Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/31/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (56) 56 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Name Type Title Action Result Tally Action Details Video 130067 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to examine the current state of gun violence in the City of Philadelphia, and review how effectively the City spends its resources combating the issue. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130068 0     Resolution Honoring the Philadelphia School on its Forty-Year Anniversary for continuing its unique commitment to excellence in education and cultivating lifelong learners with pride in their city and country. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130068 0     Resolution Honoring the Philadelphia School on its Forty-Year Anniversary for continuing its unique commitment to excellence in education and cultivating lifelong learners with pride in their city and country. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130069 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Kemel W. Dawkins, Sr. for his extraordinary service and dedication to the development of the minority business community in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130057 0     Bill Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adding a new Chapter providing for the regulation of tanning facilities; amending Section 6-102, by adding definitions; and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130070 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth and Thirty-second Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130070 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth and Thirty-second Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130058 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by requiring the recycling of construction and demolition debris, providing for enforcement and penalties, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130058 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by requiring the recycling of construction and demolition debris, providing for enforcement and penalties, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130071 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on the actions of the Civil Service Commission as it pertains to terms imposed on AFSCME Local 2186, District Council 47. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130071 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on the actions of the Civil Service Commission as it pertains to terms imposed on AFSCME Local 2186, District Council 47. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130072 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending 100 Black Men of America, Inc. - Philadelphia Chapter for its extraordinary service focused on mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic development. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130072 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending 100 Black Men of America, Inc. - Philadelphia Chapter for its extraordinary service focused on mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic development. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130059 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States Congress to propose, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to ratify, an amendment to the United States Constitution that would defend democracy from the corrupting effects of undue corporate power by overturning the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130073 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States Congress to propose, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to ratify, an amendment to the United States Constitution that would defend democracy from the corrupting effects of undue corporate power by overturning the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130073 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States Congress to propose, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to ratify, an amendment to the United States Constitution that would defend democracy from the corrupting effects of undue corporate power by overturning the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130074 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130074 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130075 0     Resolution Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion of the 21st Annual African American Children's Book Fair. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130075 0     Resolution Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion of the 21st Annual African American Children's Book Fair. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130060 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Belmont Avenue, Monument Avenue, Ford Road, and Edgley Avenue (extended) and by amending §14-404 of the Zoning Code entitled SP-INS, Institutional (Special Purpose) District, by amending §14-404(3) regarding Area Regulations, exclusively with regard to the area bounded by Belmont Avenue, Monument Avenue, Ford Road and Edgley Avenue (extended), all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130061 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Overbrook Avenue, 54th Street, Woodbine Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, and 56th Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130062 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by City Avenue, Cardinal Avenue, Overbrook Avenue, and 59th Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130063 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by City Avenue, 52nd Street, Overbrook Avenue, and 54th Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130076 0     Resolution Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends, Henry Nicholas, Nellie Reynolds, Madeline Dunn, John F. White, Jr., the Rev. Albert F. Campbell, Acel Moore, Audrey Johnson-Thornton, Will Daniels, Dr. Bernard E. Anderson and Emma Chappell in the areas of government, business, labor, journalism, religion, academia, athletics, and activism, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130076 0     Resolution Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends, Henry Nicholas, Nellie Reynolds, Madeline Dunn, John F. White, Jr., the Rev. Albert F. Campbell, Acel Moore, Audrey Johnson-Thornton, Will Daniels, Dr. Bernard E. Anderson and Emma Chappell in the areas of government, business, labor, journalism, religion, academia, athletics, and activism, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130064 0     Bill Amending Section 6 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 120396) approved September 13, 2012, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Northern Liberties Auction, Inc. ("Owner") to construct, use and maintain various encroachments within the right-of-way on the north sidewalk of Spring Garden Street between N. Third Street and Bodine Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance therewith. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130064 0     Bill Amending Section 6 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 120396) approved September 13, 2012, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Northern Liberties Auction, Inc. ("Owner") to construct, use and maintain various encroachments within the right-of-way on the north sidewalk of Spring Garden Street between N. Third Street and Bodine Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance therewith. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130065 0     Bill Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by providing for a prohibition on firearms and deadly weapons in or around City-owned or City-occupied facilities, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130065 0     Bill Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by providing for a prohibition on firearms and deadly weapons in or around City-owned or City-occupied facilities, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130066 0     Bill Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by providing for an online publication of concession agreements and related information, and by requiring the preparation and distribution of certain reports concerning concessions; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 130077 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending Philadelphia Police Officer Kimberly Lyons, Officer Antonio Soto, Officer Gregory Giacomelli, Officer Michael McCormick, Officer Jerome Joseph, and Officer Evelyn Reyes for their extraordinary acts of bravery and courage resulting in all being named 39th Police District Officers of the Month for December 2012. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130077 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending Philadelphia Police Officer Kimberly Lyons, Officer Antonio Soto, Officer Gregory Giacomelli, Officer Michael McCormick, Officer Jerome Joseph, and Officer Evelyn Reyes for their extraordinary acts of bravery and courage resulting in all being named 39th Police District Officers of the Month for December 2012. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120958 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, American Street, Lippincott Street, 2nd Street, a railroad right-of-way and 5th Street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120958 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, American Street, Lippincott Street, 2nd Street, a railroad right-of-way and 5th Street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 121033 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Grant Avenue, Lavender Street, Primrose Road, Holyoke Road, and Academy Road. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 121033 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Grant Avenue, Lavender Street, Primrose Road, Holyoke Road, and Academy Road. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 121034 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Miller Street, Madison Street, Belgrade Street and Allegheny Avenue.       Action details Not available 120958 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, American Street, Lippincott Street, 2nd Street, a railroad right-of-way and 5th Street. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 121033 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Grant Avenue, Lavender Street, Primrose Road, Holyoke Road, and Academy Road. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 121013 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1415 North Fourth street and 1419 North Fourth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with BMK Properties LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130067 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to examine the current state of gun violence in the City of Philadelphia, and review how effectively the City spends its resources combating the issue. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130068 0     Resolution Honoring the Philadelphia School on its Forty-Year Anniversary for continuing its unique commitment to excellence in education and cultivating lifelong learners with pride in their city and country. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130068 0     Resolution Honoring the Philadelphia School on its Forty-Year Anniversary for continuing its unique commitment to excellence in education and cultivating lifelong learners with pride in their city and country. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130069 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Kemel W. Dawkins, Sr. for his extraordinary service and dedication to the development of the minority business community in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130071 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on the actions of the Civil Service Commission as it pertains to terms imposed on AFSCME Local 2186, District Council 47. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130071 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on the actions of the Civil Service Commission as it pertains to terms imposed on AFSCME Local 2186, District Council 47. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130072 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending 100 Black Men of America, Inc. - Philadelphia Chapter for its extraordinary service focused on mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic development. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130072 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending 100 Black Men of America, Inc. - Philadelphia Chapter for its extraordinary service focused on mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic development. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130075 0     Resolution Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion of the 21st Annual African American Children's Book Fair. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130075 0     Resolution Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion of the 21st Annual African American Children's Book Fair. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130076 0     Resolution Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends, Henry Nicholas, Nellie Reynolds, Madeline Dunn, John F. White, Jr., the Rev. Albert F. Campbell, Acel Moore, Audrey Johnson-Thornton, Will Daniels, Dr. Bernard E. Anderson and Emma Chappell in the areas of government, business, labor, journalism, religion, academia, athletics, and activism, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130076 0     Resolution Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends, Henry Nicholas, Nellie Reynolds, Madeline Dunn, John F. White, Jr., the Rev. Albert F. Campbell, Acel Moore, Audrey Johnson-Thornton, Will Daniels, Dr. Bernard E. Anderson and Emma Chappell in the areas of government, business, labor, journalism, religion, academia, athletics, and activism, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130077 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending Philadelphia Police Officer Kimberly Lyons, Officer Antonio Soto, Officer Gregory Giacomelli, Officer Michael McCormick, Officer Jerome Joseph, and Officer Evelyn Reyes for their extraordinary acts of bravery and courage resulting in all being named 39th Police District Officers of the Month for December 2012. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130077 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending Philadelphia Police Officer Kimberly Lyons, Officer Antonio Soto, Officer Gregory Giacomelli, Officer Michael McCormick, Officer Jerome Joseph, and Officer Evelyn Reyes for their extraordinary acts of bravery and courage resulting in all being named 39th Police District Officers of the Month for December 2012. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 121039 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by further revising the "Special Tax Credit Opportunity for Job Creation," under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available