Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 · 1:00 PM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2330 545 8763, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=mc63b13474a8168332a3f44960bde8258

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee held a virtual meeting to discuss the safety of Baltimore's underground infrastructure, specifically addressing recurring underground fires. City agencies and utility providers were invited to examine potential risks and develop strategies to prevent future incidents that could impact public safety and urban infrastructure.

Key Decisions

  • Investigate Underground Infrastructure Safety Discussion Initiated
  • Multi-Agency Safety Review Agencies to Collaborate
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
  3. INTRODUCTIONS
  4. ATTENDANCE
  5. ROLL CALL
  6. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  7. LO25-0025 Legislative Oversight - Underground Infrastructure Safety For the purpose of inviting relevant city agencies & utility providers including but not limited to the Baltimore City Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Department of Transportation, Office of Emergency Management, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Comcast, Verizon, and Vicinity Energy to discuss the safety of Baltimore's underground conduit system in response to ongoing underground fires.
    Legislative Oversight
  8. ADJOURNMENT