Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/7/2015 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
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15-0545 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3-Family Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 704 North Gilmor StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3-Family Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 704 North Gilmor Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 3-family dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 704 North Gilmor Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from certain lot area size, off-street parking, and floor area ratio requirements.   Action details Not available
15-0557 0 Foreclosure Prevention - Partnerships with Nonprofits and Financial InstitutionsMayor and City Council Res.Foreclosure Prevention - Partnerships with Nonprofits and Financial Institutions FOR the purpose of supporting the effort to get delinquent mortgages into the hands of nonprofits for the purpose of saving homes from foreclosure and creating affordable housing; and committing the City of Baltimore to meet with financial entities with the goal of encouraging them to sell more delinquent mortgages to qualified non-profits that have the funding and infrastructure to purchase, service, and hold the mortgages, and a track record doing so.   Action details Not available
15-0558 0 Animal Fighting ParaphernaliaOrdinanceAnimal Fighting Paraphernalia FOR the purpose of prohibiting the possession, sale, transfer, or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to engage in or otherwise promote or facilitate an animal fight; defining certain terms; listing relevant factors in determining whether an object is an item of animal fighting paraphernalia; imposing certain penalties; and generally relating to the objects used or intended or designed for use in the training, preparation, conditioning, or breeding for, in conducting, or otherwise in furtherance of animal fights.   Action details Not available
15-0561 0 Approving the Submission of an Application to the State of Maryland for the Designation of a Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise ZoneMayor and City Council Res.Approving the Submission of an Application to the State of Maryland for the Designation of a Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone FOR the purpose of approving the designation of the University of Maryland at Baltimore 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 873 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland; and granting a real property tax credit for qualified properties in this RISE Zone.   Action details Not available
15-0597 0 Charter Amendment - Subdivision Regulation - Agency EndorsementsMayor and City Council Res.Charter Amendment - Subdivision Regulation - Agency Endorsements FOR the purpose of correcting an obsolete reference to the Department of General Services to reflect and conform with the transfer of certain powers and duties from that agency to the Department of Transportation, as mandated by Charter Resolution 14-016 (ratified Nov. 2, 2014); and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0598 0 City Streets - Closing - The Beds of Berlin Street, Ontario Avenue, West Hamburg Street, and 2 10-Foot AlleysOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - The Beds of Berlin Street, Ontario Avenue, West Hamburg Street, and 2 10-Foot Alleys FOR the purpose of condemning and closing the beds of Berlin Street, Ontario Avenue, West Hamburg Street, and 2 10-foot alleys lying between the Gwynns Falls, Wicomico Street, Little Market Street, and Berlin Street in Mount Winans, as shown on Plat 101-C-60A in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0599 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of 2 Dwelling Units to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - 35 South Fulton AvenueOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of 2 Dwelling Units to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - 35 South Fulton Avenue FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of 2 dwelling units to 3 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 35 South Fulton Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0600 0 Planned Unit Development - Amendment 2 - Greektown RedevelopmentOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Amendment 2 - Greektown Redevelopment FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Development Plan of the Greektown Redevelopment Planned Unit Development.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0601 0 Rezoning - 609-611 South Caroline StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 609-611 South Caroline Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 609-611 South Caroline Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the B-1-2 Zoning District to the M-3 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0602 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - 1500 Fleet Street and 515-531 South Caroline StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - 1500 Fleet Street and 515-531 South Caroline Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a parking, open off-street area on the properties known as 1500 Fleet Street and 515-531 South Caroline Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0278R 0 Informational Hearing - Changes to Food Supplement Program Benefits ScheduleCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Changes to Food Supplement Program Benefits Schedule FOR the purpose of requesting that representatives from the Health Department and the State Department of Human Resources appear before the City Council to discuss the change in the SNAP benefit distribution schedule, the short and long term pluses and minuses of this shift, and what resources are available to assist SNAP recipients who may experience difficulties in feeding their families while the benefit schedule is adjusted.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0279R 0 Task Force on Improving Baltimore City's Inclusionary Housing ProgramCity Council ResolutionTask Force on Improving Baltimore City's Inclusionary Housing Program FOR the purpose of calling for the creation of a task force to propose revisions to Baltimore City's Inclusionary Housing Program which will increase the supply, distribution, and quality of affordable housing across the City, so that we can better meet the needs and demands of current and future residents.Adopted  Action details Not available
EA15-0303 0 Dana Petersen MooreExecutive NominationDana Petersen Moore Member - Planning Commission - 14th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
15-0467 0 Departments of Public Works, Transportation, and General Services - Conforming Code References to Charter AllocationsOrdinanceDepartments of Public Works, Transportation, and General Services - Conforming Code References to Charter Allocations FOR the purpose of correcting agency references rendered obsolete by Charter amendments that have reallocated various powers and duties among these agencies; repealing certain obsolete or obsolescent provisions related to these and other units of City government; correcting, clarifying, and conforming the language of related provisions; and generally relating to the administration and regulation of public works, surveys, public and private streets, highways, rights-of-way, transit and traffic, and general services.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0590 0 Demolition, etc., of City StructuresOrdinanceDemolition, etc., of City Structures FOR the purpose of prohibiting the demolition or reconstruction of certain City-owned structures unless expressly authorized by an ordinance of the Mayor and City Council; defining certain terms; and requiring that, on introduction of a proposed authorizing ordinance, the bill be referred to certain agencies for their reports and recommendations.Re-referred to Committee  Action details Not available
