Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/15/2005 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
Published agenda: Not available Published minutes: Not available  
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EA05-0054 0 Edward J. GallagherExecutive NominationEdward Gallagher Member - Parking Authority Board - 4th DistrictAssignedPass Action details Not available
EA05-0055 0 Douglass AustinExecutive NominationDouglass Austin Member - Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals - 5th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0056 0 LaTina Burse GreeneExecutive NominationLaTina Burse Greene Chair - Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals - 6th DistrictAssignedPass Action details Not available
EA05-0057 0 Lillian Jones CuffieExecutive NominationLillian Jones Cuffie Member - Social Services Commission - 14th District Assigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0058 0 Neil BarclayExecutive NominationNeil Barclay Member - Youth Commission - 2nd DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0059 0 Brian BieretzExecutive NominationBrian Bieretz Member - Youth Commission - 5th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0060 0 Miranda BraxtonExecutive NominationMiranda Braxton Member - Youth Commission - 8th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0061 0 Demetrice BrownExecutive NominationDemetrice Brown Member - Youth Commission - 10th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0062 0 Chante'l Lorraine CleaExecutive NominationChante'l Lorraine Clea Member - Youth Commission - 6th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0063 0 Jekia GardnerExecutive NominationJekia Gardner Member - Youth Commission - 11th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0064 0 Jameeka M. GillisExecutive NominationJameeka M. Gillis Member - Youth Commission - 14th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0065 0 Malachi HammondsExecutive NominationMalachi Hammonds Member - Youth Commission - 13th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0066 0 Keith HoltExecutive NominationKeith Holt Member - Youth Commission - 4th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0067 0 Chandra JacksonExecutive NominationChandra Jackson Member - Youth Commission - 11th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0068 0 Sache'-Monet Ashley JonesExecutive NominationSache'-Monet Ashley Jones Member - Youth Commission - 5th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0069 0 Donnise NoleExecutive NominationDonnise Nole Member - Youth Commission - 12th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0070 0 Shanae PeoplesExecutive NominationShanae Peoples Member - Youth Commission - 4th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0071 0 Tierra ReddExecutive NominationTierra Redd Member - Youth Commission - 7th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0072 0 D'Antoine WebbExecutive NominationD'Antoine Webb Member - Youth Commission - 9th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0073 0 Calvin YoungExecutive NominationCalvin Young Member - Youth Commission - 3rd DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0074 0 Kostas ZisopoulosExecutive NominationKostas Zisopoulos Member - Youth Commission - 1st DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0075 0 Quanta L. PierceExecutive NominationQuanta L. Pierce Member - Social Services Commission - 13th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0038 0 John M. HamiltonExecutive NominationJohn M. Hamilton Member - Board of FinanceWithdrawn by Request of the Mayor  Action details Not available
EA05-0041 0 Pasquale BernardiExecutive NominationPasquale Bernardi Member - Social Services Commission - 4th DistrictWithdrawn by Request of the Mayor  Action details Not available
EA05-0048 0 Kristen Stamile KinkopfExecutive NominationKristen Stamile Kinkopf Member - Social Services Commission - 4th DistrictWithdrawn by Request of the Mayor  Action details Not available
EA05-0049 0 Stephen M. MarzExecutive NominationStephen M. Marz Member - Social Services CommissionWithdrawn by Request of the Mayor  Action details Not available
05-0235 0 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development - $10,000,000OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development - $10,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $10,000,000 to the Department of Housing and Community Development (Account # 9910-587-904) to provide funding for the Baltimore Affordable Housing Program; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0236 0 Supplementary Convention Center Hotel Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Finance - $305,000,000OrdinanceSupplementary Convention Center Hotel Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Finance - $305,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Convention Center Hotel Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $305,000,000 to the Department of Finance (Account #9908-146-031), to provide funds for the acquisition, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a convention center headquarters hotel in the City of Baltimore; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0237 0 Sale of Property - a Parcel of Land Lying Within the Market Center West Urban Renewal ProjectOrdinanceSale of Property - a Parcel of Land Lying Within the Market Center West 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 a certain parcel of land known as a portion of the former bed of Baltimore Street, extending from Greene Street easterly to Paca Street, and a portion of the former bed of Paca Street, extending from Baltimore Street northerly to Fayette Street, and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0238 0 Food Service Facilities - Licensing and RegulationOrdinanceFood Service Facilities - Licensing and Regulation FOR the purpose of authorizing the Health Commissioner to designate licensing classes and, with the approval of the Board of Estimates, to set license and processing fees for various types of food service facilities; authorizing the issuance of provisional licenses under certain circumstances; increasing certain civil penalties relating to the operation of food service facilities; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to the licensing and regulation of food service facilities.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0239 0 City Streets - Opening - Wells StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Wells Street FOR the purpose of condemning and opening Wells Street, extending from Light Street Easterly 697.7 feet, more or less, to Johnson Street, as shown on Plat 346-A-55 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0240 0 City Streets - Closing - A Portion of Wells StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - A Portion of Wells Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a portion of Wells Street, contiguous to the south side thereof, extending from Light Street Easterly 697.7 feet, more or less, to the former bed of Johnson Street, as shown on Plat 346-A-55A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0241 0 Non-Owner-Occupied Dwellings - Registration Fees - Repeal of "Sunset"OrdinanceNon-Owner-Occupied Dwellings - Registration Fees - Repeal of Sunset" FOR the purpose of abrogating the automatic termination of Ordinance 01-191, as amended by Ordinance 03-526; continuing the fees and per-owner maximums set by Ordinance 01-191 for the annual registration of non-owner-occupied dwelling units; clarifying, correcting, and conforming certain language; defining a certain term; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the registration and regulation of non-owner-occupied dwellings.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0242 0 Retirement Systems - BenefitsOrdinanceRetirement Systems - Benefits FOR the purpose of extending the period for filing applications for disability retirement benefits; conforming certain provisions that govern in-service military leaves of absence to federal and state law; establishing effective dates for disability retirement benefits; amending provisions granting certain disability and death benefits to members on military leaves of absence; clarifying the calculation for figuring the minimum years of service credit needed to be eligible to receive certain death benefits; abolishing certain offsets against disability benefits and the authority for reexamining certain disability applicants; conforming the basis for determining retirement allowances for elected officials to that provided in the Employees' Retirement System law and the Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System law; providing certain transitional rules; clarifying, correcting, and conforming certain language; providing for a special effective date; providing for certain transitional rules; and generally relating to the Retirement Systems of BaltimoreAssigned  Action details Not available
05-0243 0 Lead Risk in Housing - Relocation from Non-Compliant Property Lead Risk in Housing - Relocation from Non-Compliant Property OrdinanceLead Risk in Housing - Relocation from Non-Compliant Property FOR the purpose of providing certain remedies to tenants of properties that fail to comply with certain State standards for lead risk reduction; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to lead hazards in housing.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0244 0 Ethics - Baltimore Development CorporationOrdinanceEthics - Baltimore Development Corporation FOR the purpose of placing the Baltimore Development Corporation, its directors, officers, and employees within the purview of the Baltimore City Public Ethics Law; providing for the application of the Ethics Law, including its provisions on conflicts of interest, financial disclosure, and lobbying, to those directors, officers, and employees; establishing certain transitional rules and requirements; and generally relating to ethics in the public sector.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0245 0 Rezoning - 1901 South Charles StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 1901 South Charles Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1901 South Charles Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0246 0 Rezoning - 1834 and 1841-1847 Jackson Street OrdinanceRezoning - 1834 and 1841-1847 Jackson Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 1834 and 1841-1847 Jackson Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0247 0 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Health Department - $300,000OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Health Department - $300,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $300,000 to the Health Department - Program 308 (Maternal and Child Health), to provide funding for a grant to the Baltimore City Healthy Start Program; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0248 0 Baltimore Affordable Housing ProgramOrdinanceBaltimore Affordable Housing Program FOR the purpose of establishing a program for certain purposes; providing for the administration of that program; defining certain terms; and generally relating to promoting certain types of housing.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0249 0 A Commercial Non-Discrimination PolicyOrdinanceA Commercial Non-Discrimination Policy For the purpose of establishing a clear policy against discrimination in business on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or disability and a clear policy for the City not to engage in business with firms that discriminate in their solicitation, selection, or treatment of vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, or business customers; establishing a formal complaint process and investigation process for alleged violations of this policy; and providing due process for hearing evidence, rendering findings, and imposing sanctions for violations of the commercial non-discrimination policy.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0073R 0 Informational Hearing - Recycling in Baltimore CityCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Recycling in Baltimore City FOR the purpose of reviewing the City's Recycling Program to determine the effectiveness of the program in diverting recyclables from un-reusable waste; to ascertain the percentage of Baltimore residents and businesses participating in the program; and to discover if incentive programs, information campaigns, and community involvement could be utilized to improve the current rate at which city residents participate in the program.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0074R 0 Baltimore City Being Kyoto Compliant by 2012City Council ResolutionBaltimore City Being Kyoto Compliant by 2012 FOR the purpose of requesting the creation of an emission reduction program that will help provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, reduced traffic congestion, improved transportation choices, and economic development and job creation through energy conservation and new energy technologies in order to help Baltimore City be Kyoto Compliant by 2012.