Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/2/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (72) 72 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 140776 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 130950-A and 140377-A, which were passed by Council on September 18, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on October 1, 2014. READ     Action details Not available 140777 0     COMMUNICATION October 1, 2014 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bill: Bill No. 140519 Recommended further discussion. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor READ     Action details Not available 140779 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting 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, including employees represented by AFSCME, District Council 33, and certain employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, to change contribution rates, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140753 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine proposals presently in the state legislature that seek to regulate Transportation Network Companies (TNC) in the Commonwealth and the potential need for such services in cities of the first class. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140754 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Pasquale "Pat" T. Deon, SEPTA Board Chairman, for his years of service to the authority and after he was chosen to receive the 2014 Outstanding Public Transportation Board Member Award by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140755 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the members of the Neshaminy High School Playwickian Editorial Board and their student advisor Tara Huber for taking a stand against racism and bigotry by refusing to continue to publish the traditional nickname for the Neshaminy High School athletic teams, a derogatory term for Native Americans. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140740 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section, permitting and regulating Pop-up Shops within designated areas, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140741 0     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, including employees represented by AFSCME, District Council 33, and certain employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, to change contribution rates, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140742 0     Bill Authorizing Old Nelson PA Four, LLC, dba Old Nelson Food Company to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 3020 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140756 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixth, Twenty-fourth, Forty-sixth and Fifty-first 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 140757 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 140514, entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled 'Referenda Approved by the Voters', by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended Pass   Action details Not available 140744 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 18th Street, Diamond Street, 24th Street, Norris Street, 25th Street, Ridge Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Diamond Street, 25th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Dauphin Street, and Glenwood Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140745 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Diamond Street, 18th Street, Glenwood Avenue and Lehigh Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140746 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating a new Mayfair/NCA Overlay district, the requirements of which shall apply to all commercially zoned properties in the area bounded by Frankford Avenue (both sides), Meridian Street, Rowland Avenue, Rhawn Street, Lexington Avenue, Solly Avenue, Revere Street, Holme Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, Bustleton Avenue, Lardner Street, Leonard Street, Lardner Street, Revere Street, and Benner Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140758 0     Resolution Honoring The Homeowners Association of Philadelphia on the occasion of their 60th Anniversary. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140759 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Rules to hold public hearings to investigate the preservation and development of industrial land in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140747 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the preparation of language access plans by all City agencies; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140760 0     Resolution Congratulating Kevin Vaughan on his retirement from the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140761 0     Resolution Honoring The Moorish Science Temple of America on its 100th Anniversary. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140762 0     Resolution Honoring Dr. Donald Schwarz for his service as Deputy Mayor for Health and Opportunity and Health Commissioner. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140763 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh, Sixteenth, Nineteenth and Forty-third 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 140764 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the adoption of language access plans by all City agencies; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140765 0     Resolution Joining the nation in recognizing October 2014 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and commending the PA Breast Cancer Coalition for its efforts to find a cure for breast cancer. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140748 0     Bill Amending Bill No. 140145-A (approved June 19, 2014), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2015 Capital Budget," by adding and revising certain projects, amounts and sources, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140749 0     Bill Amending Bill No. 140144-A (approved June 19, 2014), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2015-2020 inclusive," by adding and revising certain projects, amounts and sources, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140766 0     Resolution Recognizing October 1st as Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Day in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140767 0     Resolution Recognizing October as Parent and Family Appreciation Month Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140768 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-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140769 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating John McNesby on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140750 0     Bill Amending Section 9-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Junk Dealers," to establish additional requirements in connection with engaging in the business of a junk dealer, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140751 0     Bill Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by reducing the number of vendor locations permitted on the east side of 5th Street, from Arch Street to Market Street; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140770 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Team Philadelphia on their participation and dominance in the Federation of Gay Games 9 which took place in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio August 9, 2014 through August 16, 2014. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140771 0     Resolution Acknowledging the work of GEAR UP in increasing the number of students prepared to enter and succeed in higher education. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140772 0     Resolution Congratulating and honoring Hill Freedman World Academy Middle School and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy for winning the National Blue Ribbon School Award. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140773 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Art-Reach for the ACCESS Admission initiative which connects underserved populations with Philadelphia's arts and cultural institutions. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140752 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to establishing and defining a new method and qualifications for appointing and electing the members of the Board of Education along with new standards and policies to ensure efficient management and educational excellence; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140774 0     Resolution Declaring October 24, 2014, to be Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Day in Philadelphia to increase public awareness of the Progress, Promise, and benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140775 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter in preparation for a return to local Philadelphia control of the Philadelphia School District by providing for a new method and qualifications for appointing and electing the members of the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia and establishing new standards and policies to ensure academic excellence, financial responsibility, and efficient, economical, and effective operation and management of the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140715 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the modification of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refinancing of certain bonds, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, or in a combined series with certain other authorized indebtedness, to refinance certain bonds; and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement, as modified; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement, as modified; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make timely payments of the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreeme SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140715 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the modification of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refinancing of certain bonds, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, or in a combined series with certain other authorized indebtedness, to refinance certain bonds; and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement, as modified; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement, as modified; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make timely payments of the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreeme ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140715 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the modification of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refinancing of certain bonds, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, or in a combined series with certain other authorized indebtedness, to refinance certain bonds; and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement, as modified; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement, as modified; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make timely payments of the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreeme READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140726 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 Forty-seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140727 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 and 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140734 0     Resolution Respectfully requesting that the Pennsylvania Legislature authorize an additional 300 taxi medallions to provide modern, green, wheelchair accessible taxi cabs with bike racks to meet the existing needs of Philadelphia's underserved ridership and using the proceeds to reduce the wage tax. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140753 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine proposals presently in the state legislature that seek to regulate Transportation Network Companies (TNC) in the Commonwealth and the potential need for such services in cities of the first class. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 140754 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Pasquale "Pat" T. Deon, SEPTA Board Chairman, for his years of service to the authority and after he was chosen to receive the 2014 Outstanding Public Transportation Board Member Award by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140755 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the members of the Neshaminy High School Playwickian Editorial Board and their student advisor Tara Huber for taking a stand against racism and bigotry by refusing to continue to publish the traditional nickname for the Neshaminy High School athletic teams, a derogatory term for Native Americans. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140757 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 140514, entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled 'Referenda Approved by the Voters', by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140758 0     Resolution Honoring The Homeowners Association of Philadelphia on the occasion of their 60th Anniversary. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140759 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Rules to hold public hearings to investigate the preservation and development of industrial land in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140760 0     Resolution Congratulating Kevin Vaughan on his retirement from the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140761 0     Resolution Honoring The Moorish Science Temple of America on its 100th Anniversary. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140762 0     Resolution Honoring Dr. Donald Schwarz for his service as Deputy Mayor for Health and Opportunity and Health Commissioner. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140765 0     Resolution Joining the nation in recognizing October 2014 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and commending the PA Breast Cancer Coalition for its efforts to find a cure for breast cancer. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140766 0     Resolution Recognizing October 1st as Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Day in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140767 0     Resolution Recognizing October as Parent and Family Appreciation Month ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140769 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating John McNesby on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140770 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Team Philadelphia on their participation and dominance in the Federation of Gay Games 9 which took place in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio August 9, 2014 through August 16, 2014. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140771 0     Resolution Acknowledging the work of GEAR UP in increasing the number of students prepared to enter and succeed in higher education. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140772 0     Resolution Congratulating and honoring Hill Freedman World Academy Middle School and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy for winning the National Blue Ribbon School Award. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140773 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Art-Reach for the ACCESS Admission initiative which connects underserved populations with Philadelphia's arts and cultural institutions. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140774 0     Resolution Declaring October 24, 2014, to be Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Day in Philadelphia to increase public awareness of the Progress, Promise, and benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130693-A 0     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by prohibiting the use of automated purchasing machines for the purchase of personal property; providing for the seizure and forfeiture of the machines used in violation; establishing certain exceptions; and imposing fines and penalties; all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 130693-A 1     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by prohibiting the use of automated purchasing machines for the purchase of personal property; providing for the seizure and forfeiture of the machines used in violation; establishing certain exceptions; and imposing fines and penalties; all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 130693-A 1     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by prohibiting the use of automated purchasing machines for the purchase of personal property; providing for the seizure and forfeiture of the machines used in violation; establishing certain exceptions; and imposing fines and penalties; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 140609 1     Bill Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of additional operating funds for the School District of Philadelphia for Fiscal Year 2015 only, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, to finance such additional operating funds; and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make timely payments of the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Servic READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 140778 0     COMMUNICATION October 2, 2014 TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted October 2, 2014, Bill No. 140514, entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authoriznng the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, READ     Action details Not available 140514-A 1     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. RECONSIDERED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 140514-A 1     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. READ     Action details Not available 140514-A 2     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. AMENDED     Action details Not available 140514-A 2     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 140743 0     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, including elected officials, to change contribution rates, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available