Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/17/2011 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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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.   Action details Not available
11-0790 0 Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises - Program ExtensionOrdinanceMinority and Women’s Business Enterprises - Program Extension FOR the purpose of extending the existence of the City’s Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises program by 1 year; increasing the amount that a City contract must reach before triggering heightened requirements for MBE/WBE participation; and generally relating to the participation of minority and woman owned business entities in City contracts.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0324R 0 Economic Development Subsidies - Worker DignityCity Council ResolutionEconomic Development Subsidies - Worker Dignity FOR the purpose of calling on representatives of the Department of Finance, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Baltimore Development Corporation, as well as representatives of Inner Harbor developers, workers, and community organizations to assess Inner Harbor employment centers, beginning with core Harborplace Pavilions and the Power Plant, to ensure a fair balance of public benefits for all participants, including developers, businesses, workers, and the citizens of Baltimore City. Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0325R 0 Request for State Action - Increased Penalties for Impersonating a Police OfficerCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Action - Increased Penalties for Impersonating a Police Officer FOR the purpose of respectfully requesting that the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2012 session of the Maryland General Assembly introduce and secure passage of state legislation to significantly increase the penalties for impersonating a police officer under Maryland law to more accurately reflect the harm that this crime does to community-police relations and more effectively deter criminals from furthering their crimes by impersonating police officers.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0325R 0 Request for State Action - Increased Penalties for Impersonating a Police OfficerCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Action - Increased Penalties for Impersonating a Police Officer FOR the purpose of respectfully requesting that the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2012 session of the Maryland General Assembly introduce and secure passage of state legislation to significantly increase the penalties for impersonating a police officer under Maryland law to more accurately reflect the harm that this crime does to community-police relations and more effectively deter criminals from furthering their crimes by impersonating police officers.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0326R 0 Approving the Submission of an Application to the State of Maryland to Approve a Project to Renovate the Capital Infrastructure of the National Aquarium’s Ray Tray (Wings in the Water) and to Allocate Tax Credits for Business Entities and Individuals thatCity Council ResolutionApproving the Submission of an Application to the State of Maryland to Approve a Project to Renovate the Capital Infrastructure of the National Aquarium’s Ray Tray (Wings in the Water) and to Allocate Tax Credits for Business Entities and Individuals that Contribute to the Project FOR the purpose of approving the submission of an application to the State of Maryland to approve a project to renovate the capital infrastructure of the National Aquarium’s Ray Tray (Wings in the Water) and to allocate tax credits for business entities and individuals that contribute to the project.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0326R 0 Approving the Submission of an Application to the State of Maryland to Approve a Project to Renovate the Capital Infrastructure of the National Aquarium’s Ray Tray (Wings in the Water) and to Allocate Tax Credits for Business Entities and Individuals thatCity Council ResolutionApproving the Submission of an Application to the State of Maryland to Approve a Project to Renovate the Capital Infrastructure of the National Aquarium’s Ray Tray (Wings in the Water) and to Allocate Tax Credits for Business Entities and Individuals that Contribute to the Project FOR the purpose of approving the submission of an application to the State of Maryland to approve a project to renovate the capital infrastructure of the National Aquarium’s Ray Tray (Wings in the Water) and to allocate tax credits for business entities and individuals that contribute to the project.Adopted  Action details Not available
EA11-0288 0 Rebecca LaFleurExecutive NominationRebecca LaFleur Member - BMore Streets Advisory Board - 1st DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA11-0289 0 Matthew D. GreenwoodExecutive NominationMatthew D. Greenwood Member - BMore Streets Advisory Board - 12th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
11-0303R 0 Informational Hearing - Food Safety TechnologyCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Food Safety Technology FOR the purpose of calling on representatives from the Health Department and food safety researchers from Morgan State University to appear before the Council to discuss advances in food safety technology and how these new technologies can be used by the City to improve the health of Baltimore’s citizens, ensure that food served by the City is of the highest quality, and more effectively enforce food safety laws.Adopted  Action details Not available
