Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available. Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/23/2019 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Not available   Attachments: Meeting Items (74) 74 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 190431 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.       Not available Not available 190432 0     Bill Constituting the Seventeenth 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 or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable airport revenue bonds or notes of the City of Philadelphia, some or all of which may be used for the implementation of a revolving commercial paper program; setting forth the use of proceeds; 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 bonds or notes 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 bonds or notes, the investment of the proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligation; and specifying applicability of secti       Not available Not available 190433 0     Bill Constituting the Eighteenth 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 or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable airport revenue bonds or notes of the City of Philadelphia; setting forth the use of proceeds; 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 bonds or notes 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 bonds or notes, the investment of the proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligation; and specifying the applicability of sections of The First Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Amended and Restated General Airport Reve       Not available Not available 190434 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Whitby Avenue between 52nd and 53rd Streets, both sides.       Not available Not available 190435 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Summer Street, 32nd Street, Race Street, and Natrona Street.       Not available Not available 190436 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, a temporary construction easement on a portion of the parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Girard Avenue, North 34th Street and Zoological Drive, commonly known as 3400 West Girard Avenue.       Not available Not available 190437 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, Section 14-516, entitled “/WST, West Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190438 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) properties located at 4910 Botanic Avenue, 5014 Grays Avenue, 5027 Grays Avenue, and 2639 South 58th Street, and further authorizing PAID to reconvey a portion of the property at 4910 Botanic Avenue to the City of Philadelphia, all under and subject to the terms and conditions of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement among the City, PAID, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC).       Not available Not available 190439 0     Bill Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190440 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Hospital Assessments,” to revise provisions relating to hospital assessments; and authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Commonwealth, Department of Human Services, relating to such hospital assessments; all under certain terms and conditions       Not available Not available 190441 0     Bill Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190442 0     Bill Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Provider Agreement with U.S. Bank, National Association for the provision of custodial banking services to the City of Philadelphia, Office of the City Treasurer, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190470 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Bishop Mary Floyd Palmer on her appointment as the first female President of the Philadelphia Council of Clergy.       Not available Not available 190471 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring State Representative James Roebuck on his 50-year Anniversary of his appointment as the first black Student Council President at University of Virginia.       Not available Not available 190443 0     Bill Amending Section 14-502 of the Zoning Code, entitled “CTR, Center City Overlay”, Section 14-701 of the Zoning Code, entitled “Dimensional Standards” and Section 14-702 of the Zoning Code entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Housing Density Bonuses” under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190444-A 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Race Street, 17th Street, Vine Street, and 18th Street.       Not available Not available 190445 0     Bill Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes on Germantown Avenue, from North 2nd Street to Master Street; and making associated changes to parking regulations and establishing one-way traffic regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190472 0     Resolution Honoring the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia and its Green Stormwater Infrastructure Partners on the occasion of the Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony.       Not available Not available 190473 0     Resolution Recognizing June 4 through June 8, 2019 as Philly Real Estate Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating its founder Nicole Purvy.       Not available Not available 190474 0     Resolution Congratulating Janiya Victor on her achievement as the first girl to play for a Philadelphia High School Boys Baseball Team.       Not available Not available 190446 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Ryan Avenue, from Leon Street to Crispin Street.       Not available Not available 190475 0     Resolution Honoring Lucy Noland on her successes in Philadelphia and with Fox29 News.       Not available Not available 190447 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Henry Avenue, Ridge Avenue, Northwestern Avenue, the County Line, Forbidden Drive, and Wises Mill Road.       Not available Not available 190448 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Indiana Avenue, and Hunting Park Avenue.       Not available Not available 190449 0     Bill Amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streets,” to prohibit the construction of bay windows and balconies in and around the Point Breeze and Grays Ferry areas of the City, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190450 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street in order to conform more closely with existing conditions, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190451 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Washington Avenue, 25th Street, Kimball Street, and 24th Street.       Not available Not available 190452 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 44-S by relocating the southeasterly houseline and curbline of Tenth Street, from Packer Avenue to a point southwestwardly therefrom and relocating the northwesterly houseline and curbline of Darien Street, from Packer Avenue to a point southwestwardly therefrom, thereby widening said Tenth Street and said Darien Street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened portions of Tenth Street and Darien Street being placed on the City Plan.       