Baltimore public meetings in 2025

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will convene to discuss the accuracy of Vacant Building Notices (VBN) and Noncontiguous Tax Increment Financing (TIF) policies. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 5:15 PM.

• Public hearing on LO25-0027: Accuracy of VBN & Noncontiguous TIF
• Review of Vacant Building Notices (VBN) policies
• Review of Noncontiguous Tax Increment Financing (TIF) implementation
• Meeting held at City Hall, Room 408, 100 North Holliday Street
• Meeting accessible via Webex with access code 2343 464 3557

Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee will hold a public hearing regarding bill 25-0100. The proposal seeks to update grant disbursement procedures and the composition of the Board of Directors for the Children and Youth Fund.

• Public hearing on bill 25-0100 regarding Children and Youth Fund administration

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on Bill 25-0096, which proposes removing certain renewal requirements for disabled parking permits and allowing individuals to notify the Department of Transportation when a reserved permit is no longer needed. The bill also removes obsolete language related to parking for disabled persons and helpers.

• Bill 25-0096 – Parking for Disabled Individuals and Helpers – Modifications: removes permit renewal requirement, allows notice to DOT when permit no longer needed, removes obsolete language.

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee is holding a public hearing on LO25-0034, a resolution calling for oversight of code enforcement in Baltimore. The hearing will review inspector accountability, consistency, working conditions, and staffing constraints. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public hearing on LO25-0034 - Code Enforcement & Inspector Accountability, sponsored by Councilmember James Torrence

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on LO25-0042, a proposal to investigate the installation of artificial intelligence-driven surveillance in Baltimore public schools. The committee plans to invite Baltimore City Public Schools, its police force, and the Baltimore Police Department to discuss the matter.

• LO25-0042: AI Surveillance in Schools – public hearing to discuss installing AI-driven surveillance in public schools

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider a bill requiring workplace pregnancy accommodations, zoning variances for multi-unit conversions, and a $1 million budget transfer for neighborhood traffic calming. The body will also hold informational hearings on school closures and immigration enforcement.

• Bill requiring workplace pregnancy accommodations (25-0051)
• Zoning variance for 2 units at 15 East West Street (25-0071)
• Zoning variance for 4 units at 1425 West Fayette Street (25-0091)
• $1,000,000 transfer for Neighborhood Traffic Calming (25-0143)
• Informational hearing on school closures (25-0043R)

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold a public hearing on LO25-0037, an item inviting the Baltimore City Health Department Commissioner to brief the committee on their plan to address the ongoing opioid epidemic and overdose crisis. This briefing follows the Commissioner's indication during their confirmation hearing that they would share the plan with this committee. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public hearing on LO25-0037: opioid epidemic response briefing from Health Department Commissioner
• Sponsor: Councilmember Isaac 'Yitzy' Schleifer

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on a transportation oversight item. The meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

• Public hearing for Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight
• Committee to review transportation practices, policy, and operations
• Meeting to be held at City Hall, Room 408, and virtually
• Sponsor: Ryan Dorsey

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on LO25-0023, which examines the accessibility, effectiveness, and regulatory oversight of psychiatric rehabilitation programs in Baltimore. The discussion will focus on improving coordination, accountability, and equitable service delivery for mental and behavioral health care. No decisions are recorded; the agenda item is for examination and public input.

• Public hearing on LO25-0023: Understanding Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRPs) in Baltimore City

Labor & Workforce Committee

The Labor & Workforce Committee will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-0116, which would require certain employers to provide specified minimum compensation to security officers. The ordinance defines terms, sets effective dates, and outlines termination of provisions. Sponsors include Jermaine Jones, Ryan Dorsey, Mark Conway, Sharon Green Middleton, James Torrence, John Bullock, Zac Blanchard, Odette Ramos, Zeke Cohen, Paris Gray, Phylicia Porter, Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer, and Antonio "Tony" Glover.

• Ordinance 25-0116 – Security Officers Compensation (public hearing)

The Labor & Workforce Committee met on Dec 10, 2025 to consider item 25‑0116, a proposed ordinance on compensation for security officers. Sponsors listed include Jermaine Jones, Ryan Dorsey, Mark Conway, Sharon Green Middleton, James Torrence, John Bullock, Zac Blanchard, Odette Ramos, Zeke Cohen, Paris Gray, Phylicia Porter, Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer, and Antonio "Tony" Glover. The minutes record only a briefing and adjournment, with no vote, approval, denial, or other action taken.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is holding a regular legislative oversight hearing (LO25-0005) to monitor the city's crime reduction and violence prevention efforts. Presentations are expected from the Baltimore Police Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE).

• Legislative Oversight LO25-0005: Crime Reduction and Violence Prevention monitoring
• Regular hearing with BPD and MONSE on crime reduction progress
• Multiple attachments including BPD presentations, MONSE reports, and public testimony

The Public Safety Committee scheduled a public hearing to provide legislative oversight of the City’s crime‑reduction and violence‑prevention efforts, involving the Police Department, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, and other agencies. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider supplemental appropriations to balance the Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for the Police Department, Fire Department, and Baltimore City Public Schools, among other agencies. The agenda also includes zoning changes for retail stores, commercial vehicle repairs, and specific property easements.

• Police Department: $47,492,889 supplemental funding
• Fire Department: $38,520,093 supplemental funding
• Baltimore City Public Schools: $12,911,344 supplemental funding
• Zoning: Small box retail stores as conditional use
• Zoning: Commercial composting facility at 6101 Bowleys Lane

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold three informational hearings to update the Council on services and the general well‑being of the transgender community, gay men, and lesbian women in Baltimore. Representatives from the Mayor’s Office, health department, police, schools, and other city agencies are invited to speak. The hearings are scheduled under Council Resolutions 25-0015R, 25-0020R, and 25-0021R.

• Informational hearing on well‑being of the transgender community (Resolution 25-0015R)
• Informational hearing on well‑being of gay men (Resolution 25-0020R)
• Informational hearing on well‑being of lesbian women (Resolution 25-0021R)

The Public Health & Environment Committee scheduled three informational hearings on the well‑being of transgender people, gay men, and lesbian women. Each hearing was recessed without further discussion. No resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Charter Review Special Committee

The Charter Review Special Committee will consider proposals to revise the City Charter and recommend related bills to the full City Council. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM on December 3, 2025, at City Hall in Room 408.

• Consideration of Charter Review proposals (LO25-0038)
• Recommendation of bills to revise the City Charter
• Public hearing on Charter Review (LO25-0038)
• Review of public testimony and hearing packets
• Meeting location: City Hall, Room 408

The committee met on December 3, 2025 to consider proposals to revise the City Charter and to recommend bills to the full City Council. The agenda listed a public hearing on the charter review. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will vote on several zoning variance requests for parking lots and a banquet hall, and hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Baltimore City Zoning Code.

• Vote on parking lot variances at 701 and 702 Mura Street
• Vote on banquet hall variance at 1100 Wicomico Street
• Vote on duplex conversion variance at 220 North Culver Street
• Public hearing on Housing Options and Opportunity zoning amendment
• Vote on amendment to Baltimore City Zoning Code

The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted to recommend four zoning variances. Motions by Dorsey, Porter, and Gray were carried with a 5‑1 vote, recommending the ordinances favorably (two with amendments). The scheduled public hearing on housing options was recessed.

• Recommended favorably with amendment for 701 Mura St parking lot (5-1)
• Recommended favorably with amendment for 702 Mura St parking lot (5-1)
• Recommended favorably for 1100 Wicomico St banquet hall (5-1)
• Recommended favorably for 220 North Culver St two‑unit conversion (5-1)

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is considering multiple supplementary appropriations to cover deficits in the police ($47,492,889), fire ($38,520,093), and school budgets ($12,911,344), along with other departmental shortfalls. It also will debate bills on ADA accessibility in city programs, two property rezonings, and several street closings and property sales. Executive nominations to the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force and Wage Commission are up for confirmation.

• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $47,492,889 for overtime and staffing deficits
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $38,520,093 for overtime, staffing, and EMS costs
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Baltimore City Public Schools – $12,911,344 for City Spring Elementary/Middle School deficit
• Bill 25-0126 – Accessibility in City Programs, Services, and Activities implementing ADA compliance
• Rezoning – 4188 ½ O’Donnell Street from I-2 to C-2 Zoning District (Bill 25-0127)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on several conditional‑use variances for parking lots and residential conversions. It will also discuss a zoning‑code amendment aimed at increasing low‑density multi‑family development and revising conversion standards. All items are scheduled for vote or further consideration at this meeting.

• Bill 25-0055 – Conditional use parking lot variances for 701 Mura Street
• Bill 25-0056 – Conditional use parking lot variances for 702 Mura Street
• Bill 25-0071 – Convert single‑family home to two units in R‑8 at 15 East West Street
• Bill 25-0073 – Conditional use banquet hall with parking variances at 1100 Wicomico Street
• Bill 25-0066 – Zoning code amendment to expand low‑density multi‑family housing options

The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted to recommend favorably the conversion of a single‑family home at 15 East West Street into two units in the R‑8 district. It also recommended favorably the conversion of a single‑family home at 1425 West Fayette Street into four units in the R‑8 district. Votes on four other zoning items were postponed to the next meeting.

• Recommended favorably for 15 East West Street conversion (4-1)
• Recommended favorably for 1425 West Fayette Street conversion (5-0)

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold public hearings on two nominations: Timothy Keane for Director of the Department of Planning and Catalina Byrd for a seat on the Board of Ethics. The committee will take testimony and discuss the nominations. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on nomination of Timothy Keane as Director of Planning (EA25-0064)
• Public hearing on nomination of Catalina Byrd as Member of the Board of Ethics (EA25-0083)
• Meeting is open to the public and accessible virtually via Webex

The committee voted to recommend confirmation of the executive nomination to the Baltimore City Council, and the motion carried. The scheduled hearing for this nomination was subsequently canceled. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Recommended confirmation of executive nomination (motion carried)
• Scheduled hearing for executive nomination canceled

Charter Review Special Committee

The Charter Review Special Committee will hold a public hearing on LO25-0038, a proposal to consider revisions to the City Charter and recommend bills to the full City Council. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public hearing on LO25-0038 - Charter Review, considering proposals to revise the City Charter and recommend bills

The committee met to discuss proposals for revising the City Charter and to schedule a public hearing. No votes, approvals, or other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

Public Safety Committee

The Baltimore City Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing to review the Baltimore City Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, 911 call center, and Emergency Medical Services. Representatives will discuss their operations, apparatus, equipment, hiring, training, and safety. No specific actions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Legislative Oversight hearing (LO25-0006) on Baltimore City Fire Department & EMS
• Discussion of fire department and EMS operations, apparatus, and equipment
• Review of hiring and training practices for fire and EMS personnel
• Safety considerations for fire and emergency medical services

The Public Safety Committee’s scheduled public hearing on oversight of the Baltimore City Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services was recessed because of chamber technical issues. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a quarterly budget briefing (LO25-0001) covering BBMR, capital projects, and Baltimore City Public Schools. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to the briefing and standard procedural items.

• LO25-0001 – Quarterly Budget Briefings – BBMR, Capital and BCPS

The committee met to hear a quarterly budget briefing from BBMR, the Capital Budget office, and Baltimore City Public Schools. Attendance was recorded and the meeting was recessed. No approvals, denials, or other decisions were made.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a briefing on the quarterly update of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The hearing will review the management, disbursement, and status of $641 million in federal relief funds. No votes are scheduled; this is an informational briefing.

• Quarterly update hearing for LO25-0002 on ARPA funding
• Review of $641 million in federal ARPA State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds
• Sponsor: Councilmember Danielle N. McCray
• Meeting open to the public via Webex

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held its quarterly update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The committee reviewed the status of $641 million in federal ARPA funds. No actions or votes were taken; the meeting was recessed and adjourned.

Housing & Economic Development Committee

This Housing & Economic Development Committee meeting features a single scheduled public hearing on LO25-0029, which calls city agencies and third-party stakeholders to review and discuss Baltimore's whole block strategy for vacant and abandoned properties and the timeline for its implementation. No votes or ordinances are scheduled; the item is a discussion only.

