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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/16/2010 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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100588 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090852-AA, 090906, 090907, 100007, 100249, 100266, 100283, 100285, 100289, 100310, 100312, 100336 and 100364, which were passed by Council on June 10, 2010, were signed by the Mayor on June 23, 2010.READ   Action details Not available
100589 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 100129, 100286, 100305, 100307, 100308, 100371 and 100445, which were passed by Council on June 17, 2010, were signed by the Mayor on June 23, 2010.READ   Action details Not available
100590 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090839, 090880, 100081, 100225, 100334 and 100335, which were passed by Council on June 10, 2010, were signed by the Mayor on June 30, 2010.READ   Action details Not available
100591 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090708, 100187, 100223, 100224, 100282, 100287, 100304, 100306, 100311, 100337, 100338, 100339, 100340-A, 100357, 100358, 100359, 100361, 100363, 100366, 100367, 100368, 100369, 100372, 100373, 100374, 100376, 100377, 100446 and 100447, which were passed by Council on June 10, 2010, were signed by the Mayor on June 23, 2010.READ   Action details Not available
100592 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 100159, 100162, 100163-AA, 100199 and 100251, which were passed by Council on June 17, 2010, were signed by the Mayor on June 29, 2010.READ   Action details Not available
100593 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 100222, which was passed by Council on June 17, 2010, was signed by the Mayor on July 30, 2010.READ   Action details Not available
100594 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 090840, which was passed by Council on June 10, 2010, were signed by the September 1, 2010.READ   Action details Not available
100595 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090466, 090910-A, 100134-A, 100135, 100201 and 100341, which were passed by Council on June 17, 2010, were signed by the Mayor on September 1, 2010.READ   Action details Not available
100596 0  COMMUNICATIONSeptember 1, 2010 To The President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Section 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bill: Bill No. 100464READ   Action details Not available
100597 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill No.100213, which was passed by Council on June 10, 2010, was signed by the Mayor on September 14, 2010.READ   Action details Not available
100599 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution appointing Sherman Toppin to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of two yeaREAD   Action details Not available
100600 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution appointing DeBorah Giles to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of three years.READ   Action details Not available
100601 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution appointing Darrin W. Pinkett to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of three years.READ   Action details Not available
100602 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution appointing Barbara A. Capozzi to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of four years.READ   Action details Not available
100603 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution appointing Harry H. Higgins, III to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of four years.READ   Action details Not available
100604 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution appointing John M. Adams, IV to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of five years.READ   Action details Not available
100605 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution appointing Mary Jeffery to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of five years.READ   Action details Not available
100606 0  COMMUNICATIONTranmsitting a bill amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by immediately terminating DROP, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
100607 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants - Federal Stimulus Funding to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.READ   Action details Not available
100608 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing Francisco Hernandez to construct, own and maintain an enclosed set of stairs attached to 657 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, that will encroach upon the sidewalk of "F" Street, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
100609 0  COMMUNICATIONAuthorizing the Veteran Boxers Association to construct, own and maintain a pedestal with a sculpture of Joey Giardello on the traffic median created by the intersection of Passyunk Avenue, Mifflin Street and Thirteenth Street, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.READ   Action details Not available
100536 0  BillAmending provisions of The Philadelphia Code relating to towing; in particular, amending Section 9-605, entitled "Towing," by revising the provisions for the licensing of towing companies; by revising the rotation system for towing certain vehicles; by providing for fines, penalties and license suspensions, and for administrative adjudication of certain violations; and by delegating the administration and enforcement of the Section to the Philadelphia Parking Authority; and amending Section 12-2406.1, relating to fees for towing and storage of immobilized or impounded vehicles; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100537 0  BillAmending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration," by providing for certain exceptions, including, but not limited to, sounds created by school bells, church bells, and similar devices; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100538 0  BillAmending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by providing that a vehicle may be relocated from the premises of a hospital without first being ticketed, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and Referred   Action details Not available
