Baltimore City Council
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Meeting Name: Baltimore City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/10/2025 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, 4th Floor, Du Burns Chambers
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EA25-0003 0 Dillon Ashburne Member - Police Accountability BoardExecutive NominationDillon Ashburne Member - Police Accountability Board   Not available Not available
25-0018 0 Emergency Scene – Unauthorized Persons ProhibitedOrdinanceEmergency Scene – Unauthorized Persons Prohibited FOR the purpose of prohibiting the presence of an unauthorized person within the boundaries of an emergency scene; establishing certain penalties; defining certain terms; and generally relating to unauthorized persons within the boundaries of an emergency scene.    Not available Not available
25-0019 0 Midtown Community Benefits District and Management Authority — EstablishmentOrdinanceMidtown Community Benefits District and Management Authority — Establishment FOR the purpose of creating a community benefits district within Baltimore City; specifying the boundaries of the District; creating an Authority and describing its rights, duties, and powers; designating the initial interim Board of the Authority and providing for the selection and approval of a full Board; creating the administrator for the Authority to administer the District; mandating the financial responsibilities of the Authority and the City in conjunction with the operation of the District; providing for a supplemental tax to be collected by and for the Authority; establishing limits and minimums on the amount of the supplemental tax; incorporating the assessment, collection, and enforcement process for the supplemental tax within the procedures and processes already existing; specifying the role of the City in maintaining and enhancing existing services; encouraging the creation of partnerships between and among the Authority, the City, the State, the federal government, and other property owne   Not available Not available
25-0020 0 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variances – 2001 West Baltimore StreetOrdinanceZoning – Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variances – 2001 West Baltimore Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 3 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 2001 West Baltimore Street (Block 0206, Lot 045), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area) and off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0021 0 Rezoning – 3221 Frederick AvenueOrdinanceRezoning – 3221 Frederick Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 3221 Frederick Avenue (Block 2123A, Lot 002), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the I-1 Zoning District to the IMU-1 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0022 0 Zoning – R-8 Zoning District – Conditional Use – Maximum Building Height – Variances – 1121 Bayard StreetOrdinanceZoning – R-8 Zoning District – Conditional Use – Maximum Building Height – Variances – 1121 Bayard Street FOR the purpose of granting variances from certain bulk and yard regulations (minimum building height, rear-yard setback, and maximum lot coverage) on the property known as 1121 Bayard Street (Block 0767, Lot 032), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0023 0 Rezoning – 3200 Lily AvenueOrdinanceRezoning – 3200 Lily Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 3200 Lily Avenue (Block 7566, Lot 035), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-4 Zoning District to the I-1 Zoning District.    Not available Not available
25-0024 0 Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Board of Elections – $1,417,451OrdinanceSupplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Board of Elections – $1,417,451 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,417,451 to the Board of Elections – Service 899 (Fair Conduct of Elections), to provide funding for emergency security equipment and unbudgeted mailing costs from 2024 elections; and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0025 0 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Department of Finance (Service 703 - Payroll) – $4,228,173OrdinanceGeneral Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Department of Finance (Service 703 - Payroll) – $4,228,173 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $4,228,173 from M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to the Department of Finance (Service 703 - Payroll); and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0026 0 Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $33,361,780OrdinanceSupplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $33,361,780 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $33,361,780 to the Fire Department – Service 602 (Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue), to provide funding for overtime due to sworn vacancies and unbudgeted EMS contractual services; and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0027 0 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – General Fund Balance to Health Department (Service 315 - Emergency Services) – $5,251,429OrdinanceGeneral Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – General Fund Balance to Health Department (Service 315 - Emergency Services) – $5,251,429 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,251,429 from the General Fund Balance to the Health Department (Service 315 - Emergency Services); and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0028 0 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – Department of General Services to Department of Law (Service 861 - Controversies) – $1,514,351OrdinanceGeneral Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – Department of General Services to Department of Law (Service 861 - Controversies) – $1,514,351 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,514,351 from the Department of General Services to the Department of Law (Service 861 - Controversies); and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0029 0 Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Liquor License Board – $250,323OrdinanceSupplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Liquor License Board – $250,323 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $250,323 to the Liquor License Board – Service 850 (Liquor Licensing), to provide funding for overtime for inspectors beyond budget; state salary adjustments for full time positions; and providing for a special effective date    Not available Not available
25-0030 0 Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $3,275,384OrdinanceSupplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $3,275,384 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,275,384 to the Police Department – Service 622 (Police Patrol), to provide funding for overtime due to sworn vacancies; and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0031 0 Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Public Works – $5,982,755OrdinanceSupplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Public Works – $5,982,755 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,982,755 to the Department of Public Works – Service 663 (Waste Removal and Recycling), to provide funding for unbudgeted contractual collection services and tipping fees beyond budgeted amount; and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0032 0 Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Recreation and Parks – $6,973,547OrdinanceSupplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation – Recreation and Parks – $6,973,547 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $6,973,547 to the Department of Recreation and Parks – Service 646 (Park Maintenance), to provide funding for overspending on contractual services and overtime in Urban Forestry, Park Maintenance; and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0033 0 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Office of the Sheriff (Service 882 - Deputy Sheriff Enforcement) – $4,564,341OrdinanceGeneral Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Office of the Sheriff (Service 882 - Deputy Sheriff Enforcement) – $4,564,341 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $4,564,341 from M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to the Office of the Sheriff (Service 882 - Deputy Sheriff Enforcement); and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0034 0 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Department of Transportation (Service 683 - Street Management) – $1,039,801OrdinanceGeneral Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Department of Transportation (Service 683 - Street Management) – $1,039,801 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,039,801 from M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to the Department of Transportation (Service 683 - Street Management); and providing for a special effective date.    Not available Not available
25-0007R 0 Informational Hearing – BGE Testimony on High Utility Bills, Rate Increases, and Winter Shutoffs Informational Hearing – BGE Testimony on High Utility Bills, Rate Increases, and Winter ShutoffsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing – BGE Testimony on High Utility Bills, Rate Increases, and Winter Shutoffs FOR the purpose of inviting representatives from the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel to testify before the City Council on topics related to utility billing and shutoff practices in Baltimore City.    Not available Not available
25-0008R 0 Request for State Action – Support the Reclaim Renewable Energy ActCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Action – Support the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act FOR the purpose of urging the Maryland General Assembly to pass HB 220/SB 10, the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2025 (“RREA”), legislation that would remove incineration from the State Renewable Portfolio Standard (“RPS”) and ensure that Marylanders are not subsidizing energy plants that harm the environment and public health.    Not available Not available
25-0009R 0 Downtown Management Authority - Composition - Member Selected by the Baltimore City CouncilCity Council ResolutionDowntown Management Authority - Composition - Member Selected by the Baltimore City Council FOR the purpose of selecting and approving Councilmember Zac Blanchard to represent the Baltimore City Council on the Downtown Management Authority’s Board of Directors pursuant to City Code, Article 14, § 1-7(e)(3).    Not available Not available
EA25-0001 0 Veronica McBeth - Director- Department of TransportationExecutive NominationVeronica McBeth Director - Department of Transportation   Not available Not available
EA25-0002 0 Jon Laria - Chair - Planning CommissionExecutive NominationJon Laria Chair - Planning Commission   Not available Not available