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0075R 0 Investigative Hearing - Establishing the Utilization of Unused Prescription Medications Pilot Program in Baltimore CityCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Establishing the Utilization of Unused Prescription Medications Pilot Program in Baltimore City FOR the purpose of examining the feasibility of establishing the Utilization of Unused Medications Pilot Program in Baltimore City to determine the efficacy of implementing a program statewide to redirect unused prescription drugs to local government pharmacies where the drugs can be re-dispensed to poor persons at no charge.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0076R 0 Investigative Hearing - BCC + BACVA = Success in the Convention IndustryCity Council Resolution Investigative Hearing - BCC + BACVA = Success in the Convention Industry FOR the purpose of examining the efficacy of merging the Baltimore Convention Center (BCC) and the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association (BACVA) to make certain that the optimum amount of staff time and financial resources are committed to ensuring that the Baltimore Convention Center reaches its full potential as the premier convention facility in the Baltimore metropolitan area.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0077R 0 Investigative Hearing - Is the Building Permit Process Promoting Non-Compliance?City Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Is the Building Permit Process Promoting Non-Compliance ? FOR the purpose of requesting the Housing Commissioner and the Executive Director of the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals to report to the City Council on the procedures for issuing permits for construction, to describe the requirements an applicant must meet to be granted a variance to Zoning Code requirements for new and expanded structures; and to demonstrate the integrity of the City's construction permitting process.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0078R 0 Informational Hearing - Violence in the WorkplaceCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Violence in the Workplace FOR the purpose of requesting that union leaders, various employers and employees brief the Council regarding their views on violence in the workplace in order to aide in the development of a plan of action to help reduce future occurrences of violence, vandalism and sabotage in the workplaces within the City of Baltimore.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0079R 0 Eyes Wide Open - September 9, 10, and 11, 2005 City Council ResolutionEyes Wide Open - September 9, 10, and 11, 2005 FOR the purpose of recognizing September 9, 10, and 11, 2005 as Days of Reflection on the Human Cost of War as the American Friends Committee shares with Baltimore the Eyes Wide Open Exhibit.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
05-0080R 0 Informational Hearing - Foreclosing Tax LiensCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Foreclosing Tax Liens FOR the purpose of requesting that representatives from the Baltimore City Finance Department, HCD, and CARE brief the Council on the process by which tax liens are created and enforced, which agency is responsible for notifying residents of the placement of tax liens on their homes, and whether a better system for notification of citizens could be created. Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0081R 0 Congratulations - 50th Anniversary of Selfreliance Baltimore Federal Credit UnionCity Council ResolutionCongratulations - 50th Anniversary of Selfreliance Baltimore Federal Credit Union FOR the purpose of congratulating the members and Board of Directors of the Selfreliance Baltimore Federal Credit Union on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary Gala Banquet and Dance to salute the founders and dedicated volunteers whose steadfast devotion made the past 50 years possible and laid the foundation for the future success of the institution.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
05-0082R 0 September 2005 - Library Sign-Up MonthCity Council ResolutionSeptember 2005 - Library Sign-Up Month FOR the purpose of recognizing September 2005 as Library Sign-up Month in the City of Baltimore and encouraging everyone to sign up for the smartest card, a library card.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
05-0083R 0 Honoring the Life of James "Big Jim" Parker - The Colt, The Man, the BaltimoreanCity Council ResolutionHonoring the Life of James "Big Jim" Parker - The Colt, The Man, the Baltimorean FOR the purpose of honoring the life of James "Big Jim" Parker, an exceptional star for 11 seasons with the Baltimore Colts, a dedicated Baltimore business owner, and a valued member of the Baltimore community for over 50 years.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
05-0084R 0 Independent Investigation - Police Pursuit Policy and Citizen SafetyCity Council ResolutionIndependent Investigation - Police Pursuit Policy and Citizen Safety FOR the purpose of urging the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police to independently investigate and review current administrative policies and procedures governing high speed responses to emergency calls and other police pursuits; and requesting the Police Superintendent report back to the Council regarding these issues.Assigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0052 0 Joseph A. KolodziejskiExecutive NominationJoseph A. Kolodziejski Bureau Head - Bureau of Solid WasteConfirmedPass Roll call Not available
EA05-0053 0 Edward J. GallagherExecutive NominationEdward J. Gallagher Director of Finance for Baltimore City - 4th DistrictConfirmedPass Roll call Not available
