Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/17/2009 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (186) 186 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 090630 0     COMMUNICATION September 17, 2009 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith to your honorable body, without my signature, Bill No. 090292, which was passed by Council at its session on June 11, 2009. First, I want to state that I understand the policy issue the bill is seeking to address and I agree with the goal. In fact, in a letter dated June 4, 2009 which I sent to Councilwoman Sanchez, the sponsor of this measure, I commended her for her leadership on this measure and stated that I supported her efforts to "protect worker's rights by ensuring prevailing and livable wages." And, I pledged to work with Councilwoman Sanchez and the various stakeholders to "craft an amenable solution" while pointing out the need to better understand the potential citywide fiscal implications of the bill. This bill emanated out of a situation occurring as a result of the need to achieve budget efficiencies due to the very serious and significant fiscal crisis facing the City. One of the many steps the City implemented to reduce costs, w READ     Action details Not available 090631 0     COMMUNICATION September 17, 2009 To the President and Members 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. 090468 Bill No. 090472 Bill No. 090517 Sincerely, Michael A. Nutter Mayor READ     Action details Not available 090632 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090015-AA and 090122, which were passed by Council on June 11, 2009, were signed by the Mayor on August 17, 2009. READ     Action details Not available 090633 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090072, 090170-A, 090260, 090383 and 090413, which were passed by Council on June 18, 2009, were signed by the Mayor on August 17, 2009. READ     Action details Not available 090634 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 080527-AA which was passed by Council on June 18, 2009, was signed by the Mayor on June 18, 2009. READ     Action details Not available 090635 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090008, 090069, 090097, 090292, 090261, 090392-A, 090402, 090403, 090409, 090412, 090434, 090435, 090429, 090440, 090442, 090443, 090445, 090446-A, 090464 and 090465, which were passed by Council on June 18, 2009, were signed by the Mayor on June 26, 2009. READ     Action details Not available 090636 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 090410, which was passed by Council on June 18, 2009, was signed by the Mayor on June 25, 2009. READ     Action details Not available 090637 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090012, 090098, 090169, 090192, 090210, 090262, 090289, 090290, 090291, 090320, 090327, 090330, 090348, 090349, 090353, 090359, 090381, 090382, 090386, 090391, 090404, 090407, 090438, 090441, and 090444, which were passed by Council on June 11, 2009, were signed by the Mayor on June 24, 2009. READ     Action details Not available 090638 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 090436, which was passed by Council on June 18, 2009, were signed by the Mayor on June 23, 2009. READ     Action details Not available 090639 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090259, 090266, 090288, 090329, 090387, 090388 and 090389, which were passed by Council on June 11, 2009, were signed by the Mayor on June 19, 2009. READ     Action details Not available 090640 0     COMMUNICATION August 20, 2009 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: In accordance with the August 18, 2009 letter from PICA, I am transmitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body a revised Five Year Plan and the following resolution: "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." This revised Fiscal Year 2010-2014 financial plan details the cuts the City will need to implement without approval of HB 1828, the state measure containing authorization of a 1% increase in the local sales tax for five years an READ     Action details Not available 090641 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute the "Southeastern Pennsylvania Mutual Aid and Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement" by and between the City of Philadelphia and Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090642 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 070504) approved July 3, 2007, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Casper Street from Tioga Street to Russell Street, striking from the City Plan Russell Street from Casper Street southeastwardly approximately three-hundred ten feet to a dead end, and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain drainage right of way, and by reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for water main purposes, drainage purposes, and public utility purposes within the beds of the streets being stricken by authority of this Ordinance, if necessary, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. READ     Action details Not available 090643 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the vacating of Edom Street (also known as Eadom Street) from Arendell Avenue to Linden Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090644 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 118 by striking from the City Plan the southerly twenty foot wide portion of Diamond Street from Tenth Street to Alder Street, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090645 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 42 by placing on the City Plan a right of way for drainage purposes extending from Thirty-Third Street to Thirty-Second Street, northeast of South Street, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090646 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing Vilna Gaston to construct, own and maintain, an open-air sidewalk cafe at 5222-24 Walnut St, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090647 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the paving of Twenty-Sixth Street from Penrose Avenue to a point southwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090648 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97 by striking from the City Plan Marshall Street from Bainbridge Street to Kater Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right of way for various utility purposes within the lines of Marshall Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 090649 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution reappointing Wayne Fisher to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ     Action details Not available 090650 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ     Action details Not available 090651 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution reappointing George Burrell to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ     Action details Not available 090652 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution reappointing Christopher Terlizzi to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ     Action details Not available 090653 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution reappointing Larry Howard to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ     Action details Not available 090654 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution reappointing Ernest Jones to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ     Action details Not available 090655 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution appointing David Marshall to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ     Action details Not available 090656 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution appointing Ahmeenah Young to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ     Action details Not available 090657 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill appointing William Walsh to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ     Action details Not available 090568-AAA 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090568-AAA 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090569 0     Bill Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Oregon Avenue Business Corridor District; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090569 0     Bill Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Oregon Avenue Business Corridor District; all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090570 0     Bill Amending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Payroll Deductions," to add the United Service Organizations to the list of designated payees to whom an employee may direct payroll deductions; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090570 0     Bill Amending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Payroll Deductions," to add the United Service Organizations to the list of designated payees to whom an employee may direct payroll deductions; all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090592 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committees on Legislative Oversight and Commerce and Economic Development to hold public hearings to examine the ongoing leasing procedures at the Philadelphia International Airport and their relation to local, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090592 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committees on Legislative Oversight and Commerce and Economic Development to hold public hearings to examine the ongoing leasing procedures at the Philadelphia International Airport and their relation to local, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. READ     Action details Not available 090592 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committees on Legislative Oversight and Commerce and Economic Development to hold public hearings to examine the ongoing leasing procedures at the Philadelphia International Airport and their relation to local, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 090593 0     Resolution Recognizing the Society Hill Playhouse on the occasion of celebrating their 50th Anniversary Season. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090593 0     Resolution Recognizing the Society Hill Playhouse on the occasion of celebrating their 50th Anniversary Season. READ     Action details Not available 090593 0     Resolution Recognizing the Society Hill Playhouse on the occasion of celebrating their 50th Anniversary Season. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090571 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Market Street, Farragut Street, Chestnut Street and 49th Street. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090571 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Market Street, Farragut Street, Chestnut Street and 49th Street. Referred     Action details Not available 090572 0     Bill Authorizing Vilna Gaston to construct, own and maintain, an open-air sidewalk cafe at 5222-24 Walnut Street, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090572 0     Bill Authorizing Vilna Gaston to construct, own and maintain, an open-air sidewalk cafe at 5222-24 Walnut Street, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090573 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 42 by placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes extending from Thirty-third Street to Thirty-second Street, northeast of South Street, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090573 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 42 by placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes extending from Thirty-third Street to Thirty-second Street, northeast of South Street, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090594 0     Resolution Opposing the Proposed Closing of Many Postal Offices in Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090594 0     Resolution Opposing the Proposed Closing of Many Postal Offices in Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 090594 0     Resolution Opposing the Proposed Closing of Many Postal Offices in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090574 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 070504) approved July 3, 2007, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Casper Street from Tioga Street to Russell Street, striking from the City Plan Russell Street from Casper Street southeastwardly approximately three-hundred ten feet to a dead end, and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain drainage right-of-way, and by reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for water main purposes, drainage purposes, and public utility purposes within the beds of the streets being stricken by authority of this Ordinance, if necessary, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090574 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 070504) approved July 3, 2007, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Casper Street from Tioga Street to Russell Street, striking from the City Plan Russell Street from Casper Street southeastwardly approximately three-hundred ten feet to a dead end, and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain drainage right-of-way, and by reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for water main purposes, drainage purposes, and public utility purposes within the beds of the streets being stricken by authority of this Ordinance, if necessary, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. Referred     Action details Not available 090575 0     Bill Authorizing the vacating of Edom Street (also known as Eadom Street) from Arendell Avenue to Linden Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090575 0     Bill Authorizing the vacating of Edom Street (also known as Eadom Street) from Arendell Avenue to Linden Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090595 0     Resolution Urging the Mayor to consider a Tax Amnesty Program for the City of Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090595 