Baltimore public meetings in 2024

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is set to vote on a bill to repeal and replace a water project revenue ordinance, a proposal for a special tax rate on vacant properties, and a package of zoning changes including rezonings and conditional use permits across the city.

• Repeal and replace water project revenue obligations ordinance
• Special property tax rate for vacant and abandoned property
• Supplementary $905,000 appropriation for Recreation and Parks
• Rezoning 200 North Central Avenue from EC-2 to C-2
• Rezoning 601 West West Street and 701 West Ostend Street to C-5-DC

• Conditional Use - Parking Lot (Principal Use)
  1211 Jefferson Street
• Transit-Oriented Development - Reisterstown Plaza - Amendment
  Reisterstown Plaza area
• Transit-Oriented Development - West Baltimore
  West Baltimore MARC Station area
• Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 4 Dwelling Units with Variances
  15 North Stricker Street · 4 units
• Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units with Variances
  1002 West Lanvale Street · 2 units
• Conditional Use Retail Goods Establishment with Variances
  6242 Bellona Avenue
• Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units with Variances
  1730 North Broadway · 3 units
• Repeal of Planned Unit Development Ordinance
  1901 Light Street, 1921 Light Street, Bed of Johnson Street,

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on two bills (24-0594 and 24-0595) to authorize up to $65 million in special obligation bonds for rehabilitating vacant units and developing affordable housing, funded through tax increment revenues from a new City-Wide Affordable Housing Development District.

• 24-0594: Authorizes $65M in special obligation bonds (up to $150M total program) for affordable housing and infrastructure
• 24-0595: Designates City-Wide Affordable Housing Development District to capture tax increments for bond repayment
• Bonds would finance vacant unit rehabilitation and affordable housing development citywide
• Mayor and City Council additional approval required for borrowing program beyond $65M

• City-Wide Affordable Housing Bond Issuance — approved
  $65.0M
• City-Wide Affordable Housing Development District — approved

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Baltimore Zoning Code. The amendment would create a stand‑alone crematorium use, update related definitions, revise zoning tables, and set a special effective date. The committee will discuss the changes and decide whether to adopt the amendment.

• Zoning – Conditional Use – Crematorium: create stand‑alone crematorium use in the Zoning Code
• Amend related definitions and zoning tables to include “crematorium”
• Provide a special effective date for the new use

• Zoning - Conditional Use - Crematorium

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request to convert a single-family dwelling at 1817 North Broadway into four dwelling units in the R-8 zoning district, including variances. The item was rescheduled from October 29, 2024.

• Conditional use conversion of a single-family dwelling to 4 units with variances at 1817 North Broadway (Block 1446, Lot 009)

• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling to 4 dwelling units — approved
  1817 North Broadway · 4 units

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider a mix of zoning changes, including reclassifying properties on Desoto Road and Aisquith Street, and will vote on renaming Riverside Park Pool to the Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Community Pool. The body will also authorize the sale of a property at 1400 Leadenhall Street.

• Rezoning 1500, 1502, and 1508 Desoto Road from R-6 to C-2
• Rezoning 901 Aisquith Street from R-8 to R-10
• Renaming Riverside Park Pool to the Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Community Pool
• Sale of property at 1400 Leadenhall Street
• Repeal of Planned Unit Development ordinance for 1901 Light Street

• Conversion of single-family dwelling units to 3 dwelling units with bulk and parking variances
  2904, 2910, and 2914 Parkwood Avenue · 3 units
• Rezone from R-6 to C-2
  1500, 1502, and 1508 Desoto Road
• Rezone from R-8 to R-10
  901 Aisquith Street
• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling unit to 4 dwelling units
  1127 North Caroline Street · 4 units
• Rezone from R-8 to I-1
  1223-1229 Argyle Avenue
• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling unit to 3 dwelling units with variances
  2106 McCulloh Street · 3 units

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means committee is holding a voting session. The body will consider a zoning change for a specific property on Argyle Avenue.

• Rezoning of 1223-1229 Argyle Avenue (Block 0413, Lot 032) from R-8 Zoning District to I-1 Zoning District (24-0598)

• Rezone 1223-1229 Argyle Avenue from R-8 to I-1 — approved
  1223-1229 Argyle Avenue

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a voting session to consider the sale of city-owned property at 1400 Leadenhall Street (Block 0987, Lot 003). The property is no longer needed for public use, and the committee will authorize either a public or private sale with a special effective date.

• Sale of property at 1400 Leadenhall Street (Block 0987, Lot 003)

• Sale of Property - 1400 Leadenhall Street
  1400 Leadenhall Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will vote on a name change for the Riverside Park Pool located at 1800 Covington Street. The proposal is to rename it the Congressman Elijah Cummings Community Pool. This is the sole item on the agenda for the November 18, 2024 meeting.

• Rename Riverside Park Pool at 1800 Covington Street to the Congressman Elijah Cummings Community Pool (Item 24-0597)

Ways and Means

The City of Baltimore Ways and Means committee will hold a voting session for one item. The body is considering a zoning change for a specific property.

• Rezoning of 901 Aisquith Street (Block 1207, Lot 065) from R-8 Zoning District to R-10 Zoning District (24-0580)

• Rezone 901 Aisquith Street from R-8 to R-10 — introduced
  901 Aisquith Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to vote on a zoning request for the property at 2106 McCulloh Street. The request seeks conditional use to convert a single-family dwelling to three dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District, along with a variance from off-street parking requirements. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Conditional use and variance for 2106 McCulloh Street to convert single-family to 3 dwelling units in R-8 zoning district

• Conditional use of single-family dwelling to 3 dwelling units with parking variance
  2106 McCulloh Street · 3 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a voting session to decide on a rezoning of three properties at 1500, 1502, and 1508 Desoto Road from the R-6 Zoning District to the C-2 Zoning District. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Rezoning of 1500, 1502, and 1508 Desoto Road (Block 7765; Lots 7, 14, and 15) from R-6 to C-2

• Rezone 1500, 1502, and 1508 Desoto Road from R-6 to C-2
  1500, 1502, and 1508 Desoto Road

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a voting session regarding zoning changes for three properties. The body is considering the conversion of single-family homes into three-dwelling units.

• Conditional use conversion of 2904, 2910, and 2914 Parkwood Avenue to 3 dwelling units
• Variances for lot size area and off-street parking requirements

• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 3 dwelling units with bulk and parking variances — approved
  2904 Parkwood Avenue; 2910 Parkwood Avenue; 2914 Parkwood Av · 3 units

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council will vote on a zoning request to convert a single-family dwelling into four units at 1127 North Caroline Street. The item is scheduled for the voting session on November 18, 2024.

• Zoning: Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling to 4 Units at 1127 North Caroline Street
• Voting Session: 23-0455
• Meeting: Ways and Means, City Hall, Room 408
• Meeting Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
• Meeting Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m4e434b8690099691ffcfd507eaf56877

• Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling to 4 Units — approved
  1127 North Caroline Street · 4 units

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means meeting includes a vote on a mandatory reporting requirement for affordable and inclusionary housing. The requirement directs the Departments of Housing and Community Development and Planning to submit a joint report before the Board of Estimates approves any agreement where the city receives a negotiated payment instead of real property taxes from qualifying housing developments. The vote is listed as item 24-0608.

• Real Property Tax – Affordable & Inclusionary Housing – Mandatory Reporting (item 24-0608)

• Real Property Tax - Affordable and Inclusionary Housing - Mandatory Reporting

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 901 Aisquith Street, changing the zoning from R-8 to R-10. No other substantive items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Public hearing on rezoning 901 Aisquith Street from R-8 to R-10

• Rezone 901 Aisquith Street from R-8 to R-10 — continued
  901 Aisquith Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 3305 Esther Place, changing the property from an R-8 (residential) to a C-2 (commercial) zoning district. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Rezoning - 3305 Esther Place from R-8 to C-2 zoning district

• Rezone 3305 Esther Place from R-8 to C-2
  3305 Esther Place

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for 1223-1229 Argyle Avenue. The proposed change would rezone the property from the R-8 Residential Zoning District to the I-1 Industrial Zoning District. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Rezoning - 1223-1229 Argyle Avenue from R-8 to I-1

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for 1500, 1502, and 1508 Desoto Road. The proposal would change the zoning from R-6 (residential) to C-2 (commercial). The meeting is open to the public.

• Rezoning of 1500, 1502, and 1508 Desoto Road from R-6 to C-2 zoning district

• Rezone 1500, 1502, and 1508 Desoto Road from R-6 to C-2 — continued
  1500, 1502, and 1508 Desoto Road

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee holds a public hearing on a conditional use request to convert three single-family homes at 2904, 2910, and 2914 Parkwood Avenue into three dwelling units each in the R-8 Zoning District. The proposal also seeks variances from bulk regulations and off-street parking requirements. A special effective date is requested.

• Conditional use conversion of 2904, 2910, and 2914 Parkwood Avenue from single-family to 3 dwelling units in R-8 district
• Variances for lot size area and off-street parking requirements
• Special effective date requested

• Conversion of single-family dwellings to 3 units with bulk and parking variances — continued
  2904, 2910, and 2914 Parkwood Avenue · 3 units

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning request. The request seeks conditional use approval to convert a single‑family dwelling at 1127 North Caroline Street (Block 1177, Lot 033) in the R‑8 zoning district into four dwelling units. The committee will consider the proposal and any conditions attached to the conversion.

