Baltimore City Council
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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/27/2006 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall
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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.   Not available Not available
05-0252 0 Building, Fire, and Related Codes - State and City ModificationsOrdinanceBuilding, Fire, and Related Codes - State and City Modifications FOR the purpose of amending the Building, Fire, and Related Codes article to reflect certain changes made to the Maryland Building Performance Standards; prohibiting certain required guards from being constructed with horizontal rails or other pattern that results in a ladder effect; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to the building, fire, property maintenance, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related codes for Baltimore City.   Not available Not available
05-0269 0 Public Ethics - Executive LobbyingOrdinancePublic Ethics - Executive Lobbying FOR the purpose of narrowing the requirements for registering as a lobbyist under certain circumstances; conforming certain provisions to their counterparts in State law; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to lobbying and lobbying registration.   Not available Not available
EA06-0122 0 Connie A. BrownExecutive NominationConnie A. Brown Director - Department of Recreation and Parks   Not available 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.   Not available Not available
06-0343 0 Planned Unit Development - Brewers HillOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Brewers Hill FOR the purpose of repealing the existing Development Plan for Brewers Hill Planned Unit Development and approving a new Development Plan for Brewers Hill Planned Unit Development.   Not available Not available
06-0344 0 Tax Sales - Redemption RateOrdinanceTax Sales - Redemption Rate FOR the purpose of reducing the interest rate applicable to redemptions of property from tax sales; and clarifying and conforming certain language.   Not available Not available
06-0345 0 Building Code - PenaltiesOrdinanceBuilding Code - Penalties FOR the purpose of increasing the criminal penalties for certain violations of the Building Code; conforming certain language; and generally relating to enforcement of the Building Code.   Not available Not available
06-0346 0 Urban Renewal - Hampden Business Area - Amendment ___OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Hampden Business Area - Amendment ___ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for the Hampden Business Area to establish certain standards and procedures for the location and operation of "formula business establishments" and to clarify the duration of the Plan; waiving certain content and procedural requirements; making the provisions of this Ordinance severable; and providing for the application of this Ordinance in conjunction with certain other ordinances.   Not available Not available
06-0143R 0 Submission of an Application to Designate Baltimore a Preserve America CommunityCity Council ResolutionSubmission of an Application to Designate Baltimore a Preserve America Community FOR the purpose of supporting the submission of an application to the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to designate Baltimore a Preserve America Community.   Not available Not available
06-0144R 0 Informational Hearing - Diabetes in Baltimore CityCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Diabetes in Baltimore City FOR the purpose of requesting that the Commissioner of Health brief the Council on the current prevalence of Diabetes in Baltimore City and what Health Department resources are being utilized to help inform citizens about the characteristics of the illness, in order to help combat this terrible and debilitating disease.   Not available Not available
06-0145R 0 In Support of State Legislation (House Bill 603) - Voter Eligibility- Convicted CriminalsCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation (House Bill 603) - Voter Eligibility- Convicted Criminals FOR the purpose of expressing support for House Bill 603, that alters certain qualifications for voter registration, provides that an individual is not qualified to register to vote if the individual has been convicted of a felony and is awaiting or actually serving a sentence of imprisonment, and requires that felons who are convicted of certain crimes be informed by the court prior to sentencing of the restoration of their rights to vote subsequent to serving their sentence; requesting that the Chair and Members of the House Ways and Means Committee report the bill favorably, and urging the members of the Baltimore City Delegation to the 2006 Maryland General Assembly to work to secure passage of House Bill 603.   Not available Not available
06-0146R 0 Request for State Legislation - Decriminalize "Friendly" Poker GamesCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Legislation - Decriminalize "Friendly" Poker Games FOR the purpose of respectfully requesting that members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2006/2007 Maryland General Assembly introduce legislation to decriminalize "friendly" poker games and provide a civil citation procedure for such activities.    Not available Not available
06-0147R 0 Request for State Legislation - Public Posting Before ForeclosingCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Legislation - Public Posting Before Foreclosing FOR the purpose of respectfully requesting that members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2006/2007 Maryland General Assembly introduce legislation to provide for the public posting of a foreclosure sign on a property at least 30 days prior to the final foreclosure of the property.   Not available Not available
