Baltimore public meetings in 2023

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is reviewing a charter amendment and new code article regarding the Baltimore City Police Department. Additionally, several supplemental appropriations are proposed to balance Fiscal Year 2023 budgets for various city departments.

• Charter Amendment 23-0445 regarding Baltimore City Police Department duties and the Commissioner role
• Public Safety item 23-0449 regarding police department code and civilian employee percentages
• $18,900,000 appropriation for Fire Department Emergency Medical Services
• $12,300,000 appropriation for Health Department Emergency Services
• $1,300,000 appropriation for Board of Elections

• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Board of Elections
  $1.3M
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR: Office of Cable and Communications
  $300,000
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Fire Department
  $18.9M
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Health Department
  $12.3M
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Law
  $1.9M
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Liquor License Board
  $300,000
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR: Office of Children and Family Success
  $400,000

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a legislative oversight hearing regarding the City's financial readiness for the Tech Hub Zone Initiative. The discussion focuses on maximizing opportunities presented by the Biden Administration.

• Legislative Oversight Hearing (LO23-0048) regarding the Tech Hub Zone Initiative

Committee of the Whole

The Department of Finance will present and discuss a projected structural imbalance for the City of Baltimore. The presentation will include the major drivers and causes of the approximately $100 million imbalance.

• Public hearing on a projected $100 million structural imbalance

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss two items regarding the Baltimore City Police Department. One item proposes a Charter Amendment to establish the objectives, powers, and duties of the department and its Commissioner. The second item involves creating a new article in the Baltimore City Code regarding public safety and police department operations.

• Charter Amendment 23-0445: Establishing roles and duties for the Police Commissioner and officers
• Public Safety Item 23-0449: Creating a new 'Police Department' article in the Baltimore City Code
• Public Safety Item 23-0449: Provisions for civilian employee percentages and police district redistricting
• Public Safety Item 23-0449: Provisions for collective bargaining and officer compensation

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a supplementary general fund appropriation of $581,334. This funding is intended for Arts and Culture operations, specifically for events, art, culture, and film services.

• Public hearing for $581,334 in Arts and Culture funding

• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - M-R: Arts and Culture
  $581,334

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering a procurement plan to convert the city fleet to zero-emission vehicles. The agenda also includes several zoning requests for residential conversions, property sales, and an urban renewal plan for Brooklyn-Curtis Bay.

• Procurement of zero-emission vehicles for the City fleet
• Conversion of single-family dwellings to multi-unit dwellings at 633 South Montford Avenue, 1613 Edmondson Avenue, 1046 Brantley Avenue, and 2127 McCulloh Street
• Renaming REACH! Partnership School Field to Senator Robert L. Dalton Stadium
• Closing of several alleys near Park Heights Avenue, Woodland Avenue, Denmore Avenue, and West Garrison Avenue
• Sale of property located at 3000 Highman Avenue

• Conversion of single-family dwelling to 3 dwelling units with parking variance
  633 South Montford Avenue · 3 units
• Modifications to research and development facility use definitions and standards
• Conversion of single-family dwelling to 2 dwelling units with bulk and parking variances
  1613 Edmondson Avenue · 2 units
• Rezone 301 South President Street from C-5-DE to C-5-DC
  301 South President Street
• Conversion of single-family dwelling to 2 dwelling units with bulk and parking variances
  1046 Brantley Avenue · 2 units
• High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit
• Zero-Emission Vehicles fleet procurement

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on Charter Amendment 23-0445. This proposal seeks to define the objectives, powers, and duties of the Baltimore City Police Department and the role of the Police Commissioner. If approved, the amendment would be submitted to city voters for adoption or rejection.

• Public hearing for Charter Amendment 23-0445 regarding Baltimore City Police Department
• Proposed establishment of the Police Commissioner's role, powers, and appointment process

Committee of the Whole

The City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Baltimore City Police Department. The proposal includes repealing Subtitle 16 of the Public Laws of Baltimore City and creating a new article in the City Code.

• Public hearing for item 23-0449 regarding the Baltimore City Police Department
• Proposal to create a new 'Police Department' article in the Baltimore City Code
• Provisions for civilian employee percentages and police district redistricting
• Provisions for collective bargaining and officer compensation

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several supplemental fund appropriations to balance fiscal year 2023 budgets for various city departments. The agenda also includes discussions on waste management plans, tree removal standards, and multiple zoning requests.

• $18,900,000 appropriation for Fire Department Emergency Medical Services
• $12,300,000 appropriation for Health Department Emergency Services
• $1,900,000 appropriation for Department of Public Works Waste Removal and Recycling
• Zoning conversion for 1014 Edmondson Avenue to 2 dwelling units
• Zoning conversion for 704 North Gilmor Street to 4 dwelling units

• The Solid Waste Management Plan for Baltimore - Repeal and Replace — introduced

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing for item 23-0449 regarding the Baltimore City Police Department. This proposal seeks to create a new article in the Baltimore City Code and repeal Subtitle 16 of the Public Laws of Baltimore City. It includes provisions for police district redistricting, civilian employee percentages, and collective bargaining.

• Public hearing for item 23-0449 (Police Department)
• Proposal to create a new 'Police Department' article in the Baltimore City Code
• Provisions for police district redistricting procedures
• Provisions for collective bargaining and negotiations regarding officer compensation

Committee of the Whole

The City Council is considering a charter amendment to define the objectives, powers, and duties of the Baltimore City Police Department. The proposal establishes the role of the Police Commissioner as the head of the department and outlines the appointment and confirmation process for that position.

• Charter Amendment 23-0445 regarding Baltimore City Police Department

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding the sale of city interests in 32 properties. These properties are located within the area formerly known as the Market Center Renewal Plan Area and are no longer needed for public use.

• Public hearing for the sale of 32 properties in the Market Center Renewal Plan Area

• Sale of Property - Market Center Renewal Plan Area - 32 Properties — approved
  Market Center Renewal Plan Area

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances regarding property conversions and a franchise for a 4-story bridgeway. The agenda also includes resolutions for informational hearings on school health clinics, medical waste, and deed fraud.

• Franchise for a 4-story superstructure/bridgeway near Greenmount Avenue and Brentwood Avenue
• $581,334 supplementary appropriation for Arts and Culture operations
• Zoning conversion of single-family dwellings to multiple units at 1022 West Lanvale Street and 1127 North Caroline Street
• Designation of the Home of the Friendless at 1313 Druid Hill Avenue as a historical landmark
• Resolution calling for a recall of Kia and Hyundai models vulnerable to theft

• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling to 2 dwelling units in R-8 zoning
  1022 West Lanvale Street · 2 units
• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling to 4 dwelling units in R-8 zoning
  1127 North Caroline Street · 4 units
• Franchise for 4-story superstructure spanning 10-foot alley
  2434 to 2444 Greenmount Avenue and 2439 to 2449 Brentwood Av

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review proposed changes to inclusionary housing regulations. The item includes requirements for residential projects to submit housing plans and updates to affordability requirements.

• Public hearing regarding 22-0195 Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City
• Proposed repeal of density bonuses and the Inclusionary Housing Offset Fund
• Requirement for the Department of Housing and Community Development to adopt an inclusionary housing manual

• Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City — introduced

Committee of the Whole

The City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed tax credit. The item includes establishing eligibility criteria, defining terms, and setting the amount of the tax credit.

• Public hearing for High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit (23-0369)

• High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit — introduced

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is reviewing several legislative items, including a charter amendment regarding mayoral vetoes and the establishment of the Office of CitiStat. The agenda also includes discussions on solid waste management plans, school board structure, and various street encroachments.

