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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/9/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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130404 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120776, 121041, 121042, 130079, 130083, 130137-A, 130138, 130140, 130224, 130230 and 130241, which were passed by Council on April 25, 2013, were signed by the Mayor on May 8, 2013.READ   Action details Not available
130405 0  COMMUNICATIONMay 8, 2013 To the President and Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 130242 Bill No. 130252 Bill No. 130255 Bill No. 130274 Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter MayorREAD   Action details Not available
130407 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Pennway Street from Rhawn Street to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.READ   Action details Not available
130408 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," including by revising the requirements relating to license issuance; location of newsstands; design of newsstands; abandonment; and removal; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.READ   Action details Not available
130409 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or any portion of those parcels of City-owned land at, or generally in the vicinity of, 16 South 34th Street, 18 South 34th Street, 3409-13 Ludlow Street and 3415-17 Ludlow Street, with buildings and improvements located thereon, if any, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
130377 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by removing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as a City Depository, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130390 0  ResolutionHonoring the life and achievements of Joseph W. Mahoney, Jr., a longtime leader of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and a passionate advocate for the business community in the City and region.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130378 0  BillTo amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the University of Pennsylvania, located at 461 University Avenue and 3300 Chestnut Street for the construction of the new College House Dormitory and the new Neural and Behavioral Sciences Building.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130379 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending the permissible location of the west side of the 500 block of 43rd Street and adding as a permissible location the sidewalk and curb lane of the north side of Chester Avenue from 43rd Street for 500 feet west, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130391 0  ResolutionCalling on the City Council of Philadelphia to support Pennsylvania House Bill 391, Introduced by the Honorable Michael P. McGeehan, State Representative, 173rd Legislative District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which allows for the citizens of the City Philadelphia to pay real estate taxes in installments.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130380 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding the north side of Fairmount Avenue between 19th street and Uber street, as a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130381 0  BillAmending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," including by revising the requirements relating to license issuance; location of newsstands; design of newsstands; abandonment; and removal; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130382 0  BillAuthorizing Girard Leopard Café LLC, dba Bubba's Texas BBQ, to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 19-21 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130392 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 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 the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130393 0  ResolutionHonoring The Life and Legacy of Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130394 0  ResolutionRequesting that the Mayor return to Council Bill No. 120775-A, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' to provide for a private right of action to enforce certain tax laws, including penalties for nonpayment, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules SuspendedPass  Action details Not available
130383 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haines Street, 20th Street, Rittenhouse Street, and Limekiln Pike.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130384 0  BillAuthorizing the termination of parking regulations on Buist Avenue, from 69th Street to 68th Street, south side.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130395 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 Thirty-sixth Ward 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 the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130396 0  ResolutionRecognizing and Honoring the Children's Crisis Treatment Center and its Executive Director, Tony Valdés, on 40 years of exemplary and innovative service to Philadelphia's Children. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130397 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring The Philadelphia Latino Pageant on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130398 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 Seventh and Thirty-seventh 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 the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130385 0  BillAmending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Construction, Encroachments and Projections Over, On and Under Streets," to prohibit wheelchair elevators and related decks from being constructed any closer than three (3) feet to the curb line; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130399 0  ResolutionProclaiming May as Lupus Awareness Month and Celebrating and Recognizing May 10, 2013 as "Put on Purple Day" in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130400 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating Ready, Willing & Able for helping hundreds of men overcome poverty, addiction, and crime to become productive, contributing members of our community and responsible fathers to their children in the City of Brotherly Love by providing resources to men such as a transitional housing, recovery services, life skills and living wage employment that promotes healthy households and responsible fatherhood. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130401 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating The Berean Institute for their tireless efforts and contributions to the African-American community by providing education in vocational and business skills, on this the occasion of their 113th Anniversary. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130402 0  ResolutionHonoring and congratulating Edward McBride on the occasion of his promotion to the position of Manager of Local Government Affairs at PECO and for his years of dedicated service to The City Council of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130386 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Frankford Creek, Aramingo Avenue, Wheatsheaf Lane, Sepviva Street, Butler Street, Frankford Avenue, Valetta Street, Coral Street, Vici Street and Frankford Avenue.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130387 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Frankford Creek, Aramingo Avenue, Wheatsheaf Lane, Sepviva Street, Butler Street, Frankford Avenue, Valetta Street, Coral Street, Vici Street and Frankford Avenue.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130388 0  BillAmending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating a previously designated vendor location on the East side of 5th Street, from Ludlow Street to Chestnut Street; and by adding to the list of locations that shall not be designated for vending 5th Street, from Ranstead Street to Chestnut Street; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130389 0  BillAmending Section 9-402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animal Drawn Carriages," by changing the permitted hours of operation; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130403 0  ResolutionCommemorating and celebrating The 2013 Italian Market Festival being held on May 18th and 19th. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130185 0  BillAuthorizing and directing the use of the Fiscal Year 2013 General Fund positive fund balance to increase an appropriation for the Fire Department for the undisputed $66,000,000 of the Fire Fighters' Contract.ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130244 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; the Community Development Fund, the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development and the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; the Hotel Room Rental Tax Fund, the Director of Commerce; the Community Development Fund, the City Planning Commission and the Housing Trust Fund, the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development.ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130245 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130246 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Managing Director.ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130247 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 within the General Fund, the Department of Human Services.ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130248 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130014 0  BillAmending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "F" ("The Philadelphia Fire Code"), by modifying a subsection providing for the types of premises identification required on new and existing buildings, under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130014 0  BillAmending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "F" ("The Philadelphia Fire Code"), by modifying a subsection providing for the types of premises identification required on new and existing buildings, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130184 0  BillAuthorizing the Fire Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia ("City"), as the Sponsoring Agency of Pennsylvania Task Force One, of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, to enter into multi-year agreements with Participating Agencies for the purposes of developing resources for emergency preparedness, and for the maintenance and readiness of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDARPass  Action details Not available
