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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/23/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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130445 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-3801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," and such other provisions as may be appropriate, to reduce the net profits tax burden on certain existing and new businesses, for the purpose of generating growth in existing businesses, the birth of new businesses, and the creation of jobs, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130448 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding special provisions for the area bounded by 38th Street, Ludlow Street, Chestnut Street and 37th Street, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130465 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area identified by house number and street address as 4226-4232 Powelton avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with People's Emergency Center CDC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130449 0  BillAuthorizing Atul Amin, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the southeast corner of 17th and JFK Blvd, to construct, use and maintain conduits in, under and across the southeast corner of 17th and JFK Blvd for the purpose of supplying electrical service and telephone service to the newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130449 0  BillAuthorizing Atul Amin, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the southeast corner of 17th and JFK Blvd, to construct, use and maintain conduits in, under and across the southeast corner of 17th and JFK Blvd for the purpose of supplying electrical service and telephone service to the newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130466 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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, Thirty-seventh 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 improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130443-A 0  BillAmending Chapter 2-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Assessment," by further providing for the manner in which assessments are determined, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130450 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey certain or all interests in portions of a parcel of land located at and in the vicinity of the Northeast corner of the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Poquessing Avenue (commonly referred to as 8205 East Roosevelt Boulevard), for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130450 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey certain or all interests in portions of a parcel of land located at and in the vicinity of the Northeast corner of the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Poquessing Avenue (commonly referred to as 8205 East Roosevelt Boulevard), for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130451-A 0  BillAmending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," including by providing for special tax provisions for manufacturers, and making conforming changes, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130452 0  BillAuthorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into purchase obligations for the delivery of electric and natural gas energy supplies for use by facilities owned and leased by the City, including agreements that obligate payments for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130453 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB, LLC, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130454 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain land in the 30th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, located along the Schuylkill River between South Street and Christian Street, known as 770-80 Rear Schuylkill Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130455-A 0  BillAuthorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into a Second Extension of the Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130467 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130468 0  ResolutionHonoring, recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Pantano for his contributions on the radio, television, area concerts and his music, creativity, charity and community service.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130456 0  BillAuthorizing 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.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130456 0  BillAuthorizing 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.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130457 0  BillAmending Chapter 17-104 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts," by requiring contractors seeking to do business with the City to disclose certain demographic information including gender, race and geographic data of those serving as board members and executive staff; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130444 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130446-A 0  BillAmending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by providing for a City cigarette tax and by authorizing the School District to provide for a School District cigarette tax, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130447 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1805, entitled "Authorization of Liquor Sales Tax," by revising the tax rate, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130458-A 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional zones or subzones; and by providing for extensions of the term of benefits for certain properties; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130459 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID"), under which the City would lease the East Park Reservoir West Basin and adjacent park land (the "Premises") to PAID, and pursuant to which PAID would enter into a sublease for the Premises with the East Park Leadership and Conservation Center ("EPLACC"), a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation formed by the Philadelphia Outward Bound Center and The National Audubon Society, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130460 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a 90 foot wide strip of land located between Roosevelt Boulevard and 2700 Southampton Road, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130461 0  BillAuthorizing Mekong River Restaurant LLC to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1120 S. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130462 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending the permissible locations, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130463 0  BillAuthorizing Fond Bistro Inc. dba Fond Restaurant to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1537 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130464 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on Greene street, west side, Windrim avenue to Roberts avenue.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
130469 0  ResolutionCommemorating and Celebrating The First All-Army Reunion being held on June 15th, 2013, under the leadership of the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130470 0  ResolutionCommemorating and Honoring Ryan Chalmers on his "Push Across America" Challenge: crossing The United States from Los Angeles to New York City, arriving at Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in his racing wheelchair. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
