Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 11/21/2005 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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05-0179 0 City Streets - Closing - A 10-Foot AlleyOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - A 10-Foot Alley FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a 10-foot alley, laid out 77.3 feet, more or less, south of Cold Spring Lane and extending from the east side of Lawrence Avenue, northeasterly, to the end thereof, as shown on Plat 347-A-72 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
05-0192 0 Rezoning - 2033 Kloman Street, 2099 Kloman Street, 2101-2121 Kloman Street, 2200 Kloman Street, 2201-2221-2301 Kloman Street, 2831 Waterview Avenue, 2841 Waterview Avenue, Portions of MTA Rights-of-Way, and a Portion of CSX Right-of-WayOrdinanceRezoning - 2033 Kloman Street, 2099 Kloman Street, 2101-2121 Kloman Street, 2200 Kloman Street, 2201-2221-2301 Kloman Street, 2831 Waterview Avenue, 2841 Waterview Avenue, Portions of MTA Rights-of-Way, and a Portion of CSX Right-of-Way FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 2033 Kloman Street, 2099 Kloman Street, 2101-2121 Kloman Street, 2200 Kloman Street, 2201-2221-2301 Kloman Street, a portion of 2831 Waterview Avenue, a portion of 2841 Waterview Avenue, portions of MTA Rights-of-Way, and a portion of CSX Right-of-Way, 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 a portion of 2831 Waterview Avenue, a portion of 2841 Waterview Avenue, and a portion of MTA Right-of-Way, as outlined in blue on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-1 Zoning District to the B-2-3 Zoning District.   Action details Not available
05-0199 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - 4,615,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $4,615,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $4,615,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-527-147), to provide a grant for the Charles Street streetscape project; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
05-0200 0 Supplementary Parking Enterprise Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $4,000,000OrdinanceSupplementary Parking Enterprise Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $4,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Parking Enterprise Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $4,000,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9965-580-566), to provide funding for the acquisition and installation of parking meters; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
05-0217 0 City Streets - Closing - Lakewood AvenueOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Lakewood Avenue FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Lakewood Avenue extending from the southwest side of Boston Street southwesterly to the end thereof, as shown on Plat 346-A-54 in the Office of the Department of Public Works, and providing for a special effective date.   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.   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.   Action details Not available
05-0250 0 Supplementary Capital Fund Appropriation - Department of Public Works - $877,000OrdinanceSupplementary Capital Fund Appropriation - Department of Public Works - $877,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Capital Fund Appropriation in the amount of $877,000 to the Department of Public Works (Account #9916-194-191), to provide funding for a fuel system upgrade; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
EA05-0088 0 Merlene E. AdairExecutive NominationMerlene E. Adair Member - Commision on Aging Retirement Education - 6th District   Action details Not available
EA05-0089 0 James L. FrenchExecutive NominationJames L. French Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement Education - 6th District   Action details Not available
EA05-0100 0 Gladys B. GaskinsExecutive NominationGladys B. Gaskins Director of Human ResourcesAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0101 0 Joshua M. SharfsteinExecutive NominationJoshua M. Sharfstein Health Commission - Department of Health - 5th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0102 0 James H. FieldsExecutive NominationJames H. Fields Member - Parking Authority Board - 3rd DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0103 0 Patricia McGowanExecutive NominationPatricia McGowan Member - Parking Authority Board - 1st DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA05-0104 0 David W. Wallace, P.E.Executive NominationDavid W. Wallace, P.E. Member - Parking Authority Board - 4th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
