Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/12/2013 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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13-0179 0 Sale of Properties - Former Beds of Certain Streets and Alleys or Portions of ThemOrdinanceSale of Properties - Former Beds of Certain Streets and Alleys or Portions of Them 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 certain streets and alleys or portions of them bounded by North Avenue, Warwick Avenue, Baker Street, and the CSX Transportation, Inc., Railroad Right of Way and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
13-0198 0 Sale of Property - 890 Linden AvenueOrdinanceSale of Property - 890 Linden Avenue FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all or a portion of its interest in certain property known as 890 Linden Avenue (Block 501, Lots 37/38) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
EA13-0164 0 Gayle AdamsExecutive NominationGayle Adams Member - Commission on DisabilitiesAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0165 0 Lou Ann BlakeExecutive NominationLou Ann Blake Member - Commission on Disabilities - 11th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0167 0 Joe F.S. ChinExecutive NominationJoe F.S. Chin Member - Commission on Disabilities - 2nd DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0168 0 Linda DoughtyExecutive NominationLinda Doughty Member - Commission on Disabilities - 3rd DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0169 0 William FieldsExecutive NominationWilliam Fields Member - Commission on Disabilities - 9th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0170 0 Cecil FoxExecutive NominationCecil Fox Member - Commission on Disabilities - 5th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0171 0 David GreenbergExecutive NominationDavid Greenberg Member - Commission on DisabilitiesAssigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0172 0 Thomas HugginsExecutive NominationThomas Huggins Member - Commission on Disabilities - 4th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
13-0254 0 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer - Transfer in the Aggregate Amount of $1,470,000 from Various Agency Services to Various Agency ServicesOrdinanceGeneral Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer - Transfer in the Aggregate Amount of $1,470,000 from Various Agency Services to Various Agency Services FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the aggregate amount of $1,470,000 from various agency services to other various agency services to provide funding to pay for additional operating expenses in Fiscal 2014; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0255 0 Rezoning - 2650 West Patapsco Avenue OrdinanceRezoning - 2650 West Patapsco Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 2650 West Patapsco Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-1-1 Zoning District to the B-2 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0256 0 Baltimore City Landmark List - Haven Street FactoryOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List - Haven Street Factory FOR the purpose of designating the Haven Street Factory, 101 North Haven Street, as a historical landmark.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0114R 0 Request for State Action - Increase the Maryland Minimum WageCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Action - Increase the Maryland Minimum Wage FOR the purpose of showing support for raising and indexing the state of Maryland’s minimum wage and the subminimum wage for tipped workers to restore it to its historic value, and calling upon the Maryland General Assembly to draft or pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to do so.Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0115R 0 Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s March on Washington for Jobs and FreedomCity Council ResolutionCelebrating the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom FOR the purpose of joining with Americans nationwide to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28th, and urging all of Baltimore to commemorate this watershed moment by participating in any of the events being planned to mark the occasion and rededicating themselves to the struggle for true freedom and equality that Dr. King spoke so eloquently about on that day in 1963. Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0116R 0 In Support of a Federal Indictment of George ZimmermanCity Council ResolutionIn Support of a Federal Indictment of George Zimmerman FOR the purpose of supporting the efforts of the United States Justice Department to determine if the killing of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman constituted a violation of Federally guaranteed civil rights, and urging the Department to swiftly move for an indictment of Zimmerman on Federal civil rights charges if its investigation finds such charges to be warranted.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0117R 0 Baltimore Innovation Week - September 20-29, 2013City Council ResolutionBaltimore Innovation Week - September 20-29, 2013 FOR the purpose of recognizing September 20-29, 2013 as Baltimore Innovation Week; encouraging all Baltimoreans to participate in the series of scheduled events, conversations, and actions around technology and innovation; and commending the broad technology community for creating jobs, increasing community, and remaining committed to making a better Baltimore through technology.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0118R 0 Divestment from the State of FloridaCity Council ResolutionDivestment from the State of Florida FOR the purpose of requesting that the City of Baltimore review and minimize its business dealings connected with the State of Florida, and municipalities in Florida, in protest of that state's "Stand Your Ground" law and its application of that law.Assigned  Action details Not available
13-0119R 0 Flawed Calculation of Historic Renovation Property Tax Credits Flawed Calculation of Historic Renovation Property Tax Credits Flawed Calculation of Historic Renovation Property Tax CreditsCity Council ResolutionFlawed Calculation of Historic Renovation Property Tax Credits FOR the purpose of calling on the State of Maryland, and officials in the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, to find an appropriate mechanism whereby the City of Baltimore can be compensated for the lost property tax revenue, so as not to negatively impact blameless homeowners, and not unduly burden the City’s finances because of flawed calculations used by the State.Adopted  Action details Not available
