Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/16/2011 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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10-0487 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Pawnshop - 533/535 Oldtown MallOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Pawnshop - 533/535 Oldtown Mall FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of pawnshop on the property known as 533/535 Oldtown Mall, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.   Action details Not available
10-0493 0 Rezoning - Certain Properties in the Westport AreaOrdinanceRezoning - Certain Properties in the Westport Area FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in the Westport Area: as outlined in light blue on the accompanying plats, from the R-7 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District; as outlined in purple on the accompanying plats, from the R-7 Zoning District to the B-1-2 Zoning District; as outlined in brown on the accompanying plats, from the M-1-1 Zoning District to the R-7 Zoning District; as outlined in dark green on the accompanying plats from the M-1-1 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District; as outlined in red on the accompanying plats, from the M-2-1 Zoning District to the R-7 Zoning District; and as outlined in light green on the accompanying plats from the M-2-1 Zoning District to the R-9 Zoning District.   Action details Not available
10-0494 0 Urban Renewal - Annapolis Road - Renewal Area Designation and Renewal PlanOrdinanceUrban Renewal - Annapolis Road - Renewal Area Designation and Renewal Plan FOR the purpose of designating as a "Renewal Area" an area situated in Baltimore City, Maryland known as Annapolis Road, bounded generally by Indiana Avenue on the south, the alley in the rear of Sidney Avenue on the east, the Light Rail tracks on the north, and Tacoma Street/295 ROW on the west; approving a Renewal Plan for Annapolis Road; establishing the objectives of the Plan; establishing permitted land uses in the Renewal Area; providing that the provisions of the Zoning Code of Baltimore City apply to those properties in the Project Area; establishing rehabilitation and new construction standards; providing for a period of compliance with the rehabilitation and new construction standards; providing for review of all plans for new construction, exterior rehabilitation, or demolition of any property; providing for certain provisions necessary to meet the requirements of State and local laws; providing for the term of the Plan; establishing procedures for changes to the Plan; waiving certain content and   Action details Not available
11-0659 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $134,366OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $134,366 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation in the amount of $134,366 to the Department of General Services - Program #9916, to provide funding to begin the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (EVIP); and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
11-0660 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $177,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $177,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation in the amount of $177,000 to the Department of General Services - Program #9916, to provide funding to support energy efficiency and conservation programs serving low-to-moderate income residents; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
11-0661 0 Supplementary Federal Appropriation - Department of General Services - $100,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Appropriation - Department of General Services - $100,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Appropriation in the amount of $100,000 to the Department of General Services - Program #9916, to provide funding to install solar energy systems on selected City buildings; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
11-0662 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $50,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $50,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation in the amount of $50,000 to the Department of General Services – Program #9916, to provide funding to install solar energy systems on selected City buildings; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
11-0663 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $100,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $100,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation in the amount of $100,000 to the Department of General Services - Program #9916, to provide funding to support energy efficiency and conservation programs serving low-to-moderate income residents; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
EA11-0271 0 Christopher R. PattersonExecutive NominationChristopher R. Patterson Member - BMore Streets for People Advisory Board - 14th DistrictWithdrawn by Request of the Mayor  Action details Not available
EA11-0274 0 The Honorable Nicholas D'AdamoExecutive NominationThe Honorable Nicholas D'Adamo Member - Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - 2nd DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA11-0275 0 Carolyn MyersExecutive NominationCarolyn Myers Member - Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - 9th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA11-0276 0 Carmen ShorterExecutive NominationCarmen Shorter Member - Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - 12th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA11-0277 0 Melissa KrafchikExecutive NominationMelissa Krafchik Member - BMore Streets for People Advisory Board - 7th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA11-0278 0 Christopher PattersonExecutive NominationChristopher Patterson Member - BMore Streets for People Advisory Board - 14th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
