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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/29/2007 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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070330 0  ResolutionRemembering, Memorializing, Honoring, and Mourning the 32 people slain at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, and authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to investigate how safe the College Campuses in The City of Philadelphia are; and, in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.    Action details Not available
070330 0  ResolutionRemembering, Memorializing, Honoring, and Mourning the 32 people slain at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, and authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to investigate how safe the College Campuses in The City of Philadelphia are; and, in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.    Action details Not available
070246 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 070016-A and 070051, which was passed by Council on March 15, 2007, was signed by the Mayor on March 28, 2007.READ   Action details Not available
070247 0  COMMUNICATION March 29, 2007 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith Bill No. 070112 which would put before the voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter to prohibit City Council from taking any action that would permit licensed gaming within 1500 feet of a residentially zoned district, an Institutional Development District or certain residentially-related and other specified uses and prohibit the Department of Licenses and Inspection from issuing any license or permit authorizing licensed gaming within such areas. If enacted, the Charter Change Referendum would effectively prohibit licensed gaming on the two sites selected by the Gaming Control Board (GCB) or at any location in Philadelphia where gaming is economically viable. The City undertook an unprecedented public process. Supporters of the proposed Charter amendment argue the residents of Philadelphia deserve to be heard on the issue of gaming. They have been. Gaming appropriately is authorized at the state level. Nowhere in the country do citiesREAD   Action details Not available
070248 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 603, 604, 605, 606 & 607 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 603 as 1503-1541 North Eighth street including 728-732 West Oxford street & 1502-1506, 1510 & 1518 North Perth street, for Parcel No. 604 as 1500-1550 North Franklin street including 723-727 Jefferson street, 726 West Oxford street & 1505-1507 Perth street, for Parcel No. 605 as 605 West Norris street, for Parcel No. 606 as 625 West Norris street and for Parcel No. 607 as 631 West Norris street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Pradera 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
070249 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution authorizing the Secretary of Housing, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application and, if the application is accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, for funding community revitalization efforts in neighborhoods abutting the Delaware River.READ   Action details Not available
070250 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing Liberty Property Trust Philadelphia Limited Partnership IV, Eight Penn Center, Suite 1100, 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103, owner of the Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103, for the placement of raised planters on John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the installation of stainless steel security bollards on Arch Street and N. 17th Street adjacent to the Comcast Center, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070251 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing Rimas Properties, 11-15 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of the property at 1352 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, to construct, own and maintain a raised plaza encroachment on the south public sidewalk of South Street to provide ingress and egress to retail tenant spaces and to comply with the property accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070252 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing Northern Star Developments LLC, 5 Eiker Road, Cranberry, NJ, 08512, owner of the property at 1617 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, to construct, own and maintain multi-level bays and balconies as part of the Oxford Mews residential development project, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070253 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing East Falls Development Corporation, 3654 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of the property at 3800 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, for the installation of a gateway entrance sign for the East Falls community, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070254 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing Kevin Alsbrook, 400 Gypsy Lane, Apartment 735, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of Bazini's Café and the property at 1800 Lindley Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, his successors and assigns, to legalize an existing deck encroachment, which partially encroaches onto the public sidewalks of Lindley and Ogontz Avenues, for use as accessory outdoor seating for Bazini's Café.READ   Action details Not available
070255 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 187 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally opened portion of Belgrade Street from Butler Street to Wheatsheaf Lane, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070256 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 63 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Carlton Street from Twentieth Street eastwardly approximately 98'4" to a dead-end, by striking and abandoning certain rights-of-way for public utility purposes lying in the beds of former Carlton Street and former Uber Street, by striking and abandoning a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes and public utility purposes lying in the bed of former Wood Street, by relocating a certain portion of the curbline on Vine Street 8' in a southerly direction and by relocating a certain portion of the curbline on 20th Street 7' in a westerly direction, all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.READ   Action details Not available
070257 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 305 by Placing on the City Plan Edgemont Street from Juniata Street to Berkshire Street, at the distance of approximately 235' northwest of Salmon Street, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of Edgemont Street, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.READ   Action details Not available
070258 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 306 by striking from the City Plan Buckius Street from Miller Street to Belgrade Street, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.READ   Action details Not available
070220 0  BillAuthorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced (By Request) and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
070220 0  BillAuthorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced (By Request) and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
070220 0  BillAuthorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions. Referred   Action details Not available
