Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: Baltimore City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/30/2024 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, 4th Floor, Du Burns Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Accessible Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Journal 9-30-24 Journal 9-30-24  
Attachments: Consent Calendar - Section A 9-30-24
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EA24-0255 0 Eric JacksonExecutive NominationEric Jackson Member - Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission - District 10Assigned  Action details Not available
EA24-0256 0 Andre TurnerExecutive NominationAndre Turner Member - Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission - District 2Assigned  Action details Not available
EA24-0257 0 Robert A. TurnerExecutive NominationRobert A. Turner Member - Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission - Distinct 5Assigned  Action details Not available
EA24-0258 0 Letrice GantExecutive NominationLetrice Gant Member - Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission - District 8Assigned  Action details Not available
EA24-0259 0 Anthony FrancisExecutive NominationAnthony Francis Member - Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission - Distinct 9Assigned  Action details Not available
24-0593 0 Ordinance 24-362 - Revenue Obligations - Water Projects - Repeal and ReplaceOrdinanceOrdinance 24-362 - Revenue Obligations - Water Projects - Repeal and Replace For the purpose of repealing and replacing Ordinance 24-362 due to clerical error; maintaining the City’s authorization to issue revenue obligations within the maximum aggregate principal amount of the revenue obligations that may be outstanding authorized and calculated, as of June 30 of each year by the City to finance or refinance water facilities and, in that connection, amending and restating Ordinance 02-331, as amended by Ordinances 04-687, 7-420, 11-429, and 14-292; authorizing the Board of Finance to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for, approve, and amend the form, terms, provisions, manner or method of issuing and selling, the time or times of issuance, and all other details of the revenue obligations and any other matters necessary or desirable in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and payment of these revenue obligations; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the issuance and payment of revenue obligations.Assigned  Action details Not available
24-0594 0 City-Wide Affordable Housing Bond IssuanceOrdinanceCity-Wide Affordable Housing Bond Issuance For the purpose of authorizing the issuance of special obligation bonds and the pledge, subject to appropriation, of Tax Increment Revenues (as such term is defined herein) to the payment of debt service thereon; providing that such bonds may be issued from time to time and in one or more issues or series in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $65,000,000 (to support, subject to additional Mayor and City Council approval, a borrowing program in the aggregate principal amount of $150,000,000) for the purpose of financing costs associated with the rehabilitation of vacant units and the development of affordable housing, certain public infrastructure improvements, and other related costs, including, without limitation, the Project (defined herein), and other necessary improvements to, from, or within the development district, and certain other improvements permitted by the Tax Increment Act (defined herein); providing for the method and sources of payment for such special obligation bonds; authorizing the Board of Finance to specify, Assigned  Action details Not available
24-0595 0 City-Wide Affordable Housing Development DistrictOrdinanceCity-Wide Affordable Housing Development District For the purpose of designating a “development district” to be known as the “City-Wide Affordable Housing Development District”; providing for and determining various matters in connection with the establishment of the development district; creating a special, tax increment fund for the development district; to provide for the financing of costs associated with the rehabilitation of vacant units and the development of affordable housing; allocating certain property taxes to that fund; making certain findings and determinations; providing for a special effective date; and generally providing for matters relating to the designation and operation of the development district, the establishment and use of the special, tax increment fund to provide for the payment by or reimbursement to the City for debt service which the City is obligated to pay or has paid (whether such obligation is general or limited) on any special obligation bonds or notes issued by the City, the replenishment of any reserve fund established for any bonds, and the payAssigned  Action details Not available
24-0596 0 Sale of Property - 1400 Leadenhall StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 1400 Leadenhall Street For the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property that is located at 1400 Leadenhall Street (Block 0987, Lot 003) and is no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
24-0597 0 City Property - Renaming Riverside Park Pool to the Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Community PoolOrdinanceCity Property - Renaming Riverside Park Pool to the Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Community Pool For the purpose of changing the name of Riverside Park Pool, located at 1800 Covington Street (Block 1940, Lot 001), to the Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Community Pool.Assigned  Action details Not available
24-0598 0 Rezoning - 1223-1229 ArgyleOrdinanceRezoning - 1223-1229 Argyle For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1223-1229 Argyle Avenue (Block 0413, Lot 032), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the I-1 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
24-0599 0 Zoning - Conditional Use - CrematoriumOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use - Crematorium For the purpose of creating a stand-alone use in the Zoning Code for crematoriums; amending certain related definitions; revising certain zoning tables to include the use “crematorium”; making conforming changes; providing for a special effective date; and generally related to creating the stand-alone use “crematorium” in the Zoning Code.Assigned  Action details Not available