• Conditional use conversion of a single‑family dwelling to 4 units at 1127 North Caroline Street, R‑8 zoning district

• Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling to 4 Units — hearing recessed
  1127 North Caroline Street · 4 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing on a zoning request to convert a single-family dwelling to three units at 2106 McCulloh Street, including a variance from off-street parking requirements. The meeting otherwise consists of procedural items.

• Public hearing on conditional use to convert a single-family dwelling to 3 dwelling units in R-8 zoning district at 2106 McCulloh Street, with a variance from off-street parking requirements.

• Convert single-family dwelling to 3 dwelling units with parking variance — hearing recessed
  2106 McCulloh Street · 3 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a principal use parking lot at 1032 Homewood Avenue. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the remainder is procedural.

• Public hearing on conditional use for a parking lot (principal use) at 1032 Homewood Avenue (Block 1182, Lot 042)

• Conditional Use - Parking Lot (Principal Use)
  1032 Homewood Avenue

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing on a rezoning request for 1223-1229 Argyle Avenue, proposing to change the zoning from R-8 (residential) to I-1 (industrial). No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1223-1229 Argyle Avenue (Block 0413, Lot 032) from R-8 to I-1 Zoning District

• Rezone 1223-1229 Argyle Avenue from R-8 to I-1 — continued
  1223-1229 Argyle Avenue

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a bill (24-0608) that would require the Departments of Housing and Community Development and Planning to submit a joint report to the City Council before the Board of Estimates approves agreements allowing affordable housing developers to pay a negotiated amount in lieu of real property taxes.

• Public hearing on Bill 24-0608: Real Property Tax - Affordable and Inclusionary Housing - Mandatory Reporting

• Real Property Tax - Affordable and Inclusionary Housing - Mandatory Reporting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $65 million in special obligation bonds for affordable housing and related infrastructure. The total borrowing program could reach $150 million with additional approvals. The bonds would be backed by tax increment revenues.

• Public hearing on City-Wide Affordable Housing Bond Issuance (24-0594) for up to $65 million bond issuance, with a $150 million borrowing program
• Bond proceeds to fund rehabilitation of vacant units and development of affordable housing
• Authorization for the Board of Finance to approve bond details and pledge of Tax Increment Revenues

• City-Wide Affordable Housing Bond Issuance — deferred
  $65.0M

Committee of the Whole

The Baltimore City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on a proposal to create a City-Wide Affordable Housing Development District. The proposal would designate the district, establish a special tax increment fund, and allocate property tax revenues to finance rehabilitation of vacant units and new affordable housing. It also outlines how the fund would be used to reimburse the City for debt service on bonds related to the district. No other items appear on the agenda.

• Designation of a “City-Wide Affordable Housing Development District”
• Creation of a special tax increment fund for the district
• Allocation of certain property taxes to finance rehabilitation of vacant units and affordable housing development
• Provision for reimbursement of City debt service on bonds issued for the district
• Specification of a special effective date for the district

• City-Wide Affordable Housing Development District — deferred

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee holds a public hearing on a bill to authorize the sale of city-owned property at 1400 Leadenhall Street. The property is no longer needed for public use. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on bill 24-0596 to sell property at 1400 Leadenhall Street (Block 0987, Lot 003)

• Sale of Property - 1400 Leadenhall Street
  1400 Leadenhall Street

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will vote on a $41,355,000 supplementary operating appropriation for the Mayoralty, covering summer programming, multi‑year purchasing, economic development, and public safety grants. Other agenda items include the Strengthening Renters’ Safety Act, a proposed sale of a portion of Boston Street, a review and adoption of the 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan, and a special property‑tax rate for vacant and abandoned land. The council will also consider several zoning changes and supplemental appropriations for city departments.

• $41,355,000 supplementary General Fund operating appropriation to the Mayoralty (multiple program allocations)
• $2,165,000 supplementary Special Revenue Fund appropriation for miscellaneous general expenses and property purchase
• 23-0357 Strengthening Renters’ Safety Act – priority inspections and licensing changes
• 24-0583 Review, revision, and adoption of the 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan for Baltimore
• 24-0601 Special property‑tax rate for vacant and abandoned property

• Sale of Property - A Portion of Boston Street
  Former bed of a portion of Boston Street
• Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation - M-R: Miscellaneous General Expenses
  $2.2M
• Zoning - Conditional Use - Parking Lot (Principal Use)
  1211 Jefferson Street
• Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 4 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District
  15 North Stricker Street · 4 units
• Repeal of Ordinance 04-824 - Planned Unit Development
  1901 Light Street, 1921 Light Street, Bed of Johnson Street,
• The 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Baltimore

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing to consider repealing Ordinance 04-824. The ordinance currently designates the parcels at 1901 Light Street, 1921 Light Street, Bed of Johnson Street, and Block 1947, Lot 1 as a Residential Planned Unit Development with a special effective date. The committee will decide whether to remove this designation.

• Repeal of Ordinance 04-824 affecting 1901 Light St, 1921 Light St, Bed of Johnson St, and Block 1947 Lot 1

• Repeal of Ordinance 04-824 - Planned Unit Development — introduced
  1901 Light Street, 1921 Light Street, Bed of Johnson Street,

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Baltimore. The hearing will consider reviewing, revising, and adopting the plan, and will set a special effective date.

• Public hearing on the 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan – review, revision, adoption, and special effective date

• The 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Baltimore — approved

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for Oldtown Mall. The amendment seeks to strike most plan provisions while retaining authority over property disposition and making the ordinance severable.

• Urban Renewal - Oldtown Mall - Amendment 11 (public hearing)
• Waiver of certain content and procedural requirements
• Severability clause for the ordinance

• Urban Renewal - Oldtown Mall - Amendment 11 — approved
  Oldtown Mall

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning request for the property at 121 Riverside Road. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from the R-6 district to the IMU-1 district and set a special effective date. The committee will discuss and decide on the rezoning request.

• Rezoning of 121 Riverside Road (Block 7027D, Lot 001) from R-6 to IMU-1, with a special effective date

• Rezone 121 Riverside Road from R-6 to IMU-1 — approved
  121 Riverside Road

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding a zoning request. The body will consider a conditional use conversion of a single-family dwelling into four dwelling units.

• Public hearing for zoning conversion of 1817 North Broadway (Block 1446, Lot 009) to 4 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District

• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 4 dwelling units with variances
  1817 North Broadway · 4 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding a signage application. The body is discussing the designation of the Stadium Area District as an Area of Special Signage Control.

• Public hearing on application by Baltimore Ravens Limited Partnership for Stadium Area District signage control

• Area of Special Signage Control - Designation - Stadium Area — approved
  Stadium Area

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding zoning changes for three properties. The body is considering shifting these lots to the C-5-DC Zoning District.

• Rezoning of 601 West West Street (Lot N) from C-4 to C-5-DC
• Rezoning of 616 West West Street (Lot NN) from C-4 to C-5-DC
• Rezoning of 701 West Ostend Street (Lot O) from I-2 to C-5-DC

• Rezone 601 W West St, 616 W West St, and 701 W Ostend St to C-5-DC — introduced
  601 West West Street, 616 West West Street, and 701 West Ost

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee will meet to consider a public hearing for an ordinance amending sign regulations in the C-5-DC district. The proposed change would allow 'Freestanding (Pole)' signs in areas of special signage control. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public hearing scheduled for sign regulation amendment (24-0590)
• Proposed to allow 'Freestanding (Pole)' signs in C-5-DC district
• Meeting held in City Hall, Room 408 and Virtual/Du Burns Chambers

• Sign Regulations - C-5-DC Zoning District - Amendment — approved

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit. The body will discuss permitting a principal use parking lot at 1211 Jefferson Street.

• Public hearing for conditional use parking lot at 1211 Jefferson Street (Block 1295, Lot 001G)

• Conditional Use - Parking Lot (Principal Use) — approved
  1211 Jefferson Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning request to convert a single‑family home at 15 North Stricker Street in the R‑8 district into four dwelling units. The proposal includes variances from off‑street parking requirements and a special effective date. The committee will decide whether to approve the conversion and associated variances.

• Zoning: Conditional use conversion of a single‑family dwelling to 4 units at 15 North Stricker Street (R‑8 district)
• Variances requested for off‑street parking requirements
• Special effective date to be set if approved

• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 4 dwelling units with parking variances
  15 North Stricker Street · 4 units

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code that would create a stand-alone use for crematoriums. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 9:59 AM in City Hall.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code amendment for crematoriums (Bill 24-0599)
• Meeting location: City Hall, Room 408 / Virtual Du Burns Chambers
• Public comment period scheduled for the proposed zoning change

• Zoning - Conditional Use - Crematorium — introduced

Ways and Means

The City Council's Ways and Means committee is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding property taxes. The discussion focuses on establishing a special tax rate for vacant and abandoned properties within city limits.

• Public hearing on special property tax rate for vacant and abandoned property

• Property Taxes - Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property — approved

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means committee is holding public hearings on several supplementary General Fund operating appropriations. These funds are proposed for various city departments, including the Mayoralty, Public Works, and Recreation and Parks.

• Mayoralty: $41,355,000 for multi-year purchasing, economic development, and other priority projects
• Department of Public Works: $6,000,000 for solid waste staffing support
• City Council: $5,250,000 for priority projects
• Department of Recreation and Parks: $905,000 for after-school programming, playground repairs, and Upton Boxing support
• Department of Housing and Community Development: $315,000 for housing code enforcement staffing

• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Recreation and Parks — approved
  $905,000
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayoralty — approved
  $41.4M
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development — approved
  $315,000
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Public Works — approved
  $6.0M
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - City Council — approved
  $5.2M

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several supplementary general fund appropriations for various city departments. The body is also considering multiple zoning conversions for single-family dwellings and the release of right-of-way interests.

