Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/4/2013 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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12-0140 0 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $4,200,000OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $4,200,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $4,200,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-901069-5912), to provide funding for additional capital projects; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
12-0141 0 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $7,200,000OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $7,200,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $7,200,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-903550-9509), to provide funding for additional capital projects; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
12-0150 0 General Fund Appropriation Transfer - $1,551,566 - from Various City Agencies to the Fire Department (Program 602) - $657,566 and to M-R: Educational Grants (Program 446) – $894,000 OrdinanceGeneral Fund Appropriation Transfer - $1,551,566 - from Various City Agencies to the Fire Department (Program 602) - $657,566 and to M-R: Educational Grants (Program 446) - $894,000 FOR the purpose of transferring General Fund Operating Appropriations in the amount of $200,000 from the M-R: Civic Promotion (Program 590 - Civic Promotion Grants), in the amount of $1,000,000 from the M-R: Office of Information Technology (Program 805 - Enterprise IT Delivery Services), in the amount of $175,000 from the M-R: Miscellaneous General Expenses (Program 122 - Miscellaneous General Expenses), and in the amount of $176,566 from the Department of General Services (Program 731 - Facilities Management) to the Fire Department (Program 602 - Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue) in the amount of $657,566 and to the M-R: Educational Grants (Program 446 - Educational Grants) in the amount of $894,000; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
13-0191 0 Congratulations to the Super Bowl Bound Baltimore RavensOrdinanceCongratulations to the Super Bowl Bound Baltimore Ravens FOR the purpose of congratulating the Super Bowl bound Baltimore Ravens on their successes in both the regular season and the playoffs, wishing them the best of luck from all of Baltimore in their quest to bring a 2nd world championship back to our city, and expressing the people of Baltimore’s continued appreciation for how the Ravens have built football back into a cornerstone of Baltimore pride; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
EA13-0117 0 Marcella CopesExecutive NominationMarcella Copes Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement Education - 4th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0118 0 Maureen Mullen DoveExecutive NominationMaureen Mullen Dove Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement Education - 8th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0119 0 Allan JensenExecutive NominationAllan Jensen Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement Education - 14th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0120 0 Justin KnightExecutive NominationJustin Knight Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement Education - 1st DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0121 0 David RothExecutive NominationDavid Roth Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement Education - 11th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0122 0 Violet SloatExecutive NominationViolet Sloat Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement Education - 14th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0123 0 Elizabeth TannerExecutive NominationElizabeth Tanner Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement EducationAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0124 0 Sheila WilsonExecutive NominationSheila Wilson Member - Commission on Aging and Retirement Education - 5th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
13-0192 0 City Officers and Employees - VehiclesOrdinanceCity Officers and Employees - Vehicles FOR the purpose of prohibiting the use of City vehicles for travel outside City limits except on official City business; delimiting certain terms; and generally relating to the use of City vehicles.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0193 0 City Property - Renaming the Councilwoman Rita R. Church Pavilion and Recreation Center to the Councilwoman Rita R. Church Community CenterOrdinanceCity Property - Renaming the Councilwoman Rita R. Church Pavilion and Recreation Center to the Councilwoman Rita R. Church Community Center FOR the purpose of changing the name of the Councilwoman Rita R. Church Pavilion and Recreation Center, located on the southwest side of Saint Lo Drive between Harford Road and Sinclair Lane in Block 4199, Lot 001, more definitely described as 900 feet, more or less, southeast from the intersection of Saint Lo Drive and Harford Road, to the Councilwoman Rita R. Church Community Center.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0194 0 Ticket Agencies - Temporary ModificationsOrdinanceTicket Agencies - Temporary Modifications FOR the purpose of temporarily modifying certain provisions relating to service charges on the sale of tickets for admission to certain events; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; providing for a special effective date; providing for the automatic termination of this Ordinance on a date certain; and generally relating to ticket agencies and ticket sales.