Baltimore City Council
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/18/2016 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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15-0596 0 Franchise - MobilitieOrdinanceFranchise - Mobilitie FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to Mobilitie, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company with business headquarters in California, to construct, install, maintain, repair, operate, relocate, replace, and remove certain facilities relating to the provision of a Distributed Antenna Systems services in and across certain streets and public ways, subject to certain terms and conditions; and providing for a special effective date.   Action details Not available
15-0602 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - 1500 Fleet Street and 515-531 South Caroline StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - 1500 Fleet Street and 515-531 South Caroline Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a parking, open off-street area on the properties known as 1500 Fleet Street and 515-531 South Caroline Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.   Action details Not available
16-0653 0 Rezoning - 1314 East Fayette Street; 1401, 1501, and 1601 East Pratt Street; and 1400, 1500, and 1600 Bank StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 1314 East Fayette Street; 1401, 1501, and 1601 East Pratt Street; and 1400, 1500, and 1600 Bank Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1314 East Fayette Street, as outlined in yellow on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the B-2-4 Zoning District; and changing the zoning for the properties known as 1401, 1501 and 1601 East Pratt Street, and 1400, 1500, and 1600 Bank Street, as outlined in blue on the accompanying plat, from the R-8 Zoning District to the R-10 Zoning District.Assigned  Action details Not available
16-0654 0 Sale of Property - Block 4756A, Lots 001A and 001B (2000 West Cold Spring Lane and Right of Way at West Cold Spring Lane)OrdinanceSale of Property - Block 4756A, Lots 001A and 001B (2000 West Cold Spring Lane and Right of Way at West Cold Spring Lane) 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 Block 4756A, Lots 001A and 001B (2000 West Cold Spring Lane and right of way at West Cold Spring Lane) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.Assigned  Action details Not available
16-0655 0 Labor and Employment - City Minimum WageOrdinanceLabor and Employment - City Minimum Wage FOR the purpose of setting Baltimore City's minimum wage rate for the years 2016 through 2021; setting the formula to determine Baltimore City's minimum wage rate from 2021 onward; defining certain terms; setting the terms and qualifications for Wage Commission members; requiring the production and posting of multilingual posters summarizing Baltimore City's minimum wage laws; setting Baltimore City's tipped minimum wage rate through 2025; eliminating the lower tipped minimum wage rate from 2025 onward; limiting the withholdings employers may make from employee wages; allowing any person to make a complaint to the Wage Commission; changing the Wage Commission's procedures for responding to complaints; repealing the prohibition of bad faith employee complaints to the Wage Commission; establishing certain penalties; clarifying and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the minimum wage to be paid to employees in Baltimore City.Assigned  Action details Not available
16-0656 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of 2 Dwelling Units to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 844 North Carey StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of 2 Dwelling Units to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 844 North Carey Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of 2 dwelling units to 3 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 844 North Carey Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from certain lot area size, off-street parking, and floor area ratio requirements.Assigned  Action details Not available
16-0657 0 Baltimore City Landmark List: Exteriors - Apostolic Faith Church of God BuildingOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List: Exteriors - Apostolic Faith Church of God Building FOR the purpose of designating the Apostolic Faith Church of God Building, 1939 Walbrook Avenue, as an historical landmark: exterior.Assigned  Action details Not available
16-0658 0 Baltimore City Landmark List: Exteriors - Ambassador TheatreOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List: Exteriors - Ambassador Theatre FOR the purpose of designating the Ambassador Theatre, 4604 Liberty Heights Avenue, as an historical landmark: exterior.Assigned  Action details Not available
16-0659 0 Baltimore City Landmark List: Exteriors - St. Mark's Institutional Baptist ChurchOrdinanceBaltimore City Landmark List: Exteriors - St. Mark's Institutional Baptist Church FOR the purpose of designating St. Mark's Institutional Baptist Church, 655 North Bentalou Street, as an historical landmark: exterior.Assigned  Action details Not available
16-0301R 0 Investigative Hearing - Expediting Stormwater Management Projects and ActivitiesCity Council ResolutionInvestigative Hearing - Expediting Stormwater Management Projects and Activities FOR the purpose of calling on the Departments of Public Works and Finance to take steps to expedite stormwater management projects funded by the Stormwater Enterprise Fund and otherwise, and to send representatives to report to the City Council on how these funds can be most effectively, quickly, and efficiently used to promote improved water quality and healthier neighborhoods.Assigned  Action details Not available
16-0302R 0 Informational Hearing - Stormwater Enterprise Fund UsageCity Council ResolutionInformational Hearing - Stormwater Enterprise Fund Usage FOR the purpose of calling on the Departments of Public Works and Finance to report on the collection, use, and planned use of Stormwater Enterprise Fund fees, and the volume and value of participation credits and mitigation variances accepted to date.Assigned  Action details Not available
