Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/20/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (78) 78 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 140117 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 130685, 130691, 130698, 130847, 130853, 130906, 130909, 130910, 130911, 130912, 130913, 130914, 130915, 130916, 130917, 130918, 130919 and 130951, which were passed by Council on February 6, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on February 19, 2014. READ     Action details Not available 140118 0     COMMUNICATION February 12, 2014 To The President and Members of The Council of The City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 130901 & 130902 Recommended for approval Bill No. 130920 Not recommended for approval Bill No. 130946 Recommended for approval Bill No. 130948 Recommended for approval Bill No. 130950 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor READ     Action details Not available 140119 0     COMMUNICATION February 12, 2014 To The President and Members of The Council of The City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 130907 Recommended for approval Bill No. 130908 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor READ     Action details Not available 140120 0     COMMUNICATION February 18, 2014 Darrell Clarke City Council President City of Philadelphia City Hall, Room 494 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Dear Council President Clarke and Council Members, I am writing to notify you that I am resigning my office as Philadelphia City Councilman At-Large, effective immediately. My resignation will take effect this day, February 18th, 2014. It has been an honor to serve the people of Philadelphia as their Councilman, and I look forward to continuing this service through my new responsibilities at the SRC. Serving with you and the rest of Council has been the most rewarding experience of my professional life. I leave Council in good hands. As Chair of the SRC my door will be open to you and our Council colleagues. I look forward to working closely with Council to ensure that every child in Philadelphia has access to a quality education. Respectfully yours, William J. Green, IV Cc: All members of City Council READ     Action details Not available 140122 0     COMMUNICATION February 13, 2014 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: For the reasons set forth below, I hereby return to your Honorable Body as disapproved Bill No. 130701-AA, which passed on January 30, 2014. This Bill would propose placing a Charter amendment on the May ballot to abolish, for elected officials only, the Home Rule Charter's longstanding "resign to run" rule. Under this amendment, any person holding elected office in City government could run for a different City, state, or federal office while still holding his or her elected City office. Resign to run would stay in place for all other employees and officials of the City. As originally conceived by the framers of the Charter, the uniform application of resign to run to all City officers and employees, elected or not, was intended to protect the public interest by ensuring existing duties could be performed without the very real distractions associated with engaging in a campaign for a new elected office. This amendment would grant special dispensa READ     Action details Not available 140123 0     COMMUNICATION Transforming a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1734 Federal street, 1606 Latona street, 1624 Latona street, 1637 Latona street, 1713 Manton street, 1715 Manton street, 1717 Manton street, 1721 Manton street, 1726 Manton street and 1231 South Seventeenth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Innova Redevelopment, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 140124 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1725-1727 Cecil B. Moore avenue and 1735 Cecil B. Moore avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with HMZ One LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Diretor of the Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 140125 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a parcel of land commonly known as 147 Gay Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140126 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain sub-surface portions of Fifteenth Street between Arch Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Sixteenth Street between Arch Street and Cuthbert Street, and Arch Street from Sixteenth Street to a point east of Fifteenth Street. READ     Action details Not available 140127 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill constituting the Seventeenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. READ     Action details Not available 140128 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places-Prohibited Conduct," by adding a new Section to prohibit the use of Electronic Smoking Devices in public places and in the workplace, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140129 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by clarifying penalties for violations of Section 9-622, entitled "Cigarettes and Tobacco Products," and by adding a new section to prohibit sales of electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products to minors, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140092 0     Bill Amending Title 21 "Miscellaneous", by adding a new Chapter 21-2700, entitled "Firefighters and Fire Service Paramedics Bill of Rights," that adopts minimum standards to protect the rights of uniformed fire personnel including but not limited to Firefighters and Fire Service Paramedics, beyond departmental procedures, in order to ensure equality and fairness of treatment among such personnel; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140093 0     Bill Amending Title 21 "Miscellaneous", by adding a new Chapter 21-2800, entitled "Fire Service Paramedic Safety and Health," by adopting minimum standards to protect the health, safety and dignity of uniformed Philadelphia Fire Department personnel working as fire service paramedics; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140094 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode F (The Philadelphia Fire Code), by delineating the process to be utilized by the Philadelphia Fire Department in its consideration of temporary or permanent reductions or eliminations of fire companies that provide life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises, and by requiring input by fire fighters and emergency responders in that process; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140103 0     Resolution In recognition of Black History Month, remembering the "Pullman Porters", the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and A. Philip Randolph as the leaders of the nation's first predominantly African-American labor union. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140095 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places-Prohibited Conduct," by adding a new Section to prohibit the use of Electronic Smoking Devices in public places and in the workplace, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140096 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by clarifying penalties for violations of Section 9-622, entitled "Cigarettes and Tobacco Products," and by adding a new section to prohibit sales of electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products to minors, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140097 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain sub-surface portions of Fifteenth Street between Arch Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Sixteenth Street between Arch Street and Cuthbert Street, and Arch Street from Sixteenth Street to a point east of Fifteenth Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140098 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating a new Spring Garden /NCA Overlay District in the area bounded by Spring Garden Street, Broad Street, Callowhill Street, and 18th Street, and prohibiting Personal Credit Establishments within the District. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140104 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 and Twenty-ninth 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 Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140099 0     Bill Constituting the Seventeenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140105 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1734 Federal street, 1606 Latona street, 1624 Latona street, 1637 Latona street, 1713 Manton street, 1715 Manton street, 1717 Manton street, 1721 Manton street, 1726 Manton street and 1231 South Seventeenth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Innova Redevelopment, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140106 0     Resolution Urging the United States Congress to pass Senate Bill 1410, entitled the Smarter Sentencing Act, which provides for fairer drug sentencing guidelines. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140107 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority on its Fiftieth Anniversary for its extraordinary service and dedication to the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140108 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program on its Thirtieth Anniversary for its extraordinary service and dedication as a component of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140109 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 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140100 0     Bill Amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard," by further providing with respect to the membership of the Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140110 0     Resolution Amending Resolution No. 110807 (adopted November 17, 2011), which provided for the appointment of a five (5) person Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee pursuant to § 17-1311 of The Philadelphia Code, by specifying two additional organizations authorized to make appointments to the Committee. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140101 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 relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a DHS Community Oversight Board; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140111 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to establish an independent Community Oversight Board for the Department of Human Services, and to provide for the Board's appointment, powers and duties; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140112 0     Resolution Proclaiming and designating the week of April 6, 2014 as "Philadelphia Crime Victim's Rights Week" to encourage citizens to assist crime victims and to increase community awareness and support for the organizations that help crime victims rebuild their lives. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140113 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 130688-A, entitled "An Ordinance 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", for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended 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.       Action details Not available 140102 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cypress Street from Broad Street to Watts Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes, such as may be necessary, within a portion of Cypress Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140114 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   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.       Action details Not available 140115 0     Resolution Recognizing March 9th To March 15th Of 2014 As Glaucoma Awareness Week In The City Of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140116 0     Resolution Declaring May 2014 to be Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of "Hep B United Philadelphia" and "Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia" coalitions aimed at raising the profile of Viral Hepatitis as an urgent local health priority. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 130908-A 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, Juniper Street, Cypress Street, Watts Street, Pine Street and Broad Street, by amending Chapter 14-500 of the Zoning Code entitled "Overlay Zoning", by amending Chapter 14-700 of the Zoning Code entitled "Development Standards", and by amending Chapter 14-800 of the Zoning Code entitled "Parking and Loading", under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 130908-A 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, Juniper Street, Cypress Street, Watts Street, Pine Street and Broad Street, by amending Chapter 14-500 of the Zoning Code entitled "Overlay Zoning", by amending Chapter 14-700 of the Zoning Code entitled "Development Standards", and by amending Chapter 14-800 of the Zoning Code entitled "Parking and Loading", under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 130901 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to execute and enter into a Declaration of Rights, Easements, Covenants and Restrictions to govern the relationship among (1) that certain parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon, commonly known as JFK Plaza, located at 15th and Arch Streets, (2) that certain parcel of land, together with the improvements located thereon, commonly known as Love Park Parking Garage, located generally beneath JFK Plaza at 15th and Arch Streets, and (3) certain parcels of land around and beneath Love Park Parking Garage, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 130902 1     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to execute and deliver a deed conveying fee simple title to a certain parcel of land, together with the improvements located thereon, commonly known as Love Park Parking Garage, located generally beneath JFK Plaza at 15th and Arch Streets; together with certain rights and obligations of the owner of the Love Park Parking Garage unit under a certain Declaration of Rights, Easements, Covenants and Restrictions, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 130946 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a certain tract of land together with the improvements thereon situate in the area bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, known as 4601 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 