Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/7/2011 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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10-0453 0 Sale of Property - 3400, 3404, 3408, and 3410 Hawkins Point Road (Block 7005, Lots 10, 11, 12, 13)OrdinanceSale of Property - 3400, 3404, 3408, and 3410 Hawkins Point Road (Block 7005, Lots 10, 11, 12, 13) 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 properties known as 3400, 3404, 3408, and 3410 Hawkins Point Road (Block 7005, Lots 10, 11, 12, 13) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
10-0513 0 Sale of Property - Former Bed of McElderry StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - Former Bed of McElderry 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 a certain parcel of land known as the former bed of McElderry Street and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
10-0514 0 City Streets - Closing - Woodall Street and Clemm StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Woodall Street and Clemm Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing (1) Woodall Street, extending from Fort Avenue, southwesterly to Clemm Street, and (2) Clemm Street, extending from Key Highway, southwesterly to the southeasternmost extremity thereof, as shown on Plat 335-A-31B in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
10-0515 0 Sale of Property - Former Beds of Woodall Street and Clemm StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - Former Beds of Woodall Street and Clemm 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) Woodall Street, extending from Fort Avenue southwesterly to Clemm Street, and (2) Clemm Street, extending from Key Highway, southeasterly to the southeasternmost extremity, thereof, and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
10-0572 0 Sale of Property - Former Bed of Diamond StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - Former Bed of Diamond 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 a certain parcel of land known as the former bed of Diamond Street, extending from Fayette Street northerly 220.2 feet, more or less, to Shad Alley and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.   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.   Action details Not available
10-0602 0 Marriage License Fees - Domestic Violence SheltersOrdinanceMarriage License Fees - Domestic Violence Shelters FOR the purpose of increasing the additional fee for a marriage license to be dedicated and used for operating domestic violence shelters; and correcting an obsolete cross-reference.   Action details Not available
10-0596 0 Sale of Property - 1125 North Calvert StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 1125 North Calvert 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 1125 North Calvert Street (Ward 11, Section 12, Block 498, Lot 10) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
10-0618 0 Neighborhood Nuisances - Enforcement by CitationOrdinanceNeighborhood Nuisances - Enforcement by Citation FOR the purpose of authorizing the issuance of citations for certain nuisances; defining certain terms; prohibiting certain conduct; imposing certain penalties; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to neighborhood nuisances.   Action details Not available
10-0623 0 City Property - Naming the Parcel of Land known as Ward 4, Section 11, Block 890, Lots 15B and 15C to be Pierce’s Park OrdinanceCity Property - Naming the Parcel of Land known as Ward 4, Section 11, Block 890, Lots 15B and 15C to be Pierce's Park FOR the purpose of naming the parcel of land known as Ward 4, Section 11, Block 890, Lots 15B and 15C to be Pierce's Park.   Action details Not available
11-0249R 0 Informational Hearing - Community Schools InitiativeCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Community Schools Initiative FOR the purpose of calling on the Education Committee of the Baltimore City Council to convene a hearing with all interested parties to examine the current status of Baltimore City’s Community Schools Initiative, and to determine how the City can best continue or expand its current level of support for the Initiative.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0250R 0 In Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 115/House Bill 227 - Criminal Law - Abuse or Neglect of Animals - Sentencing ConditionsCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 115/House Bill 227 - Criminal Law - Abuse or Neglect of Animals - Sentencing Conditions FOR the purpose of expressing support for this legislation that authorizes a court to prohibit persons guilty of specified violations concerning the abuse or neglect of animals from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a specified time; urging the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and the House Judiciary Committee to report the bills favorably; requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to support adoption of the legislation; and respectfully calling on the Governor to sign the measure into law.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0250R 0 In Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 115/House Bill 227 - Criminal Law - Abuse or Neglect of Animals - Sentencing ConditionsCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 115/House Bill 227 - Criminal Law - Abuse or Neglect of Animals - Sentencing Conditions FOR the purpose of expressing support for this legislation that authorizes a court to prohibit persons guilty of specified violations concerning the abuse or neglect of animals from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a specified time; urging the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and the House Judiciary Committee to report the bills favorably; requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to support adoption of the legislation; and respectfully calling on the Governor to sign the measure into law.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0251R 0 In Celebration of Black History MonthCity Council ResolutionIn Celebration of Black History Month FOR the purpose of joining the annual celebration of the achievements of black Americans, recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history, and highlighting the varied inspirational and educational events available to residents of, and visitors to, Baltimore City to commemorate the celebration of Black History Month.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0251R 0 In Celebration of Black History MonthCity Council ResolutionIn Celebration of Black History Month FOR the purpose of joining the annual celebration of the achievements of black Americans, recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history, and highlighting the varied inspirational and educational events available to residents of, and visitors to, Baltimore City to commemorate the celebration of Black History Month.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0252R 0 Informational Hearing - Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc.City Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. FOR the purpose of requesting the Health Commissioner and the CEO of Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc., to brief the City Council on the contributions of the organization to the health and welfare of the youngest members of Baltimore City communities over the 20 years of its existence, on the catchment areas served by the full service centers and satellite offices, on the services available at each location, and the success of the program in providing prenatal health services to the most disadvantaged women in Baltimore City.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0253R 0 Investigative Hearing - East Baltimore Development Inc.City Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - East Baltimore Development Inc. FOR the purpose of requesting that representatives from East Baltimore Development Inc. (EBDI) appear before the Council to review the City’s investment in EBDI and to discuss the many issues relating to that investment raised by the Daily Record investigation: Too Big to Fail: Betting a Billion on East Baltimore that ran January 31-February 4, 2011.Introduced  Action details Not available
