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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/22/2007 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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070214 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 060892, 060898, 060899, 070048-A, 070074, 070075-A and 070078, which were passed by Council on March 8, 2007, were signed by the Mayor on March 21, 2007.READ   Action details Not available
070215 0  COMMUNICATIONMarch 22, 2007 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA I am returning herewith as disapproved Bill No. 060828, passed by the Council on March 1st 2007. This Bill would remove a requirement from the Public Employees Retirement Code that the Pension Fund achieve the actuarial ftrnding level of 76.7%t before any payments to the Pension Adjustment Fund (PAF) can be made. Instead, positive returns on pension assets of more than 9.75 percent (based on the current earnings assumption) would have to be shared with the PAF immediately, regardless of how poor the condition of the pension plan. All gains between 1 percent and 6 percent would have to be split with the PAF - enriching the benefits of vested and already-retired employees. The City's actuary has estimated Bill No. 060828 could increase the required General Fund contribution by $300 to $600 million, over the next 15 to 17 years when it is projected the Pension Fund will be funded at 76.7%. Over the last fifteen years, we have restored the fiscal stability of our City, created one of thREAD   Action details Not available
070216 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos. 106, 107, 108 & 109 also sometimes identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 106 as 701-707 North Brooklyn street, Parcel No. 107 as 635-637 North Forty-third street, Parcel No. 108 as 641-643 North Forty-third Street and for Parcel No. 109 as 649 North Forty-third street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with the Building Block Development 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
070217 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing 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 certasin terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Commerce.READ   Action details Not available
070218 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill constituting 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 READ   Action details Not available
070219 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with buildings and improvements thereon situate 4000 Main Street in the City of Philadelphia, for further conveyance at fair market value.READ   Action details Not available
070200 0  BillAmending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, "Traffic Code," by requiring that the pedestrian crossing time at certain intersections be adjusted to account for the increased time required by elderly and disabled pedestrians to traverse streets, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070200 0  BillAmending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, "Traffic Code," by requiring that the pedestrian crossing time at certain intersections be adjusted to account for the increased time required by elderly and disabled pedestrians to traverse streets, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070201 0  BillEstablishing a no truck parking regulation on Robbins Avenue, between Algard Street and Cottage Street, both sides. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070201 0  BillEstablishing a no truck parking regulation on Robbins Avenue, between Algard Street and Cottage Street, both sides. Referred   Action details Not available
070202 0  BillAmending Section 12-2708 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Issuance of Temporary Parking Permits," by adding provisions for temporary parking permits valid for one calendar day, all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070202 0  BillAmending Section 12-2708 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Issuance of Temporary Parking Permits," by adding provisions for temporary parking permits valid for one calendar day, all under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070203-A 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a homestead exemption with respect to City real property tax, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070203-A 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a homestead exemption with respect to City real property tax, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070203-A 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a homestead exemption with respect to City real property tax, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070203-A 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a homestead exemption with respect to City real property tax, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070204 0  BillGranting permission to Alfredo Aguilar, owner of the property 426-428 West Girard avenue, d/b/a Las Casuelas Café, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk café on the south footway of Girard avenue adjacent to 426-428 West Girard avenue, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070204 0  BillGranting permission to Alfredo Aguilar, owner of the property 426-428 West Girard avenue, d/b/a Las Casuelas Café, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk café on the south footway of Girard avenue adjacent to 426-428 West Girard avenue, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
070205 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Council Committee on the Environment to conduct hearings on the feasibility and desirability of mandating the use of biofuels in the City's fleet of cars and trucks and in school buses operated by the Philadelphia School District. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070205 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Council Committee on the Environment to conduct hearings on the feasibility and desirability of mandating the use of biofuels in the City's fleet of cars and trucks and in school buses operated by the Philadelphia School District. READ   Action details Not available
070205 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Council Committee on the Environment to conduct hearings on the feasibility and desirability of mandating the use of biofuels in the City's fleet of cars and trucks and in school buses operated by the Philadelphia School District. ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
070206 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings investigating the long-term benefits of replacing cement sidewalks with rubber sidewalks in select areas.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070206 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings investigating the long-term benefits of replacing cement sidewalks with rubber sidewalks in select areas.READ   Action details Not available
070206 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings investigating the long-term benefits of replacing cement sidewalks with rubber sidewalks in select areas.ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
070207 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings to investigate how the City of Philadelphia could establish a green roof initiative including municipal buildings, affordable housing, and by way of grants for homeowners.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070207 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings to investigate how the City of Philadelphia could establish a green roof initiative including municipal buildings, affordable housing, and by way of grants for homeowners.READ   Action details Not available
070207 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings to investigate how the City of Philadelphia could establish a green roof initiative including municipal buildings, affordable housing, and by way of grants for homeowners.ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
070208 0  ResolutionHonoring James J. Binns for his Years of Practice in the Philadelphia Legal Community his Support of the City's Charitable Institutions and the Establishment of the Hero Plaque Program Commemorating Police and Firefighters Killed in the Line of Duty.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070208 0  ResolutionHonoring James J. Binns for his Years of Practice in the Philadelphia Legal Community his Support of the City's Charitable Institutions and the Establishment of the Hero Plaque Program Commemorating Police and Firefighters Killed in the Line of Duty.READ   Action details Not available
070208 0  ResolutionHonoring James J. Binns for his Years of Practice in the Philadelphia Legal Community his Support of the City's Charitable Institutions and the Establishment of the Hero Plaque Program Commemorating Police and Firefighters Killed in the Line of Duty.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
070209 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos. 106, 107, 108 & 109 also sometimes identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 106 as 701-707 North Brooklyn street, Parcel No. 107 as 635-637 North Forty-third street, Parcel No. 108 as 641-643 North Forty-third Street and for Parcel No. 109 as 649 North Forty-third street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with the Building Block Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070209 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos. 106, 107, 108 & 109 also sometimes identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 106 as 701-707 North Brooklyn street, Parcel No. 107 as 635-637 North Forty-third street, Parcel No. 108 as 641-643 North Forty-third Street and for Parcel No. 109 as 649 North Forty-third street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with the Building Block Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.READ   Action details Not available
070209 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos. 106, 107, 108 & 109 also sometimes identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 106 as 701-707 North Brooklyn street, Parcel No. 107 as 635-637 North Forty-third street, Parcel No. 108 as 641-643 North Forty-third Street and for Parcel No. 109 as 649 North Forty-third street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with the Building Block Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
070210 0  ResolutionCalling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact the legislation proposed by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking with its Mortgage Foreclosure Advisory Committee for the protection of the citizens of Philadelphia from predatory home loans that strip away hard-earned home equity, trap borrowers in excessive interest rates and frequently cause families to lose their homes.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070210 0  ResolutionCalling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact the legislation proposed by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking with its Mortgage Foreclosure Advisory Committee for the protection of the citizens of Philadelphia from predatory home loans that strip away hard-earned home equity, trap borrowers in excessive interest rates and frequently cause families to lose their homes.READ   Action details Not available
070210 0  ResolutionCalling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact the legislation proposed by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking with its Mortgage Foreclosure Advisory Committee for the protection of the citizens of Philadelphia from predatory home loans that strip away hard-earned home equity, trap borrowers in excessive interest rates and frequently cause families to lose their homes.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
070211 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on the Disabled and the Handicapped to hold hearings to investigate and determine how many disabled and/or handicapped school age children are transported to and from school under the supervision of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission; and to determine the means, methods and criterion used by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission to ensure the safety of this group of children in transit; and to determine what are the special transportation needs of this group of children and what can be done to address these needs.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070211 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on the Disabled and the Handicapped to hold hearings to investigate and determine how many disabled and/or handicapped school age children are transported to and from school under the supervision of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission; and to determine the means, methods and criterion used by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission to ensure the safety of this group of children in transit; and to determine what are the special transportation needs of this group of children and what can be done to address these needs.READ   Action details Not available
070211 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on the Disabled and the Handicapped to hold hearings to investigate and determine how many disabled and/or handicapped school age children are transported to and from school under the supervision of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission; and to determine the means, methods and criterion used by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission to ensure the safety of this group of children in transit; and to determine what are the special transportation needs of this group of children and what can be done to address these needs.ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
070212 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to determine the safety of our public school children who are transported to and from school in school buses not equipped with seat belt restraints; and to determine whether there are not immediate alternatives available for the protection of our children when riding school buses; and to determine the means, methods and criterion used by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission to ensure the safety of children transported to and from school under their supervision. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070212 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to determine the safety of our public school children who are transported to and from school in school buses not equipped with seat belt restraints; and to determine whether there are not immediate alternatives available for the protection of our children when riding school buses; and to determine the means, methods and criterion used by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission to ensure the safety of children transported to and from school under their supervision. READ   Action details Not available
070212 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to determine the safety of our public school children who are transported to and from school in school buses not equipped with seat belt restraints; and to determine whether there are not immediate alternatives available for the protection of our children when riding school buses; and to determine the means, methods and criterion used by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission to ensure the safety of children transported to and from school under their supervision. ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
070213 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to determine the feasibility of the Department of Parks and Recreation partnering with the Philadelphia School Board for the purpose of developing community run recreation programs in public school facilities to be used after hours; such community run recreation programs would be sponsored and run by the Parks and Recreation Department. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
