Baltimore City Council

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of the Journal
5. November 10, 2025
6. Executive Nominations
7. EA25-0099 Gerome Brooks, Jr. Member - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force
   Executive Nomination
8. EA25-0100 Michael Ross-Jones Member - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force
   Executive Nomination
9. EA25-0101 Cianni Phillips Member - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force
   Executive Nomination
10. EA25-0102 Marvin Mason Member - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force
    Executive Nomination
11. EA25-0103 Taylor Fraling-Taylor Member - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force
    Executive Nomination
12. EA25-0104 Dr. Lindsay Gavin Member - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force
    Executive Nomination
13. EA25-0105 Dr. Philip Leaf Member - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force
    Executive Nomination
14. EA25-0106 Anna Moore Member - Wage Commission
    Executive Nomination
15. Bills Introduced
16. 25-0126 Accessibility in City Programs, Services, and Activities FOR the purpose of implementing subtitle A of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and 28 CFR Part 35 {“Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services”}; establishing the mandate that no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a City agency, or be subjected to discrimination by a City agency; defining certain terms; establishing a special effective date; and generally relating to the provision of public services to qualified individuals with a disability.
    Ordinance
17. 25-0127 Rezoning – 4188 ½ O’Donnell Street and Block 6543A, Lot 001B FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 4188 ½ O’Donnell Street (Block 6543A, Lot 001A) and Block 6543A, Lot 001B, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the I-2 Zoning District to the C-2 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
18. 25-0128 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – 1118 N Carey Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit into 3 dwelling units on the property known as 1118 N Carey Street (Block 0055B, Lot 010), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
19. 25-0129 Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Recreation and Parks (Service 654 - Urban Forestry) – $415,146 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $415,146 to the Department of Recreation and Parks – Service 654 (Urban Forestry), to provide funding for 2 positions, a job training program, and a green building class to expand the Camp Small wood recycling operations in hopes of advancing Baltimore’s sustainability and equity goals; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
20. 25-0130 City Streets – Closing – A Portion of Remington Avenue Bounded by West 27th Street, Remington Avenue, West 28th Street, and Cresmont Avenue FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a portion of Remington Avenue bounded by West 27th Street, Remington Avenue, West 28th Street, and Cresmont Avenue as shown on a plat numbered 310 A 25A, prepared by the Survey Section and filed in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
21. 25-0131 Sale of Property – A Portion of Remington Avenue 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 no longer needed for public use known as the former bed of a portion of Remington Avenue bounded by West 27th Street, Remington Avenue, West 28th Street, and Cresmont Avenue; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
22. 25-0132 City Streets – Closing – North Vincent Street, Forney Street, and a 2 Foot Alley FOR the purpose of condemning and closing North Vincent Street, Forney Street, and a 2 foot alley bounded by West Lexington Street, North Gilmor Street, West Fayette Street, and North Mount Street, as shown on a plat numbered 340-A-30A, prepared by the Survey Section and filed in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
23. 25-0133 City Streets – Opening – A Portion of Falls Road at the Intersection of West Coldspring Lane FOR the purpose of condemning and opening a portion of Falls Road located on the east side of Falls Road Northerly 135.5 Feet from the north side of West Coldspring Lane, as shown on a plat numbered 284 A 17A and dated March 1, 2025, prepared by the Survey Section, and filed in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
24. 25-0134 City Streets – Closing – A Portion of Falls Road at the Intersection of West Coldspring Lane FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a portion of Falls Road located on the east side of Falls Road Northerly 135.5 Feet from the north side of West Coldspring Lane, as shown on a plat numbered 284 A 17A and dated March 1, 2025, prepared by the Survey Section, and filed in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
25. 25-0135 Sale of Property – A Portion of Falls Road at the Intersection of West Coldspring Lane 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 located at the east side of Falls Road Northerly 135.5 Feet from the north side of West Coldspring Lane and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
26. Consent Calendar
27. (See Section A at back of Agenda)
28. Second Reader
29. Committee on Legislative Investigations
30. EA25-0064 Timothy Keane Director - Department of Planning
    Executive Nomination
31. Land Use & Transportation Committee
32. 25-0071 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variances – 15 East West 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 15 East West Street (Block 0965, Lot 046), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area); and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
33. 25-0091 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling to 4 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variance – 1425 West Fayette Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 4 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1425 West Fayette Street (Block 0197, Lot 013), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area); and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
34. Third Reader
35. 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
36. 25-0099 Supplementary Municipal Telephone Exchange Fund Operating Appropriation – Municipal Telephone Exchange (Service 133 - Telecommunications) – $1,400,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Municipal Telephone Exchange Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,400,000 to the Municipal Telephone Exchange (Service 133 - Telecommunications), to provide funding for a series of one time improvements to help upgrade the City’s Call Center, support ongoing telework technology, increase wireless phone security, and support upgrades at the Courthouse and Pratt Library; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
37. 25-0105 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Baltimore City Public Schools – $12,911,344 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $12,911,344 to Baltimore City Public Schools – Service 352 (Baltimore City Public Schools), to provide funding for a deficit caused by the City’s contribution to the development agreement for City Spring Elementary/Middle School; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
38. 25-0106 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $38,520,093 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $38,520,093 to the Fire Department – Service 602 (Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue), to provide funding to balance the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget to cover a deficit caused by overtime, staffing costs, and contractual EMS services; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
39. 25-0107 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Law – $81,393 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $81,393 to the Department of Law – Service 862 (Transactions), to provide funding to balance the Department of Law’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget to cover a deficit caused by contractual spending; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
40. 25-0108 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Liquor License Board – $454,415 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $454,415 to the Liquor License Board – Service 851 (Liquor License Compliance), to provide funding to balance the Liquor License Board’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by office lease costs, use of privately leased vehicles, and overtime; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
41. 25-0109 Supplementary Special Grant Fund Operating Appropriation – Mayor’s Office of Employment Development – $300,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Grant Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $300,000 to the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development – Service 795 (Workforce Services for Baltimore Residents), to provide funding to support the creation of recovery friendly workplaces and care navigators; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
42. 25-0110 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $47,492,889 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $47,492,889 to the Police Department – Service 622 (Police Patrol), to provide funding to balance the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by overtime and staffing costs; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
43. 25-0111 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Recreation and Parks – $5,630,976 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,630,976 to the Department of Recreation and Parks – Service 654 (Urban Forestry), to provide funding to balance the Department of Recreation and Parks’ Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by overtime and unbudgeted contractual costs; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
44. 25-0112 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Sheriff’s Office – $3,425,454 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,425,454 to the Sheriff’s Office – Service 882 (Deputy Sheriff Enforcement), to provide funding to balance the Sheriff’s Office’s budget for Fiscal Year 2025 for a deficit caused by overtime, fleet costs, and various contractual and supply spending; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
45. 25-0113 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Transportation – $4,457,580 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $4,457,580 to the Department of Transportation – Service 688 (Snow and Ice Control), to provide funding to balance the Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by snow removal costs; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance