Baltimore City Council

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Reverend Dr. R.J. Chandler Sr., Freedom Temple African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of the Journal
7. April 7, 2024
8. Executive Nominations
9. ea25-0013 BellaGrace Lucienne Annibal Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
   Executive Nomination
10. EA25-0014 Madison Hope Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
11. EA25-0015 KeLaya Amiara Flanigan Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
12. EA25-0016 Stephane Summer Ogle Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
13. EA25-0017 Talia Bridgette Thomas Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
14. EA25-0018 Christian Ato Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
15. EA25-0019 Trevor White Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
16. EA25-0020 Gabriel Cayden Freeman Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
17. EA25-0021 Jocelyn Zamora Rojas Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
18. EA25-0022 Vernon Beckford Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
19. EA25-0023 Noah Stevenson Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
20. EA25-0024 Curtis Cedric Johnson, Jr. Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
21. EA25-0025 Dyona Nicole Pryor Member - Baltimore City Youth Commission
    Executive Nomination
22. Bills Introduced
23. 25-0059 Building, Fire, and Related Codes – Vacant Building Receivers – Failure to Sell FOR the purpose of permitting a vacant building receiver to offer the property for sale to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City, if the property fails to sell at public auction; and providing certain limitations on the sale price.
    Ordinance
24. Resolutions Introduced
25. 25-0018R Celebrating Second Chance Month FOR the purpose of recognizing April as Second Chance Month in Baltimore City; encouraging City agencies, employers, community organizations, and residents to support efforts that eliminate barriers to individuals reentering the community following incarceration and to promote the full inclusion of returning citizens in all aspects of society.
    City Council Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Torrence that this City Council Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

26. 25-0019R Recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month FOR the purpose of recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month in Baltimore City and celebrating the significant contributions of the Jewish community to American culture, history, science, government, and beyond.
    City Council Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Schleifer that this City Council Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

27. 25-0020R Informational Hearing – Well being of Gay Men in Baltimore FOR the purpose of inviting representatives from the Mayor’s Office, the Baltimore City Health Department, the Baltimore Police Department, the Baltimore City Public School System, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, the Maryland Department of Health, and Behavioral Health System Baltimore to update the Council on services provided to, and the general well being of, gay men in Baltimore.
    City Council Resolution
28. 25-0021R Informational Hearing – Well being of Lesbian Women in Baltimore FOR the purpose of inviting representatives from the Mayor’s Office, the Baltimore City Health Department, the Baltimore Police Department, the Baltimore City Public School System, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, the Maryland Department of Health, and Behavioral Health System Baltimore to update the Council on services provided to, and the general well being of, lesbian women in Baltimore.
    City Council Resolution
29. 25-0022R Informational Hearing – Missing Persons – Policies and Procedures FOR the purpose of inviting representatives from the Baltimore City Police Department, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, including the Juvenile Division, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, the Maryland Department of Human Services, including Child Protective Services, Black and Missing, and other relevant stakeholders to brief the City Council regarding policies and procedures pertaining to incidents of missing persons; and requesting data concerning such incidents as well as data regarding staffing and turnover, including Baltimore City Police Department Missing Persons Unit data and district-specific data, for the past 5 years.
    City Council Resolution
30. 25-0023R Workers’ Memorial Day FOR the purpose of recognizing April 28th as Workers’ Memorial Day.
    City Council Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Jones that this City Council Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

31. 25-0024R Informational Hearing – Public Safety, Ratepayer Impact, and Oversight Failures in Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Line Inspections FOR the purpose of purpose of inviting representatives from the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (“BGE”) and the Maryland Public Service Commission (“PSC”) to appear before the City Council to provide testimony and documentation regarding oversight failures in BGE gas infrastructure inspections.
    City Council Resolution
32. Consent Calendar
33. (See Section A at back of Agenda)
34. Second Reader
35. Public Health and Environment Committee
36. 25-0013 Child Health – Equitable Access to Health Services in City Schools FOR the purpose of addressing disparities in child health care by expanding access to comprehensive health services for children across Baltimore City, including well-child preventive care and vaccines, family planning services, and dental services; providing for a referral to a vision or mental and behavioral health specialist at the written request of a specified individual; requiring, without prior approval, mandatory follow-up care for any positive or abnormal health screening; defining certain terms; generally relating to expanding access to health care for City students in school health centers and health suites; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
37. Land Use and Transportation Committee
38. Third Reader
39. 25-0006 Zoning Code – Modifications FOR the purpose of amending provisions of the Baltimore City Zoning Code relating to variances to conform to relevant State law; making modifications to the process of granting variances; clarifying provisions of the Zoning Code relating to nonconforming structures; and generally relating to the zoning and land use laws of the City of Baltimore.
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved and Sent to the Mayor Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Approved and Sent to the Mayor. The motion carried by the following vote:

40. Committee Announcements
41. Announcements
42. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M.
43. Adjournment
44. Thank you all for attending this meeting. Please check the area around your seat to make certain that you have everything that you brought with you.