City of Baltimore

City Council

City Hall, Room 408

100 North Holliday Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Meeting Agenda - Final

Monday, June 12, 2023

5:00 PM

Du Burns Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall

Baltimore City Council

Nicholas J. Mosby, President of the Council - District 1: Zeke Cohen - District 2:

Danielle N. McCray - District 3: Ryan Dorsey - District 4: Mark Conway - District 5:

Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer - District 6: Sharon Green Middleton - District 7: James

Torrence - District 8: Kristerfer Burnett - District 9: John T. Bullock - District 10:

Phylicia Porter - District 11: Eric T. Costello - District 12: Robert Stokes, Sr. - District

13: Antonio Glover - District 14: Odette Ramos

Call to Order

Invocation

Reverend Darryl Gould, Sr., Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church

Pledge of Allegiance

Showcase Baltimore

Melissa "Missy" Martin, Founder of Stanley Snacks for School Kids

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

May 15, 2023 - Special Meeting

Communications from the Mayor

Executive Nominations

Corren Johnson

Director - Baltimore City Department of Transportation - District 8

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Claudia Freeland Jolin

Member - Planning Commission - District 14

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Max Grossfeld

Member - Baltimore City Wage Commission - District 12

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Chole Starcher

Member - Baltimore City Wage Commission - District 14

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

R. Anthony Mills

Office Administrator - Office of Water-Customer Advocacy and Appeals

- District 6

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

EA23-0203

EA23-0204

Faviola Donato-Galindo

Member - Baltimore Hispanic Commission - District 4

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

David A. Rosario

Member - Baltimore Hispanic Commission

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

EA23-0205

EA23-0206

Elizabeth A. Hafey

Member - Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals - District 1

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Michelle A. Goines

Member - Adult Public Guardianship Review Board

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Bills Introduced

23-0391

City Streets - Closing - A Portion of Boston Street

For the purpose of condemning and closing a portion of Boston Street, bounded

by the east side of Haven Street, the southernmost property line of 1201 South

Haven, LLC, the west side of Canton Railroad Right-of-Way, and the north side

of Boston Street, as shown on a plat numbered 307-A-22A, dated March 17,

2022, and filed in the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special

effective date.

Sponsors:

City Council President (Administration)

ORDINANCE

At the request of: Department of Transportation

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

23-0392

Sale of Property - A Portion of Boston 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 known as

the former bed of a portion of Boston Street, bounded by the east side of Haven

Street, the southernmost property line of 1201 South Haven, LLC, the west side

of Canton Railroad Right-of-Way, and the north side of Boston Street, and no

longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.

Sponsors:

23-0393

Sponsors:

23-0394

Sponsors:

City Council President (Administration)

ORDINANCE

At the request of: Department of Transportation

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Street Encroachment - 3424 Toone Street

For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the construction and

maintenance of a portion of a building projecting into the public right-of-way on

the west side of Baylis Street, on the property known as 3424 Toone Street; and

providing for a special effective date.

City Council President (Administration), Zeke Cohen

ORDINANCE

At the request of: Department of Transportation

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Street Encroachment - 229 East Montgomery Street

For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the construction and

maintenance of a portion of a building, projecting into the public right-of-way

on the east side of the property known as 229 East Montgomery Street; and

providing for a special effective date.

City Council President (Administration)

ORDINANCE

At the request of: Department of Transportation

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

23-0395

Sponsors:

23-0396

Air Rights - Closing - A Portion of Newkirk Street

For the purpose of condemning and closing the air rights area, extending over a

portion of the public right of way of Newkirk Street, as shown on a plat

numbered 337-A-29A, dated February 25, 2022, and filed in the Department of

Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.

City Council President (Administration)

ORDINANCE

At the request of: Department of Transportation

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

City Streets - Closing - A 20 Foot Alley and Two 10 Foot Alleys

For the purpose of condemning and closing a 20 foot alley and two 10 foot

alleys bounded by Park Heights Avenue, Woodland Avenue, Denmore Avenue,

and West Garrison Avenue, as shown on a plat numbered 317-A-28A dated

March 6, 2023, and filed in the Department of Transportation; and providing for

a special effective date.

Sponsors:

City Council President (Administration)

ORDINANCE

At the request of: Department of Transportation

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

23-0397

Rezoning - Western Side North Lehigh Street South West Corner Eager

Street and Western Side North Lehigh Street 52-7 Feet South of Eager

Street

For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as Western

Side North Lehigh Street South West Corner Eager Street (Block 6182, Lot

007), and Western Side North Lehigh Street 52-7 Feet South of Eager Street

(Block 6182, Lot 008), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the

R-4 Zoning District to the I-2 Zoning District; and providing for a special

effective date.

Sponsors:

Antonio Glover

ORDINANCE

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

23-0398

Study and Report - 2023 Baltimore City Food Climate

For the purpose of the Director of the Department of Planning and the

Commissioner of the Health Department to consult with Baltimore

Development Corporation and the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future

and to submit a report detailing the current state of food insecurity in Baltimore

City; and providing for a special effective date.

