Baltimore public meetings in 2021
105 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 21-0172. The proposed legislation seeks to revive the Baltimore City Urban Homesteading Program for legacy residents to revitalize neighborhoods.
- Public hearing for the Baltimore City Legacy Residents - Urban Homesteading Program (Bill 21-0172)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is holding a public hearing regarding the Baltimore City Home Repairs Grant Program. The item covers establishing program purpose, eligibility criteria, and types of assistance provided.
- Public hearing for the Baltimore City Home Repairs Grant Program (Item 21-0173)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding the Baltimore City Senior Homeowners Grant Program. The proposal seeks to establish the program's purpose, eligibility criteria, and the types of assistance provided.
- Public hearing for the Baltimore City Senior Homeowners Grant Program (21-0174)
Ways and Means
The committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed charter amendment to establish the Supplementary Criminal Apprehension and Conviction Fund. This fund would provide rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of criminal suspects. The amendment also includes provisions for oversight and will be submitted to voters for approval.
- Charter Amendment - Supplementary Criminal Apprehension and Conviction Fund (21-0112)
Baltimore City Council
The Council is reviewing several supplementary appropriations to fund pandemic-related expenses across various departments, including health and public works. Other items include new real property tax installment plans and updates to whistleblower protections.
- $22,620,168 for vaccine administration and food insecurity programs
- $15,200,000 for hotel sheltering expenses due to COVID-19
- New monthly installment plans for real property taxes
- Repeal of the Port Covington Planned Unit Development ordinance
- Naming 199 North Caroline Street as Dante Barksdale Square
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is reviewing proposals to establish a Suicide Prevention Coordinator and a workgroup for women in public safety. The agenda also includes zoning changes for multi-unit conversions and investigations into eviction procedures. Additionally, the council will vote on renaming Calverton Elementary/Middle School.
- Establishment of a Suicide Prevention Coordinator within the Health Department
- Creation of a Baltimore City Workgroup on Women in Public Safety
- Zoning variance for 2044 Walbrook Avenue to convert a single-family home into 8 units
- Renaming Calverton Elementary/Middle School to Katherine Johnson Global Academy
- Investigative hearing regarding Sheriff’s Office eviction procedures
Committee of the Whole
The Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office (MWBOO) will provide a briefing on procedures, processes, and recommendations for establishing equity within city contracts. This item is part of legislative oversight LO21-0016.
- Briefing on MWBOO management and contract equity
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding quarterly oversight of the American Rescue Plan. This includes monitoring the disbursement and management of $641 million in federal funding intended to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Public hearing for American Rescue Plan quarterly oversight hearings
- Oversight of $641 million in federal funds from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
Baltimore City Council
The Council is reviewing several newly introduced ordinances, including programs for home repairs and senior homeowner grants. The agenda also includes requests for investigative hearings regarding police disciplinary processes and the ShotSpotter program.
- Introduction of Baltimore City Home Repairs and Senior Homeowners Grant Programs
- Rezoning of 4900 Boston Street from I-2 to IMU-2
- Request for an investigative hearing on the Baltimore Police Department disciplinary process
- Proposed renaming of Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School to Beatrice “Bea” Gaddy Elementary/Middle School
- Establishment of a new Zero Waste Commission
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a budget briefing regarding the Bureau of Budget and Management Research's first quarter projection. This oversight item concerns the allocation of over a billion dollars in public funding for Baltimore City Public Schools.
- LO21-0003: Bureau of Budget and Management Research - 1st Quarter Projection
- Budget briefing for Baltimore City Public Schools
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing for item 21-0154. The proposal seeks to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell the property located at 1201 North Rosedale Street because it is no longer needed for public use.
- Public hearing for the sale of 1201 North Rosedale Street
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding an extension for the historic improvement tax credit application period. The proposal also includes provisions for a special effective date.
- Public hearing on extending applications for historic improvement tax credits (21-0168)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding Bill 21-0167. The item proposes extending the period during which applications may be accepted for the citywide High-Performance Market-Rate Rental Housing Tax Credit.
