Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/1/2006 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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05-0082 0 Unsolicited Advertising Circulars - Vehicles or Residential PropertyOrdinanceUnsolicited Advertising Circulars - Vehicles or Residential Property FOR the purpose of prohibiting the placement, without permission, of advertising circulars in or on vehicles or residential property; defining certain terms; imposing certain penalties; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to the distribution of advertising circulars.   Action details Not available
05-0226 0 Urban Renewal - Mount Vernon - Renewal Area Designation and Urban Renewal PlanOrdinanceUrban Renewal - Mount Vernon - Renewal Area Designation and Urban Renewal Plan FOR the purpose of designating as a "Renewal Area" an area situated in Baltimore City, Maryland known as Mount Vernon, bounded generally by Centre Street on the south, Howard Street on the west, I-83 on the north, and Guilford Avenue on the east; approving a Renewal Plan for Mount Vernon; establishing permitted land uses; providing for review of all plans for new construction, exterior rehabilitation, or change in use of properties in Mount Vernon; establishing procedures for the issuance and denial of demolition permits; establishing certain property rehabilitation and development standards; authorizing the acquisition of certain property by purchase or condemnation for urban renewal purposes; establishing certain requirements for land acquired; creating disposition lots with appropriate standards and controls; approving certain regulations, controls, and restrictions applicable to all land and property within Mt. Vernon; establishing procedures for amending the Plan; approving certain exhibits and app   Action details Not available
05-0230 0 Zoning - Health-Care Facilities - Conditional Use Home for the Rehabilitation of Non-bedridden Alcoholics and Substance Abusers - 14 South BroadwayOrdinanceZoning - Health-Care Facilities - Conditional Use Home for the Rehabilitation of Non-bedridden Alcoholics and Substance Abusers - 14 South Broadway FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a home for the rehabilitation of non-bedridden alcoholics and substance abusers on the property known as 14 South Broadway, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.   Action details Not available
05-0272 0 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - State's Attorney's Office - $1,964,000OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - State's Attorney's Office - $1,964,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,964,000 to the State's Attorney's Office - Program 115 (Prosecution of Criminals), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date.   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.   Action details Not available
05-0302 0 Charles Village Development District - Amending Ordinance 04-849 OrdinanceCharles Village Development District - Amending Ordinance 04-849 FOR the purpose of amending Ordinance No. 04-849 to modify the infrastructure improvements to be financed in the Charles Village Development District.   Action details Not available
05-0303 0 Charles Village Special Taxing District - Amending Ordinance 04-847 OrdinanceCharles Village Special Taxing District - Amending Ordinance 04-847 FOR the purpose of amending Ordinance No. 04-847 to modify the infrastructure improvements to be financed in the Charles Village Special Taxing District and to enlarge the Charles Village Special Taxing District.   Action details Not available
05-0304 0 Charles Village Special Obligation Bonds - Amending Ordinance 04-848OrdinanceCharles Village Special Obligation Bonds - Amending Ordinance 04-848 FOR the purpose of amending Ordinance No. 04-848 to modify the infrastructure improvements to be financed with the special obligation bonds authorized to be issued by Ordinance No. 04-848.   Action details Not available
06-0311 0 Supplementary Mayoralty-Related Capital Appropriation - Babe Ruth House and Museum Renovations Project - $250,000OrdinanceSupplementary Mayoralty-Related Capital Appropriation - Babe Ruth House and Museum Renovations Project - $250,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Mayoralty-Related Capital Appropriation in the amount of $250,000 to the Mayoralty (Account #9904-127-400 and Account #9904-129-400), to provide funding for a Babe Ruth House and Museum Renovations Project; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
06-0320 0 City Streets - Opening - A Portion of Clarkson StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - A Portion of Clarkson Street FOR the purpose of condemning and opening a portion of Clarkson Street, contiguous to the east side thereof, extending from Dickman Street Southerly 320 feet, more or less, to Moale Street, as shown on Plat 346-A-56 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
06-0321 0 City Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys Lying Within the Area Bounded by Dickman Street, Hanover Street, the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River, and the Former Bed of Leadenhall StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys Lying Within the Area Bounded by Dickman Street, Hanover Street, the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River, and the Former Bed of Leadenhall Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing certain streets and alleys lying within the area bounded by Dickman Street, Hanover Street, the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River, and the former bed of Leadenhall Street, as shown on Plat 346-A-56A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
