Official City Notices: Renter Safety Oversight and Winter Service Updates

Legislative Notice: Committee on Legislative Investigations

The Baltimore City Council has scheduled a meeting of the Committee on Legislative Investigations for Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The primary focus of this session is Legislative Oversight LO25-0041, regarding the Strengthening Renter Safety Act. This act, which officially took effect on January 1, 2026, is under review to assess implementation status and the readiness of relevant city agencies to enforce new safety standards for residential tenants. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, occurring both in the Du Burns Council Chamber at City Hall and virtually via the city's Webex portal.

Public Safety: Citywide Traffic Team (CTT) Launch

The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) remains in the active deployment phase of its new Citywide Traffic Team, which launched in late January. Residents are advised that the CTT is conducting data-driven enforcement specifically targeting dangerous driving behaviors, including speeding and distracted driving. A key focus of current operations includes the enforcement of improper use of out-of-state license plates by Maryland residents. Citizens may report locations with frequent aggressive driving directly to the team via official police department channels.

Service Alert: DPW Website Maintenance

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced a scheduled maintenance window for its official website on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The maintenance is expected to begin at 12:30 AM and last approximately two hours. During this window, residents may experience intermittent outages when trying to access 311 service requests or water billing portals. Additionally, the DPW reminds residents that free Christmas tree mulching services remain available at the Sisson Street Residential Recycling Center through Saturday, February 7.

Health and Weather Advisory: Post-Storm Recovery

While the city's primary Code Blue alert expired earlier in the week, health officials and the Mayor’s Office continue to urge caution due to persistent ice and freezing temperatures following recent major snowfall. Emergency shelters remain open through February 7 to provide relief from lingering low wind chills. Baltimore City Public Schools have resumed normal operations, but parents and students are advised to build in extra travel time and use caution on sidewalks where "rock-like" ice remains a hazard. Residents are encouraged to call 311 to report specific areas requiring additional salt or clearing.

Legal Notice: Supreme Court of Maryland

The Supreme Court of Maryland will convene for in-person oral arguments on Thursday, February 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM. In addition to the scheduled legal proceedings, the court will administer the Attorney Oath to new practitioners. These sessions are open to the public and will be livestreamed via the court’s official webcast page for those unable to attend in person at the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building.