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Annapolis City Council Regular Meeting - September 14, 2026

City Council — Monday, September 14, 2026
BodyAnnapolis, Maryland
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, September 14, 2026
StatusFILED
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26 will be called to order at you said it was good now we're the regular meeting of the Annapolis City Council will be on Monday, September 14, 2026.

0:41

We'll be called to order at 701 p.m.

0:45

At this time we'll have a moment of silence as we prepare ourselves for the business ahead.

0:58

At this time, would everyone willing and able, please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:05

I pledge allegiance to the United States for which individual with liberty.

1:22

Madam City Clerk, will you please call the roll?

1:25

Yes, sir.

1:26

Mayor Littman.

1:27

Present.

1:27

Alderman Huntley.

1:28

Present.

1:29

Alderwoman O'Neill.

1:30

Alderman Smith Brown.

1:32

Present.

1:33

Alderwoman Alsa Johnson.

1:34

Present.

1:35

Alderman Shannemeyer.

1:36

Alderman McConte.

1:38

Present.

1:38

Alderman Savage.

1:40

Present.

1:40

Alderman Thor.

1:42

Thank you.

1:43

Okay, thank you.

1:44

At the time I'd entertain a motion to approve the agenda.

1:47

Is there a motion?

1:50

Thank you, Alderman Chandelmeyer.

1:51

Is there a second?

1:52

Second.

1:53

Thank you.

1:53

All those in favor say aye.

1:55

Aye.

1:56

Any opposed?

1:57

Yeah, I have it.

1:58

Thank you.

1:59

Mr.

1:59

City Attorney, please present the next item on the agenda.

2:02

The next item on the agenda is ceremonial items, ID 1612.

2:07

City Council citation, dedication, and leadership in our community.

2:12

Thank you.

2:12

We've got a number of citations tonight, so I this is what I'm going to try to have uh do.

2:17

I'm gonna go up to the front, and for this first one, I'm inviting Troy Stansbury, Heaven White, Tony Strong Pratt, and William Pratt, and uh Alder Woman uh Conte, if you'd like to join me as well.

2:28

I'm going to stay up front after that while I conduct a little business, but go on to the next item, next item, because we have a number of citations rather than me go back and forth.

2:36

We'll see if that works.

3:13

So uh Miss Alderwoman Conte, uh, this is a program that you initiated.

3:20

We are okay, good.

3:21

Uh do you want to tell a little bit more about the history and introduce these individuals, and I'll read the citations.

3:27

All right.

3:29

So we have a number of individuals.

3:31

Um I think the citations themselves speak for themselves, but these are leaders in the community who have been doing a lot of good for the community.

3:38

We wanted to take a moment to recognize them.

3:40

Um, although Alderwoman uh Conti is um not wanting to uh discuss this at the moment.

3:46

Don't be fooled by her being quiet at this meeting.

3:48

She is a force to be reckoned with, and she has been a huge advocate in the community and with these individuals.

3:54

So I thank the Alderwoman and then these individuals as representatives.

3:58

Tony Strong Pratt William Pratt.

4:00

On behalf of the residents of the city of Annapolis, we are pleased to confer upon you the City Council citation in recognition of your unwavering leadership in our community through your tireless work with people build builders consulting, NBK and MSK, my brother's keeper, my sister's keeper, and the behavior modification program.

4:21

You have created opportunities that inspire hope and positive change.

4:25

Thank you for all that you do.

4:27

Presented to Tony Strong Pratt and William Pratt this seventeenth 14th day of September on behalf of myself and the entire city council.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural██████████████████████████26%
Zoning And Development██████████████14%
Public Engagement████████████12%
Zoning███████████11%
Public Safety██████6%
Community Engagement███3%
Parking Management███3%
Affordable Housing███3%
Immigration██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Annapolis City Council Regular Meeting - September 14, 2026

The Annapolis City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Jared Littmann presided, with all nine council members present. The four-hour meeting included ceremonial recognitions, public comments on zoning reform, a presentation on the Zoning Unlocked Phase 2 report, public hearings on four items, and legislative action on multiple ordinances, resolutions, and charter amendments. Key outcomes included the adoption of a collective bargaining agreement, two comprehensive ordinance overhauls (standing committees and art in public places), and the referral of a charter amendment on election board expansion back to committee.

Ceremonial Items

  • Citations were presented to community leaders, Annapolis Police Department employees, National Preparedness Month advocates, Bitty & Beau's Coffee team members, and Hispanic Heritage Month was proclaimed.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • 14 residents spoke during the general public comment period, the vast majority expressing opposition to the Zoning Unlocked Phase 2 proposals, particularly the merger of C1A zoning into C1 in the Historic District. Speakers cited concerns about increased density, parking shortages, traffic, infrastructure strain, and the cumulative impact of multiple land-use decisions. Tom Krieck (Ward 1 Residents Association) urged the council to listen to residents and not characterize concerns as simply saying "no." John Richards read WARA's formal position opposing the changes. Other residents highlighted the need for a comprehensive study before proceeding. Alex Pline (Planning Commission Chair) spoke in favor, noting the complexity of the current code and the benefits of simplification.
  • Only one speaker testified during the public hearing on O-11-26 (rooming houses), raising parking affordability concerns. No speakers testified on CA-3-26, O-21-26, or O-22-26.

