City Council
City Hall, Room 408
100 North Holliday Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
AGENDA
Monday, April 28, 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 John Sharp, Pastor, Govans Presbyterian Church | |
| Pledge of Allegiance | |
| Roll Call | |
| Showcase Baltimore | |
| Dyslexia Week - Dyslexia Tutoring Program, Marcy Kolodny | |
| Approval of the Journal | |
| April 14, 2003 | |
| Communications from the Mayor | |
| Bills Signed by the Mayor | |
| April 23, 2003 | |
| 02-0701 | Acquisitions for Industrial Growth |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of authorizing and clarifying the authority of the Department of Housing and Community Development to exercise certain powers in connection with the acquisition and disposition of land and other property for purposes of industrial growth; expressly authorizing these acquisitions to be made by condemnation; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to the authority of the Mayor and City Council to acquire property for industrial growth. (020486) | |
| 02-0902 | Urban Renewal - Mount Vernon - Amendment 10 |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Mount Vernon to permit an exception to the sign regulations, controls, and restrictions on a certain parcel of land located in the Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Area; 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. (020725) | |
| 02-0910 | Sale of Property - the Former Beds of Certain Streets and Alleys or Portions Thereof Lying Within the Madison Park North Urban Renewal Project |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in and to certain parcels of land no longer needed for highway or other public use and known as the former beds of certain streets and alleys or portions thereof bounded by Howard Street, Mount Royal Avenue, Lafayette Avenue, and the CSX Railroad Right of Way and lying within the Madison Park North Urban Renewal Project; and providing for a special effective date. (020734) | |
| 02-0941 | Zoning - Conditional Use Convalescent, Nursing, and Rest Home (Assisted Living) - 472 South Bentalou Street |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a convalescent, nursing, and rest home (assisted living) on the property known as 472 South Bentalou Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat. (020773) | |
| 02-0953 | Planned Unit Development - Amendment - Baltimore Inner Harbor East |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Development Plan of the Baltimore Inner Harbor East Planned Unit Development. (020786) | |
| 02-0954 | Planned Unit Development - Amendment - Inner Harbor East II |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Development Plan of the Inner Harbor East II Planned Unit Development. (020787) | |
| 02-0970 | Sale of Property - A 14.5-Foot Alley and a 24-Foot Alley |
| ORDINANCE - 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 no longer needed for highway or other public use and known as the former beds of (1) a 14.5-foot alley laid out in the rear of the properties known as Nos. 201/225 and 227 West Monument Street, extending from Howard Street easterly 167.5 feet, more or less, and (2) a 24-foot alley laid out in the rear of the property known as No. 201/225 West Monument Street, extending from Park Avenue westerly 195 feet, more or less; and providing for a special effective date. (020812) | |
| 02-0974 | Rezoning - Rosemont Urban Renewal Area |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in the Rosemont Urban Renewal Area, as outlined in red on the accompanying plats, from the M-2-1 Zoning District to the M-1-2 Zoning District. (020816) | |
| 02-0987 | Commission on HIV/AIDS |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of establishing a Commission on HIV/AIDS; providing for its membership, organization, and officers; specifying its duties; and generally relating to HIV/AIDS prevention, control, and treatment (020828) | |
| 03-0992 | Baltimore City Landmark List - Cedarwood |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of designating Cedarwood, 4604 North Charles Street, as a historical landmark. (030835) | |
| 03-1000 | Rental Properties - Registration Fees |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of repealing the termination provisions of Ordinance 00-191; continuing the fees and per-owner maximums set by that Ordinance for the annual registration of nonowner-occupied dwelling units; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the registration of dwellings and dwelling units. (030846) | |
| 03-1006 | Planned Unit Development - Designation - 921 Fort Avenue and Ward 24, Section 10, Block 2034, Lot 001 |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of approving the application of Fort Avenue Property Inc., and Fort Avenue Properties, LLC, which are the owner and ground lessee, respectively, of 921 Fort Avenue and Fort Avenue MWLW Company, which is the contract purchaser of Ward 24, Section 10, Block 2034, Lot 001 (collectively, the "Property"), to have that Property designated an Industrial Planned Unit Development; and approving the Development Plan submitted by the applicant. (030854) | |