• Charter Amendment 23-0450 regarding mayoral veto override procedures
• Resolution 23-0196R condemning book bans in public schools and libraries
• Resolution 23-0197R recognizing National Apprenticeship Week (Nov 13-19)
• Resolution 23-0413 to adopt the Solid Waste Management Plan for 2024-2033
• Bill 23-0372 establishing the Office of CitiStat

• Street Encroachment - 3424 Toone Street
  3424 Toone Street
• Street Encroachment - 229 East Montgomery Street
  229 East Montgomery Street
• Rezoning - Western Side North Lehigh Street South West Corner Eager Street and Western Side North Lehigh Street 52-7 Fee
  Western Side North Lehigh Street South West Corner Eager Str
• Planned Unit Development - Amendment - Benhurst Park
  Benhurst Park

Baltimore City Council

The Council is considering several legislative items, including a new opportunity for tenants to purchase rental facilities. Other business includes various property sales, zoning changes, and updates to the Baltimore City Police Department structure.

• Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (22-0250)
• Sale of properties on South Side Boston Street
• Rezoning for 601 through 621 East Biddle Street and surrounding lots
• Sale of property at 707 East 34th Street
• Sale of property at 14 - 18 Light Street

• The Councilmember Mary Pat Clarke Opportunity to Purchase Act
• Sale of Property - South Side Boston Street, South West Corner, and South Newkirk Street
  South Side Boston Street, South West Corner, and South Newki
• Rezoning - 601 through 621 East Biddle Street, 1101 through 1129 Forrest Street, 602 East Chase Street, and 1110 Nursery
  601-621 E Biddle St, 1101-1129 Forrest St, 602 E Chase St, a
• Sale of Property - 707 East 34th Street
  707 East 34th Street
• Sale of Property - 14 - 18 Light Street (7 East Redwood Street)
  14 - 18 Light Street (7 East Redwood Street)
• Urban Renewal - Lauraville Business District - Amendment 1
  Lauraville Business District

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a legislative oversight hearing regarding the Complete Streets Ordinance. The Department of Transportation is requested to provide updates on ordinance progress and any completed or planned bike lane construction.

• Legislative Oversight Hearing: Complete Streets Ordinance (LO23-0044)

• Complete Streets Ordinance

Baltimore City Council

The Council is reviewing a plan to establish boundaries for City Council districts. The item will undergo a second reading in the Committee of the Whole and a third reading.

• Mayor’s Redistricting Plan (23-0428)

Committee of the Whole

The City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding the Mayor’s Redistricting Plan. This plan is intended to establish the boundaries for Baltimore City Council districts.

• Mayor’s Redistricting Plan (Public Hearing)

• Mayor’s Redistricting Plan

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering several new ordinances and resolutions, including the establishment of a Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. The agenda includes multiple rezoning requests, property sale authorizations, and an informational hearing regarding youth violence.

• Establishment of the Mayor’s Office of Imminer Affairs
• Sale of 32 properties in the Market Center Renewal Plan Area
• Zoning variance for a residential dwelling at 6706 Western Run Drive
• Rezoning of 2220 Reisterstown Road and 3500 West Forest Park Avenue
• Informational hearing on addressing youth violence in Baltimore City

• Side Yard Variance for Residential Expansion
  6709 Western Run Drive
• Rezone 2220 Reisterstown Road from C-2 to C-1
  2220 Reisterstown Road
• Rezone 3500 West Forest Park Avenue from C-1 to R-1
  3500 West Forest Park Avenue
• Conditional Use Conversion to 2 Dwelling Units with Variances
  1613 Edmondson Avenue · 2 units

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding item 23-0428. This plan aims to establish boundaries for Baltimore City Council districts for upcoming elections.

• Public hearing for the Mayor’s Redistricting Plan (item 23-0428)

• Mayor’s Redistricting Plan

Ways and Means

The City Council's Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing for item 21-0159. This item concerns the conversion of the City fleet to zero-emission vehicles and related procurement rules.

• Public hearing: Procurement of Zero-Emission Vehicles (21-0159)

• Procurement - Zero-Emission Vehicles

Baltimore City Council

The council will vote on a $581,334 appropriation for arts and culture operations. Members will also consider confirming the new Police Commissioner and Fire Chief. Additionally, several new zoning proposals and urban renewal plans are scheduled for introduction.

• $581,334 appropriation for Arts and Culture operations
• Confirmation of Richard J. Worley, Jr. as Police Commissioner
• Confirmation of James W. Wallace as Fire Chief
• Reauthorization of the Minority and Women’s Business Program
• Proposed 171-unit residential-care facility at 201 Homeland Avenue

• Conditional Use Parking Lot - 3618 and 3620 Elm Avenue
  3618 and 3620 Elm Avenue
• Rezoning - 3301 Saint Paul Street and 3311 through 3327 Saint Paul Street
  3301 Saint Paul Street and 3311 through 3327 Saint Paul Stre
• Planned Unit Development - Amendment - North Charles Village
  North Charles Village
• Planned Unit Development - Repeal and Replace - North Charles Village
  North Charles Village
• Zoning Code - Modifications
• Conditional Use - Residential-Care Facility (Age-Restricted) - 201 Homeland Avenue
  201 Homeland Avenue · 171 units
• Zoning - Use Regulation - Residential-Care Facilities (Age-Restricted)
• RPP Area 48 (Riverside) - Revisions

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding the Mayor’s Redistricting Plan. This plan is intended to establish the boundaries for Baltimore City Council districts for upcoming elections.

• Public hearing for the Mayor’s Redistricting Plan (23-0428)

• Mayor’s Redistricting Plan — introduced

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a supplementary appropriation of $581,334. This funding is intended for the general operations of Arts and Culture Service 824, covering events, art, culture, and film.

• $581,334 appropriation for Arts and Culture - Service 824 (Events: Art: Culture: and Film)

• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - M-R: Arts and Culture
  $581,334

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding the Mayor’s Redistricting Plan. This plan is intended to establish the boundaries for Baltimore City Council districts for future elections.

• Public hearing for the Mayor’s Redistricting Plan (23-0428)

• Mayor’s Redistricting Plan — deferred

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding a supplementary general fund operating appropriation. The funds are intended for M-R: Arts and Culture - Service 824 to provide funding for general operations.

• Public hearing for $581,334 in arts and culture funding

• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - M-R: Arts and Culture — approved
  $581,334

Baltimore City Council

The Council will review the Mayor's plan to establish new boundaries for Council Districts. Other items include an appropriation of $581,334 for arts and culture and discussions on auto thefts. New requirements for 'cool roofs' on certain buildings are also under consideration.

• Mayor’s Redistricting Plan to establish new Council District boundaries
• $581,334 appropriation for Arts and Culture operations
• Rezoning of 600 North Paca Street from OS to R-8 Zoning District
• New 'cool roof' requirements for certain new constructions
• Expansion of discrimination protections regarding HIV/AIDS status

• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 2 dwelling units with bulk and parking variances
  466 Hornel Street · 2 units
• Rezone 600 North Paca Street from OS to R-8
  600 North Paca Street
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Arts and Culture
  $581,334

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will examine the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services role in processing payments to housing providers. The discussion includes considering measures to improve the system to protect tenants from eviction proceedings.

• Legislative Oversight LO23-0042: Mayor's Office of Homeless Services payment processing

The Committee of the Whole conducted a legislative oversight hearing regarding the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services. The session focused on how payments to housing providers are processed to prevent tenant evictions. No votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Held legislative oversight hearing LO23-0042 regarding Mayor's Office of Homeless Services payment processing

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the sale of two property lots located at the corners of South Side Boston Street and South Newkirk Street. The proposal seeks to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell these interests via public or private sale because they are no longer needed for public use.

