Baltimore City Council

Monday, September 15, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall

TL;DR

The Baltimore City Council met to review several zoning changes that could increase housing density in various neighborhoods, including converting single-family homes into multiple units. The council also considered nominations for several city commissions and departments, with a focus on adding new members to the LGBTQ Commission and other key positions.

Key Decisions

  • Zoning Changes for Residential Conversions Multiple Ordinances Introduced
  • LGBTQ Commission Nominations Multiple Nominations Considered
  • Prohibiting Commercial Vehicle Repairs on City Streets Ordinance Introduced
  • Modifications to Disabled Parking Permits Ordinance Introduced
  • Release of Access Easement on Pulaski Highway Ordinance Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Roll Call
  4. Approval of the Journal
  5. Bills Signed by the Mayor
  6. September 15, 2025
  7. 25-0020 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variances – 2001 West Baltimore Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 3 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 2001 West Baltimore Street (Block 0206, Lot 045), 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
  8. 25-0037 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variances – 1727 McCulloh Street 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 1727 McCulloh Street (Block 0341, Lot 020), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  9. 25-0041 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District – Variances – 2628 Edmondson Avenue FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 3 dwelling units in the R-7 Zoning District on the property known as 2628 Edmondson Avenue, 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
  10. 25-0049 Release of Access Easement – Vehicular Access to U.S. Route 40 through 6709 Pulaski Highway FOR the purpose of authorizing the release and surrender by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore of all of its interests in and to the access easement generally described as a 30 foot wide parcel, which extends from Pulaski Highway on the north to the southern boundary of the Property along the entire eastern boundary of the Property (“the Easement Area”), previously granted by WH-Pulaski, LLC, predecessor in interest to the current land owner, 6709 Pulaski, LLC; the location and course of the access easement to be released being created and described by that certain Access Easement Agreement dated October 7, 2011 and recorded among the Land Records of Baltimore City, Liber 13806, Page 235 (“the Access Easement”).
    Ordinance
  11. 25-0053 Rezoning – 4001 East Baltimore Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 4001 East Baltimore Street (Block 6279, Lot 009), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the I-2 Zoning District to the IMU-1 Zoning District.
    Ordinance
  12. 25-0054 Zoning – W-2 Overlay District – Amendment FOR the purpose of amending the view corridor requirements in the W-2 Overlay District; and amending “Table 12 903(4). Middle Branch Waterfront Area” to include revised view corridors.
    Ordinance
  13. 25-0057 Sale of Property – 5401 Mason Lord Drive 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 property that is located at 5401 Mason Lord Drive (Block 6332, Lot 002) and is no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  14. Executive Nominations
  15. EA25-0039 Catalina Rodriguez Lima Director - Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
    Executive Nomination
  16. EA25-0040 Aubrey Livi Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  17. 17 Catie Debevec Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  18. EA25-0042 Darcie Adams Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  19. EA25-0043 Isaiah Lawrence Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  20. EA25-0044 Jayne Miller Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  21. EA25-0045 Justin Gorge Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  22. EA25-0046 Kayla Morgan Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  23. EA25-0047 Lauren Laporta Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  24. EA25-0048 Matthew Forte Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  25. EA25-0049 Matthew Menter Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commissions
    Executive Nomination
  26. EA25-0050 Melissa Deveraux Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  27. EA25-0051 Renee Lau Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  28. EA25-0052 Tiane Harrison Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  29. EA25-0053 Tica Torres Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  30. EA25-0054 Todd Troester Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  31. EA25-0055 Trystan Still Member - Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission
    Executive Nomination
  32. BIlls Introduced
  33. 25-0095 Commercial Motor Vehicle Repair on City Streets – Prohibition FOR the purpose of prohibiting the practice of commercial non-emergency motor vehicle repairs on City streets or footways; establishing certain penalties; and defining certain terms.
    Ordinance
  34. 25-0096 Parking for Disabled Individuals and Helpers – Modifications FOR the purpose of removing certain permit renewal requirements for an individual with a disability; allowing a certain individual to submit notice to the Department of Transportation that a reserved parking permit is no longer needed; removing certain obsolete language; and generally relating to parking for disabled persons and helpers.
    Ordinance
  35. 25-0097 Zoning – Health-Care Clinics – Permitted and Conditional Use – Amendment FOR the purpose of removing health-care clinics as a permitted or conditional use in certain Zoning Districts; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  36. 25-0098 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – 227 South Washington Street 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 227 South Washington Street (Block 1756, Lot 077), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  37. Resolutions Introduced
  38. 25-0033R Informational Hearing – Condition of Older Adult Residential Housing in Baltimore City FOR the purpose of inviting the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, and the Mayor’s Office of Older Adults Affairs and Advocacy to report on and discuss recommendations for improving the conditions of housing for older adults in the City.
    City Council Resolution
  39. Consent Calendar
  40. (See Section A at back of Agenda)
  41. Second Reader
  42. Committee on Legislative Investigations
  43. EA25-0033 Dr. Michelle A. Taylor Commissioner of Health
    Executive Nomination
  44. EA25-0034 Stephan W. Fogleman Member - Board of Ethics
    Executive Nomination
  45. EA25-0036 Kendall Abu-Hakim Bureau Head - Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste
    Executive Nomination