09-0378 0 City Property - Grant of Easement - Robert E. Lee ParkOrdinanceCity Property - Grant of Easement - Robert E. Lee Park FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to grant a drainage and utility easement through Robert E. Lee Park for the property known as 6608 Falls Road, Baltimore County; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0379 0 City Property - Grant of Easement - 116 Siegwart LaneOrdinanceCity Property - Grant of Easement - 116 Siegwart Lane FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to grant an easement through 116 Siegwart Lane for the installation of electrical service conduits for 117 S. Morley Street and 119 S. Morley Street; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0698 0 Residential Permit Parking - Pimlico Race Track AreaOrdinanceResidential Permit Parking - Pimlico Race Track Area FOR the purpose of modifying the boundaries of the Residential Permit Parking Area for the Pimlico Race Track Area.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0722 0 City Streets - Opening - Certain Alleys Bounded by Riverside Road, Levin Road, and Meadow RoadOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Certain Alleys Bounded by Riverside Road, Levin Road, and Meadow Road FOR the purpose of condemning and opening certain alleys bounded by Riverside Road, Levin Road, and Meadow Road, as shown on Plat 347-A-74 in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0723 0 City Streets - Closing - Certain Alleys Bounded by Riverside Road, Levin Road, and Meadow RoadOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Certain Alleys Bounded by Riverside Road, Levin Road, and Meadow Road FOR the purpose of condemning and closing certain alleys bounded by Riverside Road, Levin Road, and Meadow Road, as shown on Plat 347-A-74A in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0725 0 City Streets - Opening - Certain Alleys Bounded by Barclay Street, 24th Street, Greenmount Avenue, and 23rd StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Certain Alleys Bounded by Barclay Street, 24th Street, Greenmount Avenue, and 23rd Street FOR the purpose of condemning and opening certain alleys bounded by Barclay Street, 24th Street, Greenmount Avenue, and 23rd Street, as shown on Plat 336-A-33 in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0726 0 City Streets - Closing - Certain Alleys Bounded by Barclay Street, 24th Street, Greenmount Avenue, and 23rd StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Certain Alleys Bounded by Barclay Street, 24th Street, Greenmount Avenue, and 23rd Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing certain alleys bounded by Barclay Street, 24th Street, Greenmount Avenue, and 23rd Street, as shown on Plat 336-A-33A in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0730 0 Street Encroachment - 20 East Preston StreetOrdinanceStreet Encroachment - 20 East Preston Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the construction and maintenance of portions of a building consistent with the prior building projections, projecting into the public right-of-way on the east side of North Lovegrove Street of the property known as 20 East Preston Street; and providing for a special effective date. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0747 0 City Streets - Opening - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Ashland Avenue, Chester Street, Eager Street, and Patterson Park AvenueOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Ashland Avenue, Chester Street, Eager Street, and Patterson Park Avenue FOR the purpose of condemning and opening certain streets and alleys bounded by Ashland Avenue, Chester Street, Eager Street, and Patterson Park Avenue and lying within the Middle East Urban Renewal Project, as shown on Plat 348-A-89 in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0748 0 City Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Ashland Avenue, Chester Street, Eager Street, and Patterson Park AvenueOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Ashland Avenue, Chester Street, Eager Street, and Patterson Park Avenue FOR the purpose of condemning and closing certain streets and alleys bounded by Ashland Avenue, Chester Street, Eager Street, and Patterson Park Avenue and lying within the Middle East Urban Renewal Project, as shown on Plat 348-A-89A in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0749 0 City Streets - Opening - Eager StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Eager Street FOR the purpose of condemning and opening Eager Street, extending from Chester Street, Easterly 266.6 feet, more or less, to Collington Avenue and lying within the Middle East Urban Renewal Project, as shown on Plat 341-A-43 in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0750 0 City Streets - Closing - Eager StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Eager Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Eager Street, extending from Chester Street, Easterly 266.6 feet, more or less, to Collington Avenue and lying within the Middle East Urban Renewal Project, as shown on Plat 341-A-43A