• Public hearing for sale of Block 6587, Lot 008A (South Side Boston Street and South Newkirk Street)
• Public hearing for sale of Block 6587A, Lot 016 (South Side Boston Street and South Newkirk Street)

The committee voted to favorably recommend Ordinance 22-0286 with an amendment. This ordinance authorizes the Mayor and City Council to sell two properties no longer needed for public use.

• Recommended Favorably with Amendment the sale of properties at South Side Boston Street and South Newkirk Street (Block 6587, Lot 008A and Block 6587A, Lot 016) (5-0)

• Sale of Property - South Side Boston Street and South Newkirk Street
  South Side Boston Street, South West Corner, and South Newki

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the authorization to sell property at 14 - 18 Light Street, also known as 7 East Redwood Street. The proposal seeks to allow the Mayor and City Council to sell the city's interest in the property via public or private sale because it is no longer needed for public use.

• Public hearing for the sale of 14 - 18 Light Street (7 East Redwood Street)

The committee reviewed Ordinance 23-0384 regarding the sale of city-owned property located at 14-18 Light Street (also known as 7 East Redwood Street). The committee voted to recommend the ordinance favorably, authorizing the Mayor and City Council to sell the property as it is no longer needed for public use.

• Recommended Favorably Ordinance 23-0384 to sell property at 14-18 Light Street (5-0)

• Sale of Property - 14 - 18 Light Street (7 East Redwood Street) — approved
  14 - 18 Light Street (7 East Redwood Street)

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is reviewing several large capital appropriations for city infrastructure, including HVAC upgrades and information technology. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning requests, property sales, and the creation of a new Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission.

• $16,600,000 appropriation for Abel Wolman Municipal Building HVAC and fire protection
• $11,000,000 appropriation for the Department of Housing and Community Development Vacants Initiative
• Rezoning of 810 Leadenhall Street from IMU-1 to TOD-4
• Rezoning of 1419 to 1431 Bank Street and 409 South Spring Street to C-2
• Designation of Truck House No. 5 (Oliver Community Firehouse) as a historical landmark

• Truck House No. 5 (Oliver Community Firehouse) Historical Landmark Designation
  1220 E. Oliver St.
• Sale of Property - 1101 Winston Avenue
  1101 Winston Avenue
• Rezoning - 810 Leadenhall Street
  810 Leadenhall Street
• Rezoning - 1419 to 1431 Bank Street and 409 South Spring Street
  1419 to 1431 Bank Street and 409 South Spring Street
• DHCD Vacants Initiative Appropriation
  $11.0M
• Mayor’s Office of IT Enterprise IT Infrastructure Appropriation
  $1.2M
• Mayor’s Office of IT Infrastructure Platforms Upgrade Appropriation
  $1.8M
• Mayor’s Office of IT Application Integration Appropriation
  $1.0M

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the coordination of logistics for Artscape scheduled for September 22-24, 2023. The committee will hear from representatives from the Mayor's Office, Department of Transportation, Baltimore Police Department, and the Office of Emergency Management.

• Public hearing regarding Artscape logistics (September 22-24, 2023)

The committee held a scheduled public hearing regarding the coordination of logistics for Artscape for the weekend of September 22-24, 2023. The hearing was called to recess before any decisions were recorded.

• Hearing on Artscape Logistics (LO23-0040) called to recess

Ways and Means

The City Council is considering a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned property. This item seeks to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell all interest in the property located at 707 East 34th Street.

• Public hearing for the sale of property at 707 East 34th Street (Block 4053, Lot 076)

The committee recommended the favorable sale of city property located at 707 East 34th Street. The property was identified as no longer needed for public use.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 23-0374 to sell property at 707 East 34th Street (5-0)

• Sale of Property - 707 East 34th Street — approved
  707 East 34th Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding the Port Covington Community Benefits District. The agenda includes a proposal to amend the district's boundaries.

• Public hearing for amending Port Covington Community Benefits District boundaries
• Sponsor: Eric T. Costello

The committee reviewed Ordinance 23-0400 regarding the amendment of boundaries for the Port Covington Community Benefits District. The committee voted to recommend the ordinance favorably.

• Recommended Ordinance 23-0400 (Port Covington Community Benefits District boundary amendment) favorably (5-0)

• Port Covington Community Benefits District - Amendment - Boundaries — approved
  Port Covington Community Benefits District

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is considering several transit-oriented development designations for Reisterstown Plaza, Penn Station, Penn North, and North Avenue. The agenda also includes discussions on summer pool closures, special event permitting, and various zoning changes.

• Transit-Oriented Development designations for Reisterstown Plaza, Penn Station, Penn North, and North Avenue
• Rezoning of 6311 Eastern Avenue from I-2 to C-2
• Rezoning of 205-209 East Cold Spring Lane from R-1-C to EC-2
• Renaming the Hanlon Park playground to Ruby K. Couch Playground
• Informational hearing regarding Summer 2023 Baltimore City Pool Closures

• Transit-Oriented Development - Reisterstown Plaza — introduced
  Reisterstown Plaza Metro Subway Link Station area
• Transit-Oriented Development - Penn Station — introduced
  Baltimore Penn Station area
• Transit-Oriented Development - Penn North — introduced
  Penn North Metro Subway Link Station area
• Transit-Oriented Development - North Avenue — introduced
  North Avenue Light Rail Link Station area
• Rezoning - 6311 Eastern Avenue — introduced
  63 311 Eastern Avenue
• Rezoning - 205-209 East Cold Spring Lane — introduced
  205-209 East Cold Spring Lane

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold an informational hearing regarding the status of an 88-acre revitalization project in East Baltimore. The hearing includes a discussion of an upcoming forensic audit for East Baltimore Development Incorporated (EBDI).

• Informational Hearing: East Baltimore Development Incorporated Audit

• Informational Hearing - East Baltimore Development Incorporated Audit
  88 ac

Baltimore City Council

The Council is considering the Fiscal Year 2024 ordinance of estimates and annual property tax. The agenda also includes several historical landmark designations and zoning changes for residential properties.

• Landmark designation for Engine Company 14 Firehouse at 1908 Hollins Street
• Zoning change to convert a single-family unit to two units at 1801 Hollins Street
• FY 2024 operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners
• Authorization to sell city property at 5545 Kennison Avenue
• Transit-oriented development designations for Penn North and North Avenue

• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 2 dwelling units with bulk and parking variances
  1801 Hollins Street · 2 units
• Support State Transit-Oriented Development designation for Penn North area
  Penn North Metro Subway Link Station area
• Support State Transit-Oriented Development designation for North Avenue area
  North Avenue Light Rail Link Station area

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is considering several ordinances regarding residential conversions and zoning processes. The agenda also includes resolutions for transit-oriented development designations and an informational hearing on gas regulator installations.

• Residential Permit Parking Area 50 for Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello
• Conversion of 1046 Brantley Avenue to 2 dwelling units
• Conversion of 2127 McCulloh Street to 3 dwelling units
• Transit-Oriented Development designations for Reisterstown Plaza, Penn Station, Penn North, and North Avenue
• Informational hearing on residential gas regulator installation locations

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to vote on several financial items for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. These include the city-wide ordinance of estimates, annual property tax settings, and the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

• Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year 2024
• Annual Property Tax for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
• Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for Fiscal Year 2024

The committee recommended favorable action on the FY2024 Ordinance of Estimates and the annual property tax. It also recommended favorable action for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners' FY2024 operating budget.