100539 0  BillAmending Section 9-3300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Erection, Use and Inspection of Tower Cranes," by revising the certification requirements for the operation, signaling and rigging of tower cranes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100558 0  ResolutionOpposing the elimination of six-day mail delivery by the United States Postal Service.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100559 0  ResolutionHonoring Dr. Walter P. Lomax, Jr., for a Lifetime of Achievements in Philanthropic Giving Including Generous Support of African-American Causes in the Arts, Culture, Health and Education.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100560 0  ResolutionCalling for the City Council Committee on Public Safety to Conduct Public Hearings to Investigate the Implementation and Consequences of the City's Brown-Out Policy of Taking Fire Department Engine and Ladder Companies Out of Service.Introduced, Read, Adopted & ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100540 0  BillAmending 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 that mortgagees (lenders) inspect properties acquired upon foreclosure, and, if such properties are found to be vacant, meet licensing and other requirements with respect to such properties, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100541 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants - Federal Stimulus Funding to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100542 0  BillAmending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by immediately terminating DROP, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100562 0  ResolutionCalling on the Mayor to Promote the Procurement and Usage of Pennsylvania Remanufactured Automobile Parts and Related Equipment by all City Departments.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100563 0  ResolutionDeclaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100564 0  ResolutionDeclaring September as National Infant Mortality Awareness Month.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100565 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding the HIV/AIDS infection epidemic in Philadelphia.Introduced, Read, Adopted & ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100543 0  BillAmending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by enacting a new Chapter 9-3000, entitled "Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards," to establish provisions and requirements for the screening of criminal records by certain employers within the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100544 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding as a permissible location the sidewalk of the east side of Germantown Avenue from Allens Lane for 175 feet south, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100566 0  ResolutionProclaiming September 2010 as "National Preparedness Month".Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100567 0  ResolutionProclaiming September 2010 as "Baby Safety Month."Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100568 0  ResolutionProclaiming October 28th 2010 as "Diabetes Awareness and Glucose Control Day."Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100545 0  BillAuthorizing Francisco Hernandez to construct, own and maintain an enclosed set of stairs attached to 657 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that will encroach upon the sidewalk of "F" Street, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100569 0  ResolutionProclaiming the weeks of September 20, 2010 and September 27, 2010 as "State of Young Philly Weeks," and honoring Young Involved Philadelphia.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100546 0  BillRepealing Bill No. 090741, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 296, in the area laying northwest of Shawmont Avenue and southwest of Eva Street, by striking from the City Plan and abandoning a portion of a right-of-way for sewers and placing on the City Plan, in an alternate location within the same area, a right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way being placed, under certain terms and conditions," under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100570 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the potential for abuse of process in guardianship appointments and the financial burdens that such abuse could have on the courts and those being placed into guardianships. Introduced, Read, Adopted & ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100571 0  ResolutionRecognizing, honoring and commemorating the 10th day of the 10th month of 2010 as DeSean Jackson Foundat10n for Pancreatic Cancer Day. Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100547 0  BillAmending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to tax rates and credits for the business privilege tax, by amending the provisions providing a credit for contributions to community development corporations to add certain nonprofit intermediaries as eligible recipients of contributions, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100548 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by revising the list of City depositories because of non-compliance with certain provisions of that Chapter, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100549 0  BillAmending Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Depositories," by amending the process for the selection of City payroll depositories, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100550 0  BillAmending Section 9-410 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Pedicabs," by broadening the definition of "Pedicab," and by making certain changes in the requirements for licensing and operation of Pedicabs, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100572 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Environment to hold hearings to investigate the feasibility of the City of Philadelphia's Office of Fleet Management to integrate electric vehicles into the City of Philadelphia's fleet of vehicles by 2015.Introduced, Read, Adopted & ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100573 0  ResolutionCalling on the City of Philadelphia Office of Fleet Management to develop and execute a Request for Proposals for Electric Vehicles and the charging station infrastructure for such vehicles by July 1, 2011. Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100574 0  ResolutionCalling on the Greater Philadelphia Region's training and technical schools, colleges and universities to develop and incorporate training programs on the building and maintenance of electric vehicles in an effort to establish a qualified workforce of Philadelphians in regards to electric vehicles.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100575 0  ResolutionRequesting that members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation support continued funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families fund which supports the "Way to Work" jobs program scheduled to end on September 30, 2010.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100576 0  ResolutionRecognizing and congratulating the National Urban League on their 100th Anniversary.