• LO25-0029 - Whole Block Strategy & Disposition Timelines (sponsored by James Torrence)
• Review of city policies for vacant and abandoned properties
• Discussion of implementation timeline for the whole block strategy

The Housing & Economic Development Committee held a public hearing on the Whole Block Strategy & Disposition Timelines. The hearing was recessed and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee will hold an informational hearing on middle school sports. The hearing will gather updates from city agencies and schools on current programs, past availability, and future opportunities. The committee aims to identify collaboration opportunities and define agency roles in engaging middle-school-aged children in sports.

• Informational hearing on middle school sports (25-0031R) with representatives from Mayor's office, Baltimore City Public Schools, Recreation and Parks, and Baltimore Children and Youth Fund.
• Topics include current program administration, 3-year recap and 3-year projection, collaboration opportunities, and agency roles.

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee held an informational hearing on middle school sports and recessed it without any recommendation. The committee plans to reconvene on the resolution. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Public Health & Environment Committee

This meeting of the Public Health & Environment Committee is largely procedural. The only scheduled public hearing, on oversight of opioid restitution funds (LO25-0022), has been rescheduled to January 21, 2026. The committee will convene, note the postponement, and adjourn without substantive discussion.

• Public hearing on Opioid Restitution Funds (LO25-0022) postponed to January 21, 2026

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is set to approve supplemental funding for broadband internet at public housing sites and various capital projects, including $2 million for the West Baltimore United redevelopment and $200,000 for the Convention Center. The agenda also includes proposed changes to building codes, zoning regulations, and sidewalk accessibility standards.

• Supplementary Mayoralty Capital Project Fund Capital Appropriation – $13,650,000 for broadband in public housing
• Supplementary Department of Transportation Project Fund Capital Appropriation – $2,000,000 for West Baltimore United
• Supplementary Convention Center Capital Project Fund Capital Appropriation – $200,000
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $47,492,889
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $38,520,093

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will consider a proposed ordinance prohibiting commercial non-emergency vehicle repairs on city streets and footways. The bill includes provisions for penalties and definitions.

• Public hearing on ordinance 25-0095
• Ban on commercial non-emergency vehicle repairs on streets
• Establishment of penalties for violations
• Sponsored by 12 council members

The Land Use & Transportation Committee considered item 25-0095, which would prohibit commercial non‑emergency motor vehicle repairs on city streets and footways and set penalties. The committee voted to recommend the ordinance favorably with an amendment. The motion passed with four members voting yes; three members were absent. The recommendation moves the ordinance forward for council consideration.

• Recommended Ordinance 25-0095 (prohibit commercial motor‑vehicle repairs on streets) favorably with amendment (4‑0)

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold public hearings and a voting session on two items. Proposal 25-0014 would require Baltimore City EMS to provide and administer buprenorphine under certain circumstances. Proposal 25-0005R is an informational hearing on compliance with a state law requiring naloxone co-location in public buildings. The committee may vote on these items.

• 25-0014: Requires Baltimore City EMS to administer buprenorphine; sponsored by Conway, Parker, Gray, Ramos, Cohen
• 25-0005R: Informational hearing on naloxone availability in public buildings per state law; 11 co-sponsors including Conway, Parker, Middleton
• Public hearing and voting session scheduled for both items

The committee held a public hearing on Bill 25-0014 concerning EMS administration of buprenorphine, but no decision was recorded. An informational hearing on the availability of naloxone in public buildings resulted in a motion to recommend Resolution 25-0005R favorably, which passed unanimously.

• Held hearing on Bill 25-0014 (EMS buprenorphine) – no action taken
• Resolution 25-0005R recommended favorably – approved 5-0

Charter Review Special Committee

The Charter Review Special Committee will hold a public hearing on LO25-0038, a proposal to revise the City Charter. The committee may recommend bills to the full City Council. No specific amendments or proposals are detailed on the agenda.

• LO25-0038 - Charter Review: Committee considering proposals to revise the City Charter and recommend bills to City Council

The Charter Review Special Committee met on Nov 5, 2025. Members present were Chair Ryan Dorsey, Vice Chair John Bullock, and members Zac Blanchard, Odette Ramos, and Jermaine Jones. The committee listed LO25‑0038 Charter Review as an item for public hearing but did not adopt any actions.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on police accountability, including oversight of the Police Department, Police Accountability Board, and other agencies. The session aims to identify options to strengthen accountability and increase transparency. No final decisions are expected; it is a discussion and hearing item.

• Public hearing on police accountability oversight (LO25-0036) with multiple agencies and stakeholders

The committee listed LO25-0036 Police Accountability for a regular public hearing with the police department and related agencies. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting consisted of introductions, attendance, and scheduling information only.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

This Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting features 11 supplemental appropriation bills to address FY2025 deficits in multiple city departments. The largest is $47,492,889 for the Police Department to cover overtime and staffing costs, followed by $38,520,093 for the Fire Department and $12,911,344 for Baltimore City Public Schools. Other bills cover deficits in Law, Liquor License Board, Mayor's Office of Employment Development, Recreation and Parks, Sheriff's Office, Transportation, and a $1.4 million upgrade for the city's call center and telework technology.

• Police Department supplemental appropriation of $47,492,889 to cover overtime and staffing deficits
• Fire Department supplemental appropriation of $38,520,093 for overtime, staffing, and contractual EMS costs
• Baltimore City Public Schools supplemental of $12,911,344 for a deficit from the City Springs Elementary/Middle School development agreement
• Department of Transportation supplemental of $4,457,580 for snow removal cost overruns
• Supplementary Municipal Telephone Exchange Fund appropriation of $1,400,000 for call center upgrades and telework technology

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved supplemental operating appropriations for ten city agencies. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0). The largest funding was a $47,492,889 supplement for the Police Department to cover overtime and staffing deficits.

• Approved $1,400,000 Municipal Telephone Exchange fund (5-0)
• Approved $12,911,344 Baltimore City Public Schools supplement (5-0)
• Approved $38,520,093 Fire Department supplement (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 Mayor’s Office of Employment Development supplement (5-0)
• Approved $47,492,889 Police Department supplement (5-0)
• Approved $5,630,976 Recreation and Parks supplement (5-0)
• Approved $3,425,454 Sheriff’s Office supplement (5-0)
• Approved $4,457,580 Transportation Department supplement (5-0)

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on services and projects aimed at creating permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. It will consider a proposal (LO25-0018) to authorize in‑rem foreclosure of vacant or nuisance properties, including procedures and compensation for interested parties. The committee will also consider ordinance 25‑0080 to amend the special real‑property tax rate by adding vacant lots to the existing rate for vacant structures and creating a new subclass of property. A scheduled hearing on the same tax amendment (25‑0088) has been cancelled pending rescheduling.

• Public hearing on homeless services and permanent supportive housing projects
• LO25-0018: In‑rem foreclosure of vacant or nuisance properties with compensation provisions
• 25-0080: Amend special real‑property tax rate to include vacant lots and create a new subclass
• 25-0088: Cancelled hearing on the vacant‑lot tax amendment pending rescheduling

The committee did not approve, deny, or adopt any measures. The Homeless Services hearing (LO25-0018) was recessed. The In‑Rem Foreclosure hearing (25-0080) was recessed. The Property Tax hearing (25-0088) was canceled pending rescheduling.

• LO25-0018 hearing recessed
• 25-0080 hearing recessed
• 25-0088 hearing canceled pending rescheduling

Public Health & Environment Committee

This meeting of the Public Health & Environment Committee has been rescheduled. The sole item was a public hearing on Bill 25-0014, which would require Baltimore City Emergency Medical Services to provide and administer buprenorphine under certain circumstances. The hearing will now take place on November 5, 2025.

• Public hearing on Bill 25-0014: Emergency Medical Services – Administration of Buprenorphine
• Bill sponsors: Mark Conway, Mark Parker, Paris Gray, Odette Ramos, Zeke Cohen
• Hearing rescheduled from Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2025

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee has rescheduled its October 28 hearing to November 4, 2025. The hearing will focus on services and projects aimed at creating permanent supportive housing options for people experiencing homelessness in Baltimore.

• Public hearing on Homeless Services (LO25-0018) rescheduled to November 4, 2025
• Discussion of permanent supportive housing options for those experiencing homelessness
• Reports from Mayor's Office of Homeless Services, other city agencies, and community partners

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider legislation regarding unauthorized persons at emergency scenes, tenant rights to water bill copies, and the sale of several city-owned properties. The body will also vote on appointments to housing and ethics boards.

• Emergency Scene – Unauthorized Persons Prohibited (Bill 25-0018)
• Water Bill – Tenant Right to Review (Bill 25-0050)
• Sale of Property – 1820 North Charles Street (Bill 25-0069)
• Sale of Property – 238 South Patterson Park Avenue (Bill 25-0070)
• Sale of Property – Portions of West Saratoga Street (Bill 25-0085)

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a proposed change to the building code that would allow certain residential buildings to have a single exit under specific conditions. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5:30 PM.

• Building Code – Single Exit from Residential Occupancy (Ordinance 25-0062)
• Committee Announcements
• District Spotlight - 9th District
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss Baltimore's response to the opioid crisis. The hearing will feature city agencies, healthcare providers, and community advocates to identify service gaps and explore policy solutions. No legislative votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• LO25-0021: Public hearing on City's Response to the Opioid Crisis, sponsored by Councilwoman Phylicia Porter

The Public Health & Environment Committee scheduled a public hearing on the city’s response to the opioid crisis. The hearing was called to recess without any decisions being made.

Labor & Workforce Committee

The Labor & Workforce Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance requiring reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees and prohibiting adverse actions related to pregnancy or childbirth. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM in City Hall.

• Public hearing on 25-0051: Pregnancy Accommodations
• Sponsors: Paris Gray, Phylicia Porter, Mark Parker, Ryan Dorsey, Mark Conway, James Torrence, John Bullock, Zac Blanchard, Jermaine Jones, Odette Ramos, Zeke Cohen, Sharon Green Middleton
• Meeting location: City Hall, Room 408
• Meeting format: Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber
• Proposed ordinance: Requires reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant employees

The Labor & Workforce Committee considered Bill 25-0051 concerning pregnancy accommodations. A motion by Councilmember Torrence to recommend the bill favorably with an amendment was made. The motion carried with four members voting yes and one member absent.

• Recommended Bill 25-0051 (pregnancy accommodations) with amendment (4 yes, 1 absent)

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold two informational public hearings. One hearing will focus on proposed reforms to the Department of Housing and Community Development’s permit process. The second hearing will discuss the city’s strategy for acquiring vacant property and conducting in‑rem filings. No decisions are scheduled; the meetings are for information gathering.

• Informational public hearing on permit reforms – sponsors: Odette Ramos, Zeke Cohen, Mark Parker, Ryan Dorsey, Mark Conway, Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer, Sharon Green Middleton, James Torrence, Paris Gray, John Bullock, Phylicia Porter, Zac Blanchard, Jermaine Jones, Antonio "Tony" Glover
• Informational public hearing on acquisition strategy and in‑rem filings – sponsor: James Torrence

The Housing & Economic Development Committee scheduled two public hearings: an informational hearing on permit reforms (25-0003R) and a review of the city's acquisition strategy and In Rem filings (LO25-0028). Both items were recessed during the meeting. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider supplemental operating appropriations to balance the budgets of several city departments, including Baltimore City Public Schools, the Police Department, and the Fire Department. The body will also vote on renewing the Charles Village Community Benefits District and authorizing the sale of a city property at 2405 Linden Avenue.

• Supplemental funding of $12,911,344 for Baltimore City Public Schools
• Supplemental funding of $47,492,889 for the Police Department
• Supplemental funding of $38,520,093 for the Fire Department
• Renewal of the Charles Village Community Benefits District and Management Authority
• Authorization to sell city property at 2405 Linden Avenue

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations will receive updates on the implementation of the Water-for-All program and the Water Accountability and Equity Act. Representatives from the Department of Public Works, Department of Finance, Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success, and the Baltimore City Community Action Partnership are invited to provide information.

• Informational hearing on Water-for-All program and Water Accountability and Equity Act
• Nomination packet for Catalina Rodriguez Lima, Director of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (EA25-0039)
• Review of bill 25-0017R

The Legislative Investigations Committee held an informational hearing on the Water-for-All program. Members voted to recommend the confirmation of Catalina Rodriguez Lima, Director of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The Water-for-All program update was scheduled for a future public hearing.

• Recommend confirmation of Catalina Rodriguez Lima, Director – Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (4-0)

Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee will hold an informational hearing on home repair assistance programs for older adults in Baltimore. The hearing invites the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, and other stakeholders to update the council.

