Baltimore, MD

Board of Estimates

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee of the Baltimore City Council meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM to hold a public hearing on Bill 26-0195, which would permit accessory dwelling units on properties with a principal dwelling unit. The bill would define accessory dwelling units and set bulk, yard, and rear-yard encroachment rules for them. The agenda lists the bill as the only item scheduled for public hearing, followed by adjournment.

• Public hearing on Bill 26-0195, Zoning - Accessory Dwelling Units
• Bill would allow an accessory dwelling unit on a property with a principal dwelling unit
• Bill would set bulk and yard requirements and allow ADUs as a permitted rear-yard encroachment
• Sponsors include Ryan Dorsey, Mark Parker, Mark Conway, John Bullock, Zac Blanchard, Jermaine Jones, Antonio "Tony" Glover, Odette Ramos, and Zeke Cohen
• Meeting at City Hall, Room 408, 100 North Holliday Street, with a virtual option; link and phone access code listed as TBA

Committee of the Whole

The City Council is holding a public hearing on Ordinance 26-0221, which would create a Department of Neighborhood Safety focused on non-law-enforcement initiatives. The ordinance would establish the department's leadership, staffing, purpose, powers, and duties, and require annual reports to the Mayor and City Council. This is the main item on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-0221 to create the Department of Neighborhood Safety
• Establishes leadership, staffing, purpose, powers, and duties of the new department
• Requires annual report to Mayor and City Council
• Sponsored by Council President Zeke Cohen and 10 other council members

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is reconvening a public hearing on Bill 26-0161, which would amend Baltimore City Code Article 7 to align forest and tree conservation rules with new state requirements. The hearing is open to the public; no vote is scheduled on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 26-0161: Forest and Tree Conservation conforming amendments
• Amends Article 7 of Baltimore City Code to comply with new state requirements
• Sponsored by Council President (Administration), Sharon Green Middleton, Paris Gray, Phylicia Porter, Zac Blanchard, Antonio 'Tony' Glover

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee is holding a public hearing on two bills. One would establish grocery stores as a zoning use and exempt them from certain parking maximums. The other would regulate vehicle towing from private lots, including setting maximum charges, requiring credit card acceptance, and limiting patrol towing.

• Bill 26-0220: Establish retail grocery store as a zoning use and exempt from certain parking maximums
• Bill 26-0216: Set maximum towing charges and require towing receipts and daily logs
• Bill 26-0216: Require towing services to accept credit cards
• Bill 26-0216: Prohibit certain instances of patrol towing
• Public hearing scheduled for both bills

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations is scheduled to hold public hearings on a series of appointments (EA26-0175 through EA26-0210) to various city boards and commissions, including the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee, Baltimore City Re-Entry Action Council, Commission on Aging, Police Accountability Board, and several department director positions. The agenda lists the nominees and their proposed roles but does not include any other substantive items.

• Appointments to Arts & Culture Advisory Committee (EA26-0175 to EA26-0181)
• Appointments to Baltimore City Re-Entry Action Council (EA26-0182 to EA26-0204)
• Appointments to Commission on Aging, Resources, and Empowerment (EA26-0205, EA26-0206)
• Appointment to Police Accountability Board (EA26-0207)
• Appointments of department directors: Consumer Protection, Planning, Housing (EA26-0208 to EA26-0210)

Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee is holding an informational hearing to discuss how escalated federal immigration enforcement is affecting Baltimore City students. Representatives from Baltimore City Public Schools, the Health Department, the Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, and the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs are invited to appear. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Informational hearing (25-0024R) on impact of federal immigration enforcement on city students
• Invited agencies: Baltimore City Public School System, Health Department, Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
• Sponsored by 12 council members including Mark Parker, Odette Ramos, and Zeke Cohen

Baltimore City Council

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold public hearings on two bills addressing vacant properties. Councilmember James Torrence sponsored measures to review the mayor’s $3 billion vacant housing strategy and propose tax sale reforms to prevent foreclosures. The committee will hear from city agencies and stakeholders before deciding on next steps.

