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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/17/2011 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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110860 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 110291, 110293, 110499, 110550, 110555, 110560, 110566, 110608, 110609, 110614, 110615, 110616, 110633, 110634, 110635, 110651, 110652, 110653, 110654, 110655, 110656, 110657, 110658, 110665, 110673, 110674, 110675, 110676, 110677, 110678, 110679 and 110680, which were passed by Council on October 27, 2011, were signed by the Mayor on November 14, 2011.READ   Action details Not available
110861 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 110442, 110533, 110548-A, 110552, 110554, 110565, 110611, 110632, 110648, 110649, 110650 and 110669, which were signed by the Mayor on November 14, 2011.READ   Action details Not available
110862 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution reappointing Matthew Schure to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.READ   Action details Not available
110863 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution reappointing Bernie Prazenica to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.READ   Action details Not available
110864 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution appointing John Smithson to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.READ   Action details Not available
110865 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution appointing Jeffrey B. Goldstone to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.READ   Action details Not available
110866 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of "Plan '10" and "DC Plan" to cover additional employees pursuant to an arbitration decision, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Finance Director.READ   Action details Not available
110867 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "A," The Philadelphia Administrative Code, to make certain technical amendments, to further provide for penalties, and to transfer the current schedule of fees relating to zoning matters from the Zoning Code to the Administrative Code and to revise such schedule; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections. READ   Action details Not available
110868 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing real estate transactions necessary to permit The City of Philadelphia to acquire property needed for use by the Philadelphia International Airport; in particular, authorizing the Director of Commerce and the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, by amicable negotiation or by condemnation, any and all interests in two parcels of property located generally, (1) East of Lindbergh Boulevard, North of Mario Lanza Boulevard and Southwest of Eighty-Fourth Street; and (2) Southeast of the Philadelphia Airport High Speed Line, Northwest of Bartram Avenue, and Southwest of Eighty-Fourth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Airport Chief Executive Director.READ   Action details Not available
110869 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to accept title to all that lot or certain piece of ground with the buildings and improvements, if any, thereon erected located at 4810 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110870 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain properties on the 1300-block of South Capitol Street, and on the 2000-block of Reed Street, and to enter into a multi-year redevelopment agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia therefore, all under certain terms and conditions. READ   Action details Not available
110871 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain land located generally along the east bank of the Schuylkill River between Sears Street (as extended westward to the Schuylkill River) and South 34th Street, including land in the vicinity of the eastern end of Grays Ferry Bridge; and further to acquire certain interests in real estate along Grays Ferry Avenue between the eastern end of the Grays Ferry Bridge and South 34th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110872 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill amending the Ordinance approved July 12, 1968, as last amended July 1, 2004, relating to pension benefits for employees working on behalf of Philadelphia Gas Works by revising the Philadelphia Gas Works Pension Plan to incorporate amendments thereto, clarify the operation thereof, and add certain provisions as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and permitting the establishment of a tax-qualified defined contribution plan for certain employees working on behalf of Philadelphia Gas Works; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the President and CEO of the Philadelphia Gas Works.READ   Action details Not available
110873 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Free Library of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement for the leasing of personal computers and associated equipment, to include related maintenance and other services, from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the use of the Free Library of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of the Free Library.READ   Action details Not available
110874 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill Repealing Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," and replacing it with a new Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning"; and making conforming changes to the Zoning Maps of the City; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development.READ   Action details Not available
110826 0  BillAmending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Section 9-1004, entitled "Contractors," by requiring that certain information be reported to the Department of Licenses and Inspections for certain construction projects and providing for the posting of certain information at the construction site, providing for penalties for violations, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110827 0  BillAmending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by further providing with respect to valet parking permit fees; and by authorizing the establishment of hotel loading zones and providing for penalties for illegally parking in such zones; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110828 0  BillAmending Chapter 12-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractor Parking," by renaming said Chapter "Special Purpose Parking"; and by providing for parking permits for specified purposes in addition to contractor parking, including, but not limited to, home health care and real estate agent services; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110829 0  BillAmending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by providing for the manner of payment of building permit fees when a solar electric or photovoltaic system is installed, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110830 0  BillAmending the Ordinance approved July 12, 1968, as last amended July 