Baltimore City Council
City Hall, 4th Floor, Du Burns Chambers
Agenda — 89 items
- 1 Call to Order
- 2 Invocation
- 3 Fr Adrian Roelly CSsR, Sacred Heart of Jesus
- 4 Pledge of Allegiance
- 5 Showcase Baltimore
- 6 Guillermo Brown, Fiesta Musical programming on WEAA 88.9FM and Educator at Archbishop Border School
- 7 Roll Call
- 8 Approval of the Journal
- 9 August 26, 2024
- 10 Communications from the Mayor
- 11 Bills Signed by the Mayor
- 12 August 29, 2024 and September 9, 2024
- 13 City Streets - Closing - A Portion of Marion Street For the purpose of condemning and closing air rights above a portion of Marion Street, extending Westerly 103 feet, more or less, from Kimmel Alley beginning at a horizontal plane of 14 feet above street level, and closing subterranean rights below a portion of Marion Street extending Westerly 62.5 feet, more or less, from Kimmel Alley, beginning at a horizontal plane at elevation 62 feet based on Baltimore City Survey Control System, as shown on a plat numbered 330-A-28A, Sheets 1 and 2, dated June 20, 2022, prepared by the Survey Section and filed with the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
- 14 City Streets - Closing - A Portion of Boston Street For the purpose of condemning and closing a portion of Boston Street, bounded by the east side of Haven Street, the southernmost property line of 1201 South Haven, LLC, the west side of Canton Railroad Right-of-Way, and the north side of Boston Street, as shown on a plat numbered 307-A-22A, dated March 17, 2022, and filed in the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
- 15 Air Rights - Closing - A Portion of Newkirk Street For the purpose of condemning and closing the air rights area, extending over a portion of the public right of way of Newkirk Street, as shown on a plat numbered 337-A-29A, dated February 25, 2022, and filed in the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
- 16 RPP Area 30 (South Baltimore East) - Exception - 1600 South Charles Street For the purpose of amending the Parking Management Plan Restatement for RPP Area 30 (South Baltimore East) to add an exception to the Plan’s general permit allotments for dwelling units.
- 17 Landmark List: Exteriors - 3110 Elm Avenue For the purpose of designating 3110 Elm Avenue (Block 3504B, Lot 006), as an historical landmark: exterior.
- 18 Revenue Obligations - Wastewater Projects For the purpose of increasing the City’s authorization to issue revenue obligations within the maximum aggregate principal amount of the revenue obligations authorized and calculated, as of June 30 of each year, by the City to finance or refinance wastewater facilities and, in that connection, amending and restating Ordinance 02-332, as amended by Ordinances 07-421, 11-430, and 14-293; authorizing the Board of Finance to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for, approve, and amend the form, terms, provisions, manner or method of issuing and selling, the time or times of issuance, and all other details of the revenue obligations and any other matters necessary or desirable in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and payment of these revenue obligations; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the issuance and payment of revenue obligations.
- 19 Revenue Obligations - Water Projects For the purpose of increasing the City’s authorization to issue revenue obligations within the maximum aggregate principal amount of the revenue obligations that may be outstanding authorized and calculated, as of June 30 of each year by the City to finance or refinance water facilities and, in that connection, amending and restating Ordinance 02-331, as amended by Ordinances 04-687, 07-420, 11-429, and 14-292; authorizing the Board of Finance to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for, approve, and amend the form, terms, provisions, manner or method of issuing and selling, the time or times of issuance, and all other details of the revenue obligations and any other matters necessary or desirable in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and payment of these revenue obligations; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the issuance and payment of revenue obligations.
- 20 Revenue Obligations - Stormwater Projects - Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount For the purpose of increasing the maximum aggregate principal amount of the revenue obligations that may be outstanding, as of June 30 of each year, under Ordinance 18-174, as amended, by the City to finance or refinance stormwater facilities and, in that connection, amending and restating sections of Ordinance 18-174; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the issuance and payment of revenue obligations.
- 21 Zoning - Open Space District - Conditional Use Cultural Facility and Parking Lot - Variances - C.C. Jackson Park and Library - 4910 Park Heights Avenue For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a cultural facility and an open off-street parking area on the property known as C.C. Jackson Park and Library, 4910 Park Heights Avenue (Block 4605, Lots 001-018, 021, 055-065) as outlined in red on the accompanying plats; and providing for a special effective date.