070220 0  BillAuthorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions. Referred   Action details Not available
070221 0  BillConstituting the Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Use and Lease Agreements, if any, with the Scheduled Airlines to provide for the use of the alternate definition of "Project Revenues" under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Use and Lease Agreements, if any, with the Scheduled Airlines to provide for the alternate definition of "Operating Expenses" under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; amending the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to make changes therein to conform to the new Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreements, if any; electing under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to provide for the use of the alternate definition of "Project Revenues"; electing under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to provide for the use of the alternate definition of "Operating Expenses"; authorizing the Bond Committee to pledge as Project Revenues under the AIntroduced (By Request) and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
070221 0  BillConstituting the Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Use and Lease Agreements, if any, with the Scheduled Airlines to provide for the use of the alternate definition of "Project Revenues" under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Use and Lease Agreements, if any, with the Scheduled Airlines to provide for the alternate definition of "Operating Expenses" under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; amending the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to make changes therein to conform to the new Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreements, if any; electing under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to provide for the use of the alternate definition of "Project Revenues"; electing under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to provide for the use of the alternate definition of "Operating Expenses"; authorizing the Bond Committee to pledge as Project Revenues under the AReferred   Action details Not available
070222 0  BillAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Chapter providing for notice requirements whenever any deed, mortgage, lien or other legal instrument connected with real property is presented for recording, all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070222 0  BillAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Chapter providing for notice requirements whenever any deed, mortgage, lien or other legal instrument connected with real property is presented for recording, all under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070223 0  BillAuthorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 306 by striking from the City Plan Buckius Street from Miller Street to Belgrade Street, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070223 0  BillAuthorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 306 by striking from the City Plan Buckius Street from Miller Street to Belgrade Street, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070224 0  BillAuthorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 305 by placing on the City Plan Edgemont Street from Juniata Street to Berkshire Street, at the distance of approximately 235' northwest of Salmon Street, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of Edgemont Street.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070224 0  BillAuthorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 305 by placing on the City Plan Edgemont Street from Juniata Street to Berkshire Street, at the distance of approximately 235' northwest of Salmon Street, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of Edgemont Street.Referred   Action details Not available
070225 0  BillAuthorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 187 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally opened portion of Belgrade Street from Butler Street to Wheatsheaf Lane, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070225 0  BillAuthorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 187 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally opened portion of Belgrade Street from Butler Street to Wheatsheaf Lane, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070226 0  BillAuthorizing Kevin Alsbrook, 400 Gypsy Lane, Apartment 735, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of Bazini's Café and the property at 1800 Lindley Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, his successors and assigns, to legalize an existing deck encroachment, which partially encroaches onto the public sidewalks of Lindley and Ogontz Avenues, for use as accessory outdoor seating for Bazini's Café.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070226 0  BillAuthorizing Kevin Alsbrook, 400 Gypsy Lane, Apartment 735, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of Bazini's Café and the property at 1800 Lindley Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, his successors and assigns, to legalize an existing deck encroachment, which partially encroaches onto the public sidewalks of Lindley and Ogontz Avenues, for use as accessory outdoor seating for Bazini's Café.Referred   Action details Not available
070227 0  BillAmending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by prohibiting vendors from within 15 feet of any emergency egress, all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070227 0  BillAmending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by prohibiting vendors from within 15 feet of any emergency egress, all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070227 0  BillAmending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by prohibiting vendors from within 15 feet of any emergency egress, all under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070227 0  BillAmending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by prohibiting vendors from within 15 feet of any emergency egress, all under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070228 0  BillAuthorizing Rimas Properties, 11-15 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of the property at 1352 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, to construct, own and maintain a raised plaza encroachment on the south public sidewalk of South Street to provide ingress and egress to retail tenant spaces and to comply with the property accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070228 0  BillAuthorizing Rimas Properties, 11-15 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of the property at 1352 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, to construct, own and maintain a raised plaza encroachment on the south public sidewalk of South Street to provide ingress and egress to retail tenant spaces and to comply with the property accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070229 0  BillAmending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section providing for the certification of tour guides; establishing requirements for such certification; and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070229 0  BillAmending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section providing for the certification of tour guides; establishing requirements for such certification; and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred   Action details Not available