• Public hearing on LO25-0030: Mayor’s $3 billion vacant property financing strategy
• Public hearing on LO25-0033: Tax sale reform and vacancy prevention measures
• Review of homeowner protections and equitable ownership strategies

• Financing for Vacant & Abandoned Properties
  $3.0B
• Tax Sale Reform & Vacancy Prevention

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is holding an informational hearing on youth peer violence in Baltimore City. Representatives from city health and safety agencies, schools, and universities are invited to discuss the scope of the problem, current institutional responses, and potential next steps. No legislative action is scheduled; the hearing is for information gathering.

• Informational hearing on youth peer violence (Resolution 26-0064R)
• Invited agencies: Baltimore City Health Department, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, Mayor's Office of African American Male Engagement
• Invited institutions: Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore City School Police, University of Maryland Baltimore Center for Violence Prevention, Johns Hopkins University

Board of Estimates

Land Use & Transportation Committee

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations is holding a public hearing to examine the credit rating of the City of Baltimore and its enterprises. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other substantive business listed.

• Public hearing on LO26-0050: Credit Rating Oversight

Baltimore City Council

Committee for Office Oversight for the Office of Water Advocacy & Customer Appeals

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is holding an informational hearing on the operations of the Building Backup Expedited Reimbursement Program and the Sewage Onsite Support Program. The hearing requires the Department of Public Works, Law Department, Baltimore City Information Technology, and the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to appear and discuss these programs. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Informational hearing on Sewage Backup Expedited Reimbursement and Direct Assistance Program (26-0055R)
• Review of Building Backup Expedited Reimbursement Program operations
• Review of Sewage Onsite Support Program operations
• Requires DPW, Law Dept, BCIT, and Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to appear

Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

Public Safety Committee

The committee is conducting legislative oversight hearings to monitor progress on public safety. The session includes reviews of activities from the Baltimore Police Department, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, and the Department of Juvenile Services.

• Legislative Oversight LO25-0005: Crime Reduction and Violence Prevention
• BPD FY 25 Youth Arrests report review
• Monitoring of Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) progress

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Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is holding a reconvening hearing on the City's Response to the Opioid Crisis (LO25-0021), sponsored by Phylicia Porter. The stated purpose is to give city agencies, healthcare providers, and community advocates a platform to discuss ongoing challenges, identify service gaps, and explore policy solutions for opioid addiction and overdose prevention. The agenda lists no votes, contracts, or dollar amounts; it is a discussion and public hearing item only.

• Public hearing on LO25-0021, City's Response to the Opioid Crisis, sponsored by Phylicia Porter
• Stated purpose: discuss challenges, identify service gaps, and explore policy solutions for opioid addiction and overdose prevention
• Meeting is open to the public and offered virtually via Webex and phone
• No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda

Land Use & Transportation Committee

Baltimore City Council

Public Safety Committee

The Committee is scheduled to hold an informational hearing regarding policies and procedures for missing persons incidents. The hearing aims to brief the City Council and request data concerning missing persons incidents, staffing, and turnover from the past 5 years.

• Informational Hearing – Missing Persons – Policies and Procedures (25-0022R)

Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council. Members will review interagency cooperation, implementation status, and public accountability for vacant housing reinvestment policies. The meeting covers standard procedural items including roll call and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council oversight (LO25-0032)
• Review of interagency cooperation for vacant housing reinvestment
• Discussion of implementation status and public accountability measures

• Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council Oversight

Public Safety Committee

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a quarterly oversight hearing on the management and disbursement of $641 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to Baltimore. The session will review the current financial status and progress of these federal relief dollars. No binding votes or policy changes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Quarterly financial oversight hearing on $641 million in ARPA State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds
• Review of fund management, disbursement status, and project progress
• Sponsored by Council Member Danielle McCray

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) quarterly financial oversight hearings
  $641.0M

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will receive a quarterly briefing on financial performance and budget execution. Representatives from the Finance Department, Department of Planning, and Baltimore City Public Schools will present spending data against approved budgets. This meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes or new contracts scheduled.

