Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/18/2013 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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12-0136 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - 3012 Clifton AvenueOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - 3012 Clifton Avenue FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a parking, open off-street area on the property known as 3012 Clifton Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.   Action details Not available
12-0143 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Nonprofit Home for Homeless Women and Children - 1114 North Mount StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Nonprofit Home for Homeless Women and Children - 1114 North Mount Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a nonprofit home for homeless women and children on the property known as 1114 North Mount Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.   Action details Not available
12-0161 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Second-hand Store - 566 Oldtown MallOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Second-hand Store - 566 Oldtown Mall FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a second-hand store on the property known as 566 Oldtown Mall, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.   Action details Not available
13-0183 0 City Streets - Closing - Maine Avenue and a 10-Foot AlleyOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Maine Avenue and a 10-Foot Alley FOR the purpose of condemning and closing (1) Maine Avenue, extending from Hillsdale Road northwesterly 236.0 feet, more or less, to Gwynn Oak Avenue and (2) a 10-foot alley laid out in the rear of the properties known as 4600 through 4612 Maine Avenue, and extending from Hillsdale Road northwesterly 195.7 feet, more or less, to Gwynn Oak Avenue, as shown on Plat 106-B-32A in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
13-0184 0 Acquisition of Property - 4629 Liberty Heights AvenueOrdinanceAcquisition of Property - 4629 Liberty Heights Avenue FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to acquire, by purchase or condemnation, the fee simple or other interests in certain property known as 4629 Liberty Heights Avenue (Ward 28, Section 3, Block 8297, Lot 1), and needed for extinguishment of a restrictive covenant; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
13-0194 0 Ticket Agencies - Temporary ModificationsOrdinanceTicket Agencies - Temporary Modifications FOR the purpose of temporarily modifying certain provisions relating to service charges on the sale of tickets for admission to certain events; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; providing for a special effective date; providing for the automatic termination of this Ordinance on a date certain; and generally relating to ticket agencies and ticket sales.   Action details Not available
EA13-0117 0 Marcella CopesExecutive NominationMarcella Copes Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement Education - 4th DistrictWithdrawn by Request of the Mayor  Action details Not available
EA13-0125 0 Ernest W. Burkeen, Jr.Executive NominationErnest W. Burkeen, Jr. Director - Department of Recreation and Parks - 11th DistrictWithdrawn by Request of the Mayor  Action details Not available
EA13-0131 0 Ernest W. Burkeen, Jr.Executive NominationErnest W. Burkeen, Jr. Director - Department of Recreation and Parks - 11th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0132 0 Marcella CopesExecutive NominationMarcella Copes Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement EducationAssigned  Action details Not available
13-0207 0 Rezoning - 900-920 East Fort Avenue and 1421 Lawrence StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 900-920 East Fort Avenue and 1421 Lawrence Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 900-920 East Fort Avenue and 1421 Lawrence Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-3 Zoning District to the B-2-4 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0208 0 Rezoning - 2600 North Howard StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 2600 North Howard Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 2600 North Howard Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-1-2 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0102R 0 In Support of a United IrelandCity Council ResolutionIn Support of a United Ireland FOR the purpose of supporting Irish reunification and urging both the Maryland General Assembly and the Maryland Congressional delegation to support all peaceful actions that support the final reunification of the Island of Ireland by all electoral and diplomatic means necessary. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
13-0102R 0 In Support of a United IrelandCity Council ResolutionIn Support of a United Ireland FOR the purpose of supporting Irish reunification and urging both the Maryland General Assembly and the Maryland Congressional delegation to support all peaceful actions that support the final reunification of the Island of Ireland by all electoral and diplomatic means necessary. Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0103R 0 Earth Hour - March 23, 2013City Council ResolutionEarth Hour - March 23, 2013 FOR the purpose of inviting all Baltimoreans to join with City government and millions of individuals and institutions worldwide in observing Earth Hour by turning off non-essential lighting from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on Saturday, March 23, 2013, and urging all of us to use Earth Hour as an opportunity to commit to take action for the planet beyond the hour. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