• Resolution 25-0027R for an informational hearing on home repair assistance for older adults
• Sponsors include Councilmembers Odette Ramos, Mark Parker, Mark Conway, and nine others

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee convened an informational hearing to receive updates from the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success, and the Mayor’s Office of Older Adults Affairs and Advocacy about home repair assistance programs for older adults. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken during this meeting.

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on four zoning bills, including a proposal to repeal minimum off-street parking requirements, set parking maximums, and amend related provisions. Other bills address making small box discount stores a conditional use in commercial districts, altering residential bulk and yard requirements, and approving amendments to the Under Armour Headquarters Planned Unit Development.

• Bill 25-0065: Repeal minimum off-street parking requirements per use type and set parking maximums
• Bill 25-0040: Make small box discount retail stores a conditional use in all commercial districts
• Bill 25-0064: Amend bulk and yard requirements in residential zoning districts
• Bill 25-0082: Approve amendments to the Under Armour Headquarters Planned Unit Development

The Land Use & Transportation Committee recommended four ordinances favorably with amendments. The small‑box retail ordinance passed 6‑0, the bulk‑and‑yard amendment passed 5‑1, the off‑street parking repeal passed 5‑1, and the Under Armour Headquarters Planned Unit Development amendment passed 6‑0. Phylicia Porter was absent for all votes.

• Recommended small‑box retail ordinance with amendment (6-0)
• Recommended bulk and yard requirements amendment (5-1)
• Recommended off‑street parking requirements repeal (5-1)
• Recommended Under Armour Headquarters PUD amendment (6-0)

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee is scheduled to vote on Bill 25-0063, which would transfer the Office of Zoning Administrator and its duties from the Department of Housing and Community Development to the Department of Planning. The meeting includes only this item for action.

• 25-0063 – Zoning Administrator Transfer to Department of Planning: moves the office and all authorities from DHCD to Planning

The Housing & Economic Development Committee voted to recommend the ordinance transferring the Office of Zoning Administrator and its duties from the Department of Housing and Community Development to the Department of Planning. The recommendation was made with an amendment and passed with four affirmative votes.

• Recommended transfer of Zoning Administrator to Department of Planning (4-0)

Labor & Workforce Committee

The Labor & Workforce Committee will hold a public hearing on Baltimore City Works (LO25-0035), a discussion with labor leaders about work, unions, and priorities, and to formally launch the City Council's Labor Agenda. The hearing has been rescheduled to October 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM. Only this item is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Baltimore City Works (LO25-0035) sponsored by Councilmember Jermaine Jones

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on a bill to move the Office of Zoning Administrator from Housing and Community Development to the Department of Planning. It will also hear an informational briefing on strategies to address vacant and abandoned garages, and receive a letter requesting review of Vacant Building Notices and Noncontiguous TIF policies.

• Bill 25-0063: Transfer Zoning Administrator duties from DHCD to Planning.
• Resolution 25-0014R: Informational hearing on vacant and abandoned garages, including in rem liens or foreclosures.
• Letter LO25-0027: Request for review of Vacant Building Notices and Noncontiguous Tax Increment Financing.
• Multiple sponsors for each item, including Councilmembers Middleton, Dorsey, Conway, and Torrence.

The Housing & Economic Development Committee met on September 30, 2025. Three items were scheduled for public hearing—vacant and abandoned garages, transfer of the Zoning Administrator to the Department of Planning, and accuracy of Vacant Building Notices and noncontiguous TIF. Each hearing was recessed, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned without substantive action.

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider and vote on several bills, including a proposal to eliminate off-street parking minimums across all zoning districts. Other items include a $1.4 million supplemental appropriation for telecommunications upgrades, updates to the Children and Youth Fund, and a bill prohibiting unauthorized persons at emergency scenes. The council will also vote on various property sales and street closings.

• Elimination of minimum off-street parking requirements (Bill 25-0065)
• $1,400,000 for Municipal Telephone Exchange upgrades (Bill 25-0099)
• Children and Youth Fund updates (Bill 25-0100)
• Repeal of Planned Unit Development at Mount Clare Junction (Bill 25-0101)
• Prohibiting unauthorized persons at emergency scenes (Bill 25-0018)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will consider a series of zoning conversions, street closures, and property transactions. Items include conditional‑use conversions of single‑family homes on Edmondson Avenue, Lafayette Avenue, Culver Street, West Fayette Street, and West Baltimore Street. The committee will vote on selling city interest in street parcels bounded by Riggs Avenue, N. Payson Street, West Lafayette Avenue, and the Amtrak right‑of‑way, and on amending the Under Armour Headquarters Planned Unit Development. Public hearings on these proposals are scheduled for this meeting.

• Conditional use conversion of 1703 and 1709 Edmondson Avenue (R‑8) to two dwelling units each, with parking variances (Bill 25‑0072)
• Sale of street parcels bounded by Riggs Avenue, N. Payson Street, West Lafayette Avenue and Amtrak property (Bill 25‑0079)
• Amendment to the Under Armour Headquarters Planned Unit Development (Bill 25‑0082)
• Closing of a 6‑foot portion of West Saratoga Street and adjacent alley (Bills 25‑0083/25‑0084)
• Conditional use conversion of 1123 West Baltimore Street to a banquet hall with parking variance (Bill 25‑0092)

The Land Use & Transportation Committee moved eight ordinances to a second‑reading status, each passing with a 6‑1 vote. One planned‑unit‑development amendment for Under Armour Headquarters was postponed. No ordinances were denied.

• 25-0062 Building Code – Single Exit from Residential Occupancy: 2nd Reader (6‑1)
• 25-0072 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of Single‑Family Units on Edmondson Ave: 2nd Reader (6‑1)
• 25-0077 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion at 541 Lafayette Ave: 2nd Reader (6‑1)
• 25-0078 City Streets – Closing portions of streets/alleys near Riggs Ave: 2nd Reader (6‑1)
• 25-0079 Sale of Property – Streets within Riggs Ave area: 2nd Reader (6‑1)
• 25-0083 RPP Area 30 – Parking Management Plan exception for 15 E West St: 2nd Reader (6‑1)
• 25-0084 City Streets – Closing portion of West Saratoga St and adjacent alley: 2nd Reader (6‑1)
• 25-0085 Sale of Property – Section of West Saratoga St: 2nd Reader (6‑1)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on LO25-0005 to review the city’s crime‑reduction and violence‑prevention efforts. Agencies including the Baltimore Police Department, the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, and the Department of Juvenile Services will present data and updates. The committee will use the hearing to provide legislative oversight of these programs. No specific approvals or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on LO25-0005 – Crime Reduction & Violence Prevention
• Baltimore Police Department presentation on FY 2025 youth arrests
• Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement presentation
• Department of Juvenile Services presentation
• Review of MONSE delayed payments and related policy documents

On September 23, 2025, the Baltimore Public Safety Committee met virtually to hold a regular legislative oversight hearing on crime reduction and violence prevention. The session was open to the public and included introductions and attendance. No actions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded.

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on four council bills, including one to make small box retail a conditional use and another to eliminate off-street parking requirements. The committee will also vote on bills regarding residential building exits and bulk and yard requirements.

• Public hearing on Bill 25-0040: small box retail as conditional use
• Public hearing on Bill 25-0062: single exit for residential buildings
• Public hearing on Bill 25-0064: amendments to bulk and yard requirements
• Voting session on Bill 25-0065: eliminating off-street parking requirements
• Voting session on Bill 25-0064: amendments to bulk and yard requirements

The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted to recommend Ordinance 25-0040, 25-0064, and 25-0065 favorably with amendments. Ordinance 25-0040 passed unanimously. Ordinance 25-0064 passed 6‑1. Ordinance 25-0065 passed 5‑2. The hearing on Ordinance 25-0062 was recessed and no vote was taken.

• Recommend Ordinance 25-0040 favorably with amendment (Yes: 7)
• Recommend Ordinance 25-0064 favorably with amendment (Yes: 6, No: 1)
• Recommend Ordinance 25-0065 favorably with amendment (Yes: 5, No: 2)
• Ordinance 25-0062 hearing recessed – no vote

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Sponsors listed are Danielle N. McCray and Zeke Cohen. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM on September 17, 2025 in City Hall, Room 408.

• LO25-0016 – Public hearing on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit for FY ending June 30 2024

The Committee of the Whole scheduled a briefing on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit for the year ending June 30, 2024. The hearing was recessed without a vote. No substantive actions or approvals were made.

• Hearing on ACFR and Single Audit recessed (no vote)

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is holding an informational hearing on Resolution 25-0005R, which requires city officials to present an assessment of Baltimore's readiness to comply with a 2024 state law that mandates co-locating naloxone with automated external defibrillators in public buildings. The hearing will update health and safety protocols for all city buildings.

• Informational hearing on Resolution 25-0005R regarding naloxone availability in public buildings
• Requires City Administrator, Health Commissioner, and General Services Director to testify
• Focus on compliance with Maryland Chapter 764 of 2024 (AED and Naloxone Co-Location Initiative)

The Public Health & Environment Committee held an informational hearing on the availability of naloxone in public buildings. The hearing was to require the City Administrator, the Baltimore Health Department Commissioner, and the Director of General Services to present an assessment of the city's readiness under Chapter 764 of the 2024 Maryland Acts. The session was called to recess and no actions or votes were recorded.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing and consider Bill 25-0018, which prohibits unauthorized persons from entering emergency scene boundaries and establishes penalties. The bill is sponsored by nine councilmembers including Odette Ramos and Mark Parker. The committee will also take attendance and call to order.

• Bill 25-0018: Prohibiting unauthorized persons within emergency scene boundaries, with penalties defined.

The committee voted to recommend Ordinance 25-0018, "Emergency Scene – Unauthorized Persons Prohibited," with an amendment, to the full City Council. The motion passed with five votes in favor and two against. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended Ordinance 25-0018 Emergency Scene – Unauthorized Persons Prohibited with amendment (5-2)

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a quarterly budget briefing (item LO25-0001) and a related public hearing. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.

• LO25-0001 - Quarterly Budget Briefings (sponsored by Councilmember Danielle N. McCray)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee recorded attendance and scheduled LO25-0001 Quarterly Budget Briefings for a public hearing. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting was then recessed.

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council meets to consider several zoning changes, property sales, and new ordinances. Key items include rezoning 4001 East Baltimore Street from I-2 to IMU-1, conditional use conversions for multi-unit dwellings, and a bill prohibiting commercial motor vehicle repairs on city streets. The council will also vote on executive nominations and a resolution on older adult housing conditions.

• Rezoning 4001 East Baltimore Street from I-2 to IMU-1
• Conditional use conversion with variances at 2001 West Baltimore Street for 3 dwelling units
• Release of access easement for 6709 Pulaski Highway
• Sale of property at 5401 Mason Lord Drive
• Bill prohibiting commercial non-emergency motor vehicle repairs on city streets

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold public hearings for several nominated city officials. These hearings cover leadership roles in public health, ethics, LGBTQ affairs, and public works.

• Nomination of Dr. Michelle A. Taylor for Commissioner of Health
• Nomination of Stephan W. Fogleman for Board of Ethics
• Nomination of Dr. Melanie Bryant for Director of the Office of the LGBTQ Affairs
• Nomination of Kendall Abu-Hakim for DPW Division of Solid Waste Bureau Head
• Nomination of Steven Sharkey for DPW Division of Water and Wastewater Bureau Head and Matthew Garbark for DPW Director

The Committee on Legislative Investigations voted to recommend confirmation for five executive nominees: Stephan W. Fogleman, Matthew Garbark, Kendall Abu-Hakim, Steven Sharkey, and Dr. Michelle A. Taylor. All five motions carried with the votes recorded in the minutes. The nomination of Dr. Melanie Bryant was postponed. No other actions were taken.

• Recommend confirmation of Stephan W. Fogleman (5-0)
• Postpone nomination of Dr. Melanie Bryant
• Recommend confirmation of Matthew Garbark (5-0)
• Recommend confirmation of Kendall Abu-Hakim (5-0)
• Recommend confirmation of Steven Sharkey (5-0)
• Recommend confirmation of Dr. Michelle A. Taylor (3-1, 1 absent)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on two bills: one amending bulk and yard requirements in residential zoning districts, and another eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements. No votes are scheduled; these are discussions with public testimony.

