Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/8/2012 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (72) 72 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 120195 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting 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 2013 through 2017, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2012, 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 120196 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. READ     Action details Not available 120197 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Hotel Room Rental Tax Fund, the Director of Commerce. READ     Action details Not available 120198 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Managing Director - Office of Innovation and Technology. READ     Action details Not available 120199 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 within the Aviation Fund from the Department of Revenue - Sinking Fund Commission to the Director of Finance - Fringe Benefits. READ     Action details Not available 120200 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2013-2018 inclusive, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Planning Commission. READ     Action details Not available 120201 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill to adopt a Fiscal 2013 Capital Budget, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission. READ     Action details Not available 120202 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2013. READ     Action details Not available 120203 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing real estate taxes for the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia for fiscal year 2013 and thereafter, by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a tax and tax rate on real property; and by amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," 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, and providing for a tax rate; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Revenue Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120204 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill 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, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Revenue Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120205 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by repealing Section 19-1508, entitled "Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income," accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Revenue Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120206 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill constituting the Twelfth 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 Restat READ     Action details Not available 120207 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 321 of a right of way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes within the lines of Delaware Avenue from Pennypack Street to a point approximately four-hundred fifty-six feet southwestwardly therefrom, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120208 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 177 by striking from the City Plan Tulpehocken Street from Ardleigh Street to Crittenden Street, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120209 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southwesterly footway area of East Service Drive from a point approximately eighteen feet northwest of Health Sciences Drive to a point approximately two-hundred twenty-seven feet further northwestwardly therefrom, striking from the City Plan and vacating the northwesterly footway area of Health Sciences Drive from a point approximately one-hundred sixty-six feet southwest of East Service Drive to a point approximately three-hundred thirteen feet further southwestwardly therefrom, reserving and placing on the City Plan rights of way for public pedestrian use within the areas of East Service Drive and Health Sciences Drive being stricken, reserving and placing on the City Plan rights of way for drainage purposes, water main purposes, and public utility purposes within portions of the areas of East Service Drive and Health Sciences Drive being stricken, and relocating the southwesterly curbline of East Service Drive, from a point approximate READ     Action details Not available 120168 0     Bill Authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 321 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes within the lines of Delaware Avenue from Pennypack Street to a point approximately four-hundred fifty-six feet southwestwardly therefrom. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120179 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council's Joint Committees on Licenses and Inspections and Public Safety to hold hearings on the issue of negligent landlords, problem rental properties and their effects on the surrounding community and in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120180 0     Resolution Authorizing the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding impact of the Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program on Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120181 0     Resolution Amending Resolution No. 110453, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120182 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending Mighty Writers for its efforts to educate people to think and write with clarity in order to boost self-esteem and create a generation of young people who are successful in school, their careers and ultimately their lives. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120183 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee of the Whole Council to hold hearings regarding the impact of the proposed Fiscal Year 2012-13 state budget on all City of Philadelphia government services and infrastructure, and services provided by governmental and quasi-governmental entities including, but not limited to, the Philadelphia School District, state institutions of higher education, and SEPTA. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120169-A 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120170 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Managing Director - Office of Innovation and Technology. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120171 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Hotel Room Rental Tax Fund, the Director of Commerce. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120172 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 within the Aviation Fund from the Department of Revenue - Sinking Fund Commission to the Director of Finance - Fringe Benefits. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120184 0     Resolution Appointing a five (5) person committee entitled the "Economic Opportunity Review Committee" pursuant to §17-1607 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120185 0     Resolution Calling on the Nutter Administration to negotiate a Fair Contract with AFSCME Municipal Workers Unions. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120186 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to investigate how the City of Philadelphia can increase affordable housing for seniors to handle the rising senior population. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120187 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings examining the level of female participation on executive boards in companies that do business in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced Pass   Action details Not available 120187 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings examining the level of female participation on executive boards in companies that do business in the City of Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 120187 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings examining the level of female participation on executive boards in companies that do business in the City of Philadelphia. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 120164-A 0     Bill To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2013-2018 inclusive. Introduced (By Request) and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120165-A 0     Bill To adopt a Fiscal 2013 Capital Budget. Introduced (By Request) and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120166-A 0     Bill Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2013. Introduced (By Request) and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120173-A 0     Bill 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, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced (By Request) and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120174 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by repealing Section 19-1508, entitled "Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income." Introduced (By Request) and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120175-AA 0     Bill Authorizing real estate taxes for the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia for Fiscal Year 2013 and thereafter, by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a tax and tax rate on real property, for exclusions, and for an established predetermined ratio; and by amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," 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, and providing for a tax rate and for exclusions; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced (By Request) and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120176 