| 03-1019 | City Streets - Opening - Fairmount Avenue and a 10.5-Foot Alley |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and opening (1) Fairmount Avenue, extending from Eutaw Street easterly to Howard Street and (2) a 10.5-foot alley laid out 94 feet, more or less, north of Baltimore Street extending from Howard Street westerly to the end thereof, and lying within the Market Center West project, as shown on Plat 346-A-42 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (030872) | |
| 03-1020 | City Streets - Closing - Fairmount Avenue and a 10.5-Foot Alley |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing (1) Fairmount Avenue, extending from Eutaw Street easterly to Howard Street and (2) a 10.5-foot Alley laid out 94 feet, more or less, north of Baltimore Street, extending from Howard Street westerly to the end thereof, and lying within the Market Center West project, as shown on Plat 346-A-42A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (030873) | |
| Bills Introduced | |
| 03-1096 | Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2004 |
| Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin. | |
| Requester: Dept. of Finance. | |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a tax for the use of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore for the period July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004; and setting the semiannual payment service charge for that period. - BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS/COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (030969) | |
| 03-1097 | Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004 |
| Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin. | |
| Requester: Dept. of Finance. | |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing the appropriations estimated to be needed by each agency of the City of Baltimore for operating programs and capital projects during the fiscal 2004 year. - BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS/COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (030970) | |
| 03-1098 | Franchise - Bridgeway over San Martin Drive |
| Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin. | |
| Requester: Dept. of Public Works. | |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to The Johns Hopkins University to construct, use, and maintain a private pedestrian bridgeway above and across San Martin Drive, connecting the office building and parking garage to be constructed on the west side of San Martin Drive to The Johns Hopkins University main campus on the east side of San Martin Drive, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date. - HIGHWAYS AND FRANCHISES SUBCOMMITTEE (030971) | |
| 03-1099 | Franchise - Private Ductbank and Water Main Under San Martin Drive |
| Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin. | |
| Requester: Dept. of Public Works. | |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to The Johns Hopkins University to construct, use, and maintain a private ductbank and water main under San Martin Drive, connecting the office, laboratory, and parking garage buildings to be constructed on the west side of San Martin Drive, to The Johns Hopkins University main campus on the east side of San Martin Drive, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date. - HIGHWAYS AND FRANCHISES SUBCOMMITTEE (030972) | |
| 03-1100 | City Streets - Closing - Born Court |
| Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin. | |
| Requester: Dept. of Public Works. | |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Born Court, extending from Arch Street westerly to the end thereof and lying within the Market Center West Project, as shown on Plat 346-A-44A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. - HIGHWAYS AND FRANCHISES SUBCOMMITTEE (030973) | |
| 03-1101 | Urban Renewal - Ridgely's Delight - Amendment __ |
| Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin. | |
| Requester: Dept. of Housing and Community Development. | |
| ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Ridgely's Delight to change the land use category for 657 Washington Boulevard and to revise Exhibit 2; 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. - URBAN AFFAIRS (030974) | |
| 03-1102 | Charter Amendment - Municipal Elections |
| Sponsors: Spector, Rawlings-Blake, President Dixon, Harris, Pugh, Stukes, Reisinger. | |
| MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RES. - FOR the purpose of providing for the election of the Mayor, the Comptroller, and the President and Members of the City Council to be in 2007 and in every succeeding fourth year; repealing certain obsolete provisions relating to primaries; adjusting the terms of office for those elected in 2004; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection. - JUDICIARY AND LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATIONS (030975) | |
| 03-1103 | Health Care For All! |
| Sponsors: Abayomi, President Dixon, D'Adamo, Harris, Young, Stukes. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of endorsing the Health Care for All! Plan released by the Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative in December 2002, that guarantees all Marylanders access to quality and affordable health care. - HOUSING, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE (030976) | |
| 03-1104 | April 26 - May 4, 2003 - Dyslexia Awareness Week |
