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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/11/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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140672 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140144, 140145, 140148, 140310, 140338, 140341-A, 140345, 140346, 140348, 140380, 140384, 140385, 140436, 140440, 140481, 140484 and 140491, which were passed by Council on June 12, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on June 19, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140673 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 130486, which was passed by Council on June 12, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on June 27, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140674 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140278, 140311, 1401315 140411, 140413, 140416, 140439 and 140447, which were passed by Council on June 12, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on August 5, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140675 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140407 and 140485, which were passed by Council on June 12, 2014, was passed by the Mayor on September 10, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140676 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140437-A and 140512, which were passed by Council on June 19, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on June 19, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140677 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140141, 140146-A, 140147, 140387, 140417, 140434, 140438-A, 140443, 140445 and 140449, which were passed by Council on June 19, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on June 27, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140678 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140382, 140450, 140482 and 140510, which were passed by Council on June 19, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on July 15, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140679 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 140488, which was passed by Council on June 19, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on July 30, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140680 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140222, 140226, 140227, 140231, 140274, 140277, 140354, 140386, 140388, 140389, 140408-A, 130412, 140415, 140442-A, 140444-A, 140446, 140454, 140483, 140490 and 140492, which were passed by Council on June 19, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on August 5, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140681 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 130922, which was passed by Council on June 19, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on September 3, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140682 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council tht Bill Nos. 140441, 140448 and 140452, which were passed by Council on June 19, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on September 10, 2014.READ   Action details Not available
140683 0  COMMUNICATIONAugust 5, 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. 140605 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140606 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted, Michael A. NutterREAD   Action details Not available
140684 0  COMMUNICATIONSeptember 10, 2014 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Section 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council for recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bill: Bill No. 140487 Recommended for approval with technical amendment Respectfully submitted, Michael A. NutterREAD   Action details Not available
140687 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address 20131-2033 North Seventeenth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Epiphany Fellowship and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter fro the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.READ   Action details Not available
140688 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the plotting upon a portion of City Plan No. 297 of a right of way for sewer and drainage purposes abutting the southeasterly side of Keely Court, southwest of Henry Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.READ   Action details Not available
140689 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Hall Street from Fifth Street to its terminus westwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.READ   Action details Not available
140690 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 358 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Jamison Avenue from Red Lion Road to its terminum southwestwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right of way for gas main purposes and public utility purposes within the lines of Jamison Avenue being stricken and a right of way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes within a portion of Jamison Avenue being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights of way, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.READ   Action details Not available
140654 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 140377, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to create a civil penalty for the possession of certain items and to provide for penalties and enforcement procedures for violations of such provisions, 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 SuspendedPass  Action details Not available
140631 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by extending the deadline for filing applications for the homestead exclusion; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140632 0  BillAmending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140633 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 15th Street, Cecil B Moore Avenue, Ridge Avenue, 25th Street, and Diamond Street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140655 0  ResolutionCommemorating the 35th Anniversary of the Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140634 0  BillAmending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by revising provisions relating to the operation of farmers' markets on both sides of the 3500 block of Ryan Avenue from Frankford Avenue and extending 156 feet northwest of the northwest line of Frankford Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140635 0  BillAmending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, known as the "Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," by providing a limited period of time during which certain Drinking Establishments may apply for and obtain a waiver of the provisions of the Section prohibiting smoking in certain places, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140636 0  BillEstablishing a no truck parking regulation on the 5600 to 7200 blocks of Rising Sun Avenue, both sides.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140656 0  ResolutionHonoring Sharmain Matlock Turner on her 15 years of service as President and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140657 0  ResolutionDeclaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month".Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140637 0  BillAmending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by revising the penalties for the selling of any gun or implement, that is not a firearm, which forcefully impels a pellet of any kind, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140638-A 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by amending the eligibility requirements to make eligible properties owned by certain individuals who received assistance in the acquisition of the property as part of a government or nonprofit housing program, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140658 0  ResolutionHonoring, recognizing and commending the Philadelphia Taney Dragons, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Little League Champions, for capturing the hearts of fans across the nation during their inspiring journey as the first ever Philadelphia Little League team to make it to the Little League World Series.