06-0331 0 Supplementary Capital Fund Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development - $3,000,000OrdinanceSupplementary Capital Fund Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development - $3,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Capital Fund Appropriation in the amount of $3,000,000 to the Department of Housing and Community Development - (Account #9910-587-979), to provide funding for infrastructure improvements in support of the East Baltimore Biotechnology project; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
06-0342 0 Baltimore City Landmark List - The MountOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List - The Mount FOR the purpose of designating The Mount, 3706 Nortonia Road, as a historical landmark.   Action details Not available
06-0386 0 Fear the Lady Turtle - Congratulations to the Lady Terrapins on their NCAA Championship VictoryMayor and City Council Res.Fear the Lady Turtle - Congratulations to the Lady Terrapins on their NCAA Championship Victory FOR the purpose of offering our warmest congratulations to the University of Maryland Lady Terrapins on their NCAA Championship victory, their victorious achievement in making the University of Maryland only one of four schools to win both a men's and women's NCAA National Championship; to Laura Harper for being chosen as the Final Four's most outstanding player; to Coach Brenda Frese for leading the Lady Terrapins to an exceptional 34-4 season ending with a win in the Title game; and to the entire Lady Terrapin basketball association who pulled together and worked until the coveted prize was theirs and who showed us that, through hard work and perseverance, we can all exceed expectations and achieve our most lofty of goals; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
EA06-0144 0 Merlene E. AdairExecutive NominationMerlene E. Adair Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement EducationWithdrawn by Request of the Mayor  Action details Not available
06-0416 0 Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007OrdinanceOrdinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007 FOR the purpose of providing the appropriations estimated to be needed by each agency of the City of Baltimore for operating programs and capital projects during the fiscal 2007 year.Assigned  Action details Not available
06-0417 0 Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2007OrdinanceAnnual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2007 FOR the purpose of providing a tax for the use of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore for the period July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007; setting the semiannual payment service charge for that period; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
06-0418 0 Acquisition of Property - A Parcel of Land to be Acquired for the Special Services Unit of the Solid Waste Collection Division at 6201 Pulaski HighwayOrdinanceAcquisition of Property - A Parcel of Land to be Acquired for the Special Services Unit of the Solid Waste Collection Division at 6201 Pulaski Highway FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to acquire, by purchase or condemnation, the fee simple or other interests in certain property located at 6201 Pulaski Highway, and needed for the Special Services Unit of the Solid Waste Collection Division; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
06-0419 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Convalescent, Nursing, and Rest Home (Assisted Living) - 1612 Gwynns Falls ParkwayOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Convalescent, Nursing, and Rest Home (Assisted Living) - 1612 Gwynns Falls Parkway 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 1612 Gwynns Falls Parkway, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Assigned  Action details Not available
06-0420 0 Urban Renewal - Mount Vernon - Amendment ____OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Mount Vernon - Amendment ____ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Mount Vernon to incorporate certain bulk regulations; 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
06-0171R 0 Public Service Commission - Appeal of Electric Rate Increase DecisionCity Council ResolutionPublic Service Commission - Appeal of Electric Rate Increase Decision FOR the purpose of requesting the City Solicitor to appeal the electric rate increase deferral plan approved in a closed door session by the Public Service Commission that will allow a 72% increase in electric rates to be phased in over an 18 month period.Adopted  Action details Not available
06-0172R 0 Baltimore City Police Patrol Cars - Take Home PolicyCity Council ResolutionBaltimore City Police Patrol Cars - Take Home Policy FOR the purpose of requesting the Baltimore City Police Commissioner to study the efficacy of adopting a take-home patrol car program for Baltimore City police officers and to report to the City Council on the success or failure of take-home patrol car policies in other subdivisions across the country and the comparative advantages and disadvantages of adopting a take-home patrol car policy for City officers.Assigned  Action details Not available
06-0173R 0 In Honor of Baltimore City Public School Teachers on National Teacher Day - May 9, 2006City Council ResolutionIn Honor of Baltimore City Public School Teachers on National Teacher Day - May 9, 2006 FOR the purpose of recognizing the many contributions local educators make to our children and our lives and, in keeping with this year's theme of "GREAT TEACHERS MAKE GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS", drawing attention to the invaluable role teachers have in making sure that every child receives a quality public education; and paying tribute to the hard work teachers do to make public schools a positive experience for each and every child on each and every day.Adopted  Action details Not available
