Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 9/14/2009 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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09-0287 0 Metropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 160 OrdinanceMetropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 160 FOR the purpose of consenting to and approving a petition to extend the Metropolitan District of Baltimore County to a certain tract of land; and providing for a special effective date.    Action details Not available
09-0312 0 City Property - Naming the Pavilion in Clifton Park to be the Councilwoman Rita R. Church Pavilion and Recreation Center OrdinanceCity Property - Naming the Pavilion in Clifton Park to be the Councilwoman Rita R. Church Pavilion and Recreation Center FOR the purpose of naming the pavilion in Clifton Park, located on the southwest side of Saint Lo Drive between Harford Road and Sinclair Lane in Block 4199, Lot 001, more definitely described as 900 feet, more or less, southeast from the intersection of Saint Lo Drive and Harford Road, to be the Councilwoman Rita R. Church Pavilion and Recreation Center.   Action details Not available
09-0313 0 Urban Renewal - Uplands - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Uplands - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Uplands to revise the Land Use Plan for residential uses permitted under a certain zoning district; clarifying certain references and language; amending Appendix B to provide that where there may be a conflict between the provisions of the Renewal Plan and the provisions of any Planned Unit Development in the Renewal Area, the provisions of the Renewal Plan control; modifying certain design guidelines of Appendix B; and replacing certain Exhibits; 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.    Action details Not available
09-0317 0 Urban Renewal - Greenmount West - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Greenmount West - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Greenmount West to amend certain exhibits to reflect the change of zoning, upon approval by separate ordinance, for the property known as 1500 Greenmount Avenue; 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.    Action details Not available
09-0342 0 Speed Monitoring Systems - EstablishmentOrdinanceSpeed Monitoring Systems - Establishment FOR the purpose of authorizing the certain speed monitoring systems, in certain areas, and subject to certain standards, procedures, requirements, and limitations; authorizing certain civil penalties for violations; defining certain terms; requiring certain rules and regulations; mandating a certain period during which violations may be enforced only by the issuance of warnings; and providing for a special effective date.   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.   Action details Not available
09-0390 0 The Baltimore Grand PrixMayor and City Council Res.The Baltimore Grand Prix FOR the purpose of expressing support for the efforts of Baltimore Racing Development, LLC, to develop and conduct the Baltimore Grand Prix; designating Baltimore Racing Development, LLC, as the sole entity authorized to develop and conduct the Baltimore Grand Prix; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
09-0391 0 In Support of Federal Legislation - Comprehensive Health ReformMayor and City Council Res.In Support of Federal Legislation - Comprehensive Health Reform FOR the purpose of joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) in urging the Honorable Members of the 111th Congress of the United States to enact comprehensive health reform legislation before the close of the 1st session; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
09-0295 0 Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System - BenefitsOrdinanceFire and Police Employees' Retirement System - Benefits FOR the purpose of amending provisions of the Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System law pertaining to the Deferred Retirement Option Plan ("DROP") benefits; clarifying, correcting, and conforming certain technical provisions of the existing DROP benefits law; discontinuing the current DROP benefit structure for all System members not yet eligible for DROP participation and establishing a new DROP 2 benefit structure for System members; providing for certain tests to be conducted to determine the savings to the City of enacting the DROP 2 benefit; giving the City the option to modify or terminate the DROP 2 benefit under certain conditions; clarifying, correcting, and conforming certain provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System of the City of Baltimore.   Action details Not available
EA09-0180 0 Earl H. MatthewsExecutive NominationEarl H. Matthews Member - Mayor's Commission on Disabilities - 6th DistrictAssigned  Roll call Not available
EA09-0181 0 Keith HoltExecutive NominationKeith Holt Member - Youth Commission - 3rd DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA09-0182 0 Stephanie WardExecutive NominationStephanie Ward Member - Youth Commission - 5th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
09-0392 0 Sale of Property - 1630 Aliceanna StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 1630 Aliceanna 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 1630 Aliceanna Street (Ward 02, Section 05, Block 1810, Lot 019) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0393 0 Zoning - Health-Care Facilities - Conditional Use Nonprofit Home for the Rehabilitation of Non-bedridden Alcoholics - 2525 Maryland AvenueOrdinanceZoning - Health-Care Facilities - Conditional Use Nonprofit Home for the Rehabilitation of Non-bedridden Alcoholics - 2525 Maryland Avenue FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a nonprofit home for the rehabilitation of non-bedridden alcoholics on the property known as 2525 Maryland Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0394 0 Rezoning - Block 4916D, Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17OrdinanceRezoning - Block 4916D, Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as Block 4916D, Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-5 Zoning District to the R-5-P Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0395 0 Zoning - Nonconforming Use - Discontinuance or AbandonmentOrdinanceZoning - Nonconforming Use - Discontinuance or Abandonment FOR the purpose of repealing certain exceptions to the general rules applicable to the discontinuance or abandonment of Class III nonconforming uses; extending the periods for reestablishing a Class III nonconforming use in certain Residential Districts; and generally relating to the reestablishment of Class III nonconforming uses.