City of Baltimore

City Council
City Hall, Room 408
100 North Holliday Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

AGENDA
Monday, June 6, 2005
5:00 PM
City Hall


City Council


Sheila Dixon, President of the Council
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Vice President
District 1: James Kraft - District 2: Nicholas C. D'Adamo
District 3: Robert W. Curran - District 4: Kenneth N. Harris, Sr.
District 5: Rochelle "Rikki" Spector - District 6: Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
District 7: Belinda Conaway - District 8: Helen L. Holton
District 9: Agnes Welch - District 10: Edward L. Reisinger
District 11: Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. - District 12: Bernard C. "Jack" Young
District 13: Paula Johnson Branch - District 14: Mary Pat Clarke


Call to Order
Invocation
Dr. Millard Knowles, Pastor, Old Otterbein Church
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Showcase Baltimore
Unchained Talent (Lake Clifton #426), Christina Youngston, Organizer from Civic Works
Approval of the Journal
May 16, 2005
Communications from the Mayor
Bills Signed by the Mayor
May 18, 2005
 
05-0017 City Streets - Opening - Warden Street
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and opening Warden Street, extending from Chase Street Southerly, 76 feet, more or less, as shown on Plat 347-A-68 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050032)
 
05-0018 City Streets - Closing - Warden Street
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Warden Street, extending from Chase Street Southerly, 76 feet, more or less, as shown on Plat 347-A-68A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050033)
 
05-0019 City Streets - Opening - A 30-Foot Lane
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and opening a 30-foot lane lain out southwest of the northeast outline of the property known as 4141 Hillen Road, extending from Hillen Road, southeasterly 473 feet, more or less, to the end thereof, as shown on Plat 347-A-67 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050036)
 
05-0020 City Streets - Closing - A 30-Foot Lane
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a 30-foot lane lain out southwest of the northeast outline of the property known as 4141 Hillen Road, extending from Hillen Road, southeasterly 473 feet, more or less, to the end thereof, as shown on Plat 347-A-67A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050037)
 
05-0025 Commission on Homelessness - Repeal of Obsolete Provisions
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of repealing obsolete statutory provisions for a Commission on Homelessness. (050042)
 
05-0045 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $626,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $626,000 to the Baltimore City Police Department - Program 201 (Field Operations), to provide funding to acquire necessary equipment and training needs for first responders to threats or acts of terrorism; and providing for a special effective date. (050089)
 
05-0048 Supplementary Conduit Enterprise Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $3,071,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Conduit Enterprise Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,071,000 to the Department of Transportation - Program 548 (Conduits), to provide funds for system operations and maintenance; and providing for a special effective date. (050092)
 
05-0055 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $2,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-514-817), to provide capital appropriations for resurfacing various roadways within the City (Gateway Projects Design); and providing for a special effective date. (050115)
 
05-0057 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $500,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $500,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-514-809), to provide capital appropriations for resurfacing various roadways within the City (Job Order Contract D); and providing for a special effective date. (050118)
 
05-0058 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $520,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $520,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-514-810), to provide capital appropriations for resurfacing various roadways within the City (Job Order Contract E); and providing for a special effective date. (050119)
 
05-0059 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $530,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $530,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-514-811), to provide capital appropriations for resurfacing various roadways within the City (Job Order Contract F); and providing for a special effective date. (050120)
 
05-0060 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $500,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $500,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-514-812), to provide capital appropriations for resurfacing various roadways within the City (Job Order Contract G); and providing for a special effective date. (050121)
 
05-0061 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $550,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $550,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-514-813), to provide capital appropriations for resurfacing various roadways within the City (Job Order Contract H); and providing for a special effective date. (050122)
 
05-0062 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $533,395
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $533,395 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-514-814), to provide capital appropriations for resurfacing various roadways within the City (Job Order Contract I); and providing for a special effective date. (050123)
 
05-0063 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $450,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $450,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-514-815), to provide capital appropriations for resurfacing various roadways within the City (Job Order Contract J); and providing for a special effective date. (050124)
 
05-0064 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $7,270,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $7,270,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-514-816), to provide capital appropriations for resurfacing various roadways within the City (Gateway Projects); and providing for a special effective date. (050125)
 