06-0174R 0 An Open Letter to the Maryland Congressional Delegation - STOP THE GENOCIDE IN DARFURCity Council ResolutionAn Open Letter to the Maryland Congressional Delegation - STOP THE GENOCIDE IN DARFUR FOR the purpose of respectfully requesting the Honorable Members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation to demand that the President of the United States take the steps necessary to end the genocide in Darfur and call for a United Nations Security Council resolution to create a peacekeeping force to ensure an end to the violence that has cost thousands of Black Africans their lives, has driven millions from their homes, and has left countless men, women, and children without food and without hope.Adopted  Action details Not available
06-0175R 0 BGE Rate Increase - Special Session of the Maryland General AssemblyCity Council ResolutionBGE Rate Increase - Special Session of the Maryland General Assembly FOR the purpose of urging the Baltimore City Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly to request the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House to convene a special session of the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation to address the 72% rate increase that BGE is scheduled to impose on electric power customers in the State of Maryland beginning July 1, 2006.Adopted  Action details Not available
06-0326 0 The Creation for a Center for Aging Services and ResearchMayor and City Council Res.The Creation for a Center for Aging Services and Research FOR the purpose of sustaining an initiative to create a "Center for Urban Aging Services and Policy Development" in the City of Baltimore.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
04-0002R 0 The Laurence G. Paquin Middle/Senior High School #457 - An Urgent Request for Restoration to Model and to MissionCity Council ResolutionThe Laurence G. Paquin Middle/Senior High School #457 - An Urgent Request for Restoration to Model and to Mission FOR the purpose of urging the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of School Commissioners of the Baltimore City Public School System to immediately restore transferred personnel to prevent Laurence G. Paquin Middle/Senior High School # 457, with its onsite health services, GED, after school program, Little School, and 7 grades - 6th through 12th - from dismantlement as this system's enduring resource for pregnant girls.Adopted  Action details Not available
05-0005R 0 Termination of Employees Assigned to Light Duty - Adding Insult to InjuryCity Council ResolutionTermination of Employees Assigned to Light Duty - Adding Insult to Injury FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of Human Resources to advise the City Council on current City policy for placing workers who have been injured on the job in "light duty" assignment until their recovery, or for the remainder of the service requirements needed to qualify for full retirement benefits; inviting the Labor Commissioner to share with this Body specific clauses, if any, in union contracts that provide for these contingencies; asking the Director of the Department of Public Works, the Director of the Department of Transportation and the Baltimore City Health Commissioner to address reports that workers assigned to alternative duties in those departments have been terminated prematurely, resulting in their disqualification for retirement benefits; and exploring the need for the formation of an umbrella organization assigned to determining areas of need and providing for the placement of employees in agencies that express a need for supplemental services.Adopted  Action details Not available
05-0045R 0 A Request for Legal Action - Lead PaintCity Council ResolutionA Request for Legal Action - Lead Paint FOR the purpose of requesting that the City Solicitor research and study the feasability of instituting legal action against the paint and lead pigment industry to recover damages to the City and its residents.Failed  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. Adopted  Action details Not available
05-0111R 0 Informational Hearing - HomelessnessCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Homelessness FOR the purpose of requesting the President of the Baltimore Homeless Services Inc., as well as representatives of the Associated Catholic Charities, the Maryland Center for Veterans, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Baltimore Inc., the Health Education Resource Organization, the Baltimore City Department of Social Services Homeless Environment Unit, and Health Care for the Homeless, to brief the Council on the current homelessness situation in Baltimore City, provide information explaining the results of the 2005 census report relating to homelessness, and provide information about what is being done to achieve their goal of serving as a catalyst for the creation of affordable housing in Baltimore City.Adopted  Action details Not available
06-0121R 0 Informational Hearing - BCPSS Studio Course Curriculum ConcernsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - BCPSS Studio Course Curriculum Concerns FOR the purpose of requesting that the Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Public School System brief the Council on current and future public school curriculum, detailing the options for change, ways of implementing such options, and the current implementation of the "Studio Course" curriculum in the Baltimore City Public School System.Adopted  Action details Not available
