Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/28/2008 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (116) 116 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Name Type Title Action Result Tally Action Details Video 080234 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 080009 and 080010, which were passed by Council on February 14, 2008, were signed by the Mayor on February 27, 2008. READ     Action details Not available 080235 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution reappointing Fran Smith to the Board of Director for the Old City Special Services District. READ     Action details Not available 080236 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution reappointing William Moore to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. READ     Action details Not available 080237 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution reappointing Ellen Yin to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. READ     Action details Not available 080238 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution appointing Luca Sena to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. READ     Action details Not available 080239 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution appointing Stanley Taraila to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. READ     Action details Not available 080240 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the issuance of one or more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds, and agreements to manage interest costs and certain other actions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Finance. READ     Action details Not available 080241 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 815 East Washington Lane, for further conveyance. READ     Action details Not available 080242 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 4301 Tacony Street, for further conveyance. READ     Action details Not available 080243 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, some or all of the City's interest in certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, located in an area bounded by North Front Street, Wildey Street, Leopard Street and Richmond Street; certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1101-19 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front street; and certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1043-47 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front Street, for further conveyance. READ     Action details Not available 080202 0     Bill Authorizing the issuance of one or more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds, and agreements to manage interest costs and certain other actions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080202 0     Bill Authorizing the issuance of one or more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds, and agreements to manage interest costs and certain other actions. Referred     Action details Not available 080203 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-101, entitled "Purpose and Scope", amending Section 14-102, entitled "Definitions," and creating a new Chapter 14-2200, entitled "Sustainable Zoning," to require certain sustainable building and construction practices for public parking lots and public garages, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080203 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-101, entitled "Purpose and Scope", amending Section 14-102, entitled "Definitions," and creating a new Chapter 14-2200, entitled "Sustainable Zoning," to require certain sustainable building and construction practices for public parking lots and public garages, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 080204 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 58th Street at Walnut Street, and by reducing to sixty days the phase-in period during which only warnings are issued, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080204 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 58th Street at Walnut Street, and by reducing to sixty days the phase-in period during which only warnings are issued, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 080205 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire the beds of the portions of Delaware Avenue and Buckius Street that are to be opened pursuant to Bill No. 080131, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080205 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire the beds of the portions of Delaware Avenue and Buckius Street that are to be opened pursuant to Bill No. 080131, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 080206 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 815 East Washington Lane, for further conveyance. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080206 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 815 East Washington Lane, for further conveyance. Referred     Action details Not available 080207 0     Bill Granting permission to ABEER, LP, owner of the property Oak Lane Diner, 6528 N. Broad Street, to legalize an existing vestibule entrance and for the operation and maintenance of a sidewalk cafe covered by a canvas tent on 66th Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080207 0     Bill Granting permission to ABEER, LP, owner of the property Oak Lane Diner, 6528 N. Broad Street, to legalize an existing vestibule entrance and for the operation and maintenance of a sidewalk cafe covered by a canvas tent on 66th Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 080208 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 4301 Tacony Street, for further conveyance. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080208 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 4301 Tacony Street, for further conveyance. Referred     Action details Not available 080209 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, some or all of the City's interest in certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, located in an area bounded by North Front Street, Wildey Street, Leopard Street and Richmond Street; certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1101-19 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front street; and certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1043-47 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front Street, for further conveyance. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080209 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, some or all of the City's interest in certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, located in an area bounded by North Front Street, Wildey Street, Leopard Street and Richmond Street; certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1101-19 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front street; and certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1043-47 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front Street, for further conveyance. Referred     Action details Not available 080210 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing And Immobilizing Of Parked Or Abandoned Vehicles," by changing the weight classification for certain boot, removal, and impoundment fees, and the addition of certain boot, removal, and impoundment fees, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080210 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing And Immobilizing Of Parked Or Abandoned Vehicles," by changing the weight classification for certain boot, removal, and impoundment fees, and the addition of certain boot, removal, and impoundment fees, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 080211 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 9th Street at Roosevelt Boulevard and at the intersection of Hunting Park Avenue at Broad Street, and by reducing to sixty days the phase-in period during which only warnings are issued, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080211 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 9th Street at Roosevelt Boulevard and at the intersection of Hunting Park Avenue at Broad Street, and by reducing to sixty days the phase-in period during which only warnings are issued, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 080212 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by amending Section 19-2604, entitled "Tax Rates, Credits, and Alternative Tax Computation," by providing an affordable housing tax credit for losses incurred in providing affordable housing, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080212 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by amending Section 19-2604, entitled "Tax Rates, Credits, and Alternative Tax Computation," by providing an affordable housing tax credit for losses incurred in providing affordable housing, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 080213 0     Resolution Proclaiming the month of March, 2008 as American Red Cross Month. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080213 0     Resolution Proclaiming the month of March, 2008 as American Red Cross Month. READ     Action details Not available 080213 0     Resolution Proclaiming the month of March, 2008 as American Red Cross Month. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080214 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Alert that the Philadelphia School District received recalled-beef through the National School Lunch program including inquiry into efforts by the School District to insure food safety and nutrition. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080214 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Alert that the Philadelphia School District received recalled-beef through the National School Lunch program including inquiry into efforts by the School District to insure food safety and nutrition. READ     Action details Not available 080214 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Alert that the Philadelphia School District received recalled-beef through the National School Lunch program including inquiry into efforts by the School District to insure food safety and nutrition. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 080215 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080215 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 080215 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080216 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080216 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 080216 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080217 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080217 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 080217 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080218 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080218 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 080218 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080219 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the current laws, programs and procedures regarding service of Protection From Abuse orders in Philadelphia County and to explore alternative laws, practices, programs and procedures to ensure that an abuse victim will not suffer further mental and physical trauma by having to confront his or her abuser with service of the Protection From Abuse order. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080219 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the current laws, programs and procedures regarding service of Protection From Abuse orders in Philadelphia County and to explore alternative laws, practices, programs and procedures to ensure that an abuse victim will not suffer further mental and physical trauma by having to confront his or her abuser with service of the Protection From Abuse order. READ     Action details Not available 080219 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the current laws, programs and procedures regarding service of Protection From Abuse orders in Philadelphia County and to explore alternative laws, practices, programs and procedures to ensure that an abuse victim will not suffer further mental and physical trauma by having to confront his or her abuser with service of the Protection From Abuse order. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 080220 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing the great works and commitment of ArchBishop Desmond Tutu, a Champion of oppressed people Worldwide, a Forefather of the Liberation of South Africa and the banishing of Apartheid and the recipient of the Noble Peace Prize, the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism and the Magubela Prize. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080220 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing the great works and commitment of ArchBishop Desmond Tutu, a Champion of oppressed people Worldwide, a Forefather of the Liberation of South Africa and the banishing of Apartheid and the recipient of the Noble Peace Prize, the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism and the Magubela Prize. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080220 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing the great works and commitment of ArchBishop Desmond Tutu, a Champion of oppressed people Worldwide, a Forefather of the Liberation of South Africa and the banishing of Apartheid and the recipient of the Noble Peace Prize, the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism and the Magubela Prize. READ     Action details Not available 080220 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing the great works and commitment of ArchBishop Desmond Tutu, a Champion of oppressed people Worldwide, a Forefather of the Liberation of South Africa and the banishing of Apartheid and the recipient of the Noble Peace Prize, the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism and the Magubela Prize. READ     Action details Not available 080220 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing the great works and commitment of ArchBishop Desmond Tutu, a Champion of oppressed people Worldwide, a Forefather of the Liberation of South Africa and the banishing of Apartheid and the recipient of the Noble Peace Prize, the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism and the Magubela Prize. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080220 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing the great works and commitment of ArchBishop Desmond Tutu, a Champion of oppressed people Worldwide, a Forefather of the Liberation of South Africa and the banishing of Apartheid and the recipient of the Noble Peace Prize, the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism and the Magubela Prize. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080221 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Raymond O'Donnell Jr.'s achievement on receiving the Eagle Scout of Honor. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080221 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Raymond O'Donnell Jr.'s achievement on receiving the Eagle Scout of Honor. READ     Action details Not available 080221 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Raymond O'Donnell Jr.'s achievement on receiving the Eagle Scout of Honor. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080222 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080222 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 080222 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080223 0     Resolution Calling on the Department of Recreation to find an alternative method to closing the Robin Hood Dell East for the 2008 Summer Concert Series. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080223 0     Resolution Calling on the Department of Recreation to find an alternative method to closing the Robin Hood Dell East for the 2008 Summer Concert Series. READ     Action details Not available 080223 0     Resolution Calling on the Department of Recreation to find an alternative method to closing the Robin Hood Dell East for the 2008 Summer Concert Series. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080224 0     Resolution Honoring and Commending Mary J. Blige for her involvement with Radio One's (WPHI 100.3 The Beat and 107.9 WRNB) 1st Annual Music & Entertainment Conference, Sunday March 16, 2008, for her leadership in the community and contributions to the music industry, and as a 2008 Honorary Women Making a Difference Awardee. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080224 0     Resolution Honoring and Commending Mary J. Blige for her involvement with Radio One's (WPHI 100.3 The Beat and 107.9 WRNB) 1st Annual Music & Entertainment Conference, Sunday March 16, 2008, for her leadership in the community and contributions to the music industry, and as a 2008 Honorary Women Making a Difference Awardee. READ     Action details Not available 080224 0     Resolution Honoring and Commending Mary J. Blige for her involvement with Radio One's (WPHI 100.3 The Beat and 107.9 WRNB) 1st Annual Music & Entertainment Conference, Sunday March 16, 2008, for her leadership in the community and contributions to the music industry, and as a 2008 Honorary Women Making a Difference Awardee. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080225 0     Resolution Recognizing April 22, 2008 as Earth Day in Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080225 0     Resolution Recognizing April 22, 2008 as Earth Day in Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 080225 0     Resolution Recognizing April 22, 2008 as Earth Day in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080226 0     Resolution Reappointing Fran Smith to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080226 0     Resolution Reappointing Fran Smith to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Referred     Action details Not available 080227 0     Resolution Reappointing William Moore to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080227 0     Resolution Reappointing William Moore to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Referred     Action details Not available 080228 0     Resolution Reappointing Ellen Yin to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080228 0     Resolution Reappointing Ellen Yin to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Referred     Action details Not available 080229 0     Resolution Appointing Luca Sena to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080229 0     Resolution Appointing Luca Sena to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Referred     Action details Not available 080230 0     Resolution Appointing Stanley Taraila to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080230 0     Resolution Appointing Stanley Taraila to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Referred     Action details Not available 080231 0     Resolution The Council of the City of Philadelphia is pleased and proud, on the occasion of his retirement, to join with the family, many friends and colleagues of Vincent J. Jannetti. We honor him on his exemplary service as Acting Secretary of Financial Oversight and Director of Finance and recognize his thirty-six years of stellar service to the citizens of the City of Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080231 0     Resolution The Council of the City of Philadelphia is pleased and proud, on the occasion of his retirement, to join with the family, many friends and colleagues of Vincent J. Jannetti. We honor him on his exemplary service as Acting Secretary of Financial Oversight and Director of Finance and recognize his thirty-six years of stellar service to the citizens of the City of Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 080231 0     Resolution The Council of the City of Philadelphia is pleased and proud, on the occasion of his retirement, to join with the family, many friends and colleagues of Vincent J. Jannetti. We honor him on his exemplary service as Acting Secretary of Financial Oversight and Director of Finance and recognize his thirty-six years of stellar service to the citizens of the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080232 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifteen, Sixteenth and Thirty-second Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080232 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifteen, Sixteenth and Thirty-second Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. READ     Action details Not available 080232 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifteen, Sixteenth and Thirty-second Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080233 0     Resolution Honoring Roman Catholic High School's Varsity Football Team. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 080233 0     Resolution Honoring Roman Catholic High School's Varsity Football Team. READ     Action details Not available 080233 0     Resolution Honoring Roman Catholic High School's Varsity Football Team. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 080005 1     Bill Amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer," by adding a new Chapter regarding termination of water and sewer service and prohibiting the termination of such service on certain days, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 080005 0     Bill Amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer," by adding a new Chapter regarding termination of water and sewer service and prohibiting the termination of such service on certain days, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 080076 0     Bill Amending Bill No. 070368 entitled "An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2008 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 2009 through 2013" by approving a revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2008. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 080076 0     Bill Amending Bill No. 070368 entitled "An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2008 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 2009 through 2013" by approving a revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2008. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 080006 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter separating and further defining the responsibilities of the City Representative and the Commerce Department; 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 COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 080006 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter separating and further defining the responsibilities of the City Representative and the Commerce Department; 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 080008 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow the Administrative Board to increase the number of deputies exempt from civil service in City departments; 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 COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 080008 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow the Administrative Board to increase the number of deputies exempt from civil service in City departments; 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 COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 080008 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow the Administrative Board to increase the number of deputies exempt from civil service in City departments; 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 080008 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow the Administrative Board to increase the number of deputies exempt from civil service in City departments; 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 080040 1     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow the Administrative Board to increase the number of deputies exempt from civil service in City departments, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING     Action details Not available 080041 0 4   Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to separate and further define the responsibilities of the City Representative and the Commerce Department; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING     Action details Not available 080041 0 4   Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to separate and further define the responsibilities of the City Representative and the Commerce Department; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING     Action details Not available 080024-A 1     Bill Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section providing for the certification of tour guides in certain areas of the city, establishing requirements for such certification, and providing for penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 080024-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section providing for the certification of tour guides in certain areas of the city, establishing requirements for such certification, and providing for penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 080005 1     Bill Amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer," by adding a new Chapter regarding termination of water and sewer service and prohibiting the termination of such service on certain days, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 080076 0     Bill Amending Bill No. 070368 entitled "An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2008 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 2009 through 2013" by approving a revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2008. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 080006 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter separating and further defining the responsibilities of the City Representative and the Commerce Department; 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 080008 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow the Administrative Board to increase the number of deputies exempt from civil service in City departments; 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 080008 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow the Administrative Board to increase the number of deputies exempt from civil service in City departments; 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 080024-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section providing for the certification of tour guides in certain areas of the city, establishing requirements for such certification, and providing for penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 080078 1     Bill Authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission, the Executive Director of Fairmount Park, and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Concession Agreement with Billy Casper Golf, LLC, under which Billy Casper Golf, LLC, would improve, operate, manage and maintain four 18-hole golf courses and one sports center under the jurisdiction of the Fairmount Park Commission, including Olde Course and Karakung Course at Cobb's Creek Golf Club, Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Course, John D. Byrne Golf Course, and the City Line Sports Center; all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 080078 1     Bill Authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission, the Executive Director of Fairmount Park, and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Concession Agreement with Billy Casper Golf, LLC, under which Billy Casper Golf, LLC, would improve, operate, manage and maintain four 18-hole golf courses and one sports center under the jurisdiction of the Fairmount Park Commission, including Olde Course and Karakung Course at Cobb's Creek Golf Club, Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Course, John D. Byrne Golf Course, and the City Line Sports Center; all under certain terms and conditions. PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available