070230 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Citibank, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070230 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Citibank, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070231 0  BillAuthorizing East Falls Development Corporation, 3654 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of the property at 3800 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, for the installation of a gateway entrance sign for the East Falls community, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070231 0  BillAuthorizing East Falls Development Corporation, 3654 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of the property at 3800 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, for the installation of a gateway entrance sign for the East Falls community, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070232 0  BillAmending Title 21 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled, "MISCELLANEOUS," by amending certain provisions all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070233 0  BillAmending Chapter 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled, "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending certain provisions all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070234 0  BillAmending Chapter 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending certain provisions all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070235 0  BillAuthorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 63 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Carlton Street from Twentieth Street eastwardly approximately 98'4" to a dead-end, by striking and abandoning certain rights-of-way for public utility purposes lying in the beds of former Carlton Street and former Uber Street, by striking and abandoning a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes and public utility purposes lying in the bed of former Wood Street, by relocating a certain portion of the curbline on Vine Street 8' in a southerly direction and by relocating a certain portion of the curbline on 20th Street 7' in a westerly direction, all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070235 0  BillAuthorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 63 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Carlton Street from Twentieth Street eastwardly approximately 98'4" to a dead-end, by striking and abandoning certain rights-of-way for public utility purposes lying in the beds of former Carlton Street and former Uber Street, by striking and abandoning a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes and public utility purposes lying in the bed of former Wood Street, by relocating a certain portion of the curbline on Vine Street 8' in a southerly direction and by relocating a certain portion of the curbline on 20th Street 7' in a westerly direction, all under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070236 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by West Jefferson Street, N. Mascher Street, W. Oxford Street and N. Howard Street.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070236 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by West Jefferson Street, N. Mascher Street, W. Oxford Street and N. Howard Street.Referred   Action details Not available
070237 0  BillAuthorizing Liberty Property Trust Philadelphia Limited Partnership IV, Eight Penn Center, Suite 1100, 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103, owner of the Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103, for the placement of raised planters on John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the installation of stainless steel security bollards on Arch Street and N. 17th Street adjacent to the Comcast Center, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070237 0  BillAuthorizing Liberty Property Trust Philadelphia Limited Partnership IV, Eight Penn Center, Suite 1100, 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103, owner of the Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103, for the placement of raised planters on John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the installation of stainless steel security bollards on Arch Street and N. 17th Street adjacent to the Comcast Center, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070238 0  ResolutionRecognizing Northern Ireland's Catholic and Protestant political parties on the occasion of reaching a historic deal to form a power-sharing government beginning May 8, 2007.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070238 0  ResolutionRecognizing Northern Ireland's Catholic and Protestant political parties on the occasion of reaching a historic deal to form a power-sharing government beginning May 8, 2007.READ   Action details Not available
070238 0  ResolutionRecognizing Northern Ireland's Catholic and Protestant political parties on the occasion of reaching a historic deal to form a power-sharing government beginning May 8, 2007.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
070240 0  ResolutionHonoring the Christian Brothers for their dedicated service and commitment to the people of Philadelphia and throughout the world.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070240 0  ResolutionHonoring the Christian Brothers for their dedicated service and commitment to the people of Philadelphia and throughout the world.READ   Action details Not available
070240 0  ResolutionHonoring the Christian Brothers for their dedicated service and commitment to the people of Philadelphia and throughout the world.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
070241 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Secretary of Housing, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application and, if the application is accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, for funding community revitalization efforts in neighborhoods abutting the Delaware River.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070241 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Secretary of Housing, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application and, if the application is accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, for funding community revitalization efforts in neighborhoods abutting the Delaware River.READ   Action details Not available
070241 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Secretary of Housing, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application and, if the application is accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, for funding community revitalization efforts in neighborhoods abutting the Delaware River.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
070242 0  ResolutionRecognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking George Edward "Butch" Ballard for his outstanding contribution to jazz music both in Philadelphia and nationally.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070242 0  ResolutionRecognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking George Edward "Butch" Ballard for his outstanding contribution to jazz music both in Philadelphia and nationally.READ   Action details Not available
070242 0  ResolutionRecognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking George Edward "Butch" Ballard for his outstanding contribution to jazz music both in Philadelphia and nationally.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
