Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/28/2010 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (141) 141 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 100041 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090686 and 090851-A, which were passed by Council on December 17, 2009, were signed by the Mayor on January 27, 2010. READ     Action details Not available 100042 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 090706, which was passed by Council on December 17, 2009, was signed by the Mayor on January 23, 2010. READ     Action details Not available 100043 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090742, 090745 and 090848, which were passed by Council on December 17, 2009, were signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2010. READ     Action details Not available 100044 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090672-A, which was passed by Council on December 10, 2009, was signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2010. READ     Action details Not available 100045 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090707, 090713, 090714-A, 090735, 090741, 090743, 090747, 090748, 090749, 090750, 090771, 090772, 090773, 090774, 090775, 090779, 090781, 090782, 090786, 090809, 090810, 090811, 090812, 090827, 090832, 090835, 090836, 090842, 090849, 090876 and 090877, which were passed by Council on December 17, 2009, were signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2010. READ     Action details Not available 100046 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090875, which was passed by Council on December 17, 2009, was signed by the Mayor on December 23, 2009. READ     Action details Not available 100047 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090589, 090661, 090671, 090687 and 090688, which were passed by Council on December 10, 2009, were signed by the Mayor on December 23, 2009. READ     Action details Not available 100052 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Sister Mary Scullion as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2010. READ     Action details Not available 100053 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Kenya Mann, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2013. READ     Action details Not available 100054 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Nolan Atkinson as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2014. READ     Action details Not available 100055 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Sections 22-306, 22-701 and 22-702, to make Retirement and Survivorship Benefit Option 4 available to members of additional Plans, to allow the member to designate his or her dependent grandchildren to receive a survivorship benefit, and to allow benefits to be paid to trusts for disabled grandchildren of members; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Finance. READ     Action details Not available 100056 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing, generally, the continued issuance and sale by the City of Philadelphia of Gas Works Revenue Notes of the City, prescribing the forms of notes and providing for their execution and payment, pledging certain revenues of the Gas Works as security, adopting a rate covenant and directing the imposition and collection of rates and charges sufficient to comply therewith, prescribing the conditions precedent to the issuance of specific series of notes, including a resolution passed by the Bond Committee providing for establishment of credit support for notes, providing for designation of a fiscal agent and sinking fund depositary, providing for establishment of a sinking fund and its management, providing remedies upon default, and providing for amendments and modifications, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the City Treasurer. READ     Action details Not available 100057 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill constituting the Thirteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell either at public or private sale Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds; authorizing approval of the form of such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at prescribed fixed or variable rates, and authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement and payment and liquidity sources for such Bonds; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligation; setting forth the use of proceeds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the City Treasurer. READ     Action details Not available 100058 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent. READ     Action details Not available 100059 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and 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. READ     Action details Not available 100060 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Federal Stimulus Funding to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. READ     Action details Not available 100016 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings to investigate how the Philadelphia International Airport can expand its international flight options to position the city to become more competitive in serving area residents and more attractive for tourism and conventions. Introduced     Action details Not available 100016 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings to investigate how the Philadelphia International Airport can expand its international flight options to position the city to become more competitive in serving area residents and more attractive for tourism and conventions. READ     Action details Not available 100016 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings to investigate how the Philadelphia International Airport can expand its international flight options to position the city to become more competitive in serving area residents and more attractive for tourism and conventions. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 100018 0     Resolution Designating the month of February as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia." Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100018 0     Resolution Designating the month of February as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia." READ     Action details Not available 100018 0     Resolution Designating the month of February as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia." ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100001 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Federal Stimulus Funding to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100001 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Federal Stimulus Funding to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. Referred     Action details Not available 100002 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and 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. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100002 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and 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. Referred     Action details Not available 100003 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Marsden Street, Friendship Street, Keystone Street, and Tyson Avenue. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100003 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Marsden Street, Friendship Street, Keystone Street, and Tyson Avenue. Referred     Action details Not available 100004 0     Bill Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100004 0     Bill Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent. Referred     Action details Not available 100005 0     Bill Constituting the Thirteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell either at public or private sale Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds; authorizing approval of the form of such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at prescribed fixed or variable rates, and authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement and payment and liquidity sources for such Bonds; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligation; setting forth the use of proceeds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100005 0     Bill Constituting the Thirteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell either at public or private sale Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds; authorizing approval of the form of such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at prescribed fixed or variable rates, and authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement and payment and liquidity sources for such Bonds; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligation; setting forth the use of proceeds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. Referred     Action details Not available 100006 0     Bill Authorizing, generally, the continued issuance and sale by the City of Philadelphia of Gas Works Revenue Notes of the City, prescribing the forms of notes and providing for their execution and payment, pledging certain revenues of the Gas Works as security, adopting a rate covenant and directing the imposition and collection of rates and charges sufficient to comply therewith, prescribing the conditions precedent to the issuance of specific series of notes, including a resolution passed by the Bond Committee providing for establishment of credit support for notes, providing for designation of a fiscal agent and sinking fund depositary, providing for establishment of a sinking fund and its management, providing remedies upon default, and providing for amendments and modifications. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100006 0     Bill Authorizing, generally, the continued issuance and sale by the City of Philadelphia of Gas Works Revenue Notes of the City, prescribing the forms of notes and providing for their execution and payment, pledging certain revenues of the Gas Works as security, adopting a rate covenant and directing the imposition and collection of rates and charges sufficient to comply therewith, prescribing the conditions precedent to the issuance of specific series of notes, including a resolution passed by the Bond Committee providing for establishment of credit support for notes, providing for designation of a fiscal agent and sinking fund depositary, providing for establishment of a sinking fund and its management, providing remedies upon default, and providing for amendments and modifications. Referred     Action details Not available 100019 0     Resolution Recognizing and Acknowledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the Occasion of the Annual Delta Day in Philadelphia City Council. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100019 0     Resolution Recognizing and Acknowledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the Occasion of the Annual Delta Day in Philadelphia City Council. READ     Action details Not available 100019 0     Resolution Recognizing and Acknowledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the Occasion of the Annual Delta Day in Philadelphia City Council. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100020 0     Resolution Calling upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend the election law so that prisoners are counted as residents of the county in which they reside prior to incarceration, rather than as residents of the county in which they are detained, for the purpose of apportioning legislative districts and calling upon the United States Census Bureau to change its method for counting prisoners so that prisoners are recorded as living at their last known address prior to incarceration. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100020 0     Resolution Calling upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend the election law so that prisoners are counted as residents of the county in which they reside prior to incarceration, rather than as residents of the county in which they are detained, for the purpose of apportioning legislative districts and calling upon the United States Census Bureau to change its method for counting prisoners so that prisoners are recorded as living at their last known address prior to incarceration. READ     Action details Not available 100020 0     Resolution Calling upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend the election law so that prisoners are counted as residents of the county in which they reside prior to incarceration, rather than as residents of the county in which they are detained, for the purpose of apportioning legislative districts and calling upon the United States Census Bureau to change its method for counting prisoners so that prisoners are recorded as living at their last known address prior to incarceration. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100021 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Sister Mary Scullion as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2010. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100021 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Sister Mary Scullion as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2010. Referred     Action details Not available 100022 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Kenya Mann, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2013. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100022 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Kenya Mann, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2013. Referred     Action details Not available 100023 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Nolan Atkinson as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2014. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100023 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Nolan Atkinson as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2014. Referred     Action details Not available 100024 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Forty-eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100024 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Forty-eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 100024 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Forty-eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100025 0     Resolution Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating Patricia Redmond - As Presbyterian Children Village's Employee of the Year, for the Last Four Years and Her Dedication and Commitment to Community Service. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100025 0     Resolution Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating Patricia Redmond - As Presbyterian Children Village's Employee of the Year, for the Last Four Years and Her Dedication and Commitment to Community Service. READ     Action details Not available 100025 0     Resolution Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating Patricia Redmond - As Presbyterian Children Village's Employee of the Year, for the Last Four Years and Her Dedication and Commitment to Community Service. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100026 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Seventeenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100026 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Seventeenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 100026 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Seventeenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100027 0     Resolution Recognizing the significant contribution of immigrants to the City of Philadelphia and urging the United States Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100027 0     Resolution Recognizing the significant contribution of immigrants to the City of Philadelphia and urging the United States Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform. READ     Action details Not available 100027 0     Resolution Recognizing the significant contribution of immigrants to the City of Philadelphia and urging the United States Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100028 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Forty-third Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100028 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Forty-third Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 100028 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Forty-third Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100029 0     Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to support the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. Introduced     Action details Not available 100029 0     Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to support the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. READ     Action details Not available 100029 0     Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to support the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100007 0     Bill Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Sections 22-306, 22-701 and 22-702, to make Retirement and Survivorship Benefit Option 4 available to members of additional Plans, to allow the member to designate his or her dependent grandchildren to receive a survivorship benefit, and to allow benefits to be paid to trusts for disabled grandchildren of members; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100007 0     Bill Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Sections 22-306, 22-701 and 22-702, to make Retirement and Survivorship Benefit Option 4 available to members of additional Plans, to allow the member to designate his or her dependent grandchildren to receive a survivorship benefit, and to allow benefits to be paid to trusts for disabled grandchildren of members; all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 100032 0     Resolution Urging the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare to take immediate action to draw down all of the funds allotted to Pennsylvania under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Emergency Fund and further calling on the U.S. Congress to extend the deadline for the use of such funds for an additional year in order to ensure that low income Philadelphians have maximum access to stimulus resources. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100032 0     Resolution Urging the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare to take immediate action to draw down all of the funds allotted to Pennsylvania under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Emergency Fund and further calling on the U.S. Congress to extend the deadline for the use of such funds for an additional year in order to ensure that low income Philadelphians have maximum access to stimulus resources. READ     Action details Not available 100032 0     Resolution Urging the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare to take immediate action to draw down all of the funds allotted to Pennsylvania under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Emergency Fund and further calling on the U.S. Congress to extend the deadline for the use of such funds for an additional year in order to ensure that low income Philadelphians have maximum access to stimulus resources. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100033 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100033 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 100033 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100008 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Advance Bank, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100008 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Advance Bank, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 100009 0     Bill Amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to tax rates and credits for the business privilege tax, by amending the credit for contributions to community development corporations to allow a business that terminated a contribution agreement to remain eligible for future tax credits under the provision that permits two businesses to apply jointly for the tax credit, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100009 0     Bill Amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to tax rates and credits for the business privilege tax, by amending the credit for contributions to community development corporations to allow a business that terminated a contribution agreement to remain eligible for future tax credits under the provision that permits two businesses to apply jointly for the tax credit, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 100010 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the election of members of the Council; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100010 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the election of members of the Council; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Referred     Action details Not available 100034 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the election of members of the Council; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100034 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the election of members of the Council; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia. Referred     Action details Not available 100011-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 6-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Lead Paint Disclosure," to require a certification that a property is lead free or lead safe before it may be rented to a tenant; amending Chapter PM-102.0, entitled "Licensing," to require landlord certification of compliance with certain provisions of Chapter 6-800 as a condition of receipt of a housing inspection license; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100011-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 6-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Lead Paint Disclosure," to require a certification that a property is lead free or lead safe before it may be rented to a tenant; amending Chapter PM-102.0, entitled "Licensing," to require landlord certification of compliance with certain provisions of Chapter 6-800 as a condition of receipt of a housing inspection license; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. Re-Referred     Action details Not available 100012 0     Bill Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by defining "Supermarkets," and excluding Supermarkets from the definition of Chain Restaurants, thereby exempting Supermarkets from menu labeling requirements applicable to Chain Restaurants, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100012 0     Bill Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by defining "Supermarkets," and excluding Supermarkets from the definition of Chain Restaurants, thereby exempting Supermarkets from menu labeling requirements applicable to Chain Restaurants, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 100035 0     Resolution Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion of the Annual African American Children's Book Fair. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100035 0     Resolution Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion of the Annual African American Children's Book Fair. READ     Action details Not available 100035 0     Resolution Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion of the Annual African American Children's Book Fair. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100013 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding special provisions regulating outdoor advertising signs in designated commercial advertising districts; designating Market Street between 13th Street and 7th Street as a commercial advertising district; and making conforming amendments to other provisions of The Philadelphia Code regulating outdoor advertising signs; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100013 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding special provisions regulating outdoor advertising signs in designated commercial advertising districts; designating Market Street between 13th Street and 7th Street as a commercial advertising district; and making conforming amendments to other provisions of The Philadelphia Code regulating outdoor advertising signs; all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 100014 0     Bill Amending Section 14-1638, entitled "Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," by establishing no height limit and by making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced     Action details Not available 100014 0     Bill Amending Section 14-1638, entitled "Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," by establishing no height limit and by making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 100036 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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-fifth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100036 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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-fifth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 100036 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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-fifth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100037 0     Resolution Honoring and celebrating the life and accomplishments of Peggy Amsterdam. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100037 0     Resolution Honoring and celebrating the life and accomplishments of Peggy Amsterdam. READ     Action details Not available 100037 0     Resolution Honoring and celebrating the life and accomplishments of Peggy Amsterdam. ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE     Action details Not available 100015 0     Bill Authorizing Charles Weiner to construct, own and maintain a building encroachment at 3653 Germantown Avenue under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100015 0     Bill Authorizing Charles Weiner to construct, own and maintain a building encroachment at 3653 Germantown Avenue under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 100038 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 683 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 879 North Opal street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with David Champagne and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100038 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 683 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 879 North Opal street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with David Champagne and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. READ     Action details Not available 100038 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 683 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 879 North Opal street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with David Champagne and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100040 0     Resolution Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking Robert Capanna on the Occasion of his Retirement as Executive Director of Settlement Music School. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100040 0     Resolution Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking Robert Capanna on the Occasion of his Retirement as Executive Director of Settlement Music School. READ     Action details Not available 100040 0     Resolution Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking Robert Capanna on the Occasion of his Retirement as Executive Director of Settlement Music School. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 100017 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090568-AA, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by amending Subcode 'PM' (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100017 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090568-AA, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by amending Subcode 'PM' (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. READ     Action details Not available 100017 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090568-AA, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by amending Subcode 'PM' (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, 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 100048 0     COMMUNICATION January 28, 2010 To The President and the Member of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted January 28, 2010, Bill No. 090691-AA, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," and Section 12-2405, Entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," to prohibit the towing of vehicles identified as reported stolen unless an attempt has been made by the Police to give the vehicle owner an opportunity to recover the vehicle before the vehicle is towed; and additing Section 10-839 to require the reporting of stolen vehicles to the Police; 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 Mayor READ     Action details Not available 090568-AAA 3     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, all under certain terms and conditions. RECONSIDERED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 090568-AAA 3     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090568-AAA 4     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 090568-AAA 4     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 100030 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090777, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions,' to eliminate and revise various licensing and enforcement requirements, and to revise fees for various licenses and permits, including with respect to commercial vending activities