Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/11/2012 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (61) 61 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 120809 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 120615, which was passed by Council on September 27, 2012, was signed by the Mayor on October 9, 2012. READ     Action details Not available 120810 0     COMMUNICATION October 9, 2012 To The President and Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Section 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 bill: Bill No. 120653 Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor READ     Action details Not available 120811 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the plotting upon a portion of City Plan No. 275 of a right of way for water main purposes at the southwesterly end of Parker Avenue, southwest of Umbria Street, and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120812 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 Revenue Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120813 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finances, 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, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Revenue Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 120814 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of "Plan '10" and "DC Plan" to cover additional employees, to change contribution rates, and to make technical amendments all under certain terms and conditions," accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Finance Director. READ     Action details Not available 120802 0     Resolution Recognizing Mr. Charles Ireland, Principal of Sayre High School, for his life-long dedication to the field of education and applauding and supporting his continued ingenuity, passion, and goals for students, parents, teachers, and the community alike. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120796 0     Bill Amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code relating to tax rates and credits for the Business Income and Receipts Tax by providing a credit for contributions to nonprofit organizations engaged in developing and implementing healthy food initiatives, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120797 0     Bill Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by requiring that all City of Philadelphia websites can be used with, and all online interactions and transactions with the City can be performed on, multiple widely-used internet browsers; that such websites, interactions, and transactions be optimized for use with these browsers; and that the City report on the implementation of these changes; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120798 0     Bill Authorizing the plotting upon a portion of City Plan No. 275 of a right-of-way for water main purposes at the southwesterly end of Parker Avenue, southwest of Umbria Street, and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120799 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by enumerating additional permit parking districts, and by increasing the requirements for designating a block as a residential permit parking block or for removing such designation; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120800 0     Bill Approving the plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment and charges of the Center City District (the "Authority") for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to the central business district of the City of Philadelphia for 2013-2017; amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 1069, approved November 2, 1990, as amended by Bill No. 960631, approved November 25, 1996) adopted pursuant to the "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," P.L. 382, as amended (the "Act") in order to add to the district to be served by the Authority the properties on the east and west sides of the blocks of South Broad street between Pine street and Lombard street, but including only those properties fronting on South Broad street (the "Added Properties"); authorizing the extension until 2045 of the term of the Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Act to enable the refinancing of existing debt; authorizing a change to the registered office address of the Authority; and approving estimated costs for debt service through 2045; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120801 0     Bill Revising parking restrictions on West Coulter Street, north side, between Greene Street and Wayne Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 120806 0     Resolution Recognizing Chestnut Hill for having been selected by The American Planning Association as one of the 2012 Top Ten Neighborhoods in the United States, and appreciates the honor this reflects on Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 120807 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Public Safety to investigate the potential financial liability and fiscal impact to the City for the current contract with the Philadelphia Fire Fighters that will enter arbitration for a third time. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   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. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120525 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Mollbore street, both sides, 8th street to Beulah street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120525 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Mollbore street, both sides, 8th street to Beulah street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120526 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on 16th street, both sides, Wolf street to Ritner street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120526 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on 16th street, both sides, Wolf street to Ritner street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120527 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Pemberton street, south side, 22nd street to 23rd street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120527 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Pemberton street, south side, 22nd street to 23rd street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120528 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Mole street, west side, Wolf street to Ritner street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120528 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Mole street, west side, Wolf street to Ritner street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120530 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Kater street, south side, 17th street to 16th street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120530 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Kater street, south side, 17th street to 16th street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120729 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 090839) approved June 30, 2010, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 242 by striking from the City Plan and vacating portions of the beds of Old York Road and a certain cut-back area at the southerly side of Sixty-sixth Avenue between Old York Road and Broad Street, thereby reducing the width of Old York Road from Sixty-sixth Avenue to a point approximately one-hundred sixty-three feet southwestwardly therefrom, by relocating the southeasterly curbline of Old York Road from Sixty-sixth Avenue to a point approximately one-hundred ninety-eight feet southwestwardly therefrom, and by placing on the City Plan a curb bumpout at the northeasterly corner of Old York Road and Sixty-fifth Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120729 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 090839) approved June 30, 2010, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 242 by striking from the City Plan and vacating portions of the beds of Old York Road and a certain cut-back area at the southerly side of Sixty-sixth Avenue between Old York Road and Broad Street, thereby reducing the width of Old York Road from Sixty-sixth Avenue to a point approximately one-hundred sixty-three feet southwestwardly therefrom, by relocating the southeasterly curbline of Old York Road from Sixty-sixth Avenue to a point approximately one-hundred ninety-eight feet southwestwardly therefrom, and by placing on the City Plan a curb bumpout at the northeasterly corner of Old York Road and Sixty-fifth Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     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. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120525 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Mollbore street, both sides, 8th street to Beulah street. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120526 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on 16th street, both sides, Wolf street to Ritner street. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120527 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Pemberton street, south side, 22nd street to 23rd street. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120528 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Mole street, west side, Wolf street to Ritner street. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120530 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Kater street, south side, 17th street to 16th street. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     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. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     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. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     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. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     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. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120729 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 090839) approved June 30, 2010, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 242 by striking from the City Plan and vacating portions of the beds of Old York Road and a certain cut-back area at the southerly side of Sixty-sixth Avenue between Old York Road and Broad Street, thereby reducing the width of Old York Road from Sixty-sixth Avenue to a point approximately one-hundred sixty-three feet southwestwardly therefrom, by relocating the southeasterly curbline of Old York Road from Sixty-sixth Avenue to a point approximately one-hundred ninety-eight feet southwestwardly therefrom, and by placing on the City Plan a curb bumpout at the northeasterly corner of Old York Road and Sixty-fifth Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120763 0     Resolution Authorizing the use of Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds to acquire title reports, plot plans, legal descriptions and appraisals. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120764 0     Resolution Authorizing the use of Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds to acquire title reports, plot plans, legal descriptions and appraisals. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120787 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-eighth and Forty-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 120789 0     Resolution Supporting House Resolution 840 which urges The Pennsylvania State University to use the endowment created pursuant to the consent decree with the National Collegiate Athletic Association to fund Pennsylvania's children's advocacy centers. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120653-A 1     Bill Authorizing Aquinas 2021 Chestnut Street L.P. to construct, own and maintain various encroachments within the City right-of-way on Chestnut Street between 20th Street and 21st Street and on Ranstead Street between 20th Street and 21st Street, adjacent to the premises at 2017-2023 Chestnut Street, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 120802 0     Resolution Recognizing Mr. Charles Ireland, Principal of Sayre High School, for his life-long dedication to the field of education and applauding and supporting his continued ingenuity, passion, and goals for students, parents, teachers, and the community alike. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120806 0     Resolution Recognizing Chestnut Hill for having been selected by The American Planning Association as one of the 2012 Top Ten Neighborhoods in the United States, and appreciates the honor this reflects on Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120807 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Public Safety to investigate the potential financial liability and fiscal impact to the City for the current contract with the Philadelphia Fire Fighters that will enter arbitration for a third time. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 120645 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by making, revising, and consolidating certain regulations regarding flood protection, and by further repealing Chapter 10-1100A of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Development in Defined Flood Plain Areas"; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available