Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/6/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (64) 64 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 140088 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 130630 and 130657, which were passed by Council on January 23, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on January 31, 2014. READ     Action details Not available 140088 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 130630 and 130657, which were passed by Council on January 23, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on January 31, 2014. READ     Action details Not available 140089 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority (the "Authority"), incorporated pursuant to the Municipality Authorities Act (as amended from time to time, the "Act"), 53 Pa. C. S. Ch. 56, to undertake any project (as defined in the Act) that the Authority is specifically authorized to undertake from time to time by ordinance of the City Council and authorizing and directing the Authority to adopt and file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania such amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance. READ     Action details Not available 140089 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority (the "Authority"), incorporated pursuant to the Municipality Authorities Act (as amended from time to time, the "Act"), 53 Pa. C. S. Ch. 56, to undertake any project (as defined in the Act) that the Authority is specifically authorized to undertake from time to time by ordinance of the City Council and authorizing and directing the Authority to adopt and file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania such amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance. READ     Action details Not available 140090 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of an approximately fifteen- acre tract of land in the City bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, together with the improvements thereon, and the making of certain capital improvements to such land and improvements, including the development of a new Police Department headquarters and related parking accommodations; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness to finance or refinance such project; and authorizing and approving the undertaking by the City of all necessary steps to comply with such Agreement, including paying in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable thereunder, and covenanting to make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due READ     Action details Not available 140090 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of an approximately fifteen- acre tract of land in the City bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, together with the improvements thereon, and the making of certain capital improvements to such land and improvements, including the development of a new Police Department headquarters and related parking accommodations; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness to finance or refinance such project; and authorizing and approving the undertaking by the City of all necessary steps to comply with such Agreement, including paying in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable thereunder, and covenanting to make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due READ     Action details Not available 140091 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, the Department of Revenue 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 Water Fund, the Department of Revenue and the Grants Revenue Fund, the Department of Parks and Recreation. READ     Action details Not available 140091 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, the Department of Revenue 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 Water Fund, the Department of Revenue and the Grants Revenue Fund, the Department of Parks and Recreation. READ     Action details Not available 140082 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold public hearings to better understand and analyze the use of the compounds commonly called "rock salt" by the Streets Department and Philadelphia citizens to melt ice and snow and determine whether alternatives and additives can make this material and effort safer and more efficient. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140072 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of an approximately fifteen- acre tract of land in the City bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, together with the improvements thereon, and the making of certain capital improvements to such land and improvements, including the development of a new Police Department headquarters and related parking accommodations; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness to finance or refinance such project; and authorizing and approving the undertaking by the City of all necessary steps to comply with such Agreement, including paying in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable thereunder, and covenanting to make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due thereunder; all und Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140073 0     Bill Authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority (the "Authority"), incorporated pursuant to the Municipality Authorities Act (as amended from time to time, the "Act"), 53 Pa. C. S. Ch. 56, to undertake any project (as defined in the Act) that the Authority is specifically authorized to undertake from time to time by ordinance of the City Council and authorizing and directing the Authority to adopt and file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania such amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140074 0     Bill Authorizing Richard Ley to construct, own and maintain a private pole, electrical appurtenances and aerial wire over, on and under the south footway of the 3800 block of Powelton Avenue for supplying electric service to his vendor truck, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140075 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the building height in certain residentially zoned district; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140076 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Parkside Avenue, Girard Avenue, and Belmont Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140077 0     Bill Authorizing Vuthea Vin to construct, own and maintain a private pole, electrical appurtenances and aerial wire over, on and under the south footway of the 3800 block of Powelton Avenue for supplying electric service to his vendor truck, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140078 0     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors and Section 9-205 relating to Sidewalk Sales by prohibiting street and sidewalk vending in certain portions of the 8th Ward; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140083 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Public Safety to investigate and hold public hearings reviewing the Philadelphia Fire Department's use of post incident critiques after major incidents and the impact they have upon the training and preparedness of firefighters and other first responder personnel of the Philadelphia Fire Department. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140079 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, the Department of Revenue 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 Water Fund, the Department of Revenue and the Grants Revenue Fund, the Department of Parks and Recreation. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140080 0     Bill Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Chapter 10-100, entitled "Animals," by providing further for the proper care and treatment of certain animals and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140084 0     Resolution Proclaiming February 2014 as "American Heart Month" and proclaiming February 7, 2014 as "Wear Red Day in the City of Philadelphia." Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140085 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Joint Committees on Public Safety and Public Health to hold hearings to examine Philadelphia's black homicide victimization rate. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140086 0     Resolution Supporting the Repair America movement which seeks to prioritize infrastructure investment which will create quality jobs, boost the economy and ensure that communities are safe and healthy, and urging our federal legislators to support this initiative. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140081 0     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to provide for tax rate reductions of the Wage and Earnings Tax for Philadelphia Residents and the Tax on Net Profits Earned in Businesses, Professions or Other Activities for Philadelphia Residents. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140087 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Comcast Corporation on their $1.2 billion investment to build the Comcast Innovation and Technology Center to further solidify their commitment to the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130851 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide that Council approval is required for certain contracts for one year or less for the purpose of providing legal representation and related services for indigent persons, including but not limited to parents and children who are subjects of dependency proceedings; criminal defendants; persons in juvenile justice proceedings; persons involved in behavioral health proceedings; and indigent persons involved in other proceedings where legal representation is required as a matter of law or by court order; and to provide that Council approval is also required for renewals or extensions of such contracts; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 130851 0 4   Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide that Council approval is required for certain contracts for one year or less for the purpose of providing legal representation and related services for indigent persons, including but not limited to parents and children who are subjects of dependency proceedings; criminal defendants; persons in juvenile justice proceedings; persons involved in behavioral health proceedings; and indigent persons involved in other proceedings where legal representation is required as a matter of law or by court order; and to provide that Council approval is also required for renewals or extensions of such