1, 2004, relating to pension benefits for employees working on behalf of Philadelphia Gas Works by revising the Philadelphia Gas Works Pension Plan to incorporate amendments thereto, clarify the operation thereof, and add certain provisions as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and permitting the establishment of a tax-qualified defined contribution plan for certain employees working on behalf of Philadelphia Gas Works; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110831 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to accept title to all that lot or certain piece of ground with the buildings and improvements, if any, thereon erected located at 4810 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110832 0  BillAuthorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Free Library of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement for the leasing of personal computers and associated equipment, to include related maintenance and other services, from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the use of the Free Library of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110833 0  BillAmending Chapter 9-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Home Inspection Business," by changing the title to "Inspection Businesses," by adding sections regulating licensing of Fire Alarm Systems Inspectors, Electrical Inspection Agencies, and Electrical Inspectors; and by making conforming amendments to Subcode "E" (The Philadelphia Electrical Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code"; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110834 0  BillAdding Sections 9-1005, entitled "Fire Suppression System Contractors," and 9-1006, entitled "Electrical Contractors," to Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Trades," to provide for licensing of fire suppression system contractors and electrical contractors; and making conforming amendments to Subcode "E" (The Philadelphia Electrical Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code;" all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110835-A 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by further providing with respect to conditional zoning approvals; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced (By Request) and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110836-A 0  BillAmending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of "Plan '10" and "DC Plan" to cover additional employees pursuant to an arbitration decision, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced (By Request) and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110837 0  BillAuthorizing real estate transactions necessary to permit The City of Philadelphia to acquire property needed for use by the Philadelphia International Airport; in particular, authorizing the Director of Commerce and the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, by amicable negotiation or by condemnation, any and all interests in two parcels of property located generally, (1) East of Lindbergh Boulevard, North of Mario Lanza Boulevard and Southwest of Eighty-fourth Street; and (2) Southeast of the Philadelphia Airport High Speed Line, Northwest of Bartram Avenue, and Southwest of Eighty-fourth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Re-ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110838 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain properties on the 1300-block of South Capitol Street, and on the 2000-block of Reed Street, and to enter into a multi-year redevelopment agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia therefor, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110839 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain land located generally along the east bank of the Schuylkill River between Sears Street (as extended westward to the Schuylkill River) and South 34th Street, including land in the vicinity of the eastern end of Grays Ferry Bridge; and further to acquire certain interests in real estate along Grays Ferry Avenue between the eastern end of the Grays Ferry Bridge and South 34th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110850 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 Thirty-sixth 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 and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
110840 0  BillAuthorizing Margaret Vann, owner of Rainbow Learning Center, 750 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19134, ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an encroachment of a fenced in play area located at 750 E. Erie Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110851 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 Seventh, Eighteenth and Nineteenth Wards 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 and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
110852 0  ResolutionAppointing John Smithson to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110853 0  ResolutionReappointing Bernie Prazenica to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110854 0  ResolutionReappointing Mathew Schure to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110855 0  ResolutionAppointing Jeffrey B. Goldstone to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110841 0  BillAmending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by further providing conditions under which an employee or any designated beneficiary may be disqualified from receiving any retirement or other benefit or payment.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110856 0  ResolutionSupporting House Bills 1876 and 1990 which seek to strengthen the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's abuse reporting law by requiring those who are aware of sexual offenses and abuse to report it to law enforcement.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
110857 0  ResolutionHonoring and congratulating The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on its Tenth Anniversary.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
110842 0  BillRepealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 110083), entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 14-1607 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special District Controls for the Center City Commercial Area," and Section 14-1605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulated Uses," and Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-4' Commercial and 'C-5' Commercial Districts," by adding to all Sections special provisions relating to the area bounded by Chestnut Street, 12th Street, 13th Street, and Sansom Street, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110843 0  BillAuthorizing The Bruce Loyd Trust, Andrew M. Ullman, Trustee and Sandra Schwalb, owners of property located at 200 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106 ("Property"), to legalize, own and maintain an existing raised platform encroachment for accessory restaurant seating at the Property, in the right-of-way located on the west footway of South 2nd Street, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110844 