Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: Baltimore City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/17/2023 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Du Burns Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Accessible Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Journal 7-17-23 Journal 7-17-23  
Attachments: Consent Calendar - Section A
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23-0389 0 Transit-Oriented Development - Reisterstown PlazaMayor and City Council Res.Transit-Oriented Development - Reisterstown Plaza For the purpose of supporting a State Transit-Oriented Development designation for Reisterstown Plaza, the area surrounding and including the Reisterstown Plaza Metro Subway Link Station; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
23-0390 0 Transit-Oriented Development - Penn StationMayor and City Council Res.Transit-Oriented Development - Penn Station For the purpose of supporting a State Transit-Oriented Development designation for Penn Station, the area surrounding and including Baltimore Penn Station; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
23-0404 0 Transit-Oriented Development - Penn NorthMayor and City Council Res.Transit-Oriented Development - Penn North For the purpose of supporting a State Transit-Oriented Development designation for Penn North, the area surrounding and including the Penn North Metro Subway Link Station; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
23-0405 0 Transit-Oriented Development - North AvenueMayor and City Council Res.Transit-Oriented Development - North Avenue For the purpose of supporting a State Transit-Oriented Development designation for North Avenue, the area surrounding and including the Light Rail Link Station; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
EA23-0204 0 David A. RosarioExecutive NominationDavid A. Rosario Member - Baltimore Hispanic CommissionWithdrawn by Request of the Mayor  Action details Not available
EA23-0207 0 Richard J. Worley, Jr.Executive NominationRichard J. Worley, Jr. Commissioner - Baltimore Police DepartmentAssigned  Action details Not available
23-0410 0 Rezoning - 6311 Eastern AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 6311 Eastern Avenue For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 6311 Eastern Avenue (Block 6699, Lot 002A ), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the I-2 Zoning District to the C-2 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0411 0 Rezoning - 205-209 East Cold Spring LaneOrdinanceRezoning - 205-209 East Cold Spring Lane For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 205-209 East Cold Spring Lane (Block 5053I, Lots 001, 002, 003), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-1-C Zoning District to the EC-2 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0412 0 City Property - Renaming Playground at Hanlon Park After Ruby K. CouchOrdinanceCity Property - Renaming Playground at Hanlon Park After Ruby K. Couch For the purpose of changing the name of the playground Hanlon Park, located at 2731 North Longwood Street, to the Ruby K. Couch Playground.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0180R 0 Informational Hearing - Summer 2023 Baltimore City Pool ClosuresCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Summer 2023 Baltimore City Pool Closures For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Department of Recreation and Parks, Department of General Services, the Mayor’s Office of Infrastructure Development, the Office of the City Administrator, and any other relevant parties to: (1) report why Cherry Hill Splash Park, Lake Clifton Pool, and Patterson Park Pool have not yet opened for the 2023 season; (2) discuss the impact of these closures on City residents and the ability of the City to secure funding for future infrastructure improvements; and (3) discuss solutions to prevent future closures.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0181R 0 Informational Hearing - Special Event Permitting ProcessesCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Special Event Permitting Processes For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Department of Transportation, Department of Recreation and Parks, Department of Public Works, Baltimore Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Human Resources, City Administrator’s Office, and any other relevant parties to come before the City Council to: (1) detail the causes of widespread challenges with the City’s special events permitting processes, including application backlogs, staff shortages, and system irregularities; (2) outline solutions to ensure that these backlogs, staff shortages, and irregularities do not continue to impact beloved City events and public safety; and (3) outline reasons for permit denials and detail the City’s strategy for responding to unpermitted events.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0182R 0 Informational Hearing - Regional Water Governance Task ForceCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Regional Water Governance Task Force For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Office of the City Administrator, the Director of the Department of Public Works, the Mayor’s Office of Government Relations, the Office of Equity and Civil Rights, and any other relevant agencies to report on the topics outlined in this Resolution and provide additional information as needed by the Committee.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0183R 0 Request for State Action - Reject Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s Proposed Multi-Year Rate PlanCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Action - Reject Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s Proposed Multi-Year Rate Plan For the purpose of calling on the Maryland Public Service Commission to reject the multi-year rate plan proposed by the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company.Adopted  Action details Not available
22-0250 0 The Councilmember Mary Pat Clarke Opportunity to Purchase ActOrdinanceThe Councilmember Mary Pat Clarke Opportunity to Purchase Act For the purpose of repealing City Code, Article 13, Subtitle 6 {“Tenant’s Right of First Refusal”} as obsolete and replacing it with a subtitle establishing a tenant’s opportunity to purchase certain rental facilities; defining certain terms; establishing certain exemptions from the subtitle; providing for certain rules of interpretation; authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development to adopt rules and regulations to carry out the subtitle; requiring that a landlord provide a notice of offer of sale to certain persons on deciding to sell a rental facility; establishing certain procedures for landlords and tenants in instances where a party submits a statement of interest to purchase a rental facility; allowing for the landlord to require certain earnest money deposits; permitting the assignment of certain rights; prohibiting a waiver of certain rights absent agreed-on consideration; requiring certain disclosures if a rental facility is transferred to a party other than a tenant; requi3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