• Recommended Ordinance 23-0381 (FY2024 Ordinance of Estimates) favorably with amendments (6-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 23-0382 (FY2024 Annual Property Tax) favorably (6-0)
• Recommended Resolution 23-0383 (FY2024 Board of School Commissioners Operating Budget) favorably (6-0)

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several items related to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This includes ordinances for city agency appropriations, the school board operating budget, and annual property tax settings. The council will also consider resolutions regarding funding reductions and money reallocation.

• Funding reduction for Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (Resolution 23-0177R)
• Reallocation of monies in the Ordinance of Estimates for FY 2024 (Resolution 23-0178R)
• City agency appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 (Council Bill 23-0381)
• Annual Property Tax settings for Fiscal Year 2024 (Council Bill 23-0382)
• Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (Council Bill 23-0383)

• Reduction to the Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 - Baltimore Office of Promotion and the — introduced
• Amendments to the Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 — introduced
• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
• Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2024
• Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is conducting a second special meeting to review several third-reader items. These include the ordinance of estimates for fiscal year 2024, annual property tax settings, and the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

• Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024
• Annual Property Tax for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
• Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for Fiscal Year 2024

• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several legislative items including rezoning requests, street closures, and property sales. The agenda also includes executive nominations for various city departments and commissions.

• Closing and selling a portion of Boston Street near Haven Street
• Rezoning properties on North Lehigh Street from R-4 to I-2
• Rezoning 3433 Old Frederick Road from R-5 to C-2
• Permitting the conversion of 1323 North Caroline Street to three dwelling units
• Proposed ordinance regarding arson offender registration requirements

• City Streets - Closing - A Portion of Boston Street — introduced
  Portion of Boston Street, bounded by the east side of Haven
• Sale of Property - A Portion of Boston Street — introduced
  Former bed of a portion of Boston Street, bounded by the eas
• Street Encroachment - 3424 Toone Street — introduced
  3424 Toone Street
• Street Encroachment - 229 East Montgomery Street — introduced
  229 East Montgomery Street
• Air Rights - Closing - A Portion of Newkirk Street — introduced
  Portion of Newkirk Street
• City Streets - Closing - A 20 Foot Alley and Two 10 Foot Alleys — introduced
  Alley bounded by Park Heights Avenue, Woodland Avenue, Denmo
• Rezoning - Western Side North Lehigh Street South West Corner Eager Street and Western Side North Lehigh Street 52-7 Fee — introduced
  Block 6182, Lot 007 and Block 6182, Lot 008 (Western Side No

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. These sessions cover estimated appropriations for agency operating programs and capital projects. Scheduled departments include Health, Planning, and Police.

• FY2024 budget hearings for Health Department
• FY2024 budget hearings for Police Department
• FY2024 budget hearings for Planning
• FY2024 budget hearings for DGS
• FY2024 budget hearings for Office of Employment Development

The committee held budget hearings for several city agencies, including the Police Department and Health Department. The public hearing for the FY2024 Ordinance of Estimates was recessed and will reconvene at a later date.

• Recessed public hearing for 23-0381 Ordinance of Estimates for FY2024

• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 — deferred

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024 Ordinance of Estimates. This day of hearings includes budget discussions for several city agencies including the Office of Children & Family Success and the Sheriff's Office.

• Budget hearings for FY2024 Ordinance of Estimates (23-0381)
• Office of Children & Family Success budget hearing
• Office of Homeless Services budget hearing
• Board of Municipal & Zoning Appeals budget hearing
• Housing & Community Development budget hearing

The committee held budget hearings for several city agencies, including the Sheriff's Office and Housing & Community Development. No substantive decisions were recorded; the hearing was called to recess and scheduled to reconvene on June 6, 2023.

• Recessed FY2024 Ordinance of Estimates hearings to June 6, 2023

• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 — continued

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024 Ordinance of Estimates. This session focuses on budget appropriations for several city agencies including Recreation and Parks and the Comptroller's Office.

• Budget Hearings FY2024 (Ordinance of Estimates)
• Recreation and Parks budget hearing
• Comptroller's Office budget hearing
• Environmental Control Board budget hearing
• Office of Equity & Civil Rights budget hearing

The committee held budget hearings for several city agencies, including Recreation and Parks and the Comptroller's Office. No final decisions were recorded as the hearing recessed to reconvene on June 5, 2023.

• Recessed FY2024 Ordinance of Estimates hearings to June 5, 2023

• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 — deferred

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024 Ordinance of Estimates. This day of hearings includes budget reviews for several city agencies including the Enoch Pratt Free Library and Baltimore City Public Schools.

• Budget Hearings FY2024 (23-0381)
• Liquor License Commissioners hearing
• Convention Center hearing
• Parking Authority hearing
• Office of the Inspector General hearing

The committee held budget hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024 Ordinance of Estimates. No final decisions were recorded as the hearing was called to recess to reconvene on June 2, 2023.

• Recessed FY2024 budget hearings to reconvene June 2, 2023

• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 — deferred

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the estimated operating budget needed for Baltimore City Public Schools for fiscal year 2024. The item includes provisions for certifying the approved budget to the State Superintendent of Schools.

• Public hearing: Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (FY2024)

The committee held a public hearing regarding the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for Fiscal Year 2024. The hearing was recessed and will reconvene at a later date. No final decision was made on the budget.

• Recessed hearing on 23-0383 Operating Budget for Baltimore City School Commissioners

• Operating Budget for Baltimore City School Commissioners (FY 2024) — deferred

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024 Ordinance of Estimates. This day of hearings includes agency presentations from the Finance Department, Law Department, and DPW among others.

• Budget Hearings FY2024 (Ordinance of Estimates)
• Agency hearings for BDC, BBMR, Finance Department, Law Department, Minority & Women Owned Small Business Development, BCIT, Broadband Digital Equity, Chief Data Officer, and DPW

The committee held budget hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024 Ordinance of Estimates. No final decisions were recorded as the hearing was called to recess to reconvene on June 1, 2023.

• Recessed FY2024 Budget Hearings (23-0381) to reconvene June 1, 2023

• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 — continued

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the salary for the City Solicitor. The item also addresses providing for a special effective date.

• Public hearing on City Solicitor salary (Item 23-0345)

The committee reviewed Ordinance 23-0345 regarding the establishment of the City Solicitor's salary and a special effective date. The committee voted to recommend the ordinance favorably.

• Recommended Ordinance 23-0345 (Salary - City Solicitor) favorably (7-0)

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024 Ordinance of Estimates. This day of hearings covers the capital budget and several city agencies including Visit Baltimore, ARPA, and the Fire Department.

• FY2024 Ordinance of Estimates (23-0381)
• Capital Budget hearings
• Visit Baltimore budget hearing
• ARPA budget hearing
• Fire Department/Office of Emergency Management budget hearing

The committee held the first day of budget hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024 Ordinance of Estimates. The hearing was recessed and scheduled to reconvene on May 31, 2023. No final decisions were recorded.

• Recessed FY2024 budget hearings to reconvene May 31, 2023

• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 — continued

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the annual property tax for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. This item includes setting the semiannual payment service charge for that period.

• Public hearing for Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2024 (Item 23-0382)

The committee convened for 'Tax Payers Night' to hold a public hearing regarding the Annual Property Tax for Fiscal Year 2024. The hearing was subsequently recessed. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Recessed public hearing for 23-0382 Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2024

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the city budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This ordinance outlines estimated appropriations required for city agency operating programs and capital projects.

• Public hearing for Ordinance of Estimates for FY 2024 (23-0381)

The committee held a public hearing regarding the Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024. The hearing was recessed and is scheduled to reconvene on May 30, 2023. No final decisions were recorded.

