Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/7/2012 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (118) 118 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 120579 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120015, 120051, 120106-A, 120168, 120178, 120211, 120212, 120249, 120277 and 120300, which were passed by Council on May 24, 2012, were signed by Council on June 6, 2012. READ     Action details Not available 120580 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120250 and 120343, which were passed by Council on May 31, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on June 6, 2012. READ     Action details Not available 120581 0     COMMUNICATION June 6, 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 recommendation of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bills: Bill No. 120324 Bill No. 120395 Bill No. 120396 Bill No. 120410 Bill No. 120415 Bill No. 120417 Bill No. 120418 Bill No. 120419 Bill No. 120436 Bill No. 120487 I am also transmitting letters reflecting Plan of Development approvals in connection with 521-31 South Broad Street and 412 North Street. Respectfully. Michael A. Nutter Mayor READ     Action details Not available 120582 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing PNC Bank, NA ("Owner") to construct, use and maintain encroachments within the right of way on South Street between 10th Street and Adler Street and on Adler Street between South Street and Bainbridge Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120583 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a 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 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, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Finance. READ     Action details Not available 120584 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 111 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 2231 East Letterly street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Susan Bing and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 120585 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement 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 1620 North Patton street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Jacob Hellman and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 120586 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement 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 749 North Uber street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Steph-Sin Development, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 120587 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3909 Haverford avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with People's Emergency Center Community Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement., accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 120568 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings reviewing past and ongoing external evaluations of the Philadelphia Fire Department's management, operations, structure, system performance and service, with a particular focus on determining if adequate safety controls were in place during the warehouse fire of April 9, 2012. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120554 0     Bill Authorizing Dock Street Brewery ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 701 S. 50th Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120555 0     Bill Establishing a no tractor trailer parking regulation on the 800 Block of South 53rd Street, from Broomall Street to Whitby Avenue, both sides. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120557 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on 46th street, east side, Larchwood avenue to Osage avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120558 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Locust street, both sides, 45th street to 46th street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120559 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on 46th street, both sides, Spruce street to Locust street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120560 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Ludlow street, north side, 55th street to 56th street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120569 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 Twenty-fourth and Fifty-first 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 120570 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 Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3909 Haverford avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with People's Emergency Center Community Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120571 0     Resolution Honoring The Philadelphia Inquirer on Winning the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120572 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 Thirty-sixth 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120573 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 Nineteenth 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120574 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 Seventh and Nineteenth 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 120556-A 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 within the General Fund from the City Council to the Director of Finance-Contribution to School District. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120550 0     Bill Authorizing Bill Murphy's Irish Saloon ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 3333-35 Conrad Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120561 0     Bill Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into purchase obligations for the delivery of electric supply for use by facilities owned and leased by the City, including agreements that obligate payments for delivery of electric supply in Fiscal Year 2015, subject to certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120562 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 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. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120575 0     Resolution Amending Resolution No. 120001, as amended, which provides Rules for the Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, by revising the procedures for Council's consideration of bills that authorize the City to acquire, convey or lease to a third party any interest in real estate that includes park or recreation land or facilities. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120551 0     Bill Authorizing J.B. Sweets & Treats LLC d/b/a Sweets & Treats ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 3138 Richmond Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120552 0     Bill Authorizing Green Olives Cafe ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 992 N. 2nd Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120553 0     Bill Authorizing 931-933 Inc. d/b/a Cantina Dos Segundos ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 931-933 N. 2nd Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120563 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Brill street, both sides, Frankford avenue to Darrah street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120564 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Ellsworth street, north side, 2nd street to Front street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120565 0     Bill Authorizing PNC Bank, NA ("Owner") to construct, use and maintain encroachments within the right-of-way on South Street between 10th Street and Adler Street and on Adler Street between South Street and Bainbridge Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120566 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Iseminger street, west side, Porter street to Ritner street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120567 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Fitzwater street, north side, 13th street to Juniper street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120576 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 Thirty-ninth 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120577 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 New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 111 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 2231 East Letterly street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Susan Bing and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120578 0     Resolution Honoring Sheldon S. Pavel's 28-year Career as President of Philadelphia's famed Central High School. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120275 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, North 33rd Street, Hamilton Street, and North 34th Street from "R-5" Residential to "C-2" Commercial. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120275 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, North 33rd Street, Hamilton Street, and North 34th Street from "R-5" Residential to "C-2" Commercial. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120322 0     Bill Approving the fourth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Pennsgrove Street, 42nd Street, Westminster Avenue, Holly Street, Aspen Street, 40th Street, Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Fairmount Avenue and 47th Street, including the fourth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately five (5) properties for recreational and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120322 0     Bill Approving the fourth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Pennsgrove Street, 42nd Street, Westminster Avenue, Holly Street, Aspen Street, 40th Street, Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Fairmount Avenue and 47th Street, including the fourth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately five (5) properties for recreational and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120326 0     Bill Approving the fourteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Fifteenth street on the east, Jefferson street on the south, Nineteenth street on the west and Montgomery avenue on the north, including the fourteenth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the ninth amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately one (1) property for residential, commercial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120326 0     Bill Approving the fourteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Fifteenth street on the east, Jefferson street on the south, Nineteenth street on the west and Montgomery avenue on the north, including the fourteenth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the ninth amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately one (1) property for residential, commercial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120330 0     Bill Amending an Ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal, the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area, by approving the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the urban renewal plan, which provide, inter alia, for certain changes, namely: the acquisition of approximately two (2) additional properties, the expansion of the boundaries of the urban renewal area beginning at the northwest corner of 25th and Wharton Streets, thence heading north to Washington Avenue, thence heading west to Grays Ferry Avenue, thence heading southwest to 28th Street, thence heading south to Oakford Street, thence heading east to 27th Street, thence heading south to Wharton Street, thence heading east to northwest corner of 25th and Wharton Streets; all as contained in the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the eleventh amendment to the urban renewal plan. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120330 0     Bill Amending an Ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal, the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area, by approving the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the urban renewal plan, which provide, inter alia, for certain changes, namely: the acquisition of approximately two (2) additional properties, the expansion of the boundaries of the urban renewal area beginning at the northwest corner of 25th and Wharton Streets, thence heading north to Washington Avenue, thence heading west to Grays Ferry Avenue, thence heading southwest to 28th Street, thence heading south to Oakford Street, thence heading east to 27th Street, thence heading south to Wharton Street, thence heading east to northwest corner of 25th and Wharton Streets; all as contained in the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the eleventh amendment to the urban renewal plan. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120332 0     Bill Approving the sixth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by the rear property lines on the northerly side of Lehigh avenue on the north, the centerline of Delaware avenue and I-95 on the east, the southerly side of Laurel street on the south and the rear property lines on the westerly side of Front street and Kensington avenue on the west, including the sixth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately one (1) property for residential and related uses and one (1) property for commercial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120332 0     Bill Approving the sixth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by the rear property lines on the northerly side of Lehigh avenue on the north, the centerline of Delaware avenue and I-95 on the east, the southerly side of Laurel street on the south and the rear property lines on the westerly side of Front street and Kensington avenue on the west, including the sixth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately one (1) property for residential and related uses and one (1) property for commercial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120342 0     Bill Approving the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Whitman Urban Renewal Area, being the area beginning at a point of intersection of the northerly side of Snyder avenue and the easterly side of Front street, including the eleventh amendment to the urban renewal plan and the amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of three (3) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120342 0     Bill Approving the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Whitman Urban Renewal Area, being the area beginning at a point of intersection of the northerly side of Snyder avenue and the easterly side of Front street, including the eleventh amendment to the urban renewal plan and the amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of three (3) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120176 1     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 SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120176 1     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 ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120434 0     Bill Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120434 0     Bill Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120491 1     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income And Receipts