0  BillAmending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "A," The Philadelphia Administrative Code, to make certain technical amendments, to further provide for penalties, and to transfer the current schedule of fees relating to zoning matters from the Zoning Code to the Administrative Code and to revise such schedule; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110845 0  BillRepealing Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," and replacing it with a new Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning"; and making conforming changes to the Zoning Maps of the City; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110846 0  BillAmending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding special provisions regulating advertising signs in designated Commercial Advertising Districts; designating the area bounded by 13th Street, Arch Street, 12th Street, and Filbert Street as a Commercial Advertising District, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110858 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 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 and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
110859 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia City Planning Commission to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the removal of deed restrictions with regard to the property located at 1001-1029 South Broad Street, 1223-1245 Washington Avenue, 1301-1333 Washington Avenue and 1300-1342 Carpenter Street, aka, Broad Street and Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
110847 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 building addition to be used for emergency and outpatient services.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110848 0  BillAmending Chapter 16-200 of The Philadelphia Code ("Sales, Leases, and Other Grants of City-Owned Buildings and Facilities") to require that notice of the pending transfer of City-owned lands and lands owned by certain quasi-public agencies be posted on such lands prior to their transfer, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110849 0  BillGranting permission to Alan Krawitz owner and operator of Say Cheese Philadelphia lunch truck located on the East side of W. Norris Street between N. 12th Street and N. 13th Street (approximately 70 yards from the corner of N. 12th Street and W. Norris Street), to install, use and maintain certain electrical wires, conduits and appurtenances in, under and over the east footway of the east side of W. Norris street between N. 12th Street and N. 13th Street for the purpose of supplying electricity to said lunch truck, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
110662 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1631, entitled "Lower and Central Germantown Special District Controls," to further define the Prohibited Uses. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
110662 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1631, entitled "Lower and Central Germantown Special District Controls," to further define the Prohibited Uses. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110672 0  BillRepealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 110185), entitled "An ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive; and amending Section 14-506 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'L-4 Limited Industrial District,' all under certain terms and conditions."ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDARPass  Action details Not available
110717 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-400, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by amending certain provisions of Section 14-406 concerning structures permitted in setback, Section 14-408 concerning parking requirements and parking lots, and Section 14-409 concerning off-street loading.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
110717 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-400, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by amending certain provisions of Section 14-406 concerning structures permitted in setback, Section 14-408 concerning parking requirements and parking lots, and Section 14-409 concerning off-street loading.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110718 1  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 146 and 271 by relocating the northwesterly and southeasterly curblines of North Delaware Avenue, from Frankford Avenue to Marlborough Street, to establish certain curb bump-outs and lay-bys, striking from the City Plan a right-of-way within the lines of former Shackamaxon Street from the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for water main purposes, drainage purposes and public utility purposes approximately 200 feet northeast of former Shackamaxon Street from the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River, under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
110718 1  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 146 and 271 by relocating the northwesterly and southeasterly curblines of North Delaware Avenue, from Frankford Avenue to Marlborough Street, to establish certain curb bump-outs and lay-bys, striking from the City Plan a right-of-way within the lines of former Shackamaxon Street from the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for water main purposes, drainage purposes and public utility purposes approximately 200 feet northeast of former Shackamaxon Street from the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110719 1  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue, the centerline of former Shackamaxon Street, the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and a line approximately parallel to the centerline of former Shackamaxon Street being a property line located on the southeasterly side of north Delaware Avenue approximately 260 feet north east of the southwesterly side of former Shackamaxon Street and extending from that point to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
110719 1  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue, the centerline of former Shackamaxon Street, the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and a line approximately parallel to the centerline of former Shackamaxon Street being a property line located on the southeasterly side of north Delaware Avenue approximately 260 feet north east of the southwesterly side of former Shackamaxon Street and extending from that point to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110756 1  BillAmending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "Agents and Sheriff's Sales," specifying conditions under which any person may assist or act on behalf of another person in connection with the recovery of surplus funds due the owner upon completion of a Sheriff's sale of such owner's property; all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
