Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/16/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (68) 68 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 140818 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 140609, which was passed by Council on October 2, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on October 14, 2014. READ     Action details Not available 140819 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 140715, which was passed by Council on October 9, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on October 14, 2014. READ     Action details Not available 140820 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution appointing Jay S. Feldstein, D.O., to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion, for a term ending January 5, 2017. READ     Action details Not available 140821 0     COMMUNICATION Confirming the appointment of JoAnn A. Epps, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2019. READ     Action details Not available 140822 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from The School District of Philadelphia title to a certain approximately .81 acre parcel of land known as 3600 N 11th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140823 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year contract with a provider of codification, editing, and marketing services to produce printed and electronic versions of the 11th edition of The Philadelphia Code and the 2015 Reprint of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, with periodic supplements to each, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140798 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 25th Street, Oxford Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, and Ridge Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140799 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 25th Street, North College Avenue, West College Avenue, Girard Avenue, 31st Street, Master Street, 32nd Street, Jefferson Street, 31st Street, and Oxford Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140800 0     Bill Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from The School District of Philadelphia title to a certain approximately .81 acre parcel of land known as 3600 N. 11th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140805 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-ninth & Forty-seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140806 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending Susan G. Komen Philadelphia and Sisters for the Cure for striving to make a world without breast cancer a reality throughout the Philadelphia Tri-State Area. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140807 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140808 0     Resolution Amending Resolution No. 140528, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2015. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140809 0     Resolution Declaring Thursday October 16, 2014 as World Food Day in Philadelphia, and join the global community in a commitment to come together to eradicate hunger and recognize the service of the many volunteers and organizations who work to end hunger in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140801 0     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Section 19-1808, entitled "Authorization of School District Nicotine Products Tax," and by amending Chapter 19-3700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tobacco and Tobacco-Related Products Tax," by increasing the rates of the existing tax and by authorizing the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the privilege of selling at retail electronic cigarettes and nicotine solutions, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140810 0     Resolution Recognizing October as Health Literacy Month. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140811 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of JoAnn A. Epps, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2019. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140812 0     Resolution Appointing Jay S. Feldstein, D.O., to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion, for a term ending January 5, 2017. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140802-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by prohibiting group day cares in certain residential zoning districts, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140803 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Knights Road, Red Lion Road, East Keswick Road, Morrell Avenue, East Crown Avenue, and Clarendon Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140804 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the Center City East Overlay use regulations for Personal Credit Establishments, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140813 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia Horticultural Society 2014 Flower Show for winning 17 awards, including being named the world's best event, by the International Festivals and Events Association. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140814 0     Resolution Honoring Anthony H. Gordy on the occasion of his retirement from the City of Philadelphia Streets Department. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140815 0     Resolution Honoring and Recognizing the Organizations, Institutions, and Hosts of the 8th Council District's Community Summer Events for their Commitment and Dedication to Building Community, Supporting Youth and Families, and Providing Safe and Positive Summer Activities. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140816 0     Resolution Celebrating, Honoring, and Thanking American Veterans of the Korean War. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140817 0     Resolution Celebrating, honoring, and thanking American veterans of the Vietnam War. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130879 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to the City Avenue Overlay District as it pertains to signage. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 130879 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to the City Avenue Overlay District as it pertains to signage. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140487 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by changing the street frontage requirements for lots with multi-street frontage in certain residential zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140487 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by changing the street frontage requirements for lots with multi-street frontage in certain residential zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140633 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 15th Street, Cecil B Moore Avenue, Ridge Avenue, 25th Street, and Diamond Street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140633 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 15th Street, Cecil B Moore Avenue, Ridge Avenue, 25th Street, and Diamond Street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140646 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," to revise the boundaries of "Area 1" and "Area 2" as defined in §14-603(5)(a)(.2). SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140646 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," to revise the boundaries of "Area 1" and "Area 2" as defined in §14-603(5)(a)(.2). ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140647 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 4th Street, Pine Street, 2nd Street, South Street, 3rd Street, Lombard Street, 5th Street, Pine Street, and 6th Street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140647 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 4th Street, Pine Street, 2nd Street, South Street, 3rd Street, Lombard Street, 5th Street, Pine Street, and 6th Street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140648 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oregon Avenue, Delaware Expressway, and Front Street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140648 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oregon Avenue, Delaware Expressway, and Front Street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140652 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cedar Street, Venango Street, Gaul Street, and Tioga Street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140652 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cedar Street, Venango Street, Gaul Street, and Tioga Street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140719 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rising Sun Avenue, Geneva Road, Westford Road, and Tabor Road. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140719 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rising Sun Avenue, Geneva Road, Westford Road, and Tabor Road. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 130879 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to the City Avenue Overlay District as it pertains to signage. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140487 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by changing the street frontage requirements for lots with multi-street frontage in certain residential zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140633 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 15th Street, Cecil B Moore Avenue, Ridge Avenue, 25th Street, and Diamond Street. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140646 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," to revise the boundaries of "Area 1" and "Area 2" as defined in §14-603(5)(a)(.2). READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140647 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 4th Street, Pine Street, 2nd Street, South Street, 3rd Street, Lombard Street, 5th Street, Pine Street, and 6th Street. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140648 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oregon Avenue, Delaware Expressway, and Front Street. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140652 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cedar Street, Venango Street, Gaul Street, and Tioga Street. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140719 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rising Sun Avenue, Geneva Road, Westford Road, and Tabor Road. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140728 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2025 Federal street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Michael B. Goldstein and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140784 0     Resolution Approving the City's acceptance of a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $30,000,000 and authorizing the Director of Housing to enter into agreements with HUD necessary to receive the grant award. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140785 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address 2031-2033 North Seventeenth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Epiphany Fellowship and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140786 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-third 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140790 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-first 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140793 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-fifth 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140806 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending Susan G. Komen Philadelphia and Sisters for the Cure for striving to make a world without breast cancer a reality throughout the Philadelphia Tri-State Area. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140809 0     Resolution Declaring Thursday October 16, 2014 as World Food Day in Philadelphia, and join the global community in a commitment to come together to eradicate hunger and recognize the service of the many volunteers and organizations who work to end hunger in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140810 0     Resolution Recognizing October as Health Literacy Month. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140814 0     Resolution Honoring Anthony H. Gordy on the occasion of his retirement from the City of Philadelphia Streets Department. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140815 0     Resolution Honoring and Recognizing the Organizations, Institutions, and Hosts of the 8th Council District's Community Summer Events for their Commitment and Dedication to Building Community, Supporting Youth and Families, and Providing Safe and Positive Summer Activities. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140816 0     Resolution Celebrating, Honoring, and Thanking American Veterans of the Korean War. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140817 0     Resolution Celebrating, honoring, and thanking American veterans of the Vietnam War. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140520 0     Bill Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding the corner of Pleasant Street and Chew Avenue, abutting the Pleasant Playground, as a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 140634 0     Bill Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by revising provisions relating to the operation of farmers' markets on both sides of the 3500 block of Ryan Avenue from Frankford Avenue and extending 156 feet northwest of the northwest line of Frankford Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 140650 0     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to change the amount of time that a boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart may be parked in any on-street parking space. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 140640 0     Bill Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to require that each Economic Opportunity Plan include information concerning the Equity Ownership (as defined) of (1) the contractor, developer and/or recipient of financial assistance required to submit the Plan; (2) participants (as defined) engaged by the contractor, developer and/or recipient of financial assistance; and (3) the eventual owner or owners of the project or contract to which the Plan relates; and requiring periodic reports for the purpose of updating Equity Ownership information; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 140641 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to revise the Credit for New Job Creation by changing the minimum wage requirement in the definition of "New Job"; and by providing an additional "Special Tax Credit Opportunity for Job Creation" in the form of a multi-year tax credit for certain new jobs created in 2015; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available