Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/7/2010 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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09-0411 0 Sale of Property - 4900 Boston StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 4900 Boston Street 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 4900 Boston Street (Block 6820, Lot 055) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
10-0459 0 Bond Issue - Baltimore Museum of Art Loan - $1,200,000OrdinanceBond Issue - Baltimore Museum of Art Loan - $1,200,000 FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (pursuant to Resolution VIII of 2010 approved by the members of the Maryland General Assembly representing Baltimore City) to create a debt, and to issue and sell its certificates of indebtedness as evidence thereof, and proceeds not exceeding $1,200,000 from the sale of such certificates to be used for the cost of issuance, including the expense of engraving, printing, advertising, attorneys' fees, and all other incidental expenses connected therewith, and the remainder of such proceeds to be used for the acquisition, by purchase, condemnation, or any other legal means, of land or property, or any rights therein, in the City of Baltimore, and for constructing and erecting, on said land or property, or on any land or property, new buildings, structures and other auxiliary facilities, and for the renovation, alternation, construction, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of existing buildings, structures and facilities to be or now being used   Action details Not available
10-0462 0 Bond Issue - National Aquarium in Baltimore Loan - $1,000,000OrdinanceBond Issue - National Aquarium in Baltimore Loan - $1,000,000 FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (pursuant to Resolution VI of 2010 approved by the members of the Maryland General Assembly representing Baltimore City) to create a debt, and to issue and sell its certificates of indebtedness as evidence thereof, and proceeds not exceeding $1,000,000 from the sale of such certificates to be used for the cost of issuance, including the expense of engraving, printing, advertising, attorneys' fees, and all other incidental expenses connected therewith, and the remainder of such proceeds to be used for the acquisition, by purchase, condemnation, or any other legal means, of land or property, or any rights therein, in the City of Baltimore, and for constructing and erecting, on said land or property, or on any land or property, new buildings, structures and other auxiliary facilities, and for the renovation, alternation, construction, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of existing buildings, structures and facilities to be or now being   Action details Not available
10-0464 0 Bond Issue - Recreation, Parks, and Environmental Improvement Loan - $12,897,000OrdinanceBond Issue - Recreation, Parks, and Environmental Improvement Loan - $12,897,000 FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (pursuant to Resolution II of 2010 approved by the members of the Maryland General Assembly representing Baltimore City) to create a debt, and to issue and sell its certificates of indebtedness as evidence thereof, and proceeds not exceeding $12,897,000 from the sale of such certificates of indebtedness to be used for the cost of issuance, including the expense of engraving, printing, advertising, attorneys’ fees, and all other incidental expenses connected therewith, and the remainder of such proceeds to be used for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, installation, erection, protection, extension, enlargement, renovation or modernization of, and additions and improvements to, storm water systems, streams, rivers and other waterways, public park or recreational land, property, buildings, structures or facilities; and for the acquisition and installation of equipment for any and all existing facilities or new facilities a   Action details Not available
10-0465 0 Bond Issue - School Loan - $33,378,000OrdinanceBond Issue - School Loan - $33,378,000 FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (pursuant to Resolution I of 2010 approved by the members of the Maryland General Assembly representing Baltimore City) to create a debt, and to issue and sell its certificates of indebtedness as evidence thereof, and proceeds not exceeding $33,378,000 from the sale of such certificates of indebtedness to be used for the cost of issuance, including the expense of engraving, printing, advertising, attorneys' fees, and all other incidental expenses connected therewith, and the remainder of such proceeds to be used for the acquisition, by purchase, lease, condemnation, or any other legal means, of land or property, or any rights therein, in the City of Baltimore, and constructing and erecting on said land or property, or on any land or property now or hereafter owned by the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners and/or the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, new school buildings, athletic and other auxiliary facilities, and for additions and improvements to, or the mod   Action details Not available
10-0466 0 Bond Issue - Walters Art Museum Loan - $500,000OrdinanceBond Issue - Walters Art Museum Loan - $500,000 FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (pursuant to Resolution VII of 2010 approved by the members of the Maryland General Assembly representing Baltimore City) to create a debt, and to issue and sell its certificates of indebtedness as evidence thereof, and proceeds not exceeding $500,000 from the sale of such certificates to be used for the cost of issuance, including the expense of engraving, printing, advertising, attorneys' fees, and all other incidental expenses connected therewith, and the remainder of such proceeds to be used for the acquisition, by purchase, condemnation, or any other legal means, of land or property, or any rights therein, in the City of Baltimore, and for constructing and erecting, on said land or property, or on any land or property, new buildings, structures and other auxiliary facilities, and for the renovation, alternation, construction, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of existing buildings, structures and facilities to be or now being used in connec   Action details Not available
10-0519 0 Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System - BenefitsOrdinanceFire and Police Employees’ Retirement System - Benefits FOR the purpose of modifying certain Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System interest rate assumptions; changing the definition of "average final compensation" for all System members who do not meet certain conditions; clarifying the definition of "earnable compensation;" making the Director of Finance an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees of the System; allowing the Director of Finance to authorize a designated representative to act in his or her stead at board meetings; adding 1 additional Board of Trustees appointee, appointed from a list of recommended candidates submitted by the President of the City Council, to the existing 2 City resident mayoral appointees; establishing new qualifications for the mayoral appointees; exempting the Board of Trustees from the City Charter provision requiring minority party representation on City boards; changing the age and service requirements for the normal service retirement benefit for all System members who do not meet certain conditions; establishing a new early servicAssigned  Action details Not available
10-0520 0 Elected Officials’ Retirement System - ModificationsOrdinanceElected Officials’ Retirement System - Modifications FOR the purpose of modifying certain provisions of the Elected Officials Retirement System relating to normal retirement date, membership contributions, eligibility, benefits, and method of financing; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the Elected Officials’ Retirement SystAssigned  Action details Not available
10-0521 0 Charles Village Community Benefits District - Board RepresentationOrdinanceCharles Village Community Benefits District - Board Representation FOR the purpose of replacing representatives from the Better Greenmount Alliance on the Charles Village Community Benefits District Board of Directors with representatives from the Waverly Merchants Association; and generally relating to the Board of Directors for the Charles Village Community Benefits District.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0522 0 Required Parking for BicyclesOrdinanceRequired Parking for Bicycles FOR the purpose of requiring certain new or expanded structures, premises, and uses to provide bicycle parking that meets certain standards; defining and redefining certain terms; imposing certain penalties; allowing for the issuance of variances from bicycle parking requirements; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to required parking spaces for bicycles.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0523 0 Residential Permit Parking - Little Italy AreaOrdinanceResidential Permit Parking - Little Italy Area FOR the purpose of extending the parking duration limit for non-permit holders in the Little Italy Residential Permit Parking Area.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0524 0 Campaign Signs in Residential Areas - Repeal of Maximum-Size RestrictionOrdinanceCampaign Signs in Residential Areas - Repeal of Maximum-Size Restriction FOR the purpose of repealing the maximum-size restriction for campaign signs erected in residential areas.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0211R 0 Informational Hearing - Lease Agreements for Baltimore City PropertiesCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Lease Agreements for Baltimore City Properties FOR the purpose of requesting representatives from the City agencies involved in leasing City-owned property to appear before the City Council to ensure that market rate calculations are used in lease agreements and to ensure that adequate audits of City-owned property are done on a regular and ongoing basis.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0212R 0 Informational Hearing - 2010 Health Disparities Report CardCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - 2010 Health Disparities Report Card FOR the purpose of requesting the Interim Health Commissioner to report to the City Council on the 2010 Health Disparities Report Card; to explain the disparities that exist by gender, race, and socioeconomic status within Baltimore City and between Baltimore City and the rest of the State; to share theories as to why these disparities persist; and to present plans to address, reduce, and eliminate health disparities in Baltimore City.Assigned  Action details Not available
EA10-0224 0 Dawna M. CobbExecutive NominationDawna M. Cobb Member - Board of Ethics - 14th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA10-0225 0 Guy E. FlynnExecutive NominationGuy E. Flynn Member - Board of Ethics - 10th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA10-0226 0 Linda Bowler PiersonExecutive NominationLinda Bowler Pierson Member - Board of Ethics - 5th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA10-0227 0 Sylvia Ontaneda-Bernales, Esq.Executive NominationSylvia Ontaneda-Bernales, Esq. Member - Wage Commission - 3rd DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA10-0228 0 Jennifer BurdickExecutive NominationJennifer Burdick Member - Board of Ethics - 14th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA10-0229 0 Reverend Dr. Peggy E. WallExecutive NominationReverend Dr. Peggy E. Wall Member - Board of Ethics - 11th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
09-0395 0 Zoning - Nonconforming Use - Discontinuance or AbandonmentOrdinanceZoning - Nonconforming Use - Discontinuance or Abandonment FOR the purpose of repealing certain exceptions to the general rules applicable to the discontinuance or abandonment of Class III nonconforming uses; extending the periods for reestablishing a Class III nonconforming use in certain Residential Districts; and generally relating to the reestablishment of Class III nonconforming uses.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0447 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Housing for the Elderly - 616, 618, 620, 622, 624, 626, 628, 630, and 634 Baker StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Housing for the Elderly - 616, 618, 620, 622, 624, 626, 628, 630, and 634 Baker Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of housing for the elderly on the properties to be consolidated and presently known as 616, 618, 620, 622, 624, 626, 628, 630, and 634 Baker Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0460 0 Bond Issue - Community Development Loan - $18,050,000OrdinanceBond Issue - Community Development Loan - $18,050,000 FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (pursuant to Resolution III of 2010 approved by the members of the Maryland General Assembly representing Baltimore City) to create a debt, and to issue and sell its certificates of indebtedness as evidence thereof, and proceeds not exceeding $18,050,000 from the sale of such certificates of indebtedness to be used for the cost of issuance, including the expense of engraving, printing, advertising, attorneys' fees, and all other incidental expenses connected therewith, and the remainder of such proceeds to be used for or in connection with planning, developing, executing, and making operative the community development program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, but not limited to, the acquisition, by