• Recessed public hearing on 23-0381 Ordinance of Estimates for FY 2024

• Ordinance of Estimates for FY 2024 - BBMR — deferred

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for fiscal year 2024. The item includes provisions for certifying the approved budget to the State Superintendent of Schools.

• Public hearing for BCPSS Operating Budget FY24 (23-0383)

The committee held a public hearing regarding the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The hearing was recessed and is scheduled to reconvene on June 1, 2023. No final decision was made during this session.

• Recessed hearing on FY24 Board of School Commissioners operating budget (23-0383)

• Operating Budget for Board of School Commissioners FY24 - BCPSS — deferred

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of property located at 5545 Kennison Avenue. The item seeks authorization to sell the city's interest in the property because it is no longer needed for public use.

• Public hearing for the sale of 5545 Kennison Avenue

The committee reviewed Ordinance 22-0270 regarding the sale of city-owned property. The committee voted to recommend the ordinance favorably.

• Recommended Ordinance 22-0270 to authorize the sale of 5545 Kennison Avenue (5-0)

• Sale of Property - 5545 Kennison Avenue — approved
  5545 Kennison Avenue

Baltimore City Council

The council is reviewing ordinances for the 2024 fiscal year budget and annual property tax. The agenda also includes proposals for transit-oriented development at Reisterstown Plaza and Penn Station. Additionally, the council will vote on creating a Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission.

• Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year 2024
• Annual Property Tax for Fiscal Year 2024
• Landmark designation for 1313 Druid Hill Avenue
• Sale of property at 14-18 Light Street
• Creation of the Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission

• Sale of Property - 14 - 18 Light Street (7 East Redwood Street)
  14 - 18 Light Street (7 East Redwood Street)
• Designate Home of the Friendless as historical landmark
  1313 Druid Hill Avenue
• Urban Renewal - Lauraville Business District - Amendment 1
  Lauraville Business District
• Transit-Oriented Development - Reisterstown Plaza
  Reisterstown Plaza Metro Subway Link Station area
• Transit-Oriented Development - Penn Station
  Baltimore Penn Station area

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a work session regarding proposed changes to inclusionary housing regulations. The item includes amending affordability requirements, changing duties for the Inclusionary Housing Board, and requiring residential projects to submit inclusionary housing plans.

• Proposed revisions to inclusionary housing terms and policy statements
• Requirement for the Department of Housing and Community Development Commissioner to adopt an inclusionary housing manual
• Amendment of Inclusionary Housing Board duties
• Repeal of off-site substitutions, the Inclusionary Housing Offset Fund, and density bonuses
• Establishment of certain penalties regarding inclusionary housing

The committee held a work session to discuss bill 22-0195 regarding Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the proposal.

• Held work session for bill 22-0195 (Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City)

• Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City

Committee of the Whole

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the establishment of a High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit. The proposed legislation includes eligibility criteria, the amount of the tax credit, and requirements for an annual report.

• Public hearing for 23-0369 High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit

The committee held a scheduled public hearing regarding the High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the matter.

• Held public hearing for Bill 23-0369 (High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit)

• High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding the Real Property Tax Credit for Energy Conservation Devices. The proposed action involves amending the existing credit and providing a special effective date.

• Public hearing: Real Property Tax Credit for Energy Conservation Devices

The committee reviewed Ordinance 23-0368 regarding the real property tax credit for energy conservation devices. The committee voted to recommend the ordinance favorably.

• Recommended Ordinance 23-0368 (Real Property Tax Credit for Energy Conservation Devices) favorably (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold an informational hearing regarding current vacancies in executive leadership positions. The discussion includes the impact of these vacancies on city operations and service delivery, as well as reliance on interim or acting executives.

• Informational Hearing: Executive Leadership - Vacancies (23-0152R)

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss a resolution (23-0152R) for an informational hearing on vacancies in executive leadership across city agencies. The hearing was scheduled but no decisions were made; the meeting was recessed and adjourned without any votes or actions.

• Scheduled informational hearing on executive leadership vacancies (no vote taken)
• Meeting recessed and adjourned without further action

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will host a budget briefing regarding city and school finances. The Director of the Bureau of Budget and Management Research and the Director for the Baltimore City Public School System will compare actual finances against budget projections.

• Budget briefing on City and BCPSS finances

The committee convened for a budget briefing regarding Legislative Oversight LO21-0003. The session was intended for the Bureau of Budget and Management Research and the Baltimore City Public School System to provide financial comparisons against budget projections. The hearing was called to recess.

• Called budget briefing for LO21-0003 to recess

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding City Code Article 28, § 10-8. The discussion focuses on changing the definition of 'historic property' for tax credit purposes.

• Public hearing: Definition of 'Historic Property' for tax credits (21-0178)

The committee voted 5-0 to recommend favorably with amendment Ordinance 21-0178, which expands the definition of 'historic property' in the City Code. One member was absent.

• Recommended favorably with amendment Ordinance 21-0178, expanding definition of 'historic property' (5-0)

• Tax Credits - Historic Properties - Definition of “Historic Property” — introduced

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is reviewing numerous supplementary general fund operating appropriations for several city departments. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning, property sales, and new regulations regarding surveillance and facial recognition technology.

• Zoning: Conversion of a single-family dwelling to 3 units at 867 Hollins Street
• Health Department appropriations: $32,000,000 for Emergency Services and $1,500,000 for Clinical Services
• Department of General Services appropriations: $8,400,000 for Facilities Management
• Ordinance: Creating a Community Advisory Commission on Surveillance technology
• Ordinance: Regulating the use of facial recognition technology

• Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District
  867 Hollins Street · 3 units
• Franchise - Underground Snow Melt System
  Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Waterfront Management District and Waterfront Management Authority - Renewal Through April 23, 2027

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will host an informational hearing regarding the current rental licensing process for residential properties. The discussion will include problems within the existing system and potential improvements.

• Informational Hearing: Residential Rental Licensing (22-0124R)

The committee held an informational hearing regarding the residential rental licensing process. The hearing was called to recess; no substantive decisions were recorded.

• Recessed informational hearing on Residential Rental Licensing (22-0124R)

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several large capital appropriations, including $16.6 million for the Abel Wolman Municipal Building. The agenda also includes a proposed ordinance for real property tax installment plans and various zoning changes. Additionally, the council will consider executive nominations for several city boards.

• $16,600,000 appropriation for HVAC and fire protection at Abel Wolman Municipal Building
• $11,000,000 appropriation for the Department of Housing and Community Development Vacants Initiative
• Rezoning 1419 to 1431 Bank Street and 409 South Spring Street to C-2 district
• Ordinance authorizing monthly installment plans for certain real property tax arrears
• Historical landmark designation for Truck House No. 5 (Oliver Community Firehouse)

• Landmark List - Truck House No. 5 (Oliver Community Firehouse)
  1220 E. Oliver St.
• Rezoning - 1419 to 1431 Bank Street and 409 South Spring Street
  1419 to 1431 Bank Street and 409 South Spring Street
• Sale of Property - 1101 Winston Avenue
  1101 Winston Avenue
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development - $11,000,000 (Vacant
  $11.0M
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology - $1,250,000 (Enterprise
  $1.2M
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Information Technology - $1,750,000 (Infrastructure
  $1.8M
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Information Technology - $1,000,000 (Upgrade Applic
  $1.0M

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold an informational hearing regarding current vacancies in executive leadership positions. The discussion includes the impact of these vacancies on city operations and service delivery, as well as plans for filling roles currently held by interim or acting executives.

• Informational Hearing: Executive Leadership - Vacancies (23-0152R)

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold an informational hearing regarding the current rental licensing process for residential properties. The discussion includes potential problems in the current system and proposed improvements.