130141 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Senior Citizen Special Tax Provisions," by providing for those circumstances where a participant in the tax freeze program authorized by that Chapter would owe less taxes as a result of a reduction in the tax rate or the assessed value of the taxpayer's property but for his or her prior enrollment in the program; all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130141 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Senior Citizen Special Tax Provisions," by providing for those circumstances where a participant in the tax freeze program authorized by that Chapter would owe less taxes as a result of a reduction in the tax rate or the assessed value of the taxpayer's property but for his or her prior enrollment in the program; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130308-A 1  BillAmending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Discounts and Additions to Tax," by tolling additions, interest and penalties when the assessed value of property is under appeal; limiting what the Department can bill for tax years under appeal; and requiring for the tax year under appeal payment of an amount at least equal to the prior year's tax; all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130308-A 1  BillAmending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Discounts and Additions to Tax," by tolling additions, interest and penalties when the assessed value of property is under appeal; limiting what the Department can bill for tax years under appeal; and requiring for the tax year under appeal payment of an amount at least equal to the prior year's tax; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130161 1  BillAmending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to provide for the rate and computation of realty use and occupancy tax; and adding a new Chapter 19-3900 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to provide for a City realty use and occupancy tax; all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130161 1  BillAmending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to provide for the rate and computation of realty use and occupancy tax; and adding a new Chapter 19-3900 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to provide for a City realty use and occupancy tax; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130325 0  BillApproving the Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2019.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130325 0  BillApproving the Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2019.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
120591 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on 15th street, east side, Conlyn street to Grange street.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
120591 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on 15th street, east side, Conlyn street to Grange street.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
120592 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on Copley street, both sides, Manheim street to Clapier street.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
120592 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on Copley street, both sides, Manheim street to Clapier street.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
120593 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on Carlisle street, west side, Lindley avenue to Duncannon street.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
120593 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on Carlisle street, west side, Lindley avenue to Duncannon street.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
120658 0  BillAuthorizing 2nd Street Brew House ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 1700 South 2nd Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
120658 0  BillAuthorizing 2nd Street Brew House ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 1700 South 2nd Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
120785 0  BillEstablishing a one-way regulation on West Seymour Street, from Morris Street to Wayne Avenue, eastbound.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
120785 0  BillEstablishing a one-way regulation on West Seymour Street, from Morris Street to Wayne Avenue, eastbound.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
121003 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on Elkins avenue, north side, Olney avenue to Wister street.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
121003 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on Elkins avenue, north side, Olney avenue to Wister street.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130124 0  BillAmending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of a red light enforcement system at the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130124 0  BillAmending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of a red light enforcement system at the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130300 0  BillAuthorizing Beacon on E. Girard Inc. dba Kraftwork to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 541 E. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130300 0  BillAuthorizing Beacon on E. Girard Inc. dba Kraftwork to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 541 E. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130301 0  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on Warnock Street between Montgomery Avenue and Berks Street.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130301 0  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on Warnock Street between Montgomery Avenue and Berks Street.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130302 0  BillEstablishing a no parking regulation on North Warnock Street, between West Montgomery Avenue and West Berks Street, west side.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130302 0  BillEstablishing a no parking regulation on North Warnock Street, between West Montgomery Avenue and West Berks Street, west side.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130303 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Adams Avenue from Aramingo Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom, striking from the City Plan and vacating Church Street from Aramingo Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for drainage purposes within the lines of a portion of Aramingo Avenue being stricken and within the lines of Church Street being stricken, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130303 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Adams Avenue from Aramingo Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom, striking from the City Plan and vacating Church Street from Aramingo Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for drainage purposes within the lines of a portion of Aramingo Avenue being stricken and within the lines of Church Street being stricken, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130304 0  BillEstablishing a no truck parking regulation on Godfrey avenue, from Tabor road to Whitaker avenue, both sides.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130304 0  BillEstablishing a no truck parking regulation on Godfrey avenue, from Tabor road to Whitaker avenue, both sides.