City Council Meeting October 12, 2026

The City of Annapolis City Council meeting on October 12, 2026, included a discussion of the city’s diesel-electric ferry proposal. The city manager said the council previously accepted a grant, which is reflected in the electric mobility plan’s capital improvement program, but has not appropriated funds or spent money on the ferry. The city recently issued an RFI and received five responses; staff are developing a business case covering options and long-term costs. Council members requested public access to the RFI responses and a timeline, and emphasized that a further council decision is needed before committing city funds. No ferry purchase, contract award, or funding appropriation was approved at this meeting.

Planning staff presented an interim update on the short-term rental moratorium study, reporting 65 rentals identified as unlicensed and 30 active enforcement cases. Staff cited resource and technology constraints and discussed preliminary regulatory options, including zoning changes, rental limits, and improved enforcement; no related procurement or spending action was taken. The mayor also reported that selecting a citywide customer relationship management tool is among the administration’s priorities, and that an RFI for a citywide housing plan is planned, but neither involved a selection or award at this meeting. The council also heard extensive public comments about a denied memorial citation and concerns about ICE activity at city property; no procurement actions were identified in those discussions.