Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 5/7/2007 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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07-0598 0 Revenue Obligations - Water Projects - Maximum Aggregate Principal AmountOrdinanceRevenue Obligations - Water Projects - Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount FOR the purpose of increasing the maximum aggregate principal amount of revenue obligations that may be issued by the City under Ordinance 04-687; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
07-0599 0 Revenue Obligations - Wastewater Projects - Maximum Aggregate Principal AmountOrdinanceRevenue Obligations - Wastewater Projects - Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount FOR the purpose of increasing the maximum aggregate principal amount of revenue obligations that may be issued by the City under Ordinance 02-332; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
07-0601 0 Employees' and Elected Officials' Retirement Systems - Post-Retirement Benefit IncreasesOrdinanceEmployees' and Elected Officials' Retirement Systems - Post-Retirement Benefit Increases FOR the purpose of altering the process under which the frequency of the distribution of retirement benefits is determined; requiring retirement dates to be on a certain day of the month; recodifying certain provisions dealing with member contributions; consolidating and altering the accounting procedures for certain funds; providing for a sunset date for certain existing post-retirement benefit provisions; altering certain retirement payment options; altering certain post-retirement increases to periodic benefits; authorizing the Board, under certain circumstances, to serve in a fiduciary capacity for other City trust funds; making the provisions of this Ordinance severable; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to the administration of retirement benefits.   Action details Not available
07-0640 0 Sanitary Maintenance - ResponsibilityOrdinanceSanitary Maintenance - Responsibility FOR the purpose of specifying certain situations in which owners are primarily responsible for exterior sanitary maintenance; generally relating to the allocation of responsibility for sanitary maintenance between tenants and owners; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
07-0641 0 Environmental Citations - Property Registration or LicensingOrdinanceEnvironmental Citations - Property Registration or Licensing FOR the purpose of making violations of certain property registration and licensing requirements enforceable by environmental citations; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
07-0642 0 Environmental Citations - Electronic SignaturesOrdinanceEnvironmental Citations - Electronic Signatures FOR the purpose of authorizing the use of single documents and of electronic signatures for the issuance and verification of environmental citations; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
07-0662 0 Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008Mayor and City Council Res.Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 FOR the purpose of approving the budget estimated to be needed for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for operating programs during Fiscal 2008: providing for certification of the approved budget to the State Superintendent of Schools; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
07-0663 0 Rezoning - Certain Properties in the Charles/North Revitalization AreaOrdinanceRezoning - Certain Properties in the Charles/North Revitalization Area FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in the Charles/North Revitalization Area: as outlined in yellow on the accompanying plat, from the B-3-3 Zoning District to the B-2-3 Zoning District; as outlined in blue on the accompanying plat, from the M-1-3 Zoning District to the B-5-2 Zoning District; as outlined in orange on the accompanying plat, from the B-5-1 Zoning District to the B-5-2 Zoning District; as outlined in purple on the accompanying plat, from the B-2-3 Zoning District to the B-5-2 Zoning District; and as outlined in green on the accompanying plat, from the B-2-3 Zoning District to the O-R-2 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
07-0664 0 Hotel Room Tax - ClarificationOrdinanceHotel Room Tax - Clarification FOR the purpose of defining certain terms to clarify and conform certain provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally related to the application of the hotel room tax.Assigned  Action details Not available
07-0665 0 Eviction ChattelsOrdinanceEviction Chattels FOR the purpose of providing for the disposition of certain eviction chattels; requiring certain notice prior to execution of a warrant of restitution; providing for a tenant's right to reclaim property within a certain period; providing that unclaimed property is deemed abandoned under certain circumstances; prohibiting the placement of eviction chattels in certain public ways; defining certain terms; imposing certain penalties; and generally relating to the removal and disposition of property from leased dwellings.Assigned  Action details Not available
07-0294R 0 In Support of National Family MonthCity Council ResolutionIn Support of National Family Month FOR the purpose of expressing support for the national celebration of the family and recognizing the importance of the more than 125,000 families in Baltimore City that provide the spiritual, economic, and social "threads" that secure the fabric of our many diverse neighborhoods.Adopted  Action details Not available
07-0295R 0 Request to the Governor - Special Session on BGE Rate IncreasesCity Council ResolutionRequest to the Governor - Special Session on BGE Rate Increases FOR the purpose of urging the Governor to convene a special session of the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation to address the 48% increase that BGE is scheduled to impose on electric power customers in the State of Maryland beginning July 1, 2007.Adopted  Action details Not available
07-0296R 0 Informational Hearing - The Waxter CenterCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - The Waxter Center FOR the purpose of requesting the Executive Director of the Commission on Aging and Retirement Education and the Director of the Waxter Center to report to the City Council on the physical condition of the facility, the prognosis for a building upgrade, and plans for future delivery of services to Baltimore's aged population at the Center.Assigned  Action details Not available
06-0241R 0 Informational Hearing - Baltimore City Gang Violence Reduction PlanCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Baltimore City Gang Violence Reduction Plan FOR the purpose of requesting the Executive Director of the Baltimore City Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to present to the City Council The Baltimore City Gang Violence Reduction Plan, as submitted to the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention, describing Baltimore City's public health and law enforcement strategies for reducing violence and presenting a comprehensive approach for combating the growing problem of gang violence in our neighborhoods.Adopted  Action details Not available