070243 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing the Honorable Alan K. Silberstein on the occasion of his retirement.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070243 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing the Honorable Alan K. Silberstein on the occasion of his retirement.READ   Action details Not available
070243 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing the Honorable Alan K. Silberstein on the occasion of his retirement.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
070244 0  ResolutionUrging the members of the General Assembly to enact Senate Bill Nos. 167 and 171 in support of State Senator Anthony Williams and Senator Rafael Musto for their leadership role on kinship care.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070244 0  ResolutionUrging the members of the General Assembly to enact Senate Bill Nos. 167 and 171 in support of State Senator Anthony Williams and Senator Rafael Musto for their leadership role on kinship care.READ   Action details Not available
070244 0  ResolutionUrging the members of the General Assembly to enact Senate Bill Nos. 167 and 171 in support of State Senator Anthony Williams and Senator Rafael Musto for their leadership role on kinship care.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
070245 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 603, 604, 605, 606 & 607 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 603 as 1503-1541 North Eighth street including 728-732 West Oxford street & 1502-1506, 1510 & 1518 North Perth street, for Parcel No. 604 as 1500-1550 North Franklin street including 723-727 Jefferson street, 726 West Oxford street & 1505-1507 Perth street, for Parcel No. 605 as 605 West Norris street, for Parcel No. 606 as 625 West Norris street and for Parcel No. 607 as 631 West Norris street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Pradera Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070245 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 603, 604, 605, 606 & 607 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 603 as 1503-1541 North Eighth street including 728-732 West Oxford street & 1502-1506, 1510 & 1518 North Perth street, for Parcel No. 604 as 1500-1550 North Franklin street including 723-727 Jefferson street, 726 West Oxford street & 1505-1507 Perth street, for Parcel No. 605 as 605 West Norris street, for Parcel No. 606 as 625 West Norris street and for Parcel No. 607 as 631 West Norris street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Pradera Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. READ   Action details Not available
070245 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 603, 604, 605, 606 & 607 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 603 as 1503-1541 North Eighth street including 728-732 West Oxford street & 1502-1506, 1510 & 1518 North Perth street, for Parcel No. 604 as 1500-1550 North Franklin street including 723-727 Jefferson street, 726 West Oxford street & 1505-1507 Perth street, for Parcel No. 605 as 605 West Norris street, for Parcel No. 606 as 625 West Norris street and for Parcel No. 607 as 631 West Norris street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Pradera Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
070009 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Reed Street, Tasker Street (Extended), Christopher Columbus Boulevard, and the Delaware River.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
070009 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Reed Street, Tasker Street (Extended), Christopher Columbus Boulevard, and the Delaware River.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
070009 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Reed Street, Tasker Street (Extended), Christopher Columbus Boulevard, and the Delaware River.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070009 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Reed Street, Tasker Street (Extended), Christopher Columbus Boulevard, and the Delaware River.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070013 1  BillAmending Section 14-1605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulated Uses," by prohibiting regulated uses within 1000 feet of any Commercial Entertainment District and adding "Payday Lenders" as a regulated use, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
070013 0  BillAmending Section 14-1605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulated Uses," by prohibiting regulated uses within 1000 feet of any Commercial Entertainment District and adding "Payday Lenders" as a regulated use, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070149-A 0  BillAmending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code", by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring that any advertisement or correspondence pertaining to the rental of residential property shall include the housing inspection license number for such property, providing for penalties, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070149-A 0  BillAmending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code", by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring that any advertisement or correspondence pertaining to the rental of residential property shall include the housing inspection license number for such property, providing for penalties, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070149-A 0  BillAmending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code", by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring that any advertisement or correspondence pertaining to the rental of residential property shall include the housing inspection license number for such property, providing for penalties, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070149-A 0  BillAmending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code", by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring that any advertisement or correspondence pertaining to the rental of residential property shall include the housing inspection license number for such property, providing for penalties, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070112 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the location of licensed gaming facilities within the City, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.RECONSIDERED   Action details Not available
070112 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the location of licensed gaming facilities within the City, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.RECONSIDERED   Action details Not available
070112 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the location of licensed gaming facilities within the City, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.READ   Action details Not available
070112 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the location of licensed gaming facilities within the City, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.READ   Action details Not available
070112 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the location of licensed gaming facilities within the City, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.VETO OVERRIDDENPass17:0 Action details Not available
070112 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the location of licensed gaming facilities within the City, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.VETO OVERRIDDENPass17:0 Action details Not available
