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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/22/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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150042 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 140830, which was passed by Council on December 4, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on December 22, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
150043 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 130628, 140142, 140229, 140275, 140606, 140638-A, 140750, 140782-A, 140800, 140804, 140828, 140853, 140854, 140856, 140857, 140859, 140861, 140862, 140863, 140864, 140884, 140885, 140887, 140888, 140889, 140890, 140891, 140894, 140897, 140898, 140899, 140900, 140901, 140905, 140937, 140940, 140942, 140943, 140945, 140946, 140947, 140948 and 140949, which were passed by Council on December 11, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on December 19, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
150044 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140209, 140829, 140860 and 140939, which were passed by Council on December 11, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on January 15, 2015.READ   Action details Not available
150002 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements", by revising the list of City depositories; under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150045 0  COMMUNICATIONDecember 19, 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 bills: Bill No. 140902 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140936 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140944 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted, Michael A. NutterREAD   Action details Not available
150047 0  COMMUNICATIONTtransmitting a resolution approving the appointment of Amy L. Kurland to be a member of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.READ   Action details Not available
150048 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1905 Turner street, 1907 Turner street, 1909 Turner street, 1911 Turner street, 1913 Turner street, 1915 Turner street and 1917 Turner street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.READ   Action details Not available
150049 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 231 by striking from the City Plan the southeasterly half of Krams Avenue from Silverwood Street to a point approximately sixty-five feet southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.READ   Action details Not available
150002 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements", by revising the list of City depositories; under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150014 0  ResolutionHonoring the St. Joseph's Preparatory School Varsity Football Team on winning their second consecutive PIAA AAAA State Championship, District XII AAAA City Championship and Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150015 0  ResolutionUrging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to swiftly pass legislation establishing regulations for Transportation Network Companies (TNC) that include the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150003 0  BillAuthorizing the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to construct, own and maintain a temporary pedestrian bridge right-of-way encroachment within the public right-of-way at 3400 Civic Center Boulevard and 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150004 0  BillEstablishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: 45th street and Spruce street; Cedar avenue and 47th street; 34th street and Brandywine street; Farragut street and Walnut street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150005 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of an independent Commission on Universal Pre-Kindergarten; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150016 0  ResolutionApproving the appointment of Amy L. Kurland to be a member of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150017 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Commission on Universal Pre-Kindergarten and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150018 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 Fifty-first 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 CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150006 0  BillEstablishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Fairmount avenue and 18th street; Melon street and 15th street; 4th street and Thompson street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150007 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Oxford Street, Frankford Avenue, Norris Street, Aramingo Avenue, Fletcher Street, Moyer Street, Berks Street, Girard Avenue, Columbia Avenue, Beach Street, Delaware Avenue, Frankford Avenue, and Girard Avenue.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150019 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1905 Turner street, 1907 Turner street, 1909 Turner street, 1911 Turner street, 1913 Turner street, 1915 Turner street and 1917 Turner street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150008 0  BillAmending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," as it has been amended by Bill No. 140856, by amending Chapter 9, entitled "Fees," by revising the fees for licenses issued under Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150020 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 140892, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,' by reorganizing the provisions of that Chapter into separate provisions for Rental Licenses (and accompanying Certificates of Suitability); Vacant Lot Licenses; Vacant Structure Licenses; and Vacant Waterfront Structure Licenses; and by revising certain requirements for those licenses, including detailing the requirement to designate a Managing Agent for the property; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules SuspendedPass  Action details Not available
150021 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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-sixth 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 CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150022 0  ResolutionCalling on the Pennsylvania State Legislature to make achieving clean water a greater priority in the year 2015 by increasing state investments to be made by the General Assembly and the Governor with dedicated, sustainable and long-term funding sources. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150023 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Raymond Jamal Maples, the first African American from Philadelphia to graduate from West Point Military Academy and for being the third running back in Army history to rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150024 0  ResolutionRecognizing The Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District for the tribute of the 269th Anniversary of the birth of General Thaddeus Kosciuszko. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150025 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Income Inequality in the City of Philadelphia," to identify trends, impacts and opportunities associated with income inequality in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150001 0  BillAmending Chapter 17-2100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Conflicts Counsel Contracts", by requiring that certain City contracts dealing with the provision of services for indigent legal defense may only be made when permitted by ordinance where the contractor is the Defender Association of Philadelphia, the Support Center for Child Advocates, or Community Legal Services; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150009 0  BillAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous", by establishing a policy of posting all Missing and Endangered Persons Alerts on City websites and social media sites; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150026 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on the Disabled and Special Needs to hold public hearings to examine the Philadelphia Autism Project's final report and strategic plan. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150027 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on the Disabled and Special Needs to hold public hearings regarding the state of educational opportunities and career development in Philadelphia for people with physical, psychiatric, sensory, intellectual and developmental disabilities.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150028 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on the Disabled and Special Needs to hold public hearings regarding the state of housing in Philadelphia for people with physical, psychiatric, sensory, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150029 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings examining the effectiveness of utilizing Narcan in response to drug overdoses and the feasibility of its use in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150010 0  BillAmending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans", to require that certain Economic Opportunity Plans incorporate the requirements of the First Source Jobs Policy contained in Chapter 17-2000 of The Philadelphia Code; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150011 0  BillAmending Section 9-3402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benchmarking Energy and Water Use", to expand the buildings for which the benchmarking and reporting of energy and water usage data is required, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150030 0  ResolutionRecognizing January as "National Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150012 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 231 by striking from the City Plan the southeasterly half of Krams Avenue from Silverwood Street to a point approximately sixty-five feet southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150031 0  ResolutionApplauding and honoring the efforts of the Garden State Underwater Recovery Unit, a non-profit organization of volunteer underwater rescue divers for its commitment to community service and for its courageous and valiant efforts in the search and recovery of Shane Montgomery who accidentally drowned. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150032 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing SEPTA Police Sergeant Daniel Caban and SEPTA Police Officer Darrel James for demonstrating fast and effective emergency response and professional valiance in the dramatic delivery of a Christmas Miracle on the Market-Frankford El train on Christmas Day in 2014. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150033 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends: Geneva Black, Senator Shirley M. Kitchen, Cody Anderson, Vernon Odom, Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, Ret., Vai Sikahema and Bobby Williams in the areas of government, public safety, social justice, civil rights, labor relations, journalism, community activism and business leadership in Philadelphia; and also recognizing Obra Kernodle IV as an Up and Coming Living Legend, all as part of the commemoration of Black History Month. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150034 0  ResolutionHonoring and acknowledging Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on its research towards a cure for Sickle Cell Anemia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150035 0  ResolutionHonoring, recognizing and congratulating Siobhan A. Reardon for being named the 2015 Librarian of the Year by the Library Journal. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150036 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Reverend Donald D. Moore for his recent induction as the ninth pastor at Mount Carmel Baptist Church after serving as Associate Minister at Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church in Camden, New Jersey and formerly serving as a pastoral intern and then Preacher-in-Residence under the leadership and tutelage of Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in West Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150037 0  ResolutionCongratulating and honoring the teachers and support staff of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on successfully forming a union and joining the American Federation of Teachers, Pennsylvania. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150038 0  ResolutionAmending Resolution No. 140528, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2015.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150013 0  BillAmending Chapter 12 of The Philadelphia Code regarding towing and immobilization of a vehicle for which registration information cannot be obtained. Introduced and Referred   Action details Not available
150039 0  ResolutionRecognizing and Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Philadelphia Fashion Week for its important enrichment to the City's fashion community and the creative/innovative economy. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150040 0  ResolutionRecognizing 2015 as the "Year of the Borinqueneers - United States Army 65th Infantry Regiment" in Philadelphia to honor and celebrate the remarkable military accomplishments of this Puerto Rican Regiment despite facing segregation and prejudice.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150041 0  ResolutionExpressing City Council's support for Mohammad Gulab, the hero who saved U.S. Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell and urging that the United States Department of Homeland Security offer Gulab and his family political asylum in the United States. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140721 0  BillProviding 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 relating to the creation of a new Department of Planning and Development, headed by a Cabinet-level Director, to oversee the City's planning, zoning, licensing, inspection, enforcement, and housing functions; continuing the existence of the City Planning Commission, Philadelphia Historical Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Board of Building Standards, and Board of License and Inspection Review as boards or commissions in such new Department, with certain changes to the powers and duties of such boards and commissions; creating a new Intergovernmental Housing Commission in such new Department; and conforming other provisions of the Charter to such reorganization; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.READ   Action details Not available