0     Resolution Urging the Mayor to consider a Tax Amnesty Program for the City of Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 090595 0     Resolution Urging the Mayor to consider a Tax Amnesty Program for the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090576 0     Bill Authorizing the paving of Twenty-sixth Street from Penrose Avenue to a point southwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090576 0     Bill Authorizing the paving of Twenty-sixth Street from Penrose Avenue to a point southwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090577 0     Bill Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute the "Southeastern Pennsylvania Mutual Aid and Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement," by and between the City of Philadelphia and Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090577 0     Bill Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute the "Southeastern Pennsylvania Mutual Aid and Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement," by and between the City of Philadelphia and Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090596 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Joint-Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Public Safety to hold a public hearing to investigate current policies, procedures, and standards in all Schools located in the City of Philadelphia to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of our students from contagious viruses such as the H1N1 (Swine) Flu. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090596 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Joint-Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Public Safety to hold a public hearing to investigate current policies, procedures, and standards in all Schools located in the City of Philadelphia to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of our students from contagious viruses such as the H1N1 (Swine) Flu. READ     Action details Not available 090596 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Joint-Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Public Safety to hold a public hearing to investigate current policies, procedures, and standards in all Schools located in the City of Philadelphia to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of our students from contagious viruses such as the H1N1 (Swine) Flu. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 090597 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold a public hearing to assess current policies and procedures utilized by publicly-held and other corporate entities and their efforts to increase diversity and minority inclusion in the workplace, in an effort, among other things, to match the diverse population that they serve. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090597 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold a public hearing to assess current policies and procedures utilized by publicly-held and other corporate entities and their efforts to increase diversity and minority inclusion in the workplace, in an effort, among other things, to match the diverse population that they serve. READ     Action details Not available 090597 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold a public hearing to assess current policies and procedures utilized by publicly-held and other corporate entities and their efforts to increase diversity and minority inclusion in the workplace, in an effort, among other things, to match the diverse population that they serve. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 090598 0     Resolution Proclaiming September 2009 as "National Preparedness Month." Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090598 0     Resolution Proclaiming September 2009 as "National Preparedness Month." READ     Action details Not available 090598 0     Resolution Proclaiming September 2009 as "National Preparedness Month." ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090599 0     Resolution Proclaiming September 2009 as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" and Honoring Recovery Month for 20 Years of Excellence and Achievement. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090599 0     Resolution Proclaiming September 2009 as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" and Honoring Recovery Month for 20 Years of Excellence and Achievement. READ     Action details Not available 090599 0     Resolution Proclaiming September 2009 as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" and Honoring Recovery Month for 20 Years of Excellence and Achievement. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090600 0     Resolution Recognizing September 2009 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in honor of childhood cancer patients, care givers, survivors and those children who have succumbed to the disease. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090600 0     Resolution Recognizing September 2009 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in honor of childhood cancer patients, care givers, survivors and those children who have succumbed to the disease. READ     Action details Not available 090600 0     Resolution Recognizing September 2009 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in honor of childhood cancer patients, care givers, survivors and those children who have succumbed to the disease. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090601 0     Resolution Proclaiming October 3rd and 4th of 2009 as "Praise is the Cure Weekend" in Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090601 0     Resolution Proclaiming October 3rd and 4th of 2009 as "Praise is the Cure Weekend" in Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 090601 0     Resolution Proclaiming October 3rd and 4th of 2009 as "Praise is the Cure Weekend" in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090602 0     Resolution Celebrating 25 years of Awareness, Education and Empowerment and Proclaiming October 2009 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month." Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090602 0     Resolution Celebrating 25 years of Awareness, Education and Empowerment and Proclaiming October 2009 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month." READ     Action details Not available 090602 0     Resolution Celebrating 25 years of Awareness, Education and Empowerment and Proclaiming October 2009 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month." ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090603 0     Resolution Recognizing September 21st 2009, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090603 0     Resolution Recognizing September 21st 2009, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 090603 0     Resolution Recognizing September 21st 2009, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090604 0     Resolution Honoring and Congratulating The Northeast Times Newsweekly on its 75th Anniversary. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090604 0     Resolution Honoring and Congratulating The Northeast Times Newsweekly on its 75th Anniversary. READ     Action details Not available 090604 0     Resolution Honoring and Congratulating The Northeast Times Newsweekly on its 75th Anniversary. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090605 0     Resolution Calling upon the Administration to submit to Council immediately a further revised Five-Year Plan that does not include an assumption about the state providing additional court funding and to provide all requested detail regarding such plan. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090605 0     Resolution Calling upon the Administration to submit to Council immediately a further revised Five-Year Plan that does not include an assumption about the state providing additional court funding and to provide all requested detail regarding such plan. READ     Action details Not available 090605 0     Resolution Calling upon the Administration to submit to Council immediately a further revised Five-Year Plan that does not include an assumption about the state providing additional court funding and to provide all requested detail regarding such plan. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090606 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to assess the results of the Streets Department's dedicated bike lane pilot program on Spruce and Pine Streets in Center City. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090606 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to assess the results of the Streets Department's dedicated bike lane pilot program on Spruce and Pine Streets in Center City. READ     Action details Not available 090606 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to assess the results of the Streets Department's dedicated bike lane pilot program on Spruce and Pine Streets in Center City. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 090578 0     Bill Amending Section 14-1637 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Avenue Regional Center and City Avenue Village Center Special District Controls," including by making changes relating to minimum spacing and buffer areas, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090578 0     Bill Amending Section 14-1637 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Avenue Regional Center and City Avenue Village Center Special District Controls," including by making changes relating to minimum spacing and buffer areas, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090607 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless and Licenses and Inspections to hold the hearings previously authorized by Resolution No. 090306 (adopted April 16, 2009) and Resolution No. 090307 (adopted April 16, 2009), concerning the impact of inspections by the Department of Licenses and Inspections on tenant evictions and the impact of foreclosures on renters. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090607 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless and Licenses and Inspections to hold the hearings previously authorized by Resolution No. 090306 (adopted April 16, 2009) and Resolution No. 090307 (adopted April 16, 2009), concerning the impact of inspections by the Department of Licenses and Inspections on tenant evictions and the impact of foreclosures on renters. READ     Action details Not available 090607 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless and Licenses and Inspections to hold the hearings previously authorized by Resolution No. 090306 (adopted April 16, 2009) and Resolution No. 090307 (adopted April 16, 2009), concerning the impact of inspections by the Department of Licenses and Inspections on tenant evictions and the impact of foreclosures on renters. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 090608 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committees on Commerce and Economic Development and Public Health and Human Services to hold joint hearings on the lack of retail medical clinics in chain stores within the City as compared with the surrounding suburbs and the degree to which such clinics could provide Philadelphians affordable and convenient healthcare services as well as promote local economic development. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090608 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committees on Commerce and Economic Development and Public Health and Human Services to hold joint hearings on the lack of retail medical clinics in chain stores within the City as compared with the surrounding suburbs and the degree to which such clinics could provide Philadelphians affordable and convenient healthcare services as well as promote local economic development. READ     Action details Not available 090608 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committees on Commerce and Economic Development and Public Health and Human Services to hold joint hearings on the lack of retail medical clinics in chain stores within the City as compared with the surrounding suburbs and the degree to which such clinics could provide Philadelphians affordable and convenient healthcare services as well as promote local economic development. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 090609 0     Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the House of Umoja on its 41st Anniversary of combating gang violence in Philadelphia's urban communities and author Stephen C. Satell for memorializing their efforts in his book No Gangwar in '74. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090609 0     Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the House of Umoja on its 41st Anniversary of combating gang violence in Philadelphia's urban communities and author Stephen C. Satell for memorializing their efforts in his book No Gangwar in '74. READ     Action details Not available 090609 0     Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the House of Umoja on its 41st Anniversary of combating gang violence in Philadelphia's urban communities and author Stephen C. Satell for memorializing their efforts in his book No Gangwar in '74. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090579 0     Bill Amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage And Benefits Standard," by providing that those who violate the Chapter may be suspended from receiving financial assistance from the City or from bidding on or participating in future City contracts for a period of time, and further providing that Council may by resolution determine that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of that Chapter has occurred, that the violator should be subject to debarment, and that the appropriate City agency shall, after notice and hearing, make a final determination as to whether there has been a violation of the Chapter and whether debarment should be imposed, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090579 0     Bill Amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage And Benefits Standard," by providing that those who violate the Chapter may be suspended from receiving financial assistance from the City or from bidding on or participating in future City contracts for a period of time, and further providing that Council may by resolution determine that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of that Chapter has occurred, that the violator should be subject to debarment, and that the appropriate City agency shall, after notice and hearing, make a final determination as to whether there has been a violation of the Chapter and whether debarment should be imposed, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090580-AA 0     Bill Providing 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 confirming Council's power to enact ordinances that (i) require the City, City contractors and recipients of City financial assistance to provide their employees a minimum level of pay and benefits, and/or that require certain or all City contracts to include provisions mandating compliance with such a requirement; and (ii) provide remedies for violations, including debarment from doing business with the City or receiving City financial assistance for a specified period of time; and authorizing Council to specify procedures for such debarments by conferring powers and duties on existing City agencies, including Council, or by creating new agencies for such purposes; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090580-AA 0     Bill Providing 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 confirming Council's power to enact ordinances that (i) require the City, City contractors and recipients of City financial assistance to provide their employees a minimum level of pay and benefits, and/or that require certain or all City contracts to include provisions mandating compliance with such a requirement; and (ii) provide remedies for violations, including debarment from doing business with the City or receiving City financial assistance for a specified period of time; and authorizing Council to specify procedures for such debarments by conferring powers and duties on existing City agencies, including Council, or by creating new agencies for such purposes; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Referred     Action details Not available 090610 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter confirming Council's power to enact ordinances that (i) require the City, City contractors and recipients of City financial assistance to provide their employees a minimum level of pay and benefits, and/or that require certain or all City contracts to include provisions mandating compliance with such a requirement; and (ii) provide remedies for violations, including debarment from doing business with the City or receiving City financial assistance for a specified period of time; and authorizing Council to specify procedures for such debarments by conferring powers and duties on existing City agencies, including Council, or by creating new agencies for such purposes; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090610 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter confirming Council's power to enact ordinances that (i) require the City, City contractors and recipients of City financial assistance to provide their employees a minimum level of pay and benefits, and/or that require certain or all City contracts to include provisions mandating compliance with such a requirement; and (ii) provide remedies for violations, including debarment from doing business with the City or receiving City financial assistance for a specified period of time; and authorizing Council to specify procedures for such debarments by conferring powers and duties on existing City agencies, including Council, or by creating new agencies for such purposes; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia. Referred     Action details Not available 090581-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Carriers," by adding a new Section 9-410, entitled "Pedicabs," to provide for the licensing and regulation of businesses operating Pedicabs for hire, and setting forth rules of operation; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090581-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Carriers," by adding a new Section 9-410, entitled "Pedicabs," to provide for the licensing and regulation of businesses operating Pedicabs for hire, and setting forth rules of operation; all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090611 0     Resolution Recognizing October as Parent Appreciation Month at the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090611 0     Resolution Recognizing October as Parent Appreciation Month at the School District of Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 090611 0     Resolution Recognizing October as Parent Appreciation Month at the School District of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090582 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eighth Street, Filbert Street, Ninth Street and Market Street. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090582 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eighth Street, Filbert Street, Ninth Street and Market Street. Referred     Action details Not available 090583 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97 by striking from the City Plan Marshall Street from Bainbridge Street to Kater Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes within the lines of Marshall Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090583 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97 by striking from the City Plan Marshall Street from Bainbridge Street to Kater Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes within the lines of Marshall Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090584 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 12th Street, Catharine Street, Fawn Street, and Clymer Street. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090584 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 12th Street, Catharine Street, Fawn Street, and Clymer Street. Referred     Action details Not available 090585 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 12th Street, Spruce Street, Camac Street, and Manning Street. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090585 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 12th Street, Spruce Street, Camac Street, and Manning Street. Referred     Action details Not available 090586 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by repealing Section 10-726, entitled "Commercial Establishment Waste Management," and by making technical conforming amendments, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090586 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by repealing Section 10-726, entitled "Commercial Establishment Waste Management," and by making technical conforming amendments, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090587 0     Bill Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending on both sides of Aramingo Avenue, between Lehigh Avenue and Duncan Street, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090587 0     Bill Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending on both sides of Aramingo Avenue, between Lehigh Avenue and Duncan Street, all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090612 0     Resolution Designating the week of Monday, October 5, 2009 through Monday, October 12, 2009 as "Christopher Columbus Week" in celebration of the festivities commemorating Columbus' historic voyage to the New World. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090612 0     Resolution Designating the week of Monday, October 5, 2009 through Monday, October 12, 2009 as "Christopher Columbus Week" in celebration of the festivities commemorating Columbus' historic voyage to the New World. READ     Action details Not available 090612 0     Resolution Designating the week of Monday, October 5, 2009 through Monday, October 12, 2009 as "Christopher Columbus Week" in celebration of the festivities commemorating Columbus' historic voyage to the New World. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090613 0     Resolution Authorizing Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings on the Board of Revision of Taxes' governance and assessment methodology. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090613 0     Resolution Authorizing Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings on the Board of Revision of Taxes' governance and assessment methodology. READ     Action details Not available 090613 0     Resolution Authorizing Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings on the Board of Revision of Taxes' governance and assessment methodology. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 090614 0     Resolution Also naming Spring Street between 9th and 10th Streets in honor of Maribelle "Mitzie" Mackenzie. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090614 0     Resolution Also naming Spring Street between 9th and 10th Streets in honor of Maribelle "Mitzie" Mackenzie. READ     Action details Not available 090614 0     Resolution Also naming Spring Street between 9th and 10th Streets in honor of Maribelle "Mitzie" Mackenzie. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090615 0     Resolution Proclaiming the week of September 14, 2009 as "Mom and Pop Store Week." Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090615 0     Resolution Proclaiming the week of September 14, 2009 as "Mom and Pop Store Week." READ     Action details Not available 090615 0     Resolution Proclaiming the week of September 14, 2009 as "Mom and Pop Store Week." ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090616 0     Resolution Reappointing Wayne Fisher to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090616 0     Resolution Reappointing Wayne Fisher to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Referred     Action details Not available 090617 0     Resolution Reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090617 0     Resolution Reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Referred     Action details Not available 090618 0     Resolution Reappointing George Burrell to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090618 0     Resolution Reappointing George Burrell to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Referred     Action details Not available 090619 0     Resolution Reappointing Christopher Terlizzi to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090619 0     Resolution Reappointing Christopher Terlizzi to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Referred     Action details Not available 090620 0     Resolution Reappointing Larry Howard to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090620 0     Resolution Reappointing Larry Howard to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Referred     Action details Not available 090621 0     Resolution Reappointing Ernest Jones to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090621 0     Resolution Reappointing Ernest Jones to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Referred     Action details Not available 090622 0     Resolution Appointing David Marshall to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090622 0     Resolution Appointing David Marshall to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Referred     Action details Not available 090623 0     Resolution Appointing Ahmeenah Young to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090623 0     Resolution Appointing Ahmeenah Young to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Referred     Action details Not available 090624 0     Resolution Appointing William Walsh to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090624 0     Resolution Appointing William Walsh to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Referred     Action details Not available 090588-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning Board of Adjustment," by amending Section 14-1805, entitled "Hearings," by revising the number of members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment that shall constitute a quorum, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090588-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning Board of Adjustment," by amending Section 14-1805, entitled "Hearings," by revising the number of members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment that shall constitute a quorum, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090589 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 118 by striking from the City Plan the southerly twenty-foot-wide portion of Diamond Street from Tenth Street to Alder Street, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090589 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 118 by striking from the City Plan the southerly twenty-foot-wide portion of Diamond Street from Tenth Street to Alder Street, under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090590 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) and Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by amending provisions relating Vacant Premises, by allowing for the immediate issuance of code violation notices for non maintained vacant lots, and providing for penalties pursuant to such code violations; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090590 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) and Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by amending provisions relating Vacant Premises, by allowing for the immediate issuance of code violation notices for non maintained vacant lots, and providing for penalties pursuant to such code violations; all under certain terms and conditions. Referred     Action details Not available 090591 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 revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment by designating the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections as an alternate member of the Board who may replace any absent or disqualified appointed member; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090591 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 revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment by designating the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections as an alternate member of the Board who may replace any absent or disqualified appointed member; 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. Referred     Action details Not available 090625 0     Resolution Proclaiming September 22nd as The Greater Philadelphia Community Action Network Business to Business Expo Day in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090625 0     Resolution Proclaiming September 22nd as The Greater Philadelphia Community Action Network Business to Business Expo Day in the City of Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 090625 0     Resolution Proclaiming September 22nd as The Greater Philadelphia Community Action Network Business to Business Expo Day in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090626 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment by designating the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections as an alternate member of the Board who may replace any absent or disqualified appointed member. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090626 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment by designating the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections as an alternate member of the Board who may replace any absent or disqualified appointed member. Referred     Action details Not available 090627 0     Resolution Honoring Nancy D. Kolbs's 21-year career as President and Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia's Famed "Please Touch Museum." Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090627 0     Resolution Honoring Nancy D. Kolbs's 21-year career as President and Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia's Famed "Please Touch Museum." READ     Action details Not available 090627 0     Resolution Honoring Nancy D. Kolbs's 21-year career as President and Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia's Famed "Please Touch Museum." ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090628 0     Resolution Recognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking Wilbur W. Oaks, M.D., for his selfless commitment to serving the public in the City of Philadelphia, by having established the St. John's Hospice Homeless Soccer Team Program, "Body And Soul." Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090628 0     Resolution Recognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking Wilbur W. Oaks, M.D., for his selfless commitment to serving the public in the City of Philadelphia, by having established the St. John's Hospice Homeless Soccer Team Program, "Body And Soul." READ     Action details Not available 090628 0     Resolution Recognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking Wilbur W. Oaks, M.D., for his selfless commitment to serving the public in the City of Philadelphia, by having established the St. John's Hospice Homeless Soccer Team Program, "Body And Soul." ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090629 0     Resolution Recognizing and thanking Frank Punzo on the occasion of his retirement after five years of dedicated and excellent service to the people of the City of Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 090629 0     Resolution Recognizing and thanking Frank Punzo on the occasion of his retirement after five years of dedicated and excellent service to the people of the City of Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 090629 0     Resolution Recognizing and thanking Frank Punzo on the occasion of his retirement after five years of dedicated and excellent service to the people of the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 090121 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 5200 block of Marshall street, from Fisher avenue to Duncannon avenue, on the eastern side. WITHDRAWN FROM CALENDAR     Action details Not available 090128 1     Bill Continuing the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District ("District") beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of East Passyunk Avenue from the south side of Federal Street to the east side of South Broad Street, certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of East Passyunk Avenue, both sides of South Broad Street from the south side of McKean Street to the north side of Snyder Avenue, and the west side of South Broad Street from the south side of Mifflin Street to the north side of McKean Street, and for which East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, Inc. a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a final plan for and report concerning the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, Inc., relat READ     Action details Not available 090128 1     Bill Continuing the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District ("District") beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of East Passyunk Avenue from the south side of Federal Street to the east side of South Broad Street, certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of East Passyunk Avenue, both sides of South Broad Street from the south side of McKean Street to the north side of Snyder Avenue, and the west side of South Broad Street from the south side of Mifflin Street to the north side of McKean Street, and for which East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, Inc. a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a final plan for and report concerning the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, Inc., relat PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 090408 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area generally bounded by a line located approximately 220 feet north of Cumberland Street, the Delaware River, a line located approximately 328 feet south of Berks Street, Beach Street, Richmond Street, Schirra Drive, Beach Street and Cumberland Street. READ     Action details Not available 090408 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area generally bounded by a line located approximately 220 feet north of Cumberland Street, the Delaware River, a line located approximately 328 feet south of Berks Street, Beach Street, Richmond Street, Schirra Drive, Beach Street and Cumberland Street. PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 090405 0     Bill Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and interest rate swaps in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent. READ     Action details Not available 090405 0     Bill Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and interest rate swaps in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent. PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available