Taxes," by providing for a tax credit for employment of veterans of the armed forces, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120491 1     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income And Receipts Taxes," by providing for a tax credit for employment of veterans of the armed forces, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120049 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," to provide for limits on the numbers of dogs and cats, sterilized and unsterilized, permitted on residential properties, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120049 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," to provide for limits on the numbers of dogs and cats, sterilized and unsterilized, permitted on residential properties, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120428-A 1     Bill Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Energy Conservation," to provide for the benchmarking and reporting of energy and water usage data for certain buildings, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120428-A 1     Bill Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Energy Conservation," to provide for the benchmarking and reporting of energy and water usage data for certain buildings, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120275 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, North 33rd Street, Hamilton Street, and North 34th Street from "R-5" Residential to "C-2" Commercial. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120322 0     Bill Approving the fourth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Pennsgrove Street, 42nd Street, Westminster Avenue, Holly Street, Aspen Street, 40th Street, Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Fairmount Avenue and 47th Street, including the fourth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately five (5) properties for recreational and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120326 0     Bill Approving the fourteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Fifteenth street on the east, Jefferson street on the south, Nineteenth street on the west and Montgomery avenue on the north, including the fourteenth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the ninth amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately one (1) property for residential, commercial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120330 0     Bill Amending an Ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal, the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area, by approving the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the urban renewal plan, which provide, inter alia, for certain changes, namely: the acquisition of approximately two (2) additional properties, the expansion of the boundaries of the urban renewal area beginning at the northwest corner of 25th and Wharton Streets, thence heading north to Washington Avenue, thence heading west to Grays Ferry Avenue, thence heading southwest to 28th Street, thence heading south to Oakford Street, thence heading east to 27th Street, thence heading south to Wharton Street, thence heading east to northwest corner of 25th and Wharton Streets; all as contained in the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the eleventh amendment to the urban renewal plan. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120332 0     Bill Approving the sixth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by the rear property lines on the northerly side of Lehigh avenue on the north, the centerline of Delaware avenue and I-95 on the east, the southerly side of Laurel street on the south and the rear property lines on the westerly side of Front street and Kensington avenue on the west, including the sixth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately one (1) property for residential and related uses and one (1) property for commercial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120342 0     Bill Approving the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Whitman Urban Renewal Area, being the area beginning at a point of intersection of the northerly side of Snyder avenue and the easterly side of Front street, including the eleventh amendment to the urban renewal plan and the amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of three (3) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120176 1     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 ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120434 0     Bill Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120491 1     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income And Receipts Taxes," by providing for a tax credit for employment of veterans of the armed forces, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120049 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," to provide for limits on the numbers of dogs and cats, sterilized and unsterilized, permitted on residential properties, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120428-A 1     Bill Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Energy Conservation," to provide for the benchmarking and reporting of energy and water usage data for certain buildings, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120536 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 Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 3007-3009 Cabot street, 3013 Cabot street, 3011 West Stiles street, 3013 West Stiles street, 3014 West Stiles street and 3019 West Stiles street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with MMB Stiles-Cabot, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120537 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1909 West Wilt street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120229-AA 2     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by amending requirements applicable to vacant premises, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 120229-AA 3     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by amending requirements applicable to vacant premises, all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 120229-AA 3     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by amending requirements applicable to vacant premises, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 120213-A 1     Bill Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into a lease agreement with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, to continue leasing to SEPTA certain land and improvements located in the area bounded by Ridge Avenue, 33rd Street, and Dauphin Street, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120568 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings reviewing past and ongoing external evaluations of the Philadelphia Fire Department's management, operations, structure, system performance and service, with a particular focus on determining if adequate safety controls were in place during the warehouse fire of April 9, 2012. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120571 0     Resolution Honoring The Philadelphia Inquirer on Winning the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120393 0     Bill Authorizing the Streets Commissioner to enter into a multi-year agreement with Covanta 4 Recovery, LP for the receipt, transfer, and disposal of municipal solid waste, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120394 0     Bill Authorizing the Streets Commissioner to enter into a multi-year agreement with Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. for the receipt, transfer, and disposal of municipal solid waste, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120299 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 080544) approved November 19, 2008, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 163 by relocating the southwesterly houseline and curbline of Ridge Avenue near Calumet Street; by relocating the northwesterly houseline and curbline of Calumet Street from Ridge Avenue to the Fairmount Park Line; by striking from the City Plan East River Road from Calumet Street northwestwardly to its terminus; and vacating the portions of said East River Road laying outside the lines of Fairmount Park; 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 120323 0     Bill Authorizing Samuel Davis, Wilhelmina Davis, Jr., Rochelle Davis, and Deborah Davis ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an enclosed basement entrance at 5512 Woodland Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120324 0     Bill Authorizing the University of Pennsylvania ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain a pedestrian barrier within the right-of-way on the median that divides 33rd Street and 34th Street between Spruce Street and Convention Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120325 0     Bill Authorizing Whispering Leaves Herb & Sip Shop, LLC ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4615 Woodland Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120327 1     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring that the designation of bicycle lanes upon streets be authorized by ordinance, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120333 0     Bill Authorizing the paving of Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120334 0     Bill Authorizing and directing the revision of a portion of City Plan No. 231 by changing the grades of Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120335 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 228 by placing on the City Plan Kingsley Court from Ridge Avenue, southeast of Walnut Lane, northeastwardly to a cul-de-sac turnaround, striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Kingsley Street from a point approximately one-hundred seventy-one feet northwest of Houghton Street to Ridge Avenue, striking from the City Plan Markle Street from a point approximately one-hundred eighty feet northwest of Houghton Street to a point approximately three-hundred forty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, and placing on the City Plan two rights-of-way for various utility purposes, extending from the proposed cul-de-sac turnaround of Kingsley Court to the proposed termini of Houghton Street and Markle Street and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of Kingsley Court. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120336 0     Bill Authorizing the paving of Kingsley Court from Ridge Avenue northeastwardly approximately three-hundred fifty-five feet to a cul-de-sac turnaround, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120344 0     Bill Amending Section 9-407 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tour Passenger Carriers," by providing for an additional Tour Passenger Loading Zone on the west side of 12th Street between Market and Filbert Streets, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120390 0     Bill Establishing a no parking regulation on Roberts Avenue, north side. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120391 0     Bill Establishing a no parking regulation on Fox Street, east side. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120410 1     Bill Authorizing Old Nelson Food PA, LLC ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 2930 Chestnut Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120411 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Harper street, south side, 30th street to a point 200 feet west. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120412 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Mount Vernon street, north side, 12th street to 13th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120422 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Christian street, south side, 19th street - 20th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120423 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Colorado street, east side, Carpenter street - Washington avenue. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120424 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Beulah street, east side, Johnson street to Oregon street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120425 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Catharine street, both sides, 22nd street - 23rd street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120426 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on 15th street, west side, Catharine street to Christian street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120437 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Sheridan street, west side, Manton street to Wharton street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120438 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Sartain street, east side, McKean street to Mifflin street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120439 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Emily street, south side, 12th street - 13th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120173-A 1     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120173-A 1     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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120175-AA 1     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120175-AA 1     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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120230 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; 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120230 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; 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120340-AAAA 2     Bill Enacting a new Chapter 19-3800 of The Philadelphia Code authorizing the granting of tax exemptions to longtime owner-occupants of certain properties in the City of Philadelphia. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120340-AAAA 2     Bill Enacting a new Chapter 19-3800 of The Philadelphia Code authorizing the granting of tax exemptions to longtime owner-occupants of certain properties in the City of Philadelphia. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120173-A 1     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. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120175-AA 1     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. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120230 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; 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. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120340-AAAA 2     Bill Enacting a new Chapter 19-3800 of The Philadelphia Code authorizing the granting of tax exemptions to longtime owner-occupants of certain properties in the City of Philadelphia. READ     Action details Not available 120340-AAAA 3     Bill Enacting a new Chapter 19-3800 of The Philadelphia Code authorizing the granting of tax exemptions to longtime owner-occupants of certain properties in the City of Philadelphia. AMENDED     Action details Not available 120340-AAAA 3     Bill Enacting a new Chapter 19-3800 of The Philadelphia Code authorizing the granting of tax exemptions to longtime owner-occupants of certain properties in the City of Philadelphia. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available