110756 1  BillAmending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "Agents and Sheriff's Sales," specifying conditions under which any person may assist or act on behalf of another person in connection with the recovery of surplus funds due the owner upon completion of a Sheriff's sale of such owner's property; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110782 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.ORDER THE BILL PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SUSPENSION CALENDARPass  Action details Not available
110782 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110783 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
110783 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110057 1  BillAmending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," to provide that certain City contractors must offer the same benefits to the life partners of their employees as are offered to the spouses of married employees, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
110057 1  BillAmending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," to provide that certain City contractors must offer the same benefits to the life partners of their employees as are offered to the spouses of married employees, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110757 1  BillAmending Chapter 12-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations," by providing that additional fees and costs shall be imposed for failure to answer a parking ticket only when a notice of violation, issued with respect to such ticket, has not been answered within a specified period of time, increasing certain penalties and costs, revising the time period required to answer a parking ticket and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
110757 1  BillAmending Chapter 12-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations," by providing that additional fees and costs shall be imposed for failure to answer a parking ticket only when a notice of violation, issued with respect to such ticket, has not been answered within a specified period of time, increasing certain penalties and costs, revising the time period required to answer a parking ticket and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110662 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1631, entitled "Lower and Central Germantown Special District Controls," to further define the Prohibited Uses. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110717 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-400, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by amending certain provisions of Section 14-406 concerning structures permitted in setback, Section 14-408 concerning parking requirements and parking lots, and Section 14-409 concerning off-street loading.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110718 1  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 146 and 271 by relocating the northwesterly and southeasterly curblines of North Delaware Avenue, from Frankford Avenue to Marlborough Street, to establish certain curb bump-outs and lay-bys, striking from the City Plan a right-of-way within the lines of former Shackamaxon Street from the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for water main purposes, drainage purposes and public utility purposes approximately 200 feet northeast of former Shackamaxon Street from the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110719 1  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue, the centerline of former Shackamaxon Street, the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and a line approximately parallel to the centerline of former Shackamaxon Street being a property line located on the southeasterly side of north Delaware Avenue approximately 260 feet north east of the southwesterly side of former Shackamaxon Street and extending from that point to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110756 1  BillAmending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "Agents and Sheriff's Sales," specifying conditions under which any person may assist or act on behalf of another person in connection with the recovery of surplus funds due the owner upon completion of a Sheriff's sale of such owner's property; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110782 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110783 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110057 1  BillAmending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," to provide that certain City contractors must offer the same benefits to the life partners of their employees as are offered to the spouses of married employees, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110757 1  BillAmending Chapter 12-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations," by providing that additional fees and costs shall be imposed for failure to answer a parking ticket only when a notice of violation, issued with respect to such ticket, has not been answered within a specified period of time, increasing certain penalties and costs, revising the time period required to answer a parking ticket and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
110799 0  ResolutionApproving 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 Mantua Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 73 and 74 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 73 as 3726 Melon street and for Parcel No. 74 as 3730-3744 Melon street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with WPRE III, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
110800 0  ResolutionApproving 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 Mantua Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 286, 287 and 288 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 286 as 3923 Brandywine street, Parcel No. 287 as 3933-3937 Brandywine street and for Parcel No. 288 as 3811-3813 Haverford avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with People's Emergency Center Community Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
110801 0  ResolutionCalling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold Hearings on the School District of Philadelphia Plan to Close Certain Schools Facilities and to Make Grade Changes in Others.ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
110802 0  ResolutionProclaiming November 2011 as "American Diabetes Month."ADOPTED   Action details Not available
110803 0  ResolutionCelebrating November 14th 2011 as "World Diabetes Day" and encouraging all to participate in the "Believe in Blue" Campaign.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
110804 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 Thirteenth 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
110805 0  ResolutionUrging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bill 934, which imposes unnecessary and restrictive voter ID requirements that would disproportionately impact African-American and Latino voters, senior citizens, people with disabilities, the homeless, low-income citizens, and young voters, and thereby disenfranchise law-abiding citizens from exercising their right to vote.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
110806 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 Fifty-second 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
