City Council
City Hall, Room 408
100 North Holliday Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
AGENDA
Monday, March 3, 2003
5:00 PM
City Hall
City Council
Sheila Dixon, President of the Council
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Vice President
District One: Nicholas C. D'Adamo, Jr., John L. Cain, Lois A. Garey
District Two: Paula Johnson
Branch, Bernard C. "Jack" Young, Pamela V. Carter
District Three: Robert W. Curran, Kenneth N. Harris, Sr., Lisa Joi Stancil
District Four: Agnes Welch, Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr.,
Catherine E. Pugh
District Five: Rochelle "Rikki" Spector, Helen L. Holton, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
District Six: Melvin L. Stukes, Kwame Abayomi, Edward L. Reisinger
| Call to Order | |
| Invocation | |
| Reverend Beverley Simpson, Mt. Tabor Baptist Church | |
| Pledge of Allegiance | |
| Roll Call | |
| Showcase Baltimore | |
| Greg Allen, Bridges Project | |
| Approval of the Journal | |
| February 24, 2003 | |
| Communications from the Mayor | |
| Bills Signed by the Mayor | |
| February 26, 2003 | |
| 02-0960 | Franchise - Bridgeway Over East Saratoga Street |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to Mercy Medical Center, Inc. to construct, use, and maintain a pedestrian bridgeway above and across the 100 block of East Saratoga Street, connecting the office building to be constructed by Mercy Medical Center, Inc. at 227 St. Paul Place, to the Mercy Medical Center complex located at 301 St. Paul Place; subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date. (020798) | |
| 02-0961 | Franchise - Private Ductbank Under East Saratoga Street |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to Mercy Medical Center, Inc. to construct, use, and maintain an underground private ductbank in the 100 block of East Saratoga Street, connecting the office building to be constructed by Mercy Medical Center, Inc. at 227 St. Paul Place, to the Mercy Medical Center complex located at 301 St. Paul Place; subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date. (020799) | |
| Bills Introduced | |
| 03-1040 | City Streets - Opening - Two 10-Foot Alleys Lying Within the Area Bounded by Holabird Avenue, Rappallo Street, Eastbourne Avenue, and Savage Street |
| Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin. | |
| Requester: Dept. of Public Works. | |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and opening two 10-foot alleys lying within the area bounded by Holabird Avenue, Rappallo Street, Eastbourne Avenue, and Savage Street, as shown on Plat 347-A-61 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. - HIGHWAYS AND FRANCHISES SUBCOMMITTEE (030897) | |
| 03-1041 | City Streets - Closing - Two 10-foot Alleys Lying Within the Area Bounded by Holabird Avenue, Rappallo Street, Eastbourne Avenue, and Savage Street |
| Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin. | |
| Requester: Dept. of Public Works. | |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing two 10-foot alleys lying within the area bounded by Holabird Avenue, Rappallo Street, Eastbourne Avenue, and Savage Street, as shown on Plat 347-A-61A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. - HIGHWAYS AND FRANCHISES SUBCOMMITTEE (030898) | |
| 03-1042 | City Property - Grant of Easement |
| Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin. | |
| Requester: Dept. of Recreation and Parks. | |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to grant an easement for drainage and utility in that certain parcel of land known as the Robert E. Lee Park in Baltimore County, Maryland; and providing for a special effective date. - FINANCE COMMITTEE (030899) | |
| 03-1043 | Zoning - Health-Care Facilities - Conditional Use Non-Profit Home for the Rehabilitation of Non-Bedridden Alcoholics and for the Care and Custody of Homeless Persons - 2926 Harford Road |
| Sponsors: Curran, Stancil. | |
| Requester: SG Housing Corporation, c/o Stanley S. Fine, Esq. | |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a non-profit home for the rehabilitation of non-bedridden alcoholics and for the care and custody of homeless persons on the property known as 2926 Harford Road, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat. - LAND USE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE (030900) | |
| 03-1044 | In Support of State Legislation - (Senate Bill 261/House Bill 771) Clean Indoor Air Act of 2003 |
| Sponsors: Curran, President Dixon, D'Adamo, Rawlings-Blake. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of expressing support of this legislation that prohibits smoking in indoor areas open to the public and places of employment, creates the Clean Indoor Air Act, authorizes the Departments of Health and Mental Hygiene and Labor, Licensing, and Regulation to adopt regulations to implement the Act, establishes civil penalties and fines for violation of the Act; urging the Chair and Members of the Senate Finance Committee and the Chair and Members of the House Health and Government Operations Committee to give the legislation a favorable report; and requesting the members of the Baltimore City Delegation to the 2003 Maryland General Assembly to secure final passage of Senate Bill 261 and House Bill | |
| 03-1045 | In Support of State Legislation - (Senate Bill 502) Darrell Putman Medical Research Act |
| Sponsors: Abayomi, Curran, Stancil. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of expressing support for passage of this legislation that seeks to establish a Medical Marijuana Research Program in the Board of Physician Quality Assurance for participants suffering from specific debilitating medical conditions and allowing the Board to adopt procedures to govern petitions to admit persons suffering from other eligible medical conditions; urging the Chairs and Members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings and the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committees to give the legislation a favorable report; and requesting members of the Baltimore City Delegation to the 2003 Maryland General Assembly to support final passage of Senate Bill 502. - HOUSING, | |