05-0282 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 Midtown Baltimore LLCOrdinanceRelease of Right of Way - a 10-Foot Right-of-Way Granted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, Through the Property of Midtown Baltimore LLC FOR the purpose of authorizing the release and surrender by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore of all of its interests in and to a 10-foot wide right-of-way granted to the City of Baltimore through the property of Midtown Baltimore LLC, the location and course of the 10-foot wide right-of-way to be released being shown on a plat thereof numbered RW 20-35538 prepared by the Survey Control Section; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0283 0 City Property - Renaming School #425 to Heritage High SchoolOrdinanceCity Property - Renaming School #425 to Heritage High School FOR the purpose of changing the name of School #425, located at 2801 Saint Lo Drive, to Heritage High School.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0284 0 City Property - Renaming School #426 to Doris M. Johnson High SchoolOrdinanceCity Property - Renaming School #426 to Doris M. Johnson High School FOR the purpose of changing the name of School #426, located at 2801 Saint Lo Drive, to Doris M. Johnson High School.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0285 0 City Property - Renaming School #429 to Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts AcademyOrdinanceCity Property - Renaming School #429 to Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy FOR the purpose of changing the name of School #429, located at 200 Font Hill Avenue, to Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0286 0 City Property - Renaming School #430 to Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual ArtsOrdinanceCity Property - Renaming School #430 to Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts FOR the purpose of changing the name of School #430, located at 200 Font Hill Avenue, to Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0287 0 Towing Services - License FeesOrdinanceTowing Services - License Fees FOR the purpose of modifying the application, license, and related fees for persons engaged in certain towing services; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to the licensing and regulation of towing services.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0288 0 Historic Restorations and Rehabilitations - Tax CreditOrdinanceHistoric Restorations and Rehabilitations - Tax Credit FOR the purpose of abrogating the automatic termination of the tax credit for certain improvements to historic properties; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to tax credits against the Baltimore City real property tax.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0289 0 People's CounselOrdinancePeople's Counsel FOR the purpose of establishing the Office of People's Counsel; providing for the appointment of a People's Counsel; authorizing the People's Counsel to participate as a party in certain land-use proceedings; specifying other powers and duties of the People's Counsel; defining certain terms; and generally relating to the People's Counsel for Baltimore City.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0290 0 Sweat-Free ProcurementOrdinanceSweat-Free Procurement FOR the purpose of requiring certain contractors to assure that they and their subcontractors do not utilize sweatshop labor, slave labor, abusive forms of child labor, or foreign convict or forced labor and that they and their subcontractors are otherwise in compliance with wage, health, labor, environmental, safety, and other laws or requirements; defining certain terms; imposing certain remedies; authorizing certain waivers; and generally relating to City procurement of equipment, goods, materials, and supplies.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0291 0 Rezoning - 120 South Oldham Street, 160 South Oldham Street, and 4600 Gough StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 120 South Oldham Street, 160 South Oldham Street, and 4600 Gough Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 120 South Oldham Street, 160 South Oldham Street, and 4600 Gough 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
05-0292 0 Zoning - Parking Lot District - Conditional Use Parking Lot - 913 North Charles StreetOrdinanceZoning - Parking Lot District - Conditional Use Parking Lot - 913 North Charles Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of an open off-street parking area on the property known as 913 North Charles Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0293 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $1,600,500OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $1,600,500 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,600,500 to the Baltimore City Police Department - Program 201 (Field Operations), to provide funding for planning, equipment, training, exercises, management and administration of protective actions aimed to enhance the ability of State and local agencies to prevent, respond to, recover from incidents of terrorism, and reduce the vulnerabilities around identified critical infrastructure and key resource locations/sites; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0294 0 Zoning - Licensing and Regulation - Amusement Devices - Amusement Device Location PermitsOrdinanceZoning - Licensing and Regulation - Amusement Devices - Amusement Device Location Permits FOR the purpose of modifying certain limitations on amusement devices as an accessory use in certain zoning districts; repealing certain posting, hearing, and related requirements for amusement device location permits; and generally relating to amusement devices and amusement device location permits.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0107R 0 Informational Hearing - A Retail Assessment of Downtown BaltimoreCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - A Retail Assessment of Downtown Baltimore FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of Retail Development of the Downtown Partnership, Inc., to brief the City Council on the findings of a recent retail market assessment of downtown Baltimore; and inviting representatives from the Baltimore Development Corporation, the Baltimore City Department of Planning, and the Charles Street Development Corporation to join the Council for a discussion of the Strategy Team's progress on the development of a comprehensive retail survey and marketing program for the City of Baltimore.