Baltimore City Council
TL;DR
The Baltimore City Council met to discuss various administrative matters, with a key focus on expanding child health services in city schools and considering zoning changes for residential properties. The meeting included several executive nominations and routine city business.
Key Decisions
- Child Health Services Expansion in Schools Introduced
- Zoning Conversion of Single-Family Homes to Two-Unit Dwellings Introduced for Two Properties
- Retirement Savings Plan Amendment Passed (Unanimous)
- Employees' Retirement System Board Amendments Passed (Unanimous)
- Closing of Certain Streets Near Amtrak Land Introduced
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Journals
- May 12, 2025
- May 15, 2025 (Special Meeting)
- Communications from the Mayor
- Bills Signed by the Mayor
- June 9, 2025
- Untitled item
- 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
- Executive Nominations
- EA25-0026 Adler Archer - Member Baltimore City Veterans CommissionExecutive Nomination
- 14 Adobolia Burford - Member Baltimore City Veterans CommissionExecutive Nomination
- EA25-0028 KeSean Johnson - Member Baltimore City Veterans CommissionExecutive Nomination
- EA25-0029 Tywanda Morton - Member Baltimore City Veterans CommissionExecutive Nomination
- EA25-0030 Jeromie Williams - Member Baltimore City Veterans CommissionExecutive Nomination
- EA25-0031 Max Grossfeld - Member Wage CommissionExecutive Nomination
- EA25-0032 Chloe Starcher - Member Wage CommissionExecutive Nomination
- Bills Introduced
- 25-0076 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variances – 3224 Auchentoroly Terrace FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit into 2 dwelling units on the property known as 3224 Auchentoroly Terrace, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances regarding certain off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.Ordinance
- 25-0077 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District – Variances – 541 Lafayette Avenue FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 541 Lafayette Avenue (Block 0414, Lot 062), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area) and off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.Ordinance
- 25-0078 City Streets – Closing – Portions of Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Riggs Avenue, N. Payson Street, and the Land of National Railroad Passenger Company (Amtrak) FOR the purpose of condemning and closing portions of certain streets and alleys bounded by Riggs Avenue, N. Payson Street, the former bed of Mosher Street and the Land of National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) as shown on a plat numbered 316 C 5 Series for Group A prepared by the Survey Section and filed in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.Ordinance
- At the request of the Administration
- 25-0079 Sale of Property – Certain Streets Lying Within the Area Bounded by Riggs Avenue, N. Payson Street, West Lafayette Avenue and the Land of National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain parcels of land known as portions of certain streets lying within the area bounded by Riggs Avenue, N. Payson Street, West Lafayette Avenue and the land of National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) as shown on Plat 316 C 5 Group A, and filed with the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.Ordinance
- At the request of the Administration
- Resolutions Introduced
- 25-0028R Honoring World Refugee Day FOR the purpose of honoring World Refugee Day and celebrating the strength, courage, and contributions of Baltimoreans who have escaped conflict or persecution and have chosen to make Baltimore their home.City Council Resolution
- Consent Calendar
- (See Section A at back of Agenda)
- Second Reader
- Labor and Workforce Committee
- 25-0042 Retirement Savings Plan – Clarifying Amendment FOR the purpose of clarifying the definition of “service” for the members of the Retirement Savings Plan; and providing for a special effective date.OrdinanceAction: Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage Passed
A motion was made by Jones that this Ordinance be Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage to the Baltimore City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
- 25-0044 Employees’ Retirement System – Board of Trustees – Membership and Qualifications FOR the purpose of making certain amendments to the membership and qualifications of the members of the Employees’ Retirement System’s Board of Trustees; and providing for a special effective date.OrdinanceAction: Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage Passed
A motion was made by Jones that this Ordinance be Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage to the Baltimore City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
- Third Reader
- Committee Announcements
- Announcements
- THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M.
- Adjournment
- 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.
- We will be closing the room shortly and ask that everyone exit promptly to the 1st floor main entrance. Thank you for visiting City Hall.