- Public hearing for High-Performance Market-Rate Rental Housing Tax Credit application extension (Bill 21-0167)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing an application extension for the High-Performance Newly Constructed Dwellings Tax Credit. The proposal seeks to extend the timeframe for accepting applications and set a special effective date.
- Application extension for High-Performance Newly Constructed Dwellings Tax Credit (21-0169)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a legislative oversight hearing regarding the first quarter projection for Baltimore City Public Schools. The proceeding is intended to address transparency and accountability in the allocation of over one billion dollars in public funding.
- LO21-0003: Baltimore City Public School System 1st Quarter Projection public hearing
Committee of the Whole
The Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office (MWBOO) will brief the council regarding procedures, processes, and recommendations for city contracts. This item is scheduled for a public hearing.
- Public hearing briefing on pursuing equity in city contracts (LO21-0016)
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several rezoning requests and property use changes across the city. The agenda also includes a proposal to require employment plans for certain large-scale government-assisted construction projects. Additionally, members will discuss school lunches and new labor trafficking notice requirements for contractors.
- Employment plan requirements for construction contracts of $5 million or more
- Rezoning of 1214-1220 Hull Street from R-8 to O-R-1
- Renaming James Mosher Elementary School to Billie Holiday Elementary School
- Permitting retail goods establishments with alcohol at 2600 North Howard Street
- Labor trafficking prevention notice requirements for city contractors
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a budget briefing regarding the Baltimore City Public Schools Fiscal Year 2021 closeout. The Director of the Finance Department's Bureau of Budget and Management Research will present how actual finances compare to budget projections.
- Budget briefing for Baltimore City Public Schools FY2021 closeout
Ways and Means
The committee is holding a public hearing on Ordinance 21-0121 regarding the management of federal recovery funds. The ordinance would require the Department of Finance to provide regular reports and equity assessments on the disbursement of $641 million in funding.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 21-0121 regarding American Rescue Plan funds oversight
- Proposed monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on $641 million in federal funding
Committee of the Whole
The Baltimore City Council Committee of the Whole scheduled a public hearing for item LO21-0014. This session serves as a quarterly community forum for the Consent Decree Monitoring Team.
- Quarterly Community Forum of the Consent Decree Monitoring Team (LO21-0014)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a charter amendment to establish a Supplementary Criminal Apprehension and Conviction Fund. This fund would be used for rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of criminal suspects. The amendment also addresses the administration and oversight of the fund by the Mayor and City Council.
- Charter Amendment - Supplementary Criminal Apprehension and Conviction Fund (21-0112)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing an item to authorize the Mayor and City Council to sell certain property via public or private sale. The land, located at NES Broening Highway 844-1 ft. SE of Colgate Creek, is no longer needed for public use.
- Public hearing regarding the sale of Block 6997, Lot 002 near NES Broening Highway
Baltimore City Council
The Council is considering several large budget appropriations for pandemic-related health, security, and food security programs. The agenda also includes proposed legislation for tax credit extensions, rezoning requests, and investigative hearings regarding BGE operations.
- $22,620,168 appropriation to the Department of Health for vaccine administration and sheltering
- $15,200,000 appropriation to the Department of Health for hotel sheltering expenses
- $4,300,000 appropriation to DHCD for business assistance and PPE grants
- Rezoning of Block 3635, Lot 055 from C-4 to C-1
- Request for an investigative hearing regarding Baltimore Gas & Electric decision making
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is reconvening a hearing regarding the designation of the North Harbor District as an Area of Special Sign Control. The session focuses on reviewing an application from the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore.
- Designation of North Harbor District as an Area of Special Sign Control (21-0118)
- Application by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a $600,000 supplementary appropriation for the Board of Elections. This funding is intended to cover additional printing and security expenditures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $600,000 appropriation for Board of Elections printing and security
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding a $600,000 appropriation to the Department of General Services. The funds are intended to cover additional City building security costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Public hearing for $600,000 appropriation to the Department of General Services
- Funding for increased City building security costs due to COVID-19
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing a supplementary appropriation of $12,383.02 to the Department of General Services. This funding is intended for Community Action Program building improvement expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $12,383.02 appropriation for Department of General Services building improvements
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a $3,100,000 supplementary appropriation to the Department of General Services. This funding is intended to cover food security program expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Public hearing for $3,100,000 appropriation to the Department of General Services
- Funding for food security program expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding an $8,933,951.06 appropriation to the Department of Health. The funds are intended for pandemic response personnel, contact tracing, and testing expenses.
