Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/3/2010 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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08-0157 0 Rezoning - Properties in CantonOrdinanceRezoning - Properties in Canton FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in the Canton area: as outlined in blue on the accompanying plats, from the B-1-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District; as outlined in yellow on the accompanying plats from the B-1-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District; as outlined in red on the accompanying plats, from the B-2-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District; as outlined in purple on the accompanying plats, from the B-2-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District; as outlined in turquoise on the accompanying plats, from the B-2-3/B-1-3 Zoning Districts to the R-8 Zoning District; as outlined in green on the accompanying plats, from the B-3-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District; as outlined in brown on the accompanying plats, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District; as outlined in orange on the accompanying plats, from the M-3 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District; and as outlined in pink on the accompanying plats, from the R-8 Zoning District to the B-1-2 Zoning District.   Action details Not available
08-0224 0 Planned Unit Development - Designation - Hollinswood PlazaOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Designation - Hollinswood Plaza FOR the purpose of approving the application of Hollinswood Park Associates, owner of the Hollinswood Plaza located at 2111-2163 Patapsco Avenue, to have a portion of that property designated a Business Planned Unit Development; and approving the Development Plan submitted by the applicant.   Action details Not available
09-0301 0 Property Tax - Partial Exemption for Aircraft Landing Strips and AreasOrdinanceProperty Tax - Partial Exemption for Aircraft Landing Strips and Areas FOR the purpose of granting an exemption from the City property tax for certain portions of aircraft landing strips and areas, subject to certain conditions.   Action details Not available
09-0409 0 Release of Right of Way - a 20-Foot Right of Way (Lovegrove Street) - 2 10-Foot Alleys - and an Unnamed Street Granted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Through the Property of the State of Maryland for the Benefit of the University System of MarOrdinanceRelease of Right of Way - a 20-Foot Right of Way (Lovegrove Street) - 2 10-Foot Alleys - and an Unnamed Street Granted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Through the Property of the State of Maryland for the Benefit of the University System of Maryland on Behalf of its Constituent Institution, University of Baltimore (Formerly Known Variously as State of Maryland to the Use of the Board of Trustees of the State Colleges or as University of Baltimore, a Public Institution Governed by the Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Universities and Colleges) FOR the purpose of authorizing the release and surrender by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore of all its interests in and to (1) a 20-foot right of way, formerly known as Lovegrove Street, (2) the former bed of a 10-foot alley laid out 90.0 feet north of the north side of Mount Royal Avenue, (3) the former bed of a 10-foot alley laid out parallel with and distant 90.0 feet east of the east side of Charles Street, and (4) the former bed of an unnamed street, extending from Charles Street to the west right-of-way line of   Action details Not available
10-0445 0 Public Ethics Law - Ethics Board Composition, Tenure, etc. - Ethics TrainingOrdinancePublic Ethics Law - Ethics Board Composition, Tenure, etc. - Ethics Training FOR the purpose of reconstituting the Baltimore City Board of Ethics; providing for the Board’s composition and for the qualifications, tenure, and removal of its members; requiring the Board to submit certain annual and special reports; expressly including certain entities within the purview of the Public Ethics Law; expanding the requirements for mandatory ethics training to encompass certain boards, commissions, and other multi-member entities; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to ethics in the public sector.   Action details Not available
EA10-0224 0 Dawna M. CobbExecutive NominationDawna M. Cobb Member - Board of Ethics - 14th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA10-0225 0 Guy E. FlynnExecutive NominationGuy E. Flynn Member - Board of Ethics - 10th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA10-0226 0 Linda Bowler PiersonExecutive NominationLinda Bowler Pierson Member - Board of Ethics - 5th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
10-0490 0 Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011OrdinanceOrdinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011 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 2011 year.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0491 0 Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2011OrdinanceAnnual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2011 FOR the purpose of providing a tax for the use of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011; providing for estimated billings pursuant to State law; and setting the semiannual payment service charge for that period.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0492 0 Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011Mayor and City Council Res.Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011 FOR the purpose of approving the budget estimated to be needed for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for operating programs during Fiscal 2011; 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
10-0493 0 Rezoning - Certain Properties in the Westport AreaOrdinanceRezoning - Certain Properties in the Westport Area FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in the Westport Area: as outlined in light blue on the accompanying plats, from the R-7 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District; as outlined in purple on the accompanying plats, from the R-7 Zoning District to the B-1-2 Zoning District; as outlined in brown on the accompanying plats, from the M-1-1 Zoning District to the R-7 Zoning District; as outlined in dark green on the accompanying plats from the M-1-1 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District; as outlined in red on the accompanying plats, from the M-2-1 Zoning District to the R-7 Zoning District; and as outlined in light green on the accompanying plats from the M-2-1 Zoning District to the R-9 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0494 0 Urban Renewal - Annapolis Road - Renewal Area Designation and Renewal PlanOrdinanceUrban Renewal - Annapolis Road - Renewal Area Designation and Renewal Plan FOR the purpose of designating as a "Renewal Area" an area situated in Baltimore City, Maryland known as Annapolis Road, bounded generally by Indiana Avenue on the south, the alley in the rear of Sidney Avenue on the east, the Light Rail tracks on the north, and Tacoma Street/295 ROW on the west; approving a Renewal Plan for Annapolis Road; establishing the objectives of the Plan; establishing permitted land uses in the Renewal Area; providing that the provisions of the Zoning Code of Baltimore City apply to those properties in the Project Area; establishing rehabilitation and new construction standards; providing for a period of compliance with the rehabilitation and new construction standards; providing for review of all plans for new construction, exterior rehabilitation, or demolition of any property; providing for certain provisions necessary to meet the requirements of State and local laws; providing for the term of the Plan; establishing procedures for changes to the Plan; waiving certain content andAssigned  Action details Not available
10-0495 0 Metropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 153 OrdinanceMetropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 153 FOR the purpose of consenting to and approving a petition to extend the Metropolitan District of Baltimore County to a certain tract of land; and providing for a special effective date. Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0496 0 Metropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 157OrdinanceMetropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 157 FOR the purpose of consenting to and approving a petition to extend the Metropolitan District of Baltimore County to a certain tract of land; and providing for a special effective date. Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0497 0 Metropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 161 OrdinanceMetropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 161 FOR the purpose of consenting to and approving a petition to extend the Metropolitan District of Baltimore County to a certain tract of land; and providing for a special effective date. Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0498 0 Metropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 162 OrdinanceMetropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 162 FOR the purpose of consenting to and approving a petition to extend the Metropolitan District of Baltimore County to a certain tract of land; and providing for a special effective date. Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0499 0 Charter Amendment - ProcurementMayor and City Council Res.Charter Amendment - Procurement FOR the purpose of establishing new procedures for establishing and modifying certain bid threshold amounts, bid and performance requirements, advertising requirements, award criteria, and other matters governing procurement; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0500 0 Zoning Legislation - AmendmentsOrdinanceZoning Legislation - Amendments FOR the purpose of excepting from the requirement for rehearing an amended zoning legislation if the amendment consists only of a change in punctuation, grammar, or spelling or otherwise does not in any way alter the substance of the ordinance; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to legislative authorizations and amendments.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0501 0 City Resident Hiring Preference Work GroupMayor and City Council Res.City Resident Hiring Preference Work Group FOR the purpose of forming an inter-Departmental workgroup, including broad representation from stakeholders outside Baltimore City government, to draft Board of Estimates rules and/or an ordinance expanding the application of Section 3 type requirements to as broad a class of City contracts as is feasible.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0502 0 Parking Fines and Penalties - AmnestyOrdinanceParking Fines and Penalties - Amnesty FOR the purpose of modifying the permitted frequency of offering amnesties on penalties for parking, stopping, and standing violations; providing for a special amnesty; repealing certain obsolete provisions; and generally relating to parking, stopping, and standing violations, fines, penalties, and procedures.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0503 0 Taxes - Outdoor Advertising Excise TaxOrdinanceTaxes - Outdoor Advertising Excise Tax FOR the purpose of imposing a tax on the privilege of exhibiting outdoor advertising displays in the City; providing for the administration and collection of the tax; defining certain terms; imposing certain penalties; making the provisions of this ordinance severable; and generally relating to a tax on the privilege of exhibiting outdoor advertising displays .Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0504 0 Sewer Service Charges - ExceptionsOrdinanceSewer Service Charges - Exceptions FOR the purpose of allowing residential properties to make use of an exception to City sewer service charges currently available to commercial and industrial properties.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0505 0 Minimum Wage - Living Wage for Major Retailer EmployeesOrdinanceMinimum Wage - Living Wage for Major Retailer Employees FOR the purpose of requiring major retail stores to pay employees a living wage determined by the Board of Estimates; requiring that affected employees be informed of the required living wage rate; allowing for certain benefits to be included when determining if a wage rate complies with the requirements of this ordinance; defining certain terms; conforming, clarifying, and correcting related provisions; and generally relating to the City’s required minimum wage rate.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0506 0 Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - EstablishmentOrdinanceMayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - Establishment FOR the purpose of establishing the Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission; defining certain terms; providing for the composition of the Advisory Commission; establishing the duties of the Advisory Commission; and generally relating to efforts to eradicate animal abuse in Baltimore.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0203R 0 In Memory of Dr. Dorothy Height - 3/24/1912 - 4/20/2010 "Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement"City Council ResolutionIn Memory of Dr. Dorothy Height - 3/24/1912 - 4/20/2010 "Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement" FOR the purpose of celebrating the life of Dr. Dorothy Height, leading female voice of the 1960's Civil Rights Movement and longtime president of the National Council of Negro Women, who died at the age of 98 after an 80-year campaign for social justice, gender equality, and human rights.Amended  Action details Not available
10-0203R 0 In Memory of Dr. Dorothy Height - 3/24/1912 - 4/20/2010 "Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement"City Council ResolutionIn Memory of Dr. Dorothy Height - 3/24/1912 - 4/20/2010 "Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement" FOR the purpose of celebrating the life of Dr. Dorothy Height, leading female voice of the 1960's Civil Rights Movement and longtime president of the National Council of Negro Women, who died at the age of 98 after an 80-year campaign for social justice, gender equality, and human rights.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
10-0203R 0 In Memory of Dr. Dorothy Height - 3/24/1912 - 4/20/2010 "Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement"City Council ResolutionIn Memory of Dr. Dorothy Height - 3/24/1912 - 4/20/2010 "Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement" FOR the purpose of celebrating the life of Dr. Dorothy Height, leading female voice of the 1960's Civil Rights Movement and longtime president of the National Council of Negro Women, who died at the age of 98 after an 80-year campaign for social justice, gender equality, and human rights.Adopted  Action details Not available
10-0204R 0 In Support of Federal Legislation - Senate Concurrent Resolution 14/ House Concurrent Resolution 49 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom ActCity Council ResolutionIn Support of Federal Legislation - Senate Concurrent Resolution 14/ House Concurrent Resolution 49 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act FOR the purpose of expressing support for the Local Radio Freedom Act that declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the broadcast of sound recordings over the air by a local radio station; requesting the Honorable Members of the Maryland Delegation to the 111th Congress to support the concurrent resolutions; and urging the President of the United States to impose the will of the Congress should this legislation be adopted.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
10-0204R 0 In Support of Federal Legislation - Senate Concurrent Resolution 14/ House Concurrent Resolution 49 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom ActCity Council ResolutionIn Support of Federal Legislation - Senate Concurrent Resolution 14/ House Concurrent Resolution 49 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act FOR the purpose of expressing support for the Local Radio Freedom Act that declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the broadcast of sound recordings over the air by a local radio station; requesting the Honorable Members of the Maryland Delegation to the 111th Congress to support the concurrent resolutions; and urging the President of the United States to impose the will of the Congress should this legislation be adopted.Adopted  Action details Not available
10-0205R 0 In Opposition to Federal Legislation - S. 379/H.R. 848 - Performance Rights ActCity Council ResolutionIn Opposition to Federal Legislation - S. 379/H.R. 848 - Performance Rights Act FOR the purpose of expressing opposition to the Performance Rights Act that would make radio stations pay royalties to all artists and musicians who participated in the recording of a song when the song is played on AM and FM radio, requesting the Honorable Members of the Maryland Delegation to the 111th Congress to oppose the legislation, and respectfully urging the President of the United States to veto the legislation should Congress adopt any provision of the Performance Rights Act.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
10-0205R 0 In Opposition to Federal Legislation - S. 379/H.R. 848 - Performance Rights ActCity Council ResolutionIn Opposition to Federal Legislation - S. 379/H.R. 848 - Performance Rights Act FOR the purpose of expressing opposition to the Performance Rights Act that would make radio stations pay royalties to all artists and musicians who participated in the recording of a song when the song is played on AM and FM radio, requesting the Honorable Members of the Maryland Delegation to the 111th Congress to oppose the legislation, and respectfully urging the President of the United States to veto the legislation should Congress adopt any provision of the Performance Rights Act.Adopted  Action details Not available
EA10-0221 0 Benjamin G. Glenn, Sr.Executive NominationBenjamin G. Glenn, Sr. Member - Planning Commission - 2nd DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA10-0218 0 Anath RanonExecutive NominationAnath Ranon Member - Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation - 5th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