11-0701 0 Public Ethics Law - Compliance with State RequirementsOrdinancePublic Ethics Law - Compliance with State Requirements FOR the purpose of modifying provisions of the Ethics Code to comply with new requirements of State law; redefining certain terms; prohibiting certain interests; imposing certain post-employment restrictions; requiring officials to file disclosures of certain proposed actions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to ethics in the public sector.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0702 0 City Streets - Closing - Air Rights over Orleans Street, 189.30 Feet West of Wolfe Street City Streets - Closing - Air Rights over Orleans Street, 189.30 Feet West of Wolfe StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Air Rights over Orleans Street, 189.30 Feet West of Wolfe Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing air rights over Orleans Street, 189.30 feet west of Wolfe Street, as shown on Plat 346-A-52C in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0703 0 Sale of Property - Air Rights over Orleans Street, 189.30 Feet West of Wolfe StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - Air Rights over Orleans Street, 189.30 Feet West of Wolfe 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 parcels of land known as the air rights over Orleans Street, 189.30 feet west of Wolfe Street and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0288R 0 Congratulations to Margaret May of Mount Washington Elementary, Baltimore City Schools 2011 Teacher of the Year City Council ResolutionCongratulations to Margaret May of Mount Washington Elementary, Baltimore City Schools 2011 Teacher of the Year FOR the purpose of congratulating Margaret May, a 5th grade teacher at Mount Washington Elementary School, on being chosen as Baltimore City Schools 2011 Teacher of the Year and expressing appreciation for her dedication to the education of Baltimore City’s young scholars.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0288R 0 Congratulations to Margaret May of Mount Washington Elementary, Baltimore City Schools 2011 Teacher of the Year City Council ResolutionCongratulations to Margaret May of Mount Washington Elementary, Baltimore City Schools 2011 Teacher of the Year FOR the purpose of congratulating Margaret May, a 5th grade teacher at Mount Washington Elementary School, on being chosen as Baltimore City Schools 2011 Teacher of the Year and expressing appreciation for her dedication to the education of Baltimore City’s young scholars.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0289R 0 Informational Hearing - Household Hazardous Waste DisposalCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Household Hazardous Waste Disposal FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of Public Works and the Chief, Bureau of Solid Waste to brief the Council on the City’s Hazardous Waste Disposal Program; the adequacy of the number, frequency, and timing of scheduled disposal days to address citizens’ needs to dispose of household hazardous waste materials in a timely fashion; the possible revisions to the Hazardous Waste Drop-Off schedule to accommodate persons for whom the opportunities to dispose of waste are not conductive to compliance; and other revisions that would facilitate residents’ participation in the program.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0290R 0 Request for State Legislation - Closing a Homestead Tax Credit LoopholeCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Legislation - Closing a Homestead Tax Credit Loophole FOR the purpose of respectfully requesting that the Baltimore City delegations to the General Assembly work to secure passage of legislation to prevent banks from benefitting from Homestead Tax Credits issued to homeowners they have evicted from their homes through foreclosure.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0291R 0 In Support of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Resolution Calling on Congress to Redirect Military Spending to Domestic PrioritiesCity Council ResolutionIn Support of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Resolution Calling on Congress to Redirect Military Spending to Domestic Priorities FOR the purpose of expressing the support of the Baltimore City Council for efforts to swiftly end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and for the resolution currently under consideration by the U.S. Conference of Mayors calling upon Congress to redirect military spending to domestic priorities.Introduced  Action details Not available
11-0291R 0 In Support of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Resolution Calling on Congress to Redirect Military Spending to Domestic PrioritiesCity Council ResolutionIn Support of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Resolution Calling on Congress to Redirect Military Spending to Domestic Priorities FOR the purpose of expressing the support of the Baltimore City Council for efforts to swiftly end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and for the resolution currently under consideration by the U.S. Conference of Mayors calling upon Congress to redirect military spending to domestic priorities.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0291R 0 In Support of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Resolution Calling on Congress to Redirect Military Spending to Domestic PrioritiesCity Council ResolutionIn Support of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Resolution Calling on Congress to Redirect Military Spending to Domestic Priorities FOR the purpose of expressing the support of the Baltimore City Council for efforts to swiftly end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and for the resolution currently under consideration by the U.S. Conference of Mayors calling upon Congress to redirect military spending to domestic priorities.Adopted  Action details Not available
EA11-0267 0 Rudolph S. ChowExecutive NominationRudolph S. Chow Bureau Head - Bureau of Water and WastewaterConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA11-0268 0 Robert J. BennettExecutive NominationRobert J. Bennett Member - BMore Streets for People Advisory Board - 11th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA11-0269 0 Elizabeth S. LeikExecutive NominationElizabeth S. Leik Member - BMore Streets for People Advisory Board - 4th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA11-0270 0 Michael McQuestionExecutive NominationMichael McQuestion Member - BMore Streets for People Advisory Board - 6th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA11-0272 0 Frank PratkaExecutive NominationFrank Pratka Member - BMore Streets for People Advisory Board - 14th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA11-0273 0 Rita L. WaltersExecutive NominationRita L. Walters Member - BMore Streets for People Advisory Board - 14th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