05-0196 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $750,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $750,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $750,000 to the Baltimore City Police Department - Program 201 (Field Operations), to provide funding to underwrite acquisition and installation of enhancements for the Closed Circuit Television Monitoring System; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0202 0 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - $250,000OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - $250,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $250,000 to the MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - Program 122 (Miscellaneous General Expenses), to provide a grant to the Family League of Baltimore City; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0198 0 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $255,614OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $255,614 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $255,614 to the Police Department - Program 224 (Office of Criminal Justice), to provide funding for operating the Truancy Center; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0201 0 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - $250,000OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - $250,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $250,000 to the MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - Program 122 (Miscellaneous General Expenses), to provide a grant to the Experience Corps Baltimore; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0202 0 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - $250,000OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - $250,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $250,000 to the MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - Program 122 (Miscellaneous General Expenses), to provide a grant to the Family League of Baltimore City; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0203 0 Bond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-320) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-237) - $2,000,000OrdinanceBond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-320) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-237) - $2,000,000 FOR the purpose of transferring a Bond Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000 from Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-320) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-237); and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0204 0 Bond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-315) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-064) - $850,000OrdinanceBond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-315) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-064) - $850,000 FOR the purpose of transferring a Bond Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $850,000 from Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-315) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-064); and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0205 0 Bond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-316) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-095) - $1,375,000OrdinanceBond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-316) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-095) - $1,375,000 FOR the purpose of transferring a Bond Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $1,375,000 from Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-316) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-095); and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0206 0 Bond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-317) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-122) - $1,700,000OrdinanceBond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-317) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-122) - $1,700,000 FOR the purpose of transferring a Bond Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $1,700,000 from Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-317) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-122); and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0207 0 Bond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-319) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-226) - $1,000,000OrdinanceBond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-319) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-226) - $1,000,000 FOR the purpose of transferring a Bond Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 from Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-319) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-226); and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0208 0 Bond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-314) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-031) - $2,085,000OrdinanceBond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-314) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-031) - $2,085,000 FOR the purpose of transferring a Bond Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $2,085,000 from Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-314) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-031); and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0209 0 Bond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-312) to The Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-013) - $500,000OrdinanceBond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-312) to The Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-013) - $500,000 FOR the purpose of transferring a Bond Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $500,000 from the Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-312) to the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9932-418-013); and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0092 0 Convention Center Hotel Development DistrictOrdinanceConvention Center Hotel Development District FOR the purpose of designating a "development district" to be known as the "Convention Center Hotel Development District"; providing for and determining various matters in connection with the establishment of the development district; creating a special, tax increment fund for the development district; allocating certain property taxes to that fund; making certain findings and determinations; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the designation and operation of the development district and the establishment and use of the tax increment fund.