Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/15/2009 3:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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09-0350 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - the Properties to be Known as 1731 North Gay Street (Block 1462, Lot 1) and 1650 North Patterson Park Avenue (Block 1462, Lot 20A)OrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - the Properties to be Known as 1731 North Gay Street (Block 1462, Lot 1) and 1650 North Patterson Park Avenue (Block 1462, Lot 20A) FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a parking, open off-street area on the properties to be known as 1731 North Gay Street (Block 1462, Lot 1) and 1650 North Patterson Park Avenue (Block 1462, Lot 20A), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0351 0 Zoning - Conditional Use - Amending Ordinance 03-546OrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use - Amending Ordinance 03-546 FOR the purpose of amending Ordinance 03-546 to expand the boundaries of the parking, open off-street area at 3010 East Northern Parkway to include the property known as 3012 East Northern Parkway; and providing for a new Site Plan to reflect this change.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0352 0 Environmental Citations - PenaltiesOrdinanceEnvironmental Citations - Penalties FOR the purpose of precluding the penalties for certain environmental offenses from creating liens on residential property; and generally relating to the enforcement of environmental citations.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0353 0 Commercial Vehicles - Stopping by ResidenceOrdinanceCommercial Vehicles - Stopping by Residence FOR the purpose of qualifying an exception to the prohibition against commercial vehicles being left parked, standing, or stopped near residences; requiring a certain notice and providing for verification before issuing a citation; and generally relating to parking, standing, and stopping regulations.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0354 0 Stopping, Standing, or Parking Citations - Request for Nolle ProsequiOrdinanceStopping, Standing, or Parking Citations - Request for Nolle Prosequi FOR the purpose of modifying the local law governing the invalidation or cancellation of stopping, standing, or parking citations to conform to the requirements of State law; authorizing the Director of Transportation to request the State’s Attorney to nolle prosequi stopping, standing, or parking citations under certain circumstances, subject to certain limitations and requirements; and generally relating to the administration of stopping, standing, and parking violations.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0355 0 Open-Flame Cooking Devices - LimitationsOrdinanceOpen-Flame Cooking Devices - Limitations FOR the purpose of extending the prohibition against using open-flame cooking devices on or near combustible construction to apply to attached and semi-detached dwellings.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0134R 0 Informational Hearing - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Baltimore Police Department - Cause of DeathCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Baltimore Police Department - Cause of Death FOR the purpose of inviting the Chief Medical Examiner to report to the City Council on the number of persons in Baltimore City whose cause of death remains undetermined each year and requesting the Baltimore Police Commissioner to explain the Department’s involvement in the classification of deaths that are the subject of police investigation.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0135R 0 Informational Hearing - Vacant Property Security, Inc.City Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Vacant Property Security, Inc. FOR the purpose of inviting the Regional Sales Manager of Baltimore-Washington Vacant Property Security, Inc., to make a presentation to the City Council on services to provide temporary security for vacant and abandoned properties that the company offers.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0136R 0 Investigative Hearing - Urban Modular Home FactoryCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Urban Modular Home Factory FOR the purpose of scheduling an investigative hearing on the feasibility of Baltimore City creating and operating an urban modular home factory; requesting the Commissioner of Housing to explore the efficacy of modular homes in urban areas; and asking the Director of Finance to determine the fiscal impact of the City entering into the modular home building arena.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0137R 0 The Baltimore City Youth Development Task ForceCity Council ResolutionThe Baltimore City Youth Development Task Force FOR the purpose of establishing a citywide task force to work with the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, and the Family League to provide substantive direction on how best to expand and allocate resources being spent on positive youth-centered activities for Baltimore’s communities.Assigned  Action details Not available
