Annapolis meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Annapolis committees set agenda on fees, annexation, bridge maintenance; no minutes published yet

Six Annapolis government bodies met between July 20 and July 27, 2026, according to agendas posted for each session. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes.

City Council: annexation petition and $408,500 lighting appropriation on agenda

The City Council held a special meeting July 27 with a public hearing on O-12-26, which would remove Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District No. 5.

The agenda also listed a preliminary review of a petition to annex Bay Ridge Road, submitted by GSX Solutions, LLC and Lidl US Operations, LLC. Planning and Zoning Director Chris Jacubiak was scheduled to deliver a report on short-term rentals in Annapolis.

A supplemental appropriation, SA-1-27, was on the agenda for $408,500 total: $300,000 for LED conversion of 628 fixtures and $108,500 for an outdoor lighting energy audit. The agenda also included a second reading of O-16-26, which would amend Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) to conform with state law.

Finance Committee: FY2027 fee schedule update proposed

The Finance Committee met July 24 to consider R-29-26, sponsored by Littmann, which would update the Fiscal Year 2027 fee schedule for city-owned parking facilities, metered spaces, rental operating licenses, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses. The committee was also scheduled to approve minutes from its July 15, 2026 regular meeting.

Rules and City Government Committee: election board expansion and ranked choice voting

On July 23, the Rules and City Government Committee agenda included CA-2-26, a proposal to expand the Board of Supervisors of Elections from three to five members. Other items were 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; and O-16-26, the forest conservation amendments also before the City Council.

The agenda listed a general discussion on ranked choice voting, with presenters Michelle Whittaker and Owen Anderson.

Transportation Committee: Spa Creek Bridge maintenance discussed

The Transportation Committee met July 22. The agenda included approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from July 8, 2026, followed by a general discussion of item ID-159-26, concerning maintenance of the Spa Creek Bridge. No other specific actions were listed.

Housing and Human Welfare Committee: five project updates

On July 21, the Housing and Human Welfare Committee was scheduled to approve previous minutes and receive status updates on five housing projects: O'bery Court (Pennrose), Homes at the Glenn, Annapolis Gardens, Admiral Oaks (Enterprise), and Bywaters.

Audit Committee: fire metrics and financial audit timeline

The Audit Committee met July 20. Items on the agenda included a brief on Fire Department performance metrics by Deputy City Manager Buckland and city staff; a review of the committee's role in reports of improper procedures, irregularities, waste, fraud, and abuse by City Attorney Tony Kupersmith; a financial audit timeline update by Director of Finance Karen Ajayi; an ACFR kick-off meeting with auditors; and a review of last fiscal year performance standards.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days, according to the available data. Residents should check the city's official calendar for any newly posted sessions.

Annapolis Boards and Council Packed Forest Conservation, Parking, and Budget Items Into Mid-July Agenda

Annapolis city bodies scheduled a heavy slate of public hearings and committee reviews over the past two weeks, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, no outcomes, votes, or decisions can be confirmed from the available records. All items below reflect what was listed on official agendas only.

City Council Public Hearings

The City Council's July 13 agenda included public hearings on five items:

• **O-14-26**: Amending Art in Public Places definitions, commission size, and fund distribution.
• **O-16-26**: Updating forest conservation definitions, afforestation requirements, and mitigation options to align with state law.
• **O-17-26**: Authorizing residential occupants and guests to park in front of their own private driveways.
• **R-29-26**: Updating FY 2027 fees for city parking, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses.
• **O-12-26**: Removing Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District Number 5.

A separate July 16 City Council work session included presentations on the Maryland Citizens Health Initiative and the Annapolis Arts District.

Forest Conservation Code Across Multiple Bodies

Ordinance O-16-26, which would amend Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the City Code, appeared on several agendas. The Environmental Matters Committee reviewed it July 9, the Rules and City Government Committee reviewed it July 9, the City Council held a public hearing July 13, and the Planning Commission held a public hearing July 16. The ordinance aims to align local rules with state requirements regarding afforestation, solar facilities, and reforestation mitigation.