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0396 0 Street Vendors - License Renewal - Dormant LicenseOrdinanceStreet Vendors - License Renewal - Dormant License FOR the purpose of providing a process for the annual renewal of street vendor licenses; providing for the non-renewal of certain licenses that have gone unused for a certain percentage of the time authorized; and generally relating to the licensing and regulation of street vendors.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0397 0 Charter Amendment - Amending or Supplementing Ordinance of EstimatesMayor and City Council Res.Charter Amendment - Amending or Supplementing Ordinance of Estimates FOR the purpose of authorizing the Board of Estimates, with the consent of the City Council, to submit an amendment or supplement to a pending Ordinances of Estimates for certain purposes; clarifying the authority of the City Council to set the annual levy of full rate property taxes at a rate that exceeds the rate stated by the Board of Estimates; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0146R 0 Investigative Hearing - Baltimore City Auxiliary Police UnitCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Baltimore City Auxiliary Police Unit FOR the purpose of requesting the Baltimore Police Commissioner and the Coordinator of the Auxiliary Police Unit to report to the City Council on the historic and current use of Auxiliary Police in Baltimore City, requirements for service, training program components, and any plans for expansion in size and deployment of the Unit.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0147R 0 In Remembrance of the Honorable Kenneth N. Harris, Sr. - July 17, 1963 - September 20, 2008City Council ResolutionIn Remembrance of the Honorable Kenneth N. Harris, Sr. - July 17, 1963 - September 20, 2008 FOR the purpose of honoring the life of Councilman Kenneth N. Harris, expressing appreciation for the many contributions he made to Baltimore City and its citizenry, acknowledging the senseless circumstances of his passing, and rededicating to the continuation of his mission to ensure quality education, safe communities, and equal justice, and to make Baltimore City a better place to live.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
09-0147R 0 In Remembrance of the Honorable Kenneth N. Harris, Sr. - July 17, 1963 - September 20, 2008City Council ResolutionIn Remembrance of the Honorable Kenneth N. Harris, Sr. - July 17, 1963 - September 20, 2008 FOR the purpose of honoring the life of Councilman Kenneth N. Harris, expressing appreciation for the many contributions he made to Baltimore City and its citizenry, acknowledging the senseless circumstances of his passing, and rededicating to the continuation of his mission to ensure quality education, safe communities, and equal justice, and to make Baltimore City a better place to live.Adopted  Action details Not available
09-0148R 0 Investigative Hearing - One Card - Youth Identification Card and Access Card to City ServicesCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - One Card - Youth Identification Card and Access Card to City Services FOR the purpose of exploring the efficacy of instituting a single identification card system to make accessing services easier and more convenient for Baltimore City residents; examining the mechanism of the D.C. One Card system; and estimating the cost of implementing a similar system in Baltimore City.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0149R 0 Honoring Baltimore City’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Celebration of 2009 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities WeekCity Council ResolutionHonoring Baltimore City’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Celebration of 2009 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week FOR the purpose of joining the President, the United States Congress, and the U.S. Department of Education in acknowledging the significant contributions that Historically Black Colleges and Universities have made to the nation and expressing appreciation and pride in the contributions that Baltimore City’s Coppin State University and Morgan State University have made to our children, our City, our State, and our nation.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
09-0149R 0 Honoring Baltimore City’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Celebration of 2009 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities WeekCity Council ResolutionHonoring Baltimore City’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Celebration of 2009 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week FOR the purpose of joining the President, the United States Congress, and the U.S. Department of Education in acknowledging the significant contributions that Historically Black Colleges and Universities have made to the nation and expressing appreciation and pride in the contributions that Baltimore City’s Coppin State University and Morgan State University have made to our children, our City, our State, and our nation.Adopted  Action details Not available
EA09-0178 0 Khalil A. ZaiedExecutive NominationKhalil A. Zaied Director - Department of General Services - 1st DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA09-0179 0 David A. GreenbergExecutive NominationDavid A. Greenberg Member - Mayor's Commission on DisabilitiesConfirmed  Action details Not available
09-0374 0 Supplementary Revenue Bond Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation $17,000,000OrdinanceSupplementary Revenue Bond Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation $17,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Revenue Bond Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $17,000,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9965-580-068), to provide funding for the construction of the Front Street Garage; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0375 0 Supplementary Revenue Bond Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $17,000,000OrdinanceSupplementary Revenue Bond Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $17,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Revenue Bond Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $17,000,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9965-580-069), to provide funding for the purchase of the McHenry Row garages; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0376 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $1,590,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $1,590,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $1,590,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-904663-9508), to