- $8,933,951.06 appropriation for Department of Health COVID-19 response
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a $22,620,168 appropriation to the Department of Health. The funds are intended for COVID-19 related expenses, including vaccine administration, personnel, and quarantine costs.
- $22,620,168 appropriation for Department of Health - Service 315
- Funding for older adult food insecurity programs
- Funding for vaccine administration and personnel
- Funding for COVID-19 sheltering and quarantine expenses
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a $15,200,000 supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health. This funding is intended to cover hotel sheltering expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $15,200,000 appropriation for Department of Health hotel sheltering expenses
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a $4,300,000 supplementary appropriation for the Department of Housing and Community Development. The funds are intended for business assistance, PPE grants, and design work expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $4,300,000 appropriation for the Department of Housing and Community Development
- Funding for business retention, expansion, and attraction services
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a $7,100,000 appropriation to the Department of Planning. This funding is intended for food security expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $7,100,000 appropriation for Department of Planning food security expenses
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a $5,107,420 appropriation for the Department of Planning. This funding is intended to cover food security program expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $5,107,420 appropriation for Department of Planning food security programs
- Public hearing for item 21-0135
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing a $600,000 supplementary appropriation for the Department of Public Works. This funding is intended to cover overtime expenses in Waste Removal and Recycling resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $600,000 appropriation for Department of Public Works (Waste Removal and Recycling)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding a supplementary appropriation for the Department of Public Works. The funding is intended to cover solid waste contractor and collection routing software expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $1,630,015.63 appropriation for Department of Public Works waste removal and recycling services
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing for a supplementary general fund operating appropriation. The $2,350,000 request is intended to fund the operation of two fire suppression companies within Service 602.
- $2,350,000 supplementary appropriation for Fire Department Service 602
- Funding for the cost of operating 2 fire suppression companies
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding an appropriation for the Fire Department. The proposed funding would cover first responder quarantine costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $114,009 appropriation for Fire Department quarantine costs (Item 21-0139)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing a proposed supplementary appropriation of $12,684,471.33 for the Fire Department. The funding is intended for Emergency Medical Services (Service 609), personal protective equipment, and building improvements related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $12,684,471.33 appropriation for Fire Department EMS, PPE, and building improvements
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a supplementary appropriation for the Liquor License Board. The proposed funding is intended to cover telework technology expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $104,264.17 appropriation for Liquor License Board telework technology
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing a supplementary appropriation for the Mayoralty. The proposal provides $50,304.90 to fund community outreach by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA) following the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $50,304.90 appropriation for Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs community outreach
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a $5,000,000 supplementary appropriation. The funds are intended for Convention Sales and Tourism Marketing to cover expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $5,000,000 appropriation for Civic Promotion (Convention Sales and Tourism Marketing)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a $2,500,000 supplementary appropriation for the Convention Center Hotel. This funding is intended to cover debt service expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $2,500,000 appropriation for Convention Center Hotel debt service
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a supplementary appropriation for the Convention Complex. The proposed funds are intended to cover building safety and technology improvement expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $1,499,509.74 appropriation for Convention Complex building safety and technology improvements
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a $4,000,000 appropriation. This funding is intended for the M-R: Educational Grants Program to provide support for childcare providers following the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $4,000,000 appropriation for childcare provider support
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing on a supplementary general fund appropriation. The $7,002,637.06 request covers technology upgrades, cost tracking, compliance costs, and grants for nonprofit organizations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $7,002,637.06 appropriation for Mayoralty-Related Miscellaneous General Expenses
- Funding for technology upgrades and compliance costs
- Grants for nonprofit organizations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a supplementary appropriation of $7,383,249. This funding is intended for the Office of Children and Family Success to support the Eviction Prevention Program. The program aims to pay landlords for delinquent accounts to prevent tenant evictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $7,383,249 appropriation for the Office of Children and Family Success
- Funding for the Eviction Prevention Program to address delinquent landlord accounts
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding an appropriation of $857,509.37 to the Office of Information and Technology. This funding is intended to cover telework technology and temperature screening software expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $857,509.37 appropriation for Office of Information and Technology telework and screening software
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a $400,000 appropriation. This funding is intended to provide for unbudgeted positions within the Office of the Inspector General.