- 22 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Units to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District - Variances - 3040 Barclay Street For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of certain single-family dwelling units to 2 dwelling units in the R-7 Zoning District on the property known as 3040 Barclay Street (Block 357A8, Lot 033), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances from certain bulk regulations (lot area size) and off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
- 23 South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District and Management Authority - Renewal Through June 30, 2028 For the purpose of reviewing, renewing, and continuing the South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District and the South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District Management Authority; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the activities and authority of the South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District and the South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District Management Authority.
- 24 Tax Credits - Historic Properties - Application Extension For the purpose of extending the period within which applications may be accepted for the historic improvement tax credit and providing for a special effective date.
- 25 RPP Area B (Washington Village) - Revisions For the purpose of altering the hours of applicable parking restrictions in the Parking Management Plan for RPP Area B (Washington Village).
- 26 Francis Scott Key Bridge - Actions and Remedies For the purpose of exercising the City’s authority granted under City Charter, Article II, §§ (10) {“Harbor, docks, and wharves”} and (47) {“General welfare”} to: (1) provide for the preservation of the navigation of the Patapsco River and its tributaries; (2) prevent injury to navigation or health; and (3) maintain the peace, good government, and health and welfare of the City of Baltimore, by establishing that in a cause of action arising out of the allision between a ship, the M/V Dali, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, the City of Baltimore shall be entitled to recover for economic loss; providing the City Solicitor with the authority to establish certain rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the allision between a ship, the M/V Dali, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024.
- 27 Executive Nominations
- 28 Christopher Mfume Member - Baltimore City Inclusionary Housing Board - District 1
- 29 Bills Introduced
- 30 The 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Baltimore For the purpose of reviewing, revising, and adopting the 2024 Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Baltimore; and providing for a special effective date.
- 31 Baltimore City Government Entities - Language Access For the purpose of requiring a certain Baltimore government entity to appoint a language access liaison and adopt a Language Access Plan; requiring a Baltimore government entity to provide language access services to specified individuals; establishing certain reporting requirements; defining certain terms; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the provision of language access services by Baltimore government entities.
- 32 Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation - M-R: Miscellaneous General Expenses - $2,165,000 For the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Revenue Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $2,165,000.00 to M-R: Miscellaneous General Expenses - Service 122 (Miscellaneous General Expenses), Project Fund 6000-SPC006011-RC0609 (SI002046 - Baltimore County - Center Place Road Extension Project), to provide funding for the purchase of real property; and providing for a special effective date.
- 33 Urban Renewal - Oldtown Mall - Amendment 11 For the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Oldtown Mall to strike all provisions of the Plan other than those pertaining to authority over disposition; waiving certain content and procedural requirements; making the provisions of this Ordinance severable; providing for the application of this Ordinance in conjunction with certain other ordinances; and providing for a special effective date.
- 34 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 4 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances 1817 North Broadway 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 1817 North Broadway (Block 1446, Lot 009), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.
- 35 Area of Special Signage Control - Designation - Stadium Area For the purpose of approving the application of the Baltimore Ravens Limited Partnership to designate an Area of Special Signage Control known as the Stadium Area District; and providing for a special effective date.
- 36 Rezoning - 601 West West Street (Lot N), 616 West West Street (Lot NN), and 701 West Ostend Street (Lot O) For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 601 West West Street (Lot N) (Block 0688C, Lot 019), and 616 West West Street (Lot NN) (Block 0688C, Lot 009), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the C-4 Zoning District to the C-5-DC Zoning District, and the property known as 701 West Ostend Street (Lot O) (Block 0954, Lot 001), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the I-2 Zoning District to the C-5-DC Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.
- 37 Zoning - Sign Regulations - C-5-DC Zoning District - Amendment For the purpose of amending sign regulations to permit the sign type “Freestanding (Pole)” in an Area of Special Signage Control within the C-5-DC Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.
- 38 Rezoning - 121 Riverside Road For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 121 Riverside Road (Block 7027D, Lot 001), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-6 Zoning District to the IMU-1 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.
- 39 Zoning - Conditional Use Parking Lot - 301 East Lombard Street (a/k/a 300 East Pratt Street) For the purpose of reauthorizing and continuing the permission for, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of an open off-street parking area on the property known as 301 East Lombard Street (aka 300 East Pratt Street) (Block 1381, Lot 002), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.