11-0253R 0 Investigative Hearing - East Baltimore Development Inc.City Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - East Baltimore Development Inc. FOR the purpose of requesting that representatives from East Baltimore Development Inc. (EBDI) appear before the Council to review the City’s investment in EBDI and to discuss the many issues relating to that investment raised by the Daily Record investigation: Too Big to Fail: Betting a Billion on East Baltimore that ran January 31-February 4, 2011.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0254R 0 Baltimore Education Coalition - Full Funding for City SchoolsCity Council ResolutionBaltimore Education Coalition - Full Funding for City Schools FOR the purpose of supporting the Baltimore Education Coalition’s Education Funding Rally in Annapolis on February 28, 2011 and urging the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the Maryland General Assembly and the Governor of Maryland to restore the proposed cuts for funding to Baltimore City Schools.Introduced  Action details Not available
11-0254R 0 Baltimore Education Coalition - Full Funding for City SchoolsCity Council ResolutionBaltimore Education Coalition - Full Funding for City Schools FOR the purpose of supporting the Baltimore Education Coalition’s Education Funding Rally in Annapolis on February 28, 2011 and urging the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the Maryland General Assembly and the Governor of Maryland to restore the proposed cuts for funding to Baltimore City Schools.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0254R 0 Baltimore Education Coalition - Full Funding for City SchoolsCity Council ResolutionBaltimore Education Coalition - Full Funding for City Schools FOR the purpose of supporting the Baltimore Education Coalition’s Education Funding Rally in Annapolis on February 28, 2011 and urging the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the Maryland General Assembly and the Governor of Maryland to restore the proposed cuts for funding to Baltimore City Schools.Adopted  Action details Not available
EA11-0245 0 Robert AndersonExecutive NominationRobert Anderson Member - Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - 3rd DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA11-0246 0 Aileen GabbeyExecutive NominationAileen Gabbey Member - Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - 4th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA11-0249 0 Zoe MichalExecutive NominationZoe Michal Member - Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - 3rd DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA11-0250 0 Jennifer BrauseExecutive NominationJennifer Brause Member - Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory CommissionConfirmed  Action details Not available
11-0243R 0 In Support of Proposed State Legislation - Higher Education - Tuition Charges - Maryland High School StudentsCity Council ResolutionIn Support of Proposed State Legislation - Higher Education - Tuition Charges - Maryland High School Students FOR the purpose of supporting the introduction of state legislation granting in-state tuition to students from Maryland tax paying families who attend and graduate from Maryland high schools, regardless of their immigration status; requesting the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to support the legislation if introduced; and urging the Governor to enact this legislation, or similar measures, if adopted by the Maryland State Legislature.Adopted  Action details Not available
10-0593 0 Building, Fire, and Related Codes - 2010 EditionOrdinanceBuilding, Fire, and Related Codes - 2010 Edition FOR the purpose of adopting a revised Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article, comprising the Maryland Building Performance Standards (effective January 1, 2010), the International Building Code (2009 Edition), the National Electrical Code (2008 Edition), the National Fuel Gas Code (2009 Edition), the International Mechanical Code (2009 Edition), the National Standard Plumbing Code (2009 Edition), the International Property Maintenance Code (2009 Edition), the International Fire Code (2009 Edition), the International Energy Conservation Code (2009 Edition), and the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (2009 Edition), all as supplemented, amended, or otherwise modified by this Ordinance; providing for the effect, construction, and effective date of these new standards and codes; conforming, correcting, and clarifying certain language; and generally relating to the adoption of new building, fire, property maintenance, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related codes for Baltimore City.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
10-0624 0 Planned Unit Development - Amendment 1 - Greenmount West - Arts and Entertainment DistrictOrdinancePlanned Unit Development - Amendment 1 - Greenmount West - Arts and Entertainment District FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Development Plan of the Greenmount West - Arts and Entertainment District Planned Unit Development.Advanced to 3rd Reader, to be held one meeting  Action details Not available
10-0230R 0 Informational Hearing - Convention Center Hotel PerformanceCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Convention Center Hotel Performance FOR the purpose of directing representatives from the Baltimore Hotel Corporation, the Baltimore Development Corporation, and the Department of Finance to appear before the Council to report on the reasons for the convention center hotel’s disappointing initial returns, the effect of these losses on the City’s overall finances, and the City’s options for disposing of the convention center hotel.Adopted  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.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0613 0 Rezoning - 1746 Ashland AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 1746 Ashland Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1746 Ashland Avenue (Block 1584, Lot 1), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the B-2-3 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0614 0 Planned Unit Development - New East Baltimore Community - Amendment 1OrdinancePlanned Unit Development - New East Baltimore Community - Amendment 1 FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Development Plan of the New East Baltimore Community Planned Unit Development.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available