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0091R 0 Informational Hearing - Tax Credit IncentivesCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Tax Credit Incentives FOR the purpose of requesting that representatives of the Department of Finance publish on their Department’s web site information that details the tax incentives received by companies, from the City, and the amount of money that devolves to these companies, from these incentives.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0092R 0 In Support of State Legislation - Hydraulic Fracking MoratoriumCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - Hydraulic Fracking Moratorium FOR the purpose of supporting the passage of the Maryland Hydraulic Fracturing Moratorium and Right to Know Act of 2013 to place a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in Maryland until such time as the General Assembly has received the risk assessments on the potential impacts of fracking that are mandated by the Governor’s Executive Order 01.01.2011.11, and after such additional criteria for lifting the moratorium as the General Assembly may require have also been met. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
13-0092R 0 In Support of State Legislation - Hydraulic Fracking MoratoriumCity Council ResolutionIn Support of State Legislation - Hydraulic Fracking Moratorium FOR the purpose of supporting the passage of the Maryland Hydraulic Fracturing Moratorium and Right to Know Act of 2013 to place a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in Maryland until such time as the General Assembly has received the risk assessments on the potential impacts of fracking that are mandated by the Governor’s Executive Order 01.01.2011.11, and after such additional criteria for lifting the moratorium as the General Assembly may require have also been met. Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0093R 0 Congratulations to the World Champion Baltimore RavensCity Council ResolutionCongratulations to the World Champion Baltimore Ravens FOR the purpose of congratulating the Baltimore Ravens on their incredible world championship winning season capped off with their victory in Super Bowl XLVII, and joining all of Baltimore in expressing deep appreciation and gratitude for all that the Ravens do to make our city proud. Introduced  Action details Not available
13-0093R 0 Congratulations to the World Champion Baltimore RavensCity Council ResolutionCongratulations to the World Champion Baltimore Ravens FOR the purpose of congratulating the Baltimore Ravens on their incredible world championship winning season capped off with their victory in Super Bowl XLVII, and joining all of Baltimore in expressing deep appreciation and gratitude for all that the Ravens do to make our city proud. Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
13-0093R 0 Congratulations to the World Champion Baltimore RavensCity Council ResolutionCongratulations to the World Champion Baltimore Ravens FOR the purpose of congratulating the Baltimore Ravens on their incredible world championship winning season capped off with their victory in Super Bowl XLVII, and joining all of Baltimore in expressing deep appreciation and gratitude for all that the Ravens do to make our city proud. Adopted  Action details Not available
12-0080 0 Rezoning - 3224-3226 Washington BoulevardOrdinanceRezoning - 3224-3226 Washington Boulevard FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 3224-3226 Washington Boulevard, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-1 Zoning District to the B-2-4 Zoning District.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
12-0118 0 Rezoning - 2719 Ashland AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 2719 Ashland Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 2719 Ashland Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the B-1-1 Zoning District.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
12-0095 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of 1-Family Dwellings Units in the R-8 Zoning District - 1503 and 1505 East Baltimore StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of 1-Family Dwellings Units in the R-8 Zoning District - 1503 and 1505 East Baltimore Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of 1-family dwelling units to 2-family dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the properties known as 1503 and 1505 Baltimore Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
12-0098 0 Urban Renewal - Inner Harbor Project I - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Inner Harbor Project I - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Inner Harbor Project I to add a new general land use category to the Land Use Provisions in the Plan, to change the land use category for certain Development Areas in the Renewal Plan, and to revise a certain exhibit to the Plan to reflect these changes; 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
12-0102 0 Residential Permit Parking ProgramOrdinanceResidential Permit Parking Program FOR the purpose of modifying the procedures and requisites for including an area in a new or existing Residential Permit Parking Area; modifying the procedures for amending a Residential Permit Parking Plan; adding certain vehicle types to those eligible for parking permits in a Residential Permit Parking Area; qualifying permit eligibility for residents of dwelling units added to an existing Residential Permit Parking Area; limiting parking durations for non-permit holders; establishing progressive fines for parking, stopping, or standing in violation of Residential Parking Area restrictions; modifying the composition of the Residential Permit Parking Advisory Board; providing for the election of Advisory Board officers; defining and redefining certain terms; prohibiting certain conduct; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the Residential Permit Parking Program.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