EA09-0169 0 Daniela AmzelExecutive NominationDaniela Amzel Member - Board of Recreation and Parks - 7th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA09-0170 0 Chris DelaporteExecutive NominationChris Delaporte Member - Board of Recreation and ParksConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA09-0171 0 Tracy Ward DurkinExecutive NominationTracy Ward Durkin Member - Board of Recreation and Parks - 11th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA09-0172 0 Vernon A. ReidExecutive NominationVernon A. Reid Member - Board of Recreation and Parks - 6th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA09-0174 0 Gary L. SeverExecutive NominationGary L. Sever Member - Board of Recreation and Parks - 14th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA09-0175 0 Carolyn WainwrightExecutive NominationCarolyn Wainwright Member - Board of Recreation and Parks - 11th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA09-0176 0 John R. ReidExecutive NominationJohn R. Reid Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement Education - 6th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA09-0177 0 Rasheed RayExecutive NominationRasheed Ray Member - Youth Commission - 12th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
09-0277 0 Supplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $3,021,730OrdinanceSupplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $3,021,730 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,021,730 to the Department of Transportation – Program 234 (Transit and Marine Services), to provide funding for the operation of a Downtown Circulator system; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0325 0 Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010OrdinanceOrdinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010 FOR the purpose of providing the appropriations estimated to be needed by each agency of the City of Baltimore for operating programs and capital projects during the fiscal 2010 year.Amended  Action details Not available
09-0325 0 Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010OrdinanceOrdinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010 FOR the purpose of providing the appropriations estimated to be needed by each agency of the City of Baltimore for operating programs and capital projects during the fiscal 2010 year.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0326 0 Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2010OrdinanceAnnual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2010 FOR the purpose of providing a tax for the use of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore for the period July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010; providing for estimated billings pursuant to State law; and setting the semiannual payment service charge for that period.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0328 0 Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010Mayor and City Council Res.Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010 FOR the purpose of approving the budget estimated to be needed for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for operating programs during Fiscal 2010: providing for certification of the approved budget to the State Superintendent of Schools; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
08-0094 0 Construction Debris - Proof of Proper Disposal OrdinanceConstruction Debris - Proof of Proper Disposal FOR the purpose of prohibiting the issuance of an occupancy permit or a certificate of completion for certain work without evidence of the lawful disposal of the debris or other waste produced by that work; requiring that notice of this requirement be stamped on certain buildings permits; conforming certain language; and generally relating to the proper disposal of construction debris and other waste.Re-referred to Committee  Action details Not available
09-0127R 0 Informational Hearing - Department of Transportation - Increase in Towing FeesCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Department of Transportation - Increase in Towing Fees FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of Transportation to report to the City Council on the proposed increase in towing fees; the rationale for the increase as based on fuel utility and operational costs; the possible effect the increases will have on the general public’s ability to reclaim towed vehicles in a timely fashion; and the possibility that the increases will result in an increase in the number of vehicles that are abandoned in towing storage facilities.Adopted  Action details Not available
08-0214 0 Illegal Dumping - Penalties - EnforcementOrdinanceIllegal Dumping - Penalties - Enforcement FOR the purpose of adding to the penalties for and otherwise enhancing the enforcement of the provisions governing waste disposal; authorizing the Health Commissioner to abate violations and collect costs, expenses, and penalties from the persons responsible; establishing a reward program for persons who provide information that leads to a finding of illegal dumping; requiring contracts awarded by the City to specify illegal dumping as constituting a breach of contract; conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the disposal of waste and other material.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
08-0237 0 City Streets - Opening - 2 10-Foot AlleysOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - 2 10-Foot Alleys FOR the purpose of condemning and opening (1) a 10-foot alley laid out in the rear of the properties formerly known as Nos. 2203-2227 North Howard Street and (2) a 10-foot alley laid out contiguous to the north outline of the property formerly known as No. 2214 Mace Street, as shown on Plat 114-A-47 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
08-0238 0 City Streets - Closing - 2 10-Foot AlleysOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - 2 10-Foot Alleys FOR the purpose of condemning and closing (1) a 10-foot alley laid out in the rear of the properties formerly known as Nos. 2203 through 2227 North Howard Street and (2) a 10-foot alley laid out contiguous to the north outline of the property formerly known as No. 2214 Mace Street, as shown on Plat 114-A-47A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