24-0600 0 Zoning - Conditional Use of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 2106 McCulloh StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 2106 McCulloh 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 2106 McCulloh Street (Block 0309, Lot 005), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting a variance from off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
24-0231R 0 Informational Hearing - 2024 Election ProceduresCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - 2024 Election Procedures For the purpose of inviting the Director of the Baltimore City Board of Elections, relevant staff members, and the members of the Board of Elections to appear before the City Council to discuss the upcoming 2024 general election and how the Board of Elections will address the problems that arose in the 2024 primary election that are enumerated in the recitals of this Resolution.Assigned  Action details Not available
24-0232R 0 Reaffirming Baltimore’s Commitment to Reproductive RightsCity Council ResolutionReaffirming Baltimore’s Commitment to Reproductive Rights For the purpose of reaffirming the City of Baltimore’s commitment to protecting its citizens’ reproductive rights and support for measures, including a State Constitutional amendment, to ensure access to abortion, family planning, labor and delivery care, miscarriage management, pre- and post-natal care, and all other reproductive health services regardless of background.Adopted  Action details Not available
22-0217 0 Franchise - Storm Drain OutfallOrdinanceFranchise - Storm Drain Outfall For the purpose of granting a franchise to 701 Caton, LLC to construct, use, and maintain the storm drain outfall located in the City’s Lower Gwynns Falls Park, adjacent to 707 South Caton Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21229, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
23-0454 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - 1022 West Lanvale StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - 1022 West Lanvale Street For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit into 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1022 West Lanvale Street (Block 0092, Lot 030), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
23-0469 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1014 Edmondson AvenueOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1014 Edmondson Avenue For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1014 Edmondson Avenue (Block 0115, Lot 037), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting a variance from certain bulk regulations (lot area size); and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
24-0475 0 Release of a 20" Right-Of-Way identified as parcel 3 as shown on plat RW20-34176 And Release of a 10' Right-Of-Way identified as parcel 2 as shown on plat RW20-34429OrdinanceRelease of a 20" Right-Of-Way identified as parcel 3 as shown on plat RW20-34176 And Release of a 10' Right-Of-Way identified as parcel 2 as shown on plat RW20-34429 For the purpose of authorizing the release and surrender by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore of all of its interests in and to a 20 foot wide right-of-way and a 10 foot wide right-of-way through the property of Weldon Heights Homes, Inc., as shown on plats RW20-34176 and RW20-34429 on file in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
24-0476 0 Partial Release of Right-of-Way for Municipal Utilities and Services through the Residence at Roland Heights (Formerly Hedwin Property)OrdinancePartial Release of Right-of-Way for Municipal Utilities and Services through the Residence at Roland Heights (Formerly Hedwin Property) For the purpose of authorizing the release and surrender by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore of all of its interests in and to the variable width right of way heretofore granted the City of Baltimore; the location and course of the variable width right of way to be released being shown on a plat numbered RW 20-36464; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
24-0497 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Units to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1005 West Lanvale StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Units to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1005 West Lanvale Street For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1005 West Lanvale Street (Block 0104, Lot 003), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances from off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
24-0515 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 223 South Stricker StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 223 South Stricker Street For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property know as 223 South Stricker Street (Block 264, Lot 19) as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances to certain bulk regulations (lot area size) and off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
21-0077R 0 Informational Hearing - Implementation of Landlord LicensingCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Implementation of Landlord Licensing For the purpose of requesting representatives from the Department of Law, Department of Housing and Community Development, and Department of Public Works appear before the Council and provide a comprehensive report about progress made on the implementation of Council Bill 18-0185 (“Non-Owner-Occupied Dwelling Units, Rooming Houses, and Vacant Structures - Rental Dwellings - Registration and Licensing”).Adopted  Action details Not available
23-0192R 0 Approval for the Exchange of a Class B-D-7 License to a Class A-7 License for Use at 1000 W Lombard Street, 21223City Council ResolutionApproval for the Exchange of a Class B-D-7 License to a Class A-7 License for Use at 1000 W Lombard Street, 21223 For the purpose of providing the required approval under Md. Code Ann., Alc. Bev. § 12-902.1(d)(1) to allow the license holder holding a valid Class B-D-7 Beer, Wine, and Liquor License issued for use at 1000 W Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21223 to apply to the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City to exchange their Class B-D-7 Beer, Wine, and Liquor License for a Class A-7 Beer, Wine, and Liquor License.Adopted  Action details Not available