The Planning Commission's July 16 agenda also included approval of findings for 3 Eastern Ave and work sessions on the Bay Ridge Road Subdivision (across from Georgetown Road) with annexation and the WNAV Site Residential Planned Development.

Finance Committee Budget Items

The Finance Committee's July 15 agenda listed three supplemental appropriations:

• **$300,000** for LED conversion of 628 outdoor lighting fixtures.
• **$108,500** for an Outdoor Lighting Energy Efficiency Audit and BEPS Action Plan.
• **$500** for the Anne Arundel County Alcohol Compliance Grant.

The agenda also included a discussion of Budget to Actuals (ID-150-26) and a Finance Department update (ID-7-26).

Board of Appeals and Development Appeals

The Board of Appeals scheduled three public hearings July 7: a setback variance for a new garage at 111 Wardour Dr (VAR-2026-00003), an appeal of an ADU alteration at 19 Boxwood Rd (APL-2026-00014), and a continued appeal on the Athens Annapolis development expiration and voided permits (APL-2026-00016).

The Building Board of Appeals scheduled a July 15 public hearing on appeal APL-2026-00017 for a denied short-term rental license (RENT-000147-2026) at 1003 Cedar Park Road.

Historic Preservation Commission

The HPC's July 14 agenda included an appeal of a denied full metal roof replacement at 89 East Street, a living shoreline creation at 109 Duke of Gloucester Street (St. Mary's Parish), ADA ramp repair and replacement on State Circle as a city capital improvement, removal of two trees and sidewalk repair at 248 Prince George Street, and a rooftop deck with elevator, exit stair, and ADA restrooms at 4 Church Circle (resubmission).

Port Wardens

The Board of Port Wardens' July 8 agenda included the Harbormaster's annual report on all issued mooring permits and a reconsideration of PORT-2026-00003: 650 linear feet of living shoreline at 109 Duke of Gloucester St. (St. Mary's Parish).

Police Chief Search Committee

The July 7 agenda covered COMAR/MPTC rules and reciprocity timelines, a roadmap and deliverables review, a draft community survey, and the addition of a third community session.

Other Committee Meetings

The Transportation Committee reviewed a proposed Parking Action Plan (ID-149-26) on July 8. The Environmental Matters Committee received planning and zoning developmental updates and resilience and sustainability monthly progress reports for January–June 2026. The Board of Supervisors of Elections discussed CA-2-26, a proposal to expand its membership, and reviewed campaign finance reports and late filing fees.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Audit Committee**: Fire department performance metrics, financial audit timeline, and ACFR kick-off with auditors.
• **July 21 — Housing and Human Welfare Committee**: Status updates on O'bery Court, Homes at the Glenn, Annapolis Gardens, Admiral Oaks, and Bywaters.
• **July 22 — Transportation Committee**: Discussion of Spa Creek Bridge Maintenance (ID-159-26).
• **July 23 — Rules and City Government Committee**: Election board expansion (CA-2-26), standing committees (O-9-26), public art (O-14-26), forest conservation (O-16-26), and a ranked choice voting discussion with presenters Michelle Whittaker and Owen Anderson.

Annapolis committees hold informational sessions; City Council set for hearings on fees, parking, and forest conservation

Annapolis residents saw a quiet two weeks at City Hall, with four committee meetings held since July 1 that produced no binding votes or policy changes. All sessions were informational briefings, and minutes have not yet been published for any of them. The most consequential business is on the horizon: the City Council meets tonight, July 13, for public hearings on city fee updates, residential driveway parking, and forest conservation law amendments.

Recent Committee Meetings

Five committee sessions took place between July 1 and July 9, all classified as agenda-only with minutes not yet published.

Economic Matters Committee (July 1): Members received progress reports on the Downtown Business Partnership and the Maritime Apprenticeship Program, reviewed the Economic Development Manager's quarterly activity reports, and discussed Dock Street business mitigation findings. No public hearings or decisions were scheduled.

