Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/20/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (50) 50 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 140211 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the possibility of the Pennsylvania General Assembly authorizing the addition of slot machines and other gaming equipment at Philadelphia International Airport to enhance traveler experiences and provide an additional funding source for the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140212 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on the current discipline, grievance and arbitration policies and procedures of the Philadelphia Fire Department and determine any steps that Council need take to ensure that Fire Department personnel are protected and that matters are adjudicated properly in a fair and reasonable amount of time. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140213 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Sheinelle Jones of Fox29 News for her outstanding service, commitment, and contributions to the community during her time as a broadcast journalist in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140214 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-ninth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or 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 140205 0     Bill Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of "Plan '10" and "DC Plan" to cover additional employees, including employees represented by AFSCME, District Council 47 and certain employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, to change contribution rates, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140206 0     Bill Amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by revising and clarifying requirements relating to separation from employment, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140207 0     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to revise the fee for the use of parking meters; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140215 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational opportunities for young men and women in the City of Philadelphia and the efforts the City can undertake to increase the opportunities available. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140216 0     Resolution Commending and honoring SEPTA Police Officer Ronald P. Jones for his heroic acts of duty and bravery in the apprehension of a violent assailant threatening to shoot innocent passengers on the train at the Fairmount Station. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140217 0     Resolution Proclaiming the week of April 4, 2014 to April 12, 2014 as the Fourth Annual Philly Tech Week presented by AT&T, and honoring the broad and vibrant Philadelphia technology community. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140218 0     Resolution Commending and honoring Reverend Tameka Bates for her heroic acts of bravery and Good Samaritan efforts to prevent harm to a mother and child during a violent disruption on the SEPTA train incited by a man threatening to shoot passengers on the train at the Fairmount Station and attempting to kidnap the mother's baby. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140219 0     Resolution In recognition of Women's History Month, honoring the outstanding contributions of Ms. Audrey Johnson Thornton on behalf of the American Women's Heritage Society for her tireless efforts to restore the Historic Belmont Mansion and Underground Railroad Museum located in the Fourth Council District in Philadelphia and proclaiming the banquet facility as the Cornelia Wells Banquet Hall and Conference Center. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140208 0     Bill Legalizing an existing fence encroaching on the public right-of-way at 3301 Lester Road, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140209 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by providing for certain exclusions and deferrals relating to businesses distressed as a result of nearby public works projects, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140210 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on 16th street, east side, Olney avenue to Chew avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140220 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings on the state of the growing technology and innovation community in Philadelphia and the impact on the local economy. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140221 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy and Committee on Public Property and Public Works to hold joint hearings to investigate the feasibility of developing a diplomatic area in the City devoted to the promotion of foreign trade and investment. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140095 1     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140095 1     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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140095 1     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. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     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. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140183 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 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 140187 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 number and street address as 1514 Ellsworth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Spartan Management Group, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140188 0     Resolution Supporting the future of Solar Energy in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140189 0     Resolution Supporting members of the Pennsylvania State Legislature's Women's Health Caucus and the Pennsylvania Agenda for Women's Health. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140193 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2012-2018 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Frankford Stacks, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140194 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2455 Coral street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Lynsey Graeff and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140195 0     Resolution Also naming 3rd Street between Market Street and Girard Avenue to "N3RD Street". ADOPTED     Action details Not available 130699-AA 2     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising parking requirements for driveways located in residential front yards, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 130699-AA 3     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising parking requirements for driveways located in residential front yards, all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 130699-AA 3     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising parking requirements for driveways located in residential front yards, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 140054-A 2     Bill Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," including Chapter 20-600 ("Standards of Conduct and Ethics"), by prohibiting certain gifts, adding and modifying certain definitions, establishing penalties and making technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 130908-A 2     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. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 140211 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the possibility of the Pennsylvania General Assembly authorizing the addition of slot machines and other gaming equipment at Philadelphia International Airport to enhance traveler experiences and provide an additional funding source for the School District of Philadelphia. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 140212 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on the current discipline, grievance and arbitration policies and procedures of the Philadelphia Fire Department and determine any steps that Council need take to ensure that Fire Department personnel are protected and that matters are adjudicated properly in a fair and reasonable amount of time. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 140213 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Sheinelle Jones of Fox29 News for her outstanding service, commitment, and contributions to the community during her time as a broadcast journalist in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140215 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational opportunities for young men and women in the City of Philadelphia and the efforts the City can undertake to increase the opportunities available. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 140216 0     Resolution Commending and honoring SEPTA Police Officer Ronald P. Jones for his heroic acts of duty and bravery in the apprehension of a violent assailant threatening to shoot innocent passengers on the train at the Fairmount Station. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140217 0     Resolution Proclaiming the week of April 4, 2014 to April 12, 2014 as the Fourth Annual Philly Tech Week presented by AT&T, and honoring the broad and vibrant Philadelphia technology community. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140218 0     Resolution Commending and honoring Reverend Tameka Bates for her heroic acts of bravery and Good Samaritan efforts to prevent harm to a mother and child during a violent disruption on the SEPTA train incited by a man threatening to shoot passengers on the train at the Fairmount Station and attempting to kidnap the mother's baby. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140219 0     Resolution In recognition of Women's History Month, honoring the outstanding contributions of Ms. Audrey Johnson Thornton on behalf of the American Women's Heritage Society for her tireless efforts to restore the Historic Belmont Mansion and Underground Railroad Museum located in the Fourth Council District in Philadelphia and proclaiming the banquet facility as the Cornelia Wells Banquet Hall and Conference Center. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140220 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council's committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings on the state of the growing technology and innovation community in Philadelphia and the impact on the local economy. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 140221 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy and Committee on Public Property and Public Works to hold joint hearings to investigate the feasibility of developing a diplomatic area in the City devoted to the promotion of foreign trade and investment. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 140005 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 18th Street, 19th Street, Arch Street and Cuthbert Street. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 140009 0     Bill To amend Section 14-701 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Dimensional Standards," and to amend Section 14-702(4) of the Zoning Code, entitled "Maximum Floor Area and Height Bonus Amounts," and to amend Section 14-806 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Off-Street Loading," and to amend Section 14-502 of the Zoning Code, entitled "CTR, Center City Overlay," under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 140001-A 1     Bill Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by providing for ending the existing procedure of mandatory custodial arrests for the crime of Marijuana possession, and by requiring the reporting of the number of arrests and related information with respect to those arrested for Marijuana possession; all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140001-A 2     Bill Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by providing for ending the existing procedure of mandatory custodial arrests for the crime of Marijuana possession, and by requiring the reporting of the number of arrests and related information with respect to those arrested for Marijuana possession; all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 140001-A 2     Bill Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by providing for ending the existing procedure of mandatory custodial arrests for the crime of Marijuana possession, and by requiring the reporting of the number of arrests and related information with respect to those arrested for Marijuana possession; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available