Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available. Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/25/2019 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Not available   Attachments: Meeting Items (65) 65 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 190304 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 106 by establishing a curved corner at the intersection of the westerly side of Thirty-Fourth Street and the northeasterly side of Mantua Avenue and establishing a curb bump-out extending along the northeasterly curbline of said Mantua Avenue from Thirty-Fourth Street to a point northwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190322 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring the recipients of the 2019 Lindback Foundation Distinguished Principal Award on their excellence in leadership and dedication to educating the children of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190323 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings to discuss how well the School District of Philadelphia education curriculum is preparing its students for actual jobs in the workforce, increasing their cultural awareness, and what needs to be done to bridge the gap between education and workforce preparation.       Not available Not available 190324 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-fourth 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.       Not available Not available 190305 0     Bill To amend the Master Plan for Temple University, and to approve the proposed addition and infill construction project at 1835-99 N. 12th Street.       Not available Not available 190306 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Venango Street, 11th Street, Erie Avenue, and Marvine Street.       Not available Not available 190307 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by placing on the City Plan a cut-back area at the northwest corner of Second Street and Germantown Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the said cut-back area.       Not available Not available 190308 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southerly twenty feet wide portion of Vine Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190309 0     Bill Amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Street Vendors,” by prohibiting vending along certain portions of Spring Garden street; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190310 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 804 North Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190311 0     Bill Amending Section 14-506 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCP, North Central Philadelphia Overlay District,” by prohibiting two-family buildings; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190325 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2449 N. Marston Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 190326 0     Resolution Also naming the 1100 block of Custis Place as John L. Bivens Place, honoring the memory, life, and legacy of a Yorktown hero.       Not available Not available 190327 0     Resolution Recognizing the employees of the Philadelphia Department of Prisons for their professional contributions and services; and proclaiming the week of May 6 - May 10, 2019 as Correctional Employee Week in the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190328 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold public hearings on the feasibility of the City of Philadelphia creating a lease-to-purchase housing program using City owned properties.       Not available Not available 190312 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, the Schuylkill River, Spruce Street (extended), and Broad Street.       Not available Not available 190313 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending the definition of, and regulations for, Fresh Food Markets; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190329 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the 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.       Not available Not available 190330 0     Resolution Also naming Sears Street between 27th Street and 28th Street “Ella Best Way”, to honor Ms. Ella Pridgen-Best, founder of “Don’t Shoot, I Want a Future”, for her years of community activism and her contributions to the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190314 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.       Not available Not available 190331 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Consul Alicia Kerber for her service and dedication to the Mexican Community throughout the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190332 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh 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.       Not available Not available 190333 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3519 N. Marshall Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 190334 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1907 E. Sterner Street, 1722 N. 3rd Street, 2751 Kensington Avenue, 265 W. Thayer Street, and 2741 N. Orkney Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 190335 0     Resolution Renaming the 1800 block of Foulkrod Street “Rev. William H. Anderson Way” to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend William H. Anderson for his dedication to the Northeast Baptist Church Community.       Not available Not available 190336 0     Resolution Renaming the 4700 block of Tackawanna Street “Rev. Lee Mason, Jr., Way” to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Lee Mason Jr. for his dedication to the Northeast Baptist Church Community.       Not available Not available 190315 0     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-4700, to provide protections for parking employees against wrongful discharge, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190316 0     Bill Amending Section 9-601 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Garages, Parking Lots, Sales Lots and Sales Showrooms,” to add requirements for sufficient staff for parking garages, parking lots, and valet services, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190337 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated’s Philadelphia Alumnae, Quaker City Alumnae, and Valley Forge Alumnae Chapters on the occasion of Delta Youth Day at Philadelphia City Council.       Not available Not available 190338 0     Resolution Declaring April National Minority Health Month and commending the American Heart Association for their work promoting National Minority Health Month and addressing health disparities.       Not available Not available 190339 0     Resolution Recognizing, honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2019 40 Under 40 honorees for their hard work and dedication to excellence in their representation of their respective industries.       Not available Not available 190340 0     Resolution Celebrating the 71st Anniversary of the foundation of the State of Israel.       Not available Not available 190341 0     Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Cathy Brady, a fearless, pioneering labor leader, whose organizing work serves as a model for leadership, tenacity, and revolutionary spirit, in recognition of May Day in the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190342 0     Resolution Celebrating and welcoming Bryce Harper on his arrival to the City of Philadelphia and his contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.       