City of Annapolis
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City Council · Regular Meeting

Meeting of May 13, 2026

🗓 Tuesday, May 13, 2026 · 🕖 7:00 PM – 9:18 PM · 📍 Council Chambers, 160 Duke of Gloucester St.
Minutes approved · Authoritative
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Official documents 📄 Approved Minutes PDF · 14 pp 📋 Agenda PDF · 4 pp 📦 Full Meeting Packet PDF · 142 pp 📝 Transcript PDF · 38 pp 📊 Roll Call & Votes CSV 🎬 Video MP4

Agenda & outcomes

12 items · Click timestamps to jump to video
I.Opening & Routine Matters
3 items
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Item 1 · Procedural
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Pledge led by Council Member Henson.
Jump 00:02:18
Item 2 · Procedural
Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
All 9 members present. Quorum established.
9 present
Jump 00:04:42
Item 3 · Action
Approval of Minutes — April 22, 2026 Regular Meeting
Motion by Council Member Chen, seconded by Council Member Brooks. No corrections requested.
Approved 9–0
II.Public Comment Period
14 speakers · 28 min
Jump 00:07:14
Item 4 · Public Input
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Fourteen speakers addressed the Council on topics including short-term rentals, City Dock construction, Forest Drive rezoning, traffic calming on Cedar Park Rd, and Memorial Day events.
See speaker list ↓
III.Legislation — Second Reading
3 items
Jump 00:36:08
Item 5 · Ordinance · Second Reading & Final Adoption
O-09-26 — Short-Term Rental Enforcement Amendment
Strengthens enforcement provisions for unlicensed short-term rentals; increases penalty structure; adds 3-strike license revocation. Sponsor: Council Member Davis. Co-sponsors: Brooks, Henson.
§ 17.40 Staff report Public testimony
Passed 7–2

Roll call · O-09-26

FINAL: 7 yes · 2 no · 0 abstain · 0 absent
Mayor T. Buckley MAYOR
Yes
M. Davis WARD 1
Yes
R. Brooks WARD 2
Yes
L. Henson WARD 3
Yes
K. Chen WARD 4
Yes
J. Whitaker WARD 5
No
P. Rodriguez WARD 6
Yes
A. Thompson WARD 7
No
D. Foster WARD 8
Yes
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Item 6 · Resolution · Adoption
R-07-26 — Recognizing Annapolis Pride Month
A resolution proclaiming June 2026 as Pride Month in the City of Annapolis. Sponsor: Council Member Chen.
Full text
Adopted 9–0
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Item 7 · Ordinance · Second Reading
O-12-26 — Sustainable Building Standards Update
Adopts updated commercial building energy efficiency requirements aligned with 2024 IECC code. Sponsor: Council Member Henson. Public hearing held; deferred for additional staff review of small-business impact.
Staff report Public testimony
Deferred to June 24
IV.Legislation — First Reading
2 items
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Item 8 · Resolution · First Reading
R-08-26 — FY27 Operating Budget
Adopts the operating budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Total appropriation: $147.2M. Public hearing scheduled June 10. Sponsor: Mayor Buckley.
Budget book Department detail Hearing notice
Read & referred to Finance Cmte
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Item 9 · Ordinance · First Reading
O-11-26 — City Dock Resilience & Public Access
Authorizes Phase II construction contract for City Dock flooding mitigation and waterfront improvements. Total contract value: $32.4M. Public hearing scheduled May 27.
Contract Project page
Read & referred Pub. Wks Cmte
V.Reports, Appointments & Closing
3 items
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Item 10 · Appointment · Confirmation
Appointment — Historic Preservation Commission
Confirmation of Sarah Mitchell to fill vacant 3-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission, expiring May 2029.
Confirmed 9–0
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Item 11 · Report
Mayor's Report & Council Comments
Mayor reported on FY27 budget process, City Dock Phase II groundbreaking, and Memorial Day ceremony. Council members offered ward updates and constituent matters.
Jump 02:17:58
Item 12 · Procedural
Adjournment
Motion by Council Member Brooks. Meeting adjourned at 9:18 PM.
Adjourned 9–0

Public comment

14 speakers · 28 min total
14
Speakers heard
47
Written comments
28min
Total comment time
  • 00:07:14
    Margaret O'Reilly · Ward 5
    STR enforcement — concerns about owner-occupancy enforcement gaps
    Oppose O-09-26
  • 00:10:02
    James Park · Eastport Civic Association
    STR enforcement — supports stronger penalties
    Support O-09-26
  • 00:12:45
    Dr. Patricia Williams · Ward 2
    City Dock — accessibility improvements for Phase II
    Comment
  • 00:15:33
    Thomas Bradford · Cedar Park resident
    Traffic calming request for Cedar Park Rd
    Request
  • 00:18:08
    Lisa Chen · Annapolis Pride Coalition
    Pride Month resolution — supports R-07-26
    Support R-07-26
  • 00:20:51
    Robert Mitchell · Property owner, Ward 7
    STR enforcement — concerns about 3-strike provision
    Oppose O-09-26
  • 00:24:17
    Maria Santos · Forest Drive resident
    Forest Drive rezoning study — requests community meeting
    Request
  • 00:27:02
    8 additional speakers · See video for full comments
    Various topics including Memorial Day events, sustainability standards, transit access
    Various