Joint Meeting of Environmental Matters Committee & Rules and City Gov Committee Meeting July 9, 2026

The City of Annapolis Environmental Matters Committee held a joint meeting with the Rules and City Government Committee on July 9, 2026. The meeting primarily focused on updates regarding various city planning and redevelopment projects, including Bay Village Suites, Eastport Landing, and the Thomas Somerville property. Discussions included project approvals, permit statuses, and timelines for construction and occupancy. The committee also reviewed environmental initiatives such as solar energy strategies in partnership with Anne Arundel County, LED lighting retrofits for municipal buildings through BGE's Empower program, and updates on the city's greenhouse gas emissions inventory and climate action plan. Additionally, the city is preparing to issue an RFP for a feasibility study on electric streetcar companies and is working on a revised RFP for a hybrid electric-diesel ferry pilot project, including seeking funding sources and operator qualifications. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but several procurement-related activities, such as RFP preparations and grant-funded projects, were discussed.