Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/7/2011 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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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.   Action details Not available
11-0656 0 In Support of State Legislation - House Bill 157 - State Government - Commemorative Days - Maryland Women's History DayMayor and City Council Res.In Support of State Legislation - House Bill 157 - State Government - Commemorative Days - Maryland Women’s History Day FOR the purpose of expressing strong support for this legislation that requires the Governor to annually proclaim March 8 as Maryland Women’s History Day; urging the Honorable Chair and Members of the House Health and Government Operations Committee to give the bill a favorable report; requesting the Honorable Chair and Members of the Baltimore City House Delegation to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to support passage of the legislation; respectfully calling upon the Governor to sign House Bill 157 into law; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
11-0658 0 Traffic Mitigation - Establishing Traffic-Mitigation ZonesOrdinanceTraffic Mitigation - Establishing Traffic-Mitigation Zones FOR the purpose of modifying the requirements for certain development projects to mitigate their impacts on City traffic; requiring the Department of Transportation to review certain development projects; defining certain terms; designating certain areas to be Traffic-Mitigation Zones; providing for payments in lieu of Traffic-Mitigation studies; establishing how these payments are to be calculated; creating certain exceptions; authorizing certain traffic-mitigation projects; and generally relating to the requirements and procedures for building and zoning code permits and authorizations.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0659 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $134,366OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $134,366 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation in the amount of $134,366 to the Department of General Services - Program #9916, to provide funding to begin the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (EVIP); and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0660 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $177,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $177,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation in the amount of $177,000 to the Department of General Services - Program #9916, to provide funding to support energy efficiency and conservation programs serving low-to-moderate income residents; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0661 0 Supplementary Federal Appropriation - Department of General Services - $100,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Appropriation - Department of General Services - $100,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Appropriation in the amount of $100,000 to the Department of General Services - Program #9916, to provide funding to install solar energy systems on selected City buildings; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0662 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $50,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $50,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation in the amount of $50,000 to the Department of General Services – Program #9916, to provide funding to install solar energy systems on selected City buildings; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0663 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $100,000OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Appropriation - Department of General Services - $100,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Appropriation in the amount of $100,000 to the Department of General Services - Program #9916, to provide funding to support energy efficiency and conservation programs serving low-to-moderate income residents; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0664 0 Health Department - Food Service Facilities - Approval of FeesOrdinanceHealth Department - Food Service Facilities - Approval of Fees FOR the purpose of authorizing a change in the fees charged for certain services provided by the Health Department; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0665 0 Planning Department - Subdivision Review - Approval of FeesOrdinancePlanning Department - Subdivision Review - Approval of Fees FOR the purpose of authorizing a change in the fees charged for certain services provided by the Planning Department; and providing for a special effective date. Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0666 0 Eviction Chattels - Foreclosure ChattelsOrdinanceEviction Chattels - Foreclosure Chattels FOR the purpose of deleting certain requirements for certified mail; and clarifying that noncompliance by a landlord or a foreclosure purchaser, as the case may be, with the requirement for notice pending dispossession will cause the court to vacate the warrant of restitution or writ of possession, as the case may be.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0667 0 Health - Animal Control and ProtectionOrdinanceHealth - Animal Control and Protection FOR the purpose of requiring that certain animal licenses be denied or revoked if the applicant or licensee or certain persons connected with the applicant or licensee has been convicted, at any time, of animal abuse, cruelty, or neglect; and generally relating to the control and protection of animals.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0668 0 Charter Amendment - Property Tax LimitationsMayor and City Council Res.Charter Amendment - Property Tax Limitations FOR the purpose of imposing limits on the City property tax; authorizing the establishment of 1 or more continuing, nonlapsing funds to be used for the reduction of the property tax; conforming related provisions; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0669 0 Taxes - Homestead Credit PercentageOrdinanceTaxes - Homestead Credit Percentage FOR the purpose of modifying the homestead credit percentage for certain taxable years.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0670 0 Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. DayMayor and City Council Res.Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Day FOR the purpose of declaring Tuesday, March 8, 2011, Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Day in Baltimore City; celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the nation’s and Baltimore City’s greatest public servants; honoring Mr. Mitchell’s tireless efforts to secure the passage of a comprehensive series of civil rights laws; applauding his efforts to secure equal treatment for all Americans; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0670 0 Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. DayMayor and City Council Res.Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Day FOR the purpose of declaring Tuesday, March 8, 2011, Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Day in Baltimore City; celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the nation’s and Baltimore City’s greatest public servants; honoring Mr. Mitchell’s tireless efforts to secure the passage of a comprehensive series of civil rights laws; applauding his efforts to secure equal treatment for all Americans; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0670 0 Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. DayMayor and City Council Res.Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Day FOR the purpose of declaring Tuesday, March 8, 2011, Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Day in Baltimore City; celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the nation’s and Baltimore City’s greatest public servants; honoring Mr. Mitchell’s tireless efforts to secure the passage of a comprehensive series of civil rights laws; applauding his efforts to secure equal treatment for all Americans; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0670 0 Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. DayMayor and City Council Res.Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Day FOR the purpose of declaring Tuesday, March 8, 2011, Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Day in Baltimore City; celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the nation’s and Baltimore City’s greatest public servants; honoring Mr. Mitchell’s tireless efforts to secure the passage of a comprehensive series of civil rights laws; applauding his efforts to secure equal treatment for all Americans; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
11-0671 0 Illegal Dumping - Penalties - EnforcementOrdinanceIllegal Dumping - Penalties - Enforcement FOR the purpose of increasing certain penalties for illegal waste disposal; imposing liability for the cleanup and repairs damages on one who dumps or disposes material on City property; clarifying and extending the prima facie responsibility of a vehicle’s owner for material transported in or disposed of from the vehicle to include lessees and renters of vehicles; clarifying that the prohibition against dumping on private property extends to waste receptacles on that property; and generally relating to the disposal of waste and other material.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0260R 0 In Support of State Legislation - House Bill 1100 - Health Occupations - State Board of Naturopathic MedicineCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - House Bill 1100 - Health Occupations - State Board of Naturopathic Medicine FOR the purpose of expressing support for this legislation that establishes the State Board of Naturopathic Medicine and the Fund, specifies the duties of the Board, and promulgates rules and regulations for obtaining a license in naturopathic medicine; urging the Honorable Chair and Members of the House Health and Government Operations Committee to give the bill a favorable report; requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to secure passage of the provisions of Senate Bill 560 or the companion House Bill 1100; and calling upon the Governor to sign the measure into law.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0260R 0 In Support of State Legislation - House Bill 1100 - Health Occupations - State Board of Naturopathic MedicineCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - House Bill 1100 - Health Occupations - State Board of Naturopathic Medicine FOR the purpose of expressing support for this legislation that establishes the State Board of Naturopathic Medicine and the Fund, specifies the duties of the Board, and promulgates rules and regulations for obtaining a license in naturopathic medicine; urging the Honorable Chair and Members of the House Health and Government Operations Committee to give the bill a favorable report; requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to secure passage of the provisions of Senate Bill 560 or the companion House Bill 1100; and calling upon the Governor to sign the measure into law.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0261R 0 In Support - National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS - March 6 -12, 2011City Council ResolutionIn Support - National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS - March 6 -12, 2011 FOR the purpose of expressing support for The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, the coming together of all people of faith to unite with purpose, compassion, and hope to educate every American about HIV prevention facts; to encourage and support HIV testing; to advocate for the compassionate care and treatment of those living with the disease in every community in America; and to love unconditionally all persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0261R 0 In Support - National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS - March 6 -12, 2011City Council ResolutionIn Support - National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS - March 6 -12, 2011 FOR the purpose of expressing support for The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, the coming together of all people of faith to unite with purpose, compassion, and hope to educate every American about HIV prevention facts; to encourage and support HIV testing; to advocate for the compassionate care and treatment of those living with the disease in every community in America; and to love unconditionally all persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0262R 0 In Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 560 - Health Occupations - State Board of Naturopathic MedicineCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 560 - Health Occupations - State Board of Naturopathic Medicine FOR the purpose of expressing support for this legislation that establishes the State Board of Naturopathic Medicine and the Fund, specifies the duties of the Board, and promulgates rules and regulations for obtaining a license in naturopathic medicine; urging the Honorable Chair and Members of the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee to give the bill a favorable report; requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to secure passage of the provisions of Senate Bill 560 or the companion House Bill 1100; and calling upon the Governor to sign the measure into law.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0262R 0 In Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 560 - Health Occupations - State Board of Naturopathic MedicineCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 560 - Health Occupations - State Board of Naturopathic Medicine FOR the purpose of expressing support for this legislation that establishes the State Board of Naturopathic Medicine and the Fund, specifies the duties of the Board, and promulgates rules and regulations for obtaining a license in naturopathic medicine; urging the Honorable Chair and Members of the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee to give the bill a favorable report; requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to secure passage of the provisions of Senate Bill 560 or the companion House Bill 1100; and calling upon the Governor to sign the measure into law.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0263R 0 In Support of State Legislation - House Bill 1004 - Real Property - Landlord and Tenant - Breach of LeaseCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - House Bill 1004 - Real Property - Landlord and Tenant - Breach of Lease FOR the purpose of expressing support for House Bill 1004, "Real Property - Landlord and Tenant - Breach of Lease," which seeks to establish disturbing the peace as a breach of lease that would allow eviction with 14 days' written notice, and respectfully requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Session of the Maryland General Assembly to secure the adoption of this legislation. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0263R 0 In Support of State Legislation - House Bill 1004 - Real Property - Landlord and Tenant - Breach of LeaseCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - House Bill 1004 - Real Property - Landlord and Tenant - Breach of Lease FOR the purpose of expressing support for House Bill 1004, "Real Property - Landlord and Tenant - Breach of Lease," which seeks to establish disturbing the peace as a breach of lease that would allow eviction with 14 days' written notice, and respectfully requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Session of the Maryland General Assembly to secure the adoption of this legislation. Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0264R 0 In Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 840/House Bill 1033 - Environment - Reducing Lead Risk in Housing - Lead Paint Dust TestingCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 840/House Bill 1033 - Environment - Reducing Lead Risk in Housing - Lead Paint Dust Testing FOR the purpose of expressing support for this legislation that alters the requirements for certain property owners to satisfy certain lead risk reduction standards to ensure that the dangers of lead-based paint exposure are eliminated; respectfully urging the Honorable Chair and Members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and Honorable Chair and Members of the House Environmental Matters Committee to give the bills a favorable report; requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to work to secure passage of the measure; and calling upon the Governor to sign the measure into law.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0264R 0 In Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 840/House Bill 1033 - Environment - Reducing Lead Risk in Housing - Lead Paint Dust TestingCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - Senate Bill 840/House Bill 1033 - Environment - Reducing Lead Risk in Housing - Lead Paint Dust Testing FOR the purpose of expressing support for this legislation that alters the requirements for certain property owners to satisfy certain lead risk reduction standards to ensure that the dangers of lead-based paint exposure are eliminated; respectfully urging the Honorable Chair and Members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and Honorable Chair and Members of the House Environmental Matters Committee to give the bills a favorable report; requesting the Honorable Chairs and Members of the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to work to secure passage of the measure; and calling upon the Governor to sign the measure into law.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0265R 0 Informational Hearing - Baltimore City Health Department - Loss of Federal Lead Paint Abatement FundingCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Baltimore City Health Department - Loss of Federal Lead Paint Abatement Funding FOR the purpose of requesting the Commissioner of Health and the Commissioner of Housing to address the City Council on the loss of Department of Housing and Urban Development funds for the abatement of lead-based paint in homes of low income residents with children; to report on what remedial efforts are being taken to correct the error that resulted in the loss of funding; and to present reported plans to transfer the lead paint abatement program to the Department of Housing and Community Development to remedy compliance issues and to restore the City’s eligibility for future funding.Assigned  Action details Not available