- $400,000 appropriation for the Office of the Inspector General
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a supplementary general fund appropriation for the Police Department. The proposed $6,500,000 is intended to cover premium pay expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $6,500,000 supplementary appropriation for Police Department premium pay
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a supplementary general fund operating appropriation. The proposed $638,963.67 would provide funding for the State's Attorney Office to cover telework technology and virtual courtroom software expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $638,963.67 appropriation for State's Attorney Office telework and virtual software
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a $35,500,000 appropriation to the Mayoralty-Related Employees’ Retirement Contribution. This funding is intended to cover final costs related to fire and police pension litigation.
- $35,500,000 appropriation for Employees’ Retirement Contribution
- Funding for fire and police pension litigation costs
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding quarterly oversight of the American Rescue Plan. This involves monitoring the management of $641 million in federal funding from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The hearings aim to improve transparency for the city's response to COVID-19 economic impacts.
- Public hearing for American Rescue Plan quarterly oversight (21-0062R)
- $641 million in federal funding from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
Baltimore City Council
The Council is reviewing several measures, including an act to establish an Emergency Security Deposit Voucher Program for families. Other items include proposals to prohibit retirement fund investments in fossil fuel companies and a plan for zero-emission city vehicles. Several investigative hearings were also introduced regarding urban farming and the overdose crisis.
- Rezoning of 4207-4209 Menlo Drive from I-1 to OIC district
- Prohibiting new retirement fund investments in fossil fuel companies
- Establishing an Emergency Security Deposit Voucher Program
- Transitioning the City fleet to zero-emission vehicles
- Requiring cool roofs on certain new or renovated buildings
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the North Harbor District. The committee will consider an application from Downtown Partnership of Baltimore to designate this area as an Area of Special Sign Control.
- Public hearing for North Harbor District special sign control designation (Item 21-0118)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Board of Estimates. The proposal includes repealing part of City Code, Article 5, Subtitle 1, and establishing new contract and procurement thresholds.
- Public hearing on Board of Estimates organization and procurement thresholds (21-0041)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the designation of an Area of Special Sign Control for the North Harbor District. The hearing concerns an application submitted by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore.
- Public hearing for North Harbor District special sign control designation (21-0118)
Ways and Means
The committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding the organization of the Board of Estimates. The proposal includes changes to City Code related to the Comptroller's role and new contract procurement thresholds.
- Public hearing for item 21-0041 regarding Board of Estimates organization
- Proposed repeal of City Code, Article 5, Subtitle 1
- Establishment of certain contract and procurement thresholds
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing for item 21-0099. The item requires the Department of Finance and the Office of the City Administrator to submit a report on addressing problems with the property tax accounting and tax lien sale systems. This is intended to ensure issues are resolved before the next tax sale.
- Public hearing for a study and report on Tax Sale Accounting (21-0099)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing on item 21-0058. This proposal would allow certain real property taxes to be paid through monthly installment plans. It also establishes maximum payment terms in accordance with State law.
- Public hearing for real property tax installment plans (21-0058)
Baltimore City Council
The Council is reviewing several executive nominations for various city commissions. The agenda also includes multiple ordinances to provide supplementary funding to city departments for COVID-19 response and related expenses.