• Informational Hearing: Residential Rental Licensing (22-0124R)

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding an $11,000,000 capital appropriation for the Department of Housing and Community Development. This funding is intended for the Vacants Initiative (PRJ002439).

• $11,000,000 capital appropriation for the Department of Housing and Community Development's Vacants Initiative

The committee recommended favorable action on Ordinance 23-0331. This would provide a $11 million Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation to the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Vacants Initiative.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 23-0331 for $11M Vacants Initiative funding (6-0)

• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development - Vacants Initiative
  $11.0M

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a supplementary general fund capital appropriation. The funds are intended for enterprise information technology infrastructure under PRJ001617.

• Public hearing for $1,250,000.00 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation
• Funding for Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology - PRJ001617 (914017 Enterprise IT Infrastructure)

The committee recommended favorable action on Ordinance 23-0335. This provides a supplementary capital appropriation for the Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 23-0335 for $1,250,000 IT infrastructure funding (6-0)

• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology
  $1.2M

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding a supplementary general fund capital appropriation. The funds are intended to refresh and upgrade infrastructure platforms that have reached the end of their useful lives.

• Public hearing for $1,750,000.00 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation
• Infrastructure platform refresh/upgrades for Mayor’s Office of Information Technology

The committee recommended favorable action on Ordinance 23-0336. This would provide a $1,750,000 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation to the Mayor’s Office of Information Technology.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 23-0336 for $1,750,000 IT infrastructure refresh (6-0)

• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Information Technology — introduced
  $1.8M

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a $1,000,000 capital appropriation. This funding is intended for the Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology to upgrade application integration and infrastructure.

• $1,000,000 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation for IT upgrades

The committee favorably recommended a supplementary general fund capital appropriation of $1,000,000 for the Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology. The funds are designated for upgrading application integration and infrastructure.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 23-0237 for $1,000,000 IT appropriation (6-0)

• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology
  $1.0M

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding a supplementary capital appropriation. The funds are intended for the Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology to replace CitiWatch cameras.

• Public hearing for $500,000.00 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation
• Funding for Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology - PRJ002405 (912072 117-072 CitiWatch Replacement Camera Cycle)

The committee favorably recommended a supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation of $500,000 for the Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology. The funds are designated for the CitiWatch Replacement Camera Cycle (PRJ002405).

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 23-0238 for $500,000 CitiWatch camera replacement funding (6-0)

• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology (CitiWatch Replacement C
  $500,000

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a supplementary general fund capital appropriation. The funds are designated for the Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology to upgrade citywide cyber security systems.

• Public hearing for $500,000.00 in supplemental funding for Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology
• Cyber security systems upgrade (PRJ002417)

The committee recommended favorable action on Ordinance 23-0339. This provides a $500,000 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation to the Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology for cyber security systems upgrades.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 23-0339 for $500,000 cyber security funding (6-0)

• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Information and Technology
  $500,000

Ways and Means

The City Council is considering a supplementary general fund capital appropriation for the Department of General Services. The funds are intended to upgrade HVAC and fire protection systems at the Abel Wolman Municipal Building.

• Public hearing for $16,600,000.00 supplemental appropriation to Department of General Services
• HVAC and fire protection upgrades at Abel Wolman Municipal Building (PRJ000528)

The committee recommended favorable action on Ordinance 23-0341. This provides a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation of $16,600,000 to the Department of General Services.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 23-0341 for $16.6M HVAC and fire protection upgrades at Abel Wolman Municipal Building (6-0)

• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of General Services (Abel Wolman HVAC and Fire Protection)
  Abel Wolman Municipal Building · $16.6M

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a supplementary general fund capital appropriation. The funding is intended for the Department of General Services to upgrade the HVAC system at City Hall.

• Public hearing for $500,000.00 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation
• City Hall HVAC upgrade (PRJ002749)

The committee recommended favorable action on Ordinance 23-0342. This would provide a $500,000 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation to the Department of General Services for City Hall HVAC upgrades.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 23-0342 for $500,000 City Hall HVAC funding (6-0)

• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of General Services (City Hall HVAC)
  100 North Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD · $500,000

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a supplementary general fund operating appropriation. The proposal seeks to provide $660,000 to the Department of General Services - Service 731 (Facilities Management) for Fiscal Year 2022 expenses.

• $660,000 supplementary appropriation for Department of General Services - Service 731

The committee recommended favorable action on Ordinance 23-0355. This provides a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation to the Department of General Services for Fiscal Year 2022 expenses.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 23-0355 for $660,000 appropriation to Department of General Services (6-0)

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned property located at 1101 Winston Avenue. The proposal seeks to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell all city interest in the lot because it is no longer needed for public use.

• Public hearing for sale of property at 1101 Winston Avenue (Block 5188; Lot 004)

The committee reviewed a proposal to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell the city's interest in the property at 1101 Winston Avenue. The committee voted to recommend the ordinance favorably.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 22-0271 for the sale of 1101 Winston Avenue (6-0)

• Sale of Property - 1101 Winston Avenue
  1101 Winston Avenue

Baltimore City Council

The council is reviewing several capital appropriations, including funds for the Convention Center and the Perkins Somerset Project. The agenda also includes proposals to establish the Office of CitiStat and designate new historical landmarks. Additionally, informational hearings are scheduled regarding disaster preparedness and hospital involvement in addressing city violence.

• $9,000,000 appropriation for Walbrook Junction/Edmondson Village Center redevelopment
• $6,600,000 appropriation for the Perkins Somerset Project
• Proposal to establish the Office of CitiStat
• Final passage for several historical landmark designations, including Harlem Theater
• Zoning changes for age-restricted residential-care facilities

• Sale of Property - 1200 North Freemont Avenue
  1200 North Freemont Avenue
• Sale of Property - 800 Poplar Grove Street
  800 Poplar Grove Street
• Sarah Ann Street Historic District
  Sarah Ann Street Historic District
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - DHCD (Perkins Somerset Project)
  $6.6M
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Baltimore City Convention Center (West Side Freight Elevator)
  Baltimore City Convention Center · $1.0M
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Baltimore City Convention Center (East Building Elevator Replacement)
  Baltimore City Convention Center · $1.5M
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Baltimore City Convention Center (East Building Escalator)
  Baltimore City Convention Center · $3.8M
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Walbrook Junction/Edmondson Village Center Support
  Walbrook Junction/Edmondson Village Center · $9.0M

Committee of the Whole

The City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding the federal government's decision to dispose of toxic chemicals at the city-owned Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Public hearing: East Palestine Chemical Wastewater Disposal at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is holding an informational hearing regarding the process for conducting building inspections and code enforcement. The discussion includes issues related to unabated vacant building notices and potential improvements to the occupancy permit process.

• Informational Hearing: Occupancy Permits - Inspections and Code Enforcement (22-0125R)

The committee held an informational hearing regarding building inspections and code enforcement for occupancy permits. The committee voted to recommend City Council Resolution 22-0125R favorably.

• Recommended City Council Resolution 22-0125R favorably (6-0, 1 out-chamber)

• Informational Hearing - Occupancy Permits - Inspections and Code Enforcement

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering new tax credits for energy conservation and inclusionary housing. The agenda also includes several historical landmark designations and a hearing regarding an anti-littering campaign.