in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0752 0 City Streets - Opening - Certain Streets and Alleys in the Area Bounded by Ensor Street, Monument Street, Aisquith Street, and Orleans StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Certain Streets and Alleys in the Area Bounded by Ensor Street, Monument Street, Aisquith Street, and Orleans Street FOR the purpose of condemning and opening certain streets and alleys in the area bounded by Ensor Street, Monument Street, Aisquith Street, and Orleans Street and lying within the Oldtown Urban Renewal Project, as shown on Plat 314-A-1D in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0753 0 City Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys in the Area Bounded by Ensor Street, Monument Street, Aisquith Street, and Orleans StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys in the Area Bounded by Ensor Street, Monument Street, Aisquith Street, and Orleans Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing certain streets and alleys in the area bounded by Ensor Street, Monument Street, Aisquith Street, and Orleans Street and lying within the Oldtown Urban Renewal Project, as shown on Plat 314-A-1E in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0143R 0 Informational Hearing - Preparations for Major Events and Festivals - Improving Notification Procedures for Road Closings and Other PreparationsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Preparations for Major Events and Festivals - Improving Notification Procedures for Road Closings and Other Preparations FOR the purpose of inviting representatives of the Parking Authority of Baltimore City, the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhoods, the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of General Services to a City Council hearing to brief the Council on the procedures in place for notifying communities about road closings, meter bagging, and other preparations for major events, and to discuss possible methods for improving these procedures.Adopted  Action details Not available
09-0144R 0 Informational Hearing - Over-used Parks - Enhanced Maintenance to Prevent/Repair DamageCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Over-used Parks - Enhanced Maintenance to Prevent/Repair Damage FOR the purpose of inviting the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to a City Council hearing to explore suggestions, ideas, or plans to prevent damage from occurring or to repair damage that has been done to those parks that are over-used for events. Adopted  Action details Not available
09-0269 0 Transit and Traffic - Temporary Parking RestrictionsOrdinanceTransit and Traffic - Temporary Parking Restrictions FOR the purpose of requiring certain advance notices when parking on a street is to be temporarily discontinued or restricted because of work to be done on or adjacent to the street.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0188R 0 Informational Hearing - Department of Public Works - Leaf Vacuuming Program City Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Department of Public Works - Leaf Vacuuming Program FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of Public Works and the Bureau Head of Solid Waste to address the City Council on the Leaf Vacuuming program, to share feedback from citizens in the neighborhoods that have received services in the past, the plans for expansion of the program in future years, and to explain the selection process that determines which neighborhoods receive service and the order of priority in which service is rendered.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0738 0 Rezoning - 1302 Key HighwayOrdinanceRezoning - 1302 Key Highway FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1302 Key Highway, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the B-2-4 Zoning District.Advanced to 3rd Reader, to be held one meeting  Action details Not available
11-0739 0 Rezoning - 1202 South East AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 1202 South East Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1202 South East Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District.Advanced to 3rd Reader, to be held one meeting  Action details Not available
11-0769 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Housing for the Elderly - Variance - 3617 Fords LaneOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Housing for the Elderly - Variance - 3617 Fords Lane FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of housing for the elderly on the property known as 3617 Fords Lane, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting a variance from certain setback requirements.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0778 0 Natural Resources - Floodplain ManagementOrdinanceNatural Resources - Floodplain Management FOR the purpose of modifying the statutes governing flood plain management to meet requirements for eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program and to otherwise comply with the requirements of Federal and State law; defining and redefining certain terms; updating references to various agencies; repealing redundant provisions; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related language; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the public health, safety, and welfare through floodplain management.