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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/19/2009 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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090231 0  COMMUNICATIONMarch 19, 2009 To the President of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Section 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 080954 Sincerely Michael A. Nutter MayorREAD   Action details Not available
090232 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2010 through 2014, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2009, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.READ   Action details Not available
090233 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2010.READ   Action details Not available
090234 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill to adopt a Fiscal 2010 Capital Budget.READ   Action details Not available
090235 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2010-2015 inclusive.READ   Action details Not available
090236 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 within the General 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
090237 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions. READ   Action details Not available
090238 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Commission of the Department of Revenue.READ   Action details Not available
090239 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue.READ   Action details Not available
090240 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill amending Section 19-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales and Use Tax and Hotel Occupancy Tax," by revising the rate of tax, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue. READ   Action details Not available
090241 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill amending Section 10-1001 of Title 10 ("Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity") of The Philadelphia Code relating to the fees charged by the Commissioner of Records by modifying the amount of such fees, under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
090242 0  COMMUNICATIONAmending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require certain businesses and property owners either to pay a fee for City waste hauling or demonstrate that the business or property owner has a private provider of waste and recycling disposal services; all under certain terms and conditions. READ   Action details Not available
090243 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to increase the amount that must be paid in response to certain code violation notices to avoid initiation of further proceedings, under certain terms and conditions. READ   Action details Not available
090209 0  BillAmending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Section 22-310, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by making certain changes to the DROP plan, including making elected officials ineligible to participate in the DROP; and providing for an annual report concerning the DROP; all under certain terms and conditions. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090209 0  BillAmending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Section 22-310, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by making certain changes to the DROP plan, including making elected officials ineligible to participate in the DROP; and providing for an annual report concerning the DROP; all under certain terms and conditions. Referred   Action details Not available
090223 0  ResolutionProclaiming March, 2009 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090223 0  ResolutionProclaiming March, 2009 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia.READ   Action details Not available
090223 0  ResolutionProclaiming March, 2009 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
090210 0  BillRenaming and designating the McAlpin Playground located at 36th and Aspen Streets as the "Miles Mack Playground".IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090210 0  BillRenaming and designating the McAlpin Playground located at 36th and Aspen Streets as the "Miles Mack Playground".Referred   Action details Not available
090224 0  ResolutionHonoring and Recognizing the West Philadelphia High School Automobile Academy for Mechanics and Engineering and the Hybrid X Team on their Participation in the Automotive X Prize Competition to Develop and Market a Car that Gets One Hundred Miles to the Gallon.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090224 0  ResolutionHonoring and Recognizing the West Philadelphia High School Automobile Academy for Mechanics and Engineering and the Hybrid X Team on their Participation in the Automotive X Prize Competition to Develop and Market a Car that Gets One Hundred Miles to the Gallon.READ   Action details Not available
090224 0  ResolutionHonoring and Recognizing the West Philadelphia High School Automobile Academy for Mechanics and Engineering and the Hybrid X Team on their Participation in the Automotive X Prize Competition to Develop and Market a Car that Gets One Hundred Miles to the Gallon.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
090211 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090211 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.Referred   Action details Not available
090225 0  ResolutionDeclaring April 2009 as Autism Awareness Month and Recognizing April 2nd, 2009 as World Autism Day in the City of Philadelphia.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090225 0  ResolutionDeclaring April 2009 as Autism Awareness Month and Recognizing April 2nd, 2009 as World Autism Day in the City of Philadelphia.READ   Action details Not available
090225 0  ResolutionDeclaring April 2009 as Autism Awareness Month and Recognizing April 2nd, 2009 as World Autism Day in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
090212 0  BillTo adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2010-2015 inclusive.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090212 0  BillTo adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2010-2015 inclusive.Referred   Action details Not available
090213 0  BillTo adopt a Fiscal 2010 Capital Budget.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090213 0  BillTo adopt a Fiscal 2010 Capital Budget.Referred   Action details Not available
090214 0  BillAdopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2010.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090214 0  BillAdopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2010.Referred   Action details Not available
090215 0  BillAmending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to increase the amount that must be paid in response to certain code violation notices to avoid initiation of further proceedings, under certain terms and conditions. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090215 0  BillAmending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to increase the amount that must be paid in response to certain code violation notices to avoid initiation of further proceedings, under certain terms and conditions. Referred   Action details Not available
090216 0  BillAmending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090216 0  BillAmending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions. Referred   Action details Not available
090217 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090217 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia.Referred   Action details Not available
090218 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by revising the real estate tax rate, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090218 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by revising the real estate tax rate, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
090219 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales and Use Tax and Hotel Occupancy Tax," by revising the rate of tax, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090219 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales and Use Tax and Hotel Occupancy Tax," by revising the rate of tax, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
090220 0  BillAmending Section 10-1001 of Title 10 ("Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity") of The Philadelphia Code relating to the fees charged by the Commissioner of Records by modifying the amount of such fees, under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090220 0  BillAmending Section 10-1001 of Title 10 ("Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity") of The Philadelphia Code relating to the fees charged by the Commissioner of Records by modifying the amount of such fees, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
090221 0  BillAmending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require certain businesses and property owners either to pay a fee for City waste hauling or demonstrate that the business or property owner has a private provider of waste and recycling disposal services; all under certain terms and conditions. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090221 0  BillAmending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require certain businesses and property owners either to pay a fee for City waste hauling or demonstrate that the business or property owner has a private provider of waste and recycling disposal services; all under certain terms and conditions. Referred   Action details Not available