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0093 0 Convention Center Hotel Revenue ObligationsOrdinanceConvention Center Hotel Revenue Obligations FOR the purpose of authorizing and providing for the issuance, sale and delivery by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore of its revenue bonds, notes or other obligations, to be designated "Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds" (the "Revenue Obligations"), in the aggregate principal amount not exceeding $305,000,000 pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section (50) of the Charter (defined herein), in order to use the proceeds for the public purpose of (a) financing and refinancing, the acquisition, demolition, construction, renovation, expansion, improvement, furnishing and equipping of a convention center headquarters hotel in the City of Baltimore, (b) funding capitalized interest on the Revenue Obligations to the extent deemed necessary and in accordance with any limitation on the period for such funding established by law, (c) paying the costs of issuance and all other related costs of the Revenue Obligations, (d) funding any working capital or reserve funds, (e) paying the cost of any pre-opening expenses of such hotel or reAdvanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Roll call Not available
05-0159 0 Urban Renewal - Carroll Camden - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Carroll Camden - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Carroll Camden to make a minor project boundary change in the text of the Plan and in the 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0160 0 Urban Renewal - Inner Harbor West - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Inner Harbor West - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Inner Harbor West to close certain right-of-way and air-rights, make a minor project boundary change, delete and incorporate certain development areas to create a new development area, make certain land use changes including the incorporation of easements, make certain technical corrections in the text to comply with newly created Exhibits showing current property, rights-of-way, and alignment conditions, include new sign provisions in Exhibit G, and eliminate Exhibit E, Right-of-Way Adjustments, from this 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. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0163 0 City Streets - Opening - Eutaw StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Eutaw Street FOR the purpose of condemning and opening Eutaw Street, extending from Pratt Street southerly to Camden Street, as shown on Plat 347-A-69 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0164 0 City Streets - Closing - Eutaw StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Eutaw Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Eutaw Street, extending from Pratt Street southerly to Camden Street, as shown on Plat 347-A-69A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0165 0 City Streets - Opening - Howard StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Howard Street FOR the purpose of condemning and opening Howard Street, extending from Pratt Street southerly to Camden Street, as shown on Plat 346-A-53 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0166 0 City Streets - Closing - Air Rights over Howard StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Air Rights over Howard Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing air rights over Howard Street, extending from a point 158.82 feet south of Pratt Street southerly 29.50 feet, as shown on Plat 346-A-53A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0049 0 Sale of Property - 3304, 3308, 3312 Hawkins Point Road and Block 7005, Lot 22OrdinanceSale of Property - 3304, 3308, 3312 Hawkins Point Road and Block 7005, Lot 22 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 3304, 3308, 3312 Hawkins Point Road (Block 7005, Lots 6, 7, and 8) and a descriptive lot known as Block 7005, Lot 22 located 200 feet north of Hawkins Point Road and at the rear of 3308 Hawkins Point Road and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0182 0 Sale of Property - Concord StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - Concord 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 Concord Street, extending from Pratt Street northerly to Lombard Street, and no longer needed for highway or public use; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0064R 0 Environmental Consent Decree - Minority Business and Worker ParticipationCity Council ResolutionEnvironmental Consent Decree - Minority Business and Worker Participation FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of the Mayor's Office of Minority Business Development to report to the City Council on the percentage of minority business participation in contracts awarded to meet the requirements of the Environmental Consent Decree and the percentage of City residents employed by all businesses awarded contracts to perform any services associated with the Decree; and to ensure that residents and businesses in our City who wish to participate directly benefit from performing services that correct conditions that for years negatively impacted the public and environmental health of themselves, their families, and their neighborhoods.AdoptedPass Roll call Not available
05-0178 0 Health - Animal WasteOrdinanceFOR the purpose of clarifying and expanding requirements for the removal of animal waste; requiring the possession of certain devices for the removal and sanitary disposal of animal waste; providing for certain exceptions; and generally relating to the duties of an owner, keeper, or other person with custody of an animal.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0191 0 Animal Control - ImpoundmentOrdinanceFOR the purpose of conforming the minimum period for keeping an unclaimed, impounded animal to that specified by State law; and generally relating to the impoundment of animals.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0050R 0 Baltimore City Clean Energy PolicyCity Council ResolutionFOR the purpose of requesting that the City of Baltimore look into formulating a Clean Energy Policy and purchasing a form of clean renewable energy to benefit the City of Baltimore as well as its citizens.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
05-0180 0 City Streets - Opening - Concord StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - Concord Street FOR the purpose of condemning and opening Concord Street, extending from Pratt Street northerly 315.9 feet, more or less, to Lombard Street, as shown on Plat 346-A-50 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Roll call Not available
