Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/9/2010 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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EA10-0230 0 Dr. Oxiris BarbotExecutive NominationDr. Oxiris Barbot Commissioner - Baltimore City Health DepartmentAssigned  Action details Not available
EA10-0231 0 Alfred H. FoxxExecutive NominationAlfred H. Foxx Director - Department of Public Works - 11th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA10-0232 0 Khalil A. ZaiedExecutive NominationKhalil A. Zaied Director - Department of Transportation - 4th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA10-0233 0 Theodore AtwoodExecutive NominationTheodore Atwood Director - Department of General Services - 6th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA10-0234 0 Frank B. CoakleyExecutive NominationFrank B. Coakley Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System - 5th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA10-0235 0 Derod G. BroadyExecutive NominationDerod G. Broady Member - Youth Commission - 9th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA10-0236 0 Shelby L. CookExecutive NominationShelby L. Cook Member - Youth Commission - 2nd DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA10-0237 0 Charles C. HarperExecutive NominationCharles C. Harper Member - Youth Commission - 10th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
10-0578 0 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer - Health Department (Program 310) to Mayoralty Educational Grants (Program 446) - $200,000OrdinanceGeneral Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer - Health Department (Program 310) to Mayoralty Educational Grants (Program 446) - $200,000 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $200,000 from the Health Department (Program 310) to Mayoralty Educational Grants (Program 446); and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0579 0 City Streets - Closing - Bruce Street and 2 10-Foot Alleys Lying Within the Penn North Housing and Community Development ProjectOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Bruce Street and 2 10-Foot Alleys Lying Within the Penn North Housing and Community Development Project FOR the purpose of condemning and closing (1) Bruce Street, extending from Clifton Avenue, Southerly and Southeasterly 400.4 feet, more or less, (2) a 10-foot alley located on the west side of Bruce Street, distant 106.0 feet, more or less, southerly from Clifton Avenue, and extending westerly 52.0 feet, more or less, and (3) a 10-foot alley located on the east side of Bruce Street, distant 82.0 feet, more or less, southerly from Clifton Avenue, and extending easterly 35.0 feet, more or less, and lying within the Penn North Housing and Community Development Project, as shown on Plat 264-A-20A in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0580 0 Sale of Property - Former Beds of Bruce Street and Two Ten-foot Alleys Lying Within the Penn North Housing and Community Development ProjectOrdinanceSale of Property - Former Beds of Bruce Street and Two Ten-foot Alleys Lying Within the Penn North Housing and Community Development Project 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 parcels of land known as the former beds of (1) Bruce Street, extending from Clifton Avenue, Southerly and Southeasterly 400.4 feet, more or less, (2) a ten-foot alley located on the west side of Bruce Street, distant 106.0 feet, more or less, southerly from Clifton Avenue, and extending westerly 52.0 feet, more or less, and (3) a ten- foot alley located on the east side of Bruce Street, distant 82.0 feet, more or less, southerly from Clifton Avenue, and extending easterly 35.0 feet, more or less, and lying within the Penn North Housing and Community Development Project and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0581 0 City Streets - Closing - Newgate Avenue and Vail StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Newgate Avenue and Vail Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing (1) Newgate Avenue, extending from New Vail Street, Easterly 1,510.0 feet, more or less, to Vail Street, and (2) Vail Street, extending from Newgate Avenue, Northerly 825.0 feet, more or less, as shown on Plat 217-A-130 in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0582 0 Sale of Property - Former Beds of Newgate Avenue and Vail StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - Former Beds of Newgate Avenue and Vail 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 parcels of land known as the former beds of (1) Newgate Avenue, extending from New Vail Street Easterly 1,150.0 feet, more or less, to Vail Street and (2) Vail Street, extending from Newgate Avenue Northerly 825.0 feet, more or less, and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0583 0 Street Encroachment - 1401 North Charles StreetOrdinanceStreet Encroachment - 1401 North Charles Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the construction and maintenance of portions of a building projecting into the right-of-way, on the southwest side of the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83), of the property known as 1401 North Charles Street; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0584 0 Franchise - Structural Projections over the Bed of Ashland AvenueOrdinanceFranchise - Structural Projections over the Bed of Ashland Avenue FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to 929 N. Wolfe, LLC, to construct, use, and maintain a private structural projection over a portion of the bed of Ashland Avenue, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0585 0 Sale of Property - 1536 North Caroline StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 1536 North Caroline 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 that is located at 1536 North Caroline Street (Block 1125, Lot 032) and is no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0586 0 Sharp Leadenhall Historic DistrictOrdinanceSharp Leadenhall Historic District FOR the purpose of designating the area located within certain boundaries as the Sharp Leadenhall Historic District.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0587 0 Baltimore City Landmark List: Public Interiors - the Senator TheatreOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List: Public Interiors - the Senator Theatre FOR the purpose of designating the Senator Theatre, 5904 York Road, as a historical landmark: public interior.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0588 0 Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners School System Revenue BondsMayor and City Council Res.Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners School System Revenue Bonds FOR the purpose of approving the issuance by the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners of the Baltimore City Public School System of its revenue bonds, designated "School System Revenue Bonds (Qualified School Construction Bonds)" and "School System Revenue Bonds (Refunding Bonds)", subject to certain conditions; requiring certain statements, disclosures and reports; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0589 0 Solid Waste Management Plan - AmendmentMayor and City Council Res.Solid Waste Management Plan - Amendment FOR the purpose of amending the Solid Waste Management Plan for Baltimore City to add L&J Waste Recycling, L.L.C., to the descriptions of waste disposal facilities locations that are included in the Plan and to the list of recycling companies and facilities that are included in the Plan; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0590 0 Rooming Houses - Registration FeeOrdinanceRooming Houses - Registration Fee FOR the purpose of reinstating an inadvertently repealed license fee for rooming houses and reconstituting it as a registration fee; deleting certain surplus language; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the registration of non-owner-occupied dwellings, rooming houses, and vacant structures.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0591 0 Rezoning - 923-937 Eastern AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 923-937 Eastern Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 923-937 Eastern Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the B-3-2 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0592 0 Urban Renewal - Oldtown - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Oldtown - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Oldtown to allow a conditional use, upon approval by separate ordinance, on the property known as 533/535 Oldtown Mall; 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. Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0219R 0 In Celebration of International Youth Day - 12 August, 2010City Council ResolutionIn Celebration of International Youth Day - 12 August, 2010 FOR the purpose of recognizing August 12, 2010 as International Youth Day, embracing this year's theme of "Dialogue and Mutual Understanding", expressing appreciation for the invigorating presence of the City's youth in our families, schools, churches, and neighborhoods, and recommitting to advancing the educational, medical, social, and spiritual well-being of Baltimore City's youth.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
10-0219R 0 In Celebration of International Youth Day - 12 August, 2010City Council ResolutionIn Celebration of International Youth Day - 12 August, 2010 FOR the purpose of recognizing August 12, 2010 as International Youth Day, embracing this year's theme of "Dialogue and Mutual Understanding", expressing appreciation for the invigorating presence of the City's youth in our families, schools, churches, and neighborhoods, and recommitting to advancing the educational, medical, social, and spiritual well-being of Baltimore City's youth.Adopted  Action details Not available
10-0220R 0 National Senior Citizens Day - August 21, 2010City Council ResolutionNational Senior Citizens Day - August 21, 2010 FOR the purpose of celebrating National Senior Citizens Day on August 21, urging all of Baltimore City to express appreciation each and every day for the selfless contributions our seniors have made to their families, to our communities, and to the economic and social well being of our city and state, and encouraging our seniors to remain active in our communities to the mutual benefit of all.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
10-0220R 0 National Senior Citizens Day - August 21, 2010City Council ResolutionNational Senior Citizens Day - August 21, 2010 FOR the purpose of celebrating National Senior Citizens Day on August 21, urging all of Baltimore City to express appreciation each and every day for the selfless contributions our seniors have made to their families, to our communities, and to the economic and social well being of our city and state, and encouraging our seniors to remain active in our communities to the mutual benefit of all.Adopted  Action details Not available
10-0221R 0 Informational Hearing - Revenue Enhancement MeasuresCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Revenue Enhancement Measures FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of Finance and the Chief, Bureau of Budget and Management Research to develop a mechanism for periodic review of revenue enhancement measures adopted to address Fiscal Year 2011 budgetary shortfalls to determine the rate of return and performance when compared to traditional revenue streams.Assigned  Action details Not available
10-0479 0 Sinclair Lane Bridge - Reconstruction, Repair, and MaintenanceOrdinanceSinclair Lane Bridge - Reconstruction, Repair, and Maintenance FOR the purpose of superseding certain laws governing the Sinclair Lane railroad bridge; ratifying a new agreement between the City and CSX Transportation for the construction and ownership of the bridge; providing for the repeal of laws inconsistent with this Ordinance; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the duties and responsibilities for and the ownership of the Sinclair Lane railroad bridge.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0480 0 Fort Avenue Bridge - Reconstruction, Repair, and MaintenanceOrdinanceFort Avenue Bridge - Reconstruction, Repair, and Maintenance FOR the purpose of superseding certain laws governing the Fort Avenue railroad bridge; ratifying a new agreement between the City and CSX Transportation for the construction and ownership of the bridge; providing for the repeal of laws inconsistent with this Ordinance; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the duties and responsibilities for and the ownership of the Fort Avenue railroad bridge.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0510 0 City Streets - Closing - A Portion of Greenspring AvenueOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - A Portion of Greenspring Avenue FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a portion of Greenspring Avenue, extending from Northern Parkway, Southeasterly 949.2 feet, more or less, as shown on Plat 266-A-24E in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0512 0 City Streets - Closing - McElderry StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - McElderry Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing McElderry Street, extending from the west side of Dean Street, Westerly 592.5 feet, more or less, to the east side of a 15-foot alley, laid out in the rear of the properties known as Nos. 401 through 645 N. Highland Avenue, as shown on Plat 212-A-18A in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  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.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0573 0 Gun Offender Registration - Update of ResidenceOrdinanceGun Offender Registration - Update of Residence FOR the purpose of clarifying and expanding the circumstances under which certain registered gun offenders are required to update their residence and other registration information; and generally relating to the maintenance and enforcement of the gun offender registry.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0577 0 City Property - Naming a Trail in Wyman Park to be the "Steve Pedersen Memorial Trail" OrdinanceCity Property - Naming a Trail in Wyman Park to be the "Steve Pedersen Memorial Trail" FOR the purpose of naming a trail located in Wyman Park to be the "Steve Pedersen Memorial Trail".Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0185R 0 Investigative Hearing - Police/Civilian Interactions - TransparencyCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Police/Civilian Interactions - Transparency FOR the purpose of requesting the Police Commissioner to report to the City Council on the current policy for the documentation and release of information regarding incidents in which there have been confrontations between police officers and civilians resulting in any physical contact.Adopted  Action details Not available
10-0215R 0 Informational Hearing - Police Department - Discipline Policy for Off Duty Police -Involved IncidentsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Police Department - Discipline Policy for Off Duty Police- Involved Incidents FOR the purpose of requesting the Police Commissioner to share with the Council the Department's disciplinary policies regarding off-duty officers involved in incidents of civil or criminal turpitude; to report on the number of incidents in which civilians or officers have been harmed or killed by off duty officers in the past 5 years; and to examine the rationale for retaining or amending current policies regarding the off-duty carrying of weapons and the disciplinary policies for officers who use their weapons inappropriately or who endanger members of the public by their actions.Adopted  Action details Not available
10-0571 0 Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System - Benefits - CorrectiveOrdinanceFire and Police Employees' Retirement System - Benefits - Corrective FOR the purpose of clarifying certain changes made by Ordinance 10-306 as they relate to the "grandfather" rules applicable to the amended definition of "average final compensation", the change in the age and service requirements for the normal service retirement benefit, and the change to eligibility for DROP 2; modifying the requisites for the Fire Chief's representative on the Board of Trustees; clarifying the age and service requirements for the normal service retirement benefit; clarifying the DROP 2 eligibility provisions; providing a special grace period for the purchase of service in order to satisfy the "grandfather" rules; making certain other technical changes; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System of the City of Baltimore.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  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.Advanced to 3rd Reader on same day  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.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0571 0 Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System - Benefits - CorrectiveOrdinanceFire and Police Employees' Retirement System - Benefits - Corrective FOR the purpose of clarifying certain changes made by Ordinance 10-306 as they relate to the "grandfather" rules applicable to the amended definition of "average final compensation", the change in the age and service requirements for the normal service retirement benefit, and the change to eligibility for DROP 2; modifying the requisites for the Fire Chief's representative on the Board of Trustees; clarifying the age and service requirements for the normal service retirement benefit; clarifying the DROP 2 eligibility provisions; providing a special grace period for the purchase of service in order to satisfy the "grandfather" rules; making certain other technical changes; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System of the City of Baltimore.Advanced to 3rd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
10-0571 0 Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System - Benefits - CorrectiveOrdinanceFire and Police Employees' Retirement System - Benefits - Corrective FOR the purpose of clarifying certain changes made by Ordinance 10-306 as they relate to the "grandfather" rules applicable to the amended definition of "average final compensation", the change in the age and service requirements for the normal service retirement benefit, and the change to eligibility for DROP 2; modifying the requisites for the Fire Chief's representative on the Board of Trustees; clarifying the age and service requirements for the normal service retirement benefit; clarifying the DROP 2 eligibility provisions; providing a special grace period for the purchase of service in order to satisfy the "grandfather" rules; making certain other technical changes; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System of the City of Baltimore.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0457 0 Rezoning - 107 Riverside RoadOrdinanceRezoning - 107 Riverside Road FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 107 Riverside Road, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-6 Zoning District to the M-2-1 Zoning District.Amended  Action details Not available
10-0454 0 Sale of Irredeemable Ground Rent - Issuing out of 23 East Cross Street (Block 950, Lot 63)OrdinanceSale of Irredeemable Ground Rent - Issuing out of 23 East Cross Street (Block 950, Lot 63) FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in $26.32 irredeemable ground rent issuing out of 23 East Cross Street (Block 950, Lot 63) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0528 0 Amusement Devices - ClarificationOrdinanceAmusement Devices - Clarification FOR the purpose of correcting an error in the stated scope of certain provisions allowing certain payments to be made quarterly; clarifying the intended scope of those provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement devices.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available