contracts; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 130852 1     Bill Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by establishing reporting and auditing requirements for certain contracts for conflicts counsel for indigent individuals; all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 130852 1     Bill Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by establishing reporting and auditing requirements for certain contracts for conflicts counsel for indigent individuals; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 130861 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide that Council approval is required for certain contracts for one year or less for the purpose of providing legal representation and related services for indigent persons, including but not limited to parents and children who are subjects of dependency proceedings; criminal defendants; persons in juvenile justice proceedings; persons involved in behavioral health proceedings; and indigent persons involved in other proceedings where legal representation is required as a matter of law or by court order; and to provide that Council approval is also required for renewals or extensions of such contracts; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. Pass   Action details Not available 120387 1     Bill Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by adjusting the local bidding preference for City contracts, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 120387 1     Bill Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by adjusting the local bidding preference for City contracts, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 130851 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide that Council approval is required for certain contracts for one year or less for the purpose of providing legal representation and related services for indigent persons, including but not limited to parents and children who are subjects of dependency proceedings; criminal defendants; persons in juvenile justice proceedings; persons involved in behavioral health proceedings; and indigent persons involved in other proceedings where legal representation is required as a matter of law or by court order; and to provide that Council approval is also required for renewals or extensions of such contracts; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 130852 1     Bill Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by establishing reporting and auditing requirements for certain contracts for conflicts counsel for indigent individuals; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120387 1     Bill Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by adjusting the local bidding preference for City contracts, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140061 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 Eighteenth and Twenty-eighth 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140062 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, Nineteenth, Thirty-first, Thirty-third 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 improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140065 0     Resolution Calling upon the Philadelphia Public Health Department to form a Strategic Planning Committee for the purpose of increasing the use of telemedicine options in City health centers and remote healthcare provisions through co-location at public-owned facilities in Philadelphia and for the Strategic Planning Committee to publish a written plan for increasing alternative healthcare delivery methods as was recommended in the recent hearing on Resolution 130886. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140068 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-first 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 140069 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 Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140082 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold public hearings to better understand and analyze the use of the compounds commonly called "rock salt" by the Streets Department and Philadelphia citizens to melt ice and snow and determine whether alternatives and additives can make this material and effort safer and more efficient. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 140083 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Public Safety to investigate and hold public hearings reviewing the Philadelphia Fire Department's use of post incident critiques after major incidents and the impact they have upon the training and preparedness of firefighters and other first responder personnel of the Philadelphia Fire Department. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 140084 0     Resolution Proclaiming February 2014 as "American Heart Month" and proclaiming February 7, 2014 as "Wear Red Day in the City of Philadelphia." ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140085 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's Joint Committees on Public Safety and Public Health to hold hearings to examine Philadelphia's black homicide victimization rate. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 140087 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Comcast Corporation on their $1.2 billion investment to build the Comcast Innovation and Technology Center to further solidify their commitment to the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130685 1     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," amending Subcode A, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by adding a new Chapter on site safety; amending Title 6 "Health Code," by increasing penalties and requiring notices for asbestos projects; and amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding conditions for site safety monitor licensing; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130688-AA 2     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding new rules and obligations pertaining to construction licenses and renewals of those licenses; creating demolition licenses and increasing fines for expediters that falsify information, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130691-A 2     Bill Amending Title 4 "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A," (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), and Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code), and Title 20 entitled "Officers and Employees," of The Philadelphia Code, by adding certain provisions related to construction and demolition, special inspections, contractors, stop work orders, fees, fines, ethical violations and penalties; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130698-A 2     Bill Amending Title 4 "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," of The Philadelphia Code by amending Subcode "A," (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) by adding new definitions, enforcement powers, a separate permit for demolitions, and training requirements for Licenses and Inspections code officials; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130847-A 2     Bill Amending Title 4 "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code), and Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by further amending construction and demolition practices, including but not limited to the following: adding new enforcement and inspection powers for the Fire Department at construction and demolition sites, requiring sharing of information amongst the City's departments to ensure compliance with all aspects of the code, establishing worksite public safety requirements, requiring evidence of training compliance by construction and demolition workers and new signage requirements; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130906 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the District Attorney. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130909 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Kater street, south side, 7th street to 6th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130910 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Winton street, north side, 10th street to 11th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130911 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Kimball street, south side, 7th street to 6th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130912 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Federal street, both sides, 11th street to 12th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130913 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Cross street, south side, Dickinson street to Passyunk avenue. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130914 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Passyunk avenue, south side, Wharton street to 9th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130915 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Wharton street, north side, Passyunk avenue to 9th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130916 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on 9th street, west side, Wharton street to Passyunk avenue. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130917 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Wharton street, both sides, 7th street to 6th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130918 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Bainbridge street, south side, Juniper street to 13th street. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130919 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Manton street, south side, 7th street to Dead End street. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130951 0     Bill Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; and by revising and adding to the list of locations that shall not be designated for vending; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130853 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by revising the number of businesses that may obtain a credit against business income and receipts taxes upon contributing to certain nonprofit intermediaries engaged in neighborhood economic development activities within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available 130853 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by revising the number of businesses that may obtain a credit against business income and receipts taxes upon contributing to certain nonprofit intermediaries engaged in neighborhood economic development activities within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available