{ "city": "Annapolis", "state": "MD", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/annapolismd/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to review petition to annex Bay Ridge Road for development", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3192_A_City_Council_26-07-27_Special_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3192&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-24", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to consider updating FY2027 fees for parking, moorings, licenses", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3247_A_Finance_Committee_26-07-24_Standing_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3247&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Rules and City Government Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss election board expansion and ranked choice voting", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3143_A_Rules_and_City_Government_Committee_26-07-23_Standing_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3143&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Transportation Committee", "headline": "Discussion of Spa Creek Bridge Maintenance (ID-159-26)", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3246_A_Transportation_Committee_26-07-22_Standing_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3246&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Housing and Human Welfare Committee", "headline": "Housing and Human Welfare Committee to review five project updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3141_A_Housing_and_Human_Welfare_Committee_26-07-21_Standing_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3141&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Audit Committee", "headline": "Audit Committee reviews performance metrics and audit planning", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-3169", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold hearing on forest conservation code amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-3167", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council discusses health initiatives and the Annapolis Arts District", "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session featuring two presentations. The first covers the Maryland Citizens Health Initiative, followed by a discussion on the Annapolis Arts District.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3208_A_City_Council_26-07-16_Work_Session_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3208&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee discusses supplemental appropriations and budget updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3145_A_Finance_Committee_26-07-15_Standing_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3145&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Building Board of Appeals", "headline": "Appeal of denied short-term rental license at 1003 Cedar Park Road", "summary": "The Building Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a denied short-term rental license application for 1003 Cedar Park Road. The board will also consider approval of minutes from its July 2, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-3165", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "HPC to hear appeal of denied metal roof replacement at 89 East Street", "summary": "The Annapolis Historic Preservation Commission holds a public hearing to decide on several Certificate of Approval applications for exterior changes to historic properties. Items include an appeal of a denied metal roof replacement, a living shoreline project, ADA ramp replacements, and various landscaping and structural improvements. The commission will also review pre-application for cultural legacy elements at City Dock.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-3152", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hold hearings on forest conservation and public art rules", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on updating the Art in Public Places program, amending forest conservation laws to align with state law, and residential driveway parking rules. The body will also consider updates to FY 2027 city fees and the legality of cottage food home businesses.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3191_A_City_Council_26-07-13_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3191&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Rules and City Government Committee", "headline": "Committee discusses updates to city forest conservation laws", "summary": "The committee will review Ordinance O-16-26, which proposes changes to the City of Annapolis Forest Conservation code. The ordinance aims to align local rules with state law by updating definitions and adding requirements for afforestation and solar facilities.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3244_A_Rules_and_City_Government_Committee_26-07-09_Standing_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3244&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Environmental Matters Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews land use projects and sustainability progress reports", "summary": "The Environmental Matters Committee will receive status updates on current planning and zoning projects and review monthly resilience reports from January through June 2026. The meeting focuses on informational briefings and routine administrative approvals rather than binding votes or new regulations.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3139_A_Environmental_Matters_Committee_26-07-09_Standing_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3139&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Board of Supervisors of Elections", "headline": "Board considers expanding its own membership and reviews campaign fund reports.", "summary": "The Annapolis Board of Supervisors of Elections will meet virtually to approve June minutes and discuss a proposal to expand its own membership. Members will also review submitted campaign finance reports and address late filing fees or waivers. The agenda focuses on standard administrative oversight and board composition changes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-3163", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Environmental Matters Committee", "headline": "Proposed updates to city forest conservation laws", "summary": "The committee will review an ordinance to amend the City's Forest Conservation code. The changes aim to align local law with state requirements regarding afforestation, solar facilities, and reforestation mitigation.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3245_A_Environmental_Matters_Committee_26-07-09_Standing_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3245&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Transportation Committee", "headline": "City Council's Transportation Committee discusses a new parking action plan.", "summary": "The committee will review a proposed parking action plan and receive a routine update from the Transportation Department. No binding votes or public hearings are scheduled. The session will conclude with standard procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3144_A_Transportation_Committee_26-07-08_Standing_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3144&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Port Wardens", "headline": "Board considers living shoreline installation at St. Mary’s Parish", "summary": "The Board of Port Wardens will review the Harbormaster's annual report on mooring permits and consider a project for a new living shoreline. The primary discussion involves a reconsideration request for work at 109 Duke of Gloucester St.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-3164", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Appeals", "headline": "Appeal on Athens Annapolis development expiration", "summary": "The board will hold three public hearings. They will consider a setback variance for a garage at 111 Wardour Drive, an appeal regarding an ADU at 19 Boxwood Road, and a continued appeal on the expiration of the Athens Annapolis planned development and voided permits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-3160", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Police Chief Search Committee", "headline": "Police Chief Search Committee discusses candidate criteria and community engagement", "summary": "The committee is reviewing qualifications, certification rules, and reciprocity timelines. Members are also discussing a roadmap, a draft community survey, and the addition of a third community session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-3166", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Building Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board hears appeals on short-term rental licenses and building permit", "summary": "The Building Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three appeals: two appeals from property owners whose short-term rental license renewals were denied, and one appeal challenging a building permit approved after construction. The board may also approve minutes from a previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-3158", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider new rules for long-term room rentals in private homes", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed senior living facility and a new regulatory framework for rooming houses. The board is deciding on licensing and zoning standards for long-term rentals in private residences.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-3157", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Alcoholic Beverage Control Board", "headline": "Board to hear case against Parole Liquors for selling to minors", "summary": "The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a disciplinary hearing for Parole Liquors, accused of selling alcohol to a minor. The board will also consider multiple requests for special event alcohol licenses, including events at Maryland Hall, American Legion Post 141, and Naval Academy. Follow-ups on outstanding license renewals for Naty's Tex Mex and Peerless Rens Club are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-3156", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Economic Matters Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews downtown business partnership and maritime apprenticeship updates.", "summary": "This session focuses on informational briefings and routine approvals rather than binding votes or policy changes. The Economic Matters Committee will receive progress reports from the city's economic development staff, including updates on a local business partnership and workforce training program. No public hearings or substantive decisions are scheduled for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/annapolismd/meetings/2026/7/3138_A_Economic_Matters_Committee_26-07-01_Standing_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://annapolismd.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3138&GID=380&G=F1F31DF6-31C6-4082-AE98-C96ABEC05548" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Police Chief Search Committee", "headline": "Annapolis Police Chief Search Committee to review job requirements and community outreach", "summary": "The committee is meeting to refine the job description and candidate criteria for the next Police Chief. Members will also finalize the schedule and marketing for upcoming community listening sessions and a public survey.", "agenda_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-3162", "minutes_url": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06302026-3162", "source": "https://www.annapolis.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }