Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/18/2009 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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08-0097 0 Sale of Residential Property - Disclosure of Property TaxOrdinanceSale of Residential Property - Disclosure of Property Tax FOR the purpose of requiring certain materials used in connection with the sale of certain residential property to disclose the estimated amount of property taxes and assessments a buyer would be obligated to pay; defining certain terms; imposing certain penalties; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related language; raising the penalty for failure to disclose a certain zoning limitation; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the sale of residential property.   Action details Not available
08-0212 0 Zoning - Parking Lot District - Conditional Use - Parking Lot - 801-833 Madison AvenueOrdinanceZoning - Parking Lot District - Conditional Use - Parking Lot - 801-833 Madison Avenue 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 801-833 Madison Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.   Action details Not available
08-0230 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Pharmacy: Drive-in - 1301 Baylis Street (a/k/a 3500 Boston Street)OrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Pharmacy: Drive-in - 1301 Baylis Street (a/k/a 3500 Boston Street) FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a pharmacy: drive-in on the property known as 1301 Baylis Street (a/k/a 3500 Boston Street), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.   Action details Not available
09-0262 0 Baltimore Benefits Commission - MembershipOrdinanceBaltimore Benefits Commission - Membership FOR the purpose of increasing the membership of the Commission to provide certain additional representation.   Action details Not available
09-0266 0 Maryland Department of Transportation - County Transportation Revenue Bonds - Series 2009Mayor and City Council Res.Maryland Department of Transportation - County Transportation Revenue Bonds - Series 2009 FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to enter into an agreement with the Maryland Department of Transportation in connection with the participation by the City in the proceeds derived from the sale of certain bonds, to be known as Department of Transportation of Maryland - County Transportation Revenue Bonds, Series 2009 and to be issued pursuant to State Transportation Article, Title 3, Subtitle 5; authorizing the City to take any other action that may be necessary and proper to secure the share to which it is entitled of the proceeds derived from the sale of these bonds; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
09-0268 0 City Streets - Naming an Unnamed Alley St. Crispins LaneOrdinanceCity Streets - Naming an Unnamed Alley St. Crispins Lane FOR the purpose of naming an unnamed alley, located between Roland Avenue and Falls Road, and physically located and connected to West Northern Parkway and St. Georges Road, St. Crispins Lane.   Action details Not available
09-0276 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Housing for the Elderly - 6400 East Pratt StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Housing for the Elderly - 6400 East Pratt Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of housing for the elderly on the property known as 6400 East Pratt Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.   Action details Not available
09-0291 0 Gun Offender RegistrationOrdinanceGun Offender Registration FOR the purpose of expanding the registration requirements to encompass certain juvenile offenders; expanding the offenses to which the registration requirements apply; modifying the time when a gun offender becomes obligated to sign an acknowledgment of the duty to register; specifying the deadline for registration for one found not criminally responsible; clarifying the requirements for updating residence information; establishing a uniform term for required verification of registration information; clarifying, correcting, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to the registration of gun offenders.   Action details Not available
09-0302 0 Parking Facilities - EnforcementOrdinanceParking Facilities - Enforcement FOR the purpose of increasing certain criminal penalties and providing for certain civil fines for violations of certain laws governing the licensing and operation of parking facilities.   Action details Not available
09-0303 0 Cable Communications Advisory Commission - MembershipOrdinanceCable Communications Advisory Commission - Membership FOR the purpose of modifying the number of members on the Commission to correspond to the changed number of Council Districts; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the composition of the Cable Communications Advisory Commission.   Action details Not available
09-0309 0 Building, Fire, and Related Codes - EnforcementOrdinanceBuilding, Fire, and Related Codes - Enforcement FOR the purpose of authorizing the issuance of prepayable environmental citations to enforce certain violations of the Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article; revising the manner in which a stop-work order is to be issued; requiring the removal from construction sites and from abutting sidewalks, gutters, and alleys, of accumulated trash, garbage, waste, and debris and of nuisances; making the registered owner of a vehicle responsible for certain parking, keeping, and storing violations; and generally relating to the enforcement of the Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article.   Action details Not available
09-0333 0 Federal Hill - Baltimore City’s Great American Main StreetMayor and City Council Res.Federal Hill - Baltimore City’s Great American Main Street FOR the purpose of proudly acknowledging the singular accomplishment of Federal Hill Main Street in becoming one of five recipients of the 2009 Great American Main Street Award from the National Trust Main Streets Center for effectiveness in creating a vibrant and historic commercial district through partnership with local residents, property owners, the business community, city and state agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
EA09-0168 0 David A. GreenbergExecutive NominationDavid A. Greenberg Member - Mayor's Commission on DisabilitiesAssigned  Action details Not available
