and clarifying that all transient mooring balls are owned by the

City and are not private; allowing the Harbormaster to adopt rules and regulations

consistent with Title 15 of the Code of the City of Annapolis as to the types and

lengths of vessels that may use any mooring in City waters; updating the definition

of "mooring(s)"; and generally related to mooring requirements in City waters.

Littmann

Sponsors:

Alderman Thorp moved to withdraw O-2-26 without objection. Seconded.

CARRIED on voice vote.