- 40 Consent Calendar
- 41 (See Section A at back of Agenda)
- 42 page break
- 2R Second Reader
- 44 Economic and Community Development
- 45 Rezoning - 1214-1224 Hollins Street, 21-23 South Carey Street, and 14 South Stockton Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 1214-1224 Hollins Street (Block 0216, Lots 053-058), 21-23 South Carey Street (Block 0216, Lots 047-048), and 14 South Stockton Street (Block 0216, Lot 074), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the C-1 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.
- 46 Rezoning - 901 West Mulberry Street, 317-329 North Schroeder Street, 222 North Fremont Street, 811 West Saratoga Street, and 203 North Amity Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 901 West Mulberry Street (Block 0157, Lot 015), 317-329 North Schroeder Street (Block 0157, Lots 008-014), 222 North Fremont Street (Block 0173, Lot 003), 811 West Saratoga Street (Block 0173, Lot 001, and 203 North Amity Street (Block 0173, Lot 004), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the R-9 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.
- 47 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Units to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 509, 511, and 516 North Carrollton Avenue For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of certain single-family dwelling units to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the properties known as 509 North Carrollton Avenue (Block 0127, Lot 018), 511 North Carrollton Avenue (Block 0127, Lot 019), and 516 North Carrollton Avenue (Block 0126, Lot 008), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances from off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
- 48 page break
- 49 Health, Environment, and Technology
- 50 Prohibition - Gas-Powered Debris Removal Equipment For the purpose of prohibiting the use of gas-powered debris removal equipment in Baltimore City; defining certain terms; establishing procedures for reporting the use of gas-powered debris removal equipment; establishing certain penalties; and providing for a special effective date.
- 51 Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - Amendments For the purpose of amending the composition of the Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission; altering procedures for meetings of the Commission; providing for staff to the Commission; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission.
- 52 Ways and Means Committee
- 53 Sale of Property - 1012 East 43rd Street 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 1012 East 43rd Street (Block 5192, Lot 059) and is no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.
- 54 Repeal of Ordinance 99-573, as Amended by Ordinance 00-093 - Planned Unit Development - 4221 Shannon Drive For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 99-573, as amended by Ordinance 00-093, which designated certain property located at 4221 Shannon Drive a Planned Unit Development; and providing for a special effective date.
- 55 City Property - Naming the Playground Located at Lake Montebello to be the City Council President Mary Pat Clarke Playground For the purpose of naming the playground located at Lake Montebello to be the City Council President Mary Pat Clarke Playground.
- 56 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances 730 East Preston 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 730 East Preston Street (Block 1142B, Lot 028), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from certain bulk regulations (lot area size), gross floor area per unit type, and off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
- 57 Repeal of Ordinance 04-824 - Planned Unit Development - 1901 Light Street, 1921 Light Street, Bed of Johnson Street, and Block 1947, Lot 1 For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 04-824, which designated certain property located at 1901 Light Street, 1921 Light Street, Bed of Johnson Street, and Block 1947, Lot 1 a Residential Planned Unit Development; and providing for a special effective date.
- 58 Rezoning - 1921 Light Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1921 Light Street (Block 1038, Lot 005), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the C-1 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.
- 3R Third Reader
- 60 Third Reader (for final passage)
- 61 Ethics - Conforming Changes For the purpose of updating the City Ethics Article to conform to state law.
- 62 Rezoning - 420 North Haven Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 420 North Haven Street (Block 6265A, Lot 011), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the I-2 Zoning District to the C-3 Zoning District.
- 63 Strengthening Renters’ Safety Act For the purpose of establishing a priority inspection; establishing criteria for priority dwellings and priority inspections; requiring the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development to post certain notices; amending certain rental dwelling license application requirements; amending certain prerequisites for new and renewed rental dwelling licenses; amending license fees; updating inspection requirements; requiring the posting of license numbers; updating causes for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license; bolstering public access to information; authorizing the initiation of enforcement of the subtitle by complaint; providing for certain data collection; establishing the Baltimore City Rental Licensing and Inspection Task Force; providing for the composition, terms, and organization of the Task Force, establishing the duties of the Task Force, adding a civil citation fine for violating of licensing requirements; requiring annual reporting; amending certain definitions; providing a time period when the Task Force shall first convene; and providing for a special effective date.