• Proposed $41,355,000 appropriation for the Mayoralty for multi-year purchasing, economic development, and neighborhood safety
• Proposed $6,000,000 appropriation for Department of Public Works solid waste staffing
• Proposed $5,250,000 appropriation for City Council priority projects
• Proposed $905,000 appropriation for Department of Recreation and Parks for playground repairs and after-school programming
• Rezoning of 1214-1224 Hollins Street, 21-23 South Carey Street, and 14 South Stockton Street from R-8 to C-1

• Rezone from R-8 to C-1
  1214-1224 Hollins Street, 21-23 South Carey Street, and 14 S
• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 2 dwelling units
  1022 West Lanvale Street · 2 units
• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 2 dwelling units with variance
  1014 Edmondson Avenue · 2 units
• Variance for conversion of single-family to 2 dwelling units
  1005 West Lanvale Street · 2 units
• Variance for conversion of single-family to 2 dwelling units
  223 South Stricker Street · 2 units
• Release of 20" and 10' right-of-way
  Weldon Heights Homes, Inc.
• Partial release of right-of-way for municipal utilities
  Residence at Roland Heights (Formerly Hedwin Property)
• Franchise for storm drain outfall
  707 South Caton Avenue

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Baltimore. Council members will consider reviewing, revising, and adopting the plan, and will set a special effective date. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on the 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan – review, revision, adoption, and special effective date

• 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Baltimore

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning conditional‑use request for an off‑street parking lot at 301 East Lombard Street (also known as 300 East Pratt Street). The agenda item seeks to reauthorize and continue permission to establish, maintain, and operate the parking area, subject to conditions and a special effective date. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, introductions, attendance, and adjournment.

• Zoning – Conditional Use Parking Lot – 301 East Lombard Street (aka 300 East Pratt Street): reauthorizing permission for an open off‑street parking area

• Zoning - Conditional Use Parking Lot - 301 East Lombard Street (a/k/a 300 East Pratt Street) — introduced
  301 East Lombard Street (aka 300 East Pratt Street)

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding a city property name change. The body will discuss renaming the Riverside Park Pool to the Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Community Pool.

• Renaming of Riverside Park Pool at 1800 Covington Street to the Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Community Pool

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned property. The body is discussing whether to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell the interest in the property at 1400 Leadenhall Street.

• Public hearing on the sale of property at 1400 Leadenhall Street (Block 0987, Lot 003)

• Sale of Property - 1400 Leadenhall Street — approved
  1400 Leadenhall Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will consider Ordinance 24-362, which proposes to repeal and replace the existing ordinance due to a clerical error. The change would maintain the city’s authority to issue revenue obligations to finance or refinance water facilities, and it updates related provisions and the Board of Finance’s role. The item will be heard publicly before any vote.

• Ordinance 24-362 – repeal and replace water‑project revenue obligations ordinance

• Ordinance 24-362 - Revenue Obligations - Water Projects - Repeal and Replace — introduced

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding an amendment to Ordinance 23-232. The body will discuss expanding the State Transit-Oriented Development designation for the area surrounding the Reisterstown Plaza metro Subway Link Station.

• Public hearing on amending Ordinance 23-232 regarding Reisterstown Plaza transit-oriented development

• Transit-Oriented Development - Reisterstown Plaza - Amendment — approved
  Reisterstown Plaza metro Subway Link Station

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding a State Transit-Oriented Development designation. This designation focuses on the area surrounding and including the West Baltimore MARC Station.

• Public hearing on Transit-Oriented Development - West Baltimore (24-0530)

• Transit-Oriented Development - West Baltimore — introduced
  West Baltimore MARC Station area

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning request. The agenda item proposes converting a single‑family dwelling at 1730 North Broadway in the R‑8 district into three dwelling units. The request includes variances for lot area size, gross floor area per unit type, and off‑street parking requirements.

• Conditional use conversion of a single‑family home at 1730 North Broadway to three units in the R‑8 zoning district, with variances for lot area, floor area, and parking

• Conversion of single-family dwelling to 3 units with bulk and parking variances — approved
  1730 North Broadway · 3 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning the property at 901 Aisquith Street. The proposal seeks to change the zoning designation from the R-8 District to the R-10 District for Block 1207, Lot 065. The outcome will determine the future land‑use classification for that parcel.

• Rezoning of 901 Aisquith Street (Block 1207, Lot 065) from R-8 to R-10

• Rezone 901 Aisquith Street from R-8 to R-10
  901 Aisquith Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a specific property rezoning. The body is considering a change for 200 North Central Avenue from the EC-2 Zoning District to the C-2 Zoning District.

• Public hearing for rezoning 200 North Central Avenue (Block 1320, Lot 001) from EC-2 to C-2

• Rezone 200 North Central Avenue from EC-2 to C-2 — approved
  200 North Central Avenue

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for a specific property. The body is considering a request to change the zoning of 3305 Esther Place from R-8 to C-2.

• Rezoning of 3305 Esther Place (Block 6265, Lot 064) from R-8 Zoning District to C-2 Zoning District

• Rezone 3305 Esther Place from R-8 to C-2
  3305 Esther Place

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request for a principal‑use parking lot at 1032 Homewood Avenue. The agenda item seeks approval of permitting, subject to conditions, for establishing, maintaining, and operating the lot. The committee will consider the request and any public comments before deciding on the permit.

• Conditional use request for a principal‑use parking lot at 1032 Homewood Avenue (Block 1182, Lot 042)
• Public hearing to consider permitting and conditions for the parking lot

• Conditional Use - Parking Lot (Principal Use)
  1032 Homewood Avenue

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request to convert a single‑family dwelling at 2732 Reisterstown Road into three dwelling units in the R‑8 zoning district. The proposal includes variances from off‑street parking requirements and sets a special effective date. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Conditional use conversion of a single‑family home at 2732 Reisterstown Road to three units in the R‑8 zoning district
• Requested variances from off‑street parking requirements
• Proposal includes a special effective date for the conversion

• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling to 3 units with parking variance — approved
  2732 Reisterstown Road · 3 units

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposal to convert a single-family home into a duplex at 523 North Calhoun Street, requesting variances from parking requirements.

• Public hearing on zoning variance for 523 North Calhoun Street
• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling to 2 units
• Request for variances from off-street parking requirements

• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 2 dwelling units with parking variance — approved
  523 North Calhoun Street · 2 units

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on condemning and closing certain streets and alleys within the Poppleton Urban Renewal Area. The streets and alleys are bounded by West Mulberry Street, North Schroeder Street, West Fairmount Avenue, and North Stockton Street, as shown on plat 343‑A‑27A (Sheets 1‑6, dated January 16, 2024). The action is proposed by the Survey Section and filed with the Department of Transportation, with a special effective date.

• Condemn and close streets and alleys bounded by West Mulberry St, North Schroeder St, West Fairmount Ave, and North Stockton St in the Poppleton Urban Renewal Area (plat 343‑A‑27A).

• City Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys in the Poppleton Urban Renewal Area — approved
  West Mulberry Street, North Schroeder Street, West Fairmount

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning request for 1002 West Lanvale Street. The body is discussing the conversion of a single-family dwelling into two dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District.

• Conditional use conversion of a single-family dwelling to 2 dwelling units at 1002 West Lanvale Street
• Variances from off-street parking requirements for 1002 West Lanvale Street

• Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling to 2 Units with Parking Variances — approved
  1002 West Lanvale Street · 2 units

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will vote on a bill to create a special property tax rate for vacant and abandoned properties. The meeting also includes multiple rezoning proposals, ordinance repeals, and property sale authorizations. Several items address community benefits and naming of a city playground. All actions are listed for consideration at the October 7, 2024 meeting.

• 24-0601 Property Taxes – Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property
• 24-0538 Sale of Property – 411 East Old Cold Spring Lane
• 23-0350 Rezoning – 420 North Haven Street (I-2 to C-3)
• 24-0511 Repeal of Ordinance 01-284 – Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza Planned Unit Development
• 24-0570 Naming the playground at Lake Montebello as the City Council President Mary Pat Clarke Playground

• Rezoning - 420 North Haven Street
  420 North Haven Street
• Repeal of Ordinance 10-397 - 25th Street Station Planned Unit Development
  25th Street Station
• Rezoning - Multiple Properties (Mulberry, Schroeder, Fremont, Saratoga, Amity)
  901 West Mulberry Street, 317-329 North Schroeder Street, 22
• Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Units to 2 Dwelling Units - Variances - 509, 5LL, and 516
  509, 511, and 516 North Carrollton Avenue · 2 units
• Rezoning - Multiple Properties (Darby Street and Elm Avenue)
  3014-3030 Darby Street East; 3021-3039 Elm Avenue; 800-810 D
• Rezoning - 2101 Gould Street
  2101 Gould Street
• Zoning - Port Covington Area of Special Signage Control - Amendment
  Port Covington Area
• Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units - Variances - 1833 West Lexingt
  1833 West Lexington Street · 2 units

Ways and Means

The committee will hold an informational hearing regarding East Baltimore Development Incorporated (EBDI). Representatives from EBDI will brief the Council on the revitalization of an 88-acre area and an upcoming forensic audit.