16-0303R 0 Request for Federal Action - Federal Railroad Administration Crew Size RuleCity Council ResolutionRequest for Federal Action - Federal Railroad Administration Crew Size Rule FOR the purpose of supporting the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed ruling requiring that trains operated in America be operated by a crew of at least two people.Assigned  Action details Not available
15-0497 0 Urban Renewal - Jonestown - Amendment _OrdinanceUrban Renewal - Jonestown - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Jonestown to add a new disposition lot to the Renewal Plan, to revise Exhibit 1 to reflect a land use change in a portion of the new disposition lot, and to revise Exhibit 3 to reflect the addition of the new disposition lot; 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.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
16-0620 0 Midtown Community Benefits District and Management Authority - Renewal Through June 30, 2020Mayor and City Council Res.Midtown Community Benefits District and Management Authority - Renewal Through June 30, 2020 FOR the purpose of renewing and continuing the Midtown Community Benefits District and Management Authority; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the activities and authority of the Midtown Community Benefits District and Management Authority.3rd Reader, for final passage  Action details Not available
16-0618 0 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of 2 Dwelling Units to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - 630 North Gilmor StreetOrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use Conversion of 2 Dwelling Units to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - 630 North Gilmor Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of 2 dwelling units to 3 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 630 North Gilmor Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.Advanced to 3rd Reader, for Final Passage  Action details Not available
12-0113 0 Charter Amendment - Ordinance of EstimatesMayor and City Council Res.Charter Amendment - Ordinance of Estimates FOR the purpose of authorizing the City Council to amend the Ordinance of Estimates to increase items of appropriation or add items for new purposes, subject to certain limitations; deleting the requirement that supplementary appropriations be recommended by the Board of Estimates; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
15-0471 0 Charter Amendment - Multi-Member City Council DistrictsMayor and City Council Res.Charter Amendment - Multi-Member City Council Districts FOR the purpose of amending the City Charter of Baltimore City to reduce the number of Councilmembers and create multi-member City Council districts; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.FailedFail Action details Not available
15-0479 0 Charter Amendment - Board of Estimates - CompositionMayor and City Council Res.Charter Amendment - Board of Estimates - Composition FOR the purpose reconstituting the Board of Estimates to comprise the Mayor, Comptroller, and City Council President; correcting, conforming, and clarifying related provisions; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  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.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
15-0598 0 City Streets - Closing - The Beds of Berlin Street, Ontario Avenue, West Hamburg Street, and 2 10-Foot AlleysOrdinanceCity Streets - Closing - The Beds of Berlin Street, Ontario Avenue, West Hamburg Street, and 2 10-Foot Alleys FOR the purpose of condemning and closing the beds of Berlin Street, Ontario Avenue, West Hamburg Street, and 2 10-foot alleys lying between the Gwynns Falls, Wicomico Street, Little Market Street, and Berlin Street in Mount Winans, as shown on Plat 101-C-60A in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
15-0601 0 Rezoning - 609-611 South Caroline StreetOrdinanceRezoning - 609-611 South Caroline Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 609-611 South Caroline Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the B-1-2 Zoning District to the M-3 Zoning District.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
16-0625 0 Zoning - Conditional Use - Amending Ordinance 14-206OrdinanceZoning - Conditional Use - Amending Ordinance 14-206 FOR the purpose of amending Ordinance 14-206 to reauthorize and continue the permission for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a parking, open-off street area for the parking of 4 or more automobiles on the property known as 4001 Roland Avenue; providing for the automatic termination of this Ordinance; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
16-0628 0 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Health Department - $6,833,333OrdinanceSupplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Health Department - $6,833,333 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $6,833,333 to the Health Department - Service 720 (HIV Treatment Services for the Uninsured), to provide funding for a project entitled "Baltimore: Projects to Reduce HIV Infections and Improve Engagement in HIV Medical Care Among Men Who Have Sex With Men" ($4,500,000) and for a project entitled "Health Department Demonstration Projects for Comprehensive Prevention, Care, Behavioral Health, and Social Services for Men Who Have Sex With Men of Color at Risk for and Living with HIV Infection" ($2,333,333); and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
16-0635 0 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $1,200,000OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $1,200,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,200,000 to the Police Department - Service 621 (Administration - Police), to provide funding for estimated outside legal expenses for the ongoing Department of Justice review of the Police Department; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available
16-0636 0 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $6,400,000OrdinanceSupplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $6,400,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $6,400,000 to the Police Department - Service 621 (Administration - Police), to provide funding for the settlement approved by the Board of Estimates on September 9, 2015, for the family of Freddie Gray; and providing for a special effective date.Approved and Sent to the Mayor  Action details Not available