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130331 0  BillAuthorizing Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way on Vine Street, 10th Street and Pearl Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130331 0  BillAuthorizing Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way on Vine Street, 10th Street and Pearl Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130353 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Pennway Street from Rhawn Street to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130353 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Pennway Street from Rhawn Street to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130354 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Water Street from Race Street to its terminus southwardly therefrom and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes such as may be necessary within the lines of the said Water Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130354 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Water Street from Race Street to its terminus southwardly therefrom and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes such as may be necessary within the lines of the said Water Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130355 0  BillAuthorizing the plotting upon a portion of City Plan No. 58 of a two feet wide area for public pedestrian use extending along the southerly side of Pearl Street, from Tenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred thirty-eight feet westwardly therefrom, and the relocation of the curblines of Pearl Street, from Tenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred thirty-eight feet westwardly therefrom, so as to widen the cartway of said Pearl Street, and authorizing the acceptance of the grant to the City of the said area for public pedestrian use, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130355 0  BillAuthorizing the plotting upon a portion of City Plan No. 58 of a two feet wide area for public pedestrian use extending along the southerly side of Pearl Street, from Tenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred thirty-eight feet westwardly therefrom, and the relocation of the curblines of Pearl Street, from Tenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred thirty-eight feet westwardly therefrom, so as to widen the cartway of said Pearl Street, and authorizing the acceptance of the grant to the City of the said area for public pedestrian use, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130358 0  BillEstablishing a one-way regulation on East Price Street from Sprague Street to Boyer Street, westbound.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130358 0  BillEstablishing a one-way regulation on East Price Street from Sprague Street to Boyer Street, westbound.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130379 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending the permissible location of the west side of the 500 block of 43rd Street and adding as a permissible location the sidewalk and curb lane of the north side of Chester Avenue from 43rd Street for 500 feet west, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130379 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending the permissible location of the west side of the 500 block of 43rd Street and adding as a permissible location the sidewalk and curb lane of the north side of Chester Avenue from 43rd Street for 500 feet west, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130380 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding the north side of Fairmount Avenue between 19th street and Uber street, as a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130380 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding the north side of Fairmount Avenue between 19th street and Uber street, as a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130381 1  BillAmending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," including by revising the requirements relating to license issuance; location of newsstands; design of newsstands; abandonment; and removal; all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
130381 1  BillAmending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," including by revising the requirements relating to license issuance; location of newsstands; design of newsstands; abandonment; and removal; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130255-A 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending sections of the /CTR, Center City Overlay District to apply special controls to an area bounded by the west side of I-95, Race Street, 4th Street, and New Street, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130141 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Senior Citizen Special Tax Provisions," by providing for those circumstances where a participant in the tax freeze program authorized by that Chapter would owe less taxes as a result of a reduction in the tax rate or the assessed value of the taxpayer's property but for his or her prior enrollment in the program; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130308-A 1  BillAmending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Discounts and Additions to Tax," by tolling additions, interest and penalties when the assessed value of property is under appeal; limiting what the Department can bill for tax years under appeal; and requiring for the tax year under appeal payment of an amount at least equal to the prior year's tax; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130161 1  BillAmending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to provide for the rate and computation of realty use and occupancy tax; and adding a new Chapter 19-3900 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to provide for a City realty use and occupancy tax; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130325 0  BillApproving the Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2019.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
120591 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on 15th street, east side, Conlyn street to Grange street.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
120592 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on Copley street, both sides, Manheim street to Clapier street.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
120593 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on Carlisle street, west side, Lindley avenue to Duncannon street.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
120658 0  BillAuthorizing 2nd Street Brew House ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 1700 South 2nd Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
120785 0  BillEstablishing a one-way regulation on West Seymour Street, from Morris Street to Wayne Avenue, eastbound.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
121003 0  BillEstablishing a parking regulation on Elkins avenue, north side, Olney avenue to Wister street.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130124 0  BillAmending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of a red light enforcement system at the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130300 0  BillAuthorizing Beacon on E. Girard Inc. dba Kraftwork to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 541 E. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130301 0  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on Warnock Street between Montgomery Avenue and Berks Street.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130302 0  BillEstablishing a no parking regulation on North Warnock Street, between West Montgomery Avenue and West Berks Street, west side.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130303 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Adams Avenue from Aramingo Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom, striking from the City Plan and vacating Church Street from Aramingo Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for drainage purposes within the lines of a portion of Aramingo Avenue being stricken and within the lines of Church Street being stricken, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130304 0  BillEstablishing a no truck parking regulation on Godfrey avenue, from Tabor road to Whitaker avenue, both sides.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130331 0  BillAuthorizing Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way on Vine Street, 10th Street and Pearl Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130353 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Pennway Street from Rhawn Street to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130354 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Water Street from Race Street to its terminus southwardly therefrom and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes such as may be necessary within the lines of the said Water Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130355 0  BillAuthorizing the plotting upon a portion of City Plan No. 58 of a two feet wide area for public pedestrian use extending along the southerly side of Pearl Street, from Tenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred thirty-eight feet westwardly therefrom, and the relocation of the curblines of Pearl Street, from Tenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred thirty-eight feet westwardly therefrom, so as to widen the cartway of said Pearl Street, and authorizing the acceptance of the grant to the City of the said area for public pedestrian use, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130358 0  BillEstablishing a one-way regulation on East Price Street from Sprague Street to Boyer Street, westbound.