11-0266R 0 In Celebration of Women’s History Month 2011 - Our History is Our StrengthCity Council ResolutionIn Celebration of Women’s History Month 2011 - Our History is Our Strength FOR the purpose of celebrating Women’s History Month, recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments of women, honoring their role in the shaping of our families, our City, our State and our Nation, and endorsing the theme, Our History is Our Strength, that honors women within local communities and organizations.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0266R 0 In Celebration of Women’s History Month 2011 - Our History is Our StrengthCity Council ResolutionIn Celebration of Women’s History Month 2011 - Our History is Our Strength FOR the purpose of celebrating Women’s History Month, recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments of women, honoring their role in the shaping of our families, our City, our State and our Nation, and endorsing the theme, Our History is Our Strength, that honors women within local communities and organizations.Adopted  Action details Not available
11-0267R 0 Equal Access to Education, Training, and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work For Women - A Baltimore City Celebration of International Women’s Day 2011City Council ResolutionEqual Access to Education, Training, and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work For Women - A Baltimore City Celebration of International Women’s Day 2011 FOR the purpose of joining the global celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2011, to acknowledge the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future on the 100th anniversary of the worldwide solemnization of the spiritual and pragmatic attributes of women.Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
11-0267R 0 Equal Access to Education, Training, and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work For Women - A Baltimore City Celebration of International Women’s Day 2011City Council ResolutionEqual Access to Education, Training, and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work For Women - A Baltimore City Celebration of International Women’s Day 2011 FOR the purpose of joining the global celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2011, to acknowledge the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future on the 100th anniversary of the worldwide solemnization of the spiritual and pragmatic attributes of women.Adopted  Action details Not available
10-0628 0 Rezoning - 511 South Clinton Street OrdinanceRezoning - 511 South Clinton Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 511 South Clinton Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the O-R-2 Zoning District.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
09-0381 0 Sale of Property - Quarantine Road Interchange/Truck Check Weigh StationOrdinanceSale of Property - Quarantine Road Interchange/Truck Check Weigh Station 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 Quarantine Road Interchange/Truck Check Weigh Station and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0592 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. Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0595 0 Sale of Property - 2 Parcels of Land Known as "Canal Parcel" and "Lot 3", Located in Ward 03, Section 7, Block 1816OrdinanceSale of Property - 2 Parcels of Land Known as "Canal Parcel" and "Lot 3", Located in Ward 03, Section 7, Block 1816 FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in (1) a parcel of land known as "Canal Parcel", located in Ward 03, Section 07, Block 1816, consisting of approximately 0.317 acres of land, and (2) a parcel of land known as "Lot 3", located in Ward 03, Section 7, Block 1816, a portion of Lots 002 and 003, consisting of approximately 0.149 acres, and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0597 0 Sale of Property - 1301, 1303, 1305, 1307, and 1309 East Lombard StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - 1301, 1303, 1305, 1307, and 1309 East Lombard 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 properties known as 1301, 1303, 1305, 1307, and 1309 East Lombard Street (Ward 03, Section 03, Block 1392, Lots 049, 048, 047, 046, and 045) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0619 0 Waterfront Management District and Waterfront Management Authority - Renewal Through April 23, 2015Mayor and City Council Res.Waterfront Management District and Waterfront Management Authority - Renewal Through April 23, 2015 FOR the purpose of renewing and continuing the Waterfront Management District and Waterfront Management Authority; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the activities and authority of the Waterfront Management District and Waterfront Management Authority.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
10-0622 0 Hiring Preferences for Persons with DisabilitiesOrdinanceHiring Preferences for Persons with Disabilities FOR the purpose of requiring the Civil Service Commission to establish standards for establishing and maintaining a preference for the appointment of qualified persons with a disability; specifying the required contents and limitation of these standards; and generally relating to the hiring of persons with disabilities.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  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.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
11-0641 0 City Property - Naming an Unnamed Driveway in Leakin Park to be Sloman DriveOrdinanceCity Property - Naming an Unnamed Driveway in Leakin Park to be Sloman Drive FOR the purpose of naming an unnamed driveway located in Leakin Park to be Sloman Drive.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
11-0651 0 Sale of Property - 2000 East North AvenueOrdinanceSale of Property - 2000 East North Avenue 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 located at 2000 East North Avenue (Block 4167, Lot 001) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Withdrawn  Action details Not available