• Informational hearing on East Baltimore Development Incorporated (EBDI) forensic audit
• Briefing on the revitalization of an 88-acre portion of East Baltimore

• Informational Hearing - East Baltimore Development Incorporated Audit
  East Baltimore · 88 ac

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning case involving variances for a retail goods establishment with alcoholic beverage sales at 6242 Bellona Avenue. The meeting will also include procedural items such as call to order, introductions, and attendance.

• Zoning - Commercial 1 Village Center District - Conditional Use Retail Goods Establishment (With Alcoholic Beverage Sales) - Variances - 6242 Bellona Avenue

• corner side-yard setback variance for retail goods establishment with alcoholic beverage sales — approved
  6242 Bellona Avenue

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider authorizing $65 million in bonds for affordable housing and water projects, as well as a $150 million borrowing program. The agenda also includes a vote to rename a city pool and several zoning changes.

• Authorize $65M affordable housing bond issuance
• Authorize $150M borrowing program for affordable housing
• Repeal and replace water project revenue obligations ordinance
• Rename Riverside Park Pool to Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Community Pool
• Zoning changes for 1223-1229 Argyle Avenue

• Revenue Obligations - Water Projects - Repeal and Replace — introduced
• City-Wide Affordable Housing Bond Issuance — introduced
  $65.0M
• City-Wide Affordable Housing Development District — introduced

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold an informational hearing on the Vendor Lien Program, inviting staff from the Comptroller’s Office, the Department of Real Estate, and the City Solicitor to report and answer questions. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Informational hearing on the Vendor Lien Program

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council’s Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a bill to allow the Land Bank Authority to initiate in rem foreclosure proceedings for vacant and abandoned properties. The proposed amendment to City Code Article 28, Subtitle 8.1 would expand the Land Bank’s role in managing these properties on behalf of the city.

• Amendment to City Code Article 28, Subtitle 8.1 to permit Land Bank Authority to initiate in rem foreclosure proceedings
• Public hearing scheduled for bill 23-0362

The Ways and Means committee voted on an ordinance to allow the Land Bank Authority to initiate in rem foreclosure proceedings. The motion to recommend it favorably failed with a 4-0 vote, with one abstention due to a conflict of interest and two absences. The ordinance was not advanced.

• Motion to recommend In Rem Foreclosure ordinance favorably failed (4-0, 1 abstain, 2 absent)

• In Rem Foreclosure - Scope of Subtitle — denied

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding Ordinance 23-0363. This legislation proposes the establishment of the Land Bank Authority of Baltimore City, including its powers, duties, and the selection of its Board of Directors.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 23-0363 to establish the Land Bank Authority

• Establishing the Land Bank Authority of Baltimore City

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider several measures, including street closings, zoning variances, and a $2,165,000 supplemental appropriation. A key item is the increase in the city’s authority to issue revenue obligations to finance wastewater, water, and stormwater facilities. The council will also act on a signage designation for the Baltimore Ravens stadium area and other local development proposals.

• 22-0303: Closing a portion of Marion Street (air and subterranean rights)
• 23-0391: Closing a portion of Boston Street
• 24-0481: Increase authority to issue revenue obligations for wastewater projects
• 24-0482: Increase authority to issue revenue obligations for water projects
• 24-0585: Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation of $2,165,000 for miscellaneous expenses

• Conditional use and variances for cultural facility and parking at C.C. Jackson Park and Library
  4910 Park Heights Avenue
• Conditional use and variances for conversion of single-family dwelling units to 2 dwelling units in R-7 district
  3040 Barclay Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding a zoning request. The proposal involves converting a single-family dwelling into three dwelling units.

• Public hearing for conditional use conversion of 1730 North Broadway to 3 dwelling units
• Request for variances regarding lot area size, gross floor area per unit type, and off-street parking

• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 3 dwelling units with bulk variances
  1730 North Broadway · 3 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on repealing Ordinance 04-824. The ordinance currently designates the parcels at 1901 Light Street, 1921 Light Street, Bed of Johnson Street, and Block 1947, Lot 1 as a residential Planned Unit Development. Repealing it would remove that designation and provide for a special effective date.

• Repeal of Ordinance 04-824 affecting 1901 Light St, 1921 Light St, Bed of Johnson St, and Block 1947, Lot 1

• Repeal of Ordinance 04-824 - Planned Unit Development — approved
  1901 Light Street, 1921 Light Street, Bed of Johnson Street,

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for the property at 1921 Light Street. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from the R‑8 residential district to the C‑1 commercial district and includes a special effective date. No other items are listed for discussion.

• Rezoning request for 1921 Light Street (Block 1038, Lot 005) from R‑8 to C‑1

• Rezone 1921 Light Street from R-8 to C-1 — approved
  1921 Light Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of subterranean portions of streets and alleys. The land is located within the boundaries of North Mount Street, Presstman Street, Appleton Street, and Westwood Avenue.

• Public hearing on the sale of subterranean land parcels shown on Plat 316-C-4B, Sheets 1 through 5

The Ways and Means Committee met on September 10, 2024, with four members present and three absent. The only item on the agenda was a public hearing on a proposal to sell subterranean portions of streets and alleys bounded by N. Mount Street, Presstman Street, Appleton Street, and Westwood Avenue. The hearing was called to recess, meaning no decision was made on the sale. The meeting then adjourned.

• Recessed public hearing on sale of subterranean street portions (no vote)

• Sale of Property - Subterranean Portions of Streets and Alleys Bounded by Portions of North Mount Street, Presstman Stre
  Subterranean portions of streets and alleys bounded by porti

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing to decide whether to rename the playground at Lake Montebello to the City Council President Mary Pat Clarke Playground. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at City Hall.

• Naming the playground at Lake Montebello to the City Council President Mary Pat Clarke Playground

The Ways and Means Committee voted to recommend favorably, with an amendment, an ordinance naming the playground at Lake Montebello as the City Council President Mary Pat Clarke Playground. The vote was 4-0, with three members absent. The matter now proceeds to the full City Council.

• Recommended favorably with amendment to name Lake Montebello playground after Mary Pat Clarke (4-0)

• Naming the Playground Located at Lake Montebello to be the City Council President Mary Pat Clarke Playground — approved
  Lake Montebello

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning request. The request seeks to convert a single‑family dwelling at 730 East Preston Street in the R‑8 zoning district into two dwelling units, and to grant variances for lot size, gross floor area, and off‑street parking. The committee will consider the conditional use conversion and the proposed variances.

• Conditional use conversion of a single‑family dwelling at 730 East Preston Street to two units, with variances for lot area, gross floor area, and off‑street parking (R‑8 zoning district)

• Conversion of single-family dwelling to 2 dwelling units with bulk variances — approved
  730 East Preston Street · 2 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned land. The proposal authorizes the Mayor and City Council to sell subterranean portions of streets and alleys no longer needed for public use.

• Public hearing on the sale of subterranean portions of streets and alleys bounded by Linden Avenue, W. North Avenue, Eutaw Place, Ducatel Street, Brookfield Avenue, Reservoir Street, Whitelock Street, Newington Avenue, Callow Avenue, Park Avenue, and Mt. Royal Terrace (Plat 306-C-3B)

• Sale of Subterranean portions of Streets and Alleys (Group 4)
  Subterranean portions of Streets and Alleys bounded by Linde

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding the condemnation and closing of subterranean portions of streets and alleys. The affected area is bounded by Westwood Avenue, North Mount Street, Presstman Street, and Appleton Street.

• Public hearing on closing subterranean portions of streets bounded by Westwood Avenue, North Mount Street, Presstman Street, and Appleton Street

• Closing of Subterranean Portions of Certain Streets and Alleys
  Westwood Avenue, North Mount Street, Presstman Street, and A

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding the condemnation and opening of subterranean portions of specific streets and alleys. This action involves areas bounded by Westwood Avenue, Presstman Street, McKean Avenue, and Appleton Street.

• Public hearing for subterranean portions of North Monroe Street, McKean Avenue, and a 10-Foot Alley

The Ways and Means Committee met on September 10, 2024, with four members present and three absent. The only item on the agenda was a public hearing on a proposal to condemn and open subterranean portions of North Monroe Street, McKean Avenue, and a 10-foot alley. The hearing was called to recess, meaning no decision was made and the item was not voted on.

• Hearing on street condemnation recessed (no vote)

• City Streets - Opening - Subterranean Portions of North Monroe Street, McKean Avenue, and a 10-Foot Alley
  Bounded by Westwood Avenue, Presstman Street, McKean Avenue,

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will consider repealing Ordinance 99-573, as amended by Ordinance 00-093, which designated property at 4221 Shannon Drive a Planned Unit Development. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024.

• Public hearing scheduled for repeal of Ordinance 99-573 at 4221 Shannon Drive
• Ordinance 99-573 designated property at 4221 Shannon Drive a Planned Unit Development

The Ways and Means Committee voted 4-0 to recommend favorably the repeal of Ordinance 99-573, as amended, which designated 4221 Shannon Drive as a Planned Unit Development. The recommendation now goes to the full City Council. Three members were absent.

• Recommended favorably repeal of PUD ordinance for 4221 Shannon Drive (4-0)

• Repeal of Ordinance 99-573 - Planned Unit Development at 4221 Shannon Drive — approved
  4221 Shannon Drive

Ways and Means

The City Council's Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding the condemnation and opening of subterranean portions of specific streets and alleys. This action involves areas at Mt. Royal Terrace as detailed in plat number 316-C-3.