on streets, telephone booths, newsstands, farmer's markets, solid fuels, garages, parking lots, auto sales lots, auto sales showrooms, valet parking, refuse collection vehicles, self-service laundries, massage businesses, dealers in precious metals, sale of spray paint, indelible markers and etching acid, athletic contests, special assembly occupancies, motion pictures, ticket agents, use of weighing or measuring devices, and the use of electronic scanners for customer check out; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100030 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090777, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions,' to eliminate and revise various licensing and enforcement requirements, and to revise fees for various licenses and permits, including with respect to commercial vending activities on streets, telephone booths, newsstands, farmer's markets, solid fuels, garages, parking lots, auto sales lots, auto sales showrooms, valet parking, refuse collection vehicles, self-service laundries, massage businesses, dealers in precious metals, sale of spray paint, indelible markers and etching acid, athletic contests, special assembly occupancies, motion pictures, ticket agents, use of weighing or measuring devices, and the use of electronic scanners for customer check out; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. READ     Action details Not available 100030 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090777, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions,' to eliminate and revise various licensing and enforcement requirements, and to revise fees for various licenses and permits, including with respect to commercial vending activities on streets, telephone booths, newsstands, farmer's markets, solid fuels, garages, parking lots, auto sales lots, auto sales showrooms, valet parking, refuse collection vehicles, self-service laundries, massage businesses, dealers in precious metals, sale of spray paint, indelible markers and etching acid, athletic contests, special assembly occupancies, motion pictures, ticket agents, use of weighing or measuring devices, and the use of electronic scanners for customer check out; and to make technical changes; 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 100049 0     COMMUNICATION January 28, 2010 To The President and the Member of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted January 28, 2010, Bill No. 090777, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation Of Businesses, Trades and Professions,' to eliminate and revise various licensing and enforcement requirements, and to revise fees for various licenses and permits, including with respect to commercial vending activities on streets, telephone booths, newsstands, farmer's markets, solid fuels, garages, parking lots, auto sales lots, auto sales showrooms, valet parking, refuse collection vehicles, self -service laundries, massage businesses, dealers in precious metals, sale of spray paint, indelible markers and etching acid, athletic contests, special assembly occupancies, motion pictures, ticket agents use of weighing or measuring devices, and the use of electronic scanners for customer check out; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration READ     Action details Not available 090777-A 1     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," to eliminate and revise various licensing and enforcement requirements, and to revise fees for various licenses and permits, including with respect to commercial vending activities on streets, telephone booths, newsstands, farmer's markets, solid fuels, garages, parking lots, auto sales lots, auto sales showrooms, valet parking, refuse collection vehicles, self-service laundries, massage businesses, dealers in precious metals, sale of spray paint, indelible markers and etching acid, athletic contests, special assembly occupancies, motion pictures, ticket agents, use of weighing or measuring devices, and the use of electronic scanners for customer check out; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. RECONSIDERED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 090777-A 1     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," to eliminate and revise various licensing and enforcement requirements, and to revise fees for various licenses and permits, including with respect to commercial vending activities on streets, telephone booths, newsstands, farmer's markets, solid fuels, garages, parking lots, auto sales lots, auto sales showrooms, valet parking, refuse collection vehicles, self-service laundries, massage businesses, dealers in precious metals, sale of spray paint, indelible markers and etching acid, athletic contests, special assembly occupancies, motion pictures, ticket agents, use of weighing or measuring devices, and the use of electronic scanners for customer check out; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090777-A 2     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," to eliminate and revise various licensing and enforcement requirements, and to revise fees for various licenses and permits, including with respect to commercial vending activities on streets, telephone booths, newsstands, farmer's markets, solid fuels, garages, parking lots, auto sales lots, auto sales showrooms, valet parking, refuse collection vehicles, self-service laundries, massage businesses, dealers in precious metals, sale of spray paint, indelible markers and etching acid, athletic contests, special assembly occupancies, motion pictures, ticket agents, use of weighing or measuring devices, and the use of electronic scanners for customer check out; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 090777-A 2     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," to eliminate and revise various licensing and enforcement requirements, and to revise fees for various licenses and permits, including with respect to commercial vending activities on streets, telephone booths, newsstands, farmer's markets, solid fuels, garages, parking lots, auto sales lots, auto sales showrooms, valet parking, refuse collection vehicles, self-service laundries, massage businesses, dealers in precious metals, sale of spray paint, indelible markers and etching acid, athletic contests, special assembly occupancies, motion pictures, ticket agents, use of weighing or measuring devices, and the use of electronic scanners for customer check out; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 100031 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090841, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by adopting the '2009 Pennsylvania Uniformed Construction Code,' through adoption of the 2009 edition of certain International Codes as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100031 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090841, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by adopting the '2009 Pennsylvania Uniformed Construction Code,' through adoption of the 2009 edition of certain International Codes as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. READ     Action details Not available 100031 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090841, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by adopting the '2009 Pennsylvania Uniformed Construction Code,' through adoption of the 2009 edition of certain International Codes as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, 