Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/12/2018 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
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17-0156 0 City Property - Naming the Southwestern “Plateau” of Wyman Park Dell’s Main Park Area to be the Harriet Tubman Grove at Wyman Park DellOrdinanceCity Property - Naming the Southwestern “Plateau” of Wyman Park Dell’s Main Park Area to be the Harriet Tubman Grove at Wyman Park Dell For the purpose of naming the southwestern “plateau” of Wyman Park Dell’s main park area, bounded roughly by the wooded steep slope to the east, the 29th Street spur road and park entrance to the south, the southernmost entrance stairs off of Art Museum Drive to the north, and Howard Street/Art Museum Drive to the west, to be the Harriet Tubman Grove at Wyman Park Dell.   Action details Not available
17-0165 0 City Property - Renaming Madison Park to Nathan C. Irby, Jr. ParkOrdinanceCity Property - Renaming Madison Park to Nathan C. Irby, Jr. Park For the purpose of changing the name of Madison Park, located at 1400 East Eager Street, to Nathan C. Irby, Jr. Park.   Action details Not available
17-0168 0 Special Benefits Districts - Bmore Safe PlacesOrdinanceSpecial Benefits Districts - Bmore Safe Places For the purpose of redesignating the City’s Public Safety Conservation Area Program as the NeighborWatch Area Program; setting the requirements for neighborhoods to participate in the NeighborWatch Area Program; creating a Bmore Safe Places Board to implement the NeighborWatch Area Program; requiring the Department of Transportation to post signs in designated NeighborWatch Areas; and generally relating to the NeighborWatch Area Program.   Action details Not available
18-0176 0 Alley Gating and Greening - StandardsOrdinanceAlley Gating and Greening - Standards For the purpose of clarifying a requirement that, to gate or green an alley, the majority of structures abutting the alley must be “residential”; and generally relating to the standards for the gating and greening of alleys.   Action details Not available
EA18-0132 0 Aaron BryantExecutive NominationAaron Bryant Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - District 6Assigned  Action details Not available
EA18-0133 0 James FrenchExecutive NominationJames French Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - District 6Assigned  Action details Not available
EA18-0134 0 Larry GibsonExecutive NominationLarry Gibson Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - District 14Assigned  Action details Not available
EA18-0135 0 Thomas LiebelExecutive NominationThomas Liebel Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - District 11Assigned  Action details Not available
EA18-0136 0 Matthew MoscaExecutive NominationMatthew Mosca Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - District 14Assigned  Action details Not available
EA18-0137 0 Elizabeth NixExecutive NominationElizabeth Nix Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - District 9Assigned  Action details Not available
EA18-0138 0 Laura PenzaExecutive NominationLaura Penza Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - District 4Assigned  Action details Not available
EA18-0139 0 Anath RanonExecutive NominationAnath Ranon Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - District 5Assigned  Action details Not available
EA18-0140 0 Monica RhodesExecutive NominationMonica Rhodes Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - District 1Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0195 0 PACE Loan Program - CorrectiveOrdinancePACE Loan Program - Corrective For the purpose of clarifying the description of priorities to which surcharge payments received under the PACE Loan Program must be credited.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0196 0 Environmental Citations - Default PenaltyOrdinanceEnvironmental Citations - Default Penalty For the purpose of modifying the procedures for and maximum amounts of the default penalty imposed under an environmental citation on a person cited who neither pays the citation’s prescribed prepayable fine nor requests a hearing on the violation cited or who, having requested a hearing, fails to appear at the designated hearing; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related language; and generally related to the enforcement of environmental citations.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0197 0 Sale of Property - 1215 West Lafayette Avenue (Block 0090, Portion of Lot 011A)OrdinanceSale of Property - 1215 West Lafayette Avenue (Block 0090, Portion of Lot 011A) For the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in a certain parcel of land known as 1215 West Lafayette Avenue (Block 0090, portion of Lot 011A) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0198 0 City Streets - Closing - Denmore Avenue and Certain Alleys Lying Between West Garrison Avenue, Park Heights Avenue, Woodland Avenue, and Edgemere AvenueOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Denmore Avenue and Certain Alleys Lying Between West Garrison Avenue, Park Heights Avenue, Woodland Avenue, and Edgemere Avenue For the purpose of condemning and closing Denmore Avenue and certain alleys of varying widths lying between West Garrison Avenue, Park Heights Avenue, Woodland Avenue, and Edgemere Avenue, as shown on Plat 332-A-29A in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0199 0 Charter Amendment - Office of the Inspector GeneralMayor and City Council Res.Charter Amendment - Office of the Inspector General For the purpose of creating an independent Office of the Inspector General headed by an Inspector General; establishing the process for appointing and terminating the Inspector General; establishing the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General; appointing the Inspector General to serve as the Executive Director of the Board of Ethics; granting the Inspector General the authority to cancel or suspend certain contracts with the concurrence of the City Solicitor; setting a minimum guaranteed funding level for the Office of the Inspector General; setting a minimum guaranteed compensation level for the Inspector General; granting the Inspector General the power to issue subpoenas; requiring the Office of the Inspector General to issue an annual public report; requiring City employees and officials to forward certain types of complaints to the Office of the Inspector General; requiring the Office of the Inspector General to keep the identities of complainants confidential to the extent allowed by law; establishing proceduAssigned  Action details Not available