13-0120R 0 Tax Increment Finance Study Commission City Council ResolutionBlue Ribbon Panel to Studies the Long Tern Impact of TIF's & PILOT's For the purpose of calling for the formation of a special investigative commission to review the effectiveness of the City's Tax Increment Financing program at spurring job-creating investment in Baltimore that would not otherwise have occurred.Assigned  Action details Not available
EA13-0152 0 William JohnsonExecutive NominationWilliam Johnson Director - Department of Transportation - 11th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA13-0153 0 Lindsay CooperExecutive NominationLindsay Cooper Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory CommissionConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA13-0155 0 Jason FilippouExecutive NominationJason Filippou Member - Civilian Review Board - 1st DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA13-0156 0 Joyce Green Executive NominationJoyce Green Member - Civilian Review Board - 11th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA13-0157 0 Keisha AllenExecutive NominationKeisha Allen Member - Civilian Review Board - 10th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA13-0158 0 Ronald BaileyExecutive NominationRonald Bailey Member - Civilian Review Board - 2nd DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA13-0159 0 Eileen GwinExecutive NominationEileen Gwin Member - Civilian Review Board - 4th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA13-0160 0 Michael ZwaigExecutive NominationMichael Zwaig Member - Environmental Control Board - 14th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA13-0161 0 Hahns HairstonExecutive NominationHahns Hairston Member - Environmental Control Board - 8th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA13-0162 0 Jasmin TorresExecutive NominationJasmin Torres Member - Environmental Control Board - 6th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
EA13-0163 0 Sunny Luisa CooperExecutive NominationSunny Luisa Cooper Member - Civilian Review Board - 6th DistrictConfirmed  Action details Not available
12-0139 0 Waste Haulers - Short-Term License OrdinanceWaste Haulers - Short-Term License FOR the purpose of authorizing waste haulers to apply for either an annual license or a 90-day license from the Health Commissioner; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the licensing and regulation of waste haulers.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0226 0 Signs on or Affecting Public Property - Civil PenaltiesOrdinanceSigns on or Affecting Public Property - Civil Penalties FOR the purpose of increasing the civil penalties for posting signs on or affecting public property; correcting and clarifying references to the relevant statute; and generally relating to penalties applicable to certain offenses being enforced by Environmental Citations or Civil Citations.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0232 0 Harbor Point Development District - Amending Ordinance 10-401OrdinanceHarbor Point Development District - Amending Ordinance 10-401 FOR the purpose of enlarging the boundaries of the development district known as "Harbor Point Development District" by including additional properties; revising Exhibit 1 to include these additional properties; deleting and changing certain parcel references that do not affect the boundaries of the development district; repealing provisions related to state obligations and clarifying certain related provisions; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the establishment of the Harbor Point Development District.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0233 0 Harbor Point Special Taxing DistrictOrdinanceHarbor Point Special Taxing District FOR the purpose of designating a "special taxing district" to be known as the "Harbor Point Special Taxing District"; providing for and determining various matters in connection with the establishment of the special taxing district; creating a special fund for the special taxing district; providing for the levy of a special tax on all taxable real and personal property located in the special taxing district; providing for a special effective date; and generally providing for matters relating to the designation and operation of the special taxing district, the establishment and use of the special fund, authorizing the pledge of the special tax revenues to the payment by or reimbursement to the City for debt service on any special obligation bonds or notes issued by the City in connection with the special taxing district, the replenishment of any reserve fund, and the payment of certain expenses and administrative costs related to the operation of the special taxing district.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0234 0 Harbor Point Development - Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceHarbor Point Development - Bond Ordinance FOR the purpose of authorizing the issuance of special obligation bonds; authorizing the pledge by the City, subject to appropriation, of Tax Increment Revenues and Special Tax Revenues (as such terms are defined herein) to the payment of debt service on such special obligation bonds, the replenishment of any reserves, and the payment of certain expenses and administrative costs; providing that such bonds may be issued from time to time and in one or more issues or series in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $125,000,000 for the purpose of financing infrastructure improvements and related costs, including, without limitation, the Project (defined herein), and other necessary improvements to, from, or within the development district, and certain other infrastructure improvements permitted by the Acts (defined herein); providing for the method and sources of payment for such special obligation bonds; providing that the City, in each fiscal year in which any such bonds are outstanding, use its best efforts to obtain the appropriatioAdvanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