10-0434 0 Stormwater ManagementOrdinanceStormwater Management FOR the purpose of modifying the provisions governing stormwater management to comply with new requirements of State law; requiring the development, review, and approval of phased plans for stormwater management; establishing certain minimum control requirements to manage stormwater by using environmental site design to the maximum extent practicable; requiring certain site design techniques and certain structural and nonstructural practices; requiring certain reports and inspections; providing for certain exemptions, waivers, and variances; imposing certain fees; defining and redefining certain terms; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related language; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the public health, safety, and welfare through the management of stormwater.Amended  Action details Not available
10-0434 0 Stormwater ManagementOrdinanceStormwater Management FOR the purpose of modifying the provisions governing stormwater management to comply with new requirements of State law; requiring the development, review, and approval of phased plans for stormwater management; establishing certain minimum control requirements to manage stormwater by using environmental site design to the maximum extent practicable; requiring certain site design techniques and certain structural and nonstructural practices; requiring certain reports and inspections; providing for certain exemptions, waivers, and variances; imposing certain fees; defining and redefining certain terms; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related language; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the public health, safety, and welfare through the management of stormwater.Advanced to 3rd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
09-0130R 0 Informational Hearing - The Status of Baltimore City’s Gang Violence Reduction ActivitiesCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - The Status of Baltimore City’s Gang Violence Reduction Activities FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of the Mayor’s Coordinating Council of Criminal Justice, the Baltimore Police Commissioner, and the Chief of School Police to brief the City Council on the implementation of the Baltimore City Gang Violence Reduction Plan, the effectiveness of Project Exile in targeting Baltimore’s most violent offenders, and the status of gangs in Baltimore City Schools.Adopted  Action details Not available
09-0146R 0 Investigative Hearing - Baltimore City Auxiliary Police UnitCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Baltimore City Auxiliary Police Unit FOR the purpose of requesting the Baltimore Police Commissioner and the Coordinator of the Auxiliary Police Unit to report to the City Council on the historic and current use of Auxiliary Police in Baltimore City, requirements for service, training program components, and any plans for expansion in size and deployment of the Unit.Adopted  Action details Not available
09-0148R 0 Investigative Hearing - One Card - Youth Identification Card and Access Card to City ServicesCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - One Card - Youth Identification Card and Access Card to City Services FOR the purpose of exploring the efficacy of instituting a single identification card system to make accessing services easier and more convenient for Baltimore City residents; examining the mechanism of the D.C. One Card system; and estimating the cost of implementing a similar system in Baltimore City.Adopted  Action details Not available
09-0425 0 Sale of Property - NS Eastern Avenue 402-9 Feet West of Kane Street (Block 6345D, Lot 9)OrdinanceSale of Property - NS Eastern Avenue 402-9 Feet West of Kane Street (Block 6345D, Lot 9) FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property known as the NS Eastern Avenue 402-9 feet west of Kane Street (Block 6345D, Lot 9) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0441 0 Sale of Property - Block 7774A, Lot 009AOrdinanceSale of Property - Block 7774A, Lot 009A FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property known as Block 7774A, Lot 009A and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0304 0 Urban Renewal - Belair-Erdman Business Area - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Belair-Erdman Business Area - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for the Belair-Erdman Business Area to modify the uses in certain land use categories, change certain regulations, controls, and restrictions on land acquired by the City, modify certain rehabilitation standards, modify the duration of the Plan, provide for a penalty for violation of any provision of the Plan, and clarify, correct, and conform certain language and 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. Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0434 0 Stormwater ManagementOrdinanceStormwater Management FOR the purpose of modifying the provisions governing stormwater management to comply with new requirements of State law; requiring the development, review, and approval of phased plans for stormwater management; establishing certain minimum control requirements to manage stormwater by using environmental site design to the maximum extent practicable; requiring certain site design techniques and certain structural and nonstructural practices; requiring certain reports and inspections; providing for certain exemptions, waivers, and variances; imposing certain fees; defining and redefining certain terms; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related language; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the public health, safety, and welfare through the management of stormwater.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
08-0183 0 Planned Unit Development - Amendment - Eastern Plaza (Anchor Square)OrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Amendment - Eastern Plaza (Anchor Square) FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Development Plan of the Eastern Plaza Planned Unit Development.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0436 0 BMore Streets for People Program - EstablishmentOrdinanceBMore Streets for People Program - Establishment FOR the purpose of establishing a BMore Streets for People Program; providing for the administration of the BMore Streets for People Program; defining certain terms; establishing a BMore Streets for People Advisory Board; providing for the composition of the Advisory Board; establishing the duties of the Advisory Board; establishing a special effective date; and generally relating to BMore Streets for People.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available