18-0200 0 City Property - Renaming Radecke Park to Ralph Sears Fields at Radecke ParkOrdinanceCity Property - Renaming Radecke Park to Ralph Sears Fields at Radecke Park For the purpose of changing the name of Radecke Park, located at 5602 Radecke Avenue, to Ralph Sears Fields at Radecke Park.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0201 0 Waterfront Management District - Exemption from Supplemental TaxOrdinanceWaterfront Management District - Exemption from Supplemental Tax For the purpose of allowing the Waterfront Management Authority to exempt certain mixed use properties from the supplemental tax; clarifying and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the Waterfront Management District.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0202 0 Repeal of Madison - Park North Urban Renewal Area and PlanOrdinanceRepeal of Madison - Park North Urban Renewal Area and Plan For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 63-1594, as amended by Ordinances 67-962, 67-1042, 70-800, and 75-1061 and by minor amendments approved by the Board of Estimates on October 19, 1966, January 17, 1973, and February 28, 1973, which established the Madison - Park North Urban Renewal Area and Plan; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0203 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District - Variances - 301 East 28th StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District - Variances - 301 East 28th Street For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 3 dwelling units in the R-7 Zoning District on the property known as 301 East 28th Street (Block 3844, Lot 079), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from certain bulk regulations (lot area) and certain off-street parking regulations.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0204 0 Dangerous Knives - Commercial Display to MinorsOrdinanceDangerous Knives - Commercial Display to Minors For the purpose of prohibiting the commercial display of certain dangerous knives to minors; conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the commercial display of dangerous knives.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0205 0 Baltimore City Commission for Women - Non-Voting MembersOrdinanceBaltimore City Commission for Women - Non-Voting Members For the purpose of allowing the Mayor to appoint members of the Baltimore City Council as additional, non-voting members of the Baltimore City Commission for Women; conforming related provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Baltimore City Commission for Women.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0072R 0 Supporting CollegeBound ExpansionCity Council ResolutionSupporting CollegeBound Expansion For the purpose of calling on all stakeholders, including the City of Baltimore, the State of Maryland, Baltimore’s business and foundation communities, and individuals to join together to support college education as a positive and achievable goal for a majority of our school system’s high school students and their families by providing the $1.3 million required for CollegeBound’s expansion to 33 high schools in FY2019 and pledging the same amount each year for continuity through FY2022.Assigned  Action details Not available
18-0073R 0 Request for State Action - Require True Local Oversight of Private College Police Forces in BaltimoreCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Action - Require True Local Oversight of Private College Police Forces in Baltimore For the purpose of calling on the Maryland General Assembly to amend SB-1241, and its companion bill HB1803, before passage to require City Council involvement in the creation of police forces for private colleges in Baltimore; and further requesting the Governor not to sign these bills or similar legislation until the legislation includes checks and balances from all branches of Baltimore’s Government.Adopted  Action details Not available
EA18-0122 0 Michael FurbishExecutive NominationMichael Furbish Member - Sustainability Commission - District 10Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA18-0125 0 Inez RobbExecutive NominationInez Robb Member - Sustainability Commission - District 9Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA18-0127 0 Benjamin DuBoseExecutive NominationBenjamin DuBose Member - Board of Trustees for the Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System - District 4Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA18-0129 0 Charlotte JamesExecutive NominationCharlotte James Member - Sustainability Commission - District 7Confirmed  Action details Not available
EA18-0131 0 Wilbur E. CunninghamExecutive NominationWilbur E. Cunningham Member - Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals - District 14Confirmed  Action details Not available
17-0143 0 Repeal of Ordinance 14-314 - Remington Row Planned Unit DevelopmentOrdinanceRepeal of Ordinance 14-314 - Remington Row Planned Unit Development For the purpose of repealing Ordinance 14-314, which designated certain properties as a Business Planned Unit Development known as Remington Row; and providing for a special effective date.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
17-0151 0 Rezoning - 3310 Ridgewood AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 3310 Ridgewood Avenue For the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 3310 Ridgewood Avenue (Block 3193A, Lot 071), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the TOD-2 Zoning District to the I-2 Zoning District.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
17-0158 0 Rezoning - 1770 and 1780 Union AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 1770 and 1780 Union Avenue For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 1770 Union Avenue (Block 3575C, Lot 068) and 1780 Union Avenue (Block 3575C, Lot 068C), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the I-2 Zoning District to the I-MU Zoning District.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