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0108R 0 Informational Hearing - Is Baltimore the City That Reads?City Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Is Baltimore the City That Reads? FOR the purpose of determining the status of adult literacy in Baltimore City, of calling upon adult literacy centers to share current factual and anecdotal information about the population they serve, of assessing Baltimore City's progress toward more closely approaching the optimistic moniker of The City That Reads, and of identifying what measures still need to be implemented to combat illiteracy and its attendant problems on a City-wide basis.Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0109R 0 Informational Hearing - Eviction Chattel PickupCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Eviction Chattel Pickup FOR the purpose of respectfully requesting that the Director of the Department of Public Works brief the Council on the current issues regarding the pick-up of eviction chattels that are currently being left on Baltimore City streets for excessive amounts of time, the current backlog of chattel pick-ups, and what we as a City can do in order to facilitate a faster pick-up of eviction chattels. Assigned  Action details Not available
05-0110R 0 "Homeward Bound"- A Local Call for a National Withdrawal from IraqCity Council Resolution"Homeward Bound"- A Local Call for a National Withdrawal from Iraq FOR the purpose of urging President Bush and the United States Congress to commence a humane, orderly, immediate, and comprehensive withdrawal of United States military personnel and bases from Iraq.Adopted  Action details Not available
EA05-0095 0 Lorial Aron SeeneyExecutive NominationLorial Aron Seeney Member - Youth Commission - 3rd DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA05-0096 0 Davon WilsonExecutive NominationDavon Wilson Member - Youth Commission - 11th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA05-0097 0 Charmaine WitherspoonExecutive NominationCharmaine Witherspoon Member - Youth Commission - 7th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA05-0098 0 Kostas ZisopoulosExecutive NominationKostas Zisopoulos Member - Youth Commission - 1st DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA05-0099 0 Courtney M. ColemanExecutive NominationCourtney M. Coleman Member - Youth Commission - 2nd DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
05-0105R 0 Proclaiming 2005 as Rosa Parks Year in Baltimore City and Celebrating the December 1 Anniversary Nationwide "Day of Absence" City Council ResolutionProclaiming 2005 as Rosa Parks Year in Baltimore City and Celebrating the December 1 Anniversary Nationwide "Day of Absence" FOR the purpose of proclaiming 2005 as Rosa Parks Year in Baltimore City and joining the more than 1,000 national and local organizations sponsoring the Rosa Parks nationwide "Day of Absence" in encouraging all public and private businesses and educational institutions located in Baltimore City on December 1, 2005, to either close or allow their workers or attendees time off to attend Rosa Park Commemoration events taking place during the normal business hours without sanctions. Adopted as Amended  Action details Not available
04-0007 0 Charter Amendment - Compensation Commission for Elected OfficialsMayor and City Council Res.Charter Amendment - Compensation Commission for Elected Officials For the purpose of establishing a Compensation Commission for Elected Officials; providing for the composition, procedures, powers, and duties of the Compensation Commission; requiring certain procedures for setting the salaries or other compensation paid to elected official; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to the establishment and modification of the salaries or other compensation paid to elected official; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
05-0233 0 Rezoning - 719-729 East Fort AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 719-729 East Fort Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 719-729 East Fort Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 and B-2-2 Zoning Districts to the R-8 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  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.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
05-0044R 0 Task Force on Lead Hazard Inspection, Enforcement, and AbatementCity Council ResolutionTask Force on Lead Hazard Inspection, Enforcement, and Abatement FOR the purpose of establishing a task force to review Baltimore City's inspection, enforcement, and abatement laws and regulations that address the issue of lead paint and other lead-related hazards in structures throughout the metropolitan area; to determine if enforcement protocols and practices are adequate to address the scope of lead contaminated properties; to identify measures to better coordinate enforcement activity both within and between agencies; and to ascertain if lead enforcement responsibilities are assigned to the appropriate agency.Withdrawn  Action details Not available