• Bill 25-0064: Amend bulk and yard requirements in residential zoning districts
• Bill 25-0065: Eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements and set parking maximums
• Public hearing on both bills during the committee meeting

The committee scheduled a public hearing on two zoning bills (25-0064 and 25-0065). The hearing was recessed without any votes or approvals. No substantive actions were taken.

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on LO25-0007 to review Baltimore City's capacity to address behavioral health challenges. Topics include BCHD staffing, data evaluation, alignment of City-funded entities, and visibility of pro-behavioral health efforts. The hearing is sponsored by Councilmember Phylicia Porter.

• Public hearing on LO25-0007: Review of Baltimore City's behavioral health response capacity, including BCHD staffing and data reporting

The committee scheduled a public hearing on LO25-0007 (Behavioral Health) but recessed it without a decision. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Biennial Audits Oversight Commission

The Biennial Audits Oversight Commission will hold a public meeting to review scheduled items. The session is open to the public and will include introductions, attendance, roll call, and a public hearing.

• Public hearing scheduled
• Roll call to be taken
• Attendance to be recorded
• Meeting open to the public

Public Safety Committee

The Baltimore City Council's Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on Opioids, Harm Reduction, and Overdose Prevention (LO25-0013). The hearing invites representatives from multiple city and state agencies, as well as advocates, to discuss opioid use and overdose statistics and devise public health-centered solutions. No other items are scheduled for discussion at this meeting.

• Public hearing on LO25-0013: Opioids, Harm Reduction, and Overdose Prevention with invited representatives from Baltimore Fire Department, Police Department, Health Department, State's Attorney's Office, and others

The committee placed LO25-0013, titled “Opioids, Harm Reduction, and Overdose Prevention,” on the agenda for a public hearing. Representatives from city and state agencies and advocates will be invited to discuss opioid use and overdose statistics and to explore public‑health‑centered solutions. No votes or formal actions were taken during this meeting.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a work session regarding item 25-0036. The discussion focuses on the Baltimore City Payment in Lieu of Taxes Task Force.

• Work session 25-0036: Property Taxes - Baltimore City Payment in Lieu of Taxes Task Force

The work session discussed establishing the Baltimore City Payment in Lieu of Taxes Task Force, including its membership, staffing, compensation, duties, reporting, and definitions. Sponsors for the item were listed. The hearing was recessed and the meeting adjourned without a recorded vote or formal decision.

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing and Economic Development Committee will hold public hearings on two bills: one requiring the Department of Public Works to provide tenants with copies of water bills upon request, and another allowing vacant building receivers to offer unsold properties to the city. No other substantive items are scheduled beyond procedural items.

• Water Bill – Tenant Right to Review (Bill 25-0050): would require DPW to give a tenant a copy of their water/wastewater bill upon request with proper documentation.
• Building, Fire, and Related Codes – Vacant Building Receivers – Failure to Sell (Bill 25-0059): would permit a receiver of a vacant building to offer the property for sale to the city if it fails at public auction, with price limitations.

The committee voted to recommend Ordinance 25-0050, requiring the Department of Public Works to provide tenants a copy of water or wastewater bills upon request. It also recommended Ordinance 25-0059, allowing a vacant building receiver to sell a property to the mayor and City Council if it fails at auction. Both recommendations received unanimous Yes votes from the five members present and are due back on September 9, 2025.

• Recommended Ordinance 25-0050 Tenant Right to Review water bills (unanimous Yes)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-0059 Vacant building receiver sale provision (unanimous Yes)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on five bills. These include two property sales (1820 North Charles Street and 242 South Patterson Park Avenue), the repeal of a Planned Unit Development at 1100 Wicomico Street, and two related bills to close and sell certain streets near Riggs Avenue and N. Payson Street involving Amtrak land.

• Sale of property at 1820 North Charles Street (Bill 25-0069)
• Sale of property at 242 South Patterson Park Avenue (Bill 25-0070)
• Repeal of Planned Unit Development at 1100 Wicomico Street (Bill 25-0074)
• Closing of portions of streets bounded by Riggs Ave, N. Payson St, and Amtrak land (Bill 25-0078)
• Sale of certain streets in the area bounded by Riggs Ave, N. Payson St, W. Lafayette Ave, and Amtrak (Bill 25-0079)

The committee voted to recommend the sale of the city’s 1820 North Charles Street property and the 242 South Patterson Park Avenue property, each with a favorable recommendation to the City Council. It also recommended repealing Ordinance 06‑222 for the 1100 Wicomico Street industrial planned unit development. The ordinances concerning the closure of streets near Riggs Avenue and the sale of parcels within the Riggs Avenue area were postponed.

• Recommended sale of 1820 North Charles Street property (6‑0 vote)
• Recommended sale of 242 South Patterson Park Avenue property (7‑0 vote)
• Recommended repeal of Ordinance 06‑222 for 1100 Wicomico Street (7‑0 vote)
• Postponed street‑closure ordinance for Riggs Avenue area (no vote)
• Postponed sale of parcels within Riggs Avenue area (no vote)

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold a public hearing, now set for September 11, 2025, to consider nomination packets for six city positions. The positions include Commissioner of Health, a Board of Ethics member, Director of the Office of LGBTQ Affairs, the heads of Solid Waste and Water & Wastewater divisions, and the Director of the Department of Public Works. Council members will review the nominations before confirming appointments.

• Nomination packet for 2025 Baltimore City Commissioner of Health – Michelle Taylor
• Nomination packet for 2025 Baltimore City Board of Ethics member – Stephan Fogleman
• Nomination packet for 2025 Baltimore City Office of LGBTQ Affairs director – Melanie Bryant
• Nomination packet for 2025 Baltimore City Public Works Solid Waste bureau head – Kendall Abu Hakim
• Nomination packet for 2025 Baltimore City Public Works Water & Wastewater bureau head – Steven Sharkey

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold an informational hearing to receive updates from the Department of Public Works, Department of Finance, Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success, and Baltimore City Community Action Partnership on the Water-for-All program and the Water Accountability and Equity Act. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for briefing the council. The hearing was rescheduled to October 16, 2025.

• Informational Hearing – Water-for-All – Program Update (Item 25-0017R)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a legislative oversight hearing to review resources for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, assess agency integration, and identify needed improvements in coordination and response. This is a discussion item only; no votes are scheduled.

• LO25-0026 – Legislative Oversight on Crisis Response: review of resources and coordination among city agencies and partners

The Baltimore City Council Committee of the Whole met on August 27, 2025 to review resources for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. The session included introductions, roll call, and a scheduled public hearing on the Legislative Oversight – Crisis Response agenda. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded before adjournment.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

This Budget & Appropriations Committee hearing has been rescheduled from August 26 to September 16, 2025. The agenda includes a single item: a quarterly briefing from the Finance Department's Bureau of Budget and Management Research, the Department of Planning (Capital Budget), and Baltimore City Public Schools on financial performance and spending against approved budgets.

• LO25-0001 – Quarterly Budget Briefings from BBMR, Capital Budget, and BCPS
• Briefing on financial performance and spending against approved budgets
• Sponsor: Councilmember Danielle N. McCray

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The City Council Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing to review the management and disbursement of $641 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Hearing on $641 million in ARPA funds management
• Public hearing on federal funding disbursement status
• Sponsor: Councilmember Danielle N. McCray

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held a quarterly briefing on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding of $641 million. Danielle N. McCray sponsored the briefing. The committee recessed the hearing and set a reconvening date for November 2025. No vote tally was recorded.

• Recessed ARPA quarterly briefing; reconvene in November 2025

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold public hearings on two council bills. The items address tenant access to water bills and the sale process for vacant building receiverships.

• Bill 25-0050: Requiring Department of Public Works to provide water or wastewater bills to specified persons upon request
• Bill 25-0059: Permitting vacant building receivers to offer properties to the Mayor and City Council if public auctions fail

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, but a public hearing on Legislative Oversight LO25-0006 has been cancelled. The committee plans to hold a hearing to discuss operations, apparatus, equipment, hiring, training, and safety with representatives from the Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, 911 call center, and Emergency Medical Services.

• Hearing cancelled for Legislative Oversight LO25-0006
• Public hearing scheduled for Fire Dept. and EMS operations
• Topic includes apparatus, equipment, hiring, and training
• Representatives from 911 call center to testify

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will vote on a bill to apply the special property tax rate for vacant and abandoned property to vacant lots as well as structures. Also up for consideration are several rezoning requests for converting single-family homes to multi-unit dwellings, a bill requiring landlords to retain evicted tenants' property for a longer period, and a resolution to study residential care facility licensing. Three bills signed by the mayor will be noted.

• Property tax rate change for vacant lots and structures (Bill 25-0088)
• Requiring landlords to retain evicted tenants' property for a specified time (Bill 25-0087)
• Establishing the Harford Road Overlay District (Bill 25-0093)
• Sale of city properties at 2840 and 2842 Sisson Street (Bill 25-0094)
• Resolution to create a Task Force on Residential Care Facility Licensing (25-0030R)

Public Safety Committee

This meeting of the Public Safety Committee is largely procedural: the scheduled public hearing on Bill 25-0018, which would prohibit unauthorized persons at emergency scenes and establish penalties, has been cancelled and rescheduled for September 16, 2025. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Bill 25-0018: Emergency Scene – Unauthorized Persons Prohibited (cancelled, new hearing date September 16, 2025)
• Sponsors include Councilmembers Odette Ramos, Mark Parker, Isaac 'Yitzy' Schleifer, and others

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is holding a public hearing on LO25-0024, an oversight measure on recovery homes and substance abuse clinics. The discussion aims to evaluate existing policies, assess provider accountability, and explore support systems, with a focus on community concerns, patient safety, and equitable resource distribution.

• Public hearing for LO25-0024 - Oversight of Recovery Homes and Substance Abuse Clinics (sponsored by Phylicia Porter)

The Public Health & Environment Committee scheduled a public hearing on oversight of recovery homes and substance‑abuse clinics (LO25‑0024). The hearing was recessed without any approvals, denials, or votes recorded. No substantive actions were taken during this meeting.

Public Safety Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing on opioid use and overdose statistics, inviting representatives from the Baltimore City Fire Department, Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, Health Department, State's Attorney's Office, Maryland Department of Health, U.S. Attorney, and advocates to discuss pragmatic public health-centered solutions. This is the only scheduled item on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Opioids, Harm Reduction, and Overdose Prevention (LO25-0013) with multiple city and state agencies and advocates

The Baltimore City Public Safety Committee met on July 29, 2025, virtually from City Hall. The committee listed an item for a public hearing titled “Opioids, Harm Reduction, and Overdose Prevention.” No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Scheduled public hearing on opioids, harm reduction, and overdose prevention

Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee is holding a public informational hearing on Resolution 25-0027R, which seeks updates from the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development and other agencies on home repair assistance programs for older adults. The hearing is scheduled for July 24, 2025, and is open to the public.

• Informational hearing on home repair assistance for older adults (Resolution 25-0027R), inviting updates from city departments and stakeholders

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee held an informational hearing on the status of home repair assistance programs for older adults. Representatives from the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success, and the Mayor’s Office of Older Adults Affairs and Advocacy provided updates. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to examine the accessibility and regulatory oversight of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRPs) in Baltimore City. The discussion aims to improve coordination and accountability in mental and behavioral health care service delivery.

• Public hearing on Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRPs) oversight
• Sponsor: Councilmember Phylicia Porter
• Meeting held at City Hall, Room 408

The Public Health & Environment Committee scheduled a public hearing to examine psychiatric rehabilitation programs in Baltimore. The hearing was called to recess and the meeting adjourned without any approvals, denials, or other substantive actions.

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold an informational hearing on reforms to the Department of Housing and Community Development's permit process. Representatives from several city agencies have been invited to provide information. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Informational hearing on permit reforms (25-0003R)
• Sponsors include Councilmembers Odette Ramos, Zeke Cohen, and 13 others
• Invited agencies: DHCD, Office of City Administrator, Fire Department, Fire Marshal

The Housing & Economic Development Committee held an informational hearing on permit reforms but did not take any substantive action. The hearing was recessed without any approvals, denials, or votes recorded.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is holding a legislative oversight hearing regarding underground infrastructure safety. The meeting aims to address ongoing underground fires with city agencies and utility providers.

• Legislative Oversight LO25-0025 regarding underground infrastructure safety
• Discussion with Baltimore City Fire Department, Department of Public Works, and Department of Transportation
• Discussion with utility providers including Baltimore Gas and Electric, Comcast, Verizon, and Vicinity Energy

The committee scheduled a public hearing on underground infrastructure safety and then recessed the hearing. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were taken.

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (25‑0060) and the Annual Property Tax ordinance for FY 2026 (25‑0061). It will also act on the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (25‑0075) and several zoning and land‑use proposals, including a conditional‑use conversion at 6901 Reisterstown Road (25‑0081). Additional items include a bill on in‑rem foreclosure of vacant properties (25‑0080) and amendments to the Employees’ Retirement System.

• 25‑0060 – Ordinance of Estimates for FY 2026 providing agency appropriations
• 25‑0061 – Annual Property Tax ordinance for FY 2026
• 25‑0075 – Operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners
• 25‑0080 – In‑rem foreclosure bill for vacant and nuisance properties
• 25‑0081 – Conditional‑use conversion of a single‑family home to 3 units at 6901 Reisterstown Road

Oversight Committee for the Office of Council Services

The Oversight Committee for the Office of Council Services is scheduled to vote on the appointment of Nancy McCole Mead as the new Director of the Office of Council Services. The meeting is set to take place on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Reeves Room of City Hall.

• Appointment of Nancy McCole Mead as Director of the Office of Council Services
• Public hearing scheduled for the appointment
• Meeting location: Reeves Room, 4th Floor, City Hall

The Oversight Committee held a public hearing to consider the appointment of Nancy McCole Mead as Director of the Office of Council Services. The committee voted 9 yeas with 2 members absent, approving her appointment. No other actions were taken.

• Approved appointment of Nancy McCole Mead as Director of Office of Council Services (9 yeas, 2 excused)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Baltimore City transportation operations and oversight. The session focuses on reviewing transportation practices, policy, and operations.

• Public hearing on street lighting and parking enforcement (LO25-0004)

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on the Oversight of the Opioid Restitution Funds. The hearing will examine how the funds are allocated and their impact on vulnerable populations. The committee aims to ensure the money supports evidence‑based strategies.

• Public hearing on LO25-0022 – Oversight of the Opioid Restitution Funds

The committee scheduled a public hearing on oversight of the Opioid Restitution Funds but recessed the hearing without taking any action. No allocations, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on bill 25-0063, which would transfer the Office of Zoning Administrator from the Department of Housing and Community Development to the Department of Planning. The committee will also hold an informational hearing (25-0003R) on reforms to the Department of Housing and Community Development's permit process. No other votes are scheduled.

• Public hearing on 25-0063: Transfer of Zoning Administrator to Department of Planning — sponsored by Middleton, Dorsey, Conway, Torrence, Gray, Bullock, Blanchard, Ramos, Cohen
• Informational hearing on permit reforms (25-0003R) — sponsored by Ramos, Cohen, Parker, Dorsey, Conway, Schleifer, Middleton, Torrence, Gray, Bullock, Porter, Blanchard, Jones, Glover
• Meeting is open to the public; virtual access via Webex

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is holding a legislative oversight hearing to monitor the city's crime reduction and violence prevention efforts. The hearing will involve the Police Department, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, and other agencies.

• Legislative Oversight - Crime Reduction and Violence Prevention (LO25-0005) with sponsor Mark Conway under subtopic Police Accountability

The committee held introductions and recorded attendance. A legislative oversight hearing on crime reduction and violence prevention was scheduled. The hearing was recessed without any approvals, denials, or votes.

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight. The session focuses on reviewing transportation practices, policy, and operations within the city.

• Public hearing on LO25-0004: Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight
• Discussion of street lighting and parking enforcement

The Land Use & Transportation Committee met on July 10, 2025. The scheduled item was LO25-0004, a hearing on Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight, sponsored by Ryan Dorsey. The hearing was recessed and no decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Labor & Workforce Committee

The Labor & Workforce Committee is holding a public hearing on City Council Bill 25-0043, which would amend the Employees' Retirement System for Class C members by increasing the required time between filing for and receiving service retirement benefits. The bill is sponsored by the City Council President (Administration). No other items are scheduled for discussion or voting.

• Public hearing on Bill 25-0043: Employees' Retirement System – Class C – Filing Period – Amendment
• Proposal to increase the waiting period between filing for and commencing service retirement benefits for Class C members

The committee considered amendment 25-0043 to the Employees' Retirement System Class C filing period. Councilmember Phylicia Porter moved to recommend the ordinance favorably. The motion carried with three yes votes and one member absent.

• Recommended favorably Employees’ Retirement System Class C filing period amendment (3-0)

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee is holding a public hearing on LO25-0021, the City's Response to the Opioid Crisis. The hearing provides a platform for city agencies, healthcare providers, and community advocates to discuss ongoing challenges, identify service gaps, and explore policy solutions. No vote or final action is scheduled; the item is for discussion and testimony only.

• Public hearing on LO25-0021: City's Response to the Opioid Crisis
• Sponsored by Councilmember Phylicia Porter
• Focus on addiction prevention, overdose reduction, and service gaps

The Public Health & Environment Committee scheduled a public hearing on LO25-0021, the city’s response to the opioid crisis. The hearing was recessed and will reconvene in September 2025. No vote tally was recorded.

• Recessed public hearing on LO25-0021 City’s Response to the Opioid Crisis; to reconvene in September 2025

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a legislative oversight hearing to monitor the progress of the city's crime reduction and violence prevention efforts, with participation from the Police Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. A subtopic on returning citizens will also be discussed.

• Legislative Oversight LO25-0005: Crime Reduction and Violence Prevention, including monitoring of Police Department and Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement
• Subtopic discussion on Returning Citizens

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on ten bills, including a rezoning at 4001 East Baltimore Street, an amendment to the W-2 Overlay District's view corridor requirements, and the sale of city property at 5401 Mason Lord Drive. Also scheduled are conditional use conversions for multi-unit dwellings and parking lots, and a street closing. The committee will vote on these items after public testimony.

• Rezoning of 4001 East Baltimore Street from I-2 to IMU-1 (Bill 25-0053)
• Amendment to W-2 Overlay District view corridor requirements (Bill 25-0054)
• Sale of property at 5401 Mason Lord Drive (Bill 25-0057)
• Conditional use to convert 2001 West Baltimore Street to 3 dwelling units (Bill 25-0020)
• Conditional use for parking lots at 701 and 702 Mura Street (Bills 25-0055, 25-0056)

The Land Use & Transportation Committee recommended favorably several zoning and land‑use ordinances, recording unanimous yes votes for each. The committee also approved the sale of the city’s interest in the property at 5401 Mason Lord Drive. Three items were recessed and will be heard at a later date.

• Recommended Favorably 2001 West Baltimore St conversion to 3 units (7 yes)
• Recommended Favorably 1727 McCulloh St conversion to 2 units (6 yes)
• Recommended Favorably 2628 Edmondson Ave conversion to 3 units (7 yes)
• Recommended Favorably release of access easement at 6709 Pulaski Highway (6 yes)
• Recommended Favorably rezoning of 4001 East Baltimore St to IMU-1 (6 yes)
• Recommended Favorably amendment of W-2 Overlay District view corridors (6 yes)
• Recommended Favorably sale of property at 5401 Mason Lord Drive (7 yes)

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council special meeting will consider the executive nomination of Dr. Michelle A. Taylor for Commissioner of Health. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Executive nomination of Dr. Michelle A. Taylor as Commissioner of Health
• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Adjournment

The Baltimore City Council met in a special session on June 23, 2025 at City Hall. After roll call, the council listed an executive nomination of Dr. Michelle A. Taylor for Commissioner of Health. No vote tally or approval was recorded for the nomination. The council adjourned and scheduled the next meeting for July 21, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Ordinance of Estimates, the annual property tax, and the Board of School Commissioners' operating budget. The body is also reviewing several supplementary fund appropriations and zoning changes.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Ordinance of Estimates and Annual Property Tax
• $1,375,655 appropriation for workers dislocated by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
• $206,822 appropriation for a Recovery-Friendly Workplace pilot
• $90,000 appropriation for Urban Forestry to address deer impact in parks
• Rezoning requests for 3221 Frederick Avenue and 3200 Lily Avenue

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing and consider three items: the annual Ordinance of Estimates for FY2026 operating and capital appropriations, the annual property tax levy for FY2026, and the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. All items are sponsored by the City Council President (Administration).

• Ordinance of Estimates (Bill 25-0060) providing appropriations for all city agencies for FY2026
• Annual Property Tax levy (Bill 25-0061) setting the rate and semiannual payment service charge for July 2025–June 2026
• Operating budget for Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (Resolution 25-0075) for FY2026

The Budget & Appropriations Committee voted to recommend the FY2026 Ordinance of Estimates with an amendment. It also recommended the FY2026 Annual Property Tax ordinance. Finally, it recommended the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for FY2026.

• Recommended Ordinance of Estimates for FY2026 with amendment (4-1)
• Recommended Annual Property Tax ordinance for FY2026 (4-1)
• Recommended Operating Budget for Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners FY2026 (5-0)

Baltimore City Council

This special meeting of the Baltimore City Council will consider final approval of the FY2026 budget ordinance, an annual property tax ordinance, and the operating budget for the city's school board. All three items are on second reader. The council recommends favorable action, with an amendment on the budget ordinance.

• Ordinance of Estimates for FY2026 (25-0060) – recommended favorable with amendment
• Annual Property Tax for FY2026 (25-0061) – recommended favorable
• Operating Budget for Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners FY2026 (25-0075) – recommended favorable
• Special meeting held before the regular 5:00 PM session

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold three informational hearings to update the Council on services and the general well‑being of the transgender community, gay men, and lesbian women in Baltimore. Representatives from the Mayor’s Office, health department, police, schools, homeless services, employment development, LGBTQ affairs, equity and civil rights, the State’s Attorney, social services, the Maryland Department of Health, and Behavioral Health Systems will be invited. The hearings are scheduled under Resolutions 25-0015R, 25-0020R, and 25-0021R.

• Informational hearing on well‑being of the transgender community (Resolution 25-0015R)
• Informational hearing on well‑being of gay men (Resolution 25-0020R)
• Informational hearing on well‑being of lesbian women (Resolution 25-0021R)

The Public Health & Environment Committee scheduled three informational hearings to update the Council on services and well‑being of the transgender community, gay men, and lesbian women in Baltimore. Each hearing was called to recess, and no decisions or votes were taken.

Labor & Workforce Committee

The Labor & Workforce Committee will hold public hearings on three bills regarding city employee retirement systems. These proposals include changes to the Retirement Savings Plan and the Employees’ Retirement System.

• Bill 25-0042: Clarifying the definition of “service” for the Retirement Savings Plan
• Bill 25-0043: Increasing the filing period for Class C members to receive retirement benefits
• Bill 25-0044: Amending membership and qualifications for the Employees’ Retirement System’s Board of Trustees

The committee voted to recommend favorably three ordinances: a clarification of the Retirement Savings Plan definition (25‑0042), an extension of the filing period for Class C members of the Employees’ Retirement System (25‑0043), and amendments to the Board of Trustees membership and qualifications (25‑0044). Each motion was carried with votes recorded as shown. No other actions were taken.

• 25‑0042 Retirement Savings Plan amendment recommended favorably (Yes: Jones, Torrence, Dorsey; Absent: Porter; Out‑Chamber: McCray)
• 25‑0043 Class C filing period amendment recommended favorably (Yes: Jones, Torrence, Dorsey; Absent: Porter; Out‑Chamber: McCray)
• 25‑0044 Board of Trustees membership amendment recommended favorably (Yes: Jones, Torrence, McCray, Dorsey; Absent: Porter)

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on Bill 25-0063, which proposes transferring the Office of Zoning Administrator and its duties from the Department of Housing and Community Development to the Department of Planning. The remainder of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Public hearing on Bill 25-0063: transfer of Zoning Administrator to Department of Planning

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing to review transportation practices, policy, and operations in Baltimore. The meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

• Public hearing on Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight
• Review of transportation practices, policy, and operations
• Meeting with government agencies and officials

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The committee is conducting the sixth day of agency budget hearings. The body will hold a public hearing on the Ordinance of Estimates to provide appropriations for city agency operating programs and capital projects for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

• Public hearing on Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year 2026 (Bill 25-0060)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee recessed the hearing on Ordinance 25-0060, which provides estimated appropriations for fiscal year 2026. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will continue its fifth day of agency budget hearings on the Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year 2026. This ordinance appropriates funds for city agency operations and capital projects. The meeting is open to the public.