130946 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a certain tract of land together with the improvements thereon situate in the area bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, known as 4601 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140057 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to lease from the City of Philadelphia the premises commonly known as the Chalfont Recreation Center, for further sublease, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140057 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to lease from the City of Philadelphia the premises commonly known as the Chalfont Recreation Center, for further sublease, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140058 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to lease from the City of Philadelphia the premises commonly known as the Junod Recreation Center, for further sublease, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140058 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to lease from the City of Philadelphia the premises commonly known as the Junod Recreation Center, for further sublease, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 130701-AA 2     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to permit City elected officials to become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office, under certain terms and conditions; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. RECONSIDERED     Action details Not available 130701-AA 2     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to permit City elected officials to become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office, under certain terms and conditions; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.       Action details Not available 130701-AA 2     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to permit City elected officials to become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office, under certain terms and conditions; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.       Action details Not available 130701-AA 2     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to permit City elected officials to become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office, under certain terms and conditions; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. READ     Action details Not available 130701-AA 2     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to permit City elected officials to become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office, under certain terms and conditions; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. VETO OVERRIDDEN Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 130908-A 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, Juniper Street, Cypress Street, Watts Street, Pine Street and Broad Street, by amending Chapter 14-500 of the Zoning Code entitled "Overlay Zoning", by amending Chapter 14-700 of the Zoning Code entitled "Development Standards", and by amending Chapter 14-800 of the Zoning Code entitled "Parking and Loading", under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 130946 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a certain tract of land together with the improvements thereon situate in the area bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, known as 4601 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140057 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to lease from the City of Philadelphia the premises commonly known as the Chalfont Recreation Center, for further sublease, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140058 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to lease from the City of Philadelphia the premises commonly known as the Junod Recreation Center, for further sublease, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     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. ADOPTED     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. MOTION Pass   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. ADOPTED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 130744-A 1     Bill Amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard," by further providing with respect to the granting and revocation of waivers of the requirements of the Chapter; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 140103 0     Resolution In recognition of Black History Month, remembering the "Pullman Porters", the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and A. Philip Randolph as the leaders of the nation's first predominantly African-American labor union. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140107 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority on its Fiftieth Anniversary for its extraordinary service and dedication to the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140108 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and commending the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program on its Thirtieth Anniversary for its extraordinary service and dedication as a component of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140112 0     Resolution Proclaiming and designating the week of April 6, 2014 as "Philadelphia Crime Victim's Rights Week" to encourage citizens to assist crime victims and to increase community awareness and support for the organizations that help crime victims rebuild their lives. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140113 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 130688-A, entitled "An Ordinance 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", for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. MOTION Pass   Action details Not available 140113 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 130688-A, entitled "An Ordinance 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", for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140115 0     Resolution Recognizing March 9th To March 15th Of 2014 As Glaucoma Awareness Week In The City Of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140116 0     Resolution Declaring May 2014 to be Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of "Hep B United Philadelphia" and "Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia" coalitions aimed at raising the profile of Viral Hepatitis as an urgent local health priority. ADOPTED     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. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 140121 0     COMMUNICATION February 20, 2014 To The President and Members of The Council Of The City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted today Bill No. 130688-a, entitled "An Ordinance 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," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter READ     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. RECONSIDERED Pass 15:0 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.       Action details Not available 130688-AA 3     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. AMENDED     Action details Not available 130688-AA 3     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. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available