Transportation Committee (July 8): The committee reviewed a proposed parking action plan (ID-149-26), received a Transportation Department update (ID-11-26), and was scheduled to approve minutes from its May 13 meeting. No binding votes were on the agenda.

Environmental Matters Committee (July 9): The committee was scheduled to approve its June 11 meeting minutes, receive planning and zoning developmental updates on current city projects, and review resilience and sustainability monthly progress reports covering January through June 2026.

Rules and City Government Committee (July 9): Members reviewed Ordinance O-16-26, which proposes amendments to the City of Annapolis Forest Conservation code. The ordinance would update definitions and add requirements for afforestation and solar facilities to align local rules with state law.

A second Environmental Matters Committee session also listed O-16-26 on its agenda, focusing on amendments to Chapter 21.71 covering afforestation, solar facilities, and reforestation mitigation.

Because minutes have not been published for any of these meetings, no votes, motions, or member positions can be reported.

Coming Up

City Council — Monday, July 13 (tonight): Public hearings on five items:

• **O-14-26:** Amending Art in Public Places definitions, commission size, and fund distribution.
• **O-16-26:** Updating forest conservation definitions, afforestation requirements, and mitigation options.
• **O-17-26:** Authorizing residential occupants and guests to park in front of their own private driveways.
• **R-29-26:** Updating FY 2027 fees for city parking, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses.
• **O-12-26:** Removing Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District Number 5.

The fee update resolution (R-29-26) and the driveway parking ordinance (O-17-26) are the items most likely to affect residents' daily costs and routines.

City Council — Thursday, July 16: A work session with two presentations: the Maryland Citizens Health Initiative and a discussion on the Annapolis Arts District. No votes are scheduled.

Annapolis Police Chief Search Committee Sets 12-Week Recruitment Timeline; Multiple Boards Tackle Waterfront Permits, Rentals

The Annapolis Police Chief Search Committee approved a 12-week recruitment roadmap on June 22, the only meeting in the past two weeks with published minutes. The committee voted 8-0 to approve its meeting agenda and established a timeline that puts the Police Chief job posting live on July 20, with final candidate recommendations due September 14.

Police Chief Search

The committee set a candidate screening process consisting of a resume screen, interviews, and scenario rounds to produce three finalists. Minimum qualifications were set at a Bachelor's degree and 12 or more years of law enforcement experience.

Members selected Pip Moyer and Boys & Girls Club as venues for in-person community listening sessions and approved a community engagement plan that includes Spanish translation of all materials. Candidate scoring will focus on three areas: community policing, law and order, and modernization.

A follow-up committee meeting on June 30 was scheduled to refine the draft job description, finalize dates and locations for two community engagement sessions, and review a community survey. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

Port Wardens: Waterfront Permits and Living Shoreline

The Board of Port Wardens held a public hearing June 23 covering five waterfront construction permit applications. Items included bulkhead and pier replacements at 138 Spa Dr. (PORT-2025-00019), 2 Thompson St. (PORT-2026-00006), and Davis Park (PORT-2026-00008), a finger pier and two boat lifts at 946 Creek Dr. (PORT-2026-00007), and a reconsideration of a 650-foot living shoreline at 109 Duke of Gloucester St. (PORT-2026-00003). Minutes have not been published.

Planning Commission: Senior Living Facility and Rooming House Rules

On July 2, the Planning Commission held public hearings on a proposed senior living facility at 960 Bay Village Dr. (SDP-2026-00012) and Ordinance O-11-26, which would establish licensing and zoning standards for long-term room rentals and boarding houses in private residences. The ordinance includes updates to Title 21 zoning definitions and use tables for "rooming house." No minutes are available yet.

