160 Duke Of Gloucester  
Street  
City of Annapolis  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
Special Meeting Agenda - Final  
City Council  
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.  
City Council Chambers  
Monday, July 27, 2026  
7:00 PM  
Special Meeting  
Call To Order  
Mayor Littmann  
Moment of Silence  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Roll Call  
City Clerk Watkins-Eldridge  
Approval of Agenda  
Ceremonial Items  
ID-155-26  
Citation: Dr. Charlestine Fairley, Retiring from the Anne Arundel County  
Community Action Agency  
Attachments:  
ID-155-26 Dr. Fairley Citation  
PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS  
Update from Mayor  
Mayor Littmann  
Reports by Committees  
Comments by the General Public  
A person speaking before the City Council with a petition, report, or communication shall  
be limited to not more than three minutes.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
O-12-26  
Removing Streets from Special Residential Parking District, Number 5  
For the purpose of removing Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special  
Residential Parking District Number 5; and generally relating to Special Residential  
Parking District Number 5.  
Sponsors:  
O'Neill  
Attachments:  
O-12-26 First Reader  
O-12-26 Legislative Summary  
O-12-26 Staff and Staffing Impact Report  
O-12-26 Fiscal Impact Report  
Legislative History  
7/13/26  
7/13/26  
7/13/26  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council  
adopt on first reader  
refer to the Public Safety Committee  
refer to the Transportation Committee  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Appointment  
AP-22-26  
Nomination of Rebecca Britt for Anne Arundel County Community Reinvestment  
and Repair Commission (CRRC) -- Ms. Britt is a resident of Ward 7, and her  
nomination is requested by Ald. Savidge (Ward 7)  
Attachments:  
AP-22-26 Rebecca Britt Resume  
Supplemental Appropriations Under $50,000  
SA-2-27  
Grant - APD - This supplemental appropriation adds an additional $500 to the  
Anne Arundel County Alcohol Compliance Grant, the difference between the  
amount budgeted of $5,500. The additional amount was not included in the  
FY2027 budget and there is not match required.  
Attachments:  
SA-2-27  
Legislative History  
7/15/26  
Finance Committee  
recommend favorably  
BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS  
Action Items  
ID-154-26  
Preliminary Review of Petition for Annexation of Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions,  
LLC and Lidl US Operations, LLC, Petitioners)  
Attachments:  
GSX Petition for Annexation 6-26-26  
ID-158-26  
Report on Short-Term Rentals in the City of Annapolis, prepared by Planning and  
Zoning Director Chris Jacubiak - pursuant to O-40-26, Section I (7).  
Attachments:  
ID-158-26 Annapolis Short-Term Rentals Update-July 2026  
Supplemental Appropriations $50,000 & Above  
SA-1-27  
Grant - City Manager - This supplemental allocation appropriates $300,000 and  
$108,500 in grant funding from the State of Maryland Energy Administration in  
FY2027. These grants are part of the FY26 Local Government Modernization  
Program (L-GEM). $300,000 is to be used towards the City of Annapolis LED  
conversion of 628 outdoor lighting infrastructure fixtures. $108,500 is to be used  
towards the City of Annapolis Outdoor Lighting Energy Efficiency Audit across the  
city’s outdoor lighting portfolio and BEPS Action Plan for Pip Moyer Reaction  
Center. There is no match required for this grant.  
Attachments:  
SA-1-27  
Legislative History  
7/15/26  
Finance Committee  
recommend favorably  
LEGISLATIVE ACTION  
FIRST READERS  
Charter Amendment  
CA-3-26  
Expanding the Preamble of The Charter of the City of Annapolis  
For the purpose of expanding the Preamble of the City Charter to include  
statements of purpose and aspiration regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion;  
human, civil, and voting rights; environmental stewardship; public safety; municipal  
operations; the Chesapeake Bay and natural ecosystems; and the impacts of  
climate change; and generally related to the City of Annapolis Preamble in the City  
Charter.  
Sponsors:  
Savidge, Allsup-Johnson, Schandelmeier, Contee and O'Neill  
CA-3-26 First Reader  
Attachments:  
CA-3-26 Legislative Summary  
CA-3-26 Staff and Staffing Impact Report  
CA-3-26 - Fiscal Impact Note  
2021 Charter Revision Commission Final Report  
Ordinances  
O-21-26  
Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County - Membership  
and Director Appointment Changes  
For the purpose of revising certain requirements for membership of the Resilience  
Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County; revising the process for  
appointment of the Resilience Authority Director; and generally relating to boards,  
commissions, and similar bodies.  