• Public hearing on opening subterranean portions of Ducatel Street and Brookfield Avenue
• Opening of subterranean portions of certain streets and alleys at Mt. Royal Terrace

The Ways and Means committee met with four members present and three absent. The only scheduled item, a public hearing on condemning and opening subterranean portions of Ducatel Street, Brookfield Avenue, and certain streets and alleys, was called to recess. No substantive decisions were made.

• Recessed public hearing on subterranean street opening condemnation (no vote recorded)

• City Streets - Opening - Subterranean Portions of Ducatel Street, Brookfield Avenue, and Certain Streets and Alleys — deferred
  Ducatel Street, Brookfield Avenue, and certain streets and a

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposal to condemn and close the subterranean portions of several streets and alleys bounded by Linden Avenue, West North Avenue, Eutaw Place, Ducatel Street, Brookfield Avenue, Reservoir Street, Whitelock Street, Newington Avenue, Callow Avenue, Park Avenue, and Mt. Royal Terrace. The action would be based on plat number 316‑C‑3A (Sheets 1‑5, dated June 8 2023) prepared by Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP. The committee will set a special effective date for the closures if approved.

• Condemn and close subterranean portions of streets and alleys bounded by listed streets (see plat 316‑C‑3A).

The Ways and Means Committee met on September 10, 2024, with four members present and three absent. The only item on the agenda was a public hearing on a proposal to condemn and close subterranean portions of certain streets and alleys in Baltimore. The hearing was recessed, and no substantive decisions were made.

• Public hearing on street/ally closing recessed

• Closing Subterranean Portions of Certain Streets and Alleys
  Linden Avenue, W. North Avenue, Eutaw Place, Ducatel Street,

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council’s Ways and Means committee will convene to discuss a proposed zoning overlay for Harford Road. The hearing will cover boundaries, use regulations, bulk and yard rules, parking requirements, and other standards for the new district.

• Zoning - Harford Road Overlay District (24-0544) public hearing

The Ways and Means Committee met on September 10, 2024, with five members present and two absent. The only substantive item was a public hearing on the Harford Road Overlay District zoning proposal, which was recessed without a decision. No other business was conducted.

• Recessed public hearing on Harford Road Overlay District zoning (no vote)

• Harford Road Overlay District
  Harford Road

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding a zoning request. The body will discuss converting a single-family dwelling into two dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District.

• Public hearing for 1002 West Lanvale Street (Block 0092, Lot 040) to convert a single-family dwelling to 2 dwelling units
• Request for variances from off-street parking requirements at 1002 West Lanvale Street

• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 2 dwelling units with parking variance
  1002 West Lanvale Street · 2 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing to discuss the sale of city-owned property. The body is considering whether to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell the interest in the property located at 1012 East 43rd Street.

• Public hearing on the sale of property at 1012 East 43rd Street (Block 5192, Lot 059)

• Sale of Property - 1012 East 43rd Street — approved
  1012 East 43rd Street

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is reviewing three bond issues to fund affordable housing, school facilities, and economic development. These proposals include authorizing debt to be submitted to voters for approval on November 5, 2024. The council is also considering a zoning variance for a banquet hall.

• Bond Issue 24-0535: $55,000,000 for new school buildings and facility improvements
• Bond Issue 24-0536: $50,000,000 for community and economic development programs
• Bond Issue 24-0534: $20,000,000 for the Affordable Housing program
• Bill 24-0486: Zoning variance for a banquet hall at 601 Cherry Hill Road

• Conditional Use Banquet Hall with Parking Variance
  601 Cherry Hill Road
• Affordable Housing Loan Bond Issue
• School Loan Bond Issue

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding the repeal of Ordinance 01-284. This ordinance currently designates specific properties as a Business Planned Unit Development for Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza.

• Public hearing on the repeal of Ordinance 01-284 (Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza Planned Unit Development)

• Repeal of Ordinance 01-284 - Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza Planned Unit Development
  Reisterstown Plaza

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center. The body is considering the repeal of Ordinance 01-257, as amended by Ordinance 02-447, which designated the properties as a Business Planned Unit Development.

• Public hearing on repeal of Ordinance 01-257 (Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center Planned Unit Development)

• Repeal of Ordinance 01-257 - Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center Planned Unit Development
  Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council’s Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a bill to repeal a 1999 zoning ordinance, as amended in 2016, that created a Business Planned Unit Development for properties associated with New Shiloh Baptist Church. The repeal would remove the special zoning status and take effect immediately upon passage.

• Repeal of Ordinance 99-533, as amended by Ordinance 16-569 (New Shiloh Baptist Church Planned Unit Development)
• Public hearing scheduled under bill 24-0513

• Repeal of Ordinance 99-533 - New Shiloh Baptist Church Planned Unit Development — approved

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning request. The body is considering the establishment and operation of a principal use parking lot at 1200 Brentwood Avenue.

• Public hearing for conditional use parking lot at 1200 Brentwood Avenue (Block 1152, Lot 026)

• Conditional Use - Parking Lot (Principal Use) — approved
  1200 Brentwood Avenue

Ways and Means

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the repeal of Ordinance 95-572 and Ordinance 96-096. These ordinances designated specific properties as the Lighthouse Point Business Planned Unit Development.

• Public hearing on the repeal of Ordinance 95-572 and Ordinance 96-096 regarding Lighthouse Point Planned Unit Development

• Repeal of Ordinance 95-572 - Planned Unit Development - Lighthouse Point — approved

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing on a bill to repeal Ordinance 01-284, which designated the Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza as a Business Planned Unit Development. The meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2024, and is open to the public.

• Repeal of Ordinance 01-284 (Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza Planned Unit Development)
• Public hearing scheduled for 24-0511

• Repeal of Ordinance 01-284 - Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza Planned Unit Development
  Reisterstown Plaza

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council’s Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a bill to repeal the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) designation for the Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center, originally established by Ordinance 01-257 and amended by Ordinance 02-447. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in Room 408 at City Hall.

• Repeal of Ordinance 01-257 and Ordinance 02-447 for Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center PUD
• Public hearing scheduled for 24-0512

• Repeal of Ordinance 01-257, as Amended by Ordinance 02-447 - Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center Planned Unit Develo
  Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing to consider repealing Ordinance 99-533, as amended by Ordinance 16-569. The repeal would remove the designation of certain properties as a Business Planned Unit Development for the New Shiloh Baptist Church project and set a special effective date. The decision will be made at this meeting.

• Repeal of Ordinance 99-533, as amended by Ordinance 16-569
• Impact on New Shiloh Baptist Church Planned Unit Development
• Special effective date provision

• Repeal of Ordinance 99-533 - New Shiloh Baptist Church Planned Unit Development

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a property at 6001 Moravia Park Drive. The proposed change would shift the zoning from C-4 to EC-2, as shown on the accompanying plat.

• Rezoning - 6001 Moravia Park Drive (Block 6063, Lot 009) from C-4 to EC-2

• Rezone 6001 Moravia Park Drive from C-4 to EC-2 — tabled
  6001 Moravia Park Drive

Ways and Means

The City of Baltimore Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning request. The body is considering the conversion of a single-family dwelling into three dwelling units.

• Public hearing for conditional use conversion of 2035 McCulloh Street to 3 dwelling units
• Request for variances from off-street parking requirements at 2035 McCulloh Street

• Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family to 3 Dwelling Units with Parking Variances — approved
  2035 McCulloh Street · 3 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding a zoning request for 1002 West Lanvale Street. The proposal seeks to convert a single-family dwelling into two dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District.

• Public hearing for conversion of single-family dwelling to 2 units at 1002 West Lanvale Street
• Request for variances from off-street parking requirements at 1002 West Lanvale Street

• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 2 dwelling units with parking variance
  1002 West Lanvale Street · 2 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for 3601 Elm Avenue. The body is considering the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a retail goods establishment with alcoholic beverage sales at this location.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit at 3601 Elm Avenue for retail goods with alcoholic beverage sales

• Zoning - Conditional Use - Retail Goods Establishment with Alcoholic Beverage Sales — approved
  3601 Elm Avenue

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding a zoning request. The body will discuss converting a single-family dwelling into two dwelling units in the R-7 Zoning District.

• Public hearing for conditional use conversion of 3115 Walbrook Avenue (Block 3002, Lot 019) from one to two dwelling units

• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling to 2 dwelling units — approved
  3115 Walbrook Avenue · 2 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for a specific property. The body will discuss changing the zoning from I-2 to PC-2.

• Rezoning of 2101 Gould Street (Block 1053, Lot 005A) from I-2 to PC-2

• Rezone 2101 Gould Street from I-2 to PC-2 — approved
  2101 Gould Street

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council’s Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment that revises the criteria for the Port Covington Area of Special Signage Control. The bill, sponsored by Councilmember Eric T. Costello, aims to update signage regulations for the Port Covington area.

• Zoning - Port Covington Area of Special Signage Control - Amendment (24-0500)
• Public hearing scheduled for signage rule revisions

• Port Covington Area of Special Signage Control - Amendment
  Port Covington Area

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Port Covington Community Benefits District and Management Authority. The body is reviewing the renewal and continuation of the district and authority through June 30, 2028.

• Public hearing on renewal of Port Covington Community Benefits District and Management Authority through June 30, 2028

• Port Covington Community Benefits District and Management Authority - Renewal Through June 30, 2028 — approved
  Port Covington

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to rename a section of Cromwell Street. The meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2024.