• Day five of agency budget hearings for FY2026 Ordinance of Estimates (25-0060)
• Public hearing on the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026

The Budget & Appropriations Committee scheduled a public hearing on the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The hearing was recessed without a vote, so no appropriations were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting otherwise included introductions and attendance.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The ordinance provides the estimated appropriations each city agency needs for operating programs and capital projects. The committee will consider these estimates as part of the FY 2026 budgeting process.

• Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026 – agency operating and capital budget proposals

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held a public hearing on Ordinance 25-0060, which outlines estimated appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The hearing was recessed and no vote or final decision was recorded during this meeting.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The agenda item seeks approval of the estimated budget needed for operating programs, certification of the approved budget to the State Superintendent of Schools, and a special effective date. No dollar amount is listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on operating budget for Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (FY 2026)
• Resolution 25-0075 authorizing the budget hearing

The Budget & Appropriations Committee scheduled a public hearing on Resolution 25-0075, the operating budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for FY 2026. The hearing was recessed and no approval, denial, or vote was recorded. The meeting then adjourned.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The ordinance outlines the appropriations each city agency expects to need for operating programs and capital projects during Fiscal 2026. The committee will consider these estimates as part of the city’s budgeting process.

• Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026 – agency operating and capital budget proposals (no dollar amounts listed)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee scheduled a public hearing on Ordinance 25-0060, which provides operating and capital appropriations for FY 2026. The hearing was recessed and no votes or actions were taken. No approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee holds the second day of agency budget hearings for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. They will consider the Ordinance of Estimates that appropriates funds for operating programs and capital projects for each city agency.

• Hearing on Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026 (25-0060)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee scheduled a public hearing on Ordinance 25-0060 for the FY 2026 budget estimates. The hearing was recessed without any votes, approvals, or other substantive actions.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on the Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year 2026, which appropriates funds for city agencies' operating programs and capital projects. This is Day One of agency budget hearings. The meeting is open to the public.

• Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026 (Item 25-0060)
• Day One of agency budget hearings for FY2026 appropriations
• Public testimony invited on the proposed budget

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held introductions and attendance. The Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year 2026 was scheduled for a public hearing but the hearing was recessed. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding an informational hearing to discuss overtime and vacancy trends. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Informational Hearing LO25-0020 on Overtime and Vacancy Trends

The Committee of the Whole convened an informational hearing on overtime spending and vacant positions across city agencies. The Director of Human Resources and the Budget Director briefed council members on data for fiscal years 2023‑2025 and vacancy status as of April 1, 2025. No decisions, approvals, or votes were taken during this meeting.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to review management, disbursement, and status of $641 million in federal funds. The committee will also consider an Ordinance of Estimates outlining projected operating and capital appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30 2026. Additional budget overviews for the Baltimore City Department of Budget and Management, Baltimore City Public Schools, and the Capital Improvement Plan will be presented.

• Public hearing on ARPA funding oversight ($641 million) – LO25-0002
• Ordinance of Estimates for FY 2026 operating and capital appropriations – 25-0060
• Budget overview by Baltimore City Budget & Management – 1:20 PM
• Budget overview by Baltimore City Public Schools – 1:30 PM
• Capital Improvement Plan overview – 3:00 PM

The Budget & Appropriations Committee met virtually on May 15, 2025. Three items were scheduled for public hearing: an ARPA oversight briefing, the FY 2026 city budget estimates, and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners operating budget. Each hearing was recessed, and no votes or approvals were recorded. No substantive decisions were made.

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will hold a special meeting to introduce and consider the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners' FY26 Operating Budget. The agenda lists the approval of the budget estimated for operating programs during Fiscal 2026.

• Introduction of FY26 Baltimore City Public Schools Operating Budget
• Approval of budget estimated for operating programs during Fiscal 2026
• Certification of the approved budget to the State Superintendent of Schools

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding a public hearing on the annual property tax for FY2026, which sets the tax rate and semiannual payment service charge for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This is the only scheduled item on the agenda, designated as Taxpayers' Night. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public hearing on Annual Property Tax for Fiscal Year 2026 (25-0061), sponsored by the City Council President (Administration), to set the tax rate and semiannual payment service charge.

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held a public hearing on the annual property tax for fiscal year 2026. The hearing was recessed and no vote was taken. Consequently, no approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded.

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold an informational hearing on Black Maternal Health. The hearing aims to gather insights from health and equity officials on perinatal and reproductive healthcare needs of Baltimore's Black community. No legislative action is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Informational Hearing – Black Maternal Health (Resolution 25-0016R) with sponsors including Phylicia Porter and 11 other council members.

The Public Health & Environment Committee held an informational hearing on Black maternal health. Representatives from the Health Department, Office of Equity and Civil Rights, and the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success presented their perspectives. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is holding a legislative oversight hearing to monitor the City's crime reduction and violence prevention efforts. The hearing will involve the Police Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. This is a routine oversight session, not a decision-making meeting.

• Legislative Oversight LO25-0005: Public hearing on crime reduction and violence prevention with Police Department and Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement

The committee scheduled a public hearing on the Crime Reduction & Violence Prevention oversight (LO25‑0005). The hearing was recessed without any action taken. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on quarterly budget briefings. Representatives from the Bureau of Budget and Management Research, the Department of Planning (Capital Budget), and Baltimore City Public Schools are scheduled to brief the City Council on financial performance and spending against approved budgets. No other items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on LO25-0001: Quarterly Budget Briefings including BBMR, Capital Budget, and BCPS

The Budget & Appropriations Committee scheduled a public hearing (LO25-0001) on Quarterly Budget Briefings to hear from the Finance Department's BBMR, the Department of Planning's Capital Budget, and Baltimore City Public Schools. The hearing was then called to recess. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on the management and status of $641 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to Baltimore. The hearing was originally scheduled for May 13 but has been rescheduled to May 15, 2025. Councilmember Danielle N. McCray is the sponsor of the quarterly oversight measure (LO25-0002).

• Public hearing on ARPA quarterly financial oversight (LO25-0002)
• $641 million in federal ARPA State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds
• Hearing rescheduled from May 13 to May 15, 2025
• Sponsored by Councilmember Danielle N. McCray

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding a public hearing on Bill 25-0036, which would establish a Baltimore City Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Task Force. The task force would study and make recommendations on property tax payments in lieu of taxes. No other items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Public hearing on Bill 25-0036 to create a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Task Force

The Budget & Appropriations Committee scheduled a public hearing on Bill 25-0036 to establish the Baltimore City Payment in Lieu of Taxes Task Force. The hearing was called to recess and the meeting adjourned without any votes or decisions recorded.

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is introducing the Ordinance of Estimates and annual property tax bills for Fiscal Year 2026. The body is also considering several zoning changes, including the elimination of off-street parking requirements and the promotion of low-density multi-family dwellings.

• Bill 25-0060: Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026
• Bill 25-0061: Annual Property Tax for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
• Bill 25-0065: Repealing minimum off-street parking requirements
• Bill 25-0069 and 25-0070: Sale of city property at 1820 North Charles Street and 242 South Patterson Park Avenue
• Bill 25-0045: $90,000 appropriation for Department of Recreation and Parks to address deer impact on forested areas

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on LO25-0004, a proposal to establish regular meetings with government agencies to review Baltimore's transportation practices, policy, and operations. This item is the only substantive matter on the agenda.

• LO25-0004 - Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight: public hearing on proposal for regular transportation review meetings

Public Safety Committee

The committee will hold a legislative oversight hearing regarding the Baltimore City Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. Representatives from the Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, 911 call center, and EMS will discuss operations, equipment, and staffing.

• Legislative Oversight LO25-0006: Baltimore City Fire Dept. & EMS Operations & Oversight

The committee scheduled a public hearing on oversight of the Baltimore City Fire Department and EMS, but the hearing was recessed. No motions were adopted, and no votes were taken. The meeting adjourned without any decisions.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting on May 6, 2025, has cancelled its only scheduled item: an agency briefing on the Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 capital budgets versus actuals. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are expected.

• Cancelled: LO25-0008 – Agency briefing on capital budget FY2024 and FY2025 budget vs. actuals

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold public hearings and consider four supplementary appropriations. The largest item is $1,375,655 in federal funds for case management and skills training for workers dislocated by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Other items include $90,000 for urban forestry deer management, $90,236 for dementia caregiver support, and $206,822 for a recovery-friendly workplace pilot.

• Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation – M-R Office of Employment Development – Service 795 – $1,375,655 for workers dislocated by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse (Bill 25-0048)
• Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Recreation and Parks – Service 654 (Urban Forestry) – $90,000 for addressing deer impact on forested natural areas (Bill 25-0045)
• Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation – Health Department – Service 723 (Advocacy for Seniors) – $90,236 for dementia caregiver support and awareness (Bill 25-0046)
• Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation – M-R Office of Employment Development – Service 795 – $206,822 for a Recovery-Friendly Workplace pilot addressing substance use disorder barriers (Bill 25-0047)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee voted to recommend four supplemental appropriations. Ordinance 25-0045 for $90,000 to urban forestry, Ordinance 25-0046 for $90,236 to senior advocacy, Ordinance 25-0047 for $206,822 to a workforce recovery pilot, and Ordinance 25-0048 for $1,375,655 to support workers displaced by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse were all recommended favorably with amendments. Each motion passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Recommended Ordinance 25-0045 – $90,000 urban forestry appropriation (5-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-0046 – $90,236 senior‑advocacy appropriation (5-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-0047 – $206,822 workforce recovery‑pilot appropriation (5-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-0048 – $1,375,655 disaster‑recovery workforce appropriation (5-0)

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation LO25-0017 to assess Baltimore's progress toward its Zero Waste goals. The hearing will examine the effectiveness of current waste reduction, recycling, and composting programs, evaluate implementation challenges, and explore opportunities for improvements and investment in sustainable waste management infrastructure.

• Public hearing on LO25-0017 - Zero Waste: assessing progress toward zero waste goals, effectiveness of recycling and composting programs, and challenges in implementation and enforcement

The Public Health & Environment Committee scheduled a public hearing (LO25-0017) to assess Baltimore's progress toward its Zero Waste goals. The hearing was recessed during the meeting. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Zero Waste public hearing recessed (no vote recorded)

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee's only scheduled item, a briefing on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit for the year ending June 30, 2024 (LO25-0016), has been cancelled. The meeting agenda otherwise contains only procedural items (call to order, introductions, adjournment). No other business is listed.

• Cancelled briefing on Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit for FY2024 (LO25-0016)

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on Bill 25-0038, which proposes to rename the playground at Senator Troy Brailey Easterwood Park as the Margaret L. Powell Playground. The bill is sponsored by Councilmembers Torrence, Parker, Middleton, Bullock, Porter, Jones, Ramos, and Cohen. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• Bill 25-0038: rename playground at Senator Troy Brailey Easterwood Park to Margaret L. Powell Playground

The Housing & Economic Development Committee considered Bill 25-0038 to rename the playground at Senator Troy Brailey Easterwood Park as the Margaret L. Powell Playground. The committee voted to recommend the ordinance favorably. The motion passed with four votes in favor (Torrence, Ramos, Blanchard, Jones) and one vote out of chamber (Glover). No other actions were taken.

• Recommended favorably naming Easterwood Park playground as Margaret L. Powell Playground (4-1)

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold public hearings on permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. The committee will also consider a bill to establish Conservation Districts and a related review process.

• Public hearing on permanent supportive housing options via the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (LO25-0018)
• Bill 25-0003 to establish Conservation Districts and a study, proposal, and review process

The Housing & Economic Development Committee recessed the public hearing on homeless services. The committee voted to recommend the historic preservation Conservation Districts ordinance with an amendment, with a 5‑yes, 0‑no tally. No other actions were taken.

• Recessed homeless services public hearing (no vote recorded)
• Recommended Conservation Districts ordinance with amendment (vote 5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on Bill 25-0018, which would prohibit unauthorized people from entering the boundaries of an emergency scene. The bill also establishes penalties for violations and defines key terms. No other substantive items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Public hearing on Bill 25-0018 – Emergency Scene – Unauthorized Persons Prohibited, with penalties for violations

The committee scheduled a public hearing on Bill 25-0018, which would prohibit unauthorized persons at emergency scenes. No vote, approval, denial, or tabling was recorded. The meeting was recessed and then adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 25-0005. This bill proposes changes to the criteria for registering as an arson offender with the Police Commissioner.

