City of Baltimore  
City Council  
City Hall, Room 408  
100 North Holliday Street  
Baltimore, Maryland 21202  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
Monday, September 30, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Hall, 4th Floor, Du Burns Chambers  
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  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Showcase Baltimore  
Leonor Blum, Founder and Executive Director of Adelante Latina and Maura Romo, Program  
Coordinator  
Roll Call  
Approval of the Journal  
September 16, 2024  
Communications from the Mayor  
Executive Nominations  
Eric Jackson  
Member - Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission -  
District 10  
RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE  
Andre Turner  
Member - Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission -  
District 2  
RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE  
Robert A. Turner  
Member - Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission -  
Distinct 5  
RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE  
Letrice Gant  
Member - Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission -  
District 8  
RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE  
Anthony Francis  
Member - Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission -  
Distinct 9  
RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE  
Bills Introduced  
Ordinance 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.  
Sponsors:  
City Council President (Administration)  
ORDINANCE  
At the request of: Department of Legislative Reference  
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE  
City-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, prescribe,  
determine, provide for and approve the details, forms, documents or procedures  
in connection with such special obligation bonds and any other matters  
necessary or desirable in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and  
payment of such special obligation bonds; authorizing the Board of Finance to  
specify, prescribe, determine, provide for, and approve the method and sources  
of such pledge, the details, forms, documents, or procedures in connection with  
such pledge, and any other matters necessary or desirable in connection with  
such pledge; providing for a special effective date; providing that the City, in  
each fiscal year in which any such bonds are outstanding, use its best efforts to  
obtain the appropriation of the Tax Increment Revenues in the amounts and at  
the times specified in a trust agreement or agreements between the City and a  
bank or trust company appointed as trustee thereunder; and generally relating to  
the issuance and payment of special obligation bonds.  
Sponsors:  
City Council President (Administration)  
ORDINANCE  
At the request of: Department of Housing and Community Development  
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE  
City-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 payment of certain expenses  
and administrative costs related to the operation of the development district; and  
providing for a special effective date.  
Sponsors:  
City Council President (Administration)  
ORDINANCE  
At the request of: Department of Housing and Community Development  
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE  
Sale 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.  
Sponsors:  
City Council President (Administration)  
ORDINANCE  
At the request of: Baltimore Development Corporation  
WAYS AND MEANS  
City 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.  
Sponsors:  
Eric T. Costello  
ORDINANCE  
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE  
Rezoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
Eric T. Costello  
ORDINANCE  
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE  
Zoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
Mark Conway  
ORDINANCE  
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE  
Zoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
James Torrence  
ORDINANCE  
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE  
Resolutions Introduced  
Informational 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.  
Sponsors:  
Odette Ramos  
RESOLUTION  
RULES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE  
Reaffirming 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.  
Sponsors:  
Phylicia Porter  
RESOLUTION  
IMMEDIATE ADOPTION  
Consent Calendar  
(See Section A at back of Agenda)  
2R Second Reader  
Economic and Community Development  
Franchise - 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.  
Sponsors:  
City Council President (Administration)  
RECOMMEND FAVORABLE  
Zoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
John T. Bullock  
RECOMMEND FAVORABLE  
Zoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
John T. Bullock  
RECOMMEND FAVORABLE  
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 RW20-34429  
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.  
Sponsors:  
City Council President (Administration)  
RECOMMEND FAVORABLE WITH AMENDMENTS  
Partial 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.  
Sponsors:  
City Council President (Administration)  
RECOMMEND FAVORABLE WITH AMENDMENTS  
Zoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
John T. Bullock  
RECOMMEND FAVORABLE  
Zoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
John T. Bullock  
RECOMMEND FAVORABLE  
Informational 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”).  
Sponsors:  
Odette Ramos, Ryan Dorsey  
RECOMMEND FAVORABLE  
Approval 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.  
Sponsors:  
John T. Bullock  
RECOMMEND FAVORABLE  
Ways and Means  
In 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.  
Sponsors:  
Odette Ramos, James Torrence, Phylicia Porter, Zeke Cohen, Ryan Dorsey, Kristerfer  
Burnett, Antonio Glover, John T. Bullock  
RECOMMEND UNFAVORABLE  
Land 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.  
Sponsors:  
Odette Ramos, James Torrence, Phylicia Porter, John T. Bullock, Ryan Dorsey,  
Kristerfer Burnett, Zeke Cohen  
RECOMMEND UNFAVORABLE  
3R Third Reader  
Third Reader (for final passage)  
Prohibition - 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.  
Sponsors:  
Ryan Dorsey, Kristerfer Burnett, Odette Ramos  
Rezoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
John T. Bullock  
Rezoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
John T. Bullock  
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 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.  
Sponsors:  
John T. Bullock  
Mayor’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.  
Sponsors:  
Administration City Council  
Sale 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.  
Sponsors:  
City Council President (Administration)  
Repeal 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.  
Sponsors:  
City Council President (Administration)  
City 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.  
Sponsors:  
Odette Ramos  
Zoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
Robert Stokes, Sr.  
Rezoning - 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.  
Sponsors:  
Eric T. Costello  
Committee Announcements  
Announcements  
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