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0626 0 Sale of Property - 3906 Old York RoadOrdinanceSale of Property - 3906 Old York 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 certain property that is located at 3906 Old York Road and is no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0627 0 Sale of Property - 607 Wyanoke AvenueOrdinanceSale of Property - 607 Wyanoke 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 that is located at 607 Wyanoke Avenue and is no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0290R 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.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0681 0 Sale of Property - Former Beds of Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Reisterstown Road, Rogers Avenue, Gist Avenue, and Hayward AvenueOrdinanceSale of Property - Former Beds of Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Reisterstown Road, Rogers Avenue, Gist Avenue, and Hayward 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 parcels of land known as the former beds of certain streets and alleys bounded by Reisterstown Road, Rogers Avenue, Gist Avenue, and Hayward Avenue 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
11-0693 0 Living Wages - Limited Exemption from Overtime Requirements for Workers Receiving CommissionsOrdinanceLiving Wages - Limited Exemption from Overtime Requirements for Workers Receiving Commissions FOR the purpose of mirroring a limited exemption from federal overtime requirements for certain workers receiving commissions in the City’s Living Wage law; and generally relating to living wage requirements for workers receiving commissions while working on City contracts.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  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.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
11-0713 0 Sale of Properties - the Former Beds of a 10-Foot Portion of Foster Avenue and a 7-Foot Portion of Fait AvenueOrdinanceSale of Properties - the Former Beds of a 10-Foot Portion of Foster Avenue and a 7-Foot Portion of Fait 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 properties known as the former beds of (1) a 10-foot portion of Foster Avenue, contiguous to the south side thereof and extending from Oldham Street Westerly 356.0 feet, more or less, and (2) a 7-foot portion of Fait Avenue, contiguous to the north side thereof and extending from Oldham Street Westerly 729.0 feet, more or less, to the CSX Transportation, Inc., Railroad Right of Way 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
11-0757 0 Sale of Properties - 411 and 413 North Washington StreetOrdinanceSale of Properties - 411 and 413 North Washington 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 properties located at 411 and 413 North Washington Street (Ward 06, Section 05, Block 1667, Lots 05 and 06) 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
10-0632 0 Rezoning - 2525 Kirk AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 2525 Kirk Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 2525 Kirk Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-1-2 Zoning District to the B-3-2 Zoning District.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
11-0636 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Convalescent, Nursing, and Rest Home (Assisted Living) - 3604 White AvenueOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Convalescent, Nursing, and Rest Home (Assisted Living) - 3604 White Avenue FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a convalescent, nursing, and rest home (assisted living) on the property known as 3604 White Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
11-0679 0 City Streets - Opening - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Reisterstown Road, Rogers Avenue, Gist Avenue and Hayward AvenueOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Reisterstown Road, Rogers Avenue, Gist Avenue and Hayward Avenue FOR the purpose of condemning and opening certain streets and alleys bounded by Reisterstown Road, Rogers Avenue, Gist Avenue and Hayward Avenue, as shown on Plat 254-A-40 in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
11-0680 0 City Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Reisterstown Road, Rogers Avenue, Gist Avenue, and Hayward AvenueOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Reisterstown Road, Rogers Avenue, Gist Avenue, and Hayward Avenue FOR the purpose of condemning and closing certain streets and alleys bounded by Reisterstown Road, Rogers Avenue, Gist Avenue, and Hayward Avenue, as shown on Plat 254-A-40A in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  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.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
11-0712 0 City Streets - Closing - A 10-Foot Portion of Foster Avenue and a 7-Foot Portion of Fait AvenueOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - A 10-Foot Portion of Foster Avenue and a 7-Foot Portion of Fait Avenue FOR the purpose of condemning and closing (1) a 10-foot portion of Foster Avenue, contiguous to the south side thereof and extending from Oldham Street, Westerly 356.0 feet, more or less, and (2) a 7-foot portion of Fait Avenue, contiguous to the north side thereof and extending from Oldham Street, Westerly 729.0 feet, more or less, to the CSX Transportation, Inc., Railroad Right of Way, as shown on Plat 148-A-48 in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available