05-0065 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $3,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $3,000,000 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-507-436), to provide capital appropriations for construction of the extension of Key Highway; and providing for a special effective date. (050126)
 
05-0076 Housing Authority of Baltimore City - Amendment to 1950 Cooperation Agreement
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of authorizing and approving amendments to the 1950 Cooperation Agreement between the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, to include certain properties in the Reservoir Hill and Sharp-Leadenhall neighborhoods in Baltimore City; and providing for a special effective date. (050152)
 
05-0089 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $98,948
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $98,948 to the Baltimore City Police Department - Program 201 (Field Operations), to provide funding to purchase 25 in-car video surveillance cameras; and providing for a special effective date. (050179)
 
05-0090 Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $98,095
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $98,095 to the Baltimore City Police Department - Program 202 (Criminal Investigation), to provide funding to enable the Department's Crime Laboratory personnel to photograph firearms and firearm components digitally; and providing for a special effective date. (050180)
May 19, 2005
 
05-0130 Franchise - Private Bridgeway Above and Across the Bed of Hunter Street
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to Printers' Square Apartments Limited Partnership to construct, use, and maintain a private enclosed bridgeway above and across the Hunter Street right-of-way, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date. (050231)
 
05-0131 Franchise - Private Bridgeway Above and Across the Bed of Hunter Street
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to Printers' Square Apartments Limited Partnership to construct, use, and maintain a private enclosed bridgeway above and across the Hunter Street right-of-way, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date. (050232)
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Executive Nominations
 
EA-0033 Paul T. Graziano
EXECUTIVE NOMINATION - Commissioner - Department of Housing and Community Development - 11th District (050300)
 
EA-0034 William J. Goodwin, Jr.
EXECUTIVE NOMINATION - Chief - Baltimore City Fire Department - 11th District (050302)
Bills Introduced
 
05-0175 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Health Department - $200,000
Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin.
Requester: Dept. of Finance.
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $200,000 to the Baltimore City Health Department - Program 304 (Health Promotion and Disease Prevention), to provide funds for AIDS prevention programs targeted toward youths; and providing for a special effective date. - BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE (050303)
 
05-0176 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - $500,000
Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin.
Requester: Dept. of Finance.
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $500,000 to the MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - Program 122 (Miscellaneous General Expenses), to provide funds for the Baltimore Community Foundation's A-Teams Initiative; and providing for a special effective date. - BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE (050304)
 
05-0177 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Office of Employment Development - $500,000
Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin.
Requester: Dept. of Finance.
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $500,000 to the MR-Office of Employment Development - Program 639 (Special Services), to provide funds for the Summer Jobs Program; and providing for a special effective date. - BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE (050305)
 
05-0178 Health - Animal Waste
Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin.
Requester: Dept. of Health.
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of clarifying and expanding requirements for the removal of animal waste; requiring the possession of certain devices for the removal and sanitary disposal of animal waste; providing for certain exceptions; and generally relating to the duties of an owner, keeper, or other person with custody of an animal. - EDUCATION, HOUSING, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (050306)
 
05-0179 City Streets - Closing - A 10-Foot Alley
Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin.
Requester: Dept. of Public Works.
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a 10-foot alley, laid out 77.3 feet, more or less, south of Cold Spring Lane and extending from the east side of Lawrence Avenue, northeasterly, to the end thereof, as shown on Plat 347-A-72 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. - HIGHWAYS AND FRANCHISES SUBCOMMITTEE (050307)
 
05-0180 City Streets - Opening - Concord Street
Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin.
Requester: Dept. of Public Works.
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and opening Concord Street, extending from Pratt Street northerly 315.9 feet, more or less, to Lombard Street, as shown on Plat 346-A-50 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. - HIGHWAYS AND FRANCHISES SUBCOMMITTEE (050308)
 
05-0181 City Streets - Closing - Concord Street
Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin.
Requester: Dept. of Public Works.
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing Concord Street, extending from Pratt Street northerly 315.9 feet, more or less, to Lombard Street, as shown on Plat 346-A-50A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. - HIGHWAYS AND FRANCHISES SUBCOMMITTEE (050309)
 