- $22,620,168 appropriation to the Department of Health for vaccine administration and food insecurity programs
- $15,200,000 appropriation to the Department of Health for hotel sheltering expenses
- $12,684,471.33 appropriation to the Fire Department for emergency medical services and PPE
- $7,100,000 appropriation to the Department of Planning for food security expenses
- Executive nominations for members of the Sustainability Commission
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing for a budget briefing regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 closeout. The Director of the Finance Department's Bureau of Budget and Management Research (BBMR) will present how actual city finances compare to budget projections.
- Budget Briefing: BBMR Fiscal Year 2021 Closeout (LO21-0003)
Baltimore City Council
The Council is introducing legislation to manage the reporting of $641 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The meeting also includes votes on several property rezonings and revisions to trespass towing regulations.
- New oversight requirements for $641 million in federal relief funds
- Revisions to trespass towing regulations, including maximum charges and credit card requirements
- Rezoning requests for properties on Hull Street, Boston Street, Dundalk Avenue, and North Washington Street
- Appointment of Yosef Kebede as Bureau Head of Water and Wastewater
- Proposed updates to the Fire Code regarding 9-1-1 access for multi-line telephone systems
Baltimore City Council
The Council will review newly introduced bills regarding modifications to the Zoning Code and a new tax credit for solar and geothermal devices. The agenda also includes resolutions requesting state action on the eviction moratorium and discussing gun violence accountability. Additionally, the Council will consider terminating peak hour parking restrictions on several streets.
- Bill 21-0113: Modifications to the Baltimore Zoning Code
- Bill 21-0115: Tax credit for solar and geothermal energy devices
- Bill 21-0117: Termination of peak hour parking restrictions on several streets
- Resolution 21-0054R: Request for state action to extend the eviction moratorium
- Resolution 21-0055R: Informational hearing on gun violence accountability
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold an informational hearing regarding the Baltimore City Tax Sale. The session aims to collect details on liens owed, including timelines and demographic data. It will also cover homeowner assistance programs and updates on the In Rem process for vacant properties.
- Informational hearing: Baltimore City Tax Sale (21-0024R)
- Discussion of liens owed and demographics
- Review of homeowner assistance programs and reforms
- Update on In Rem process for vacant and abandoned properties
Baltimore City Council
The Council is reviewing several bills, including the creation of a new city office and various rezoning requests. Other items include designating Clifton School as a historical landmark and renaming local schools and parks. The agenda also includes proposals for fire department oversight and public safety workgroups.
- Establishment of the Baltimore City Office of LGBTQ Affairs
- Rezoning of Broening Highway properties to MI Zoning District
- Designation of Clifton School as a historical landmark
- Renaming James Mosher Elementary School to Billie Holiday Elementary School
- Proposed fines for prohibited disposal under the Neighbors Against Predatory Dumping Act
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is reviewing a bill to address accounting errors in the city's tax sale system. Members are also considering a proposal to divest retirement funds from fossil fuel companies. Additionally, the council will discuss museum worker unionization and several liquor license exchanges.
- Bill 21-0099: Report on tax sale accounting and property tax payment issues
- Proposal to divest retirement funds from fossil fuel companies
- Rezoning of 4207-4209 Menlo Drive from I-1 to OIC district
- Repeal of the Reisterstown Plaza Transit Station Urban Renewal Area and Plan
- Informational hearing on museum workers' right to organize
Committee of the Whole
The Baltimore City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding the Fells Point Response Strategy. The Deputy Mayor of Public Safety will present a plan addressing Fells Point business owners and its impact on crime prevention in other city communities.
- Public hearing for LO21-0011 Citywide Resources Impact - Fells Point Response Strategy
Baltimore City Council
The Council is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2022 Ordinance of Estimates and Annual Property Tax. The agenda also includes final votes on legislation regarding face surveillance technology and the creation of an Office of LGBTQ Affairs.
- FY 2022 Ordinance of Estimates for city agency appropriations
- FY 2022 Annual Property Tax and payment service charge
- Legislation prohibiting certain face surveillance technology
- Establishment of the Baltimore City Office of LGBTQ Affairs
- Zoning conversion for 1100 W. Lafayette Avenue
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is considering several new ordinances, including a security deposit voucher program and a public safety apprenticeship program. The council also reviewed bills signed by the Mayor regarding floodplain management and rezoning. Additionally, resolutions were introduced to hold hearings on facial recognition technology and alternatives to policing.