• Bill 25-0005: Arson Offender Registry - Registration Requirement

The committee considered Bill 25-0005, which would alter the criteria for registering arson offenders and set a special effective date. A motion to recommend the ordinance favorably was made by Gray and carried unanimously among the five members present. No members voted against the recommendation.

• Recommended Bill 25-0005 Arson Offender Registry favorably (5-0, 2 absent)

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council is reviewing a bill to expand comprehensive health services for students in city schools. The body is also considering several rezoning requests and proposing informational hearings on public safety, BGE inspections, and LGBTQ well-being.

• Bill 25-0013: Expanding child health care, vaccines, and dental services in city schools
• Bill 25-0059: Permitting vacant building receivers to offer properties to the Mayor and City Council
• Rezoning of 3221 Frederick Avenue from I-1 to IMU-1
• Rezoning of 3200 Lily Avenue from R-4 to I-1
• Informational hearing on BGE gas infrastructure inspection oversight failures

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee is holding a public hearing on Bill 25-0017, which would rezone properties on the odd side of 3439-3549 Keswick Road from the C-1 (commercial) district to the R-7 (residential) district. The bill is sponsored by Councilmembers Odette Ramos and Mark Parker. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public hearing on Bill 25-0017 to rezone 3439-3549 Keswick Road (odd side) from C-1 to R-7

The committee scheduled a public hearing on Bill 25-0017 to rezone properties at 3439-3549 Keswick Road from the C-1 to the R-7 zoning district. The hearing was recessed, and no vote or decision was taken. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on Bill 25-0020, which would permit converting a single-family dwelling into three dwelling units with variances in the R-8 Zoning District at 2001 West Baltimore Street. The bill also grants variances for lot size and off-street parking requirements.

• Bill 25-0020: Conditional use to convert single-family dwelling to 3 units at 2001 West Baltimore Street, with variances for lot size and parking

The Land Use & Transportation Committee postponed the scheduled public hearing on Bill 25-0020, which would allow conversion of a single‑family home at 2001 West Baltimore Street into three units. The postponement was due to a problem with the public notice requirement. No vote tally was recorded.

• Postponed public hearing on Bill 25-0020 zoning conversion (no vote recorded)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for a property on Frederick Avenue. The body is considering a request to change the zoning from I-1 to IMU-1.

• Public hearing for rezoning 3221 Frederick Avenue (Block 2123A, Lot 002) from I-1 to IMU-1

The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted to recommend rezoning of the property at 3221 Frederick Avenue from I-1 to IMU-1 zoning. The motion was made by Phylicia Porter and carried with four affirmative votes. Two members were absent and one member was out of chamber.

• Recommended rezoning of 3221 Frederick Avenue to IMU-1 (motion passed 4-0)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 25-0023. The body is discussing a zoning change for a specific property on Lily Avenue.

• Bill 25-0023: Rezoning 3200 Lily Avenue (Block 7566, Lot 035) from R-4 Zoning District to I-1 Zoning District

The Land Use & Transportation Committee considered Bill 25-0023 to change the zoning of 3200 Lily Avenue from R-4 to I-1. A motion to recommend the ordinance favorably was made by Phylicia Porter. The motion passed with all four present members voting yes. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended favorably rezoning 3200 Lily Avenue to I-1 (4-0)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing and consider Bill 25-0022, which would grant variances from minimum building height, rear-yard setback, and maximum lot coverage requirements at 1121 Bayard Street. The bill is sponsored by Councilmember Phylicia Porter.

• Bill 25-0022: Zoning variances for minimum building height, rear-yard setback, and maximum lot coverage at 1121 Bayard Street (Block 0767, Lot 032)

The Land Use & Transportation Committee considered Bill 25-0022, a request for zoning variances at 1121 Bayard Street. The committee voted to recommend the ordinance favorably. The motion passed with three yes votes, one abstention due to a conflict of interest, and three members absent.

• Recommended Bill 25-0022 (1121 Bayard St zoning variances) favorably (3 yes, 1 abstain)

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The committee will receive a briefing from the Department of Finance regarding the Tax-Credit Task Force. The session focuses on the recommendations, outcomes, and conclusions of that task force.

• Briefing on City of Baltimore Tax Credits (LO25-0015)

The committee held a briefing on the City’s Tax‑Credit Task Force findings. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The hearing was recessed.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on Bill 25-0018, titled “Emergency Scene – Unauthorized Persons Prohibited.” The bill proposes to prohibit unauthorized individuals from entering the boundaries of an emergency scene, define related terms, and establish penalties. Sponsors include Council members Odette Ramos, Mark Parker, Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer, Sharon Green Middleton, James Torrence, Paris Gray, Phylicia Porter, Zac Blanchard, Antonio "Tony" Glover, and Mark Conway. The committee will consider adopting the ordinance.

• Bill 25-0018 – Emergency Scene – Unauthorized Persons Prohibited (public hearing)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on Bill 25-0005, which proposes changing the criteria for registering as an arson offender with the Police Commissioner. The bill also includes a special effective date.

• Bill 25-0005 – Arson Offender Registry – Registration Requirement: alters registration criteria and provides for a special effective date

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear a briefing from the Department of Recreation and Parks on its FY24 spending compared to FY23 and current FY25 quarterly projections. Topics include overtime, staffing vacancies, equipment needs, and capital project status. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item only.

• Agency briefing on Department of Recreation and Parks FY24 vs FY23 expenditures and FY25 projections
• Status report on overtime expenses and staffing vacancies
• Update on equipment, training, and facility needs for recreation centers, parks, special facilities and pools
• Report on BCRP's Playbook efforts and capital investment strategy
• Status of major capital projects and partially funded projects that have stalled

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on LO25-0004. The session focuses on reviewing transportation practices, policy, and operations in Baltimore, with a specific subtopic on street lighting.

• Public hearing on LO25-0004 regarding Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight
• Discussion of street lighting subtopic

The Land Use & Transportation Committee scheduled a public hearing on LO25-0004, the Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight project. The hearing was recessed without a vote or further action. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on Bill 25-0013. The proposed legislation aims to expand access to comprehensive health services, including preventive care, vaccines, and dental services, for students in city school health centers and health suites.

• Public hearing on Bill 25-0013 regarding equitable access to health services in city schools

The Public Health & Environment Committee voted to recommend the Child Health – Equitable Access to Health Services in City Schools ordinance with an amendment. The motion passed with six members voting yes and one member voting out‑chamber. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended Bill 25-0013 (Child Health) favorably with amendment (6‑1)

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 25-0035. The body is discussing the clarification and conformity of enforcement provisions for the prohibition of gas-powered debris removal equipment.

• Public hearing on Bill 25-0035 regarding gas-powered debris removal equipment enforcement

The Public Health & Environment Committee considered Bill 25-0035, which would prohibit gas‑powered debris removal equipment. A motion to recommend the ordinance favorably with an amendment was made by Ryan Dorsey and seconded by Mark Conway. All seven members voted yes, so the motion passed. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended Bill 25-0035 (gas‑powered debris removal equipment prohibition) with amendment – approved (7‑0)

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will receive a briefing from the Department of Finance on the Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates, including comparisons to FY2025 and FY2024. The committee will also hear an update on Q2 FY2025 financial performance for the period ended December 31, 2024. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is open to the public.

• Briefing on FY2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates with comparisons to FY2025 and FY2024
• Update on Q2 FY2025 financial performance for the period ended December 31, 2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee scheduled a briefing on FY 2026 preliminary revenue estimates and Q2 FY 2025 financial performance. The hearing was recessed without any votes or approvals. No substantive actions were taken.

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing for a quarterly budget briefing. Representatives from the Finance Department's Bureau of Budget and Management Research, the Department of Planning (Capital Budget), and Baltimore City Public Schools will present financial performance and spending against approved budgets. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for briefing purposes. The meeting is open to the public.

• Quarterly Budget Briefings – public hearing with BBMR, Capital Budget, and BCPS presentations (Sponsor: Danielle N. McCray)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee recessed the scheduled public hearing on the quarterly budget briefings. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Recessed quarterly budget briefing hearing

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will introduce several bills and resolutions at its April 7 meeting. Notable bills include a fair wages for tipped employees bill that would phase out tip credit, a rezoning at 4001 East Baltimore Street from I-2 to IMU-1, and a water bill allowing tenants to request copies of bills. They will also hear informational hearings on Black maternal health and the Water-for-All program.

• Rezoning 4001 E. Baltimore St. from I-2 to IMU-1 (Bill 25-0053)
• Fair Wages for Tipped Employees – phase out tip credit (Bill 25-0058)
• Water Bill – Tenant Right to Review (Bill 25-0050)
• Labor and Employment – Pregnancy Accommodations (Bill 25-0051)
• City Buildings – Provision of Free Menstrual Products (Bill 25-0052)

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a briefing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates, including comparisons to prior years. The Department of Finance will also present the Q2 FY2025 financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2024. No votes or legislative actions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Briefing on FY2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates with comparisons to FY2025 and FY2024
• Update on Q2 FY2025 financial performance for period ending December 31, 2024
• Sponsors: Councilmembers Zeke Cohen and Danielle N. McCray

Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee is holding a public hearing on LO25-0014 to receive updates on the status and activities of the Baltimore City Children and Youth Fund. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Public hearing on LO25-0014 – Baltimore City Children and Youth Fund updates

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee met on March 27, 2025. The sole agenda item, LO25-0014 Baltimore City Children and Youth Fund, was recessed, postponing the public hearing. No vote tally was recorded.

• Recessed public hearing on Baltimore City Children and Youth Fund (no vote recorded)

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear a briefing from the Department of Transportation on its FY24 actual expenditures compared to FY23, its FY25 quarterly expenditure projections, and current staffing and vacancy levels. The briefing will also cover overtime expenses, equipment and training needs, major capital projects, street and road repairs, Complete Streets progress, traffic enforcement, and outstanding collection efforts. No votes or legislative action are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• FY24 vs FY23 expenditure comparison for DOT
• FY25 quarterly expenditure projections against approved budget
• Current filled positions and vacancies (FY25 vs FY24)
• Status of major capital projects and street/road repairs
• Update on delinquent/outstanding collections and equipment needs

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will hold final votes on creating the Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing (third reader) and on establishing Conservation Districts (second reader). It will also introduce bills including a $1,375,655 appropriation for workers dislocated by the Key Bridge collapse, a zoning change to regulate small box discount retail stores, and a conditional use for a property at 2628 Edmondson Avenue. A resolution will request an informational hearing on the well-being of the transgender community.

• $1,375,655 federal fund appropriation for workforce services for workers dislocated by Key Bridge collapse
• Zoning bill to make small box discount retail stores a conditional use in commercial districts
• Conditional use conversion of single-family to 3 units at 2628 Edmondson Avenue
• Establishment of Conservation Districts (second reader)
• Creation of Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing (third reader)

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold a public hearing to require Department of Public Works leadership to address workplace safety issues in the Solid Waste Division. The hearing follows an investigative report synopsis issued by Inspector General Isabel Cumming on March 5, 2025.

• Public hearing on Solid Waste and DPW workplace safety
• Hearing to address occupational health and safety laws
• Hearing to discuss employee treatment and facility safety
• Follow-up to Inspector General Isabel Cumming's March 5, 2025 report

The committee held a public hearing on solid waste and Department of Public Works workplace safety issues, then recessed the hearing. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee holds a public hearing on Bill 25-0006, which would amend the Baltimore City Zoning Code to align variance procedures with state law and clarify rules for nonconforming structures. The item is scheduled for a public hearing during this meeting.

• Bill 25-0006 - Zoning Code modifications regarding variances and nonconforming structures
• Sponsored by City Council President (Administration) and Isaac 'Yitzy' Schleifer
• Purpose: conform variance process to relevant State law and clarify nonconforming structure provisions

The Land Use & Transportation Committee scheduled Bill 25-0006, a zoning code modification, for a public hearing. The hearing was recessed, and no vote or decision was recorded. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

Labor & Workforce Committee

The Labor & Workforce Committee is holding a meeting focused on orientation for committee members, including discussion of rules and standard operating procedures. No legislative or contractual actions are scheduled.