• Quarterly budget performance briefing from Finance, Planning, and Public Schools

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Baltimore City Council

Board of Estimates

Committee for Office Oversight for the Office of Water Advocacy & Customer Appeals

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is holding a reconvened public hearing on Zero Waste (LO25-0017). The hearing assesses the City of Baltimore's progress toward its Zero Waste goals in the Baltimore Sustainability Plan, examines current waste reduction, recycling, and composting programs, reviews implementation and enforcement challenges, and explores possible improvements and investment in waste management infrastructure. The agenda lists no votes or decisions, only the hearing and adjournment.

• Public hearing reconvening on Zero Waste (LO25-0017)
• Review of progress toward Zero Waste goals in the Baltimore Sustainability Plan
• Examination of waste reduction, recycling, and composting programs
• Evaluation of implementation and enforcement challenges
• Discussion of improvements and investment in waste management infrastructure

Baltimore City Council

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on repurposing vacant properties through community-led initiatives. Sponsored by Councilmember James Torrence, the discussion will cover urban agriculture, land trusts, and property stewardship. The committee is gathering stakeholder input rather than voting on specific legislation.

• Public hearing on vacant land reuse and resident-led solutions (LO25-0031)
• Discussion of community-led property reuse, urban greening, and land trusts
• No specific rezoning, contracts, or fee changes scheduled

• Vacant Land Use & Resident-Led Solutions

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Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation to reform property tax sales and reduce housing vacancies. Council members and stakeholders will discuss homeowner protections, strategies to limit property turnover, and methods to promote equitable ownership. No binding votes or contracts are scheduled for this session.

• LO25-0033: Public hearing on tax sale reform and vacancy prevention legislation sponsored by Councilmember James Torrence.

• Tax Sale Reform & Vacancy Prevention

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is holding a public hearing on Bill 26-0225, the Mental Health Resource Awareness Act. The bill would create a program requiring certain businesses and City buildings to post mental health resource information, and require specified employees to distribute information and undergo training. The committee is scheduled to hear public testimony on this proposed ordinance.

• Public hearing on Bill 26-0225, Mental Health Resource Awareness Act
• Would establish a Mental Health Resource Awareness Program
• Requires posting mental health resource info at certain businesses and City buildings
• Requires specified employees to distribute info and take training
• Establishes penalties for non-compliance

The Public Health & Environment Committee held a public hearing and voted to recommend favorably on Ordinance 26-0225, the Mental Health Resource Awareness Act. The ordinance establishes a mental health resource awareness program, requires information posting and distribution in certain locations, mandates employee training, and sets penalties. The measure now moves forward with a 6-0 favorable vote.

• Recommended favorably on Ordinance 26-0225, the Mental Health Resource Awareness Act (6-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing to examine how the Baltimore Police Department and other agencies handle confiscated property and money. The discussion aims to review policies for safeguarding, accounting for, and disposing of seized assets. No votes are scheduled; this is an informational session only.

• Informational hearing on law enforcement asset forfeiture policies and procedures
• Baltimore Police Department required to appear; State's Attorney, Police Accountability Board, Sheriff's Office invited
• Hearing sponsored by Councilmembers Gray, Porter, Torrence, Parker, Middleton, Bullock, Blanchard, Jones, and Cohen

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to introduce new bills and act on committee recommendations. Much of the agenda is budget: proposed supplementary appropriations totaling about $153 million to cover Fiscal Year 2026 deficits at the Fire Department, Department of Transportation, Police Department, and Sheriff's Office, plus Health Department and fire grants. The Council also takes up surveillance technology oversight, zoning changes, property sales, and executive nominations to city boards and commissions.