Sponsors:  
Littmann  
Attachments:  
O-21-26 First Reader  
O-21-26 Legislative Summary  
O-21-26 Fiscal Impact Note  
O-22-26  
Extension of the Temporary Dissolution and Restructuring of the City of  
Annapolis Arts in Public Places Commission  
For the purpose of extending the transition period established under Ordinance  
4-26 for the temporary dissolution and restructuring of the Arts in Public Places  
Commission.  
Sponsors:  
Littmann  
Attachments:  
O-22-26 First Reader  
Resolutions  
R-23-26  
Collective Bargaining Agreement - American Federation of State, County  
and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3162  
For the purpose of ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City  
of Annapolis and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees  
(AFSCME) Local 3162 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028.  
Sponsors:  
Littmann  
Attachments:  
R-23-26 First Reader  
R-23-26 Exhibit A - Agreement Between City of Annapolis and AFSCME Local 3162  
R-23-26 Staff and Staffing-Impact Report & Fiscal Impact Note  
R-27-26  
Fiscal Year 2027 Position Classifications and Pay Plan Update  
For the purpose of amending the City's Fiscal Year 2027 pay plan; and specifying  
an effective date.  
Sponsors:  
Littmann  
Attachments:  
R-27-26 First Reader  
R-27-26 Exhibit A - FY27 Job Classification Plan, updated 7.22.26  
SECOND READERS  
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.  
Sponsors:  
Savidge, Smith-Brown and Schandelmeier  
O-9-26 First Reader  
Attachments:  
O-9-26 Legislative Summary  
O-9-26 Staff and Staffing Impact Report  
O-9-26 Fiscal Impact Report  
O-9-26 Amendment 1 - Huntley  
O-9-26 Amendment 2 - Littmann  
O-9-26 Amendment 3 - Littmann  
Legislative History  
5/11/26  
5/11/26  
City Council  
City Council  
adopt on first reader  
refer to the Rules and City Government  
Committee  
5/26/26  
6/4/26  
City Council  
declare the public hearing closed  
Rules and City Government  
Committee  
Recommend Favorably-Amendment  
O-16-26  
Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law  
For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of  
the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation  
requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and  
public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas;  
to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund  
contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to  
authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter  
21.71 of the City Code.  
Sponsors:  
Savidge  
Attachments:  
O-16-26 First Reader  
O-16-26 Legislative Summary  
O-16-26 Staff and Staffing Impact Report  
O-16-26 Fiscal Impact Report - Updated 6.22.26  
Amendment 2 - Savidge  
Amendment 3 - Savidge  
Amendment 4 - Savidge  
Amendment 5 - Savidge  
Amendment 5a - Savidge  
Amendment 6 - Savidge  
Amendment 7 - Savidge  
Amendment 8 - Savidge  
Amendment 10 - Savidge  
Amendment 11 - Savidge  
O-16-26 Summary of Amendments 2 through 6  
O-16-26 State Change to MD Forest Conservation Act  
O-16-26 Forest Conservation Appeals Changes in Bill  
O-16-26 Forest Conservation - Planning Commission Recommendation - Final Signed  
Legislative History  
6/22/26  
6/22/26  
City Council  
City Council  
adopt on first reader  
refer to the Rules and City Government  
Committee  
6/22/26  
7/9/26  
7/9/26  
City Council  
refer to the Environmental Matters Committee  
Environmental Matters Committee Recommend Favorably-Amendment  
Rules and City Government  
Committee  
no action taken  
7/13/26  
City Council  
declare the public hearing closed  
Resolutions  
R-29-26  
Update of Fiscal Year 2027 City Fees  
For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fees Schedule for City-owned  
parking facilities and metered spaces, rental operating licenses, moorings, and  
alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.  
Sponsors:  
Littmann  
Attachments:  
R-29-26 First Reader  
R-29-26 Legislative Summary  
R-29-26 Staff and Staffing Impact Report REVISED  
R-29-26 Fiscal Impact Note  
R-29-26 Amendment 1 - Littmann  
Legislative History  
7/13/26  
7/13/26  
City Council  
City Council  
adopt on first reader  
refer to the Finance Committee  
ADJOURNMENT  
QUESTIONS OR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS REQUIRED?  
Contact Legislative/Policy Analyst Cynthia Reuter at 410.263.7849, MD Relay (711), or  
clreuter@annapolis.gov at least five days before the meeting.  
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