22-0254 0 Office of Aging - Independent AgencyOrdinanceOffice of Aging - Independent Agency For the purpose of establishing an Office of Aging as an independent agency; defining certain terms; providing for the appointment of the Director of the Office; establishing duties of the Office; providing for the staff and budget of the Office; requiring the adoption of certain rules and regulations; requiring the Office to submit an annual report to the Mayor and City Council; establishing the Commission on Aging to advise and collaborate with the Office; providing for the appointment, structure, and governance of the Commission; requiring the Commission to submit an annual report to the Director; and requiring Commission members, the Director, and other staff of the Office to file financial disclosures under the Ethics Code.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
23-0365 0 Rezoning - 601 through 621 East Biddle Street, 1101 through 1129 Forrest Street, 602 East Chase Street, and 1110 Nursery PlaceOrdinanceRezoning - 601 through 621 East Biddle Street, 1101 through 1129 Forrest Street, 602 East Chase Street, and 1110 Nursery Place For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 601, 603, 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615, 617, 619, and 621 East Biddle Street, 1101, 1103, 1105, 1107, 1109, 1111, 1113, 1115, 1117, 1119, 1121, 1123, 1125, 1127, and 1129 Forrest Street, 602 East Chase Street, and 1100 Nursery Place (Block 1168, Lots 15 through 42), 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.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
23-0153R 0 Investigative Hearing - Vacant Building Water Shut OffsCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Vacant Building Water Shut Offs For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Department of Public Works, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Department of Real Estate, the Baltimore Fire Department, and the Office of the City Administrator to report on why Section 116.4.6 of the Baltimore City Building Code, which requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to inform the Department of Public Works that there is a vacant building and that the water must be shut off, is not being implemented, the impact of not implementing this section of the Building Code, and a path toward implementation.Adopted  Action details Not available
EA23-0195 0 Lady BrionExecutive NominationLady Brion Member - Public Arts Commission - District 2Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA23-0196 0 Barbara CornmanExecutive NominationBarbara Cornman Member - Adult Public Guardianship Review Board - District 14Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA23-0197 0 Robin Russell AllenExecutive NominationRobin Russell Allen Member - Planning Commission - District 14Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA23-0198 0 Corren JohnsonExecutive NominationCorren Johnson Director - Baltimore City Department of Transportation - District 8Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA23-0199 0 Claudia Freeland JolinExecutive NominationClaudia Freeland Jolin Member - Planning Commission - District 14Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA23-0200 0 Max GrossfeldExecutive NominationMax Grossfeld Member - Baltimore City Wage Commission - District 12Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA23-0201 0 Chole StarcherExecutive NominationChole Starcher Member - Baltimore City Wage Commission - District 14Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA23-0202 0 R. Anthony MillsExecutive NominationR. Anthony Mills Office Administrator - Office of Water-Customer Advocacy and Appeals - District 6Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA23-0203 0 Faviola Donato-GalindoExecutive NominationFaviola Donato-Galindo Member - Baltimore Hispanic Commission - District 4Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA23-0205 0 Elizabeth A. HafeyExecutive NominationElizabeth A. Hafey Member - Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals - District 1Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA23-0206 0 Michelle A. GoinesExecutive NominationMichelle A. Goines Member - Adult Public Guardianship Review BoardConfirmed  Action details Not available
22-0287 0 Real Estate Practices - Disclosures - Historic DistrictsOrdinanceReal Estate Practices - Disclosures - Historic Districts For the purpose of requiring certain disclosures in order to sell a property that is located in a historic district; and providing for certain penalties.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
22-0296 0 Rezoning - 810 Leadenhall StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 810 Leadenhall Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 810 Leadenhall Street (Block 0902, Lot 006), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the IMU-1 Zoning District to the TOD-4 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
22-0323 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Parking Lot - 3618 and 3620 Elm AvenueOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Parking Lot - 3618 and 3620 Elm Avenue For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of an open off-street parking area on the properties known as 3618 Elm Avenue (Block 3538, Lot 038) and 3620 Elm Avenue (Block 3538, Lot 037), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
23-0346 0 RPP Area 48 (Riverside) - RevisionsOrdinanceRPP Area 48 (Riverside) - Revisions For the purpose of modifying the hours of applicable parking restrictions for Residential Parking Plan Area 48 (Riverside); reducing the non-permit parking time threshold; establishing an exception to the applicable permit limit; and correcting and conforming related provisions.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
23-0370 0 Zoning - Use Regulation - Residential-Care Facilities (Age-Restricted)OrdinanceZoning - Use Regulation - Residential-Care Facilities (Age-Restricted) For the purpose of permitting certain residential-care facilities in the EC-2 Zoning District as a conditional use requiring approval by Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
23-0371 0 Zoning - Conditional Use - Residential-Care Facility (Age-Restricted) - 201 Homeland Avenue and a Portion of Block 5027, Lot 003OrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use - Residential-Care Facility (Age-Restricted) - 201 Homeland Avenue and a Portion of Block 5027, Lot 003 For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a residential-care facility (age-restricted) with 171 units on the property known as 201 Homeland Avenue (Block 5027, Lot 005) and a portion of Block 5027, Lot 003, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; providing for a certain contingency; providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available