0     Bill Constituting the Twelfth 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 Airport R Introduced (By Request) and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120177 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 to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow for the establishment of an independent rate-making body for fixing and regulating water and sewer rates and charges; to prescribe open and transparent processes and procedures for fixing and regulating said rates and charges; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120167 0     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 2013 through 2017, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2012, 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. Introduced (By Request) and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120188 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow for the establishment of an independent rate-making body for fixing and regulating water and sewer rates and charges; to prescribe open and transparent processes and procedures for fixing and regulating said rates and charges; all under certain terms and conditions; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120189 0     Resolution Celebrating March 8th 2012 as "World Kidney Day" in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120190 0     Resolution Reappointing Pat Lavelle to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120191 0     Resolution Reappointing Michael Mattioni to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120178 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 177 by striking from the City Plan Tulpehocken Street from Ardleigh Street to Crittenden Street, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120192 0     Resolution Condemning the actions of the Pennsylvania State Senate in authorizing the passage of House Bill 934, requiring citizens to produce and display specific designated photo identification before being able to exercise their fundamental and Constitutional right to vote in state and federal elections. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120193 0     Resolution Recognizing Anne O'Callaghan on her retirement as the Founder and Executive Director of the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120194 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Public Safety to investigate and hold hearings on the impact of prioritizing prison space in secure facilities for violent offenders and offenders with illegal guns as a means of decreasing serious crimes while examining the efficiency and effectiveness of alternative means of housing non-violent and low risk offenders. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120018 1     Bill Naming and designating the "Robin Hood Dell East" located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive as the "Georgie Woods Entertainment Center." SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120018 1     Bill Naming and designating the "Robin Hood Dell East" located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive as the "Georgie Woods Entertainment Center." ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120004 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Torresdale Avenue, Megargee Street, Cottage Street, Placid Street, Frankford Avenue, and Tolbut Street. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120018 1     Bill Naming and designating the "Robin Hood Dell East" located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive as the "Georgie Woods Entertainment Center." ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120148 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Third and Fifty-first Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120149 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifty-first Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120150-A 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Center City Redevelopment Area, designated as Parcel No. 46 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 2017-2023 Chestnut street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Aquinas 2021 Chestnut Street, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120153 0     Resolution Urging Governor Corbett and Attorney General Kelly to use proceeds from the federal mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure abuse settlement to re-launch and restore dedicated state funding to the Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program. READ     Action details Not available 120153 0     Resolution Urging Governor Corbett and Attorney General Kelly to use proceeds from the federal mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure abuse settlement to re-launch and restore dedicated state funding to the Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120154 0     Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to oppose House Bill 1077. READ     Action details Not available 120154 0     Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to oppose House Bill 1077. ADOPTED Pass 16:1 Action details Not available 120155 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120156 0     Resolution Supporting House Bill 1828 which seeks to add domestic partners to the list of relatives who are currently exempt from paying state Inheritance Taxes. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120159 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Education to hold hearings on establishing an official organizing body for representatives from various primary and secondary educational institutions in Philadelphia coordinated by the Mayor's Office of Education for the purpose of creating and maintaining criterion of communication, strategic planning and enrollment procedures to improve educational opportunities in Philadelphia. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 120160 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committees on Public Safety and Public Property and Public Works to investigate and hold hearings on the current state of the effectiveness of facilities and equipment used by the Philadelphia Police Department and Philadelphia Fire Department along with the design, location, funding and timetable for new facilities and equipment. READ     Action details Not available 120160 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committees on Public Safety and Public Property and Public Works to investigate and hold hearings on the current state of the effectiveness of facilities and equipment used by the Philadelphia Police Department and Philadelphia Fire Department along with the design, location, funding and timetable for new facilities and equipment. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 120182 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending Mighty Writers for its efforts to educate people to think and write with clarity in order to boost self-esteem and create a generation of young people who are successful in school, their careers and ultimately their lives. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120184 0     Resolution Appointing a five (5) person committee entitled the "Economic Opportunity Review Committee" pursuant to §17-1607 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120189 0     Resolution Celebrating March 8th 2012 as "World Kidney Day" in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120193 0     Resolution Recognizing Anne O'Callaghan on her retirement as the Founder and Executive Director of the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120021 0     Bill Repealing Bill No. 070955-AA (approved December 21, 2007), entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Burholme Avenue, Napfle Avenue, Burholme Avenue, Hartel Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, Central Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Fillmore Avenue and Shelmire Avenue (Extended)." READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120023 0     Bill Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Chestnut Street, 2nd Street, Walnut Street and 3rd Street, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120024 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Snyder Avenue, the Delaware River, Pattison Avenue and the Delaware Expressway. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120210 0     COMMUNICATION 2012 BUDGET ADDRESS MAYOR MICHAEL A. NUTTER THURSDAY MARCH 8, 2012 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY City Council President Darrell Clarke, Council leadership, members of City Council, members of my Administration, former Mayor Street, distinguished guests, my fellow Philadelphians. It is once again a great honor for me to stand in this hallowed chamber. It is here that the work of the people gets done. If you will allow me, I'd like to extend a special welcome today to the first recipient of the Richardson Dilworth Award for Distinguished Public Service, Deputy Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams. Carlton is a leader in his community and his dedicated his career to public service and to making Philadelphia a better - and a cleaner - place. Today I am excited to welcome six new members to this chamber. Each is already making their own mark on this great body, improving the lives of the people they represent. Friends, I look forward to working with you, and with all members, on behalf of our city. I commit the attention and resources of my Administration to achiev READ     Action details Not available