Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: Baltimore City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/18/2023 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 9-18-23 Journal 9-18-23  
Attachments: Consent Calendar - Section A
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21-0160 0 Building Code - Cool RoofsOrdinanceBuilding Code - Cool Roofs For the purpose of requiring newly constructed buildings and additions to existing buildings partly financed using City funds to adhere to specified roofing requirements; authorizing certain exceptions; and generally relating to the installation of Cool Roofs.   Action details Not available
21-0178 0 Tax Credits - Historic Properties - Definition of “Historic Property”OrdinanceTax Credits - Historic Properties - Definition of “Historic Property” For the purpose of expanding the definition of “historic property” in City Code Article 28, § 10-8.   Action details Not available
22-0255 0 Arson Offender RegistrationOrdinanceArson Offender Registration For the purpose of requiring an individual who has been convicted of a specified crime to regularly register certain information with the Police Commissioner for Baltimore City; specifying location, timing, content, and form of the registration; defining certain terms; and generally relating to arson offender registration.   Action details Not available
22-0325 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District - Variances 466 Hornel StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District - Variances 466 Hornel 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-7 Zoning District on the property known as 466 Hornel Street (Block 6345, Lot 023), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from certain bulk regulations (lot area size) and off-street parking requirements.   Action details Not available
23-0359 0 Rezoning - 600 North Paca StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 600 North Paca Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 600 North Paca Street (Block 546, Lot 032), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the OS Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
23-0378 0 Unlawful Practices - Discrimination Based on Characteristics or StatusOrdinanceUnlawful Practices - Discrimination Based on Characteristics or Status For the purpose of extending certain protections against discrimination to an individual regardless of the individual’s HIV or AIDS status, other characteristics or status, or association with individuals with a particular characteristic or status; prohibiting the willful use of the incorrect name or pronouns of an individual under certain circumstances; requiring a certain notice be posted in certain facilities; and generally relating to discrimination based on an individual’s protected status.   Action details Not available
23-0400 0 Port Covington Community Benefits District - Amendment - BoundariesOrdinancePort Covington Community Benefits District - Amendment - Boundaries For the purpose of amending the boundaries of the Port Covington Community Benefits District.   Action details Not available
EA23-0210 0 Craig B. JeterExecutive NominationCraig B. Jeter Bureau Head - Solid Waste - Department of Public WorksAssigned  Action details Not available
EA23-0211 0 Anwar L. YoungExecutive NominationAnwar L. Young Member - Fair Election Fund Commission - District 7Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0425 0 Improving Safety and Habitability in Supportive and Other Residential HousingOrdinanceImproving Safety and Habitability in Supportive and Other Residential Housing For the purpose of defining the term “supportive housing facility” in the Baltimore City Building Code; requiring a permit before any person may transfer ownership or operation of certain property in certain circumstances; updating use and occupancy classifications; and categorizing congregate living facilities as rental dwellings and requiring their licensing.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0426 0 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - M-R: Arts and Culture - $581,334OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - M-R: Arts and Culture - $581,334 For the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $581,334 to M-R: Arts and Culture - Service 824 (Events: Art: Culture: and Film), to provide funding for general operations; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0427 0 Baltimore Police Department - Trauma-Informed Care TrainingOrdinanceBaltimore Police Department - Trauma-Informed Care Training For the purpose of adding the Baltimore Police Department to the list of City agencies who are required to designate 2 agency staff members to participate in certain trauma-informed training and activities.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0428 0 Mayor’s Redistricting PlanOrdinanceMayor’s Redistricting Plan For the purpose of establishing the boundaries of the Council Districts for the election of members of the Baltimore City Council.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0429 0 South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District Management Authority - Board of DirectorsOrdinanceSouth Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District Management Authority - Board of Directors For the purpose of altering certain membership requirements for the Board of Directors for the South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District Management Authority; amending certain term limits for certain members of the Board of Directors; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0430 0 Rezoning - 2529 Georgetown RoadOrdinanceRezoning - 2529 Georgetown Road For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 2529 Georgetown Road (Block 7796, Lot 003), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-6 Zoning District to the I-1 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0187R 0 Informational Hearing - Theft of CarsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Theft of Cars For the purpose of inviting the Deputy Mayor of Public Safety and representatives from the Baltimore City Police Department, the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office, the Office of the Maryland Attorney General, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, and the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services to engage in a discussion with the City Council regarding the recent rise in auto thefts throughout Baltimore City, including a discussion of options to prevent or mitigate such occurrences.