12-0123 0 Building, Fire, and Related Codes - 2012 EditionOrdinanceBuilding, Fire, and Related Codes - 2012 Edition FOR the purpose of adopting a revised Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article, comprising the Maryland Building Performance Standards (effective January 1, 2012), the International Building Code (2012 Edition), the International Electrical Code (2011 Edition), the International Fuel Gas Code (2012 Edition), the International Mechanical Code (2012 Edition), the International Plumbing Code (2012 Edition), the International Property Maintenance Code (2012 Edition), the International Fire Code (2012 Edition), the International Energy Conservation Code (2012 Edition), and the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (2012 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.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
12-0125 0 Residential Permit Parking - Approving Extension of Area 43OrdinanceResidential Permit Parking - Approving Extension of Area 43 FOR the purpose of approving and extending the Parking Management Plan for Residential Permit Parking Area 43; and providing for a special effective date.Failed  Action details Not available
12-0142 0 Public Ethics Law - Conflicts of InterestOrdinancePublic Ethics Law - Conflicts of Interest FOR the purpose of clarifying and expanding the provisions that prohibit certain employment and financial interests to encompass employment by or interests in persons having or negotiating certain "blanket" and other contracts with the City or with any agency of the City; clarifying and expanding the provisions that prohibit certain gifts to encompass gifts from persons that a public servant knows or has reason to know have recently been lobbyists with respect to matters within the jurisdiction of the public servant; consolidating certain exemptions for gifts related to the payment of expenses for a speaking engagement or participation on a panel; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to ethics in the public sector.Held to a date uncertain  Action details Not available
12-0145 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 2-Family Dwelling Unit to a 3-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - 1427 McCulloh StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 2-Family Dwelling Unit to a 3-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - 1427 McCulloh Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a 2-family dwelling unit to a 3-family dwelling unit in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1427 McCulloh Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
12-0147 0 Urban Renewal - Caton/95 - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Caton/95 - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Caton/95 to amend certain exhibits to reflect the change of zoning, upon approval by separate ordinance, for the property known as 3224-3226 Washington Boulevard; 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. Held for 1 meeting  Action details Not available
12-0153 0 Soil Erosion and Sediment ControlOrdinanceSoil Erosion and Sediment Control FOR the purpose of establishing minimum requirements and procedures to control the adverse impacts associated with land disturbances; minimizing soil erosion and preventing off-site sedimentation by using soil erosion and sediment control practices; reducing the negative impacts of land development on water resources, maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of streams, and minimizing damage to public and private property; correcting. clarifying, and conforming related provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to soil erosion and sediment control.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
12-0163 0 Public Ethics Law - Prohibited ParticipationOrdinancePublic Ethics Law - Prohibited Participation FOR the purpose of redefining "business entity", as used in Ethics Law provisions that prohibit participation in certain matters, to exclude Baltimore City or any instrumentality, unit, or agency of Baltimore City under certain circumstances; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to ethics in the public sector.Amended  Action details Not available
12-0163 0 Public Ethics Law - Prohibited ParticipationOrdinancePublic Ethics Law - Prohibited Participation FOR the purpose of redefining "business entity", as used in Ethics Law provisions that prohibit participation in certain matters, to exclude Baltimore City or any instrumentality, unit, or agency of Baltimore City under certain circumstances; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to ethics in the public sector.3rd Reader, Enrolled for Final Passage  Action details Not available
12-0163 0 Public Ethics Law - Prohibited ParticipationOrdinancePublic Ethics Law - Prohibited Participation FOR the purpose of redefining "business entity", as used in Ethics Law provisions that prohibit participation in certain matters, to exclude Baltimore City or any instrumentality, unit, or agency of Baltimore City under certain circumstances; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to ethics in the public sector.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
12-0164 0 Transit and Traffic - Speed and Red-Light Camera Monitoring Systems -Violations by School VehiclesOrdinanceTransit and Traffic - Speed and Red-Light Camera Monitoring Systems -Violations by School Vehicles FOR the purpose of requiring certain periodic reports on all citations issued to school vehicles under speed and red-light camera monitoring systems; defining certain terms; and generally relating to violations by school vehicles of camera monitoring systems.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available