05-0181 0 City Streets - Closing - Concord StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Concord Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Concord Street, extending from Pratt Street northerly 315.9 feet, more or less, to Lombard Street, as shown on Plat 346-A-50A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0023 0 Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - ReconstitutionOrdinanceCommission for Historical and Architectural Preservation -Reconstitution FOR the purpose of reconstituting the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation as a unit of the Planning Department; modifying the composition of the Commission; imposing certain term limits on appointed members of the Commission; abolishing the position of Executive Director and providing, instead, for the appointment of a Division Chief for Historical and Architectural Preservation; increasing the penalties for violations; correcting, conforming, and clarifying certain language; and generally relating to the administration of the laws governing historical and architectural preservation.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. ReportPass Action details Not available
05-0178 0 Health - Animal WasteOrdinanceFOR the purpose of clarifying and expanding requirements for the removal of animal waste; requiring the possession of certain devices for the removal and sanitary disposal of animal waste; providing for certain exceptions; and generally relating to the duties of an owner, keeper, or other person with custody of an animal.Approved and Sent to the MayorPass Roll call Not available
05-0191 0 Animal Control - ImpoundmentOrdinanceFOR the purpose of conforming the minimum period for keeping an unclaimed, impounded animal to that specified by State law; and generally relating to the impoundment of animals.Approved and Sent to the MayorPass Roll call Not available
05-0099 0 Rezoning - 801 North BroadwayOrdinanceRezoning - 801 North Broadway FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 801 North Broadway, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the B-2-3 Zoning District.Held for 1 meeting  Roll call Not available
05-0100 0 Planned Unit Development - Designation - Kennedy Krieger InstituteOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Designation - Kennedy Krieger Institute FOR the purpose of approving the application of Madison Street Properties, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, owner and developer of certain property bounded by North Broadway, Ashland Avenue, Rutland Avenue, and East Madison Street and known as 801 North Broadway (the "Property"), to have that property designated a Residential Planned Unit Development; and approving the Development Plan submitted by the applicant.Held for 1 meeting  Roll call Not available
05-0170 0 Rezoning - 1100 and 1110 East Baltimore StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 1100 and 1110 East Baltimore Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 1100 and 1110 East Baltimore Street (Ward 5, Section 7, Block 1338, Lots 1 and 2/3), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-1-3 Zoning District to the B-3-3 Zoning District.Held for 1 meeting  Roll call Not available
04-0004 0 Rezoning - New East Baltimore CommunityOrdinanceRezoning -- New East Baltimore Community FOR the purpose of changing the zoning of the area outlined in red on the accompanying plat, consisting of the properties listed on Exhibit 1 attached to and made part of this Ordinance, together with the adjoining roads, highways, alleys, rights-of-way, and other similar property, from the R-8 Zoning District to the B-2-3 Zoning District.Re-referred to Committee  Roll call Not available
04-0005 0 Planned Unit Development - Designation - New East Baltimore CommunityOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Designation - New East Baltimore Community FOR the purpose of approving the application of East Baltimore Development, Inc., its affiliates and assigns, who are either the developer, contract purchaser, potential owner and/or owner of the area consisting of the properties listed on Exhibit 1 attached to and made a part of this Ordinance, together with the adjoining roads, highways, alleys, right-of-way, and other similar property (collectively, the "Properties"), to have the Properties designated a Business Planned Unit Development; and approving the Development Plan submitted by the applicant.Re-referred to Committee  Action details Not available
05-0043 0 Urban Renewal - Middle East - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Middle East - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Middle East to correct a certain reference and revise Appendix E; 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. Re-referred to Committee  Action details Not available
05-0133 0 Release of Right-of-Way - a 10-Foot Right-of-Way Granted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Through the Property of East Harbor Marine Center, L.L.C.OrdinanceRelease of Right-of-Way - a 10-Foot Right-of-Way Granted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Through the Property of East Harbor Marine Center, L.L.C. FOR the purpose of authorizing the release and surrender by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore of all its interests in and to the 10-foot wide right-of-way heretofore granted to the City of Baltimore through the property of East Harbor Marine Center, L.L.C. The location and course of the right-of-way to be released is shown on a plat numbered BS20-25263; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the MayorPass Action details Not available
05-0161 0 Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006Mayor and City Council Res.FOR the purpose of approving the budget estimated to be needed for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for operating programs during Fiscal 2006; providing for certification of the approved budget to the State Superintendent of Schools; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the MayorPass Action details Not available
05-0167 0 Sale of Property - Orleans StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - Orleans 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 (1) subterranean rights under Orleans Street, 290.79 feet, east of Broadway and (2) air rights over Orleans Street 326.46 feet, east of Broadway, and no longer needed for highway or other public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Roll call Not available