Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/26/2015 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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13-0293 0 Unsafe Vacant StructureOrdinanceUnsafe Vacant Structure FOR the purpose of modifying the criteria for determining that a structure is a "vacant structure" or is in noncompliance with a notice or order issued by the Building Official; requiring that all windows, doors, and other openings of a vacant structure, at any level, be boarded; and generally relating to the definition and required safeguarding of vacant structures.   Action details Not available
14-0436 0 Official City Slogan - "Baltimore - Birthplace of The StarSpangled Banner"OrdinanceOfficial City Slogan - "Baltimore - Birthplace of The StarSpangled Banner" FOR the purpose of establishing "Baltimore - Birthplace of The StarSpangled Banner" as the official slogan of the City of Baltimore; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
14-0442 0 Animal Control and Protection - Impoundment Reform OrdinanceAnimal Control and Protection - Impoundment Reform FOR the purpose of deleting provisions allowing for the appeal of certain animal control decisions to the Circuit Court for Baltimore City by right; reducing the period in which an animal’s owner must respond to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license from 10 to 5 days; removing the requirement that a new owner of an animal whose previous owner has had a license denied, suspended, or revoked live outside of the City; clarifying the requirements for transferring an animal to a new owner when the previous owner’s permit for the animal has been denied, suspended, or revoked; lengthening the period of time for which an individual who has had an animal permit denied or revoked may not apply for another animal permit; allowing for the temporary impoundment of an animal during certain investigations; requiring the payment of certain animal care expenses when an individual requests review of a decision regarding the animal; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to animal control and    Action details Not available
15-0474 0 Waterfront Management District and Waterfront Management Authority - Renewal Through April 23, 2019Mayor and City Council Res.Waterfront Management District and Waterfront Management Authority - Renewal Through April 23, 2019 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.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0475 0 Drug Paraphernalia and Smoking Aids - Commercial Display to MinorsOrdinanceDrug Paraphernalia and Smoking Aids - Commercial Display to Minors FOR the purpose of prohibiting the commercial display of certain drug paraphernalia and smoking aids to minors; defining a certain term; clarifying and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to drug paraphernalia and smoking aids.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0476 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 1-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-7 Zoning District - 2515 Brookfield AvenueOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 1-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-7 Zoning District - 2515 Brookfield Avenue FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a 1-family dwelling unit to a 2-family dwelling unit in the R-7 Zoning District on the property known as 2515 Brookfield Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0201R 0 Congratulating William Driscoll On His Retirement From Baltimore City GovernmentCity Council ResolutionCongratulating William Driscoll On His Retirement From Baltimore City Government FOR the purpose of celebrating the laudable career of William Driscoll, thanking him for his unwavering commitment to public service upon his retirement from Baltimore City government, and wishing him many years of continued happiness as he spends more time with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. Adopted  Action details Not available
EA15-0257 0 Leana S. Wen, M.D. M.Sc. FAAEMExecutive NominationLeana S. Wen, M.D. M.Sc. FAAEM Comissioner - Baltimore City Health Department - District 1Confirmed  Action details Not available
14-0194R 0 Informational Hearing - Nontherapeutic Use of Antibiotics in Livestock City Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Nontherapeutic Use of Antibiotics in Livestock FOR the purpose of requesting a statewide and national ban on nontherapeutic uses of antibiotics in livestock production; supporting the enactment of the Protection of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA)/Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance Act (PARA) to address this dangerous practice; and calling for a hearing to discuss ways to reduce and eliminate the nontherapeutic uses of antibiotics in livestock production. Adopted  Action details Not available
14-0434 0 Zoning - Conditional Use - Amending Ordinance 06-353OrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use - Amending Ordinance 06-353 FOR the purpose of amending Ordinance 06-353, which authorized the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a convalescent, nursing, and rest home (assisted living) on the property known as 3617-19 Seven Mile Lane, to increase the maximum number of residents allowed.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
14-0462 0 Guilford RPP Area - AmendmentOrdinanceGuilford RPP Area - Amendment FOR the purpose of including two additional properties within the Guilford Residential Permit Parking Area.Advanced to 3rd Reader on same day  Action details Not available
14-0197R 0 Request for State Action - On-Street Parking FlexibilityCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Action - On-Street Parking Flexibility FOR the purpose of respectfully requesting that the General Assembly adopt, and the Governor sign, legislation amending State Transportation Article § 21-1004 to allow Baltimore to improve traffic safety by allowing parking on the left side of designated streets where requiring right-side only parking undermines public safety. Adopted  Action details Not available
14-0465 0 Community Legacy Project Application - Govans Ecumenical Development CorporationMayor and City Council Res.Community Legacy Project Application - Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation FOR the purpose of approving a Sustainable Communities Plan and application and receipt of financing for a Community Legacy Project by the Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation further described in the Community Legacy Application ("The Application") either directly by the Department of Housing and Community Development (the "Department") of the State of Maryland or through other departments or agencies of the State of Maryland; and providing for a special effective date.Advanced to 3rd Rdr., Adopted Comm. Report  Action details Not available
14-0192R 0 Investigative Hearing - Charm City CirculatorCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Charm City Circulator FOR the purpose of calling on representatives from the Departments of Finance and Transportation to appear before the Council to report on the costs and ridership numbers for the Charm City Circulator, as well as whether or not the revenue sources originally intended to pay for Circulator operations have proven to be sufficient; and to discuss the contents of the RFP to operate the Circulator in future years, including the possibility of requiring a $1 fare for each Circulator ride. Adopted  Action details Not available
14-0196R 0 Investigative Hearing - Status of Charter Required Agency AuditsCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Status of Charter Required Agency Audits FOR the purpose of calling on representatives from the Finance Department, Law Department, and Department of Audits to appear before the Council to provide a comprehensive update about the City’s progress towards meeting the Charter requirement that designated City agencies be audited once every 4 years, and to discuss the City’s plan for meeting this Charter obligation in a responsible and timely manner. Adopted  Action details Not available
14-0462 0 Guilford RPP Area - AmendmentOrdinanceGuilford RPP Area - Amendment FOR the purpose of including two additional properties within the Guilford Residential Permit Parking Area.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
14-0428 0 Rezoning - A Portion of 2051 South Hanover StreetOrdinanceRezoning - A Portion of 2051 South Hanover Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for a portion of the property known as 2051 South Hanover Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the B-3-2 Zoning District to the M-3 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available