05-0182 Sale of Property - Concord Street
Sponsors: Council Pres.-Admin.
Requester: Dept. of Public Works.
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 a certain parcel of land known as the former bed of Concord Street, extending from Pratt Street northerly to Lombard Street, and no longer needed for highway or public use; and providing for a special effective date. - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC FINANCING SUBCOMMITTEE (050310)
 
05-0183 Residential Property - Required Disclosures on Sale or Lease
Sponsors: Kraft, Young, Harris, Reisinger, Conaway, Branch, Mitchell, Clarke, Welch.
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of that requiring certain disclosures in the sale or lease of certain properties; defining certain terms; increasing certain penalties; imposing certain other penalties; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to the sale or lease of residential property. - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC FINANCING SUBCOMMITTEE (050311)
 
05-0184 Johns Hopkins Men's Lacrosse - Congratulations On Winning the National Lacrosse Championship
Sponsors: Curran, Mitchell, Clarke, Harris, Reisinger, President Dixon, D'Adamo, Conaway, Branch, Young, Holton, Kraft, Welch.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RES. - FOR the purpose of congratulating the Johns Hopkins Men's Lacrosse Team for winning its first national championship in 18 years and completing the first undefeated season for any team since 1997. - IMMEDIATE ADOPTION (050312)
 
05-0185 Charter Amendment - Planning Commission
Sponsors: D'Adamo, Young, Harris, Kraft, Conaway, Clarke, Branch.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RES. - FOR the purpose of modifying the composition of the Planning Commission; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection. - JUDICIARY AND LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATIONS (050313)
 
05-0186 Charter Amendment - Board of Recreation and Parks
Sponsors: D'Adamo, Young, Harris, Kraft, Conaway, Clarke.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RES. - FOR the purpose of modifying the composition of the Board of Recreation and Parks; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection. - JUDICIARY AND LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATIONS (050314)
 
 
 
 
 
 
05-0064R Environmental Consent Decree - Minority Business and Worker Participation
Sponsors: Young, President Dixon, Harris, Holton, Reisinger, Conaway, Branch, Mitchell, Kraft, Clarke, Welch.
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of requesting the Director of the Mayor's Office of Minority Business Development to report to the City Council on the percentage of minority business participation in contracts awarded to meet the requirements of the Environmental Consent Decree and the percentage of City residents employed by all businesses awarded contracts to perform any services associated with the Decree; and to ensure that residents and businesses in our City who wish to participate directly benefit from performing services that correct conditions that for years negatively impacted the public and environmental health of themselves, their families, and their neighborhoods. - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC FINANCING
 
05-0065R Request for State Legislation - Parental Leave to Attend School Activities
Sponsors: Holton, D'Adamo, Young, Harris, Conaway, Mitchell, Kraft.
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of requesting the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2006 Maryland General Assembly to introduce legislation to require an employer to provide specified leave to employees to attend school conferences or school related activities regarding the employee's child. - EDUCATION, HOUSING, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/JUDICIARY & LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATIONS (050315)
 
05-0066R Task Force on Inclusionary Zoning
Sponsors: Young, President Dixon, D'Adamo, Reisinger, Conaway, Branch, Mitchell, Kraft, Clarke.
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION - FOR the purpose of creating a task force to study the prospect of creating an inclusionary zoning and housing plan in Baltimore City to increase the supply and distribution of adequate, affordable housing across the City so that we can better meet the needs and demands of current and future residents. - LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (050316)
Consent Calendar
(See Section A at back of Agenda)
Second Reader
Budget and Appropriations
 