• Public hearing on renaming Cromwell Street to Vision Street between Clarkson Street and McComas Street

• Renaming Cromwell Street to Vision Street
  Cromwell Street, between Clarkson Street and McComas Street

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council’s Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on a resolution to authorize the sale of a parcel of land formerly part of Boston Street. The property, bounded by Haven Street, 1201 South Haven LLC, the Canton Railroad Right-of-Way, and Boston Street, is no longer needed for public use. The committee may vote on the resolution during the meeting.

• Sale of former Boston Street land (23-0392)
• Public hearing scheduled for the sale authorization

• Sale of Property - A Portion of Boston Street — introduced
  A portion of Boston Street

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned property. The body is discussing authorizing the Mayor and City Council to sell the interest in the property located at 411 East Old Cold Spring Lane.

• Public hearing on the sale of property at 411 East Old Cold Spring Lane (Block 5070A, Lot 022)

• Sale of Property - 411 East Old Cold Spring Lane — approved
  411 East Old Cold Spring Lane

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider several ordinances at this meeting, including a charter amendment to establish a Community Reinvestment and Reparations Fund, a bill to claim economic losses from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, and multiple street closures and property sales for infrastructure projects. The council will also vote on nominations to the Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission and discuss quarterly reporting of criminal citations.

• Charter amendment 23-0380 to create a non-lapsing Community Reinvestment and Reparations Fund for voter approval
• Ordinance 24-0559 to claim economic losses from the March 26, 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge allision
• Sale of property at 1012 East 43rd Street (Block 5192, Lot 059)
• Closing of subterranean portions of streets near Ducatel Street, Brookfield Avenue, and Mt. Royal Terrace
• Zoning variance for 730 East Preston Street to convert a single-family home to 2 units in R-8 district

• Sale of Property - 1012 East 43rd Street — introduced
  1012 East 43rd Street
• Repeal of PUD Designation - 4221 Shannon Drive — introduced
  4221 Shannon Drive
• Opening of Subterranean Portions of Ducatel Street and Brookfield Avenue — introduced
  Ducatel Street, Brookfield Avenue, and certain streets and a
• Closing of Subterranean Portions of Certain Streets and Alleys — introduced
  Linden Avenue, W. North Avenue, Eutaw Place, Ducatel Street,

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means committee is considering a public hearing regarding RPP Area 30 (South Baltimore East). The proposal seeks to amend the Parking Management Plan Restatement to add an exception for dwelling unit permit allotments.

• Public hearing for RPP Area 30 (South Baltimore East) exception at 1600 South Charles Street

• RPP Area 30 (South Baltimore East) - Exception - 1600 South Charles Street — approved
  1600 South Charles Street

Ways and Means

The City Council is considering a public hearing regarding a liquor license change. The proposal involves exchanging a Class B-D-7 Beer, Wine, and Liquor License for a Class A-7 Beer, Wine, and Liquor License at 1515 Pennsylvania Avenue.

• Public hearing for license exchange at 1515 Pennsylvania Avenue, 21217

• Exchange of Class B-D-7 License to a Class A-7 License for 1515 Pennsylvania Avenue — approved
  1515 Pennsylvania Avenue, 21217

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a liquor license change. The item involves exchanging a Class B-D-7 Beer, Wine, and Liquor License for a Class A-7 License at 3601 Elm Avenue.

• Public hearing for license exchange at 3601 Elm Avenue, 21211

• Exchange of a Class B-D-7 License to a Class A-7 License for 3601 Elm Avenue — approved
  3601 Elm Avenue, 21211

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the authorization to issue revenue obligations. These funds are intended to finance or refinance wastewater facilities.

• Public hearing on Revenue Obligations - Wastewater Projects

• Revenue Obligations - Wastewater Projects — approved

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on increasing the city’s authorization to issue revenue obligations for water projects. The proposal would amend existing ordinances to allow the Board of Finance to set terms for financing or refinancing water facilities. This action would expand the city’s borrowing capacity for water infrastructure.

• Public hearing on Item 24-0482 to increase revenue obligation limits for water projects
• Proposed amendment to Ordinance 02-331 and related water financing laws
• Authorization for the Board of Finance to set terms for issuing and selling water project debt

• Revenue Obligations - Water Projects — approved

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding revenue obligations for stormwater facilities. The item proposes increasing the maximum aggregate principal amount allowed under Ordinance 18-174 to finance or refinance stormwater projects.

• Public hearing on increasing maximum aggregate principal amount for stormwater projects
• Amendment and restatement of Ordinance 18-174

• Revenue Obligations - Stormwater Projects - Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount — approved

Ways and Means

The City Council is considering a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned streets and alleys. The property includes areas bounded by North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Street, North Carey Street, and a portion of North Stockton Street.

• Public hearing for the sale of streets and alleys bounded by North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Street, North Carey Street, and North Stockton Street

• Sale of Property - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Street, and North
  Streets and alleys bounded by North Avenue, Pennsylvania Ave

Ways and Means

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to renew and continue the South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District and its Management Authority. This renewal would extend the district's term through June 30, 2028.

• Renewal of South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District through June 30, 2028
• Continuation of the South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District Management Authority

• South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District and Management Authority - Renewal Through June 30, 2028

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed bond issue to fund the Affordable Housing program. The funds would be used for land acquisition, property rehabilitation, new construction, and supporting the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

• Public hearing for $20,000,000 Affordable Housing Loan bond issue

• Bond Issue - Affordable Housing Loan — approved
  $20.0M

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee will hold a public hearing on a proposal to issue up to $55,000,000 in school bonds. The measure would authorize borrowing for land acquisition, new school and recreation facilities, and modernization of existing buildings, including asbestos abatement. The ordinance requires voter approval at the November 5, 2024 election.

• $55,000,000 school bond issue (Item 24-0535)
• Funding for new school buildings, athletic facilities, and community health/recreation sites
• Modernization, reconstruction, and asbestos abatement of existing facilities
• Public hearing scheduled for July 2, 2024
• Voter approval required on November 5, 2024

• Bond Issue - School Loan - $55,000,000 — approved
  $55.0M

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed bond issue of up to $50,000,000. The funds are intended for community and economic development programs, including land acquisition, property redevelopment, blight removal, and business growth initiatives. This ordinance would be submitted to Baltimore City voters for approval at the November 5, 2024, general election.

• Public hearing for $50,000,000 Community and Economic Development Loan bond issue

• Bond Issue - Community and Economic Development Loan — approved
  $50.0M

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed bond issue to fund public infrastructure. The proceeds would be used for the development, construction, and repair of city-owned buildings, streets, utilities, and parks.

• Public hearing for $125,000,000 Bond Issue - Public Infrastructure Loan

• Bond Issue - Public Infrastructure Loan — approved
  $125.0M

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding an extension for historic property tax credit applications. The proposal includes establishing a special effective date for this extension.

• Public hearing: Tax Credits - Historic Properties - Application Extension

• Tax Credits - Historic Properties - Application Extension

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding RPP Area B (Washington Village). The proposal involves altering the hours of applicable parking restrictions within the area's Parking Management Plan.

• Public hearing for RPP Area B (Washington Village) parking restriction revisions

• RPP Area B (Washington Village) - Revisions to Parking Management Plan — approved
  RPP Area B (Washington Village)

Ways and Means

The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on condemning and closing specific streets and alleys. The proposed closure covers roadways bounded by North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Street, North Carey Street, and a portion of North Stockton Street. The agenda contains only standard procedural items and this single public hearing.

• Public hearing on closing streets and alleys bounded by North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Street, North Carey Street, and a portion of North Stockton Street
• Agenda sponsored by Council President James Torrence and Councilmember Nicholas J. Mosby

• City Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Street, and
  North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Street, and No

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the condemnation and opening of specific streets and alleys. The area includes portions of North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Street, North Carey Street, and North Stockton Street.

• Public hearing for street and alley openings bounded by North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Street, North Carey Street, and North Stockton Street

• City Streets - Opening - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Street, and
  Bounded by North Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cumberland Str

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which outlines city agency spending and capital project funding. The council will also set the annual property tax rate and semiannual payment service charge for July 2024 through June 2025. Other items include zoning amendments for educational campus districts, a conditional use request for a parking lot at 1200 Brentwood Avenue, and legislation to limit tip credits for tipped employees.

• 24-0521: Fiscal Year 2025 Ordinance of Estimates (city agency appropriations and capital projects)
• 24-0522: Annual property tax rate and semiannual payment service charge for July 2024–June 2025
• 24-0555: Zoning amendment increasing minimum yard requirements in the EC-2 Educational Campus District
• 24-0556: Fair Wages for Tipped Employees ordinance limiting tip credits and requiring employer disclosures
• 24-0557: Conditional use request for a principal use parking lot at 1200 Brentwood Avenue

• Zoning - Educational Campus Districts - Bulk and Yard Regulations - Amendment — introduced
• Zoning - Conditional Use - Parking Lot (Principal Use) - 1200 Brentwood Avenue — introduced
  1200 Brentwood Avenue
• Repeal of Ordinance 95-572 - Planned Unit Development - Lighthouse Point — introduced
  Lighthouse Point

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is reviewing several financial items for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This includes the city-wide ordinance of estimates, annual property tax settings, and the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

• 24-0521 Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year 2025
• 24-0522 Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2025
• 24-0523 Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners

• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several third-reader ordinances. These items include the city's ordinance of estimates, the annual property tax for fiscal year 2025, and the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

• Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025
• Annual Property Tax for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025
• Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for Fiscal Year 2025

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means committee is reviewing several financial measures for the upcoming fiscal year. These include city-wide agency appropriations, property tax settings, and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners operating budget.

• Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025
• Annual Property Tax for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 (24-0522)
• Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (24-0523)

• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 — approved
• Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2025 — approved
• Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 — approved

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering several legislative items including updated building and fire codes. The agenda also includes various zoning requests for residential conversions and commercial establishments.

• Adoption of 2021 Edition Building, Fire, and Related Codes
• Establishment of the Harford Road Overlay District
• Rezoning of 6001 Moravia Park Drive from C-4 to EC-2
• Conversion of single-family dwellings at 2035 McCulloh Street, 1002 West Lanvale Street, and 3115 Walbrook Avenue
• Retail goods establishment with alcohol sales at 3601 Elm Avenue and 6242 Bellona Avenue

• Adoption of 2021 Edition Building, Fire, and Related Codes — introduced
• Establishment of Harford Road Overlay District — introduced
  Harford Road
• Rezoning of 6001 Moravia Park Drive — introduced
  6001 Moravia Park Drive
• Revisions to RPP Area B (Washington Village) Parking Management Plan — introduced
  Washington Village
• Conditional Use Conversion at 2035 McCulloh Street — introduced
  2035 McCulloh Street · 3 units
• Conditional Use Conversion at 1002 West Lanvale Street — introduced
  1002 West Lanvale Street · 2 units
• Conditional Use for Retail Goods at 3601 Elm Avenue — introduced
  3601 Elm Avenue
• Conditional Use Conversion at 3115 Walbrook Avenue — introduced
  3115 Walbrook Avenue · 2 units

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting the eighth day of budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2025. The committee will hear estimates for various city agencies to determine required appropriations for operating programs and capital projects.

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 (24-0521)
• Baltimore City Health Department budget hearing
• Baltimore City Information Technology, Broadband and Digital Equity budget hearing
• Chief Data Officer budget hearing
• Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals budget hearing

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 — deferred

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting the seventh day of budget hearings regarding the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The session includes agency presentations to determine estimated appropriations for operating programs and capital projects.

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 (24-0521)
• Department of Planning budget hearing
• Committee on Historical and Architectural Preservation budget hearing
• Baltimore City Recreation and Parks budget hearing
• Baltimore Police Department budget hearing

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 — deferred

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting the sixth day of budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2025. These hearings establish estimated appropriations needed by city agencies for operating programs and capital projects.

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 (24-0521)
• Baltimore Development Corporation budget hearing
• Enoch Pratt Free Library budget hearing
• Environmental Control Board budget hearing
• Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success budget hearing

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 — deferred

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners operating budget. The item concerns the estimated funds needed for school operating programs through June 30, 2025.

• Public hearing for BCPSS Operating Budget (FY ending June 30, 2025)

• Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting the fourth day of budget hearings to determine estimated appropriations for city agencies. These hearings cover operating programs and capital projects for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 (24-0521)
• Department of Legislative Reference budget hearing
• Mayor’s Office of Employment Development budget hearing
• Office of the Inspector General budget hearing
• Department of Transportation budget hearing

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting the third day of budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2025. These hearings cover estimated appropriations needed for city agency operating programs and capital projects.

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 (24-0521)
• Sheriff budget hearing
• State’s Attorney’s Office budget hearing
• Baltimore City Fire Department budget hearing
• Office of Emergency Management budget hearing

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting the second day of budget agency hearings for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025. The committee will hear estimates for various city agencies to determine required appropriations for operating programs and capital projects.

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 (24-0521)
• Budget hearing: Visit Baltimore
• Budget hearing: CharmTV (Office of Cable and Communications)
• Budget hearing: Mayor's Office of Performance and Innovation
• Budget hearing: Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 — deferred

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is conducting the first day of budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2025. The committee will hear estimates for operating programs and capital projects from several city agencies.

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 (24-0521)
• Finance hearing
• Mayor's Office of Infrastructure Development hearing
• City Administrator's Office hearing
• Department of General Services hearing

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 — deferred

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Annual Property Tax for Fiscal Year 2025. This item covers tax use from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and includes setting semiannual payment service charges.

• Public hearing for Annual Property Tax - FY 2025 (Item 24-0522)

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hear briefings regarding the City's actual finances compared to budget projections. The Director of the Bureau of Budget and Management Research and the Director for Baltimore City Public Schools will provide updates on fiscal year 2024 and 2025 budgets.

• BBMR Quarterly Budget Briefing FY 24
• Capital Budget FY 24 Update
• BCPSS FY 24 Quarterly Budget Briefing
• BCPSS Budget Overview FY 25 - Operating and Capital Budget

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Ordinance of Estimates. This includes an overview of the Capital Improvement Plan and the FY 25 Capital Budget from the Department of Planning.

• Department of Planning overview of Capital Improvement Plan and FY 25 Capital Budget (Ordinance 24-0521)

• Ordinance of Estimates - FY 25 (Department of Planning Overview of Capital Improvement Plan and FY 25 Capital Budget)

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering several legislative items including multiple property sales and zoning changes. The agenda also includes proposals to establish a new Office of Returning Citizens and an Office of Immigrant Affairs.

• Sale of property at 844 Roundview Road
• Rezoning for 1801-1807 Bloomingdale Road and 1800-1816 North Rosedale Street
• Establishment of the Baltimore City Office of Returning Citizens
• Rezoning for 2529 Georgetown Road
• Rezoning for 3301-3327 Saint Paul Street

• Sale of Property - 844 Roundview Road
  844 Roundview Road
• Rezoning Bloomingdale Road and North Rosedale Street
  1801 to 1807 Bloomingdale Road and 1800 to 1816 North Roseda
• Rezoning 2529 Georgetown Road
  2529 Georgetown Road
• Rezoning Saint Paul Street
  3301, 3311 through 3327 Saint Paul Street
• North Charles Village PUD Amendment
  North Charles Village
• Conditional Use Conversion - 1600 South Charles Street
  1600 South Charles Street · 3 units
• Rezoning 3500 West Forest Park Avenue
  3500 West Forest Park Avenue
• Off-Street Parking - Affordable Housing

Baltimore City Council

The council will vote on several ordinances, including rezoning Saint Paul Street properties and updating tree removal procedures on city land. Members will also consider changes to off-street parking requirements for affordable housing projects. New legislation was introduced regarding community impact districts and taxes for third-party parking platforms.

• Rezoning 3301–3327 Saint Paul Street from R-8 to C-1
• Establishing standards for tree removal on City property
• Eliminating off-street parking requirements for affordable housing projects
• Requiring third-party parking platforms to pay the City parking tax
• Renewal of South Baltimore Gateway and Port Covington community districts through 2028

• South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District and Management Authority Renewal
• Port Covington Community Benefits District and Management Authority Renewal
• Sale of Property - 3750 Greenspring Avenue
  3750 Greenspring Avenue
• Sale of Property - 1807 Harlem Avenue
  1807 Harlem Avenue
• Rezoning - 3301 Saint Paul Street and 3311 through 3327 Saint Paul Street
  3301, 3311, 3313, 3315, 3317, 3319, 3321, 3323, and 3327 Sai
• Planned Unit Development Amendment - North Charles Village
  North Charles Village
• Off-Street Parking - Affordable Housing

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned property. The item seeks authorization for the Mayor and City Council to sell all city interest in the property located at 3750 Greenspring Avenue.

• Public hearing for the sale of property at 3750 Greenspring Avenue (Block 3327E; Lot 001)

• Sale of Property - 3750 Greenspring Avenue — approved
  3750 Greenspring Avenue

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the potential sale of city-owned property. The item seeks to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell all interest in the property located at 1807 Harlem Avenue.

• Public hearing for Sale of Property - 1807 Harlem Avenue (Block 0108, Lot 030)

• Sale of Property - 1807 Harlem Avenue — approved
  1807 Harlem Avenue

Ways and Means

The Department of Housing and Community Development will provide an update on the Fixed Price Policy and the Buy Into Bmore program. The briefing covers the application process for individuals seeking to purchase properties through these initiatives.

• Briefing on Fixed Price Policy
• Briefing on Buy Into Bmore program

• Briefing - Fixed Price Policy & Buy Into Bmore Program

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several proposed ordinances and resolutions. These include a charter amendment regarding the Department of Finance and new mold inspection requirements for rental dwellings. The council will also consider zoning changes and resolutions honoring first responders.

• Charter Amendment to transfer Department of Finance oversight from Mayor to Comptroller
• Ordinance requiring mold inspection and remediation in rental dwellings
• Zoning for a cultural facility and parking at C.C. Jackson Park and Library
• Repeal of several Planned Unit Developments, including Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza
• Resolutions honoring first responders following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

• Conditional use for cultural facility and parking lot at C.C. Jackson Park and Library
  4910 Park Heights Avenue
• Repeal of Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza Planned Unit Development
• Repeal of Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center Planned Unit Development
• Repeal of New Shiloh Baptist Church Planned Unit Development

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee will receive a briefing from the Director of the Finance Department’s Bureau of Budget and Management Research. The briefing covers preliminary revenue estimates for Fiscal Year 2025, covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

• Briefing on Fiscal Year 2025 Preliminary Revenue Estimates

Baltimore City Council

The council is reviewing amendments to allow multifamily residential development and parking within parts of Inner Harbor Park. Other items include the establishment of a Baltimore City Office of Returning Citizens and the adoption of new building and fire codes.

• Proposed residential development and parking in Inner Harbor Park
• Establishment of a Baltimore City Office of Returning Citizens
• Adoption of revised Building, Fire, and Related Codes
• $581,334 appropriation for Arts and Culture operations
• Prohibition of tobacco products in stadiums

• Rezone 2101 Washington Boulevard from C-2 to I-1
  2101 Washington Boulevard
• Rezone 2529 Georgetown Road from R-6 to I-1
  2529 Georgetown Road
• Amend C-5-IH Inner Harbor Subdistrict bulk and yard regulations
  Inner Harbor
• Amend Inner Harbor Park dedication to permit multifamily residential and parking
  Inner Harbor Park (northwest and south shores, south of Prat
• Amend Urban Renewal Plan for Inner Harbor Project I
  Inner Harbor Project I
• Acquire property for road extension and Ralls Avenue widening
  Block 6990, Lots 1-7 and Block 6991, Lots 1-26, and Woodhous

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is meeting to vote on authorizing the sale of city-owned property. The item involves all city interest in the property located at 844 Roundview Road, which is no longer needed for public use.

• Sale of property at 844 Roundview Road (Block 7622; Lot 002)

• Sale of Property - 844 Roundview Road — approved
  844 Roundview Road

Ways and Means

The committee will vote on a supplementary general fund appropriation of $581,334. This funding is intended to support general operations for the Arts and Culture service.

• $581,334 appropriation for Arts and Culture general operations

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

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing a supplementary general fund operating appropriation. The funds are intended for M-R: Arts and Culture - Service 824 to support events, art, culture, and film.

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

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

Ways and Means

The City Council Ways and Means committee is holding a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned property. The item seeks to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell all interest in the property located at 844 Roundview Road.

• Public hearing for the sale of property at 844 Roundview Road (Block 7622; Lot 002)

• Sale of Property - 844 Roundview Road
  844 Roundview Road

Baltimore City Council

The council will vote on final passage for several items, including a charter amendment for Inner Harbor Park and property acquisitions. The agenda also includes introduced bills regarding crime prevention strategies and the establishment of an Office of Returning Citizens. A previously signed $12,300,000 appropriation for the Health Department is also noted.

• Charter amendment to permit residential development in Inner Harbor Park
• $12,300,000 appropriation to the Health Department for budget balancing
• Proposed zoning conversion at 1833 West Lexington Street
• Proposal to establish a Baltimore City Office of Returning Citizens
• Study on closing North Franklintown Road to deter illegal dumping

• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling to 2 units with parking variance
  1833 West Lexington Street · 2 units
• Rezone 1801-1807 Bloomingdale Road and 1800-1816 North Rosedale Street from R-8 to C-1
  1801 to 1807 Bloomingdale Road and 1800 to 1816 North Roseda
• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling to 3 units
  1600 South Charles Street · 3 units
• Rezone 3500 West Forest Park Avenue from C-1 to R-1
  3500 West Forest Park Avenue
• Rezone 2101 Washington Boulevard from C-2 to I-1
  2101 Washington Boulevard

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several legislative items, including a large appropriation for emergency repairs to the BPD headquarters parking garage. The agenda also includes multiple zoning ordinances for residential conversions and property sales, as well as several executive nominations.

• $8,700,000 appropriation for BPD headquarters parking garage emergency repairs
• Sale of property at 1807 Harlem Avenue
• Zoning conversion of single-family units to 2 or 3 dwelling units on North Carrollton Avenue and Parkwood Avenue
• Charter amendment regarding multifamily residential development in Inner Harbor Park
• Acquisition of property for the widening of Ralls Avenue

• Rezone 3014-3030 Darby Street East; 3021-3039 Elm Avenue; 800-810 Darby Street South; North Side Darby Street South Adja
• Rezone 2101 Gould Street from I-2 to PC-2
• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling units to 2 dwelling units in R-8 zoning district - 509, 511, and 51
  509 North Carrollton Avenue; 511 North Carrollton Avenue; 51 · 2 units
• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling units to 3 dwelling units in R-8 zoning district - 2904, 2910, and
  2904 Parkwood Avenue; 2910 Parkwood Avenue; 2914 Parkwood Av · 3 units
• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in R-8 zoning district - 1005 West Lanvale
  1005 West Lanvale Street · 2 units
• Amend Port Covington Area of Special Signage Control criteria
• Amend Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Overlay Zoning District prohibited uses

Ways and Means

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned property. The proposal seeks to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell all interest in the property located at 3000 Highman Avenue.

• Public hearing for the sale of property at 3000 Highman Avenue (Block 7703D, Lot 009A)

• Sale of Property - 3000 Highman Avenue — introduced
  3000 Highman Avenue

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering several legislative items including a new redistricting process and updates to the Youth Commission. Other items include regulations for residential property wholesalers and a prohibition on tobacco use in stadiums.

• Establishment of a Residential Permit Parking Area for Brunt Street
• Charter amendment to create a Baltimore City Redistricting Commission
• $581,334 appropriation for Arts and Culture operations
• Amendment to the composition and duties of the Youth Commission
• Licensing requirements for residential property wholesalers

• Residential Permit Parking Program Area - Brunt Street Area — approved
  Brunt Street Area
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - M-R: Arts and Culture — introduced
  $581,334
• Residential Property Wholesalers - The Do Not Call Act — introduced

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a briefing regarding the City's Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Comptroller's Office, City Auditors, and external advisors are scheduled to present this information to the City Council.

• Briefing on FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold an investigative hearing regarding procurement in Baltimore City. The session aims to review procurement practices and their impact on process effectiveness. Officials from the Bureau of Procurement, Department of Finance, and Bureau of Budget and Management Research are invited to discuss potential problems and solutions for improving city bidding.

• Investigative hearing 23-0205R regarding Baltimore City procurement practices

• Investigative Hearing - Procurement in Baltimore City

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will host an agency briefing regarding the city's grants management process and functions. The Chief Administrative Officer and other agency representatives are scheduled to present to the City Council.

• Agency Briefing - Grants Management (LO23-0053)

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering several major legislative items including changes to the Baltimore City Police Department's structure and a charter amendment. Other items include new inclusionary housing regulations and a request for state action regarding property taxes on vacant buildings.

• Charter Amendment and Public Safety updates regarding the Baltimore City Police Department
• Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City (22-0195) and High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit (23-0369)
• $8,700,000 appropriation for emergency repairs to the Baltimore Police Department headquarters parking garage
• Zoning variance for a banquet hall at 601 Cherry Hill Road
• Resolution calling for state action on special property tax rates for vacant and abandoned property

• Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City
• High-Performance Inclusionary Housing Tax Credit
• Zoning - Conditional Use Banquet Hall - Variance - 601 Cherry Hill Road
  601 Cherry Hill Road
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of General Services
  Baltimore Police Department headquarters’ parking garage · $8.7M

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold an oversight hearing regarding school safety for students, faculty, and staff. The session covers the placement of at-risk youth within the Baltimore City Public School System. It also addresses plans to respond to recent incidents of violence and bullying.

• Oversight hearing LO24-0055 on school safety and at-risk youth placement

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is reviewing several supplemental fund appropriations to balance the 2023 fiscal year budgets for various city agencies. The agenda also includes multiple zoning requests for residential conversions, a historical landmark designation, and property sales.

• Zoning: conversion of 2001 Boone Street to 2 dwelling units
• Zoning: conversion of 1046 Brantley Avenue to 2 dwelling units
• Zoning: conversion of 2127 McCulloh Street to 3 dwelling units
• Landmark Designation: Home of the Friendless at 1313 Druid Hill Avenue
• Appropriation: $18,900,000 for Fire Department Emergency Medical Services

• Conversion of single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units
  2001 Boone Street · 2 units
• Designation of Home of the Friendless as historical landmark
  1313 Druid Hill Avenue
• Conversion of single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units with variances
  1046 Brantley Avenue · 2 units
• Conversion of single-family dwelling unit to 3 dwelling units with variances
  2127 McCulloh Street · 3 units
• Rezoning of 6311 Eastern Avenue
  6311 Eastern Avenue
• Sale of properties in Market Center Renewal Plan Area
  Market Center Renewal Plan Area

Baltimore City Council

The City Council is considering several legislative items including zoning changes for multiple properties and an urban renewal plan for Brooklyn-Curtis Bay. The agenda also includes a request for $8,700,000 to fund emergency garage repairs at the Baltimore Police Department headquarters.

• Rezoning of Western Side North Lehigh Street from R-4 to I-2
• Brooklyn-Curtis Bay Urban Renewal Plan designation and objectives
• $8,700,000 appropriation for Baltimore Police Department headquarters parking garage repairs
• Renaming Cottage Avenue Park to Candy Stripe Park
• Charter amendment regarding the City Council redistricting process

• Street Encroachment - 3424 Toone Street
  3424 Toone Street
• Street Encroachment - 229 East Montgomery Street
  229 East Montgomery Street
• Rezoning - Western Side North Lehigh Street
  Western Side North Lehigh Street South West Corner Eager Str
• Planned Unit Development Amendment - Benhurst Park
  Benhurst Park
• Urban Renewal - Brooklyn-Curtis Bay
  Brooklyn-Curtis Bay area (Patapsco Avenue, Pennington Avenue
• Acquisition of Property - Woodhouse Avenue
  Block 6990, Lots 1-7, and Block 6991, Lots 1-26, and the bed