08-0243 0 Release of Right of Ways - (1) a 12-Foot Right of Way and (2) a Varying in Width Right of Way Granted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Through the Property of Pompeian, Inc.OrdinanceRelease of Right of Ways - (1) a 12-Foot Right of Way and (2) a Varying in Width Right of Way Granted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Through the Property of Pompeian, Inc. FOR the purpose of authorizing the release and surrender by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore of all of its interests in and to (1) a 12-foot wide right of way heretofore granted to the City of Baltimore through the property of Union Railroad Company of Baltimore and the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, currently owned by Pompeian, Inc., the location and course of the 12-foot wide right of way to be released being shown on Plat B.S.20-20589 prepared by the Department of Public Works - Bureau of Sewers and (2) a varying in width right of way granted to the City of Baltimore through the property of Pompeian, Inc., the location and course of the varying in width right of way to be released being shown on Plat R.W.20-36189 prepared by the Survey Control Section; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0280 0 City Streets - Closing - A 15-Foot AlleyOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - A 15-Foot Alley FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a 15-foot alley laid out in the rear of the properties known as Nos. 2501/2507 through 2511/2517 Eutaw Place, extending from Chauncey Avenue, Northwesterly 108.0 feet, more or less, to the southeast side of a 15-foot alley laid out in the rear of the properties known as Nos. 914 through 934 Chauncey Avenue, as shown on Plat 316-C-1 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0282 0 City Streets - Closing - Hawkins Point RoadOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Hawkins Point Road FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Hawkins Point Road, extending from Fort Armistead Road Southwesterly 449.8 feet, more or less, to an access ramp to northbound Interstate Route No. 695, as shown on Plat 114-A-50 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0293 0 Downtown Management District - Adjustment of BoundariesOrdinanceDowntown Management District - Adjustment of Boundaries FOR the purpose of extending the Downtown Management District to encompass an area bounded by Franklin Street to the north, Howard Street to the east, Saratoga Street to the south, and Eutaw Street to the west, as well as properties fronting on the west side of Eutaw Street; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related language; making this Ordinance subject to a certain contingency; and generally related to the Downtown Management District and Authority.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0296 0 City Streets - Closing - Oakhill AvenueOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Oakhill Avenue FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Oakhill Avenue, extending from 20th Street, Northerly 90.0 feet, more or less, to the south side of a 15-foot alley laid out in the rear of the properties known as 800 through 928 East 20th Street, as shown on Plat 190-A-27 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0298 0 City Streets - Opening - Hunter StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Hunter Street FOR the purpose of condemning and opening Hunter Street, extending from the north side of a 10-foot alley, laid out in the rear of the properties known as 210 through 218/220-222 East Preston Street, Northerly 94.1 feet, more or less, to the south side of a 7-foot alley, laid out in the rear of the properties known as 209 through 217 East Mount Royal Avenue, as shown on Plat 338-A-21 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0299 0 City Streets - Closing - Hunter StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Hunter Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Hunter Street, extending from the north side of a 10-foot alley, laid out in the rear of the properties known as 210 through 218/220-222 East Preston Street, Northerly 94.1 feet, more or less, to the south side of a 7-foot alley, laid out in the rear of the properties known as 209 through 217 East Mount Royal Avenue, as shown on Plat 338-A-21A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0329 0 Urban Renewal - Carroll Camden - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Carroll Camden - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Carroll Camden to revise an exhibit to reflect land use changes in the Plan; waiving certain content and procedural requirements; making the provisions of this Ordinance severable; providing for the application of this Ordinance in conjunction with certain other ordinances; and providing for a special effective date. Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0330 0 Zoning - Video Lottery FacilitiesOrdinanceZoning - Video Lottery Facilities FOR the purpose of allowing a video lottery facility as a permitted use in certain districts; defining certain terms; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0331 0 Newly Constructed Dwellings - Property Tax Credit - ReauthorizationOrdinanceNewly Constructed Dwellings - Property Tax Credit - Reauthorization FOR the purpose of reauthorizing and extending for a certain period the property tax credit for newly constructed dwellings; redefining certain terms; providing for two application periods; establishing a one-time amnesty period for certain qualified owners who previously failed to apply timely; repealing certain obsolete provisions; and generally relating to a property tax credit for newly constructed dwellings.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available