05-0030 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $2,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000 to the Baltimore City Police Department - Program 201 (Field Operations), to provide funding to acquire necessary equipment and training to establish and sustain a regional Urban Search and Rescue Team; and providing for a special effective date. (050061)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0054 Supplementary Capital Fund Appropriation - Department of Public Works - $19,758,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Capital Fund Appropriation in the amount of $19,758,000 to the Department of Public Works (Account #9916-197-189), to provide for the construction of a Fleet Maintenance Facility; and providing for a special effective date. (050116)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0056 Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $6,592,346
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Loan Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $6,592,346 to the Department of Transportation (Account #9950-514-808), to provide capital appropriations for resurfacing various roadways within the City (Job Order Contract 2); and providing for a special effective date. (050117)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0104 Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006
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 2006 year. (050205)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0105 Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2006
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a tax for the use of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; setting the semiannual payment service charge for that period; and providing for a special effective date. (050206)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0107 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - MR-Amtrak Corridor Project - $1,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 to the MR-Amtrak Corridor Project (Account #9904-129-157), to provide funds for a beautification project along the Amtrak corridor in East Baltimore; and providing for a special effective date. (050208)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0108 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Enoch Pratt Free Library - $1,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Enoch Pratt Free Library (Account #9936-458-201), to provide funds for capital maintenance at the library branches; and providing for a special effective date. (050209)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0109 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Finance - $2,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000 to the Department of Finance (Account #9908-149-030), to provide funds to complete Phase 1 of the new Integrated Property Tax System; and providing for a special effective date. (050210)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0110 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development - $1,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Department of Housing and Community Development (Account #9910-587-902), to provide funds to reduce the backlog of boarding and cleaning requirements; and providing for a special effective date. (050211)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0111 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development - $1,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Department of Housing and Community Development (Account #9910-587-903), to provide funds to reduce the backlog of demolition projects; and providing for a special effective date. (050212)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0112 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - MR-Office of Information Technology - $4,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $4,000,000 to the MR-Office of Information Technology (Account #9904-129-038), to provide funds to expand the placement of CCTV cameras; and providing for a special effective date. (050213)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0113 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - MR-Public Markets - $800,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $800,000 to the MR-Public Markets (Account #9904-129-156), to provide funds for infrastructure improvement projects in various City public markets; and providing for a special effective date. (050214)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0114 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Public Works - $2,100,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $2,100,000 to the Department of Public Works-Solid Waste (Account #9948-517-522), for the acquisition of a storage and operations facility for Solid Waste equipment; and providing for a special effective date. (050215)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0115 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Public Works - $4,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $4,000,000 to the Department of Public Works-General Services (Account #9916-194-190), to provide funds for replacing a portion of the City's aging fleet; and providing for a special effective date. (050216)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0116 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Public Works - $3,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $3,000,000 to the Department of Public Works-General Services (Account #9916-194-160), to provide funds for improving school facilities maintenance; and providing for a special effective date. (050217)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0117 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Recreation and Parks - $600,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $600,000 to the Department of Recreation and Parks (Account #9938-475-713), to provide funds to replace aging mowing equipment throughout the City parks; and providing for a special effective date. (050218)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0118 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Recreation and Parks - $1,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Department of Recreation and Parks (Account #9938-477-033), to provide funds for maintenance and repair of recreation center roofs and HVAC systems; and providing for a special effective date. (050219)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0119 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Enoch Pratt Free Library - $30,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $30,000 to the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Program 450 (Administration & Technical Services), to provide funds for a new marketing campaign; and providing for a special effective date. (050220)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0120 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Enoch Pratt Free Library - $500,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $500,000 to the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Program 452 (Neighborhood Services), to provide funds to purchase additional books; and providing for a special effective date. (050221)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0121 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Department of Health - $500,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $500,000 to the Baltimore City Department of Health - Program 304 (Health Promotion and Disease Prevention), to provide funds for AIDS prevention programs targeted toward youths; and providing for a special effective date. (050222)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0122 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Health Department - $1,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Baltimore City Health Department - Program 308 (Maternal and Child Health), to provide funds for Operation Safe Kids; and providing for a special effective date. (050223)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0123 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Housing and Community Development - $700,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $700,000 to the Department of Housing and Community Development - Program 585 (Baltimore Development Corporation), to provide funds for a fire escape at 7 East Redwood Street; and providing for a special effective date. (050224)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0124 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Art and Cultural Grants - $750,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $750,000 to the MR-Art and Cultural Grants - Program 493 (Art and Cultural Grants), to provide funds for grants to cultural institutions; and providing for a special effective date. (050225)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0125 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Office of Children, Youth and Families - $100,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $100,000 to the MR-Office of Children, Youth and Families - Program 350 (Children, Youth and Families), to provide funds for faith-based mentoring programs; and providing for a special effective date. (050226)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0126 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Civic Promotion - $500,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $500,000 to the MR-Civic Promotion - Program 590 (Civic Promotion), to provide funding for a Convention Center Opportunity Fund; and providing for a special effective date. (050227)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0127 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - $3,400,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,400,000 to the MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - Program 122 (Miscellaneous General Expenses), to provide funds for after school programs/community schools; and providing for a special effective date. (050228)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0128 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Office of Employment Development - $250,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $250,000 to the MR-Office of Employment Development - Program 639 (Special Services), to provide funds for an Ex Offender Program; and providing for a special effective date. (050229)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0129 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Office of Employment Development - $500,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $500,000 to the MR-Office of Employment Development - Program 639 (Special Services), to provide funds for the Summer Jobs Program; and providing for a special effective date. (050230)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0138 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Public Works - $722,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $722,000 to the Department of Public Works - 3000-3002 Druid Hill Drive (Account #9916-194-161), to provide funds for roof replacement and interior repairs; and providing for a special effective date. (050252)
Reported Favorable with Amendment.
 
