Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/19/2015 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
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14-0418 0 Alley-Gating and -Greening ProgramOrdinanceAlley-Gating and -Greening Program FOR the purpose of clarifying and simplifying the law governing and procedures for alley-gating and greening projects; lowering the percentage of abutting property owners required to initiate a petition to gate an alley; simplifying the process for obtaining review of petitions by the Police and Fire Departments; clarifying the different requirements for gating, but not greening, an alley, gating and greening an alley, and greening an alley for which gating has already been approved; consolidating and conforming repetitive requirements that are common to all processes; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the gating, greening, and leasing of alleys under the authority of City Charter Article II, § 35(e) and (f). BY repealing and reordaining Article 26 - Surveys, Streets, and Highways Subtitle 8A - Gating and Greening Alleys Baltimore City Code (Edition 2000)   Action details Not available
14-0463 0 Rezoning - A Portion of 3901 Buena Vista AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - A Portion of 3901 Buena Vista Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for a portion of the property known as 3901 Buena Vista Avenue, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the M-1-1 Zoning District to the R-7 Zoning District.   Action details Not available
15-0502 0 Sale of Property - NS Worcester Street 417-10 NW Ridgely Street (Block 833, Lot 001A)OrdinanceSale of Property - NS Worcester Street 417-10 NW Ridgely Street (Block 833, Lot 001A) 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 NS Worcester Street 417-10 NW Ridgely Street (Block 833, Lot 001A) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
15-0504 0 Collection of Taxes, Fees, etc. - Warning of Lien and Potential ForeclosureOrdinanceCollection of Taxes, Fees, etc. - Warning of Lien and Potential Foreclosure FOR the purpose of requiring certain City bills, invoices, and other statements to contain a warning of the potential consequences of a failure to pay.   Action details Not available
15-0507 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1912 West Baltimore StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1912 West Baltimore Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to a 2-family dwelling unit in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1912 West Baltimore Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from certain lot area size and certain off-street parking requirements.   Action details Not available
15-0508 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variance - 1806 West Baltimore StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variance - 1806 West Baltimore Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to a 2-family dwelling unit in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1806 West Baltimore Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting a variance from certain off-street parking requirements.   Action details Not available
15-0529 0 Historical and Architectural Preservation - 50th Anniversary ReauthorizationOrdinanceHistorical and Architectural Preservation - 50th Anniversary Reauthorization FOR the purpose of reconstituting and reauthorizing the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation; restating and clarifying the Commission's powers, duties, and functions; substituting a new, short-lived "Potential-Landmark List" for the current "Special List"; modifying the processes for designating Historical and Architectural Preservation Districts, Landmarks, and Potential Landmarks; modifying the procedures for protecting the exteriors, interiors, and appurtenant property of structures located within an Historical District or included on the Landmark List or Potential-Landmark List; modifying the provisions that require review of proposed alterations to "municipal structures"; providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Inventory of Historical Places, to serve primarily as a non-regulatory research and documentation instrument; modifying the procedures for reviewing and criteria for approving proposed alterations to protected structures; authorizing the Commission to delegate t   Action details Not available
15-0544 0 Sale of Property - 3306 North Hilton Street, Unit 203OrdinanceSale of Property - 3306 North Hilton Street, Unit 203 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 3306 North Hilton Street, Unit 203 (Block 2913, Lot 028) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
EA15-0300 0 Stephanie Brooks-WigginsExecutive NominationStephanie Brooks-Wiggins Member - Commission on Aging - 8th DistrictAssigned  Action details Not available
EA15-0301 0 Tracey L. MurrayExecutive NominationTracey L. Murray Member - Commission on AgingAssigned  Action details Not available
15-0579 0 Fire and Police Employees- Retirement System - Regular InterestOrdinanceFire and Police Employees- Retirement System - Regular Interest FOR the purpose of modifying the definition of "regular interest" for valuation purposes; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0580 0 Baltimore City Landmark List: Exteriors - American Legion Federal Post # 19OrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List: Exteriors - American Legion Federal Post # 19 FOR the purpose of designating the American Legion Federal Post # 19, 1502 Madison Avenue, as an historical landmark: exterior.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0581 0 RPP Area 9 (Federal Hill) - Exception for 807 Light StreetOrdinanceRPP Area 9 (Federal Hill) - Exception for 807 Light Street FOR the purpose of amending the Parking Management Plan for RPP Area 9 to add an exception to the Plan's general permit allotments for dwelling units; correcting related language.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0582 0 Dangerous Knives - Transfer, etc., to or Permitting Possession, etc., by Individual Under 21OrdinanceDangerous Knives - Transfer, etc., to or Permitting Possession, etc., by Individual Under 21 FOR the purpose of prohibiting the sale, giving away, or other transfer of certain knives to individuals under the age of 21; prohibiting a person from permitting the use or possession of these dangerous knives by individuals under the age of 21; defining certain terms; imposing certain penalties; and conforming language and penalties in related provisions dealing with switchblade knives.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0583 0 Rezoning - 1524 West Pratt StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 1524 West Pratt Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1524 West Pratt Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the B-1-1 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0269R 0 Opposing Oil and Gas Development Off Maryland's ShoresCity Council ResolutionOpposing Oil and Gas Development Off Maryland's Shores FOR the purpose of opposing offshore oil and gas development in the mid-Atlantic Ocean adjacent to the Maryland Coast in general, and expressing even greater concern about, and opposition to, the use of seismic blasting technology in the pursuit of such development.Adopted  Action details Not available