- Rezoning of 1201 South Caton Avenue from EC-1 to I-1
- Proposed Emergency Security Deposit Relief Act for a voucher program
- Introduction of the Homegrown Heroes Fund for public safety apprenticeships
- Proposal to close Etting Street and four alleys near Druid Hill Avenue
- Ordinance regarding labor trafficking notice requirements for city contractors
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is voting on the fiscal year 2022 annual property tax and a revision to the local 911 telephone fee. A zoning request for 1110 West Lafayette Avenue was withdrawn from this session.
- Revision of the local 911 telephone fee (21-0072)
- Annual property tax for fiscal year 2022 (21-0081)
- Withdrawal of zoning conversion at 1110 West Lafayette Avenue (21-0077)
Ways and Means
The committee is conducting agency budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2022. These hearings address estimated appropriations needed by city agencies for operating programs and capital projects. This session marks day five of the scheduled agency budget hearings.
- Agency budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2022
- Ordinance of Estimates for operating programs and capital projects
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to vote on a revision to the local 911 telephone fee. The item also includes provisions for a special effective date.
- Revision of the local 911 telephone fee (Voting Session 21-0072)
Ways and Means
The committee is conducting public hearings regarding the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. This session marks day four of the agency budget hearings to determine estimated appropriations needed by city agencies for operating programs and capital projects.
- Public hearings for Fiscal Year 2022 agency budget estimates
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for fiscal year 2022. The item involves approving the estimated budget needed for school programs and providing certification to the State Superintendent of Schools.
- Public hearing for BCPSS FY2022 operating budget (Item 21-0082)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for fiscal year 2022. The item involves approving the estimated budget needed for school programs and certifying it to the State Superintendent of Schools.
- Public hearing for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners FY2022 operating budget
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. This item covers estimated appropriations needed by city agencies for operating programs and capital projects. The agenda also includes agency budget hearings.
- Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2022 Ordinance of Estimates
- Agency budget hearings
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is conducting day one of agency budget hearings. These hearings address the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The session covers estimated appropriations needed by city agencies for operating programs and capital projects.
- Agency budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2022
- Review of estimates for agency operating programs and capital projects
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Annual Property Tax for Fiscal Year 2022. This item covers tax use from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and sets semiannual payment service charges.
- Public hearing for Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2022 (Item 21-0081)
- Baltimore City Council Taxpayers' Night
Ways and Means
The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. This item covers estimated appropriations needed by city agencies for operating programs and capital projects. The agenda also includes a budget overview for BBMR and BCPSS.
- Public hearing for FY 2022 Ordinance of Estimates
- Budget overview for BBMR and BCPSS
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee has scheduled a public hearing regarding the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners' operating budget for fiscal year 2022. The item involves approving the estimated budget needed for school programs and certifying it to the State Superintendent of Schools.
- Public hearing for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners operating budget (FY 2022)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing for Bill 21-0072. This item proposes a revision to the local 911 telephone fee and provides for a special effective date.
- Public hearing for Local 911 Telephone Fee revision (Bill 21-0072)
Baltimore City Council
The Council is reviewing new proposals for the FY 2022 budget and annual property tax. The agenda also includes utility franchises for BGE and several rezoning requests.
- FY 2022 Ordinance of Estimates for city agency appropriations
- Annual Property Tax for fiscal year 2022
- BGE gas regulator station franchise at Lower Gwynns Falls Park
- Rezoning of Broening Highway properties to MI district
- Designation of Clifton School as a historical landmark
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several zoning changes for properties on York Road, Brantley Avenue, and West Lafayette Avenue. The agenda also includes bills to establish an independent Office of Emergency Management and a study on sewage backup reimbursement. Additionally, the Council will hold hearings regarding COVID-19's impact on mental health and small businesses.