| 03-1046 | Preservation of Civil Liberties - USA Patriot Act |
| Sponsors: Abayomi, Cain. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of calling upon local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies when acting within Baltimore City to maintain the civil liberties of individuals, while enforcing the broad measures authorized by the Patriot Act to protect our country from terrorist threat from enemies within our borders and abroad; and requesting members of the Maryland Delegation to the 108th Congress to ensure that the provisions of the Act do not infringe upon the exercise of civil rights by the citizens of Baltimore City. - JUDICIARY AND LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATIONS (030903) | |
| 03-1047 | In Support of State Legislation - (Senate Bill 452) Economic Development - Host Gaming Benefits Authority |
| Sponsors: Holton, Curran. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of expressing support for passage of this legislation that creates Host Community Gaming Benefits Authorities to protect the interests of communities surrounding entities hosting slot machines, requires that before a licensee makes a capital expenditure at a track a master plan must be submitted to the Legislative Policy Committee of the General Assembly and the Host Community Gaming Benefits Authority for the Gaming Benefits District in which the track is located, requiring these entities to submit recommendations to the State Racing Commission for approval or disapproval of the master plan, and providing for the management of funds by the Authorities on behalf of impacted | |
| 03-1048 | In Support of State Legislation - (Senate Bill 690/House Bill 830) Maryland Quality Home Care Services Commission |
| Sponsors: Harris, President Dixon, D'Adamo, Reisinger, Welch. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of expressing support for this legislation that establishes the Maryland Quality Home Care Services Commission to ensure that the quality of personal home care services is improved through regulation, increased accountability, and the enhanced ability of consumers to obtain personal home care services; urging the Chair and Members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee to give the legislation a favorable report; and requesting the members of the Baltimore City Delegation to the 2003 Maryland General Assembly to secure final passage of the legislation creating the Maryland Quality Home Care Services Commission. - HOUSING, HEALTH, AND HUMAN | |
| Consent Calendar | |
| (See Section A at back of Agenda) | |
| Second Reader | |
| Budget and Appropriations | |
| 03-0990 | Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development - $800,000 |
|
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $800,000 to the Department of Housing and Community Development (Account
9910-588-310) to provide capital expenses for the Strathdale Manor Project; and providing for a special effective date. (030833) Reported Favorable. | |
| Executive Appointments | |
| EA-0264 | Kevin P. Clark |
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EXECUTIVE NOMINATION - Police Commissioner of Baltimore City (030860) Recommend Confirmation. | |
| Land Use and Planning | |
| 02-0921 | Zoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - 2216 Garrison Boulevard |
|
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, 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 2216 Garrison Boulevard, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat. (020746) Reported Favorable with Amendment. | |
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| Third Reader | |
| Third Reader (for final passage) | |
| 02-0870 | Planned Unit Development - Designation - Swann's Wharf |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of approving the application of 1001 Fell Street Limited Partnership and The Belt's Corporation, owners of 935 South Wolfe Street and 951 Fell Street, respectively (collectively, the "Property"), to have the Property designated a Business Planned Unit Development; and approving the Development Plan submitted by the applicants. (020685) | |
| 02-0975 | Urban Renewal - Rosemont |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of establishing the Rosemont Urban Renewal Area; approving a Renewal Plan for the Rosemont Urban Renewal Area; establishing permitted land uses; establishing certain requirements for land acquired; establishing general regulations, controls, and restrictions; establishing standards for review development or rehabilitation plans; establishing procedures for amending the Plan; providing for the term of the Plan; approving certain attachments and exhibits to the Plan; 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. | |
| 03-0991 | Metropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 146 |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of consenting to and approving a petition to extend the Metropolitan District of Baltimore County to a certain tract of land; and providing for a special effective date. (030834) | |
| Bills Withdrawn | |
| 03-1012 | Property Tax Credits - Newly Constructed Dwellings - Newly Constructed Market-Rate Rental Housing - Exclusions for Property Subject to Tax Increment Financing |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of excluding from eligibility for certain tax credits property that is subject to a tax-increment financing agreement with the City; and generally relating to the property tax and to property tax credits. (030865) | |
| Committee Announcements | |
| Announcements | |
| THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL | |
| Adjournment | |
| Cable Hearing Schedule | |
| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2003 AT 5:00 PM | |
| Judiciary and Legislative Investigations, Councilmember Curran, Chair | |
| CC 02-0987 - Commission on HIV/AIDS | |
| MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003 AT 5:00 PM | |
| Judiciary and Legislative Investigations, Councilmember Curran, Chair | |