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0188R 0  City Council ResolutionRequest for Federal Action - Re-designating Temporary Protective Status for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Nepal, and Cameroon, and Instating the Designation for Guatemala For the purpose of requesting the Biden administration and U.S. Department of Homeland Security re-designate El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Nepal, and Cameroon for Temporary Protective Status (TPS), instate designation of TPS to Guatemala, and support initiatives that will keep immigrant families together so that our community members can live with dignity.Adopted  Action details Not available
23-0189R 0 Informational Hearing - Athletic Trainers in Baltimore City SchoolsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Athletic Trainers in Baltimore City Schools For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Baltimore City Public School System, the Board of School Commissioners, and the Office of the Comptroller to brief the City Council on the reported shortage of athletic trainers in Baltimore City Schools, including a discussion of progress on the settlement agreement reached in 2022 to hire additional athletic trainers to prevent injury to student athletes at City schools.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0190R 0 Informational Hearing - Baltimore City Schools - Payments to VendorsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Baltimore City Schools - Payments to Vendors For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Baltimore City Public School System, the Board of School Commissioners, and the Office of the Comptroller to brief the City Council on reported issues regarding payment of vendors by City schools, including a discussion of delayed and unremitted payments to past vendors and the current system for procurement and payment of vendors.Assigned  Action details Not available
23-0191R 0 Recognizing the Service of Sidney “Sid” GrossmanCity Council ResolutionRecognizing the Service of Sidney “Sid” Grossman For the purpose of recognizing Sidney “Sid” Grossman for his distinguished service to the City of Baltimore and his 90th birthday on September 22.Adopted  Action details Not available
23-0424 0 Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices - PenaltiesOrdinanceUnfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices - Penalties For the purpose of prohibiting unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices; establishing certain penalties; authorizing the City Solicitor to take certain action if there is reason to believe a person is engaging in certain practices; defining certain terms; and generally relating to penalties for unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices.Advanced to 3rd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
22-0286 0 Sale of Property - South Side Boston Street, South West Corner, and South Newkirk Street (Block 6587, Lot 008A); and South Side Boston Street, South East Corner, and South Newkirk Street (Block 6587A, Lot 016)OrdinanceSale of Property - South Side Boston Street, South West Corner, and South Newkirk Street (Block 6587, Lot 008A); and South Side Boston Street, South East Corner, and South Newkirk Street (Block 6587A, Lot 016) 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 properties located at South Side Boston Street, South West Corner, and South Newkirk Street (Block 6587, Lot 008A) and South Side Boston Street, South East Corner, and South Newkirk Street (Block 6587A, Lot 016) and are no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
23-0384 0 Sale of Property - 14 - 18 Light Street (7 East Redwood Street)OrdinanceSale of Property - 14 - 18 Light Street (7 East Redwood 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 14 - 18 Light Street (Block 0660, Lots 0001 and 003A), also known as 7 East Redwood Street, and is no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
23-0424 0 Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices - PenaltiesOrdinanceUnfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices - Penalties For the purpose of prohibiting unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices; establishing certain penalties; authorizing the City Solicitor to take certain action if there is reason to believe a person is engaging in certain practices; defining certain terms; and generally relating to penalties for unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
23-0354 0 Administrative Procedure Act - RevisionsOrdinanceAdministrative Procedure Act - Revisions For the purpose of clarifying the role of the City Administrator, the Department of Law, and the Department of Legislative Reference in reviewing proposed regulations prior to public notice and comment; revising certain provisions regarding the initial submission period for a proposed regulation; revising certain provisions regarding Agency noncompliance with the Administrative Procedure Act; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the role of the City Administrator, the Department of Law, and the Department of Legislative Reference in the review and approval of proposed regulations.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
23-0374 0 Sale of Property - 707 East 34th StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 707 East 34th 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 707 East 34th Street (Block 4053, Lot 076) 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
23-0388 0 Urban Renewal - Lauraville Business District - Amendment 1OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Lauraville Business District - Amendment 1 For the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for the Lauraville Business District to extend the life of the Plan; waiving certain content and procedural requirements; making the provisions of this Ordinance severable; providing for the application of this Ordinance in conjunction with certain other ordinances; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available