11-0685 0 Water - Required Meter ReadingsOrdinanceWater - Required Meter Readings FOR the purpose of ensuring that actual rather than estimated water meter readings are made; requiring that actual rather than estimated water meter readings are used for residential billing purposes; and generally relating to water meter readings and billing.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0688 0 City Property - Renaming Lehigh and Gough Park to Gloria Hertzfelt PlaygroundOrdinanceCity Property - Renaming Lehigh and Gough Park to Gloria Hertzfelt Playground FOR the purpose of changing the name of Leigh and Gough Park, located at 4500 Gough Street, to Gloria Hertzfelt Playground.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0625 0 Sale of Property - 1600 Guilford AvenueOrdinanceSale of Property - 1600 Guilford 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 1600 Guilford Avenue (Block 0429, Lot 023) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0280R 0 Informational Hearing - Increases to Water, Sewer, and Miscellaneous FeesCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Increases to Water, Sewer, and Miscellaneous Fees FOR the purpose of requesting the Department of Public Works to report to the Council on the proposed water, sewer, and miscellaneous fee increases scheduled to take effect on May 19, 2011; to provide the Council with detailed information regarding the need for the proposed increases, including infrastructure needs and federal mandates; to describe any other funding sources that were considered by the Department to address these needs; to list the opportunities that were given for public comment; and to describe assistance available to those households for whom these increases would create financial hardship.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0643 0 Urban Renewal - Coldstream Homestead Montebello - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Coldstream Homestead Montebello - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Coldstream Homestead Montebello to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area and to correct and clarify certain language; 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0644 0 Urban Renewal - Druid Heights - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Druid Heights - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Druid Heights to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area and to correct and clarify certain language; 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0645 0 Urban Renewal - Johnston Square - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Johnston Square - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Johnston Square to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area and to correct and clarify certain language; 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0645 0 Urban Renewal - Johnston Square - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Johnston Square - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Johnston Square to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area and to correct and clarify certain language; 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. Amended  Action details Not available
11-0646 0 Urban Renewal - Oliver - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Oliver - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Oliver to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area, to correct and clarify certain language, and to extend the life of 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0647 0 Urban Renewal - Park Heights - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Park Heights - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Park Heights to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area and to correct and clarify certain language; 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0648 0 Urban Renewal - Poppleton - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Poppleton - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Poppleton to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area and to correct and clarify certain language; 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0649 0 Urban Renewal - Reservoir Hill - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Reservoir Hill - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Reservoir Hill to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area, to correct and clarify certain language, and to extend the life of 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0652 0 Urban Renewal - Middle East - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Middle East - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Middle East to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area and to correct and clarify certain language; 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0652 0 Urban Renewal - Middle East - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Middle East - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Middle East to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area and to correct and clarify certain language; 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. Amended  Action details Not available
11-0653 0 Urban Renewal - Broadway East - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Broadway East - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Broadway East to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area and to correct and clarify certain language; 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0653 0 Urban Renewal - Broadway East - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Broadway East - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Broadway East to reauthorize the acquisition of properties within the Project Area and to correct and clarify certain language; 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. Amended  Action details Not available
08-0148 0 Sale of Property - 121 North Greene StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 121 North Greene 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 121 North Greene Street (Block 617, Lot 15) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0603 0 Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System - Minimum BenefitsOrdinanceFire and Police Employees' Retirement System - Minimum Benefits FOR the purpose of repealing a length-of-service requirement for the minimum benefit provided spousal beneficiaries; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System of the City of Baltimore.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available