05-0139 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Public Works - $390,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $390,000 to the Department of Public Works - Hopkins Plaza (Account #9916-197-808), to provide for additional project funding; and providing for a special effective date. (050253)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0140 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Recreation and Parks - $600,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $600,000 to the Department of Recreation and Parks - War Memorial Plaza (Account #9938-474-666), to provide additional project funding; and providing for a special effective date. (050254)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0141 Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Public Works - $215,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $215,000 to the Department of Public Works - Program (Account #9958-525-514), to provide funding for a soil remediation project at 2000 Race Street; and providing for a special effective date. (050255)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0142 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Educational Grants - $200,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $200,000 to the MR-Educational Grants - Program 446 (Educational Grants), to provide funding for an increase in Baltimore Reads Fiscal 2006 grant amount; and providing for a special effective date. (050256)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0143 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Fire Department - $2,300,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $2,300,000 to the Fire Department - Program 212 (Fire Suppression), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050257)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0144 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Fire Department - $3,300,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,300,000 to the Fire Department - Program 319 (Ambulance Service), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050258)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0145 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Health Department - $200,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $200,000 to the Baltimore City Health Department - Program 307 (Mental Health Services), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050259)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0146 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Health Department - $200,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $200,000 to the Baltimore City Health Department - Program 310 (School Health Services), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050260)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0147 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $2,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000 to the Police Department - Program 200 (Administrative Direction and Control), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050261)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0148 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $5,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,000,000 to the Police Department - Program 201 (Field Operations Bureau), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050262)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0149 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $900,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $900,000 to the Police Department - Program 202 (Investigations), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050263)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0150 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Police Department - $1,000,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Police Department - Program 204 (Services Bureau), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050264)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0151 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - $3,200,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,200,000 to the MR-Miscellaneous General Expenses - Program 122 (Miscellaneous General Expenses), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050265)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0152 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $239,695
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $239,695 to the Baltimore City Police Department - Program 202 (Criminal Investigation), to provide funding to identify and test backlogged forensic DNA casework samples; and providing for a special effective date. (050266)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0153 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $180,218
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $180,218 to the Baltimore City Police Department - Program 202 (Criminal Investigation), to provide funding to purchase mobile and stationary drying equipment as well as professional storage lockers that prepare and preserve DNA evidence; and providing for a special effective date. (050267)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0154 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Public Works - $200,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $200,000 to the Department of Public Works - Program 193 (Facilities Management), to provide funding for the renovations of the Curran Room and City Council Chambers; and providing for a special effective date. (050268)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0155 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $200,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $200,000 to the Department of Transportation - Program 503 (Engineering and Construction), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050269)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0156 Supplementary Motor Vehicle Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $900,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Motor Vehicle Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $900,000 to the Department of Transportation - Program 195 (Towing), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050270)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0157 Supplementary Motor Vehicle Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Transportation - $5,200,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Motor Vehicle Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,200,000 to the Department of Transportation - Program 501 (Highway Maintenance), to provide funding for additional operating expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050271)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0158 Supplementary Motor Vehicle Fund Debt Service Appropriation - MR-Debt Service - $1,410,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Motor Vehicle Fund Debt Service Appropriation in the amount of $1,410,000 to the MR-Debt Service - Program 123 (General Debt Service), to provide funding for additional debt service expenses; and providing for a special effective date. (050272)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0161 Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RES. - FOR the purpose of approving the budget estimated to be needed for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for operating programs during Fiscal 2006; providing for certification of the approved budget to the State Superintendent of Schools; and providing for a special effective date. (050251)
Reported Favorable.
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Economic Development and Public Financing
 