140721 0  BillProviding 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 relating to the creation of a new Department of Planning and Development, headed by a Cabinet-level Director, to oversee the City's planning, zoning, licensing, inspection, enforcement, and housing functions; continuing the existence of the City Planning Commission, Philadelphia Historical Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Board of Building Standards, and Board of License and Inspection Review as boards or commissions in such new Department, with certain changes to the powers and duties of such boards and commissions; creating a new Intergovernmental Housing Commission in such new Department; and conforming other provisions of the Charter to such reorganization; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.RECOMMITTED   Action details Not available
140721 0  BillProviding 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 relating to the creation of a new Department of Planning and Development, headed by a Cabinet-level Director, to oversee the City's planning, zoning, licensing, inspection, enforcement, and housing functions; continuing the existence of the City Planning Commission, Philadelphia Historical Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Board of Building Standards, and Board of License and Inspection Review as boards or commissions in such new Department, with certain changes to the powers and duties of such boards and commissions; creating a new Intergovernmental Housing Commission in such new Department; and conforming other provisions of the Charter to such reorganization; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.Re-Referred   Action details Not available
141035 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 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
141036 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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-eighth 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
141037 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 Fifteenth and Thirty-second 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
141041 0  ResolutionCalling upon the Task Force on 21st Century Policing created by President Barack Obama to examine, in its report on promoting effective crime reduction, the importance of community policing, race relations and diversity training in policing practices as well as a review of racial disparities in the Criminal Justice System.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
141042 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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, Eighteenth and Nineteenth 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
140732-A 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of a new Department of Planning and Development, headed by a Cabinet-level Director, to oversee the City's planning, zoning, licensing, inspection, enforcement, and housing functions; continuing the existence of the City Planning Commission, Philadelphia Historical Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Board of Building Standards, and Board of License and Inspection Review as boards or commissions in such new Department, with certain changes to the powers and duties of such boards and commissions; creating a new Intergovernmental Housing Commission in such new Department; and conforming other provisions of the Charter to such reorganization; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.READ   Action details Not available
140732-A 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of a new Department of Planning and Development, headed by a Cabinet-level Director, to oversee the City's planning, zoning, licensing, inspection, enforcement, and housing functions; continuing the existence of the City Planning Commission, Philadelphia Historical Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Board of Building Standards, and Board of License and Inspection Review as boards or commissions in such new Department, with certain changes to the powers and duties of such boards and commissions; creating a new Intergovernmental Housing Commission in such new Department; and conforming other provisions of the Charter to such reorganization; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.RECOMMITTED   Action details Not available
140732-A 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of a new Department of Planning and Development, headed by a Cabinet-level Director, to oversee the City's planning, zoning, licensing, inspection, enforcement, and housing functions; continuing the existence of the City Planning Commission, Philadelphia Historical Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Board of Building Standards, and Board of License and Inspection Review as boards or commissions in such new Department, with certain changes to the powers and duties of such boards and commissions; creating a new Intergovernmental Housing Commission in such new Department; and conforming other provisions of the Charter to such reorganization; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.Re-Referred   Action details Not available
150014 0  ResolutionHonoring the St. Joseph's Preparatory School Varsity Football Team on winning their second consecutive PIAA AAAA State Championship, District XII AAAA City Championship and Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150020 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 140892, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,' by reorganizing the provisions of that Chapter into separate provisions for Rental Licenses (and accompanying Certificates of Suitability); Vacant Lot Licenses; Vacant Structure Licenses; and Vacant Waterfront Structure Licenses; and by revising certain requirements for those licenses, including detailing the requirement to designate a Managing Agent for the property; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150023 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Raymond Jamal Maples, the first African American from Philadelphia to graduate from West Point Military Academy and for being the third running back in Army history to rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150024 0  ResolutionRecognizing The Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District for the tribute of the 269th Anniversary of the birth of General Thaddeus Kosciuszko. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150026 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on the Disabled and Special Needs to hold public hearings to examine the Philadelphia Autism Project's final report and strategic plan. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150027 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on the Disabled and Special Needs to hold public hearings regarding the state of educational opportunities and career development in Philadelphia for people with physical, psychiatric, sensory, intellectual and developmental disabilities.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150028 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on the Disabled and Special Needs to hold public hearings regarding the state of housing in Philadelphia for people with physical, psychiatric, sensory, intellectual and developmental disabilities. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150029 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings examining the effectiveness of utilizing Narcan in response to drug overdoses and the feasibility of its use in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150030 0  ResolutionRecognizing January as "National Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150031 0  ResolutionApplauding and honoring the efforts of the Garden State Underwater Recovery Unit, a non-profit organization of volunteer underwater rescue divers for its commitment to community service and for its courageous and valiant efforts in the search and recovery of Shane Montgomery who accidentally drowned. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150032 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing SEPTA Police Sergeant Daniel Caban and SEPTA Police Officer Darrel James for demonstrating fast and effective emergency response and professional valiance in the dramatic delivery of a Christmas Miracle on the Market-Frankford El train on Christmas Day in 2014. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150033 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends: Geneva Black, Senator Shirley M. Kitchen, Cody Anderson, Vernon Odom, Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, Ret., Vai Sikahema and Bobby Williams in the areas of government, public safety, social justice, civil rights, labor relations, journalism, community activism and business leadership in Philadelphia; and also recognizing Obra Kernodle IV as an Up and Coming Living Legend, all as part of the commemoration of Black History Month. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150034 0  ResolutionHonoring and acknowledging Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on its research towards a cure for Sickle Cell Anemia. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150035 0  ResolutionHonoring, recognizing and congratulating Siobhan A. Reardon for being named the 2015 Librarian of the Year by the Library Journal. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150036 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Reverend Donald D. Moore for his recent induction as the ninth pastor at Mount Carmel Baptist Church after serving as Associate Minister at Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church in Camden, New Jersey and formerly serving as a pastoral intern and then Preacher-in-Residence under the leadership and tutelage of Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in West Philadelphia. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150037 0  ResolutionCongratulating and honoring the teachers and support staff of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on successfully forming a union and joining the American Federation of Teachers, Pennsylvania. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150039 0  ResolutionRecognizing and Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Philadelphia Fashion Week for its important enrichment to the City's fashion community and the creative/innovative economy. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150040 0  ResolutionRecognizing 2015 as the "Year of the Borinqueneers - United States Army 65th Infantry Regiment" in Philadelphia to honor and celebrate the remarkable military accomplishments of this Puerto Rican Regiment despite facing segregation and prejudice.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150041 0  ResolutionExpressing City Council's support for Mohammad Gulab, the hero who saved U.S. Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell and urging that the United States Department of Homeland Security offer Gulab and his family political asylum in the United States. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140831-A 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising regulations relating to home occupations, making conforming amendments to other provisions of Title 14, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
140831-A 2  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising regulations relating to home occupations, making conforming amendments to other provisions of Title 14, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
140831-A 2  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising regulations relating to home occupations, making conforming amendments to other provisions of Title 14, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
150046 0  COMMUNICATIONJanuary 21, 2015 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 140892, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by reorganizing the provisions of that Chapter into separate provisions for Rental Licenses (and accompanying Certificates of Suitability); Vacant Lot Licenses; Vacant Structure Licenses; and Vacant Waterfront Structure Licenses; and by revising certain requirements for those licenses, including detailing the requirement to designate a Managing Agent for the property; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter MayorREAD   Action details Not available
140892-A 1  BillAmending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by reorganizing the provisions of that Chapter into separate provisions for Rental Licenses (and accompanying Certificates of Suitability); Vacant Lot Licenses; Vacant Structure Licenses; and Vacant Waterfront Structure Licenses; and by revising certain requirements for those licenses, including detailing the requirement to designate a Managing Agent for the property; all under certain terms and conditions.RECONSIDEREDPass17:0 Action details Not available
140892-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by reorganizing the provisions of that Chapter into separate provisions for Rental Licenses (and accompanying Certificates of Suitability); Vacant Lot Licenses; Vacant Structure Licenses; and Vacant Waterfront Structure Licenses; and by revising certain requirements for those licenses, including detailing the requirement to designate a Managing Agent for the property; all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
140892-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by reorganizing the provisions of that Chapter into separate provisions for Rental Licenses (and accompanying Certificates of Suitability); Vacant Lot Licenses; Vacant Structure Licenses; and Vacant Waterfront Structure Licenses; and by revising certain requirements for those licenses, including detailing the requirement to designate a Managing Agent for the property; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available