• Orientation on committee rules and standard operating procedures

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear a briefing from the Department of Recreation and Parks on its FY24 actual expenditures compared to FY23, along with a current update on FY25 quarterly spending and projections. Topics include overtime costs, staffing levels and vacancies, equipment and facility needs, and the status of capital projects and the BCRP Playbook planning process. The council seeks details on the department's capital investment strategy, funding plans, and any stalled or delayed projects.

• Review of FY24 actual expenditures vs. FY23
• FY25 quarterly expenditure update and budget projections
• Overtime expenses comparison: current fiscal year vs. last
• Staffing filled positions and vacancies comparison
• Status of major capital projects and partially funded stalled projects

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will receive a briefing from the Department of Planning and other agencies on the Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 Capital Budgets. The briefing emphasizes larger capital project requests from departments including Transportation, Housing, General Services, Information Technology, Recreation and Parks, and Public Works. A comparative report of actual FY2024 spending against the approved FY2024 budget and the FY2025 budget will be provided. No voting or legislative action is scheduled.

• Agency briefing on FY2024 and FY2025 Capital Budgets
• Focus on priority projects from Transportation, Housing, Public Works, and others
• Comparative report of FY2024 actuals vs. approved budget
• Sponsors: Councilmembers Zeke Cohen and Danielle N. McCray
• Public hearing scheduled before the briefing

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Baltimore City's capacity to respond to behavioral health challenges. The discussion will cover BCHD staffing, data reporting, and the alignment of City-funded non-City entities.

• Public hearing on LO25-0007 regarding Behavioral Health

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on Bill 25-0013, which aims to expand comprehensive health services in Baltimore City schools, including preventive care, vaccines, family planning, dental, vision, and mental health services.

• Bill 25-0013 – Child Health: Equitable Access to Health Services in City Schools (public hearing)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to hold a public hearing on Legislative Oversight item LO25-0005, sponsored by Councilmember Mark Conway. No further details about the oversight topic are provided in the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public hearing on Legislative Oversight LO25-0005 (sponsor: Mark Conway)

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on two items: Bill 25-0003 to establish historic preservation conservation districts and Resolution 25-0003R for an informational hearing on permit reform. The meeting is open to the public.

• 25-0003: Historic Preservation - Conservation Districts - Establishment (sponsored by 14 councilmembers)
• 25-0003R: Informational Hearing - Permit Reform (sponsored by 15 councilmembers)
• Public hearing scheduled for both items

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing to receive a briefing from the Department of Planning and other agencies on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget. The briefing will emphasize larger capital project requests from departments such as Transportation, Housing, Schools, and Public Works, and will include a comparative report against FY2025 budget and actual FY2024 spending. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Agency briefing on proposed FY2026 Capital Budget
• Focus on larger capital requests from Transportation, Housing, Schools, General Services, IT, Recreation & Parks, and Public Works
• Comparative report requested: FY2026 proposed vs FY2025 budget vs actual FY2024 spending
• Sponsors: Councilmembers Zeke Cohen and Danielle N. McCray

Baltimore City Council

The council will consider establishing the Midtown Community Benefits District, defining its boundaries, authority, board, and a supplemental tax to fund district services. Several supplemental and transfer appropriations are also on the agenda, providing funding for the Board of Elections, Fire Department, Health Department, Police Department, and other city agencies. Additional items include a zoning variance for 1727 McCulloh Street, naming a playground, and closing a city alley.

• Establishment of Midtown Community Benefits District with supplemental tax (Bill 25-0019)
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $33,361,780 (Bill 25-0025)
• Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $3,275,384 (Bill 25-0029)
• Zoning variance to convert single‑family dwelling at 1727 McCulloh Street to 2 units (Bill 25-0036)
• Closing of a 16‑foot alley and portion of a 10‑foot alley bounded by Presstman, Brunt, Robert Streets and Pennsylvania Ave (Bill 25-0038)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee is holding a public hearing regarding Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight. The purpose is to meet with government agencies and officials to review transportation policy, practices, and operations.

• Public hearing on LO25-0004: Baltimore City Transportation Operations & Oversight

Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee will hold a public hearing on Bill 25-0002, which would require Baltimore City Public Schools to study the causes of student absences and propose solutions. The bill mandates collaboration with city agencies to address root causes of unexcused absences.

• Public hearing on Bill 25-0002: Study and Report on Absences in Baltimore City Schools

Public Health & Environment Committee

The Public Health & Environment Committee of the Baltimore City Council is meeting for an orientation session on its rules and standard operating procedures. No legislation or public hearings on specific policies are scheduled; the meeting is entirely procedural.

• Orientation - Rules and Standard Operating Procedures for Committee members

Biennial Audits Oversight Commission

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

Other Meetings of the Public Body

The Baltimore City Council is holding a special meeting for a presentation on the Comptroller's oversight functions. This is an informational session with no legislative actions scheduled.

• Presentation to City Council on the Comptroller's oversight functions

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee holds a public hearing on Council Bill 25-0001, which would create a new Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing, establish a board, transfer business license administration, and allow license suspension for unfair trade practices. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Council Bill 25-0001 to create the Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing, including a board and new enforcement powers

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding public hearings on six supplementary appropriations. These funds are primarily designated for opioid restitution administration, non-profit grants, and health department services.

• Bill 25-0008: $10,000,000 for non-profit organizations named in settlement agreements
• Bill 25-0012: $2,000,000 for health department opioid response and recovery staffing
• Bill 25-0009: $1,773,000 for Mayoralty opioid response and Restitution Advisory Board
• Bill 25-0011: $500,000 for planning a replacement facility for the Westside clinic
• Bill 25-0007: $270,000 for Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programming positions

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider final adoption of the Midtown Community Benefits District, which would impose a supplemental tax on properties within specified boundaries to fund services. The council will also vote on multiple budget appropriations and transfers totaling over $65 million, including $33.4 million for the Fire Department and $3.3 million for the Police Department. Resolutions calling on the state to pass 'good cause' eviction legislation, protect sensitive locations, and cancel planned BGE rate increases are also on the agenda.

• Midtown Community Benefits District establishment with supplemental tax (25-0019)
• $33,361,780 supplementary appropriation for Fire Department overtime and EMS services (25-0026)
• $5,251,429 transfer from General Fund to Health Department for emergency services (25-0027)
• $3,275,384 supplementary appropriation for Police Department patrol overtime (25-0030)
• Resolutions urging state to pass HB 709/SB 651 (good cause eviction) and to end BGE's multi-year rate plan (25-0010R, 25-0012R)

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold an informational hearing to receive testimony from Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and the Maryland Office of People's Counsel. The hearing will address high utility bills, rate increases, and winter shutoff practices in Baltimore City. No legislation will be voted on; this is a discussion-only hearing.

• Informational hearing for BGE testimony on high utility bills, rate increases, and winter shutoffs (Resolution 25-0007R)

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding public hearings on several bills to adjust city funding. These include supplementary appropriations for emergency services and transfers between general fund accounts.

• Fire Department supplementary appropriation of $33,361,780 for overtime and EMS contracts
• Department of Public Works supplementary appropriation of $5,982,755 for waste removal and tipping fees
• Department of Recreation and Parks supplementary appropriation of $6,973,547 for park maintenance and urban forestry
• Police Department supplementary appropriation of $3,275,384 for overtime due to sworn vacancies
• General Fund transfer of $5,251,429 to the Health Department for emergency services

Housing & Economic Development Committee

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on establishing a Midtown Community Benefits District and its Management Authority. The agenda outlines the creation of the district, its boundaries, and the authority's powers and duties. It also proposes an interim board, a process for selecting a full board, an administrator, and a supplemental tax with defined limits. The Board of Estimates will review related matters.

• Creation of the Midtown Community Benefits District
• Establishment of an interim Board and process for a full Board
• Authorization of a supplemental tax with set limits
• Designation of an administrator to run the Authority
• Assignment of the Board of Estimates to review district matters

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on LO25-0004, a bill regarding Baltimore City transportation operations and oversight. The item is sponsored by Councilmember Ryan Dorsey. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• LO25-0004 - Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight (public hearing)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a legislative oversight hearing on the Baltimore City Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. The discussion will cover operations, apparatus, equipment, hiring, training, and safety. No other items are scheduled for consideration.

• Legislative Oversight LO25-0006: oversight of Baltimore City Fire Department & EMS operations

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will introduce and discuss multiple bills including budget supplements, a new community benefits district, and zoning changes. Among the largest appropriations are $33.36 million for the Fire Department, $6.97 million for Recreation and Parks, and $3.28 million for the Police Department. The council will also consider establishing the Midtown Community Benefits District with a supplemental tax, and a resolution urging the state to remove incineration from renewable energy standards.

• Fire Department supplementary appropriation of $33,361,780 for overtime and EMS
• Police Department supplementary appropriation of $3,275,384 for overtime
• Recreation and Parks supplementary appropriation of $6,973,547 for contractual services and overtime
• Establishment of Midtown Community Benefits District with new supplemental tax (Bill 25-0019)
• Resolution supporting the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act to remove incineration from renewable portfolio (25-0008R)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

This meeting of the Land Use & Transportation Committee is effectively cancelled because the only scheduled item — the legislative oversight hearing on Baltimore City Transportation Operations and Oversight (LO25-0004) — has been postponed to a later date. No other business is on the agenda. The meeting consists only of procedural announcements and adjournment.

• Legislative Oversight LO25-0004 on transportation operations and oversight, sponsored by Ryan Dorsey, has been postponed/cancelled and will be rescheduled

Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Legislative Investigations Committee will conduct a public hearing on two agenda items, EA25-0001 and EA25-0002. EA25-0001 will be presented by Veronica McBeth, Director of the Department of Transportation. EA25-0002 will be presented by Jon Laria, Chair of the Planning Commission. No further details about the items are provided in the agenda.

• Public hearing – EA25-0001 (presented by Department of Transportation)
• Public hearing – EA25-0002 (presented by Planning Commission)

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on quarterly budget briefings. Representatives from the Finance Department's Bureau of Budget and Management Research, the Department of Planning, and Baltimore City Public Schools will provide a briefing on financial performance and spending against approved budgets. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Public hearing for quarterly budget briefings (LO25-0001) with Finance, Planning, and BCPS

Budget & Appropriations Committee

The City Council Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the management and disbursement of $641 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM.

• Public hearing on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Discussion of $641 million in federal funding management
• Legislative Oversight item LO25-0002

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on Legislative Oversight item LO25-0005. The item is sponsored by Councilmember Mark Conway.

• Legislative Oversight LO25-0005 – public hearing

Baltimore City Council

The City Council will introduce bills including one to expand access to comprehensive health services for children in Baltimore City schools, requiring follow-up care for abnormal screenings. Other bills address emergency medical services administration of buprenorphine, zoning for crematoriums, and a rezoning on Keswick Road. A resolution calls for a hearing on naloxone availability in public buildings.

• Bill 25-0013: Child Health – Equitable Access to Health Services in City Schools, with many sponsors
• Bill 25-0014: Emergency Medical Services – Administration of Buprenorphine to technicians
• Bill 25-0015: Zoning – Conditional Use – Crematorium, creating a stand-alone use
• Bill 25-0017: Rezoning – 3439-3549 Keswick Road (odd side) from C-1 to R-7
• Resolution 25-0005R: Informational Hearing on Naloxone Availability in Public Buildings

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold an orientation session to discuss general business and operations. The meeting is open to the public and will be held both in person and virtually.

• Orientation for committee members and agency representatives
• Discussion of general business and operations
• Public meeting at City Hall, Room 408

Baltimore City Council

The Baltimore City Council will consider several bills, including the creation of a new Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing (Bill 25-0001), multiple supplemental appropriations for opioid response totaling over $12.7 million, and a study on school absences. Resolutions include a permit reform hearing and support for expanding the sewage backup assistance program.

• Bill 25-0001: Creates Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing
• Bills 25-0007 through 25-0012: Total $14,643,000 in supplemental appropriations for opioid response, including $10M for grants to non-profits and $2M for Health Department staffing
• Bill 25-0002: Requires Baltimore City Schools to study causes of student absences
• Bill 25-0005: Alters arson offender registration criteria
• Resolution 25-0004R: Calls for expanding Sewage Onsite Support program to all residential backups