Sponsors:

23-0399

Sponsors:

James Torrence

ORDINANCE

PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Planned Unit Development - Amendment - Benhurst Park

For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 09-161; approving certain amendments

to the Development Plan of the Benhurst Park Planned Unit Development; and

providing for a special effective date.

Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer

ORDINANCE

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

23-0400

Port Covington Community Benefits District - Amendment - Boundaries

For the purpose of amending the boundaries of the Port Covington Community

Benefits District.

Sponsors:

Eric T. Costello

ORDINANCE

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

23-0401

Rezoning - 3433 Old Frederick Road

For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 3433 Old

Frederick Road (Block 2244A, Lot 023), as outlined in red on the

accompanying plat, from the R-5 Zoning District to the C-2 Zoning District; and

providing for a special effective date.

Sponsors:

23-0402

Sponsors:

23-0403

Kristerfer Burnett

ORDINANCE

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals - Consent Agenda - Establishment

For the purpose of requiring that the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals

establish a consent agenda at certain public hearings; establishing certain

standards for the consent agenda; and defining a certain related term.

Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer, Eric T. Costello

ORDINANCE

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3

Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1323 North

Caroline 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 1323 North Caroline Street (Block 1150, Lot 043), as

outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances from certain bulk

regulations (lot area size) and off-street parking requirements; and providing for

a special effective date.

Sponsors:

Robert Stokes, Sr.

ORDINANCE

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolutions Introduced

23-0176R

Informational Hearing - Implementation of the Kirwan Blueprint

For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Baltimore City Public

School System and the Board of School Commissioners to discuss how the

elements of the Kirwin Blueprint Implementation Plan are being incorporated

into the 7 strategic priorities of the Board of School Commissioners.

Sponsors:

James Torrence, Zeke Cohen, Sharon Green Middleton, Kristerfer Burnett, John T.

Bullock, Phylicia Porter, Odette Ramos, Mark Conway, Eric T. Costello

RESOLUTION

EDUCATION, WORKFORCE AND YOUTH COMMITTEE

Consent Calendar

(See Section A at back of Agenda)

2R Second Reader

Public Safety and Government Operations

23-0378

Unlawful 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.

Sponsors:

Kristerfer Burnett, John T. Bullock, Odette Ramos, James Torrence, Zeke Cohen,

Sharon Green Middleton

RECOMMEND FAVORABLE WITH AMENDMENTS

Ways and Means

22-0270

Sale of Property - 5545 Kennison Avenue

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

5545 Kennison Avenue (Block 8190; Lot 015) and is no longer needed for

public use; and providing for a special effective date.

Sponsors:

City Council President (Administration)

RECOMMEND FAVORABLE

23-0345

Salary - City Solicitor

For the purpose of establishing the salary of the City Solicitor; and providing for

a special effective date.

Sponsors:

City Council President (Administration)

RECOMMEND FAVORABLE

3R Third Reader

Third Reader (requires invocation of CC Rule 12-1 for same day advance from

2nd to 3rd Reader)

23-0378

Unlawful 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.

Sponsors:

Kristerfer Burnett, John T. Bullock, Odette Ramos, James Torrence, Zeke Cohen,

Sharon Green Middleton

Third Reader (for final passage)

21-0160

Building 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.

Sponsors:

Mark Conway, Ryan Dorsey, Phylicia Porter, John T. Bullock, Sharon Green Middleton,

Kristerfer Burnett, Zeke Cohen, Robert Stokes, Sr., Odette Ramos, Antonio Glover

21-0178

Tax Credits - Historic Properties - Definition of “Historic Property”

For the purpose of expanding the definition of “historic property” in City Code

Article 28, § 10-8.

Sponsors:

John T. Bullock, Sharon Green Middleton, Kristerfer Burnett, Zeke Cohen, James

Torrence

22-0255

Arson 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.

Sponsors:

Kristerfer Burnett, John T. Bullock, Odette Ramos, Danielle N. McCray, Sharon Green

Middleton, Phylicia Porter, James Torrence, Zeke Cohen, Ryan Dorsey

22-0325

Zoning - 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.

Sponsors:

Zeke Cohen

23-0359

Rezoning - 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.

Sponsors:

Eric T. Costello

Clearing of the Bill Status

Ordinances: 21-0074, 21-0176, 22-0188, 22-0210, 22-0241, 22-0245, 22-0251, 22-0253, 22-0275,

22-0288, 22-0294, 22-0295, 22-0297, 22-0301

Resolutions: 21-0004R, 21-0005R, 21-0027R, 21-0035R, 21-0055R, 21-0080R, 22-0088R, 22-0095R,

22-0099R, 22-0107R, 22-0108R, 22-0111R, 22-0112R, 22-0115R, 22-0117R, 22-0118R, 22-0130R,

22-0131R, 22-0134R, 22-0138R, 22-0143R, 22-0148R

Committee Announcements

Announcements

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 AT 5:00 P.M.

Adjournment

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