070009 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Reed Street, Tasker Street (Extended), Christopher Columbus Boulevard, and the Delaware River.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070009 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Reed Street, Tasker Street (Extended), Christopher Columbus Boulevard, and the Delaware River.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070013 0  BillAmending Section 14-1605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulated Uses," by prohibiting regulated uses within 1000 feet of any Commercial Entertainment District and adding "Payday Lenders" as a regulated use, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
060964 1  BillAuthorizing 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 Ridge Avenue to Thirteenth Street and by reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage and water main purpose, by striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Park Avenue and abandoning a certain right-of-way for drainage and water main purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
060964 1  BillAuthorizing 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 Ridge Avenue to Thirteenth Street and by reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage and water main purpose, by striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Park Avenue and abandoning a certain right-of-way for drainage and water main purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
060965 0  BillTo amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University by allowing for the construction of a new building on Block B, of the Institutional Development District at the Northeast corner of 15th and Norris Streets for use as the Edward H. Rosen Center for Jewish Life.READ   Action details Not available
060965 0  BillTo amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University by allowing for the construction of a new building on Block B, of the Institutional Development District at the Northeast corner of 15th and Norris Streets for use as the Edward H. Rosen Center for Jewish Life.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
060052-A 1  BillAmending Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Depositories," by revoking the depository status of Wachovia Bank, and revising the list of City depositories, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
060052-A 2  BillAmending Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Depositories," by revoking the depository status of Wachovia Bank, and revising the list of City depositories, under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
060052-A 2  BillAmending Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Depositories," by revoking the depository status of Wachovia Bank, and revising the list of City depositories, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
060389 0  BillAuthorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to assist in the development of Maria de los Santos Health Center; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
060389 0  BillAuthorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to assist in the development of Maria de los Santos Health Center; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070072 1  BillAmending Chapter 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by providing a "Green Roofs Tax Credit" for costs incurred to erect a "green roof" that supports living vegetation, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070072 1  BillAmending Chapter 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by providing a "Green Roofs Tax Credit" for costs incurred to erect a "green roof" that supports living vegetation, under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070089 0  BillAuthorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to assist in the conversion of the former Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia to the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070089 0  BillAuthorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to assist in the conversion of the former Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia to the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070090 0  BillAuthorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) to assist in the development of the WHYY Learning Lab, and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070090 0  BillAuthorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) to assist in the development of the WHYY Learning Lab, and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070090 0  BillAuthorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) to assist in the development of the WHYY Learning Lab, and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070090 0  BillAuthorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) to assist in the development of the WHYY Learning Lab, and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070091 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Sovereign Bank, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070091 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Sovereign Bank, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070091 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Sovereign Bank, under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070091 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Sovereign Bank, under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070150 0  BillAmending Bill No. 060378, entitled "An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2007 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 2008 through 2012," by approving a revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2007.READ   Action details Not available
070150 0  BillAmending Bill No. 060378, entitled "An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2007 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 2008 through 2012," by approving a revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2007.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070169 0  BillAuthorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Two Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,100,000) to assist in the development of the Jewish Employment and Vocational Services (JEVS), the Jewish Community Center of Philadelphia, and the Pilgrim Gardens Retirement Community; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070169 0  BillAuthorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Two Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,100,000) to assist in the development of the Jewish Employment and Vocational Services (JEVS), the Jewish Community Center of Philadelphia, and the Pilgrim Gardens Retirement Community; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070129 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase.READ   Action details Not available
070129 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase.ADOPTEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070117 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase; 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.READ   Action details Not available
070117 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase; 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.READ   Action details Not available
070117 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase; 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.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070117 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase; 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.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available