provide funding for the purchase of a ferry boat and to make pier improvements at Key Highway; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0279 0 Rezoning - Certain Properties in the Reisterstown Plaza Transit Station Urban Renewal AreaOrdinanceRezoning - Certain Properties in the Reisterstown Plaza Transit Station Urban Renewal Area FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties or portions of them in the Reisterstown Plaza Transit Station Urban Renewal area: as outlined in blue on the accompanying plats, from the B-3-1 Zoning District to the B-2-1 Zoning District; as outlined in green on the accompanying plats, from the R-6 Zoning District to the O-R-2 Zoning District; as outlined in pink on the accompanying plats from the M-1-1 Zoning District to the O-R-2 Zoning District; as outlined in yellow on the accompanying plats from the R-6 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District; and as outlined in purple on the accompanying plats from the M-1-1 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District.Advanced to 3rd Reader, to be held one meeting  Action details Not available
09-0332 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Housing for the Elderly - 3020-3026 Garrison Boulevard and 3801 and 3803 Bonner RoadOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Housing for the Elderly - 3020-3026 Garrison Boulevard and 3801 and 3803 Bonner Road FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of housing for the elderly on the properties known as 3020-3026 Garrison Boulevard and 3801 and 3803 Bonner Road, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
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.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0278 0 Urban Renewal - Reisterstown Plaza Transit Station - Renewal Area Designation and Renewal PlanOrdinanceUrban Renewal - Reisterstown Plaza Transit Station - Renewal Area Designation and Renewal Plan FOR the purpose of repealing the existing Reisterstown Plaza Urban Renewal Plan and replacing it by designating as a "Renewal Area" an area situated in Baltimore City, Maryland known as Reisterstown Plaza Transit Station, bounded generally by Northern Parkway on the south and east, Reisterstown Road on the north, and the western Baltimore City boundary line on the west; approving a Renewal Plan for Reisterstown Plaza Transit Station; establishing the objectives of the Plan; establishing permitted land uses in the Renewal Area; providing that where there may be a conflict between the provisions of the Renewal Plan and the provisions of any Planned Unit Development, the provisions of the Planned Unit Development control; providing for review of all plans for new construction, exterior rehabilitation, change in use, or demolition of any property; providing that the provisions of the Zoning Code apply to the properties in the Project Area; providing for the term of the Plan; approving an AppAdvanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
08-0191 0 Sale of Property - Former Bed of Brexton StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - Former Bed of Brexton 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 a certain parcel of land known as the former bed of Brexton Street and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
08-0194 0 Parking for Disabled Persons and Helpers - Temporary DisabilitiesOrdinanceParking for Disabled Persons and Helpers - Temporary Disabilities FOR the purpose of authorizing, under certain circumstances, reserved parking for persons with temporary disabilities and their helpers; correcting, conforming, and clarifying related language; and generally relating to reserved parking for disabled persons and their helpers.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0281 0 Sale of Property - Certain Streets or Portions of Them Lying Within the Middle East Urban Renewal ProjectOrdinanceSale of Property - Certain Streets or Portions of Them Lying Within the Middle East Urban Renewal Project 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 parcels of land known as the former beds of certain streets or portions of them lying within the Middle East Urban Renewal Project, bounded by Ashland Avenue, McDonogh Street, Chase Street, and Washington Street, and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0283 0 Sale of Property - the Former Bed of Hawkins Point RoadOrdinanceSale of Property - the Former Bed of Hawkins Point Road 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 the former bed of 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 and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0314 0 Rezoning - Certain Properties in the Uplands Renewal AreaOrdinanceRezoning - Certain Properties in the Uplands Renewal Area FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in the Uplands Renewal Area, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-6 Zoning District to the R-5 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0315 0 Planned Unit Development - Designation - UplandsOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Designation - Uplands FOR the purpose of approving the application of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and Uplands Visionaries, LLC, which are either the owner, potential owner, developer and/or awardee of development rights for the properties listed on Exhibit 1, attached to and made part of this Ordinance, together with certain adjoining roads, highways, alleys, and rights-of-way (collectively, the "Property"), to have the Property designated a Residential Planned Unit Development; and approving the Development Plan submitted by the applicant.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0318 0 Rezoning - 1500 Greenmount AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 1500 Greenmount Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1500 Greenmount Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the O-R-3-P Zoning District to the O-R-3 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0343 0 Corrective Bill 2009OrdinanceCorrective Bill 2009 FOR the purpose of correcting certain technical errors and omissions in the City Code; repealing certain obsolete or otherwise unnecessary provisions; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
09-0369 0 Carbon Monoxide Alarms - InstallationOrdinanceCarbon Monoxide Alarms - Installation FOR the purpose of authorizing the installation of carbon monoxide alarms by attachment to a ceiling, in accordance with certain standards; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available