07-0597 0 Historic Restorations and Rehabilitations - Tax CreditOrdinanceHistoric Restorations and Rehabilitations - Tax Credit FOR the purpose of extending 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.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  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.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
06-0450 0 Rezoning - 1500 Woodall Street, 1605 Key Highway, a Portion of 1801 Key Highway, and a Portion of 1215 East Fort Avenue OrdinanceRezoning - 1500 Woodall Street, 1605 Key Highway, a Portion of 1801 Key Highway, and a Portion of 1215 East Fort Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 1500 Woodall Street, 1605 Key Highway, a portion of 1801 Key Highway, and a portion of 1215 East Fort Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-3 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
06-0451 0 Planned Unit Development - Designation - Chesapeake PaperboardOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Designation - Chesapeake Paperboard FOR the purpose of approving the application of Key Woodall, LLC, which is the owner or contract purchaser of 1500 Woodall Street, 1605 Key Highway, a portion of 1801 Key Highway, and a portion of 1215 East Fort Avenue (collectively, the "Property") and Chesapeake Paperboard Centre, LLC, which is the developer of the Property, to have the Property 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
06-0464 0 Rezoning - Properties in Historic Southeast BaltimoreOrdinanceRezoning - Properties in Historic Southeast Baltimore FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in Historic Southeast Baltimore: as outlined in yellow on the accompanying plats, from the B-1-1 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the B-1-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the B-2-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the B-2-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the B-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the B-3-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the B-3-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the M-1-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the M-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the R-9 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the R-10 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, from the B-2-3 and R-8 Zoning Districts to the R-8 Zoning District, and from the B-3-3 and R-8 Zoning Districts to the R-8 Zoning District; as outlined in purple on the accompanying plats, from the Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
06-0515 0 Campaign Signs in Residential Areas - SizeOrdinanceCampaign Signs in Residential Areas - Size FOR the purpose of limiting the size of campaign signs permitted in residential areas; increasing the penalties for violating the laws governing these signs; imposing certain civil fines; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to campaign signs in residential areas.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
06-0556 0 Children, Youth, and FamiliesOrdinanceChildren, Youth, and Families FOR the purpose of expanding the definition of "youth" for certain purposes; and generally relating to the Office of Children, Youth, and Families and the Baltimore City Youth Commission.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
07-0572 0 City Streets - Renaming the Location of the Entrance of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore from Beechwood Drive in Druid Hill Park to One Safari PlaceOrdinanceCity Streets - Renaming the Location of the Entrance of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore from Beechwood Drive in Druid Hill Park to One Safari Place FOR the purpose of changing the name of the location of the entrance of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore from Beechwood Drive in Druid Hill Park to One Safari Place.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
07-0578 0 Rezoning - Block 7762, Lots 1-7 OrdinanceRezoning - Block 7762, Lots 1-7 FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as Block 7762, Lots 1-7 (1700 Block of Letitia Avenue), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-4 Zoning District to the R-6 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
07-0585 0 Vacant Structures - Water Cut-OffOrdinanceVacant Structures - Water Cut-Off FOR the purpose of providing for notice to the Director of Public Works of structures determined to be vacant; and requiring the Director to take immediate action to cut off the water from vacant structures for which bills are in arrears.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
07-0587 0 Planned Unit Development - Designation - Marketplace at Fells PointOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Designation - Marketplace at Fells Point FOR the purpose of approving the application of South Broadway Properties, LLC, owner of 600, 606, 610, 616, 622, 607, 609, 611, 617, 619, 621, 623, 625, and 627 South Broadway, 611, 613, 615, 617, 619, 621, and 623 South Bethel Street, 1621, 1625-1631, and 1641 Fleet Street, and 608 and 614 South Regester Street; John E. Demirjian, the owner of 602 South Broadway; and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, the owner of 1640 and 1641 Aliceanna Street and 1641 Lancaster Street (collectively the "Property"), to have that property 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
07-0634 0 Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $720,700OrdinanceSupplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $720,700 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $720,700 to the Department of Transportation - Program 239 (Traffic Safety), to provide funding for the Safe Routes to Schools project; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
07-0635 0 Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $78,000OrdinanceSupplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $78,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $78,000 to the Department of Transportation - Program 230 (Administration), to provide funding for the Community Traffic Safety Program; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
07-0636 0 Supplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $250,000OrdinanceSupplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $250,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $250,000 to the Department of Transportation - Program 230 (Administration), to provide funding for conducting traffic impact studies within the City; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available