• Real Property Tax Credit for Energy Conservation Devices ordinance
• High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit ordinance
• Anti-Littering Campaign informational hearing resolution
• Historical landmark designations for Engine Company 14 Firehouse, Harlem Theater, Canton Railroad Transfer Bridge, 3818 Roland Avenue, and Reed Calloway House
• Zoning conversion of a single-family dwelling to 3 units at 867 Hollins Street

• High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit — introduced
• Designate Baltimore City Engine Company 14 Firehouse as historical landmark
  1908 Hollins Street
• Designate Harlem Theater as historical landmark
  616 North Gilmor Street
• Designate Canton Railroad Transfer Bridge as historical landmark
  Ward 01, Section 10, Block 1902-F, Lot 001
• Designate 3818 Roland Avenue as historical landmark
  3818 Roland Avenue
• Designate Reed Calloway House as historical landmark
  1316 North Carey Street
• Franchise - Underground Snow Melt System
  Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - 86
  867 Hollins Street · 3 units

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering several zoning adjustments for residential conversions and property rezoning. The agenda also includes legislation to establish a Land Bank Authority and various supplemental fund appropriations for the Health and General Services departments.

• Rezoning of 801 South Haven Street from I-2/IMU-2 to R-8
• Establishment of the Baltimore City Land Bank Authority
• Prohibition of gas-powered debris removal equipment
• Conversion of single-family dwellings to multi-unit dwellings at 43-45 South Carey Street, 2722 Auchentoroly Terrace, and 2001 Boone Street
• Supplementary appropriation of $32,000,000 for Health Department Emergency Services

• Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwellings Units in the R-8 Zoning District
  43-45 South Carey Street · 2 units
• Rezoning of 801 South Haven Street and adjacent lots
  801 South Haven Street, Block 6458/Lot 004A, and Block 6467/
• Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances
  2722 Auchentoroly Terrace · 2 units
• Rezoning of East Biddle Street, Forrest Street, East Chase Street, and Nursery Place properties
  601 through 621 East Biddle Street, 1101 through 1129 Forres
• Conditional Use of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District
  2001 Boone Street · 2 units

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold a public hearing regarding the sale or control of Baltimore City's conduit system. The committee seeks information from the executive administration concerning maintenance, capital improvements, and franchise agreement terms related to Baltimore Gas and Electric.

• Public hearing on the sale or control of the city's conduit system
• Discussion of franchise agreements with Baltimore Gas and Electric

The Committee on Legislative Investigations held a public hearing regarding the city's conduit system and a deal with Baltimore Gas and Electric. The session focused on obtaining information from the executive administration concerning maintenance, capital improvements, and franchise agreement rights.

• Baltimore City's Analysis on the Sale or Control of Conduit System

Baltimore City Council

The Council is reviewing several ordinances, including the Strengthening Renters’ Safety Act to update rental inspections and licensing. Members are also considering zoning changes for properties on North Paca Street, West Saratoga Street, and Edmondson Avenue. Additionally, the agenda includes requests for state action regarding police department control and funding for various city departments.

• Strengthening Renters’ Safety Act ordinance establishing priority inspections and a rental task force
• Rezoning of 600 North Paca Street from OS to R-8
• Proposed conversions of single-family homes to two units at 2206 West Saratoga Street and 1613 Edmondson Avenue
• $32,000,000 appropriation for Health Department Emergency Services
• Resolution requesting state action for local control of the Baltimore City Police Department

• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of General Services — introduced
  $660,000
• Zoning - Modifications to Research and Development Facility Use — introduced
• Urban Renewal - Key Highway - Amendment 4 — introduced
  Key Highway
• Rezoning - 600 North Paca Street — introduced
  600 North Paca Street
• Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District - Va — introduced
  2206 West Saratoga Street · 2 units
• Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Va — introduced
  1613 Edmondson Avenue · 2 units

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the city's analysis of the sale or control of its underground conduit system. The discussion involves a deal with Baltimore Gas and Electric concerning maintenance, capital improvements, and franchise agreement terms.

• Public hearing on the sale or control of the city's conduit system (LO23-0031)
• Discussion regarding BGE and underground conduit system maintenance and rights

The committee reconvened to discuss the city's conduit system and the deal with Baltimore Gas and Electric. No decisions were recorded as the hearing was called to recess.

• Recessed hearing on LO23-0031 regarding Baltimore City's Analysis on the Sale or Control of Conduit System

• Baltimore City's Analysis on the Sale or Control of Conduit System

Ways and Means

The committee is holding public hearings on several supplementary general fund appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 expenses. These items cover various city departments, including Health, General Services, Finance, Mayoralty, and Planning.

• $22,400,000 appropriation for Mayoralty Miscellaneous General Expenses
• $32,000,000 appropriation for Health Department Emergency Services
• $13,520,000 appropriation for Planning for a Sustainable Baltimore
• $8,400,000 appropriation for Department of General Services Facilities Management
• $5,375,000 appropriation for the Convention Center Hotel

The committee voted to favorably recommend 12 supplementary General Fund operating appropriations to cover Fiscal Year 2022 expenses. These funds are allocated across the Health Department, Department of General Services, Department of Finance, Mayoralty, and Department of Planning.

• Recommended $310,000 for Health Department Advocacy for Seniors (6-0)
• Recommended $1,500,000 for Health Department Clinical Services (6-0)
• Recommended $32,000,000 for Health Department Emergency Services (6-0)
• Recommended $35,000 for Health Department School Health Services (6-0)
• Recommended $750,000 for Dept of General Services Administration (6-0)
• Recommended $675,000 for Dept of General Services Capital Projects (6-0)
• Recommended $8,400,000 for Dept of General Services Facilities Management (6-0)
• Recommended $1,900,000 for Department of Finance Accounting (6-0)

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is holding public hearings on several supplementary general fund appropriations. These items include operating funds for city departments and capital investments for infrastructure and redevelopment projects.

• $9,000,000 for Walbrook Junction/Edmondson Village Center Support
• $6,600,000 for Perkins Somerset Project Phase II Public Infrastructure
• $2,388,311 for the Police Accountability Board
• $2,575,000 for Department of Transportation traffic safety
• $1,543,000 for Baltimore City Convention Center elevator replacement

The committee favorably recommended 10 ordinances to provide supplementary general fund operating and capital appropriations for various city departments and projects. These include funding for public works, transportation, police accountability, and infrastructure redevelopment.

• Recommended $2,725,000 for Department of Public Works (6-0)
• Recommended $1,575,000 for Department of Transportation Snow and Ice Removal (6-0)
• Recommended $275,000 for Department of Transportation Street Lighting (6-0)
• Recommended $2,575,000 for Department of Transportation Traffic Safety (6-0)
• Recommended $2,388,311 for Office of Equity and Civil Rights Police Accountability Board (6-0)
• Recommended $6,600,000 for Department of Housing and Community Development Perkins Somerset Project (6-0)
• Recommended $1,000,000 for Baltimore City Convention Center West Side Freight Elevator (6-0)
• Recommended $1,543,000 and $3,757,000 for Convention Center elevator and escalator replacements (6-0)

• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Public Works
  $2.7M
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation (Snow and Ice Removal)
  $1.6M
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation (Street Lighting)
  $275,000
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation (Traffic Safety)
  $2.6M
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Office of Equity and Civil Rights
  $2.4M
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development (Perkins Somerset Pro
  $6.6M
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Baltimore City Convention Center (West Side Freight Elevator)
  $1.0M
• Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Baltimore City Convention Center (East Building Elevator Replacement)
  $1.5M

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a work session to discuss proposed changes to inclusionary housing rules. The proposal includes amending affordability requirements and repealing density bonuses and off-site substitutions. It also requires the Department of Housing and Community Development Commissioner to adopt an inclusionary housing manual.

• Proposed amendments to inclusionary housing affordability requirements
• Repeal of density bonuses and the Inclusionary Housing Offset Fund
• Requirement for residential projects to submit inclusionary housing plans
• New requirement for DHCD Commissioner to adopt an inclusionary housing manual

The Committee of the Whole held a work session to discuss bill 22-0195 regarding Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the proposed changes.

• Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations is reviewing the city's analysis regarding the sale or control of the underground conduit system. The committee seeks information from the executive administration about maintenance, capital improvements, and franchise agreement terms involving Baltimore Gas and Electric.

• Discussion of the deal with Baltimore Gas and Electric regarding the city's conduit system
• Review of plans for maintenance and capital improvements under franchise agreements

The Committee on Legislative Investigations held a hearing regarding the city's conduit system and the deal with Baltimore Gas and Electric. The hearing was continued until February 23, 2023, at 5 PM.

• Continued Hearing LO23-0031 regarding Baltimore City's Analysis on the Sale or Control of Conduit System to February 23, 2023

• Baltimore City's Analysis on the Sale or Control of Conduit System

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a budget briefing regarding LO21-0003. Directors from the Bureau of Budget and Management Research and Baltimore City Public School System will present how actual finances compare to budget projections.

• Budget briefing on City and School System finances (LO21-0003)

The committee scheduled a budget briefing with the Bureau of Budget and Management Research and the Baltimore City Public School System. The hearing was called to recess and no substantive decisions were recorded.

• Budget briefing (LO21-0003) called to recess

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a budget briefing regarding Baltimore City Public Schools. Officials from the Bureau of Budget and Management Research and the school system will present how actual finances compare to budget projections.

• Budget Briefing - Baltimore City Public Schools (LO21-0003)

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 22-0299. This item proposes extending the timeframe during which applications for historic improvement tax credits may be accepted.

• Public hearing on extending application period for historic property tax credits (Bill 22-0299)

The committee reviewed Ordinance 22-0299 regarding the extension of the application period for historic improvement tax credits. The ordinance was recommended favorably with amendment.

• Recommended Ordinance 22-0299 (Tax Credits - Historic Properties - Application Extension) favorably with amendment (6-0)

• Tax Credits - Historic Properties - Application Extension

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering several new ordinances, including the creation of an independent Department of Business Licensing and Consumer Protection. The meeting also includes discussions on rezoning properties and a request for $175 million in state rental assistance.

• Bill to create the Department of Business Licensing and Consumer Protection
• Rezoning 4420 Loch Raven Boulevard from R-4 to C-2
• Resolution requesting $175 million in state funds for rental assistance
• Resolution to increase salary ranges for sanitation workers
• Renaming the Alhambra Park playground and pavilion

The City Council introduced several bills, including a proposal to create the Department of Business Licensing and Consumer Protection and multiple rezoning requests. Resolutions were introduced regarding Workday implementation, sanitation worker salaries, and emergency rental assistance. No final votes or decisions on these items were recorded in the minutes.

• Introduced bill to create Department of Business Licensing and Consumer Protection
• Introduced rezoning for 4420 Loch Raven Boulevard (R-4 to C-2)
• Introduced rezoning for 1600 East Arlington Avenue and North Side Arlington Avenue (R-5 to C-2)
• Introduced rezoning for 420 North Haven Street (I-2 to C-3)
• Introduced rezoning for 1801-1807 Bloomingdale Road and 1800-1816 North Rosedale Street (R-8 to C-1)
• Introduced bill to rename Alhambra Park playground and pavilion to Phyllis Gilmore Playground and Pavilion
• Introduced resolution for informational hearing on Workday implementation status
• Introduced resolution requesting increased salary range for sanitation workers

• Rezoning - 4420 Loch Raven Boulevard — introduced
  4420 Loch Raven Boulevard
• Rezoning - 1600 East Arlington Avenue and North Side Arlington Avenue North West Corner Hillen Road — introduced
  1600 East Arlington Avenue and North Side Arlington Avenue N
• Rezoning - 420 North Haven Street — introduced
  420 North Haven Street
• Rezoning - 1801 to 1807 Bloomingdale Road and 1800 to 1816 North Rosedale Street — introduced
  1801 to 1807 Bloomingdale Road and 1800 to 1816 North Roseda

Biennial Audits Oversight Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and meeting logistics. No specific topics, decisions, or public hearings are detailed in the document.

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding item 22-0299. The proposal seeks to extend the period during which applications for the historic improvement tax credit may be accepted.

• Public hearing on extending the application period for historic improvement tax credits (22-0299)

The committee held a scheduled public hearing regarding the extension of the application period for historic improvement tax credits. The hearing was called to recess and will reconvene at a later date.

• Recessed public hearing on 22-0299 Tax Credits - Historic Properties - Application Extension

• Tax Credits - Historic Properties - Application Extension

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of property located at 1200 North Freemont Avenue. The item seeks authorization for the Mayor and City Council to sell the city's interest in this property through a public or private sale.

• Public hearing for the sale of property at 1200 North Freemont Avenue

The committee recommended the favorable sale of city property located at 1200 North Freemont Avenue. The property was identified as no longer needed for public use.

• Recommended favorably the sale of property at 1200 North Freemont Avenue (7-0)

• Sale of Property - 1200 North Freemont Avenue
  1200 North Freemont Avenue

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned property located at 800 Poplar Grove Street. The item seeks authorization for the Mayor and City Council to sell the city's interest in this lot, as it is no longer needed for public use.

• Public hearing for the sale of property at 800 Poplar Grove Street (Block 2471; Lot 001)

The committee recommended the favorable sale of city-owned property located at 800 Poplar Grove Street. The property was identified as no longer needed for public use.

• Recommended favorably Ordinance 22-0268 to sell property at 800 Poplar Grove Street (7-0)

• Sale of Property - 800 Poplar Grove Street
  800 Poplar Grove Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the potential sale of city-owned property located at 2333 East Chase Street. The item seeks authorization for the Mayor and City Council to sell the city's interest in this lot, as it is no longer needed for public use.

• Public hearing for the sale of property at 2333 East Chase Street (Block 1572; Lot 036)

The scheduled public hearing regarding the sale of city property at 2333 East Chase Street was cancelled. The item will be rescheduled for a later date.

• Cancelled public hearing for sale of property at 2333 East Chase Street

• Sale of Property - 2333 East Chase Street
  2333 East Chase Street

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is considering various ordinances for significant capital appropriations across departments including Housing and Community Development and Information Technology. The agenda also includes executive nominations, property sales, and zoning changes.

• $11,000,000 appropriation for the Department of Housing and Community Development Vacants Initiative
• $9,000,000 appropriation for Walbrook Junction/Edmondson Village Center Support
• $16,600,000 appropriation for HVAC and fire protection at the Abel Wolman Municipal Building
• Zoning change for 633 South Montford Avenue to convert a single-family unit into three units
• Sale of city property located at 1321 Filbert Street

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is reviewing modifications to the city's Zoning Code and several urban renewal plan amendments. The council is also considering a $2,388,311 appropriation for the Office of Equity and Civil Rights. Additionally, an informational hearing is scheduled regarding crime at gas stations.

• Modifications to the Zoning Code regarding parking and signs
• New Urban Renewal Plan designation for Charles North
• $2,388,311 appropriation for the Office of Equity and Civil Rights
• Increased penalties for minor curfew violations
• Sale of property at 2801 Harford Road

• Zoning Code - Modifications
• Urban Renewal - Charles North - Renewal Area Designation and Urban Renewal Plan
  Bounded by Falls Road, West Lanvale Street, I-83, Calvert St
• Urban Renewal - Coldstream Homestead Montebello - Amendment
• Urban Renewal - Johnston Square - Amendment
• Urban Renewal - Middle East - Amendment
• Urban Renewal - Oliver - Amendment