- Establishing the Office of Emergency Management as an independent agency
- Zoning for a banquet hall at 5600 York Road
- A study on expedited reimbursement for sewage backups
- Disclosure requirements for selling formerly vacant properties
- Rezoning of 1201 South Caton Avenue
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding item 21-0062. This item proposes revising the definition of “newly constructed” and extending deadlines for certain tax credit qualifications.
- Public hearing on high-performance newly constructed dwellings (21-0062)
- Proposed revisions to the definition of 'newly constructed'
- Extension of tax credit qualification deadlines
Ways and Means
The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Board of Estimates' basic organization. This includes repealing parts of the City Code and establishing new contract and procurement thresholds.
- Public hearing on Board of Estimates organization and procurement thresholds (21-0041)
- Repeal of City Code, Article 5, Subtitle 1
- Establishment of contract and procurement thresholds
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing for Bill 21-0042. This item proposes modernizing the methods used by the Comptroller to make certain real estate records available to the public.
- Public hearing for Real Estate Records - Modernization (Bill 21-0042)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Committee on Insurance and Risk Management. The revisions involve establishing ex-officio members, clarifying committee appointments, and requiring administrative support from the Department of Finance.
- Public hearing for item 21-0043 regarding Committee on Insurance and Risk Management revisions
Other Meetings of the Public Body
The City Council workgroup is discussing enforcement strategies for nuisance parking and auto businesses. The meeting includes reviews of 3-1-1 complaints, agency capacity, and methods to close service delivery gaps.
- Review of 3-1-1 complaints and CitiStat metrics
- Discussion on internal enforcement policies and procedures
- Review of current agency enforcement strategies
- Assessment of agency capacity and coordination
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold an investigative hearing regarding COVID-19 and small business re-openings. Representatives from the Baltimore Development Corporation are invited to brief the City Council on efforts to support economic development during the pandemic.
- Investigative Hearing - COVID-19 and Small Business Re-Openings (21-0026R)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold an informational hearing regarding the "1% for Art" program. Representatives from various city departments will discuss the continued administration of the program.
- Informational Hearing: “1% for Art” Program (21-0023R)
Baltimore City Council
The Council is reviewing ordinances regarding zoning changes and new transparency rules for city contracts over $100,000. Additionally, members introduced resolutions to hold hearings on domestic violence and crime prevention strategies.
- Rezoning 1201 Dundalk Avenue from R-3 to C-2
- Prohibiting new retirement fund investments in fossil fuel companies
- New transparency requirements for city contracts over $100,000
- Prohibiting evasion of Baltimore City residency requirements
- Rezoning 1103-1109 North Washington Street from R-8 to IMU-1
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the annual licensing fee for commercial parking facilities in Baltimore. The proposal includes changes to how these fees are calculated and introduces an annual inflation adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index.
- Public hearing for Bill 21-0029 regarding commercial parking facility license fees
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several zoning changes and legislative proposals. The agenda includes final votes on security deposit alternatives and new rules for rental late fees. Additionally, the council will hold hearings regarding the city's eviction crisis and sewage backups.
- Rezoning of 407 Benninghaus Road from R-3 to OR-1
- New requirements for landlord late fees in residential leases
- Proposed alternatives to traditional security deposits
- Investigation into basement backups of untreated sewage
- Resolution regarding contracts with the State of Georgia
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several measures, including regulations for residential late fees and security deposit alternatives. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning requests and the creation of a workgroup to study nuisance parking. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution regarding funding for local artists.
- New rules for 10-day grace periods and limits on late fees for residential leases
- Rezoning of 4900 Boston Street from I-2 to IMU-2
- Creation of a workgroup to study illegal motor vehicle storage in public rights-of-way
- Proposal to name the Northwest Park playground the Rikki Spector Playground
- Resolution to establish a $1 million emergency fund for Baltimore City artists if COVID-19 relief funds are received
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several new measures, including a charter amendment for a workforce development fund. The agenda also includes hearings on broadband expansion, illegal dumping, and homelessness during the pandemic. Several zoning and land use changes are scheduled for a second reading.