Discussion Items

  • Zoning Unlocked Phase 2 Report (ID-170-26): Chief of Comprehensive Planning Eric Leshinski presented the report, recommending consolidation of zoning districts (including merging C1A into C1 and C2P into C2), reclassifying parks and open spaces, and other map/code amendments to align with the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Council members asked questions about the rationale for conforming non-conforming properties, the urgency of housing affordability, and protections for Truxton Park. The council received the report; legislation is expected at a future meeting.

Public Hearings

  • CA-3-26 (Charter Preamble Expansion): Public hearing closed with no speakers.
  • O-11-26 (Long-Term Room Rentals): Public hearing closed after one speaker; Planning Commission findings entered into record.
  • O-21-26 (Resilience Authority Membership): Public hearing closed with no speakers.
  • O-22-26 (Arts Commission Dissolution Extension): Public hearing closed with no speakers.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar: Approved by a vote of 8-0-1 (Smith-Brown abstained). Included approval of July 13 and July 27 meeting minutes, 2027 meeting dates, August short-term rental report, 11 board/commission reappointments, and a fund transfer of $28,600.
  • R-23-26 (AFSCME Local 3162 CBA): Adopted on second reader, 8-0 (Savidge out of room).
  • O-9-26 (Standing Committees Update): Adopted on third reader after three floor amendments (Huntley Amendment #1, Savidge Amendments #3 and #4). Final vote 9-0.
  • O-14-26 (Art in Public Places Commission Reform): Adopted on third reader after adopting comprehensive Amendment #11 (consolidating previous amendments) and Amendment #12 (changing "requirement" to "preference" for ward representation). Amendment #13 (allowing at-large non-resident member) was defeated by voice vote. Final vote 9-0.
  • CA-2-26 (Elections Board Expansion): Referred back to the Rules and City Government Committee by vote (voice vote carried).
  • First Reader Approvals: The following were adopted on first reader and referred to committees:
    • CA-4-26 (City Attorney as Resident Agent)
    • O-23-26 (Sidewalk Sign Permits Repeal)
    • O-25-26 (Mobile Food Vendors in Historic District)
    • R-24-26, R-25-26, R-26-26 (Three collective bargaining agreements: AFSCME Local 3406, IAFF Local 1926, UFCW Local 400)
    • R-28-26 (Military Bowl Parade Fee Waiver)
    • R-32-26 (Fines for Mobile Food Vendors)
    • R-33-26 (Fines for Short-Term Rental Violations)
  • R-27-26 (FY2027 Pay Plan): Adopted on second reader, 9-0.

Adjournment

  • The meeting adjourned at 9:51 PM.

Meeting Transcript

26 will be called to order at you said it was good now we're the regular meeting of the Annapolis City Council will be on Monday, September 14, 2026. We'll be called to order at 701 p.m. At this time we'll have a moment of silence as we prepare ourselves for the business ahead. At this time, would everyone willing and able, please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the United States for which individual with liberty. Madam City Clerk, will you please call the roll? Yes, sir. Mayor Littman. Present. Alderman Huntley. Present. Alderwoman O'Neill. Alderman Smith Brown. Present. Alderwoman Alsa Johnson. Present. Alderman Shannemeyer. Alderman McConte. Present. Alderman Savage. Present. Alderman Thor. Thank you. Okay, thank you. At the time I'd entertain a motion to approve the agenda. Is there a motion? Thank you, Alderman Chandelmeyer. Is there a second? Second. Thank you. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Yeah, I have it. Thank you. Mr. City Attorney, please present the next item on the agenda. The next item on the agenda is ceremonial items, ID 1612. City Council citation, dedication, and leadership in our community. Thank you. We've got a number of citations tonight, so I this is what I'm going to try to have uh do. I'm gonna go up to the front, and for this first one, I'm inviting Troy Stansbury, Heaven White, Tony Strong Pratt, and William Pratt, and uh Alder Woman uh Conte, if you'd like to join me as well. I'm going to stay up front after that while I conduct a little business, but go on to the next item, next item, because we have a number of citations rather than me go back and forth. We'll see if that works. So uh Miss Alderwoman Conte, uh, this is a program that you initiated. We are okay, good. Uh do you want to tell a little bit more about the history and introduce these individuals, and I'll read the citations. All right. So we have a number of individuals. Um I think the citations themselves speak for themselves, but these are leaders in the community who have been doing a lot of good for the community.

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