City of Baltimore

City Council

City Hall, Room 408

100 North Holliday Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Meeting Agenda - Final

Monday, September 18, 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

Pastor Amin Flowers, Life Church Ministries

Pledge of Allegiance

Showcase Baltimore

Davis Rosario, Board President, and Cindy Kleback, Board Secretary/Treasurer, of Latino Providers

Network

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

August 21, 2023

Communications from the Mayor

Bills Signed by the Mayor

June 26, 2023, August 21, 2023 and August 30, 2023

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

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

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

Executive Nominations

EA23-0210

Craig B. Jeter

Bureau Head - Solid Waste - Department of Public Works

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

EA23-0211

Anwar L. Young

Member - Fair Election Fund Commission - District 7

RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Bills Introduced

23-0425

Improving 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.

Sponsors:

Administration City Council, Odette Ramos

ORDINANCE

At the request of: Department of Housing and Community Development

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

23-0426

Supplementary 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.

Sponsors:

Administration City Council

ORDINANCE

At the request of: Department of Finance

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

23-0427

Baltimore 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.

Sponsors:

Zeke Cohen, John T. Bullock

ORDINANCE

PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

23-0428

Mayor’s Redistricting Plan

For the purpose of establishing the boundaries of the Council Districts for the

election of members of the Baltimore City Council.

Sponsors:

Administration City Council

ORDINANCE

At the request of: The Office of the Mayor

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

23-0429

South 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.

Sponsors:

Phylicia Porter, Eric T. Costello

ORDINANCE

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

23-0430

Rezoning - 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.

Sponsors:

Phylicia Porter

ORDINANCE

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolutions Introduced

23-0187R

Informational 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.

Sponsors:

Zeke Cohen

RESOLUTION

PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

23-0188R

Request 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.

Sponsors:

Odette Ramos

RESOLUTION

IMMEDIATE ADOPTION

23-0189R

Informational 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.

Sponsors:

Robert Stokes, Sr.

RESOLUTION

EDUCATION, WORKFORCE AND YOUTH COMMITTEE

23-0190R

Informational 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.

Sponsors:

Robert Stokes, Sr., John T. Bullock

RESOLUTION

EDUCATION, WORKFORCE AND YOUTH COMMITTEE

23-0191R

Recognizing 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.

Sponsors:

President Nicholas J. Mosby, John T. Bullock

RESOLUTION

IMMEDIATE ADOPTION

Consent Calendar

(See Section A at back of Agenda)

2R Second Reader

Rules and Legislative Oversight

23-0424

Unfair, 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.

Sponsors:

Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer

RECOMMEND FAVORABLE WITH AMENDMENTS

Ways and Means

22-0286

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)

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.

Sponsors:

City Council President (Office of the Comptroller)

RECOMMEND FAVORABLE WITH AMENDMENTS

23-0384

Sale 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.

Sponsors:

Eric T. Costello

RECOMMEND FAVORABLE

3R Third Reader

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

2nd to 3rd Reader)

23-0424

Unfair, 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.

Sponsors:

Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer

Third Reader (for final passage)

23-0354

Administrative 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.

Sponsors:

City Council President (Administration)

23-0374

Sale 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.

Sponsors:

Odette Ramos, City Council President (Administration)

23-0388

Urban 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.

Sponsors:

Ryan Dorsey

Committee Announcements

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