Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/28/2008 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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EA08-0001 0 George A. NilsonExecutive NominationGeorge A. Nilson City Solicitor for Baltimore City - 7th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0002 0 Edward J. GallagherExecutive NominationEdward J. Gallagher Director of Finance for Baltimore City - 4th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0003 0 Alfred H. FoxxExecutive NominationAlfred H. Foxx Director of Transportation for Baltimore City - 11th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0004 0 Davis BookhartExecutive NominationDavis Bookhart Member - Commission on Sustainability - 5th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0005 0 Cheryl CascianiExecutive NominationCheryl Casciani Chair - Commission on Sustainability - 11th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0006 0 John CiekotExecutive NominationJohn Ciekot Member - Commission on SustainabilityAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0007 0 Peter DooExecutive NominationPeter Doo Member - Commission on SustainabilityAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0008 0 David DunphyExecutive NominationDavid Dunphy Member - Commission on SustainabilityAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0009 0 Raymond EhrlichExecutive NominationRaymond Ehrlich Member - Commission on SustainabilityAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0010 0 Lynn HellerExecutive NominationLynn Heller Member - Commission on Sustainability - 6th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0011 0 Brian KnightExecutive NominationBrian Knight Member - Commission on Sustainability - 12th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0012 0 Keith LosoyaExecutive NominationKeith Losoya Member - Commission on Sustainability - 11th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0013 0 Patrick McMahonExecutive NominationPatrick McMahon Member - Commission on Sustainability - 14th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0014 0 Ruth Ann NortonExecutive NominationRuth Ann Norton Member - Commission on Sustainability - 1st DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0015 0 John QuinnExecutive NominationJohn Quinn Member - Commission on SustainabilityAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0016 0 John RuppertExecutive NominationJohn Ruppert Member - Commission on Sustainability - 10th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0017 0 Ali SmithExecutive NominationAli Smith Member - Commission on Sustainability - 7th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0018 0 Scot SpencerExecutive NominationScot Spencer Member - Commission on Sustainability - 11th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0019 0 Alyson TaylorExecutive NominationAlyson Taylor Member - Commission on Sustainability - 1st DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA08-0020 0 Mary Washington, Ph.D.Executive NominationMary Washington, Ph.D. Member - Commission on Sustainability - 14th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
08-0005 0 Baltimore City Landmark List - American BreweryOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List - American Brewery FOR the purpose of designating the American Brewery, 1701 North Gay Street, as a historical landmark.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0006 0 Baltimore City Landmark List - Bolton SquareOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List - Bolton Square FOR the purpose of designating Bolton Square, 1400 to 1420 Mason Street, 300 to 310 West Lafayette Avenue, 236 to 250 West Lafayette Avenue, and 1401 to 1421 Jordon Street, as a historical landmark.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0007 0 Baltimore City Landmark List - W.E.B. Du Bois HouseOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List - W.E.B. Du Bois House FOR the purpose of designating the W.E.B. Du Bois House, 2302 Montebello Terrace, as a historical landmark.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0008 0 Baltimore City Landmark List - Riverside ParkOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List - Riverside Park FOR the purpose of designating Riverside Park, 301 East Randall Street, as a historical landmark.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0009 0 Baltimore City Landmark List - Roland Park Water TowerOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List - Roland Park Water Tower FOR the purpose of designating the Roland Park Water Tower, 4210 Roland Avenue, as a historical landmark.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0010 0 Baltimore City Landmark List - Upton MansionOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List - Upton Mansion FOR the purpose of designating the Upton Mansion, 811 West Lanvale Street, as a historical landmark.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0011 0 Sale of Property - Map 5 Parcel 247, Anne Arundel County, MarylandOrdinanceSale of Property - Map 5 Parcel 247, Anne Arundel County, Maryland 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 Map 5 Parcel 247, Anne Arundel County, Maryland and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0012 0 Sale of Property - South Side of North Point Boulevard, Parcel 28 Map 96 in Baltimore CountyOrdinanceSale of Property - South Side of North Point Boulevard, Parcel 28 Map 96 in Baltimore County 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 the south side of North Point Boulevard, Parcel 28 Map 96 in Baltimore County and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0013 0 Sale of Property - Pennington Avenue LandfillOrdinanceSale of Property - Pennington Avenue Landfill 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 the Pennington Avenue Landfill (Block 7165, Lots 4A, 38, 38A, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, and 46) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0014 0 Sale of Property - SES Walther Avenue NEC Fleetwood Avenue (Block 5603E, Lot 3A)OrdinanceSale of Property - SES Walther Avenue NEC Fleetwood Avenue (Block 5603E, Lot 3A) 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 that is known as SES Walther Avenue NEC Fleetwood Avenue (Block 5603E, Lot 3A) and is no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0015 0 Sale of Property - 950 South Caroline StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 950 South Caroline 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 property known as 950 South Caroline Street (Block 1817, Lot 04) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0016 0 Urban Renewal - Middle East - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Middle East - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Middle East to amend Appendix C by adding to the list additional properties for acquisition and disposition and revising certain exhibits to reflect the change in 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. Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0017 0 Planned Unit Development - Amendment 2 - Harbor Point OrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Amendment 2 - Harbor Point FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Development Plan of the Harbor Point Planned Unit Development.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0018 0 Maritime Industrial Overlay District - Extending "Sunset" - Owner Opt-OutOrdinanceMaritime Industrial Overlay District - Extending "Sunset" - Owner Opt-Out FOR the purpose of extending the automatic termination of the Maritime Industrial (Zoning) Overlay District; providing for the ability of property owners to apply for removal of their properties from the District; clarifying certain language; providing for the creation of a committee to study and report on the District; and general relating to the Maritime Industrial Overlay District.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0019 0 Building Code - Dwellings - Carbon Monoxide Alarms OrdinanceBuilding Code - Dwellings - Carbon Monoxide Alarms FOR the purpose of requiring the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms in dwellings, hotels, motels, boarding or rooming houses, or other structures that provide living or sleeping facilities; defining certain terms; adopting certain standards; prohibiting certain conduct; and generally relating to protection from carbon monoxide poisoning.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0020 0 Retirement Systems - Fire and Police Employees - 100% Line-of-Duty Disability BenefitsOrdinanceRetirement Systems - Fire and Police Employees - 100% Line-of-Duty Disability Benefits FOR the purpose of increasing the retirement allowance for members who retire on a 100% line-of-duty disability; providing for the applicability of this increase to members currently retired; and generally relating to the Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0021 0 Boards, Commissions, etc. - Meetings on Election DaysOrdinanceBoards, Commissions, etc. - Meetings on Election Days FOR the purpose of precluding boards, commissions, councils, authorities, committee, and other multi-member units of City government from holding public meetings on a primary- or general-election day.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0022 0 Urban Renewal - Hamilton Business Area - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Hamilton Business Area - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for the Hamilton Business Area to specify uses to be allowed, not allowed, regulated, conditioned, or otherwise limited in a certain land use area, clarifying certain language, and conforming certain references; 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. Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0023 0 Urban Renewal - Carroll Camden - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Carroll Camden - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Carroll Camden to permit additional land use categories within the Project Area, to waive existing height limitations within the Project Area, to revise certain exhibits to reflect the changes in the Plan, and conforming certain references and 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. Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0024 0 Rezoning - 1501, 1601, 1629, 1633, and 1645 Warner Street; 2110 and 2119 Haines Street; 1501, 1525, and 1551 Russell Street; 2102 Oler Street; 2104 Worcester Street; Block 840, Lots 14 and 15, and Block 844A, Lots 5A, 6, 7, and 8/9OrdinanceRezoning - 1501, 1601, 1629, 1633, and 1645 Warner Street; 2110 and 2119 Haines Street; 1501, 1525, and 1551 Russell Street; 2102 Oler Street; 2104 Worcester Street; Block 840, Lots 14 and 15, and Block 844A, Lots 5A, 6, 7, and 8/9 FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 1501, 1601, 1629, 1633, and 1645 Warner Street; 2110 and 2119 Haines Street; 1501, 1525, and 1551 Russell Street; 2102 Oler Street; and 2104 Worcester Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-3 Zoning District to the B-2-3 Zoning District; and changing the zoning for the properties known as Block 840, Lots 14 and 15, and Block 844A, Lots 5A, 6, 7, and 8/9, as outlined in blue on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-3 Zoning District to the OS Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0025 0 Planned Unit Development - Designation - Gateway SouthOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Designation - Gateway South FOR the purpose of approving the application of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and Gateway South, LLC, which are either the owner, potential owner, developer, and/or contract purchaser of the following properties: 1501, 1601, 1629, 1633, and 1645 Warner Street; 2110 and 2119 Haines Street; 1501, 1525, and 1551 Russell Street; 2102 Oler Street; 2104 Worcester Street; and portions of Warner Street, Russell Street, Worcester Street, Bayard Street, Haines Street, Oler Street, and South Eutaw Street (collectively, the "Property"); to have the Property designated a Business Planned Unit Development; and approving the Development Plan submitted by the applicant.