17-0142 0 City Property - Grant of EasementsOrdinanceCity Property - Grant of Easements For the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to grant 3 perpetual easements for Supporting Slopes through the property of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, as shown on MTA drawing RW-01 (Contract No. 0856-1540) Maryland Transit Administration Retaining Wall No. CN22475RW1NW south of Cold Spring Lane, Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Property Plat; and providing for a special effective date.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
17-0092 0 Morgan State University - Approving Application for Designation as a RISE Zone - Granting Enhanced Local Property Tax CreditMayor and City Council Res.Morgan State University - Approving Application for Designation as a RISE Zone - Granting Enhanced Local Property Tax Credit For the purpose of approving the designation of the Morgan State University as a “qualified institution” under the State’s Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone (“RISE Zone”) Program; approving and joining in the application for designation of a RISE Zone at 1500 Havenwood, Baltimore, Maryland (identified as Ward 27, Section 080, Block 3969, Lots 001, 045,045A and 046) (the “Property”); granting an enhanced local property tax credit for the Property; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0105 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 2428 Druid Hill AvenueOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 2428 Druid Hill Avenue For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 2428 Druid Hill Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from certain lot area per dwelling unit, gross floor area, and off-street parking requirements.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0117 0 Food Service Facilities - Polystyrene Foam ProductsOrdinanceFood Service Facilities - Polystyrene Foam Products For the purpose of prohibiting food service facilities from using disposable food service ware made from polystyrene foam; defining certain terms; imposing certain penalties; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the use of polystyrene foam products for food service purposes.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0121 0 Rezoning - 300 Block of East 25 ½ StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 300 Block of East 25 ½ Street For the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as the 300 block of East 25 ½ Street (Block 3834, Lot 49 (300 East 25 ½ Street); Lot 49A; Lot 49B (320 East 25 ½ Street); Lot 49C; Lot 50; Lot 50A (342 East 25 ½ Street); Lot 51 (344 East 25 ½ Street); and Lot 52 (NES easement rear of 342 East 25 ½ Street)), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the I-MU Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0150 0 Zoning - Prohibiting Crude Oil TerminalsOrdinanceZoning - Prohibiting Crude Oil Terminals For the purpose of prohibiting new or expanded crude oil terminals throughout Baltimore City; defining a certain term; and generally relating to crude oil terminals.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0152 0 Food Service Facilities - Healthy Beverages for Children’s MealsOrdinanceFood Service Facilities - Healthy Beverages for Children’s Meals For the purpose of requiring food service facilities that offer beverages as part of a children’s meal to limit the beverage options being offered; defining “children’s meal”; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to healthy food options for children.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0157 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Banquet Hall - First Floor Area of 333 West Ostend StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Banquet Hall - First Floor Area of 333 West Ostend Street For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a banquet hall on the first floor area of the property known as 333 West Ostend Street (Block 0973, Lot 001), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0159 0 Sale of Property - 1001 North Smallwood StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 1001 North Smallwood Street For the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property known as 1001 North Smallwood Street (Block 0056A, Lot 017) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0160 0 Sale of Property - 2120 West Lafayette AvenueOrdinanceSale of Property - 2120 West Lafayette Avenue For the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property known as 2120 West Lafayette Avenue (Block 0069, Lot 001) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0161 0 Sale of Property - 2201 Mosher StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 2201 Mosher Street For the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property known as 2201 Mosher Street (Block 2344, Lot 022) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0162 0 Sale of Property - Block 6254D, Lot 021OrdinanceSale of Property - Block 6254D, Lot 021 For the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in a certain parcel of land known as Block 6254D, Lot 021 and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0170 0 City Officials - Residency RequirementsOrdinanceCity Officials - Residency Requirements For the purpose of establishing residency requirements for certain agency heads and at-will supervisory employees; providing a certain qualified, short-term exception; defining certain terms; providing for the prospective application of this Ordinance; and generally relating to residency requirements, as limited by State law, for City personnel.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0171 0 Five and Dime Historic DistrictOrdinanceFive and Dime Historic District For the purpose of designating the area located within certain boundaries as the Five and Dime Historic District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
17-0172 0 Howard Street Commercial Historic DistrictOrdinanceHoward Street Commercial Historic District For the purpose of designating the area located within certain boundaries as the Howard Street Commercial Historic District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available