15-0591 0 Solid Waste Management Plan for 2013-2023 - AmendmentsMayor and City Council Res.Solid Waste Management Plan for 2013-2023 - Amendments FOR the purpose of amending the City's Solid Waste Management Plan for 2013-2023 to include certain supplemental information required by the State; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Solid Waste Management Plan for Baltimore City.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0274R 0 Investigative Hearing - Public Housing Residents - Sexual Abuse AllegationsCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Public Housing Residents - Sexual Abuse Allegations FOR the purpose of calling on the Housing Commissioner, and other Housing Authority of Baltimore City officials, to appear before the City Council to address the reprehensible allegations of sexual abuse of public housing residents at the hands of HABC employees, and to explain Housing's response, or lack thereof, to these allegations once they were made aware of them.Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0299 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 1-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 2642 McElderry StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 1-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 2642 McElderry Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a 1-family dwelling unit to a 2-family dwelling unit in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 2642 McElderry Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from certain lot size, rear yard setback, and off-street parking requirements.3rd Reader, to be held one meeting  Action details Not available
15-0565 0 Personal Property Tax Credits - Food Desert Incentive AreasOrdinancePersonal Property Tax Credits - Food Desert Incentive Areas FOR the purpose of establishing a tax credit against the personal property tax imposed on qualified supermarkets in Food Desert Incentive Areas; imposing certain limitations, conditions, and qualifications for credit eligibility; providing for the amount, duration, and administration of the credit; defining certain terms; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to a personal property tax credit for certain supermarkets.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0579 0 Fire and Police Employees- Retirement System - Regular InterestOrdinanceFire and Police Employees- Retirement System - Regular Interest FOR the purpose of modifying the definition of "regular interest" for valuation purposes; and providing for a special effective date.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0586 0 University of Maryland Baltimore BioPark Development DistrictOrdinanceUniversity of Maryland Baltimore BioPark Development District FOR the purpose of designating a "development district" to be known as the "University of Maryland Baltimore BioPark Development District"; providing for and determining various matters in connection with the establishment of the development district; creating a special, tax increment fund for the development district; allocating certain property taxes to that fund; making certain findings and determinations; providing for a special effective date; and generally providing for matters relating to the designation and operation of the development district and the establishment and use of the special, tax increment fund to provide for the payment by or reimbursement to the City for debt service which the City is obligated to pay or has paid (whether such obligation is general or limited) on any special obligation bonds or notes issued by the City in connection with the development district, the replenishment of any reserve fund, and the payment of certain expenses and administrative costs related to the operation of the devel3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0588 0 University of Maryland Baltimore BioPark Special Taxing DistrictOrdinanceUniversity of Maryland Baltimore BioPark Special Taxing District FOR the purpose of designating a "special taxing district" to be known as the "University of Maryland Baltimore BioPark Special Taxing District"; providing for and determining various matters in connection with the establishment of the special taxing district; creating a special fund for the special taxing district; providing for the levy of a special tax on all taxable real and personal property located in the special taxing district; authorizing the pledge of the special tax revenues to the payment by or reimbursement to the City for debt service on any special obligation bonds or notes issued by the City in connection with the special taxing district, the replenishment of any reserve fund; providing for a special effective date; and generally providing for matters relating to the designation and operation of the special taxing district, the establishment and use of the special fund, and the payment of certain expenses and administrative costs related to the operation of the special taxing district.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0564 0 Waterfront Management District - Extension of DistrictOrdinanceWaterfront Management District - Extension of District FOR the purpose of extending the Waterfront Management District to encompass certain adjoining blocks; modifying the criteria for local businesses, organizations, and residents to be represented on the Board of Directors of the Waterfront Management Authority; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related language; making this ordinance subject to certain contingencies; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Waterfront Management District and Authority.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0549 0 Release of Right-of-Way - a 20-Foot Wide Right-of-Way through the Former Bed of Tyson StreetOrdinanceRelease of Right-of-Way - a 20-Foot Wide Right-of-Way through the Former Bed of Tyson Street FOR the purpose of authorizing the release and surrender by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore of all its interests in and to the 20-foot wide right-of-way heretofore granted the City of Baltimore through the former bed of Tyson Street, extending from West Franklin Street northerly 380 feet, more or less, to West Centre Street, in the vicinity of North Howard Street and Park Avenue, the location and course of the 20-foot wide right-of-way to be released being shown on a plat numbered RW 20-36387 in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
15-0563 0 Sale of Property - a Portion of the Former Bed of Cardiff AvenueOrdinanceSale of Property - a Portion of the Former Bed of Cardiff 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 a certain parcel of land located in Block 6840 adjacent to Lot 1/22 that is part of the former bed of Cardiff Avenue and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0592 0 Sale of Property - NES Pennsylvania Avenue 140'4" N.W. of West Franklin Street (Block 546, Lot 004A)OrdinanceSale of Property - NES Pennsylvania Avenue 140'4" N.W. of West Franklin Street (Block 546, Lot 004A) 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 NES Pennsylvania Avenue 140'4" N.W. of West Franklin Street (Block 546, Lot 004A) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Withdrawn  Action details Not available