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0026 0 Rezoning - Block 2024, Lot 6A, 1000-1050 Hull Street, 1450 Beason Street, 1100 Haubert Street, 1134 Hull Street, 1116 Hull Street, and 1113 Hull StreetOrdinanceRezoning - Block 2024, Lot 6A, 1000-1050 Hull Street, 1450 Beason Street, 1100 Haubert Street, 1134 Hull Street, 1116 Hull Street, and 1113 Hull Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as Block 2024, Lot 6A, 1134 Hull Street, and 1116 Hull Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District; changing the zoning for the properties known as 1450 Beason Street and 1100 Haubert Street, as outlined in blue on the accompanying plat, from the M-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District; and changing the zoning of the properties known as 1000-1050 Hull Street, as outlined in green on the accompanying plat, from the M-3 Zoning District to the B-2-3 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0027 0 Planned Unit Development - Tide PointOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Tide Point FOR the purpose of repealing the existing Development Plan for the Whetstone Point Planned Unit Development; and approving a new Development Plan for the Tide Point Planned Unit Development.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0028 0 Urban Renewal - Key Highway East Industrial Area - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Key Highway East Industrial Area - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Key Highway East Industrial Area to permit a new land use in the Renewal Area, modify the objectives of the Renewal Plan, add a new Appendix to the Renewal Plan, clarify, conform, and correct certain language and references in the Plan, and revise certain exhibits to 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.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0029 0 Rezoning - 1301 Boyle Street and 1414 Key HighwayOrdinanceRezoning - 1301 Boyle Street and 1414 Key Highway FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 1301 Boyle Street and 1414 Key Highway, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-3 Zoning District to the B-2-3 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0030 0 Rezoning - 1110-1112 Race StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 1110-1112 Race Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1110-1112 Race Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the O-R-3 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0031 0 Rezoning - 5901 Falls RoadOrdinanceRezoning - 5901 Falls Road FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 5901 Falls Road, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-5 Zoning District to the O-R-1 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0032 0 Salvia Divinorum - ProhibitedOrdinanceSalvia Divinorum - Prohibited FOR the purpose of prohibiting certain conduct involving Salvia divinorum; defining certain terms; and imposing certain penalties.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0033 0 Rezoning - 150 West Ostend Street, 1203 and 1223 Leadenhall Street, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, and 125 West West Street, and a Portion of Creek AlleyOrdinanceRezoning - 150 West Ostend Street, 1203 and 1223 Leadenhall Street, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, and 125 West West Street, and a Portion of Creek Alley FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 150 West Ostend Street, 1203 and 1223 Leadenhall Street, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, and 125 West West Street, and a portion of Creek Alley, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the O-R-3 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0034 0 Food Service Facilities - Trans FatsOrdinanceFood Service Facilities - Trans Fats FOR the purpose of prohibiting food service facilities from serving, using, storing, distributing, or holding food containing trans fat; defining certain terms; providing certain exceptions; requiring the retention of certain labels or documentation; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the prohibition of trans fats in or by a food service facility.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0035 0 Planned Unit Development - Amendment 2 - Mount Clare Junction OrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Amendment 2 - Mount Clare Junction FOR the purpose of approving an amendment to the Development Plan of the Mount Clare Junction Planned Unit Development.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0003R 0 Congratulations to Cecil Elementary School # 007 - A Maryland Blue Ribbon School of ExcellenceCity Council ResolutionCongratulations to Cecil Elementary School # 007 - A Maryland Blue Ribbon School of Excellence FOR the purpose of congratulating the students, teachers, and administrators of Cecil Elementary School on receiving the honor of being designated a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the Maryland State Department of Education, applauding the students and parents on their commitment to education, and commending the teachers, para-professionals, and administrators for their continuing efforts in the pursuit of academic excellence. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
08-0003R 0 Congratulations to Cecil Elementary School # 007 - A Maryland Blue Ribbon School of ExcellenceCity Council ResolutionCongratulations to Cecil Elementary School # 007 - A Maryland Blue Ribbon School of Excellence FOR the purpose of congratulating the students, teachers, and administrators of Cecil Elementary School on receiving the honor of being designated a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the Maryland State Department of Education, applauding the students and parents on their commitment to education, and commending the teachers, para-professionals, and administrators for their continuing efforts in the pursuit of academic excellence. Adopted  Action details Not available