130250 0  BillAmending Subcode "F" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," the base code of which is the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, with certain amendments thereto, by further amending the 2009 International Fire Code and the previous Philadelphia amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130250 0  BillAmending Subcode "F" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," the base code of which is the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, with certain amendments thereto, by further amending the 2009 International Fire Code and the previous Philadelphia amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130014 0  BillAmending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "F" ("The Philadelphia Fire Code"), by modifying a subsection providing for the types of premises identification required on new and existing buildings, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130250 0  BillAmending Subcode "F" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," the base code of which is the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, with certain amendments thereto, by further amending the 2009 International Fire Code and the previous Philadelphia amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130362 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Fairhill and St. Hugh Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3516 North Water street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Hector M. Diaz, Sr. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130191 0  ResolutionAppointing Reginald Cummings to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130192 0  ResolutionAppointing Jafar Maleki to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130193 0  ResolutionAppointing Robert Dingman to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130194 0  ResolutionAppointing Nick Gregory to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130195 0  ResolutionAppointing Avram Hornik to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130196 0  ResolutionAppointing Sonia Silverstein to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130197 0  ResolutionAppointing Joseph F. Ritchie to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130198 0  ResolutionAppointing Luca Sena to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
120823-AA 2  BillAmending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Taxes and Rents -- General," by changing the allocation of delinquent payments, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
120823-AA 3  BillAmending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Taxes and Rents -- General," by changing the allocation of delinquent payments, under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
120823-AA 3  BillAmending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Taxes and Rents -- General," by changing the allocation of delinquent payments, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
130391 0  ResolutionCalling on the City Council of Philadelphia to support Pennsylvania House Bill 391, Introduced by the Honorable Michael P. McGeehan, State Representative, 173rd Legislative District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which allows for the citizens of the City Philadelphia to pay real estate taxes in installments.ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE   Action details Not available
130393 0  ResolutionHonoring The Life and Legacy of Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg.ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE   Action details Not available
130394 0  ResolutionRequesting that the Mayor return to Council Bill No. 120775-A, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' to provide for a private right of action to enforce certain tax laws, including penalties for nonpayment, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130396 0  ResolutionRecognizing and Honoring the Children's Crisis Treatment Center and its Executive Director, Tony Valdés, on 40 years of exemplary and innovative service to Philadelphia's Children. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130397 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring The Philadelphia Latino Pageant on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130399 0  ResolutionProclaiming May as Lupus Awareness Month and Celebrating and Recognizing May 10, 2013 as "Put on Purple Day" in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130400 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating Ready, Willing & Able for helping hundreds of men overcome poverty, addiction, and crime to become productive, contributing members of our community and responsible fathers to their children in the City of Brotherly Love by providing resources to men such as a transitional housing, recovery services, life skills and living wage employment that promotes healthy households and responsible fatherhood. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130401 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating The Berean Institute for their tireless efforts and contributions to the African-American community by providing education in vocational and business skills, on this the occasion of their 113th Anniversary. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130402 0  ResolutionHonoring and congratulating Edward McBride on the occasion of his promotion to the position of Manager of Local Government Affairs at PECO and for his years of dedicated service to The City Council of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130403 0  ResolutionCommemorating and celebrating The 2013 Italian Market Festival being held on May 18th and 19th. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130061 1  BillTo 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.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
130062 1  BillTo 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.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
130063 1  BillTo 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.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
130242 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-800, entitled "Parking and Loading," by revising parking design standards, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
130298 1  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by amending the deadline for which certain property owners may apply for a designation of homestead property; all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
130306 1  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by extending the deadline for the filing of applications for the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
130406 0  COMMUNICATIONMay 9, 2013 To the President and Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted May 9, 2013, Bill No. 120775-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' to provide for a private right of action to enforce certain tax laws, including penalties for nonpayment, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter MayorREAD   Action details Not available
120775-AA 2  BillAmending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to provide for a private right of action to enforce certain tax laws, including penalties for nonpayment, all under certain terms and conditions.RECONSIDEREDPass17:0 Action details Not available
120775-AA 2  BillAmending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to provide for a private right of action to enforce certain tax laws, including penalties for nonpayment, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
120775-AA 3  BillAmending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to provide for a private right of action to enforce certain tax laws, including penalties for nonpayment, all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
120775-AA 3  BillAmending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to provide for a private right of action to enforce certain tax laws, including penalties for nonpayment, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available