Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/21/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (52) 52 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 150495-A 0     Bill Authorizing Drexel University, to construct, own, and maintain step and planter encroachments at 3175 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150517 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 improvement thereon, situate in the Twenty-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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150518 0     Resolution Calling for the School District of Philadelphia to mandate cursive writing in the Philadelphia School District Curriculum. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150492 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-800, entitled "Parking and Loading," by amending Section 14-806, entitled "Off-Street Loading," by providing certain exceptions to the maximum curb cut width. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150493 0     Bill To amend Section 14-802(3) of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Required Parking in Commercial Districts," by changing the parking requirements for lots designated CMX-3, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150496-A 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Melon Street from Park Avenue to Ridge Avenue and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a portion of a right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the bed of former Potts Street from Thirteenth Street to Broad Street, south of Fairmount Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150497 0     Bill Establishing a one-way regulation on Melon Street, from Thirteenth Street to Park Avenue, westbound. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150498 0     Bill Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Temple University District, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150499 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to provide for notice to be given to the Director of Commerce in connection with certain zoning and planning applications for permits, approvals and variances, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150500-A 0     Bill Amending Section 3-207 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sale of Fuel Oil," by modifying certain requirements for commercial fuel oil content, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150501 0     Bill Authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an easement in the area bounded by Market Street, 11th Street, Chestnut Street and 12th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150502-AA 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for balconies, revising the requirements for roof decks, adding definitions, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150503 0     Bill Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending and further clarifying the definitions section. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150504 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southerly two feet wide portion of Washington Avenue from Front Street to Alter Street and relocating the southerly curbline of Washington Avenue, from Front Street to Alter Street, two feet northwardly, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150505 0     Bill Amending Section 14-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions," and Section 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by adding a new subsection entitled "/ECO, East Callowhill Overlay District;" amending Chapter 14-702, entitled "Floor Area and Height Bonuses;" by adding a new subsection entitled "Stormwater Open Space" and a new subsection entitled "Through-Block Connection;" and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, 2nd Street, Callowhill Street, and 6th Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150506 0     Bill Authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way on Arch Street, Filbert Street, and Eighth Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150487 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Newtown Avenue, Godfrey Avenue, Allengrove Street, Tabor Avenue, Foulkrod Street, and Adams Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150488 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Disston Street, Whitaker Avenue, Brighton Street, Pennway Street, Saint Vincent Street, and Algon Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150507 0     Bill Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150508 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of development assistance to support certain costs related to promoting economic and commercial development of the City; approving the guaranty by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain obligations related to the issuance of a letter of credit to secure the funding of such costs; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement and covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions to accomplish the intent and purpose of the ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150509 0     Bill Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150510 0     Bill Constituting the Fourteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue and sell one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds of the City of Philadelphia; designating the obligations to be refunded from certain proceeds of such Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds; amending and restating prior related Ordinances with respect to the pledge of Passenger Facility Charges; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, the investment of th Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150511 0     Bill Authorizing Samuel JR Sherman of the Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation, to construct, own, and maintain various planter encroachments on Broad Street, McKean Street, 15th Street, Snyder Avenue and Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150512 0     Bill Authorizing the Commerce Director and the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire an approximately 27-acre property known as International Plaza, located on S.S. Route 291 and Tinicum Island Road, Tinicum Township, Delaware County, together with all improvements thereon, and to enter into a Master Lease with Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development pursuant to which the City will lease the property to Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development will sublease portions of the property to tenants under existing leases or future leases, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150513 0     Bill Authorizing John Duffy, to construct, own, and maintain a bay window encroachment at 215 South Bonsall Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150519 0     Resolution Confirming the reappointment of Barbara Adams as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2020. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150494 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Arizona Street, Emerald Street, York Street, and Coral Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150520 0     Resolution Recognizing May 2015 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the leadership, commitment, and advocacy of Joan Erney and Edie Mannion in service to individuals living with behavioral health conditions and their families. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150489 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hagys Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, Lare Street, Summit Avenue, Eva Street, Shawmont Avenue, Umbria Street, Railroad Right of Way, and the County Line. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150514 0     Bill Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Eva Street and Port Royal Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150515 0     Bill Authorizing Jason Cohen, to construct, own, and maintain a banner pole encroachment at 4165 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150516 0     Bill Authorizing Richard Barnhart, to construct, own, and maintain a banner pole encroachment at 4341 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150490 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hunting Park Avenue, Pacific Street, 22nd Street, Venango Street, and Wissahickon Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150491 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Priscilla Street, West Coulter Street, Midvale Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, and West Queen Lane to Priscilla Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150266 1     Bill Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by adding definitions and providing for the transition from housing inspection licenses to rental licenses in 2015; and amending Subcode "F" of Title 4, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," to remove the exception to payment of the high-rise inspection fee for certain occupancies; all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150266 1     Bill Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by adding definitions and providing for the transition from housing inspection licenses to rental licenses in 2015; and amending Subcode "F" of Title 4, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," to remove the exception to payment of the high-rise inspection fee for certain occupancies; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150275 1     Bill Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3 entitled "Permits"; amending Chapter 6 entitled "Fines"; and amending Chapter 9 entitled "Fees"; all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150275 1     Bill Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3 entitled "Permits"; amending Chapter 6 entitled "Fines"; and amending Chapter 9 entitled "Fees"; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150276 1     Bill Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Section 10-701 entitled "Definitions," amending the definition of debris, and by amending Section 10-710, entitled " Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by providing that debris generated from construction activity be placed in construction dumpsters, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150276 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Section 10-701 entitled "Definitions," amending the definition of debris, and by amending Section 10-710, entitled " Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by providing that debris generated from construction activity be placed in construction dumpsters, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150266 1     Bill Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by adding definitions and providing for the transition from housing inspection licenses to rental licenses in 2015; and amending Subcode "F" of Title 4, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," to remove the exception to payment of the high-rise inspection fee for certain occupancies; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150275 1     Bill Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3 entitled "Permits"; amending Chapter 6 entitled "Fines"; and amending Chapter 9 entitled "Fees"; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150276 1     Bill Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Section 10-701 entitled "Definitions," amending the definition of debris, and by amending Section 10-710, entitled " Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by providing that debris generated from construction activity be placed in construction dumpsters, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150476 0     Resolution Also naming Civic Center Boulevard to "Raymond G. Perelman Way." ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150477 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 improvement thereon, situate in the Third, Sixth, Forty-fourth, Fifty-first and Sixtieth 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 150479 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 First and Thirty-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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150520 0     Resolution Recognizing May 2015 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the leadership, commitment, and advocacy of Joan Erney and Edie Mannion in service to individuals living with behavioral health conditions and their families. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150354 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Meter Regulations and Penalties," to specify the fee for parking meter payments made through mobile payment systems; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150233 0     Bill Authorizing the Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Commissioner of Public Property to execute a sublease or other agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID"), subject to a master lease between PAID and Rodin Market Partners, L.P., under which the City would occupy space in the building located at 2000 Hamilton Street, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150367 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or part of a parcel of land bounded by West Venango Street, Germantown Avenue, West Tioga Street, and North Watts Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150371 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or part of a parcel or parcels of land and any improvements thereon located at 2459-77 Kensington Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150415 1     Bill Authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an approximately 0.80 acre property consisting of a portion of the elevated rail line known as the Viaduct located between North Broad Street, the north side of Noble Street, 11th Street and the south side of Callowhill Street, together with all improvements thereon and associated easements; and to lease a portion of the property to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available