08-0004R 0 Inter-Agency Violent Crime Reduction StrategyCity Council ResolutionInter-Agency Violent Crime Reduction Strategy FOR the purpose of requesting members of the Mayor's Cabinet, including the Baltimore City Police Commissioner, the Baltimore City Health Commissioner, the Director of Recreation and Parks, the Director of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, the Director of the Mayor's Office of Employment Development, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Public School System, with coordinated assistance from the Director of the Family League of Baltimore, to combine the unique resources of each agency to develop an interactive, inter-agency strategy to address health, criminal justice, recreation, employment, and other socio-economic issues confronting Baltimore City youth in a comprehensive response to the factors that contribute to or facilitate acts of violence by or upon our City's most vulnerable citizens. Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0005R 0 Brad Nornhold - Sam's Club Maryland Teacher of the YearCity Council ResolutionBrad Nornhold - Sam's Club Maryland Teacher of the Year FOR the purpose of congratulating Brad Nornhold on being named Sam's Club Teacher of the Year in Maryland and commending him for bringing country-wide recognition of the teacher and student excellence that prevails at the KIPP Ujima Village Academy in Baltimore City.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
08-0005R 0 Brad Nornhold - Sam's Club Maryland Teacher of the YearCity Council ResolutionBrad Nornhold - Sam's Club Maryland Teacher of the Year FOR the purpose of congratulating Brad Nornhold on being named Sam's Club Teacher of the Year in Maryland and commending him for bringing country-wide recognition of the teacher and student excellence that prevails at the KIPP Ujima Village Academy in Baltimore City.Adopted  Action details Not available
08-0006R 0 A Request for State Legislation - To Prohibit the Possession and Use of Salvia Divinorum in MarylandCity Council ResolutionA Request for State Legislation - To Prohibit the Possession and Use of Salvia Divinorum in Maryland FOR the purpose of requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2008 session of the Maryland General Assembly to introduce legislation to prohibit the possession and use of any form of Salvia divinorum in Maryland, urging the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Committees to which the bills are assigned to pass the legislation, and entreating the Governor to sign the legislation into law.Assigned  Action details Not available
08-0007R 0 Informational Hearing - Maryland Homestead Property Tax CreditCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Maryland Homestead Property Tax Credit FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of the Baltimore City Department of Finance and the Director of the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation to brief the Council regarding the new Homestead Tax Credit law, the new application requirements, the process by which citizens must apply, the new deadlines for applying, and the efforts that the State and City are putting forth to inform the citizens who need to apply about the new process, in order to make sure that all of those who are entitled to the credit are able to receive it.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
08-0007R 0 Informational Hearing - Maryland Homestead Property Tax CreditCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Maryland Homestead Property Tax Credit FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of the Baltimore City Department of Finance and the Director of the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation to brief the Council regarding the new Homestead Tax Credit law, the new application requirements, the process by which citizens must apply, the new deadlines for applying, and the efforts that the State and City are putting forth to inform the citizens who need to apply about the new process, in order to make sure that all of those who are entitled to the credit are able to receive it.Adopted  Action details Not available
08-0008R 0 School Based Budgets for the Baltimore City School SystemCity Council ResolutionSchool Based Budgets for the Baltimore City School System FOR the purpose of requesting a public meeting in February with the Board and CEO of the BCPSS to discuss the progress being made in producing a FY 2009 operational budget that is school-based, transparent, reliable, and understandable to families, students, teachers, principals, elected officials, and the City of Baltimore as a whole. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
08-0008R 0 School Based Budgets for the Baltimore City School SystemCity Council ResolutionSchool Based Budgets for the Baltimore City School System FOR the purpose of requesting a public meeting in February with the Board and CEO of the BCPSS to discuss the progress being made in producing a FY 2009 operational budget that is school-based, transparent, reliable, and understandable to families, students, teachers, principals, elected officials, and the City of Baltimore as a whole. Adopted  Action details Not available
08-0009R 0 Informational Hearing - Police Department Shortages and SuspensionsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Police Department Shortages and Suspensions FOR the purpose of requesting the Baltimore Police Commissioner to brief the City Council regarding the number of officers currently suspended from their positions, the different types of suspensions available for use in disciplining officers, the number of officers on paid suspensions, and the impact of these suspensions on the Department's current crime fighting strategies. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
08-0009R 0 Informational Hearing - Police Department Shortages and SuspensionsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Police Department Shortages and Suspensions FOR the purpose of requesting the Baltimore Police Commissioner to brief the City Council regarding the number of officers currently suspended from their positions, the different types of suspensions available for use in disciplining officers, the number of officers on paid suspensions, and the impact of these suspensions on the Department's current crime fighting strategies. Adopted  Action details Not available
08-0010R 0 Informational Hearing - Report of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Taxes and FeesCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Report of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Taxes and Fees FOR the purpose of inviting the Committee Co-Chairs and Members to share with the City Council the findings of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Taxes and Fees on alternate revenue options and other viable measures that can be implemented to reduce Baltimore City's property tax rate over the next several years.Assigned  Action details Not available