- Ordinance 21-0048: Requiring project labor agreements for certain construction projects
- Ordinance 21-0049: Modifying fines for illegal dumping via the Neighbors Against Predatory Dumping Act
- Resolution 21-0034R: Discussing broadband expansion and potential municipal utility options
- Zoning change at 810 Argonne Drive to convert a single-family home into two units
- Rezoning of 407 Benninghaus Road from R-3 to OR-1
Ways and Means
The Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee is holding a voting session. The committee will consider legislation to establish the salary for the Director of Public Works and provide a special effective date.
- Vote on establishing the salary for the Director of Public Works (21-0032)
Baltimore City Council
The council is considering several newly introduced bills, including revisions to the Floodplain Management Code and a property rezoning. Resolutions were also introduced for informational hearings on the city tax sale and public safety cadet programs.
- Rezoning of Block 4053, Lot 013 from O-S to R-7 district
- Revision of Floodplain Management Code to meet federal requirements
- Request for $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds to assist Baltimore artists
- Informational hearing regarding the Baltimore City Tax Sale
- Renaming Eastwood Field to Mayes Meadow
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the salary for the Director of Public Works. The item seeks to establish the salary amount and provide for a special effective date.
- Public hearing on Director of Public Works salary (21-0032)
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will receive a budget briefing from the Director of the Finance Department's Bureau of Budget and Management Research. The briefing compares the City's actual finances to its budget projections.
- Budget Briefing (LO21-0003) comparing actual city finances to budget projections
Baltimore City Council
The council is introducing several new ordinances, including regulations for third-party food delivery fees and premium pay for gig workers. Members also proposed postponing the 2021 tax sale and establishing a procurement preference program for LGBTQ businesses. Additionally, resolutions were introduced to hold investigative hearings on sewage backups and arson prevention.
- COVID-19 Restaurant, Consumer, and Gig Worker Relief Act regarding third-party delivery fees
- Imari’s LGBTQ Procurement Preference Act to create an LGBTQBE Program
- Postponement of the 2021 tax sale
- Historical landmark designation for Reed Calloway House at 1316 North Carey Street
- Employment plan requirements for construction contracts of $5 million or more
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is reviewing several introduced bills and resolutions. These include proposals for landlord-tenant lease renewals, zoning changes for Broening Highway, and historical landmark designations. The council also faces executive nominations for the Trauma Informed Care Task Force.
- Ordinance requiring landlords to offer tenants lease renewal opportunities
- Rezoning of properties on Broening Highway
- Designation of Clifton School as a historical landmark
- Executive nominations for the Trauma Informed Care Task Force
- Ordinance regarding annual license fee adjustments for commercial parking
Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the COVID-19 Restaurant, Consumer, and Gig Worker Relief Act. The proposed ordinance seeks to establish temporary regulations on third-party food delivery platforms. These regulations aim to support the economic well-being of Baltimore restaurants, consumers, and gig workers during the pandemic.
- Public hearing for Bill 21-0007 regarding third-party food delivery service fee limits
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is introducing new ordinances regarding rental late fees and security deposit alternatives. The agenda also includes several proposed resolutions for investigative hearings on the water billing system, flood mitigation, and COVID-19 vaccination plans.
- Ordinance 21-0021: New rules for rent late fees and a 10-day grace period
- Ordinance 21-0022: Creating alternatives to traditional security deposits
- Resolution 21-0007R: Investigative hearing on the water billing system
- Resolution 21-0003R: Informational hearing on COVID-19 vaccination plans
- Resolution 21-0001R: Update on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Baltimore City Council
The Baltimore City Council is introducing several ordinances, including the creation of an Office to End Homelessness and a housing voucher program. Other introduced bills address facial surveillance technology restrictions, real property tax installment plans, and delivery fee regulations.
- Ordinance 21-0004: Establishing the Office to End Homelessness and a Permanent Housing Voucher Program
- Ordinance 21-0001: Prohibiting certain face surveillance technology purchases and use
- Ordinance 21-0007: Temporary limits on third-party food delivery service fees for COVID-19 relief
- Ordinance 21-0002: Authorizing monthly installment plans for real property taxes
- Ordinance 21-0008: Naming the Northwest Park playground the Rikki Spector Playground