13-0207 0 Rezoning - 900-920 East Fort Avenue and 1421 Lawrence StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 900-920 East Fort Avenue and 1421 Lawrence Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 900-920 East Fort Avenue and 1421 Lawrence Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-3 Zoning District to the B-2-4 Zoning District.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
13-0230 0 Rezoning - 901 South Caton AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 901 South Caton Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for a portion of the property known as 901 South Caton Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-1-1 Zoning District to the O-R-2 Zoning District, and changing the zoning for a portion of the property known as 901 South Caton Avenue, as outlined in green on the accompanying plat, from the M-1-1 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
12-0116 0 Commercial Vehicle Monitoring System - EstablishmentOrdinanceCommercial Vehicle Monitoring System - Establishment FOR the purpose of authorizing the use of commercial vehicle monitoring systems, subject to certain standards, procedures, requirements, and limitations; authorizing certain civil penalties for violations; mandating the issuance of a warning for a first offense; defining certain terms; requiring certain rules and regulations; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
12-0160 0 Rezoning - 890 Linden Avenue, 905, 909, and 911 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, and 855 and 857 North Eutaw StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 890 Linden Avenue, 905, 909, and 911 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, and 855 and 857 North Eutaw Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 890 Linden Avenue, 905, 909, and 911 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, and 855 and 857 North Eutaw Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the B-2-3 Zoning District to the B-5-1 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
13-0180 0 City Streets - Opening - A Portion of Fremont AvenueOrdinanceCity Streets - Opening - A Portion of Fremont Avenue FOR the purpose of condemning and opening a portion of Fremont Avenue, extending from Baltimore Street southeasterly 154.0 feet, more or less, as shown on Plat 329-A-23 in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
13-0181 0 City Streets - Closing - A Portion of Fremont Avenue and 2 Portions of Martin Luther King, Jr. BoulevardOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - A Portion of Fremont Avenue and 2 Portions of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a portion of Fremont Avenue and 2 portions of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, lying between Fairmount Avenue and Hollins Street, as shown on Plat 329-A-23A in the Office of the Department of General Services; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
13-0182 0 Sale of Properties - Former Beds of a Portion of Fremont Avenue and 2 Portions of Martin Luther King, Jr. BoulevardOrdinanceSale of Properties - Former Beds of a Portion of Fremont Avenue and 2 Portions of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard 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 a portion of Fremont Avenue and 2 portions of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard lying between Fairmount Avenue and Hollins Street and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
13-0196 0 Sale of Property - 501 Orkney RoadOrdinanceSale of Property - 501 Orkney Road 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 501 Orkney Road (Block 5136A, Lot 11) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
13-0197 0 Sale of Property - 2400 Harman AvenueOrdinanceSale of Property - 2400 Harman 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 known as 2400 Harman Avenue (Block 7471, Lot 023) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
13-0206 0 Baltimore City Landmark List - Trinity A.M.E. ChurchOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List - Trinity A.M.E. Church FOR the purpose of designating Trinity A.M.E. Church, 2130 East Hoffman Street, as a historical landmark.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
13-0210 0 Zoning - Parking Lot District - 301 East Lombard Street (aka 300 East Pratt Street)OrdinanceZoning - Parking Lot District - 301 East Lombard Street (aka 300 East Pratt Street) FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of an open off-street parking area on the property known as 301 East Lombard Street (aka 300 East Pratt Street), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
13-0217 0 Sale of Property - Former Bed of Howil TerraceOrdinanceSale of Property - Former Bed of Howil Terrace 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 Howil Terrace, laid out contiguous to the north outline of the property known as 5928 York Road and extending Westerly 138.0 feet, more or less, to the east side of a 10-foot wide alley laid out in the rear of the properties known as 5926 and 5928 York Road, and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
13-0218 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 change the land use category for a portion of a certain Development Area in the Renewal Plan and to revise a certain exhibit to the Plan to reflect this change; 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
13-0239 0 Ticket Sales - Consumer ProtectionsOrdinanceTicket Sales - Consumer Protections FOR the purpose of repealing certain provisions that require ticket sellers to be licensed; authorizing operators of entertainment venues and their sales agents to impose charges or fees in addition to the established box office price, subject to certain limitations and required disclosures; modifying certain provisions that prohibit ticket “scalping”; repealing certain obsolescent provisions prohibiting street sales of tickets for certain events; defining various terms; imposing certain civil and criminal penalties; conforming, correcting, and clarifying related provisions; repealing certain obsolete provisions; and generally relating to the sale and resale of tickets for admission to entertainment venues in Baltimore City.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available