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140639 0  BillAmending Chapter 17-104 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts," by requiring city contractors and subcontractors to use best efforts to provide goods made in Philadelphia, made in Pennsylvania or made in America when fulfilling city contract requirements and requiring quarterly reports indicating the cost and place of origin and/or manufacture for goods supplied pursuant to city contracts, and providing for penalties for violations of these requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140659 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Michael "Ike" Iaconelli for winning the Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament on the Delaware River.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140660 0  ResolutionUrging the United States Department of Defense to include the names of the 74 fallen sailors of the Destroyer U.S.S. Frank E. Evans on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140640 0  BillAmending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to require that each Economic Opportunity Plan include information concerning the Equity Ownership (as defined) of (1) the contractor, developer and/or recipient of financial assistance required to submit the Plan; (2) participants (as defined) engaged by the contractor, developer and/or recipient of financial assistance; and (3) the eventual owner or owners of the project or contract to which the Plan relates; and requiring periodic reports for the purpose of updating Equity Ownership information; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140641 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to revise the Credit for New Job Creation by changing the minimum wage requirement in the definition of "New Job"; and by providing an additional "Special Tax Credit Opportunity for Job Creation" in the form of a multi-year tax credit for certain new jobs created in 2015; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140661 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Streets to hold public hearings to examine the culture, enforcement practices, prevention measures, and potential solutions needed to address the epidemic of illegal dumping in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140662 0  ResolutionSupporting President Obama and The Environmental Protection Agencies' Clean Power Plan that will help reduce carbon pollution from existing power plants throughout the United States.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140642 0  BillProviding 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, funding, appointment, powers and duties of a Police Advisory Commission to service as the citizen oversight agency of the Philadelphia Police Department; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140643 0  BillRepealing Chapter 21-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Police Advisory Board," and replacing it with a new Chapter 21-1200 that reconstitutes and renames the board as the "Police Advisory Commission," and, as authorized by the Charter, provides for the Commission's appointment and the manner in which the Commission and other officers, employees, and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Commission, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140644 0  BillAmending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Street Vendors," by providing for the inspection and regulation of mobile food vehicles that use propane or other combustible fuel, adding definitions, providing for enforcement and penalties and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140645 0  BillAuthorizing the plotting upon a portion of City Plan No. 297 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes abutting the southeasterly side of Keely Court, southwest of Henry Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140663 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Paulette Brown, Esquire for her recent election as the first African-American woman to become president-elect of the American Bar Association. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140664 0  ResolutionSupporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing the 30th Anniversary of Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development Week, from the 29th of September through the 4th of October 2014, for providing critical information to foster the growth and competitiveness of the minority business community.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140665 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, funding, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Police Advisory Commission as the citizen oversight agency for the Philadelphia Police Department; and providing for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140646 0  BillAmending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," to revise the boundaries of "Area 1" and "Area 2" as defined in §14-603(5)(a)(.2).Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140647 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 4th Street, Pine Street, 2nd Street, South Street, 3rd Street, Lombard Street, 5th Street, Pine Street, and 6th Street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140648 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oregon Avenue, Delaware Expressway, and Front Street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140649 0  BillAmending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, known as the "Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," by providing a limited period of time during which certain Drinking Establishments may apply for and obtain a waiver of the provisions of the Section prohibiting smoking in certain places, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140650 0  BillAmending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to change the amount of time that a boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart may be parked in any on-street parking space.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140651 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Hall Street from Fifth Street to its terminus westwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140652 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cedar Street, Venango Street, Gaul Street, and Tioga Street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140666 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Education to conduct hearings concerning the time and financial costs of standardized testing administered to Philadelphia public school students as well as the effects of testing on teaching and learning.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140667 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 130950, entitled "An Ordinance Amending The Philadelphia Code to provide for the authorization of certain pedestrian enhancements to occupy, by license, a portion of the right-of-way, 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 SuspendedPass  Action details Not available
140668 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings regarding the current state of park and street trees and their continued maintenance.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140669 0  ResolutionCongratulating and Honoring the Mt. Airy Schools Coalition for Upgrading the Eleanor C. Emlen Elementary School's Computer Lab. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140670 0  ResolutionDesignating and recognizing September as Library Card Sign-up Month in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140653 0  BillAmending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by providing for an expanded tax credit for employment of veterans; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
140671 0  ResolutionUrging Further Action To Enact Legislation To Designate The Medical Center Of The Department Of Veterans Affairs Located At 3900 Woodland Avenue In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, As The "Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center."Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