23-0362 0 In Rem Foreclosure - Scope of SubtitleOrdinanceIn Rem Foreclosure - Scope of Subtitle For the purpose of amending City Code, Article 28, Subtitle 8.1 {“In Rem Foreclosure - Vacant and Abandoned Property”} to permit a Land Bank Authority of Baltimore City to initiate and participate in certain in rem foreclosure proceedings on behalf of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City; and providing for a contingent effective date.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
23-0363 0 Land Bank AuthorityOrdinanceLand Bank Authority For the purpose of providing certain unamended authorizing language for context of this Ordinance; establishing the Land Bank Authority of Baltimore City; providing for the Authority’s powers, duties, and limitations; providing for a Board of Directors, for the selection and terms of the Board’s members, and for the powers and duties of the Board; providing certain immunities; providing for certain tax exemptions; and generally relating to the establishment and operation of a Land Bank Authority, as authorized by the City Charter.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
23-0367 0 Prohibition - Gas-Powered Debris Removal EquipmentOrdinanceProhibition - Gas-Powered Debris Removal Equipment For the purpose of prohibiting the use of gas-powered debris removal equipment in Baltimore City; defining certain terms; establishing procedures for reporting the use of gas-powered debris removal equipment; establishing certain penalties; and providing for a special effective date.Held for 1 meeting  Action details Not available
24-0478 0 Rezoning - 1214-1224 Hollins Street, 21-23 South Carey Street, and 14 South Stockton StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 1214-1224 Hollins Street, 21-23 South Carey Street, and 14 South Stockton Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 1214-1224 Hollins Street (Block 0216, Lots 053-058), 21-23 South Carey Street (Block 0216, Lots 047-048), and 14 South Stockton Street (Block 0216, Lot 074), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the C-1 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
24-0479 0 Rezoning - 901 West Mulberry Street, 317-329 North Schroeder Street, 222 North Fremont Street, 811 West Saratoga Street, and 203 North Amity StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 901 West Mulberry Street, 317-329 North Schroeder Street, 222 North Fremont Street, 811 West Saratoga Street, and 203 North Amity Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 901 West Mulberry Street (Block 0157, Lot 015), 317-329 North Schroeder Street (Block 0157, Lots 008-014), 222 North Fremont Street (Block 0173, Lot 003), 811 West Saratoga Street (Block 0173, Lot 001, and 203 North Amity Street (Block 0173, Lot 004), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the R-9 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
24-0495 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Units to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 509, 511, and 516 North Carrollton AvenueOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Units to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 509, 511, and 516 North Carrollton Avenue For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of certain single-family dwelling units to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the properties known as 509 North Carrollton Avenue (Block 0127, Lot 018), 511 North Carrollton Avenue (Block 0127, Lot 019), and 516 North Carrollton Avenue (Block 0126, Lot 008), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances from off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
24-0553 0 Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - AmendmentsOrdinanceMayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - Amendments For the purpose of amending the composition of the Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission; altering procedures for meetings of the Commission; providing for staff to the Commission; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
24-0560 0 Sale of Property - 1012 East 43rd StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 1012 East 43rd Street For the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property that is located at 1012 East 43rd Street (Block 5192, Lot 059) and is no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
24-0561 0 Repeal of Ordinance 99-573, as Amended by Ordinance 00-093 - Planned Unit Development - 4221 Shannon DriveOrdinanceRepeal of Ordinance 99-573, as Amended by Ordinance 00-093 - Planned Unit Development - 4221 Shannon Drive For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 99-573, as amended by Ordinance 00-093, which designated certain property located at 4221 Shannon Drive a Planned Unit Development; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
24-0570 0 City Property - Naming the Playground Located at Lake Montebello to be the City Council President Mary Pat Clarke PlaygroundOrdinanceCity Property - Naming the Playground Located at Lake Montebello to be the City Council President Mary Pat Clarke Playground For the purpose of naming the playground located at Lake Montebello to be the City Council President Mary Pat Clarke Playground.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
24-0571 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances 730 East Preston StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances 730 East Preston Street For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 730 East Preston Street (Block 1142B, Lot 028), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from certain bulk regulations (lot area size), gross floor area per unit type, and off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
24-0574 0 Rezoning - 1921 Light StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 1921 Light Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1921 Light Street (Block 1038, Lot 005), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the C-1 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available