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130379 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending the permissible location of the west side of the 500 block of 43rd Street and adding as a permissible location the sidewalk and curb lane of the north side of Chester Avenue from 43rd Street for 500 feet west, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130380 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding the north side of Fairmount Avenue between 19th street and Uber street, as a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130381 1  BillAmending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," including by revising the requirements relating to license issuance; location of newsstands; design of newsstands; abandonment; and removal; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
130395 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130422 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 improvement thereon, situate in the 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 improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130423 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 1314 North Twenty-eighth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Dorothy Gossar and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130426 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area identified by house number and street address as 2545 Wharton street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with TLC Jr LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130428 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 5100-5122 Merion avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with WesGold, LLC Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130433 0  ResolutionUrging the Pennsylvania Senate to adopt a Discharge Resolution on Senate Bill 12, which would require Pennsylvania to accept federal funds to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130468 0  ResolutionHonoring, recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Pantano for his contributions on the radio, television, area concerts and his music, creativity, charity and community service.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130469 0  ResolutionCommemorating and Celebrating The First All-Army Reunion being held on June 15th, 2013, under the leadership of the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
130470 0  ResolutionCommemorating and Honoring Ryan Chalmers on his "Push Across America" Challenge: crossing The United States from Los Angeles to New York City, arriving at Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in his racing wheelchair. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
120054-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for installment payment agreements and requiring commencement of enforcement action, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
120054-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for installment payment agreements and requiring commencement of enforcement action, all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
120054-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for installment payment agreements and requiring commencement of enforcement action, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
120821 1  BillContinuing the Roxborough District ("District"), a neighborhood improvement district, beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Ridge Avenue from Main Street to 7220 Ridge Avenue and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Ridge Avenue; continuing the designation of the Roxborough Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the Roxborough Development Corporation relating to the District; and authorizing the Roxborough Development Corporation to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and uREAD AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
130250 0  BillAmending Subcode "F" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," the base code of which is the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, with certain amendments thereto, by further amending the 2009 International Fire Code and the previous Philadelphia amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
130185 0  BillAuthorizing and directing the use of the Fiscal Year 2013 General Fund positive fund balance to increase an appropriation for the Fire Department for the undisputed $66,000,000 of the Fire Fighters' Contract.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
130244 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; the Community Development Fund, the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development and the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; the Hotel Room Rental Tax Fund, the Director of Commerce; the Community Development Fund, the City Planning Commission and the Housing Trust Fund, the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
130246 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Managing Director.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
130247 0  BillAuthorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 within the General Fund, the Department of Human Services.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
130184 0  BillAuthorizing the Fire Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia ("City"), as the Sponsoring Agency of Pennsylvania Task Force One, of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, to enter into multi-year agreements with Participating Agencies for the purposes of developing resources for emergency preparedness, and for the maintenance and readiness of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
130305 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Morris Street, 15th Street, and Castle Avenue.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
121037-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by, including but not limited to, modifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
121037-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by, including but not limited to, modifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
121037-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by, including but not limited to, modifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
130326 1  BillAuthorizing the Commerce Director and the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire on behalf of the City an approximately 8.606 acre property located on 1070 Tinicum Island Road, Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Tax Parcel 45-00-00-279-00, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
130327 0  BillAuthorizing the Commerce Director and the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire on behalf of the City an approximately 5.61 acre property located on Tinicum Island Road, Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Tax Parcel 45-00-00508-03, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
130328 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain land along the Schuylkill River between 56th Street (as extended to the Schuylkill River) and 58th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
130057 0  BillAmending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adding a new Chapter providing for the regulation of tanning facilities; amending Section 6-102, by adding definitions; and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available