06-0126R 0 Informational Hearing - Baltimore City Public Schools - Family and Community Engagement PolicyCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Baltimore City Public Schools - Family and Community Engagement Policy FOR the purpose of inviting the Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Public School System, the Director of Parent and Community Development of the Baltimore City Public School System, and the Legislative Liaison of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to present the Board's "Family and Community Engagement Policy" and the progress made to date in implementing the provisions of the policy that seeks to engage parents, families, and community members in the education of our children by creating a positive bond between the home and the school.Adopted  Action details Not available
06-0332 0 City Streets - Closing - Portland StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Portland Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Portland Street, extending from Greene Street Easterly 103.4 feet, more or less, to Washington Boulevard, as shown on Plat 348-A-85 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
05-0232 0 Rezoning - 107-115 West Heath Street, 1700 Clarkson Street, and 138 West Barney StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 107-115 West Heath Street, 1700 Clarkson Street, and 138 West Barney Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 107-115 West Heath Street, 1700 Clarkson Street, and 138 West Barney Street, 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
06-0327 0 Zoning - Housing in Downtown BaltimoreOrdinanceZoning - Housing in Downtown Baltimore FOR the purpose of repealing certain conversion and lot-area restrictions applicable to dwellings in B-4 and B-5 Districts; preserving the supremacy of all more-restrictive conditions or requirements imposed by Urban Renewal Plans; and generally relating to lot area requirements for housing in B-4 and B-5 Districts.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
06-0336 0 Multi-Property RezoningsOrdinanceMulti-Property Rezonings FOR the purpose of establishing special requirements governing legislative consideration of certain multi-property rezonings; defining certain terms; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to statements for, public notice of, hearings on, and amendments to multi-property rezonings and other legislative authorizations.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
05-0051 0 Illegal Signs - Penalties - Private EnforcementOrdinanceIllegal Signs - Penalties - Private Enforcement FOR the purpose of increasing the civil penalties for illegally posting certain signs or other objects; authorizing individuals to summarily remove certain illegally posted signs or other objects; providing for the payment to certain associations, under certain circumstances, of a percentage of the fines collected in connection with certain illegally posted signs or other objects; and generally relating to the enforcement of the laws prohibiting the placement of objects on or affecting public property or on property owned or controlled by a public utility.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
05-0265 0 Rezoning - 1240 Nanticoke Street and Tax Block 790, Lot 55OrdinanceRezoning - 1240 Nanticoke Street and Tax Block 790, Lot 55 FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 1240 Nanticoke Street and Tax Block 790, Lot 55, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
05-0273 0 Urban Renewal- Sharp Leadenhall- Amendment_OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Sharp Leadenhall- Amendment_ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Sharp Leadenhall to revise the boundary description for the project area, authorize the acquisition by purchase or by condemnation of certain properties for urban renewal purposes, revise certain regulations, controls, and restrictions, and revise exhibits and Appendix A to reflect the changes in the Plan; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; correcting 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. Amended  Action details Not available
05-0276 0 Rezoning - 180-188 West Ostend StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 180-188 West Ostend Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 180-188 West Ostend Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the O-R-3 Zoning District.Held for 1 meeting  Action details Not available
05-0307 1 Planned Unit Development - Designation - Holy City of ZionOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Designation - Holy City of Zion FOR the purpose of approving the application of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, acting by and through the Department of Housing and Community Development and The New Psalmist Church of Baltimore City, Inc., to have those properties located at 6011 Marian Drive, 6020 Marian Drive, and Ward 28, Section 2, Block 4285, Lot 17A designated a Business Planned Unit Development; and approving the Development Plan submitted by the applicant.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
06-0329 0 Rezoning - 3402 and 3404 Hillsdale Road and 4603, 4605, 4607, and 4609 Maine AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 3402 and 3404 Hillsdale Road and 4603, 4605, 4607, and 4609 Maine Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 3402 and 3404 Hillsdale Road and 4603, 4605, 4607, and 4609 Maine Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-4 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available