Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/18/2012 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (68) 68 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 120841 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120645 and 120653-A, which were passed by Council on October 11, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on October 17, 2012. READ     Action details Not available 120842 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120566, 120567, 120650, 120657, 120659 and 120660, which were passed by Council on October 4, 2012, were signed by the Mayor October 17, 2012. READ     Action details Not available 120843 0     COMMUNICATION October 17, 2012 To The President and Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendations of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bills: Bill No. 120648 Bill No. 120649 Bill No. 120723 I am also transmitting a herewith the Commission's request for an addition 45 days to consider Bill No. 120661. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor READ     Action details Not available 120844 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Brian J. McCormick as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2016. READ     Action details Not available 120845 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution confirming the re-appointment of Judge Phyllis W. Beck as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2017. READ     Action details Not available 120846 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Taxes and Rents -- General," by changing the allocation of delinquent payments, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 120847 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing and approving the City to amend the payments due under an Alternative Funding Mechanism for a portion of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the City of Philadelphia Retirement System pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, through the execution and delivery of a supplement to a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Authority, such amendment of payments to be effected through the issuance of the Authority's bonds to provide funds to purchase outstanding bonds of the Authority previously issued to finance such Alternative Funding Mechanism; authorizing and approving the application of a portion of the proceeds of such bonds to fund a deposit to the City of Philadelphia Retirement System; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the payment requirements of such Alternative Funding Mechanism, as so amended; authorizing and approving the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City, to enter into a supplement to such Service Agreement; authorizing and approving READ     Action details Not available 120848 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 within the General and Grants Revenue Funds from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Law Department. READ     Action details Not available 120849 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropritions for Fiscal Year 2013 within the General and Grants Revenue Funds from the Managing Director, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Human Services and the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. READ     Action details Not available 120850 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Office of Property Assessment. READ     Action details Not available 120851 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing Lucky 13 Pub LLC ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 1820 S. 13th Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120829 0     Resolution The Council of the City of Philadelphia is proud to honor James F. Muller, retiring after more than 39 years of dedicated service to the City. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120830 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Terry Ruggles on his retirement after 38 years of service and outstanding contributions to the citizens of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120831 0     Resolution Recognizing November 12 to November 16 as Back on My Feet National Sneaker Week. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120832 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2305 North Smedley street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Julian Nix and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120833 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Twentieth and Thirty-seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120815 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-3100 by requiring the filing and enforcement of judgments for delinquent taxes in any jurisdiction in the United States where the judgment debtor has assets and requiring the submission of an annual report, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120816 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on 74th Avenue, between Ogontz Avenue and Washington Lane, both sides. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120817 0     Bill Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 110436) approved June 23, 2011, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Kimmel Center, Inc., 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, owner of the Kimmel Center located at 300 South Broad Street, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments in the right-of-way on the south sidewalk of Spruce Street between Broad and Fifteenth Streets, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions therein. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120818 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120819 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, Law Department. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120820 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Office of Property Assessment. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120834 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committees on Education and the Environment to hold hearings on the Greater Philadelphia Region's training and technical schools, colleges and universities on the development and incorporation of sustainable degree and training programs in an effort to establish a qualified workforce of Philadelphians who are prepared for environmental and sustainability related jobs. Introduced, Read, Adopted & Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120821 0     Bill Continuing the Roxborough District ("District"), a neighborhood improvement district, beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Ridge Avenue from Main Street to 7220 Ridge Avenue and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Ridge Avenue; continuing the designation of the Roxborough Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for 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 the Roxborough Development Corporation relating to the District; and authorizing the Roxborough Development Corporation to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and u Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120822 0     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by changing the interest rate and penalty rate for unpaid taxes; and by making clarifying amendments concerning the suspension or tolling of various statutes of limitations; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120823-AA 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Taxes and Rents -- General," by changing the allocation of delinquent payments, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120824 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the City to amend the payments due under an Alternative Funding Mechanism for a portion of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the City of Philadelphia Retirement System pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, through the execution and delivery of a supplement to a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Authority, such amendment of payments to be effected through the issuance of the Authority's bonds to provide funds to purchase outstanding bonds of the Authority previously issued to finance such Alternative Funding Mechanism; authorizing and approving the application of a portion of the proceeds of such bonds to fund a deposit to the City of Philadelphia Retirement System; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the payment requirements of such Alternative Funding Mechanism, as so amended; authorizing and approving the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City, to enter into a supplement to such Service Agreement; authorizing and approving the Director of Fin Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120835 0     Resolution Adopting the report issued by Council's Committee on Public Safety on how Youth Courts could reduce juvenile recidivism rates, violence in schools, bullying and the costs of incarceration by engaging previously disconnected youth in a participatory and democratic system. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120836-A 0     Resolution Initiating action to: continue the Roxborough District ("District"), a neighborhood improvement district, beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Ridge Avenue from Main Street to 7220 Ridge Avenue and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Ridge Avenue; continue the designation of the Roxborough Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approve a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorize and direct the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the District. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120825 0     Bill Authorizing the Concession Agreement regarding the Burholme Park Golf Center, between the City of Philadelphia and Burholme Golf & Family Entertainment Center, LLC, to have an Initial Term of ten years and, at the City's option, up to two Renewal Terms of five years each, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120837 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 120563, entitled "An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Brill street, both sides, Frankford avenue to Darrah street," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120838 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 120564, entitled "An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Ellsworth street, north side, 2nd street to Front street," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120826 0     Bill Authorizing Lucky 13 Pub LLC ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1820 S. 13th Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120827 0     Bill Amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by providing for an annual report containing details of any and all reported violations of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and violations of Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes, Section 780-113, which take place on the grounds of any Park or Playground, located in Philadelphia County. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120828 0     Bill Amending Chapter 15-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Recreation Centers," by providing for an annual report containing details of any and all reported violations of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and violations of Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes, Section 780-113, which take place on the grounds of any Recreation Center, located in Philadelphia County. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120839 0     Resolution Supporting Bilal Qayyum and the Fathers' Day Rally Committee, Inc., as they convene to present the Call To Action: Black on Black Violence Conference in Philadelphia, Pa. from October 26th through October 28th which will explore methods to develop an action plan to reduce violence and crime in the urban areas of the country over a three year period. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120840 0     Resolution Recognizing October 2012 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120263 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings on how Youth Courts could reduce juvenile recidivism rates, violence in schools, bullying and in conclusion have an effect on the expenses of incarceration by engaging and empowering previously disconnected youth in a participatory and democratic system.       Action details Not available 120803 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Third Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority 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 120804 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Sixteenth, Twentieth and Thirty-seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority 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 120805 0     Resolution Appointing a five (5) person committee entitled the "Responsible Banking Review Committee" pursuant to §19-201 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120808 0     Resolution Authorizing The Establishment Of A Fund For Philadelphia City Council As A Nonprofit Corporation Under The Laws Of The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania And That It Seek Tax-Exempt Status Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The United States Internal Revenue Code. ADOPTED Pass 16:1 Action details Not available 120829 0     Resolution The Council of the City of Philadelphia is proud to honor James F. Muller, retiring after more than 39 years of dedicated service to the City. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120830 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Terry Ruggles on his retirement after 38 years of service and outstanding contributions to the citizens of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120831 0     Resolution Recognizing November 12 to November 16 as Back on My Feet National Sneaker Week. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120834 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committees on Education and the Environment to hold hearings on the Greater Philadelphia Region's training and technical schools, colleges and universities on the development and incorporation of sustainable degree and training programs in an effort to establish a qualified workforce of Philadelphians who are prepared for environmental and sustainability related jobs. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120837 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 120563, entitled "An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Brill street, both sides, Frankford avenue to Darrah street," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120838 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 120564, entitled "An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Ellsworth street, north side, 2nd street to Front street," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120839 0     Resolution Supporting Bilal Qayyum and the Fathers' Day Rally Committee, Inc., as they convene to present the Call To Action: Black on Black Violence Conference in Philadelphia, Pa. from October 26th through October 28th which will explore methods to develop an action plan to reduce violence and crime in the urban areas of the country over a three year period. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120840 0     Resolution Recognizing October 2012 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120644 0     Bill Constituting the Thirteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable airport revenue bonds or notes of the City of Philadelphia, some or all of which may be used for the implementation of a commercial paper program; setting forth the use of proceeds; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the airport revenue bonds or notes and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such airport revenue bonds or notes, the investment of the proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligation; amending the Amended and Restated General Airpor READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 120648 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 9-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Senate Street from a point approximately one-hundred six feet west of Rosewood Street to its terminus westwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120725-A 0     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for prohibitions relating to all-terrain vehicles, and for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 120725-A 1     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for prohibitions relating to all-terrain vehicles, and for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 120725-A 1     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for prohibitions relating to all-terrain vehicles, and for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 120524 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 080279) approved April 28, 2008, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 52-S and 53-S by placing on the City Plan Twenty-sixth Street from Penrose Avenue southwardly approximately one-thousand eight-hundred thirty-two feet to a dead end, and the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of said Twenty-sixth Street, all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120527 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Pemberton street, south side, 22nd street to 23rd street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120530 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Kater street, south side, 17th street to 16th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120649 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 224 by striking from the City Plan and vacating "A" Street from Erie Avenue to a cul-de-sac turnaround southwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120721 0     Bill Authorizing and directing the changing of the name of Preston Street, from Ludwick and Warren Streets to Lancaster Avenue, to Wallace Street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120722 0     Bill Authorizing and directing the changing of the name of University Avenue, from Woodland Avenue and Thirty-ninth Street to University Avenue Extension, to Baltimore Avenue, and the changing of the name of University Avenue Extension, from University Avenue to Spruce Street, to University Avenue. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120723 1     Bill Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 357 of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes in the area lying northeast of Island Avenue and northwest of Bartram Avenue and the plotting upon the said City Plan of a new right-of-way for drainage purposes in an alternate location within the same area and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way being plotted, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120852 0     COMMUNICATION October 18, 2012 To the President and the Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted October 18, 2012, Bill No. 120563, entitled "An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Brill street, both sides, Frankford avenue to Darrah street" for the purposes of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor READ     Action details Not available 120853 0     COMMUNICATION October 18, 2012 To the President and the Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted October 18, 2012, Bill No. 120564, entitled "An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Ellsworth street, noth side, 2nd street to Front street" for the purposes of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor READ     Action details Not available 120563 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Brill street, both sides, Frankford avenue to Darrah street. RECONSIDERED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120563 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Brill street, both sides, Frankford avenue to Darrah street. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 120564 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Ellsworth street, north side, 2nd street to Front street. RECONSIDERED     Action details Not available 120564 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Ellsworth street, north side, 2nd street to Front street. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available