purchase, lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property, or any right, interest, franchise, easement or privilege therein, in the City of Baltimore; the payment of any and all costs and expenses incurred in connection with Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0461 0 Bond Issue - Economic Development Loan - $16,775,000OrdinanceBond Issue - Economic Development Loan - $16,775,000 FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (pursuant to Resolution IV of 2010 approved by the members of the Maryland General Assembly representing Baltimore City) to create a debt, and to issue and sell its certificates of indebtedness as evidence thereof, and proceeds not exceeding $16,775,000 from the sale of such certificates of indebtedness to be used for the cost of issuance, including the expense of engraving, printing, advertising, attorneys' fees, and all other incidental expenses connected therewith, and the remainder of such proceeds to be used for or in connection with planning, developing, executing, and making operative the commercial and industrial economic development program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, but not limited to, the acquisition, by purchase, lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property, or any right, interest, franchise, easement or privilege therein, in the City of Baltimore; the payment of any and all costs and expenses incurAdvanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0463 0 Bond Issue - Public Buildings Loan - $16,200,000OrdinanceBond Issue - Public Buildings Loan - $16,200,000 FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (pursuant to Resolution V of 2010 approved by the members of the Maryland General Assembly representing Baltimore City) to create a debt, and to issue and sell its certificates of indebtedness as evidence thereof, and proceeds not exceeding $16,200,000 from the sale of such certificates of indebtedness to be used for the cost of issuance, including the expense of engraving, printing, advertising, attorneys' fees, and all other incidental expenses connected therewith, and the remainder of such proceeds to be used for the acquisition, by purchase, condemnation, or any other legal means, of land or property, or any rights therein, in the City of Baltimore, and for constructing and erecting, on said land or property, or on any land or property, new buildings, structures and other auxiliary facilities owned by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, and for the renovation, alternation, construction, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of existing buiAdvanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0468 0 Local Income Tax - RateOrdinanceLocal Income Tax - Rate FOR the purpose of modifying the City income-tax rate for calendar year 2011 and subsequent calendar years; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the imposition and collection of a local income tax.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0469 0 Property Tax - Discount for Early PaymentOrdinanceProperty Tax - Discount for Early Payment FOR the purpose of changing the time allotted for the early-payment property-tax discount and the rate of the discount; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the imposition and collection of a local tax on real estate, chattels real, and personal property.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0471 0 Parking Tax - RateOrdinanceParking Tax - Rate FOR the purpose of modifying the rate of the parking tax; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the imposition and collection of a parking tax.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0473 0 Telecommunications Tax - RateOrdinanceTelecommunications Tax - Rate FOR the purpose of modifying the rate of the telecommunications tax; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the imposition and collection of a telecommunications tax.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0516 0 Non-Owner-Occupied Dwellings and Vacant Structures - Multiple-Family Dwellings and Rooming HousesOrdinanceNon-Owner-Occupied Dwellings and Vacant Structures - Multiple-Family Dwellings and Rooming Houses FOR the purpose of extending the registration requirements for non-owner-occupied dwelling units to encompass vacant structures; modifying the information required for registration statements; modifying the fees for registration; modifying or repealing certain registration fee exceptions; modifying the civil penalty for violation of these registration requirements; repealing the license fee for multiple-family dwellings and rooming houses; repealing certain obsolete provisions; defining and redefining certain terms; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the registration of non-owner-occupied dwellings and vacant structures and to the licensing of multiple-family dwellings and rooming houses.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0477 0 Charles Village Community Benefits District and Management AuthorityMayor and City Council Res.Charles Village Community Benefits District and Management Authority FOR the purpose of renewing and continuing the Charles Village Community Benefits District and Management Authority; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the activities and authority of the Charles Village Community Benefits District and Management Authority.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
09-0290 0 Simulated Slot Machines - Zoning - Licensing and Regulation - Admissions and Amusement TaxOrdinanceSimulated Slot Machines - Zoning - Licensing and Regulation - Admissions and Amusement Tax FOR the purpose of modifying certain limitations on amusement devices as accessory uses in certain zoning districts; defining certain terms; modifying the license fee for certain amusement devices; exempting certain amusement devices from the admissions and amusement tax; providing for an award program for persons reporting unlicensed or unregistered amusement devices; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the zoning, licensing, regulation, and taxation of amusement devices. Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0489 0 Miscellaneous Offenses - Citation and Penalty AmountsOrdinanceMiscellaneous Offenses - Citation and Penalty Amounts FOR the purpose of increasing the environmental, civil, and criminal penalties applicable to certain health and police ordinance offenses; and correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0517 0 Telecommunications Tax - Television ConnectionsOrdinanceTelecommunications Tax - Television Connections FOR the purpose of extending the telecommunications tax to cover television connections and generally relating to the imposition and collection of a telecommunications tax on television connections.Withdrawn  Action details Not available