06-0148R 0 The Ad Hoc Committee for Collegiate Nonpartisan Audit of Baltimore City Crime StatisticsCity Council ResolutionThe Ad Hoc Committee for Collegiate Nonpartisan Audit of Baltimore City Crime Statistics FOR the purpose of calling upon the Presidents of Coppin State College, The Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, and the University of Maryland to assist the citizens of Baltimore by forming an ad hoc committee to perform an independent audit of Baltimore Police Department procedures for the collection of crime statistics to determine the accuracy and timeliness of the data reported, to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of statistical data in identifying areas of concentrated criminal activity, and to appraise the ability of departmental personnel to translate the statistical findings into innovative and competent policies that have a real effect in lowering the incidents of criminal activity citywide.   Not available Not available
06-0149R 0 In Support of State Legislation - (Senate Bill 714/House Bill 1432) - Education - Residential Boarding Education Programs - At-Risk Youths City Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - (Senate Bill 714/House Bill 1432) - Education - Residential Boarding Education Programs - At-Risk Youths FOR the purpose of expressing support for State legislation that authorizes the establishment of boarding schools for at-risk youth statewide; requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs, the Senate Budget and Taxation, and the House Ways and Means Committees to give Senate Bill 714 and House Bill1432, respectively, a favorable report; urging the Honorable Members of the Senate and House Baltimore City Delegations to the 2006 Maryland General Assembly to secure passage of this legislation; and respectfully exhorting the Governor to sign the legislation into law.   Not available Not available
06-0150R 0 In Support of State Legislation - (Senate Bill 452/House Bill 1488) - Consumer Access to Ignition Key Information City Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - (Senate Bill 452/House Bill 1488) - Consumer Access to Ignition Key Information FOR the purpose of expressing support for Senate Bill 452/House Bill 1488 that requires a vehicle manufacturer licensed in the State, to implement a system by a certain date that provides a vehicle owner or lessee and certain other persons access to information sufficient to allow the reproduction of a key required to operate the owner's or lessee's motor vehicle, requiring the manufacturer to allow access to the information 24 hours a day and 7 days per week, and requesting the Chair and Members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee to report the bill favorably.   Not available Not available
EA06-0111 0 Eva P. HigginsExecutive NominationEva P. Higgins Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - 11th District   Not available Not available
EA06-0112 0 Michael V. Murphy, AIAExecutive NominationMichael V. Murphy, AIA Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - 6th District   Not available Not available
EA06-0113 0 James CusackExecutive NominationJames Cusack Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - 11th District   Not available Not available
EA06-0114 0 Helena S. HicksExecutive NominationHelena S. Hicks Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - 5th District   Not available Not available
EA06-0115 0 Donald R. Kann, AIA, NCARBExecutive NominationDonald R. Kann, AIA, NCARB Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - 6th District   Not available Not available
EA06-0120 0 Marilynn K. DukerExecutive NominationMarilynn K. Duker Member - Board of Finance - 5th District   Not available Not available
EA06-0121 0 John M. HamiltonExecutive NominationJohn M. Hamilton Member - Board of Finance    Not available Not available
05-0256 0 Street Entertainers- Licensing OrdinanceStreet Entertainers - Licensing FOR the purpose of modifying the number and composition of members on the Board of License for Street Entertainers; adding additional examples to the list of entertainers subject to the law; abolishing the requirement for an annual license fee; correcting certain typographical errors; and generally relating to the licensing and regulation of street entertainers.   Not available Not available
05-0162 0 Planned Unit Development - Designation - Extra Space Storage/5910 Moravia RoadOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Designation - Extra Space Storage/5910 Moravia Road FOR the purpose of approving the application of Extra Space Storage, LLC, contract purchaser of 5910 Moravia Road, consisting of approximately 6.61 acres, more or less, to have that property designated a Business Planned Unit Development; and approving the Development Plan submitted by the applicant.   Not available 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.   Not available Not available
05-0173 0 Rezoning - 820 Oldham Street, 4526 O'Donnell Street, 4600 O'Donnell Street, 4500 Fait Avenue, 4601 Foster Avenue, and 4700 Fait AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 820 Oldham Street, 4526 O'Donnell Street, 4600 O'Donnell Street, 4500 Fait Avenue, 4601 Foster Avenue, and 4700 Fait Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 820 Oldham Street, 4526 O'Donnell Street, 4600 O'Donnell Street, and a portion of 4500 Fait Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, and changing the zoning for the properties known as 4601 Foster Avenue, a portion of 4500 Fait Avenue, and 4700 Fait Avenue, as outlined in blue on the accompanying plat, from the M-1-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District.   Not available 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.   Not available Not available
05-0305 0 Planned Unit Development - Designation - Greektown RedevelopmentOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Designation - Greektown Redevelopment FOR the purpose of approving the application of Hale/KSI, LLC, which is the fee simple owner or contract purchaser of certain properties known as 820 Oldham Street, 4601 Foster Avenue, 4700 Fait Avenue, 4526 O'Donnell Street, 4600 O'Donnell Street, 4618 O'Donnell Street, 4620 O'Donnell Street, 4622 O'Donnell Street, 4624 O'Donnell Street; and Fait Avenue, LLC, the fee simple owner of the property known as 4500 Fait Avenue; (hereinafter collectively the "Applicant"), together with the adjoining roads, highways, alleys, rights-of-way, and other similar property (collectively, the "Properties"), to have the Properties designated a Residential Planned Unit Development; and approving the Development Plan submitted by the applicant.   Not available Not available