Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/16/2012 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (59) 59 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 120129 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Germantown Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 5935 Kemble avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Solomon Builders Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 120130 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of a Renewal Amendment to Service Agreement for Gas Storage and Transportation Under Rate Schedule GSS with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Philadelphia Gas Commission Chairwoman. READ     Action details Not available 120131 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Bill No. 110343 entitled "An Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2012 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2013 through 2017" by approving a Revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2012, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Philadelphia Gas Commission Chairwoman. READ     Action details Not available 120132 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the construction of stormwater and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Arendell Avenue from State Road to a point approximately twenty-four feet northwest of James Street, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Water Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120133 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 090468) approved November 4, 2009, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to The Delaware Expressway and reserving and by placing on the City Plan, and authorizing City acceptance of, a right-of-way for drainage purposes and public utility purposes within the lines of Duncan Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120134 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of stormwater and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Kelvin Avenue and Trevose Road from Southampton Road to County Line Road, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Water Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120113 0     Resolution Proclaiming March, 2012, as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120114 0     Resolution Honoring and Recognizing Mr. Glenn Ellis, Sr. for His Accomplishments in and Service to the Field of Medicine and Public Health Education. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120115 0     Resolution Authorizing 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 Twenty-ninth, Thirty-seventh and Forty-seventh 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 Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120099 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Section 10-726, entitled "Disposal of Curbside Refuse, Rubbish, Garbage and Recyclable Materials," by providing for allowable times during which certain persons may set out refuse for City collection and amending Section 10-701, by adding definitions, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120100 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Conduct in Public Places of Assembly; Administrative Adjudication of Violations," by providing for the administrative adjudication of violations, other than by personal appearance, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 120100 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Conduct in Public Places of Assembly; Administrative Adjudication of Violations," by providing for the administrative adjudication of violations, other than by personal appearance, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Re-Referred     Action details Not available 120101 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 090468) approved November 4, 2009, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to The Delaware Expressway and reserving and by placing on the City Plan, and authorizing City acceptance of, a right-of-way for drainage purposes and public utility purposes within the lines of Duncan Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120102 0     Bill Authorizing the construction of stormwater and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Arendell Avenue from State Road to a point approximately twenty-four feet northwest of James Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120103 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code) and Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by providing that building owners shall follow applicable requirements of State and City Construction Codes to conduct periodic inspection and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers and smoke control systems; to require such inspections and testing be performed by qualified persons; and to provide for penalties for violations of such code requirements; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 120103 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code) and Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by providing that building owners shall follow applicable requirements of State and City Construction Codes to conduct periodic inspection and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers and smoke control systems; to require such inspections and testing be performed by qualified persons; and to provide for penalties for violations of such code requirements; all under certain terms and conditions. Re-Referred     Action details Not available 120104 0     Bill Amending Bill No. 110343 entitled "An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2012 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2013 through 2017" by approving a Revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2012. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120105 0     Bill Authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of a Renewal Amendment to Service Agreement for Gas Storage and Transportation Under Rate Schedule GSS with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120116 0     Resolution Authorizing 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 Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120117 0     Resolution Urging the United States Senate and House of Representatives to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act so that we may continue the nationwide effort to prevent and address violence against women. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120118 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of transferring ownership or operations of Philadelphia Gas Works to a private entity. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120106-A 0     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for the adjudication of parking violations contested by alternative methods; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 120106-A 0     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for the adjudication of parking violations contested by alternative methods; all under certain terms and conditions. Re-Referred     Action details Not available 120107 0     Bill Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by providing for the preparation of Fiscal Impact Statements regarding pending legislation and directing the Finance Director and Controller to provide such statements upon request, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120108 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 information that must be provided with the annual operating budget, annual capital budget, and capital program; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120109 0     Bill Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by requiring the Finance Director to provide to Council, by the time of the submission of the Mayor's proposed annual operating budget, program-based budgeting detail that identifies both the cost of performing specific functions funded by appropriations made by the City as well as the effectiveness of such functions, following procedures to be adopted by the Finance Director, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120110 0     Bill Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by requiring the Mayor to submit to Council, with the proposed annual capital budget and capital program, a cost-benefit analysis that includes the return on investment and payback time for each capital project funded through the capital program and certain other information, following procedures to be adopted by the Finance Director, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120119 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to information that must be provided with the annual operating budget, annual capital budget, and capital program, requiring the Finance Director to provide such information, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120120 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the role of certified nursing assistants in providing quality healthcare. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120121 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Appropriations to hold hearings regarding the Philadelphia Transit System Lease between the City of Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, and authorizing the Committee to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120122 0     Resolution Recognizing and Acknowledging the Energy Coordinating Agency's Green Jobs Training Center as a "Center of Excellence" in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120123 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Mr. Jim Reed on the Occasion of his Retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. in Philadelphia, after Forty-Eight Years of Service including Nineteen Years of Service as External Affairs Director and his lifelong contributions to education, prosperity and quality of life in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120124 0     Resolution Amending Resolution No. 110453, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120125 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to investigate the quality of life as it pertains to personal safety and security for residents of public housing in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120111 0     Bill Authorizing Snow White Restaurant dba Revolution House, 200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 to construct, own and maintain a seating platform in the right-of-way at 200 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120126 0     Resolution Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating the Northwest Raiders Athletic Association on forty (40) years of providing positive youth development and community service for children, youth and residents of Northwest Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120127 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 East Germantown Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 5935 Kemble avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Solomon Builders Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120112 0     Bill Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of stormwater and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Kelvin Avenue and Trevose Road from Southampton Road to County Line Road. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120128 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to investigate how to fully take advantage of global opportunities and the creative/innovative economy to spur economic development in Philadelphia by increasing overseas investments, incubating technology and innovation, encouraging creativity, and attracting and retaining the workforce to create good-paying, family-sustaining jobs with benefits and improve the quality of life for all residents of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120013 0     Bill Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by enacting a new Section 17-1607, entitled "Economic Opportunity Review Committee," all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120013 0     Bill Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by enacting a new Section 17-1607, entitled "Economic Opportunity Review Committee," all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120013 0     Bill Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by enacting a new Section 17-1607, entitled "Economic Opportunity Review Committee," all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120036 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to review the annual City contract participation goals released by the Finance Department pursuant to Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 120088 0     Resolution Calling on the City Council Committee on Education to Hold Hearings on Changes in Schools and Their Impact on Neighborhoods in Which they Reside. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 120089 0     Resolution Authorizing 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 Sixteenth, Twentieth, Twenty-eighth and Thirty-second 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120090 0     Resolution Authorizing the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding the impact of the proposed FY 2012-2013 state budget on the public health and human services programs provided in Philadelphia. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 120092 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to investigate the availability of emergency shelters in Philadelphia for victims of domestic violence who have been forced from their homes by violence or who need to escape abusive situations. READ     Action details Not available 120092 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to investigate the availability of emergency shelters in Philadelphia for victims of domestic violence who have been forced from their homes by violence or who need to escape abusive situations. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 120093 0     Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Senate, and Governor Tom Corbett to reject House Bill No. 1523 which could impose heavy financial penalties on municipalities that adopt or enforce reasonable regulations of firearms, and to allow the City of Philadelphia to continue its efforts to regulate firearms for the health, safety and welfare of the City. READ     Action details Not available 120093 0     Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Senate, and Governor Tom Corbett to reject House Bill No. 1523 which could impose heavy financial penalties on municipalities that adopt or enforce reasonable regulations of firearms, and to allow the City of Philadelphia to continue its efforts to regulate firearms for the health, safety and welfare of the City. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120094 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Appropriations to hold hearings into the current state of community reinvestment by City depository banks within low-income and minority neighborhoods in the City of Philadelphia and authorizing the Committee to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence. READ     Action details Not available 120094 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Appropriations to hold hearings into the current state of community reinvestment by City depository banks within low-income and minority neighborhoods in the City of Philadelphia and authorizing the Committee to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 120095 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Education and Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold joint public hearings to examine the best practices for the Philadelphia School District for career and technical education and how improved technical education will benefit our City's local economy. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 120096 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to investigate the establishment of a tax credit and veterans' assistance program that will allow employers to be eligible for a local tax credit upon hiring Veterans of the United States military thereby increasing the profile of a ready workforce in Philadelphia. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 120113 0     Resolution Proclaiming March, 2012, as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120114 0     Resolution Honoring and Recognizing Mr. Glenn Ellis, Sr. for His Accomplishments in and Service to the Field of Medicine and Public Health Education. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120122 0     Resolution Recognizing and Acknowledging the Energy Coordinating Agency's Green Jobs Training Center as a "Center of Excellence" in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120123 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Mr. Jim Reed on the Occasion of his Retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. in Philadelphia, after Forty-Eight Years of Service including Nineteen Years of Service as External Affairs Director and his lifelong contributions to education, prosperity and quality of life in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120126 0     Resolution Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating the Northwest Raiders Athletic Association on forty (40) years of providing positive youth development and community service for children, youth and residents of Northwest Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available