110807 0  ResolutionAppointing a five (5) person committee entitled the "Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee" pursuant to §17-1311 of the Philadelphia Code, the purpose of which shall be to review the implementation and effectiveness of Chapter 17-1300 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard", and to make recommendations to Council regarding the adoption of resolutions calling for debarment of certain contractors and recipients of City financial assistance under §17-1312.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
110808 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 First 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
110518-A 2  BillAuthorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease and related agreements with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of certain cogeneration facilities to be located at the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant, 3899 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSED   Action details Not available
110631 1  BillAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by regulating the public availability of police accident reports, including, but not limited to, providing for the confidentiality of certain information contained in such reports, and providing fees for the issuance of such reports, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110631 1  BillAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by regulating the public availability of police accident reports, including, but not limited to, providing for the confidentiality of certain information contained in such reports, and providing fees for the issuance of such reports, all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
110659 0  BillAuthorizing Newbold's Brew LLC t/a Brew ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1900 S. 15th Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110659 0  BillAuthorizing Newbold's Brew LLC t/a Brew ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1900 S. 15th Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
110666 0  BillAuthorizing Campanaro Consulting, LLC dba Village Belle Restaurant & Bar ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 757 S. Front Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110666 0  BillAuthorizing Campanaro Consulting, LLC dba Village Belle Restaurant & Bar ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 757 S. Front Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
110667 0  BillAuthorizing Gabriel Bravo ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1201 S. 9th Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110667 0  BillAuthorizing Gabriel Bravo ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1201 S. 9th Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
110668 0  BillAuthorizing Watkins Drinkery, Inc. ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1712 S. 10th Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110668 0  BillAuthorizing Watkins Drinkery, Inc. ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1712 S. 10th Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
110661 0  BillAmending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Councilmanic Districts," by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts as they were established by Bill No. 110547 (approved September 23, 2011), and by clarifying how and when the revision of Councilmanic Districts set forth in this Ordinance and in Bill No. 110547 affects the interpretation of other provisions of The Philadelphia Code and other ordinances that reference specific Councilmanic Districts, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110661 0  BillAmending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Councilmanic Districts," by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts as they were established by Bill No. 110547 (approved September 23, 2011), and by clarifying how and when the revision of Councilmanic Districts set forth in this Ordinance and in Bill No. 110547 affects the interpretation of other provisions of The Philadelphia Code and other ordinances that reference specific Councilmanic Districts, all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
110341 1  BillAmending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adding a new Section regulating an employer's treatment of gratuities left by patrons for employees, including, but not limited to, a requirement that all gratuities be paid over to employees without deduction, including, in the case of a gratuity paid by credit card, any deduction for credit card processing fees; providing penalties for violations; and providing for a private right of action for employees aggrieved by violations of the Section; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110341 1  BillAmending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adding a new Section regulating an employer's treatment of gratuities left by patrons for employees, including, but not limited to, a requirement that all gratuities be paid over to employees without deduction, including, in the case of a gratuity paid by credit card, any deduction for credit card processing fees; providing penalties for violations; and providing for a private right of action for employees aggrieved by violations of the Section; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass14:2 Action details Not available
110670 0  BillAmending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rodman Street, Juniper Street, South Street and Broad Street; and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending various provisions exclusively with regard to the area bounded by Rodman Street, Juniper Street, South Street and Broad Street, in particular, Section 14-305, entitled "C-4" Commercial and "C-5" Commercial District, Section 14-1402, regarding Parking in Residential Districts, and Section 14-1607, regarding Special Controls for the Center City Commercial Area; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110670 0  BillAmending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rodman Street, Juniper Street, South Street and Broad Street; and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending various provisions exclusively with regard to the area bounded by Rodman Street, Juniper Street, South Street and Broad Street, in particular, Section 14-305, entitled "C-4" Commercial and "C-5" Commercial District, Section 14-1402, regarding Parking in Residential Districts, and Section 14-1607, regarding Special Controls for the Center City Commercial Area; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
110517 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for a certain portion of a parcel of ground located at the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant, 3899 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
110517 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for a certain portion of a parcel of ground located at the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant, 3899 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass13:2 Action details Not available