Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/9/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (57) 57 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 140795 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution appointing Michael Piper to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment. READ     Action details Not available 140796 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution appointing Ahmeenah Young to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority. READ     Action details Not available 140797 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution appointing Michelle Lai to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority. READ     Action details Not available 140783 0     Resolution Recognizing October 2014 as National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and acknowledging the many organizations and individuals that work to prevent bullying, raise awareness about its significant lifelong impact and help young victims of bullying. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140784 0     Resolution Approving the City's acceptance of a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $30,000,000 and authorizing the Director of Housing to enter into agreements with HUD necessary to receive the grant award. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140785 0     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 2031-2033 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140780 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-2800, entitled "Universities, Property Owners or Managers and Students," and Chapter 10-1800, entitled "Vicarious Liability for Student Conduct," both of The Philadelphia Code, by amending the Fifth Councilmanic District into the definition of "Educational Housing District," by adding certain provisions relating to Educational Housing Districts, and other related matters, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140781 0     Bill Authorizing the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work in a proposed right-of-way, required to alleviate unsanitary conditions in a portion of Adams Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140786 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-third 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 140787 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Angel Corella on his appointment as Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Ballet. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140788 0     Resolution Honoring the extensive history of collaborative organization, overcoming adversity and community service of Club Valiants, Inc.-an integral part of the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (IABPFF)-and Morgan Miller, President and first paramedic in the history of the organization to serve as President-elect of the Valiants. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140789 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Public Safety to conduct hearings regarding Citywide emergency preparedness for healthcare emergencies such as identification and safe treatment of individuals who have contracted an infectious disease, such as the Ebola virus, and strategies to effectively suppress the spread of such infectious disease. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140790 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-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 140791 0     Resolution Appointing Ahmeenah Young to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140792 0     Resolution Appointing Michelle Lai to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140782-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the size requirements for accessory structures for residential uses, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140793 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-fifth 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 140794 0     Resolution Celebrating, honoring and thanking our veterans on Veterans Day 2014. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140486 0     Bill Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; and by revising and adding to the list of locations that shall not be designated for vending; all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140486 0     Bill Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; and by revising and adding to the list of locations that shall not be designated for vending; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140520 0     Bill Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding the corner of Pleasant Street and Chew Avenue, abutting the Pleasant Playground, as a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140520 0     Bill Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding the corner of Pleasant Street and Chew Avenue, abutting the Pleasant Playground, as a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140634 0     Bill Amending 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140634 0     Bill Amending 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140650 0     Bill Amending 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140650 0     Bill Amending 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140651 0     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140651 0     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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140691 0     Bill Authorizing Paul Stolfo, to construct, own and maintain an elevator encroachment to be located at 2536-38 Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140691 0     Bill Authorizing Paul Stolfo, to construct, own and maintain an elevator encroachment to be located at 2536-38 Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140696 0     Bill Repealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 140490) entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Café Italiano Inc. ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 1871 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 ("Property")," under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140696 0     Bill Repealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 140490) entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Café Italiano Inc. ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 1871 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 ("Property")," under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140640 0     Bill Amending 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140640 0     Bill Amending 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140641 0     Bill Amending 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140641 0     Bill Amending 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140486 0     Bill Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; and by revising and adding to the list of locations that shall not be designated for vending; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140520 0     Bill Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding the corner of Pleasant Street and Chew Avenue, abutting the Pleasant Playground, as a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140634 0     Bill Amending 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140650 0     Bill Amending 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140651 0     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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140691 0     Bill Authorizing Paul Stolfo, to construct, own and maintain an elevator encroachment to be located at 2536-38 Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140696 0     Bill Repealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 140490) entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Café Italiano Inc. ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 1871 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 ("Property")," under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140640 0     Bill Amending 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140641 0     Bill Amending 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 120232 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings concerning the role of the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) as it relates to housing, neighborhood and economic development, social services, reducing crime and building communities. ORDER THE RESOLUTION PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SUSPENSION CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140756 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 building and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixth, Twenty-fourth, Forty-sixth and Fifty-first 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 140763 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, Sixteenth, Nineteenth and Forty-third 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 140768 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-fourth 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 130693-A 1     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by prohibiting the use of automated purchasing machines for the purchase of personal property; providing for the seizure and forfeiture of the machines used in violation; establishing certain exceptions; and imposing fines and penalties; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 140514-A 2     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; 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 AND PASSED Pass 14:1 Action details Not available 140783 0     Resolution Recognizing October 2014 as National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and acknowledging the many organizations and individuals that work to prevent bullying, raise awareness about its significant lifelong impact and help young victims of bullying. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140787 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Angel Corella on his appointment as Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Ballet. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140788 0     Resolution Honoring the extensive history of collaborative organization, overcoming adversity and community service of Club Valiants, Inc.-an integral part of the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (IABPFF)-and Morgan Miller, President and first paramedic in the history of the organization to serve as President-elect of the Valiants. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140789 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Public Safety to conduct hearings regarding Citywide emergency preparedness for healthcare emergencies such as identification and safe treatment of individuals who have contracted an infectious disease, such as the Ebola virus, and strategies to effectively suppress the spread of such infectious disease. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 140794 0     Resolution Celebrating, honoring and thanking our veterans on Veterans Day 2014. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140715 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the modification of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refinancing of certain bonds, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, or in a combined series with certain other authorized indebtedness, to refinance certain bonds; and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement, as modified; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement, as modified; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make timely payments of the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreeme READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available