City of Baltimore Legistar System

Rezoning - Properties in the Coldstream Homestead Montebello Urban Renewal Area

FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for certain properties in the Coldstream Homestead

Montebello Urban Renewal Area: as outlined in red on the accompanying plats, from the

B-1-2 Zoning District to the R-6 Zoning District; as outlined in pink on the accompanying

plats, from the B-2-2 Zoning District to the R-6 Zoning District; as outlined in lavender on the

accompanying plats, from the R-7 Zoning District to the R-6 Zoning District; as outlined in

turquoise on the accompanying plats, from the R-7-P Zoning District to the R-6 Zoning

District; and as outlined in blue on the accompanying plats, from the R-8 Zoning District to

the R-6 Zoning District.

North Locust Point Development District - Amending Ordinance 03-642, as Amended by

Ordinance 11-553

FOR the purpose of adding and modifying certain definitions; enlarging the boundaries of the

development district; adding new 2012 Exhibit A and revising Exhibit 1 to include additional

properties; providing for a special effective date; and making the provisions of this Ordinance

severable.

Tide Point Special Taxing District

FOR the purpose of designating a "special taxing district" to be known as the "Tide Point

Special Taxing District"; providing for and determining various matters in connection with the

establishment of the special taxing district; creating a special fund for the special taxing

district; providing for the levy of a special tax on all taxable real and personal property located

in the special taxing district; providing for a special effective date; and generally providing for

matters relating to the designation and operation of the special taxing district, the

establishment and use of the special fund, the issuance and payment of bonds issued in

connection with the special taxing district, the replenishment of any reserve fund, and the

payment of certain expenses and administrative costs related to the operation of the special

taxing district.

Mayor's Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission - Modifications

FOR the purpose of reconstituting the membership of the Commission; requiring that the

reimbursement of expenses to members be timely; and authorizing the removal of members

under certain circumstances.

Approving the Submission of an Application to the State of Maryland for the Expansion

of Baltimore City's Consolidated Enterprise Zone

FOR the purpose of approving the submission of an application to the State of Maryland for

the expansion of Baltimore City's Consolidated Enterprise Zone.

City Agency Adoption of Recreation Centers

FOR the purpose of requesting that the Director of Recreation and Parks, the Housing

Commissioner, the Director of Transportation, the Police Commissioner, the Director of

Public Works, the Director of General Services, and the Director of Finance appear before the

City Council to discuss the status of the City’s recreation centers and the feasibility of creating

interagency partnerships to allow each of the City’s five largest agencies to sponsor two

recreation centers each to continue operations of the recreation centers slated for closure or

private partnerships after the 2012 summer season.

Informational Hearing - Lessons Learned from the June Derecho

FOR the purpose of calling upon representatives of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

(BGE) to meet in public discussion with the City Council, and our constituents, to respond to

observations and requests arising from the recent derecho storm and its aftermath; and to

begin a cooperative effort to help us all minimize widespread outages in the future and to

better communicate accurate and timely information to the public during crisis situations.

Informational Hearing - Auditing Best Practices

FOR the purpose of calling on representatives from the from the Department of Audits to

appear before the Council to discuss how the Department currently performs its Charter

mandated duties, the best practices in municipal and government auditing, and how audits of

City agencies can be made more regular, frequent, and effective.

Fire Suppression and Prevention - Closings

FOR the purpose of requiring a public hearing to be held and certain other actions to be taken

before consolidating, relocating, or closing any fire suppression company or unit, emergency

medical care company or unit, or truck company or unit; clarifying, conforming, and

correcting certain language; conforming certain statutory provisions to subsequent Charter

amendments; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the adoption and

implementation of the City Comprehensive Fire Protection Plan and to the procedures for the

consolidation, relocation, or closing of fire companies and units.

Investigative Hearing - Fire Department - Company Closures and the Comprehensive

Fire Protection Plan

FOR the purpose of calling on the Fire Chief, the Director of Finance, and the City Solicitor to

report to the City Council on the effect of the proposed disbandment of three fire companies

and the effect of that policy on the delivery of fire suppression and rescue services to City

residents; the status of the positions identified for demotion in the Fiscal Year 2013 budget in

conjunction with the disbandment of fire companies; the levels of compliance with national

standards for training, safety, and response to fire emergencies; and to furnish the City

Council with copies of the current Comprehensive Fire Protection Plan and a detailed plan for

future development of the required Comprehensive Fire Protection Plan.