090226 0  ResolutionProviding for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2010 through 2014, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2009, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090226 0  ResolutionProviding for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2010 through 2014, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2009, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.READ   Action details Not available
090226 0  ResolutionProviding for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2010 through 2014, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2009, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.Referred   Action details Not available
090227 0  ResolutionUrging the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support American companies and American-made products when spending its funding allocation from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090227 0  ResolutionUrging the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support American companies and American-made products when spending its funding allocation from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.READ   Action details Not available
090227 0  ResolutionUrging the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support American companies and American-made products when spending its funding allocation from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
090222 0  BillAmending Section 9-1004 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors," to impose additional requirements on those required to obtain a contractor license and to provide for City publication of contractor information and investigation of contractor violations, all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090222 0  BillAmending Section 9-1004 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors," to impose additional requirements on those required to obtain a contractor license and to provide for City publication of contractor information and investigation of contractor violations, all under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
090228 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the School District of Philadelphia's procedures for the identification, evaluation, and referral of children with special needs and the corresponding development and implementation of appropriate individualized education plans for these children.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090228 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the School District of Philadelphia's procedures for the identification, evaluation, and referral of children with special needs and the corresponding development and implementation of appropriate individualized education plans for these children.READ   Action details Not available
090228 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the School District of Philadelphia's procedures for the identification, evaluation, and referral of children with special needs and the corresponding development and implementation of appropriate individualized education plans for these children.ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
090229 0  ResolutionHonoring Autumn Adkins on her appointment as President of Girard College, and recognizing her as the first African-American woman to serve in this post.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090229 0  ResolutionHonoring Autumn Adkins on her appointment as President of Girard College, and recognizing her as the first African-American woman to serve in this post.READ   Action details Not available
090229 0  ResolutionHonoring Autumn Adkins on her appointment as President of Girard College, and recognizing her as the first African-American woman to serve in this post.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
090230 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 American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 16 also sometimes identified by respective house number and street address for Parcel No. 16 as 1425-1443 North American street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Crane Arts, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
090230 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 American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 16 also sometimes identified by respective house number and street address for Parcel No. 16 as 1425-1443 North American street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Crane Arts, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. READ   Action details Not available
090230 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 American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 16 also sometimes identified by respective house number and street address for Parcel No. 16 as 1425-1443 North American street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Crane Arts, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
090171 1  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to how and when required notices shall be published and advertised; 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
090171 1  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to how and when required notices shall be published and advertised; 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
090179 1  ResolutionProposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to how and when required notices shall be published and advertised; 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
080650 0  BillAmending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by amending the requirements required for Towing From Private Lots, Private Property and Driveways, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
080650 0  BillAmending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by amending the requirements required for Towing From Private Lots, Private Property and Driveways, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
080750 1  BillAmending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Chapter 10-300, entitled "Minors," by providing for the establishment of a daytime curfew for minors of compulsory school age on days when such minors are required to be in school, providing for penalties, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
080750 1  BillAmending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Chapter 10-300, entitled "Minors," by providing for the establishment of a daytime curfew for minors of compulsory school age on days when such minors are required to be in school, providing for penalties, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
090171 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to how and when required notices shall be published and advertised; 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
080650 0  BillAmending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by amending the requirements required for Towing From Private Lots, Private Property and Driveways, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
080750 0  BillAmending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Chapter 10-300, entitled "Minors," by providing for the establishment of a daytime curfew for minors of compulsory school age on days when such minors are required to be in school, providing for penalties, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
090007 0  BillAmending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Payroll Deductions," to add the Friends of the Free Library Philadelphia to the list of designated payees to whom an employee may direct payroll deductions; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
090007 0  BillAmending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Payroll Deductions," to add the Friends of the Free Library Philadelphia to the list of designated payees to whom an employee may direct payroll deductions; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
090255 0  COMMUNICATIONLOOKING FORWARD: A BUDGET FOR "A CITY THAT WORKS" Mayor Michael A. Nutter March 19, 2009 Good morning Council President Verna, Majority Leader Tasco, Majority Whip Clarke, Minority Leader O'Neill, Minority Whip Rizzo, members of the City Council and the General Assembly, other elected officials, guests, my fellow Philadelphians and friends in the region. And my fellow public servants in the Administration. Let me also say thank you to my executive partner in the Commonwealth, Gov. Rendell, and Philadelphia's House Appropriation's Chairman Dwight Evans and my own State Rep. Kathy Manderino, who is always looking out for me. For me, it's always a pleasure to return to these hallowed Council chambers, my first home in public service. I want to thank each Council member for your willingness to partner with me in the interests of all Philadelphians, for your prompt, professional consideration of my first budget and so many bills that followed, for the very difficult rebalancing of that budget late last year and your participation in the new budget process that unfolded iREAD   Action details Not available