- 64 Sale of Property - A Portion of Boston Street 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 known as the former bed of a portion of Boston Street, bounded by the east side of Haven Street, the southernmost property line of 1201 South Haven, LLC, the west side of Canton Railroad Right-of-Way, and the north side of Boston Street, and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.
- 65 Repeal of Ordinance 10-397 - 25th Street Station Planned Unit Development For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 10-397, which designated certain properties a Business and Industrial Planned Unit Development known as 25th Street Station; and providing for a special effective date.
- 66 Rezoning - 3014-3030 Darby Street East; 3021-3039 Elm Avenue; 800-810 Darby Street South; North Side Darby Street South Adjacent 810 East; 3000-3012 Darby Street East; and 3003-3019 Elm Avenue For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 3014-3030 Darby Street East; 3021-3039 Elm Avenue; 800-810 Darby Street South; North Side Darby Street South Adjacent 810 East; 3000-3012 Darby Street East; and 3003-3019 Elm Avenue , as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-7 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.
- 67 Rezoning - 2101 Gould Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 2101 Gould Street (Block 1053, Lot 005A), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the I-2 Zoning District to the PC-2 Zoning District.
- 68 Zoning - Port Covington Area of Special Signage Control - Amendment For the purpose of revising the criteria for the Port Covington Area of Special Signage Control; and providing for a special effective date.
- 69 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1833 West Lexington 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 1833 West Lexington Street (Block 0178, Lot 017), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting certain variances from off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
- 70 Repeal of Ordinance 01-284 - Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza Planned Unit Development For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 01-284, which designated certain properties a Business Planned Unit Development known as Home Depot at Reisterstown Plaza; and providing for a special effective date.
- 71 Repeal of Ordinance 01-257, as Amended by Ordinance 02-447 - Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center Planned Unit Development For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 01-257, as amended by Ordinance 02-447, which designated certain properties a Business Planned Unit Development known as Reisterstown Road Plaza Shopping Center; and providing for a special effective date.
- 72 Repeal of Ordinance 99-533, as Amended by Ordinance 16-569 - New Shiloh Baptist Church Planned Unit Development For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 99-533, as amended by Ordinance 16-569, which designated certain properties a Business Planned Unit Development known as New Shiloh Baptist Church; and providing for a special effective date.
- 73 Port Covington Community Benefits District and Management Authority - Renewal Through June 30, 2028 For the purpose of reviewing, renewing and continuing the Port Covington Community Benefits District and the Port Covington Community Benefits Management Authority; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the activities and authority of the Port Covington Community Benefits District and the Port Covington Community Benefits Management Authority.
- 74 Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System - Benefits Enhancements FOR the purpose of amending certain provisions of the Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System; changing the definition of “average final compensation”; providing a new deferred vested benefit; eliminating the 2-year waiting period for commencement of post-retirement benefit increases; repealing obsolete provisions relating to post-retirement benefit increases; changing the interest earned on DROP 2 accounts; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System.
- 75 Sale of Property - 411 East Old Cold Spring 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 that is located at 411 East Old Cold Spring Lane (Block 5070A, Lot 022) and is no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.
- 76 Rezoning - 3701-3733 Towanda Avenue For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 3701-3733 Towanda Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-6 Zoning District to the C-1 Zoning District.
- 77 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances 2035 McCulloh 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 2035 McCulloh Street (Block 0316, Lot 022), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
- 78 Zoning - Conditional Use - Retail Goods Establishment with Alcoholic Beverage Sales - 3601 Elm Avenue For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a retail goods establishment with alcoholic beverage sales on the property known as 3601 Elm Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.
- 79 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District - 3115 Walbrook 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-7 Zoning District on the property known as 3115 Walbrook Avenue (Block 3002, Lot 019), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.
- 80 Zoning - Conditional Use - Parking Lot (Principal Use) - 1200 Brentwood Avenue For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a principal use parking lot on the property known as 1200 Brentwood Avenue (Block 1152, Lot, 026), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.
- 81 Repeal of Ordinance 95-572, as Amended by Ordinance 96-096 - Planned Unit Development - Lighthouse Point For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 95-572, as amended by Ordinance 96-096, which designated certain properties a Business Planned Unit Development known as Lighthouse Point; and providing for a special effective date.
- 82 Committee Announcements
- 83 Announcements
- 84 THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AT 5:00 P.M.
- 85 Adjournment
- 86 Cable Hearing Schedule
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