Baltimore City Council

Monday, June 16, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall

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 PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Roll Call
  4. Approval of the Journals
  5. May 12, 2025
  6. May 15, 2025 (Special Meeting)
  7. Communications from the Mayor
  8. Bills Signed by the Mayor
  9. June 9, 2025
  10. Untitled item
  11. 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
  12. Executive Nominations
  13. EA25-0026 Adler Archer - Member Baltimore City Veterans Commission
    Executive Nomination
  14. 14 Adobolia Burford - Member Baltimore City Veterans Commission
    Executive Nomination
  15. EA25-0028 KeSean Johnson - Member Baltimore City Veterans Commission
    Executive Nomination
  16. EA25-0029 Tywanda Morton - Member Baltimore City Veterans Commission
    Executive Nomination
  17. EA25-0030 Jeromie Williams - Member Baltimore City Veterans Commission
    Executive Nomination
  18. EA25-0031 Max Grossfeld - Member Wage Commission
    Executive Nomination
  19. EA25-0032 Chloe Starcher - Member Wage Commission
    Executive Nomination
  20. Bills Introduced
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. At the request of the Administration
  25. 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
  26. At the request of the Administration
  27. Resolutions Introduced
  28. 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
  29. Consent Calendar
  30. (See Section A at back of Agenda)
  31. Second Reader
  32. Labor and Workforce Committee
  33. 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.
    Ordinance
    Action: 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.

  34. 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.
    Ordinance
    Action: 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.

  35. Third Reader
  36. Committee Announcements
  37. Announcements
  38. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M.
  39. Adjournment
  40. 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.
  41. 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.