070213 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to determine the feasibility of the Department of Parks and Recreation partnering with the Philadelphia School Board for the purpose of developing community run recreation programs in public school facilities to be used after hours; such community run recreation programs would be sponsored and run by the Parks and Recreation Department. READ   Action details Not available
070213 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to determine the feasibility of the Department of Parks and Recreation partnering with the Philadelphia School Board for the purpose of developing community run recreation programs in public school facilities to be used after hours; such community run recreation programs would be sponsored and run by the Parks and Recreation Department. ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
060052-A 0  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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
060052-A 0  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 THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070072 0  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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
070072 0  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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070073 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide a credit against the tax for owners of condominiums and cooperatives who do not receive regular City refuse, recycling and bulk item collection services; all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
070073 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide a credit against the tax for owners of condominiums and cooperatives who do not receive regular City refuse, recycling and bulk item collection services; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  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.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   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.FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING   Action details Not available
060828 0  BillAmending Section 22-311 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Cost-of-Living Measures for Retirees, Beneficiaries and Survivors," by amending the provisions governing when deposits are made into the Pension Adjustment Fund; all under certain terms and conditions.RECONSIDERED   Action details Not available
060828 0  BillAmending Section 22-311 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Cost-of-Living Measures for Retirees, Beneficiaries and Survivors," by amending the provisions governing when deposits are made into the Pension Adjustment Fund; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
060828 0  BillAmending Section 22-311 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Cost-of-Living Measures for Retirees, Beneficiaries and Survivors," by amending the provisions governing when deposits are made into the Pension Adjustment Fund; all under certain terms and conditions.VETO OVERRIDDENPass17:0 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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070072 0  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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
070073 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide a credit against the tax for owners of condominiums and cooperatives who do not receive regular City refuse, recycling and bulk item collection services; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   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.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
060902-AA 3  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-200, entitled "Residential Districts," by adopting a new Section 14-217, entitled "Industrial Transformation District," under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
060902-AA 3  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-200, entitled "Residential Districts," by adopting a new Section 14-217, entitled "Industrial Transformation District," under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
060901-A 2  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, 32nd Street, a Railroad Right-of-Way, Oxford Street, and 30th Street.READ   Action details Not available
060901-A 2  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, 32nd Street, a Railroad Right-of-Way, Oxford Street, and 30th Street.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
060957 0  BillApproving the Municipal Statement of Revival of the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia and authorizing the filing of such statement with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of retroactively reviving and extending the term of the District, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
060957 0  BillApproving the Municipal Statement of Revival of the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia and authorizing the filing of such statement with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of retroactively reviving and extending the term of the District, all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070121 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Housing Trust Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.READ   Action details Not available
070121 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Housing Trust Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070122 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.READ   Action details Not available
070122 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.READ   Action details Not available
070122 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070122 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070123 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.READ   Action details Not available
070123 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.READ   Action details Not available
070123 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070123 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070077 0  BillAuthorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park to enter into a lease agreement between the City of Philadelphia as landlord and the Center City District as tenant for a certain parcel of land bounded by 16th Street, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Cherry Street, commonly referred to as Three Parkway Plaza, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070077 0  BillAuthorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park to enter into a lease agreement between the City of Philadelphia as landlord and the Center City District as tenant for a certain parcel of land bounded by 16th Street, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Cherry Street, commonly referred to as Three Parkway Plaza, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
070077 0  BillAuthorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park to enter into a lease agreement between the City of Philadelphia as landlord and the Center City District as tenant for a certain parcel of land bounded by 16th Street, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Cherry Street, commonly referred to as Three Parkway Plaza, under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
070077 0  BillAuthorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park to enter into a lease agreement between the City of Philadelphia as landlord and the Center City District as tenant for a certain parcel of land bounded by 16th Street, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Cherry Street, commonly referred to as Three Parkway Plaza, under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available