• Supplementary General Fund appropriations proposed: $88,000,000 for Transportation (Snow and Ice Control), $30,000,000 for Fire (Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue), $22,000,000 for Police (Police Patrol), $2,750,000 for Sheriff's Office (Courthouse Security)
• Supplementary appropriations proposed: $9,140,000 to Health Department (School Health Program) to reimburse City Schools for school nurses for FY2023-2025; $1,450,162.71 and $30,918.29 in State Grant funds to the Fire Department
• Bill 26-0237 would create a Community Advisory Commission on Surveillance and set reporting rules for city agencies' procurement and use of surveillance technology
• Zoning items: Harford Road Overlay District (25-0093, recommended favorable with amendments), accessory dwelling units (26-0195, recommended favorable with amendments), and rezonings at 205-209 E Cold Spring Lane and 2441-2449 W Baltimore Street
• Property matters: sale of 210 Guilford Avenue; sale of 221-233 N Gay Street, 300 N Front Street, 320 N Front Street, and 332 N Front Street; Crown Cork & Seal Development District (26-0242) creating a tax increment fund

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on four zoning items. These include a conditional use to convert a single-family home to three units at 1118 N Carey Street, two rezoning requests for properties at 205-209 E Cold Spring Lane and 2441-2449 W Baltimore Street, and a proposal to establish the Harford Road Overlay District with new use and bulk regulations.

• Conditional use for 3 dwelling units at 1118 N Carey Street in R-8 zoning
• Rezoning of 205-209 E Cold Spring Lane from R-1-C to EC-2
• Rezoning of 2441-2449 W Baltimore Street from I-1 to C-2
• Proposed Harford Road Overlay District with new use, bulk, and parking regulations

The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted to recommend favorably to the Baltimore City Council a series of zoning ordinances, including the Harford Road Overlay District (25-0093) and rules allowing accessory dwelling units (26-0195), both with amendments. Several individual rezoning and conditional use bills also advanced, including 1118 N Carey Street, 205-209 E Cold Spring Lane, 2441-2449 W Baltimore Street, and 432 E 32nd Street. A hearing on data center conditional use and Health Equity Assessment (26-0174) was recessed without a vote. All seven members were recorded present.

• Recommended favorably 25-0128: convert single-family dwelling at 1118 N Carey Street to 3 units in R-8 district (7-0)
• Recommended favorably 26-0148: rezone 205-209 E Cold Spring Lane from R 1 C to EC-2 (7-0)
• Recommended favorably with amendment 26-0149: rezone 2441-2449 W Baltimore Street from I-1 to C-2 (7-0)
• Recommended favorably with amendment 25-0093: establish Harford Road Overlay District (5-0, 1 abstain, 1 out of chamber)
• Recessed hearing on 26-0174: data centers as conditional use and Health Equity Assessment (no vote)
• Recommended favorably 26-0205: rezone 432 E 32nd Street from C-1 to OS (6-0, 1 out of chamber)
• Recommended favorably with amendment 26-0195: allow accessory dwelling units (4-3)

• Conditional use conversion of single-family dwelling to 3 units
  1118 N Carey Street · 3 units
• Rezone from R-1C to EC-2
  205-209 E Cold Spring Lane
• Rezone from I-1 to C-2
  2441-2449 W Baltimore Street
• Establish Harford Road Overlay District

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is reconvening an informational hearing on data centers, focusing on their impact on Baltimore's infrastructure, environment, and community. The hearing will involve multiple city departments and agencies to discuss best practices for zoning, use standards, and technologies to limit public health and environmental effects.

• Informational hearing on data center community impact and use standards (26-0050R)
• Invited agencies: Office of the People’s Counsel, Public Service Commission, Department of Planning, Law Department, Department of Finance, Health Department, Department of Public Works
• Discussion topics: infrastructure and environmental impact, zoning and development standards, public health mitigation techniques

The Public Health & Environment Committee voted 4-0 to recommend Ordinance 26-0194 favorably with amendments, updating the application and approval process for municipal identity cards. An informational hearing on data centers (26-0050R) was recessed without action.

• Recommended favorably with amendments: Ordinance 26-0194, municipal ID card application process (4-0)
• Recessed informational hearing on data centers (26-0050R)

Public Safety Committee

The committee is conducting legislative oversight hearings to monitor city agencies. Discussions will focus on progress made by the Baltimore Police Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement.