140685 0  COMMUNICATIONSeptember 11, 2014 TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted September 11, 2014, Bill No. 140377, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to create a civil penalty for the possession of certain items and to provide for penalties and enforcement procedures for violations of such provisions, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.READ   Action details Not available
130950-A 1  BillAmending The Philadelphia Code to provide for the authorization of certain pedestrian enhancements to occupy, by license, a portion of the right-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.RECONSIDERED   Action details Not available
130950-A 1  BillAmending The Philadelphia Code to provide for the authorization of certain pedestrian enhancements to occupy, by license, a portion of the right-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
130950-A 2  BillAmending The Philadelphia Code to provide for the authorization of certain pedestrian enhancements to occupy, by license, a portion of the right-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
130950-A 2  BillAmending The Philadelphia Code to provide for the authorization of certain pedestrian enhancements to occupy, by license, a portion of the right-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
140686 0  COMMUNICATIONSeptember 11, 2014 TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted September 11, 2014, Bill No. 140377, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to create a civil penalty for the possession of certain items and to provide for penalties and enforcement procedures for violations of such provisions, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.READ   Action details Not available
140377-A 1  BillAmending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to create a civil penalty for the possession of certain items and to provide for penalties and enforcement procedures for violations of such provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.RECONSIDERED   Action details Not available
140377-A 1  BillAmending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to create a civil penalty for the possession of certain items and to provide for penalties and enforcement procedures for violations of such provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
140377-A 2  BillAmending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to create a civil penalty for the possession of certain items and to provide for penalties and enforcement procedures for violations of such provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
140377-A 2  BillAmending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to create a civil penalty for the possession of certain items and to provide for penalties and enforcement procedures for violations of such provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
140614 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-ninth 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.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140615 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 lot or piece of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Philadelphia Redevelopment Authorityto dispose of such property for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140616 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 Forty-seventh 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
140617 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 Forty-eighth 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
140623 0  ResolutionUrging the United States Congress to support the re-designation of the railroad station located at 2955 Market Street, commonly known as the "30th Street Station", to the "William H. Gray III 30th Street Station".ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140627 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 Eleventh 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
140657 0  ResolutionDeclaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month".ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140654 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 140377, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to create a civil penalty for the possession of certain items and to provide for penalties and enforcement procedures for violations of such provisions, 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
140655 0  ResolutionCommemorating the 35th Anniversary of the Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140656 0  ResolutionHonoring Sharmain Matlock Turner on her 15 years of service as President and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140657 0  ResolutionDeclaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month".ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140658 0  ResolutionHonoring, recognizing and commending the Philadelphia Taney Dragons, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Little League Champions, for capturing the hearts of fans across the nation during their inspiring journey as the first ever Philadelphia Little League team to make it to the Little League World Series.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140659 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Michael "Ike" Iaconelli for winning the Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament on the Delaware River.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140661 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Streets to hold public hearings to examine the culture, enforcement practices, prevention measures, and potential solutions needed to address the epidemic of illegal dumping in Philadelphia. ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
140663 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Paulette Brown, Esquire for her recent election as the first African-American woman to become president-elect of the American Bar Association. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140664 0  ResolutionSupporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing the 30th Anniversary of Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development Week, from the 29th of September through the 4th of October 2014, for providing critical information to foster the growth and competitiveness of the minority business community.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140666 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Education to conduct hearings concerning the time and financial costs of standardized testing administered to Philadelphia public school students as well as the effects of testing on teaching and learning.ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
140667 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 130950, entitled "An Ordinance Amending The Philadelphia Code to provide for the authorization of certain pedestrian enhancements to occupy, by license, a portion of the right-of-way, 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
140668 0  ResolutionAuthorizing City Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings regarding the current state of park and street trees and their continued maintenance.ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
140669 0  ResolutionCongratulating and Honoring the Mt. Airy Schools Coalition for Upgrading the Eleanor C. Emlen Elementary School's Computer Lab. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140670 0  ResolutionDesignating and recognizing September as Library Card Sign-up Month in Philadelphia. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140511 0  BillAuthorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
140515 0  BillAmending Chapter 16-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones," by designating the Cecil B. Moore Housing Opportunity Zones pursuant to the 1500 New Affordable Housing Units Initiative, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
140516 1  BillEstablishing a new Chapter of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Affordable Workforce Housing Opportunity Zones," authorizing the designation of the City in whole or in part as a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone; establishing definitions; and authorizing disposition of publicly-owned zone properties for nominal consideration, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available