Not available Not available 190453 0     Bill Amending Section 12-901 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited at Certain Places,” to permit overnight truck parking on South 11th Street between Catherine Street and Webster Street and to establish parking regulations on the same portion of South 11th Street; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190454 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of Three-Dimensional Printer to Manufacture Firearms,” to change the Chapter title, add definitions, and add additional prohibitions on use of three-dimensional printers and prohibitions relating to the purchase or sale of components for, and unlicensed manufacture of, firearms; under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190476 0     Resolution Recognizing June 2nd as Gun Violence Awareness Day in The City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190477 0     Resolution Recognizing June as Reentry Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190478 0     Resolution Also naming Kingsessing Avenue between 61st Street and Cemetery Avenue “Paulette Rhone Place,” to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Paulette Rhone, founder and president of the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery.       Not available Not available 190455 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2018 edition of the “International Plumbing Code” as published by the International Code Council as “The Philadelphia Plumbing Code,” with additions, deletions and other amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190456 1     Bill Granting permission to Esteban Ginez, owner and operator of Los Potrillos Food Truck located in the right-of-way on the west side of the 4200 block of G Street between E. Hunting Park Avenue and E. Bristol Street, to install, use and maintain certain electrical wires, conduits and appurtenances in, under and over the right-of-way on the 4200 block of G Street between E. Hunting Park Avenue and E. Bristol Street, for the purpose of supplying electricity to said lunch truck, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190457-A 0     Bill Authorizing 1201 North Franklin LLC dba The International Bar (“Owner”) to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1624 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190458-A 0     Bill Authorizing Antonio Perez (“Owner”) to construct, own and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 1801 N. Hancock Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190459 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” by amending Section 9-612, entitled “Fences Around Automobile Wrecking Yards and Junk Yards and Buildings,” and Section 9-613, entitled “Junk Dealers,” to change the section titles, add definitions, update requirements for waste handling facilities, licenses and salvage transactions; and modify penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190460 0     Bill Continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District (the “District”), a business improvement district encompassing certain existing and future hotel properties within the boundaries of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”), and continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District Corporation (“PHiL DC”) to serve as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the District; approving a new plan for the District, including a list of proposed programs and services related to the development and promotion of the hotel and tourism industry in the City and County of Philadelphia and their estimated cost; providing for special assessment fees to be levied on eligible hotel property owners within the District to fund such programs and services; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with PHiL DC relating to the District; and reauthorizing PHiL DC to assess eligible property owners within the District and collect or cause to be collected special assessment fees to be used in accordance with the approv       Not available Not available 190479 0     Resolution Initiating action to continue a business improvement district encompassing certain existing and future hotel properties within the boundaries of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”), known as the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District (the “District”), and to continue the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District Corporation as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association (the “NIDMA”) of the District; approving a preliminary plan and report for the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act (the “Act”), prior to adoption of an ordinance that would formally continue the District.       Not available Not available 190461 0     Bill Amending Section 3(f) of an ordinance approved March 1, 1963, as amended, relating to agreements to administer employee retirement benefits for certain quasi-public agencies, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190462-A 0     Bill Amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streets,” to authorize placement of wayfinding signs in the right-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190480 0     Resolution Recognizing May 28, 2019 as Menstrual Hygiene Day and honoring No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit, Inc., a sexuality awareness non-profit organization whose mission is to decrease the silence and secrecy associated with the menstrual cycle by destigmatizing and normalizing societal behaviors, language, and attitudes related to menstruation and menstrual hygiene.       Not available Not available 190481 0     Resolution Honoring the 25th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Public School Notebook for its commitment to using local, independent, ambitious journalism as a tool to bring access to information to Philadelphia’s public school community, and to provide resources to those working for quality and equity in Philadelphia's public schools.       Not available Not available 190463 1     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to revise various provisions related to the on-street parking system, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190464 0     Bill Amending Section 11-203(3) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sewer and Water Pipe and Other Underground Service,” to authorize revision of the length of time during which a permit to maintain a plumber’s ditch remains valid.       Not available Not available 190465 1     Bill Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on North 2nd Street, from Wood Street to Race Street; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190466 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contractor Parking,” to revise the permit fee and the applicable penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190467-A 0     Bill Amending Section 12-2809 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Civil Penalties and Costs,” by amending penalties for certain parking, standing or stopping violations.       Not available Not available 190468 1     Bill Authorizing the Streets Commissioner and Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an Agreement with Covanta Sustainable Solutions, LLC pursuant to which Covanta will receive municipal solid waste to be collected by or on behalf of the City, and transfer and dispose that municipal solid waste, over a four-year term, with three one-year renewal terms at the sole discretion of the City.       