• Legislative Oversight - Crime Reduction and Violence Prevention (LO25-0005)
• BPD presentation on FY 25 Youth Arrests
• Police Accountability hearing materials
• PAB Annual Reports for 2023 and 2024

The Public Safety Committee held a hearing on LO25-0005, a legislative oversight measure to monitor the city's crime reduction and violence prevention efforts. The hearing was recessed, meaning no substantive decision was made. The item remains pending for future consideration.

• Recessed hearing on LO25-0005 (crime reduction oversight)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee recommended several ordinances for City Council approval, including transit-oriented development designations for multiple metro and light rail stations. The committee also approved the closure and sale of specific street portions near W. Lafayette Avenue. A zoning proposal regarding accessory dwelling units was recessed and rescheduled for September 24, 2026.

• Recommended Rogers Avenue transit-oriented development designation (5-0)
• Recommended downtown transit-oriented development designation with amendment (5-0)
• Recommended closure of streets near W. Lafayette Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended sale of city-owned street parcels near W. Lafayette Avenue (5-0)
• Recessed accessory dwelling unit zoning hearing (to 09/24/26)

• Zoning – Accessory Dwelling Units
• Transit-Oriented Development – Rogers Avenue
  Rogers Avenue Metro Station area
• Transit-Oriented Development – Downtown Baltimore
  Lexington Market, Charles Center, and Shot Tower Metro Stati

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on updating the application and approval process for municipal identity cards. The committee will also receive a briefing on the Sisson Street Task Force Report.

• Bill 26-0194: Updates to municipal identification card applications and personal information
• LO26-0049: Briefing on the Sisson Street Task Force Report

The committee met to discuss municipal identification card applications and receive a briefing on the Sisson Street Task Force Report. Both items scheduled for public hearing were recessed, and no substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Recessed hearing on municipal identification card application process
• Recessed briefing on Sisson Street Task Force Report

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Housing & Economic Development Committee

The committee will hold public hearings regarding strategies for repurposing vacant properties through community-led initiatives. They will also conduct oversight on the city's code enforcement process, including inspector accountability and staffing constraints.

• Public hearing on vacant land use (LO25-0031)
• Public hearing on code enforcement and inspector accountability (LO25-0034)

The Housing & Economic Development Committee voted to recommend the sale of multiple city-owned properties favorably to the Baltimore City Council. The properties include 221-233 N Gay Street, 300 N Front Street, 320 N Front Street, and 332 N Front Street. The sale would authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell the interests in these lots via public or private sale.

• Recommended favorable sale of properties at 221-233 N Gay St, 300 N Front St, 320 N Front St, and 332 N Front St to City Council (4-0)

• Vacant Land Use & Resident-Led Solutions

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear routine quarterly financial updates from the Finance Department, the Department of Planning, and Baltimore City Public Schools. These briefings track actual spending against approved budgets. This is a procedural informational meeting with no votes or policy decisions scheduled.

• Quarterly spending report from the Finance Department's Bureau of Budget and Management Research
• Capital budget update from the Department of Planning
• Financial performance briefing for Baltimore City Public Schools

The Budget & Appropriations Committee conducted quarterly budget briefings regarding financial performance and spending levels. Representatives from the Finance Department, Department of Planning, and Baltimore City Public Schools provided information against approved budgets.

• Conducted quarterly budget briefings (LO25-0001)

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider a bill to create a Department of Neighborhood Safety focused on non-law-enforcement safety initiatives, along with several zoning changes, urban renewal amendments, and executive nominations. The agenda also includes a resolution for an informational hearing on youth peer violence and a second-reader vote on rental housing enforcement.