09-0334 0 Repeal of Franchise - Private Bridgeway Above and Across the Bed of Hunter StreetOrdinanceRepeal of Franchise - Private Bridgeway Above and Across the Bed of Hunter Street FOR the purpose of repealing Ordinance 05-31, approved May 16, 2005, which granted permission to Printers’ Square Apartments Limited Partnership, to use and maintain a private enclosed bridgeway above and across the Hunter Street right-of-way; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0335 0 Repeal of Franchise - Private Bridgeway Above and Across the Bed of Hunter StreetOrdinanceRepeal of Franchise - Private Bridgeway Above and Across the Bed of Hunter Street FOR the purpose of repealing Ordinance No. 05-32, approved May 16, 2005, which granted permission to Printers’ Square Apartments Limited Partnership, to use and maintain a private enclosed 2-story bridgeway above and across the Hunter Street right-of-way; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0336 0 Parking Fines - Penalties for NonpaymentOrdinanceParking Fines - Penalties for Nonpayment FOR the purpose of setting a limit on the amount of the penalty imposed for nonpayment of a citation issued for certain parking, stopping, standing, and related offenses; and generally relating to fines, penalties, and procedures for certain offenses.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0337 0 Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2010OrdinanceAnnual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2010 FOR the purpose of providing a tax for the use of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore for the period July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010; providing for estimated billings pursuant to State law; and setting the semiannual payment service charge for that period.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0338 0 Charter Amendment - Surplus FundsMayor and City Council Res.Charter Amendment - Surplus Funds FOR the purpose of repealing a requirement for certain unanticipated surplus funds to be transferred to a capital bond fund appropriation reduction account and used only for certain purposes; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.Assigned  Action details Not available
09-0284 0 Sanitation - "One Plus One" Collection ProgramOrdinanceSanitation - "One Plus One" Collection Program FOR the purpose of amending the City Code to enable the City's "One Plus One" Collection Program; defining and redefining certain terms; conforming varied provisions governing the handling, placement, and collection of trash, garbage, debris, and other mixed refuse; modifying the specifications for required receptacles; repealing certain obsolete provisions; modifying and conforming certain penalties; conforming, correcting, and clarifying related provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the collection of mixed refuse and recyclable materials.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0284 0 Sanitation - "One Plus One" Collection ProgramOrdinanceSanitation - "One Plus One" Collection Program FOR the purpose of amending the City Code to enable the City's "One Plus One" Collection Program; defining and redefining certain terms; conforming varied provisions governing the handling, placement, and collection of trash, garbage, debris, and other mixed refuse; modifying the specifications for required receptacles; repealing certain obsolete provisions; modifying and conforming certain penalties; conforming, correcting, and clarifying related provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the collection of mixed refuse and recyclable materials.Amendment Failed  Action details Not available
09-0322 0 Leash Law - Environmental and Civil CitationsOrdinanceLeash Law - Environmental and Civil Citations FOR the purpose of reducing certain civil penalties for violating animal control law requirements for leashes or other restraints; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0285 0 Planned Unit Development - Amendment 1 - Chesapeake PaperboardOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Amendment 1 - Chesapeake Paperboard FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Development Plan of the Chesapeake Paperboard Planned Unit Development.Advanced to 3rd Reader, to be held one meeting  Action details Not available
09-0322 0 Leash Law - Environmental and Civil CitationsOrdinanceLeash Law - Environmental and Civil Citations FOR the purpose of reducing certain civil penalties for violating animal control law requirements for leashes or other restraints; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
08-0135 0 Planned Unit Development - Amendment 4 - York Road and Belvedere Avenue (Belvedere Square)OrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Amendment 4 - York Road and Belvedere Avenue (Belvedere Square) FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Development Plan of the York Road and Belvedere Avenue (Belvedere Square) Planned Unit Development.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
08-0181 0 Environmental and Civil Citations - Building Code Notices - ServiceOrdinanceEnvironmental and Civil Citations - Building Code Notices - Service FOR the purpose of requiring that service by mail of environmental citations, civil citations, and building code notices be both by certified mail and by regular mail; conforming and clarifying certain language; and generally relating to the service of environmental citations, civil citations, and building code notices .Held to a date uncertain  Action details Not available
09-0310 0 Building, Fire, and Related Codes - Service Charges and Permit FeesOrdinanceBuilding, Fire, and Related Codes - Service Charges and Permit Fees FOR the purpose of modifying certain service charges and permit fees, their amounts, the bases on which they are computed, and the dates on which they are due; and generally relating to the imposition of charges and fees under the Building, Fire, and Related Codes.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
08-0220 0 Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System - Benefits - Post-Retirement IncreasesOrdinanceFire and Police Employees' Retirement System - Benefits - Post-Retirement Increases FOR the purpose of amending provisions of the Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System law pertaining to the method for determining annual post-retirement increases; modifying certain System interest rate assumptions; discontinuing the current variable method for determining those increases and establishing a guaranteed fixed annual increase to be paid to System retirees and beneficiaries; discontinuing the utilization of certain existing System accounting reserves; clarifying, correcting, and conforming related provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System of the City of Baltimore.Withdrawn  Action details Not available