05-0013 Sale of Property - 101 West Cromwell Street
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 property known as 101 West Cromwell Street (Block 1060, Lot 006) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date. (050028)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0014 Sale of Property - 2300 South Hanover Street
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 property known as 2300 South Hanover Street (Block 1060, Lot 004) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date. (050029)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0015 Sale of Property - 101 West Dickman Street
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 property known as 101 West Dickman Street (Block 1060, Lot 001) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date. (050030)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0031 Acquisition of Property - Rights-of-Way for Public Utilities for the Rehabilitation of the Biddison Run Interceptor
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to acquire, by purchase or condemnation, the fee simple or other interests in certain properties located along Biddison Run between Sinclair Lane and Sipple Avenue, and needed for the rehabilitation of the Biddison Run Interceptor, as shown on Plats numbered RW 20-36059 through RW 20-36064 and filed in the Office of the Director of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050062)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0072 Sale of Property - 42-44 East Cross Street
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 property located at 42-44 East Cross Street (Block 935A, Ward 23, Section 4, Lot 13/15) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date. (050139)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0074 Sale of Property - 301 North Broadway
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 property located at 301 North Broadway and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date. (050150)
Reported Favorable.
Highways and Franchises
 
05-0021 City Streets - Closing - A 10-Foot Alley
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a 10-foot alley laid out in the rear of the property known as 21 West Mt. Royal Avenue, as shown on Plat 347-A-66 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050038)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0032 City Streets - Opening - Certain Streets and Alleys Lying Within the Area Bounded by Orleans Street, Eden Street, May Street, and Central Avenue
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and opening certain streets and alleys lying within the area bounded by Orleans Street, Eden Street, May Street, and Central Avenue, as shown on Plat 346-A-49 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050063)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0033 City Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys Lying Within the Area Bounded by Orleans Street, Eden Street, May Street, and Central Avenue
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing certain streets and alleys lying within the area bounded by Orleans Street, Eden Street, May Street, and Central Avenue, as shown on Plat 346-A-49A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050064)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0066 Franchise - Structural Projections over Beds of West Mt. Royal Avenue and Maryland Avenue
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to the University of Baltimore to construct, use, and maintain structural projections above portions of the West Mt. Royal Avenue and Maryland Avenue rights-of-way, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date. (050127)
Reported Favorable with Amendment.
 
05-0094 City Streets - Opening - A Variable Width Alley
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and opening an alley of variable width, extending from 32nd Street, northerly 311.5 feet, more or less, to the south outline of the property known as 3233 St. Paul Street, as shown on Plat 347-A-70 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050184)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0095 City Streets - Closing - A Variable Width Alley
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing an alley of variable width, extending from 32nd Street, northerly 311.5 feet, more or less, to the south outline of the property known as 3233 St. Paul Street, as shown on Plat 347-A-70A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050185)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0096 City Streets - Opening - Certain Alleys Lying Within the Area Bounded by Eastern Avenue, Dean Street, Fleet Street, and Conkling Street
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and opening certain alleys lying within the area bounded by Eastern Avenue, Dean Street, Fleet Street, and Conkling Street, as shown on Plat 347-A-71 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050186)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0097 City Streets - Closing - Certain Alleys Lying Within the Area Bounded by Eastern Avenue, Dean Street, Fleet Street, and Conkling Street
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing certain alleys lying within the area bounded by Eastern Avenue, Dean Street, Fleet Street, and Conkling Street, as shown on Plat 347-A-71A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050187)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0132 Franchise - Private Bridgeway Above and Across the Bed of Mason Lord Drive
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to Dome Corporation to construct, use, and maintain a private pedestrian bridgeway above and across Mason Lord Drive right-of-way, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date. (050233)
Reported Favorable with Amendment.
 