Not available Not available 190317 0     Bill Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190318 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by specifying tax rates for tax year 2020 and thereafter; by providing that each such tax year, Council shall enact a tax rate consisting of a “revenue neutral” tax rate intended to produce approximately the same level of tax revenues as were generated during the prior tax year, and any specified adjustment to the revenue neutral rate as deemed necessary that tax year; and by making technical amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190319 0     Bill Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; to specify tax rates for tax year 2020 and thereafter; by providing that each such tax year, the tax imposed by the Board of Education shall be at a rate set by Council by ordinance, which shall consist of a “revenue neutral” tax rate intended to produce approximately the same level of tax revenues as were generated during the prior tax year, and any specified adjustment to the revenue neutral rate as deemed necessary that tax year; and by making technical amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190320 0     Bill Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190321 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and Penalties,” by adding a new Section 12-918.1, entitled “Parking for Flexible-Park Auto Sharing Organizations,” to provide for exemption from certain parking regulations for flexible-park auto sharing organizations, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190343 0     Resolution Proclaiming the Week of May 3, 2019 to May 11, 2019 as the Ninth Annual Philly Tech Week Presented by Comcast, and Honoring the Broad and Vibrant Philadelphia Technology Community.       Not available Not available 190344 0     Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the 2019 Philippine Independence Week Celebration from June 1st to June 14th.       Not available Not available 190345 0     Resolution Recognizing April 30th as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day as a Symbol of the Contributions of the Vietnamese-American Community in the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190346-A 0     Resolution Authorizing the establishment of a “Special Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia” to investigate child separation in Philadelphia’s child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with State child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.       Not available Not available 180998 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending Section 14-603, entitled “Use-Specific Standards,” to revise the standards and procedures for medical marijuana dispensaries, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 180998 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending Section 14-603, entitled “Use-Specific Standards,” to revise the standards and procedures for medical marijuana dispensaries, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190151 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 21st Street, Oxford Street, 20th Street, Jefferson Street, and Ridge Avenue.       Not available Not available 190151 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 21st Street, Oxford Street, 20th Street, Jefferson Street, and Ridge Avenue.       Not available Not available 190129 0     Bill Constituting the Twenty-Second Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; 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 obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.       Not available Not available 190129 0     Bill Constituting the Twenty-Second Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; 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 obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.       Not available Not available 190135 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Realty Transfer Tax,” to clarify the definition of “Value,” under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190135 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Realty Transfer Tax,” to clarify the definition of “Value,” under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190231 0     Bill Approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2018-2019 for $19,131,000 from the Housing Trust Fund Non-Recording Fee Sub-Fund, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190231 0     Bill Approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2018-2019 for $19,131,000 from the Housing Trust Fund Non-Recording Fee Sub-Fund, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 180998 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending Section 14-603, entitled “Use-Specific Standards,” to revise the standards and procedures for medical marijuana dispensaries, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190151 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 21st Street, Oxford Street, 20th Street, Jefferson Street, and Ridge Avenue.       Not available Not available 190129 0     Bill Constituting the Twenty-Second Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; 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 obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.       Not available Not available 190135 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Realty Transfer Tax,” to clarify the definition of “Value,” under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190231 0     Bill Approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2018-2019 for $19,131,000 from the Housing Trust Fund Non-Recording Fee Sub-Fund, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190293 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-seventh 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.       Not available Not available 190298 0     Resolution Also naming Watts Street between Girard Avenue and Poplar Street as Sonny Driver Drive.       Not available Not available 190083-A 2     Bill Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Political Contributions and Expenditures,” to add and make changes to provisions regarding campaign contributions; contributions to transition and inauguration committees; and campaign finance disclosures; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 181064-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the “/CDO, Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District,” to revise provisions relating to river access streets; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 181064-A 2     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the “/CDO, Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District,” to revise provisions relating to river access streets; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 181064-A 2     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the “/CDO, Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District,” to revise provisions relating to river access streets; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190132 1     Bill Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Employees Retirement Code,” by amending various provisions to provide for purchase of service by certain classes of employees, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available