| Sponsors: President Dixon, D'Adamo, Harris, Young, Pugh, Stancil, Rawlings-Blake, Stukes, Reisinger. | |
| Requester: Dyslexia Tutoring Program, Marcy Kolodny, Executive Director. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of joining the State of Maryland, the Mayor's Office, Baltimore County, and Harford County in recognizing April 26th through May 4th as Dyslexia Awareness Week; applauding the mission of the Dyslexia Tutoring Program to raise awareness of dyslexia in the Baltimore area; and encouraging educators and parents to increase their knowledge on the symptoms of dyslexia and the resources available for dyslexia and related learning disabilities. - IMMEDIATE ADOPTION (030977) | |
| 03-1105 | Open Forum - Public Housing for the Elderly |
| Sponsors: Welch, Stukes, President Dixon, D'Adamo, Harris, Young, Rawlings-Blake, Pugh, Reisinger. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of providing Baltimore City's elderly citizens with a forum in which to present their concerns about the conditions of available housing, the accessibility of dining accommodations, health care, social services, and recreational, cultural, and social activities, the reliability of public medical, fire, and police emergency services, the security of person and belongings in shared facilities, and the need to designate some facilities for elderly-only; requesting the Executive Director of the Baltimore City Housing Authority to present information on the current status of facilities available to the elderly, and; inviting local, state, and federal representatives to participate in the open | |
| 03-1106 | A Heads-Up on Head Start |
| Sponsors: Mitchell, President Dixon, D'Adamo, Young, Pugh, Stukes, Rawlings-Blake, Stancil, Reisinger. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of requesting that the Maryland Delegation to the 108th Congress to resist any attempts by the Bush Administration to shift control and decision making powers for the Head Start program from the federal government to the states, to alter the program's traditional mission of providing family support services, or to move administration of the program from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Education. - IMMEDIATE ADOPTION (030979) | |
| 03-1107 | Informational Hearing - Who is Being Hired by the Baltimore Police Department |
| Sponsors: Young, President Dixon, Harris, Stancil, Stukes, Reisinger. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of requesting the Baltimore Police Commissioner to share with the City Council hiring policies of the Department; the number and ratio of City residents, minorities, and women on the force; recruitment programs targeted to Baltimore City high school graduates; and any plans for enhancement of, change to, or retention of historic hiring practices within the Baltimore Police Department. - JUDICIARY AND LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATIONS (030980) | |
| 03-1108 | Way to Go Baltimore Blast! |
| Sponsors: Young, President Dixon, Branch, Carter, Abayomi, Cain, Curran, D'Adamo, Garey, Harris, Holton, Mitchell, Pugh, Rawlings-Blake, Reisinger, Spector, Stancil, Stukes, Welch. | |
| CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of congratulating Captain Lance Johnson and the Baltimore Blast on their championship triumph in winning the 2002-2003 Major Indoor Soccer League Title in the best-of-3 series, 2 games to 1 against the Milwaukee Wave in their home town; sending kudos to Denison Cabral for being named the final-round Most Valuable Player; offering best wishes to Johnson and Jason Dieter as they end their careers on a particularly sweet high note; and wishing many happy returns to the entire Baltimore Blast team, family, associates and fans. - IMMEDIATE ADOPTION (030981) | |
| Consent Calendar | |
| (See Section A at back of Agenda) | |
| Second Reader | |
| Executive Appointments | |
| EA-0268 | Alfred H. Foxx, Jr. |
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EXECUTIVE NOMINATION - Director - Department of Transportation - 2nd District (030917) Recommend Confirmation. | |
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| Judiciary and Legislative Investigations | |
| 03-1033 | Transit and Traffic - Fines for Parking, Stopping, etc. |
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ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of modifying the fines for certain parking, standing, stopping, and other offenses; clarifying, correcting, and conforming certain language; repealing certain
obsolete provisions; and generally relating to the regulation of transit and traffic. (030886) Reported Favorable with Amendment. | |
| 03-1076 | Daytime Curfew - Truancy Center |
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ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of authorizing certain minors to be taken to a truancy center under certain circumstances; defining certain terms; correcting, clarifying, and conforming
provisions relating to the enforcement of the daytime and nighttime curfews; and generally relating to minors and to enforcement of the daytime and nighttime curfews.
(030940) Reported Favorable. | |
| Land Use and Planning | |
| 02-0962 | Zoning - Conditional Use Convalescent, Nursing, and Rest Home (Assisted Living) - 3716 Park Heights Avenue |