Building Board of Appeals: Short-Term Rental and Permit Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals heard three appeals July 2. Two involved denied short-term rental license renewals: 620 Bay Ridge Ave. (APL-2026-00018, license RENT-000858-2025) and 1012 Bay Ridge Ave. (APL-2026-00019, license RENT-005842-2024). A third appeal, APL-2025-00007 at 17 Boxwood Rd., challenged building permit BLDR-2024-00384, which was approved after construction had taken place. Outcomes are not yet recorded.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The ABC Board scheduled a July 1 disciplinary hearing for Ed & An Inc., operating as Parole Liquors at 2125 Forest Drive, accused of selling alcohol to a minor. The agenda also included special event license requests for Maryland Hall's BloomHaven Summer Concert Series (July 12, Aug. 16 and 29) and a Day of the Dead event (Oct. 31), one-day beer licenses for Naval Academy Athletic Association events (PLL All-Star Game July 5, Nitro Circus Aug. 23), and notification of closure for Pearl Restaurant and Bar at 26 Market Space for renovations. Minutes are pending.

Other Meetings

Several boards and commissions met with agendas only and no published minutes: the Environmental Commission (June 24, DePaveLA presentation and Climate Action Plan discussion), Audit Committee (June 24, fraud-reporting role and financial audit status), Education Commission (June 24, officer elections and 2026-2027 goals), and Historic Preservation Commission (June 25, pre-application review at 114 Duke of Gloucester Street).

Coming Up

• **July 7 — Board of Appeals:** Continued appeal on Athens Annapolis development expiration and voided permits, plus a garage setback variance at 111 Wardour Dr. and an ADU appeal at 19 Boxwood Rd.
• **July 8 — Port Wardens:** Harbormaster's annual mooring permit report and reconsideration of the 650-foot living shoreline at 109 Duke of Gloucester St. (St. Mary's Parish).
• **July 9 — Board of Supervisors of Elections:** Proposal to expand board membership (CA-2-26) and review of campaign finance reports.
• **July 14 — Historic Preservation Commission:** Public hearing on appeal of a denied metal roof replacement at 89 East Street, living shoreline at 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, and ADA ramp repairs on State Circle.

Annapolis City Council agenda included $573K parking contract, police firing range oversight

The Annapolis City Council’s June 22 meeting agenda featured a $573,400 supplemental appropriation for parking garage costs and transit fuel, along with final votes on police firing range oversight and a reduction of the Human Relations Commission. No minutes have been published yet, so no votes or decisions are recorded.

City Council (June 22) – agenda items

The council held a public hearing on updating the Art in Public Places program, including reducing the commission’s size and revising fund-use criteria. It then took up second-reader ordinances on police firing range oversight (O-6-26), which would let the Police Chief and Mayor approve range users, and reducing the Human Relations Commission from 15 to 9 members (O-10-26).

The biggest spending item was supplemental appropriation SA-23-26: $573,400 for the SP+ garage contract, parking bond interest, and transit fuel costs. The council also considered fund transfers FT-13-26 totaling over $1.4 million across departments, covering snow operations, contractual services, and police capital outlay.

Economic Matters Committee (July 1)

The Economic Matters Committee met for informational briefings only. Staff presented progress reports on the Downtown Business Partnership and the Maritime Apprenticeship Program, along with the Economic Development Manager’s quarterly activity reports and findings from a Dock Street business mitigation review. No binding votes or public hearings took place.

Coming up

Several city committees have meetings scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Transportation Committee (July 8)** – The committee will review a proposed parking action plan (ID-149-26) and receive a Transportation Department update. No votes scheduled.
• **Environmental Matters Committee (July 9)** – The committee will hear planning and zoning project updates and a series of resilience and sustainability progress reports from January through June 2026.
• **Rules and City Government Committee (July 9)** – The committee will discuss Ordinance O-16-26, which proposes changes to the city’s Forest Conservation code to align with state law on afforestation, solar facilities, and reforestation mitigation.
• **City Council work session (July 16)** – The council will hear presentations on the Maryland Citizens Health Initiative and the Annapolis Arts District. No votes are expected.