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100577 0  ResolutionRecognizing October as Parent Appreciation Month at the School District of Philadelphia.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100551 0  BillAuthorizing the Veteran Boxers Association to construct, own and maintain a pedestal with a sculpture of Joey Giardello on the traffic median created by the intersection of Passyunk Avenue, Mifflin Street and Thirteenth Street, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100552-AA 0  BillAmending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Race Street, 4th Street, 5th Street and Florist Street; and by amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-3' Commercial District," all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100553 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1642, entitled "I-95 Condemnation Corridor".Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100578 0  ResolutionAppointing John M. Adams, IV to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of five years.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100579 0  ResolutionAppointing Harry H. Higgins, III to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of four years.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100580 0  ResolutionAppointing Barbara A. Capozzi to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of four years.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100581 0  ResolutionAppointing Darrin W. Pinkett to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of three years.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100582 0  ResolutionAppointing DeBorah Giles to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of three years.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100583 0  ResolutionAppointing Sherman Toppin to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of two years.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100584 0  ResolutionAppointing Mary Jeffery to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals for a term of five years.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100554 0  BillTo amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the Aria Health System-Torresdale Campus (formerly Frankford Hospital), located at 10800 Knights Road, by allowing for the construction of a new building addition for use as a parking garage.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100585 0  ResolutionDeclaring September 28, 2010, "Philadelphia Chromosome Day".Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100555 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Park Avenue, and Oxford Street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100556 0  BillTo amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University, located on the block bounded by 13th Street, Diamond Street, 12th Street, and Norris Street, by allowing for the construction of a new building addition for use as the School of Architecture.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100557 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-203, entitled "Payroll Deductions," to add the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Band to the list of entities for which payroll deductions may be authorized by City employees, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100586 0  ResolutionRecognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO for its invaluable contributions to the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.Introduced, Read and AdoptedPass  Action details Not available
100587 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee of the Whole to hold a public hearing to investigate and determine the cause of the ongoing problems with the rotational towing program in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced, Read, Adopted & ReferredPass  Action details Not available
100561 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 100267-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Special Assembly Occupancies,' by imposing various requirements on promoters of events at special assembly occupancies; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
100561 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 100267-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Special Assembly Occupancies,' by imposing various requirements on promoters of events at special assembly occupancies; 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
100561 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 100267-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Special Assembly Occupancies,' by imposing various requirements on promoters of events at special assembly occupancies; 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
100598 0  COMMUNICATIONSeptember 16, 2010 To the President and the Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted September 16, 2010, Bill No. 100267-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Special Assembly Occupancies,' by imposing various requirements on promoters of events at special assembly occupancies; 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
100267-AA 2  BillAmending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Assembly Occupancies," by imposing various requirements on promoters of events at special assembly occupancies; all under certain terms and conditions.RECONSIDEREDPass17:0 Action details Not available
100267-AA 2  BillAmending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Assembly Occupancies," by imposing various requirements on promoters of events at special assembly occupancies; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
100267-AA 3  BillAmending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Assembly Occupancies," by imposing various requirements on promoters of events at special assembly occupancies; all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
100267-AA 3  BillAmending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Assembly Occupancies," by imposing various requirements on promoters of events at special assembly occupancies; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
100370 0  BillAuthorizing Ilker Ugur, owner of Café Fulya, to construct, own and maintain two tables, four chairs, and two benches on the sidewalks located at 727 South Second Street, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
100370 0  BillAuthorizing Ilker Ugur, owner of Café Fulya, to construct, own and maintain two tables, four chairs, and two benches on the sidewalks located at 727 South Second Street, under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
100362 0  BillAuthorizing 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
100362 0  BillAuthorizing 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.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available