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 100050 0     COMMUNICATION January 28, 2010 To The President and the Member of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted January 28, 2010, Bill No. 090841, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by adopting the '2009 Pennsylvania Uniformed Construction Code,' through adoption of the 2009 edition of certain International Codes as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, 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 Mayor READ     Action details Not available 090841-A 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the "2009 Pennsylvania Uniformed Construction Code" through adoption of the 2009 edition of certain International Codes as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions. RECONSIDERED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 090841-A 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the "2009 Pennsylvania Uniformed Construction Code" through adoption of the 2009 edition of certain International Codes as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090841-A 1     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the "2009 Pennsylvania Uniformed Construction Code" through adoption of the 2009 edition of certain International Codes as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 090841-A 1     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the "2009 Pennsylvania Uniformed Construction Code" through adoption of the 2009 edition of certain International Codes as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 100039 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090691-AA, entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Towing,' and Section 12-2405, entitled 'Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice,' to prohibit the towing of vehicles identified as reported stolen unless an attempt has been made by the Police to give the vehicle owner an opportunity to recover the vehicle before the vehicle is towed; and adding Section 10-839 to require the reporting of stolen vehicles to the Police; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 100039 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090691-AA, entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Towing,' and Section 12-2405, entitled 'Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice,' to prohibit the towing of vehicles identified as reported stolen unless an attempt has been made by the Police to give the vehicle owner an opportunity to recover the vehicle before the vehicle is towed; and adding Section 10-839 to require the reporting of stolen vehicles to the Police; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. READ     Action details Not available 100039 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090691-AA, entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Towing,' and Section 12-2405, entitled 'Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice,' to prohibit the towing of vehicles identified as reported stolen unless an attempt has been made by the Police to give the vehicle owner an opportunity to recover the vehicle before the vehicle is towed; and adding Section 10-839 to require the reporting of stolen vehicles to the Police; 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 100051 0     COMMUNICATION January 28, 2010 To The President and the Member of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted January 28, 2010, Bill No. 090568-AA, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by amending Subcode 'PM' (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, 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 Mayor READ     Action details Not available 090691-AAA 2     Bill Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," and Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," to prohibit the towing of vehicles identified as reported stolen unless an attempt has been made by the Police to give the vehicle owner an opportunity to recover the vehicle before the vehicle is towed; and adding Section 10-839 to require the reporting of stolen vehicles to the Police; all under certain terms and conditions. RECONSIDERED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 090691-AAA 2     Bill Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," and Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," to prohibit the towing of vehicles identified as reported stolen unless an attempt has been made by the Police to give the vehicle owner an opportunity to recover the vehicle before the vehicle is towed; and adding Section 10-839 to require the reporting of stolen vehicles to the Police; all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090691-AAA 3     Bill Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," and Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," to prohibit the towing of vehicles identified as reported stolen unless an attempt has been made by the Police to give the vehicle owner an opportunity to recover the vehicle before the vehicle is towed; and adding Section 10-839 to require the reporting of stolen vehicles to the Police; all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 090691-AAA 3     Bill Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," and Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," to prohibit the towing of vehicles identified as reported stolen unless an attempt has been made by the Police to give the vehicle owner an opportunity to recover the vehicle before the vehicle is towed; and adding Section 10-839 to require the reporting of stolen vehicles to the Police; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 090844 0     Bill Authorizing Joseph Vento, owner of Geno's Steaks, Inc., to legalize various existing sidewalk encroachments located on a triangular parcel bounded on two sides by Ninth Street and East Passyunk Avenue, also known as 1219 South Ninth Street, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090844 0     Bill Authorizing Joseph Vento, owner of Geno's Steaks, Inc., to legalize various existing sidewalk encroachments located on a triangular parcel bounded on two sides by Ninth Street and East Passyunk Avenue, also known as 1219 South Ninth Street, under certain terms and conditions. PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 090467 1     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter providing for the recovery of enhanced monetary damages from persons who file false or fraudulent claims with the City, providing a procedure for persons with knowledge of such claims to inform the City and authorizing the City, in certain circumstances, to allow such persons to commence civil actions on behalf of the City and to share in the proceeds awarded, and providing for civil penalties, attorneys' fees and costs, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090467 1     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter providing for the recovery of enhanced monetary damages from persons who file false or fraudulent claims with the City, providing a procedure for persons with knowledge of such claims to inform the City and authorizing the City, in certain circumstances, to allow such persons to commence civil actions on behalf of the City and to share in the proceeds awarded, and providing for civil penalties, attorneys' fees and costs, all under certain terms and conditions. PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available