Not available Not available 190469 1     Bill Authorizing the Streets Commissioner and Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City to enter into an Agreement with Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. pursuant to which Waste Management will receive municipal solid waste to be collected by or on behalf of the City, and transfer and dispose that municipal solid waste, over a four-year term, with three one-year renewal terms at the sole discretion of the City.       Not available Not available 190482 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1035 South Sixth street, 1037 South Sixth street and 1028 South Fairhill street; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.       Not available Not available 190483 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Kensington North of Lehigh Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 2250 East Cambria street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Benedicto Ventura and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.       Not available Not available 190484 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Chestnut Hill College on its 95th Anniversary and continued commitment to providing students with a holistic education in an inclusive community marked by academic excellence, personal and professional growth, service to one another and to the global community. ..Body WHEREAS, Chestnut Hill College was founded in 1924 as Mount Saint Joseph College, a Catholic, four-year, liberal arts college for women by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, and was later renamed in 1938 as Chestnut Hill College; and WHEREAS, The College recognizes and honors current President Carol Jean Vale, of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, for her 30 years of consistent service, which includes 27 years leading the College as President; and WHEREAS, In 2003, the College fully transitioned to a co-educational institution, expanding their mission of academic excellence to a wider audience, and today approximately 30 percent of the College’s full-time undergraduate students are first generation college students; and WHEREAS, In the 2017-2018 academic year, minorities accounted for nearly 41 per       Not available Not available 190314 1     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.       Not available Not available 190314 1     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.       Not available Not available 190314 1     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.       Not available Not available 190195 0     Resolution Confirming Council’s agreement with a proposed budget for expenditures from the Non-Recording Fee Sub-Fund of the Housing Trust Fund, relating to affordable housing.       Not available Not available 190420 0     Resolution Supporting the creation of a citizens’ commission for legislative and congressional redistricting.       Not available Not available 180937-A 1     Bill Amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preventive Medicine,” to establish requirements for the testing of blood lead levels in children, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190470 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Bishop Mary Floyd Palmer on her appointment as the first female President of the Philadelphia Council of Clergy.       Not available Not available 190471 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring State Representative James Roebuck on his 50-year Anniversary of his appointment as the first black Student Council President at University of Virginia.       Not available Not available 190472 0     Resolution Honoring the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia and its Green Stormwater Infrastructure Partners on the occasion of the Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony.       Not available Not available 190473 0     Resolution Recognizing June 4 through June 8, 2019 as Philly Real Estate Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating its founder Nicole Purvy.       Not available Not available 190474 0     Resolution Congratulating Janiya Victor on her achievement as the first girl to play for a Philadelphia High School Boys Baseball Team.       Not available Not available 190475 0     Resolution Honoring Lucy Noland on her successes in Philadelphia and with Fox29 News.       Not available Not available 190476 0     Resolution Recognizing June 2nd as Gun Violence Awareness Day in The City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190477 0     Resolution Recognizing June as Reentry Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190480 0     Resolution Recognizing May 28, 2019 as Menstrual Hygiene Day and honoring No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit, Inc., a sexuality awareness non-profit organization whose mission is to decrease the silence and secrecy associated with the menstrual cycle by destigmatizing and normalizing societal behaviors, language, and attitudes related to menstruation and menstrual hygiene.       Not available Not available 190481 0     Resolution Honoring the 25th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Public School Notebook for its commitment to using local, independent, ambitious journalism as a tool to bring access to information to Philadelphia’s public school community, and to provide resources to those working for quality and equity in Philadelphia's public schools.       Not available Not available 190484 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Chestnut Hill College on its 95th Anniversary and continued commitment to providing students with a holistic education in an inclusive community marked by academic excellence, personal and professional growth, service to one another and to the global community. ..Body WHEREAS, Chestnut Hill College was founded in 1924 as Mount Saint Joseph College, a Catholic, four-year, liberal arts college for women by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, and was later renamed in 1938 as Chestnut Hill College; and WHEREAS, The College recognizes and honors current President Carol Jean Vale, of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, for her 30 years of consistent service, which includes 27 years leading the College as President; and WHEREAS, In 2003, the College fully transitioned to a co-educational institution, expanding their mission of academic excellence to a wider audience, and today approximately 30 percent of the College’s full-time undergraduate students are first generation college students; and WHEREAS, In the 2017-2018 academic year, minorities accounted for nearly 41 per       Not available Not available 190255-A 0     Bill Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to Sidewalk Sales, by adding new provisions prohibiting sidewalk sales in the Tenth Councilmanic District and making other conforming amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190255-A 1     Bill Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to Sidewalk Sales, by adding new provisions prohibiting sidewalk sales in the Tenth Councilmanic District and making other conforming amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190255-A 0     Bill Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to Sidewalk Sales, by adding new provisions prohibiting sidewalk sales in the Tenth Councilmanic District and making other conforming amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available