• Bill 26-0221 creating the Department of Neighborhood Safety
• Rezoning of 901 S Caton Avenue from OR-2 to C-2
• Zoning conversions for multiple single-family dwellings to multi-unit (e.g., 812 N Carey St, 525 N Calhoun St, 710 N Carrollton Ave)
• Urban renewal plan amendments for Broadway East, Coldstream Homestead Montebello, Johnston Square, Middle East, and Oliver
• Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act (25-0141) on second reader

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee is holding a public hearing on a resolution (LO25-0004) that would establish regular meetings with government agencies to review transportation practices, policy, and operations in Baltimore. The agenda includes only this hearing item, along with standard procedural items like call to order and adjournment.

• Public hearing on LO25-0004, sponsored by Ryan Dorsey, to create regular transportation oversight meetings

The Land Use & Transportation Committee met on September 10, 2026, with four members present and three absent. The only scheduled item, LO25-0004 on Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight, was recessed, meaning no substantive decision was made. The meeting was procedural only.

• Recessed public hearing on LO25-0004 (transportation oversight) without action

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26‑0193. The ordinance proposes to broaden the scope of public nuisance abatement to cover additional cannabis and controlled‑substance offenses, refer some processes to the Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing, and define key terms. The council will consider the ordinance’s language and effective dates.

• Ordinance 26‑0193: expand public nuisance abatement to include more cannabis and controlled‑dangerous‑substance offenses
• Referral of certain nuisance procedures to the Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing
• Definition of terms related to cannabis and controlled substances
• Specification of effective dates for the new ordinance

The Committee on Legislative Investigations voted 5-0 to recommend favorably with amendment Ordinance 26-0193, which updates public nuisance abatement to include additional offenses related to illegal cannabis or controlled dangerous substance distribution and manufacture, and refers certain processes to the Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing. The recommendation now goes to the full Baltimore City Council.

• Recommended favorably with amendment Ordinance 26-0193 on public nuisances related to cannabis and controlled dangerous substances (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding a new ordinance for firearm dealers. The proposal would require businesses to provide suicide prevention and safe storage education at the point of sale.

• Public hearing for Bill 26-0160: Firearm Dealers - Mental Health & Safety - Required Postings

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Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a reconvened public hearing on the city's response to the opioid epidemic. Officials and community members will discuss service gaps, healthcare provider challenges, and potential policy solutions to improve overdose prevention. No binding votes or contracts are scheduled for this session.

• Public hearing on LO25-0021: City's Response to the Opioid Crisis
• Reconvened session to discuss addiction treatment and overdose prevention policies
• Open forum for city agencies, healthcare providers, and community advocates

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a voting session on two items: a bill requiring landlords to retain evicted tenants' property for a specified period and provide notice, and the Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act, which updates rental licensing, penalties, and enforcement. No public testimony will be taken during this session.

• 25-0087: Eviction Chattels – Time Period to Reclaim (requires landlord to retain tenant property and provide notice)
• 25-0141: Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act (updates rental licensing, penalties, inspector registry, receivership process)
• Voting session with no public testimony

The Housing & Economic Development Committee voted to recommend two bills to the full City Council. The committee took no action on a proposed ordinance regarding eviction chattels.

• Recommended Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act (5-0)
• Recommended Community Healthy Food Access Act (5-0)
• No vote taken on Eviction Chattels ordinance

Public Health & Environment Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Zero Waste initiative. The discussion focuses on evaluating current recycling, composting, and waste reduction programs under the Baltimore Sustainability Plan.

• Public hearing for LO25-0017 - Zero Waste

• Zero Waste assessment and progress toward Baltimore Sustainability Plan goals

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Housing & Economic Development Committee

The committee will review policies regarding the city's whole block strategy for abandoned properties. They will also discuss oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council and consider designating St. Peter’s Cemetery as a historical landmark.

• Landmark designation for St. Peter’s Cemetery (2310 Laurens Street and 1301 Moreland Avenue)
• Review of whole block strategy for vacant and abandoned properties
• Oversight of Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council policies

The Housing & Economic Development Committee voted 3-0 to recommend favorably the designation of St. Peter's Cemetery as a historical landmark. The committee did not vote on the Community Healthy Food Access Act, which was discussed but left pending.