05-0134 Franchise - Private Heating and Cooling Mains and Electrical and Communications Ductbanks under South Clinton Street
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to Canton Crossing Park, LLC, to construct, use, and maintain 3 private electrical and communications ductbanks and 4 private heating and cooling water mains under the South Clinton Street right-of-way, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date. (050235)
Reported Favorable with Amendment.
 
05-0168 City Streets - Opening - Orleans Street, Extending from Wolfe Street Westerly 857 Feet, More or Less, to Broadway
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and opening Orleans Street, extending from Wolfe Street westerly 857 feet, more or less, to Broadway, as shown on Plat 346-A-52 in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050285)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0169 City Streets - Closing - Orleans Street
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of condemning and closing of (1) subterranean rights under Orleans Street, 290.79 feet east of Broadway and extending easterly 40.00 feet and (2) air rights over Orleans Street 326.46 feet east of Broadway and extending easterly 22.83 feet, as shown on Plat 346-A-52A in the Office of the Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date. (050286)
Reported Favorable.
Judiciary and Legislative Investigations
 
05-0036 City Property - Naming Engine Company #5 Fire Station to be Roman A. Kaminski Fire Station
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of naming the Engine Company #5 Fire Station, located at 2120 Eastern Avenue, to be the Roman A. Kaminski Fire Station. (050067)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0098 Railroads - Obstructing Passage
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of authorizing certain exceptions to provisions that prohibit railroad cars, locomotives, and other vehicles from obstructing the passage of pedestrians or vehicles in certain locations; correcting, clarifying, and conforming certain language; and generally relating to the regulation of railroads and railroad cars. (050188)
Reported Favorable.
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Land Use and Transportation
 
05-0068 Zoning - Conditional Use Parking, Open Off-Street Area - 2000-2030 Herbert Street
ORDINANCE - 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 2000-2030 Herbert Street, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat. (050128)
Reported Favorable.
 
05-0077 Rezoning - 1701 Odell Avenue
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1701 Odell Avenue (Ward 26, Section 20, Block 6220, Lot 9), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-6 Zoning District to the M-1-2 Zoning District. (050153)
Reported Favorable with Amendment.
 
05-0078 Rezoning - 7200 Pulaski Highway
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 7200 Pulaski Highway (Ward 26, Section 20, Block 6220, Lot 28), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-6 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District. (050154)
Reported Favorable with Amendment.
 
05-0079 Rezoning - East Side of Odell Avenue at the Northeast Corner of Hilltop Avenue
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as the east side of Odell Avenue at the northeast corner of Hilltop Avenue (Ward 26, Section 20, Block 6220, Lot 17), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-6 Zoning District to the M-1-2 Zoning District. (050155)
Reported Favorable with Amendment.
 
05-0080 Rezoning - 1601 62nd Street
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1601 62nd Street (Ward 26, Section 20, Block 6220, Lot 030), as outlined on the accompanying plat, by changing the portions of the property outlined in red from the R-6 Zoning District to the M-1-2 Zoning District, by changing the portions of the property outlined in blue from the B-1-2 Zoning District to the M-1-2 Zoning District, and by changing the portion of the property outlined in orange from the R-6 Zoning District to the B-2-2 Zoning District. (050156)
Reported Favorable with Amendment.
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Third Reader
Third Reader (for final passage)
 
05-0053 Planned Unit Development - Amendment - 1000 and 1001 Fell Street
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Development Plan of the 1000 and 1001 Fell Street Planned Unit Development. (050096)
 
05-0067 Rezoning - Certain Properties in the Canton Waterfront Urban Renewal Area
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties outlined in red on the accompanying plat, consisting of the properties listed on Exhibit 1, attached to and made part of this Ordinance, from the B-3-3 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District, and for the properties outlined in blue on the accompanying plat, consisting of the properties listed on Exhibit 2, attached to and made part of this Ordinance, from the M-2-2 Zoning District to the R-8 Zoning District. (050129)
 
05-0088 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Baltimore City Police Department - $300,000
ORDINANCE - FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $300,000 to the Baltimore City Police Department - Program 204 (Services Bureau), to provide funding for a multi-pronged domestic violence reduction program; and providing for a special effective date. (050178)
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Adjournment
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2005 AT 5:00 P.M.
Committee of the Whole, Council President Dixon - Chair
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