13-0103R 0 Earth Hour - March 23, 2013City Council ResolutionEarth Hour - March 23, 2013 FOR the purpose of inviting all Baltimoreans to join with City government and millions of individuals and institutions worldwide in observing Earth Hour by turning off non-essential lighting from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on Saturday, March 23, 2013, and urging all of us to use Earth Hour as an opportunity to commit to take action for the planet beyond the hour. Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0104R 0 National Youth Violence Prevention Week - March 18-22, 2013City Council ResolutionNational Youth Violence Prevention Week - March 18-22, 2013 FOR the purpose of recognizing March 18-22, 2013 as National Youth Violence Prevention Week and urging all Baltimoreans to use this week as an opportunity to reflect on how we can each take a stand for our children by helping to deliver the message that violence is never acceptable. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
13-0104R 0 National Youth Violence Prevention Week - March 18-22, 2013City Council ResolutionNational Youth Violence Prevention Week - March 18-22, 2013 FOR the purpose of recognizing March 18-22, 2013 as National Youth Violence Prevention Week and urging all Baltimoreans to use this week as an opportunity to reflect on how we can each take a stand for our children by helping to deliver the message that violence is never acceptable. Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0105R 0 Transitioning Retirement Systems for City EmployeesCity Council ResolutionTransitioning Retirement Systems for City Employees FOR the purpose of calling on the Baltimore City Retirement System Board to work with the City Council to prepare a bill that would transition the Baltimore City Employees’ Retirement Systems away from the defined benefit, pension style system that is currently in place, and towards a modern and sustainable approach to retirement planning for future employees. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
13-0105R 0 Transitioning Retirement Systems for City EmployeesCity Council ResolutionTransitioning Retirement Systems for City Employees FOR the purpose of calling on the Baltimore City Retirement System Board to work with the City Council to prepare a bill that would transition the Baltimore City Employees’ Retirement Systems away from the defined benefit, pension style system that is currently in place, and towards a modern and sustainable approach to retirement planning for future employees. Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0106R 0 Informational Hearing - Tracking Processes for 311 Complaints Informational Hearing - Tracking Processes for 311 Complaints Informational Hearing - Tracking Processes for 311 ComplaintsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Tracking Processes for 311 Complaints FOR the purpose of calling on representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Information Technology, and its Unified Call Center Services Division, to appear before the City Council to discuss the tracking process for 311 service requests, the effectiveness of 311 in satisfactorily resolving complaints, and how best to communicate information about 311 complaints to the general public.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0107R 0 Supporting the Nomination of the Hon. James D. Healy to the National Freight Advisory CommitteeCity Council ResolutionSupporting the Nomination of the Hon. James D. Healy to the National Freight Advisory Committee FOR the purpose of requesting that the Secretary of Transportation appoint the Honorable James D. Healy, County Commissioner, as a member of the NFAC Committee, to represent the views and interests of local governments in America. Introduced  Action details Not available
13-0107R 0 Supporting the Nomination of the Hon. James D. Healy to the National Freight Advisory CommitteeCity Council ResolutionSupporting the Nomination of the Hon. James D. Healy to the National Freight Advisory Committee FOR the purpose of requesting that the Secretary of Transportation appoint the Honorable James D. Healy, County Commissioner, as a member of the NFAC Committee, to represent the views and interests of local governments in America. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
13-0107R 0 Supporting the Nomination of the Hon. James D. Healy to the National Freight Advisory CommitteeCity Council ResolutionSupporting the Nomination of the Hon. James D. Healy to the National Freight Advisory Committee FOR the purpose of requesting that the Secretary of Transportation appoint the Honorable James D. Healy, County Commissioner, as a member of the NFAC Committee, to represent the views and interests of local governments in America. Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0199 0 Supplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - $69,617 Supplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor's Office of Employment Development - $69,617OrdinanceSupplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - $69,617 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $69,617 to the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - Service 797 (Career Center Services), to provide funding for job readiness, remedial education, and occupational outcomes for target populations within the East Baltimore Development Pipeline; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0200 0 Supplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - $128,889OrdinanceSupplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - $128,889 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $128,889 to the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - Service 793 (Employment Enhancement Services for Baltimore City Residents), to provide funding for workforce services that enhance readiness and employment outcomes in Baltimore’s low income communities; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0201 0 Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $32,400OrdinanceSupplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $32,400 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $32,400 to the Police Department - Service 623 (Crime Investigation), to provide funding for sex offender registry and compliance services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0202 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice - $938,773OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice - $938,773 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $938,773 to the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice - Service 758 (Coordination of Public Safety Strategy), to provide funding for community safety initiatives and revitalization efforts in the McElderry Park neighborhood; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0203 0 Supplementary Federal and State Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - $177,792OrdinanceSupplementary Federal and State Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - $177,792 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal and State Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $177,792 to the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - Service 799 (Operation Safe Kids), to provide funding for a contract between the Baltimore City Health Department and the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, the contract involving the hiring of (1) a Career Navigator who will provide employment services to youth enrolled in Operation Safe Kids and (2) a program monitor who will oversee the internship program for 50 operation safe kids participants; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0204 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - $1,462,226OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - $1,462,226 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,462,226 to the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - Service 797 (Workforce Services for Out of School Youth - Youth Opportunity), to provide funding for juvenile offenders, ages 18 to 24, with a menu of services such as community service learning opportunities, educational interventions, career development, and post-program support and follow-up; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0100R 0 In Support of State Action - Reduction of Lead Risk in HousingCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Action - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing FOR the purpose of supporting adoption of House Bill 1067, or similar legislation, to align Maryland lead poisoning prevention policies with CDC recommendations, and urging the Health Department and the Department of Housing and Community Development to improve their coordination in order to maximize the effectiveness of both current lead poisoning prevention efforts and the improvement of efforts that passage of House Bill 1067 would allow.Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0097R 0 Revisiting the Journey Home - Revisions to Baltimore City’s 10-Year Plan to End HomelessnessCity Council ResolutionRevisiting the Journey Home - Revisions to Baltimore City's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness FOR the purpose of calling on the City and external agencies concerned with homelessness in Baltimore to appear before the City Council to discuss the status of and proposals for any revisions to Baltimore City's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0095R 0 Hyatt Regency Baltimore Labor Peace AgreementCity Council ResolutionHyatt Regency Baltimore Labor Peace Agreement FOR the purpose of calling upon the Hyatt Regency Baltimore to abide by the terms of its agreements with the City, including the direct hiring and employment of all employees, and for the City of Baltimore to encourage the Hyatt Regency Baltimore to enter into a Labor Peace Agreement which protects the City against lost revenues due to boycotts and other labor disputes, and for the City to furthermore decline to enter into, or amend, any agreements with the Hyatt Regency Baltimore until the City is protected against losses by the operator’s signed participation in a Labor Peace Agreement.Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0176 0 Tax Credits - High-Performance Market-Rate Rental HousingOrdinanceTax Credits - High-Performance Market-Rate Rental Housing FOR the purpose of providing a property tax credit for certain newly constructed or converted high-performance market-rate rental housing projects; imposing certain limitations, conditions, and qualifications; providing for the administration of the credit; defining certain terms; setting a date for termination of the program; and generally relating to property tax credits.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
12-0156 0 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer - M-R: Miscellaneous General Expenses (Program 122) to Fire Department (Program 602) - $300,000OrdinanceGeneral Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer - M-R: Miscellaneous General Expenses (Program 122) to Fire Department (Program 602) - $300,000 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $300,000 from the M-R: Miscellaneous General Expenses (Program 122 - Miscellaneous General Expenses) to the Fire Department (Program 602 - Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue); and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
12-0157 0 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Fire Department - $1,100,000 OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Fire Department - $1,100,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,100,000 to the Fire Department - Program 602 (Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
12-0171 0 Environmental and Civil Citations - Burglar Alarm RegistrationOrdinanceEnvironmental and Civil Citations - Burglar Alarm Registration FOR the purpose of setting the amount of the fine collectable through environmental and civil citations for failure to pay a false alarm fee; clarifying, correcting, and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to environmental and civil citations for burglar alarm violations.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
13-0190 0 Wastewater from Hydraulic FracturingOrdinanceWastewater from Hydraulic Fracturing FOR the purpose of prohibiting the storage, treatment, discharge, or disposal of backflow or other wastewater resulting from hydrauling fracturing; defining certain terms; and imposing certain penalties.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available