15-0270R 0 Request for State Action - Local Control of Police Commissioner Contract LengthCity Council ResolutionRequest for State Action - Local Control of Police Commissioner Contract Length FOR the purpose of calling on the Maryland General Assembly to enact, and the Governor to sign, legislation removing the language in the Code of Public Local Laws of Baltimore City that requires that contracts for Baltimore Police Commissioners be six years in length.Adopted  Action details Not available
EA15-0294 0 Kevin DavisExecutive NominationKevin Davis Police Commissioner - Baltimore City Police DepartmentConfirmed  Action details Not available
15-0249R 0 Informational Hearing - Providing Cultural Competence Training to Homeless Services Providers to Assist Them in Serving Homeless LGBTQ YouthsCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Providing Cultural Competence Training to Homeless Services Providers to Assist Them in Serving Homeless LGBTQ Youths FOR the purpose of inviting homeless services providers and advocates for LGBTQ youths to appear before the City Council to discuss how cultural competence training on the needs of these youths can be broadly provided to service agencies to assist them in helping Baltimore's vulnerable population of homeless LGBTQ young people.Adopted  Action details Not available
14-0426 0 Rezoning - 1713 East Pratt StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 1713 East Pratt Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1713 East Pratt Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District.3rd Reader, to be held one meeting  Action details Not available
15-0526 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - 4001-4005 Garrison BoulevardOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - 4001-4005 Garrison Boulevard FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a parking, open off-street area on the property known as 4001-4005 Garrison Boulevard, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0542 0 Rezoning - Certain Properties in the Remington Central Business AreaOrdinanceRezoning - Certain Properties in the Remington Central Business Area FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in the Remington Central Business Area, as outlined in blue on the accompanying plat, from the R-7 Zoning District to the B-1-2 Zoning District; as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the B-1-2 Zoning District; and as outlined in green on the accompanying plat, from the R-9 Zoning District to the B-1-2 Zoning District.3rd Reader, to be held one meeting  Action details Not available
15-0550 0 Sale of Property - A Portion of the Former Bed of Dickman StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - A Portion of the Former Bed of Dickman 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 a portion of the former bed of Dickman Street, designated as Lot 7 on the Resubdivision Plat dated December 29, 1989, and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0260R 0 Investigative Hearing - Reviewing Charter Required Agency AuditsCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Reviewing 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, explain why the current round of audits is behind schedule as well as what the potential consequences of this delay may be, and discuss the City's plan for meeting this Charter obligation in a responsible and timely manner.Adopted  Action details Not available
15-0525 0 Rezoning - 600, 700, and 706 South Eden Street and 711 South Central AvenueOrdinanceRezoning - 600, 700, and 706 South Eden Street and 711 South Central Avenue FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 600, 700, and 706 South Eden Street and 711 South Central Avenue, 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
15-0548 0 Rezoning - Certain Properties in the Barclay CommunityOrdinanceRezoning - Certain Properties in the Barclay Community FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in the Barclay Community: as outlined in blue on the accompanying plat, from the B-3-2 Zoning District to the B-2-3 Zoning District; and as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-9 Zoning District to the B-2-3 Zoning District.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
15-0559 0 Rezoning - 139 West Ostend StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 139 West Ostend Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 139 West Ostend 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
15-0487 0 Zoning - Office-Residence Districts - Accessory ShopsOrdinanceZoning - Office-Residence Districts - Accessory Shops FOR the purpose of increasing the maximum aggregate size allowed for certain accessory shop uses in an Office-Residence District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
15-0530 0 Rezoning - Certain Properties in the Sharp-Leadenhall CommunityOrdinanceRezoning - Certain Properties in the Sharp-Leadenhall Community FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in the Sharp-Leadenhall Community: as outlined in blue on the accompanying plat, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the B-2-4 Zoning District; and as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the B-2-4 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
15-0535 0 City Streets - Closing - Worcester StreetOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - Worcester Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Worcester Street, extending from CSX Transportation Railroad Right-of-Way Southeasterly 301.6 feet, more or less, toward Ridgely Street, as shown on Plat 214-A-14A 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
15-0536 0 Sale of Property - Former Bed of Worcester StreetOrdinanceSale of Property - Former Bed of Worcester 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 Worcester Street, extending from CSX Transportation Railroad Right-of-Way toward Ridgely 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
15-0547 0 Urban Renewal - Barclay - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Barclay - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Barclay to amend Exhibits 1 and 4 of the Plan to reflect the change in land use and the change in zoning, upon approval by separate ordinance, for the properties known as 1920, 2000-2020, and 2026 Greenmount Avenue; 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