• Recommended favorably St. Peter's Cemetery landmark designation (3-0)
• No vote taken on Community Healthy Food Access Act

• Landmark List – St. Peter’s Cemetery
  2310 Laurens Street and 1301 Moreland Avenue
• Whole Block Strategy & Disposition Timelines
• Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council Oversight

Public Health & Environment Committee

The committee is holding a reconvening hearing to evaluate the city's ability to handle increasing behavioral health challenges. Discussions will focus on BCHD staffing levels, data reporting, and how City-funded entities are aligned.

• LO25-0007: Behavioral Health reconvening hearing

The Public Health & Environment Committee held a reconvened hearing on LO25-0007, which reviews Baltimore City's capacity to respond to behavioral health challenges. The hearing was recessed with no substantive decisions made. No votes were taken on any proposals.

• Hearing on LO25-0007 (Behavioral Health) recessed without action

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Public Health & Environment Committee

The committee is holding a reconvening hearing to assess the allocation and impact of Opioid Restitution funds. The goal is to ensure money supports effective, evidence-based strategies for vulnerable populations.

• LO25-0022: Oversight of the Opioid Restitution Fund

The Public Health & Environment Committee convened for a reconvening hearing on the oversight of the Opioid Restitution Fund. The hearing was recessed without any decisions recorded.

• Hearing on LO25-0022 (Oversight of the Opioid Restitution Funds) recessed

Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee will hold an informational hearing on Resolution 25-0042R, which invites representatives from Baltimore City Public Schools, the Health Department, the Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and other stakeholders to discuss how escalated federal immigration enforcement affects city students. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Informational hearing on Resolution 25-0042R: Impact of Federal Immigration Enforcement on City Students

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee conducted an informational hearing regarding the impact of federal immigration enforcement on city students. The meeting served as a forum for representatives from city agencies and stakeholders to discuss the issue.

• Held informational hearing on 25-0042R regarding federal immigration enforcement impact on city students

Public Health & Environment Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the regulation and safety of substance abuse clinics and recovery homes. They will also review amendments to update city forest and tree conservation laws to meet new state requirements.

• Public hearing on oversight of recovery homes and substance abuse clinics (LO25-0024)
• Amendments to Article 7 of the Baltimore City Code regarding forest and tree conservation (26-0161)

The Public Health & Environment Committee held a public hearing on LO25-0024, a proposal to oversee recovery homes and substance abuse clinics in Baltimore City. The hearing was recessed, meaning no decision was made on the legislation. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Recessed public hearing on LO25-0024 (no vote taken)

Public Safety Committee

The Baltimore City Council Public Safety Committee was scheduled to review police and city efforts to combat open-air drug markets. The oversight hearing has been canceled and will be rescheduled. No policy decisions or contracts will be discussed.

• LO25-0005: Oversight hearing on open-air drug markets (canceled)
• Review of Police Department and Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety initiatives

Board of Estimates

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold an informational hearing on missing persons policies and procedures. Representatives from the Baltimore City Police Department, state agencies, and advocacy groups will brief council members on current protocols. The committee will also request five years of data on missing persons cases, staffing levels, and turnover rates.

• Informational hearing on missing persons policies and procedures (Item 25-0022R)
• Request for five years of Baltimore City Police Department missing persons case data
• Review of staffing and turnover rates for the Missing Persons Unit and district offices
• Briefings from the State’s Attorney, Maryland DJS, Maryland DHS, and Black and Missing

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, property tax rates, and several charter amendments for voter approval. The agenda also includes proposed legislation on rental housing, vehicle towing, and data centers.

• Fiscal Year 2027 budget and property tax ordinance
• Charter amendment to create a Department of Water and Wastewater
• Charter amendment to reform procurement and budget processes
• Bill to impose a parking tax surcharge for the Fair Election Fund
• Informational hearing on the impact of electrical brownouts

• Charter Amendment – Procurement Reform — introduced
• Study and Report – Licensing and Registration Status of Non Owner Occupied Rental Dwelling Units — introduced
• Rental Dwellings – Pricing Algorithm Use – Disclosure — introduced